Richard Reitano Endowed Faculty Chair in the Social Sciences
Established in honor of Richard Reitano, professor emeritus, who led his first delegation of DCC students in 1967 and stayed involved in the National Model United Nations program for over 50 years.
This Endowed Faculty Chair fund is made possible by contributions to the Dutchess Community College Foundation and supports student conferences, guest speakers and participation in the National Model United Nations annual five-day simulation in New York City.
Presentation by Mike Africa, Jr. of MOVE, about his life as a political activist and motivational speaker.
LECTURE POSTPONED - March 24, 2020
- Facilitated by Dr. Weldon McWilliams, DCC associate professor of history and the recipient of the Richard Reitano Endowed Faculty Chair in Social Sciences.
Sixth Annual Student World Affairs Conference Sponsored by The World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley and The Richard Reitano Endowed Faculty Chair in the Social Sciences
April 13, 2019
- Facilitated by Matthew Murray, instructor and NMUN advisor
Dr. Laura Murphy, professor, history: Dutchess Community College History, Government & Economics Department event they hosted with Mill House Brewing Co.
April 2018
- Facilitated by DCC Foundation
Panel discussion with: Sana Mustafa, Maria Hohn, Jenny Mincin, Werner Steger and Moderator Andrew Rieser about ‘America and the Refugee Crisis’
March 2017
- Facilitated by Matthew Murray and Karen Riedhl
Dr. Werner Steger, faculty recipient, facilitated participation by DCC students to the Model UN in NYC.
April 2016
- Facilitated by DCC Foundation
Dr. Werner Steger, faculty recipient, facilitated participation by DCC students to the Model UN in NYC.
April 2015
- Facilitated by DCC Foundation
For more information about supporting this fund, call (845) 431-8400 or email dccf@sunydutchess.edu. For more information about the National Model United Nations, contact Matthew Murray at matthew.murray@sunydutchess.edu.