But before you read any of the announcements, check out the MacBloggers at Hunter!!

Go to: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/honorscollege/
and click on:   MacBloggers at Hunter   on the left side of the page.

Find out what your fellow Macaulayites think!

1.  Freshman Opportunity to Study Abroad in Brazil, January 2010!!

HUNTER IN  BRAZIL IN  JANUARY

Hunter’s Education Abroad Office is offering a program in Brazilian history, politics, and culture during the Winter Session 2010 in Salvador, Bahia State.

Capital of colonial Brazil and a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Salvador /.presents itself today as the most African of Brazilian cities, where culture, religion, foods, and, especially, music and the plastic arts all revel in their pluralistic ethnic roots.  The contradictions of race and class are clearly evident.

For graphic and audio illustrations of Salvador and its creative spirit, visit the rich website, bahia-online.net, created by “Pardal,” a transplanted New Yorker: 

http://www.bahia-online.net/TheMusicandDanceScene.htm

Directed by Professor Kenneth Erickson (Political Science), with 3 credits of LACS 330.51 or POLSC 272.19, plus 3 credits in a course in Brazilian music. 

Information at Hunter’s Education Abroad website:
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad

**NOTE:  Freshmen who would like to go on the trip may not apply for study grant money for this trip.  If you want to go you'll have to pay.

2.  Apply to be a Watson Fellow!!

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship--
An Exceptional Program for First and Second Year Students

The Program gives promising and accomplished undergraduates the possibility of on-the-job learning that will provide opportunities for leadership and personal growth.  The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship offers students the opportunity for paid internships of $5,000- $6,000 for three consecutive summers.

Interns will explore work in nonprofit organizations, government service, private enterprise and a summer abroad. The internship will be developed in consultation with the Fellow in terms of the Fellow's growing interests.

 To be eligible, by the time of application, you must be a second semester freshman or sophomore.  Candidates must be no older than 25 years old as of March l, 2010 and must be a US citizen or "green card" holder.

Interested students will submit the application to Hunter’s campus representative, Myrna Fader, Office of Student Services.  The campus deadline is February 1, 2010.

Information Sessions:  Thursday, December 3, 2009            
11:00 - 12:00 pm
 4:00 -   5:00 pm

Both sessions will be held at The Sylvia E. Fishman Student Center, 417W

Further information and the application are available at:  www.jkwatson.org
Campus Representative:  Myrna Fader, e-mail: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu

3.  American Dream Merage Foundation

The funding of $10,000 per year for two years is open to full-time seniors who are immigrants and U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Hunter College is one of twenty-two colleges from around the country invited to participate in this fellowship program.

Selected fellows will reflect a strong desire and a real capacity to achieve leadership roles in public service, culture and the arts, science and education and business.  Their selection will based on the clarity of their plans, academic accomplishments, ability to motivate others, sense of civic responsibility and their ability to overcome obstacles.

Fellows may spend the funds on the following kinds of activities: graduate education, strategic travel related to professional development, participation in specific skill building training programs and internships.

Further information and the application is available online: www.meragefoundations.com . Click on to American Dream.

A Hunter College faculty committee will review all applications and nominate three students for further consideration.

Applications must be submitted to Hunter College Scholarship Representative: Myrna Fader, Office of Student Services, mfader@hunter.cuny.edu 

4.    Research Opportunity!

RESEARCH ASSISTANT:                                                                                                      Anyone interested should e-mail :                                             

Dr. Bruce Rapuano at brapuano@usa.net.
Upper East Side Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Disease Hospital.  

Part-time paid position  in  Cell  Biology  / Biochemistry laboratory.
Benchtop research related to the alteration of orthopedic/dental implants to
promote the attachment/function of bone cells and biointegration.   The
project will utilize chemical engineering methodologies for the surface
modification and analysis of metallic biomaterials as well as in vitro cell
culture assays to study their altered biological properties. 

Fundamental aim of project is to modulate the physico-chemical properties of the surface
oxide layer to promote the attachment of bone-forming cells via specific
cell surface receptors and the regulated growth of bone onto the implant.

Opportunity to work on a project which is now developing the next generation
of orthopedic and dental biomaterials.  Studies utilize methods of analyzing
bone cell adhesion, mechanical force of cell attachment and phenotypic
expression  following the binding of cell integrin receptors to a biomimetic
protein adsorbed to the implant.  Critical conformational changes in the
biomimetic protein which occur upon its adsorption to altered materials will
be also measured.

 Strong preference will be given to recent  graduates with
a major in biology or chemistry with at least one year of experience working
with cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques such as RNA
isolation, qRT-PCR, gel electrophoresis and Western blot.

Position available  beginning immediately. 

Bruce E. Rapuano, Ph.D.
Associate RSO
Research Division
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th St.
N.Y., N.Y. 10021
Phone - 212-606-1445
Cell - 917-566-9256

5.  New Internship Opportunity!

Position: Development Intern

The Development Department of the Horticultural Society of New York is
seeking a Development Intern who will be available to work 2-3 days per
week beginning now through the spring semester of 2010.

The Society's programs include horticultural therapy for prisoners on
Rikers Island, the creation of community urban farms and green gardens,
programs that provide transitional employment and vocational training
for ex-offenders and at risk youth, horticultural education for 3-5th
grade elementary students, and a film, lecture and exhibitions series
for individuals and members who are interested in gardening and
environmental activism. 

We are located at 148 West 37th Street in a bright office space filled with light and plants, and with the largest horticultural library in Manhattan.

The Development Intern will pursue projects and activities in close collaboration with the Director of Development relating to fundraising within the areas of corporate, foundation, government and major individual gifts.

Responsibilities will include researching prospects, proposal writing and assembling of proposals materials, departmental administrative tasks, as well as some public relations and marketing
assignments.  Along the way, you will gain valuable experience in the field of non-profit fundraising.

This is an unpaid position, but we will arrange for you to receive credit through your college or university.

The ideal candidate will have completed at least one year or two years of undergraduate school,
possess excellent writing and computer skills (including Excel), be well-organized, take initiative, have very strong attention to detail, and an ability to juggle multiple projects.  Some development experience and knowledge of the Razor's Edge database is preferred but not
required.

To apply, please send a resume a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to skerner@hsny.org and include Hunter College in the subject line.       No calls please.

6.  Scholarship Opportunity!!

The Beinecke Scholarship Program has invited Hunter College to nominate one student for a $34,000 scholarship to use towards a master’s or doctoral degree in the arts, humanities and social sciences.   The competition is open to “juniors”, students who expect to receive a baccalaureate degree between January and August 2011.  Demonstrated academic achievement and a history of being eligible for financial aid are among the criteria.

Further information and application instructions are available at: www.beineckescholarship.org. 

Students must contact Myrna Fader, Office of Student Services,                                               Email: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu, to inform her of their interest in applying for the scholarship. 

Campus Deadline:  December 18, 2009.  

7.  WABC-TV Spring 2010 Internship Recruitment Night - November 10!

WABC-TV has scheduled an evening Spring Internship Recruitment Program at their headquarters for students interested in being interviewed for Spring 2010 semester internships in the following areas:

   Community Affairs                                        “Like It Is”
   News: Assignment Desk                              “Live With Regis & Kelly”
   News: Medical Unit                                      “Live With Regis & Kelly” Website
   News: 7 On Your Side                                   Creative Services – Promotion
   News: Investigative Unit                              Operations/Production
   News: Planning Unit                                     Sales
   News: Sports Department                            Marketing
   News: Weather Department                        7Online.com

Date:   Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Time:   5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.  (Early attendance versus later is recommended)
Place:   WABC- TV

Interested students should contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu to obtain applications and assistance with preparatory application procedures as soon as possible.

8.  Laptop Inventory!!

Sophomores and Juniors must complete the on line laptop inventory ASAP.

If you fail to complete this inventory there may be consequences that disrupt your future use of your laptop--i.e., legal action by New York State to reclaim your computer!

So take 5 minutes to fill out the inventory.  TODAY!!

9.  Great Spring Classes at Baruch!

Spring 2010 Harman Poetry Workshop with Major Jackson, Harman Writer-in-Residence Deadline November 5

This special workshop in poetry writing will be taught by Major Jackson, the author of Hoops, Leaving Saturn, and the poetry editor of the Harvard Review. In this poetry workshop, students will write poems based on their study of the rich and varied poetic movements of present day and 20th century schools of thought including Ezra Pound and the Imagists, Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance poets, Frank O'Hara and the New York School, Allen Ginsberg and the Beat Poets, Saul Williams and other Slam Poets.

Students will study the manifestos, personages, and pioneering poems as well as the socio-political and aesthetic ferment that gave rise to such rich flourishings in American poetry. Students will study poems, read correspondences, listen to recordings, and acquaint ourselves with important biographies. Students must submit samples of their writing for review in order to register for this course.

 The samples are to be submitted by November 5th to Professor Roslyn Bernstein, who can be contacted at (646) 312-3930, or roslyn.bernstein@baruch.cuny.edu.

Feit Interdisciplinary Seminar in the Humanities:

New World Triad: History, Culture, and Race in New York, New Orleans, and Havana.

Deadline October 31  With Professor Ted Henken, Sociology/Anthropology, and Professor Ned Sublette, Ethnomusicologist/Guest.

This class undertakes a comparative cultural and sociological history of three great cities, each founded (or taken over) by one of the three major European colonial powers: England, France, and Spain. We approach them as both parallel and intersecting histories, emphasizing the contributions of Africans and Creoles to each unique urban environment. Focusing on the individual cities, we highlight their different slave regimes and the influence of Africans and other ethnic groups on the development of the particular cultures by examining the musical and dance styles (son, jazz, blues, rumba, mambo, Broadway, salsa, hip-hop, reggaeton) characteristic of each of the individual cities. Broadening our perspective, we also examine the lives of cultural entrepreneurs who have acted as ambassadors among the three cities.

This seminar will meet at Baruch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:45pm. Contact Professor Paula Berggren by October 31 if you are interested in taking the course.

Feit Interdisciplinary Seminar in the Humanities:

Cuba: From Castro to Cohibas (Cuban Cigars)

Deadline October 31
With Professor Wayne Finke, Modern Languages, and Professor Alfonso Guerriero, Historian/Guest.

American interest in Cuba dates from the mid-nineteenth century, as an examination of pre-Castro Cuba shows. Beginning with the doctrine of Manifest Destiny, the Spanish-American war, the Platt Amendment, and American business interests in the 1930's - 1950's, the class will then explore the emergence of Fidel Castro, his alliance with the Soviet Union, and the tumultuous relations with the United States from 1961 to the present. As a mirror of this historical process, the arts in Cuba have reflected the daily reality of the Cuban people. The course concludes with close study of films and literature that will allow us to interpret the past and consider possibilities for the future.

This seminar will meet at Baruch on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:15pm. Contact Professor Paula Berggren by October 31 if you are interested in taking the course.

10.  Internships - American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Looking for an opportunity that will test your business skills and prepare you to meet the demands of a challenging workforce?  Interested in developing a business case, working on marketing ideas, event and relationship management?

Special Events Intern - Learn to provide resources and staff support to communities and organizations by assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of American Cancer Society fundraising activities.

Involves all aspects of event planning (Relay for Life, Making Strides against Breast Cancer, Gala and other fundraising projects.) Partner with volunteers to successfully carry out fundraising activities.

Skills:  
* Basic computer skills, good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are required skills.
* Well organized.
* Must be professional, dependable, resourceful, and able to meet project deadlines, and energetic.

Patient Navigation Intern - In office volunteer needed to assist Patient and Family Services department with the daily incoming phone contacts, follow up with patient requests, contact with medical professionals (i.e.: social workers, medical oncologist, surgeons) to advocate and assist the patient and their family members through the health care system.

Extensive training involved. This volunteer position is during regular business hours.

Skills:
* Ability to manage confidential matters.
* Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, patients, family members and friends, health professionals and volunteers.
* Excellent telephone etiquette
* Knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications and general office equipment and procedures. 

Please send resumes to Olevia Brown via email at Olevia.Brown@cancer.org with subject line saying “ACS Temp.”

11.  Macaulay News and Opportunities!

Winter Session Tuition Policy:

University Scholars studying at one of the senior CUNY colleges, one class up to 4 credits will be covered by the tuition waiver. Scholars taking more courses/credits will be responsible for the additional tuition charges.

For University Scholars studying abroad, one class up to 4 credits will be covered by the tuition waiver. University Scholars taking more than one class, or more than 4 credits, will have to receive approval from Macaulay to have the additional tuition covered.

Please note that University Scholars will be liable for all charges - including tuition - due to late program changes, dropping, or withdrawing from a course.

12.  Need to find an Instructional Technology Fellow?

Check out the ITF on line calendar!

http://tinyurl.com/HunterITF

The Hunter ITF Calendar ( http://tinyurl.com/HunterITF ) is the most up-to-date account of Instructional Technology Fellow (ITF) office hours at Hunter.

When are the ITFs office hours?
Where can I find an ITF?
How do I contact them?

Check the calendar! (http://tinyurl.com/HunterITF )

Consult the online Hunter ITF Calendar before stopping by to ensure that an ITF will be present and available for consultation. Any and all changes to ITF availability will be reflected in this calendar.

The Hunter ITF Calendar ( http://tinyurl.com/HunterITF ) is a Google Calendar to which you can subscribe from your personal Google Calendar,  Apple iCal,  and many other calendar programs.

Please contact an ITF if you would like assistance integrating the Hunter ITF Calendar with your personal calendar.

While walk-ins are always welcome, we strongly encourage students to make appointments with an ITF.

13.    NBC Universal Cable Networks

(USA-Bravo-SyFy-Oxygen) - Internships Sping 2010

Apply now for internship opportunities in Marketing, TV Production & Development, Digital Media, and Communications/Public Relations and be considered for an invitation from NBC to attend an on-site internship recruitment/interview luncheon to be held in early November.Contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu for additional information and assistance with the application process.

14.   Wall Street Journal Summer 2010 Paid Journalism Internships!

 The Wall Street Journal US, Europe, and Asia, are offering paid summer internships to undergraduate and graduate students preparing for a career in journalism.  Their screening process puts heavy emphasis on clips and prior journalism experience through internships with newspapers and campus newspaper experience.

Contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu for assistance with application procedures.

Deadline for application is November 1, 2009.

15.  Do Ethics Have a Place in Society?

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest – Deadline: January 10, 2010

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2010 is now open. 

This national competition, open to full-time juniors and seniors, is designed to challenge college students to analyze today’s urgent ethical issues. The Foundation will select five winners in this national competition. Hunter College has had a winner! At the Foundation’s website you may read the winning essay of David Greven, Hunter’s 1996 winner.

Further information and the application are available at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s website: www.eliewieselfoundation.org.

 Deadline:  January 10, 2010 

16.  The Public Policy & Leadership Conference at Harvard’s JFK School of Government                       February 18-21, 2010 

For first or second year students interested in careers in public service

The intensive three days of workshops, panels and lectures is designed for students from historically under-served communities and ethnic minorities who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who possess a commitment to public service 

 Conference participants will learn about:
•      Careers in public service
•      Domestic and international policy issues
•      Fellowship programs
•      Summer public policy and international affairs institutes
•      Graduate school application strategies

Conference participants will receive free travel and room and board. Application Deadline: November 20, 2009. www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/pplc 

17.  WNET.ORG/Channel 13 and Channel 21 Internship Opportunities

WNET.ORG, New York's leading public media company, has immediate openings for interns in the local and national marketing departments and in the Communications department of WLIW21.

Interns will conduct hands-on work while receiving exposure to PBS systems, including large producing stations, PBS headquarters, producers, and other personnel.

18.  Spring Semester in Albany

The New York State Assembly Session Intern Program offers a full-time, spring semester long internship. CUNY students who participate in the Assembly and Senate undergraduate internship programs receive supplementary awards from CUNY to cover additional costs such as tuition for the semester ($6,140 total). The Albany internship programs enable students from CUNY to experience the practical dimensions of New York State government, and legislative politics from both the inside, and outside. Students perform substantive work such as research on state legislation, assistance in drafting bills, constituent service, and other legislative tasks.

Click here for more information and contact Macaulay Honors College Internship Coordinator Ofronama Biu if you have any questions.

19.  Thinking about jobs?  Check out these Macaulay activities!

Mock Interviews with Professionals - October 26 to November 23
Need interview practice for an internship or full-time job? Sign up to receive a realistic practice interview with a business professional. Macaulay Honors College will give you the name, number, and email address of the interviewer along with some interview tips. Schedule the interview at your and the professional's convenience between October 26 - November 23. You must attend a web conference for tips and information prior to going on the interview. Interviews can make or break your chances of obtaining internships or employment--this will be an opportunity for you to gain immediate constructive feedback on your interview performance.

Macaulay Honors College Internship Fair and Professional Development Workshops -
Macaulay Honors College is holding its first Internship Fair on Friday November 13. Meet various companies, and organizations offering internships and employment opportunities. Macaulay is also organizing a series of Professional Development Workshops including Public Speaking, Professional Etiquette, and Networking. Students should register for one of these programs or a workshop at the local campus in order to attend the Fair. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

20.  Interested in Graduate School? Apply to the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program!

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program is currently seeking promising undergraduate students with an interest in attending graduate school.  The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at Hunter College, CUNY helps undergraduate students improve their academic performance and preparation for graduate studies.  As participants to the McNair Scholars Program, students are given up to a $2,800 stipend throughout the academic year linked to milestones used to guide students through the graduate application process.

We are currently in the process of recruiting academically promising students who have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be low income and first generation college students OR students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education in the United States (Black (non-Hispanic), Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/ Alaskan Native,  Pacific Islander).

Please refer all questions or application request to the program administrative assistant, Alyssa Lopez, at (212)772-4824 or Alyssa.lopez@hunter.cuny.edu.

 21.  The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The fellowship provides three years of financial support including a $30,000 annual stipend,  $10,500 cost of education allowance and a one-time $1000 travel grant.  U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in relevant social science, science, and mathematics disciplines are eligible to apply.  Information and the application are available at http://www.nsfgradfellows.org .  Application deadlines are November 2-12, 2009, depending on field of study.

End of Announcements for week of October 28-November 4, 2009.