Speaking in Pairs – Opening Reception
Can a portrait represent violence and healing at the same time? A photograph made by artist August Sander of Hermann Leubsdorf in 1938, in Cologne, Germany, suggests that it can. […]
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Hunter College is inviting you to experience the vibrant arts, culture, and intellectual energy on our 68th Street campus this fall — from captivating gallery openings to thought-provoking discussions, all free and open to the public.
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Can a portrait represent violence and healing at the same time? A photograph made by artist August Sander of Hermann Leubsdorf in 1938, in Cologne, Germany, suggests that it can. […]
Watch excerpts from the prominent docuseries The American Revolution and enjoy a discussion featuring co-director Sarah Botstein and writer Geoffrey Ward.
A New York Times bestselling author, Libba Bray, discusses her latest novel, Under the Same Stars, her writing, and career with librarian Jennifer Hubert Swan.
To commemorate the enduring legacy of Louis Armstrong and to mark the recent publication of two-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Riccardi’s Armstrong biography Stomp Off, Let’s Go! (featured on Fresh Air) American Voices Presents: […]
The acclaimed novelist, Susan Choi, will be in conversation with Andrew Beasley (MFA '25), with introductions by Adam Haslett, as part of the Distinguished Writers Series at Hunter College. Reception to follow. SUSAN CHOI is the author of Trust Exercise, which received the National Book Award for fiction, as well as the novels The Foreign Student, […]
CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip will discuss her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, which explores Jesse Jackson’s 1980s presidential campaigns and their lasting impact on Black political power.
Masterclass & Chamber Performance with Maestro Thomas Crawford Join us for an interactive evening with the American Classical Orchestra, one of New York’s leading period-instrument ensembles. This special event combines learning, participation, and live performance—designed especially for students, musicians, and anyone curious about classical music and period instruments. Program includes: Short illustrated talk […]
Join us at Hunter College for a special staged reading of a new full-length play by Maia Matsushita, a first-year MFA playwright.
Professor Emerita Laura Shor and Roosevelt House Director Harold Holzer discuss Hunter's legacy as a diverse women's college (1870-1964). Shor's book celebrates the admission policies that welcomed all races and religions, creating a culture of activism that endures today.