💡 Join the MALS Grant Workshop for guidance on the Internship, Travel/Research & Research Assistantship Awards. 📅 Sept. 23 | 5 PM | Zoom Applications due Oct. 8 at noon. Register via Eventbrite. #MALS #CUNY

🎓 Considering a PhD? Join MALS for a practical session on navigating the application process. 📅 Sept. 16 | 6:30 PM | Online Register via Eventbrite. #MALS #CUNY #PhDApplications

Want to use your Ph.D. to shape public policy? Alumni Ruth Delaney and Samuel Stein share insights and tips on how to step into research and policy jobs from graduate school www.gc.cuny.edu/news/how-go-... @eesgccuny.bsky.social @cunygcsociology.bsky.social @liberalstudiesgc.bsky.social

How to Go From a Ph.D. to a Public Policy Career

Alumni Ruth Delaney and Samuel Stein are applying what they studied as Ph.D.s in roles advocating for housing and criminal justice reform, and shared how students and fellow alumni can pursue similar…

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MALS students: Keep these Fall 2026 dates on your radar! 📌 From Orientation and the first day of classes to registration and thesis/capstone deadlines, save these key August–September dates so you don’t miss anything important.

MALS students: Join the MSA Orientation Social on Aug. 25, 7–8 PM in Room 4109 after orientation. Meet the MSA leadership team, connect with new and current students, and learn how to get involved around campus. Drinks, snacks, and a DJ will be provided!

Incoming MALS students: Mandatory Fall 2026 group advising sessions are Aug. 11 & 12. Attend one session and complete the MALS Student Questionnaire to register and have your advising hold lifted. Registration links + questionnaire are in our bio. See you there!

MALS 2026 🙌🎓👏

Congrats to our MALS Class of 2026🎓👏🙌🎉🔥!

MALS Lighting talks student spotlight this week is Sophia Schrock! The title of their 3-minute talks is "Trans-cyber Cinema: Digital Embodiment in Science-fiction films." Join us on April 23! RSVP: tinyurl.com?MALSShowcase

MALS Lightning talks faculty spotlight this week is Dr.Prithi Kanakamedala! The title of her 3-minute talks is ‘Past is Present: researching New York City History for the public(s).’ Join us on April 23! RSVP: tinyurl.com/MALSShowcase

We’re excited to spotlight MALS student speaker Oluwadara (Dara) Ojugbele! A multidisciplinary artist exploring ancestry, ecology, and storytelling. Her project reimagines urban spaces for reflection and community. Join us April 23 for the Lightning Talks & Showcase!

MALS Lightning Talks spotlight: Dr. David Humphries & Dr. Justin Rogers-Cooper present Happy Nostalgia, a collaborative ‘90s music eBook. Join us April 23 to hear more and connect with the MALS community. RSVP: tinyurl.com/malshappynos...

MALS Showcase is coming up on April 23rd! 5pm Open Faculty Meeting (4108) 6pm Lightning Talks Research Showcase (C-198) 7pm food, drinks, and community (4108) Please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The MALS Student Association is hosting our Spring Open Meeting for all current MALS students on Wednesday, Feb 25th from 5:00-7:30pm. It’s a great opportunity for students to connect, give feedback, and get involved in student leadership roles.

We are inviting current MALS students to apply to give a 3-minute lightning talk on their thesis research, creative capstone, or the outcome of a MALS research or travel grant. Several MALS faculty will also be presenting. Submit a short description of your project here: tinyurl.com/MALSLightning

@bsky.app Want to learn more about the MALS Program at the Graduate Center? The MALS Program and admissions is holding two information sessions open to anyone for the month of February. Wednesday, February 4, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb4 Tuesday, February 10, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb10

MALS is now accepting applications for fellow advisors! More information on the position and application details can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALSAdvising26

The application for MALS Excellence Awards is now live! Applications are due Friday, February 20th at noon. More details and application can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALS26Awards

A friendly reminder to the MALS community: Classes officially begin Monday, January 26! We hope you’ve had a restful break—see you back soon.

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Liberal Studies Program at CUNY GC@liberalstudiesgc.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty. We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided. Thursday, December 11th 5:30-8:30 PM GC, Room 4108 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...

See you tomorrow!

Liberal Studies Program at CUNY GC@liberalstudiesgc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We're excited to introduce: 📜 Lecture & Conversation with Juan Manuel Ramírez Velázquez 🗓️ Thursday, December 4 | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM 📍 Room 9205, The Graduate Center, CUNY (365 Fifth Ave, NYC) ✨ In-person event — RSVP by Monday, November 24. Reception to follow! tinyurl.com/jrmvtalk

We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty. We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided. Thursday, December 11th 5:30-8:30 PM GC, Room 4108 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...

We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty. We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided. Thursday, December 11th 5:30-8:30 PM GC, Room 4108 RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...

Join the MALS Student Association this week for a screening and discussion of Jordan Peele’s Get Out! Date: Thursday, November 6th Time: 6:30-8:30PM Light snacks and refreshments provided.

We're excited to introduce: 📜 Lecture & Conversation with Juan Manuel Ramírez Velázquez 🗓️ Thursday, December 4 | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM 📍 Room 9205, The Graduate Center, CUNY (365 Fifth Ave, NYC) ✨ In-person event — RSVP by Monday, November 24. Reception to follow! tinyurl.com/jrmvtalk

Stay in the loop with the latest MALS updates, events, and opportunities — all in one place. 🌿 📬 Read this week’s newsletter here: tr.ee/PqU2kGJRqH

🎓 How to Apply for a PhD 🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online) 🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25

🎥 MALS student Annie Horner used her MALS Travel Grant to film Hammer of Eden (tentative title) at Wyoming’s Teapot Dome. Premiering Spring 2026! Next Travel Grant call: Feb 2026. 📝 MALS students only.

In Jan 2025, MALS student Jeffrey Ampratwum traveled to Florence with a MALS Research & Travel Grant to explore menswear design. Planning research? Watch for our next grant call in Feb 2026! We also offer RA & Internship grants. 📝 MALS students only. #gradschool #research

🎓 How to Apply for a PhD 🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online) 🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25