Dear Students,
Do you have a passion for children’s literacy and progressive journalism? IndyKids is a non-profit organization that produces the only national newspaper written by kids for kids, providing news from an angle that kids can understand and relate to. We help young students ages 10-13 improve their writing, reading, and research skills while learning about social justice issues and world events that aren’t covered by mainstream children’s media. We’re looking for dedicated volunteers who are writers or have a journalism background to become mentors for our kid reporters or editors for our printed newspaper.Here are examples of our recent articles written by our youth reporters with the help of our mentors:We’ve been featured in Seen in NY by New Learning Times, an online publication at Teachers College, Columbia University.We are currently looking for mentors for our next workshop to be held in Manhattan on the following Saturdays from noon-3 pm March 19,March 26 and April 9th.Those interested can learn more about our program and volunteering with us here.To fill out a volunteer mentor application, click here.
Slavery Inc.: The Untold Story of International Sex Trafficking
round table discussion
The scourge of globalization has brought about new forms of slavery, power and corruption. Some examples are the horrific situation of exploited women and children, and the global criminal networks whose tentacles reach into the political world. What should be the role of journalism in light of these phenomena of global networks? What happens to the right of every citizen to stay informed? Can victims expect the full exercise of freedom of expression to be a source of hope in the face of Impunity?
FREE ADMISSION. Please confirm your assistance to the e-mail: cult2ny@cervantes.org
In Live to Write 2015-16. series of talks
Participants
Lydia Cacho
Rafael Mathus Ruiz
Dates
September 29th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location
Instituto Cervantes – Auditorio
211-215 East 49th Street
10017 Nueva York
(ESTADOS UNIDOS)
JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITY
WIN Summit: Women’s Insights on the Art of Negotiating
When: Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2015
Where: New York Hilton Midtown (6th ave and 53rd st)
What: http://winsummit.com/
We are looking for the following volunteers to collect footage at the WIN Summit:
– 1-3 pairs of interviewers (one on-screen/off-screen interviewer to ask questions and one camera operator)
– Each pair will be responsible for collecting footage from attendees and speakers to be used for future WIN marketing
– The footage should document the Summit, highlight “why every women should attend the WIN Summit”, and how the art of negotiating contributes to success for women in their career and life
– To apply, please submit a list of proposed interview questions for speakers as well as attendees, and a rough outline of your plan and ideas to capture said footage
Benefits for you:
– A comp’d two-day ticket to the WIN Summit ($1500 value)
– Networking opportunities and access to the WIN Summit press room (New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, among others)
– Access to the WIN networking cocktail reception
– Experience and material to use in portfolio
– Letter of recommendation
If interested, please contact me at twiesel@negotiation.com and we can discuss further.
Additionally, if any of your students or colleagues are interested in attending this incredible educational opportunity, discounted rates are being offered to members of academia.
Speaker highlights:
– Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Deborah Lee James
– President of the American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO Randi Weingarten
– Former Chairman of Hearst Magazines Cathie Black
– Forrest Gump and The Devil Wears Prada producer Wendy Finerman
– Senior Vice President of HR for National Basketball Association (NBA) Eric Hutcherson
– Weber Shandwick SVP of Diversity & Inclusion Judith Harrison
– Goop CEO Lisa Gersh; and many more accomplished women leaders, executives, attorneys and entrepreneurs.
TALK: How to Cover Pope Francis — Even Without Vatican Credentials
Rev. John Wauck, a Vatican expert and on-air papal commentator for ABC and other networks will present this talk on the eve of the arrival of Pope Francis in the United States.
The talk will be hosted by Ari L. Goldman and co-sponsored by the Religion Newswriters Association.
When: Monday, September 21 at 12:30pm
Where: Room 601B
Readings, panel discussion and music devoted to the act of writing about war and the role that writing can play in making peace.
Proceeds to benefit Still Waters in a Storm, a reading and writing sanctuary for children in Bushwick, Brooklyn (www.stillwatersinastorm.org).
Readers/Panelists:
Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges (WAR IS A FORCE THAT GIVES US MEANING);
National Book Award-winner Phil Klay (REDEPLOYMENT);
Award-winning novelist Roxana Robinson (SPARTA);
Photographer and author Ashley Gilbertson (BEDROOMS OF THE FALLEN), winner of the National Magazine Award.
Moderator: John Freeman (FREEMAN’S, HOW TO READ A NOVELIST)
Original music by celebrated composer Paul Cantelon (THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY), inspired by the writings of children in Bushwick.
Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
The New School, 66 West 12th St., between 5th and 6th Avenues.
To reserve tickets, please go to:
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, something to keep in mind:
Dear Public Safety Friends,
According to the NYPD, Pick Pocket incidents increase during the months of August, September and October. Obviously during the start of the school year. In the majority of the reported incidents, the victim had their wallet removed from their backpack front compartment, a common location where students put their wallets. Carry your bag in front of you. Gentlemen, carry your wallet in your front pocket.
Common locations where thieves target victims:
By the subway turnstiles– Thief one walks in front of you swiping their metro card but they use a card that denies them access while the 2nd thief is behind you, bumps into you removing your property (cell phone, wallet, etc)
In a crowded train– removing your wallet from your backpack front compartment.
Going up or down the stairs of the subway– removing your property from your backpack front compartment.
Pick Pockets thieves look like you and I, they usually work in a team of two or three.
Below is a link to view an excellent news project / short video done by one of our Journalism students on Pick Pocketing in the subways. Please share with students, faculty, staff, family, friends and members of the community:
Thank you for your continued help.
Ricardo Morales
Assistant Director
Crime Prevention Programs
Columbia University Public Safety
www.columbia.edu/cu/publicsafety
Pride-Professionalism-Service
The Committee of French Speaking Societies in New York organizes the Bastille Day Ball each year. This year, the event will be held on Monday July 13th. As part of their outreach program, they would like to give free general admission tickets to ten of your students or faculty.
If interested please RSVP to this e-mail address: cafusaball@gmail.com with the following information: name, e-mail address, cell number and school name
We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation of UNCENSORED, a new documentary by filmmakers Stephanie Martinez and Maura Ugarte. Through the lives of three Colombian journalists, UNCENSORED recounts the peril journalists endured while covering Colombia’s narcoterrorism violence in the 1980s during the reign of Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel, the 1990s during the rise of corruption in the military and 2000s during a behind-closed-doors oppressive administration. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, June 27, 2015
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New York Film Academy
100 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
Admission is FREE, but you must register at https://uncensoredthedocnyc.eventbrite.com
Trailer: www.uncensoredthedoc.com