Symphony Concert to Feature Globe Faculty Soloist

Violinist Yi Bin Li, a graduate of the Julliard School and music instructor at Globe, will be performing Prokofiev's Violin Concerto in G minor with the Hunter Symphony Orchestra on March 9th, as part of their "Russian Inspiration" concert. The orchestra is comprised of students from Hunter College under the direction of Nicholas G.M. Ross. Past soloists have included Andre Watts, Frederica von Stade, and Emmanuel Ax. The program will feature performances of Tchaikovsky's Italian Capriccio, as well as Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Complementary tickets are available for Globe students and faculty. The concert begins at 7pm.

Faculty Member to Attend Seminar

Vladimir Zvyagin, distinguished talk show anchor, member of the Foreign Press Association, and professor of Sociology and English at Globe will be in Florida on March 11th. There, he will participate in an extended one-day seminar for world diplomats at the Diplomatic Konsular Academy in Boca Raton. His presentation will explore, in part, policies of the European Union towards the United States, Iraq and the Russian Federation, as well as how these policies may change in light of the recent presidential tour of Europe. Prof. Zvyagin is a recipient of Globe's 2004 Best Faculty Award.

Exciting New Course Added to Summer Schedule

Cynthia Thomson, Columbia University alumna, Fullbright Fellow, and Professor of English at Globe, has developed a new course through the General Education Department to be offered this summer, entitled, "Women In Literature." The course will examine the social and cultural influences by which women have been defined, constructed and represented in literature, specifically in the works of women about women. Readings will include literary fiction and non-fiction and also include other forms of cultural production, such as print advertisements and film.

Best Faculty Awards

 The conferral of "Best Faculty" Awards took place on December 29 th at Globe’s annual Holiday celebration. The five deserving recipients were honored for their unequaled teaching skills in fields such as English, English as a Second Language, Computer Science, Mathematics and Political Science. Recipients included: Chris Hacker (Remedial English), Bonnie Jones (Computer Information Services), Robert Nester (English as a Second Language), Jacob Sloujitel (Mathematics), and Vladimir Zvyagin (Sociology and Political Science). Each was recognized for his or her pedagogic prowess both in and out of the classroom and received a beautiful plaque inscribed with words expressing Globe’s appreciation for a job well done. Nominations for the "Best Faculty"Awards were reviewed and selected by a committee comprised of the Academic Dean and Department Chairs.

Each recipient comes from a noteworthy educational background, has teaching experience, and possesses a true commitment to students.

Prof. Chris Hacker has an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University, where he worked with the likes of Ben Marcus and Binnie Kirschenbaum. He is the Coordinator of English, Remedial English, and ESL, at Globe.

Prof. Bonnie Jones has a BS in Mathematics from Bowie State University and an MS in Computer Science from Howard University. Additionally, she is Globe’s resident dance instructor and bowling coach. She also has numerous acting credits to her name.

Prof. Jacob Sloujitel has a PhD in Mathematics and Physics from Moscow Mining University. A former professor at Farleigh Dickinson University, Sloujitel’s particular area of interest is in the equations of physics. Most often he employs his understanding of vector and velocity in sport as he just so happens to be the reigning Globe Ping-Pong Champion.

Prof. Vladimir Zvyagin attended Moscow State Linguistic University and Moscow State Lomonosov University earning an MA in English and French, and an MA in International Broadcasting respectively. Along with several guest professorships/lectures and many appearances on various television programs, Zvyagin is the morning talk show host and news director at WKDM 1380, Russian-American Radio.

Longstanding Globe Professor, Robert Nester received a BA in History from Hofstra University. In the late 70s, he began teaching ESL with the U.S. Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa. He is a member of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International and TESOL New York.

The Globe community extends its congratulations to this deserving bunch.