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Liberal Studies Program at CUNY GC
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We are the Masters in Liberal Studies (MALS) Program at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Follow us for updates on opportunities, events, program highlights, and more.
https://linktr.ee/mals.gc.cuny
Join the MALS Student Association this week for a screening and discussion of Jordan Peele’s Get Out!
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're excited to introduce:
📜 Lecture & Conversation with Juan Manuel Ramírez Velázquez
🗓️ Thursday, December 4 | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Room 9205, The Graduate Center, CUNY (365 Fifth Ave, NYC)
✨ In-person event — RSVP by Monday, November 24. Reception to follow!

tinyurl.com/jrmvtalk
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Stay in the loop with the latest MALS updates, events, and opportunities — all in one place. 🌿
📬 Read this week’s newsletter here: tr.ee/PqU2kGJRqH
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reposted by Liberal Studies Program at CUNY GC
🎓 How to Apply for a PhD
🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online)
🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎥 MALS student Annie Horner used her MALS Travel Grant to film Hammer of Eden (tentative title) at Wyoming’s Teapot Dome. Premiering Spring 2026!

Next Travel Grant call: Feb 2026.

📝 MALS students only.
October 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In Jan 2025, MALS student Jeffrey Ampratwum traveled to Florence with a MALS Research & Travel Grant to explore menswear design. Planning research? Watch for our next grant call in Feb 2026! We also offer RA & Internship grants. 📝 MALS students only. #gradschool #research
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🎓 How to Apply for a PhD
🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online)
🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
2 days away!
The MSA (MALS Student Association) will be hosting a cool social event on Wednesday October 8th from 7:30on -9:30pm in Room 4108. Stop by for drinks, snacks, dope music and great vibes!

RSVP Here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/style-on-5...
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
See you tomorrow!
RSVP link in bio.
See you next Tuesday in the Skylight!
🎶 Throwback to the ’90s! 🎶

Join us for Happy Nostalgia: Book Talk with Dr. David Humphries

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕕 6:00–7:15 PM (refreshments to follow)
📍 Skylight Room

👉RSVP link in bio.
September 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
@MALS students, due this Wednesday!
Applications are now open!
Due by Wednesday, October 1st.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/MALSgrantapp25
September 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Applications are now open!
Due by Wednesday, October 1st.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/MALSgrantapp25
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The MSA (MALS Student Association) will be hosting a cool social event on Wednesday October 8th from 7:30on -9:30pm in Room 4108. Stop by for drinks, snacks, dope music and great vibes!

RSVP Here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/style-on-5...
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
See you next Tuesday in the Skylight!
🎶 Throwback to the ’90s! 🎶

Join us for Happy Nostalgia: Book Talk with Dr. David Humphries

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕕 6:00–7:15 PM (refreshments to follow)
📍 Skylight Room

👉RSVP link in bio.
September 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
📣 The MALS Program presents the: Grant Writing & Application Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, September 17 | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM EDT | 💻 Online

Learn how to strengthen your writing skills, craft compelling applications, and set yourself up for success. Don’t miss it!

👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/MALSgrant25
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
✨ Check out the latest edition of the MALS Newsletter! Stay informed on grants, workshops, research opportunities, and updates.

tinyurl.com/malssept1623
MALS weekly Digest sept 16-23.pdf
tinyurl.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🎶 Throwback to the ’90s! 🎶

Join us for Happy Nostalgia: Book Talk with Dr. David Humphries

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕕 6:00–7:15 PM (refreshments to follow)
📍 Skylight Room

👉RSVP link in bio.
September 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The MALS SA is inviting all MALS students to our inaugural, kick-off event.

Music, refreshments, and resources.

Connect with other MALS students, join the MSA, plan future events, and help us foster our growing community.

See yall then!
8/18, 7:00-8:00pm,Room 4109
August 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🎉 Kick off the semester with the MALS SA!

Join the MALS Student Association on August 18th at 7:00 pm (right after orientation!) for an evening of community, conversation, and curated vibes. 🎶✨

All new and current students are welcome!

📍 Room 4109

Link in Bio for more information on the SA 🔗.
July 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
MALS Students, are you planning to graduate with your September 2025 degree 🎓 ? Here's what you need to know:

🗓️ Advisor-approved Thesis/Capstone Submission Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM
📧 Prof. Macaulay at: emacaulay@gc.cuny.edu
🚨 This is a firm deadline — no extensions. Link in bio🔗.
June 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hey, new MALS students👋
Welcome to Fall 2025 at MALS 🎉

We’re so excited to have you join our vibrant, interdisciplinary community at the CUNY Graduate Center. Be sure to check your inbox for a welcome email from us. Link📎 in bio for more information. Let’s get started!
June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎉 Huge congrats to Judith Escalona for presenting her MALS Capstone “Destabilizing Nuyorican: Rivera’s Women and Nuyorican Cinema” at the GC’s 2nd annual Master’s Thesis & Capstone Showcase! 👏🏽👏🏽 Here’s to Judith and all our amazing grads! 🎓✨ @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Application link in bio. Apply by June 1st!
May 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The MALS Program invites alumni, students, and faculty to submit nominations for the Teaching and Mentoring Awards. This award recognizes faculty members who have made an impact through their mentorship or teaching. To nominate someone, please complete the form in our bio by May 20th at Noon.
May 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Join us tomorrow from 5:30-7:00 for a chance to connect and look ahead. All students and faculty are welcome! refreshments will be served.
May 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎥✨ MALS Fashion Studies in the Spotlight!

Check out our Fashion Studies student, Jeffrey Ampratwum, featured alongside Associate Professor Denise H. Sutton, SP2025 MALS Fashion Studies Concentration Instructor, on CUNY TV's Fashion Forward: Spring Trends 🌸🗽👔. 📺. Watch now! 🔗 Episode link in bio.
May 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM