A recollection and analysis of the role of ethnic identity in Puerto Rican politics in New York City between 1960 and 1990. This book illustrates how Puerto Ricans in New York City sought equality through a politics of difference committed to the realization of democratic norms and values. Author: José E. Cruz, SUNY Albany Commentator: […]
This panel will explore the latest research concerning GMOs and their impact on human and environmental health. Panelists: Arthur Caplan, PhD, Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics, NYU School of Medicine Fred Gould, PhD - Distinguished professor of Evolutionary Biology in the Department of […]
This panel will explore the latest research concerning GMOs and their impact on human and environmental health.
Panel discussion exploring what impacts food security and how we are fighting the issues that create food injustice. Panelists: Shanna Castillo, Director, Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability, NYCHA Ray Figueroa-Reyes, President, NYC Community Garden Coalition Tony Hillery, Executive Director and Founder, Harlem Grown Karen Pearl, President and CEO, God's Love We Deliver Moderator: Charles […]
This introductory food policy & practice lecture series will examine how the myriad of actors, including government agencies, industry, and consumers, shape food priorities and policies in the US. The lecture series is designed so that students will have a clear understanding of the history of agriculture and food policies that led to our current conditions […]
Part of Hunter's School of Urban Public Health (UPH), the Nutrition Program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, in addition to a graduate-level accredited Dietetic Internship. The Nutrition program focuses on promoting the nutritional well-being of individuals and populations through teaching, research, and service. The program is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in nutrition, […]
Centro Press’ upcoming publication of Not the Time to Stay: The Unpublished Plays of Victor Fragoso, is an edited collection of the previously unpublished theatre oeuvre of Puerto Rican playwright Víctor Fragoso from the NYC theatre scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Dr Consuelo Martínez Reyes is the main editor and translator of this publication. […]
Where Are We -- And What Needs to Happen for Urban Ag to Increase, Improve and Have a Significant Impact This seminar will discuss the current state of urban agriculture and examine challenges and opportunities in NYC. Panelists: Crystal Eksi, Urban Designer, NYC Department of City Planning Council Member Rafael Espinal Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and Managing Director, […]
This two-day national summit focuses on RebuildPR in response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria. In support of rebuilding efforts, this conference will create a safe space for the discussion of policy issues and the articulation of community responses to Puerto Rico's crisis from the perspective of stateside Puerto Ricans and other stakeholders. The […]
This two-day national summit focuses on RebuildPR in response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria. In support of rebuilding efforts, this conference will create a safe space for the discussion of policy issues and the articulation of community responses to Puerto Rico's crisis from the perspective of stateside Puerto Ricans and other stakeholders. The […]
