News & Events
The 2022 CUNY Alumni Holiday Celebration
Brooklyn College, City Tech, and CUNY SPS invite you to an interactive culinary experience with Chef Susan Lowry, as she creates a variety of holiday treats, while Mixologist Daniel King prepares cocktails to help celebrate the holiday festivities.
The list of ingredients will be shared in advance for those who want to follow along. After the demonstration, guests are welcome to stay for the holiday party conversations via breakout rooms.
Date: December 14th, 2022
Summer Sizzle
Beat the heat and connect with fellow CUNY alumni at our virtual cocktail party. Follow along with Chef Susan Lowry as she cooks summer-inspired appetizers, or watch and learn how to make new bites. Daniel King, City Tech graduate and bartender at The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, will also share some of his favorite cocktail recipes.
Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Approximately 75 alums participated in the event.
For those who may have missed the event. Please see a recording of the event below.
The video can be viewed here.
5th Annual CUNY Multi-Campus Alumni Training & Networking Event
We are delighted to offer a holistic and fun approach to LinkedIn! Join this hands-on, highly interactive webinar to help you grow your LinkedIn network and showcase your skills as a professional while building confidence and expertise.
You also will hear success stories from fellow CUNY alumni on how they managed to advance in their careers by using the professional networking tools featured on LinkedIn. This workshop will be presented by Sabrina Woods, an international trainer, mindfulness advocate, and featured speaker on three continents.
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Approximately 160 alums, attended the training, which provided targeted advice on LinkedIn from City Tech alums and a training from a career services expert for alumni seeking to maximize their job search and networking strategies on LinkedIn.
For those who may have missed the event. Please see a recording of the event below as well as other resource documents.
Video: Please see Full Recording (Passcode: CUNYalum1!)
Click here to view Attendee Handout, JamBoard as well as other resources:
- LinkedIn Career Explorer
- Article by Donna Svei
- Tips for Contacting People for Free on LinkedIn via Groups (4 minutes video)
- The Art of the Informational Interview Meeting (58 minute video)
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events
Holiday Party with Chef Lowry
Date: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Celebrate the holidays with City Tech, Brooklyn College, and the College of Professional Studies! Chef Lowry will show us how to create a variety of sweet treats and will answer your baking questions. The list of ingredients will be shared in advance for those who want to follow along. After the demonstration, guests are welcome to stay for the holiday party conversations via breakout rooms.
Approximately 67 alums participated in the event.
For those who may have missed the
event. Please see a recording of the event below.
The video can be viewed here.
Online Cooking Demonstration & Dinner Party with Chef Susan Lowry
Date: Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
Join us for a night of cooking and networking with fellow alums from City Tech and Brooklyn College. Practice new techniques, expand your repertoire, and improve your confidence in the kitchen. Cooking demonstration taught by our very own Professor Susan Lowry!
Approximately 33 alums participated in the event.
For those who may have missed the event. Please see a recording of the event below.
The video can be viewed here.
4th Annual CUNY Multi-Campus Alumni Training & Networking Event
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
We are thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual CUNY Multi-Campus Alumni Event: Advocate for Yourself and Discover Your Earning Potential. This year, we will feature conversations and expert advice on salary negotiations, advancement in the workplace, and other career opportunities while promoting diversity and inclusion. This event is brought to you by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services at CUNY SPS in collaboration with Brooklyn College, City College of New York, and the New York City College of Technology. All CUNY alumni are welcome to attend.
Approximately 125 alums, attended the panel discussion, which provided targeted advice and recommendations from a career expert and alums regarding how to advocate for oneself and salary negotiations.
For those who may have missed the event. Please see a recording of the event below, a PowerPoint, and a resource document on salary negotiation.
Video: https://youtu.be/5UyLQtzrs60
3rd Annual CUNY Multi-Campus Alumni Training & Networking Event
Please join us for the CUNY Multi-Campus Alumni Career Prep and Resume Review Panel provides graduates with several dynamic career-building opportunities. This event is sponsored by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services at Brooklyn College and CUNY School of Professional Studies, in collaboration with City College of New York, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, and the New York City College of Technology.
Guest speaker, Shannon Gallo, manager of career services at CUNY SPS, will discuss ways to perfect your professional sales pitch and best practices for presenting your business credentials on LinkedIn to prospective employers. Ms. Gallo has more than 20 years of experience in the career services field and has helped thousands of students and alumni toward their career goals. The Resume Review Panel will immediately follow with discussion from experts to share best practices, do's and don'ts, and address audience questions.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Approximately 108 students and alums, attended the training, which provided targeted advice and recommendations on resumes from a career services expert for alumni seeking to maximize their job search.
For those who may have missed the event. Please see a recording of the event below as well as the powerpoint slides.
Video: https://youtu.be/niSMHlHcN9k
Click here to view Alumni Career Prep PowerPoint presentation