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[Schoolcounseling 0007] Lester Schwartz Memorial Scholarship for School Counseling Students
by David Rivera 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Dear School Counseling Candidates, Please see the following information regarding a new scholarship opportunity solely for students in our School Counseling program. ? Keep in mind that the deadline is April 5, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Pellitteri (John.Pellitteri(a)qc.cuny.edu) Take care, Dr. Rivera LESTER SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING STUDENTS Dr. Lester Schwartz was a professor at Queens College and the coordinator of the counseling program for many decades. He earned his PhD in counseling psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University and worked in schools serving children in high need communities. Dr. Schwartz focused on training professional school counselors and supporting children's social-emotional development. His published books in career counseling (The Career Finder) are still in use today. Dr. Schwartz's dedication to the college and the counseling program was evident by his continued service as coordinator and adjunct instructor for many years after his formal retirement. He was deeply respected and appreciated by the department faculty who knew him. IN HONOR OF HIS MEMORY, THE SCHWARTZ FAMILY HAS ESTABLISHED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING GRADUATE STUDENTS The gift will be used to provide scholarship awards each academic year for graduate students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing a Masters of Science degree in school counseling. In addition to financial need, recipients will demonstrate a strong commitment to the social-emotional development of children, with a focus on children in under-served communities. * The amount of the award will be approximately $750 and must be applied toward QC tuition or administrative costs. * Graduate students in good standing (including GPA 3.0 or above) who are matriculated in the QC School Counseling M.S.Ed. program are eligible. * Applicants must submit a 2-page essay including the following (a) commitment to the social-emotional development of youth (b) experience with, or importance of working in under-served communities (c) a brief statement of financial need. Support your statements with examples of current or past counseling-teaching related experience (such as practicum/internship placements, employment, volunteer work or other evidence of commitment) * On the COVER PAGE- include name, year in program, full-part time status, and current GPA. * SUBMIT the essay to Ms. Shaneeza Gulmahamad, Administrative Assistant at shaneeza.gulmahamad(a)qc.cuny.edu. In the subject line state: LESTER SCHWARTZ AWARD * Deadline for submission is April 5, 2019. Recipients will be notified in May. Speak to Dr. Pellitteri if you have any questions.

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[Schoolcounseling 0006] New Comprehensive Exam Date: March 11th, 4:30-8:30 pm
by David Rivera 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Dear Students, The Comprehensive Exam has been rescheduled for Monday, March 11th. The exam will be held in the computer lab, Room 200, in the I-Building from 4:30pm-8:30pm. This message is being distributed via the student listservs. We know that not all students are checking their QC email accounts on a regular basis (you definitely should be!), so please spread the word through your informal communication networks (text groups, etc.). Wishing you all the best as you continue to prepare for this exam. Take care, The Counseling Faculty? David P. Rivera, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Counselor Education Department of Educational & Community Programs Queens College, City University of New York Founding Director, CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Leadership Program Pronouns: he, him, his

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[Schoolcounseling 0005] Queens College Closed on Monday, March 4th: No Classes or Comprehensive Exam
by David Rivera 03 Mar '19

03 Mar '19

(Sorry if you're receiving this as a duplicate)? Dear Students, The CUNY system is closed tomorrow, which includes Queens College. This means there will be no classes and the comprehensive exam will be postponed. We will send an update about the new date and time for the Comprehensive Exam by Wednesday. Take care and be safe, The Counseling Faculty David P. Rivera, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Counselor Education Department of Educational & Community Programs Queens College, City University of New York Founding Director, CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Leadership Program Pronouns: he, him, his

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