“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” --Zora Neale Hurston

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“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” --Zora Neale Hurston 🕮

Student Opportunities at the Gould Center

The Gould Center is committed to involving students in the humanistic conversation at CMC through the following opportunities. We are open to inquiries from students who are looking for funding for independent humanistic research. We do not generally provide funding for research relating to a class or senior thesis.

Get in contact with the Center here.

2025-2026

 Current Open Opportunities

  • The Gould Center is excited to host a Fall 2025 filmmaking workshop with writer, producer, and actor Ramón Torres ’08. Ramón has worked extensively in the media entertainment industry at companies such as WarnerMedia, Emblematic Pictures, Regan Arts, and more. In addition to this work, Ramón has created, produced, and starred in various short films. Apply now for the opportunity to hone your filmmaking and scene-writing skills! 

    Click here to apply!

    • Workshop #1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 pm in Kravis 102

    • Workshop #2: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 pm in Kravis 102

    • Workshop #3: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 pm in McKenna Auditorium 

    Dinner will be served at Workshop #3.

    This event is open to currently enrolled CMC students of all majors/class years. Must be on campus for the fall semester. This workshop is fully in person; no Zoom option. Spaces are limited. 

    The Gould Center prohibits the use of AI as a tool in writing application essays. Students submitting applications are not allowed to use AI for help — not for writing, but also not brainstorming, for editing, or for any other purpose.

    Application Deadline Extended: Friday, September 12 at 12 noon, Pacific Time

    Questions? Contact Jessika Cisneros (jessnincsak@cmc.edu) or stop by the Gould Center in Kravis Center Lower Court from 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm. You can also attend the Gould Center's Open House on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30pm to learn more!

    ** Unless prior arrangements have been made with Professor Kind, Director of the Gould Center, no late applications will be accepted.