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CUNY resources for immigrant students | CUNY Forum
This episode of *CUNY Forum* explores the challenges faced by undocumented and immigrant students amid shifting immigration policies under the Trump administration. Panelists emphasize the importance of educating students about their legal rights, the available resources, and the need to seek legal advice. They also highlight the role of CUNY’s Immigrant Student Success Centers in providing guidance on financial aid and legal matters, urging students to actively inquire and not rely on one incorrect answer from staff regarding their rights and benefits.
In the second part of the episode, the discussion shifts to the growing sense of fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities, particularly regarding potential deportations and ICE actions. While the media amplifies these fears, the panel stresses that the actual capability of ICE for mass deportations is limited. The panel also underscores the importance of unity among all immigrant students, regardless of documentation status, to collectively push back against harmful policies through public pressure, as seen in past successes like the reversal of family separation policies. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and support.
For more information on your rights if ICE agents approach you or on what to do if a friend or a family member is being detained by ICE/Immigration , the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has created Know Your Rights booklets :
https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/know-your-rights-federal-immigration-enforcement-ice.page
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Guest List:
Dr. Cynthia Nayeli, Carvajal Director, CUNY Undocumented & Immigrant Student Programs
Danisha, Student, Medgar Evers College
Felipe de la Hoz, Co-founder of the Border/Lines blog, Daily News Editorial Board
Monique Francis, Interim Executive Director, CUNY’s Citizenship Now
Rosa Gomez, CUNY UISP Research Fellow, Baruch College
Veronika, Student, CUNY School of Law
Recording Date
02/27/2025
First Air Date
03/04/2025
CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.
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Fasten your Seatbelts : 2025 Elections Ready for Take-Off | CUNY Forum
In this CUNY Forum episode "Fasten Your Seatbelts: 2025 Elections Ready for Take-Off," moderated by Bob Liff, the panel discusses New York City's political landscape ahead of the 2025 municipal elections, focusing on key issues like public safety, immigration, mental health, housing, and fiscal challenges. Concerns are raised about Mayor Eric Adams' leadership, particularly among communities such as Chinese Americans in South Brooklyn, who are shifting toward conservative views due to issues like anti-Asian hate crimes, the migrant crisis, and specialized high school admissions. The 2025 mayoral race is expected to serve as a referendum on Adams' tenure, with a diverse field of candidates, and ranked-choice voting may favor moderate contenders. The panel also discusses fiscal challenges, including budget gaps and the potential impact of federal cuts under a Trump administration. The importance of voter engagement is emphasized, especially amid low turnout and fragmented media landscapes. The discussion concludes with a call to action for voters to actively participate in the upcoming elections.
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Guest List:
Michael A. Benjamin, New York Post Editorial Board
Gale A. Brewer, Councilmember, District 6, New York City Council
Gwynne Hogan Reporter, TheCITY.nyc
Rob Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian, Professor-Emeritus, Journalism and Urban Studies at Rutgers University
Tape date: December 10, 2024. First aired: December 17, 2024.
CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.
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Elections 2024 – What was that all about? | CUNY Forum
In this episode of the CUNY Forum “Elections 2024 – What was that all about?” political experts and academics discuss the return of Donald Trump to the White House and its implications for New York City and the nation.
Experts highlight voter disillusionment with the Democrats’ economic policies and the failure to address cultural issues. Trump’s appeal to working-class and Latino voters is seen as a key factor in his return.
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Guest List:
Harry Siegel - editor, The CITY
Samir Sonti - Assistant professor of Urban Policy, CUNY’s School of Labor and Urban Studies
Jaime Estades - Professor, the Columbia School of Social Work
Sarah K. Steiner - Veteran Election Lawyer
Recording Date 11/12/2024 First Air Date 11/19/2024
CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.
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CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel.
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Mayor Culpa? Who Wants the Job? Who Can Do the Job? | CUNY Forum
Moderator Bob Liff and a panel of local experts discuss the 2021 Mayor's race. Though the race for City Hall will take place in more than a year, the stakes are already high and a large number of candidates have already announced their intention to better govern the city that never sleeps in the wake of major public health crisis that has impacted the social and economic fortunes of many New Yorkers. The panel looks at bigger questions, such as the impact and meaning of the de Blasio mayoralty during the last eight years. Even more, the guests wrestle with the question of who would want the job of New York City Mayor at this time, and why?
Recording Date
10/28/2020
First Air Date
11/2/2020
CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.
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Cities Invincible? A New Administration and an Urban Agenda | CUNY Forum
Moderator Bob Liff and a panel of concerned New Yorkers discuss the implications of the incoming Biden-Harris Administration on an urban agenda in the United States. Will cities see their needs met under the new President and Vice President? Or will a continuing electoral emphasis on suburbs and selected rural areas have negative consequences for urban centers, where the effects of COVID-19 and other public health factors have set them back economically? Can a Biden cabinet find ways to overcome the racial, ethnic and class disparities that continue to impact cities and their surrounding metropolitan communities? Will a new urban agenda emerge from the federal policy-making community, including Congress, and will it consist of inclusive strategies that urbanists and other observers have been seeking for many years?
Recording Date
12/02/2020
First Air Date
12/7/2020
CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.
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