President Obama and Congressman Serrano Support Nomination of Julissa Reynoso for US Ambassador to Uruguay

Here is good news about a Bronxite by the name of Julissa Reynoso.

Much success!

Gregory

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President Obama and Congressman Serrano Supports Nomination of Julissa Reynoso

On Tuesday, Congressman Serrano attended the confirmation hearing for Julissa Reynoso, who was nominated by President Obama to serve as the US Ambassador to Uruguay. Reynoso grew up in the Bronx after her parents moved there from the Dominican Republic in 1982. "She will represent our country well and we are all so proud of her," said Serrano after the hearing. "Julissa is one of the shining lights of the New York Dominican Community and her success shows how people from our community can go anywhere and do anything."

Reynoso, along with several other nominees for posts in Latin America, is now waiting to be approved by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and then confirmed by the full Senate.

Bronx Museum of the Arts Conducts BEYOND THE SUPER-SQUARE: Art & Architecture Conference runs from October 28 - 30th.

There is a three day conference at the Bronx Museum of the Arts related to modernist architecture. I am a firm believer that great architecture helps make great neighborhoods and that events like these are a great means to get our youth interested in art and architecture. Please do forward where you see fit. The events are free, but you do need to register. For more information please see the post below and the web site listed.

Gregory

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BEYOND THE SUPER-SQUARE:

At the Corner of Art & Architecture

October 28-30, 2011

Beyond the Super Square: At the Corner of Art & Architecture is a three-day conference designed to draw attention to an important historical period of modernist architectural production in Latin America and the Caribbean that, 50 years later, continues to resonate among contemporary artists. Held on October 28–30, 2011, the conference strives to contextualize the impact of modernist architecture throughout the Americas through a series of panels and presentations by architects, urban planners, and contemporary artists.

Conference events are free with registration, except where noted. For more information and registration visit www.bronxmuseum.org