Also on Campus: September 20, 2016

Research Scholars Presentation

Friday, Sept. 23, summer research scholars will be presenting their research in the Kelly Commons room 4A from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

First Official Meeting of the Commuter Student Association

This Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Commuter Student Association (CSA) will hold its first official meeting of the 2016-2017 academic year. The meeting is open to all commuter students and also for those on campus interested in aiding commuter life. The meeting will be held in the Kelly Commons at 11 a.m.

Lecture by Zelda Kahan Newman

Wednesday, Sept. 21, Zelda Kahan Newman will have a lecture in the Kelly Commons from 5C at 7 p.m. Newman will translate Yiddish poems by holocaust survivor Rivka Basman Ben-Haim.

Jason Collins Next to Speak at Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series

This Thursday, Sept. 22, former professional basketball player Jason Collins will speak to Manhattan College from 1-2 p.m. in Smith Auditorium. Collins publicly came out as gay in 2013. He was the first male active player in any of the four major American professional sports to be openly gay.

Puppies on the Mini Quad

This Friday, Sept. 23, there will be puppies on the mini quad. The event will raise money for the American Cancer Society. Students can pay $5 to play with the puppies for seven or eight minutes.

Old Croton Aqueduct Hike and Site Visit

Saturday, Sept. 24, students can get exposure to the historic site of he Old Croton Aqueduct, which is one of the oldest aqueducts in the metropolitan area. For the cost of $11 students will get transportation using the Metro North train.

Students should pack their own lunch and wear proper hiking attire.