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[History undergraduates] The History Club presents: History Department Town Hall on Monday, March 30
by Francesca Bregoli 19 Mar '15

19 Mar '15

Dear History students, Please mark your calendar for the *next meeting of the History Club*. On Monday March 30, the Club has organized a *History Department Town Hall*. Come and meet the professors in the History department! You will be able to find out more about the areas of specialization in the History department, learn about class offerings, and ask questions. Pizza will be served! *When: Monday, March 30, Free Hour (12:15PM-1:30PM)* *Where: Powdermaker Hall 157* Best, 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: History Club - Women's History Month: HERstory Throughout Time
by Francesca Bregoli 18 Mar '15

18 Mar '15

Dear History students, The History Club is co-sponsoring an event in honor of Women's History Month *TOMORROW* at 4:30pm. Prof. Sarah Covington of the History department will be speaking, together with Tiffany Brown (NYPIRG) and Megan Casey (IATG:QC). See the flyer below for all information! Best, 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] REMINDER: Phi Alpha Theta application deadline -- March 31
by Francesca Bregoli 18 Mar '15

18 Mar '15

Dear History majors, This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, is fast approaching. If you are thinking of applying, remember to submit your application by *March 31*! You can place the application in my mailbox or the Phi Alpha Theta mailbox in the History department. Application forms are available in the history department. More information, as well as a downloadable application form, can be also found here: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Degrees/DSS/History/Opportunities-for-Stud… . All the best, 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: [Socrates] CUNY Service Corps Final Deadline Extended to March 22nd
by Joel Allen 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

Dear History majors and minors, See below for opportunities with the CUNY Service Corps. Seniors, take note: this could be a good way to get your foot in the door for long term employment in large non-profits and government agencies. The deadline for applications is March 22. Best, Prof. Allen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Thomas P Szlezak via Socrates <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM Subject: [Socrates] CUNY Service Corps Final Deadline Extended to March 22nd To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Dear colleagues, Please share word with interested students that the CUNY Service Corps application deadline has been extended to March 22nd. CUNY Service Corps provides current students with opportunities for paid service experience at great non-profit and government agencies throughout New York. CUNY Service Corps is recruiting for its next cohort of students for the 2015-2016 academic year. CUNY Service Corps provides paid service opportunities to CUNY students around New York. DEADLINE EXTENDED To March 22nd Students work 12 hours a week, for $12 an hour, for a 24 week commitment. Make a difference through service and work for great organizations throughout New York City! ALL MAJORS encouraged to apply, open to undergraduates AND graduates! More information and online application: www.cuny.edu/servicecorps FINAL DEADLINE: March 22 View info session presentation online: www.tinyurl.com/servicecorpsprezi <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyurl.com%2Fservicecorpspr…> [image: cid:B03D3DB7-9148-4780-A589-698EAB0A2746] Thomas Szlezak CUNY Service Corps | Assistant Manager Center for Teaching & Learning | Project Manager Kiely Hall 134C | 718.997.4858 -- 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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[History undergraduates] Fwd: Wed. March 25, 6:30 PM: David Myers on "History as Witness: Jewish Historians Take the Stand"
by Joel Allen 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Dear Queens College History Community, You might be interested in the talk advertised below, especially if you're considering Legal History or Jewish History as a concentration. Best, Prof. Allen ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Francesca Bregoli <francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 4:20 PM Subject: Re: Wed. March 25, 6:30 PM: David Myers on "History as Witness: Jewish Historians Take the Stand" To: Joel Allen <joelallen.qc(a)gmail.com> Hi Joel, Sure! Here it is. Thank you. All best, Francesca David N. Myers Presents: History as Witness: Jewish Historians Take the Stand *MAR 25, 2015 | 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM* *The Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue ROOM: C201* What use is history? This perennial question will be explored through the lens of modern Jewish historians who have served as advocates and witnesses, at times in actual courtroom settings and more frequently beyond. In examining this tradition, we will explore the relationship between history and law--and in doing so, gain a clearer understanding of the stakes of history. *David N. Myers *is Professor and Robert N. Burr Chair in the department of History at UCLA. He has written extensively in the fields of modern Jewish intellectual and cultural history, with a particular interest in the history of Jewish historiography. He is the author of *Re-Inventing the Jewish Past: European Jewish Intellectuals and the Zionist Return to History* (Oxford: 1995), *Resisting History: Historicism and its Discontents in German-Jewish Thought* (Princeton, 2003), and *Between Jew and Arab: The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz* (Brandeis University Press, 2008). Myers has edited six books, including *The Jewish Past Revisited *and* Enlightenment and Diaspora: The Armenian and Jewish Cases*. *CONTACT INFO:* www.gc.cuny.edu/centerforjewishstudies <http://www.gc.cuny.edu/Public-Programming/Calendar/www.gc.cuny.edu/centerfo…> 212-817-1945 *ADMISSION: Free* On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 8:39 PM, Joel Allen <joelallen.qc(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Francesca, > > I agree -- should be of interest. Do you have the info in a clean form? > I didn't want to just forward your note as it is on to the student lists. > > Best, > Joel > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:54 AM, Francesca Bregoli < > francesca.bregoli(a)qc.cuny.edu> wrote: > >> Hi Joel, >> Perhaps this talk may interest some of our students (thinking about the >> new concentration on legal history)? >> Best, >> Francesca >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: The Center for Jewish Studies <dagazarian(a)gradcenter.cuny.edu> >> Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:27 AM >> Subject: Wed. March 25, 6:30 PM: David Myers on "History as Witness: >> Jewish Historians Take the Stand" >> To: CJS-L(a)gc.listserv.cuny.edu >> >> >> David N. Myers Presents: History as Witness: Jewish Historians Take the >> Stand *MAR 25, 2015 | 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM* >> >> *The Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue/ ROOM: C201* >> >> What use is history? This perennial question will be explored through >> the lens of modern Jewish historians who have served as advocates and >> witnesses, at times in actual courtroom settings and more frequently >> beyond. In examining this tradition, we will explore the relationship >> between history and law--and in doing so, gain a clearer understanding of >> the stakes of history. >> >> >> *David N. Myers *is Professor and Robert N. Burr Chair in the department >> of History at UCLA. He has written extensively in the fields of modern >> Jewish intellectual and cultural history, with a particular interest in the >> history of Jewish historiography. He is the author of *Re-Inventing the >> Jewish Past: European Jewish Intellectuals and the Zionist Return to >> History* (Oxford: 1995), *Resisting History: Historicism and its >> Discontents in German-Jewish Thought* (Princeton, 2003), and *Between >> Jew and Arab: The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz* (Brandeis University >> Press, 2008). Myers has edited six books, including *The Jewish Past >> Revisited *and* Enlightenment and Diaspora: The Armenian and Jewish >> Cases*. >> >> *CONTACT INFO:* >> >> www.gc.cuny.edu/centerforjewishstudies >> <http://www.gc.cuny.edu/Public-Programming/Calendar/www.gc.cuny.edu/centerfo…> >> 212-817-1945 >> >> *ADMISSION: Free* >> <> >> >> If you wish to unsubscribe from the CJS-L List, please send an E-mail to: >> "listserv(a)gc.listserv.cuny.edu". Within the body of the text, only write >> the following: "SIGNOFF CJS-L". >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Joel Allen > Associate Professor and Chair > History Department, Queens College > Flushing, NY 11367 > office: 718-997-5350 > fax: 718-997-5359 > -- 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 -- 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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[History undergraduates] Fwd: REMINDER CFP: Abstracts due 3/29 for Undergraduate History Conference at Marist College 4/25
by Francesca Bregoli 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

Dear History majors, Please see below for a reminder about the upcoming Phi Alpha Theta Upper/Lower Regional Conference. It will be at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and the deadline for proposing a paper is March 29. Remember that students do *not* have to be members of Phi Alpha Theta to present. Additionally, Phi Alpha Theta can offer some funds to cover travel costs if you are accepted. Best, Prof. Bregoli ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Janine Peterson <Janine.Peterson(a)marist.edu> Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 3:29 PM Subject: REMINDER CFP: Abstracts due 3/29 for Undergraduate History Conference at Marist College 4/25 To: Janine Peterson <Janine.Peterson(a)marist.edu> REMINDER: Paper proposals for the 2015 Phi Alpha Theta New York Upper/Lower Regional Conference, to be held at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, must be received by *Sunday, March 29, 2015*. 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. Short abstracts and contact 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/commentators. The conference itself will be held on *Saturday, April 25, 2015*. There is a minimal registration fee of $10, payable at the conference. We are looking forward to receiving the great work of your students! Best wishes, Kristin Bayer (Kristin.Bayer(a)marist.edu) and Janine Peterson ( Janine.Peterson(a)marist.edu) Janine Larmon Peterson, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of History Marist College, Fontaine 228 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-575-3000 ext. 2556 Communications Chair, The Hagiography Society http://www.hagiographysociety.org/ *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE:* The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material bound by federal laws such as FERPA. Any review, retransmission, dissemination of this information to any persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. The provisions of Section 11 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 apply to this email notice and make it enforceable and binding on the recipient/addressee. -- 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] REMINDER: A talk on the Armenian Genocide with Prof. Bemporad and Hratch Zadoian, 3/16
by Francesca Bregoli 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Dear History students, This is reminder that the next History Club event of the semester is coming up on Monday. On *Monday, March 16th*, *Prof. Elissa Bemporad* of the History department and *Hratch Zadoian*, former associate dean of Queens College School of General Studies and still active in the political science department, will give a talk and lead a discussion on the *Armenian Genocide*. The event will take place in PH157 at free hour. *WHAT*: A talk and discussion on the Armenian Genocide *WHEN: *Monday, March 16, at 12:15 *WHERE: *Powdermaker Hall, 157 All students welcome *Free pizza will be served* Hosted by the History Club. -- 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] celebrate St. Patrick's Day one day early
by Joel Allen 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

Hi all, I'm attaching a flyer about a St. Patrick's Day feast and celebration taking place on March 16 -- room 208 in the Student Union -- sponsored by Irish Studies, the Irish Club, and the Newman Center. Looks like fun! Best, -- 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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[History undergraduates] QC will be closed this evening.
by Joel Allen 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Just helping to get the word out to the History listservs that all classes scheduled to begin today at 4:30 or after are cancelled. Best, Joel 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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[History undergraduates] The History Club presents: A talk on the Armenian Genocide with Prof. Elissa Bemporad and Hratch Zadoian, 3/16
by Francesca Bregoli 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Dear History students, Save the date for the next History Club event of the semester! On *Monday, March 16th*, *Prof. Elissa Bemporad* of the History department and *Hratch Zadoian*, former associate dean of Queens College School of General Studies and still active in the political science department, will give a talk and lead a discussion on the *Armenian Genocide*. The event will take place in PH157 at free hour. *WHAT*: A talk and discussion on the Armenian Genocide *WHEN: *Monday, March 16, at 12:15 *WHERE: *Powdermaker Hall, 157 All students welcome *Free pizza will be served* Hosted by the History Club. -- 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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