Join CENTRO in East Harlem for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children’s books! This month’s Meriendita is Window Fishing, written by DK Dyson and illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. A heartwarming story following Rudeday, who dreams of creating art that brings people joy but instead, he paints to pay the bills. His days and nights are […]
Are you interviewing for a job or internship? For many, interviews can be stressful and challenging. This one-hour workshop will equip you with strategies to help you combat stress, while teaching you how to improve your interviewing techniques so you can ace your next interview. We will also discuss how to identify maladaptive coping behaviors […]
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of two new histories that illuminate the enduring effect of FDR’s presidency on vital American institutions, one financial and the other legal. The groundbreaking books are Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal, and FDR’s Fight to Regulate American Capitalism by financial journalist Diana B. Henriques and; The Court at […]
Please join the Roosevelt House Human Rights Program for a film screening of Difret, a story of how two courageous women changed history. Followed by a discussion on the legal rights of women in Ethiopia, with our spring Fellow in Residence, Meaza Ashenafi — founder of the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association — whose story inspired this film. Reception […]
Mastering the Art of Resume Writing: Stand Out with an Employer-Ready Resume Do you have questions about how to format your resume or describe previous work experience? Join us for this workshop focused on how to organize your resume, write effective bullets points, and identify your own general employability skills! RSVP at the link above.
Hosted by Valerie J Lyons Experts say that 70-85% of job seekers secure employment by networking. In Power Networking you can learn how to present your strengths, experience, and talents, while acquiring the skills to effectively network online and in person. Topics include: Intentional and proactive networking strategies Common networking myths Presentation skill-building techniques Creating […]
Join CENTRO's archivist Cristina Fontánez Rodríguez and Professor Felicia Kornbluh for a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias, a pioneering advocate for women's health and reproductive justice. Drawing from CENTRO's Archives and Kornbluh's book A Woman's Life Is a Human Life, join us in illuminating the struggles women face, particularly […]
Handshake Employer Highlights This workshop will dive into how you can connect with specific employers. Topics include: Researching opportunities at Deutsche Bank in various fields (accounting, finance, etc.) How to tailor your profile to these fields and jobs How Hunter partners with organizations and employers such as Deutsche Bank RSVP at the link above. To […]
Curious about a career in museums? Join Hunter College's Anthropology and History Departments for the: Museum Careers Panel This event will include a discussion and Q&A with museum professionals including: Melissa Bowling, Archivist, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives Melissa previously worked at the ACLU, Mount Sinai's Levy Library, and as a graduate intern at […]
Lucy Sante was born in Verviers, Belgium, and now lives in the Hudson River Valley. Her books include Low Life, Evidence, The Factory of Facts, Kill All Your Darlings, The Other Paris, Maybe the People Would Be the Times, Nineteen Reservoirs, and the forthcoming I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition. She has written for many periodicals, notably the The New York […]
