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[History undergraduates] exciting event: Web Archiving Workshop on 3/5 and 3/12
by Kristin Celello 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Dear History Students, Please see the attached flyer to learn about a great opportunity to attend a Web Archiving Workshop at QC, where you can learn more about web archiving in libraries. Also, FYI, it will take place in the GLIS computer lab (it doesn't provide this information on the flyer). Please let me know if you have any questions! Best, Prof. Celello

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[History undergraduates] Fw: NYC Teaching Fellows has extended their Deadline!
by Joel W Allen 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear History majors, If you're interested in being an NYC Teaching Fellow, the relevant link to apply is below. The deadline has been extended to March 7. Best, Prof. Allen ________________________________ From: NYC Teaching Fellows <fellows(a)nyctfops.org> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 5:27 PM To: Joel W Allen Subject: NYC Teaching Fellows has extended their Deadline! The Time is Now! Hello Professor Allen, Due to an increased demand for teachers in high-need subject areas, we have extended our final application deadline until March 7, 2018. This means that your students can finish their application for an opportunity to join one of the country's largest and most selective alternative teacher preparation programs! Are there any questions concerning our application? Make sure to forward our 2018 Application Preparation Guide<https://nyctfops-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Lu-aRf64FUXyIU53…> with tips for tackling the short answer essay questions and a preview of the interview process. For additional questions, have your students check out our website<https://nyctfops-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Lu-aRf64FUXyIU53…> or reach out to us directly through our contact form<https://nyctfops-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1Lu-aRf64FUXyIU53…>. The path into the classroom starts now! Have your students submit their application to become a NYC Teaching Fellow today! Best, NYC Teaching Fellows

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[History undergraduates] Fw: Asian/American Center, 2018 Scholarship Opportunities
by Joel W Allen 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear History majors, See attached for information about a couple of QC scholarship opportunities. Note that the deadline is very soon-- March 1. Best, Prof. Allen ________________________________ From: Asian American Center Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 3:11 PM To: qcpres; Richard P Alvarez; Odalys M Diazpineiro; Glenda G Grace; Justin W Homer; Victoria H Owen; Claudia A Panettiere; Alice F Pisciotta; Gian Rosa; Jeffrey Y Rosenstock; Patriciaann Vierling; Heather Curtin; Eva Fernandez; Elizabeth F Hendrey; Yasemin Jones; Aruna S Mahadeo; Sandra Mew; William Mcclure; Mary Ann Watch; June D Bobb; Valli Cook; Javette Smallwood; Vivek Upadhyay; Myra E Berman; Sophie R Bromberg; Christopher J Coleman; Paul E Duboisjr; William Mcclure; Molash Alemayehu; Linda Chan; Elizabeth K Chin; Martin G Klotz; Kenny K Lui; Gillian Stewart; Alice S Chan; Carol A Douglas; Krystle J Holder; Aasim S Husain; Dianne Marin; Michael W Wolfe; John A Andrejack; Brenda Bishop-Jones; Kristin Celello; Michael C Nelson; Miryam Segal; Ali J Ahmed; Meghan Healey; Glenn D Burger; Gerasimus Katsan; Zoe Beloff; Hispanic Languages & Literature; Clare L Carroll; Arlene W Kraat; Richard M Maxwell; David Schober; Emilia Lopez; qceece; Pokay M Ma; Susan A Rotenberg; Zhigang Xiang; Gregory D Omullan; Ashima K Kant; Wilma A Saffran; Wallace Goldberg; Robert Ranaldi; Alexander Lisyansky; Robert N Lanson; Israel Blumenfrucht; Evelyn Julmisse; Mandana E Limbert; Barbara Sandler; Christos Ioannides; John Devereux; Joel W Allen; Thomas W Ort; Sarah A Covington; Arnold E Franklin; Gerry.Soloman(a)qc.cuny.edu; Leonard S Rodberg; John Collins; Colleen Cool; Stephen Grover; Patrica.Rachal(a)qc.cuny.edu; Andrew Beveridge; Tarry Hum; Joyce W Warren; Eleanor Armour-Thomas Cc: Hong Wu Subject: Asian/American Center, 2018 Scholarship Opportunities ?Dear QC Faculty & Staff, The Asian/American Center of Queens College is pleased to announce its 2018 Scholarships opportunities for Queens College students. Attached you will find two of our flyers, which list all the information students need to apply. Additionally, I have attached a PDF file with all forms for both our scholarships. The Asian/American Center currently awards two types of scholarships, the A/AC Scholarship and our new Student Leadership Award. Past recipients are also welcome to reapply. The scholarships will range from $2,000 - $3,000 each and are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and/or leadership activities. The deadline is March 1st.? If you would be kind enough to share this information with your students, we would greatly appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Thank you for your time. Andres Vega Office Assistant Asian/American Center Tel: 718-997-3050

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[History undergraduates] Law-School Personal Statement Workshop -- March 7th
by Alex C Vickery 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

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[History undergraduates] History office closing at 1pm today
by Joel Allen 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

FYI: The History office will have to close today at 1:00pm owing to health issues among the staff. It should reopen as usual on Wednesday at 9:00am. -- 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] fantastic new History class for Spring 2018
by Kristin Celello 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Dear History Students, This spring, please consider taking a new course: HIST 388, "Oral History: Methods and Applications" with the always-popular Prof. Wintermute. The course meets on Thursdays from 3:10-5:50. Here is the description: This class will be offered in cooperation with the Queens Library's Queens Memory Program. Students will be working on a project connected with the history of LBGTQ activism in the borough of Queens over the past 25 years. Following instruction and training in the oral historian's methods, students will be paired with volunteer subjects to conduct extensive oral history interviews and create digital exhibits highlighting their experiences. For those of you interested in careers in public history, libraries, or education, this course is a must-take! All best, Prof. Celello

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[History undergraduates] Internship Opportunity-American Museum of Natural History - Darwin Manuscript Project
by Kara M Schlichting 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Dear History Students- As Director of Internships for the History Department, I am writing today to advertise a new internship opportunity for spring and summer 2018 at the American Museum of Natural History, on Manhattan's Upper West Side. For details, see https://www.amnh.org/our-research/darwin-manuscripts-project.<https://www.amnh.org/our-research/darwin-manuscripts-project> Both graduate students and undergraduate students are welcome to apply. Project Description: American Museum of Natural History - Darwin Manuscript Project Interns who are available 15 - 20 hours a week. Qualified candidates should be from the Humanities or Life Sciences. Research and editorial assistant working with Charles Darwin's Manuscript. Technically proficient in either Mac or Windows-based systems. Must have their own laptop. Knowledge of internet markup(HTML, XML) languages a plus. There are opportunities for internships for this semester and the summer. Interested students are requested to email a cover letter and CV to David Kohn at dkohn(a)amnh.org. If you are interested in applying for this internship and have additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Dr. Schlichting Kara Murphy Schlichting, PhD Assistant Professor Queens College-CUNY, History Department

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[History undergraduates] Summer 2018 internships at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, deadline is March 1
by Kara M Schlichting 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Dear History Majors- As Director of Internships I want to draw your attention to the numerous opportunities to intern at the Smithsonian. QC History Majors have secured these internships in the past. I was an intern at the Smithsonian as a undergraduate and and found it to be a wonderful experience. I encourage you to apply. If you have questions, I would be happy to field them. Sincerely, Dr. Schlichting Kara Murphy Schlichting, PhD Assistant Professor Queens College-CUNY, History Department ________________________________ Summer 2018 internships at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, deadline is March 1 Colleagues, Please have interested students apply to our Summer 2018 internships. The National Museum of American History internship program allows a diverse group of people with innumerable interests, strengths, and goals to encounter an educational environment where they can work with and learn from professionals and scholars in related areas of concentration. The Museum offers interns of different backgrounds incredible opportunities in a variety of fields, from public relations to exhibition research to project design. Learning from knowledgeable mentors in the dynamic atmosphere of the Museum and Washington, D.C. area, interns enjoy an intensive experience as multifaceted as the Museum itself. In addition we provide a robust set of enrichment activities that range from behind-the-scenes collection tours, career readiness workshops, director’s talks and field trips. We currently have four different programs to select from In our Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment system (SOLAA) https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public: 1. NMAH Development Internship (External Affairs) Program – For more information and read our testimonials --> http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship/opportunities/developm… 2. NMAH Special Events Internship (External Affairs) Program - For more information and read our testimonials --> http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship/opportunities/special-… 3. NMAH Office of Communications & Marketing Program – For more information --> http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship/opportunities/public-a… 4. NMAH Internship Program --> http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internship This selection is for all other internship projects outside of External Affairs and Communications & Marketing (i.e. Curatorial Projects; Archives Center; Conservation; Public Programs – Daily Programs, Programs in African American History, Programs in Latino History; Graphic Production; Exhibition Design and more!). Once you select ‘NMAH Internship Program’ you will have to choose three internship projects that are ranked by preference. The central Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships (www.smithsonianofi.com<http://www.smithsonianofi.com>) has paid internship opportunities that students can apply to and receive funding while being placed with a project at the National Museum of American History. In your essay you can indicate the National Museum of American History or other units as potential placements. Here are a few of those programs: 1. Anne R. and G. Wayne Clough Internship - https://www.smithsonianofi.com/anne-r-and-g-wayne-clough-internship/ 2. James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Juniors and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration https://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/james-e-webb-intern… 3. Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship - https://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/katzenberger-art-hi… 4. Minority Awards Program – Internship and Visiting Student - https://www.smithsonianofi.com/minority-internship-program/ 5. Native American Awards Program – Internship - https://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/native-american-int… 6. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL OF THESE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2018 (*Note that this is different from our March 1 deadline) We have created multiple internship postings on Handshake.com. If your institution uses something other than Handshake.com to post internship opportunities feel free to create a post using information from this email. If you are interested in organizing an informational session feel free to contact me at EatonMO(a)si.edu<mailto:EatonMO@si.edu> or call 202.633.3556. Informational sessions are mostly done through our video conference system. If you are within the Washington DC metropolitan area we can also visit your campus as well. If you are outside of the DC metropolitan area and are interested in having us come to your campus please know that we will do our best to accommodate your requests. We also invite schools to bring their students to the Museum for a site visit. The deadline is March 1, 2018 for our summer internships Omar Eaton-Martínez National Museum of American History Intern & Fellows Program Manager Diversity Advisory Council, Member Smithsonian Institution Latino Working Committee, Deputy Chair African American Association, Program Chair Academic Appointee Diversity and Publicity Taskforce, Member FC-STEM, Underrepresented Communities, Representative 202.633.3556; 202.281.8601 (cell); EatonMO(a)si.edu<mailto:EatonMO@si.edu>; @amhistoryintern “America Participates”

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[History undergraduates] Fw: Call For Undergraduate Research Papers
by Kara M Schlichting 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Dear History Majors- Please see the opportunity outlined below. Sincerely, Dr. Schlichting Kara Murphy Schlichting, PhD Assistant Professor Queens College-CUNY, History Department ________________________________ From: History Matters <historymatters(a)appstate.edu> Sent: Monday, December 4, 2017 11:00 AM Subject: Call For Undergraduate Research Papers To whom it may concern: My name is Victoria Haynes, and I am the Editor-in-Chief of History Matters, Appalachian State University's Undergraduate Journal of Historical Research. History Matters offers students who are interested in history the unique opportunity to be published while still completing their undergraduate degrees. Created by a history student who felt that he had no outlet to publish his research, History Matters is dedicated to recognizing top student work in all historic fields and familiarizing students with the publishing process. In our mission to find the best undergraduate research, we accept roughly three percent of the papers that we receive over the course of the fall and winter semesters. We then publish these selected papers in an online journal every May. No paper is published without undergoing a thorough editorial process, which includes the input of distinguished professors from several history departments. Last year, we received over 200 submissions from colleges and universities from four continents. We ask you to inform your students about this opportunity and encourage them to submit their research to the Spring 2018 edition of History Matters. Our deadline for submissions is January 17, 2018. Please feel free to visit our website at historymatters.appstate.edu<http://historymatters.appstate.edu> for more information and to access past issues. We look forward to working with you, your department, and especially your undergraduates. Best regards, Victoria Haynes Editor-in-Chief History Matters Appalachian State University [https://mailfoogae.appspot.com/t?sender=aaGlzdG9yeW1hdHRlcnNAYXBwc3RhdGUuZW…

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[History undergraduates] Call for Papers - Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference 2018
by Kara M Schlichting 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Dear History Majors- please see the following announcement: Call for Papers - Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference 2018 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SPRING 2018 REGIONAL CONFERENCE Dear Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisors and Students: The Alpha Xi Gamma at Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York cordially invites you to the 2018 Phi Alpha Theta New York-New Jersey Regional Conference, which will be held on Saturday, April 21 starting at 10:15 a.m. Located 20 miles north of New York City along the Palisades Parkway and surrounded by historical sites spanning the Colonial Period to World War II, Dominican College provides a convenient and historically relevant site to gather for this special event. Tentative schedule: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Registration 10:15 a.m -11:15 a.m Keynote Address 11:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. Morning Sessions 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Afternoon Sessions 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Symposium and Closing Remarks 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Chapter Advisors and Student Leaders Meeting Registration and Contact Information: Call for Papers: All faculty and chapter members are invited to submit paper proposals on topics of interest. Panels currently are open and will be finalized based on paper submissions. Possible topics include regional studies such as the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Thematic studies in areas such as Historiography, Diplomacy, Military History, Public History, and Digital History are also welcome. Paper proposals should be submitted as an abstract of no more than 500 words. The deadline to submit proposals is Wednesday, January 31. All presentations must be between 15 and 30 minutes in duration. Papers for accepted proposals should be submitted no later than Thursday, March 15. Call for Session Panelists: All faculty members are encouraged to participate as Session Panelists. Those interested should submit their names, university affiliation, and areas of interest by Wednesday, January 31. Optional Events: All conference participants are welcome to participate in a free tour of local historical sites on the afternoon of Friday, April 20. Orangetown refers to itself as “A Town Rich in History” for good reason. Among the local sites of interest are the DeWint House, the 76 House, and Camp Shanks. There also will be an optional free tour to either New York City or the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to be conducted on Sunday, April 22. If interested, please make your reservation no later than Wednesday, January 31. Additionally, all participants will receive a free three-day pass to use Dominican College’s new Hennessy Fitness Center from April 20 to April 22. Registration Fee: The early registration fee is $20 per person if paid by Thursday, February 15. The standard fee of $30 per person will be in effect for all registrations made after February 15. For appropriate need-based reasons, the registration fee will be waived. Please indicate the reason for this request on your registration form, which is attached to this e-mail as well as pasted below. The registration fee includes coffee service with light breakfast during the registration period as well as lunch. All proceeds will be used to defray the costs of the conference. If you are a Chapter faculty advisor or student leader, please indicate on your registration form whether you intend to stay for the Chapter Advisors and Student Leaders Meeting scheduled for 4:45 p.m. Lodging: For those interested in staying overnight, a reduced rate will be available at the Holiday Inn Orangeburg Hotel, which is just a few blocks away from campus. All proposals should be submitted to christopher.libertini(a)dc.edu. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me or call me at (845) 848-4069. We look forward to hosting you on our campus and gathering our Society together to share in a day of historical discourse and good fellowship. Registration Form (Please also see attached): [cid:7cd93745-30a3-4bd7-b681-528b4c2fb818] Best, Christopher G. Libertini Assistant Professor of History Dominican College Phone: (845) 848-4069 Fax: (845) 398-8921 [cid:5c18b816-5d6f-477a-8ce7-e6e6cdfff0b7]

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