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‘Traveling Different’ book signing scheduled for September 15th

New Book by Rockland Author Provides Insight for Parents Traveling with Neurodiverse Children

(ROCKLAND) September 7, 2022 – “Travel has always been in my blood,” says Dawn M. Barclay, noting that her parents owned a travel agency in Manhattan and that she has written for several travel magazines. Barclay recently completed a new book titled, “Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible and the Neurodiverse,” after encountering challenges traveling with her own children when they were young. There will be a book signing event on Thursday, September 15 from 5 to 7 pm at the Palisades Center, ThEATery Court – open area in front of 5 Wits on Level 4 hosted by BRIDGES, Rockland’s Independent Living Center which supports people with disabilities. Patricia Stark, President of Patricia Stark Communications, will lead the interview and Q & A session with the author from 6 – 6:30pm.

While the book was originally meant to be a parents’ guide for vacationing with children with autism spectrum disorders, her research revealed that most children—even neurotypical ones—become anxious when traveling outside of their comfort zone. “I could not find any books that took the lessons learned from parents of children with spectrum disorders and applied those experiences and lessons to children who were neurotypical. And that became my mission: to offer parents of special needs travelers some proven travel tweaks and then explain how those modifications can simplify and enrich every family’s vacation.”

Some of the subjects covered in the book include Pre-trip Preparation, Navigating Airline Travel, Car, Bus and Train Travel, Cruising, Outdoor Vacations, and Restaurant Dining. The back of the book is chock full of resources including itineraries (there is even one for golf vacations), associations and organizations to contact for more information and an impressive list of places to visit by interest that are autism friendly.

Barclay will be available at the book signing to speak with parents, answer questions, and sign copies of her book. She will also donate 20 percent of book sales from the event to BRIDGES.

Nyack Downtown Revitalization Grant Advisory Committee – Public Meeting

Sep 12, 2022 All Day

The public is welcome to attend this meeting to learn more about the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) process and Nyack’s current application, due September 23, 2022. Zoom link is below.

Draft Agenda:

Welcome by Mayor Hammond
Self-introductions of committee members
Review of DRI grant program requirements and timelines
Review of Nyack’s past applications and current project concepts
Discussion of community needs as related to DRI funding
Schedule next meeting of committee

For background please review the NYS website for the DRI program – https://www.ny.gov/programs/downtown-revitalization-initiative

The DRI is a cornerstone of the NYS economic development program focused on downtown neighborhoods and job creation, business growth and economic diversity. Successful applications result in NYS funding for both public infrastructure and private construction projects that promote economic and cultural vibrancy in downtown areas.

Advisory Committee Members

Paul Adler, Rand Realty
Terry Clarke, Black Parakeetz
Kim Cross, Nyack Center
Mark Davidoff, RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center
Philip Donnelly, Interim CEO, YMCA
Elliott Forrest, www.ArtsRock.org
Bill Helmer, Developer/Property Owner
Thomas Schneck, www.VisitNyack.org
Rev. Carl Washington, III, Pilgrim Baptist Church
Maria Luisa Wittingham, Maria Luisa Boutique

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RCC Culinary Arts Center to offer free 8-week series

Purchasing & Preparing Nutritious Food Economically

(ROCKLAND COUNTY, New York) September 6, 2022– A series of classes on how to purchase and prepare delicious and nutritious food economically will be held at the RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Nyack this fall. The food and classes are free due to the sponsorship of Orange and Rockland and open to individuals who are food insecure and having difficulty feeding themselves or their families. Classes will be held on Mondays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm from September 19 through November 28. There will not be a class on September 26 (Rosh Hashanah), October 10 (Columbus Day), or October 31 (Halloween).

Participants will learn about nutrition and have hands-on preparation of the recipes that they can take home to their families. Expert instructors will help participants gain the skills and confidence they need to prepare nutritious food on a budget. RCC’s classroom kitchen features 10 workstations with state-of-the-art equipment as well as a teaching station equipped with audio and video technology so that students can easily hear and see exactly what the steps are for each lesson.

Nutritional information and recipes will be provided by Katherine Schwarz, an experienced professional educator in nutrition, public health and the environment, who specializes in community work with impoverished populations. Cooking demonstrations and lessons will be conducted by Mark Davidoff, the Director of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center, and supported by RCC’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts students.

Please contact Mark Davidoff at mark.davidoff@sunyrockland.edu for registration information and if you have any questions.

The Purchasing & Preparing Nutritious Food Economically series is generously sponsored by Orange & Rockland and supported by Rockland Community College.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AWARDS DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY NY $1.5 MILLION GRANT FOR STEM SCHOLARSHIPS

Orangeburg, NY – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Dominican University New York a $1.5 million, six-year grant to launch a new program that supports high-achieving, low-income STEM students.

The majority of the NSF grant funds will be used to provide 4-year scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to 26 biology students. The first scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshman in fall 2023 as part of the BLAST (Biology for Low-income Aspiring Scholars in Training) Program.

AnnMarie DelliPizzi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, said that BLAST Program aims to increase student retention and success by linking scholarships with co-curricular activities, including academic support, mentoring, and undergraduate research. The BLAST students will meet with visiting scholars from other universities or industry to be exposed to different career paths.

“Low-income students often have to work multiple jobs to pay for school, and this frequently interferes with successfully completing their degrees,” said Regina Alvarez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology. “The scholarships provided by the grant will help to alleviate this burden, allowing students more time to focus on academics.”

Elena Guevara, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, said, “In addition to the scholarships that the students receive, other support includes things such as travel to a scientific conference during freshman year, funds for their senior capstone projects, trips to visit faculty at research-intensive universities, and more.”

Dominican University New York has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the BLAST program has the potential to increase the diversity of the STEM workforce. The goal of the grant is for students to remain in school, graduate, and either secure employment in a STEM field or enter graduate school.

The NSF grant received is a Track 2 S-STEM grant (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics grant), award #2221106. In 2015, Dominican received a $590,000 Track 1 grant from the NSF to provide scholarships and support to students. This new grant builds on the success of that initial grant, submitted by Bernadette Connors, Ph.D., Professor of Biology. Institutions of higher education must have received a Track 1 grant in order to be eligible to apply for a Track 2 grant.

Dominican University New York biology faculty worked together to prepare and submit the NSF grant application and stress that their teamwork was critical to the success of the application.

St. Thomas Aquinas College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Nearly a Decade

– Second Consecutive Incoming Class with 10% Growth –

(SPARKILL, N.Y. — Thursday, September 1, 2022) St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to welcome the Class of 2026 – its largest freshman class since 2013. For the second consecutive year, the College has increased its incoming Fall class by 10%. At a time when many higher education institutions are experiencing declining enrollment, St. Thomas Aquinas College is growing and investing in its new programs for its students.

“We are thrilled to welcome these students to our campus as they begin their ‘Spartan Journey’. They are a highly accomplished and resilient class who will make an impact on the STAC community,” said St. Thomas Aquinas College President Ken Daly. “Throughout our new students’ educational experience with us, we will challenge and inspire them to reach their full potential.”

The growth is attributable to the positive momentum and forward-thinking programs that the College has implemented through their Strategic Vision – “A Commitment to Learning for a Lifetime.” This includes the commitment to providing access to an affordable education, transformative academic and experiential learning programs, and accelerated 5-year “STAC Tracks,” which lead to both an undergraduate and graduate degree. The College recently announced a new MBA, Healthcare and Informatics program, as well as the launch of new NCAA Women’s and Men’s volleyball programs.

The College’s newest incoming class hails from nearly 20 states and 15 countries. The diverse student body includes students entering the College’s competitive academic, athletic, and leadership programs, including its largest Honors class ever. Popular majors for the incoming class include education, business, psychology, as well as biology and exercise science in the College’s new School of STEM.

Students will experience a robust new 5-day “Spartan Journey” orientation program where they will form connections with new and current students, meet with President Daly, faculty and staff, and learn more about their academic schedule, while getting to know their new “home” through a wide-variety of student exploration excursions.

“We look forward to our newest students experiencing what makes STAC such a truly unique institution,” stated Kevin Nesbitt, St. Thomas Aquinas College’s new Vice President of Student Development. “Through innovative and engaging programming throughout their Orientation experience, our students will gain a greater understanding of their own personal journey as they ponder – why me, why now, and why here.”

Orientation will culminate with a new Convocation ceremony on Thursday, September 8, where new students will hear remarks from President Daly and receive words of welcome from the College community and then process back to campus in front of the College’s founding Dominican Sisters.