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Harlem View is a blog with an eye on community, culture, art, food and life in and around Harlem. It is a product of CCNY Journalism Program in collaboration with the Documentary Forum.

by Jennifer Garcia

Division of Humanities & the Arts Welcomes Students with WOW Photo Challenge

On Orientation Day, the Division of Humanities & the Arts gave incoming freshman and transfer students the WOW Photo Challenge. They asked them to photograph something special on campus. Kexin Lin, a freshman in the BFA Film and Video Program, was one of five winners. Dean Renata Miller and the advisors who judged saw a story in her photo. They said, "The photo captured very warm colors and perspective."

Bridge between the North Academic Center and the Marshak Science Building displaying "Welcome to CCNY"

Welcome to CCNY, by Corin Perdomo, a transfer student studying for a B.A. in history, captured the spirit of orientation day. The photo features the bridge connecting the North Academic Center and Marshak Science Building.Welcome to CCNY. Corin Perdomo, a transfer student studying for a B.A. in history, captured the spirit of orientation day. The photo features the bridge connecting the North Academic Center and Marshak Science Building.

View of ceiling inside the Cohen Library.

View inside Cohen Library, Andy Zhao, a freshman pursuing a B.A. in art saw something special in Cohen Library. The judges said, “The parallel lines and light and shadow play in the Cohen Library make this photo very attractive.”Andy Zhao, a freshman pursuing a B.A. in art saw something special in Cohen Library. The judges said, "The parallel lines and light and shadow play in the Cohen Library make this photo very attractive."

Perspective shot of the North Academic Center

View Through a Window, Corin Perdomo took an interesting look through a window. And although it was a cloudy day the judges said, “The natural framing of the NAC building corner and contrast were quite intriguing.”Corin Perdomo took an interesting look through a window. And although it was a cloudy day the judges said, "The natural framing of the NAC building corner and contrast were quite intriguing."

Perspective of papers scattered across a desk along with a phone and pencil.

Busy Day by Kexin Lin. Dean Renata Miller and the advisors who judged saw a story in her photo. They said, “The photo captured very warm colors and perspective.”On Orientation Day, the Division of Humanities & the Arts gave incoming freshman and transfer students the WOW Photo Challenge. They asked them to photograph something special on campus. Kexin Lin, a freshman in the BFA Film and Video Program, was one of five winners. Dean Renata Miller and the advisors who judged saw a story in her photo. They said, "The photo captured very warm colors and perspective."

Perspective of the North Academic Center from an oval shape.

Taking a Fresh Look, Jackson Mallory, a freshman studying for a B.A. in physics, looked for new angles. His photo shows another unexpected perspective of the North Academic Center.Jackson Mallory, a freshman studying for a B.A. in physics looked for new angles. His photo shows another unexpected perspective of the North Academic Center.

Students walking through a doorway with a sign that says "RESTRICTED AREA."

Eh, Who Cares What the Sign Says, Corin Perdomo took another stellar shot that shows students touring the NAC building. The sixth floor is in the last stages of renovation for the Colin Powell Student Center.Corin Perdomo took another stellar shot that shows students touring the NAC building. The sixth floor is in the last stages of renovation for the Colin Powell Student Center.

Perspective of empty chairs in a classroom.

Classroom Waiting, Andy Zhao gives us an empty classroom waiting for students. It is a little chilling because it reminds us of what the classrooms looked like during the height of the pandemic.Andy Zhao gives us an empty classroom waiting for students. It is a little chilling because it reminds us of what the classrooms looked like during the height of the pandemic.

Large world globe in the center of the Cohen Library.

A Place Like No Other. This additional photo by Andy Zhao gives a different view of the Cohen Library. As students walk in, they are greeted by a globe of the world that catches light from the skylight.This additional photo by Andy Zhao gives a different view of the Cohen Library. As students walk in, they are greeted by a globe of the world that catches light from the skylight.

Selfie photo of a man pointing at himself.

Meeting People on Subway Steps at 125th and St. Nicholas, Although it was not one of the winning photos, this photo by Jackson Mallory provides an empathetic portrait of a homeless man.Although it was not one of the winning photos, this photo by Jackson Mallory provides an empathetic portrait of a homeless man.

Photo of Latin American workers in a frame hung on a wall near a red exit sign.

Art and Exit Sign, Caroline Owen, an honor student, submitted this photo of a painting that reflects the City College mission to promote diversity and teach accurate history.Caroline Owen, an honor student, submitted this photo of a painting that reflects the City College mission to promote diversity and teach accurate history.

Perspective shot of students seated on a bench inside a theater room waiting for instructions.

Looking Through the Door, Students on the campus tours were surprised with an activity organized and led by the Department of Theatre and Speech. This photo taken by Caroline Owen lets you peek in.Students on the campus tours were surprised with an activity organized and led by the Department of Theatre and Speech. This photo taken by Caroline Owen lets you peek in.

Window shot of Shepard Hall

Shepard Hall Through the Window, You see beautiful architecture on The City College campus. This final photo by Caroline Owen highlights Shepard Hall’s Gothic architecture and the contrast between the white and gray brick.You see beautiful architecture on The City College campus This final photo by Caroline Owen highlightsShepard Hall's Gothic architecture and the contrast between the white and gray brick.