The Futures Initiative takes pride in collaboration among team members and our many networks of partners and organizations! Each year, we host a diverse range of public facing events, including our University Worth Fighting For series, HAxSTAC’s Digital Fridays, CPL Showcases, and so much more!
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Webinar: Plant-Based Defaults on Campus: Benefits and Practicality
Friday, December 11, 20263: 00 pm – 4:00 pm Description Explore the benefits and practical challenges of making plant-based meals the default option on college campuses. Plant-Based Defaults on Campus: Benefits and Practicality Join the Futures Initiative of CUNY for Plant-Based Defaults on Campus: Benefits and Practicality on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM.…
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Webinar: The Accessible Classroom: Quick, Impactful Ways to Teach Every Student
Friday, December 4, 20261: 00 pm – 2:00 pm Join the Futures Initiative for an interactive webinar exploring practical strategies to center equity and accessibility in your teaching. Description Ready to design a classroom where every student can thrive? Join the Futures Initiative for an interactive webinar exploring practical strategies to center equity and accessibility…
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The CUNY Peer Leaders Program Showcase
Join us for the CUNY Peer Leaders Showcase, a celebration of the creativity, and scholarship, of our undergraduate student leaders on Friday, November 20 • 3 PM – 6 PM at The Graduate Center, CUNY in the Skylight room 9100, New York, NY. This exciting event provides an opportunity for students to bring their ideas…
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Event Recap: Smart Strategies for Graduate Students Navigating Immigration
On October 8, 2026, the Futures Initiative hosted an online webinar, Smart Strategies for Graduate Students Navigating Immigration, led by Violetta Soboleva, a PhD candidate in Educational Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and Institutional Leadership Specialist at the Futures Initiative. The webinar addressed the challenges international students face in navigating an evolving U.S. immigration…
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Event recap. Tradition, Creativity, and AI: Reimagining Culture in a Digital Age
On October 15, 2026, the Tradition, Creativity, and AI: Reimagining Culture in a Digital Age webinar brought together scholars, students, and members of the broader academic community to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping cultural preservation, artistic creativity, and our understanding of tradition in the digital era. Hosted by the Futures…
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Event: FI Open House – Tips for Applying for Research Grants
Join FI for an open house to learn about funding opportunities and upcoming events on Friday, Nov 6 at 5pm in Room 3317. Light refreshments and great conversation about our research. Join the Futures Initiative for an in-person open house at The Graduate Center for an exciting in-person event where you’ll learn valuable tips and tricks for applying…
