October 2001
One: Staff updatesCharles Fernando goes to Italy; Dave Andersen rescues his cat.
Two: Challenges in the Post-WTC World
The tragic events of September 11th made special demands on
ESL teachers and staff.
Three: Sodhexo manager leads food runs to ground zero
Eric Sassnett, manager of food services at Manhattan College,
shares impressions in an interview.
Four: Renewed enthusiasm in the classroom
ESL teachers are showing innovative spirits.
Five: Student visits Kansas for K.U. Open House!
Toshiaki Kato, International Academic Year student at ASPECT/Manhattan
College, flew out to Lawrence to meet with K.U. officials about studying there.
Six: NYS TESOLers reflect on current challenges
A subdued atmosphere did not stop participants from enjoying
the beautiful autumn weekend conference in Rye Brook, New York.
EXTRA: Creating a Conference-like Spirit Every Day
The full text of Robb Scott's presentation from the
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
convention.