Professor José Cruz and Elena Martinez discuss the stories that inspired the most emblematic songs in the Puerto Rican popular repertoire. Puerto Rican music has made many headlines over the last few years due to its global cultural impact. However, the influence and development of Puerto Rico’s musical genres, rhythms, and songs have roots that […]
Promoting Civil Discourse & Intellectual Dialogue Series “It is better to be the thorn in the side of your friend than his echo”: The Value of Political Pluralism in Academia Professor Philip Swan of Hunter College will be joined by Laura Beltz, Director of Policy Reform and Ryne Weiss, Director of Research, at the Foundation […]
A New York Times bestselling author, Libba Bray, discusses her latest novel, Under the Same Stars, her writing, and career with librarian Jennifer Hubert Swan.
To commemorate the enduring legacy of Louis Armstrong and to mark the recent publication of two-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Riccardi’s Armstrong biography Stomp Off, Let’s Go! (featured on Fresh Air) American Voices Presents: […]
The acclaimed novelist, Susan Choi, will be in conversation with Andrew Beasley (MFA '25), with introductions by Adam Haslett, as part of the Distinguished Writers Series at Hunter College. Reception […]
CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip will discuss her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, which explores Jesse Jackson’s 1980s presidential campaigns […]
Masterclass & Chamber Performance with Maestro Thomas Crawford Join us for an interactive evening with the American Classical Orchestra, one of New York’s leading period-instrument ensembles. This special event […]
Join us for a deep dive into Bad Bunny's rise to global stardom and his impact on Puerto Rican culture and resistance! Join CENTRO and El Museo del Barrio for […]
Professor Emerita Laura Shor and Roosevelt House Director Harold Holzer discuss Hunter's legacy as a diverse women's college (1870-1964). Shor's book celebrates the admission policies that welcomed all races and religions, creating a […]
Arts Outing: La Traviata at the Met Opera Join Hunter students for a special outing at the Met Opera to experience Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic opera La Traviata. The Office […]
