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What's Happening at CUNY
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CUNY students can get real-world work experience this summer at the largest public transit authority in the country. Exclusive internships with the MTA begin in June and pay $20 per hour. Apply by Feb. 29 and sign up here to attend an informational session tomorrow, Feb. 22.
This CUNY won the 2023-24 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championship, with the men's team winning for the first time and the women winning for the first time in 20 years.
“Their hard work will impact this campus for years to come.” Thirteen students at this CUNY researched, brainstormed and created a mural that now graces their school’s performing arts center.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is inviting CUNY students to visit for free on March 15 and have exclusive access to two exhibits: “The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do” and “The Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark.” Reserve your ticket here.
This standout student-athlete was determined to play college basketball. Despite pandemic interruptions, the interruptions of COVID-19, attending three different colleges and other setbacks, he held onto his dream.
Students, alumni and faculty from this CUNY recently attended a national math conference where they presented research, networked and explored careers in STEM.
And the Grammy goes to … CUNY! Four faculty members from this CUNY’s music school were nominated for Grammys earlier this month, with two of them taking home awards in classical and Latin Jazz categories.
The Fulbright Program, the nation’s flagship academic exchange program, named three of our institutions as top producers of Fulbright students and scholars for its 2023-24 program year.
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Important Announcements
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NYC Parks and the New York City Center are partnering for the Creative Career Residency program. On five Fridays beginning this week, they will host free sessions that will enable teens and young adults to explore dramaturgy, costume design, choreography and other careers in the arts. Learn more and RSVP here.
Launch your dream career this summer while earning $20 an hour! CUNY Career Launch is recruiting undergrads who have never had a paid internship for its summer program. The deadline is this Sunday. Learn more here.
The deadline for CUNY’s I2E program has been extended to this Friday, Feb. 23. This opportunity offers students and recent or soon-to-be grads real-world internship experience that pays $20 an hour and seeks to convert that internship into full-time employment.
The postponed conversation with legendary CUNY leader John Mogulescu about his new memoir “The Dean of New Things: Bringing Change to CUNY and New York City” has been rescheduled for March 6, at the Hunter College Roosevelt House. RSVP here. Preference will be given to those who planned to attend before the event was postponed due to the weather.
Love taking photos? Submit a photo to CUNY’s all-new monthly photo challenge for a chance to win exclusive CUNY merch and a B&H gift card!
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Student Opportunities
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CUNY Adds 4 Holidays! ☪️🧧🪔
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Upcoming Events
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On Feb. 26 at Queens College, world-renowned professor Helena Pereria de Melo, who is knowledgeable on bioethics, bio-law and cloning will present on the legal and moral challenges posed by new developments in genetics and biology. RSVP here.
On Feb. 27 at Roosevelt House, writer and actor Ingrid Griffith will perform “Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed,” a solo show that explores how race and gender shaped Chisholm’s life. Followed by a discussion. Attend virtually or in-person. RSVP here.
On Feb. 29, the Documentary Forum at City College and Third World Newsreel will host a screening and discussion for “The Cost of Inheritance,” a film about people working on the local, state and national levels to make reparations a reality. RSVP here.
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CUNY Callouts
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Ibrahima Fall, City College ’25, is a junior majoring in civil engineering. When he immigrated from Senegal in 2019, he initially struggled with English. To overcome this challenge, he enrolled in City College in 2021 and began working a job in customer service. Over time, Ibrahima found academic and career success. He secured his first-ever internship through CUNY Career Launch, working with SRA Engineering and Architects. As a City College research fellow in 2022-23, he participated in a project focused on the effects of climate change on highway bridges. |
Ibrahima has also managed to balance his coursework with other responsibilities. He is a student liaison for the college’s chapter of the Structural Engineers Association of New York and a member of the Institute of Responsible Citizenship, an organization that aims to provide Black male college students with career opportunities. This summer, Ibrahima will work as a structural engineering intern at Hardesty and Hanover, an infrastructure engineering firm.
How has CUNY helped you professionally?
“The combination of education and practical experience at CUNY has shaped my journey, helping me overcome challenges and prepare for future endeavors.”
What is something tangible and specific you would advise a current student to do to help their professional growth?:
“Maintain consistency in your studies and always remember, there's no limit except the one you set for yourself.”
Connect with Ibrahima on Linkedin!
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💖 Finding Love at CUNY! 💖
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