Exclusive for Stankevicius from New York City: The Opening of the 80th Session of the General Assembly by Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin

Photos by Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin. Picture of the two clergy Right side: His Excellency, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See, Left side: His Excellency Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio

A venerable Who’s Who greeting unfolded at the doorsteps of the Church of the Holy Family on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, as representatives from every corner of the earth gathered in perfect early fall weather for the annual United Nations Prayer Service marking the opening of the 80th Session of the General Assembly. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, world leaders will gather at UN Headquarters in New York for the formal opening ceremony, uniting to tackle urgent global issues under the inspiring theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”

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Cowin, J. (2025, September 9). Exclusive for Stankevicius from New York City: The Opening of the 80th Session of the General Assembly. Stankevicius. https://stankevicius.co/world/exclusive-for-stankevicius-from-new-york-city-the-opening-of-the-80th-session-of-the-general-assembly/

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Author: drcowinj

Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, an Associate Professor at Touro University, received the 2024 Touro University CETL Faculty Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching and the Rockefeller Institute of Government awarded her the prestigious Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship (2024-2025). As a Fulbright Scholar and SIT Graduate, she was selected to be a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist. Her expertise in AI in education is underscored by her role as an AI trainer and former Education Policy Fellow (EPFP™) at Columbia University's Teachers College. As a columnist for Stankevicius, she explores Nicomachean Ethics at the intersection of AI and education. She has contributed to initiatives like Computers for Schools Burundi, served as a resource specialist for Amity University in Uttar Pradesh, India, and participated in TESOL "Train the Trainer" programs in Yemen and Morocco. Her research interests include simulations and metaverse for educators-in-training, AI applications in education and language acquisition and teaching, and distributed ledger technologies, with a focus on her 'Education for 2060' theme. In conclusion, my commitment extends beyond transactional interactions, focusing instead on utilizing my skills and privileges to make a positive, enduring impact on the world.