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Can Democracy Survive in the U.S.? Jamelle Bouie and Corey Robin in Conversation, Moderated by Katrina vanden Heuvel
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT As America becomes even more polarized in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency, two leading commentators discuss the past and future of our threatened democracy. What are the constitutional and historical roots of our current crisis? Can...
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Picasso the Foreigner: Annie Cohen-Solal in Conversation with Blair Asbury Brooks
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT Before Picasso became Picasso — the iconic artist now celebrated as one of France’s leading figures — he was constantly surveilled by the police, facing a triple stigma as a foreigner, a political radical, and an...
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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in Conversation with Paul Krugman
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
Reservations for this event are currently full. There will be a standby line on the day of the event, starting at 6:00 p.m. IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT After her historic tenure as speaker of the house, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi...
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Gilberto Gil's Expresso 2222 Turns 50 — A Conversation and Concert
7:00 pm 1201: Elebash Recital Hall
IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT Brazilian singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has moved audiences and influenced artists and thinkers around the world. His seminal 1972 album Expresso 2222, his first release after returning to Brazil from...
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The Future of Public Space in NYC
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT Part of what makes New York City great is its beloved public spaces. In her book Why Public Space Matters, Setha Low shows how thriving public spaces enhance creativity, health, urban resilience, and environmental sustainability; yet...
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Fighting for Democracy in the Workplace: The New Labor Movement
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT A dramatic wave of union organizing has occurred since the pandemic, with Amazon and Starbucks as only the most high-profile examples. In a relatively pro-labor environment, workers are energized to fight for their rights — witness...
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City of Science: Climate Change and Health
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT Climate change increasingly affects many areas of our lives, but little attention is paid to how it is affecting our health. Research shows the significant impact of climate change on childbearing, nutrition, stress, and our overall...
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Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase
6:30 pm Hybrid (see description for details)
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT Don’t miss this fun, fast-paced event celebrating new research taking place within the CUNY Graduate Center community. In the sixth annual showcase, selected doctoral candidates will make short presentations, describing their dissertations in three minutes each...
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