Monday, January 30, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Friday, January 13, 2017
Halpern Award Information 2017: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 15!
MONEY TO SUPPORT YOUR
STUDIES!
ETHEL M. HALPERN
AWARD IN JEWISH STUDIES
APPLICATIONS
DUE: now: FEBRUARY 15, 2017
FOR
ACTIVITY: MAY
1, 2017-APRIL 30, 2018
Undergraduate
OR Graduate students in the Dietrich School are invited to apply for up to
$1000 for:
- travel or living
expenses associated with a study abroad experience involving Jewish
studies;
- travel or living
expenses associated with participation in a summer language program in
Hebrew, Yiddish, or another language relevant to Jewish studies;
- travel or living
expenses associated with participation in an unpaid internship program
connected to Jewish studies;
- travel expenses
related to other study or research in Jewish studies;
- purchase of books
or other materials related to research in Jewish studies.
Halpern
Awards may be held in conjunction with other University and external funding in
cases where the project costs exceed $1000.
Students applying for support abroad for summer projects are strongly
encouraged to also apply for the relevant Nationality Room scholarships.
The
following application materials must be received by 4 pm, Wednesday February 1,
2017
IN
HARD COPY to the Jewish Studies office, 2604 CL OR as a single PDF file to jsp@pitt.edu
- a cover sheet
with the following information: the student’s name, Peoplesoft number, preferred
mailing address, telephone number, Pitt e-mail address, a title for their
project, and a brief (2-3 sentence) description of the proposed activities
- a statement of
purpose (2-3 double-spaced pages) explaining the proposed activities in
greater detail and how the activities will further the student’s studies;
- a detailed
budget of all anticipated expenses related to the proposed activities, including
a list of other aid applied for and whether that aid has been granted or
is pending, and a statement of the amount (up to $1000) requested from
the Halpern Fund
- the student’s
academic advisement transcript
IN
ADDITION:
·
a letter of recommendation from a Pitt
faculty member familiar with the student’s academic work and the proposed
project should be e-mailed OR sent in hard copy.
Any
full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Dietrich School is eligible.
Preference will be given to students who have completed or are currently
enrolled in at least one Jewish studies class (including Hebrew language) at
the University of Pittsburgh.
Students
are strongly encouraged to contact the Program Director to discuss their ideas
prior to applying. For any questions about the award, please
contact: Adam Shear, Director, Jewish
Studies, ashear@pitt.edu
Masters program in Experiential Education & Jewish Cultural Arts at The George Washington University
The Masters program in Experiential Education & Jewish
Cultural Arts at The George Washington University offers up to 85% of
funding if applicants apply by February 1.
Please forward this information to Jewish/Holocaust Studies
alumni and current professors to share with their students.
This 13-month Masters program prepares graduates for
professional careers in Jewish museums, JCCs, college campus organizations,
summer camps, and other innovative educational and cultural settings.
Students conduct field placements in D.C. at the following
institutions:
- United States Holocaust
Museum
- Hillel International
- Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
- Smithsonian
- DCJCC
In addition, students are funded to complete a Summer
Capstone Fellowship outside D.C. or internationally ( i.e. POLIN Museum, The
Contemporary Jewish Museum, The Yiddish Book Center, and museums in
Israel).
I am happy to answer any questions.
Thank you,
Ilana Weltman, M.Ed., M.A.
Project Director,
Experiential Education & Jewish Cultural Arts
Graduate School of Education
and Human Development
The George Washington
University
(904)
252-9684 (cell)
(202)
994-6281 (office)
Monday, November 28, 2016
European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium-- Call for Papers
On Friday, April 7, 2017, we will sponsor the annual European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium (formerly known as “Europe: East and West”). Modeled after traditional academic conferences, the symposium will enable students from Pitt and other colleges and universities to present their research papers on Europe, Russia and/or Eurasia to discussants and an audience. The student application form and more information can be found at http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/ursymposium/.
Deadlines:
1) Students must submit applications with 250-300 word abstracts and paper drafts by January 20, 2017.
2) Selected students will be notified by mid-February 2017.
3) Final revised papers are due by March 17, 2017.
4) Presentations will be made at the Symposium on April 7, 2017.
If you have any questions,
please contact z.kimes@pitt.edu .
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Another course relevant to Jewish Studies in the spring term
Not formally cross-listed but can count toward the JS certificate with permission.
VIENNA 1900 (GER 1528) in the Spring at Pitt...
Where? 142 Cathedral of Learning When? Tu, Th 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Looking at major political and cultural changes in one of the most fascinating cities of Europe, this multimedia course tells the tale of Vienna 1900, a flamboyant cultural center of Europe, where creativity was flourishing in literature, music, the arts, philosophy, mathematics, mechanical engineering, the social sciences, and medicine.
This course investigates the parallels between Vienna and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin, and London at the turn of the last century, introducing students to the multifaceted European in its relation to the present time. It gives special attention to the radical changes in different disciplines from literature, music, and the arts to philosophy,
psychoanalysis, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and social sciences. Ger 1528 fulfills one general-education requirement–Foreign Culture/Int. (Reg.)–and also counts towards the West
European Studies certificate. The course will be taught in English. Prerequisite(s): none.
Credit for German majors wishing to read texts in German. For further information, please contact: Prof. Amy Colin at: paxpeace@pitt.edu
VIENNA 1900 (GER 1528) in the Spring at Pitt...
Where? 142 Cathedral of Learning When? Tu, Th 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Looking at major political and cultural changes in one of the most fascinating cities of Europe, this multimedia course tells the tale of Vienna 1900, a flamboyant cultural center of Europe, where creativity was flourishing in literature, music, the arts, philosophy, mathematics, mechanical engineering, the social sciences, and medicine.
This course investigates the parallels between Vienna and other European capitals such as Paris, Berlin, and London at the turn of the last century, introducing students to the multifaceted European in its relation to the present time. It gives special attention to the radical changes in different disciplines from literature, music, and the arts to philosophy,
psychoanalysis, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and social sciences. Ger 1528 fulfills one general-education requirement–Foreign Culture/Int. (Reg.)–and also counts towards the West
European Studies certificate. The course will be taught in English. Prerequisite(s): none.
Credit for German majors wishing to read texts in German. For further information, please contact: Prof. Amy Colin at: paxpeace@pitt.edu
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
ALL SPRING 2017 (and some Fall 2017) JEWISH STUDIES INTERNSHIP OPTIONS TO DATE
CURRENT JEWISH STUDIES INTERNSHIP OPTIONS
TWO EASY STEPS
Step 1: Contact internship(s) below if you are
interested and send a resume and e-mail/letter of interest.
Step 2: Once “hired” by the internship, contact Dr.
Ben Gordon (bdg36@pitt.edu)
to register for JS 1900 for the spring semester.
American
Jewish Museum
Project: Exhibition Research and Preparation
Credits/Time: 3 credits (average of 9 hours per week) in Spring
2017 (OR in Fall 2017)
Supervisor: Melissa Hiller, Director
Location:
Squirrel Hill
Description: The American Jewish Museum explores diverse
perspectives about Jewish art, philosophy and culture in as wide a scope as
possible. It supports great, complex and bold ideas. It champions artists and
art making. It believes art has the power to build communities, and it promotes
interfaith and intergenerational explorations. Programs and exhibits are
organized to include all members of the community regardless of religious
affiliation. Because the museum is in a highly trafficked area within the JCC
and is open to the public more than 90 hours a week, it attracts a wide
audience and offers unparalleled educational opportunities. The objective of
the AJM internship is to offer experience to individuals interested in
participating in museum-related activities that delve into the connective
tissue between Judaism, arts and culture, contemporary society and Pittsburgh’s
distinct Jewish narrative. The internship is designed to expose young
professionals to the principles of research, exhibition preparation, and museum
management, giving interns practical experience.
Exhibition
research and preparation: The
AJM has exhibit-related opportunities in the following areas: research,
educational outreach preparation, marketing, organization of collateral
materials, labels and visitor interpretation, Web content, and administration.
The AJM is located in the
JCC, so we offer complimentary JCC membership during the internship period.
American
Jewish Museum
Project: Education
Credits/Time: 3 credits (average of 9 hours per week) in Spring
2017 (OR in Fall 2017)
Supervisor: Melissa Hiller, Director
Location:
Squirrel Hill
Description: The American Jewish Museum explores diverse
perspectives about Jewish art, philosophy and culture in as wide a scope as
possible. It supports great, complex and bold ideas. It champions artists and
art making. It believes art has the power to build communities, and it promotes
interfaith and intergenerational explorations. Programs and exhibits are
organized to include all members of the community regardless of religious
affiliation. Because the museum is in a highly trafficked area within the JCC
and is open to the public more than 90 hours a week, it attracts a wide
audience and offers unparalleled educational opportunities. The objective of
the AJM internship is to offer experience to individuals interested in
participating in museum-related activities that delve into the connective
tissue between Judaism, arts and culture, contemporary society and Pittsburgh’s
distinct Jewish narrative. The internship is designed to expose young
professionals to the principles of research, exhibition preparation, and museum
management, giving interns practical experience.
Education: organizing docent program for upcoming
exhibitions; preparing educational activities at the museum’s
Resource/Education area, organizing exhibition-related activities
The ideal candidate is
one who wishes to contribute in a substantive way to the museum, is articulate,
able to think and react quickly and willing to do a wide variety of tasks. The
intern will interact with JCC members, staff, vendors as well as the
community-at-large.
The AJM is located in the
JCC, so we offer complimentary JCC membership during the internship period.
HILLEL-JEWISH UNIVERSITY CENTER
Project: Ignite
Summit
Credits/Time: 3 credits in Spring 2017 (average of 9 hours per
week)
Supervisor: Danielle Kranjec, Senior Jewish Educator
Location: Oakland
Description: Spend 9 hours a week helping to plan and execute the HIllel
JUC's second annual Ignite Summit, a weekend-long peer-led learning Shabbaton
and conference. Tasks will include helping to organize materials and sessions
for more than 250 undergraduates leading up to the Ignite Summit which will
take place in March. After the Ignite Summit itself, the intern will work to
analyze data regarding the participants and their experience. Prior experience
developing peer-led programming at Hillel or on Jewish topics a plus but not
required.
More
info/apply: Danielle
Kranjec at daniellek@hilleljuc.org
HOLOCAUST
CENTER OF PITTSBURGH
Project: The Butterfly Project Pittsburgh
Credits/Time: 2 credits in Spring 2017 (average of 6 hours a week)
or 1 credit in Spring 2017 followed by 1 credit in Fall 2017 (average of 3
hours per week)
Supervisor: Lauren Bairnsfather, Director
Location: Greenfield/Squirrel Hill
Description: The Butterfly Project is an international effort to
commemorate the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust. The goal is
to paint one butterfly for each child. The Project is based in San Diego, and
each city that participates has put its own twist on the final product. The
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh plans to paint between 1000 and 1800
butterflies, working with partners around the city. The intern will be involved
in several aspects of the project. Responsibilities may include: Conducting
research about children in the Holocaust and writing exhibition labels; communicating
with partner organizations; participating in events as appropriate;
contributing to the vision of the final exhibition, to open in Fall 2017.
More info/apply: Christina Sahovey, csahovey@hcpgh.org or 412-939-7289
JEWISH
COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Project: JTeenPgh Intern
Credits/Time: 1-2 credits in Spring 2017 AND/OR Fall 2017
(3-6 hours per week)
Supervisor: Rabbi
Ron Symons, Senior Director of Jewish Life
Location: Squirrel Hill
Description: This intern would work to support JTeenPgh
and Pittsburgh’s Jewish teen youth groups network, including developing and guiding
training programs for advisors who work with Jewish teens, supporting the
JTeenPgh.com website of Jewish teen program offerings, creating meaningful
resource guides for Jewish teens and their advisors in Pittsburgh, and advising
Jewish teen program staff
More info/apply: Carolyn Gerecht,
cgerecht@jccpgh.org
JEWISH
COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Project: Jewish Life
Social Media/Digital Signage Content
Credits/Time: 1-2 credits in Spring 2017 AND/OR Fall 2017
(3-6 hours per week)
Supervisor: Rabbi
Ron Symons, Senior Director of Jewish Life
Location: Squirrel Hill
Description: This intern would be responsible for
harvesting digital media of Jewish content that would be used in JCC social
media and digital signage platforms. The
media would include videos, music videos, animations, quotes…. that relate to
Jewish culture and holidays.
The intern should be well versed in digital media and Jewish culture.
More info/apply: Carolyn Gerecht,
cgerecht@jccpgh.org
JEWISH WOMEN’S ARCHIVE
Project: Oral
History Intern
Credits/Time: 1-2 credits
in Spring 2017 AND/OR Fall 2017 (3-6 hours per week)
Supervisor: Mikki Pugh, Director of Programs and Education
Location: Boston, MA (but internship will be
virtual/internet based)
Description:
The
Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) is a national nonprofit dedicated to making known
the stories, struggles, and achievements of Jewish women in North America and
beyond. Since it was founded in 1996, JWA has been a leader in the field of
story collecting, becoming the largest repository of material about and voices
of Jewish women, both celebrated and unheralded.
The JWA Oral History Intern
will help organize, curate, and prepare first person testimonials (both audio
and written) for inclusion in an upcoming exhibit about Jewish women’s
involvement in the Soviet Jewry movement.
Interest in and knowledge about
Jewish women’s history and story collecting; attention to detail;
technologically savvy a plus.
More info/apply: Please submit current resume and cover letter
to http://jwa.org/aboutjwa/jobs/apply
JEWISH WOMEN’S ARCHIVE
Project: This Week in History
Credits/Time: 1-2 credits
in Spring 2017 (3-6 hours per week)
Supervisor: Mikki Pugh, Director of Programs and Education
Location: Boston, MA (but internship will be
virtual/internet based)
Description:
This
Week in History is a valuable historical resource presented by the Jewish
Women’s Archive (JWA) that offers historical markers of important events in
American Jewish women’s history. This May, the theme for Jewish American
Heritage Month will be “Women and Leadership.” JWA is seeking an intern to help
enhance the historical events throughout the year (but specifically in May) to
create a robust collection of engaging, inspiring, and up-to-date, events in
Jewish women’s history and leadership.Interest in Jewish women’s history;
attention to detail; ability to conduct online and offline research
More info/apply: Please submit current resume and cover letter
to http://jwa.org/aboutjwa/jobs/apply
RAUH
JEWISH ARCHIVES AT THE HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
Project: Digital
Humanities Internship
Credits/Time: 2-3 credits (6-9
hours per week) in Spring 2017 and/or Fall 2017
Supervisor: David M. Schlitt,
Director.
Location: Strip
District/Downtown
Description:
The
Senator John Heinz History Center seeks interns to develop new media and
digital humanities initiatives for the Rauh Jewish History Program &
Archives. Interns will assist with the Rauh Jewish History Programs
digitization projects, web design and publishing. In addition, interns are
encouraged to explore new tools for historical interpretation, including
augmented reality (Clio), digital humanities publishing platforms (Omeka,
Scalar), and tools for spatial- and data analysis (XML, Neatline). Backgrounds
in Jewish Studies and History and facility with computers are encouraged but
not required.
More info/apply: David M. Schlitt
at dmschlitt@heinzhistorycenter.org
RAUH
JEWISH ARCHIVES AT THE HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
Project: Museum
and Curatorial Internship
Credits/Time: 2-3 credits (6-9
hours per week) in Spring 2017 and/or Fall 2017
Supervisor: David M. Schlitt,
Director.
Location: Strip
District/Downtown
Description:
The Rauh
Jewish History Program & Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center
seeks interns interested in the intersection of museum studies and Jewish
history. Interns will study the holdings of the Rauh Jewish History Program
& Archives with the aim of preparing both physical exhibitions for display
at the Detre Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center, and digital
exhibitions for the History Center website. Backgrounds in Jewish Studies and
History are encouraged but not required.
More info/apply: David M. Schlitt
at dmschlitt@heinzhistorycenter.org
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