CCNY Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at CWE

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Today is the day, and we could not be more proud of all that you have accomplished. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

To commemorate this special milestone, we published a congratulatory message in yesterday's newspaper edition as a tribute to this remarkable graduating class. Copies will be available at the ceremony for graduates and families who would like to keep one as a memento of the occasion.

CCNY CWE - From JUMP START to LIFTOFF ❤️🙌🧑‍🎓

05/29/2026

Congratulations!!!!

05/22/2026

Last night's Latin Honors Ceremony was an incredible night! Our students graduating with honors got to celebrate their hard work with peers, faculty, advisers, friends, and their loved ones ❤️

05/21/2026

If you’re on the northbound 1 train platform at Rector St. station, you’ll see our Class of 2026 student, Shakeema Simmons.

Shakeema came to CCNY CWE from BMCC and is now graduating with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, concentrating in Childhood Studies.

Completing her degree was not an easy journey. Like many of our students, Shakeema faced the realities and hardships that so many New Yorkers experience — balancing multiple responsibilities and life challenges while continuing to pursue her goals and dreams.

Through her perseverance, determination, and refusal to give up, along with the immeasurable support of RECONNECT, she made it!

Next week, Shakeema will walk at commencement, inspiring those around her and showing the next generation in her family what’s possible. Her daughter has been celebrating every step of the journey alongside her mom.

Now that’s intergenerational inspiration.

05/20/2026

Last night's Awards & Scholarships Ceremony was another special celebration of our incredible students, generous donors, and incredible community.

05/19/2026

About last week ❤️...

Students shared their final art installations in the hallway and auditorium, along with informal performances during studio class time.

A memory/dream drawing station was also set up for guests to participate and draw alongside the students.

Thank you Professor Deanna L. Vasquez for creating a relaxed and collaborative environment for learning, experience, and sharing.

05/08/2026

Former CWE student Tom Nemec brings solo play to The Tank before Edinburgh Fringe
Tom Nemec, a former student of the City College Center for Worker Education, is returning to The Tank in Manhattan with his autobiographical solo play, A Cat in a Box, before taking the show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
Nemec is a NYC public preschool teacher and performing artist. A Cat in a Box explores childhood, family, survival, and how the past can follow us into adulthood.
There is a 1-minute trailer on the ticket page.
Dates: May 11, 14, 16, 17, and 21 at 7 PM
Location: The Tank, Manhattan
Tickets/info: https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/2026/1/21/catinabox
Discount code: Use CAT30 for 30% off.

05/08/2026

On behalf of the Art On & Off the Wall I students, Professor TaraMarie Perri invites the CCNY/CWE community to view student work:
* traveling "exquisite co**se" projects inspired by a Surrealist game
* digital presentation of selected portfolio work
* group installation in response to Surrealist artist/writer Leonora Carrington's short story, "Pigeon, Fly!"
* informal performance of movement compositions scored in response to memories and dreams  

Walk the CWE hallways to see the art hanging and/or check out a video installation on digital screens and/or drop-by class to check out a final group installation and informal performance.

Details:
May 8 - 15, 2026
On the Wall: Project + Portfolio
7-52/7-53 Hallway and Digital Screens

Friday, May 15, 2026
Off the Wall: Group Installation + Performance
CWE Auditorium
Visitors welcome between 7-8pm

Invitation Design:
Rocio Lora

Artists:
Julian Cruz
Glenn De la Cruz
Jessica Escalera
Alanna Genao
Jacqueline Goyette-Allen
Rocio Lora
Lennie Manioudakis
Guadalupe Martinez
Yolenny Martinez
Erica Morquecho
Rafia Rani
Lola Shapiro
Holly Van Duyne

05/08/2026

Your experiences shine through.
🎓Cap Design Contest is on!
Pass by and cast your vote.
www.ccny.cuny.edu/graduation