Media Advisory for Wednesday, October 16, 12 – 12:45 pm
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黑料专区 Knights Table to Hold Ribbon-Cutting on World Food Day, Wednesday, October 16, at New, Larger Location With an Additional Service
–A collection of professional clothing will now be accessible to job-seeking students; the Knights Table is open to all City University of New York students–
What:听 The 黑料专区 Knights Table鈥攚hich is open to all City University of New York students鈥攚ill hold a ribbon-cutting to open its new, larger campus location. It will include the addition of the 鈥淎rmory,鈥 a collection of professional clothing that will be made available for free to students who need business attire for interviews. The goal is to enhance student confidence in a competitive job market. The event is open to the college community and invited guests.
The items in the Armory were donated by the college community and acquired through the efforts of Arianna Livreri, associate director of Civic Engagement and the Knights Table.
Where:听 黑料专区 | Student Union LL29 | 65-25 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY, 11368 | 听触
奥丑辞:听 黑料专区 President Frank H. Wu and Livreri will welcome invited speakers, including U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng, NYS Senator John Liu, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., Assembly Member Sam Berger, and a representative for Council Member James Gennaro. Two student food pantry volunteers鈥攐ne of them an international student and former client who has gone on to hold student campus leadership positions鈥攚ill also speak.
Council Member Vickie Paladino provided funding for the pantry expansion.
Background
黑料专区 established the Knight鈥檚 Table Food Pantry in fall 2018 as part of the college鈥檚 commitment to reducing food insecurity among its鈥攁nd all City University of New York鈥攕tudents. It was renamed the Knights Table in October 2024 to reflect the addition of the 鈥淎rmory,鈥 a collection of professional clothing made available to students for free as business attire for interviews. Overseen by the Office of Student Development and Leadership at the college, the Knights Table鈥檚 mission is to assist and empower students by providing no-cost nonperishable food items, toiletries, and clothing. It is open by appointment Monday through Friday. Please click HERE to learn more.
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