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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 14h

Hear about some of the amazing research your fellow GC students were working on this summer at the 2025 Early Research Initiative Conference tomorrow @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! No registration required. Learn more here:

2025 Early Research Initiative Conference

The Early Research Initiative (ERI) conference is a yearly event for students who received summer research funding through various ERI awards to present their research.

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 1d

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Grant Writing: The Summary Statement workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Writing stronger grant proposals means stronger chances of securing $$$ for research! Learn more and register here:

Workshops and Webinars

This Fall 2025 we’re offering a range of online programming to provide you with writing support. The Academic Cover Letter Friday, September 12 @ 4PM; register here. The academic job cover le…

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 2d

#WritingTip: It can be hard to keep up with research in your field, but it's a key step towards contributing to vital conversations. Start building a habit by setting aside one day a month that you skim through the most important journals in your field to see what people are talking about.

GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 3d

One of the fabulous things about studying in NYC @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social is the number of research tools available. This afternoon, learn about library resources beyond the GC in an online workshop from @minareeslibrary.bsky.social . Register here:

Exploring Library Resources of New York City

This workshop will give you a better sense of the many Library resources available to you within New York City. Looking beyond CUNY, we will talk about the Research Libraries of...

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 5d

We hope your first weekend of October is delightfully cozy, writers!

GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 6d

Step away from the computer! It's time for a #WritingBreak and here's one that's great for day or night. Check out the New York Botanical Garden's Van Gogh exhibit or travel their Nightmare Before Christmas light trail:

Disney Tim Burton’s<br> The Nightmare Before Christmas<br> Light Trail

A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a…

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 7d

Applying for grants this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Sign up now for our workshop on a crucial part of the application: the summary statement. Learn more and register by scanning the QR code below or visiting our website: buff.ly/XR69Nwu

Many grant applications ask for a summary statement that makes the case for a grant proposal in a highly condensed form. Depending on the grant, this section may be called “Specific Aims,” “Executive Summary,” or something else. This section can be particularly challenging to write because (1) readers on the selection committee rely on the summary statement to make a preliminary assessment of the entire proposal, so the stakes are very high, and (2) because so much information must be packed into such a short space, so the risk of being confusing or unclear is also high. In this workshop, participants will learn how to craft a more effective summary statement by better understanding what a reviewer is looking for and prioritizing accordingly.

Thursday, October 9 @ 10 AM: register here.

GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 8d

There are important conversations happening about the role of AI in (and beyond) higher ed, a topic sure to come up in job interviews. Hear from the experts next week at "AI and the Future of Work" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - register now for this hybrid event: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an...

AI and the Future of Work

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 9d

#WritingTip: Academic writers often need to learn how to tackle new genres, from book reviews to job materials. Start by collecting and reading as many models as you can. Then, read to emulate. Take notes that help you understand what readers of that genre expect in terms of content and structure.

GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 10d

Writers in STEM - here's a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that might be especially relevant to you hosted by GC Digital Initiatives: an Introduction to LaTeX. Register now and learn the basics of this popular typesetting system. buff.ly/4Sjlc0o

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 12d

Get your motor running this weekend with a #WritingBreak perfect for car lovers: the Wheels of NYC event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Agger Fish Warehouse!

EVENTS — Wheels NYC

Wheels of NYC reimagines classic car culture through the lens of New York’s creative community. What began as a distinctive Instagram account has evolved into a platform producing city-wide events,…

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 13d

The academic job market has begun @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and it's important to know where to look to find opportunities. One starting point is The Chronicle of Higher Education's jobs page: buff.ly/qpE9X00 #AcademicLife #JobMarket

The Chronicle of Higher Education Jobs | Academic Job Search

Explore thousands of faculty, administrative, and executive positions on our job board for higher education professionals. While you're there, create a job alert and upload your resume.

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The Center for Humanities @humanitiescuny.bsky.social · 14d

This is starting soon! If you can't make it to the in-person event you can join on zoom! Part of #ClimateWeekNYC

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 15d

Missed our book review workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Here's a tip: use reading and annotation practices that will help you jump into the writing process. Make marginal notes that help you easily locate the argument and capture key ideas you want to engage. #AcademicWriting #NoteTaking

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 16d

#WritingTip: It’s easy to focus on all the writing goals you didn’t accomplish at the end of the day. Instead, focus on what you did get done and/or make a plan for your next writing day.

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 17d

It's not too late to sign up for our Writing a Book Review workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Learn the ins and outs of the genre, one that is often assigned in coursework and can be a great first publication. Learn more and register on our website: buff.ly/jmueQxB

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 19d

Looking for a #WritingBreak? Check out the San Gennaro Feast, happening this weekend in Little Italy:

The Biggest Italian Fest In The U.S. Returns To NYC This Week: Your Guide To The San Gennaro Festival 2025

Hope you're craving zeppoles. It's almost time for San Gennaro 2025, and we have all the details you need for the celebration.

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 20d

#ReadingRec: If you're on the job market this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social check out Kathryn Hume's "Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt: Advice for Humanities PhDs" for tips on all aspects of the process, from developing your materials to prepping for interviews.

Cover of "Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt: Advice for Humanities PhDs."

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 21d

@lukewaltzer.bsky.social talks to @tanyadomi.bsky.social on The Thought Project about a project bringing together CUNY faculty to explore the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning, while creating space for reflection and experimentation in the classroom www.gc.cuny.edu/news/teachin...

Teaching for the Age of AI

Luke Waltzer, director of the CUNY Graduate Center’s Teaching and Learning Center, discusses how a Google.org-funded initiative supports CUNY faculty and graduate student teachers as they experiment w...

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 21d

Writers interested in the digital humanities - check out this online event from Graduate Center Digital Initiatives @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social happening today! Learn about methods, tools, and resources that might help you advance your projects! buff.ly/4bhtq2N

Screenshot of "Tools of Digital Humanities" event page featuring the date and time of the event (Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 12:30 - 2:00pm.

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 22d

Want to learn about conversations in your field AND publish something along the way? Writing a book review is a great way to do both and our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social can help you do it! Scan the QR code or follow this link to register: buff.ly/jmueQxB #GCWrites #AcademicLife

Ad for "Writing a Book Review" that reads: "In graduate school, many seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and advanced graduate students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the generic conventions of the book review. We will also address the rhetorical and political considerations one needs to make when critiquing senior colleagues, as well as the practicalities of getting placed in a journal.

Tuesday, September 23th @ 4 PM"

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 23d

#WritingTip: Starting a new project? A great way to build your own expertise is to talk with scholars already working on related questions. Reach out to advisors, faculty, and peers who might have reading recommendations and insights into the conversation that could help you shape your project.

GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 24d

Missed our Academic Cover Letter Workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Here's a tip: remember that readers are looking at A LOT of letters and reading them quickly. Use your topic sentences to highlight the most important information that you want them to remember. #AcademicJobMarket #Academia

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 26d

It's fashion week and, as writers, we know how important style can be (ok...maybe we focus on a different kind of style but still 😉)! Check out this handy guide and plan your #WritingBreak:

A Complete Guide To New York Fashion Week 2025

Here is your ultimate guide to NYFW 2025, filled with everything you need to know to make the most of all the chic, fashionable fun.

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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 27d

Academic job seekers - in addition to our cover letter workshop today, you might check out the Teaching and Learning Center's two-part teaching statement workshop. It's coming up next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Learn more here:

TLC Workshops: Teaching Statements for the Job Market - Part One

What is the Teaching Statement?The teaching statement is an important artifact in the academic job search.

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