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REMINDER: The Fabric of Cultures Conference RSVP
by Rob Garfield 02 May '17

02 May '17

(Originally sent by Amanda E Nocera) Subject: Conference: The Fabric of Cultures Conference: The Fabric of Cultures Thursday, May 4, 2017 10:00am - 6:00pm Rosenthal Library, President's Conference Room #2 (Level 5) PLEASE RSVP: https://goo.gl/mYBsQW? The Fabric of Cultures Conference is one of several steps in a research and pedagogical project undertaken by Eugenia Paulicelli and her students at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center. The ongoing Fabric of Cultures series explores, in theory and practice, how fibers, fabrics, clothing, and texts tell the stories of individuals and communities across cultures, class, gender, and space. To this end, the Conference's presentations will investigate the ways in which the materiality of texts and fabrics can ground our memories, aesthetics, political awareness, and activism through use, care, and making. This collaborative event will also serve as a preview of "The Fabric of Cultures: Objects, Memory, Technology", to be exhibited at the QC Art Center in Fall 2017. Keynote Speakers: Ann Rosalind Jones Esther Cloudman Dunn Professor of Comparative Literature, Smith College Peter Stallybrass Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Humanities; Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Literary Theory, University of Pennsylvania Panel Discussions: "Objects and Memory: From the Personal to the Collective" "Intersections: Craft and Technology" "The Old and the New: Sustainable Fashion" Free and open to the public. Event co-sponsors and partners: Queens College Art Center\Kupferberg Center for the Arts\Tech[mailto:Incubator@QC\M.A]Incubator@QC\M.A. in Liberal Studies\The Center for Teaching and Learning\Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding\European Languages and Literatures\Freshman Year Initiative\Fashion Studies (CUNY Graduate Center)\Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator\Instituto Italiano di Cultura\Italian Trade Agency (Under the Patronage of the Italian Trade Commission)

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Updated link to application: Call for participation: Adjunct Teaching Task Force
by Jean Kelly 01 May '17

01 May '17

Please note: Here is the updated link for the application: https://goo.gl/2cBhwO Call for participation: Adjunct Teaching Task Force One of the ongoing functions of the Center for Teaching and Learning (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) is collecting information to help improve teaching resources at Queens College. At this time, we are seeking input from our part-time faculty, since they teach a large number of courses at Queens. This call is for participants in a task force that will offer advice on how part-time faculty might share teaching practices and propose mechanisms for improving teaching services. The Adjunct Teaching Task Force was first convened in November 2010. After working together for a year, the group produced a report with recommendations for providing better teaching support for adjunct faculty. As a result, a number of resources were created to help support adjunct faculty, including a resource site (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/adjuncts) an adjunct faculty work space in King Hall 109 (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/adjunct-space-kh109/) the adjunct faculty handbook (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/files/2014/01/AdjunctHandbook.pdf) the QC Adjunct Google Group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/qc-adjuncts) and the Teaching Circle Blog (http://teachingcircle.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/) We are looking to reconvene the Adjunct Teaching Task Force and are recruiting eight to ten members, representing all four divisions of the College, including long-serving adjuncts as well as graduate teaching fellows. Of the group, four team leaders will be selected to facilitate organization among the other members of the task force around the objectives of (1) technology, (2) space, (3) classroom issues, (4), faculty development, (5) campus relations, and (6) teaching materials. The objective of this task force will be to evaluate the success of the measures recommended by the previous task force and, if necessary, make new recommendations. Participation requires attendance at a meeting on Tuesday, May 23 to launch the task force and meet the others on the team, as well as a six-month commitment (September 2017 through February 2018) to compile information, communicate regularly with task force members via an online forum, and help produce monthly reports to the Center for Teaching and Learning. Participating part-time faculty will receive an iPad mini for their work on the task force. For more information, please contact Rowena Li (rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies), who is serving as coordinator for this project. To sign up, please complete the form below and submit by May 16. https://goo.gl/2cBhwO Best, Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni, Director Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/

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Call for participation: Adjunct Teaching Task Force
by Michelle Fraboni 01 May '17

01 May '17

Call for participation: Adjunct Teaching Task Force One of the ongoing functions of the Center for Teaching and Learning (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) is collecting information to help improve teaching resources at Queens College. At this time, we are seeking input from our part-time faculty, since they teach a large number of courses at Queens. This call is for participants in a task force that will offer advice on how part-time faculty might share teaching practices and propose mechanisms for improving teaching services. The Adjunct Teaching Task Force was first convened in November 2010. After working together for a year, the group produced a report with recommendations for providing better teaching support for adjunct faculty. As a result, a number of resources were created to help support adjunct faculty, including a resource site (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/adjuncts) an adjunct faculty work space in King Hall 109 (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/adjunct-space-kh109/) the adjunct faculty handbook (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/files/2014/01/AdjunctHandbook.pdf) the QC Adjunct Google Group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/qc-adjuncts) and the Teaching Circle Blog (http://teachingcircle.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/) We are looking to reconvene the Adjunct Teaching Task Force and are recruiting eight to ten members, representing all four divisions of the College, including long-serving adjuncts as well as graduate teaching fellows. Of the group, four team leaders will be selected to facilitate organization among the other members of the task force around the objectives of (1) technology, (2) space, (3) classroom issues, (4), faculty development, (5) campus relations, and (6) teaching materials. The objective of this task force will be to evaluate the success of the measures recommended by the previous task force and, if necessary, make new recommendations. Participation requires attendance at a meeting on Tuesday, May 23 to launch the task force and meet the others on the team, as well as a six-month commitment (September 2017 through February 2018) to compile information, communicate regularly with task force members via an online forum, and help produce monthly reports to the Center for Teaching and Learning. Participating part-time faculty will receive an iPad mini for their work on the task force. For more information, please contact Rowena Li (rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies), who is serving as coordinator for this project. To sign up, please complete the form below and submit by May 16. https://goo.gl/2cBhwO Best, Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni, Director Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/

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A Conversation with Patricia Park, Author of 'Re Jane', Monday May 1, 12:15 pm
by Jean Kelly 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

On behalf of Cecilia Britez, Director of Administration, Year of Korea http://korea.qc.cuny.edu/ Greetings to all! Please join us for A Conversation with Patricia Park, Author of 'Re Jane' Monday, May 1st, 2017 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Kiely Hall, Room 150 This event is Free and Open to the Public! Visit this link for more information and to download a flyer: http://korea.qc.cuny.edu/eventk/reading-of-novel-re-jane-by-patricia-park-r… See you all there! Cecilia Britez cbritez(a)qc.cuny.edu Director of Administration, Year of Korea Office Manager, Center for Teaching and Learning 718-997-4650 Fax: 718-997-4698 316 Razran Hall

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Remaining Fellowships Information Session of the Semester
by Moira E Egan 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Dear all, It's hard to believe how close we are to the end of the semester. I know this is a very busy time for faculty, but I thought you and your students would be interested to know about the remaining information sessions I've scheduled for this semester. You are of course very welcome to attend yourself, and I'd appreciate your spreading the word to students. Best, Moira Fulbright Date: Monday, May 8th Time: Free Hour, 12:15-1:30 Location: Honors Hall Rm. 17 Studying in the UK Date: Wednesday, May 10th Time: Free Hour: 12:15-1:30 Location: Honors Hall Rm. 12 Fellowships for STEM Fields Date: Wednesday, May 17th Time: Free Hour: 12:15:1:30 Location: Honors Hall Rm. 12 ~ 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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Theatre Techniques to Improve Your Teaching Fall 2017
by Michelle Fraboni 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

>From the Center for Teaching and Learning: Theatre Techniques to Improve Your Teaching. The Center for Teaching & Learning is pleased to announce a special opportunity for faculty. Back by popular demand, Theatre Techniques to Improve Your Teaching will be offered by Professor Susan Einhorn, the Director of the Acting Program in the Department of Drama, Theatre, and Dance, during the Fall 2017 semester. The mini-course consists of seven Tuesday evening sessions (September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 28, and December 12) all beginning at 6 pm. Participation is open to full- and part-time faculty. For more details and to apply to the mini-course, point your browser to: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/theatre-techniques-fall-2017/ This is the fifth and possibly last time this course will be offered. Whether you¹re new to teaching or a seasoned instructor, this is a wonderful opportunity to examine and improve your teaching practice. To participate, please submit an application no later than Thursday, May 25. Best - Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni, Director Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/

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Germany Grad Fair 2017 -- April 28, 2017 in NYC
by Christine E Spreizer 22 Apr '17

22 Apr '17

Dear All, Please feel free to share with your students. Best, Christa Christa Spreizer Associate Professor German Program Queens Hall Rm 330D Department of European Languages & Literatures Queens College/CUNY 6530 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 997-5587(phone)/(718) 997-5072(fax) christine.spreizer(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:christine.spreizer@qc.cuny.edu> ++++++++++++++++++ GERMANY GRAD FAIR 2017 Date & Time: Friday, April 28, 2017, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Location: German House, 871 UN Plaza (First Avenue at 49th St), New York, NY 10017 Contact: Info(a)GermanUniversities.org<mailto:Info@germanuniversities.org> #GermanyGradFair Register at https://form.jotform.com/shoestep/GermanyGradFair Germany is a popular destination for American students seeking a graduate degree abroad: with many tuition-free, English-taught graduate programs, German universities equip students with a top-notch international education and unique edge to adapt to the global marketplace. The Germany Grad Fair 2017 in New York City will introduce you to a wide range of graduate opportunities in all subject fields. Planning to pursue a graduate degree abroad can seem overwhelming. This event is designed to help you navigate the process – from finding the right program and university to understanding the requirements and application process. We will also address other aspects of studying in Germany, such as cost of living, visa and residence permits, health insurance, accommodation, and student jobs. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet representatives from various German universities, funding agencies, and partner organizations. Who should attend: undergraduate and graduate students in all fields, young professionals, career service advisors Agenda 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Information Fair 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel “Build Your International Career”, Welcoming Address: Consul General Brita Wagener 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Information Fair Light refreshments will be served. Panel BUILD YOUR INTERNATIONAL CAREER Hear from Experts and Alumni on How You Can Leverage International Experience to Build the Career You Want Katrin Kempiners is an Information Officer at DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). At DAAD, she is responsible for advising students and faculty on scholarship and grant opportunities as well as researching current developments on core academic issues, such as tenure track, diversity, and funding. Before she joined DAAD New York, Katrin gained extensive experience in marketing, communications, and research at the University of Freiburg, Colgate University, Middlebury College, and the German Research Foundation (DFG). Having taught at several institutions in the US and Germany, Katrin has excellent knowledge of both academic systems and cultures. Feel free to reach out to her should you have any questions on funding your stay abroad in Germany. Tracy LaGrassa is a Science Teacher in the Biology Department of The Bronx High School of Science. Tracy received her PhD at Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center (BZH) following a master's degree from the International Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Heidelberg University. She returned to the U.S. after finishing her thesis, and continued in research as a postdoctoral fellow mainly with Stephen Goff at Columbia University, where she studied membrane traffic during Hepatitis C and retroviral infections. Subsequently, Tracy became a patent agent at the international law firm Jones Day, where she was part of the biotech patent practice for seven years. During this time she also earned her law degree at Fordham University School of Law. Sean O'Grady is an Advanced Evaluation Specialist at World Education Services (WES). At WES, Sean specializes in the analysis and evaluation of academic and professional qualifications from Northern and Western Europe. Prior to joining WES, Sean was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Augsburg, Germany. Sean is a native New Yorker who graduated from Reed College in Portland, Oregon with a degree in German and spent a year abroad at Munich's Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität. Stephanie Russell-Kraft is a Brooklyn-based freelance reporter who writes about the intersections of religion, culture, law, and gender. She has written for the New Republic, The Atlantic, The Hill, Religion & Politics, Religion Dispatches, among other publications, and she is a regular contributor to Bloomberg Law. Stephanie also serves on the board of WAM!NYC, the New York chapter of a national non-profit dedicated to gender justice in the media, and in 2016, she was the recipient of a U.S.-Austrian Journalism Exchange Fellowship from the International Center for Journalists. She earned a BA in Comparative Literature and Society from Columbia University and an MA in cultural anthropology from Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin. Moderator: Rob Fenstermacher, International Exchange Consultant. Experienced leader in international education and the exchange community with 20+ years contributing to building greater cultural understanding and cooperation between nations through professionally-oriented exchange programs. [cid:image001.png@01D2B2A9.A3483040] Participating institutions: Bucerius Law School, Freie Universität Berlin, Heidelberg University Association, Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University Alliance Ruhr, UAS 7 – German Universities of Applied Sciences, University of Cologne, University of Freiburg & Eucor the European Campus German Consulate General New York, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), German Research Foundation (DFG), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Cultural Vistas, Goethe-Institut New York, Deutsches Haus at NYU, German American Chamber of Commerce New York, World Education Services (WES) ----------------------- Dr. Katja Simons Executive Director GERMAN UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE Freie Universität Berlin | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Email: Simons(a)GermanUniversities.org | Phone: 1-212-758-3392

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Year of Korea: Speaker Series for the Month of April, 2017! Free Hour on April 24th & April 26th
by Cecilia B Britez 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

Greetings! It is my pleasure to invite you to the Year of Korea Speaker Series for the Month of April! Monday, April 24th, Free Hour @ Queens Hall 135 "Resident" Korean Literature in Japan: An Introduction http://korea.qc.cuny.edu/eventk/resident-korean-literature-in-japan-an-intr… Guest Speaker: Dr. Christina Yi, Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese Literature at the University of British Columbia Wednesday, April 26th, Free Hour @ Campbell Dome Understanding the Issues of Ethnic and Cultural Identities from the Perspective of US Korean Adoptees http://korea.qc.cuny.edu/eventk/a-dialogue-on-korean-adoptees-experiences/ Guest Panelists and Topics: Jenny Town, Assistant Director of the US-Korea Institute (USKI), School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University & Managing Editor and Producer of "38 North" Topic: "The Origins of International Adoption and Early Experiences of Adoptees" Stuart Schaffer, Office of Enrollment Management, Queens College Topic: "In 1993 We Adopted a Korean Child: Our Wonderful Journey" Kira Morris-Schaffer, Daughter of Stuart Schaffer Topic: "Adjusting to Life as a Korean Adoptee in Westchester" Michael Mullen, Board Member of Also-Known-As & Manager and Developer of Enterprise Software Topic: "A Baptism in Korean" See you all there! Best, Cecilia Cecilia Britez<https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-vega-britez-55530394> Director of Administration, Year of Korea<http://korea.qc.cuny.edu/> CUNY Service Corps at Queens College<http://qc.cuny.edu/servicecorps> 718-570-0548 | 314 Razran Hall

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Reminder about Harry S Truman Scholarship Information Session, Monday, April 24, Free Hour, in Honors Hall 12
by Ross Wheeler 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

Dear all, This note is a reminder about the presentation on the Harry S Truman Scholarship, Monday, April 24, 2017, at free hour in Honors Hall, 12. Dr. Andrew Rich, the Director of the Truman Scholarship, will present on the scholarship and answer questions from students and faculty. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is the premier public service undergraduate award. The scholarship provides students with $30,000 of support for graduate studies in law, public policy, education, or other careers in public service. Students apply in their junior year, so this info session would be of interest to current first-years and sophomores. Dr. Rich plans to include information for faculty and staff to help us identify students who might be good candidates for this opportunity, so you are very welcome to join us. 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<tel:(718)%20997-2863>

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Invitation To Truman Information Session
by Moira E Egan 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

Dear all, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring break. As many of you already know, Dr. Andrew Rich, the Director of the Truman Scholarship, will be coming to Queens College next Monday, April 24, to give a presentation on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship which funds graduate study in law, public policy, education, or other careers in public service. Students apply in their junior year, so this info session would be of interest to current first-years and sophomores. Dr. Rich plans to include information for faculty and staff to help us identify students who might be good candidates for this opportunity, so you are very welcome to join us. 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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