Yesterday, April 29, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made available a website where people can go to check if they qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, “that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.” The program’s information can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit Eligibility can be determined at https://getemergencybroadband.org/ You can find affordable internet options in New York State here https://forward.ny.gov/find-affordable-internet-options-new-york-state
NY and Online students, don’t miss your mock interview. The sessions will be held during scheduled class times, beginning on 5/10/2021 through 5/20/2021, via Zoom. Your schedule will be provided by your class instructor.
The C.A.R.E program at DCS presents Paint & Connect Art Therapy.
Participants will be able to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, boost self-esteem, and connect with peers seeking social support. This event is free and provides supplies and light refreshments.
We will welcome our guest speakers Raquel Soto and Mimi Chang, who are Community Engagement and Training Specialists at the Bureau of Community Engagement, Policy and Practice at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Join us!
Watermark Scholarship for Women in STEM The application period is now open for the Watermark Scholars program! Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers. Two students will be selected from the pool of applicants, and awardees will each receive $5,000 to help continue their education. Please visit https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars to learn more about Watermark Scholars program!
Yesterday, Dr. Clem Harris engaged the ASA community with a wealth of historical and statistical information that painted a more complete picture of the Black Lives Matter movement as it is situated within a context of systemic racial violence and neglect that extends back decades.
This Saturday, on April 17th, ASA College will be co-sponsoring The New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL) Association’s global virtual conference addressing the ways we can bridge the digital divide and better use technology to promote educational access and equity.
