Public Programs

GC Presents Spring 2022
Be at the Center of the Conversation

In this time of dramatic change, we present a series of online conversations on important issues impacting our city and our world. Join us for inspiration, insight, and new ideas from leading thinkers, authors, and activists.

All events for the spring semester will take place online.

Events are FREE & reservations are required, except where noted.

SPRING 2022 PROGRAMS:

The Great Resignation: Paul Krugman in Conversation with Caitlyn Collins, Michelle Holder, Lawrence Katz, and Derek Thompson

Wednesday, February 16, 7:30 p.m.

The Future of Multi-Racial America

Wednesday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

City of Science: The James Webb Space Telescope

Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.

On Freedom:
Maggie Nelson in Conversation with Wayne Koestenbaum

Thursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.

George Soros: A Life in Full
Peter L. W. Osnos in Conversation with Contributors

Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m.

City of Science: Demystifying Drug Discoveries
Michael Brown in Conversation with Kevin Gardner

Wednesday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.

Take Up Space: The Unprecedented AOC
Lisa Miller and Rebecca Traister in Conversation with Michael Kazin

Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

Walk with Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer
Kate Clifford Larson in Conversation with Tamara Payne

Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 p.m.

The End of Peace: 
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is Transforming Europe and Transatlantic Relations
Ivan Krastev in Conversation with John Torpey

Tuesday, April 26, 12:00 p.m.

Annual Leon Levy Biography Lecture: Annette Gordon-Reed 

Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.

Building Political Alliances Across Race and Class

Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase 

Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.

Tastes Like War:
Grace M. Cho in Conversation with Patricia Clough

Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.