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Fred Knubel, Director
Media Alert

Cortines to Lecture on Future of Urban Education

New York City Schools Chancellor Ramon Cortines will speak to public affairs students at Columbia University Monday, September 18, on the future of urban education and its existing problems.

His talk will begin at 4:30 P.M. in the Kellogg Center on the 15th floor of the School of International and Public Affairs at 420 W. 118th St. at Amsterdam Avenue.

You are invited to cover.

Mr. Cortines will be the guest speaker at the Master of Public Administration Program's Practicum in Public Affairs, a weekly series bringing leaders from the public sector to the school to discuss current policy issues with graduate students, faculty and community members. He will be introduced by Steven Cohen, Associate Dean and Director of the MPA Program. Nancy Degnan, Assistant Dean, is instructor for the course. Additional information may be obtained by calling (212) 854-2167.

EVENT:
Ramon Cortines, New York City Schools Chancellor, will speak on urban education and current problems.

TIME:
Monday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 6 P.M.

PLACE:
Kellogg Center, 15th floor, Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 W. 118th St. at Amsterdam Avenue.

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