TAKE ACTION: GM Foods in the U.S.A
According to the World Health Organization (WHO): Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a…
Pace Votes 2013 – Are You Ready, NYC?
1. Learn more about the candidates. In order to be an educated voter and choose the candidate who will best represent you and your interests, it’s important to learn as much as you can about what they stand for! Check…
What Just Happened?! A Discussion on the Government Shut Down
The U.S. government was shut down for 16 days – but what does that mean? 700,000 employees were put on unpaid leave The U.S. lost billions of dollars National Parks, NASA, and the EPA were essentially closed The projection for…
New CCAR member Jandery !
Hi everyone, I’m Jandery De La Cruz and I’m currently a Sophomore on the Pleasantville campus. My major is Communications with a minor in Advertising. I’m a new member of the Center of Community Action and Research. Aside from the Center of…
Guest Blog Post: How to Plan a Service Event Review!
Special thanks to our first guest blogger, Heidi Clorofilla! On October 2nd I attended CCAR’s “How to Plan a Service Event.” The event started with a PowerPoint, with all the major points of what to do for planning a service…
Don’t Forget: Register to Vote by Friday!
The deadline to register to vote in this year’s election is this Friday, October 11th in New York State. You don’t have to vote in November, but if you don’t register by Friday, you won’t have the choice! This means…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the CCAR is rolling out another 31 days of education, outreach, and action events dedicated to helping…
Hello from Rachel
Hello! My name is Rachel Aviles and I am a sophomore Communications major. I was just recently employed as one of the newest Program Staff Coordinators, and I’m glad to be here! On campus I also work as a tour…
