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[History undergraduates] Fwd: REMINDER CFP: History Honor Society Regional Conference at Marist 4/25 (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)
by Francesca Bregoli 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Dear History majors, Did you write an original research paper for one of your classes? Would you love to present it at a conference? The Undergraduate Regional Conference of the Phi Alpha Theta is a wonderful occasion to do just that in a friendly, collegial setting! The conference is taking place at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 25. The deadline to apply is March 29. You don't have to be a PAT member to present, although only PAT members are eligible for awards. The History department can help student presenters offset travel costs. Please see below for further information. Best, Prof. Bregoli _____________ Dear colleagues and Phi Alpha Theta chapter advisors, We are happy to announce that Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY will be hosting the 2015 Phi Alpha Theta New York Upper/Lower Regional Conference. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you and your students to our campus on Saturday, April 25, 2015 for the conference. Please find attached a flyer advertising the conference. We welcome proposals on all topics and all periods of history. Students do not have to be a member of Phi Alpha Theta (the National History Honor Society) to present a paper. A student must be a member, however, in order to be selected for one of the awards that are given out for best papers at the conference. Recent (2014) college graduates can also present at the conference. We hope that you will encourage your students to consider presenting a paper. The conference is a perfect opportunity for students to share their ideas with each other and faculty in a collegial environment. As you know, participation in the conference is also an impressive addition to a student's academic dossier. Short abstracts with contact information must be received by *Sunday, March 29, 2015*. This information can be sent to Janine.Peterson(a)marist.edu individually or, preferably, in one batch. Abstracts will be considered and students notified of acceptance shortly after that date. A complete version of the paper (no more than 12 pages), which should correspond to a presentation of no more than 20 minutes, must be submitted by *Sunday, April 12, 2015* so that we can distribute them to session chairs. We will send out a reminder CFP closer to the deadline. There will be a minimal ($10 or under) registration fee; a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. We are also soliciting faculty who will be attending or accompanying students and are willing to serve as a session chair and commentator on a panel. Marist College is located on the banks of the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY, 60 miles south of Albany and 60 miles north of Manhattan. It is easily accessible by Metro-North Railroad from the south, as well as the NY State Thruway and Taconic Parkway from both north and south and I-84 from east and west. We look forward to your participation and welcoming you to Marist this spring. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Best wishes, Kristin Bayer (Kristin.Bayer(a)marist.edu) and Janine Peterson ( Janine.Peterson(a)marist.edu) -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[History undergraduates] Fwd: Looking Forward to Summer? Apply for an Internship at Mount Vernon
by Francesca Bregoli 27 Jan '15

27 Jan '15

Dear History majors, Please see below for a great summer internship at Mount Vernon. This would be a wonderful summer opportunity for those of you interested in museum careers, as well as people who love working outdoors. The internship involves living history interpretation. We can arrange for college credit if you get the internship. All information is below! Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mount Vernon <newsletter(a)mountvernon.org> Date: Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 10:20 AM Subject: Looking Forward to Summer? Apply for an Internship at Mount Vernon To: francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu view this message in a browser <http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908589e&id=69e9f5e376…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> Spend a Summer at the First President's Estate Summer Internship Application Deadline - February 27, 2015 George Washington's Mount Vernon Historic Trades Department is excited about offering our 2015 George Washington Entrepreneur Summer Internship to all eligible undergraduates. This is a reminder that our deadline is approaching on February 27 and want to urge all interested applicants to submit their applications. We have been so impressed with the high quality of applicants many of you have sent us over the years and look forward to continuing this tradition. We are proud of the highly competitive nature of our internship and always look forward to reviewing the applications and then ultimately interviewing your students. Our only regret is that we have to send them back to you after only 10 weeks of enjoying their wonderful contributions to the Estate. About the Internship Each year, Mount Vernon's Department of Historic Trades accepts a select number of applicants for summer internships. With focus on the Pioneer Farm and George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, these internships provide an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to become immersed in 18th-century history, agriculture, and industry. After completing a brief training program, interns will work as full-time Historic Trades Interpreters for a period of 10 weeks under the direction of our professional interpretive staff. Interns live on the grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate during the internship. In addition, interns participate in special field trips to other historic sites and museums in the region. How to Apply Download the application here <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…>. This application can be e-mailed to gwentrepreneur(a)mountvernon.org or mailed to George Washington's Mount Vernon P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Frequently Asked Questions Click here to review the Internship FAQ document <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> to help answer any questions you and your students might have about our program. If you have additional questions you can contact Sam Murphy, Historic Trades Manager smurphy(a)mountvernon.org or Deborah Colburn, Historic Trades Interpretive Program Supervisor dcolburn(a)mountvernon.org. Download the application here. APPLICATION <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> <#14b2bfae84bd15ea_> <#14b2bfae84bd15ea_> 3200 MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA 22121 info(a)mountvernon.org Stay Connected <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> <#14b2bfae84bd15ea_> Copyright (c) 2014 George Washington's Mount Vernon, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you requested to be added to our email list from Mount Vernon. Click to Manage Your Subscriptions <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908589e&…> This email was sent to francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu *why did I get this?* <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/about?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908589e&i…> unsubscribe from this list <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> update subscription preferences <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908589e&…> George Washington's Mount Vernon · PO Box 110 · Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 · USA -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[History undergraduates] Summer internships at the New-York Historical Society
by Francesca Bregoli 26 Jan '15

26 Jan '15

Dear students, The New-York Historical Society is looking for summer interns. The application website is now open. The deadline for applying is March 20th. The internship can be taken for college credit or as a paid internship. All relevant information and important links can be found here: http://www.nyhistory.org/education/internships/college-and-graduate-interns… Best, Prof. Bregoli --- New-York Historical Society College and Graduate Internships College and graduate internships are available for the fall and spring semesters (part time) and the summer (full time). From modeling creative exhibition layouts to researching with our curators, college and graduate interns experience unparalleled career development and cultivate fruitful professional relationships. All internships are either paid or for academic credit. Applicants must be enrolled in either college or graduate school. The New-York Historical Society is offering full-time summer internships in both our museum and library divisions. Applicants who are selected to participate in this rewarding yet demanding experience will either be paid $8.75/hour or receive academic credit, depending on the intern's school requirements. Participants are required to work 35 hours a week. Each week, interns will participate in a lunchtime meeting featuring lectures from various N-YHS employees, and attend an outing to other cultural institutions in the NYC area. The 2015 Summer Internship Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 8, 2015. *Upcoming Dates to Know:* *Summer 2015:* * Application Deadline: March 20, 2015, 5:00 pm * Internship dates: June 8-July 31, 2015, Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm (unless otherwise specified) Please note: Interns must be available every day of the program. *Requirements:* Applicants must be students or recent graduates of either college or graduate school. Please see individual descriptions for department-specific requirements. Interns are considered employees, and upon acceptance into the program are required to provide documentation that they are legally allowed to work in the United States. International students may apply and are responsible for providing the same documentation and obtaining the necessary visas. *To apply, the following must be submitted via the application portal:* * A cover letter indicating in which position/department you are interested * A resume * Five to ten page writing sample* * Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a professor) *It is important to read the individual job descriptions as some departments require other materials in lieu of or in addition to the research paper. Please note: Applications that are not complete and submitted by the appropriate deadline (including two letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview. *Contact Information* For more information on the College & Graduate Internship Program, contact: Schuyler Schuler internships(a)nyhistory.org 212-873-3400 ext. 505 -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[History undergraduates] Did you get a Spring internship? Get college credit towards your History major!
by Francesca Bregoli 25 Jan '15

25 Jan '15

Dear History majors, Did you get an internship in a History related field for Spring 2015? Did you know that you can get college credit towards your major with our new course, HIST387, Internship in History? This course enables History majors to earn a maximum of three-credit hours for a faculty-supervised internship directly related to history or the collection and preservation of historical materials. If you were accepted into an internship program, don't hesitate to be in touch with me. I look forward to hearing from you, Prof. Bregoli -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[History undergraduates] Fwd: NYCTF Application Re-Launch
by Francesca Bregoli 23 Jan '15

23 Jan '15

Dear History majors, I hope you had a great break! See below for a great opportunity for those of you considering a career as teachers, particularly in NYC public schools. The NYC Teaching Fellow program recruits outstanding undergraduates and subsidizes their MA degree. All inquiries should be directed to Kim Janice (email below). The deadline for applying is February 20. All the best, Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kim Janice <JKim71(a)schools.nyc.gov> Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 3:36 PM Subject: NYCTF Application Re-Launch To: "francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu" <francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu> *Bring Your Best. Teach.* The NYC Teaching Fellows program recruits and prepares a critical mass of exceptional teachers who are committed to a better future for the NYC students who need them the most. Fellows complete a master's degree that is subsidized by the NYC Department of Education while teaching full-time in a public school, allowing for a quick and direct transition into the classroom. Since 2000, the Fellows program has provided New York City students with thousands of talented new teachers. Today, Fellows work in 80 percent of New York City's 1,800 public schools and represent 12 percent of the city's active teaching force. *The application deadline is February 20th, 2015.* Apply today and take the first step towards join an elite network of over 9,000 teachers who committed to raising student achievement and proving what's possible in our public schools. *Here's How to Get Started:* 1. Visit our website to see if you are eligible to apply <https://www.nycteachingfellows.org/becomeafellow/eligibility.asp>. 2. Review our subject area eligibility page <https://www.nycteachingfellows.org/becomeafellow/Subject%20Area%20Eligibili…> for more information on the specific subjects we recruit for. 3. Visit our FAQ page <https://www.nycteachingfellows.org/faq.asp> to learn about the program and the Fellowship experience. 4. Review the application process <https://www.nycteachingfellows.org/becomeafellow/Apply%20Now.asp> and learn about the materials you'll need to gather. See here for our Fact Sheet! <https://nyctf.teachertrack2.org/r/ec09f83c-7f61-4aed-8b6e-a42701519c0e> *Upcoming Events:* Online Information Session: January 28, 6pm-7pm Register @GoToWebinar <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000064796657;jsessionid=abc…> In-Person Information Session: February 3, 6pm-7:30pm Register by creating an account here <http://nyctf.teachertrack2.org> and RSVP -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[History undergraduates] welcome back, History students!
by Joel Allen 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Dear History students, I hope this email finds you rested and ready for some new adventures in History. I wanted to let you know about some opportunities available this semester, which you might consider as you plan your schedule. The first is Hist 200: The Irish in America. For as long as I can remember this course has been offered only in the evening -- this semester will be the first time it's available to daytime students (meeting MW, 3:10-4:25). Prof. McGough has been known to include musical performances in his courses, and there's a chance that there will be opportunities to do oral history as part of the course. It will satisfy the U.S. History concentration, as well as the Irish Studies curriculum which Prof. Covington now directs. Second, a new section of Hist 190: Writing and History, has been opened up and will be taught by Prof. Kate Antonova. It will also meet MW, 3:10-4:25. The third announcement is that the course being taught by Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, former Greek ambassador to the US, will be open to all students and will count toward the upper-division non-western requirement. The course looks at three momentous events in the 20th century -- the fall of Apartheid in South Africa, the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, and ethnic cleansing during the wars in the Balkans. Amb. Tsilas served in the Greek foreign service in each of the above conflicts and has first-hand experiences to share in the classroom. Typically Hist 392W is reserved for junior or senior majors, but for Amb. Tsilas's section only, all other students may sign up. And if you've already taken 392W, you can still take this section to be used for other requirements in the major -- whether the European concentration or the Non-western requirement/concentration. Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to starting a new term next week. 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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