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Art & Community Development Discussion

Flux Factory 39-31 29th St., Long Island City, NY, United States

RSVP on Facebook Art programming and community development can have a symbiotic or an adversarial relationship. On one hand, art spaces, from non-commercial community spaces to for-profit galleries, can be used by real estate interests to package neighborhoods and hasten gentrification. On the other hand, art and culture often plays a role in helping communities … Continue reading Art & Community Development Discussion

Immigration Politics in the Trump Era: Labor & Community Perspectives

School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 W. 43rd St., New York City, NY, United States

RSVP HERE This all-day conference will assess the unfolding immigration crisis, highlighting the perspectives of labor unions, worker centers, community organizations, and local government. The Trump administration’s efforts to restrict immigration, expand deportations, thwart sanctuary cities, and intensify border enforcement mark dramatic shifts in immigration politics and policies. This event convenes a range of national … Continue reading Immigration Politics in the Trump Era: Labor & Community Perspectives

Murphy Graduation Party

School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 W. 43rd St., New York City, NY, United States

RSVP HERE 4:30-5:30pm Union Semester 5:30-7:30pm All Graduates Come celebrate the class of 2017! Refreshments will be served and there will be a short program with a special performance. Proceedings will be overseen by our graduating Diversity Scholarship Award Winner, Stacey Payton! We look forward to seeing you there!

Building Bridges Across the Generation Gap: The Shared Struggles of Millennials & Boomers

School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 W. 43rd St., New York City, NY, United States

REGISTER HERE Believe it or not, Millennials and Baby Boomers have much in common, especially when it comes to the changing U.S. political economy. Join us for an intergenerational happy hour discussion unpacking the impact of America’s fractured social safety net across generations. It’s no secret that today’s young adult generation faces unprecedented financial insecurity. … Continue reading Building Bridges Across the Generation Gap: The Shared Struggles of Millennials & Boomers

Murphy Institute Diversity Scholarship Awards & Reception

CUNY Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall 365 5th Avenue, New York City, NY, United States

The annual Joseph S. Murphy Diversity in Labor Scholarship, Awards & Reception will take place May 25, 6-8:30pm, Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall. The purpose of this event is to: Honor rising labor and community leaders whose efforts to win rights for under-represented workers have been marked by extraordinary dedication and commitment Introduce our 2017 … Continue reading Murphy Institute Diversity Scholarship Awards & Reception

Who Produces NYC’s Culture?

Flux Factory 39-31 29th St., Long Island City, NY, United States

RSVP on Facebook The life and death of non-commercial art and culture organizations in New York City today is tied very closely to their ability to negotiate with the market, both to maintain a physical presence and to sustain long-term programming. The spaces that ultimately succeed tend to be those that have access to wealth … Continue reading Who Produces NYC’s Culture?

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