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Dear FCLC students, Welcome to the first FCLC Dean’s Newsletter of the Fall 2023 semester! I will be sending these out weekly throughout the academic year and I hope that you find that they provide good information and recommendations! Summer’s not yet over, but we already have a lot of important information and exciting opportunities to share with you so we’re reaching out to you a bit early. Read on for more information about: Important Dates
Paid Opportunities
Happening at Fordham
Happening around town
Sending my best wishes for the rest of the summer!
Yours, Dean Auricchio ______________________________________ Laura Auricchio, Ph.D. Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham University ______________________________________ Important Dates
Paid Opportunities
Serving the City Internships The Serving the City Internship program provides paid internships at NYC nonprofits. These internships are available exclusively to FCLC and FCRH students. The first Serving the City internships of the 2023-2024 academic year are now posted! Check out Fordham’s online job and internship database Handshake, our Serving the City LinkedIn page, or the summary below for more details. Email servingthecity@fordham.edu with any questions. And keep checking back – many more opportunities will be posted in the coming weeks and months! Center for Fiction Morgan Library and Museum College Ambassador Program
Fordham is proud to be among a handful of select institutions from which The Morgan Library and Museum is recruiting students to participate in their College Ambassador program! As an ambassador, students will promote the Morgan not only as a museum and library, but also as a place for research, education and entertainment. Students will promote and spread awareness of the Morgan on their respective campuses and social media platforms. This is a paid opportunity with a stipend available, and the duration is from September 2023 to May 2024. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: communication with relevant department heads at each university, the completion of surveys related to programming, attendance at scheduled museum events, brainstorming ideas to increase attendance among college students and various social media requirements. In addition, there are two on-site requirements for each college ambassador: presence at College Night in the fall semester at the Morgan Library and Museum, and one scheduled free tour or visit for students at your institution that is tailored to students’ interests. This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled at Columbia University/Barnard, New York University, Fordham University, The Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, The City University of New York Graduate School and Princeton University Graduate School with interest in a relevant background or area of study. To apply: submit by August 25th your linkedin profile (or resume), letter of interest, and links to your social media presence to media@themorgan.org. Happening at Fordham Fordham Alumni Mentoring Program As we kick-start another semester, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Fordham Mentoring Program. The Mentoring Program offers junior and senior students a unique opportunity to connect with accomplished Fordham alumni who are eager to share their expertise and insights,
Please click here to access the application and learn more!
Career Booster EUrope Co-sponsored by Fordham and EU National Institutes for Culture, this information and career networking fair will be held at the Lincoln Center campus (140 W 62nd Street) on Saturday, September 30th. You’ll have opportunities to attend panel discussions, presentations, and workshops, and to meet and network with representatives of EU companies in the US, as well as universities, funding institutions, consulates, study abroad organizations, etc. Learn more at this link. Happening around town Events in NYC (free or low-cost) NYC Ferry Looking for an alternative form of transportation in addition to the subways and buses? Or just interested in a low-cost river cruise? NYC ferry is a great option to take advantage of in the summer! NYC routes include the East River, South Brooklyn, Rockaway Rocket, Rockaway, Astoria, Soundview, St. George, and Governors Island Shuttle. An Adult One-Way Pass is $4.00, and a 10-Trip-Pass is $27.50. Summer Streets 2023 Through August | Various streets within the five boroughs Summer Streets 2023 will take place on five Saturdays in five boroughs. Nearly 20 miles of streets will be car-free and open to the public. You can participate in free fitness and cultural activities along the route. Event hours will be from 7 AM to 1 PM each day. Summer Streets will take place on the following dates and streets: Saturday, August 19 Manhattan: Lafayette Street and Park Avenue up to 109th Street East 109th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 5th Avenue between East 109th Street and Central Park North Central Park North between 5th Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard between Central Park North and West 125th Street Saturday, August 26 Brooklyn: Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Buffalo Avenue Bronx: Grand Concourse between East Tremont Avenue and Mosholu Parkway World Photography Day at Fotografiska August 19 | Various streets within the five boroughs Celebrate this year’s World Photography Day with $8 admission to the galleries to explore Fotografiska’s current exhibitions on view: Terry O’Neill, Stars; Prix Pictet: Fire; and Listen Until You Hear. Visitors can also visit The Shop and take advantage of 60% off a wide range of select items. For one day only, receive a free poster with purchases over $40. Reservations are open from 6 PM until late and tickets are available for purchase online. Movie Nights at Bryant Park August 21 | Bryant Park; between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues Paramount+ Movie Nights returns to the park with a stellar lineup of films, fun, and food! Celebrate the 30th season of summer movies in Bryant Park with a blanket and a friend, and grab your spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the city skyline. Admission is free. Van Gogh's Cypresses Through August 27 | The Met Museum; 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 Van Gogh’s Cypresses is the first exhibition to focus on the trees—among the most famous in the history of art—immortalized in signature images by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Some 40 works illuminate the extent of his fascination with the region’s distinctive flamelike evergreens as they successively sparked, fueled, and stoked his imagination over the course of two years in the South of France. Student discounted tickets are available online, for New York State residents and NY, NJ, CT students, the amount you pay is up to you. Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop by attending any of the events listed below. And read more about Fordham’s work in documenting the history of Hip-Hop in the Bronx here! 50 Years ‘Til Infinity
August 14-18 | The Oculus - Westfield World Trade Center; 185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007 Art on the Ave NYC partnered with Westfield to present 50 Years ‘Til Infinity, a salute to Hip Hop. This exciting week-long activation takes place in Art on the Ave’s interactive space in the Oculus and features performances by DJ’s, MC’s, and dancers as well as live painting by graffiti artists who will not only create their own pieces but also a large collaborative piece for the public to contribute to. The activation is free and open to the public. [R]Evolution of Hip Hop Through August | Universal Hip Hop Museum; 610 Exterior Street Bronx, NY 10451 The [R]Evolution of Hip Hop is an immersive journey through Hip Hop History conceived by creative agents from multiple artistic backgrounds that employ archives and experimental storytelling techniques focusing on the five elements of Hip Hop: MCing, DJing, Breakdancing, Aerosol Art, Knowledge. Tickets must be reserved and are free through the month of August. REAL RAP: HIP-HOP STAR POWER ON SCREEN Through October | Museum of the Moving Image; 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 This series focuses on hip-hop artists who have appeared on the big screen, featuring action-packed blockbusters, thoughtful comedies, and independent dramas from the 1990s to the 2000s—essential stories of diverse communities as performed by gifted and compelling artists on film. These dynamic performers came to transform pop culture, transcending music to find brilliant expression, ultimately reshaping and redefining movie stardom. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Book of HOV: A celebration of the life and work of Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter Through October | Brooklyn Public Library; Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 Brooklyn Public Library is pleased to present The Book of HOV, an installation created by Roc Nation to celebrate the life and work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. One of Brooklyn's most influential figures, JAY-Z has shaped and consistently redefined hip-hop, music and culture on a global scale. The Book of HOV features never-before-seen images, art and ephemera from the artist's archives, providing an unparalleled look at an extraordinary life and career. This free, immersive experience is one of the only installations of its scope to be housed in an active public space and features text, audio and curation by Roc Nation teams and partners. |
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