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[History undergraduates] Internship in History orientation meeting -- Wednesday, October 1 @ free hour
by Francesca Bregoli 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear students, Would you like to boost your resume? Would you like to gain up to three credits toward the History major? Consider an internship in an archive or a museum! In this orientation meeting you will hear about the new course offered by the History department: HIST 387, Internship in History. We will talk about internship opportunities, the timetable for applications, and what you will need to do after you successfully get an internship. When: October 1, free hour Where: Powdermaker Hall 333 I hope to see many of you there! Prof. Bregoli -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor; Internship Coordinator 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] Fwd: internships
by Francesca Bregoli 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear students, York College is hosting an event - "How to land a media internship" - that may be of interest to some of you. Representatives from NBC, The Source, and CBS will present. Please see the link below for further information. Best, Prof. Bregoli How to Land a Media Internship <http://maestro.cuny.edu/trk/click?ref=zqtbwp23f_2-f57x33f0dx0512863&> Sep. 30 | York College Find out about internship opportunities at three major New York City media giants from people who work there, sponsored by the York College Association of Black Journalists. More » <http://maestro.cuny.edu/trk/click?ref=zqtbwp23f_2-f57x33f0dx0512863&> -- 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] Internships at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History -- a presentation by Omar Eaton-Martinez
by Francesca Bregoli 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Dear students, Omar Eaton-Martinez, Intern and Fellows Program Manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, will be on campus in October 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. Don't miss it! 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] Fwd: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Melville Long Island Office Internship (Winter/Spring session)
by Francesca Bregoli 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Dear students, Please see below for an internship opportunity for the Winter/Spring semester in the office of US senator Kirsten Gillibrand. This internship could offer valuable work experience if you are considering a career in public service! Best, Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sinesi, Melanie (Gillibrand) <Melanie_Sinesi(a)gillibrand.senate.gov> Date: Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 4:47 PM Subject: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Melville Long Island Office Internship (Winter/Spring session) To: "Sinesi, Melanie (Gillibrand)" <Melanie_Sinesi(a)gillibrand.senate.gov> Hello, As we enter the Fall period, I wanted to make all faculty aware that the application for the Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Melville Office Internship for the Winter/Spring session (starting first week of Jan) is now available on our website. Any student interested in applying for this internship can find information, commonly asked questions and deadlines on our website cited below. If you would like to reach out to me on behalf of a student you would like to suggest, please to not hesitate to do so. If you would rather send my email address or below office phone to your students, that is also fine. For all of our internships, students must commit to a minimum of 12 hours a week (our office is flexible with a student's scheduling request.) Additionally, I have many students start internships on a rolling basis. If any students are interested in starting an internship before the Winter/Spring session in January, please have them reach out to me via the below phone number as soon as possible. Thank you for your time, and have a great Fall semester, Melanie Sinesi | Regional Assistant Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 631.249.2825 -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor; Internship Coordinator 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: Fwd: TEDxCUNY
by Joel Allen 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

Dear History majors, See below for an opportunity to audition to give a TED talk as a representative of CUNY. One of the sessions is TOMORROW, which is obviously short notice, but there is time to consider the other dates -- Sept 29 and 30. 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: Sophia McGee <sophia.mcgee(a)gmail.com> >To: Joel Allen <joelwallen(a)yahoo.com>; joel.allen(a)qc.cuny.edu >Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 10:22 AM >Subject: Fwd: TEDxCUNY > > > >Hi Joel, > >Hope all is well. I am speaking at this CUNY TEDx, and I just received this email regarding "auditions" for two student speakers. Thought I'd pass along in case there are any students in History Dept that might fit the bill! > >Let me know if you need more info... > >Best, > >Sophia > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: TEDxCUNY Team <tedxcuny(a)gmail.com> >Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 11:00 PM >Subject: TEDxCUNY >To: Jake Levin <tedxcuny(a)gmail.com> > > > >Dear CUNY Community, > >On November 16th, 2014, TEDxCUNY will gather students for a day of idea sharing and thought-provoking discussion at Macaulay Honors College's Central building at 35 W. 67th St (Manhattan). TEDxCUNY will be the first public university TEDx conference in New York City, and the TEDx university conference representing the highest number of students in the country. This November, nearly a year and a half of hard work will come to fruition. We’re very excited to share CUNY’s varied and brilliant ideas with the world. If you're unfamiliar with TED, TEDx, or the TED talk format, please visit http://www.ted.com/about/our-organization for more information. > >To introduce students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other interested parties to TEDxCUNY, we're hosting three upcoming info/team sign-up sessions at Macaulay Honors College. For students interested in speaking at TEDxCUNY, auditions for our Student Speaker Competition will also be held during these sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. > >The sessions will occur on September 23rd, September 29th, and September 30th. On each day there will be opportunities to meet other passionate TEDxers, meet team leaders, "pitch us your talk," and hear more about TEDxCUNY. > > * Tuesday, September 23rd, 4-7pm - Orientation/information sessions at 4pm, 5pm, and 6 pm- This is a CUNY conversion day (Friday schedule) > > * Monday, September 29th, 6-9pm - Orientation/information sessions at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm > > * Tuesday, September 30th, 6-9pm - Orientation/information sessions at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pmMacaulay Honors College's central building, 35 W. 67th St., is located 1 block north of the 1 train at 66th st., 5 blocks south of the 1, 2, and 3 trains at 72nd st., 6 blocks north of the ABCD and 1 train at Columbus Circle, and one block north of the m66 bus at Columbus Ave. Please consult your preferred mapping software for further directions. > >More information is available on our website, including submission forms for students interested in becoming Campus Liaisons and volunteers, or auditioning for our Student Speaker Competition. You may also submit speaker suggestions, read about our theme, and apply to attend our November conference. > > >Faculty, staff, and advisors: please pass this information along to your students, colleagues, friends, and members of the CUNY community. > > > >We look forward to greeting you on the 23rd, 29th, and 30th! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please use the "Contact Us" link on our website, or reply to this email at tedxcuny(a)gmail.com. > >Thanks for joining us – the journey is just beginning. > >TEDxCUNY Teamwww.tedxcuny.com > > > > >-- > >Sophia McGee >Associate Director, The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding >Associate Director, "America and the Middle East" Program >Queens College CUNY > > >

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[History undergraduates] Fwd: BA/MA option
by Francesca Bregoli 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

Dear students, see below for an important message from Professor Sneeringer! Best, FB Dear History majors, If you are an upper Sophomore or Junior with at least a 3.3 GPA, consider applying for the combined BA/MA in History. You can earn an MA in History in less time than the traditional route and save money at the same time. Please see the attached flyer for more details. You may also contact me at julia.sneeringer(a)qc.cuny.edu for more information. Best wishes, Julia S. Julia Sneeringer Associate Professor of History, Queens College & CUNY Graduate Center Director of Graduate Studies, Queens History Department http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/U5kEUsITYjMUtPf2a6yQ/full -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor History Department -- Powdermaker Hall 352YY History Club/Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor; Internship Coordinator 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: Invitation to attend CUNY-IBM Watson Competition Information Session
by Joel Allen 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

Dear History majors, You and your friends may be interested in this CUNY-IBM Watson competition, in which teams of students make proposals for how higher education and other public services in NYC can be improved through technology. The prizes range include internship opportunities (as well as cash!). A representative from IBM Watson will be on campus on Thursday, Sept 18, 12:30-1:30 in RO 230 to talk about the competition. See below for links to more details. 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/Queens College <qc.comm.donotreply(a)qc.cuny.edu> >To: Joel W Allen <Joel.Allen(a)qc.cuny.edu> >Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:10 AM >Subject: Invitation to attend CUNY-IBM Watson Competition Information Session > > > >Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > >From Acting Provost Elizabeth Hendrey: > >I would like to invite you to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to engage in a multidisciplinary student team competition which will enable you to prepare for future careers and engage with students across CUNY. > >On Thursday, September 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, a representative from the IBM Watson Team will be visiting Queens College to brief students interested in learning more about the CUNY-IBM Watson Competition. The meeting is open to all Queens College students and will be held in Rosenthal Library, Room 230. The competition will award a total of $10,000 in cash prizes, with the winning team receiving a $5,000 award. The top three teams will win cash prizes. > >For more information about the competition go to > http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/ibm-watson > >For an introduction to IBM Watson view video at http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/ibmwatson/ > > > > > >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 qc.comm.donotreply(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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