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CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
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The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies: slu.cuny.edu
You are invited to our 4th annual CUNY-Wide Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil! 🏳️‍⚧️ This is a day to uplift transgender and nonbinary student voices. This year’s vigil will be held at @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social’s Segal Theater (and Zoom) on Fri, Nov21 from 4-6pmET. RSVP: bit.ly/TDOR25
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Speaking to an audience can be a powerful way to create change, but it’s also a common anxiety that strikes fear into the hearts of many! This @cunyslu.bsky.social Learning Hub workshop provides tools to reduce speaking anxiety: eventbrite.com/e/feel-the-fear-and-present-anyway-tickets-1474999977639
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Fast-track your activism into action! The Community Semester & Union Semester programs at @cunyslu.bsky.social merge NY-based internships with undergrad or grad courses. Applications for Spring 2026 are open until Dec 1! Save your spot for an info session: welcome.slu.cuny.edu/portal/internship
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Our thoughts and hearts are with the people in the Caribbean islands in the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa. To learn about how you can help, please visit: cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/student-affairs/programs-services/disaster-relief
October 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the news of the passing of Kent Wong – a giant in our field, a beloved colleague and mentor, and a dear friend of so many of us at @cunyslu.bsky.social. In memory of Kent: slu.cuny.edu/2025/10/09/slu-mourns-the-loss-of-kent-wong-labor-educator-and-visionary
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Don’t wait. Register today and make your voice heard! Your application must be received by the Board of Elections by October 25th to be eligible to vote in
the General Election: cuny.edu/votes
October 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Join us October 8th for a live recording event for the podcast Reinventing Solidarity! New Labor Forum's Editors will discuss where the US labor movement is going, the place of labor at a time of rising authoritarianism, and more! Q&A to follow, save your spot: slucuny.swoogo.com/8October2025
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Struggling to find the right sources for your research? Want to make your literature review stand out? Join us this Friday, October 3rd for a fun, fast-paced, and super helpful online workshop that will transform the way you research! Save your spot: bit.ly/4mLBXlD
September 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Curious about @cunyslu.bsky.social? Join our Hybrid Information Session this Tue, Oct 14 from 6-8pmET. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about undergrad and grad-level program offerings in Labor Studies and Urban Studies. Save your spot: welcome.slu.cuny.edu/portal/info_session
September 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
REMINDER: There are no classes scheduled this Wednesday & Thursday, October 1-2! Bookmark the @cunyslu.bsky.social academic calendar to stay on top of important dates in the Fall 2025 semester: slu.cuny.edu/current-students/academic-calendar
September 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Curious about @cunyslu.bsky.social? Join our Hybrid Information Session this Tuesday, October 14, from 6-8pmET. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about undergraduate and graduate-level program offerings. Save your spot: welcome.slu.cuny.edu/portal/info_session
September 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
2025 is the International Year of Cooperatives and at #IMPACTcon2025 hosted by NCBACLUSA International, Rebecca Lurie from @cunyslu.bsky.social will engage in a critical conversation about how we tell our cooperative story: bit.ly/4pBMPW1
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Looking to make new friends and build solidarity with fellow LGBTQIA+ peers at @cunyslu.bsky.social? This online gathering is a space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to meet, share, and support one another in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Save a spot: bit.ly/46Mx7Ql
September 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
REMINDER: There are no classes scheduled Monday through Wednesday, September 22-24! Bookmark the @cunyslu.bsky.social academic calendar to stay on top of important dates in the Fall 2025 semester: slu.cuny.edu/current-students/academic-calendar
September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join @cunyslu.bsky.social Career Services for our next Employer Spotlight this Friday, Sept. 26th! Learn more about the @innocenceproject.bsky.social and get details on available positions and upcoming internships. Save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Dld5ujJJSQWnMMcBZIIjOw#/registration
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
PRIORITY DEADLINE! This program offers mid-career organizers the opportunity to learn how to lead. Grads receive an Adv. Cert in Organizing & Social Change from @cunyslu.bsky.social!

Deadline is Oct 13 but applications received by Sept 8 have priority: socialjusticeleadership.org/movement-leader
September 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The @cunyslu.bsky.social State of the Unions 2025 is out! The report documents how citizenship status and sector of employment help shape unionization rates among immigrants. Read the full report here: bit.ly/CUNYSLUstateofunions
September 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Join us Saturday, Sept. 6 as we share all available career services for @cunyslu.bsky.social students & alumni, and walk through using the @joinhandshake.bsky.social platform to find jobs, register for events, and set appointments with Career Specialists! RSVP: bit.ly/3HUoc60
September 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Fall semester starts this Tuesday, August 26! We’re excited to welcome new and returning students to campus and wish you all a successful and inspiring semester. 🏫

Bookmark the @cunyslu.bsky.social calendar to stay on top of important dates: slu.cuny.edu/current-students/academic-calendar
August 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
We're launching the Jay Mazur ILGWU Memorial Scholarship - a powerful new opportunity for rising labor leaders to pursue their studies at @cunyslu.bsky.social. This scholarship honors the legacy of Jay Mazur, a fierce champion of labor, civil rights and social justice: youtu.be/KAxy5EPa_N4
August 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Inviting all new and returning students to Welcome Week on Aug 26, 27, 28, and Sept 8 from 5:00–6:15pm on the 14th floor of the @cunyslu.bsky.social campus! Join us to connect with classmates, get answers to your questions, and gain tips on academic writing, and more: tinyurl.com/CUNYSLUwelcome
August 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
On Part 1 of this City Works episode, host @GRITlaura visits the international labor conference “Labor & The Crisis of Democracy” held at @cunyslu.bsky.social. We hear from labor leaders and scholars about the role labor must play in the fight to defend democracy: youtu.be/qxUVgRw3gUY
August 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
CUNY's new rapid response legal resource is now available for current students and employees who have been impacted by immigration policy changes, are facing issues traveling in and out of the country or have been detained by law enforcement. More info: cuny.edu/CIAP
August 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Are you a @cuny.edu grad student and want to work directly with a grassroots Climate Justice organization? Apply for a paid NYC Climate Justice Hub Internship! Learn about climate justice policy and campaigns in NYC, and work directly with a @nycejalliance.bsky.social org: tinyurl.com/4c83vk8p
August 13, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Are you a mid-career organizer ready to lead with more strategy? The Movement Leader Fellowship is a year-long program for experienced labor and social justice leaders!

Join our upcoming info session to learn more and see if this fellowship is the right fit for you: tinyurl.com/mtncz74a
August 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM