This edition: November 2019
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Original tape date: September 3, 2019. First aired: November 7, 2019.This month on Urban U, we look back at the dark history of Staten Island’s Willowbrook State School, and look proudly at how the College of Staten Island reversed that shameful legacy to now honor people with disabilities. If you can barely imagine drawing spunky cartoons with one hand, just wait until you meet the guy who does it with both at the same time!! And in a heartwarming story of triumph, you’ll see the journey of the transgender classical singer who changed from soprano to baritone, while transitioning. This and more
Guest List
Dr. Gilda Barabino Dean of Engineering, The City College of New York
Camryn Bruno New York City’s 2019 Youth Poet Laureate, York College
Diane Buglioli Deputy Executive Director, A Very Special Place
Michael Carbonar Graduate, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program
Kenly Dillard College Assistant, Office of Student Publications, Kingsborough Community College
Kristofer Matthias Eckelhoff PhD Candidate, Founder Transvoicestudio, Musicology at the Graduate Center
Dr. William Fritz Professor of Geology, Interim President, The College of Staten Island
Mayra Humphreys Program Director, Associate Professor, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, College of Staten Island
Alissa Lontoc Graduate, AHRC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, CSI
Ife Okoh Program Director, AHRC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, CSI
Michael Prindle Program Supervisor, AHRC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, CSI
Paul Scherzinger Graduate, AHRC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, CSI
Kelly White Mentor, Student, AHRC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, CSI
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