James Muyskens, 2013
Scope and Contents
In this interview, James Muyskens, former president of Queens College, talks about the value of his background in philosophy in his work as college administrator. He also talks about his work to instill pride in the Queens College community, to inspire in the students and the faculty the idea that Queens College is one of the best institutions for higher learning in the country.
Dates
- 2013
Creator
- Muyskens, James L., 1942- (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Oral history audio files and transcripts can be accessed through the Queens Memory Project on Aviary: https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/r/542j67947s0.
Biographical note
James Muyskens was President of Queens College from 2002 to 2013. He has studied at Princeton University and the University of Michigan, taught at Hunter College, and held various administrative positions at Hunter College and other institutions. In 2019, he was appointed Interim President of The CUNY Graduate Center.
Extent
From the Collection: .63 Linear Feet (One standard document case and one half document case, plus digital files)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Muyskens, James L., 1942- (Interviewee, Person)
- Barnes, Christian (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
