Millennials and Gen Z only know their country as harsh and self-interested. We must extend the ‘golden years’ of decent work and secure housing to them
That life has become extremely hard for young people in Australia is clear. Born during or after the 1980s, when governments began radically restructuring the economy to prioritise private gains over public good, millennials and Gen Z have only known their country as harsh and self-interested.
This cohort entered a job market teeming with insecure work and disposable labour, a welfare system geared to create low wages, and a housing system designed to generate income for investors and landlords, rather than house people.
Dr. Stuart Rayfield will become president of Columbus State University, effective Jul. 1.Dr. Stuart Rayfield
Rayfield is currently vice chancellor for leadership and institutional development of the broader University System of Georgia (USG).
“I’m thrilled to return to Columbus State University as its next president,” Rayfield said. “With its deep ties to the Chattahoochee Valley community, including Fort Benning, Columbus State is the driver of the region’s workforce and is poised to lead and partner with other entities to meet the demands of an ever-changing economy.”
She has previously been USG’s interim executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; the Frank D. Brown Distinguished Chair in Servant Leadership at Columbus State; interim president of the former Bainbridge State College; interim president of Gordon State College; and interim president of the University of West Georgia.
Rayfield holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rhodes College, a master’s in higher education administration focused on student affairs from the University of Alabama, and a doctorate in higher education administration focused on leadership, policy, and organizations from Vanderbilt University.
Dr. D’Andra Mull will become vice chancellor for student affairs at University of Colorado Boulder, effective Jun. 1. In this role, she will report to the provost.Dr. D’Andra Mull
“As educators, we must deliver a multifaceted and innovative supportive structure for our increasingly diverse student population through creative, strategic and innovative leadership if we are to prepare the next generation of students to learn, live and lead in an evolving global community,” Mull said.
Mull previously was vice president for student life at the University of Florida and held leadership roles at The Ohio State University before that. She has also been on student affairs executive committees for organizations such as the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU). She is a board member of the Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation.
“I was immediately drawn to this position at CU Boulder because of the university’s commitment to enhancing the student experience by providing unparalleled service and support while striving to enable each student’s pathway to success,” Mull said. “I couldn’t be more honored and more excited to be a part of this university that is so deeply committed to supporting the development and success of each student.”
Mull holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, a master’s degree from Michigan State University, and a doctorate from Ohio State.
Manhattan College has established a new School of Health Professions (SoHP), which will officially launch Jul. 1.
The school will offer in Fall 2023 pre-existing undergraduate programs in physical education, allied health, exercise science, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology, health care informatics, public health and graduate programs in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and school counseling. Come Fall 2024, it intends to launch a nursing program.
On the postgraduate level, the SoHP will give access to opportunities in fields such as osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, and pharmacology through agreements where Manhattan graduates get preferential admission at certain institutions.
SoHP plans to create additional programs in the future, such as in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy/audiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and physician assistant.
“We are proud and excited to announce the establishment of the new School of Health Professions at Manhattan College,” said Brother Daniel Gardner, president of Manhattan College. “By training the next generation of nurses, physical therapists, surgical technicians and other highly specialized health professionals, SoHP will continue the College’s tradition of providing service for the greater good. It will offer our students the chance to pursue in-demand careers that are also highly compensated. It also allows the College new opportunities for successful enrollment and donor support.”
The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics (DLS) estimates a 52.2% increase in demand for nurse practitioners (NP) and a 21% increase in demand for physical therapists between 2020 and 2030, with similar expectations for physician assistants, speech language pathologists, athletic trainers, mental health counselors, and health service managers.
The restaurant and food industry in New York City has been deeply impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. While many restaurants have closed their doors to customers for the foreseeable future, others have taken to contactless deliveries, window-side pickups, or even serving cocktails to-go to stay afloat. Honorably, a handful of restaurants across the city have begun preparing meals to feed those on the frontlines. The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has compiled a list of restaurants that have shifted to relief work along with the hospitals or other services they are supporting and how you can contribute.
A$AP Ferg contributed to the COVID-19 relief efforts by providing food to the Harlem Hospital Center. After learning neighborhood favorite Melba’s restaurant was helping to feed the hospital staff, the A$AP Mob member reached out to the owner Melba Wilson and donated funds to pay for more than 300 meals.
“It has been a blessing to have A$AP Ferg make such a sizeable donation,” Wilson said in a press release. “His heartfelt contribution has allowed us to not only bring back recently furloughed employees but also nourish hospital workers who are making the biggest sacrifice, during this time of need.”
Donations for the hospital have been going through the nonprofit organization Friends of Harlem Hospital Center, which has raised more than $10 million since its inception in 1987.
“We were pleased to provide meals to strengthen the hospital as the teams work round the clock,” FOHHC chairman Rev. Jacques DeGraff said. “The Hospital’s physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff have been strengthened and encouraged by the support that they have received from people from around the world during this difficult time. Our providers have been on the front lines delivering services to the community who need and deserve extra care, they deserve our gratitude and appreciation.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who were in town for the Global Citizen Live event at Central Park over the weekend — made time to swing by Harlem institution Melba’s for lunch on Friday.
On Instagram, restaurateur Melba Wilson said that hosting the couple was “a dream come true,” and it appears that Prince Harry and Meghan felt the same way. A diner at the restaurant told Page Six that the couple ate chicken and waffles, spring rolls, and catfish, among other dishes. The lunch at Melba’s was reportedly the first time that Harry has ever eaten chicken and waffles. “They were super nice to other customers and were overheard raving about the food,” a representative for the restaurant tells Eater.
Before leaving the premises, Prince Harry and Meghan told Wilson that they planned to donate $25,000 to the iconic restaurant to help support its pandemic recovery.
