This is part one of a two part lecture series on Cuba by Professor john Rossi. Part 2 of this program will be virtually on 10/13/22 at 7:00pm.
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Cuba’s culture is a rich combination of African, Spanish, and Caribbean pastimes; the food, the religions, and of course the music and dances all combine elements of the Old World and the New.
Learn interesting information about Cuba in this program.
The Cuban health system is recognized worldwide for its excellence and efficiency. Cuba has been able to maintain its high-quality health care services by centering the community and focusing on disease prevention.
Researchers with Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology have developed and approved an immunologic cancer therapy that improves survivability for certain types of cancers in some cases; the drug has begun clinical trials for the treatment in the United States.
In 1951, while living in Cuba, Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Old Man and the Sea “was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
Presenter: Pr. John Rossi
For over 30 years, John Rossi, a professor at New York University has educated and inspired numerous audiences on subjects ranging from South America, Europe and the Pacific Northwest to technology and finance. An aficionado of world history, Professor Rossi’s interest was ignited on his first cruise to Alaska. Since then, he has delivered enrichment lectures at ports around the world. John has been invited by numerous cruise lines including Azamara, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity and Carnival to entertain and educate passengers on more than 120 cruises. John’s knowledge and enthusiastic lectures highlight the history of your ports-of-call using Power Point presentations, animation, video, rich illustrations, and photos.
Professor Rossi has given lectures to many organizations including the College of Staten Island, United Federation of Teaches, Westfield Historical Society, Jewish Community Center, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he enlisted in the Army and served as a construction engineer. After receiving an honorable discharge, he graduated from the City University of New York with an Economics degree.
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