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[History undergraduates] History graduates--are you headed to law school?
by Kristin Celello 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Dear History Students, If you have been accepted to law school for next year, you should apply for the: BEBERFALL LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP The Beberfall Law School Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating student, in any major, who shows great promise in pursuing a legal career. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have been already accepted to, and agreed to attend, an ABA-approved law school starting in the coming fall. Deadline for applications: MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 All application materials, including the completed form and an approximately 1,000-word personal statement, should be sent to Prof. Kristin Celello, Chair of the History Dept, Powdermaker 352 by Monday, April 29, 2019 (Kristin.Celello(a)qc.cuny.edu) Forms are available in the History Dept (Powdermaker 352) and the Political Science Dept (Powdermaker 200) and are attached to this email. Best, Prof. Celello

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[History undergraduates] Fall 2019 courses to consider
by Aaron Freundschuh 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Dear Students, I hope your summer break has been nothing less than splendiferous. I'm writing now with news of the fall 2019 semester. Listed below are several really exciting courses that still have a few spots available--register as soon as you can! HIST 144, "Ancient India (Tues/Thurs, 12:15-1:30. Alternatively, this course is offered once a week on Tuesdays, 4:30-7:20)* Professor Roy Chowdhury South Asia, one of the most densely populated regions of the world, is also one of the oldest centers of human activity. Religious systems like Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism developed here and Islam and Christianity also took root here. This course introduces students to the ancient history of "India before Europe." Through readings and careful consideration of art, architecture and archaeology, we will examine the origins of South Asian civilization, from prehistory to the precolonial era of the eighteenth century. Students will learn about the epic tradition of India, the development of states and empires, theories of kingship, and the diversity of ancient India. *See course flyer in the attachment to this message HIST 286, "Ancient Roman Law" (Tues/Thurs, 12:15-1:30) Professor McDonnell This course will be of interest to any Queens College student considering law school. Unlike most history courses it follows a "case book" method, used in ancient Roman and modern law classes, in which individual cases and the legal problems they involve are read and discussed. It introduces students to legal thinking used in interpreting the specific circumstances of a particular case and applying legal rules and concepts to them. Professor McDonnell provides the ancient historical background, and helps explains the differences and similarities between ancient Roman society and law and modern. HIST 148, "Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World" (Tues/Thurs, 9:15-10:30)* Professor Richardson Have you ever wondered how people lived in the Middle Ages—what they ate, how they dressed, understood their place in the world, or prayed? In this course, we’ll investigate the history of everyday lives from the beginning of Islam in the 7th century until the Ottomans conquer Arab territories in the 16th century. We will examine a wide range of sources—textual, visual, and archaeological—for insight into everyday practices in medieval Islamdom. This is a discussion-based course that emphasizes immersive history. We will interpret historical recipes and recreate them in a kitchen in Remsen hall, visit the Godwin-Ternbach Museum to handle artefacts, and will receive a visit from a Benedictine monk who has dedicated his life to rescuing Islamic manuscripts from war zones. *See course flyer in the attachment to this message HIST 251, "The Jews in Medieval Christendom" (Mon/Wed, 1:40-2:55) Professor Franklin In late antiquity, Christianity was born from Judaism, yet by the late Middle Ages the Church had become actively hostile toward the Jews and their religion. In this course, we will examine how and why this dramatic shift came about, tracing both violent persecution and more benign religious and cultural interactions. We will explore historical manifestations of medieval anti-Judaism, including the massacre of entire communities of Jews in Germany during the first Crusade, the emergence of the blood libel, and the burning of the Talmud in Paris in 1240. We will also consider the rich heritage of coexistence, as when medieval Christian Bible commentators consulted with Jews in order to better understand the Bible, or when Jewish scribes used Christian motifs to illuminate their manuscripts. Other topics to be covered include the representation of Jews in medieval Christian art, Jewish-Christian disputations, and the origins and development of the Inquisition. This course counts toward concentrations in Ancient and Pre-Modern History, European History since the Fall of Rome, and Jewish History. HIST 190, "Writing and History: The Conquest of Mexico" (Tuesdays, 3:10-6)* Professor Salvatierra History 190 varies in topic from section to section. The topic for this iteration of the course is the Conquest of Mexico. This history is shrouded in legend and misinterpretation that has been repeated so often that we begin to accept it as fact. As we mark the 500-year anniversary of the conquest of Mexico in 1519, it is important to understand what happened, how did it happen, and begin to grapple with the significant changes that ensued for the societies involved. The course will challenge students to consider a set of primary and secondary sources and practice analyzing them by constructing arguments in clear, correct, and formal academic prose. History 190 satisfies the Pathways requirement for College Writing 2. Its only prerequisite is English 110. The course is not required for the history major, but it is recommended to serve as a 3-credit history elective. *See course flyer in the attachment to this message HIST 163, "Race, Gender, and Military History" (Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:20pm)* Professor Wintermute How do military institutions respond to social pressures and changes? How does war transform the context of gender, race, and ethnicity in civilian society? What are the pressures and challenges imposed by conflict on social constructed forms of personal and collective identity? Is violence in war inherently gendered? How do racial prejudices and perceptions translate into action on the field of battle? What is the future state of warfare in a world of fluid gender, racial, and ethnic identities? These questions and others are the foundation of this combined lecture and discussion weekly course. *See course flyer in the attachment to this message HIST 370-1, "History and Film" (Thursdays, 3:10-6:00)* Professor Wintermute Using a collection of critically acclaimed and popular films, dating from the 1940s to the current day, we will be examining the history and memory of the Second World War. Each week will be devoted to a specific topic, and will include a short topical lecture, a film screening, and a moderated discussion of the film’s historical context, contemporary and current meaning, and production. Don’t forget to bring your popcorn and Mike and Ike’s! *See course flyer in the attachment to this message

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[History undergraduates] Women Make Movies Hiring Fall 2019 Interns
by Kara M Schlichting 29 Jul '19

29 Jul '19

Dear History Majors- As Director of Internships for the History Department, I often share announcements regarding internship opportunities with the history department undergraduate list-serve. I would like to draw your attention to the call for interns (below) that Dr. Conolly-Smith received. Perhaps some of you will find it of interest. Best, Dr. Schlichting Kara Murphy Schlichting, PhD Assistant Professor Queens College-CUNY, History Department New York Recentered: Building the Metropolis from the Shore<https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/N/bo35853673.html> https://www.karaschlichting.com/ ? From: Colleen O'Shea <coshea(a)WMM.com> Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 11:21 AM To: Colleen O'Shea <coshea(a)WMM.com> Subject: Women Make Movies Hiring Fall 2019 Interns Good morning! I hope you have been well. I am writing again as we're recruiting for Fall interns here at WMM and thought some of your students may be interested. As you may know, Women Make Movies is a NYC based non-profit feminist media organization that supports women filmmakers though distribution and Production Assistance. We work with thousands of educational, cultural and community-based organizations providing them with independent films by and about women. We are currently looking for Fall interns to work in a variety of departments including: Distribution/Digital Media, Production Assistance/Fiscal Sponsorship, Marketing/Outreach, Social Media, and Administration. The Fall term runs from September - December and we require a commitment of 2 days per week. They can find more information on how to apply and the benefits of the internship program here<https://www.wmm.com/jobs-and-internships/>. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience with a respected and long-standing independent film organization. Please note that this is NOT a production internship and all work is done in our Manhattan office. And if you are not part of the WMM community and would like to sign up for our E-newsletter to receive updates on new film titles, screenings, workshops/webinars, and resources for filmmakers please click here<https://www.wmm.com/newsletter-signup/>. Thank you so much for you time and please let me know if you have any questions. All the best, Colleen Colleen O'Shea Women Make Movies coshea(a)wmm.com<mailto:kf@wmm.com> | www.wmm.com<http://www.wmm.com/> 115 W 29th St, Suite 1200 New York, NY 10001 P: 212-925-0606 x 3070 F: 212-925-2052 [cid:image001.png@01D4A82B.76D9C3B0] We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! The new and improved WMM.com<https://www.wmm.com/> features easier access to our catalog<https://www.wmm.com/catalog/> of over 700 acclaimed films, a new directory of projects<https://www.wmm.com/directory-of-projects/> in our Production Assistance Program<https://www.wmm.com/pa-program/>, expanded online purchasing options<https://www.wmm.com/ordering-information/>, programming suggestions<https://www.wmm.com/catalog/host/>, resources<https://www.wmm.com/resources> for women filmmakers and educators, and our new blog<https://www.wmm.com/blog/>. Sign up for our newsletter<https://www.wmm.com/newsletter-signup/> to stay up to date with new releases, special offers and filmmaker news. Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/womenmakemovies>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/womenmakemovies>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/womenmakemovies/> and YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/WMMNYC>.

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[History undergraduates] fulfill your writing requirements this fall with HIST 190 and AMST 110W!
by Kristin Celello 24 Jul '19

24 Jul '19

Dear History Students, I am writing to let you know about 2 great options for fulfilling various writing requirements this fall. First, don’t forget that HIST 190 fulfills the EC2 Pathways requirement and can also be your history elective! Second, AMST 110W is a great way to get a “W” course in (AMST is American Studies—a blend of History, English, etc.). Please see the attached flyer—it really is a fantastic class. All best, Prof. Celello

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[History undergraduates] FW: Virtual Cybersecurity Internship Course in July
by Kristin Celello 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Dear History Students, Dean Wolfe has asked me to pass along the following opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity. This is open to all majors. Best, Prof. Celello From: Dennis o'Connell <dennis(a)iq4.com> Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7:43 AM To: Ying Zhou <Ying.Zhou(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Michael Wolfe <Michael.Wolfe(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Virtual Internship Course in July . Ying and Michael, iQ4 is planning to offer again in July our four session "Threat Within" cybersecurity applied learning course directly to students as a virtual internship. This is a virtual only, non credit course. The course is not highly technical and is designed specifically to introduce students, regardless of their major, to cybersecurity, as an academic discipline and/or as a career alternative. For example, cybersecurity executives are seeking graduates with critical thinking and analytical skills. This is an opportunity for students to develop/enhance their "soft skills" using cybersecurity as the use case. The students will be working in teams and presenting their weekly assignments to our volunteer, industry mentors. Students are welcome to form their own team to take the course. iQ4 will provide the instructor: a computer science professor. The students will receive an iQ4 Certificate of Completion, upon completing the four session course, along with a Skills Passport--an online, next gen resume from iQ4. The students simply can register for the course at www.iQ4.com<http://www.iQ4.com>. The course fee is $99.99. No textbooks are required. The course is offered Wednesday evenings beginning July 16 through August 6. We would like to ask you to forward this email along to your colleagues: department chairs, faculty, career services staff, academic advisors, etc. and ask them to promote this opportunity to their students and relevant clubs/organizations. Thank you very much. Dennis O'Connell iQ4 Cybersecurity Work Alliance (CWA) Managing Director 301-335-7788 iQ4/CWA video on industry, education and student feedback on our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-aHHppoYlc Wharton and iQ4/CWA: Change the World Solve the Skills Gap Epic Challenge http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/america-plans-close-skills-gap-c…

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[History undergraduates] FW: Recruiting 2 Mellon Mays fellows
by Kristin Celello 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Dear History Students, Please see below for a fantastic opportunity to join the Mellon Mays program. Best, Prof. Celello From: Eva Fernandez <Eva.Fernandez(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 9:59 AM To: Michael W Wolfe <Michael.Wolfe(a)qc.cuny.edu>, William Mcclure <William.Mcclure(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Susan A Rotenberg <Susan.Rotenberg(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Craig A Michaels <Craig.Michaels(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Elizabeth F Hendrey <Elizabeth.Hendrey(a)qc.cuny.edu>, Alicia Alvero <Alicia.Alvero(a)qc.cuny.edu> Cc: Francois Pierrelouis <Francois.Pierrelouis(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Recruiting 2 Mellon Mays fellows Dear Colleagues: Apologies for the mass email (BCC to all QC Departmental Chairs and Program Directors): I write with an important opportunity for our students. The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program, directed by François Pierre Louis (Political Science), is hoping to recruit two fellows out of cycle. The regular recruitment cycle begins in the fall, but there are available slots now. This fellowship, in place at Queens for 29 years now, has spectacular outcomes: at least 23 MMUF fellows have completed doctoral degrees, for example. Please help us recruit eligible students by sharing this email with them, and having them contact Dr. Pierre-Louis (francois.pierrelouis(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:francois.pierrelouis@qc.cuny.edu>). More information: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/mellonmays. Details about the fellowship: Mellon fellows receive: * two years of tuition reimbursement * an annual stipend of up to $7,000 * mentorship from a faculty member in preparation for doctoral work Mellon fellows should have: * sophomore standing * a 3.3+ GPA * minority identity or demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities and promoting racial and ethnic understanding * a major in one of the Mellon areas, which are: * Anthropology * Area Studies * Art History * Classics * Demography * Ecology * English * Ethnomusicology * Film, Cinema, & Media Studies * Foreign Languages * Geography & Population Studies * History * Linguistics * Literature * Philosophy * Political Theory Religion * Sociology * Theater (nonperformance focus) Let me know if you have any questions, and happy Fourth! Eva Eva M. Fernández Assistant Provost Queens College, City University of New York Eva.Fernandez(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Eva.Fernandez@qc.cuny.edu> | +1 718-997-2867 http://efernandez.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu

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