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[History undergraduates] Hist 314: World War One, team-taught by Profs. Sneeringer and Wintermute
by Joel Allen 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Another cool course to consider -- in time for the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One, Prof. Sneeringer and Prof. Wintermute are going to team up to teach Hist 314. The course is going to be held in the Campbell Dome (that odd, Star Trek-looking flying saucer parked by Powdermaker) on TuTh, 1:40-2:55. Prof. Sneeringer will present the European context, and Prof. Wintermute, the American perspective. Looks to be a good combination. I personally would love to sit in just to see if they argue with each other... that would be fun to watch. 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] Hist 302: Human Rights: Historical and Philosophical Origins
by Joel Allen 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Another exciting course, and a timely one given developments in geopolitics, is Prof. Vincent Carey's new course, Hist 302 (39313). This comes up as European Intellectual History on CUNYfirst, but what it REALLY is (what Prof. Carey is going to focus on is) the history of the concept of human rights. You may remember that I announced last year that Prof. Carey, who has won top teaching awards from SUNY, will be a Visiting Professor for this year at Queens College. He's a renowned expert in the field of human rights, so this is an excellent and unique opportunity for us. Again, 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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[History undergraduates] Hist 200.01: History of the Rule of Law (required reading: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!)
by Joel Allen 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Dear History majors, This is the first of several emails I'm about to send about new and interesting courses that are being offered in the History department in the spring semester. First, note that Prof. Antonov will be teaching Hist 200.01: History of the Rule of Law (39248). This would be ideal for pre-law students, and it will also satisfy the European history concentration. The syllabus looks really fun and innovative. I kid you not: one of the required books is J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It will meet TuTh, 12:15-1:30 in PH 157. Let me know if you have any questions about it. 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] Korean War event
by Thomas W Ort 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

This coming Monday, November 18, at 12:30PM, in PH 304, the QC History Club is hosting a talk on the Korean War by Dr. Leonard Gappleberg, a Korean War veteran and Harvard-educated historian. The talk is entitled "The Korean War in Personal and National Memory" and concerns the neglect of this conflict in US national memory. Please come if you can. Lunch will be provided.

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[History undergraduates] Fw: REMINDER: Social Justice Internships and Labor Studies!
by Joel Allen 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Dear History majors, You might be interested in the internships advertised in the email 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: unionsemester <unionsemester(a)sps.cuny.edu> >To: unionsemester <unionsemester(a)sps.cuny.edu>; Tamara Shapiro <Tamara.Shapiro(a)mail.cuny.edu>; Laurie Kellogg <laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu> >Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 4:35 PM >Subject: REMINDER: Social Justice Internships and Labor Studies! > > > > > > > >November 11, 2013 > >Dear Faculty and Colleagues, > >Are any of your students interested in social change and economic justice? > >At CUNY’s Murphy Institute, we offer two unique programs that provide students with tools for leadership, scholarship, and advocacy: New York Union Semester and the Masters of Arts Degree in Labor Studies. > >NY Union Semesteroffers a mentored internship at a union or worker organization as well as 4 labor studies courses. The program welcomes college graduates and undergraduates from across the U.S. and other countries. Interns receive: >· A weekly stipend and unlimited Metro Card >· In-statetuition, ascholarship, and credits for labor studies courses > >In the MA in Labor Studies, students examine the history, debates and challenges affecting working people and unions, from an interdisciplinary perspective. This is an ideal degree for anyone interested in advocacy, research, non-profits and social justice. We offer: >· Evening classes in midtown Manhattan; Internships >· Affordable tuition; Academic resources > >We would be grateful for your help spreading the word! Please: >1. Announce the programs. We can send materials and speak at classes. >2. Forward this to contacts and listservs that reach faculty, students and activists. >3. Refer interested students to: >· Open Houses(in NYC): Nov. 21, Dec. 9, 6:15 pm. To RSVP & for MA information: laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.edu (212) 642-2055. REMINDER: Deadline to submit an Application is December 16, 2013 > >· For information NY Union Semester: Contact Tamara.Shapiro(a)mail.cuny.edu or >212-642-2011. REMINDER: THE DEADLINE to submit APPLICATIONS IS November 18, 2013 > >· Our website: www.sps.cuny.edu/institutes/jsmi > >Thank you for your assistance, and watch for an announcement this semester about two scholarships we will be offering at the undergraduate and MA level. > >All the best, > >Ruth Milkman >Academic Director for Labor Studies >Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education & Labor Studies, CUNY > > > > > >Are you interested in social justice and worker rights? A paid internship with a workers’ organization or union? >The Murphy Institute Labor programs at theCUNY School of Professional Studies are designed for adults, labor leaders, staff and members, undergraduates and graduates to examine the opportunities and challenges facing workers and their organizations. > >Study with outstanding faculty and expand your career options. Network with Labor and community leaders. > >Applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. > > >________________________________ > > >M.A. IN LABOR STUDIES > * Evening classes in midtown Manhattan > * Academic resources and affordable tuition > * Courses include: labor history, globalization, >immigration, labor law and labor relations and more >Apply online: www.sps.cuny.edu/murphy >The application deadline for Spring 2014 is December 16, 2013 > >Program Contact: >Laurie Kellogg >laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.eduor 212.642.2055 > > >________________________________ > > >CERTIFICATES IN LABOR RELATIONS/ LABOR STUDIES > * Graduate or Undergraduate level > * Courses include: labor history, collective bargaining, employment law, organizing economics and more >Apply online: www.sps.cuny.edu/murphy >The application deadline for Spring 2014 is January 10, 2014 > >Program Contacts: >Laurie Kellogg (graduate) >laurie.kellogg(a)mail.cuny.eduor 212.642.2055 >Lia Papathomas (undergraduate) >lia.papathomas(a)mail.cuny.edu or 212.340.2871 > > >________________________________ > > >NY UNION SEMESTER > >Undergraduates or college graduates: > * Intern with a union or worker organization > * Earn credit for labor studies courses at NY State tuition rates > * Receive a stipend, scholarship and transit pass >Apply online: www.unionsemester.org >The application deadline for Spring 2014 is November 18, 2013 > >Program Contact: >Tamara Shapiro >tamara.shapiro(a)mail.cuny.edu or 212.642.2011 > > > Join us at an upcoming Information Session: > > >• Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013 >Time: 6:15pm > > > >• Date: Monday, December 9, 2013 >Time: 6:15pm > > > >Location: >The Murphy Institute, >25 W. 43rd St., 19th Fl., New York, NY 10036 > > >RSVP- Click on the link (above) or email Laurie Kellogg and include the date of the info session and your phone number. > >________________________________ > > >About CUNY SPS | Admissions & Registration | CUNY SPS Programs | Student Services > > >To opt-out from future e-mail communications, please unsubscribe. > > > > > >To forward this e-mail, click here > >CUNY School of Professional Studies >119 West 31st Street >New York, NY 10001 > > >

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[History undergraduates] meeting of the History Club: Monday, Oct 21, free hour in PH 351
by Joel Allen 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

Dear History majors and minors, There will be a general meeting of the History Club on Monday, Oct 21, during free hour (12:15-1:30) in PH 351. Come talk with your fellow historians about possible events and planning for the rest of the fall and the spring semester. 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] (no subject)
by Joel Allen 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear History majors and minors, See below for information about possible summer fellowships in Europe. The program comes recommended by our own Prof. Bemporad. There is a link if you have any questions. Best, Prof. Allen -------------------------- Dear colleague, I am writing to let you know about two outstanding summer opportunities – one for graduate students and 2014 undergraduates and one for faculty who teach the Holocaust – through the Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellows Program: A Bridge to History. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellows Program is a three and a half week study trip for students who are matriculated in graduate programs or are completing undergraduate degrees in 2014 in Holocaust studies or related fields. Students of all faiths and ethnicities with an interest in Holocaust studies, Jewish Studies, Polish-Jewish history, memory, or human rights are strongly encouraged to apply. All program costs, including international travel, lodging, room and board, and materials, are covered for student Fellows. In 2014, up to four professors who teach the Holocaust but have not made it their primary area of study will be accepted as Faculty Fellows. The Faculty Fellowship is open to faculty of all faiths and ethnicities. The cost of the Faculty Fellows program is $4,800 per person, which includes all hotel rooms in single accommodations, meals in New York, materials, international airfare, internal travel in Poland, and entrance fees. The majority of meals in Poland are not included in the syllabus and are not provided. Past Faculty Fellows have funded their participation through university and department grants and travel funding. Since 2000, the AJC Fellows Program has provided a unique educational opportunity to learn about the Holocaust in situ in the context of Poland’s history and Jewish heritage. Through travel in Poland for three weeks, during which time Fellows visit Kraków, Warsaw, Łódź, Treblinka, and Oświęcim (Auschwitz), Fellows gain not only knowledge of the Holocaust sites they visit, but also an understanding of the legacy of the Holocaust in Poland, its effects on collective memory, and complexities surrounding such categories as victim, bystander, and perpetrator. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellows Program will begin in late June 2013. More information can be found at http://ajcf.org/education-center/programs/bridge-to-history. The application deadlines are in winter 2014. 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: Mon, Sept 16, free hour in PH 351 (free pizza)
by Joel Allen 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Hello History majors and minors! You've probably seen the flyers or heard the announcements in your classes, but here's yet another reminder: The inaugural meeting of the History Club will be on Monday, Sept 16, 12:15-1:30 in PH 351. The first order of business, apart from discussing what the club does or can do, will be the election of officers. If you're interested in serving and have loads of ideas of what to do with the club, please consider running. I'll be there myself, and I'm looking forward to it, because students aren't the only ones who love free pizza! Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5383 fax: 718-997-5359

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[History undergraduates] an new section of Hist 104
by Joel Allen 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Dear History majors and minors, I wanted to let you know that in response to demand for the second half the US History survey, we've scheduled a new section, as follows: Hist 104.8 (code: 29610): Tuesdays, 12:15-3:05, RZ 109, Prof. Harriet Davis-Kram. This should help a number of you seeking to fulfill this requirement. Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5383 fax: 718-997-5359

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[History undergraduates] highlights in the History Dept for Fall, 2013
by Joel Allen 29 Jul '13

29 Jul '13

Dear History majors and minors, I hope you're enjoying your summer. The start of the fall semester is just about one month away, and we're looking forward to welcoming you back. In the meantime, I'd like to bring some courses to your attention, which are interesting or special for one reason or another. This might come in handy as you're planning your curriculum. Hist 109: History of Russia to 1855, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30am in PH 108. The instructor here isn't a type-o -- it's Antonov, not Antonova. Prof. Antonova's husband, Sergei Antonov, will be offering the course this year. He has a PhD from Columbia University, and is a leading expert in legal history, not only in Russia, but Europe in general. Hist 113: Introduction to Ancient History, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30am in RZ 109. Back by popular demand... Prof. Josh Kinlaw is returning to QC for the next academic year. If you had him for 101 or 113 in the past, you'll know how good he is. He will be finishing his Ph.D. at the CUNY Graduate Center in September -- so we will able to refer to him as DOCTOR Kinlaw very shortly! (Notice that he's also teaching a section of Hist 101.) Hist 200.01 (code 85739): Social and Cultural History of Early Modern Europe, Tu-Th, 10:45-12:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity for QC students. Professor Vincent Carey is a well-known and distinguished historian from SUNY-Plattsburgh. He'll be a Visiting Professor in our dept for a year. He is the author of many books, and a good friend and colleague of Prof. Covington. He taught at QC over 20 years ago when he was in graduate school at Stony Brook. He has won teaching awards in the SUNY system -- I'm sure his class will be great. Hist 222: Europe since 1945, W, 1:40-4:30. Can't imagine a hotter topic these days, or a more qualified professor to teach it -- Prof. Isaac Alteras. Hist 256: The History of Modern Israel, MW, 10:45-12:00. Hold on -- I just said I couldn't imagine a hotter topic than modern Europe -- well, how about modern Israel? Plus, note that this course also satisfies UPPER-DIVISION NON-WESTERN requirement, as well. Prof. Isaac Alteras. Hist 251: The Jews of Medieval Christendom, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30. Professor Arnold Franklin's latest book is hot off the presses (Univ of Pennsylvania Press), so this is a good time to take his course, and get the very latest in the field. Satisfies both European and Jewish concentrations. Hist 284: The History of New York State, Tu, 12:15-3:05. Professor Davis-Kram provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of our state, and includes field trips to important and fascinating sites. This should be a popular course for those planning to go into Education and teach in New York. Hist 303: The Italian Renaissance, MW, 1:40-2:55. A wonderful subject, but Professor Martin Pine -- QC's longtime expert on the Italian Renaissance -- might be retiring from teaching soon, so you should sign up for this course while you still can. Let me know if you have any questions. And don't forget to wear sunscreen! Best, Prof. Allen Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5383 fax: 718-997-5359

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