Cornell Urban Scholars Program

The Cornell Urban Scholars Program (CUSP) is dedicated to supporting the efforts of New York City's most innovative non-profit organizations. CUSP achieves this goal by encouraging Cornell's most talented students to pursue public service careers with organizations working with New York City's poorest children, families, and communities. Thanks to the contribution of Peter Sloane, President of the August Heckscher Foundation for Children, Cornell University was able to create this public service program. This blog represents the thirty-one 2007 Cornell Urban Scholars that are dedicating their summers to non-profit organizations and local government agencies.

Monday, July 2, 2007

From Homework Help to Circus Arts


Located on Hunts Point in the South Bronx, The Point is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development, youth programming, and the arts. On Friday June 29th , the CUSP students visited The Point and learned about the after school and summer programming the center offers to elementary through teen-aged community members.

Maria, President and CEO of The Point and Cornell Alumnus, welcomed the group to the center and explained how the program started and operates. Adam, who is the A.C.T.I.O.N. Program Director and Community Development Associate, toured the group around the facility and explained some of the issues that the Hunts Point community faces; such as the Brown Field issue, asthma and employment problems, and the Green way initiative. Earl, the Youth Programs Coordinator, and Marie, the After School Program Director, also met with the group to answer questions.

After learning about The Point the students visited MUD/BONE, an art studio. The studio is a free gallery for local artists to display their work. The space also serves as a stage for actors and dancers, and art workshops.

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