April 19 | Writing for the Public: An Op-Ed Workshop The Futures Initiative is pleased to invite you to “Writing for the Public: An Op-Ed Workshop“ this Thursday, April 19, 12:00pm-2:00pm (The Graduate Center, CUNY; Room 9207). Space is limited, so please RSVP if you plan to attend. This hands-on workshop will be led by Tanya Domi, Director of Media Relations at the Graduate Center. She will share strategies for getting your ideas published… Read More
Mar 28 | ESL for Scientists Writing Workshop 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CUNY Graduate Center, room 4102 (Science Center) This event was rescheduled from earlier in the month due to poor weather conditions. Come to our ESL for Scientists Workshop! We will address: Common writing questions for non-native English speakers Resources Grammar and sentence structure You’re welcome to bring writing that you’re… Read More
Mar 22 | Teaching with Short Documentaries Thursday, March 22 | 4:15-6:15 | Room 5383 With Sara Vogel (Urban Education) and José Luis Orbegozo (CUNY TV) Many instructors use documentary media in their classes. Documentaries can provide additional perspectives, offer students the chance to engage with audio-visual texts, and cultivate their media literacy. However, the choice to incorporate multimedia can present both… Read More
Mar 7 | ESL for Scientists (and Social Scientists) Wednesday, March 7, 2018 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CUNY Graduate Center, room 4102 (Science Center) Come to our ESL for Scientists Workshop! We will address: Common writing questions for non-native English speakers Resources Grammar and sentence structure You’re welcome to bring writing that you’re working on! Please register here. Co-Sponsored by the Office of Career… Read More
Mar 8 | Free Non-violent Direct Action Workshop at the GC Presenting a non-violent direct action training geared towards direct action tactics on campus for student demands to the administration, and direct action for student activists outside of school RSVP at [email protected]… Read More
Feb 22 | TLC Workshop: Museum Pedagogy in the Classroom Thursday, February 22 6:30-8:30 PM Room 9205 Over the past generation, museums have undergone an enormous transition. No longer simply repositories of artifacts and authority, they are now, as the Smithsonian’s Stephen E. Weil once described, “a place for somebody.” As museums have moved toward a visitor-centered approach, their education departments have professionalized and developed… Read More
Feb 16 | TLC Community Event to Support International Student Instructors Community Event to Support International Student Instructors Friday, February 16, 1-3pm Last Fall, the Teaching and Learning Center conducted a survey of international students at the Graduate Center which revealed that three-quarters feel that the relationship between instructors and students at CUNY is markedly different than in their home country. Nearly two-thirds reported feeling that instructional… Read More
GC Digital Initiatives: Workshops and Events for February 2018 Workshops and talks: “NYC DHWeek 2018” February 5 – 9, 2018 DHWeek is a celebration of the Digital Humanities in New York City and features networking sessions, a DH community meeting, open workshops offered across the city, and social events. This year DHWeek offers another amazing year of workshops and talks for all skill levels.… Read More
Registration Now Open – Zotero Workshop for International Students Join the Graduate Center Library and the Office of International Students at the Zotero Workshop for International Students on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM in Room C196.05. This 1.5 hour introductory workshop will give you the basics of how to use Zotero. Zotero is a free, open-source research tool that helps… Read More