Issues Affecting America: Responsible
Citizenship Fall 2008
Who were the first people to emigrate to New York and why did
they choose to come here? What happened to them once they got here
and what impact does their presence have on society? Through this
presentation you will find out the prejudices and hardships
immigrants went through in order to make their home in New York.
Professor James Weiss will discuss Socioeconomic Status, Jacob
Riis, the Five Points, Ellis Island, Jewish and Italian traditions
and more!
Dr. James Weiss holds graduate degrees from Fordham, Long Island
and St. John’s universities. An assistant principal in New York
City schools for 24 years, he has published two books, several
short stories about growing up in Brooklyn, NY and a short
anthology of poems. Currently, he is a professor of both Speech and
Discover New York on St. John’s University Staten Island’s
campus.
Registration
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Sponsored by Student Life and Discover
New York
Date
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time
12:15 – 1:20 p.m.
Location
Kelleher Center, Kiernan Suite, Staten Island Campus