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Day at the University

At our popular Day at the University program, members select from a series of engaging lectures on history, art, music, adventure, politics, or law and listen to our noted keynote speaker.

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RTC Day at the University 2023: About 150 RTC members spent a Day at the University on Sept. 8 at UFT headquarters. They were treated to Lou Del Bianco singing Frank Sinatra songs; Barry Joseph chronicling the history and popularity of seltzer; and workshops on New York City public school memorabilia, politics and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retirees dance as singer/songwriter Lou Del Bianco belts out Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” song during a Day at the University plenary session.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teacher Norma Prado looks through old Delaney books in the Educational Memorabilia workshop. Teachers used Delaney cards and books to keep student seating and attendance records.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Martha Murray, a newly retired teacher and former chapter leader at PS/MS 109 in Brooklyn, smiles during one of the workshops.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teachers Deme Savopolis (left) and Helen Karter pose for a photo during lunch. 

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Author Barry Joseph kicks off his keynote on “The Path to Seltzertopia,” about the story of seltzer in the United States. Attendees enjoyed an egg cream, a classic New York drink of seltzer, milk and chocolate or vanilla syrup.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teacher Martin Raskin, a collector of New York City public schools memorabilia, shows off a piece in his collection of more than 1,000 items during his workshop.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Debbie Wells of Artful Circle leads a workshop on how Pablo Picasso’s complicated relationships with the women in his life, including wives, girlfriends, muses, daughters and patrons, influenced his work.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

RTC Chair Tom Murphy greets members at the event.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired secretary Diane Timper (left) and retired teacher Lynn Muzsik sing along as Del Bianco croons a Sinatra tune.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retirees dance as singer/songwriter Lou Del Bianco belts out Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” song during a Day at the University plenary session.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teacher Norma Prado looks through old Delaney books in the Educational Memorabilia workshop. Teachers used Delaney cards and books to keep student seating and attendance records.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Martha Murray, a newly retired teacher and former chapter leader at PS/MS 109 in Brooklyn, smiles during one of the workshops.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teachers Deme Savopolis (left) and Helen Karter pose for a photo during lunch. 

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Author Barry Joseph kicks off his keynote on “The Path to Seltzertopia,” about the story of seltzer in the United States. Attendees enjoyed an egg cream, a classic New York drink of seltzer, milk and chocolate or vanilla syrup.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired teacher Martin Raskin, a collector of New York City public schools memorabilia, shows off a piece in his collection of more than 1,000 items during his workshop.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Debbie Wells of Artful Circle leads a workshop on how Pablo Picasso’s complicated relationships with the women in his life, including wives, girlfriends, muses, daughters and patrons, influenced his work.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

RTC Chair Tom Murphy greets members at the event.

Jonathan Fickies
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RTC Day at the University 2023

Retired secretary Diane Timper (left) and retired teacher Lynn Muzsik sing along as Del Bianco croons a Sinatra tune.

Jonathan Fickies