CSI Today Talks

January 22, 2024 - CSI Today Talks returns with Co-Host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Timothy G. Lynch, President of the College of Staten Island. This is Dr. Lynch's fourth appearance on the show, but his first since being named the College's permanent President. He talked about some of the long-range goals he has, including the College's new strategic plan, and his perspectives on some of the accomplishments over the past few semesters since his arrival.

December 18, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with Co-Host Terry Mares interviewing Jasmone Cardona, Executive Director of Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Government Relations at the College of Staten Island. She discussed all the aspects of her position ad the many duties it entails. The duo discussed some the new and exciting developments within the division and what the future holds for CSI.

December 11, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Luke Katz, President of Student Government and a senior Business Management major. Luke talked about his motivations around serving as President, and some of the thigs he is most proud of after his first semester in office and what he is looking forward to in the spring.

November 27, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with Program Director of SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) Stephanie Allen. She spoke about her office and the services it offers to students as well as some of the programming it has planned for the future on campus.

November 12, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with the Executive Chief Diversity Officer & Special Assistant to the President, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dr. Jonathan Wesley. Dr. Wesley discussed the purpose of the office and its importance on the campus. He discussed recent programming and what the future holds for ODEI efforts on campus.

November 6, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Professors Zhanyang Zhang, Alan Benimoff, and Ricardo Toledo-Crow, who shared their expertise and work as part of the Mesonet Weather Station on campus that includes a new installation of the Floodnet Gateway Sensors that monitors flooding conditions on Staten Island. The group shared their study and amazing work that is yielding critical data as part of the statewide system studying climate and its impact in the region.

October 30, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Beatrix Reinhardt, CSI professor and artist who recently collaborated on a project called Whispers on the 41st Latitude. She talks about her motivations for the project and her other artistic endeavors.

October 23, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Emily Albano, student-athlete on the Women's Soccer team. Emily lent perspective to her time on the team as a new NCAA Division II unit, and her time as a Verrazzano Honors student and how it is helping to shape her as a leader. She talked about her choice to attend CSI and how it is now paying dividends as she approaches graduation.

October 10, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing both Stephanie Echevarrieta and Franki Scordato of CSI's new Yes-Together initiative. The initiative assists Staten Island students who have stopped out or paused their education, providing them with tools and guidance for re-engagement. The program partners with several community organizations for employment opportunities as well and is funded through a grant received from the Petri Foundation and Heckscher Foundation for Children.

October 3, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Keair Brown, a student at the College of Staten Island. Brown is maximizing her time as a Verrazzano student, and champion of the sustainability efforts on campus, recently founding the Garden Club at CSI. She talks about the many facets of her role on campus and how to thrive in leadership and involvement opportunities.