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ResourcesMCNY BlogsMCNY's Emergency and Disaster Management Blog MCNY Presentation - The Titanic RememberedMarch 30th, 2009 On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, the Emergency Management and Homeland Security MPA program at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) will host its annual “Titanic Day” presentation. Titled, “The Titanic Remembered”, this year’s presentation will feature Professor David Longshore in a remembrance of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, on April 15, 1912 - an event that not only resulted in the loss of 1,533 men, women, and children, but also a change in global mindsets regarding the culture of disaster. In many ways, disaster at sea prior to the Titanic’s loss was simply a case of “bad luck”, of being on the wrong ship at the wrong time. But after the Titanic disaster, the emphasis of safety at sea shifted to a more preventative paradigm, one that we still employ with great efficacy to this day. “The Titanic Remembered” will begin at 6:30 pm on April 15, 2009, at MCNY’s Manhattan Campus, located at 431 Canal Street, 11th Floor Conference Center. Unlike the Titanic, we have seats available for everyone, so please join us for this respectful, and interesting, remembrance. Questions can be directed to Disaster Central, or to MCNY’s Admissions Office. Email this · Subscribe to this Feed · Bookmark This! Posted by David Longshore in Events, MCNY EDM Program. 2 Comments » David Longshore is the former Director of MCNY’s Emergency and Disaster Management MPA Program. MCNY EDM Themed Open House - “Britannia’s Sorrow”December 2nd, 2008 On Saturday, December 13, 2008, Metropolitan College of New York’s MPA program in Emergency Management and Homeland Security will host its monthly Open House for potential applicants to the program, those who may be considering a rewarding and exciting career in Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and wish more information on what educational opportunities exist to make this a reality, and the general public. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m., and take place in the first floor Admissions Center at MCNY’s lower Manhattan campus, 431 Canal Street. Since MCNY believes in vertically-integrated education, its Open Houses often feature a brief lecture or demonstration that simulates the spirit of its educational quality. As part of the December 2008 Open House for the EDM program, Professor David Longshore will present, “Britannia’s Sorrow,” a Powerpoint show which details the tragic loss of the British warship, HMS Victoria, in June of 1893 - and those lessons learned from the event that are applicable to the Emergency Management and Homeland Security practitioners of today. In addition, guests will be able to meet with admissions specialists, current students, faculty members, and program alumni. More information on this event can be obtained by visiting MCNY’s website (please see the Links on Disaster Central’s menu bar), or calling MCNY at (212) 343-1234. Email this · Subscribe to this Feed · Bookmark This! Posted by David Longshore in Events, MCNY EDM Program. Post a Comment » David Longshore is the former Director of MCNY’s Emergency and Disaster Management MPA Program. NYC OEM Event - Let’s Get Ready New York Kids’ DaySeptember 23rd, 2008 On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host a “Let’s Get Ready New York Kids’ Day” as part of its ongoing mission to educate all the people of New York City on how to be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. The event, which runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, will be held at Fort Greene Park, Washington Park Street, in beautiful Brooklyn, NY. According to OEM, “Ready New York for Kids has two tracks - one for elementary students and one for teenagers. Both offer games, checklists, and suggested teacher activities to help children get ready for the unexpected. Whether kids are at home, in school, or at play, they should know how to react when an emergency strikes.” More information on this innovative and important event can be obtained at OEM’s website. Email this · Subscribe to this Feed · Bookmark This! Posted by David Longshore in Events. 2 Comments » David Longshore is the former Director of MCNY’s Emergency and Disaster Management MPA Program.
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