Graduate Information Sessions

When: Friday, Sept. 5th 

Where: Room 613

Who: André Lepecki

What: Please join Professor André Lepecki for a get-together on Friday, September 5th at 3pm in Room 613. Whether you are a B.A., an M.A., or a Ph.D. candidate; whether you are a first-year student, a seasoned ABD, new in the US, or an immigrant for a while, as long as you are an international student come meet your PS peers and share your experiences, puzzlements, questions, or simply your stories. This gathering will not be an official “orientation,” nor another “official welcome” — but simply an occasion for us all to assemble informally and get to know each other a bit better. Or, to paraphrase David Bowie, let's share together the joy of “believing the strangest things, loving the alien”! 

When: Monday, October 6th, 2-3pm 

Where: Hybrid

Who: Karen Shimakawa 

Join us for a discussion with about applying to Ph.D. programs. Professor Shimakawa will go over the strengths of particular programs, the nuts and bolts of the application process, and what goes into a strong Ph.D. application.

When: Wednesday, October 15th, 9:30-11am

Where: Bobst-619-Large Class

Who: Rye Gentleman

What: Looking to stream works by contemporary video artists? Browse through digitized archival materials from around the world? Get your hands on the books that shaped the formation of performance studies as a field? Find articles related to your specific research interests? As an emerging scholar in the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, you will likely find yourself searching for research materials like the ones above and more. All of these can be found at Bobst Library, either in person or online. This session will introduce you to the dazzling array of materials available to you at Bobst as well as show you how to use those resources and how to find help when you need it.

When: October 30th, 4:30-5:30pm

Where: Dean's Conference Room, 12th Floor

Who: CRS

This session will cover some tips and tricks on conference presenting, including: the conference abstract, title, what makes a good conference paper (as distinct from a seminar paper/article), tips on presenting the paper, how to navigate Q&A, etc., and other aspects of conferencing, how to make the most of the experience.

When: TBD

Where: TBD

Who: Lily Hung, Director of the Tisch Office of Career Development

The Tisch Office of Career Development empowers artists and cultural innovators in their transition from classroom to career by facilitating the development of career skills and industry knowledge essential for success at all stages of their professional lives. Through educational programming, counseling, and career-related resources, TOCD takes a comprehensive approach in its support of students and alumni, understanding that a life in the arts is multi-faceted.

During this session Lily Hung will give an overview of TOCD's services followed by a workshop on internship/job application strategies and then open up the session to a general Q&A. 

This session will be hosted byy CRS more details to come soon! 

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What: Details to come! 

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Who: Karen Shimakawa & PS Alum

What: More details to come this Spring! 

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Who: TBD

What: Join us for an info session with Professor Jeannine Tang to learn the nuts and bolts of publishing in academic journals and arts magazines. Jeannine will discuss some of the major journals in our field, how to find submission information, when to reach out to editors, and other tips.