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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • ASPCA Seeks Community Advocate

    The ASPCA Community Advocate engages in grassroots efforts to reduce the number of companion animals surrendered to shelters and improve the welfare of pets and the people who care for them. The Community Advocate will accomplish this by building trusted partnerships with community residents in New York City’s most underserved neighborhoods, and connecting them to

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  • Make the Road NYC Seeks Action NYC Organizer

    Make the Road New York seeks a community organizer to join its staff as part of a coordinated citywide initiative, ActionNYC, which will reach immigrant communities across New York City to connect individuals to free immigration legal consultations, document preparation, and application assistance. This position will conduct tailored outreach to engage and activate traditionally undeserved

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  • Career Services Event Helps Students Find Their Paths

    On October 22nd, Murphy Institute students and alumni convened for Making Your Degree Work for You: Careers in Labor and Community Sectors. There, participants discussed career-building strategies with practitioners in the Labor and Community fields and career advisors from the School of Professional Studies. Check out some of the great insights from our speakers below. In addition,

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  • Labor Studies Program Presents: Student Capstone Presentations (12/3)

    Join the Labor Studies program for its Student Capstone Presentations, to be held December 3rd, 2015, 6:15-8:45pm. Location: Murphy Institute 25 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 19th Fl. Conference Room RSVP: Irene.Garcia-Mathes@cuny.edu Richard Gorgoglione: “The WPA and the Transformation of Staten Island” Francisco Gomez: “Engaging in a Contemporary Debate about Technology and the Workplace in

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