Community Impact Blog
Ongoing updates, events, and insider’s look at New York Tech’s community work and experiential education projects.
Build career skills while serving the public good
Blog | Nov 18, 2020
Consultants for the Public Good connects New York Tech students, alumni, faculty, and staff with non-profit organizations that offer engaging, skill-based volunteer opportunities.
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Consultant Spotlight: Luning Chen
Blog | Dec 15, 2020
As part of New York Tech Votes, the campus community was invited to join a Create-A-Thon and submit original content to get out the vote. Luning Chen, a freshman at New York Tech, made first place with her sleek infographic displaying voter eligibility guidelines, resources for polling locations, and instructions on how to cast your ballot.
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November Newsletter: Your one-stop shop for traditional and skill-based service opportunities
Blog | Nov 18, 2020
Faced with COVID-19, it is more important than ever to support those in need. Check out our November Newsletter to learn how you can support various communities, in-person or remotely.
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Post-Production: New York Tech’s Impact on Humanity
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Paul Demonte in action at the John F. Kennedy Airport.
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From left to right: Anastasia Adruzova, Paul Wasneski, Paul Demonte, and Todd Thaxton.
Film Making: New York Tech Students Get Involved
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Paul Wasneski and Peter Straehl need to juggle multiple aspects of video production when filming, including monitoring cameras and simultaneously conducting interviews.
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Paul Wasneski, Peter Straehl, and Michael Hosenfeld are monitoring cameras here. Using their resources, they successfully conduct interviews of Henry Viscardi students on our New York Tech campus.
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This photo demonstrates a multi-camera set up before interviewing the Henry Viscardi students to get their reactions of the flight announcement and to break the ice about life in high school.
Interdisciplinary Professionalism: Take on Hands-On Learning
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Michael Hosenfeld with John D. Kemp, the President & CEO of The Viscardi Center, at the John F. Kennedy Airport.
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Michael Hosenfeld engaging with the Henry Viscardi School students.
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Project-based and team-oriented courses are the future of hands-on experiential learning.
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Aspiring Filmmakers Take Flight
Feature | Oct 17, 2019
Every year, JetBlue takes a group of students with special needs from the Henry Viscardi School on a flight to Boston. Twelve NYIT College of Arts and Sciences students captured the fifth anniversary trip in the short film, Ready for Takeoff.
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