On April 29, 2014, more than 45 B.A.–M.D. students and members of the Brooklyn College Chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) welcomed Steven Hofstetter, M.D. ’67. The surgeonin-chief at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Hofstetter gave a PowerPoint presentation, “The Making of a Surgeon,” that covered everything from what to expect in medical school to career building and time management, as well as how to have a balanced and rewarding life as an academic medical practitioner. Akreeti Maskey ’14, vice president of Brooklyn College AMSA, and Dr. Steven Silbering, director of the college’s Coordinated B.A.–M.D. Program, helped to set up this unique opportunity for pre-med students to gain from the invaluable perspective of a highly respected and experienced surgeon. Dr. Hofstetter said he was delighted to return to his alma mater, which he had not visited in over 40 years.
Marie Roberts ’76 collaborated with CUNY chemist Teresa Bandosz as part of the Ligo Art of Science Project, a six-month artist-inresidence program that allows each artist the opportunity to interact with scientists, learn about research, and, from these interactions, create a piece of science-inspired art. Carol Steinberg ’76 has been appointed president of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy, research, and optimal care for individuals with dementia and their families. Wilhelmina Pelham Banks ’78 is founder and director of Nyumba Ya Tausi Peacock Museum in Bristol, Virginia. The museum is filled with African artifacts, handmade toys, musical instruments, jewelry,
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African-American collectibles, and black memorabilia such as dolls, quilts, and photos, including a portrait of her great-grandmother, a former slave. During Black History Month, a Nelson Mandela exhibit honoring his many achievement was featured. Michael Grohman ’80 was honored by the organization Girls Educational and Mentoring Services as one of two inaugural recipients of its Male Allies Award. Steven H. Richman ’80 was elected vice chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Section Delegates Caucus for one term beginning in June 2014.
BROOKLYN COLLEGE MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2014
1964:
Fifty years ago, an educational television-production center, said to be one of the most modern and complete in the Northeast, was opened at Brooklyn College. The resources included two studios, six cameras, two TV film systems, two videotape recorders, and a fully equipped control room. Dr. Eugene S. Foster, the center’s director, praised the equipment, saying it afforded students an opportunity to work with cameras and other technology identical to that used for “on the air” programming.
1989:
Twenty-five years ago, for the first time in the college’s history, an all-night study hall was made available to students during the final examination period. The experimental study hall was held in the Whitehead Cafeteria during the first week of examinations. Plans called for the study hall to be open from 8pm to 8am for three days. To maintain security, access to the study hall was limited to the Campus Road approach to the cafeteria.