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An Affirmative Education
Ivan Marrero ’09 teaches performing arts to his elementary school students and something more—self-affirmation.
The Art Gallery at Brooklyn College Set to Open
An inaugural exhibition runs through Dec. 20 and will introduce the region to one of New York City’s newest venues for the arts.
She’s Here for the Journey
Working in career engagement and now alumni affairs, Natalia Guarin-Klein has a front-row seat to the full-circle moments.