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[History undergraduates] Paid summer internships at The Met
by Francesca Bregoli 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Dear History majors, Please see below for a wonderful opportunity for a paid summer internship at the Metropolitan Museum! The deadline for the application is January 29. All the best, Prof. Bregoli --- Francesca Bregoli Joseph and Oro Halegua Chair in Greek and Sephardic Jewish Studies Associate Professor of History Queens College and The Graduate Center, CUNY Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joel Allen via History_dept <history_dept(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Date: Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 3:39 PM Subject: [History faculty] Fwd: Winter Updates from The Met for University Students and Faculty To: list serv <history_dept(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebfd&id=3ab08ba01d…> . <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> *College and University Students and Faculty* Winter is here! Come inside and explore The Met and its collections, in the galleries and behind-the-scenes. Paid Summer 2017 Internships *Application deadline: January 29, 2017, 11:59 p.m. EST* Gain professional skills and learn about museum careers with a vibrant group of students! The MuSe (Museum Seminar) Internship program offers paid ten-week and long-term internships for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates. *We welcome students from across all disciplines at The Met.* Click here for more information and to apply. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> ------------------------------ Faculty and instructors: Save the Date On Friday, January 27, 2017 Education will host its annual Spring Semester Welcome Reception for College and University Faculty and Instructors. Kick off the new semester with colleagues and Met staff, learn more about Met resources, and join a conversation about teaching with works of art in our galleries. Invitations will be sent with more information in early January. Please click here to ensure you are on our event mailing list. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> ------------------------------ Drop-In Drawing Friday, January 27, 2017 Friday, February 28, 2017 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Draw inspiration from artists and original works of art! Observe through drawing and respond to creative challenges in the galleries. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook; pencils only. All Drop-in Drawing sessions are free with Museum admission, and do not require reservations unless otherwise noted. Learn more. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123ceb…> The Observant Eye *Fridays, 6:30–7:30 pm* January 6, 20 February 3, 24 March 10, 24 The Met Fifth Avenue, Carson Family Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> Tap into your powers of observation and investigate a work of art with a group of students, recent graduates, and young professionals from all academic fields and backgrounds. * No experience with art is required or expected; just show up!* Learn more. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> *Faculty and instructors*: Are you interested in bringing your whole class to an Observant Eye? The Observant Eye is a fantastic way to help hone students' critical and visual skills, and our collection offers relevant entry points for a wide range of academic disciplines. Looking at a work of art offers your students the opportunity to slow down and unpack multiple meanings and contexts, change the pace of your class, and offer new ways for students to engage with your course material. Click here to request a free, private session. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> *The Observant Eye is made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff C. Tarr* ------------------------------ <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123ceb…> Kerry James Marshall—A Creative Convening SATURDAY / JANUARY 28, 2017 11:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. Free with Museum admission; *advance registration is required.* Compelling voices consider the role of innovation, social justice, and the imagination in art history, performance, and other disciplines. Noted thought leaders and creative practitioners gather for a daylong exploration of radical creativity inspired by the ideas, practice, and content in the work of Chicago-based visual artist Kerry James Marshall. Due to high demand, this program requires advance registration. Space is limited. Click here for more information and to register. <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…> This program is presented in conjunction with The Met Breuer exhibition *Kerry James Marshall: Mastry <http://metmuseum.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44f0d13d0bbdf9c2d123cebf…>* . *October 25, 2016 - January 29, 2017* This major monographic exhibition is the largest museum retrospective to date of the work of American artist Kerry James Marshall (born 1955). Encompassing nearly 80 works—including 72 paintings—that span the artist's remarkable 35-year career, it reveals Marshall's practice to be one that synthesizes a wide range of pictorial traditions to counter stereotypical representations of black people in society and reassert the place of the black figure within the canon of Western painting. 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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation Gift, Acquisitions Fund and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Multicultural Audience Development Initiative Gift, 2015 (2015.366) -- Joel Allen Chair, History Department Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 <(718)%20997-5350> fax: 718-997-5359 <(718)%20997-5359>

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[History undergraduates] reminder: register for your History courses
by Kristin Celello 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Dear History Students, I know that it is a busy time of year, but I wanted to remind you to sign up for your History classes now, rather than waiting until right before the Spring semester starts. Many popular classes are close to being filled up (if they aren't already), so be sure to register while you still can! Best of luck on your exams and have a happy and safe winter break. Best, Prof. Celello Director of Undergraduate Studies

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[History undergraduates] submissions for Carlebach Essay Prize, due Dec 13
by Joel Allen 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear History students, If you attended Prof. Elisheva Carlebach's lecture in November and would like to submit an essay about it in competition for one of the $250 prizes, remember that the deadline is Tuesday, Dec 13. The essay should be around 6-8 pages and, using Prof. Carlebach's stalk as a starting point, should be about the depiction of marginalized groups. While Prof. Carlebach spoke about the depiction of Jews in print in early modern Europe, your paper may concerns depictions of any group, in any media, in any society, in any time period. Please send all submissions to me at joel.allen(a)qc.cuny.edu. Same address if you have any questions. Best, Prof. Allen -- Joel Allen Chair, History Department Queens College, CUNY Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359

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[History undergraduates] Vietnam Internship Recruitment
by Francesca Bregoli 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Dear History majors, Are you looking for a fabulous summer internship? See the attached flyer for a great program that allows students to spend the month of July in Vietnam (Ho Ci Minh City) teaching English. It includes room and board, plus a daily stipend. Applications can be submitted starting on December 7, and the deadline is January 3. An info session will be held on Wednesday December 7, 12:15-1:30 in PH 117, and 4:45-5:45 in PH 115. Best, Prof. Bregoli --- Francesca Bregoli Associate Professor of History Joseph and Oro Halegua Chair in Greek and Sephardic Jewish Studies Queens College, CUNY Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY From: Donna Y Smith <Donna.Smith(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:57 AM To: Craig Michaels <Craig.Michaels(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Michael Wolfe < michael.wolfe(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Bill McClure <William.McClure(a)qc.cuny.edu> Cc: Sayashmini Madhow <Sayashmini.Madhow(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Martin Klotz < Martin.Klotz(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Vietnam Internship Recruitment Dear Dean McClure, Dean Michaels, Dean Wolfe, and Dean Klotz, Attached is the flyer for the new round of Vietnam Interns. The information session is a week from today. Please forward to chairs or faculty that may have interested students. We have had successful interns from all your divisions in the past. Thank you. Regards, Donna Donna Y Smith Executive Director International Teaching and Learning / English Language Institute Queens College of the City University of New York Kissena Hall 247 718-997-5728 <%28718%29%20997-5728>

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