Volume 9 | Number 1
Features
Fighting the Tide
A multidisciplinary team of researchers—powered in large part by citizen scientists— joins city agencies and other prominent climate organizations on the front lines of urban coastal resilience planning.
Reunited by Research
Three physicians, old friends from their undergraduate years at Brooklyn College, reconnect after two decades to help combat COVID-19 in their communities and beyond.
Bright Lights
Standout Ashley Fung Learning to Take It One Day at a Time
Athletes and coaches mourn loss of coach, loved ones, as they lean on the sport they love.
Conservatory graduate student Milad Yousufi is an Afghan refugee whose story is full of sorrow, joy, and triumph—just like his music.
Impact of Giving
Inspired by his military experience, Marshall Kaplan ’49 supports Brooklyn College students by creating a new fund for student veterans.
Sunny Chang ’19 benefitted from internship stipends to help her make the most of her experience at Brooklyn College and beyond.
Newsmakers
Focus on Alumni
Emily Hyland ’06 M.F.A. ’09 M.A. is enthusiastic about her three vocations, remaining an educator and publishing poetry while overseeing a growing portfolio of popular pizza restaurants.
Lonnie Burstein ’82, executive vice president of programming and production for Debmar-Mercury, returns to campus to mentor and give back to a new generation of students.
Tarika Barrett ’96 takes the reins of a company dedicated to closing the gap on disparities and paving a pathway for more women to enter the tech field.
Final Thoughts
Class Notes is an excellent way for alumni to keep up-to-date with news about the progress of classmates and peers.
