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The MALS Student Association is hosting our Spring Open Meeting for all current MALS students on Wednesday, Feb 25th from 5:00-7:30pm. It’s a great opportunity for students to connect, give feedback, and get involved in student leadership roles.
We are inviting current MALS students to apply to give a 3-minute lightning talk on their thesis research, creative capstone, or the outcome of a MALS research or travel grant. Several MALS faculty will also be presenting.
Submit a short description of your project here:
tinyurl.com/MALSLightning
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Want to learn more about the MALS Program at the Graduate Center?
The MALS Program and admissions is holding two information sessions open to anyone for the month of February.
Wednesday, February 4, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb4
Tuesday, February 10, RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSfeb10
MALS is now accepting applications for fellow advisors!
More information on the position and application details can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALSAdvising26
The application for MALS Excellence Awards is now live!
Applications are due Friday, February 20th at noon.
More details and application can be found here: tinyurl.com/MALS26Awards
A friendly reminder to the MALS community:
Classes officially begin Monday, January 26!
We hope you’ve had a restful break—see you back soon.
3 days away!
See you tomorrow!
We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty.
We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, December 11th
5:30-8:30 PM
GC, Room 4108
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...
We’re excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Open Meeting, open to all MALS students and faculty.
We’ll kick off with a meeting, followed by a social hour. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, December 11th
5:30-8:30 PM
GC, Room 4108
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/MALSOpenMeet...
Join the MALS Student Association this week for a screening and discussion of Jordan Peele’s Get Out!
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
We're excited to introduce:
📜 Lecture & Conversation with Juan Manuel Ramírez Velázquez
🗓️ Thursday, December 4 | 🕓 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Room 9205, The Graduate Center, CUNY (365 Fifth Ave, NYC)
✨ In-person event — RSVP by Monday, November 24. Reception to follow!
tinyurl.com/jrmvtalk
Stay in the loop with the latest MALS updates, events, and opportunities — all in one place. 🌿
📬 Read this week’s newsletter here: tr.ee/PqU2kGJRqH
🎓 How to Apply for a PhD
🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online)
🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25
🎥 MALS student Annie Horner used her MALS Travel Grant to film Hammer of Eden (tentative title) at Wyoming’s Teapot Dome. Premiering Spring 2026!
Next Travel Grant call: Feb 2026.
📝 MALS students only.
In Jan 2025, MALS student Jeffrey Ampratwum traveled to Florence with a MALS Research & Travel Grant to explore menswear design. Planning research? Watch for our next grant call in Feb 2026! We also offer RA & Internship grants. 📝 MALS students only. #gradschool #research
🎓 How to Apply for a PhD
🗓 Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM (Online)
🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio or go to tinyurl.com/malsphd25
2 days away!
See you tomorrow!
RSVP link in bio.
@MALS students, due this Wednesday!
Applications are now open!
Due by Wednesday, October 1st.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/MALSgrantapp25
The MSA (MALS Student Association) will be hosting a cool social event on Wednesday October 8th from 7:30on -9:30pm in Room 4108. Stop by for drinks, snacks, dope music and great vibes!
RSVP Here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/style-on-5...
See you next Tuesday in the Skylight!
📣 The MALS Program presents the: Grant Writing & Application Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, September 17 | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM EDT | 💻 Online
Learn how to strengthen your writing skills, craft compelling applications, and set yourself up for success. Don’t miss it!
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/MALSgrant25
✨ Check out the latest edition of the MALS Newsletter! Stay informed on grants, workshops, research opportunities, and updates.
tinyurl.com/malssept1623
🎶 Throwback to the ’90s! 🎶
Join us for Happy Nostalgia: Book Talk with Dr. David Humphries
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
🕕 6:00–7:15 PM (refreshments to follow)
📍 Skylight Room
👉RSVP link in bio.
The MALS SA is inviting all MALS students to our inaugural, kick-off event.
Music, refreshments, and resources.
Connect with other MALS students, join the MSA, plan future events, and help us foster our growing community.
See yall then!
8/18, 7:00-8:00pm,Room 4109
🎉 Kick off the semester with the MALS SA!
Join the MALS Student Association on August 18th at 7:00 pm (right after orientation!) for an evening of community, conversation, and curated vibes. 🎶✨
All new and current students are welcome!
📍 Room 4109
Link in Bio for more information on the SA 🔗.
MALS Students, are you planning to graduate with your September 2025 degree 🎓 ? Here's what you need to know:
🗓️ Advisor-approved Thesis/Capstone Submission Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM
📧 Prof. Macaulay at: emacaulay@gc.cuny.edu
🚨 This is a firm deadline — no extensions. Link in bio🔗.
Hey, new MALS students👋
Welcome to Fall 2025 at MALS 🎉
We’re so excited to have you join our vibrant, interdisciplinary community at the CUNY Graduate Center. Be sure to check your inbox for a welcome email from us. Link📎 in bio for more information. Let’s get started!
