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[History undergraduates] announcing the joint BA/MA program in History
by Joel Allen 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Dear History majors, The Department is now offering a joint BA and MA degree program in History. A flyer about it is attached. Upper sophomores and juniors who are majoring in History and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher in the major are eligible to apply. If accepted, you can enroll in up to three courses at the 700-level, yet pay undergraduate tuition, and have these 9 credits count toward both the BA and the MA degrees. This means that you could advance through the MA program faster -- the MA is 30 credits, so if you have the nine credits from the BA/MA program, then you'd need only 21 additional credits to finish. If you're interested, please contact Prof. Julia Sneeringer, the Director of Graduate Studies at julia.sneeringer(a)qc.cuny.edu. Please include your CUNYfirst ID. 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] internship opportunity in Holocaust education
by Joel Allen 21 Feb '14

21 Feb '14

Dear History students, You might be interested in the advertisement for a paid internship in Holocaust education: http://e2.ma/message/2xapp/uboa3h Sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park in Manhattan. Note that the deadline for applications for a fall semester internship is April 1. 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] Fw: [Socrates] New Transfer Students Invited to Feb. 24th Transfer Series Event
by Joel Allen 18 Feb '14

18 Feb '14

For those of your History majors who are recent transfers, see below for information about events on Monday, Feb 24, during free hour (12:15-1:30). These are designed to help your transition to Queens College. Note that there is an email address for RSVP. Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359 ----- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Thomas P Szlezak <Thomas.Szlezak(a)qc.cuny.edu> >To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> >Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 2:19 PM >Subject: [Socrates] New Transfer Students Invited to Feb. 24th Transfer Series Event > > >Dear colleagues, > >Please share with your students information regarding an event for new and recent transfer students to the college: > >Transfer students are encouraged to attend a free hour event (12:15-1:30pm) on Monday, February 24th in the Rosenthal Library, 5th floor President's Conference Room 2. > >This first session of the Transfer Student Info Series will include a panel of speakers with representatives from Academic Advising, Career Development, and the Center for Teaching & Learning discussing what are important areas for new transfer students to consider including timely process to graduation, on and off-campus opportunities, and preparing for after graduation. > >Students will have opportunities to talk with current Queens College students and other new transfer students at the event. Lunch will be provided. > >Interested students should RSVP by writing to thomas.szlezak(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:thomas.szlezak@qc.cuny.edu> > > > > >Best, >Thomas > > >Thomas Szlezak >Project Manager > >Center for Teaching & Learning | Provost's Office > >Kiely Hall 134C | 718.997.4858 >_______________________________________________ >Socrates mailing list >Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu >To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto http://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates > >

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[History undergraduates] follow the History Dept on twitter
by Joel Allen 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear History majors, You can now follow the History Dept on twitter -- @QCHistory. We'll still maintain the list-serv for majors, but this can be another way to get announcements about various courses, deadlines, news, etc. I wonder what the Greeks and Romans would think of this. 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] FW: Historic Trades Internships 2014
by Thomas W Ort 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

To all QC History Majors: Are you looking for a fun, educational, history-related internship this summer? If so, check out this opportunity below. It sounds pretty cool! Note the application deadline: February 28! Best, Thomas Ort [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_mvlogo-…]<http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/MtV_HistoricT…]<http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> Spend a summer immersed in the 18th-Century at George Washington's Mount Vernon [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/MtV_HistoricT…] Each year, Mount Vernon's Department of Historic Trades accepts a select number of applicants for summer internships. With focus on the Pioneer Farm and George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, these internships provide an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to become immersed in 18th-century history, agriculture, and industry. After completing a brief training program, interns will work as full-time Historic Trades Interpreters for a period of 10 weeks under the direction of our professional interpretive staff. Interns live on the grounds of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate during the internship. In addition, interns participate in special field trips to other historic sites and museums in the region. Candidates interested in Historic Trades internships should have a background in history or agriculture, be comfortable with public speaking, and be available during the entire internship period of June 2 –August 8, 2014. Interns will be expected to work a five-day, 40-hour work week that will include some weekends. Students accepted into the program will receive reimbursement for travel expenses to and from Mount Vernon, accommodations on the estate, and estimated biweekly wages of $450 (based on hours worked, accommodations in addition, all before taxes). We are looking for highly motivated students who will enjoy the challenges and benefits of participating in this program. We will be happy to discuss the internship in more detail with you and any students who are interested in applying. Additional information about the internship, and the application form, can be downloaded at http://www.mountvernon.org/employment/internships<http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…>. Completed applications must be returned to Mount Vernon by February 28, 2014 for consideration. If you have any questions, contact GWEntrepreneur(a)mountvernon.org<mailto:GWEntrepreneur@mountvernon.org> or call Donna Boulter, Interpretive Operations Manager, 703.799.8611 or Steve Bashore, Manager of Historic Trades, 703.799.6805. Copyright © 2014 George Washington's Mount Vernon, All rights reserved. Click to Unsubscribe<http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/spacer.gif] [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…]<http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc004908…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…> [http://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/email_connect…] <http://mountvernon.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2313d2141f19dbc0049085…>

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[History undergraduates] FW: History Club Meeting
by Thomas W Ort 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

To all QC History majors: The History Club will be having a general meeting on Monday, Feb. 10th at 12:15 in PH351. The agenda is as follows: 1) Choosing a theme for the semester 2) Voting on a club trip. 3) Members will be made aware of opportunities for club members this semester including Oral History Certification 4) Potential lectures will be discussed. 5) Club Member input, comments, and suggestions. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. V/R Samuel Canter President

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[History undergraduates] Fw: Fwd: Interactive Web-Based Content Developer for Historical, Sociological, Political Science and Demographic Materials
by Joel Allen 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Dear History major and graduate students, Notice here a job opportunity for someone with a "background in history" who also can work with GIS software in social science research. Details for applying are in the advertisement below. Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359 ----- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Andrew A. Beveridge <andy(a)socialexplorer.com> >To: "qcchairs(a)googlegroups.com" <qcchairs(a)googlegroups.com> >Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 7:55 AM >Subject: Fwd: Interactive Web-Based Content Developer for Historical, Sociological, Political Science and Demographic Materials > > > >Seeking a highly intelligent, motivated and self-directed person, to review and augment GIS files (shape files), and create visualizations using charts, maps and tables. Background in history and social science, and has good computer skills, including some experience in programming (either programming languages or statistical packages). > > > >1 Facility with a GIS package (most likely ARCGIS) who can review materials that go into making on-line interactive educational activities both long form and short form. Experience with GIS a must. > > > >2) Facility with map design and creation in a GIS package. > > >3) Experience with the statistical analysis of social science data, such as polls, surveys, census data and the like. > > >4) Strong writing and critical thinking skills. > > >5) At least a BA degree in social science or history. > > >This job will begin as a part-time (likely half-time) consulting position, but there is very good opportunity for growth. It is located in New York. > > >Work will include materials that will be added to Social Explorer and possibly GIS and data analysis work to support litigation consulting in areas revolving around civil rights and criminal justice. > > >Please send cover letter and resume to andy(a)socialexplorer.com. No phone calls please. > > >Please circulate widely. > > >Andy > > >Social Explorer users can access 220 years of data, customize reports, create presentations and slideshows, embed and share maps, and more. Social Explorer has collaborated with Pearson Publishing on a variety of educational materials. It is distributed by Oxford University Press to research libraries. It has collaborated with the Census Bureau, The New York Times, and the Ellis Island Museum. Started at Queens College and funded by NSF, Social Explorer provides access to Census data from 1790 to 2010, American Community Survey data from 2005 to 2012, religion data, and carbon emissions data. New kinds of datasets will be added in 2014. Over 250 libraries subscribe, as well as several corporations, government agencies, and individuals. >-- > >Andrew A. Beveridge >President, Social Explorer, Inc >andy(a)socialexplorer.com >www.socialexplorer.com >Become a fan on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Explorer/110325499019530 >Follow us on Twitter @socialexplorer > > > > > >-- > >Andrew A. Beveridge >President, Social Explorer, Inc >50 Merriam Ave >Bronxville, NY 10708 >Phone 1-914-337-6237 >Mobile 914-522-4487 >FAX 1-914-337-8210 >andy(a)socialexplorer.com >www.socialexplorer.com >Become a fan on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Explorer/110325499019530 >Follow us on Twitter @socialexplorer > >Prof of Sociology Queens College and Grad Ctr CUNY >Chair Queens College Sociology Dept >Office: 718-997-2852 >Email: andrew.beveridge(a)qc.cuny.edu >252A Powdermaker Hall >65-30 Kissena Blvd >Queens, NY 11367-1597 > -- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "QCChairs" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to qcchairs+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > >

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[History undergraduates] expanding Prof. Conolly-Smith's (very popular) section of Hist 104
by Joel Allen 24 Jan '14

24 Jan '14

Dear History majors, Due to popular demand, we are increasing the size of Prof. Conolly-Smith's section of Hist 104 -- a multimedia extravaganza if ever there was one. Note that it is being held on MW, 3:10-4:25 in the large theater in Rosenthal Library (room 230) -- a room with state-of-the-art technology and plenty of room. An excellent and enjoyable way to satisfy the Hist 104 requirement. 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] certain MA courses open to eligible History majors
by Joel Allen 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Dear History majors, Several MA courses in the coming semester will be open to qualified History majors. Specifically: Hist 710: Alexander the Great (Prof. O'Brien); Hist 799: Eastern Europe under Communist Rule (Prof. Ort); and Hist 799: Modern Israel (Prof. Alteras). To be eligible, you must have completed 21 credits in History and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 within the major. Hist 710 can be used for the pre-modern/ancient history concentration. Hist 799 (Prof. Ort) can be used for the European history concentration. Hist 799 (Prof. Alteras) can be used for the upper division non-western history requirement, as well as the non-western history concentration. And any of these three can be used for an elective in History. If you are interested in any of these three courses, please contact Prof. Julia Sneeringer, Director of Graduate Studies, at julia.sneeringer(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] two courses Brazilian history -- satisfies non-western requirements
by Joel Allen 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Finally, in time for the Year of Brazil, the History Dept is offering two courses in Brazilian history, both of which satisfy the major requirements in non-western history. For example... Hist 121: Introduction to Brazilian History, Prof. Amy Chazkel, MW 10:45-12:00 in PH 156. This will satisfy the requirement for lower-division non-western history. (You know, that list that includes 105-106, 111-112, 140-142, 144-149.) Hist 294: Music and Culture in Brazilian History, Prof. Amy Chazkel, Mondays, 1:40-4:25. This will satisfy the requirement for upper-division non-western history. And it's the course that we're most excited about -- it will feature visiting musicians as part of classes on how Brazilian music reflects social and political events and trends in Brazil. It will meet in the Aaron Copland School of Music, room 264 -- a fun way to get necessary history credit, with performances free of charge. As usual, 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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