Center for Military-Affiliated Students

Many thanks to Nancy Beetstra of for kicking off our first CMAS Chat & Chew discussing the incredible work of Wounded Warrior Project and all the ways our mil/vet community can take take advantage of the support services and events they host across New York City!

Missed this Chat & Chew? We’ll be hosting the series on the first Wednesday of every month, highlighting a dynamic veterans service organization that are here to serve you!

We’re thrilled to host our 1st annual Fall Mil/Vet Social next Thursday, September 12th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get acquainted with fellow mil/vet students and alumni and come have a great time with us! Register at event.newschool.edu/military!

We’re excited to kick off our fall programming with Chat + Chew, a new series hosted on the first Wednesday of every month to introduce The New School’s military-connected community to influential representatives from Veteran Services Organizations (VSO) across New York City! Chat + Chew is a convenient, productive way to bridge connections, find community and foster opportunities for mentorship.

On September 4th, from 12 pm to 2 pm, CMAS will welcome the Wounded Warrior Project () to campus in the Mil/Vet Student Lounge (Fanton Hall Room 528). Snacks will be provided! All military-affiliated students at are welcome to attend.

“The world benefits from having veterans in the room giving our ideas and offering our viewpoints — art is one way to do just that.” - Kevin Sparkowich, a Marine veteran and 2024 graduate of Parsons School of Design - The New School. Aside from being an insanely gifted painter and sculptor, he’s the production lead for our first mil/vet student and alumni campaign. Learn more about his journey at military.newschool.edu.

A Marine Finds His Inner Artist — The New School: Center For Military-Affiliated Students From creating art in military barracks to masterpieces in studio spaces at Parsons School of Design in New York City, Kevin's path from the U.S. Marines Corps to The New School is a testament to resilience, exploration, and the transformative power of art.

“The world benefits from having veterans in the room giving our ideas and offering our viewpoints — art is one way to do just that.” - .sparkowich

read his story at military.newschool.edu

Attention mil/vet students! Looking for a job? Join the CMAS team and help us build a vibrant military-affiliated community at The New School!

We’re looking for motivated VA Work-Study candidates to fill multiple positions — and interviews will begin soon. If you’re interested, hit the link to apply: https://forms.gle/asaqBJWkppZaWzD38

Today, CMAS is welcoming all incoming military-connected students to the Mil/Vet Student Lounge for our Military-Affiliated Student Orientation.

Network with fellow mil/vet students, meet our all star team and learn about the dynamic services and resources available to you!

This Thursday, join Paramount+, The Paramount Veterans Network and Variety for an advanced screening of SEAL TEAM Season 7 at the Intrepid Museum!

SEAL TEAM S7 Advanced Screening Join us for a sneak peek of SEAL TEAM S7 before its season premiere on Paramount+ followed by a Q&A with David Boreanaz moderated by VARIETY

Memorial Day is a time for reflection and commemoration of those who’ve given their lives in service to our nation. Today, we honor their sacrifice.

We’re less than three weeks away from the official end of the semester and graduation! Starting this week, CMAS is providing free coffee and donuts from 10 am to 2 pm on Wednesdays to mil/vet students! We know you’re working hard on final projects, papers and exams, and we want to ensure you have what you need to get across the finish line!

We stopped by the Parsons MFA Photography Open Studios to see the work of Spring ‘24 graduate and U.S. Army Green Beret Alejandro Emilio Aguirre.

Showcasing a working series titled, Functioning Construction, Formations of Deconstruction — Alejandro’s photography incorporates both digital and analogue, exploring processes within social constructs and the psycho-social aspects of everyday life.

His work encompasses small-family owned businesses, useless and unwanted spaces, and small narratives that reveal the intersection between constructive and deconstructive properties.

Please join us May 13th at 3 pm on the 5th Floor of Fanton Hall as we honor and celebrate our graduating military-affiliated students' contributions, successes, and achievements! Alumni and admitted students are strongly encouraged to attend. Register today by visiting the link below:

Military-Affiliated Graduation Ceremony and Celebration Please join The New School community as we honor and celebrate the contributions, successes, and achievements of our graduating military-affiliated students.The Military Affiliated Graduation Ceremony & Celebration recognizes and acknowledges the intersectionality of identities as many parts of a ...

We’re celebrating the hard work of all our military-connected students this Spring semester with a Mil/Vet Spring Social, hosted by our Student Ambassadors! It's guaranteed to be an evening of fun at Slate NY — join us by registering: https://event.newschool.edu/springmilvetsocial

Our Mil/Vet Student Ambassadors, Suzanne Parks and Makayla Dorris, recently joined military-connected students from NYU, CUNY, Columbia and Fordham for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough.

Students discussed VA education benefits and how access to academic and housing support has been instrumental in their ability to pursue college and graduate studies in New York City.

Photos © Myaskovsky: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau

Students and alumni are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 3 pm (Fanton Hall, 5th Floor) in the Mil/Vet Student Lounge for a financial planning workshop with Private Wealth Advisor and Marine veteran Robert Novotny!

Happy early Independence Day everyone.

If you’re interested in a leadership position with the club please send a message. No experience necessary.

We are inclusive and respect each individual’s journey. The only requirements are that you’re respectful and have a desire to help your fellow students while building your skills, resume and ultimately helping yourself.

https://narwhalnation.newschool.edu/event/7041651

Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT to 12:00 PM EDT

Military Connected Students Graduation Ceremony Discover unique opportunities at! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Apply for a FREE Mentorship today!

https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program/veteran-application

American Corporate Partners offers Veterans mentorship opportunities with Fortune 500 industry experts - VAntage Point All Post-9/11 Veterans are eligible for 12 free mentorship sessions with industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies through American Corporate Partners.

Today we honor the victims and survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu. President Franklin D. Roosevelt described Dec. 7 as a date that will live in infamy. There's much to study around the military presence in Hawaii from a historical perspective, as well as the geographical implications that led Japan to attack.

32 historical photos of the attack on Pearl Harbor To commemorate the 77th anniversary, here's a look back at a collection of Associated Press photos of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

🇺🇸 HAPPY VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸

Photo Credit: Veronica Mammina, U.S. Navy Veteran

Happy birthday, Marines and Marine family!

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message As the 245th Marine Corps birthday draws near, Gen. David H. Berger reminds us how the Corps' legacy lives on in every Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by St...

If you're a military-connected/student veteran using your GI Bill® or VR&E benefits consider the VA Work-Study program. Must be physically located in NYC, but you can apply now and use the program to help with your planned return this Spring or Summer.

$20/hr tax free while honing skills and learning new ones. Build your resume, network and bank account! Follow directions at the link to apply, and send to [email protected]. For more info contact Rob Rahni or NSVA leadership.

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/work-study/

Need a free ride to the polls to vote? No excuses, let your voice be heard.

https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/09/22/lyft-free-rides-election-day.html

Lyft Will Offer Free Rides To The Polls On Election Day The rideshare app has partnered with More Than A Vote and other organizations.

Welcome to the fall semester, family. Feel free to post a meme summing up your first day or how you're feeling. And please, recommend our page to any military-connected students you know!

In just a few short weeks, The New School begins its fall 2020 semester. We are thrilled to welcome the more than two-dozen new military connected students (MCS).

Student Veteran Services (SVS) in tandem with New School Veterans Association (NSVA) look forward to supporting your journey here!

This screenshot was taken from a recent digital orientation session.

Veteran spotlight! Jose "Trips" Destella is currently using his significant video production talents at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System to help tell the stories of the treating patients during . The Marine Corps veteran is an artist, storyteller, entrepreneur and media studies student. (Check out the video at the link!)

https://www.facebook.com/VANYHarbor/posts/3449127938435748

Veteran Spotlight! Malart "Mac" Cunningham Jr. is a fashion design major at Parsons. Mac was a Navy chief petty officer (master at arms) during his 12 years of service. Now, he's creative director for MOCIMaster of Ceremonies, L.L.C., a company he started while in the Navy.

NSVA Chapter President, Jose Ramirez and Chapter Advisor Robert Rahni pictured with Student Veterans of America (SVA) National President & CEO Jared Lyon moments after his address to a Joint Session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on SVA’s mission—inspiring tomorrow’s leaders to ensure they reach their greatest potential.