Join us for a virtual symposium “At the edge of each other’s battles”: Puerto Rican, Palestinian, Black, & Indigenous Futures which convenes scholars and writers to examine the legacies of colonialism, dispossession, and solidarity practices across a series of overlapping experiences. Using the word of Audre Lorde as a point of departure, this day of panels asks […]
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of historian Terry Golway’s new book I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters. In this vivid and entertaining chronicle, Golway illuminates the enduring impact and relevance of La Guardia’s mayoralty—and shows why, more than 75 years after his death, […]
Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. Join Dr. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo and CENTRO Directoria, Yomaira Figuera as we explore Meléndez Badillo's latest book, Puerto Rico: A National History, that gives voice to the […]
Handshake Employer Highlights This workshop will dive into how you can connect with specific employers, such as Warner Bros. Discovery. Topics include: Researching job and internship opportunities at Warner Bros. Discovery How to tailor your profile to jobs posted on Handshake How Hunter partners with organizations and employers RSVP at the link above. To search […]
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of the new Library of America anthology Black Writers of the Founding Era featuring the historian, author, and editor of the volume James G. Basker in conversation with television writer and author Susan Fales-Hill. The richest and most expansive anthology of its kind ever assembled, Black Writers of the Founding Era offers a vital and […]
Join us for an engaging workshop on salary negotiation. We’ll discuss strategies for navigating salary negotiation and how to effectively prepare for this aspect of the job search! RSVP for this virtual event.
On September 28, 2020, the Black transfeminist collective, La Colectiva Feminista, summoned and organized the “¡Vivas nos queremos! — pa’ la tumba el patriarcado” march to end in front of La Fortaleza, the governor’s mansion, in Old San Juan, repeating their call to the Puerto Rican government to declare a State of Emergency due to […]
Roosevelt House Human Rights Program, in collaboration with Scroll, are pleased to present a facilitated discussion with Indian-American Economist, Ashoka Mody, and Hunter College Professor of Economics, Karna Basu, as they discuss Mody’s book India is Broken. Karna Basu is an Associate Professor of Economics at Hunter College & The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Faculty Associate at the Roosevelt […]
The Alumni Association of Hunter College is proud to host the 151st Annual Birthday Luncheon and Hall of Fame Induction celebrating the milestone classes ending in '03, '08, '04, and '09. Schedule of Events: 11am - Reception and Milestone/Chapter Breakout Rooms 12:30pm - Luncheon and Program RSVP is required. Please share this event with your […]
Handshake is a very effective resource for college students who are seeking jobs and internships. Join us for a walkthrough and learn how you can use Handshake to your advantage! We’ll cover: • Completing your Handshake profile • Discovering internships and jobs through Handshake • Connecting with employers through Handshake’s messaging feature RSVP for this […]
