CCE Partners Honored for Supporting Diverse Community Programming and Voting Rights
Doug Mishkin, Esq., Yael Bromberg, Esq., and Michael Donofrio, Esq., were honored for their legal work ensuring student voting rights at Bard College. Photo by Karl Rabe.
On September 30th, the Bard College Center for Civic Engagement hosted the third Community Partner Celebration at Blithewood Manor. The community partners being honored at the event were the Red Hook Community Center, Radio Kingston, and the Bard College Counsel that helped secure a polling place on Bard’s campus.
The Red Hook Community Center was the recipient of the Community Hero Award in honor of its dedication to provide an inclusive community space with free programming for residents at all stages in their lives. The award was accepted by Sara Ugolini. Radio Kingston was the recipient of the Community Hero Award as well, in honor of its community-building in Kingston through creative programming and commitment to centering diverse voices not often heard in the media. The award was accepted by Jimmy Buff and Kale Kaposhilin. Lastly, the Bard College Counsel, comprised of Yael Bromberg, Esq., Michael Donofrio, Esq,. Doug Mishkin, Esq., was the recipient of the Champion Award in honor of tireless efforts to ensure student voting rights.
Kale Kaposhilin (left) and Jimmy Buff (right) of Radio Kingston accepted a Community Hero Award. Photo by Karl Rabe.
During the event, several community partners were interviewed for the CCE “What Is Your Why?” video segments that will be shared soon on the CCE site. The student-moderated interviews examined what the community partners do and why their partnerships with Bard College are so important.
Bard College and the CCE have been deeply involved in the local community for decades through partnerships, volunteer corps, administrative assistance, hosting of community events, and serving on organizing committees. To learn more about the community partners awarded, check out Red Hook Community Center, Radio Kingston, Timeline of Bard College Counsel’s work for voting rights. And stay tuned for upcoming “What Is Your Why” segments posted on the CCE website and social media.
Community Service awardees and attendees gathered for a group portrait. Photo by Karl Rabe.
Post Date: 10-07-2022