Dear History majors, The department website now has a page for the Arnold Franco Prize for Writing in History: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Degrees/DSS/History/Pages/Franco-Prize.aspx... Even though the deadline for submissions isn't until October 1, you might keep the prize in mind as you work on your papers this semester, because they would be eligible next year. Best, Prof. Allen   Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5350 fax: 718-997-5359