Posts Tagged ‘James Muyskens’
 

 
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College president on retirement (VIDEO)

President Muyskens says his grandchildren will weigh into his plans for retirement. Watch the video to find out if he will retire this year.  
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People stand for the national anthem at the annual Kristalnach commemoration at Queens College. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BOYCE.

Kristallnacht spreads movement against hatred

The message of peace reverberated within the Lefrak Concert Hall on Nov. 18, as the fifth annual Kristallnacht commemoration held at Queens College, gathered supporters to combat anti-Semitism and hatred in its many forms. Kris...
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A convocation ceremony with a past and the current QC President was held on Oct. 11 where an honorary doctorate degree was also awarded. Photo by Caroll Alvarado.

Happy Birthday QC

STEPHANIE DAVIS   The music blared while laughter and conversation filled the air as students, faculty and staff made their way to the Quad to take part in the historic 75th Anniversary photo that would forever mark the da...
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Pete Pineiro, director of public safety, joined The Knight News staff for a round table discussion on Oct. 2. PHOTO BY MEHER MOHSIN.

Knight News Roundtable: rising through the ranks with Pedro Pineiro

BY MEHER MOHSIN   Since moving to the United States from Puerto Rico at age seven, Pedro Pineiro, director of public safety at Queens College, has served in the army, interpreted for the National Security Agency, worked as...
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Aung San Suu Kyi accepts the Unisphere trophy from QC Alum Congressman Joseph Crowley, QC President James Muyskens, Grammy award winning singer Carole King, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Actress Anjelica Houston. Photo by Amna Shams.

Aung San Suu Kyi warms Queens as protestors demand attention

By Meher Mohsin   “If any of you are ever put under house arrest” is not the start of typical advice given to a college student living in the United States. However, when it’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Su...
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Provost James Stellar joined The Knight News to discuss his role at the college and his hopes for the student body at another round table discussion on Sept. 17. Photo by Meher Mohsin.

Knight News Roundtable: Powwow with the Provost

By Meher Mohsin Four journalists and a neuropsychologist sat around The Knight News office — on a day when the campus was closed — discussing everything from pleasure and pain, to academic growth, personal histories, ambiti...
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