The American Museum of Natural History announced the opening of a COVID-10 vaccination center in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life under the iconic “blue whale,” which is much beloved by children of all ages. To build excitement and support the theme, an adhesive bandage was placed on the whale’s flipper. Howard Milstein said, “It…
President Clinton: US in ‘dogfight’ for democracy Are you willing to do what it takes to revive our democracy? Former President Bill Clinton posed that question March 18 during a webinar on the state of American democracy hosted by the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs (IOPGA) at Cornell, challenging more than 3,600 students and…
On June 3, 2020, Howard P. Milstein presented the Honorable Henry Cisneros with the John E. Zuccotti Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Regional Plan Association Virtual Event. This award is given to a leader who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public interest. It is named for the late John E. Zuccotti,…
On November 7, 2019, the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) honored Howard Milstein with the George E. and Marie J. Doty Award to recognize his efforts to support research in geroscience. Howard is Founder and Chairman of the Milstein Medical Asian American Partnership (MMAAP) Foundation and Chairman, Milstein Program of Geriatrics. AFAR supports the…
On September 4, 2019, Howard & Abby Milstein were honored by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for “Distinction in Civic Innovation and Renewal.” The award was presented at the Memorial & Museum’s annual benefit dinner, hosted by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and late-night host Seth Meyers. The Distinction in Civic Innovation and Renewal award…
On April 19, 2019, Howard P Milstein presented Alicia Glen with the John E. Zuccotti Award at the 2019 Regional Plan Association Event. This public service award is given to a leader who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public’s interest. It is named for the late John E. Zuccotti, who had a…
Gala Honors Melanoma Diagnosis and Management Expert Dr. Allan Halpern, Leading Science and Technology Company Almirall, LLC and Technology Innovators Castle Biosciences, Inc. Proceeds from Event Fund Outstanding Medical Research to Fight Melanoma, Skin Cancer and Other Skin Diseases, as well as Education Programs that Promote Skin Health to Nation’s Youth NEW YORK, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/…
The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity, which offers selected undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences a specialized curriculum to prepare them as leaders in an increasingly digital world, was celebrated April 12 at a ribbon-cutting at Cornell Tech. The event marked the realization of a distinctive vision: to combine Cornell’s renowned undergraduate…