Welcome Back

I am very excited to be back at the School of Business for the Fall 2011 semester. Check back for office hours, contact information, and fun happenings of the literary persuasion. Happy Writing! -AB

The Fall of Eliot Spitzer and the Financial Crisis of 2008

Two great documentries are playing at the Rosendale Theater and at Upstate Films: Check out their websites to find more information and trailers.

http://upstatefilms.org/

http://www.rosendaletheatre.org/

Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer

	Jan. 24 – 27 Mon 8:30 Tue 8:30 Wed 6:00Thur 6:00 – Last Show (US / 2010 / dir by Alex Gibney)
An in-depth look at the rise and fall of Governor Eliot Spitzer, once nicknamed “The Sheriff of Wall Street” by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney.
While serving as NY’s Attorney General, Spitzer “took no prisoners” as he tangled with prosecuted some of the most powerful Wall St. executives in the country. After his election as Governor, with the largest margin in the state’s history, he seemed White House-bound. Then, shockingly, Spitzer – the paragon of proper – was caught with prostitutes. Interviewing friends, colleagues, enemies, Albany powers like Joe Bruno, and employees of the Emperor’s Club, including “Angelina”, the film explores and reveals the hidden contours of this tale of power, sex, and hubris. And it makes one wonder about a deeper connection between the fall of a Governor and the free fall of the economy.
Unrated / 117 mins.
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And in Rosendale....

Friday, January 21 through Wednesday, January 26, 7:15pmNo Show Tuesday, Special Event

Inside Job

'Inside Job' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. 120 minutes | PG-13 | Documentary.

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The Big Takeover playing in Albany

This Friday, January 28th 2011, The Big Takeover is playing at The Dublin Underground this weekend. The Big Takeover has it's roots in New Paltz so enjoy as this local band takes over New York. See their website for more information about upcoming shows: http://www.bigtakeoverband.com/Shows.html

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back SUNY New Paltz Business students. I am happy to be joining the staff again for the upcoming Spring 2011 semester. Please keep checking back as I will be adding more things as the semester goes on. Also, my hours have changed this semester. At the end of last semester I took a survey of when the best times were for tutoring and made my schedule based on that. Thank you again all who participated, and good luck this semester!

Happy Writing,
 AB

Upcoming Lectures at Vassar College

The Hudson Valley is a Metropolis of accredited universities. From time to time I'll post events at other schools, although I love you New Paltz very, very much.

Source: http://campuscalendar.vassar.edu/mastercalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx
Fiction Reading: Michael Sledge Event Type: Lecture


Location: LI Read
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Calendar: Lectures
Contact: Paul Russell
russell@vassar.edu


Department: English Department
Event Description:Fiction Reading: Michael Sledge reads from his novel "The More I Owe You," (Counterpoint, 2010), a tale of Elizabeth Bishop's years in Brazil and her love affair with Lota de Macedo Soares. 5.00 Tuesday, September 14. Library, Class of 1951 Reading Room Related Events
Event Type: Lecture


Location: CP Chapel
Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Calendar: Lectures
Contact: Nicole Roylance
niroylance@vassar.edu
7745

Department: The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Event Description:Lecture and performance. "Piety and Pilgrimmage: Life and Times of a 13th-century Madonna and Child." Vassar College faculty will consider a medieval Spanish sculpture of the Madonna and Child from the permanent collection. Participants include Nancy Bisaha (history), Dorothy Kim (English), Andrew Tallow (art), Joseph Tanski (chemistry), and Tyler Rowland (art). The evening will include a performance of sacred music by student group, the Vassar Camerata.

Christie Lecture - Eva Cherniavsky : "American Studies after the American Century" Event Type: Lecture

Location: SC 212

Thursday, November 04, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Calendar: Lectures
Contact: Lori McElduff
lomcelduff@vassar.edu
7485
Department: American Culture Program

Career and Internship Fair

Here ye! Here ye! September 21st is the Second Annual Volunteer Fair. Why is it good to volunteer? Not only do you give back to the community, but you get INVOLVED in the community. If we are thinking along the line of cost and benefit, then you know that volunteer work is a great place to meet people in your possible field.

Here is the link for more information:
http://www.newpaltz.edu/careers/jobfairs_onc.html

And for all you savvy English majors, here is a list of a few companies:

Historic Huguenot Street

Unison Arts Center
Ulster Literacy Association
New Paltz Youth Program



***I volunteered as an Educator at the Mohonk Preserve last Spring and it was wonderful. I basically took kids on hikes, and helped the leaders organize a lesson plan. Great experience! Also, Mohonk GIVES you a free pass to The Preserve and The Mountain House with unlimited benefits. A pass like that would cost you over $115. Here is some more information:
http://mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?volunteer

The coordinator of the program is named Roland Ellis. Contact him directly if you are interested: rellis433@earthlink.net


Here is a link to OFF campus job fairs:
http://www.newpaltz.edu/careers/jobfairs_offc.html

Imagine if you could work for Penguin Publishing!? Or Norton? You could actually MEET Stephen Greenblatt!
*Make you check out my Writing Lesson on Resumes and Cover letters. As always if you need help, I am here.  Happy writing!

Hudson Valley Event 21+

September 4, 2010 In Good Taste is hosting a huge wine tasting. Kenny, the owner, has a wonderful palate and is always willing to adjust to your price range. Their wine tastings are top notch. See you there!


Here is a copy of the e-mail invite they sent out:

Greetings!

What are we thinking?!!! This tasting will be too large, too huge, too...too...too...GARGANTUAN!!!
That's right, it just may be too gargantuan for any of us to bear, but join us...if you dare.
There will be hot dogs and watermelon and wine, Wine, WINE!!!
The mayhem will begin at 1:00pm this coming Saturday of Labor Day Weekend and we'll try our best to wrangle the beast in by 6:00pm.




Sincerely,


Debra Rauch


In Good Taste


45 Main Street


New Paltz, NY 12561


(845) 255-0110