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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Fwd: building an audience for Black History Month events
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 30 Jan '17

30 Jan '17

Subject: building an audience for Black History Month events A full description of the Black History Month events can be found at: *http://www.qc.cuny.edu/BHM <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/BHM>* We would especially like to see if we can bring classes to the following: *OPENING CEREMONY AND SCREENING OF SANKOFA* *February 2, 12:15-4pm, Godwin Ternbach Museum, Klapper 405. * *PRESIDENT OBAMA’S LEGACY* *February 7**th**, 2017, 3:15-4:25pm, Campbell Dome, *Moderator Professor Victoria Allen, Department of Political Science. *FILM SCREENING: FREE ANGELA AND ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS, **February 23, 3:15-5pm, Rosenthal Library 230.* *FILM SCREENING: SELMA. **February 28, 4:45-7:15pm, Rosenthal Library 230.* *CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BLACKNESS AT QUEENS COLLEGE: EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT! A PANEL OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES AT QUEENS COLLEGE. **February 22, free hour, James Muyskens College Conference Room, The Summit.*A light lunch will be served.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Fwd: FW: Internship Opportunities at the Municipal Art Society of New York
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

*From: *interns <interns(a)mas.org> *Date: *Monday, January 23, 2017 at 3:17 PM *To: *Joanna Crispe <jcrispe(a)mas.org> *Subject: *Internship Opportunities at the Municipal Art Society of New York The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) is looking to hire a limited number of part-time, paid interns to assist with our Planning and Preservation and Community Engagement and Education work. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program focusing on city and regional planning, historic preservation, public policy, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation planning, economic development or a related field. Please find the internship descriptions attached and share them with any students that you think might be interested in applying. If there is anyone else at your institution that we should contact about these and future internship opportunities please let us know. Please reply to this email with any questions or contact Joanna Crispe at (212) 935-3960 ext. 1226 <(212)%20935-3960>. Thanks! MAS 1. Intern, Community Engagement and Education Established in 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) is one of the city’s longest standing not- for-profit organizations advocating for excellence in urban design, planning, historic preservation, and community engagement. From saving Grand Central Terminal from destruction and preserving the lights of Times Square, to fostering the establishment of innovative land-use laws, MAS is at the forefront of New York’s most important campaigns to improve our city’s built environment by promoting economic vitality, cultural vibrancy, ecological sustainability, and social diversity. Internship Description Interns will support MAS staff on projects and day-to-day work including, but not limited to: researching and drafting advocacy positions and testimony; contributing to studies, reports, presentations and mapping projects; and developing educational resources and tools. Interns will also be invited to attend and assist with logistics associated with meetings and events, both during and outside of regular office hours, including: public hearings, community meetings, and public programs organized by MAS and/or partner organizations and agencies. Requirements Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program focusing on city and regional planning, historic preservation, public policy, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation planning, economic development or a related field. A limited number of paid internships are available. Unpaid positions will be considered for candidates eligible for either course credit or a stipend through their academic institution. Required Skills  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Effective research skills.  Ability to work both independently and in group settings and to successfully manage multiple projects.  Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of New York City’s zoning, land-use planning, and environmental review processes (ULURP and CEQR) and current urban policy issues.  Experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations. Preferred Skills  Demonstrated interest in community engagement, advocacy and public process.  Experience collaborating with partners from a variety of backgrounds.  Experience with graphic design and graphic design software.  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Application Instructions To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and work sample (such as a writing sample, excerpt of a research paper, or portfolio, 3 pages/2 MB maximum) to interns(a)mas.org, with the subject line “Intern, Community Engagement and Education.” No phone calls please. For more information about MAS, visit www.mas.org. The Municipal Art Society of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2. Intern, Planning and Preservation Established in 1893, The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) is one of the city’s longest standing not- for-profit organizations advocating for excellence in urban design, planning, historic preservation, and community engagement. From saving Grand Central Terminal from destruction and preserving the lights of Times Square, to fostering the establishment of innovative land-use laws, MAS is at the forefront of New York’s most important campaigns to improve our city’s built environment by promoting economic vitality, cultural vibrancy, ecological sustainability, and social diversity. Internship Description Interns will support MAS staff on projects and day-to-day work including, but not limited to: researching and drafting advocacy positions and testimony; contributing to studies, reports, presentations and mapping projects; and developing educational resources and tools. Interns will also be invited to attend and assist with logistics associated with meetings and events, both during and outside of regular office hours, including: public hearings, community meetings, and public programs organized by MAS and/or partner organizations and agencies. Requirements Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program focusing on city and regional planning, historic preservation, public policy, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation planning, economic development or a related field. A limited number of paid internships are available. Unpaid positions will be considered for candidates eligible for either course credit or a stipend through their academic institution. Required Skills  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Effective research skills.  Ability to work both independently and in group settings and to successfully manage multiple projects.  Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of New York City’s zoning, land-use planning, and environmental review processes (ULURP and CEQR) and current urban policy issues.  Experience speaking publicly and making effective presentations. Preferred Skills  Experience with mapping and GIS analysis: ArcGIS, ArcScene, and Carto online (formerly CartoDB).  Familiarity with programming languages for data analysis, mapping and online applications: sql, python and html.  Experience with specialized design software including Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp.  Ability to conduct in-depth building research. Application Instructions To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and work sample (such as a writing sample, excerpt of a research paper, or portfolio, 10 pages/5 MB maximum) to interns(a)mas.org, with the subject line “Intern, Planning and Preservation.” No phone calls please. For more information about MAS, visit www.mas.org. The Municipal Art Society of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] NSF summer undergrad research experience in Belize and Orlando focused on community GIS and citizen science
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

Dear Geography Colleagues, Please share this unique paid research experience with your networks, especially those with students. Thanks! --Tim -... -posted to the "Urban Geography" community Dear Geography Colleagues, Please share this unique paid research experience with your networks, especially those with students. Thanks! --Tim -- This summer at the University of Central Florida, we are pleased to host the second year of our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site “Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars through Community GIS and Citizen Science<http://citizensciencegis.org/ucf-reu-site>.” Our program offers fully funded summer research experiences for at least 8 undergraduate students in Belize for 5 weeks and Orlando for two weeks. The program is open to all U.S. students and runs June 19-August 4, 2017. We are interdisciplinary in nature emphasizing community geography, community GIS, and citizen science through mixed methods, including sketch mapping, mobile mapping applications, focus groups, in-depth interviews, GIS, and spatial analysis. We're hosting a Facebook Live Event "Secrets to an Awesome Citizen Science GIS REU Application" on Wednesday, February 1 @ 3 pm EST. Join Dr. Hawthorne (REU PI) and Lain Graham (REU Senior Research Coordinator) as we give away the secrets to a successful application to our National Science Foundation (NSF) #REU Site in Orlando and Belize. Please share with your pals and have them join us. #citizensciencegis #ucfreu. Join the discussion at www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis<https://www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis> Please distribute to interested students and your networks. Thanks and apologies for cross-postings, Tim Research opportunities: Students will work in one of two research directions with community partners and mentors from University of Central Florida, University of Belize, Georgia State University, The Hopkins Belize Village Council, and The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program: * Research Direction 1: Mapping disparities in flooding & disaster management * Research Direction 2: Mapping marine debris & mitigating impacts on coastal communities Compensation: Each REU student will receive a competitive funding package, including a $3500 research stipend, a meal allowance, free shared housing in Belize and Orlando, up to $750 in travel support to/from the REU Site, up to $750 for post-REU conference travel, and 2 research methods books. Application process: The priority application deadline is Friday, February 17th @ 5 PM EST. Complete program information and application instructions can be found at www.citizensciencegis.org/ucf-reu-site<http://www.citizensciencegis.org/ucf-reu-site/>. Student reflections from the field: “Challenging, emotional, fun, collaborative, thought-provoking, interesting, real-life, and eye-opening.” These are some of the words used by students to describe our previous research program. Check out a short video from our REU Year 1 at: www.youtube.com/...<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5zSFKw7F24&feature=youtu.be> Questions can be directed to: * Timothy Hawthorne: Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems at University of Central Florida * hawthorne(a)ucf.edu<mailto:timothy.hawthorne@ucf.edu> * phone: 407.823.1030<tel:(407)%20823-1030> * Christy Visaggi: Co-Principal Investigator, Lecturer of Geosciences at Georgia State University * cvisaggi(a)gsu.edu<mailto:cvisaggi@gsu.edu> * phone: 413.5755 Check us out on the web and share on social media! * www.citizensciencegis.org/ucf-reu-site<http://www.citizensciencegis.org/ucf-reu-site> * www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis<https://www.facebook.com/citizensciencegis> * twitter.com/citizen_gis<https://twitter.com/citizen_gis> * vimeo.com/citizensciencegis<https://vimeo.com/citizensciencegis> * www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6_1giYaXQ6mcalJH-kMuw<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6_1giYaXQ6mcalJH-kMuw> ------------------------------ Timothy Hawthorne University of Central Florida timothy.hawthorne(a)ucf.edu<mailto:timothy.hawthorne@ucf.edu> ------------------------------

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Center for Urban Pedagogy Seeks Paid Intern
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 20 Jan '17

20 Jan '17

CUP is seeking a spring intern to provide support for the organization and on our Youth Education and Community Education programs. CUP is seeking a summer intern to assist with several projects, including: + Research/general project support on CUP’s Community Education and Youth Education tools + General project support, as needed. This may include research, database and website upkeep, and administrative work We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate with excellent verbal and written communication skills—a friendly phone manner is a must. Previous experience working with community or advocacy organizations is a plus. Position dates are flexible, based on the candidate’s availability, with an anticipated start date in March. We’re looking for candidates who can be in the office at least two days a week. The internship pays $11 hourly, or interns can choose to receive school credit if their school offers it. Please send a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for two references as one PDF (not to exceed 3MB) to apply(a)welcometocup.org by 5pm on Monday, February 13th. Please use the subject line “CUP Spring Intern.” More info at: http://welcometocup.org/NewsAndEvents/SpringInternCall17

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