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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/18: We Make Our Own History: Marxism and Social Movements in the Twilight of Neoliberalism
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

We Make Our Own History: Marxism and Social Movements in the Twilight of Neoliberalism Book release celebration and discussion with Alf Nilsen October 18, 2016 7.30 pm The Brooklyn Commons Building 388 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Description: We live in the twilight of neoliberalism: the ruling classes can no longer rule as before, and ordinary people are no longer willing to be ruled in the old way. Pursued by global elites since the 1970s, neoliberalism is defined by waves of dispossession and ever-increasing inequality. The refusal to continue to be ruled in this manner - "ya basta!" - appears in an arc of resistance stretching from rural India to the cities of the global North. We Make Our Own History - a book co-written by Laurence Cox and Alf Gunvald Nilsen - investigates this scenario exploring how social movements are forging new visions of a future beyond neoliberalism and by reclaiming Marxism as a theory born from activist experience and practice. In this talk, Alf Gunvald Nilsen will discuss some of the main arguments and ideas put forward in the book with reference to changing movement landscapes in different parts of the world-system. Speaker: ALF GUNVALD NILSEN is associate professor of sociology at the University of Bergen (Norway) and Visiting Senior Researcher at the Society, Work and Development Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa). He is the author of Dispossession and Resistance in India: The River and the Rage (Routledge, 2010) and the co-editor of numerous books on social movement theory and research, including Marxism and Social Movements (Brill/Haymarket, 2013) and New Subaltern Politics: Reconceptualizing Hegemony and Resistance in Contemporary India (Oxford University Press, 2015).

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/15: Housing Justice Event with Movement for Justice in El Barrio
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

FILM & DISCUSSION on HOUSING JUSTICE SAT, OCT 15 4:30pm-6:00pm at Third Root Community Health Center 380 Marlborough Rd (at Cortelyou Rd) ** Q TRAIN TO CORTELYOU ROAD ** in support of Movement for Justice in El Barrio - DONATIONS WELCOME - Women Fighting for El Barrio, the Community, and Another World A film screening & discussion with immigrant women-led Movement for Justice in El Barrio about successful strategies taking on multimillionaire landlords and government entities & policies that support them.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Job opportunity: Part-time Survey Administrators (Temporary)
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Part-time Survey Administrators (Temporary) The Research Alliance for New York City Schools<http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/research_alliance/>, an independent research center housed in the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, is looking for multiple Survey Administrators to work on a part-time, temporary basis. Survey Administrators will administer a telephone survey across New York City schools (K-12) as part of our evaluation of the Computer Science for All Initiative (CS4All), a 10-year, $80 million plan to bring computer science education to every student in the New York City public schools. This is an opportunity for individuals interested in gaining valuable experience in the field of education research, while learning more about NYC schools. Survey Administrators are needed for November 1st through December 16th. Administrators must be available at least two to three days per week for a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 8am and 4pm, for a total of 10 to 20 hours per week. Administrators will work from the Research Alliance's office (on New York University's campus). Responsibilities * Participate in a 90-minute training and skill-development session about survey administration (Wednesday October 26th or Thursday October 27th). * Conduct telephone surveys on computer science courses and training across NYC's schools. Administrators will survey six to twelve schools per week and then complete an online data collection and debriefing form for each school. * Carefully handle confidential school records and information. * Perform other administrative duties as required, including but not limited to recruiting schools and organizing survey information. Requirements and Skills * BA completed or in progress. * Flexible schedule during November and December. (Must be available two to three days per week for a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 8am and 4pm). * Ability to communicate effectively with NYC school administrators, faculty, staff, and students. * Excellent organizational and oral communication skills. * Attention to detail. * Punctuality. * Experience in education with field research or data collection preferred. * Knowledge of New York City Department of Education and schools preferred. * We seek applicants who carry diverse perspectives. Strong candidates are able to recognize how potential social/cultural biases may impact research and policy. Compensation * $13 per hour; 10-20 hours per week. Application Process * To apply, complete this online form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJQDfY1LMJVF36pLLx1crIqWJDLI8U-rT…> before October 21st, 2016 and e-mail your resume to Linda Tigani (lt74(a)nyu.edu<mailto:lt74@nyu.edu>) with the subject following subject line: "Part-Time Survey Administrator Application: Last Name, First Name". * Review of applications will begin immediately. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. * Selected applicants will be contacted for a group interview. Applicants will be able to choose from two interview time slots on Wednesday October 26th or Thursday October 27th. More info: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/research_alliance/survey_administrators New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Paid Post-Graduate internship at NYCT Operations Planning
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

From: Tierra Fisher [mailto:tfisher@utrc2.org] Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 2:34 PM To: Hongmian Gong Subject: Paid Post-Graduate internship at NYCT Operations Planning Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__campaign.r20.constantco…> [http://files.constantcontact.com/08b78404201/80197b6f-0adc-4cd8-b19f-124211…] Dear Faculty, The following is a listing for a post graduate internship opportunity at NYCT<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>, as well as the guidelines<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>. Please share with anyone who may be interested. For further questions, please contact Shoshana Cooper at Shoshana.Cooper(a)nyct.com<mailto:Shoshana.Cooper@nyct.com> or (646)-252-5521 Thank you, Tierra Fisher Office Assistant University Transportation Research Center The City College of New York Marshak Hall, Suite 910 New York, NY 10031 (212) 650-8053

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/20: Community Board 3 Monthly Meeting
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

Queens Community Board 3 Monthly Meeting Thursday, Oct. 20th | 7:45 - 10:00 PM The meeting location is I.S. 227Q - Louis Armstrong Middle School 32-02 Junction Blvd. East Elmhurst, NY 11369 More info: http://www.cb3qn.nyc.gov/calendar?c_v=evt&c_eid=1595404&c_mid=0

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/21: Law Enforecemnt Unionism and Communities of Color
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

Confronting the Tragedy Law Enforcement Unionism and Communities of Color October 21st | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Murphy Institute 25 W. 43 Street, 18 FL More info and RSVP: http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=7f18d6d910266e28435a78f3e&id=c30c24d1b4… The ongoing killings of people of color too numerous to name, the killing of Police Officers in Baton Rouge and Dallas, and the occupations of the Fraternal Order of Police by BYP100 and the Movement for Black Lives Matter have escalated calls and action for systematic change. It is urgent that the Labor Movement and our communities confront the complex and interlocking dynamics of law enforcement, unionism, and racial justice. The Murphy Institute aims to bring together academics, activists, students, and practitioners to pose crucial questions concerning the criminal justice system, and the labor movements' place and responsibility within it. We will host a series of roundtables and discussions, opening with this forum on October 21st and culminating with a two-day conference, April 28th and 29th. These events are designed to wrestle with the fundamental questions of unionism and solidarity, race and class, with the ultimate goal of finding a real path toward more equitable criminal justice. Speakers * Carmen Berkley is a radical civil & labor rights activist, writer, and trainer who currently serves as the youngest Director for the Civil, Human and Women's Rights Department at the AFL-CIO. * Eugene O'Donnell is a Professor at the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He was an officer in the New York Police Department, a prosecutor with the district attorneys' offices in Brooklyn and Queens, and a police academy instructor. * Dorian Warren is a Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, an MSNBC Contributor, and Board Chair of the Center for Community Change. He is the Host and Executive Producer of "Nerding Out" on MSNBC's digital platform, shift.msnbc.com. Additional speakers to be announced. The forum is free but RSVP<http://murphyinstitute-lawenforcementunionism.eventbrite.com> is required.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/19: A History of Housing in New York City
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

My City Book Club | A History of Housing in New York City Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 pm City of the Museum of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue (at 103rd Street) More info and RSVP: http://www.mcny.org/event/history-housing-nyc?mc_cid=64bd2aeea9&mc_eid=1abc… Richard Plunz's landmark study, A History of Housing in New York City, traces the development of housing in New York from 1850 to the present day. First published in 1992, Plunz's lively account investigates the housing of all classes, from the single-family house to tenements and high-rise apartment buildings, and places the story of housing within the context of the New York's broader political and cultural development. A richly-illustrated and revised edition out this fall extends the scope of the book into the city's recent history, adding three decades to the study, covering the recent housing bubble crisis, and the rebound and gentrification of the five boroughs. Join Plunz for a conversation about this work with two fellow experts on New York City housing: David Burney and Shola Olatoye. David Burney, Associate Professor of Planning and Placemaking at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture Shola Olatoye, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Richard Plunz, Professor, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University and Director, Urban Design Lab Reception and book signing to follow!

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] 10/7: Conflict Urbanism: The Center for Spatial Research
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

Conflict Urbanism: The Center for Spatial Research Graduate School for Architecture, Planning and Preservation Discussion Friday, Oct. 7 | 1:30 PM Columbia University 116th Street & Broadway Avery Hall, 6th Floor Ware Lounge More info: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/events/297-conflict-urbanism-the-center-for-s… To mark its inaugural year, The Center for Spatial Research will present its work on "conflict urbanism" in Aleppo and Colombia. The event will engage participants in a discussion about the role of conflict in structuring urban space and the politics of representation in zones of discordance, disruption and violence as they contribute to the making and remaking of cities. The roundtable will feature Eyal Weizman, Professor of Spatial and Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London and Director of the Centre for Research Architecture and Enrico Bertini, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering as respondents to the work presented by CSR researchers and students: Laura Kurgan, Juan Francisco Saldarriaga, Grga Basic, Dare Brawley, Violet Whitney, and Michael Storm. The center point of Conflict Urbanism: Aleppo is an interactive web-based map representing the intensifying violence in urban Aleppo after five years of civil war in Syria. The map combines layers of high-resolution satellite images together with data gathered from multiple perspectives and sources to show the historic city from 2012 to the present. Using the logic of a typical geographic information system (GIS) map, the Conflict Urbanism: Aleppo project overlaps these layers, as it explores two kinds of evidence: evidence about the physical destruction of the city and evidence about how urban warfare is tracked and monitored from a distance. Conflict Urbanism: Colombia traces the trajectories of Colombians who were forcibly displaced between 1985 and 2016 as a result of the decades long conflict between state and non-state actors. The project visualizes conflict at the scale of the country through a single government-created dataset that will shape transitional justice efforts. The visualizations that have resulted reveal the paths of more than eight million people displaced by war while critically examining how this conflict has been recorded. Conflict Urbanism: Colombia is a collaboration with the Masters on Peacebuilding at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.

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