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New York Needs You Fellowship
by Mark Klein 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Hi Colleagues , I wanted to inform you about an exciting opportunity for freshman. New York Needs You helps first generation college students select, secure and succeed in their careers. This fellowship program offers the following outstanding benefits to you including; * $2500 in professional development grants * Access to 2 summer internships at prestigious companies and organizations * Individual support from a Mentor Coach in your career field of interest. * Professional development workshops to help you to reach your career goals. The following are the eligibility requirements: * Neither of your parents have a bachelor's degree ( in any country) * You are US Citizen or Permanent Resident * You are a freshman attending a CUNY college (with less than 30 credits) * You are available to attend regular Saturday workshops in Manhattan 2 times a month. * Your family is considered low income During the past 2 years 10 Queens College students have been selected for the New York Needs You Fellowship. The deadline for submission of the application for this fellowship is February 20th so time is limited. I would appreciate if you would refer eligible students to me directly. Students can contact me directly by email or by phone. For further information faculty, staff and students can visit newyorkneedsyou.org to learn more about the program. Feel free to contact me with any questions Sincerely, Mark Klein, MSW Career Counselor Queens College mark.klein(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-4684 The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities, and make the most of one's resources."- Vauvenargues

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NYNY Fellows Program liaison
by CTL 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Regarding the NYNY Fellows Program in an email circulated yesterday (copy below): Mark Klein (mark.klein(a)qc.cuny.edu) Office of Career Development & Internships, is QC's campus liaison for the program, and will help students with their application by reviewing their essays and preparing them for their interview. --------------------------------- From: Eva Fernandez <Eva.Fernandez(a)qc.cuny.edu> To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Subject: [Socrates] Feb 20 deadline application: NYNY Fellows Program for 1st gen college students Message-ID: <673FBF80B3EFE24295877BC2CEE078FA0D064B64(a)XMBX2.qc.ads> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Colleagues: A new intensive program for high-achieving low-income first-generation college students has just been announced, and you may want to encourage some of your students to apply. The NYNY Fellows Program (http://www.newyorkneedsyou.org/program) offers participants career development workshops, access to internships, and professional development grants, as well as mentoring by a dedicated coach. Eligibility and application information are available at http://www.newyorkneedsyou.org/apply. The application and recommendations are due February 20. Questions about this program should be directed to applications(a)newyorkneedsyou.org, 212-571-0202. Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fern?ndez Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez

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Reminder - New Faculty Orientation, Jan. 29 3-5pm
by Rowena Li 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

This is a gentle reminder for the New Faculty Orientation scheduled on Jan. 29 at 3-5pm. The detailed invitation is below. We will have an ipad mini for raffle at the end of the orientation. ___________________________________________________________________________ The Center for Teaching & Learning and the Office of the Provost are pleased to invite you to an orientation for new faculty Things You Need to Know to Teach at Queens. Wednesday, January 29 (3-5pm), President’s Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on the 5th floor of Rosenthal Library. Representatives from around campus will discuss resources and services you need to know about in your new capacity as faculty: * Using library resources * Accessing instructional technologies * Teaching online * Reporting attendance and grades * Encouraging academic integrity * Seeking professional development opportunities * Teaching large classes * Resources for your students you should know about Please join us on January 29 for information, conversation, and some refreshments. We encourage you to bring along a colleague: a full-time faculty member, a not-new adjunct, or your departmental chair. Simply share this email, and ask your colleague to RSVP. To help us better plan the event, please RSVP athttp://bit.ly/RSVPfacultyorientationS14. We prefer to have you join us in person, but if this date/time does not work for you, you're invited to join us virtually. (Webcast information is in the RSVP form above.) For questions, please contact Rowena Li at rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:rowena.li@qc.cuny.edu> or Jean Kelly at jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu>.

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CUNY Online Blackboard Training Workshop: Tests and Surveys, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014
by CTL 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Greetings, CUNY is offering an online training workshop on Blackboard Tests and Survey Options on Wednesday, January 29, from 11:00am-12:00pm. For more details and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BdCySCL30ovzLYNDQpBHUeoZmTh6C0RMhCmK3_z6Wd… Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning Queens College CUNY http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/ ctl(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Feb 20 deadline application: NYNY Fellows Program for 1st gen college students
by Eva Fernandez 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Colleagues: A new intensive program for high-achieving low-income first-generation college students has just been announced, and you may want to encourage some of your students to apply. The NYNY Fellows Program (http://www.newyorkneedsyou.org/program) offers participants career development workshops, access to internships, and professional development grants, as well as mentoring by a dedicated coach. Eligibility and application information are available at http://www.newyorkneedsyou.org/apply. The application and recommendations are due February 20. Questions about this program should be directed to applications(a)newyorkneedsyou.org, 212-571-0202. Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez

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NICHE: Numeracy Infusion Course, call for participants (deadline Jan 24)
by Eva Fernandez 21 Jan '14

21 Jan '14

Greetings: Our colleagues at Lehman College are extending an invitation to QC full-time faculty, from any discipline, to participate in an intensive faculty development course focused on infusing quantitative reasoning instruction and assessment into undergraduate courses. Application materials are attached, as is a flyer describing the program in brief and a syllabus with details on the work involved. Participants receive a stipend of $1800 for work that will be concentrated over the 2014 summer. The deadline to apply is January 24, which is extremely soon, but which I'm told could be a little flexible. Please let me know if you are interested in participating. Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez

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Invitation to New Faculty Orientation - Jan. 29, 2014 3pm-5pm
by Rowena Li 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

The Center for Teaching & Learning and the Office of the Provost are pleased to invite you to an orientation for new faculty Things You Need to Know to Teach at Queens. Wednesday, January 29 (3-5pm), President’s Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on the 5th floor of Rosenthal Library. Representatives from around campus will discuss resources and services you need to know about in your new capacity as faculty: * Using library resources * Accessing instructional technologies * Teaching online * Reporting attendance and grades * Encouraging academic integrity * Seeking professional development opportunities * Teaching large classes * Resources for your students you should know about Please join us on January 29 for information, conversation, and some refreshments. We encourage you to bring along a colleague: a full-time faculty member, a not-new adjunct, or your departmental chair. Simply share this email, and ask your colleague to RSVP. To help us better plan the event, please RSVP at http://bit.ly/RSVPfacultyorientationS14. We prefer to have you join us in person, but if this date/time does not work for you, you're invited to join us virtually. (Webcast information is in the RSVP form above.) For questions, please contact Rowena Li at rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:rowena.li@qc.cuny.edu> or Jean Kelly at jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu>.

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Study Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, for Year of Brazil!
by Helen A Gaudette 06 Jan '14

06 Jan '14

Study Portuguese in Brazil March 1, 2014, is the deadline to apply for a scholarship to study Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, which offers an excellent opportunity to learn about Brazil. This scholarship is for a member of the Queens College faculty or staff. For more information: http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/queens-college-in-brazil/scholarship/ Apply now! Dr. Helen Gaudette Director, Office of Global Education Initiatives Coordinator, CUNY-Paris Exchange Program Lecturer, Department of History Kiely Hall 179, Queens College, CUNY 718-570-0551 Helen.Gaudette(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Helen.Gaudette@qc.cuny.edu> http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/OGEI http://facebook.com/QueensCollegeOGEI

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Call for Participation - Adjunct Teaching Circle
by Rowena Li 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

***Please excuse cross-posting *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Participation - Adjunct Teaching Circle The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite all adjunct faculty to contribute to a new blog: Adjunct Teaching Circle. Adjunct faculty are part of the Queens College community and major contributors to the academic achievements of our students. However, it is not easy for adjuncts to find time to exchange ideas on teaching experiences. This blog aims to provide a virtual space, where adjuncts can share news, thoughts, and concerns on scholarship and pedagogy. If you are an adjunct instructor at Queens and are interested in blogging about the adjunct teaching experience at Queens College, please fill out this form at http://bit.ly/AdjunctCircle. This project runs from January to December of 2014 and participants are asked to write a total of ten blog posts. An iPad Mini will be distributed to participants to facilitate their blogging experience. Please apply to participate by January 7, 2014. We will contact you with instructions on how to set up your blog shortly after that date. If you have any questions, please email rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu.

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From Bach to Brazil: Winter Concert_Wednesday, Dec 18th_7:30PM_LeFrak Concert Hall
by Cecilia B Britez 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

Greetings, Please join us for the Year of Brazil's Music Series: >From Bach to Brazil: QC Vocal Ensemble and Baroque Ensemble Winter Concert In a program featuring music spanning five centuries, the Queens College Vocal Ensemble will combine with the Queens College Baroque Ensemble to present a performance of one of Bach’s most moving and beloved Cantatas, BWV 106, Gottes Zeit is die allerbeste Zeit. In addition, the Vocal Ensemble will be performing choral arrangements of music by Ernesto Nazareth, Milton Nascimento and Sérgio Santos in celebration of Queens College’s Year of Brazil<http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/>. The arrangements have been specially crafted for this performance by QC Alumnus and accomplished jazz musician Richard Boukas. Date: Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: LeFrak Concert Hall For more information, call 718 997 3818 Download flyer here<http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/09/YOB_-From-B-to-B_Dec-18th.pdf>. Best regards, Cecilia Britez, Program Assistant Center for Teaching and Learning 718-997-4650 Writing Across the Curriculum 718-997-4695 316 Razran Hall, Queens College / CUNY

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