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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Sun, Dec. 4: Documentary Screening & Discussion of “Indivisible” @ Queens Museum
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Documentary Screening & Discussion of "Indivisible" with Make the Road NY Sunday, Dec. 4th | 2:00 - 4:00 PM Queens Museum New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park More info: http://www.queensmuseum.org/events/documentary-screening-of-indivisible Join Make the Road New York (MRNY) for a free community screening of Indivisible<http://www.indivisiblefilm.com/about-the-film>, a feature-length documentary film about the real people at the heart of our nation’s immigration debate. Renata, Evelyn, and Antonio were young children when their parents brought them to the U.S. in search of a better life; they were teenagers when their mothers, fathers, and siblings were deported. Today, they are known as Dreamers. Indivisible takes place at a pivotal moment in their lives, as they fight for a pathway to citizenship and a chance to be reunited with their loved ones. Frustrated with the stalled legislative process, the trio take matters into their own hands and petition for a special waiver that would allow them to leave the U.S to visit their families—and legally return. With the future of immigration policies uncertain, the three do not know if their trips are a once in a lifetime experience, or the beginning of true family reunification. Introduced by MRNY’s Executive Director, Javier Valdez, and followed by a Q&A with subject and MRNY member, Antonio Alarcon. Film is in English and Spanish with Spanish Subtitles. Simultaneous Interpretation into English and Spanish provided for the discussion. About Antonio Alarcon Antonio Alarcon was raised by his grandparents while his parents traveled throughout Mexico and finally to the U.S. in search of work. Antonio joined his parents in the U.S. when he was 11, but his younger brother stayed in Mexico because the border crossing was too dangerous. When Antonio’s grandparents passed away, his parents faced an impossible dilemma: leave one child alone in the U.S. or leave the other alone in Mexico. They ultimately decided to “self-deport” and return to Mexico. Now 20, Antonio lives in New York City and is still undocumented. When filming began, he had not seen his parents in two years. About the Filmmaker Hilary Linder, Director & Producer, combines her knowledge in the fields of international development and humanitarian relief with her passion for non-fiction storytelling as the director and producer of Indivisible. Hilary is the founder and president of Kudzu Films, a production company dedicated to spreading social justice through film. About the Co-Presenting Organization Make the Road New York<http://www.maketheroadny.org/> builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Left Forum Movement Event Calendar
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Welcome to the movement event calendar provided by Left Forum! View calendar in your browser: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19CCR_kEHL9hW3Qwh7BMDwtvk8Z7dkJUhqFKBbIg… View calendar as PDF: http://www.leftforum.org/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/fil… With the upcoming Trump presidency, we need to come together now more than ever. In this Left Form event calendar, we have put together a collection of progressive events - mainly in the New York City area. This isn't a comprehensive list, and we will continue to develop our format. Nevertheless, we thought it would be useful and certainly does cover a lot. Make sure to note the inclusion of large upcoming future actions - such as the January protests against the Trump presidency. As this is an important time for us to all stay active, build solidarity, and grow existing and new movements - our goal is to send out updated calendars around 2-3 times a month. Due to large number of events included, we have included links in this email so that you may choose to view the calendar either in your browser (updated more regularly) or by downloading a pdf (to save on your phone for example). To jump around click either on the date or the title of the event.. If you would like for your event to be included in the next newsletter, please fill out this form: Submit your event for the next Left Forum event calendar<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1j2hzrscC3SEWBpOdbejjLO_0NLpl_Oz1oYZpIAUh4> If you want to unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email. If you want to subscribe to this newsletter, please click here<http://www.leftforum.org/civicrm/profile/create&gid=24&reset=1>. Please help to sustain Left Forum by donating here<http://www.leftforum.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=5>.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Urban Studies Club Gentrification Seminar - December 5th at 7PM
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

*SAVE THE DATE!* MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 7PM AT AT QUEENS COLLEGE. WE ARE HOSTING OUR FIRST-EVER AND ON-CAMPUS SEMINAR ON THE GENTRIFICATION OF OUR BOROUGH - QUEENS! SO JOIN US AT THE *STUDENT UNION UNDERGROUND* FOR A SEMINAR WITH LOCAL ORGANIZERS, ACADEMICS, OFFICIALS, AND OTHER STUDENTS. HAVE CLASS? ASK YOUR PROFESSOR TO ATTEND AS A CLASS! THE MORE THE MERRIER. *QUEENS STUDENTS: IF YOU'RE NOT ALREADY A MEMBER, CONSIDER JOINING THE CLUB! * WE WOULD BE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU! *WHAT TO EXPECT? *CAMPUS AND CITY-WIDE CONFERENCES + TALKS ON THE POLITICS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES. DETAILS FOR EVENTS WILL BE POSTED TO OUR FB AND/OR EMAILED OUT PERIODICALLY. *BUT WHAT ARE WE ABOUT? *OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO GET MORE INVOLVED - BOTH ON CAMPUS AND OFF - AT RALLIES, HEARINGS, AND HAPPENINGS ACROSS THE CITY. *SO WHAT'S NEXT? *IF YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO PARTICIPATE OR HOW TO PUT TO PRACTICE WHAT YOU'RE LEARNING IN CLASS, SEE SOME COOL 'OPPS' BELOW OR HIT US UP! WE'RE HERE FOR YOU. *CONTACT! *INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED OR LEARNING MORE? EMAIL US <qcurbanstudieslistserv(a)gmail.com> at qcurbanstudieslistserv(a)gmail.com AND THE TEAM WILL GET IN TOUCH*.* *LIKE US! *THE QUEENS COLLEGE URBAN STUDIES CLUB PAGE ON FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/Queens-College-Urban-Studies-Club-178502285674512/…> IS THE BEST WAY TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE CLUB. SO GIVE US A LIKE & NEVER MISS OUT. *WE GOT A ROOM! *LL47 IN THE STUDENT UNION IS ALL OURS. SO DROP IN AND SAY HELLO OR FREELY USE IT TO STUDY. CHEERS! REHAD, SAM, JEREMY, VANESSA

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Wed, Nov. 30: Where do we go from here? Racism, Populism, Fascism and the Future of the Hard Right after the 2016 Election
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Where do we go from here? Racism, Populism, Fascism and the Future of the Hard Right after the 2016 Election A Panel Discussion with Abby Scher, Sophie Bjork James, Spencer Sunshine, and Chip Berlet November 30, 2016 | 6:30 -8:30 pm CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, Room 6112 Sociology Lounge More info: http://pcp.gc.cuny.edu/?wysija-page=1&controller=email&action=view&email_id… The white supremacist movement and self-described Alt-Right used the Trump presidential campaign to amplify its message and swell its ranks. Neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and militia leaders are celebrating the Trump presidential win as a victory of their own. A panel of experts on right-wing media and movements will discuss what we can expect of the hard right after the stunning Trump victory and how to challenge it. Crimes against immigrants and Muslims spiked and online harassment of Jewish commentators and journalists was widespread in the midst of the racist rhetoric of the campaign. A September 2016 study by George Washington University's Program on Extremism found that white nationalist use of social media now far exceeds the online presence of the Islamic State on virtually every social metric. Join us for this important conversation. This event is sponsored by the Center for Place, Culture and Politics, Graduate Center, CUNY. It is free and open to the public.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Fwd: CUNY Cultural Corps
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

From: Rachel Stephenson <Rachel.Stephenson(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Rachel.Stephenson@cuny.edu>> Date: Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:37 PM To: F?lix Matos Rodr?guez Subject: CUNY Cultural Corps Dear President Matos, You may remember that I reached out to you in September to let you know that some of your students are participating in the inaugural cohort of the CUNY Cultural Corps. As you probably remember, the program is currently funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. A matching grant from The Rockefeller Foundation has made it possible for us to grow the program in 2017-18. The Cultural Corps provides paid internships for CUNY students at cultural institutions around New York City with an overall goal of diversifying the sector. Recruitment for next year's participants has begun, and I am hoping that you will encourage staff or faculty at your college to work with us to recruit suitable students or alumni who might be great candidates for the program. Below please see a brief overview of next year's programs: Cultural Corps Summer Intensive(Application opens on November 28, 2016; deadline is January 17, 2017) Recent alumni and CUNY students graduating by spring 2017 with expressed interest in pursuing a career in the arts and culture sector will participate in a 9-week full-time work experience during the summer. Alumni will receive a wage of $13/hour and work 35 hours per week. Prior to engaging with their host sites, alumni will undergo intensive training in key areas of professional development. Periodically, alumni may attend cultural events hosted by partners and affiliated programs. Pending job availability and participant success, CUNY will work with the host site to explore the possibility of extending participant engagement with the site after program completion. Cultural Corps Academic Year Internship(Application opens on December 16, 2016; priority deadline is February 15, 2017, and the final deadline is March 12, 2017) Currently enrolled students at any CUNY college interested in gaining professional experience in the arts and culture sector will participate in a 24-week part-time work experience over their fall and spring semesters. Students will receive a wage of $13/hour and work 12 hours per week. Prior to starting at their site, students will complete a pre-program training and throughout the year will participate in a cultural enrichment and development series. The manager of the CUNY Cultural Corps is Ayo Oti, and she is eager to work with campus-based staff and faculty to discuss next steps regarding recruitment at individual colleges. Staff or faculty at your college who should be a part of this continuing discussion should fill out the following contact form: https://cunySUD.formstack.com/forms/cuny_arts_cultural_corps_interest_form<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cunySUD.formstack.com_…>. For more information about the CUNY Cultural Corps, please visit www.cuny.edu/culturalcorps<http://www.cuny.edu/culturalcorps> or email culturalcorps(a)cuny.edu<mailto:culturalcorps@cuny.edu>. We look forward to welcoming Queens College students and alumni into this transformative program! Sincerely, Rachel Stephenson Rachel Stephenson University Director The City University of New York 205 E. 42nd Street, Room 911 New York, NY 10017 646-664-8001 (o) rachel.stephenson(a)cuny.edu<mailto:rachel.stephenson@cuny.edu> www.cuny.edu/servicecorps<http://www.cuny.edu/servicecorps>

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Exhibition: Mastering the Metropolis: New York and Zoning, 1916-2016
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Mastering the Metropolis: New York and Zoning, 1916-2016 Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St | Open Daily 10am-6pm Now on view - April 23, 2017 More info: http://www.mcny.org/exhibition/mastering-metropolis?utm_source=Museum+of+th… How tall can New York buildings be? How wide? Where can developers build homes, factories, offices, or stores? Where do New Yorkers live, work, and play? The character of New York's varied neighborhoods is governed by a novel set of rules first envisioned by New York reformers 100 years ago - the Zoning Resolution of 1916. This landmark law gave birth to the iconic "setback" skyscraper and the modern skyline; to special neighborhoods like the Theater District; to public amenities like pedestrian plazas, and to residential neighborhoods of all shapes and sizes. On the 100th anniversary of America's first comprehensive zoning resolution, Mastering the Metropolis: New York and Zoning, 1916-2016<http://mcny.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=cb22a8633af4f71cdfbae4def&id…> examines the effects of the evolving law and charts the history of the city's zoning rules and debates, illuminating how the tools of zoning have reflected a century of evolving ideas about what constitutes an "ideal" city.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Fri, Nov. 18: Election Debrief
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Election Debrief: Reporters’ Roundtable Joseph S. Murphy Institute/CUNY Friday, November 18 | 9:30am-11:30am Murphy institute 25 West 43 St, 18 Floor More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/election-debrief-reporters-roundtable-registra… Join us this Friday to assess the surprising outcome of the 2016 elections, particularly the triumph of Donald Trump, a stunning victory raises more questions than it answers. To what degree is the election outcome largely a result of an anxious and enraged white working class, sections of which either endorse the Trump campaign’s virulent racism or are willing to overlook it in favor of his tough talk on free trade and a rigged political system? How should labor and progressive activists understand and respond to the racism the campaign both fueled and exposed? What did the 2016 election tell us about the wisdom and viability of the Obama coalition, which depends on demographic changes presumed to be advantageous, rather than on birthing a multi-racial working-class? What was the nature and extent of organized labor’s impact on the election, particularly in the rust belt? Speakers Laura Flanders is a best-selling author and broadcaster. After many years in public and commercial radio, she founded The Laura Flanders Show / GRITtv in 2008 to serve as an online channel for in depth conversations with forward-thinking people fromt he worlds of politics, economics, business and the arts. A primetime, daily broadcast, GRITtv with Laura Flanders aired for three years on Free Speech TV before moving to KCET/Linktv<http://www.kcetlink.org/> and teleSUR<http://videos.telesurtv.net/en/videos/programa/programa/laura-flanders-show>, as a weekly program. Flanders is a contributing writer to The Nation<https://www.thenation.com/authors/laura-flanders/> and Yes! magazine<http://www.yesmagazine.org/@@also-by?author=Laura+Flanders> (“Commonomics”). She is also the author of six books including the New York Times best-seller, BUSHWOMEN: Tales of a Cynical Species (Verso, 2004) and Blue GRIT: True Democrats Take Back Politics from the Politicians (Penguin Press, 2007). The Laura Flanders Show aired nationally on Air America Radio (2004-2008) before which she was the founding host of Your Call<http://www.yourcallradio.org/>, on public radio, KALW, and CounterSpin, the nationally-syndicated radio program from the mediawatch group FAIR. Flanders is a repeat guest on Real Time with Bill Maher and appears regularly on MSNBC. She’s also served as a substitute host for PBS veteran, Bill Moyers<http://billmoyers.com/guest/laura-flanders/>. Jamilah King writes about culture: how it's produced, who produces it, and what that production means in our social and political landscape. She started by working on the calendar section of the San Francisco Bay Guardian, where she wrote about local bands and film screenings. From there, she worked at WireTap Magazine, an online publication that was geared toward politically active young people, where she wrote and edited feature stories and helped manage an arts and culture reporting fellowship sponsored by the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Later, she worked with formerly incarcerated young writers at New America Media's Youth Outlook, which was the largest multimedia ethnic news agency in the country. She currently works as a senior staff writer at Mic.com<http://mic.com/>.   Her work is informed by the stories of struggle and survival that she lived through and heard while growing up in San Francisco's Fillmore District. Since 2001, Harold Meyerson has been an editor of The American Prospect, the Washington-based liberal magazine, oscillating between the post of executive editor (his current position) and editor-at-large. From 2003 through 2015, he was a weekly op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, writing chiefly on politics and economics. From 1989 through 2001, he was executive editor of the L.A. Weekly, the nation’s largest metropolitan weekly newspaper, and currently is a monthly contributor to the op-ed page of the Los Angeles Times on matters concerning Los Angeles and California. He has also contributed articles to The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Nation, Dissent, The Guardian, The New Statesman, and numerous other publications. The Atlantic has called him one of the nation’s 50 most influential opinion journalists, and his journalism has won a number of awards. He is also the co-author of Who Put The Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz?, a critical biography of Broadway and Hollywood lyricist Yip Harburg, and has published a range of articles on American culture in the first half of the 20th century. Educated in Los Angeles public schools and at Columbia University, Meyerson currently lives in Washington, D.C. As Digital Media Director and Political Editor for The Futuro Media Group, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela works with all of Futuro’s shows and is a key voice is shaping the company’s digital vision. He is also a frequent contributor to Latino USA and the editor of LatinoUSA.org<http://latinousa.org/>, AmericaByTheNumbers.org<http://www.americabythenumbers.org/>, InTheThick.org,<http://www.inthethick.org/> HumanizingAmerica.org<http://www.humanizingamerica.org/> and FuturoMediaGroup.org<http://futuromediagroup.org/>. Before joining Futuro, Julio was digital producer for Al Jazeera America’s “The Stream” and his work has been featured in many global outlets, including The Guardian, The New York Times, ESPN, Quartz, Le Monde, WGBH, WNYC, Face the Nation, MSNBC, Fusion, Univision and Telemundo. He has made numerous national TV appearances for Latino USA and Futuro. He can also be heard as a regular guest and guest host for Maria Hinojosa on In The Thick.<http://www.inthethick.org/>   In 2015, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists honored Julio with its inaugural DALE (pronounced like Pitbull would say it) Award, given to “given to an individual or company that steps up and goes above and beyond to ensure Latinos are fairly and accurately represented.” A native of Puerto Rico, Julio spent his childhood between San Juan and the Bronx. He was also a contributing reporter at The Boston Globe. Julio graduated cum laude from Harvard College. In 2011, Julio founded LatinoRebels.com<http://latinorebels.com/>, one of the top U.S. Latino media sites in the world. Ed Ott is a Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies at the Murphy Institute.   Ed has over 40 years of experience in the labor movement, most recently as Executive Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, which represents 1.3 million trade unionists from over 400 affiliated organizations. In that role, he gained a reputation for building productive and respectful relationships between organized labor and community-based organizations, especially those representing immigrant workers. During his tenure as Executive Director, the NYC Central Labor Council, the Taxi Workers’ Alliance became the first worker center organization in the United States to affiliate with an AFL-CIO central body.    Prior to assuming leadership of the Council, he served as its Director of Public Policy. In that capacity he played a pivotal role in several legislative initiatives, including passage of the Living Wage bill, the HealthCare Security Act, pension and social security protection, worker safety legislation, and campaign finance reform. Ott began his career in the labor movement as a union organizer, served as a local union officer, and later as the political director for several large labor organizations. He has lectured widely and has served on various public boards, commissions, and task forces. He is frequently quoted in the media.  The forum is free but registration is required. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/election-debrief-reporters-roundtable-registra…

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Wed, Nov. 16: Panel Discussion: Immigration under Trump
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Panel Discussion: Immigration Under Trump Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM The City College of New York 160 Convent Avenue Shepard Hall, Room 558 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-discussion-immigration-under-trump-ticke… The election of Donald Trump to the American presidency has cast serious doubt on any number of issues in American politics. Concerns about the future of immigration policy--especially for DACA, and undocumented people--are especially acute. What does Trump's election mean for the state of immigration policy? What should DACA holders and undocumented people do next? What can concerned citizens do to learn more and get involved? In order to begin answering these questions, and others, please join us for a conversation this coming Wednesday, November 16, from 4:00-6:00pm, at The City College of New York, Shepard Hall 558. We will be joined by Rebecca McBride, director of legal services for Atlas DIY -- a leading immigration legal advocacy organizations -- along with a youth community organizer for Atlas, and a representative from the New York Immigration Coalition. Our guests will talk about the current state of play for immigration policy following Donald Trump's surprising victory last week, what critical next steps people with immigration concerns can take on a variety of fronts, and -- to the extent they are able -- will answer any questions people may have. If you are interested and able to attend, please RSVP <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-discussion-immigration-under-trump-ticke…> immediately so we can accurately anticipate numbers, and respond accordingly. Keep in mind that this event is directed primarily at students, but please feel free to share. We will look forward to seeing some of you there.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Help a CUNY PhD Student with their Research- Survey on Wireless Emergency Alert
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

Dear Professor Rosa, I am a Sociology PhD candidate at the Graduate Center-CUNY working on the survey below. The survey is related to the unprecedented nature of a Wireless Alert sent to NYC-Tri State (NY, NJ, CT) residents in September 2016. Our analysis will focus on urban sociology, race-ethnicity, and public policy that may be of interest to your students. I am reaching out to check if you might share the survey with your students. I will be grateful for your support. Kind regards, Qasim --- Dear recipient, The City University of New York (CUNY) is conducting a survey to understand the impact of a Wireless Emergency Alert text message sent to New York City-Tri State (NY, NJ, CT) area residents in September 2016. You are being asked to participate in this research because you are a Tri-State area resident. If you agree to participate, we will ask you to complete a brief 5-minute survey. The information you provide is anonymous and confidential. Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you have any questions, you can contact Qasim Haq at the Graduate Center (CUNY), qhaq(a)gradcenter.cuny.edu. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant or if you would like to talk to someone other than the researchers, you can contact CUNY Research Compliance Administrator at 646-664-8918. Online Survey: if the link does not work or prompts you for a password, please copy/paste the link directly into your web browser. https://cunyhunter.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6ExNIPFZypriKvX Survey end date: November 30, 2016 Thank you, Qasim Haq The Graduate Center, CUNY

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] New York City Urban Fellows Program Info Session, 11/16
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Join the New York City Urban Fellows Program, a nine-month fellowship which combines work in mayoral offices and city agencies with seminars that explore current urban issues impacting public policy! An info session will be held on November 16 at 12:15 pm in Honors Hall, Room 12. A current fellow and a program alumnus will be present to answer your questions about the fellowship. More info on the program here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/urbanfellows.shtml

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