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[Time2000_t19 0271] TIME to stay in touch!
by Naomi Weinman 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, I hope you and your family members are well and staying healthy. Dr. Artzt and I continue to miss you terribly and cannot wait until we can all return to campus. We are concerned and would like to hear from you by way of a journal assignment. The following assignment is required for all freshmen, but all students are welcome to respond as we would love to know how you are doing. Journals should be submitted via e-mail to both Dr. Artzt (qcartzt(a)gmail.com<mailto:qcartzt@gmail.com>) and Mrs. Weinman (Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Naomi.Weinman@qc.cuny.edu>), as text in the e-mail (NOT as an attachment to the e-mail) by March 31, 2020. THEY SHOULD ALSO BE HONEST, SO WE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS. PLEASE DON'T JUST TELL US THINGS YOU THINK WE WANT TO HEAR. THE ONLY REASON FOR THESE JOURNALS IS TO GET REAL HONEST FEEDBACK FROM YOU SO THAT WE CAN BE OF HELP, EVEN IF IT MEANS ADJUSTING THE PROGRAM IN SOME WAY. Journal Assignment: The Spring 2020 semester is unlike any we have experienced before! We are interested in getting your feedback on several issues and, more importantly, knowing how you are doing. Please respond to the following in as detailed and honest a manner as possible. 1. What is your name? How are you and your family? How are you handling the changes in your life caused by the coronavirus pandemic? 2. Describe your experiences this semester thus far. Include a BRIEF description of the courses you are taking and your feelings about those courses (both TIME 2000 and non-TIME 2000 courses). 3. How is your life outside of school? (e.g., Are you working, or were you working until the coronavirus restrictions were enacted? If so, where and how many hours? Is it interfering with your school life? Are you able to have a social life? ) HOW IS LIFE AT HOME? 4. Describe any other thoughts and feelings you would like to share about the TIME 2000 program that you did not mention above. What things would you like us to be sure to do in future semesters? Please let us know any questions you may have. 5. Describe any other thoughts and feelings you would like to share about yourself that you did not mention above. What is going on in your life right now that you'd like us to know about? Be safe and stay well! Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t19 0270] Math Events to keep you healthy!
by Naomi Weinman 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, Good news! The Museum of Mathematics is offering online math events. The Math Encounters Speaker series is free of charge but requires advanced registration. I often attend these events in Manhattan and I’m delighted that I can enjoy them from home. See below for details. Also check their mindbenders(a)momath.org<mailto:mindbenders@momath.org> page for info on receiving mathematical puzzles via email. See the Events page at momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2588…> for more ways to keep your brain healthy. Enjoy! Mrs. Weinman Dear MoMath enthusiast, As a loyal Math Encounters attendee, MoMath is excited to give you advance notice that registration is now open for the next Math Encounters, which will be held online. Given the expected increase in demand, we encourage you to register promptly if you wish to attend. The next Math Encounters session will take place on Wednesday, April 1, and will journey into the mind of an attacker in cyberspace. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2586…>. During the session, please have a writing utensil and piece of paper handy. MoMath hopes to see you — virtually — there! Regards, National Museum of Mathematics Support MoMath at momath.org/contribute<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2587…> momath.org<https://momath.org/wp-content/plugins/civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2588…> 212-542-0566 11 E 26th St New York, NY 10010 United States Unsubscribe from this mailing<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Funsubscribe&r…> Opt-out of all future mailings<https://momath.org/civicrm?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Foptout&reset=…> If you opt-out of all mailings you will not receive any news, newsletters, event confirmations, or event invitations from the National Museum of Mathematics. [MoMath logo with URL]

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[Time2000_t19 0269] Keep the Connections!
by Naomi Weinman 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, Given all the changes in your lives, I wanted to check in to see how you are doing. During this unusual time, it is important to stay connected with friends, colleagues - students and teachers, and, of course, family. I love reading your journals but that is only one way to stay connected. CUNY has created a web page that is extremely useful. In addition to listing specific date extensions for CUNY and QC deadlines, it includes a variety of tips, resources and tools. Be sure to scroll through the entire page. It is an excellent resource. Check out the new CUNY Continuity for Students webpage which features resources, tools and tips to help you transition to distance learning for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester.<http://maestro.cuny.edu/trk/click?ref=zqtbwp23f_2-1uc942a-0-1d84x37442x0RHw…> Other suggestions for staying connected come from an email I received from 1800Flowers. They make a lot of sense so I am sharing them with you. Develop A Plan for Staying in Touch: Jot down a list of people - even just three, four, or five - under the following headings: friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Develop a contact plan for the days and weeks ahead. It could be an aunt who lives alone, an older neighbor, or neighboring couple. Some you may want to contact every day or even every week. These need not be long conversations. Just reaching out is often enough. Make Use of New Technologies: Use the amazing new communication technologies available today - Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc. to create regular group conversations with your family or a specific group of friends. If you have folks in your circle who have never embraced platforms like these, do them a favor; call them and walk them through setting up. It will change their lives. Give Yourself a Break: Start a virtual book club over Skype or Zoom. Plan to watch the same comedy on Netflix with a friend. These moments of human contact - even if they're virtual - are even more important in times like these. Seeing a familiar face is comforting, even if it is on a device screen. Staying connected with others is one of the best things we can do for our well-being during these anxious times. As Jim says, "At the end of this period - and it will eventually end - you will emerge with more, deeper, and better relationships." Let's all stay connected and stay healthy! Sincerely, Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t19 0268] TIME 2000 Staying Connected
by Naomi Weinman 17 Mar '20

17 Mar '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, I hope you and your family members are well and staying healthy. Dr. Artzt and I miss you terribly and cannot wait for things to return to normal and to see your bright faces, again. Your professors are working to convert your courses to online learning as on-campus events have been suspended. Please continue to check for emails from us as the semester continues for TIME 2000 updates. Although the March seminar is cancelled, we would still love to hear from you by way of a journal assignment. The following assignment is required for all sophomores since their small group conferences were cancelled, but all students are more than welcome to respond. Journals should be submitted via e-mail to both Dr. Artzt (qcartzt(a)gmail.com<mailto:qcartzt@gmail.com>) and Mrs. Weinman (Naomi.Weinman(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Naomi.Weinman@qc.cuny.edu>), as text in the e-mail (NOT as an attachment to the e-mail) by March 24, 2020. THEY SHOULD ALSO BE HONEST, SO WE KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS. PLEASE DON'T JUST TELL US THINGS YOU THINK WE WANT TO HEAR. THE ONLY REASON FOR THESE JOURNALS IS TO GET REAL HONEST FEEDBACK FROM YOU SO THAT WE CAN BE OF HELP, EVEN IF IT MEANS ADJUSTING THE PROGRAM IN SOME WAY. Journal Assignment: The Spring 2020 semester is unlike any we have experienced before! We are interested in getting your feedback on several issues and, more importantly, knowing how you are doing. Please respond to the following in as detailed and honest a manner as possible. 1. What is your name? How are you and your family? How are you handling the changes in your life caused by the coronavirus pandemic? 2. Describe your experiences this semester thus far. Include a BRIEF description of the courses you are taking and your feelings about those courses (both TIME 2000 and non-TIME 2000 courses). 3. How is your life outside of school? (e.g., Are you working, or were you working until the coronavirus restrictions were enacted? If so, where and how many hours? Is it interfering with your school life? Are you able to have a social life? ) 4. Describe any other thoughts and feelings you would like to share about the TIME 2000 program that you did not mention above. What things would you like us to be sure to do in future semesters? Please let us know any questions you may have. 5. Describe any other thoughts and feelings you would like to share about yourself that you did not mention above. What is going on in your life right now that you'd like us to know about? Be safe and stay well! Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t19 0267] TIME 2000 event cancellations
by Naomi Weinman 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Dear TIME 2000 Students, After reviewing the latest public health information, out of an abundance of caution, the following TIME 2000 events scheduled for the next two weeks have been cancelled: 1. Sophomore SMALL GROUP conferences, Wednesday, March 11. 2. LIMACON, Friday March 13. 3. TIME 2000 SEMINAR, Tuesday March 17. Your health is of our greatest concern. Stay safe! Sincerely, Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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[Time2000_t19 0266] URGENT Must do for LIMACON
by Naomi Weinman 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

TO ALL TIME 2000 STUDENTS ATTENDING LIMACON NEXT FRIDAY: PLEASE COME TO THE TIME 2000 OFFICE TODAY (until 3pm) OR TOMORROW (9am-5pm), AND AS SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE, TO COMPLETE A QC TRIP PARTICIPATION FORM FOR LIMACON. AS LIMACON IS NEXT WEEK, WE NEED THE FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THEY ARE REQUIRED BY THE PROVOST'S OFFICE. Please remind all your TIME 2000 classmates to visit the TIME 2000 office as soon as possible. THANK YOU. Mrs. Weinman Naomi Weinman TIME2000/SEYS Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Queens, NY |11367 (w) 718-997-5377 | (f) 718-997-5173 time2000.qc.cuny.edu<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Honors/Time2000/Pages/default.aspx> | Donate to TIME 2000<http://bit.ly/time2000>

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