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[UrbanStudiesCircular] UnionDocs looking for Spring Interns!
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 31 Oct '17

31 Oct '17

UnionDocs is looking for intern candidates who study or work in film production, curation, or theory, with a vested interest in nonfiction media, programming, events, production, and storytelling. Since we are a small nonprofit, interns are an essential part of helping the space run smoothly. As a result, they have the ability to learn a wide variety of skills that encompass what it means to work at a documentary arts non profit. Responsibilities include: event documentation, event planning, social media marketing, and programming support. Our Winter/Spring internships run from mid-January through mid-May and the deadline to apply is Friday, November 17. More information along with the application form can be found here:https://uniondocs.org/now-accepting-spring-internship-applications/<http://email.n3.highrisemail.com/c/eJwVjkuKxSAURFeTzCJq_GXgoCe9D7364qUT9amh…> Thank you! Best, Abby Lord Programs Assistant UnionDocs Unsubscribe<http://email.n3.highrisemail.com/c/eJw1j7lSwzAURb_G7vBIT3vhwhNIYcKwhYRWepKR…>

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Fwd: [Socrates] Celebrating the 150 Year Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Genoni
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Celebrating the 150 Year Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Genoni Wednesday, November 1st 6:00pm – 8:00pm President’s Conference Room #2 Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, Level 5 A celebration of the birth of Rosa Genoni (1867-1954), creator of fashion, feminist, and peace activist. Participants include: Sandi Cooper Massimo Mascolo Claudio Napoli Eugenia Paulicelli This program is proudly presented in conjunction with *The Fabric of Cultures: Systems in the Making, * a multimedia exhibition curated by Eugenia Paulicelli on view at the *Queens College Art Center* from October 5 – December 15, 2017. Please visit www.qcartcenter.org for more information. *- - - - -* *Amanda Nocera* Director, Queens College Art Center Administrative Coordinator, Art Department (718) 997-4803 _______________________________________________ Socrates mailing list, Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto https://lists.qc.cuny.edu/ mailman/listinfo/socrates -- Natalie B. Vena, J.D., Ph.D. Phone (773) 401-1496

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Nov. 6: The City is the Factory: A Conversation
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 26 Oct '17

26 Oct '17

The City is a Factory: A Conversation Monday, November 6 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM Urban Democracy Lab 20 Cooper Square, 5th Floor More information & RSVP: http://urbandemos.nyu.edu/event/the-city-is-the-factory-a-conversation/ Urban public spaces, from the streets and squares of Buenos Aires to Zuccotti Park in New York City, have become the emblematic sites of contentious politics in the twenty-first century. This resurgent politics of the square is itself part of a broader shift in the primary locations and targets of popular protest from the workplace to the city. This shift is due to an array of intersecting developments: the concentration of people, profit, and social inequality in growing urban areas; the attacks on and precarity faced by unions and workers' movements; and the sense of possibility and actual leverage afforded by local politics and the tactical use of urban space. Thus, "the city"-from the town square to the banlieu-is becoming like the factory of old: a site of production and profit-making as well as new forms of solidarity, resistance, and social reimagining. Panelists: Miriam Greenberg, University of California, Santa Cruz Penny Lewis, Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, City University of New York Daniel Aldana Cohen, University of Pennsylvania Els de Graauw, Baruch College, City University of New York

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] submission
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 26 Oct '17

26 Oct '17

Queens Community House's Beacon Programs are NOW HIRING Group Leaders and Activity Specialists. Beacon programs are school-based youth and community development centers. Our Beacons primarily service participants in Kindergarten up to Grade 12, in addition to adults of all ages. I'm hoping that reaching out to you and your office can be mutually beneficial. Please see job posting below and help us spread the word. Queens Community House’s Beacon Programs are seeking passionate, motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from Kindergarten-12th. Candidates with experience, talents and passion teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs including: literacy, arts, science, technology, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning or sports are encouraged to apply and highlight those talents and experiences. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Actively monitor, engage and ensure safety of participants during all program activities, including pick-up, snack, transitions, field trips, clubs, activities, and dismissal. * Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community. * Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy. * Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures. * Always demonstrate professional behavior. Serve as a positive role model for participants and maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times. * Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants. * Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. * Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. * Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities. Required Skills/Experience: * One year After-school work experience, one full summer camp work experience, or two years related experience. * Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment. * Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. * Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week. * Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors. * Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation. * Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills. * Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference. Locations: Forest Hills – Beacon @ JHS 190 68-17 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Jackson Heights - Beacon @ PS 149 93-11 34 Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Ozone Park - Beacon @ JHS 210 93-11 101st Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416 Start/End Date: Immediately / N/A Specific Days and Times Needed: Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week Minimum Hours/Week: 7 hours/week Maximum Hours/Week: 19 hours/week Interested applicants should send resume and a cover letter to Oswald Araujo at: oaraujo(a)qchnyc.org. Cover letter should state: 1) Why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team. 2) Days and times that you are available to work. Minimum Hourly Rate of $13; Rates Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available ? Scott Larson, Ph.D Director and Service Learning Coordinator Office of Community Studies Department of Urban Studies Queens College http://qcurban.org/office-of-community-studies/ https://qc-cuny.academia.edu/ScottLarson

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Queens Community House's Beacon Programs are NOW HIRING Group Leaders and Activity Specialists
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 26 Oct '17

26 Oct '17

Good day, Queens Community House's Beacon Programs are NOW HIRING Group Leaders and Activity Specialists. Beacon programs are school-based youth and community development centers. Our Beacons primarily service participants in Kindergarten up to Grade 12, in addition to adults of all ages. I'm hoping that reaching out to you and your office can be mutually beneficial. Please see job posting below and help us spread the word. Queens Community House’s Beacon Programs are seeking passionate, motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from Kindergarten-12th. Candidates with experience, talents and passion teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs including: literacy, arts, science, technology, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning or sports are encouraged to apply and highlight those talents and experiences. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Actively monitor, engage and ensure safety of participants during all program activities, including pick-up, snack, transitions, field trips, clubs, activities, and dismissal. * Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community. * Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy. * Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures. * Always demonstrate professional behavior. Serve as a positive role model for participants and maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times. * Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants. * Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. * Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. * Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities. Required Skills/Experience: * One year After-school work experience, one full summer camp work experience, or two years related experience. * Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment. * Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. * Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week. * Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors. * Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation. * Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills. * Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference. Locations: Forest Hills – Beacon @ JHS 190 68-17 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Jackson Heights - Beacon @ PS 149 93-11 34 Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Ozone Park - Beacon @ JHS 210 93-11 101st Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416 Start/End Date: Immediately / N/A Specific Days and Times Needed: Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week Minimum Hours/Week: 7 hours/week Maximum Hours/Week: 19 hours/week Interested applicants should send resume and a cover letter to Oswald Araujo at: oaraujo(a)qchnyc.org. Cover letter should state: 1) Why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team. 2) Days and times that you are available to work. Minimum Hourly Rate of $13; Rates Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available Thank you! Ozzie Araujo Director, Beacon Services Queens Community House 108-25 62nd Drive Forest Hills, NY 11375 Tel: (917) 714-9732 www.queenscommunityhouse.org<http://www.queenscommunityhouse.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/QueensCommunityHouse>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/qchnyc/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/QCHnyc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5E…> [506007068304_image001.png]

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Queens Memory Archives Tour & Volunteer Meetup
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 25 Oct '17

25 Oct '17

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:31:41 +0000 From: Lori A Wallach <Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu> To: "socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> Subject: [Socrates] Queens Memory Archives Tour & Volunteer Meetup Message-ID: <1508880701049.46013(a)qc.cuny.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Greetings, everyone! Queens Memory is glad to invite you to our next "Volunteers in the Vaults" event on Tuesday, November 7 at the Queens Central Library<http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/central-library?filters=ev_loc:11000000> in Jamaica, from 6 to 8 pm. Volunteers in the Vaults is a bi-monthly open house aimed at Queens Memory volunteers and the general public -- anyone interested in learning about our upcoming programs and opportunities. First, we will have a guided tour of the Queens Library archives, with a display of some specially selected artifacts by one of our staff archivists. Attendees will then have a chance to discuss possible Queens-related oral history projects and network with Queens Memory program staff. Light refreshments will be served. Queens Memory is jointly sponsored by the Queens Library and Queens College. Faculty are welcome to come discuss ideas for class oral history projects. Please RSVP to lori.wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lori.wallach@qc.cuny.edu> if you would like to attend. Thanks, and hope to see some of you there! Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Center for Teaching and Learning, Razran 346 Queens College Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 990-8532 ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Socrates mailing list Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto https://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates ------------------------------ End of Socrates Digest, Vol 8, Issue 90 ***************************************

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Job Opportunity: Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director, Flushing Town Hall
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director http://www.flushingtownhall.org/employment Reports to: Executive and Artistic Director Hours: Flexible Full-Time, periodic weekends and evenings Compensation: Competitive Flushing Town Hall (FTH), aka Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts (FCCA), seeks a flexible, full-time Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director. Working with FTH staff and Chinese leaders in the Flushing/Queens communities, the Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director will research, support, manage, recommend, implement and expand upon all FTH Chinese and Cross-cultural initiatives. The Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director will also coordinate, manage, and support FTH’s Chinese Cultural Committee to conceive of, initiate, develop and implement Chinese cultural programs and events. Responsibilities: * Recommend arts and cultural programs to FTH programming staff, suitable to both the Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese communities residing in and outside New York City. * Manage FTH’s Chinese Cultural Committee, including scheduling meetings, helping to set the agenda for meetings, and representing FTH at community meetings/events. * Consult with FTH’s Chinese Cultural Committee and other community and arts leaders to develop and implement Chinese and cross-cultural programming ideas. * Work closely with FTH’s Asian Arts Specialist and Community Advisor. * Understand, be sensitive to, and communicate awareness of any political agendas and affiliations within the community, to ensure FTH’s arts & cultural programs remain apolitical at all times. * Fundraise for Chinese programs in the local and regional community, including seeking sponsorships from local business and donors, and identifying foundations, corporate grant programs, and government sources interested in supporting Chinese programs. Work with Development and Executive staff on fundraising efforts. * Work with FTH staff to develop and implement cross-cultural programming that would engage the Chinese community. * Translate FTH materials (marketing brochures, press releases, etc.) into Chinese, and distribute. * Maintain and develop relationships with local Chinese-language media; work with FTH marketing and PR staff to coordinate press events and press releases aimed at Chinese media. * Post to Chinese Social Media platforms, such as WeChat, on behalf of FTH. * Work to promote cross-cultural dialogue and activities between the Chinese Community and other ethnic communities throughout the New York City area; Promote FTH’s global arts programming to the Chinese community. * Attend and represent FCCA at local Chinese and Taiwanese functions and events. * Serve as an on-site translator at Flushing Town Hall events attended by Chinese speakers; translate during office hours for Chinese speakers who wish to speak with FTH staff. Assist with rental inquiries and production coordination. * Provide guidance to FCCA staff on cultural nuances and issues important to the local Chinese community. * Advocate for FCCA and its mission, within the Chinese Communities of NYC; work to expand FCCA’s audience from the Chinese Community. * Identify and oversee volunteers and interns to assist with and support Chinese and cross-cultural programs. Qualifications: * The candidate must be fully bi-lingual, fluent in both written/spoken English & Chinese. * Strong communication skills, especially the ability to act comfortably and confidently with people of different backgrounds, donors, volunteers and colleagues. * Knowledge of, and experience in multiple aspects of arts and/or cultural administration, including community outreach, marketing & PR, fundraising, budgeting, programming, and implementation. * 2-3 years experience in any area of administration, especially arts and cultural management, community engagement, and/or other proven equivalent expertise. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. * Knowledge of and experience working in Flushing, in Queens, and in NYC. * Knowledge of and/or practice in the arts a plus. * Candidates with a master’s degree are preferred. To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing samples in BOTH English and Chinese, and 2 references, via email to: execsupport(a)flushingtownhall.org<mailto:execsupport@flushingtownhall.org>. Include the words “Community Outreach – Chinese Project Director” in the subject line. No phone calls or mail submissions, please.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] CUNY School of Law: Embodied Narratives and the Struggles for Equality
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 21 Oct '17

21 Oct '17

CUNY School of Law will hold the 9th Annual Distinguished Professor Conversation, "Embodied Narratives and the Struggles for Equality" on October 26, 2017 at 5 pm. The Law School is located at 2 Court Square in Long Island City. Professor Reid-Pharr (Distinguished Professor of English and American Studies) and Professor Andrea McArdle (Professor of Law) will be in conversation.

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Nov 6: Hurricane Season: Sovereignty & Catastrophe in the Caribbean
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Hurricane Season: Sovereignty & Catastrophe in the Caribbean Monday, Nov. 6 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM King Juan Carlos I Center, Auditorium 53 Washington Sq S More information & RSVP: http://as.nyu.edu/clacs/events/fall-2017/hurricane-season--sovereignty---ca… A roundtable on the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. How have environmental and colonial histories shaped recent events? What fragile infrastructures and uncertain sovereignties have been revealed? Yarimar Bonilla Associate Professor of Anthropology, Rutgers University Author of Non-Sovereign Futures: French Caribbean Politcs in the Wake of Disenchantment (2015) Victor Hernández Cruz Distinguished Puerto Rican poet, author of Beneath the Spanish (2017); The Mountain in the Sea (2006); and Maraca: New and Selected Poems 1965-2001 (2001) Natasha Lightfoot Associate Professor of History, Columbia University Author of Troubling Freedom: Antiguea and the Aftermath of British Emancipation (2015) Stuart Schwartz George Burton Adams Professor of History at Yale University Author of Sea of Storms: A History of Hurricanes in the Greater Caribbean from Columbus to Katrina (2015) Maya Trotz Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Research on water quality, water source protection & water provisions for sustainable communities. Moderated by Arlene Davila, Professor of Anthropology and Social and Cultural Analysis, New York University This event is co sponsored by NYU Africana Studies

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[UrbanStudiesCircular] Oct 28: Inequality, Immigration, and the Politics of Populism
by urbanstudiescircular＠lists.qc.cuny.edu 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Inequality, Immigration, and the Politics of Populism Symposium Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9:45 AM - 6:00 PM NYU Law Tishman Auditorium 40 Washington Square South More information & RSVP: https://ipk.nyu.edu/events/inequality-immigration-and-the-politics-of-popul… NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge invites you to a symposium on the politics of populism, convened by the New York Review of Books Foundation, the Dan David Prize, and the Fritt Ord Foundation. Populist parties and movements, mostly on the right, are becoming a powerful force in both the United States and Europe. The ascent of Donald Trump to the US presidency is the most spectacular electoral success in American history for a militant form of right-wing populism. The gains made by Alternative für Deutschland in the recent German elections mark the first time since 1945 that a populist party of the extreme right has achieved significant representation in the German Parliament. Why is this happening, and why is it happening now? Is it the product of exceptional events, such as the financial crisis of 2007-2008 or the mass migrations from the Middle East to Europe that reached their peak in 2015? If so, is the populist wave likely to be just a passing phenomenon? Or is it here to stay, linked to something more permanent such as the disruptions of globalization and the IT revolution, or the emergence of a more ruthless form of capitalism, especially in the United States? ________________________________ Program Saturday, October 28 9:45-10:00 Opening Remarks 10.00-11.30 Panel I-USA: The Roots of Populism Jacob Hacker (Yale), Richard Sennett (NYU and Cambridge), Michael Kazin (Georgetown). 11:30-11:45 Coffee break 11:45-1:15 Panel II-USA: Populism and the Right Frances Fitzgerald (Author of The Evangelicals, The Struggle to Shape America), Paul Krugman (CUNY), Nicholas Lemann (Columbia). 1:15-2:45 Lunch 2:45-4:15 Panel III-USA: Populism and the Left Bill Bradley (former US Senator and presidential candidate), Anne Case (Princeton), Angus Deaton (Princeton). 4:15-4:30 Coffee Break 4:30-6:00 Panel IV-The UK and France Francois Bourguignon (Paris School of Economics) and Simon Head (NYU and The New York Review). Sunday, October 29 10:00-11:30 Panel V-Germany, Scandinavia and The Netherlands Chair: Guri Hjeltnes (Fritt Ord Foundation, Oslo); Grete Brochmann (Fritt Ord Foundation and University of Oslo), Hugh Eakin (Columbia and The New York Review), Henning Hoff (Executive Editor, Berlin Policy Journal). 11:30-11:45 Coffee Break 11:45-1:15 Panel VI-Central and Eastern Europe Chair: Ludek Sekyra (Sekyra Group, Prague); Alma Dojcsak (Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, Budapest), Jirí Pehe (NYU Academic Center, Prague), Aleksander Smolar (Stefan Batory Foundation, Warsaw). 1:15-2:45 Lunch 2:45-4:15 Panel VII-Towards A Populist Future? Ian Buruma (The New York Review), Hadia Tajik (Member of The Norwegian Parliament), Kenneth Roth (Human Rights Watch).

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