We are excited to be joined by Dr. Jung Pak, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and for Global China issues and former Hunter College U.S. history professor on Thursday, Sept. 29th at 5 PM. Dr. Pak will speak on her career path, research interests, major themes in her current work, and major policy issues facing the region […]
Are you interested in learning about voting system technology, security, and accessibility? Join us for an engaging series of panel discussions featuring election industry professionals — including security experts, accessibility experts, local election officials, and voting machine providers — who will address these topics and more. Moderated by Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Distinguished Lecturer and […]
Roosevelt House is pleased to present a discussion of Mosaic: War Monument Mystery, a unique study of public monuments and public memory by acclaimed designer Louis Nelson. The author will be in conversation with the Jonathan Fanton Director of Roosevelt House, Harold Holzer. The program will open with a special appearance—and song—from Nelson’s spouse, the beloved singer Judy Collins. In […]
Across the country, infectious diseases are spreading at alarming rates and minority communities continue to be disproportionately affected. The LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House is pleased to present an event examining the impact of the Monkeypox outbreak on New York’s LGBTQ community. Convening politicians, policymakers, medical doctors, and public health advocates, this urgent discussion […]
Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab and Jessica Neuwirth, Rita E. Hauser Director of the Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House cordially invite you to An Evening with Dr. Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Medical Director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo in conversation with V (formerly Eve Ensler), Tony […]
A conference convening experts, scholars, journalists, and activists at the forefront of the human rights crisis in the Xinjiang region of China. 1:00 PM – 1:15PM Opening Remarks Jessica Neuwirth is the Rita E. Hauser Director of the Human Rights Program at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, Hunter College. She is one of the founders of […]
The sneak preview followed by a discussion between Jack Healey, former Executive Director of Amnesty International USA and organizer of the 1990s music tours for human rights featured in the film, and Lynn Nottage, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and former National Press Officer for Amnesty International USA in the 1990s. In the 1980’s, one man’s progressive vision turned Amnesty […]
Reception to Follow Welcome address by Consul Yasemin Pamuk from the German Consulate General New York. Co-presented with the University Alliance Ruhr (Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University and University of […]
Hunter College President Jennifer Raab and CENTRO’s Directora Dr. Yarimar Bonilla will welcome U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY 15th) to Roosevelt House to discuss Rep. Torres’ legislative initiative to bring an end to the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board (known locally as “La Junta”). La Junta was created by an act of Congress […]
The LGBTQ Policy Center at Roosevelt House is pleased to present a screening of the new, award-winning film Firebird, followed by a conversation with the stars and director of the film. A passionate and harrowing historical romance, Firebird tells the true story of a clandestine affair between a young Russian soldier and fighter pilot on an Air Force […]
