Claire Shulman Joins MMI Board Of Trustees

Claire Shulman, former Queens borough president, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Museum of the Moving Image (MMI).

Herbert Schlosser, chairman of the museum's board said, "We are extremely pleased to welcome such a distinguished public figure to the museum's board of trustees. As borough president, Claire was a vital early supporter of the museum and instrumental in its founding.We value her experience and her commitment to furthering culture and education in New York City."

Rochelle Slovin, director of the museum, commented, "Claire has long been a great supporter of the museum and good friend. She led the borough during a period of great economic and cultural growth.We look forward to working with her as the museum embarks upon a major new phase of expansion and renovation. She will be invaluable."

Shulman graduated from Adelphi University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. She is the recipient of many awards and honors including an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the College of Aeronautics in 1993, an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from St. John's University in 2001, and from Queens College in 2002. Shulman is a member of Lambda Alpha International, an honorary professional land economics society.

In addition to her new position at the Museum of the Moving Image, Shulman currently serves as a board member of the Queens County Savings Bank, Flushing Cemetery, St. Mary's Hospital for Children, New York Hospital Queens, the Primary Care Development Corporation, York College Foundation and Flushing Town Hall.

The Museum of the Moving Image advances the public's understanding and appreciation of art, history, technique as well as the technology of film, television and digital media It does so by collecting, preserving and providing access to moving image related artifacts; screening significant films and other moving-image works; presenting exhibitions of artifacts, artworks and interactive experiences; and offering educational and interpretive programs to students, teachers and the general public.

The museum is located at 35th Avenue at 36th Street in Astoria. For more information, call 718-784-4520 or visit the Web site at www.movingimage.us.