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[History undergraduates] Summer Internship Program at Brandeis -- stipend and housing included
by Francesca Bregoli 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

Dear History majors, Are you interested in Jewish history? Are you interested in gender studies? Please see below for a great *paid summer internship opportunity with housing* at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute of Brandeis University (Waltham, MA), between *June 5 - July 28, 2017*. More information below. Don't forget to let me know if you apply successfully! All the best, Prof. Bregoli -- The HBI is accepting applications for the Gilda Slifka Internship Program, our eight-week, paid summer internship for undergraduates and graduate students with an interest in Jewish gender studies. Students from all universities are welcome to apply. Based at the Women's Studies Research Center on the campus of Brandeis University, the Gilda Slifka summer interns receive housing and a weekly stipend while assisting HBI affiliated scholars and staff on projects related to Jews and gender. Undergraduate interns also carry out their own research project and participate in weekly field trips and activities. Graduate students may join the field trips, or decide to devote their time to their own research project. Information on the program and application details are available on the HBI web siite: http://www.brandeis.edu/hbi/internship/index.html. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Any questions should be sent to Debby Olins, academic program manager: dolins(a)brandeis.edu<mailto:dolins@brandeis.edu>. Debby Olins, M.A. Academic Program Manager Hadassah-Brandeis Institute MS 079 Waltham, MA 02454 Tel: 781 736-8113 Fax: 781-736-2078 --- 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

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[History undergraduates] Fwd: FW: Freshman/Sophomore 2017 Goldman Sachs New York Symposium
by Joel Allen 23 Feb '17

23 Feb '17

Dear students, See below for an opportunity to pursue employment with Goldman Sachs. (You don't have to be a Business or Econ major to work in finance. History majors have gotten these jobs in the past.) Note that the deadline to apply is March 17. Best, Prof. Allen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elizabeth Oconnell <liz.oconnell(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 12:17 PM To: Diane Shults <Diane.Shults(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Michael Wolfe < michael.wolfe(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Laura Barreneche <laura.barreneche84(a)gmail.com>, Israel Blumenfrucht <ibqc18(a)aol.com>, Jeffrey L Satenstein < Jeffrey.Satenstein(a)qc.cuny.edu> Cc: Danielle I Lord <Danielle.Lord(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Dennis E Torres < Dennis.Torres(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Kecia L Cruz <kecia.cruz(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Karen Johnson <Karen.Johnson(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Keesha A Cameron < Keesha.Cameron(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Freshman/Sophomre 2017 Goldman Sachs New York Symposium Please share the Goldman Sachs Symposium Information with *Freshman/Sophomore* students: Goldman Sachs is excited to host the 2017 Goldman Sachs New York Symposium in the New York area. In order to spread the word about this exciting opportunity we would sincerely appreciate if you could share the below information with eligible candidates in your network. *2017 Goldman Sachs New York Symposium* *Program Date: *April 7th *Location: *Goldman Sachs Headquarters *Application Deadline: **March 17th*at 11:59pm EST ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: *Current undergraduate freshmen and sophomores*attending a college or university in the New York area. Goldman Sachs invites you to join us this spring to get to know the people, culture and business of our firm through our spring cornerstones. Our interactive programs are designed to provide exposure to the numerous career paths available in the financial services industry while honing the skills that will set you up for success as you explore future opportunities. Participants will enjoy skill-building workshops, group activities and networking opportunities with professionals at the firm. · *Applications are now open at goldmansachs.com/careers <http://goldmansachs.com/careers> under the “Register for Upcoming Events” link. Goldman Sachs will not provide travel and hotel accommodations for invited participants.* -- 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] Fwd: [Socrates] Get Paid $13 an hour! Gain Professional experience and chance to change the city!
by Joel Allen 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

And here is another opportunity for at least getting started on the job market-- the CUNY Service Corps. Best, Prof. Allen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sayashmini Madhow via Socrates <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Date: Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 10:28 PM Subject: [Socrates] Get Paid $13 an hour! Gain Professional experience and chance to change the city! To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Dear Colleagues, Please share with your students. Thank you! The application for the CUNY Service Corps 2017-2018 program is open! Want to make a difference in your community? Apply now to be a member of the CUNY Service Corps: a program that gives students like you the chance to play a role in improving New York City’s future — while gaining real-work experience and professional training and getting paid $13 per hour. Priority Deadline: February 15, 2017. Final Deadline: March 12th, 2017. The 135 placement sites where Queens College students have participated include: * 9/11 Memorial & Museum* Brooklyn Navy Yard * American Museum of Natural History * Federal Reserve Bank of New York * New York City Council * NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene * Office of Manhattan Borough President *New York Hall of Science * U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Technology * * Wildlife Conservation Society City Zoos Services * and many more community and government based organizations! We also offer service projects led by professors from Queens College and other CUNY campuses! To apply, please go to: http://www.cuny.edu/servicecorp<http://www.cuny. edu/servicecorps> Learn more about CUNY Service Corps at Queens College go to : www.qc.cuny.edu/servicecorps<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/servicecorps> Regard, Sayashmini — Sayashmini Madhow Experiential Education Coordinator CUNY Service Corps<http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/servicecorps/> | Assistant Manager Teaching in Vietnam Program <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/vietnam> | Coordinator Queens College, City University of New York | 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens NY 11367-1597 Razran 314 | Delany 128A (Wednesdays only) | (718) 570-0554 | sayashmini.madhow(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sayashmini.madhow@qc.cuny.edu> _______________________________________________ Socrates mailing list, Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto https://lists.qc.cuny.edu/ mailman/listinfo/socrates -- 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] Fwd: Save the Date: NYS Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam
by Joel Allen 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Dear History juniors, seniors, and graduate students, See below for an opportunity to pursue professional employment in New York State government-- the Professional Career Opportunities exam, a first step to being hired. Even if working for the state is not your life's ambition, it could provide useful experience for careers in the private sector later on. The link is below. Best, Prof. Allen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Office of Human Resources/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 4:24 PM Subject: Save the Date: NYS Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Exam To: jallen(a)qc.cuny.edu Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103033957415&ca=ff2110f2-…> [image: QC Banner] >From the Office of Human Resources: Are you interested in a rewarding and meaningful career with New York State? Sign up for the Professional Career Opportunities exam! Deadline is February 22. The Department of Civil Service has recently announced the next holding of the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam. The PCO exam offers individuals, including veterans, with at least a bachelor's degree, or college juniors and seniors expecting to receive a bachelor's degree by September 1, 2018, with an opportunity to compete for entry-level professional positions in various state agencies in New York State government. Learn more here: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/HR/Documents/NYSCivilService.pdf <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RTaqfSUiUsJPJIEsH1E1R3vO9nURLz22hTd-OLxaCSy2…> [image: City University of New York logo] 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. Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 SafeUnsubscribe™ jallen(a)qc.cuny.edu <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu in collaboration with [image: Constant Contact] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> Try it free today <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> -- 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] Summer internship opportunities with Senator Gillibrand
by Francesca Bregoli 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Dear History majors, Senator Gillibrand is looking for interns for her Long Island office. The deadline for summer internship applications is March 5, 2017. Applications are accepted online: *https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/* <https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/> This is a great opportunity if you're interested in politics, law school, and a career in government! There is the possibility of obtaining college credit for this internship in the History department. If you get the internship, please don't forget to let me know! All 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: Lewter, Alyvia (Gillibrand) <Alyvia_Lewter(a)gillibrand.senate.gov> Date: Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 11:29 AM Subject: Summer internship opportunities with Senator Gillibrand To: Good morning, I wanted to make you and your students aware of a summer internship opportunity with Senator Gillibrand in the Long Island office. The deadline to apply for a summer internship within our office is March 5, 2017. Interested students can apply online at *https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/* <https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/services/internships/>. Should any of your students have questions about the internship they are welcome to contact me at the number below. Best, *Alyvia Lewter | Long Island Regional Assistant *Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 631-249-2825 <(631)%20249-2825> *Alyvia_Jean-Charles(a)gillibrand.senate.gov* <Alyvia_Jean-Charles(a)gillibrand.senate.gov> *www.gillibrand.senate.gov* <http://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/>

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[History undergraduates] "Social media for your job search" career event *tomorrow* free hour
by Francesca Bregoli 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear History majors, Some of you may be interested in this career event taking place tomorrow. All best, Prof Bregoli (Internships and Phi Alpha Theta faculty advisor) *Presentation: How to Stand Out From the Crowd: Leveraging Social Media in Your Job Search.* 12:15-1:30 pm, Godwin-Ternbach Museum, Klapper 405. Author Lindsey Pollak is the global spokesperson for LinkedIn. The first 40 students will receive a signed copy of her book, *Getting from College to Career*. Information: diane.shults(a)qc.cuny.edu --- 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

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[History undergraduates] call for papers: History conference at Mercy College
by Joel Allen 09 Feb '17

09 Feb '17

Dear History majors, Attached is a call for papers for an undergraduate History conference at Mercy College on Saturday, April 8. The topic will be "Crossing Borders and Challenging Boundaries". If you submit an abstract and it is accepted for presentation, the department can pay for your transportation to and from Dobbs Ferry on Metro-North. Please let me know 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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