Through Thrive On! Kingston, Aidan Galloway ’21 and Keyvious Avery ’21 Raise Money and Distribute Resource Kits to Support Kingston’s Homeless Community during COVID-19 Pandemic
Created as part of Professor Peter Klein’s Engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences course Hudson Valley Cities / Environmental (In)Justice, Galloway and Avery’s project distributes resource kits to high-volume homeless shelters in Kingston, as well as the community organization Beyond the 4 Walls Outreach Program.
Through Thrive On! Kingston, Aidan Galloway ’21 and Keyvious Avery ’21 Raise Money and Distribute Resource Kits to Support Kingston’s Homeless Community during COVID-19 Pandemic
Post Date: 08-06-2020
Senior Project Spotlight: Bernadette Benjamin ’20
Sociology major Bernadette Benjamin’s Senior Project focuses on understanding the experiences of black women in Japan and how women within the black diaspora navigate in that country. In her research, the Brooklyn, New York, native concentrates on how black women perceive their identity—whether racial, gender, national, or combined identity—in their interactions and encounters with others.Senior Project Spotlight: Bernadette Benjamin ’20
Bernadette will soon travel to Japan to begin the JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching) program. She hopes to remain in Japan for two years before prepping to go to law school to study either educational or international law. While her current plans depend on the spread of COVID-19, she is optimistic about the plans she has in store.
Post Date: 07-28-2020
Harry Johnson '17 and Dariel Vasquez '17 Named Dutchess County 40 Under 40 Mover and Shaker Honorees
Brothers at Bard cofounders and Class of 2017 alumni Harry Johnson and Dariel Vasquez have been named among the 40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers by the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce.Harry Johnson '17 and Dariel Vasquez '17 Named Dutchess County 40 Under 40 Mover and Shaker Honorees
Brothers at Bard cofounders and Class of 2017 alumni Harry Johnson and Dariel Vasquez have been named among the 40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers by the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce. The awards are given annually to 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley. The awards ceremony, which is open to the public, is a celebration of these individuals and their accomplishments. It will take place on Thursday, April 2, at 5:00 at the Changepoint Theater in Poughkeepsie. Johnson and Vasquez, both sociology majors, founded Brothers at Bard as students, and the initiative has grown into a full-fledged program of Bard College. Brothers at Bard provides support for young men of color on campus and Bard alumni of color, and coordinates a successful mentoring program for high school students in Kingston and throughout New York City. Brothers at Bard is a leader in the national conversation about tapping into the potential of young men of color, recognizing their leadership, and supporting them as they pursue higher education and career success.
Post Date: 02-18-2020
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Sex Ed, Tech, and Embroidery: How Emma McGowan ’08 Stitches Together a Living in San Francisco
Sex Ed, Tech, and Embroidery: How Emma McGowan ’08 Stitches Together a Living in San Francisco
The San Francisco Chronicle profiles writer, educator, and Bard alumna Emma McGowan as part of a series on how creative professionals live and work in the expensive city, and what makes them stay. McGowan talks about the importance of developing a network and a community, and how she works to “move the cultural conversation forward.”
Post Date: 01-01-2020
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Bard Professor, Sociologist Allison McKim Wins 2018 Divisional Book Awards from American Society of Criminology
Bard Professor, Sociologist Allison McKim Wins 2018 Divisional Book Awards from American Society of Criminology
McKim was honored by the ASC’s Women and Crime and Critical Criminology and Social Justice divisions for her 2017 book Addicted to Rehab: Race, Gender, and Drugs in the Era of Mass Incarceration, “a compelling and critical ethnography of drug rehabilitation” (CCSJ).
Post Date: 12-06-2018
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Why the Census Should Matter to Jews, and Everyone Else: A Look at Professor Joel Perlmann’s New Book
Why the Census Should Matter to Jews, and Everyone Else: A Look at Professor Joel Perlmann’s New Book
In America Classifies the Immigrants, Professor Perlmann “provides a cogent and compelling analysis of the muddle of meanings” of classification terms used in the Census.
Post Date: 07-13-2018
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Tivoli Dedicates Bridge in Memory of Village Historian, Bard College Professor Emeritus Bernard Tieger
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Two Bard College Students Win Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarships for 2018
Two Bard College Students Win Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarships for 2018
Two Bard College students were awarded a highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State. Dance major Emma Lee ’19 was awarded $3,000 towards her participation in “Black Dances #3: Around Technique Acogny,” a six-week West-African dance program in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal at Ecole des Sables, the school of renowned dancer and choreographer Germaine Acogny.
Sociology major Cindy (Sam) Arroyo ’19 was awarded $2,500 toward her participation in “Development, Environment, and Social Change: Contemporary Issues in Central Asia,” Bard Abroad’s Summer Practicum Program at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply towards their study abroad or internship program costs with additional funding available for the study of a critical language overseas. The Gilman scholarship supports American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad and, since 2001, has enabled more than 25,000 outstanding Americans of diverse backgrounds to engage in a meaningful educational experience abroad. The program has successfully broadened U.S. participation in study abroad, while emphasizing countries and regions where fewer Americans traditionally study. The late Congressman Gilman, who served in the House of Representatives for 30 years, chaired the House Foreign Relations Committee, and was honored with the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Medal in 2002, commented, “Study abroad is a special experience for every student who participates. Living and learning in a vastly different environment of another nation not only exposes our students to alternate views, but also adds an enriching social and cultural experience. It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, encouraging them to be a contributor, rather than a spectator in the international community.”
Post Date: 06-14-2018
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Jonathan Chavez '12
Jonathan Chavez '12
Jonathan Chavez is the director of college persistence at Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) in New York City. Jon graduated from Bard in 2012 with a major in sociology.
CHLDC is a community-based organization that offers a range of free support services to residents. Working with the College Success Programs division, Jon and his staff support local college students. "We assist our students in navigating their campuses, troubleshooting issues that impede their success, and technical processes (i.e. completing FAFSA, class registration). I particularly enjoy reaching out to students to develop plans as they start their semesters."
Drawing on his relationships with Bard administrators, Jon graduated from Bard with the opportunity to participate in a weeklong program exploring the field of student affairs in higher education with NASPA. Upon finishing the program, he worked for the Bard Educational Opportunity Programs (BEOP) while conducting his job search over the summer. A fellow alumnus referred him to CHLDC. "They were seeking a college access counselor to help high school seniors apply to college," he recalls. Every year working with the CHLDC, Jon added new projects to his role, which led to several promotions, eventually placing him in the position of director of college persistence.
He credits Bard with helping him develop the skills to guide college students in Cypress Hills. "My field of work is still developing, so many times I rely on my ability to anticipate problems and navigate solutions. Thankfully, my various research courses [at Bard] helped me develop a framework for problem solving. In my counseling, I also use a lot of the techniques I learned from various leadership roles I had at Bard, as a peer counselor with ResLife and peer mentor with BEOP." Jon finds that his work study experiences with the Dean of Student Affairs Office and Change in Action workshops also helped him learn how to navigate a professional office environment and promote leadership among members of his team.
Jon remembers Bard being a challenging environment. "A lot of responsibilities are placed on students: they run some [campus] spaces and lead clubs and activities in addition to maintaining strong grades. ... I am so grateful for the preparation I received at Bard. In my [current] role, I am constantly in positions where I have to learn processes or context very quickly and I have to decipher information to problem solve. My years at Bard helped me find comfort even when I was in uncomfortable situations."
Jon transferred to Bard from community college, and he appreciated the opportunity to devote his time to being a student among other students. "Living on campus is a subtle privilege that is oftentimes taken for granted, but it allowed me to cultivate many valuable relationships that I utilize to this day." His advice for current students? "When you hear about networking, keep in mind that every relationship is a form of networking; the process is easier than people tend to think and a friend or mentor might be your link to a possible job opportunity."
Post Date: 06-13-2018
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