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Gift from Amalgamated Bank
A recent gift from Amalgamated Bank, America’s union bank, fits nicely with New York City College of Technology’s ongoing efforts to enhance the working environment for faculty and staff as it also upgrades Voorhees Hall, refurbished Namm Hall and moves toward finalization of plans to construct what is sure to be the architectural landmark of Downtown Brooklyn. Standing at the corner of Tillary and Jay Streets, directly across from the Namm Building, will be the most original piece of architecture since the Brooklyn Bridge, a masterpiece conceived by the celebrated architect Renzo Piano.
In March2007, Amalgamated donated to the College more than 200 desks, chairs, credenzas, file cabinets and tables than had graced it closing corporate headquarters on Union Square in Manhattan as it made ready to relocate to new space at 275 Seventh Avenue. The donation was made possible through the efforts of City Tech Foundation (CTF) Executive Director Jewel Trowers Escobar and Amalgamated Bank’s President Derrick Cephas and Executive Vice President Leonard Maisel, a City Tech graduate and member of the CTF board.
“Amalgamated has long been a staunch supporter of City Tech and its academic and adult education programs,” said Escobar. “The bank recognizes the vital role that many of these programs play in the training and education of New York City and the nation’s workingman and women. The assistance that Amalgamated has provided in raising funds for scholarships and other student financial assistance has been considerable and impressive. City Tech is very grateful for this additional act of generosity on the bank’s part in helping upgrade the physical environment in which academic and administrative employees of the College spend their time.”
