October 2014 - history_ug@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[History undergraduates] History major reminder: 392W pre-regristration
by Kristin Celello 31 Oct '14

31 Oct '14

Dear History Majors, Don't forget that the departmental registration for colloquium (HIST 392W) courses will begin on Monday, November 3 and run through Friday, November 7. Please note that you must be a history major and a junior or senior to register. If you wish to register for these courses during the pre-registration period, you must do so through the History Department. Here is a list of the offerings (full descriptions are available in the department): Professor D. Cooper-Owens "Race, Gender, and Science in Early America," T, 3:10-5:50 Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, "Historical Transitions in the Late 20th Century," W: 1:40-4:30 Professor A. Freundschuh, "Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in 19th-Century Europe," Th, 4:30-7:20 Professor S. Covington, "The History of Religious Violence," M, 1:40-4:30 Professor E. Bemporad, "History of Modern Genocide," Th, 12:15-2:55 Best, Prof. Celello

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[History undergraduates] PAID Internship at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: deadline extended to November 7
by Francesca Bregoli 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Dear History students, The deadline to apply for the Lipper internship at the Museum of Jewish Heritage has been extended to November 7. Please see below for more information. All the best, Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Francesca Bregoli <francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 2:18 PM Subject: PAID Internship at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: application deadline coming up To: history_ug(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu Dear students, The Museum of Jewish Heritage is seeking interns for the Spring semester 2015. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your resume and get *paid* as well. The deadline is on November 1. More information on requirements and application below. Best, Prof. Bregoli Lipper Internships The Lipper Internship is a semester-long, paid museum education internship for graduate and undergraduate students from across the Northeast that connects interns to local schools in order to teach about the Holocaust and Jewish heritage. The program begins with two weeks of training in New York City, where interns will meet with Museum staff and Holocaust survivors. Back in their college communities, interns share their knowledge by teaching public middle and high school students about the Holocaust, both through classroom visits and accompanying students and their teachers on visits to the Museum. Read some Frequently Asked Questions about the internship. <http://www.mjhnyc.org/documents/LipperFAQupdated.pdf> *Learn more about the internship.* <http://www.mjhnyc.org/LipperInternship_2014.pdf> *View a short video about the program.* <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyo79DyHTN8&list=UUt8NEdgVzhoXV8xxHOwXMZQ&fe…> *Apply online <https://mjhnyc.wufoo.com/forms/lipper-internship/> by November 1 for the spring semester.* -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] LUNCH-TIME TALK: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Monday 11/3 at free hour
by Francesca Bregoli 26 Oct '14

26 Oct '14

The History Cub presents: On Monday November 3, *Professors Kate Antonova and Sergei Antonov* will offer a presentation and lead a discussion on the *conflict between Russia and Ukraine* in historical perspective. It promises to be a very stimulating talk and a discussion not to be missed! *Lunch will be provided.* When: Monday, November 3, 12:15-1:30 Where: Powdermaker Hall 157 -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta/Internships Faculty Advisor Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the History UG list
by Francesca Bregoli 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Hello: If you are no longer a student at Queens College and you wish to unsubscribe from the History QC mailing list, you can do so here: https://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/history_ug Best, Prof. Bregoli -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta/Internships Faculty Advisor Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] Call for Papers for History students and Phi Alpha Theta members
by Francesca Bregoli 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Dear History majors, Please see below for a call for papers from journal "History Matters". The journal provides students with the opportunity to publish historical research. This year they are especially interested in publishing work by Phi Alpha Theta members. However, you do not have to be a Phi Alpha Theta member to have your work considered. Please see below for guidelines and more information. All the best, Prof. Bregoli --------- HISTORY MATTERS is a historical journal that provides students with the unique opportunity to be published as undergraduates. We encourage all undergraduates interested in historical research to offer a submission. We are especially seeking research papers utilizing primary sources and historical articles; however, any historical work is welcome, regardless of genre. This year we are putting an emphasis on providing members of Phi Alpha Theta an opportunity for publication. We hope that the members of your Phi Alpha Theta chapter will take advantage of this opportunity and submit their best work to History Matters. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION: Authors may submit papers via e-mail attachment, in Microsoft Word, to histmatt(a)appstate.edu. Please do not submit works already submitted to or published by this journal or other academic journals. Revision and additional research may be requested after editorial review, but a request for revision does not guarantee publication. Please refer to the Chicago Manual of Style (latest edition) for citation guidelines, especially for footnote form, and include an e-mail address and phone number with submissions. The final deadline is January 30th, 2015, but students are encouraged to submit papers as soon as possible. The editors welcome any questions at histmatt(a)appstate.edu. There is also a CONTRIBUTING EDITOR position, which allows graduate students as well as undergraduates from universities all across the country to become involved with History Matters. Their responsibilities include writing a book review for publication in the journal, as well as publicity on campus. Thank you for your time and your consideration, Benjamin Stainback Sullivan Appalachian State University Editor In Chief of History Matters Associate Editor of The Peel, Prose Committee -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta/Internships Faculty Advisor Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] REMINDER: Internships at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
by Francesca Bregoli 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Dear students, Omar Eaton-Martinez, Intern and Fellows Program Manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, will be on campus this Thursday to present internship opportunities at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC (http://americanhistory.si.edu) This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about interning at one of the top cultural institutions in the country. Where: Powdermaker Hall 333 When: Thursday, October 23, 12:15-1:30 Omar Eaton-Martínez, M. Ed., recruits and manages over 200 interns and fellows. He conducts presentations to various stakeholders to increase access to the Smithsonian, and develops partnerships with educational institutions and non-governmental organizations, as well as providing strategy for diversity recruitment for certain positions at the museum. He created the Smithsonian Career Center Conference to educate stakeholders about the intern/fellow experience at the Smithsonian. Before joining the Smithsonian, Omar worked at the National Park Service, the Office of the National Museum of the American Latino Commission, NASA, and he also was a K-12 teacher in NYC and DC. -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta/Internships Faculty Advisor Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] Fw: Please Announce to Classes: Deadline to Withdraw from a Course
by Joel Allen 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Dear History students, See below that the deadline for withdrawing from a class without receiving academic penalty is Nov 6. Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359 ----- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Elizabeth Hendrey/Acting Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> >To: Joel W Allen <Joel.Allen(a)qc.cuny.edu> >Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1:07 AM >Subject: Please Announce to Classes: Deadline to Withdraw from a Course > > > >Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > >From Acting Provost Elizabeth Hendrey: > >Please make the announcement below to your classes: > >Please note that the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the Fall 2014 semester is Thursday, November 6. The grade of W will be assigned to all students that drop before the deadline. Withdrawal after the deadline may negatively affect your GPA. > >If you are a Financial Aid recipient, check with the Financial Aid Office to learn how your Financial Aid award(s) may be negatively affected by any changes in enrollment. > >Please reference the below link for additional information: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=TO36. > > >This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. > >At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. > Forward email > > > > >This email was sent to jallen(a)qc.cuny.edu by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu | >Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > > > >Queens College, CUNY| 65-30 Kissena Blvd| Flushing| NY| 11367 > >

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[History undergraduates] Fwd: Worker's Rights: Scholarships, Paid Internships for students!
by Francesca Bregoli 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Dear students, Please see below for information on a paid internship offered through CUNY's Murphy Institute.The *New York Union Semester* <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> is a mentored, paid internship for college *graduates and undergraduates*, at a union or worker organization. It is a great opportunity for students interested in labor studies, US history, and social justice. Best, Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Joseph S. Murphy Institute <laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu> Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 2:40 PM Subject: Worker's Rights: Scholarships, Paid Internships for students! To: Francesca <francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu> Remove yourself from our list here. <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> View this email in your browser <http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=9b82727bba…> <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> *Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Faculty*, *Are any of your students interested in social change and economic justice? * *A paid internship with a worker organization, or a scholarship to pursue an MA in Labor Studies? * At CUNY's *Murphy Institute*, we offer two unique programs that provide students tools for leadership, scholarship, and advocacy. The *Masters of Arts Degree in Labor Studies* <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> is ideal for those interested in *labor and community organizing, law, government or non-profits, or academia.* Students examine the debates and challenges affecting working people and unions. We offer: - Evening classes in midtown Manhattan; Internships. - Affordable tuition; Scholarship opportunities. - A world-class faculty: Ruth Milkman, Joshua Freeman, Stephanie Luce, Ed Ott; and consortial faculty Stanley Aronowitz, Frances Fox Piven, Stephen Brier. - Dynamic classes on organizing, immigration and labor, research methods, history, labor law, bargaining, comparative labor movements, globalization, special topics (worker coops, labor and climate change, media and journalism) and more. *New York Union Semester* <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> is a mentored internship for college *graduates and undergraduates*, at a union or worker organization. All interns take 4 labor studies courses and receive: - A weekly stipend, in-state tuition rates *and *a scholarship. - Credits for labor studies courses; an unlimited Metro Card. *Scholarships:* - The *"Diversity Scholarship"* <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> aims to increase diversity in the labor movement and in the field of Labor Studies. This competitive scholarship is for the MA in Labor Studies or BA in Urban and Community Studies. Deadline: March 31, 2015. - *Student activists:* If you plan a career in worker/labor rights, and can complete a *special scholarship application** by Nov. 10*, *AND* you *intend to apply* *for the MA in Labor Studies ... p*lease contact Laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu for scholarship information. *Please help spread the word! * Announce the programs, invite us to speak to students, and post attached flyer <http://cuny.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id…> . Forward to contacts and listservs for faculty, students and activists. Refer interested students to: - *Open Houses:* *Oct. 23 & 27, Nov. 10, Dec. 3, at 6 pm.* - *MA or Grad. Certificate: **Laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu* <Laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu>* or 212-642-2055 <212-642-2055>.* - *Union Semester: **unionsemester(a)sps.cuny.edu* <unionsemester(a)sps.cuny.edu> 212-642-2075. - Our website: www.sps.cuny.edu/institutes/jsmi <http://cuny.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id…> Faculty, please print out our flyer <http://cuny.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id…>*, *pass it out, and hang it on bulletin boards! Thank you for your assistance. All the best, Penny Lewis Academic Director for Labor Studies Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education & Labor Studies, CUNY *Copyright (c) 2014 The Joseph S. Murphy Institute, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you are member or friend of the current faculty for 2014. *Our mailing address is:* The Joseph S. Murphy Institute 25 W 43rd St, New York, NY, United States New York, NY 10036 Add us to your address book <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=993634…> unsubscribe from this list <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=…> update subscription preferences <http://cuny.us8.list-manage.com/profile?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=9936…> -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta/Internships Faculty Advisor Queens College of the City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 tel. 718-997-5410

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[History undergraduates] upcoming lecture: Women, War, and Violence in Early Modern Ireland
by Joel Allen 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Dear History students, The program in Irish Studies, led by Prof. Covington, is co-sponsoring a public lecture this week that should be of interest to many of you: "Women, War, and Violence in Early Modern Ireland," by Valerie McGowan-Doyle. Sounds fascinating. It will take place this Wednesday, 12:15-1:30, in the President's Conference Room #1, which is on the 5th floor of the library by the clocktower. Free lunch will be provided. A flyer is attached. Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359

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[History undergraduates] FW: Joan Nestle at QC on Monday 10.20 Free Hour
by Peter Conollysmith 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Dear Students: Please consider attending the following event, scheduled for next Monday, October 20, in Rosenthal 230 (Library), during Free Hour. This event should be of interest to anyone working on the 1960s, gender, civil rights, and LGBTQ Studies. Joan Nestle, a former QC student, is a giant in the field — just google her and see. Do not miss this! Joan is an author, teacher, civil rights and LGBTQ activist, QC Alumnae – and founder of the internationally known “Herstory” archives. She was one of the first (and most beloved) QC SEEK teachers – who brought much passion and caring to her teaching of writing and literature. She now lives in Australia and is invited to speak all around the world – and we are lucky for her coming back to QC to visit.

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