Letter from the Interim Dean The Ohio Urban University Program (UUP)—The State’s Economic Development Resource

As Interim Dean of the Levin College, I am asking for your help in letting the Ohio House Speaker and Governor Strickland know how important the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) funding is to the Levin College of Urban Affairs at CSU. As you may have read in the papers, the state has eliminated funding for the UUP. Since 1979, this funding has supported public policy research, database capabilities, the forum and other programs that our community turns to for reliable statistics and expert analysis on urban issues. The Plain Dealer wrote an excellent editorial in favor of funding the UUP, “Save a Cleveland State University program that is trying to save the state” I encourage you to read it.

The college has developed a website for external support of UUP funding—http://urban.csuohio.edu/uup. Posted are communication pieces on the accomplishments of the UUP, the history of the UUP, short talking points, and an in-depth look at the impact of research done with UUP funding. There are also instructions on how the Levin College is asking for your support through letter-writing. Letters should be sent directly to Molly Schnoke at m.s.schnoke@csuohio.edu (either electronically on your letterhead with a signature or via postage-paid mail). On behalf of the UUP and the Levin College of Urban Affairs, I will personally deliver them in Columbus.

The UUP makes it possible for the state’s urban universities to assist with the revitalization efforts of the State and its communities and is the state’s economic development resource. Please consider supporting this initiative.

Sincerely,
Dr. Edward W. (Ned) Hill
Interim Dean, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
Cleveland State University

Bringing our Neighborhood Together with Urban Archaeology
A Successful Hands-on Experience Program

For the past five years, the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University have jointly sponsored a very special urban archaeology program for inner city high school students called Bringing our Neighborhood Together. Under the direction of Janice Ziegler, the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Vice President for Education and Public Programs and Dr. Richard Klein, Levin College Adjunct Professor, this hands-on experience enables students to go beyond the conventional classroom to explore their own neighborhood and community history through direct exploration. The program also fulfills state-mandated educational benchmarks in history, language arts, math and social sciences.

Urban Dig 3

Students begin Bringing our Neighborhood Together with research of the history of the neighborhood surrounding the dig site. They also study the role their families have played in the development and evolution of their neighborhoods. The next step is an organized urban dig in or on the school property. Part of their in-depth research included visits to Special Collections at the CSU library and the Levin College’s GIS Lab.

Initially funded as part of a History Channel “Save Our History” grant, this program began with a group of highly dedicated 10th graders from the Academy of Creative Expressions at East High School.

After several years of digs at the campus and in the neighborhood, the Academy of Creative Expressions at East High is currently taking this program to another level. Students are creating a new permanent museum room in their school. It will house the neighborhood artifacts found at the various digs, school memorabilia, student-created time lines and interpretive maps of the Hough neighborhood.

The success of the program led a second high school to join the ranks. Lighthouse Academy at East Tech adopted the program last spring. It was an immediate hit and has been made a permanent part of the 9th grade curriculum. Discussions are occurring with several other high schools in this region as the program continues to expand. Dr. Klein said that the hands-on experience is very important, “Participants get a better understanding of what university life is about and the importance of higher education at CSU. The program also promotes civic and community responsibility.”

For more information, contact Dr. Richard Klein at r.klein@csuohio.edu or at (216) 802-3399.

Upcoming Levin College Events

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND SIEGAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL SEMINAR: TRADITIONAL JEWISH AND MUSLIM LEGAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS MORTGAGE LENDING, AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE CURRENT MORTGAGE CRISIS Thursday, March 19, noon- 3:00 p.m. at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs. Cost: $25 (plus CE credit charges), includes kosher lunch. RSVP by March 12 to 216.464.4050 or to Dr. Robert Simons. Led by Robert Simons, Ph.D., CSU. The panelists include: Rabbi Moshe Berger, Ph.D., Siegal College; Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum, Jewish Learning Connection; Mark Sundahl, J.D., CSU; Zeki Saritoprak, Ph.D., John Carroll University; Mitchell C. Schneider, J.D., Legacy Capital; and Fareed Siddiq, Financial Advisor, Smith Barney. This panel will explore the traditional lending practices of Judaism and Islam. Ribbis (interest) under Jewish law (Halacha); and Riba (interest) and market rules (usul al-mua'malat) under Islamic law (Sharia) are quite similar in principle, yet differ in application, both from each other and from current secular lending practice. Panelists will also discuss the current lending crisis, mortgage defaults and foreclosures, securitization of pools of assets and derivatives, and whether adherence to these traditional lending/business models have prevented or changed outcomes.
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UUP Forum in Columbus: Financing Health Care in Ohio. Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Time, location, and speakers will be posted to the web.
Join the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) for the third in a series of discussions with experts on timely topics affecting the State of Ohio's fiscal future. Registration and information: www.urban.csuohio.edu/uup/ or (216) 687-2188
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SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Government Career Day!
The 2nd Annual Government Career Day will be held on Friday, April 3 in the Atrium of the Urban Affairs Building, from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Over 40 agencies from all levels of government are expected to attend. Special workshops dealing with the federal government application process will be offered by government representatives throughout the day.

Students and alumni are invited to come and explore the many opportunities available in government. Learn about writing effective KSA statements, navigating the usajobs web site, and getting a job with the State of Ohio. Network with agency representatives as they discuss their own careers in government service as well as the openings they anticipate in their agencies. For more information contact Linda Pfaff, Career Services Coordinator.
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In Tribute to the Public Service—A Salute to Judy and Bob Rawson Scholarship Event”
Thursday, May 7, 2009, Hanna Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Our In Tribute to the Public Service scholarship event has a new location and new format for 2009. Please save the date and join us in supporting student scholarships! More information here.
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The Levin College Forum Program Bioneers Brown Bags
Bring your friends, bring your lunch, watch the DVD and enjoy an informal discussion.
Thursday, March 19, 2009, noon-2:00 p.m., Urban Building, room 326. DVD of Naomi Klein, author of Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
Thursday, April 16, 2009, noon-2:00 p.m. Urban Building, room 326. DVD of Paul Stamets, “Solutions from the Underground: Using Fungi to Help Save the World.”
To register and for more information.
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Don't forget! This Week @ Levin College, the weekly update from the Levin College of Urban Affairs is now online. Check out what is going on at the College!

Urban Alumni and Student Notes

Congratulations to Christopher S. Ronayne (’97 MUPDD) who will receive the CSU 2009 Distinguished Alumni award representing the Levin College of Urban Affairs. Ronayne is the President of University Circle, Inc. and former Director of Planning for the City of Cleveland (under Mayor Jane Campbell). Chris continues to be actively engaged with the Levin College and CSU. He is a member of the college’s Visiting Committee, has guest lectured in urban affairs classes, and is a mentor in the college’s mentoring program. The Distinguished Alumni event is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center. For information about tickets, call (216) 687-2078.

Anthony J. Coyne ('84 MS in Urban Studies and member of the Levin Advisory Committee) had an article in the Plain Dealer on February 15, 2009, "Making the case for Cleveland's medical mart and convention center on the mall."

Kandis D. Anderson (’98 MUPDD) is a Loan Officer, Village Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Neighborhood Progress, Inc.

Maureen Kelly (‘01 MPA) was recently elected to the position of Clerk of Courts in Lake County. Maureen writes, “My MPA degree was a defining factor in separating me from my opponent. I am grateful for the wonderful instructors I met on this journey.”

Angela Byington, AICP (’02 MUPDD) Office of Community Development, City of Elyria.

Congratulations to Iryna Lendel (’08 PhD) on being selected as a Fulbright New Century Scholar for the 2009-2010 program, “The University as Innovation Driver and Knowledge Center.” As a New Century Scholar, Iryna and her colleagues will be engaging in multinational debate, discussion, and collaboration of the highest quality on a topic of critical global significance.

Urban planning students at the Levin College of Urban Affairs are teaming up for the national: 2008 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Competition
The 2008 Urban Land Institute (ULI) competition is a national, masters-level, interdisciplinary real estate tournament including urban design and finance. CSU's Levin College teamed up with Kent State's Urban Design Center as one of 99 teams this year. There is a $50,000 first place prize. This year's site is a 75 acre site in Denver Colorado, a mile south of downtown. Team #5413: Christine Zuniga, Ryan Foster, Jason Russell, David Berlekamp and Eric Phillips. Faculty advisors: Robert Simons (CSU) and Chris Diehl (KSU).

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the urban alumni fundraiser at Johnny Mango’s World Café on Monday, February 3. The urban community generated $277.36 in sales and received a 20% contribution in the amount of $55.47 for urban scholarship accounts. Insert picture of Johnny mango’s participants.

For more updates about what is happening with your former classmates. Check out class notes on the Urban alumni web pages. Take a moment to update your alumni profile at www.urban.csuohio.edu/alumni/updateform.html

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE: The picture used in the banner at the top of this message is from a recent alumni event. Dr. Joel Elvery, Assistant Professor at the Levin College of Urban Affairs after enjoying lunch at Johnny Mango's cafe.

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	Letter from the Interim Dean The Ohio Urban University Program (UUP)—The State’s Economic Development Resource As Interim Dean of the Levin College, I am asking for your help in letting the Ohio House Speaker and Governor Strickland know how important the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) funding is to the Levin College of Urban Affairs at CSU. As you may have read in the papers, the state has eliminated funding for the UUP. Since 1979, this funding has supported public policy research, database capabilities, the forum and other programs that our community turns to for reliable statistics and expert analysis on urban issues. The Plain Dealer wrote an excellent editorial in favor of funding the UUP, “Save a Cleveland State University program that is trying to save the state” I encourage you to read it. The college has developed a website for external support of UUP funding—http://urban.csuohio.edu/uup. Posted are communication pieces on the accomplishments of the UUP, the history of the UUP, short talking points, and an in-depth look at the impact of research done with UUP funding. There are also instructions on how the Levin College is asking for your support through letter-writing. Letters should be sent directly to Molly Schnoke at m.s.schnoke@csuohio.edu (either electronically on your letterhead with a signature or via postage-paid mail). On behalf of the UUP and the Levin College of Urban Affairs, I will personally deliver them in Columbus. The UUP makes it possible for the state’s urban universities to assist with the revitalization efforts of the State and its communities and is the state’s economic development resource. Please consider supporting this initiative. Sincerely, Dr. Edward W. (Ned) Hill Interim Dean, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University Bringing our Neighborhood Together with Urban Archaeology A Successful Hands-on Experience Program For the past five years, the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University have jointly sponsored a very special urban archaeology program for inner city high school students called Bringing our Neighborhood Together. Under the direction of Janice Ziegler, the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Vice President for Education and Public Programs and Dr. Richard Klein, Levin College Adjunct Professor, this hands-on experience enables students to go beyond the conventional classroom to explore their own neighborhood and community history through direct exploration. The program also fulfills state-mandated educational benchmarks in history, language arts, math and social sciences. Students begin Bringing our Neighborhood Together with research of the history of the neighborhood surrounding the dig site. They also study the role their families have played in the development and evolution of their neighborhoods. The next step is an organized urban dig in or on the school property. Part of their in-depth research included visits to Special Collections at the CSU library and the Levin College’s GIS Lab. Initially funded as part of a History Channel “Save Our History” grant, this program began with a group of highly dedicated 10th graders from the Academy of Creative Expressions at East High School. After several years of digs at the campus and in the neighborhood, the Academy of Creative Expressions at East High is currently taking this program to another level. Students are creating a new permanent museum room in their school. It will house the neighborhood artifacts found at the various digs, school memorabilia, student-created time lines and interpretive maps of the Hough neighborhood. The success of the program led a second high school to join the ranks. Lighthouse Academy at East Tech adopted the program last spring. It was an immediate hit and has been made a permanent part of the 9th grade curriculum. Discussions are occurring with several other high schools in this region as the program continues to expand. Dr. Klein said that the hands-on experience is very important, “Participants get a better understanding of what university life is about and the importance of higher education at CSU. The program also promotes civic and community responsibility.” For more information, contact Dr. Richard Klein at r.klein@csuohio.edu or at (216) 802-3399. Upcoming Levin College Events CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY AND SIEGAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL SEMINAR: TRADITIONAL JEWISH AND MUSLIM LEGAL ATTITUDES TOWARDS MORTGAGE LENDING, AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE CURRENT MORTGAGE CRISIS Thursday, March 19, noon- 3:00 p.m. at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs. Cost: $25 (plus CE credit charges), includes kosher lunch. RSVP by March 12 to 216.464.4050 or to Dr. Robert Simons. Led by Robert Simons, Ph.D., CSU. The panelists include: Rabbi Moshe Berger, Ph.D., Siegal College; Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum, Jewish Learning Connection; Mark Sundahl, J.D., CSU; Zeki Saritoprak, Ph.D., John Carroll University; Mitchell C. Schneider, J.D., Legacy Capital; and Fareed Siddiq, Financial Advisor, Smith Barney. This panel will explore the traditional lending practices of Judaism and Islam. Ribbis (interest) under Jewish law (Halacha); and Riba (interest) and market rules (usul al-mua'malat) under Islamic law (Sharia) are quite similar in principle, yet differ in application, both from each other and from current secular lending practice. Panelists will also discuss the current lending crisis, mortgage defaults and foreclosures, securitization of pools of assets and derivatives, and whether adherence to these traditional lending/business models have prevented or changed outcomes. -------------------- UUP Forum in Columbus: Financing Health Care in Ohio. Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Time, location, and speakers will be posted to the web. Join the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) for the third in a series of discussions with experts on timely topics affecting the State of Ohio's fiscal future. Registration and information: www.urban.csuohio.edu/uup/ or (216) 687-2188 -------------------- SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Government Career Day! The 2nd Annual Government Career Day will be held on Friday, April 3 in the Atrium of the Urban Affairs Building, from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Over 40 agencies from all levels of government are expected to attend. Special workshops dealing with the federal government application process will be offered by government representatives throughout the day. Students and alumni are invited to come and explore the many opportunities available in government. Learn about writing effective KSA statements, navigating the usajobs web site, and getting a job with the State of Ohio. Network with agency representatives as they discuss their own careers in government service as well as the openings they anticipate in their agencies. For more information contact Linda Pfaff, Career Services Coordinator. -------------------- In Tribute to the Public Service—A Salute to Judy and Bob Rawson Scholarship Event” Thursday, May 7, 2009, Hanna Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our In Tribute to the Public Service scholarship event has a new location and new format for 2009. Please save the date and join us in supporting student scholarships! More information here. -------------------- The Levin College Forum Program Bioneers Brown Bags Bring your friends, bring your lunch, watch the DVD and enjoy an informal discussion. Thursday, March 19, 2009, noon-2:00 p.m., Urban Building, room 326. DVD of Naomi Klein, author of Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. Thursday, April 16, 2009, noon-2:00 p.m. Urban Building, room 326. DVD of Paul Stamets, “Solutions from the Underground: Using Fungi to Help Save the World.” To register and for more information. -------------------- Don't forget! *This Week @ Levin College, the weekly update from the Levin College of Urban Affairs is now online. Check out what is going on at the College! Urban Alumni and Student Notes Congratulations to Christopher S. Ronayne (’97 MUPDD) who will receive the CSU 2009 Distinguished Alumni award* representing the Levin College of Urban Affairs. Ronayne is the President of University Circle, Inc. and former Director of Planning for the City of Cleveland (under Mayor Jane Campbell). Chris continues to be actively engaged with the Levin College and CSU. He is a member of the college’s Visiting Committee, has guest lectured in urban affairs classes, and is a mentor in the college’s mentoring program. The Distinguished Alumni event is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center. For information about tickets, call (216) 687-2078. Anthony J. Coyne ('84 MS in Urban Studies and member of the Levin Advisory Committee) had an article in the Plain Dealer on February 15, 2009, "Making the case for Cleveland's medical mart and convention center on the mall." Kandis D. Anderson (’98 MUPDD) is a Loan Officer, Village Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Neighborhood Progress, Inc. Maureen Kelly (‘01 MPA) was recently elected to the position of Clerk of Courts in Lake County. Maureen writes, “My MPA degree was a defining factor in separating me from my opponent. I am grateful for the wonderful instructors I met on this journey.” Angela Byington, AICP (’02 MUPDD) Office of Community Development, City of Elyria. Congratulations to Iryna Lendel (’08 PhD) on being selected as a Fulbright New Century Scholar for the 2009-2010 program, “The University as Innovation Driver and Knowledge Center.” As a New Century Scholar, Iryna and her colleagues will be engaging in multinational debate, discussion, and collaboration of the highest quality on a topic of critical global significance. Urban planning students at the Levin College of Urban Affairs are teaming up for the national: 2008 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Competition The 2008 Urban Land Institute (ULI) competition is a national, masters-level, interdisciplinary real estate tournament including urban design and finance. CSU's Levin College teamed up with Kent State's Urban Design Center as one of 99 teams this year. There is a $50,000 first place prize. This year's site is a 75 acre site in Denver Colorado, a mile south of downtown. Team #5413: Christine Zuniga, Ryan Foster, Jason Russell, David Berlekamp and Eric Phillips. Faculty advisors: Robert Simons (CSU) and Chris Diehl (KSU). THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the urban alumni fundraiser at Johnny Mango’s World Café on Monday, February 3. The urban community generated $277.36 in sales and received a 20% contribution in the amount of $55.47 for urban scholarship accounts. Insert picture of Johnny mango’s participants. For more updates about what is happening with your former classmates. Check out class notes on the Urban alumni web pages. Take a moment to update your alumni profile at www.urban.csuohio.edu/alumni/updateform.html PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE: The picture used in the banner at the top of this message is from a recent alumni event. Dr. Joel Elvery, Assistant Professor at the Levin College of Urban Affairs after enjoying lunch at Johnny Mango's cafe. If you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here. To unsubscribe, please send an email to j.mccrone@csuohio.edu with the subject line UNSUBSCRIBE.
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Letter from the Interim Dean The Ohio Urban University Program (UUP)—The State’s Economic Development Resource

Bringing our Neighborhood Together with Urban Archaeology A Successful Hands-on Experience Program

Upcoming Levin College Events

Urban Alumni and Student Notes

Bringing our Neighborhood Together with Urban Archaeology
A Successful Hands-on Experience Program