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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
We are inviting current MALS students to apply to give a 3-minute lightning talk on their thesis research, creative capstone, or the outcome of a MALS research or travel grant. Several MALS faculty will also be presenting.

Submit a short description of your project here:
tinyurl.com/MALSLightning
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Want to learn more about the MALS Program at the Graduate Center?

The MALS Program and admissions is holding two information sessions open to anyone for the month of February.

Wednesday, February 4, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb4

Tuesday, February 10, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb10
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
MALS is now accepting applications for fellow advisors!

More information on the position and application details can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALSAdvising26
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The application for MALS Excellence Awards is now live!

Applications are due Friday, February 20th at noon.

More details and application can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALS26Awards
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A friendly reminder to the MALS community:
Classes officially begin Monday, January 26!
We hope you’ve had a restful break—see you back soon.
January 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
3 days away!
We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty.

We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, December 11th
5:30-8:30 PM
GC, Room 4108

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
See you tomorrow!
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
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty.

We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, December 11th
5:30-8:30 PM
GC, Room 4108

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty.

We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, December 11th
5:30-8:30 PM
GC, Room 4108

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
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🎓 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