Films for Mexico: A series for earthquake relief at the Graduate Center October 16, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Student-led initiative in response to the earthquakes in Mexico: On September 7 and 19, 2017 two catastrophic earthquakes devastated southern and central Mexico, leaving half a thousand dead and hundreds of thousands affected by the damages in buildings and urban infrastructure. Mexico City was severely hurt, but also many smaller cities and rural communities already… Read More
Oct 26 | CLACLS Event- Latinxs and Public History October 16, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Event open to the public–please share widely! Presentation and open conversation with Shakti Castro, Public Historian and Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator at Boom!Health’s harm reduction center in the South Bronx October 26, 2017 The Graduate Center, CUNY 6-8pm, Room 9204… Read More
Oct 18 | TLC Workshop: Languages October 13, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Wednesday, October 18 1-3pm, Room 9206 Approximately 40 percent of CUNY undergraduates speak a language other than English at home, and with 174 different languages spoken across campuses, CUNY is one of the most linguistically diverse universities in the nation. Are you looking for ways to leverage this multilingualism in your classroom? Do you want… Read More
Fitness Class Registration Opens October 10th at 10:00AM October 11, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil The Graduate Center offers fitness classes facilitated by the Doctoral Students’ Council and the Student Affairs Office. Registration for the second half of the fall 2017 semester opens on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00AM in room 7301. Students, Faculty , Staff and Community Members must register in person at the Student Affairs Office, room 7301.… Read More
Dissertation Support Group at The Wellness Center October 10, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Dissertation Support Groups at The Wellness Center Join our Dissertation Support Groups! Thursdays 11-12 with Dr. Michelle Chu & Kristen Lipari Join in—find support– you’re not alone! Develop strategies to work more effectively Make concrete plans with the group and hold each other accountable Learn from others’ experiences Come by the Wellness Center office (Room… Read More
Oct 16 | MSKCC Breast and Testicular Cancer Informational Tabling Event October 10, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Please join the GC Wellness Center for an informational Tabling event with nurses from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about Breast and Testicular Cancer. These nurses have generously agreed to join us in the Graduate Center lobby on: Monday, 10/16/2017 from 10:30am- 2pm.… Read More
Oct 17 | CLACLS Open House October 10, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Tuesday, October 17, 4-7pm Room 5419 The Graduate Center, CUNY Learn more about how to access and utilize over 60 Latino Data Project reports based on sophisticated census data analysis and mapping (relevant to your research). Learn about our programs and upcoming events at the Graduate Center, such as public history talks and music recitals.… Read More
Deadline Jan 17 | 2018-19 Graduate Center Dissertation Fellowship Competition October 10, 2017 | Rukshana Jalil Dear Level III Graduate Center Students: The Graduate Center Dissertation Fellowship Competition deadline is Wednesday, January 17, 2018, by 12:00 noon. Attached are the complete application instructions and materials (including award descriptions). For your convenience, the application cover sheet is also attached separately in word and pdf format. 2018-19 GC Dissertation Fellowship Application Eligbility, Guidelines, and… Read More