It's difficult to skim through the day's news headlines without coming across something relating to New York City's Muslim and Middle Eastern Communities. Activists within those communities are responding to newly uncovered spying operations by the NYPD, and earlier this month a number of New Yorkers gathered to protest the presence of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who says he's in the city for medical treatment.
One of the many partners helping with Lincoln Square‘s growth has been Fordham University. On This week's Fordham Conversations the President of the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District, Monica Blum talks about the evolution of the area. Then WFUV’s Marisa Galdi looks at the resurgence of the double-crested Cormorant, a bird whose population was almost wiped out.
This week’s guests include Donna Katzin, Executive Director of Shared Interest. This non-profit organization raises capital in the U.S. to help small businesses in South Africa. We also talk to Fordham Junior Katy Raymond. Katy will be visiting South Africa as part of Fordham University’s first study abroad program on the African continent.
Some past Fordham Conversation shows were developed produced and hosted by WFUV Journalist in-training.
The Faux-Real Theatre Company's version of Oedipus Rex has been called cutting-edge, classic, serious and seriously silly. Director and Fordham Professor Mark Greenfield, along with actors Steve Johnson, Jason Scott Quinn and Rafael Miguel discuss how they infuse this classic play with humor for a modern audience.
"Three Student's Stories". WFUV's Viridiana Castelan reports on an organization that trains kid reporters. Then WFUV's Conor Teehan interviews veteran newsman Brian Williams. Finally, Mary Wilson talks with Keith Alan Howey about his master’s thesis on homeless veterans.
Fordham University's Robin Andersen is researching Ecotourism and writing for a travel guidebook. Her research trip took her to Curacao where she not only enjoyed preparations for Carnival, but discovered the island's rich and diverse culture.
Eliot Spitzer was cut from CNN's prime-time lineup this week. Spitzer spent less time as a TV host than he did as governor of New York. As many await word on Spitzer’s next move, this Fordham Conversations will revisit an interview between Spitzer and director of the Forum on Law, Culture and Society at Fordham Law, Thane Rosenbaum .
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