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Sean Almonte Assists with New Orleans Recovery
The APA's Planning Foundation provided support for four interns this summer to work in New Orleans' Office of Recovery Management.
Our own Sean Almonte (Master of Urban Planning Candidate) was one of those selected to participate. Read his reflections at: http://www.planning.org/katrina/seanalmonte.htm
Curella named "Rising Star"
Curella, a member of the Macauley Honors College majoring in urban studies, spent last semester studying urban planning in Argentina, China and India. She has interned for New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of City Planning – and served as co-chair of Relay for Life, a City University of New York effort to raise funds for cancer research. In 2003, she was named a "Rising Star" by Women's Day Magazine in its "Women Who Inspire Us" section.
Scott Hobbs chosen as NYC Urban Fellow
Scott Hobbs has been chosen as an NYC Urban Fellow. He will begin working in a city agency int he Fall of 2007. Scott is active in the Hunter USG and is President of the undergraduate Urban Studies Association.
The New York City Urban Fellows Program has introduced America's finest college graduates to local government and public service. The program is dedicated to the memory of Robert F. Wagner Jr. and was initiated to offer aspiring public policymakers the opportunity to grapple first hand with contemporary urban issues.
