Graduate Studies Newsletter Fall 2009

graduate studies News of interest to John Jay graduate students Fall 2009

Irish National Police Continue the McCabe Tradition The McCabe Fellowship was created in memory of Gerry McCabe, a member of Ireland’s National Police Force, the Garda Siochana, who was killed by the IRA in 1996. Each year, officers who have excelled in their profession are given the opportunity to excel academically at John John Griffin and Elmer Clarke Jay by participating as full-time Master’s Degree students in a master’s degree program. In the Fall 2008 semester, Garda John Griffin and Elmer Clarke were lucky recipients of the McCabe Fellowship scholarship for the 2008/2009 academic year. Elmer completed her studies in the Criminal Justice Master’s degree program and graduated in Spring 2009. John, a police officer with An Garda Siochana, completed the MPA–IG program with a specialization in Investigation and Operational Inspection in Spring 2009. He stated that his studies at John Jay have broadened his knowledge of both public administration and policing issues. John strongly believes that John Jay is a top class college in its field. He felt that it has been a great experience to study at such an outstanding college. He would recommend John Jay as the ideal place for students. He believes that the unique MPA-IG program will be very beneficial in his position as a police officer in Ireland. The new McCabe scholars for the 2009/2010 academic year are Caroline Copeland and Justin Kelly. Caroline and Justin will pursue studies in the Criminal Justice Master’s program.

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Israeli Scholar at John Jay Ziv Razieli remembers that in 1992, his older brother, Ronen, was severely injured as a fighter in the Israeli Police Counter Terror Unit. Ronen’s disability encouraged Ziv to carry on his work to establish a strong, democratic, lawabiding society in Israel. Because of Ronen, Ziv made the most important decision of his life and enlisted in the Israeli Police Force. At the same time, to enhance his geopolitical understanding of the Middle East, he completed both a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Haifa. Ziv believes that a highly skilled Police Commander is a one who accumulates experience and possesses the ability to analyze factors affecting crime rates. For this reason, he enrolled in John Jay College’s Master’s Program. Ziv came to New York in 2008 with his wife Maya and two children, Ari and Boaz. They have provided him with the support needed to succeed in his intensive studies. Ziv has also found the Office of Graduate Studies and the Department of Law and Police Science to be welcoming and supportive environments, encouraging him to finish his academic duties successfully and on time.

Maya and Ziv Razieli

As a commissioned officer in the Israeli Police, Ziv served as Commander of courses for patrol professions in the Police Academy, Commander of Special Investigation Team for homicides and organized crime, and Commander of a Police Sub-Station of Carmel City, near Haifa. When he completes his studies, he expects to be promoted in the Israel police. He believes that his brother, Ronen, will know that his sacrifices were not in vain.

From the Dean, Fall 2009

BA/MA Student Excels

Welcome and welcome back to the Fall 2009 semester. This edition of the

The Graduate Assistantship in Homeland Security has been made possible by a

Graduate Studies Newsletter reports on

grant received from the Department of Homeland Security. The objective of the

many of the outstanding recent activi-

grant is to help prepare Masters’ students – especially those from underrepre-

ties, events, and experiences that make

sented groups – for careers in DHS or in the broader field of homeland security.

graduate study at John Jay College

Candidates for the graduate assistantship were interviewed this spring 2009

unique. John Jay graduate students em-

and the successful applicant is Ms. Darakshan Raja, a BA/MA student who is

body the College’s mission of educating

currently pursuing studies in Forensic Psychology at the John Jay.

leaders, managers, policy makers, and policy analysts for criminal justice, social

Under the terms of the assistantship she has been assigned to work with Profes-

justice, and public service. This mission

sor Itai Sneh, History Department, who is completing research for his book. Da-

is reflected in our remarkable Homeland

rakshan is deeply interested in the historical view of torture and will explore the

Security Graduate Assistantship, a host of

use of torture by the French in Algeria in the early decades of the last century. She

outstanding internships, and the student

also wants to examine the use of torture by the British in colonial India. When

groups whose activities so richly complement the classroom experience. An

she begins the second part of her assistantship she plans to undertake an ex-

increasingly global perspective is also evident in the exciting Foreign Service

ploratory study of recently released prisoners who have converted to the Islamic

career story and the outstanding international students who are highlighted.

religion. She is very interested in helping to gather empirical evidence and data that demonstrates whether a strong correlation between prisoner radicalization

Exceptional new programs are also part of this vibrant mix. The new Forensic

and recruitment actually exists.

Mental Health Counseling program, the only one of its kind in the nation, got off to a strong start and congratulated its first graduates this past semester.

As a Vera Institute of Justice Fellow, Darakshan has also conducted research

Another distinctive new master’s program, International Crime and Justice, is

at Safe Horizon, the leading victim services agency that serves approximately

scheduled for Fall 2010. This year MPA students pursuing the Inspector Gen-

300,000 victims a year. She is spending her summer as an intern at the Urban

eral track will be able to enhance their program with an Advanced Certificate

Institute in Washington, DC.

in Forensic Accounting. Students are also being admitted to the new National Online MPA-IG Program. Experienced psychologists who already have gradu-

Darakshan is a Justice Scholar at John Jay. She has published two articles in

ate degrees but lack forensic training will enliven Forensic Psychology classes

John Jay’s Finest , including “The Silent Victim of the War on Terror” and

as they supplement their expertise and credentials by pursuing a Post Graduate

“Contemporary Genocide in Darfur.” She has been a recipient of the Under-

Certificate in Forensic Psychology.

graduate Research Scholarship, the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and the Billie Kotlowitz Award. She has served as an intern at the Girls Learn Interna-

As graduate programs continue to grow and develop and graduate students

tional, Inc, in New York, the Citizens Jury Project, Fund for Modern Courts, and

claim their place in the spotlight, this is definitely a great time to be a Master’s

the Intern for Other Options, American Friends Service Committee. Darakshan

student at John Jay College!

speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. Darakshan hopes to pursue a law degree when she completes the combined degree at John Jay.

The Staff in the Office of Graduate Studies - Room 411T Jannette Domingo - Dean: 212.237.8757 [email protected] Anila Sabiko Duro - Executive Assistant to the Dean: 646.557.4775 [email protected] Janice Carrington - Administrative Director: 212.237.8418 [email protected] Petula Bailey - Assistant to the Administrative Director: 646.557.4518 [email protected] Linda Mitchell - Graduate Career Advisor: 212.484.1302 [email protected]

Persons of Distinction The Office of Graduate Studies is accepting nominations for a Person of Distinction to be honored in the next edition of the Graduate Newsletter. The Person of Distinction can be a student, professor, or staff member whose outstanding achievement during the academic year can be highlighted in the newsletter. Please submit your nomination by email to Janice Carrington at [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is December 20, 2009.

Criminal Justice Volunteer Leaders Heeding the call of President Barak Obama for volunteerism and the John Jay Graduate Career Advisement Office theme for the past year, several students served as volunteers in the United States and abroad.

ligion, and sexual orientation, the members work to empower women, particularly survivors of domestic violence. Sakhi strives to create a voice and safe environment for all South Asian women through outreach, advocacy, leadership development, and organizing. Bithi aspires to provide direct care services to the Bangladesh community.

Cassye Cole left for Costa Rica to spend six months teaching English to underprivileged children as a volunteer member of Fundación Progreso Guanacaste in Costa Rica.

Forging a Government Career: The Foreign Service

Fundación Progreso Guanacaste is a nonprofit organization based in Decatur, Georgia. Students visit Guanacaste to serve as a bicultural bridge and to support community empowerment through better housing, integrated health services, and access to better quality education and educational infrastructure for those in need.

Sam Bruce, MPA, is heading to Washington, DC where he has accepted an appointment at the Department of State as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS). Sam will be responsible for information resource management programs and information technology worldwide. The work is varied and challenging. An IMS manages a worldwide telecommunications network, maintaining the telephone and wireless programs at overseas embassies and consulates, managing the Diplomatic Pouch and Mail operations, and performing other duties such as supporting visits of high-level officials, and the President. IMS specialists also serve overseas as part of Embassy or Consulate management teams. They perform additional duties as determined by Embassy or Consulate management or as dictated by specific Sam Bruce circumstances.

Cassye Cole

Cassye’s aspirations include working for the rights of children and immigrant populations. As an advocate, she hopes to help children receive adequate legal representation and ensure their human rights are not denied because of their status. Lotachukwu Louis Okoye is participating in the Optional Practical Training Program. He will work in the Benefits Department, Office of Human Resources at John Jay. Lotachukwu will assist in the process of educating employees about their respective work related benefits and compensation packages. An international student from Anambra State, Nigeria, Lotachukwu is preparing for the Bar Exam and looking toward a successful practice as a lawyer in New York City. Lotachukwu Louis Okoye

Bithi Roy was selected in a highly competitive process to work as a volunteer with Sakhi for South Asian Women. She is applying her years of study in support of Sakhi’s organizational mission of addressing the social ills of domestic violence that women face. Currently, Bithi is working in direct services where she is responsible for accompanying and assisting women who have language barriers. Bithi Roy

Sakhi for South Asian Women is a community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women of South Asian origin. Recognizing oppression based on class, immigration status, re-

Currently, Sam is undergoing training for six months. Upon completion and based on the needs of the Foreign Service he will be assigned either to the Washington, DC area or overseas to work at a Consulate, Embassy or Mission. “Typical placement within the Foreign Service is two years at a post,” said Sam. He added, “The idea is to work with at least two hardship posts during the first four years of services.” Sam served in the US military for 8 years and served in Operation Enduring Freedom for a year after the September 11th attacks. Sam was born and raised in Ghana. Thirteen years ago, he migrated to the US to join his family and to fulfill his career aspiration to work for the Federal government, and to travel and learn about different countries and their cultures. Although seeking a career opportunity in government service can be challenging, he urges students to be focused, set aspirations high, be well prepared for interviews and network with everybody. Sam is a member of the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, the American Society for Public Administration, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the Air Force Sergeants Association. In this economic environment, seeking employment can be discouraging, but Sam’s philosophy is to maintain a positive attitude and never give up. He also recommends that students stay in touch with the Graduate Career Advisor. To find out more about working in government service contact Linda Mitchell the Graduate Career Advisor at [email protected] or call (212) 484-1302.

Internships—A Way to Jump Start Your Career

ment of Health and Mental Hygiene supervisors and senior staff for implementation with new staff. Adanna is participating in the Emergency Management, New Staff and TB101 Training Workshops.



Shelley Ann Walker, CRJ, worked with The Juvenile Justice Initiative, New York City Administration for Children’s Services (Bronx Office). Shelly Ann attended meetings between The Juvenile Justice Initiative and the other agencies that work with juvenile placement in detention facilities. She processed client intake and release from facilities and reviewed ACS case files to determine if clients could be returned to custodial parents. Jody Archimene, CRJ, is working for the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI), in the Department of Finance. Akeilla Day, CRJ, served as an intern with the NYC Department of Probation, Kings County General Counsel Division. Kristoffer T. Denboske,

Adanna Campbell

Jissette Leonardo, MPA, is an intern for Administration in the MTA’s Office of Human Resources. Jissette’s participation is divided between two MTA offices. As a graduate intern, Jissette works directly with the MTA’s HR manager who is responsible for the organization’s field supervisors and all MTA new hires. She is responsible for keeping track of provisional reports of all new hires, provides supportive information to determine whether a staff member’s status will

CRJ, is an intern with the Port Authority in Hoboken, New Jersey.

change from probation to permanent hire, maintains administrative databases

Rachel Maniscalco, CRJ, is completing an internship with the Secret Service,

ond assignment, Jissette is responsible for processing promotions and liaison

Brooklyn Office. She is currently working on a multi-million dollar case of mortgage fraud. As a graduate intern she is responsible for gathering evidence for trial. Rachel recently participated in a Counterfeit briefing and went on a special diplomatic protection assignment with special agents. Payal Desai, CRJ, interned with the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in Washington, DC. Payal worked with the Offices Grant Program. She was responsible for the preparation of grants for peer review. She had informal meetings President Travis and Payal Desai with State Department visitors and international guests of the State Department Visitor Leadership Program. Visitors included Spanish and Iraqi Police. Additionally, Payal wrote articles for News at a Glance, the OJJDP Department Newsletter. Ming Zhou, FOS, garnered dynamic internship opportunities on both the West Coast and the East Coast. Ming was offered a position in the Fire Arms Department in the LAPD where he would be working with gun inventory. Ming deferred the LAPD position to accept a position with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner where he is conducting research on developing techniques that can be applied to crime labs. He is also working on a special project to test swab solutions to preserve DNA. Ming will be able to continue his research until the completion of his degree. Ming Zhou Adanna Campbell, MPA, is working with the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Adanna works with the Director of Operations for the Human Resources Unit. She is responsible for writing a new confidentiality protocol for the HR Unit. She will present this protocol to the Depart-

pertaining to retirement and other changes of personnel status. In her secwith new departments. She channels incoming resumes for hire to appropriate administrators and works with the MTA’s Resource Education Department to provide HR administrative support for all student interns working with the MTA. She recently conducted an orientation workshop for new interns and college aides. Hila Ginzburg, MPA, is an intern with the New York City Council in the Legislative Office. As an international student, Hila sees this internship as an opportunity to learn more about US city and state government. Michele Lewis, MPA, is completing her internship at The City of New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) as a training and recruitment assistant for the Office of Human Resources. In this capacity, she attends local college career fair recruitment initiatives, and assists in the screening process, training and conducting background investigations. As an intern, she assisted the John Jay Graduate Career Advisement Office in facilitating an Employment Information Session for graduate students seeking employment opportunities with the CCRB. Maksuda Sultana, MPA, interned with the US Department of Transportation, Department of Maritime Administration in Washington DC. Maksuda worked in the Office of Program Performance where she was responsible for creating reports for the chief financial officer of the Maritime Administration. Additionally, she worked on the Civic Engagement Project along with five other graduate students from other parts of the US and the Netherlands. Maksuda was responsible for working on a bike-to-work initiative which encouraged employees stationed at the DOT headquarters to use biking as a mode of transportation. Maksuda also attended a training session on Secrets of Technical Writing and Plain language course. She participated in the field at Capitol Hill, Pentagon, Washington Metro Headquarters, and Ronald Reagan International Control Tower. Maksuda Sultana

Annie Chan, Tamara Williams, Crystal Mcauley, Jose Rodriguez, Coretta Anolda Thomas, CRJ, Rochelle RobinsonTreadwell, PSY, and Frank Lamonica, BA/MA, PSY, were inducted into the Legal Aid Society Investigator Internship Program Alumni Association on completion of their internship assignments in New York City and the surrounding counties. The seven John Jay graduate students participated in a competitive internship experience. Annie Chan They were selected from among many college and law students, including Ivy League institutions, to participate in the prestigious Legal Aid Society Internship Program. All graduate students worked for 16-weeks in the field as Investigator Interns. They were responsible for conducting criminal background checks, locating witnesses, conducting interviews with both witnesses and victims, taking photographs and video recordings of crime scenes, and serving subpoenas. Legal Aid has expanded its opportunities Frank Lamonica in the fields of Civil Practice and Juvenile Rights. The Director of the Legal Aid Society Internship Program and Internship Alumni Association, Alanda Edwards, MA, is also the Director of Investigators and Paralegals, Criminal Defense Practice. Ms. Edwards is an alumna of John Jose Rodriguez Jay’s Master’s Program in Criminal Justice.

Emmanuel Okoro, PMT, is currently an intern with Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). His duties include participating in the research, writing and evaluation of CCBQ disaster response plans and the continuity of operations plans. He also works with other agency staff in the planning, implementing and evaluation of disaster response drills and exercises. Emmanuel is also serving with great distinction as a volunteer with The American Red Cross, Greater New York Chapter. He has received training in Mass Care, Volunteer Intake Care, and Fire and is working toward earning certification in FEMA training courses.

Daniel Bowman, PSY, Bonjean Boucka, MPA-IG, and Jissette Leonardo, MPA, were chosen from a distinguished list of qualified students from colleges in New York State to participate in a paid two year internship with the MTA. Daniel Bowman is working with Administration for the Human Resources Division in the Department of Research and Training. He is assigned to a research project on the department’s Conflict Resolution Program. His specific project focuses on how recent implementation of the MTA’s Conflict Daniel Bowman Resolution Program has helped with employee availability. He is also assigned to see how other corporations similar to the MTA have incorporated conflict resolution into their program. Bonjean Boucka is working in the Administration Office, for the Corona Maintenance Shop where he is responsible for processing payroll for more than 167 members of MTA’s personnel. Bonjean is also responsible for verifying staff attendance, benefits and checking departmental inventory based on in-house product, loss and damaged items. Bonjean Boucka

Protection Management Goes International

Forget-Me-Nots August 28th, 2009 – Fall 09 Classes begin September 7th, 2009 – Labor Day (School Closed) September 29th, 2009 – Classes Follow Monday Schedule October 12th, 2009 – Columbus Day (School Closed) October 14th, 2009 – Classes Follow Monday Schedule November 26th – 29th, 2009 – Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Lieutenant Maria Eftychiakou has a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Communications and Public Relations. She served in various positions within the Greek Fire Brigade including Head of the Decontamination Team responsible for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games CBRN threats responses, at National Headquarters as Head of the Department of Organization and Parliament Inspection responsible for reporting to the Greek Parliament, and recently serving as Deputy Chief of Megalopolis Fire Station. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Protection Management at John Jay. Maria stated that the program introduced her to a new way of thinking, developed further her knowledge in the protection management field, and improved her organizational and presentation skills. After graduating she will be transferred to a different position within the Federal Fire Brigade.

Lieutenant Maria Eftychiakou

Annual Conference Spotlights Student Research The Fifth Annual Forensic Psychology MA Student Research Conference, held on Friday, May 15 was an overwhelming success. This year nineteen students presented their master’s theses and twenty students showcased their research on a variety of topics. All research was sponsored by faculty mentors in the Psychology Department. Specific areas included violent crime, psychopathy, forensic assessments, interpersonal interactions, eyewitness identifications and jury decisionmaking. The 5th Annual Conference grew from previous years and included five research panels, each chaired by a faculty member in the Psychology Department. In addition, the conference also featured a poster competition in which conference attendees voted for the winner. First place was awarded to Katherine Boyd and Vanessa Meterko for their work with Dr. Salfati on Bias Homicide. There was a tie for second place between Danielle Minerick for her work on the Effects of Gender Stereotypes on Juror Sentencing with Dr. Penrod and Amanda Baird for her work on the Reliability of the Static-99 between Researchers with Dr. Mercado. Third place was awarded to Vanessa Meterko for her work on Life after Wrongful Imprisonment with Dr. Clegg. Each winner received a gift certificate. This year, the MA Student Research Group also added a new award - The Excellence in Research Mentorship Award. This award was voted on by all of the students who were presenting in this year’s conference. This year, the award was given to Dr. Gabrielle Salfati for her dedication and passion for promoting student research. Student presenters at this year’s conference once again impressed those in attendance with their professionalism, enthusiasm, and their high level of research. Conference attendees included John Jay faculty members, parents, John Jay MA and PhD students, as well as, a criminologist from the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. In addition, several members of the John Jay administration, including President Travis, Dean Levine, Dean Domingo, and Dr. Kucharski, showed their support and spoke at the Conference. The MA Student Research Group organizes numerous events throughout the academic year to provide students with the avenues necessary to pursue an academic career in a research field. Each year’s events culminate in the Forensic Psychology MA Research Conference in May. The MA Student Research Group, appointed by Dr. Gabrielle Salfati and Dr. Diana Falkenbach, is an organization of current Forensic Psychology MA students who work to facilitate and promote student research at the graduate level. For the last five years, the MA Research Conference has provided John Jay graduate students with the opportunity to present their academic research to other students, faculty members, and professionals.

The MA Research Conference will continue to provide a symposium for the presentation of graduate research that demonstrates the high quality of work produced by students in the MA Forensic Psychology program, as well as the dedication of faculty members in mentoring students and sponsoring student projects.

Forensic Science Students Display Their Expertise At the Annual Poster Presentation Day, John Jay’s Forensic Science Master’s Degree students again displayed their expertise in the field of forensic science with the following poster presentation. Under the guidance of Professor Margaret Wallace, Amanda Battaglia, Alla Tashmukhamedova, and Amanda Duda presented “Pathogen Detection with LuminexTM Liquid Array Technology”, “High-Throughput Pyrosequencing: Application to Microbial Forensics” and “Development of an Immuno-Magnetic Procedure for the Separation of Human Spermatozoa from Vaginal Epithelial Cells in Sexual Assault Evidence.” Professor Diana Friedland mentored Jackie Chaparro, Allie Toney, and Alexia Tussay. They presented “The Effect of Eukaryotic Cap Binding Proteins on Pokeweed Antiviral Protein,” “Pokeweed Antiviral Protein’s (PAP) Interaction with Capped Tobacco Etch Virus mRNA Transcripts: Effects of RNA Secondary Structure on Recognition,” and “Who are you? - Characterization of Proteins that Co-purify with Pokeweed Antiviral Protein.” Aurora Ghita, Jihad Grosvenor and Alison Port, mentored by Professor Nick Petraco, presented “Statistical Analysis of Accidental Markings in Footwear Impressions,” “Statistical Discriminatory Analysis of Xerographic Output for the Courtroom” and “Quantification of Signatures: Traced and Natural.” Lesley Ann Huggins and Yvette Rada, mentored by Professor Gloria Proni, presented “Comparative Analysis of Condom Lubricants on Pre- and Post-Coital Vaginal Swabs using AccuTOF-DART” and “Development of New Dual Reagents for the Detection of Latent Fingerprints on Porous Surfaces.” Professor Robert Stripp mentored Kristen Jacobsen who presented the poster titled, “Detection of Drugs of Abuse in Hair Using Microwave Digestion.” Professor Elsie Champeil was mentor for Casey Lesar and Jonathan Liu, who presented “Identification of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in Beverages Using NMR With PURGE Solvent-Suppression” and “1H-NMR Analysis of MDMA and its Metabolites in Urine.” Shay M. Smith, mentored by Professor Jeff Reffner, presented “Raman Spectroscopy of Pigmented Fibers.” Professor Anthony Carpi was mentor for Ralph Tran who presented a poster titled “Assessment of Animal Starvation by Continuous Flow-IRMS: Quantification of Nutritionally-Important Stable Isotopes in the Hair of Starved Dogs.

Check out Scholarships and Fellowships Opportunities For The Coming Academic Year! The Presidential Management Fellows

Justice, Forensic Science, and Forensic Psychology graduate programs. The

The Office of Graduate Studies will be inviting applications for the Presidential

York area.

Management Fellows Program starting on September 1, 2009. The purpose of the Program is to attract Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic discipline and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Applicants also should have a 3.7 GPA. All successful

students selected as Reisenbach Scholars are committed to working in the New

Applicants for this prestigious award must meet the minimum requirement of a 3.5 GPA. The finalists are drawn from a cross section of the student body and must have a strong commitment to New York City and to John Jay College. Invitations to apply for this scholarship will be sent out to eligible students

applications must be nominated by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

this Fall.

Students who will complete a graduate degree (master’s, law, or doctoral-level

The Homeland Security Assistantship

degree) during the 2009-2010 academic year (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010) are eligible to apply to the program.

The Graduate Assistantship in Homeland Security is co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies and the Center on Terrorism at John Jay. The assistantship

The Reisenbach Scholarship On July 30, 1990, John Reisenbach, a young advertising executive, was shot and killed as he made a telephone call from a phone booth near his home on Jane Street in the West Village. The murder remains unsolved.

has been made possible by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The objective of the grant is to prepare graduate students – especially those from underrepresented groups – for careers in DHS or in the broader field of homeland security. The assistantship is for one calendar year and is advertised in the Spring. The assistantship offers a stipend of $2300 per month for 12 months. In

John Reisenbach’s family and friends were determined that his death would not

addition, the assistantship covers the full costs of tuition, as well as fees

be just another statistic. They formed the John A. Reisenbach Foundation to do

and health insurance. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a Master’s

something that would have a positive impact on crime in the New York area;

program at John Jay for the duration of the assistantship period (i.e. Spring

they wanted to bring some good out of tragedy. The Foundation established

2010-Fall 2010) and must maintain good academic standing. Assistantships

Master’s degree scholarships at John Jay College for students in the Criminal

are limited to US citizens.

Local Areas of Interest Lincoln Center, a powerful symbol of New York’s style, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall. It is an ideal opportunity for students to become acquainted with this renowned venue for the celebration of the arts. Interested persons will be able to view the extensive collection of some 400 historic and contemporary objects including photographs, correspondence, costumes and set pieces. The free exhibition will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue through January 16, 2010. Newcomers to New York City can still enjoy the best of summer at Asser Levy/Seaside Park where a free concert series runs through August 27. Entertainers such as Gladys Knight, the O’Jays, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will appear every Thursday night. Admission is free.

The Clubs @ John Jay MPASA Club: A Strong Force at John Jay The MPA Student Association (MPASA) has always been a strong force at John Jay College. These student leaders have worked hard to build their reputation among fellow students and John Jay faculty and administrators. MPASA continues to push forward and encourage students to take on leadership roles in the college and in the community. MPASA’s outstanding accomplishments and success are ever growing. Their most valued accomplishments from last semester were the Spring Graduate Career Fair and Professional Development Conference and organizing students to participate in Graduate Open Houses and Orientations. The Career Fair and Professional Development Conference provided students with an opportunity to meet with professionals in all sectors and levels. Students were able to begin mentorships with several career fair participants and make great connections with several others. In addition to the career networking opportunities, the students were able to participate in development workshops hosted by city, state, and federal employers. These workshops also proved that students can take the lead and begin to find outlets to get the services that they need. They showed that there is a desire and an interest in addressing the needs of graduate students by offering services in the evenings and on the weekends. The MPASA also plays an active role in national professional organizations. The Association works with the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and has begun to work with Rutgers University and other institutions. For the past two years, the MPASA has presented at ASPA’s annual conferences. They continue to collaborate with others to bring opportunities to engage in public service to John Jay students. The MPASA has demonstrated that a unified group of individuals from different age, ethnic, gender, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds can effect significant changes.

Scholarships For Master’s Degree Students The following scholarships are available for master’s degree students

Graduate Students are also invited to apply for awards from the Home-

at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

land Security Graduate Assistantship, the Graduate Technology Fellowship, and the John A Reisenbach Master’s Scholarship. Please look for email

Alumni Association Counter-Terrorism

messages from your list-servs with notices about these and other fellow-

Graduate Scholarship

ships available to graduate students.

Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship International Graduate Scholarship The Malcolm/King Leadership Award Thurgood Marshall Scholarship William Pace Scholarship The Young Scholars Award Contact the Director of Scholarships, Michael Scaduto at mscaduto@jjay. cuny.edu or 212.237.8872 for more information.

From the Editor: A special word of appreciation is given to Anila Duro and Linda Mitchell, Investigative Reporters, for their assistance in preparing this edition of the newsletter.