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Jul 21, 2010
China’s Young Filmmakers
Your global correspondent had the opportunity to visit our campus in Nanjing, China in April and was impressed with the new TV studio, which opened last fall. Communication Arts continues to be a popular and fast growing field in China, and along with that an ever expanding population of young filmmakers. As proof the 2nd Annual NUPT-NYIT Student Film Festival held at our Nanjing campus in May was a hit with more than 80 entries from NYIT, NUPT and surrounding universities. The festival judges included China's red carpet celebrities including film director Chen Yingqi and Mao Lin the director of… More
Author: amy_wu
May 19, 2010
Facebook, Privacy, and Your Next Job Interview
A word of caution -- the Internet never forgets. Each of us carries a data shadow, whether on Facebook, Twitter, or in Google’s search index. A good rule-of-thumb is do not post anything online that you do not want your mother to see. A recent study showed that “77 percent of recruiters run searches of candidates on the Web to screen applicants; 35 percent of these same recruiters say they’ve eliminated a candidate based on the information they uncovered.” This number has escalated in recent years. Make no mistake, hiring managers will look at your online profile(s). And so, a… More
Author: sebastien_marion
Jul 23, 2010
Opposing Viewpoints Reference Center
The library is conducting a 4 week trial of Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Presented in a pro-and-con format, included are nearly 7,000 viewpoint articles covering topics ranging from abortion and terrorism, to renewable energy and the Middle East. If you believe the library should include this resource in its growing digital collection please take a moment and participate in the poll directly below. Should the NYIT Library subscribe to Opposing Viewpoints?survey software More
Author: sebastien_marion
Jul 20, 2010
Tada! The Global Journal Unveils Itself
Your global correspondent came across yet another member of the ever-expanding global media. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently launched its More
Author: amy_wu
Jul 16, 2010
China Dreamin’ - A Thousand New Cars in Beijing Everyday
Your global correspondent attended the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce-sponsored “Green Tech Opportunities : China" breakfast this morning, and little surprise that the venue was standing room only. China is one of the few economies that continues a forward momentum at a time when the overall global economy looks pretty bleak. The event drew a packed crowd of business executives, entrepreneurs, and U.S. government officials who are eager to do business with China. Elizabeth Shieh, commercial officer, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing discussed green tech opportunities for U.S. companies within China, offered background on how the U.S. Government can help green technology… More
Author: amy_wu
Jul 14, 2010
Global Is Hot, Hot, Hot
Global is hot these days. The global economy, despite many parts of the world remaining in an overall slump, continues a forward momentum thanks to fast-growing economies such as China and India. And global education, made possible in these tech-savvy times, is increasingly important as our kids here in the U.S. face growing competition from all corners of the world. Your global correspondent recently sat down with Calvin Xu, one of the eight New York-based NYIT students headed to continue their studies at our Nanjing campus this fall. Calvin is a first-generation Chinese American, and a hard working kid who… More
Author: amy_wu
Jul 06, 2010
From New York to Nanjing
Your global correspondent found out from Julie Fratrik, director of Global Academic Exchange, that eight NYIT students are headed to continue their studies at our Nanjing campus this fall. Very exciting! Last year NYIT student Junior Lubin braved the exchange trail was the pioneer and the first NYIT student from New York to spend his fall semester in Nanjing. The eight students headed to China this time around include the following: Demetrio Lima Tracy Sit Calvin Xu Alexandria Bautista Luciano Romano Joseph Oldorff Kevin Natividad Samprada Shrestha We look forward to following them on their adventures so stay tuned. More
Author: amy_wu
