Screening: Ken Burns's "The American Revolution"
Watch excerpts from the prominent docuseries The American Revolution and enjoy a discussion featuring co-director Sarah Botstein and writer Geoffrey Ward.
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Promoting Civil Discourse & Intellectual Dialogue Series - The Value of Political Pluralism in Academia
Promoting Civil Discourse & Intellectual Dialogue Series “It is better to be the thorn in the side of your friend than his echo”: The Value of Political Pluralism in Academia Professor Philip Swan of Hunter College will be joined by Laura Beltz, Director of Policy Reform and Ryne Weiss, Director of Research, at the Foundation […]
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Distinguished Writers Series - Susan Choi
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, […]
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Black History Month Book Talk: "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power"
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.
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Book Talk: "The Whole World Goes to Hunter"
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.
