4/7/22 CUNY Brief: News, events, what's trending @ CUNY, and opportunities for students
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THURSDAY BRIEF | 4/7/22
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After struggling to resolve what she came to see as disordered eating and exercise for the wrong reasons, this CUNY student began a healthy new chapter of life. Here, she walks us through the stages of her long and difficult journey.

For much of the pandemic, a team of faculty, staff and students at this CUNY worked to create an ambitious exhibition that explores the horror of the Nazi system of concentration camps and genocide, connecting the past to the present.

This Nobel Peace Prize Laureate played a pivotal role in ending Liberia's 14-year civil war. Now, this CUNY is welcoming her to its campus tomorrow to speak about her life and activism.

CUNY undergrads can gain skills needed to join the booming tech industry thanks to a new program that will provide hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization.

With $1.5 million in federal support, one CUNY will develop a transportation and infrastructure workforce training institute that could become a national model for minority-focused skills training. 

The Graduate Education Task Force is seeking your input on innovative and equitable practices in professional degree programs.
🚀 Into the CUNYverse! 
We launched a new student space for all things CUNY (and some not)! To submit a piece for consideration, fill out this form!
💉 #VaxUpCUNY
• CUNY COVID-19 testing sites offer free PCR tests to all CUNY students, faculty and staff. No appointment necessary!
• Track COVID-19 testing metrics via the COVID-19 Safety Tracker.
• Get the 411 on CUNY’s COVID-19 random testing program
TRENDING @CUNYEDU
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Anika moved across the country to dive in with CUNY 💙
CUNY IN THE NEWS
Chancellor Matos Rodríguez discusses investing in quality teaching and innovative CUNY programs focused on improving pedagogy in this co-written op-ed. — Inside Higher Ed

CUNY has cancelled debt for over 50,000 students during the pandemic. Hear Executive Vice Chancellor Lemons' take on programs like CUNY Comeback that support students with debt. — FOX 5 News

A CUNY school raised $15 million to help students who were impacted by COVID-19 complete their degrees. Read more about the crucial funding. — QNS

This CUNY hopes to make HyFlex (hybrid and flexible) courses a new educational norm. The $5 million project aims to accommodate students juggling multiple responsibilities. — Government Technology

This CUNY community college is in Vogue! The magazine brought models to campus for a fashion shoot. Spot anything familiar? — Vogue Mexico (en español)
MORE NEWS
STUDENT CENTER
Pabvitraa Ramcharan, Macaulay-Baruch ’21, is well-versed in independent and interdisciplinary research. A political science major, she was one of 13 recipients of the Macaulay Honors’ provost’s award, for her significant post-graduation potential. Pabvitraa has worked with the New York City Council and Baruch’s Political Science Department for their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. She continues to work as a research assistant focused on anti-racist practices.
Pabvitraa's Advice: "Build and maintain strong relationships with your professors by knowing their research areas, attending departmental events and asking questions during office hours. Your professors are your most valuable resource!"

Interested in political science? Connect with Pabvitraa on LinkedIn!
New Student Opportunities
The Cultural Corps internship application has been extended to April 18! 
Linguistic Society of America: Summer 2022 Internship (Deadline April 14)
Basta: Basta Summer Fellowship (Deadline April 15)
Gympass: Summer Internship Program (various fields)
Outfront Media: Summer Marketing Internship
CUNY Mental Health
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TRENDING @CUNYEDU
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We're honoring influential poet and CUNY legend Audre Lorde for National Poetry Month 🖊️ 🗒️
UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Mon. April 11 | Join a congresswoman and these expert CUNY community members for a panel about the rise of anti-Asian violence across the city.

Tues. April 12 | Hear this expert discuss how legal tools changed large-scale systems after the historic Willowbrook State School report.

Wed. April 13 | Join this creative presentation on intersectionality and representation on television.

Thurs. April 14 | Attend a free virtual symposium, co-convened by two CUNY experts, exploring the parallels between genocide denial in the Balkans and Holocaust distortion.
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