1. Roosevelt Institute--First Meeting Today!!

The first meeting of the Roosevelt Institute | Hunter College will be this Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00-1:00PM in TH501.

The Roosevelt Institute Campus Network is a non-profit, non-partisan national network of campus-based student think tanks. Its members conduct policy research on the pressing political issues facing our world, from environmental protection to equality under the law to trade and taxes. Roosevelt connects the fruits of that research to the policy process, delivering sound, progressive proposals to policymakers and advocacy groups at all levels of government as it organizes, trains, and empowers the next generation of progressive leaders.

We have six policy centers, each of which is dedicated to a different issue area: Energy & Environment, Defense & Diplomacy, Equal Justice, Economic Development, Education, and Health Care. We have a variety of students with a wide range of interests come to our meetings, many of whom come from your department!

We encourage all to stop by at 12:00 on Wednesday in room TH501!                               Thank you for your time, and I look forward to getting to know you this semester!
All the best,
David Weinberger                                                                                                                  President and Administrative Director
Roosevelt Institute | Hunter College
djweinberger@gmail.com | dweinberger@rooseveltinstitute.org
Phone: (914) 479-9145 | Fax: (530) 451-9145 

2.  Are you taking Biology 100 and/or Chemistry 102??

If so, plan on attending a special session with Professor Adrienne Alaie of Biology and Professor Pam Mills of Chemistry on    

                        HOW TO DO WELL IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY!!            

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15                    4:00 PM                  HONORS COLLEGE LOUNGE     

3.  Honors College September/October Workshops

                         September 2009                                                                          

9/16:  Opportunities Fund Workshop @ 1:00-2:00pm, 714HW--for anyone who plans on applying for Opportunities  Funds funds

9/24:  Opportunities Fund Application Tutorial @2:00-3:30-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--a really good idea to attend so you know you're submitting a strong application.

                         October 2009          

10/1:  Jonathan’s Grad School Application Workshop @1:00pm, Honors Lounge--how to think about whether grad school is for you; ideas about the application process itself; and lots of important tips about essays, etc.

10/7:  Internship Workshop with Ofronama Biu (Macaulay Internship Coordinator) @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge­, pizza and soda!--scarf down some free food and learn more about internship opportunities!

10/8:  Fran’s Resume Workshop @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--learn how to write a killer resume!

10/13:  Dean Kirschner visits the lounge @ 1:30-2:00pm--your chance to tell the Dean exactly what you think....

10/15:  Jonathan’s Thesis Workshop @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--writer's block got you down?  Come to this workshop and bust out a paragraph or two....

4.  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 

  5.  Humanity in Action Internship--Fall/Spring Semesters

Humanity in Action (HIA) invites applications from undergraduate students for internships in HIA’s New York office for
the 2009-10 academic year. Interns will provide administrative, editorial, and research support for HIA’s educational
programs in international human and minority rights. Interns may be eligible for academic credit depending on their
university’s policies.

Dates: Fall and Spring Academic Semesters                                                                                   Type: Unpaid Internship
Hours: Minimum of 15 Hours Per Week

 Major Responsibilities:
• Assist HIA staff with routine administrative tasks;
• Edit journalistic reports on international human rights issues;
• Assist HIA in preparing a newsletter and other communications documents;
• Provide research support for HIA Executive Director and HIA Center Director.
Qualifications: • Enrolled in a New York-based college or university;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent English-language writing skills;
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of HIA.

Application: Please send a statement of interest, resume/CV, and two references to Philip Ugelow at  
p.ugelow@humanityinaction.org.

Deadline: Applications reviewed as received

Note:  Please meet with your advisor before submitting an application!!!

Humanity in Action is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, interns, program participants, and
alumni, and to policies and practices that assure there will be no discrimination against any individual on the grounds of age,
race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or political affiliation.

About HIA
HIA believes that an important test of a genuine democracy is how it treats its racial, ethnic and religious minorities. It also
believes that the commitment to democratic values and the protection of minorities cannot be taken for granted today in the
United States and Europe.       

Therefore, HIA creates educational programs that seek to instill moral responsibility for the protection of minorities in a new
generation of social, cultural, and political leaders by:

 ... Educating student leaders in histories of resistance to institutionalized violations of minority rights in democratic countries;
... Promoting the growth and development of young professionals dedicated to protecting human dignity and the rights of  minorities;
... Building a multi-national, intergenerational network of present and emerging leaders in diverse professional fields who share these commitments.    

HIA works with students and young professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands,
Poland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States

6.  Fall Internship: Office of Assembly member Jonathan Bing – Apply Now!

Want to learn diverse functions of legislative office operations?  Apply now for an internship where you will have the opportunity to:    

       *Coordinate community events including forums and press conferences
       *Assist constituents with a diversity of public affairs issues
       *Do research on legislative topics                       

 If interested contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu for  assistance with application procedures.   

7. Literati Club Fall Series Kick-off with Carey Harrison - September 16, 6:30pm at Macaulay

What is drama? Learn more about the evolution of drama and film from English novelist and dramatist Carey Harrison who has written 16 novels and 32 award-winning plays. His plays have been broadcast by BBC World Service, and some of his teleplays have been seen on Masterpiece Theatre. The Literati Club is proud to kick-off the Fall 2009 Luminary Series with a lecture and discussion by this noted author and playwright about the role of drama and how drama evolved from Greek tragedies to Shakespeare to modern film and the role of the audience.

He will also be discussing his novel Freud and its origins as a play and its plans for a musical. Food will be served. Sign up at macaulay.cuny.edu/rsvp. Email literati@mhc.cuny.edu for more info. Visit us on Facebook, or read our blog.

8.    Attention:  Juniors and Seniors - Fall Internship: Media Relations with the New York Stock Exchange – Apply Now!!   

Students with coursework in media studies, public relations or journalism are invited to apply for the NYSE internship in Media Relations.  Responsibilities include assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, website updates, pitching events to media, escorting and supervising media on the trading floor, coordinating with financial broadcast press to schedule interviews with CEOs and executives and compiling news articles.

Interested students are asked to contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu  as soon as possible for assistance with

9.  Graduate School Fair - September 10, 5:00-8:00pm              

Seniors! Check out the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair on Sep 10. Thinking of going to grad-school next year for a degree with social impact? Attend the New York Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good on September 10, 5:00-8:00pm at Metropolitan Pavilion. You can meet representatives from 200 graduate programs in fields such as Nonprofit Management, Education, Social Work, Global Health, International Affairs, Law, Public Policy, and Urban Planning. 

Click here for more information, to register (the graduate fair is free), and to see which schools will be present. The Metropolitan Pavilion is located at 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY.

10. Preparing for the MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or GRE?

Want a chance to compare the three biggest test prep companies?

If so, come to the
Test Prep Day at Macaulay
Sunday, September 13 from 12-4 PM

Test Prep Day at Macaulay will provide students an opportunity to compare test prep companies in one setting.  Representatives from  ExamKrackers, Kaplan, and The Princeton Review will offer an overview of their review course methods.  They will provide mini prep sessions for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT so students can get a feel for their prep style.   Each company will raffle off free/discounted courses and materials.  All students, any year and any discipline, are welcome.  Sign up at http://www.macaulay.cuny.edu/rsvp/. 

TEST PREP DAY AT MACAULAY
Sunday, September 13, 2009 12-4pm

Program Outline                       Noon-12:45 Discussion Panel/Company Tabling

ASPECTS OF THE GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATION

HOW DOES TEST PREP HELP

                                                 1-3:30pm Test Mini Sessions/Company Tabling

(each company will present in rotation, schedule available at test prep day)

GMAT – Kaplan, Princeton Review

MCAT – ExamKrackers, Kaplan, Princeton Review

LSAT - Kaplan, Princeton Review

GRE - Kaplan, Princeton Review

                                               3:30        Raffle/Company Tabling & Closure
      

 11.  Internships Through Macaulay!

New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Internship
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks undergraduate students with an interest in affordable housing to work as research assistants on a study examining the effects of housing and neighborhood on household well-being. The Research Assistant will be part of a team performing fieldwork and research design at a mixed-income housing site in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Last spring three Macaulay Honors College students successfully performed this work.
Applicants that have an interest in fieldwork and housing, possess excellent communication skills and critical thinking, and are capable of interacting with strangers are encouraged to apply. No previous research experience is necessary.

St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Division of Cardiology Fall Internships
St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Division of Cardiology specializes in preventing, detecting, and treating heart disease. The Division is offering internships to Macaulay sophomores, juniors, or seniors in one of the following areas: (1) Arrhythmia; (2) Hypertension; or (3) Prevention. Interns will perform data collection, analysis, receive mentorship, and have the opportunity to attend conferences. 

Museum of the City of New York Internships
The Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of New York through a variety of exhibitions, public programs, and publications. The Museum is offering internships to Macaulay Honors College students, and may be able to customize positions in several departments including collections, exhibitions, and public programs. This opportunity is ideal for students with an interest in art, history, and New York.

Scholars at Risk Advocacy Internship--Pre-Law and International Affairs Students
The Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) is an international network of universities dedicated to promoting academic freedom and defending the human rights of scholars worldwide. SAR is seeking a student in law, human rights, or international affairs to research, and monitor attacks on scholars within various regions. The advocacy intern will help establish and manage SAR's advocacy system; document violations, and infringements upon academic freedom, and human rights; prepare letter campaigns for imprisoned/missing scholars; and prepare alerts to circulate to SAR members, and friends.

Paid Service Opportunity for Future Teachers
Chang Learning Center in Bath Beach, Brooklyn seeks Math and English teachers for Saturday sessions beginning in September for a 10 month commitment (5 hours per Saturday). Qualified applicants can earn $30 per hour, and up. Serve as either an English or Math teacher for Grades 6 through 8, and SHSAT (entrance exam for specialized high schools). Applicants must have teaching experience, classroom management skills, and must be pursuing a teaching career or be a certified teacher. Please email resumes to info@changlearningcenter.com.

Resource Development Consultant (Intern) for Partnerships for Parks
Partnerships for Parks (PfP), a joint program of non-profit City Parks Foundation and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, helps New Yorkers work together to make neighborhood parks thrive. PfP seeks a fall intern to develop case documentation, and to conduct field research with volunteer groups to be used during Partnerships Academy (a year-long volunteer skill building program). The intern will have the opportunity to initiate his or her own projects for the Technical Assistance program with the approval of the intern supervisor. In addition, the intern will create new, and revamp existing resources offered to the public, and park development professionals based on the findings of his, or her research. The intern will receive monthly MetroCards, or a small stipend.

More Opportunities
You'll find additional opportunities on the Macaulay Honors College website

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

Corporate Visit to HBO - October 9
On Friday, October 9, Join Macaulay Honors College for a corporate visit to the Mid-town office of HBO, the network behind dynamic series such as True Blood, and Entourage. Learn more about the company, internship opportunities for Spring, and Summer 2010, hear from former interns, and receive information on professional etiquette in the workplace. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

Corporate Visit to Ernst & Young - October 30
Join Macaulay Honors College for a meet and greet, and breakfast with Ernst & Young staff members at their Times Square location on Friday, October 30. All aspects of Ernst & Young will be discussed, including the Summer Leadership Program, internship, and employment opportunities. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

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.

13.  Conduct Research in Iceland and Barbuda with Dr. Sophia Perdikaris - Deadline September 14

Accepted students will be involved in archaeological investigations in the circum Atlantic area with special focus on Iceland and Barbuda. The program should be of interest to anyone interested in environmental sciences, geology, archaeology, anthropology, biology, terrestrial and marine ecology, or climatology. Using the tools of archaeology, we are exploring relationships of people with their environment through time, and how the two interact.    

The research involves travel to two countries: Iceland and the Caribbean island of Barbuda. Students will receive a stipend and great experience. There are six places available. Click here for more information, and send your applications via email, fax, or mail to Assistant to the Associate Dean, Michael Teitel at Michael.Teitel@mhc.cuny.edu (fax: (212) 580-8130).

 14.  Attention:  Juniors and Seniors - Fall Internship: Media Relations with the New York Stock Exchange – Apply Now!!
Students with coursework in media studies, public relations or journalism are invited to apply for the NYSE internship in Media Relations.  Responsibilities include assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, website updates, pitching events to media, escorting and supervising media on the trading floor, coordinating with financial broadcast press to schedule interviews with CEOs and executives and compiling news articles.

Interested students are asked to contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu  as soon as possible for assistance with

15.  Fall 2009 Internships – The Asia Society:  Apply Now!
Internships in a broad range of areas in international affairs and online media are being offered by the Asia Society in the following areas:                                         

 *Education Web
*Executive Office Research Intern
*Global Policy Studies
*Graphic Design
*Marketing
*Online Website
*Policy Initiatives
*Policy Programs
*Visual Merchandising

Students interested in additional information and assistance with application procedures are asked to contact Career Development.

16.  CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) 

Online registration for the CPE begins Monday, September 14th.  If you are an undergraduate student who has earned 30 or more credits, has a GPA of at least 2.0, and have not passed the CPE, be sure to register online to take the exam at: http://mychoice.hunter.cuny.edu.    

If you have any questions contact the Hunter College Testing Center at: testing@hunter.cuny.edu .

17.  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.

18.  Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Apply for Fall!
Are you a new American who plans on being enrolled in a graduate or professional program in Fall 2010?

The Paul and Daisy Fellowship is highly competitive and awards 30 two-year fellowships of up to $36,000 per year to accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.  A New American is an individual who is a holder of a Green Card, or has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Applicants must be exceptional students who have demonstrated creativity, originality and initiative, who have engaged in an activity that requires drive and sustained effort and who show a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

It is not too early to prepare for a November 1, 2009 deadline!

Further information and the application are available at the Soros website: www.pdsoros.org.

For questions and assistance in the application process, contact Myrna Fader,
Email: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu

19.   Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

The program provides financial assistance to students pursuing graduate study in the fields of the arts, humanities and the social sciences leading to a doctoral degree or an MFA.  Successful candidates will demonstrate superior academic ability and achievement, show exceptional promise and have financial need. The award supports students for up to four years; approximately 27 fellowships will be awarded.  Open to US citizens and permanent residents.   Information and application are available at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
Deadline: October 5, 2009
Questions:  Contact Myrna Fader, email: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu

20.  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.

21.      Amazing Volunteer Opportunity!!

          Are you interested in public health?  Do you want to teach high school students about really important topics?

        Are you interested in sex?

        If you answered "yes" (or, perhaps more appropriately, "yes, Yes, YES!") to any of these questions, you should check out the

        Peer Health Exchange:      

Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is a non-profit organization that gives teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions.  We do this by training college students to teach a comprehensive health curriculum in public high schools that lack health education.  

PHE Health Educators are volunteers.  They will learn to teach one of the PHE workshops, and they will teach it in public high schools.  PHE Health Educators will be:
Workshop topic experts
Workshop teachers

Time Commitment
September 2009 to May 2010
4 – 6 hours per week to:
·    Teach at least one workshop each week, usually on Fridays
·     Attend two weekly training meetings in the fall semester as well as occasional trainings in the spring semester
·    Practice independently, as needed 

Responsibilities
PHE Health Educators will:
Learn one PHE workshop and how to teach it effectively
·         Attend the PHE Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1pm
·         Attend weekly Health Educator trainings in the fall semester on Wednesdays from 1-3pm at Hunter College’s 68th street campus
·         Attend weekly Workshop Group Meetings led by a Leadership Council member on a day and time determined by their Workshop Group
·         Incorporate direction and evaluation from their Leadership Council member in order to develop and improve their teaching skills
·         Receive a score of 80% or higher on a written workshop test and a Teaching Skills Evaluation
        Teach their PHE workshop
·         Teach their workshop in PHE Partner High Schools at least once per week on Fridays for the entire academic year
·         Observe other PHE workshops
·         Support the PHE program through additional volunteer opportunities
       Make PHE an extracurricular priorit

Qualifications
PHE is looking for someone who:
   Is committed to the PHE mission
   Has excellent teaching skills
   Is willing to develop and improve their teaching ability
   Will commit 4­6 hours per week including 2 meetings and at least 1 workshop the entire academic year
   Is a full-time undergraduate student 

Benefits
PHE Health Educators will:
Provide a much-needed service to public high school students who are not receiving health education
·         Help build an effective, replicable model of health education
Receive recommendations and references for graduate school, internships, fellowships, awards, and jobs
Develop strong teaching skills
·         Gain first-hand classroom experience
·         Develop group facilitation skills
·         Develop classroom management skills
Develop valuable interview and job skills
·         Develop public speaking skills
·         Develop interpersonal skills    Learn valuable health information
   Learn about career opportunities
·         Learn about the public service, public health, and education sectors
·         Learn about job and internship opportunities
·         Have the opportunity to apply for jobs at PHE after graduation
  Be an integral part of the campus community
·         Develop friendships with a diverse group of fellow students
·         Help build a lasting campus organization by recruiting friends and classmates
·         Have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions in PHE

PHE Workshops
Sexual Decision-Making & Communication
Contraception
STIs & HIV
Healthy Relationships
Abusive Relationships
Rape & Sexual Assault
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Tobacco
Alcohol
Drugs

Contact:  Honors College students are already serving as Peer Health Educators, so get on board!        To apply to be a PHE Health Educator, visit www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply
More information about PHE can be found at www.peerhealthexchange.org
For questions, contact hunter@peerhealthexchange.org 

22.  Thinking about teaching?  Want to give back and help young people?    

    Then consider...

                                                     Teach for America

Representatives will be in the Honors College Lounge on Wednesday, October 7, from 2-3 PM.

Check out future announcements for more information....

23.  Opportunities Fund Information Session

The Fall Opportunities Fund Access Period is coming up! 

Applications for funding are due to your advisor on Friday, Oct 2nd. 

1.)To prepare your application, you need to complete the Opportunity Fund Quiz ( http://macaulay.cuny.edu/current-students/opportunities-fund.php).

2.)There will be an Opportunities Fund Workshop, Wed. Sept 16th from 1:00-2:00, in room 714W.

3.)In addition, there will be an Opportunities Fund Application Tutorial in the Honors College Lounge on Thurs Sept 24th 2:00-3:30. You should bring your application in process

End of Announcements for week of September 9-16, 2009