Roosevelt House

Name: Celebrating Arlene Torres: Honoring a Legacy of Education
Start: 2026-04-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-17T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Roosevelt House

47-49 East 65th St.
New York, NY 10065 United States Get Directions

Entrance on 65th Street between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue

Events at this venue

Feb 26, 2026 | 6:00 pm It's Happening at Hunter!

Black History Month Book Talk: "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power"

CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip will discuss her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, which explores Jesse Jackson’s 1980s presidential campaigns and their lasting impact on Black political power.
Mar 11, 2026 | 6:00 pm It's Happening at Hunter!

Book Talk: "The Whole World Goes to Hunter"

Professor Emerita Laura Shor and Roosevelt House Director Harold Holzer discuss Hunter's legacy as a diverse women's college (1870-1964). Shor's book celebrates the admission policies that welcomed all races and religions, creating a […]
Apr 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Celebrating Arlene Torres: Honoring a Legacy of Education

Join us in celebrating Dr. Arlene Torres, retiring associate professor in Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies (AFPRL) at Hunter College. Dr. Torres has had a rich career and leaves […]