The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Spring Undergraduate Research Awards
for Independent Research in
Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants to join a diverse community of undergraduate scholars and researchers from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Awardees receive $1,000 to support spring semester independent research.
Applications will be accepted from any Dietrich School undergraduate who:
• is in good academic standing;
• has completed 30 Pitt credit hours of academic work;
• has declared a disciplinary major, and
• has a faculty mentor who is within the project discipline who will be responsible for the oversight of the project.
ContacT: Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (OUR), 209 Thackeray Hall
Deadline: November 16, 2012.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Undergraduates: Spring Break Opportunity in the Largest Jewish City in the World
If you have research plans that would benefit from access to libraries, museums, historic site, or other resources, this is a great opportunity:
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
New York City Field Studies Program
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for a New York City undergraduate research field studies program to take place over spring break, March 10-15, 2013. The program, which covers students’ travel, accommodations, and some meals, enriches students’ independent research by providing them the opportunity to conduct research outside the readily available resources of the University of Pittsburgh. Daily meetings and other educational and cultural activities will be scheduled. These activities will provide a connective tissue for the program, immersing the undergraduates in New York’s vibrant intellectual and cultural life.
Applications will be accepted from any Dietrich School undergraduate who:
• is in good academic standing;
• has earned a minimum of 30 Pitt credits and declared a disciplinary major, and
• has a faculty mentor who is within the project discipline who will be responsible for the oversight of the project.
Application DUE: November 16, 2012
CONTACT: Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (OUR), 209 Thackeray Hall
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
New York City Field Studies Program
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for a New York City undergraduate research field studies program to take place over spring break, March 10-15, 2013. The program, which covers students’ travel, accommodations, and some meals, enriches students’ independent research by providing them the opportunity to conduct research outside the readily available resources of the University of Pittsburgh. Daily meetings and other educational and cultural activities will be scheduled. These activities will provide a connective tissue for the program, immersing the undergraduates in New York’s vibrant intellectual and cultural life.
Applications will be accepted from any Dietrich School undergraduate who:
• is in good academic standing;
• has earned a minimum of 30 Pitt credits and declared a disciplinary major, and
• has a faculty mentor who is within the project discipline who will be responsible for the oversight of the project.
Application DUE: November 16, 2012
CONTACT: Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (OUR), 209 Thackeray Hall
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Major-Minor-AND CERTIFICATE-Fair Today
There will be a Jewish Studies table at today's major-minor expo at the William Pitt Union. Come by between 11 and 2:30 today to meet faculty from the program and get information about the Certificate and about courses in the spring. Or just say hello.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Halpern Award Recipient Reports on Her Summer Research
Kate Beach, a senior Religious Studies major, was awarded a 2012 Halpern Award. She offers these words about her experience:
"In late August 2012, I had the opportunity to travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and examine the Phoebe Yates Pember letters, part of the University of North Carolina’s Southern Historical collection. Through the generous gift of the Halpern family, I was able to spend several days working directly with Mrs. Pember’s letters and documents, giving me a unique perspective on the life of a Jewish woman during the Civil War. Mrs. Pember’s letters spanned nearly sixty years, beginning with the years before the war and her work with the Chimborazo Confederate Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, and ending with the final months of her life. Her documents touched on countless topics, problems and events, and painted a compelling portrait of a strong Jewish woman living in times of vast change and upheaval.
"By the end of my visit, I felt that I knew Mrs. Pember. I read long exchanges between Mrs. Pember and siblings, friends and even potential suitors. I held a rejection letter from a literary magazine and felt her disappointment. I celebrated the acceptance letters that followed. I was given a very private look into a real woman’s life, lived over a century before mine, and was able to gain a new perspective on life for Jewish women both during and after the Civil War.
"I began to research Mrs. Pember for my capstone paper in religious studies. As I continue my research on Jews in the Confederacy and explore the role of Jewish women specifically during this time of unrest, I will carry Mrs. Pember’s letters with me. She has provided me with an invaluable primary source that goes far beyond any information I could have found today. The Halpern Award made my trip possible, and has given me an opportunity that I was proud and honored to receive."
For more information on last year's Halpern Award competition, see here.
"In late August 2012, I had the opportunity to travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and examine the Phoebe Yates Pember letters, part of the University of North Carolina’s Southern Historical collection. Through the generous gift of the Halpern family, I was able to spend several days working directly with Mrs. Pember’s letters and documents, giving me a unique perspective on the life of a Jewish woman during the Civil War. Mrs. Pember’s letters spanned nearly sixty years, beginning with the years before the war and her work with the Chimborazo Confederate Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, and ending with the final months of her life. Her documents touched on countless topics, problems and events, and painted a compelling portrait of a strong Jewish woman living in times of vast change and upheaval.
"By the end of my visit, I felt that I knew Mrs. Pember. I read long exchanges between Mrs. Pember and siblings, friends and even potential suitors. I held a rejection letter from a literary magazine and felt her disappointment. I celebrated the acceptance letters that followed. I was given a very private look into a real woman’s life, lived over a century before mine, and was able to gain a new perspective on life for Jewish women both during and after the Civil War.
"I began to research Mrs. Pember for my capstone paper in religious studies. As I continue my research on Jews in the Confederacy and explore the role of Jewish women specifically during this time of unrest, I will carry Mrs. Pember’s letters with me. She has provided me with an invaluable primary source that goes far beyond any information I could have found today. The Halpern Award made my trip possible, and has given me an opportunity that I was proud and honored to receive."
For more information on last year's Halpern Award competition, see here.
Internship Option in Warsaw
2013 CIVITAS-GEL PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN WARSAW, POLAND (Winter, Spring and Summer) in ENGLISH
The professional internships (in English) are supervised by Collegium Civitas and include 25-30 hours of internship per week at public, private and non-profit institutions in Warsaw. Students can apply for a minimum of 4-week and up to 20-week internships. Interested students can also register for credited academic and internship seminars offered by Collegium Civitas and a Polish language course.
INTERNSHIPS (IN ENGLISH)
The program offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of students to undertake full-time professional internships at various public and non-profit organizations in Warsaw, Poland. Civitas internships can be undertaken with Jewish Historical Institute, and the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Internships in history and curatorial studies are also available.
Winter/Spring Internships -between January 10 - June 15
Summer Internships - between May 15- July 31
How to Apply
Graduate and undergraduate students can apply. GEL-Civitas internship program has a rolling admission and interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to the program anytime until Nov. 20 for Winter internship and April 20 for the summer internship.
CONTACT
Inquiries about the program can be directed to Olena Tregub, CEO, Global Educational Leadership, or by calling 646 670 6089. For more information about the program, application form and costs, click here
About Us
GEL Mission statement
At no other time in history has such a great number of young people been able to choose among so many international education and career opportunities. Yet, far too often, this chance remains unrealized and fails to translate into reality. GEL strives to bridge the gap between the aspirations of this generation and its real chances for global educational development and genuine leadership growth in areas of professional interest.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Yiddish Club Meeting September 12
The Yiddish Club writes:
"Sholem aleykhem!
The J'Burgh Yiddish Club will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, September 12th, at 8pm for those interested in studying Yiddish and/or celebrating Yiddish culture. Homemade dessert will be served.
Why might you want to join the Yiddish club? To open a whole world of Jewish literature, history, and music to which you formerly had no access. To become part of a community of interesting, welcoming, and committed young people from Vilnius to Tel Aviv to New York and beyond. To truly learn about, stand for, and pass on your own culture. To connect to Judaism in a way that is deep, but not specifically religious, Zionist, or Holocaust-oriented. To learn the language your grandparents kept secret from your parents. To finally find the motivation to learn a second language.
Whatever your reason and no matter your background, seize this opportunity while you can!
RSVP here if you are interested, even if you can't make it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGo3dTFKenFkQ1ZsUmM3NDZIQkNwVGc6MQ.
The location will be sent out to those that RSVP."
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