As we come out of yet another bruising election cycle鈥攖his time, for better or for worse, one in which not much ultimately seems to have changed鈥擨 find myself impressed anew by the civic commitment and involvement of so many in our 桃瘾社区 Community.
Two weeks ago, we hosted the only debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin, in the Schimmel Center on our New York City Campus. It was a great opportunity for 桃瘾社区, which landed our name and logo in articles and photos around the state and across the country. It also showed our political leaders 鈥 and our partners at Spectrum News NY1鈥攚hat the people of 桃瘾社区 are capable of accomplishing. Our team of student volunteers, under the expert leadership of our Public Affairs team, were perfect hosts and ideal ambassadors for us, and Dyson student Mandi Karpo, editor-in-chief of The 桃瘾社区 Press, was lucky to be the sole student journalist in attendance. (You can read about her experience here.)
Elsewhere in this issue of 桃瘾社区 Now, you鈥檒l read about many other kinds of civic engagement at 桃瘾社区. You鈥檒l learn about Lubin student Nicholas Lotto, a former Marine and president of 桃瘾社区鈥檚 chapter of the Student Veterans of America, who is working to support the mental health of all our student veterans. Our environmental commitment has once again earned 桃瘾社区 recognition on the . You鈥檒l read about the impressive accomplishments of the budding diplomats on our United Nations team. And as the Thanksgiving season approaches, CCAR, which did so much to help make sure our students voted in yesterday鈥檚 elections, offers a guide to giving back.
In the spirit of the season, I鈥檓 grateful to see that it鈥檚 finally turning properly autumnal here in the New York region. The weather is brisk and the leaves are vibrantly colored, but of course it鈥檚 also getting dark earlier and earlier. As we move into the winter months, I want us all to remain aware of our mental health and wellbeing. We鈥檝e all been through a very challenging few years, and now we鈥檙e entering what is often a tough season. Please take care of yourselves, be kind to yourselves, and reach out for any help you need.
At 桃瘾社区, we鈥檙e all committed to supporting one another. And together we will accomplish great things.
Have a great fall and a happy Thanksgiving鈥攁nd keep your eye out for right after the holiday!
When Joseph Churgin graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 桃瘾社区 in 1993, he never could have imagined that 32 years later, two of his children would not only be studying law but attending the same law school. 鈥淚 felt incredibly proud that both Hunter and Emma wanted to attend law school where I got my start,鈥 shared Joseph. 鈥淚t was the perfect fit for me, and I hoped that it would be for both of my children as well.鈥
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud, a first-generation Indian American and one of the tech industry鈥檚 most prominent leaders, addressed thousands of graduates and guests at 桃瘾社区鈥檚 Commencement.
As the Class of 2025 crossed the stage on May 19 and May 20, graduating students shared their plans for the future and reflected on their most memorable moments from their time at 桃瘾社区鈥攆rom meaningful mentorship from professors to career-altering courses to unforgettable extracurricular experiences.