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A panel of leading practitioners in the field of sustainable interior design discuss sustainability in an uncertain economy.

The event is presented by the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute at Baruch College and takes place on November 13, 2008 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center.

[Part I: 96 min.]

The event is introduced by Jack S. Nyman, Director of the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute.

Speakers include Frank J. Sciame, Chairman and CEO of F Sciame Construction Co., Inc; Russell Unger, Executive Director of the US Green Building Council New York Chapter; Peter Slatin, Associate Publisher/ Editorial Director, Real Capital Analytics; Guy Geier, Senior Partner at FXFOWLE Architects, LLP; Nicole O'Hagen, Account Executive at Structure Tone; Dale E. Peterson, Pricipal at Mancini Duffy Architecture and Design; Brian Tolman, Managing Principal at STUDIOS Architecture

[Part II: 90 min.]

Alice Cook, Director of Sustainability at Time Equities, Inc.; Karin Giefer, Senior Sustainability COnsultant at Arup Engineering; Robert O. Gibson, Partner at AKF Group LLC; Peter Syrett, Associate Principal at Perkins + Will.

One of the most influential thinkers and writers on civil rights discourse, Professor Derrick Bell addresses the racial and social justice issues at the 13th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. Professor Bell is a noted legal scholar and visiting professor of law at New York University. Among Professor Bell's books on race, the constitution and the law are Faces at the Bottom of the Well: the Permanence of Racism, Race, Racism and American Law and And We are Not Saved: the Elusive Quest for Social Justice. Professor Bell is introduced by Dr. Dr. Stanton Biddle.

After the Processor Bell's speech, Professor Bobbie Pollard introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks at the event.

A Question & Answer session follows.

The event is moderated by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Authur Lewin. This event takes place on December 4, 2008, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

[Part I -- 97 min.]

[Part II -- 82 min.]

One of the most influential thinkers and writers on civil rights discourse, Professor Derrick Bell addresses the racial and social justice issues at the 13th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. Professor Bell is a noted legal scholar and visiting professor of law at New York University. Among Professor Bell's books on race, the constitution and the law are Faces at the Bottom of the Well: the Permanence of Racism, Race, Racism and American Law and And We are Not Saved: the Elusive Quest for Social Justice. Professor Bell is introduced by Dr. Dr. Stanton Biddle.

After the Processor Bell's speech, Professor Bobbie Pollard introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks at the event.

A Question & Answer session follows.

The event is moderated by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Authur Lewin. This event takes place on December 4, 2008, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

[Part I -- 97 min.]

[Part II -- 82 min.]

A panel of leading practitioners in the field of sustainable interior design discuss sustainability in an uncertain economy.

The event is presented by the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute at Baruch College and takes place on November 13, 2008 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center.

[Part I: 96 min.]

The event is introduced by Jack S. Nyman, Director of the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute.

Speakers include Frank J. Sciame, Chairman and CEO of F Sciame Construction Co., Inc; Russell Unger, Executive Director of the US Green Building Council New York Chapter; Peter Slatin, Associate Publisher/ Editorial Director, Real Capital Analytics; Guy Geier, Senior Partner at FXFOWLE Architects, LLP; Nicole O'Hagen, Account Executive at Structure Tone; Dale E. Peterson, Pricipal at Mancini Duffy Architecture and Design; Brian Tolman, Managing Principal at STUDIOS Architecture

[Part II: 90 min.]

Alice Cook, Director of Sustainability at Time Equities, Inc.; Karin Giefer, Senior Sustainability COnsultant at Arup Engineering; Robert O. Gibson, Partner at AKF Group LLC; Peter Syrett, Associate Principal at Perkins + Will.

Inspired by senator Barack Obama's speech "A More Perfect Union" addressed in Philadelphia, PA at Constitution Center, on March 18, 2008, Baruch faculty members and students discuss the race and various issues on April 9, 2008 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 2-125.

Professor Kyra Gaunt, jointed appointed in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Baruch College, moderates the discussion.

The event is co-sponsored by Department of Black/Hispanic Studies, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs.

[Part 1: 71 Min.]

Opening Remarks - Professor Kyra Gaunt, and Sonia Javis, Distinguished Lecturer, School of Public Affairs;

Faculty Speakers:

Clarence Taylor, Professor of History

Glenn Petersen, Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs

Johanna Fernandez, Professor of Black/Hispanic Studies

Arthur Lewin, Professor of Black/Hispanic Studies

Michel Marriott, Professor of Journalism

[Part II: 82 Min.]

James McCarthy, Provost and vice President for Academic Affairs; Open Dialog and Discussion

Inspired by senator Barack Obama's speech "A More Perfect Union" addressed in Philadelphia, PA at Constitution Center, on March 18, 2008, Baruch faculty members and students discuss the race and various issues on April 9, 2008 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 2-125.

Professor Kyra Gaunt, jointed appointed in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Baruch College, moderates the discussion.

The event is co-sponsored by Department of Black/Hispanic Studies, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs.

[Part 1: 71 Min.]

Opening Remarks - Professor Kyra Gaunt, and Sonia Javis, Distinguished Lecturer, School of Public Affairs;

Faculty Speakers:

Clarence Taylor, Professor of History

Glenn Petersen, Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs

Johanna Fernandez, Professor of Black/Hispanic Studies

Arthur Lewin, Professor of Black/Hispanic Studies

Michel Marriott, Professor of Journalism

[Part II: 82 Min.]

James McCarthy, Provost and vice President for Academic Affairs; Open Dialog and Discussion

Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney addressed current socioeconomic issues at the 12th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. She speaks about the U.S. national debt, outsourcing, green technologies, immigration, and social justice, etc. She concludes her speech by asking: who are we as Americans, what values do we stand for, and whose country is this?

The event is introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Stanton Biddle, Professor and Administrative Services Librarian at Baruch College. Ms. McKinney is introduced by Professor Bobbie Pollard at Baruch College.

Ms. McKinney is followed by Professor Biddle who introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks and introduces former lecturers: Vice-Chancellor Regent Adelaide L. Sanford (Emeritus); Dr. James Turner, Cornell University; and Dr. Troy Duster, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for the History of the Production of Knowledge at New York University. A Question & Answer session follows.

This event takes place on November 28, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney addressed current socioeconomic issues at the 12th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. She speaks about the U.S. national debt, outsourcing, green technologies, immigration, and social justice, etc. She concludes her speech by asking: who are we as Americans, what values do we stand for, and whose country is this?

The event is introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Stanton Biddle, Professor and Administrative Services Librarian at Baruch College. Ms. McKinney is introduced by Professor Bobbie Pollard at Baruch College.

Ms. McKinney is followed by Professor Biddle who introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks and introduces former lecturers: Vice-Chancellor Regent Adelaide L. Sanford (Emeritus); Dr. James Turner, Cornell University; and Dr. Troy Duster, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for the History of the Production of Knowledge at New York University. A Question & Answer session follows.

This event takes place on November 28, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney addressed current socioeconomic issues at the 12th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. She speaks about the U.S. national debt, outsourcing, green technologies, immigration, and social justice, etc. She concludes her speech by asking: who are we as Americans, what values do we stand for, and whose country is this?

The event is introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Stanton Biddle, Professor and Administrative Services Librarian at Baruch College. Ms. McKinney is introduced by Professor Bobbie Pollard at Baruch College.

Ms. McKinney is followed by Professor Biddle who introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks and introduces former lecturers: Vice-Chancellor Regent Adelaide L. Sanford (Emeritus); Dr. James Turner, Cornell University; and Dr. Troy Duster, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for the History of the Production of Knowledge at New York University. A Question & Answer session follows.

This event takes place on November 28, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

Panelists talk about the current financial crisis at "The Financial Crisis: Rolling With The Punches" panel discussion. Terry Martell, the Saxe distinguished professor of finance, moderates the discussion and begins the event by advising students to stay confident.

Professor Ozgur Demirtas, associate professor of finance at Baruch, summarizes the sequence of events that led to both the mortgage sub prime crisis and credit crisis. David Shulman, member of Executives on Campus, compares the Great Depression of the 1930s to today's recession. Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, a career counselor at the Starr Career Development Center, talks about what students should and should not do during these hard times. Alfredo Torres (Baruch 03'), branch manager at Citibank, talks about roles outside of the traditional Wall Street jobs, and how these jobs can be rewarding both personally and monetarily .

The event begins with opening remarks from Dr. Corlisse Thomas Assistant, Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. Professor Phyllis Zadra, associate dean of the Zicklin School of Business, makes the welcoming remarks.

The event takes place on November 11, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 1-107.

[Part I -- 50 min.]

[Part II -- 43 min.]