Our CUNY Explorers Program hosted its First Annual Staff and Faculty Appreciation Ceremony and Luncheon. A partnership of the New York City Department of Education and The City University of New York, CUNY Explorers is intended to ensure that every middle-school student has the opportunity to visit a college campus to promote high school, college and life success.

President Thomas A. Isekenegbe, Dr. Luis Montenegro, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Success, Alisha Freeman, Program Manager from the Department of Education, Dr. Simone Rodriguez-Dorestant, Associate Dean and Andre C. Christie, Explorers Program Coordinator gave some opening remarks praising and describing the program. Staff and faculty associated with CUNY Explorers received awards and feasted on an elegant lunch.