From City to the World

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At CCNY, research and scholarship advance every day on issues of crucial importance to people throughout New York City and across the world. In this series hosted by City College President Vincent Boudreau, meet faculty, hear firsthand about their research, and, in conversation with outside experts, discover how that research is forging new solutions to real-world issues like poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, affordable housing, and disparities in health care.

  1. Aug 26

    More Than a Game: Harlem Sports Stars Dedicate Their Work to Building Futures

    On this special summer edition of From City to the World, host Vincent Boudreau, President of The City College of New York, explores the powerful connections among sports, education, mentoring, and the personal development of young people. Joining the conversation are Ron Rizzi, CCNY alumnus and Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations and Scouting with the San Diego Padres, and Bobby "Zorro" Hunter, former Harlem Globetrotters star, Rucker Park legend, and co-founder of Each One Teach One. Through stories from Harlem basketball courts and global baseball diamonds, the guests make clear how mentorship, opportunity, and education can transform young lives and inspire future generations on and off the field. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Ron Rizzi, CCNY Class of 1969, Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations and Scouting, San Diego Padres; Bobby "Zorro" Hunter, retired Harlem Globetrotters player and co-founder, Each One Teach One

  2. Jun 24

    Higher Education as an Engine for Entrepreneurship: The College and Community Benefits

    At The City College of New York (CCNY), innovation, small business support, and workforce development are transforming lives and livelihoods across Harlem and well beyond. On From City to the World, host Vincent Boudreau, President of CCNY, announces the Upper Manhattan Small Business Development Center, the first of its kind in Harlem, opening August 28 on campus. Joining him are Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Communications, and External Relations at CCNY, and Andoni Mourdoukoutas, Director of Co-Innovation Programs at CCNY's City Innovations Collaborative. Hear the vision that powers their work and how CCNY is connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and local communities through new pathways to jobs, startup growth, and economic opportunity. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Communications, and External Relations at CCNY; Andoni Mourdoukoutas, Director of Co-Innovation Programs at CCNY's City Innovations Collaborative

  3. Mar 25

    Braven Leadership Course Offers Career Preparation and Helps Grads Get Hired

    In this episode of From City to the World, Vincent Boudreau, President of The City College of New York, speaks with Kilsys Payamps‑Roure, Founding Executive Director of Braven New York and CCNY's 2026 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar, about college, careers, and economic mobility. Specifically, Payamps-Roure presents the mission and proof points of Braven, a national nonprofit organization partnering with select higher education institutions to empower first-generation, low-income students in obtaining a strong first job that lays a foundation for future career growth. Hear about Braven's for-credit career development coursework and the impact it is making at CCNY. Discover the dynamics of a challenging job market, employer expectations, and how colleges and employers can better align preparation with opportunity. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guest: Kilsys Payamps-Roure, Founding Executive Director, Braven New York; 2026 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar, CCNY

  4. 10/29/2025

    Education Is Forever: Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Programs Rewrite the Book on Opportunity

    The City College of New York President Vincent Boudreau hosts the latest episode of From City to the World, spotlighting lifelong learning and its power to transform lives. He's joined by Donna Ramer, president of Quest Lifelong Learning, a peer-led, CCNY-affiliated community for retired and semi-retired New Yorkers, now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Also featured is Dr. Michael Flanigan of Borough of Manhattan Community College, whose work bridges higher education, workforce partnerships and training, and community development. Together, they explore how lifelong learning fosters intellectual curiosity, social connection, and economic mobility—from Quest's collaborative courses to BMCC's academic and workforce development pathways. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Donna Ramer, President, Quest Lifelong Learning; Michael Flanigan, PhD, Director of Corporate & Foundation Engagement and Development, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)

  5. 09/24/2025

    Emergency Preparedness: Harlem Initiatives Expand to Inform and Empower NYC Residents

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Harlem broadcasters affiliated with community radio station WHCR 90.3 FM took action to build a communications network that can withstand widespread shutdowns and keep local residents informed with essential specifics in real time. In the latest episode of "From City to the World," co-creator of that network Stuart Reid details the launch of WHCR's Emergency Broadcast Team (WHCREBT) and specifies the technology and community training that keeps residents — including many in public housing — ready and connected. In another example of education and empowerment, The City College of New York (CCNY), home of WHCR, maintains an ongoing program of safety trainings on campus and in nearby neighborhoods, as described by Specialist Taish Rochester of the college's Department of Public Safety. CCNY President Vincent Boudreau is the program host. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Stuart Reid, Host, WHCR 90.3 FM, The Voice of Harlem; Director, WHCR Emergency Broadcast Team (WHCREBT); Co-Founder, Digital Divide Partners; Managing Partner, The Smart Community Initiative; President and Chairman, New York chapter, the Internet Society. Taish "Rocky" Rochester, Campus Security Specialist, Investigations, Community Affairs Liaison, LGBTQ+ Liaison, CCNY Department of Public Safety.

  6. 06/25/2025

    Building Equity and Environmental Stewardship, from Harlem to Harriman State Park

    On the latest episode of From City to the World, City College of New York President Vincent Boudreau hosts alumna Akasha Solis (2016, 2022), CCNY Outdoors Project co-leader and special projects manager, and Ella Hartley, founder of Wilderness First Aid NYC. Hear how the Outdoors Project, sponsored by CCNY's Office of the President, champions access to nature for all, through inclusive excursions, leadership training and wilderness safety education. Charting the growth of this program and a student-run club, Solis highlights the impact of the Outdoors Project and its mission to build equity, empowerment and knowledge of the natural environment among diverse populations at CCNY. Learn how Hartley's background in racial justice and expertise in wilderness medicine and outdoors education intersect with CCNY's work and also inform her organization's public programs in New York City. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Akasha Solis, CCNY Outdoors Project Co-Leader and Special Projects Manager; Ella Hartley, Founder of Wilderness First Aid NYC and Co-Founder of Green Wood & Duff

  7. 05/21/2025

    Sustainability in Action: Training Experts, Decarbonizing the Grid and Mobilizing Campus and Community Partners

    What does it take to both talk the talk and walk the walk toward a cleaner energy future for a college and its local community? In this episode of From City to the World, learn how sustainability pedagogy and praxis are alive, well and often working hand in hand at The City College of New York (CCNY). President Vincent Boudreau hosts a conversation with CCNY Sustainability Specialist Jake Weinberger and Katherine Gloede Silverman, assistant director of the Sustainability in the Urban Environment program. Hear about their work, where it intersects and ways it engages with community members, environmental advocates and government initiatives. Additionally, explore how a deep commitment to sustainability — from solar-powered EV chargers for campus and community to energy-efficient heat pumps and climate-adaptive infrastructure — is driving decarbonization across this historic Harlem campus. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Jake Weinberger, CCNY Sustainability Specialist, Department of Facilities Management; Katherine Gloede Silverman, Assistant Director of the Sustainability in the Urban Environment master's and advanced certificate program

  8. 04/30/2025

    Innovation Creates Sustainable Solutions for Older Buildings and Brings Education, Engagement and Employment to Urban Communities

    Have you ever heard of a virtual power plant? Learn about innovatively integrating energy resources to benefit a community of participants while also contributing sustainably to the electrical grid. Michael Bobker of The City College of New York (CCNY) and its CUNY Building Performance Lab joins Clayton Banks, CEO and cofounder of Silicon Harlem, in conversation with CCNY President Vincent Boudreau, host of From City to the World. In this episode dedicated to Climate Change Awareness Month, these Harlem-based experts discuss the roles of education, innovation and community engagement in meeting essential needs such as infrastructure and resilient, healthier and more equitable cityscapes. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Michael Bobker, CCNY Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering and Founding Director of CUNY Building Performance Lab; Clayton Banks, CEO and Cofounder, Silicon Harlem

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At CCNY, research and scholarship advance every day on issues of crucial importance to people throughout New York City and across the world. In this series hosted by City College President Vincent Boudreau, meet faculty, hear firsthand about their research, and, in conversation with outside experts, discover how that research is forging new solutions to real-world issues like poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, affordable housing, and disparities in health care.

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  • Creator
    scampbell1@ccny.cuny.edu
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    From City to the World