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Dr. Julia Rothenberg

Julia Rothenberg is an associate professor of Sociology at Queensborough Community College, CUNY, where she teaches courses in Sociology of the Arts, Urban Sociology and Introductory Sociology. Julia has published in the areas of sociology of art, urban sociology, sociological pedagogy, and social theory. Her works include “Teaching Sociology of the Arts at an Urban Community College During the Pandemic: Reflections on Structure, Agency, and Community Engagement” in Teaching Sociology (2024); “Repurposing the Black Arts Movement on the South Side of Chicago” in Sociology Looks at the Arts (Routledge, 2014); and “Repurposing the High Line: Aesthetic Experience and Contradiction in West Chelsea” in City, Culture and Society (2017).

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window
QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.