February 2015 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

Presentation on Peace Corps
by Moira E Egan 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

Hello all. The honors office is hosting an information session with a representative from the Peace Corps, who is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, here at the college. In addition to an overview of the program and the application process, she will discuss the educational and professional development benefits of the program. I'd appreciate your letting students know about this event and have attached a flier for you to distribute. The details are also below. Date: March 9th, 2015 Time: 12:15-1:30 Location: Honors Hall Rm. 17 Best, Moira ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Office of Honors and Scholarships Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY (718) 997-2863

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Race Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Social Construct of Race, Monday March 2
by Jean Kelly 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

On behalf of CERRU CERRU is incredibly excited to be hosting "Race Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Social Construct of Race" this coming Monday (March 2nd) at 5:30PM at Campbell Dome. We have worked hard to bring together excellent panelists that can help us understand the complexity and fluidity of racial labels. For information about our speakers and to RSVP, please visit the Eventbrite page (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-matters-a-multicultural-perspective-on-the…) The event is free to the public and food will be served. Event brief Race Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Construct of Race will be a panel and discussion focusing on race as a social construct with the goal of better understanding how and why individuals self-identify differently than the labels imposed by the outside perceptions of others. How does society define whiteness, blackness, etc., and how do those definitions impact society? The dialogue will begin with a panel consisting of Dr. John Collins, Dr. Hlonipha Mokoena, and Dr. Silvio A Torres-Saillant, and will be moderated by Melissa Valle examining the construct of race in Brazil, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic, respectively, while integrating their personal experiences with race. Informal small group discussions will be used to explore what the panelists have shared. By listening to the way people are categorized in one country versus another, and whether or not these categories match the labels enforced in the United States, the panelists hope to encourage more sensitivity in the community in the conscious and unconscious habits of labeling others. The event will conclude with a Q&A from the audience for the panelists and moderator. Monday, March 2nd 5:30-9pm Campbell Dome, Queens College Food will be served Yael Rosenstock Director of Programming The Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding at Queens College (CERRU) Staff Advisor, I am that Girl (IATG) office: Delany Hall, room 215 phone: 718-570-0482 email: yrosenstock(a)cerru.org www.cerru.org

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Race Matters Event on Monday, March 2
by Jean Kelly 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

On behalf of CERRU CERRU is incredibly excited to be hosting "Race Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Social Construct of Race" this coming Monday (March 2nd) at 5:30PM at Campbell Dome. We have worked hard to bring together excellent panelists that can help us understand the complexity and fluidity of racial labels. For information about our speakers and to RSVP, please visit the Eventbrite page (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-matters-a-multicultural-perspective-on-the…) The event is free to the public and food will be served. Event brief Race Matters: A Multicultural Perspective on the Construct of Race will be a panel and discussion focusing on race as a social construct with the goal of better understanding how and why individuals self-identify differently than the labels imposed by the outside perceptions of others. How does society define whiteness, blackness, etc., and how do those definitions impact society? The dialogue will begin with a panel consisting of Dr. John Collins, Dr. Hlonipha Mokoena, and Dr. Silvio A Torres-Saillant, and will be moderated by Melissa Valle examining the construct of race in Brazil, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic, respectively, while integrating their personal experiences with race. Informal small group discussions will be used to explore what the panelists have shared. By listening to the way people are categorized in one country versus another, and whether or not these categories match the labels enforced in the United States, the panelists hope to encourage more sensitivity in the community in the conscious and unconscious habits of labeling others. The event will conclude with a Q&A from the audience for the panelists and moderator. Monday, March 2nd 5:30-9pm Campbell Dome, Queens College Food will be served

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Celebrate Black History and Women's History Months with Donna Brazile
by Jean Kelly 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

The Office of Student Life would like to invite you to this year’s celebration of Black History and Women’s History Months. ABC and CNN political strategist Donna Brazile will address the campus-community on Monday, March 2, 2015 during free hour in Rosenthal 230. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you. Judy Krinitz Assistant Director of Student Life Queens College, City University of New York Student Union, Room 320 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 Phone: 718-997-3970 Fax: 718 997-3972 https://twitter.com/JudyKrinitz https://www.facebook.com/pages/QC-Student-Life/248230761923613

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Celebrate Black History and Women's History Months with Donna Brazile
by Judith S Krinitz 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

The Office of Student Life would like to invite you to this year's celebration of Black History and Women's History Months. ABC and CNN political strategist Donna Brazile will address the campus-community on Monday, March 2, 2015 during free hour in Rosenthal 230. Please see the attached flyer. Thank you. Judy Krinitz Assistant Director of Student Life Queens College, City University of New York Student Union, Room 320 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 Phone: 718-997-3970 Fax: 718 997-3972 https://twitter.com/JudyKrinitz https://www.facebook.com/pages/QC-Student-Life/248230761923613

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Join us to watch "Underwater Dreams" ~ Wednesday, Feb. 25th ~ Free hour
by Anahi Viladrich 23 Feb '15

23 Feb '15

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FW: PD Opportunity for Faculty
by Michelle Fraboni 18 Feb '15

18 Feb '15

Hi everyone - See below for a professional development opportunity for full time faculty through Metropolitan Colleges Institute for Teaching Improvement (MetroCITI) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Application details are in the attached flyer. Best - Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni I Associate Director, Center for Teaching & Learning I http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu Queens College http://www.qc.cuny.edu From: Zhanna Kushmakova <Zhanna.Kushmakova(a)CUNY.EDU> Reply-To: Center for Teaching and Learning <CTL(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 2:49 PM To: "CTL(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU" <CTL(a)LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Subject: FW: PD Opportunity for Faculty Dear Centers for Teaching and Learning Colleagues, Please see the attached call for applications to Arts and Sciences faculty who may be interested in this professional development opportunity administered through Teachers College. Applications from community and senior college faculty are encouraged; this year Kingsborough, Queensborough and Hostos have faculty participating. Please share widely with colleagues. The deadline is April 13. Thank you, Ashleigh ___________________________________ Ashleigh Thompson, Ph.D. University Associate Dean for Academic Affairs City University of New York 205 E. 42nd St., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10017 646.664.8151 @CUNYTeacherEd

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FW: Year of South Africa - 20 Years of Freedom Event
by Eva Fernandez 17 Feb '15

17 Feb '15

Colleagues: Please see below for information about an exciting panel and concert, both taking place tomorrow, with arsts Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela. Best wishes, Eva From: Edward DiSpaltro [mailto:edispaltro@mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 12:53 PM To: Eva Fernandez Subject: Fwd: Year of South Africa - 20 Years of Freedom Event This Wednesday, February 18th, Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College is proud to present two events for the Year of South Africa that will feature legendary artists Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela. At 12:15, there will be a panel discussion with the artists in the Campbell Dome to talk about the effects that the political climate in South Africa had on their music, and the ways in which they used music to both uplift the people and raise social and political awareness. Then at 7:30 in LeFrak Concert Hall Hugh Masekela and Vusia Mahlasela will perform live, featuring their own music and traditional South African Freedom Songs. Please join us for a unique opportunity to meet and listen to two legendary artists who lived on the front lines of the fight against Apartheid. Regards, Edward DiSpaltro Management Consultant Kupferberg Center for the Arts | 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, New York 11367 [cid:image001.jpg@01D04AD4.2DCA01C0]<http://kupferbergcenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=44>

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CUNY Service Corps applications are open for the 2015-2016 academic year!
by Cesar Oyervides-Cisneros 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

***Please distribute widely to all students.*** CUNY Service Corps applications are open for the 2015-2016 academic year! Service Corps provides paid service experience to undergraduate and graduate students across all majors (including undeclared). Students work on service projects for 12 hours a week, are paid $12.00 an hour, for a 24-week commitment in 2015-2016. Gain professional experience addressing the city's most pressing needs in education, the environment, health, and the economy. Join a growing network of students, over 800 students are expected to join from 9 CUNY campuses. Make a difference through service and gain work experience with great organizations throughout New York City! Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Open to all majors including undeclared. APPLY NOW: www.cuny.edu/servicecorps<https://mymail.qc.cuny.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> Priority application deadline: February 28, 2015. Final deadline: March 15, 2015. In-person info session and application tips: Tuesday, February 17th – 12:15pm – 1:30pm, Powdermaker 155 Wednesday, February 25th – 12:15 – 1:30pm, Powdermaker 155 Monday, March 9th – 12:15pm – 1:30pm, Powdermaker 155 Online info session and application tips: Friday, February 27th – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Webinar: http:/tinyurl.com/StudentWebinarFeb27at330pm <mailto:http://www.flickr.com/photos/102031334@N04/>

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Mindfulness: Monday, February 23, 5:30pm-6:30pm
by Jean Kelly 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning Mindfulness practice can empower people personally and professionally as well as be a great stress reducer. This semester’s program continues to focus on enabling participants to both practice mindfulness and to teach it to others. Sessions will take place 5:30pm-6:30pm on February 23, March 16, April 13, and May 11 Register for the February 23 session at: http://goo.gl/Nfkciy More Information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/mindfulness-spring-2015

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