Sunday, October 28, 2012

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate

During the end of the 1960s key leaders in the real estate industry looked to the New York University to help them create a venue in which they and their colleagues could further their educations in real estate. As a result of that impetus the NYU Real Estate Institute was established in 1967.

Among the many alumni of the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate is Eli Verschleiser, who is today the President of United Realty Trust, as well as a member of URT’s Board of Directors. Verschleiser has been involved in an extensive number of real estate projects, including: organizing the team which won the bid for the 858-acre RFP (request for proposal) for the Master Re-Development of Riviera Beach in Florida; Trump Tower in Philadelphia; and in October of 2010 leading the group which underwrote the first credit-rated bond issuance on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on behalf of a US-based private real estate company.

Today, the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, part of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies, offers courses and seminars especially created for the most highly motivated real estate professionals in both commercial and residential real estate. Today, they have professional licensing programs, professional certificate programs, diploma programs and graduate degrees. Their real estate conferences draw national attention and their alumni include people from around the world.




Sunday, October 21, 2012

Museum Magnet School Brings Innovative Teaching to New York Students

New York City is famous for its fabulous public school system. One of the aspects of that system that which has proved its value time and time again are its magnet schools, which attract New York’s most talented, motivated, and successful students.

In District 3, from 59th to 123rd Street on Manhattan’s West Side, there are several magnet schools for early childhood development and on through high school.
Museum Magnet School

One of those schools is the Museum Magnet School, or PS 191, located at 210 West 61st Street. In this unique learning environment children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade are encouraged to learn in ways which parallel the museum process: exploration, experimentation, explanation and exhibiting are the methodology of the learning environment.

Fundamental to the school’s operation is its close connection to some of the greatest museums in the world. Children here are able to learn from experts, receiving in-depth and guided instruction in their studies. Using the latest modern, cutting-edge learning technologies together with the fundamental and traditional museum institution, children at the MMS receive an incomparable and inspirational education.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Learn About Harlem History and Culture at the Dwyer Cultural Center

Gaylord Hassan and his Creations at the Dwyer Cultural Center


Perhaps less known than some of New York City’s other “must-see” attractions; The Dwyer Cultural Center is nevertheless a worthwhile stop for every visitor to the Big Apple. Located at 258 Saint Nicholas Avenue, the Center is a cutting edge multimedia cultural hub which is exclusively devoted to telling the story of the history and special quality of Harlem.


Inside the Dwyer Cultural Center visitors will be able to gaze upon rich and dynamic visual art exhibitions and enjoy the incredible design of the performing spaces. Also within the center are studio and rehearsal spaces, a unique feature within the historically rich Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem.


There are a huge variety of activities available throughout the year at the Center, including theater, music, dance, guided tours, films and much more. Call 212-222-3060 for more information.