October 2018 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

Funding for Graduate Study
by Moira E Egan 11 Oct '18

11 Oct '18

Dear all, I am hosting two information sessions next week on scholarships that offer generous funding for graduate study, and would appreciate your spreading the word to your students. They have been informed by college emails and the information sessions will appear in the next This Week at QC, but faculty recommendations carry a lot of weight with students. The Soros scholarship is for new Americans, and we will discuss that one on Monday during Free Hour. Truman, which we will discuss during Wednesday's free hour, funds students interested in careers in public service. I have attached announcements of both to this message, and you are of course welcome to attend the information sessions too. 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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Free Oral History Training Workshop!
by Lori A Wallach 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Hello all, Queens Memory invites all those interested to our upcoming free oral history training workshop! This session will take place on Wednesday, October 24, from 6 to 8 pm at Queens Central Library in Jamaica. You will learn how to prepare for an interview, ask good questions, make a high-quality recording, and how to submit your completed interview to the library. The evening will also feature a discussion of several current and upcoming Queens Memory projects. The workshop is free and open to the public; please email Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Lori.Wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for further information. We will meet in the main floor conference room at the Central Library (89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica). We'd love to see you there! Thanks, Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 990-8532

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Digital Literacy/OER Faculty Fellowship: Call for Participants
by Leila S Walker 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

The Queens College Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to invite applications to the Digital Literacy Faculty Fellowship, a competitive fellowship focused on pedagogical praxis that carries a $3,000 stipend. Queens College recognizes that a major barrier to the use of open educational resources (OER) and other tools of open pedagogy is the challenge of teaching, reading, thinking and communicating in the digital environment. Therefore, we are introducing this fellowship program, funded by this year’s OLS OER grant, to support digital literacy through open educational resources. Faculty chosen to participate in this competitive fellowship program are eligible to receive $3,000 in compensation.* Faculty fellows commit to: o Actively participating in a semester-long seminar on digital scholarship and open pedagogy, including eight in-person workshops or discussion groups; o Working with library faculty and OER experts to develop courses and materials that adhere to accepted review standards; o Teaching at least one zero-textbook-cost course incorporating digital literacy materials by fall 2019; o Writing a brief end-of-program narrative; o Making course materials openly available through a Queens College digital repository. * Subject to workload restrictions. See the Adjunct Workload<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/HR/Documents/Multiple%20Position%20Policies/Adjunct…> Policy for more information. See details in attached PDF. To apply: https://goo.gl/forms/BTuaoGXJWLYt7xai2 Application deadline: November 5 =================== Dr. Leila Walker Emerging Technologies and Digital Scholarship Librarian Queens College, CUNY leila.walker(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:leila.walker@qc.cuny.edu>

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FW: Veteran Film Screening (Almost Sunrise) CTL
by Sayashmini Madhow 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

Veterans Support Services Presents ALMOST SUNRISE: HOPE IS ON THE HORIZON Documentary Viewing Two Iraq veterans. A 2700-mile journey. Reflecting on and healing the trauma of war. Date: Thursday, October 25th Time: 5:00-8:00PM Location: Student Union Building, Faculty & Staff Club Public transportation: MTA: Q17, Q25-34 & Q64 Light Refreshment will be provided. Questions? Contact Dennis Torres, Veterans Outreach Specialist at dennis.torres(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:dennis.torres@qc.cuny.edu> or 718-997-3033

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Civic Leadership and Community Activism Expo - 10/11 from 3-5pm
by Sayashmini Madhow 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

Join QC and local community groups engaged in civic leadership and community activism activities at QC’s first Civic Leadership and Community Activism Expo: Date: October 11, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Cooperman Plaza and Rosenthal Library (3rd Floor) The groups that will be showcased offer students opportunities and incentives for getting involved in community activities. You will learn about ways to meet service or leadership requirements for QC degree programs, and will have the opportunity to network with students, faculty, and staff who are involved in community-based organizations, leadership and service councils and foundations, service-oriented clubs, and more. The event will include presentations from: + QC Participatory Budgeting + QC Department of Urban Studies + CUNY Service Corps at QC + NYPIRG + QC Organics +Generation Citizen and more! RSVP Now: https://goo.gl/forms/i5SokeARANEipyi43

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Make an Impact! Submit Your best Ideas!
by Ying Zhou 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

Good morning! I am writing to you about a new program the Incubator launched called: Pitchfest<https://techincubatorqc.com/pitchfest/>- a yearly innovation competition which brings together New York City's best and brightest entrepreneurs to compete for seed investments. The competition was designed to give entrepreneurs a platform to pitch to investors and stakeholders while successfully commercialize their products. Please see the link below for the event's press release: https://techincubatorqc.com/pitchfest/tech-incubator-at-queens-college-tiqc… This multi-round competition kicked off on September 24th with a virtual round and culminating in a final live pitch competition on the Queens College campus (Dec. 6th). We would love your participation or help in spreading the word. I have included a campaign below. Please feel free to share it widely. To apply, please <<< here >>> ?<https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/pitchfest_competition?mc_cid=22b…> Best, ? Ying View this email in your browser<https://us16.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=276a4e33331d7c148761ba2ca&id=22bc7f…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/276a4e33331d7c148761ba2ca/images/fc3d9037-1fb…] [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/276a4e33331d7c148761ba2ca/images/e88c917b-995…] Submit Your idea by October 31st, 2018! Submit your best Tech Enabled ideas for a chance to win cash prizes! All NYC and Queens residents, Queens College students, faculty, researchers, and alumni are welcome to compete. 1st Place Prize: $7,500 2nd Place Price: $5,000 3rd Place Price: $2,500 APPLY NOW<https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/pitchfest_competition?mc_cid=22b…> About The Tech Incubator at Queens College Backed by Queens College of City of New York and the New York City Council, The Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC) helps early-stage ventures by providing them the necessary resources to build successful companies and in turn, expand job opportunities and promote innovation and development. TIQC offers flexible workspace with high-speed internet access, wireless connectivity, and state-of-the-art peripherals, including a 3-D printer. In addition, the incubator puts entrepreneurs in contact with the talent pool of Queens College, a local economic engine and a leader in tech education, with more undergraduate computer science majors than any institution in metropolitan New York. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png]<http://www.twitter.com/QCTechIncubator?mc_cid=22bc7fc9b5&mc_eid=%5bUNIQID%5d> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-facebook-48.png]<http://www.facebook.com/QCTechIncubator?mc_cid=22bc7fc9b5&mc_eid=%5bUNIQID%…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png]<www.techincubatorqc.com/pitchfest> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-forwardtofrien…]<mailto:pitchfest@techincubatorqc.com> Our mailing address is: Tech Incubator at Queens College CEP Hall 2 65-30 Kissena Blvd Queens, NY 11367* 718-570-0573

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Talk: AI to identify Consumer trends in Cross-border Commerce and Mentoring Opportunity - Friday Oct. 12
by Ying Zhou 08 Oct '18

08 Oct '18

Hi - The Tech Incubator is happy to bring you the following opportunities provided by Friends for Impact: 1. Professional Mentoring session: 2pm - 4pm. Link for student to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftapnERw2Mjbiz_R517CubKI5YRRKXwjbPUiOJp… 2. Talk - Using AI to identify Consumer trends in Cross-border Commerce: pls see the Blurb and the Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-ai-to-identify-consumer-trends-in-cross-… <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-ai-to-identify-consumer-trends-in-cross-…> Both events will be at the Tech Incubator this Friday. Best, Ying

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Talk: AI Supremacy: Winning in the Era of Machine Learning - Oct. 29
by Ying Zhou 08 Oct '18

08 Oct '18

Hello: The Tech Incubator at Queens College is happy to bring you the following talk by Keith Furst, Queens College alum, Managing Director of Data Derivatives, a consulting firm focused on implementing, validating, and fine-tuning financial crime systems. Keith is a co-author of a new book "AI Supremacy". AI Supremacy: Winning in the Era of Machine Learning Overview of Talk Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting nearly every facet of human life from globalization to jobs, financial services to the role of governments, the nexus with cyber risk to spying, and from China's quest for AI supremacy to healthcare. The race for AI supremacy is about more than establishing a competitive position in the global marketplace for innovative applications and technological prowess - it is about anticipation, adopting the right mind set, and having the right resources, a futuristic orientation, and the ability to execute. While few organizations and governments have achieved the right mix to lead in the race for AI supremacy, those that have already possess a substantial lead. Those that have not are simply falling further and further behind. Can those that are not already in the race, get in the race with any realistic hope of catching up? Can those who are already in the race ever catch up with the leaders? Who will win in the end? What does AI mean for jobs in the future?What are some of the other social implications with the rise of AI? Should AI be feared or embraced? These are among the many questions that will be discussed at this event. Date: Monday, Oct. 29 Time: 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm Location: Tech Incubator at Queens College To learn more and RSVP: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-supremacy-winning-in-the-era-of-machine-lea…>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-supremacy-winning-in-the-era-of-machine-lea…<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-supremacy-winning-in-the-era-of-machine-lea…> Best, Ying

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Call for Presentations: Teaching & Learning Showcase, November 2, 2018
by Jean Kelly 04 Oct '18

04 Oct '18

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning Celebrate fall and excellence in teaching at Queens College by sharing your practice at the Center for Teaching & Learning's fifth annual teaching and learning showcase on Friday, November 2 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will include presentations from faculty and students on engaging teaching practices and learning experiences. Consider presenting any teaching practice you have found to be effective and engaging. We encourage you to include your students in your presentation. Presentations will be 20 minutes each, including Q&A time. In the afternoon, we will showcase the Quantitative Reasoning Across the Curriculum project from the past four years. We encourage the QR Fellows to submit proposals for presentation. Please send us a 100-150 word description of your practice or your students' experience of it, and why you think it's effective. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 12. Click here to submit your description: https://tinyurl.com/cfp-ctl-showcase-fall-2018 For more information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/call-for-presentations-teaching-learning-showcase-no…

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Evening Faculty Workshop, October 10 - Discussion Boards: Engaging your students beyond the classroom.
by Jean Kelly 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

This fall, the Center for Teaching & Learning launches Evening Faculty Workshops: Digital Tools for Effective Teaching. These workshops will help you identify specific pedagogical goals for your course(s) and explore digital tools to support them. The first workshop, Discussion Boards: Engaging your students beyond the classroom, will take place on Wednesday, October 10. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to set up and effectively moderate a discussion forum in Blackboard. Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Rosenthal Library, Room 101A This computer lab has only Windows desktops, but you are welcome to bring your own laptops. Please be sure to bring your Blackboard login information. Register: https://tinyurl.com/workshop-discussion-board/ Additional information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/digital-tools-for-effective-teaching/

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