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All Things Equal is a weekly program on WHCU Tuesday mornings at 8:30. The show looks at diversity, equity, and sustainability issues involving all religions, races, orientation, and abilities.
Sustainable Tompkins--March 9, 2010
Gay Nicholson, director of programs at Sustainable Tompkins, looks at the program's mission.
Puerto Rico Statehood--March 2, 2010
Konstantin Drabkin, Julio Cabral with the Cornell Republicans, and Commonwealth Senator Roberto Arango discuss the visit of Puerto Rico's Governor next week.
Large Employers & Sustainability--Feb 23, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans sustainability coordinator Alex Adelewitz, and Cayuga Medical Center CFO John Rudd, talk about their effort to go "green".
Proper Medication Disposal--Feb 16, 2010
Sigird Connors, with the Tompkins County Health Dept., and Ed Gottlieb, with the Ithaca-area Wastewater Treatment Plant, talk about the 1st household medication disposal event.
Special: Community Diversity Pt 1--Feb 9, 2010
Marcia Fort, GIAC Director, and Lesli Myers, ICSD assistant superintendent, discuss community diversity and "cultural competency".
Special: Community Diversity Pt 2--Feb 9, 2010
Jean McPheeters, president of the TC Chamber of Commerce, and Lynette Chappell-Williams, VP of diversity at CU, discuss the region's cultural competency.
TC3 & Sustainability--Feb 2, 2010
Jim Turner, director of facilities at Tompkins Cortland Community College, talks about the school's sustainability efforts.
Local Mental Health Services--Jan 26, 2010
Commissioner of Tompkins County Mental Health Services, Bob DeLuca talks about the need for local mental health services and why individuals with disabilities should be involved in conversations regarding equity.
ICSD: Data & Assessment--Jan 19, 2010
Connie Evelyn and Tim Moon, Ithaca City School District, discuss assesment of data and the newly released equity report card.
Senior Food Insecurity--Jan 12, 2010
Steve Griffin, exec. dir. of Foodnet Meals on Wheels, and Carolyn Arnold, dietician talk about the program and its health benefits.
Women's Hall of Fame--Dec 29, 2009
Chris Moulton is the executive director of the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, which opened in 1969, and hopes to move into a new home soon.
Spirituality & Sustainability--Dec 22, 2009
Kate Speizer and Karl Johnson, both affiliated with Cornell United Religious Works, discuss the role of religion in the preservation of the enviornment.
IHS African-Latino Club--Dec 15, 2009
Brenda Imo and Daron Session are leaders in the IHS African-Latino Club and they discuss the club's members, programs, and goals.
Cornell's Johnson Museum--Dec. 8, 2009
The Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University makes a special effort to open it's doors to those with special needs. We spoke with Cathy Klimaszewski and Hannah Ryan.
Cornell Climate Plan Survey--Dec 1, 2009
Cornell University professors Katherine McComas and Rich Stedman are the principal investigators on the survey "Community Attitudes towards CU Climate Action Plan".
State Theatre--Nov 24, 2009
Doug Levine, executive director of the State Theatre in downtown Ithaca, talks about sustainability and diversity.
Red Cross--Nov 17, 2009
Barry Stein, executive director and Tarry Hillard, director of health and safety services, for the Tompkins County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Net Impact--Nov 10, 2009
Ryan Legg, MBA Class of 2010 at Cornell's Johnson School of Management, talks about the upcoming Net Impact conference.
Election Day--Nov 3, 2009
Elizabeth Cree (R) Tompkins County Election Commissioner and Teri Reinemann from the Finger Lakes Independence Center discuss voter accessibility.
Alta Spa--Oct 27, 2009
Awura-Abena Ansah, owner of Alta Spa, talks about diversity in small business and success in downtown Ithaca.
Community Foundation--Oct 20, 2009
George Ferrari, executive director of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, talks about the social justice fund, and other programs benefiting the region.
Sustainability Plans--Oct 13, 2009
Cornell's Dan Roth and Ithaca College's Marian Brown talk about the climate action plans and sustainability issues.
Ithaca's BJM School--Oct 6, 2009
Principal Denise Gomber and Psychologist Nia Nunn-Makepeace discuss diversity and innovative programs at Beverly J. Martin elementary school.
One Year Anniversary--Sep. 29, 2009
This show marks the one year anniversary of All Things Equal on WHCU. We spoke with Tommy Bruce, Cornell V.P. of Communications, and Jean McPheeters, President of the Chamber of Commerce about the show.
Healthy School Food / Benefit Concert--Sept 22, 2009
Amie Hamlin, Executive Director of NY Coalition for Healthy School Food, explains how the program is helping students at BJM and around the state. Also, Cal Walker of the Village at Ithaca and Brigid Hubberman, outreach liaison on the Lift Every Voice,d
IthQatar Program--Sept. 15, 2009
Cornell University juniors Allen Miller and Izzy Spyrou talk about being ambassadors for the IthQatar program, which welcomes students from Cornell's medical college in Qatar to Ithaca.
Ithaca College--Sep 8, 2009
Anthony Hopson, assistant vice-president for community and government relations at Ithaca College, talks about his new role at the college, and the effort to work with the community.
Challenge Industries--Sept. 1, 2009
Patrick McKee, president of Challenge Industries, talks to us about the history of Challenge, the work it does with other community organizations, and its plans to make a move to the South Hill.
Cornell ROTC--August 25, 2009
Captain Larry Olsen, professor of Military Science at Cornell University's Navy and Marine Corps ROTC program discusses diversity among military members at Cornell. He speaks about the "don't ask, don't tell" policy; and the efforts to diversify leadersh
IPEI & Ithaca Schools--August 18, 2009
Terry Byrnes, IPEI Board President, and Kim Fontana, ICSD Director of Staff Development and Research, talk about the efforts of Ithaca Public Education Initiative to bring an equitable education to all students in the Ithaca district.
Cornell International Students--August 11, 2009
Brendan O'Brien, director of International Students and Scholars Office at Cornell University, talks about how the office works with students from around the world to make them feel comfortable in Ithaca.
New IHS Principal--August 4, 2009
Donald Mills is the new principal of Ithaca High School. He spoke with us about the challenges of the new job, and how to make sure all students are successful.
Sustainability & Diversity--July 27, 2009
Peter Bardaglio is the Coordinator for Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative, and he talks about social justice, and equity and diversity as it relates to a sustainable society.
Ithaca Journal--July 21, 2009
Bruce Estes, general manager and managing editor for the Ithaca Journal, discusses diversity in the media, the coverage of the Amelia Kearney case, and racial identity in crime stories.
Cornell Workforce--July 14, 2009
Lynette Chappell-Williams is Associate Vice-President for Workforce Diversity at Cornell University. She discusses the efforts to promote and hire a diverse workforce and make the campus inclusive for all.
ICSD New Board Members -- July 7, 2009
New Ithaca school board members Eldred Harris and Sean Eversley Bradwell discuss matters of equity and race regarding the district's external communication, the Amelia Kearney case, equity report cards, and more...
Diversity Consortium--June 30, 2009
Vice-chair of the consortium, and human resources director for the City of Ithaca, Schelley Michell-Nunn discusses the efforts and networking of the group.
Village at Ithaca--June 23, 2009
Village at Ithaca office manager Karen Yearwood discusses the programs offered by the advocacy group. Karen also looks at the mission and the goals of the Village.
ICSD: Dr. Judy Pastel--June 16, 2009
Superintendent of schools Dr. Judith Pastel discusses the end of the school year; progress on equity issues; and the aftermath of the Ameila Kearney lawsuit and decision.
GIAC--June 9, 2009
Marcia Fort, director of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center, discusses the agency's role in working toward equity and diversity; and shares her view on racial relations in Ithaca.
Finger Lakes Independence Center--June 2, 2009
Program director Larry Roberts discusses the efforts of FLIC to promote diversity and inclusion--and how this community responds to people with disabilities.
Wegmans & Diversity--May 26, 2009
This week we feature one of the sponsors of "All Things Equal", the Ithaca Wegmans store. Store manager Gary Woloszyn, and employee representatives Karin Robinson and Karyn Volpicelli join us to discuss Wegmans' diversity efforts.
United Way -- May 19, 2009
James Brown and Greg Schvey discuss the United Way campaign, and the impact the organization has on the community.
Diversity in the Workforce--May 12, 2009
Julia Mattick, director of Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board, and Diane Bradac, manager of the Tompkins Workforce NY Career Center discuss diversity, the challenging economy, and ongoing outreach programs to help the unemployed and under-employed
Whole Community Project--May 5, 2009
Christine Porter and Jemila Sequeira discuss food inequity and the efforts to fight child obesity and hunger with the Whole Community Project.
The Circle of Courage--April 28, 2009
Roger Sibley, executive director of the Franziska Racker Centers, about the circle of courage and moving improvements of diversity forward in Tompkins County.
Paul Schreurs Memorial Program--April 21, 2009
We focus on the benefits of the Paul Schreurs Meorial program with Jhakeem Halton, youth program leader, and Darryl McDaniel, 8th grader who participates in the program.
CARS & Equity in Addiction--April 14, 2009
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services CEO Bill Rusen, Treatment Director Richard Bennett, and client "Katherine" discuss equity in recovery.
Muslim Educational and Cultural Association -- Mar 31, 2009
This week’s guests Jasmin Sahbaz and Zubair Azad of the Muslim Educational and Cultural Association
Mix It Up Day By Leadership Tompkins -- Mar 24, 2009
Becky Stone of Chemung Canal Trust Co. and Ashley Case of Elmira Savings Bank, on Leadership Tompkins project – “Mix It Up Day”
Family Reading Partnership--Mar 17, 2009
Brigid Hubberman, executive director of the Family Reading Partnership, on the FRP's goals and programs involving equity and diversity.
Latino Civic Association--Mar 10, 2009
Leonardo Vargas-Mendez, co founder and board member for the Latino Civic Association about the work the group does and the latino population in Tompkins County.
Ithaca's Asian-American Association--Mar 3, 2009
Siv Somchanhmavong, President of the IAAA, with a look at the Asian-American community relations in Tompkins County.
Ithaca College & Diversity--Feb 24, 2009
John Rawlins, assistant director of the office of multicultural affairs at Ithaca College talks about diversity issues on-campus, and the OMA's programs.
Hospicare--Feb 17, 2009
Ann Tonzi, executive director, and Saorise McClory, community outreach coordinator, at Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County.
TC3 & Diversity--Feb 10, 2009
Director of Multicultural Services at Tompkins-Cortland Community College Seth Thompson talks about diversity on the Dryden campus.
Prison Education Program--Feb 3, 2009
A closer look at Cornell's Prison Education Program, with founder Pete Wetherbee and executive director James Schechter.
Ithaca Youth Bureau--Jan 27, 2009
IYB Director Allen Green talks about the 60th anniversary of the Bureau, and it's effort to help all children.
Ithaca's LGBT Community--Jan 13, 2009
Jason Hungerford and Susan Riley from the Ithaca LGBT Task Force discuss issues facing the gay community.
ICSD and Bias Prevention--Jan 6, 2009
Ithaca City School District Ass't Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Lesli Myers discusses the district's equity efforts.
The December Holidays--Dec 23, 2008
Janet Shortall, Associate Director of Cornell United Religious Work talks about the differences and similarities between Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Tompkins Community Action--Dec 16, 2008
TCA has helped more than 5,000 people and has been around since 1966. Executive director Lee Dillon says the demand for help is increasing during this economic downturn.
Housing & Hidden Poverty--Dec 9, 2008
John Spence, the executive director for Better Housing for Tompkins County talks about afforable housing, hidden poverty, and the elder cottage program. He also introduces the newly proposed mission statement for BHTC
Thanksgiving & Native Americans--Nov 25, 2008
The real story of Thanksgiving is alot different than the story many children grow up with. We discuss this and other issues facing Native Americans with members of the American Indian Program at Cornell University.
Renaming State Street--Nov 18, 2008
Gino Bush, facilitator for the Circle of Recovery group at Ithaca High School discusses their efforts to get State Street renamed Martin Luther King, Jr. street.
Baptist & Methodist Churches Unite in Ithaca--Nov 11, 2008
Two very different looking congregations in Ithaca come together for worship, bible study, and community assistance projects.
Race in the Presidential Race--Nov. 4, 2008
We discuss the issue of race and racism in this year's Presidential race.
Hip-Hop Celebration at Cornell--Oct 28, 2008
Organizers of a world-wide hip-hop convention at Cornell University talk about the history of this music, and it's impact on the industry.
Village at Ithaca & Cornell--Oct. 21, 2008
Cal Walker, executive director of the Villages at Ithaca, discusses diversity in higher education, and in the Ithaca City School District.
Ithaca: Equity in Business--Oct 14, 2008
Audrey Cooper from the Multicultural Resource center and Alan Pederson from Cayuga Medical Center discuss equity issues impact the not-for-profit and business communities.
Diversity in the Shortstop Deli--Oct 7, 2008
Al Smith, co-owner of the Shortstop Deli explains how he has kept his business thriving, bringing diverse employees into the shop, and working closely with neighbors to make it a comfortable place to shop.
All Thing Equal Premiere--Sept 30, 2008
Tommy Bruce of Cornell and Jean McPheeters with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce discuss the effort to promote diversity through the community, in part with this weekly program.
Sister Cities: Ithaca & New Orleans--Dec 3, 2008
The Ithaca reform temple Congregation Tikkun V'or is working to rebuild a pastor's home in the 7th ward of New Orleans, still ravaged three years after Hurricane Katrina.