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THURSDAY BRIEF | 3/11/21

TRENDING @CUNYEDU

As someone who's blind, this passionate student leader knows what it's like to lose all hope. Read her inspiring message.

CUNY IN THE NEWS

The twin pillars of Chinatown's economy, restaurants and the garment industry, were badly damaged by the 9/11 attacks and COVID-19, a CUNY professor writes. — The Nation

The Biden administration and Congress should pass the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, which offers a fast, accessible and secure path to citizenship, argues a CUNY professor. — The Guardian

The stress of the pandemic triggered a wave of students seeking therapy for the first time to talk about a past trauma that was surfacing, says a CUNY counselor. — The Chronicle of Higher Ed

“The Statue of The Republic,” a 24-foot-high gilded bronze sculpture that dates to Chicago’s 1891 World’s Columbian Exposition, should be considered a treasure, not a target, writes a CUNY scholar. — The Wall Street Journal

How to raise strong, resilient daughters? A CUNY professor just penned a new book outlining six rules. One of those rules? Getting lots of sleep. — NBC

To analyze the complete history of the Equal Rights Amendment, a CUNY historian details the stories — including the shortcomings — of the trailblazing women who created it. — PBS

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STUDENT CENTER

Christal Yu, BMCC ’21, went from a Hunter College drop out to a fellow at the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute. Now, she studies human services while balancing fighting food insecurity with the CUNY Student Food Navigator Program and working in the world of Muay Thai. Having lived experience in resiliency through mental illness and hitting rock bottom, Christal brings her heightened drive and compassion to community empowerment.

Christal's advice: "That voice in your head saying “I can’t/what if/I’m not ____ enough”? Give that rude voice a name and uninvite them; that’s not you! Recognizing that we control our thoughts, emotions, and lives is extremely powerful."

Interested in social impact or food justice? Connect with Christal on LinkedIn!