Hunter College
universityPublic senior college within the City University of New York system located in Manhattan, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, education, health professions and social work; home to campus facilities including performance spaces (e.g., Kaye Playhouse), libraries, and student services.
Upcoming Events (13)
Cafecito con... Víctor Fragoso: ser islas
Join a bilingual book talk at Hunter College as Victor Fragoso presents ser islas (Being Islands) and the Diasporican Library collection from CENTRO Press, translated by Paul Orbuch. An intimate reading that explores island identity, diaspora, and translation.
The Wound Where Light Enters
A multimedia theatre performance at Hunter College that reinterprets Rumi’s poetry through music, live drawing, and spoken text. Silkroad Ensemble collaborators weave sound and imagery into a contemplative meditation on displacement, grief, and resilience.
Seminar: Suresh Naidu (Columbia University)
MFA Playwriting Reading: These Blue New Hampshire Nights
Join Hunter College for a staged reading in the MFA Playwriting Reading Series of These Blue New Hampshire Nights, a new full-length play by Jack Becker. This intimate performance offers a glimpse of the play's voice and characters as part of Hunter College's theater program.
City Nerd Live
City Nerd Live returns to Hunter College with YouTube star Ray Delahanty (CityNerd) joining Betsy Plum and Tiffany-Ann Taylor for a night of urban-nerd humor, anecdotes, and audience interaction. A funny, breezy show celebrating online culture and NYC life.
Inga Richter Seminar Series: Dr. Scott Brady
Dr. Scott Brady of the University of Illinois at Chicago delivers a science-focused talk in Hunter College’s Inga Richter Seminar Series. The accessible, research-forward lecture targets students and professionals, offering fresh insights in a formal NYC academic setting.
Community Playwriting Workshop with Will Davis
Join a free community playwriting workshop led by Will Davis at Hunter College. In partnership with Breaking the Binary Theater, this program invites transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists to develop new work, share ideas, and build community in NYC.
American Voices — An Evening with Julia Alvarez
American Voices presents an evening with Julia Alvarez at Hunter College. In a moderated discussion by Rigoberto González, the celebrated novelist shares insights into her career, writing about identity and culture, followed by audience questions in an intimate, engaging setting.
HunterGives: Bridge the Future for Hunter Students
Join Hunter College’s inaugural Giving Day on April 29, 2026, to raise $500,000 for student access and success. A campus-wide, online-and-on-site push to bridge the gap from potential to achievement, uniting students, alumni, and supporters in NYC.
The Power of Mindfulness – Counseling Workshop
Explore practical mindfulness techniques to improve focus and reduce stress in this counseling workshop at Hunter College. Learn short meditation exercises and everyday strategies to stay calm and productive through deadlines and assignments.
An Evening with Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild, headlines an evening at Hunter College in NYC, featuring a reading from her memoir and a thoughtful discussion on writing and resilience.
Sharlene Bamboat Film Screening & Q&A
Join a film screening of Sharlene Bamboat at Hunter College, followed by a Q&A hosted by the Department of Film and Media Studies, the Sainsbury Initiative, and the LGBT Policy Center. The evening blends documentary cinema with an informed discussion, inviting students, scholars, and community members to engage.
Seminar: Sangeeta Pratap (Hunter College)
Economics seminar with Dr. Sangeeta Pratap (Hunter College) exploring how financial sector dynamics shape macroeconomic outcomes, including crisis transmission, firm entry constraints, and growth. Insightful discussion in a university setting in New York.