The NFL Comes to CCNY and More 10-2-2012

City Never Sleeps by Emily Goldblum

 Football Star Roman Oben on Campus!  Definitely Save the Date

On Thursday October 11, Roman Oben--an offensive tackle who played for the Giants, Chargers, Buccaneers and Browns--will make a special appearance at CCNY. Now a sports commentator on radio and television, he will discuss how he transitioned from athlete to media personality with journalism students. You'll find him in Shepard Hall in room 308. The event kicks off at 11 AM; come early for a good seat!

For the flyer, click here. If you can't make it, follow us on Twitter. We'll be live tweeting the event!Are College Rankings Bogus? That's what New York Times writer Joe Nocera thinks. Read his recent column. (Why does he have to say that now they've we've made the Forbes and Princeton rankings?)

Arts in Harlem: Yesterday the 6th annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week kicked off with actor Danny Glover. But it's not too late to be involved. Check out the schedule for today, below.

12:00 PM–2 PMFilm Screening and DiscussionThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThe Savoy King: Chick Webb and the Music that Changed America515 Malcolm X Boulevard The Savoy Ballroom was the home of the amazing Lindy Hop dancers, and the first venue in America where Blacks and Whites could dance and socialize together. It had a huge, but largely unheralded social impact. The film focuses on band leader and drummer Chick Webb, who led the Savoy Ballroom’s house band; Webb virtually invented modern drumming and built the hottest band of the 1930’s. Excerpts from the film and panel discussion, featuring:Jeff Kaufman – Director, The Savoy KingDr. Richard Gale, son of Moe Gale owner of the Savoy BallroomMs. Gertrude Jeannette, ActressNorma Miller, Swing Dance Masterand special guestsModerated by Savoy King Executive Producer Voza Rivers Free admission6:00 PMOPEN HOUSE: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture515 Malcolm X Boulevard Welcome: Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad "Living Culture: Reconnecting our Young People” The Next Generation of Voices: Discussion and Open Forum- Moderator, Esther Armah, International Journalist/ Playwright and special guests, including jazz journalist and producer Greg Thomas Harlem Arts Showcase—Participating Organizations:Dance Theatre of HarlemHarlem School for the ArtsApollo Theater Foundation (Stars of Tomorrow) Harlem KW ProjectMovement Theatre CompanyImpact Repertory Theatre Free admission

Learn to Write Pretty: Have some trouble finding the small but crucial grammatical errors in your papers? Today from 2 to 3 PM come to the NAC on the 3rd floor and get help from Writing Center representatives. Bring a draft of your work for an intensive experience. Click here for more information.

Dig, Set, Spike!  Have some college spirit for once! Join us at the Nat Holman gym tomorrow (Wednesday October 3) at 7 p.m. to support the Women's Volleyball team! Come early for free homemade ice cream! Watch the Beavers "cream" SUNY Purchase .