Office of Student Activities at BHSEC

DCTV is pleased to invite you to a special screening of the documentary film, ‘Inside Buffalo’ with a talkback with the filmmaker, Fred Kudjo Kuworno, in honor of Black History Month.
The screening will take place at the DCTV landmark firehouse, located at 87 Lafayette St., between Walker and White Streets,

Monday, February 8th at 6PM

3rd floor studio screening room
Please join us in celebration of Black History Month and the film, ‘Inside Buffalo’.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

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INSIDE BUFFALO, an award winning feature film documentary, Best Documentary  Black International Cinema Berlin,  tells the story of the 92nd Buffalo Division, the all African American segregated combat unit that fought with outstanding heroism in Italy during the Second World War. This 60 minute documentary in English and Italian with English subtitles recounts a critically important piece of African American history and places it squarely within the context of

Civil Rights history.  The “Buffalo Soldiers,” were men who valiantly fought two wars at the same time;  one against the Nazis, the other against racial discrimination. Those who survived found that their contributions went unnoticed upon their return to United Stated of America.

Director Fred Kuwornu, an Italian filmmaker of African heritage, searches out little-known aspects of the story, including details of the friendships forged between African American soldiers and the Italian partisan fighters and villagers they liberated from fascist rule. It was a 2008 meeting with Spike Lee – who was shooting “Miracle at St. Anna” on location in Tuscany — that inspired Kuwornu to start this very personal voyage of discovery culminating in the powerful documentary.  The last living African American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII, Vernon Baker, recounts vividly his war-time experiences and the heroism of his unit.  The film also includes a special courtesy appearance by President Barack Obama!  INSIDE BUFFALO is a patchwork of stories that history almost forgot to tell … until now.

Visit www.insidebuffalo.org <http://www.insidebuffalo.org>

About Fred Kudjo Kuworno
Born and raised in Italy, Fred Kuwornu is an Italian-Ghanian producer-writer-director. He graduated in Italy with a degree in Political Science and Mass Media and moved to Rome where he began to work as a TV show writer for the most popular Italian channel : RAI 1.  He has recently produced several works with his own production company FKK FILMZ.  In 2008, after working with the crew on the “Miracle at St. Anna” by Spike Lee, Fred decided to better investigate the unknown story of the 92nd Division, discovering the tracks taken by the real 92nd Division veterans. His next project is a documentary about the contributions by Italian-American Veterans in World War II and another one about the African American civil rights  lawyer Fred Gray

This Saturday, Feb 6th the PTA is sponsoring *Knowledge College*, a major
fundraising event for the school.  Knowledge College offers two ninety
minute classes on a broad range of topics taught by BHSEC faculty,
parents, friends and a BHSEC student.

Classes include a writing workshop with an Academy Award nominated
writer/director, a study of Mexican Muralists in post revolutionary
Mexico, Oriental Medicine, Conditioning for High School Athletes and much
more!  Full course and faculty descriptions are at
*KnowledgeCollege2010.com * <http://knowledgecollege2010.com/>

Knowledge College runs from 1 to 4:30 and tickets are $50 for two
classes. Your parents have all received several emails about the event so
speak to them if you would like to register.  There is already a sizeable
group of BHSEC students who will be attending.  The event is open to the
public so invite your friends as well!

For full course descriptions and online registration go to: *
KnowledgeCollege2010.com* <http://knowledgecollege2010.com/>.

Scholarships to attend Knowledge College are available for those who need
financial assistance.   If you are interested please contact Whitney
Bates at bates@bard.edu or stop by her office.  You may also email Eileen
McColgan (PTA President) at mccolgane@gmail .com.

We hope you can join us on Saturday!

Spitzer Institute for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Sunday, February 7

5 to 7:15pm

1395 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10128

Our reoccurring speaker, Professor Ralph Buultjens, will discuss China at 60: A New Superstate? The event, which takes place at the 92Y, will begin with dinner, then a lecture, and conclude with a Question & Answer session.

Participants will receive a certificate for 3 hours of credit.

Please contact Joey Ortize with any questions or to reserve a space at 212.415.5624 or JOrtiz@92Y.org.

CTO Meeting for 9^th & 10^th Grade Parents, Thursday, February 11

~The Queens campus in Long Island City is located just a few  subway stops from midtown Manhattan and convenient to 6 subway lines (7,E,F,G,N,R), 3 bus routes and the Long Island Railroad Hunters Point station.  See subway directions below.

~Meeting Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

~Agenda: Learn about what the College Transfer Office (CTO) will start working on with students in the spring of Year 1 what you and your children can be doing now to make the whole application process less stressful and more productive.

~Address: BHSEC Queens Auditorium, 30-20 Thomson Ave, Long Island City

Directions: The Queens campus is in Long Island City, just a couple subway stops from midtown Manhattan and convenient to multiple 6 subway lines (7,E,F,G,N,R), 3 bus routes and the Long Island Railroad Hunters Point station.

From G train:

Take the G Train to 45 Street – Court Square. Take the stair case closest to the back of the second to last train car. When you get to the top of the stairs, there will be a turnstile on your right (this is the exit at Pearson Street and Rt. 25a). Go through the turnstile and up the exit staircase. Once you are outside, you will see Brooks Restaurant directly on your right and the court house across the street. Cross over the street (to the left) and walk in front of the court house. Next to the court house you will reach a small one way intersection – cross here, and continue walking straight on the footbridge over Thomson Avenue (you will be walking past the Aris lofts). Continue for two blocks until you reach 30-20 Thomson Avenue. The front of the building says “LaGuardia Community College.” When you enter the building, you will see a sign directing you to walk downstairs for the elevators to Bard High School Early College.

From the E/V train:
Take the train to 23rd Street – Ely Road. When you exit the train, follow signs within the station to the G train. Once you have reached the part of the staircases to the G train, go directly through the turnstile and follow the above directions (just the last two sentences) from the G train.

From the 7 train:
Take the train to 33rd Street and Rawson. Take the Southwest exit. At the bottom of the steps, turn right and cross over the intersection that will be directly in front of you (you will be walking towards the diner with a sign for Dominican food in the window). Once you have crossed the street, walk to your right (about 4 blocks)  until you reach 30-20 Thomson Avenue.  Please follow the above directions (just the last two sentences) from the G train.

As you all may be aware, the country of Haiti is in desperate need of aid due to the recent earthquake that has devastated their island. Almost 200,000 lives have been lost and it is estimated that roughly 1.5 million people were rendered homeless as a result of the initial quake and the numerous aftershocks. This tragedy hits Haiti especially hard economically as it is currently ranked the poorest nation in the Americas. The victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake need our support, both emotionally and financially. Together we can make a difference!

In an effort to raise funds, The Explorations After School Program will be organizing a CHANGE 4 CHANGE coin collection drive. We ask all staff, students, and parents to participate by donating any loose and spare change to deposit into specially designated containers located at the security desk, in the main office, and in the students’ classrooms.

The drive will begin January 26, 2010 and will run through February 26th. We would like to thank you in advance for any contribution that you can make. All funds will be donated to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Let’s show Haiti that P.S. 188 cares!

Sincerely,

The After- School Staff

How You Can Help

What: Making posters and decorating change jars.

When: Monday Feburary 1st to Friday Feburary 5, anytime between 3pm – 6pm

Where: P.S. 188

442 E Houston (across the street from BHSEC)

New York, NY 10009

This an easy and fun way get community service hours. If  you are interested in helping out please contact Brittney Elder to schedule a day and time to come in.. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Brittney Elder

belder07@yahoo.com

347-938-1495