Fall course: Introduction to Holocaust Literature

Berlin in the Summer too

The final LBSU application deadline is March 1, 2016.

In addition, we are slightly expanding the subject matter to be covered. Please see below.

We'd greatly appreciate your sharing this information and the attached flyer with your students and placing it in any upcoming bulletins / journals.

LBSU Advanced Program in Jewish Studies, June 30 to August 12, 2016:

Leo Baeck Summer University is an annual, six-week summer program in Jewish studies at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, under the auspices of the Zentrum Jüdische Studien Berlin-Brandenburg (Center for Jewish Studies). The program consists of two modules plus intensive project work and is combined with excursions, lectures, and meetings all related to the academic program.

LBSU focuses on Jewish life in Germany from the 19th to 21st century and its relationship to other Jewish communities worldwide. The first module, Modern German-Jewish History, covers the history of German Jewry from the 18th to the early 20th century and from the Nazi to the post-war period. We are adding a special emphasis in 2016, looking at how Germany's Jewish community has been affected by both the post-Soviet Jewish immigration over the last 25 years, and today's massive influx of Muslim refugees.

Our second module also has new focus in 2016: The South American Dream: European Jews in Latin America. This module intends to integrate Latin America into the greater picture of modern Jewish history.

Throughout the program, students will be introduced to current issues in Jewish life in Germany today.

Advanced undergraduate, master's and doctoral students are encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of the program students are granted 12 ECTS credits, transferable to home institutions.

Applications must be sent to info@lbsu.de and include (in PDF format):

1. a resume

2. a brief (500-word) personal statement elaborating on their interest in the program

3. a letter of recommendation sent directly by a professor / instructor to info@lbsu.de

4. for students who are not native speakers of English, a letter from a professor / instructor attesting to their advanced English language skills

5. for financial aid applicants: a letter from your academic institution affirming your ongoing need for assistance

Thanks to support by the DAAD and the Heinrich Boell Foundation, LBSU will be able to provide financial aid as well as travel subsidies to students with demonstrated need.  The program fee of 2,000 euros covers tuition, student lodging, mass transit within the city of Berlin, group excursions in the Berlin metropolitan area, health insurance and introductory and farewell dinners. We encourage students to discuss tuition assistance / grant possibilities with their home institution.

Please see our flyer, attached, and our website for further information.

Again, thank you in advance for sharing this information with interested students and colleagues.

Kind regards,

Toby Axelrod                                                           

Academic Director, LBSU

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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

LBSU Leo Baeck Summer University

Sophienstraße 22a

10178 Berlin

Germany

Tel. +49 (30) 2093 66319

Email:  info@lbsu.de

Web:   www.lbsu.de

New Pitt Study Abroad Program in Berlin

The Study Abroad Office at the University of Pittsburgh is offering its new “Pitt in Berlin” program, a semester-long study abroad program in Berlin in the fall of 2016. As a member of the Pitt History Department and former resident of Berlin, Gregor Thum will serve as on-site faculty and instructor of two of the courses offered. In addition to taking courses and studying German, students will get the opportunity to explore Berlin—one of the most fascinating and dynamic cities in Europe today—and to take guided field trips to Dresden, Prague, Wrocław, Krakow, and Auschwitz.

Students in Jewish Studies would be most welcome! For those interested in Jewish life in present-day Berlin/Central Europe, as well as questions related to Holocaust and memory, this program has a lot to offer. The application deadline is January 15, 2016, If you might be interested in spending a semester in Berlin next year or have questions about the program, please contact Professor Thum:  thum [at] pitt [dot] [edu]

Location: Berlin, Germany

Terms offered: Fall

On-site faculty: Gregor Thum, History Department, University of Pittsburgh

Academic Areas: History, Political Science, German, History of Art and Architecture,

Jewish Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Dates: Early September to mid December 2016

Estimated costs: In-State $15,999; Out-of-State $23,359

Application deadline: January 15, 2016

For more information: http://www.abroad.pitt.edu/berlin

Tour of Spring Courses

on the Facebook page---  https://www.facebook.com/pittjewishstudies/?fref=nf

November National Scholarships Office Newsletter

November 2015 Newsletter Table of Contents   Scholarship Information Sessions Scholarships with Pitt Campus Deadlines Study Abroad Scholarships Public Sector/Service Scholarships STEM Scholarships Humanities Scholarships UHC Awards & Fellowships National Nontraditional Student Week Events National Scholarship advising is available to all Pitt undergraduates and alumni. As a first step towards receiving National Scholarship advising, attend a general information session held on Tuesdays at 10 AM and Thursdays at 3 PM in the Cathedral of Learning, room 1229. All opportunities listed in this newsletter require a great deal of preparation, so START EARLY. Many of these awards are direct apply, but please let us know if you are applying. Contact sjm130@pitt.edu with any questions. Jessica Pelland in South Africa, Summer 2015. Jessica, a Biology and Psychology major, won the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. Read more about her experiences at Wandering Educators. If interested in any of the scholarships listed below, please contact sjm130@pitt.edu for assistance.  SCHOLARSHIP and Other Information Sessions Graduate Studies at Cambridge or Oxford Information Session Monday, November 2 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER Join Pitt alum Paul Monroe, 2013 BS Electrical Engineering (Bioengineering minor), in a Q+A session about the British college system, application and visa processes, research proposals, networking, loans, and more. Boren Scholarship & Fellowship Information Session Featuring Hannah Grossblatt, Program Officer, Institute of International Education Wednesday, November 4 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER Boren Scholars study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. national security interests. Previous language study is NOT required. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after undergraduate or graduate school. U.S. citizenship is required. See campus guidelines. First drafts of scholarship applications are due December 1, 2015. Humanity in Action Information Session Tuesday, November 10 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER The Humanity in Action Fellowship is for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates in all fields of study interested in an intensive five weeks in Europe in a program focused on human rights and minority issues. Also, there is the John Lewis Fellowship for four weeks in Atlanta, Georgia. U.S. citizenship is NOT required. Deadline is January 7, 2016.  Udall Scholarship Information Session Wednesday, November 11 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER The Udall Scholarship is for sophomores and juniors eligible from a variety of fields who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues through a combination of coursework, research, internships, jobs, or extracurricular activities. Native American or Alaskan native students are also eligible for fields related to tribal health care or tribal policy. Pitt campus deadline is February 1, 2016.  Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Information Session Friday, November 13 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER The Amgen Scholars Program is an undergraduate summer research program that offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on research experience at some of the nation's leading education institutions. Deadline for most institutions is February 1, 2016. DAAD RISE Information Session Monday, November 16 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER DAAD RISE is a summer internship program in Germany for undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering. No German language skills are required. Deadline is January 15, 2016. Beinecke Scholarship Information Session Wednesday, November 18 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER The Beinecke Scholarship provides juniors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences with $4,000 immediately prior to graduate school and additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise. U.S. citizenship is required. Pitt campus deadline is January 4, 2016. Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session Wednesday, December 2 @ 12 PM in CL 1228 REGISTER The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides research/study grants or English teaching assistant grants for seniors, graduate students, and alumni to promote mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. U.S. citizenship required. Applications for the next Fulbright cycle open at the end of March 2016. Graduate students interested in the Fulbright should contact Jessica Sun (jessicasun@pitt.edu) for more information. SCHOLARSHIPS with PITT Campus Deadlines   Boren Scholarship is for students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. national security interests. Previous language study is NOT required. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after undergraduate or graduate school. U.S. citizenship is required. See campus guidelines. First drafts of scholarship applications are due December 1, 2015. Goldwater Scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors preparing for a research career in science, mathematics, or engineering. Pitt can only nominate four candidates for this award. See campus guidelines. Pitt campus deadline is December 1, 2015. Truman Scholarship recognizes students with extensive community involvement and leadership backgrounds who are interested in public sector careers. Pitt can nominate four candidates for this award. See campus guidelines. Pitt campus deadline is December 1, 2015. Beinecke Scholarship provides juniors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences with $4,000 immediately prior to graduate school and additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise. U.S. citizenship is required. Pitt campus deadline is January 4, 2016. Udall Scholarship is for sophomores and juniors eligible from a variety of fields who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues through a combination of coursework, research, internships, jobs, or extracurricular activities. Native American or Alaskan native students are also eligible for fields related to tribal health care or tribal policy. Pitt campus deadline is February 1, 2016.  STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Critical Language Scholarship provides group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for 7-10 weeks for U.S. citizen undergrads and grad students. Deadline is November 23, 2015. Boren Scholarship is for students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. national security interests. Previous language study is NOT required. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after undergraduate or graduate school. U.S. citizenship is required. See campus guidelines. First drafts of scholarship applications are due December 1, 2015. The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership prepares women for tomorrow's global challenges by offering a unique opportunity that combines international experiences, leadership development, and community service. Deadline is November 1, 2015. Questions? Contact Sarah Wagner at sewst29@pitt.edu. The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs provides summer study abroad scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to have an in-depth immersion in another culture for at least five weeks. Information session attendance is mandatory. Deadline is January 7, 2016. Contact Cristina Lagnese at mcl38@pitt.edu.  PUBLIC SECTOR/SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS Boren Scholarship is for students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. national security interests. Previous language study is NOT required. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after undergraduate or graduate school. U.S. citizenship is required. See campus guidelines. First drafts of scholarship applications are due December 1, 2015. Truman Scholarship recognizes students with extensive community involvement and leadership backgrounds who are interested in public sector careers. Pitt can nominate four candidates for this award. See campus guidelines. Pitt campus deadline is December 1, 2015. Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is open to all undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors studying in the United States for exceptional essays that question and analyze the urgent ethical issues that confront students. Deadline is December 14, 2015. Humanity in Action Fellowship is for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates in all fields of study interested in an intensive five weeks in Europe in a program focused on human rights and minority issues. Also, there is the John Lewis Fellowship for four weeks in Atlanta, Georgia. U.S. citizenship is not required. Deadline is January 7, 2016.  Rangel (Charles B.) International Affairs Graduate Fellowship provides funding for graduate programs in international affairs for students committed to a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. There is also the six-week Summer Enrichment Program, which provides undergraduates with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs. Students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service are encouraged to apply. Deadline is January 13, 2016 for the Graduate Fellowship and February 3, 2016 for the Summer Enrichment Program. Pickering (Thomas R.) Foreign Affairs Fellowship provides academic and professional preparation for outstanding students interested in entering the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service are encouraged to apply. Deadline is early January 15, 2016. Payne (Donald M.) International Development Fellowship Program provides funding for graduate school, internships, and professional development activities for students interested in careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service are encouraged to apply. Deadline is January 19, 2016. Huntington (Samuel) Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for graduating seniors to pursue one year of meaningful public service anywhere in the world, before student proceeds onto graduate school or a career of public service. Deadline is January 19, 2016. Udall Scholarship is for sophomores and juniors eligible from a variety of fields who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues through a combination of coursework, research, internships, jobs, or extracurricular activities. Native American or Alaskan native students are also eligible for fields related to tribal health care or tribal policy. Pitt campus deadline is February 1, 2016.  STEM SCHOLARSHIPS:Undergraduate & Post Bac  Goldwater Scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors preparing for a research career in science, mathematics, or engineering. Pitt can only nominate four candidates for this award. See campus guidelines. Pitt campus deadline is December 1, 2015. Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is for women studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field and maintaining an excellent academic record. Deadline is December 1, 2015. SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) Defense Education Program provides education expenses for students pursuing graduate degrees related to the Department of Defense, with subsequent job placement in civilian laboratories upon graduation. Deadline is December 1, 2015.   NDSEG (National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate) Fellowship provides three years of support to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to an area of DoD. Deadline is December 18, 2015. DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Deadline is December 15, 2015. DAAD RISE is a summer internship program in Germany for undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering. No German language skills are required. Deadline is January 15, 2016. Whitaker International Fellows Program funds one year of graduate study or research in biomedical engineering or bioengineering fields in diverse regions of the world. Deadline is January 19, 2016. Amgen Scholars U.S. Program is an undergraduate summer research program that offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on research experience at ten top educational institutions in the United States and two in Japan. Deadline for most institutions is February 1, 2016.   HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIPS:Undergraduate & Post Bac  Beinecke Scholarship provides juniors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences with $4,000 immediately prior to graduate school and additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic promise. U.S. citizenship is required. Pitt campus deadline is January 4, 2016. Ertegun (Mica and Ahmet) Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities funds graduate studies in the humanities at Oxford in a unique setting that fosters dialogue across academic disciplines, cultures, and generations. Deadline is January 8, 2016 for Philosophy and January 22, 2016 for all other subjects. De Karman (Josephine) Fellowship provides $14,000 for undergraduate students entering their senior year. Fellowships are open to students in any discipline, but special consideration will be given to applicants in the humanities. Deadline is January 31, 2016. If interested in any of the scholarships listed below, please contact sjm130@pitt.edu for assistance.  UHC National Scholarship Advising Cathedral of Learning, Room 1229 (412) 624-0587       sjm130@pitt.edu  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Community-Based Research Fellowship supports undergraduate research-based service learning. The spring fellowship awards a stipend of $800. Applications are due on November 13, 2015. UHC Scholarship Program provides $2,000 in tuition support to juniors, seniors, or fifth-year students with a 3.5 GPA, involvement with the UHC, and no previous record of merit scholarships from Pitt's OAFA. Applications are due in mid-January (see website for details). National Nontraditional Student Week Events Have you won a National Fellowship, Internship, or Scholarship?  Share the good news! Please let us know here. We would like to congratulate you and your departments in addition to announcing your accomplishments to the Pitt community.  UHC National Scholarship Advising Cathedral of Learning, Room 1229 (412) 624-0587       sjm130@pitt.edu  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.