WCC Foundation’s Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum Free, Virtual Event Discussing the Future of Work

September 30, 2024
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by SUNY WCC

Westchester Community College Foundation’s Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum Free, Virtual Event Features SUNY Chancellor, Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer at Accenture, NPR Senior Correspondent and Moderator Judy Woodruff of PBS in Discussing the Future of Work

Valhalla, NY, September 30, 2024 – The Westchester Community College Foundation will present the Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum virtually on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:00 to 7:00PM ET. The Forum is an annual event featuring a distinguished panel of journalists, politicians, historians, executives and other prominent leaders who gather to engage in a balanced discussion on an important topic of the day.

The theme of this year’s program is The Future of Work – The Path Forward and includes a panel of leading experts in the fields of education, media, and industry, moderated by Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for PBS News.

Panelists scheduled to appear include:

  • John B. King, Jr. – Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) and former U.S. Secretary of Education
  • Angela Beatty – Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, Accenture
  • Cory Turner – Correspondent/Senior Editor, NPR Ed

Thanks to the event’s sponsors, this virtual panel discussion is free to participants. Donations are welcome; proceeds will help to support the mission of Westchester Community College Foundation of providing scholarship, financial and programmatic support to promote student success in college and beyond.

The event was named to honor the late Lester Crystal for his contributions on behalf of SUNY Westchester Community College students. Crystal was the Executive Producer of the PBS News Hour and former President of MacNeil Lehrer Productions. Past speakers have included President Clinton, Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Paul Volcker, journalists Paul Krugman and Paul Gigot, and many others. The event is co-chaired by Westchester Community College Foundation board members Betty Cotton and Evelyn Stock; Susan Yubas is the Foundation’s Special Events Chair.

“We are honored to host such an esteemed panel of speakers for this year’s President’s Forum” said Evelyn Stock. “The discussion promises to be enriching and thought-provoking for all attendees.”

 

“The biggest beneficiaries of the program are our students, who have the extraordinary opportunity to pose questions to the outstanding speakers,” said Betty Cotton. “Proceeds of the event also help students through scholarships and other programmatic support at the College.”

Corporate sponsors of the Westchester Community Foundation Lester M. Crystal President’s Forum include JPMorgan Chase and Con Edison. The event can be viewed online by registered viewers for 30 days after the panel discussion. To reserve tickets or to sponsor this event visit www.wccf.onlinegalas.org, or for more information, contact Chrissy Brennan, Special Events Manager, Westchester Community College Foundation, at 914-606-6509 or email [email protected].

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.