2015
February 3
Title of Talk: "Touring Westchester County: Historical Treasures in Our Own
Backyard"
Name of Speakers: Katie Hite and Patrick Raftery
Speakers' Titles and Affiliation: Katie Hite is the Executive Director and Patrick
Raftery is the Librarian of the Westchester
County Historical Society
February 3
Title of Talk: "Touring Westchester County: Historical Treasures in Our Own
Backyard"
Name of Speakers: Katie Hite and Patrick Raftery
Speakers' Titles and Affiliation: Katie Hite is the Executive Director and Patrick
Raftery is the Librarian of the Westchester
County Historical Society
February 17
Title of Talk: "The White Plains Youth Bureau, 45 years: Making Dreams
Come True!"
Name of Speaker: Frank Williams, Jr.
Speaker's title: Executive Director, White Plains Youth Bureau.
March 3
Title of the Talk: Overcoming Eating Issues- Yours and Others
Name of speaker: Marcia Meislin
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Public speaker, Coach, Therapist, Author, Founder and President of MCM Management Consultants
March 10
Name of speaker: Alana Sweeny
Speaker's title and affiliation:
President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Westchester and Putnam.
Name of speaker: Alana Sweeny
Speaker's title and affiliation:
President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Westchester and Putnam.
March 17
Title of the Talk: Planetary Boundaries
Name of speaker: George Garland
Speaker's title and affiliation: Executive Director, Managing Global Good
March 24
Title of the Talk: Depression and Anxiety in Late Life
Name of speaker: Amanda McGovern, Ph.D.
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College.
March 31
Title of the Talk: Legal Services of the Hudson Valley: Program & Services
Name of speakers: Pat Angley, Esq.; Alexander Brandes, Esq.; and Gaby Lion
Speakers' titles and affiliations: Pat Angley, Esq. – Staff Attorney with the Elder
Unit
Alexander Brandes, Esq. – Staff Attorney with
the Veterans Unit
Gaby Lion – AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer with
the Veterans Unit
April 14
Title of Talk: Jackie Robinson: More Than A Baseball Player
Name of speaker: Dr. Richard Zamoff
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Jackie Robinson Project, George Washington University
Description of Talk:
Jackie Robinson's role as an informal civil rights leader and his enduring impact on America.
April 21
Title of the Talk: Sociopathy – Charmer or Con Artist?
Name of speaker: Gwen Mancuso, LCSW, MPA
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Referral Development Coordinator, NYPH
Title of the Talk: Sociopathy – Charmer or Con Artist?
Name of speaker: Gwen Mancuso, LCSW, MPA
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Referral Development Coordinator, NYPH
April 28
Title of the Talk:
Crime Scene Investigations: An inside perspective and analysis of high profile homicide investigations.
Name of speaker: John Paolucci
Speaker’s title and affiliation: President of Forensics 4 Real Inc.
Title of the Talk:
Crime Scene Investigations: An inside perspective and analysis of high profile homicide investigations.
Name of speaker: John Paolucci
Speaker’s title and affiliation: President of Forensics 4 Real Inc.
May 12
Title of Talk: The Future is Now -- Creating a More Sustainable County
Name of speaker: Catherine Parker
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Westchester County Legislator, District 7: Mamaroneck, Rye, Larchmont, part of New Rochelle, part of Harrison
May 26
Title of the Talk: Talking Trash in Westchester County
Name of speaker: Marianne Petronella
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Director of Resource Management, Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities
June 2
Title of Talk: "The Two Koreas at the Crossroads"
Name of speaker: Amb. Donald P. Gregg
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Chairman, Pacific Century Institute; former US Ambassador to Seoul 1989-93
Title of Talk: "The Two Koreas at the Crossroads"
Name of speaker: Amb. Donald P. Gregg
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Chairman, Pacific Century Institute; former US Ambassador to Seoul 1989-93
June 9
Title of the Talk: "Everything you always wanted to know about wine and were
afraid to ask."
Name of speaker: Tony Russo
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Owner and General Manager, Aries Wine and Spirits,
128 West Post Road, White Plains, NY
Title of the Talk: "Everything you always wanted to know about wine and were
afraid to ask."
Name of speaker: Tony Russo
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Owner and General Manager, Aries Wine and Spirits,
128 West Post Road, White Plains, NY
June 16
Title of the Talk: Toscanini and Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Name of speaker: Nat Reiff
June 30
Title of the Talk: Heal to Toe Care
Name of speaker: Michelle Castiello, DPM
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Dr. Castiello is a Podiatrist with the Scarsdale Medical Group
July 7
Title of the Talk: Finance, Politics and Where to Hence
Name of speaker: Andrew R. Morse (Andy)
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Partner/Managing Director of HighTower Advisors
Title of the Talk: Finance, Politics and Where to Hence
Name of speaker: Andrew R. Morse (Andy)
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Partner/Managing Director of HighTower Advisors
July 14
Title of the Talk: Age Healthy and Live Well -- Combating Arthritis
Name of speaker: In Jung Casseday, RD
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Expert for the ShopRite of White Plains
Title of the Talk: Age Healthy and Live Well -- Combating Arthritis
Name of speaker: In Jung Casseday, RD
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Expert for the ShopRite of White Plains
July 21
Title of the Short Story: "Putois" by Anatole France
Name of speaker: Greta Cohan
Speaker's title and affiliation: Professor Emerita, Westchester Community College
Brief background of the speaker:
English Professor; taught at Westchester Community College for 36 years. Now affiliated with The Collegium at WCC.
Sponsor: Julie Cohan
Not recorded
Title of the Short Story: "Putois" by Anatole France
Name of speaker: Greta Cohan
Speaker's title and affiliation: Professor Emerita, Westchester Community College
Brief background of the speaker:
English Professor; taught at Westchester Community College for 36 years. Now affiliated with The Collegium at WCC.
Sponsor: Julie Cohan
Not recorded
August 4
Title of Talk: Rodgers, Hart, and Hammerstein
Name of speaker: Lu Gmoser
Description of the Talk: music program
Title of Talk: Rodgers, Hart, and Hammerstein
Name of speaker: Lu Gmoser
Description of the Talk: music program
August 11
Title of the Talk: Why Study Bone Marrow?
Name of speaker: Dr. Iris Cook
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Biology Department, Westchester Community College
Title of the Talk: Why Study Bone Marrow?
Name of speaker: Dr. Iris Cook
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Biology Department, Westchester Community College
August 18
Name of speaker: State Senator George Latimer
Description of Talk: Update on what's happening in Albany.
Name of speaker: State Senator George Latimer
Description of Talk: Update on what's happening in Albany.
August 25
Title of Talk: Health Care Reform, The ACA vs. Single Payer
Name of speaker: Elizabeth R. Rosenthal, MD
Speaker's title and affiliation: Executive Board Member of PNHP NY Metro
Chapter
September 1
Title of the Talk: Building a Foundation for Good Public Policy.
Name of speaker: Assemblyman David Buchwald
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
New York State Assemblyman, 93rd District, representing the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, Lewisboro, North Salem, Pound Ridge and White Plains.
Title of the Talk: Building a Foundation for Good Public Policy.
Name of speaker: Assemblyman David Buchwald
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
New York State Assemblyman, 93rd District, representing the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, Lewisboro, North Salem, Pound Ridge and White Plains.
September 8
Title of the Talk: Wynwood Walls of Miami
Name of speaker: Andrew Tucker
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Theatrical Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, and Addictions Counselor at SUNY Purchase.
Title of the Talk: Wynwood Walls of Miami
Name of speaker: Andrew Tucker
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Theatrical Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, and Addictions Counselor at SUNY Purchase.
September 15
Title of the Talk: Outlook on Africa: Optimists vs. Pessimists
Name of speaker: George Keteku, PhD
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Ph.D., political science. Teaches Political Science at Westchester Community College and Adjunct Professor, SUNY Purchase.
Title of the Talk: Outlook on Africa: Optimists vs. Pessimists
Name of speaker: George Keteku, PhD
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Ph.D., political science. Teaches Political Science at Westchester Community College and Adjunct Professor, SUNY Purchase.
September 22
Title of the Talk: Bee-Line Bus and the Senior - Be Educated About Transit
(B.E.A.T.) Program
Name of speaker: Mary Ellen Burns
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Program Specialist, Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation
Title of the Talk: Bee-Line Bus and the Senior - Be Educated About Transit
(B.E.A.T.) Program
Name of speaker: Mary Ellen Burns
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Program Specialist, Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation
September 29
Title of the Talk: Diagnosing & Deciphering Medical Bills
Name of speaker: Adria Goldman Gross
Speaker's title and affiliation:
President, MedWise Insurance Advocacy, Division of MedWise Billing, Inc.
Title of the Talk: Diagnosing & Deciphering Medical Bills
Name of speaker: Adria Goldman Gross
Speaker's title and affiliation:
President, MedWise Insurance Advocacy, Division of MedWise Billing, Inc.
October 6
Title of the Talk: Using New Media & Technology to Communicate
Name of speakers: Jim Kenny & Matt Sullivan
Speakers' titles and affiliations:
Jim Kenny- Executive Director White Plains Community Media
Matt Sullivan- Chief Operating Officer, Larchmont Mamaroneck Community
Television
Title of the Talk: Using New Media & Technology to Communicate
Name of speakers: Jim Kenny & Matt Sullivan
Speakers' titles and affiliations:
Jim Kenny- Executive Director White Plains Community Media
Matt Sullivan- Chief Operating Officer, Larchmont Mamaroneck Community
Television
October 13
Title of Talk: "Age of Champions"
DVD
Title of Talk: "Age of Champions"
DVD
October 20
Title of Talk: The Montana Vigilantes in the 1860s: Gripping Stories of Gold, Guns
& Gallows
Name of Speaker: Hon. Mark C. Dillon
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Justice of the Appellate Division of the NYS Supreme Court and author of a book on Montana's vigilantism.
Title of Talk: The Montana Vigilantes in the 1860s: Gripping Stories of Gold, Guns
& Gallows
Name of Speaker: Hon. Mark C. Dillon
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Justice of the Appellate Division of the NYS Supreme Court and author of a book on Montana's vigilantism.
October 27
Title of the Talk: Stroke Awareness and Prevention: What You Need to Know
Name of speaker: Lisa Edelstein
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Program Director, Stroke Program, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Title of the Talk: Stroke Awareness and Prevention: What You Need to Know
Name of speaker: Lisa Edelstein
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Program Director, Stroke Program, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
November 3
Title of Talk: Education Update
Name of speaker: Harry Phillips, 3rd
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Regent of the University of the State of New York from April 2000 through March 2015.
Title of Talk: Education Update
Name of speaker: Harry Phillips, 3rd
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Regent of the University of the State of New York from April 2000 through March 2015.
November 10
Title of Talk: A Visit to the Golden Age of Sports Television
Name of speaker: Doug Wilson
Speaker's title and affiliation: Producer/Director ABC Sports...Retired, Author
Title of Talk: A Visit to the Golden Age of Sports Television
Name of speaker: Doug Wilson
Speaker's title and affiliation: Producer/Director ABC Sports...Retired, Author
November 17
Title of Talk: Resources Available to Seniors in Westchester County
Name of Speaker: Judy S. Fink, LCSW
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Director of Geriatric Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
Title of Talk: Resources Available to Seniors in Westchester County
Name of Speaker: Judy S. Fink, LCSW
Speaker's title and affiliation:
Director of Geriatric Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
November 24
Title of the Talk: Public Corruption and The Work of the Public Integrity Bureau
Name of speaker: Assistant District Attorney Brian Conway
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Integrity Bureau, Westchester County District Attorney’s Office
Title of the Talk: Public Corruption and The Work of the Public Integrity Bureau
Name of speaker: Assistant District Attorney Brian Conway
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Integrity Bureau, Westchester County District Attorney’s Office
December 1
Title of the Talk: Inside City Hall
Name of speaker: Rita Malmud
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
White Plains Councilwoman and Council President
Title of the Talk: Inside City Hall
Name of speaker: Rita Malmud
Speaker’s title and affiliation:
White Plains Councilwoman and Council President
December 8
Title of the Talk: A Box Of Old Photos Tells No Tales
Name of speaker: Peter Savigny
Speaker’s title and affiliation: President, TimeStories
Description of the Talk:
Title of the Talk: A Box Of Old Photos Tells No Tales
Name of speaker: Peter Savigny
Speaker’s title and affiliation: President, TimeStories
Description of the Talk:
December 15
Title of the Talk: 1946-The Reintegration of Pro Football
Name of Speaker: John M. Vorperian, Esq. a/k/a Johnny V.
Speaker's title & affiliation:
Cable TV Show Host & Executive Producer, BEYOND THE GAME and sports historian
Title of the Talk: 1946-The Reintegration of Pro Football
Name of Speaker: John M. Vorperian, Esq. a/k/a Johnny V.
Speaker's title & affiliation:
Cable TV Show Host & Executive Producer, BEYOND THE GAME and sports historian
December 22
Title of the Talk: Fraud Prevention for Seniors
Name of speaker: Timothy C. Idoni
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Westchester County Clerk
Title of the Talk: Fraud Prevention for Seniors
Name of speaker: Timothy C. Idoni
Speaker’s title and affiliation: Westchester County Clerk
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