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From The Classroom To The Concourse: Studying The Grand Concourse To Discover One's Community, Elyse Zucker, William A. Casari Apr 2010

From The Classroom To The Concourse: Studying The Grand Concourse To Discover One's Community, Elyse Zucker, William A. Casari

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Walt Whitman’s poem, “I Hear America Singing” inspired the 13 murals painted on the walls of the Grand Concourse U.S. post office located across the street from Hostos Community College. Visited last fall by Professor Zucker’s Reading class (English 92) these looming murals helped students more fully appreciate how art enhances the Grand Concourse and, by extension, education illuminates everyday life. The 1860 poem itself celebrates America and its diversity, which 150 year later, still holds relevance for students.


Hostos Library Fall 2008 Satisfaction Survey: Results And Discussion, Kate Lyons, Elisabeth Tappeiner Apr 2009

Hostos Library Fall 2008 Satisfaction Survey: Results And Discussion, Kate Lyons, Elisabeth Tappeiner

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Library Services On The Cutting Edge: Reaching The Net Generation, Miriam Laskin Apr 2008

Library Services On The Cutting Edge: Reaching The Net Generation, Miriam Laskin

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