The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

By Maristela Romero The Year of Immigration took off in full swing this month with a documentary screening of “Climate Refugees” and an Immigration Book Club discussion of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s “The Refugees” on Wednesday, Oct. 10. A mini exhibition was also held at Hornbake Library in September as a preview of what students should expect to see from the Year of Immigration. The exhibit … Continue reading The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

CUNY sociology professor leads discussion on labor migration

by Mike Williams Immigrant workers have often been blamed for job shortages in America, dating back as far as the late 1800s. Ruth Milkman, a distinguished professor of sociology at the City University of New York Graduate Center, argues that instead of blaming immigrants, we should be blaming the employers who hire them. Milkman discussed the history and impact of global migrants and the United States … Continue reading CUNY sociology professor leads discussion on labor migration