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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to Share my Just Joshing Comments for this month
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Just Joshing: October 2025

“At the Graduate Center, we embrace a diversity of perspectives and are committed to the open exchange of ideas,” writes President Brumberg.

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · 22d

Happy to be reminded what it is to be a researcher by sharing the most recent publication from the laboratory with colleagues @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and Queens College

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X-ray diffraction reveals alterations in mouse somatosensory cortex following sensory deprivation

Sensory experience impacts brain development. In the mouse somatosensory cortex, sensory deprivation via whisker trimming induces reductions in the pe…

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations Cathy!

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to @cathyndavidson.bsky.social, Distinguished Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and Senior Advisor to the Chancellor, on receiving the 2025 McGraw Prize in Higher Education! www.gc.cuny.edu/news/cathy-n... @futuresed.bsky.social @cuny.edu #McGrawPrize

2025 Winnners
Dr. Cathy N. Davidson
Higher Education Prize

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to Hostos Community College and @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social alumni Dr. Daisy Coco de Filippis on being listed in the @cityandstateny.bsky.social 2025 Latino Trailblazers

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The 2025 Latino Trailblazers

Notable Hispanic officials, executives and advocates in New York

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dean for the Sciences Brian R. Gibney opens up about his priorities and how he plans to enhance science research and education at the Graduate Center

A New Dean Seeks the Right Formula for Graduate Center Sciences

Brian R. Gibney opens up about his priorities and passions and how he plans to enhance science research and education at the Graduate Center.

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy to share the first Just Joshing of the 2025-2026 Academic Year @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

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Just Joshing: September 2025

This fall we welcome over 550 new students to our academic community, and I am energized by the ideas and insights they will bring,” writes President Brumberg.

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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · Sep 2

CUNY's new rapid response legal resource is now available for current students and employees who have been impacted by immigration policy changes, are facing issues traveling in and out of the country or have been detained by law enforcement. For more information, visit cuny.edu/CIAP.

Informational graphic for the CUNY Immigration Assistance Project. It includes the CUNY and Citizenship Now! logos at the top. The flyer announces a rapid response legal resource for CUNY students and employees, offering attorney assistance with international or domestic travel issues, loss or change of immigration status, detention by law enforcement, and F-1 visa reinstatement. A "Learn More" call to action appears at the bottom with a link to cuny.edu/CIAP.

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Aug 27

Learn what makes our new provost tick

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us in welcoming our new provost, Joel P. Christensen! Learn more about Christensen and his goals for the Graduate Center www.gc.cuny.edu/news...

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great to see this focus on Kendra and all she does for STEM outreach at @asrc-gc.bsky.social

Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center @asrc-gc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Kendra Krueger, STEM Outreach and Education Manager at the CUNY ASRC, teaches students and communities how to connect their analytical and intuitive ways of thinking to their everyday lives — one accessible science project (that can be used to tackle societal challenges) at a time. bit.ly/41DSXTx

25 Colleges. One University.

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Welcoming new students at orientation @cunysph.bsky.social

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join us in welcoming our new co-ombudspersons: Professors Emeriti Harriet Goodman and Manfred Philipp! www.gc.cuny.edu/news... @gc-biochemphd.bsky.social @gcsocialwelfare.bsky.social

Harriet Goodman and Manfred Philipp (Photo credit: Alex Irklievski)

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jul 3

Alumna Livia Bayer went from basketball courts in Hungary to biology labs in NYC, earning three @cuny.edu degrees along the way. She shares what helped her make the leap. www.gc.cuny.edu/news/science... @bratulab.bsky.social

Science Spotlight: From Basketball to Biology

Alumna Livia Bayer found her calling in a lab, not on the court, and now inspires students to do the same.

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

Need some extra support this summer? Health and Wellness @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has got you covered! Scan the QR code below. #WritingCommunity

Flyer describing Dissertation Support Group, Graduate Student Life Support Group, and Latinx/o/a Graduate Student Academic Support Group.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 26

Congratulations to the faculty leading nine research projects that have received funding as part of a three-year, $3 million grant from Google! See the winners and their projects www.gc.cuny.edu/news/announc...

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 25

Excited to hear about all the new scholarship that will be generated by these fellows @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 class of Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies Fellows! See all the winners and their projects www.gc.cuny.edu/news/announc... @hebagowayed.bsky.social @aviladrich.bsky.social @jessicamwiza.bsky.social @lokw11.bsky.social @jesshardie.bsky.social @bfoxwilliams.bsky.social

Group photo of the Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies (BRES) Fellows for 2025-2026

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 24

you will never be bored in you follow this summer reading list

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 24

From poetic novellas to political performance, our summer reading list has a book for everyone www.gc.cuny.edu/news/these-s... @gabriellebv.bsky.social @ccnyresearch.bsky.social‬ @ColumbiaUP @cunyenglish.bsky.social

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Félix Matos Rodríguez @cunychancellor.bsky.social · Jun 24

Today is Primary Day! You must be a member of a political party to vote today. Registered voters can rank five candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one. Polls are open in New York City until 9pm. Get out and vote!

📍Look up your assigned poll site at findmypollsitevote.nyc

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 20

In conversation with @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social Teaching and Learning Center director Dr. Luke Waltzer

Hunter College @huntercollege.bsky.social · Jun 17

Hunter College Journalism Professor Sissel McCarthy explains how she teaches students the ethical use of chatbots on the @cunytv.bsky.social Cafe Con Felo show. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O1C...

AI in Education | Cafe con Felo

YouTube video by CUNY TV

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 19

It is always reaffirming to receive support from our elected officials @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @marklevinenyc.bsky.social

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 17

We’re thrilled to announce a $600K NYC grant for a new Archives Center that will preserve and share vital @cuny.edu and New York history. Thanks to @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social and @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for their support! www.gc.cuny.edu/news/new-yor...
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New York City Funds Archives Center at the Graduate Center

City Council Member Keith Powers and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine support an initiative to preserve and share CUNY history.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Graduate Center community deeply mourns the passing of Prof. Emeritus Richard Alba, a pathbreaking demographer who bucked conventional ideas about how immigrants assimilate into and impact mainstream U.S. culture www.gc.cuny.edu/news/memoria...

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Richard Alba

An eminent demographer and sociologist, he challenged conventional thinking on how immigrants integrate into U.S. society.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 6

Her impact spans books, policy, and generations of students. @cathyndavidson.bsky.social reflects on her time at the Graduate Center and what’s next www.gc.cuny.edu/news/cathy-n... @futuresed.bsky.social

Cathy N. Davidson on 11 Years of Driving Change at CUNY

As she retires, Distinguished Professor Cathy N. Davidson reflects on her work to transform teaching and learning at the nation’s largest urban public university — and what’s next.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 5

Join us in celebrating our #GCGrads! Melva Miller (Social Welfare) shares her gratitude to the Jamaica community as she earned her Ph.D. #CUNYProud #CUNY2025

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 5

Well worth the watch - an incredible example of the scholarship that our students conduct every day.

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 5

ICYMI, watch the video of the 2025 Dissertation Showcase! Feat. Katherine Anderson, Oscar Aponte, Nicole Cote, Benjamin Diehl, Erik Forman, Eve Klein, Austin MacDonald, Sarah Pangburn, Jacob Quartey, Damira Rasheed, Miguel Rodriguez & Alex Steers- McCrum. Congrats to all! youtu.be/MfDygfEx3Sg

Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase

YouTube video by CUNY Graduate Center

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 5

Proud to see this

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Creating Academic Platforms for LGBTQ Studies

At City Tech, Westengard was involved in turning gender and sexuality studies into a minor, for which she served as coordinator, stepping aside this year to be the interim director of liberal arts and...

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Jun 3

Happy to share the June "Just Joshing"

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Just Joshing: June 2025

Looking back at all that we have accomplished together, it’s evident that ... we are stronger working together.

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