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New Literacy Review!

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Last night we celebrated the release of the Literacy Review, Volume 17 at NYU. The Literacy Review is an annual collection of writing by adult education students throughout New York City, and it is produced and published by the NYU Gallatin Writing Program, under the leadership of Professor June Foley. Advanced Writing Class student Marilia Valengo, along with many other adult literacy students across NYC, read before a crowd of over 200 people.

In the video below you will see writers included in this year Literacy Review talk about their writing – watch for Advanced Writing Class student Murielle Mobengo at the 1:05 mark:

More posts on the Literacy Review to come!

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Invitation to Asian Heritage Month Event

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This is your invitation to Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event.

Dear Neighbor–

You are invited to N.Y. State Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou’s APA Heritage Month Event on Saturday, May 18th from 12-3:00 P.M. at Pace University’s Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at 3 Spruce Street. 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and heritage of the APA community throughout history. This year, we will present community heroes for their exceptional contributions to their professional fields and our community.

There will be performances, food, and family-fun activities. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to come!

If you or anyone you know is interested in attending, or if you have any questions, please RSVP by e-mailing info@yuhlineniou.org or by calling (212) 312-1420.

We hope to see you there!

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Bringing It All Back Home – POSTPONED!

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

University Settlement has been fighting, with a coalition of our Lower East Side neighbors for the return to public use of the Stanton Street Building which is currently closed because the NYC Parks Department uses the building for storage.

The northern end of the Sara D. Roosevelt Park (where the building is located) needs some TLC, and we think opening the Stanton Building to public programming for our little ones, youth, and elders is a great place to start.

The Parks Department has finally agreed to look for an alternate storage facility. So we are celebrating with our NYC Councilmember Margaret Chin, and other elected officials, this Thursday with a press conference. Join us!

 

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Weekend Holiday Party Videos & Pics

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Here’s a song cooked up by Class W2 about our very strict weekend Head Teacher Jinhee. The lyrics are below, as well as more photos from thew weekend holiday party. Enjoy!

“Jinhee Is Coming to Class”

by Class W2

 

You better watch out

You better not be late

Better not pout

I’m telling you why

Jinhee is coming to class!

 

She’s making a list

And checking it twice

Gonna find out

Who was absent or not

Jinhee is coming to class!

 

She sees you when you’re speaking

She knows when you are on your phone

She knows if you’ve been bad or good

So speak English for goodness sake!

 

Oh, you better watch out

You better not WeChat

Better not text

I’m telling you why

Jinhee is coming to class!

Jinhee is coming to class!

 

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