Nationality Rooms Scholarships: Start Planning Now for Next Summer

THE NATIONALITY ROOMS SUMMER STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Announces the 2014 awards available to University of Pittsburgh full

‐time students

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES

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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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Be a current full-time student on a University of Pittsburgh campus for the fall and spring terms prior to study abroad

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Must be enrolled and on campus as a full-time student for the fall and spring terms immediately following the study abroad

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Proposed study abroad must relate to career goals

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Foreign language skills

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Minimum stay of five weeks in one country or region during the summer term

UNDERGRADUATES

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Have a GPA of at least 3.0

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Must have at least 60 credits by the end of April 2013 (current sophomore or junior)

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Propose a career-related, credit-worthy study abroad program or internship

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For independent research proposal, must speak with the Scholarship Administrator

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All proposed undertakings must receive credits

GRADUATES

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Propose a career-related, credit-worthy internship or independent research study

Information Sessions begin: October 2, 2013 (Complete schedule is in the Nationality Rooms and the

Study Abroad website)

Final session: January 8, 2014 for Undergraduates

Final session: January 15, 2014 for Graduates

Submission deadlines

Undergraduates

‐ January 9, 2014

Graduates

‐ January 23, 2014

For more details, inquire at the Nationality Rooms Programs office, 1209 Cathedral of Learning

Phone: 412.624.6150 Scholarship Administrator: Cristina Lagnese , mcl38@pitt.edu

Visit the scholarship website:

http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/scholarshipsgrants/summer‐study‐abroad

and for online applications at
www.abroad.pitt.edu

Two Nations and Three Religions in Israel and Palestine

“Two Nations and Three Religions in Israel and Palestine”
A Programme Delivered by Israeli and Palestinian Academics
Israel, 29^th December, 2013 - 10^th January, 2014

Dear Ms. Henderson,

Israeli and Palestinian peace activists strongly believe that involving the public in the peace-making process is a crucial step in creating the social conditions for peace.
This initiative, implemented by NGO “Minds of Peace”, and more will be examined and discussed in depth during the Galilee Institute special programme: “Two Nations and Three Religions in Israel and Palestine”.

Registration for the upcoming winter programme is now open!
The programme - intended for students and professionals interested in the Middle East - aims to provide first hand exposure to various aspects regarding the Israeli and Palestinian society, history and relations. Through classroom lectures and study tours led by Israeli and Palestinian Academics, the participants will gain a rich and deep insight as to the current reality

A limited number of *tuition scholarships will be available to qualified candidates.

We would appreciate you bringing this programme to the attention of the students at your university. There will also be a Summer Programme “Political Science and Israeli-Palestinians Conflict” in July 2014. Students who are interested in either programmes should contact the Programme Director, Mrs. Nirit Yardeni-Drori at: me@galilcol.ac.il 

Sincerely yours,
Dr. Joseph Shevel, President
Galilee International Management Institute
Israel

*This does not include the airfare to and from Israel and the living expenses while the participant is in Israel, which are to be covered by the candidate or sponsor.

Pitt students and Egyptian Students in conversation on 9/11

Pitt students talking with Egyptian Students on 9/11
11 AM
3431 WWPH

Egypt dialogue series

Wednesday 9/11/13

Discussion Topic: The New Wave of Revolts

Did you ever wonder what it was like to live through a revolution?

This is your chance to learn first-hand. Pitt students will discuss the topic of the new wave of world revolts with peers at American University in Cairo (AUC). Other topics on the table include:  politics, economics, revolutions, religion, terrorism, American foreign policy, women’s rights, occupation, sharia law and more. The Egyptian students are enrolled in an interdisciplinary global issues course at AUC.

Each session facilitated by Dr. Riham Bahi, AUC and Dr. Roger Rouse, Pitt, will have a political/societal focus, and a suggested short list of articles to read prior to event is found at www.ucis.pitt.edu/global. Come prepared to engage!

Distance-Learning MA Program in Berlin "Intellectual Encounters of the Islamicate World"

If you just graduated and are looking for something to do, act fast:

(or think about 2014-2015)

 

Extended Deadline for applications until 30 August 2013

MA “Intellectual Encounters of the Islamicate World”
With this call, Freie Universität Berlin invites qualified candidates to apply for the newly established blended-learning MA program "Intellectual Encounters of the Islamicate World" starting in the academic year 2013-14.

The overall goal of the one-year degree program is to provide its international graduate students with a thorough understanding of the deep and manifold interconnections between Muslim, Jewish and Christian intellectual output during Medieval times. The students will acquire expertise in a broad spectrum of aspects of the Islamicate world, such as rational theology, philosophy, logic, exegesis, mysticism, law and legal methodology as well as material culture and social history. Emphasis will be placed on primary texts in the original language (Arabic). The English-spoken MA program includes three actual classroom meetings during the academic year (the Introductory Week as well as two colloquia at different locations) during which the students and teachers will come together for discussion, teaching and examination. There is no tuition fee.

Entry requirements

·         Above average university degree

·         240 credit points according to ECTS, with a minimum of 80 credit

points in one or more of the following:, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Religious Studies and/or Philosophy

·         Language proficiency in English and Arabic (both C 1 according to

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

 

Scholarships

All students will receive funding for covering travel and accommodation costs for the face-to-face sessions.

 

For more information on the MA program, please refer to the website http://www.ihiw.de/w/ma/

 

Contact:

Dr. Katja Jung, Managing Director

Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Islamic Studies Research Unit Intellectual History of the Islamicate World Altensteinstr. 40, 14195 Berlin

Phone: +49 (0)30 838 51068; katja.jung@fu-berlin.de

 

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Fall or Spring Internships available at Rauh Jewish Archives at Heinz History Center

Rauh Jewish Archives Internships

Fall 2013 or Spring 2014

 The Rauh Jewish Archives collects, preserves, and makes accessible materials related to Jewish life in western Pennsylvania.  The RJA is part of the Detre Library and Archives of the Heinz History Center.

Positions are open for interns who want the experience of working in an archives and learning what archivists do. The intern should be able to be on site at least six hours/week, with nine hours/week preferred. 

 

The internship offers hands-on involvement in archival activities, such as the following:

·         Research and writing

·         Digitization of documents and photographs and the creation of metadata

·         Assisting in the processing of a collection

·         Transcription of oral histories

A writing sample is required. 

To apply or for more information, contact:

Susan Melnick

Archivist, Rauh Jewish Archives

smmelnick@heinzhistorycenter.org

412.454.6406

Jewishhistoryhhc.org

 

Academic credit through the Jewish Studies 1900 Internship can be arranged.

2 credits for 6 hours/week; 3 credits for 9 hour/week.  If interested in arranging academic credit, contact Jason von Ehrenkrook, JS Certificate Coordinator, jvonehr@pitt.edu.  For more information on the JS 1900 Internship, see  http://www.jewishstudies.pitt.edu/undergraduate/

Fall Courses and Spring Courses

One more note on Fall courses:  We strongly encourage Jewish Studies Certificate students or prospective Certificate students to enroll in one of the 1000-level courses this fall (Fall semester 2013/term 2141).  You need 2 1000-level JS courses for the certificate.   Due to faculty leaves and course reductions for research in the spring term, we will have very few 1000-level courses available.  So if you are trying to finish a JS certificate in AY 13-14, we recommend making room in your schedule for at least one 1000-level course in the fall.

Update on Fall Courses

(cross-posted from the Facebook page)

Update on fall courses:

Jerusalem: History and Imagination: The JS 1160 section is "closed"; but there are seats in RELGST 1160 and HIST 1779 cross-listed sections. Remember that for all cross-listed courses, it does not matter which section you are enrolled in for requirements for majors, minors, certificates, or general education courses. All cross-listed sections are considered the same course for purposes of fulfilling requirements.
Jews and Judaism in the Modern World: JS 1250 and HIST 1767 are "closed"; but there are seats in RELGST 1250.

Jews and Judaism in the Ancient World and Jews in the United States: seats available in all sections.

US and the Holocaust: both course sections are completely full. Consider Jews in the United States or Jews and Judaism in the Modern World as alternatives.

Note: 1000-level JS courses are open to freshmen. There are no prerequisites.

Space is also available in all levels of modern Hebrew for the fall. You can enroll in Hebrew 1 with no placement test. For Hebrew 3 or 5, contact the advising center or the JS program for a placement test.