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[History undergraduates] Fall internships at the National Archives at New York City
by Francesca Bregoli 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear majors, The National Archives at New York City are looking for Fall interns. The application deadline is August 1. This would be a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in an archive. Please see the attached PDF and this link ( http://www.archives.gov/nyc/volunteer/volunteer-application.pdf) for more information on the available positions and application instructions. Best, Prof. Bregoli -- Francesca Bregoli Assistant Professor of Jewish History Queens College of the City University of New York Powdermaker Hall 352YY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367

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[History undergraduates] History students invited to join a studio audience
by Joel Allen 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Dear History majors, I hope your summer is going well. See below for an invitation from the college, on behalf of CBS news, for QC history students to join the studio audience on Thursday, July 24 for a program about the Freedom Summer of 1964, and about the efforts of students at QC to enact The Civil Rights Act 50 years ago. The invitation includes a link by which you can RSVP. On behalf of CBS News, please accept our invitation to an upcoming special event. CBS News Presents “A Summer on Fire: Civil Rights 50 Years Later,” a live, interactive, multimedia event staged at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Hosted by veteran CBS News anchor and host of “Face the Nation” Bob Schieffer, the event will stream live on CBSNews.com, MSN.com and broadcast simultaneously on The Smithsonian Channel on July 24, 8pm ET/5pm PT. Sponsored by Microsoft, “A Summer on Fire” is the second in a series of CBS News Live Experiences, where a studio audience is taken on a journey through time with rarely seen images from the CBS News Archives, and conversations with history makers, experts and entertainers. The interactive and engaging experience examines the culture, society and politics of today with historic events from half a century ago. On July 24, Bob Schieffer will lead his guests in a discussion of the struggles of 1964 to enact The Civil Rights Act, register blacks to vote, and the violence that marked the struggle for civil rights that summer in states both north and south. The conversation will examine events that shook the nation then but also explore their impact today in ways we could never have predicted or imagined. We would like to invite you to be a part of our studio audience for this exciting evening. The event takes place on Thursday July 24th at The Ed Sullivan Theater (1697 Broadway between 53rd & 54th streets). The program begins at 8 pm. Doors open at 6:30. We hope you can join us. To RSVP, log in to MyQC at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/myqc/Pages/Default.aspx. 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] We have a new president! (of the History Club)
by Thomas W Ort 17 May '14

17 May '14

Habemus Presidentum! Did any of you see (or at least smell) the smoke emanating from the History Department the other day? That was the signal that the torch has been passed from one set of History Club officers to another. (Thanks to the Vatican for the idea.) Another year, another peaceful transition of power. Ah, the miracle of democracy. Please join me in welcoming the new club officers and wishing them great success for the 2014-2015 academic year: President: Marina Nebro (marina(a)nebro.com<mailto:marina@nebro.com>) Vice-President: Phillip Tarantini (Psprts5(a)aol.com<mailto:Psprts5@aol.com>) Treasurer: Merrick Stein (merrick3711(a)yahoo.com<mailto:merrick3711@yahoo.com>) Secretary: Russell Cohen (rc51494(a)gmail.com<mailto:rc51494@gmail.com>) I would also like to announce that starting in the fall, Professor Francesca Bregoli is going to be taking over the position of History Club and Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor. Please join me in welcoming her to her new position too. Good luck finishing up the semester and best wishes to you all next year! Thomas Ort Assistant Professor History Club & Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor

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[History undergraduates] attention Pre-Law History students: The Rule of Law
by Joel Allen 15 May '14

15 May '14

For you majors and minors interested in Legal Studies (or if you're concentrating in European History, or just looking for a super-cool elective...) -- I highly recommend a new course for next Fall. It's Hist 200: The Rule of Law, taught by Professor Antonov. In this class, you'll look at how conceptions of the law have changed over time; how laws have been applied and interpreted; and how legal documents/trials can be used as historical sources. It will meet Tues-Thurs, 9:15-10:30, and it will count toward the European History concentration, or of course, toward the elective requirement. It looks totally great. I tell you, I wish I were still a student.

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[History undergraduates] new option for Hist 392W in the Fall
by Joel Allen 15 May '14

15 May '14

Dear History majors, I'm happy to announce a new option for Hist 392W in the Fall. We're very fortunate to have Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, the former Greek ambassador to the U.S., join our faculty to teach Hist 392W: Historical Transitions in the 20th Century. Ambassador Tsilas is currently the Director of the Onassis Foundation in New York, but before that he had a long and distinguished career in the Greek foreign service. Before his post in the U.S., he was ambassador to South Africa, and before that, he served in Romania and France. In his seminar, Ambassador Tsilas will apply his firsthand experiences in diplomacy to an examination of three 20th century movements in detail: the transition from Communism to Liberalism in Eastern Europe; the transition from Apartheid to Integration in South Africa; and the Balkan Wars of the 1990s. The class will meet on Wednesdays, 1:40-4:30 in PH 303. If you'd like to sign up for this class, please contact Alex Vickery at 718-997-5350 or alex.vickery(a)qc.cuny.edu. Best, Prof. 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] History Club elections Wednesday!
by Thomas W Ort 12 May '14

12 May '14

To all History Majors: This is a second reminder that elections for a new slate of History Club officers are scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 12:15 in PH 333. A pizza lunch will be served. It is very important that as many people as possible attend this meeting since all four club officer positions—President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary—will be voted on. If you wish to vote in the elections, you must attend the meeting. Likewise, if you wish to be elected to any one of these positions, you must attend. Candidates for each position will be allowed to make a very brief (one minute) speech about their vision for the History Club's future. Please arrive promptly; we only have the room until 1:30PM. Spread the word. Pack the room with your supporters. Most importantly, show up and cast your vote! Thomas Ort Assistant Professor Faculty Advisor History Club and Phi Alpha Theta

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[History undergraduates] History Club Elections May 14!!!
by Thomas W Ort 05 May '14

05 May '14

To all History Majors: Elections for a new slate of History Club officers are scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, at 12:15 in PH 333 (not 352). A pizza lunch will be served. It is very important that as many people as possible attend this meeting since all four club officer positions—President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary—will be voted on. If you wish to vote in the elections, you must attend the meeting. Likewise, if you wish to be elected to any one of these positions, you must attend. Candidates for each position will be allowed to make a very brief (one minute) speech about their vision for the History Club's future. Please arrive promptly; we only have the room until 1:30PM. Spread the word. Pack the room with your supporters. Most importantly, show up and cast your vote! Thomas Ort Assistant Professor Faculty Advisor History Club and Phi Alpha Theta

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[History undergraduates] deadline extended for the Beberfall Law School scholarship
by Joel Allen 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

Dear History majors, If you're planning to attend law school in the fall, you should be interested in the Beberfall Law School scholarship. We've extended the deadline for application to Monday, May 5. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can find a description of the prize and the application forms here:QC Queens College QC Queens College View on www.qc.cuny.edu Preview by Yahoo 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] applications to the Beberfall Law School Scholarship due on Friday
by Joel Allen 23 Apr '14

23 Apr '14

Dear History students, For those of you planning to attend law school in the fall, you might be interested in Beberfall Scholarship. The deadline is Friday, April 25. See this link for info and for the application form: QC Queens College QC Queens College View on www.qc.cuny.edu Preview by Yahoo 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] Beberfall Law School Scholarship
by Joel Allen 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

Just a reminder about the Beberfall Law School Scholarship, which will be awarded to a graduating student who has been accepted to, and plans to attend, an ABA-accredited law school in the fall. The deadline for applications is April 25. Here's a link to more information, including the application form: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Degrees/DSS/History/Opportunities-for-Stud… Let me know if you have any questions. Best, Prof. 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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