Dear FCLC students,

For many members of our community today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent – a 40-day period of prayer, charity, and fasting leading up to the joyous celebration of Easter. I wish a meaningful season to all who observe.
As our thoughts begin turning to spring and summer, this week’s newsletter presents a host of new and upcoming opportunities for your consideration. Whether via paid internships, research projects, or events to grow your career horizons and networks, I hope you find something interesting here. 
 

Yours sincerely,
Dean Auricchio
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Laura Auricchio, Ph.D.
Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Fordham University
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Serving the City - new paid internship opportunities for Summer 2023! 

Check out our new paid Serving the City internship opportunities for this summer!  These are updated in the weekly newsletters every Wednesday, but you can follow our Serving the City LinkedIn page (via our FCLC LinkedIn page) to be first to know of new opportunities. 
 

Please email servingthecity@fordham.edu with any questions.

Feature or further your research with FCLC! 

Attend the information session on the ARS Nova Research Showcase
Tomorrow! Thursday February 23 | 12-1pm | Lowenstein 914
Calling all FCLC student researchers and creative artists! Each year, the ARS Nova Arts and Research Showcase features the work of talented students in all fields of study at Fordham College at Lincoln Center. This year, students will present their projects live on April 20, 2023 from 12 noon -2pm in the 12th Floor Lounge and in the 4th Annual Digital Showcase launching April 26 on the Ars Nova website. Application deadline is Monday, April 2, 2023. See details in the linked flyer and join tomorrow’s info session to learn more!

FCLC Dean’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Grants - deadline approaching! 
A reminder to apply for the FCLC Dean’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Grants for this summer! These competitive grants of up to $4,000 support independent student-led summer research, both nationally and internationally. Rising juniors and rising seniors are eligible to apply.  The deadline is next Friday, March 3, so apply soon! 

FCLC Summer Research Assistant Fellowships - More details coming soon! 
The FCLC Dean's Office will provide eligible students with Summer Research Assistant Fellowships to support research that advances faculty-led projects. 
 

Join upcoming fairs with the Career Center!

Connect with industry professionals and get to know your future field! I hope you take advantage of one of both of these upcoming opportunities to widen your knowledge and networks. See more details below! 

STEM Career Fair 
March 2 | 1-3pm | McShane Campus Center, room 303 (Rose Hill)
This fair will expose students to careers in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. Employers in these industries will be specifically looking for students with these skill sets and will be in attendance to market a variety of positions, including full time, part time, internship, volunteer, and fellowship. Register via Handshake here!

Communications, Art, Media and Marketing Micro-Fair
March 8 | 1-3pm | Lowenstein, 12th floor lounge (Lincoln Center)
This event is tailored for students interested in working in marketing, digital design, media studies, the arts, and more. Employers will be recruiting for full time, part time, internship, volunteer, and fellowship opportunities. Register via Handshake here!

Last days for free tickets to performances at the Manhattan Theatre Club! 
Dates in February | New York City Center, Stage I, 131 W 55th Street (btw 6th and 7th Aves.)
We’ve recently connected with the Manhattan Theatre Club, and they are offering free tickets for Fordham students! Sign up now for the last dates for a preview performance of The Best We Could by Emily Feldman, directed by Daniel Aukin. This funny, wise, and heartbreaking debut from an exciting new writer will be brought to vibrant life by director Daniel Aukin, recounting a daughter’s road trip with her father that becomes more than a journey across state lines. 

Events at Fordham
Be sure to check out Fordham News’s events page for events celebrating Black History Month, wrapping up next week! 

Financial Issues Forum: J .Bradford DeLong on Slouching Towards Utopia an Economic History of the 20th Century
February 23 | 5-6 p.m. | Zoom
Economist Brad DeLong’s Slouching Towards Utopia tells the story of how the unprecedented explosion of material wealth occurred, how it transformed the globe, and why it failed to deliver us to utopia. Of remarkable breadth and ambition, it reveals the last century to have been less a march of progress than a slouch in the right direction.

Why Black History Matters: Critical Race Theory and the Importance of Black Studies
February 23 | 6-8 p.m. | 12th-Floor Lounge, Lowenstein (Lincoln Center)
This year’s Black History Month keynote speaker is Khiara M. Bridges, Ph.D., J.D., who will discuss critical race theory and the important place of Black studies in the present and future. Her book Critical Race Theory: A Primer (Concepts and Insights) explores the origin, development, and debates surrounding critical race theory.

Fordham Theatre presents INDECENT
February 23-25 | 8 p.m. | Pope Auditorium (Lincoln Center)
INDECENT, by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, was inspired by the true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance. Set at a time when waves of immigrants were changing the face of America, this play with music is a riveting look at an explosive moment in theatrical history.

Farm Free or Die: A Film Screening and Sustainability Conversation with Director Roger Sorkin
February 24 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | McNally Amphitheatre (Lincoln Center)
The Gabelli School of Business will be hosting a private screening of Farm Free or Die, a unique documentary that looks at how extreme climate changes are impacting our agriculture and food supply. Director Roger Sorkin will host an interactive discussion with esteemed panelists on the importance of policy change and strategies to strengthen food security. 

Guided Exhibit Tour: ‘Confronting Hate: Antisemitism, Racism, and the Resistance’
February 26 | 3-4:30 p.m. | O’Hare Special Collections Room, Walsh Library (Rose Hill)
Join us for a final guided tour of our exhibit Confronting Hate: Antisemitism, Racism, and the Resistance, curated by Westenley Alcenat, Lesley East, FCRH ’24, and Magda Teter. Also on view is an exhibit of photographs by Julian Voloj, curated by Ray Felix.

The Silver Women: How Black Women’s Labor Made the Panama Canal
February 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Fordham Law School 7-119 (Faculty Conference Room) (Lincoln Center)
The Freedom & Slavery Working Group (Professors Laurie Lambert, Tyesha Maddox, Yuko Miki) invites you to a talk with Dr. Joan Flores (University of Southern California) on her book The Silver Women: How Black Women's Labor Made the Panama Canal. Celebrate Black History & Women's History at the group’s first in-person event in quite some time!

Taking a Chance on God: Film Screening and Discussion  
February 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Lowenstein 12th floor lounge (Lincoln Center) 
Join us for a screening of the film Taking a Chance on God, which profiles John McNeill, a Catholic priest (and former Jesuit) who was a pioneer of the inclusion of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church beginning in the 1970s. A discussion with film director and LGBTQ activist Brendan Fay and Prof. Bryan Massingale (Theology) will follow the film. All attendees are welcome at a reception after the screening and discussion. Please RSVP here.

Careers in Applied Psychology: Two events
February 28 | 1-2:15 p.m.| 113 West 60th St., Room 1022 (Lincoln Center)
February 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | 113 West 60th St., Room 602 (Lincoln Center)
What careers await the psychology student who graduates with a B.S. or advanced degree? This forum brings together five experts working in specific areas related to psychology. Each expert briefly describes the work in their specialty, with frank advice on what students can do while still in school to maximize their chances for later success. Each message is 10 minutes, to allow time for discussion afterwards. 

‘Jews in the Bronx: Archival and Oral Histories’
March 1 | 4-5 p.m. | O’Hare Special Collections Room, Walsh Library (Rose Hill)
This event is hosted by Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies and co-sponsored with FCRH Undergraduate Research; the Urban Studies Program; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Fordham’s Jewish Students Organization. The event will feature undergraduate research by Reyna Stovall, FCLC ‘25, and Sophia Maier, FCRH ‘23, in conversation with professors Ayelet Brinn, Ayala Fader, and Daniel Soyer.

Story 2023
March 4 | 8:30am-5:00pm | McNally Auditorium, 140 W 62nd (Lincoln Center)
A day of insights and discussion on the latest ideas and innovations in the world of film and television, featuring industry professionals from all parts of the entertainment business. All are welcome, but I especially encourage those of you seeking careers in film and television to join! 

Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (free or discounted for the Fordham Community)

Black HERstory Live
February 24 and 25 | various times | Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
AFROPUNK and Lincoln Center come together for their largest collaboration to date, a 2-day festival takeover celebrating the Black woman’s journey to find her voice through music and performance. Audiences can expect an immersive multidisciplinary experience that represents the razor's edge in music, art, poetry, dance, performance art, and much more—all proudly featuring Black women artists from around the world. February 24 and 25. $10 tickets to AFROPUNK and Lincoln Center Black HERstory Live performances for the Fordham Community. Use code CELEBRATE10 to obtain this significant discount.

Black HERstory kicks off both days with OPEN FAIR – free afternoons of fun, 2-5 p.m., at Alice Tully Hall on Friday and David Geffen Hall on Saturday! Check out the OPEN FAIR schedule here!

Lincoln Center: David Rubenstein Atrium Events
61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023
All events are free and open to the public.
 

Brother to Brother: A Forum on the Black Masculine Body
February 22 | 7:30 p.m.
The cultural significance, joy, and risk of being a Black man in America is a constantly shifting battlefield. The image of a Black male artist presents a strange blend of complimentary and dehumanizing traits—strong, dark, virile, threatening—that can isolate and unman. For this unique open forum, a selection of successful NYC-based dancers, educators and curators explore their personal experiences navigating the pitfalls of Black masculinity and queerness, both within and without the world of the arts, for a frank and honest conversation about modern inclusivity.

Mother Kofi: The Tale of an African Princess
February 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Born in 19th century Ghana, Laura Adorka Kofi would follow her spiritual calling to the United States where she founded The Missionary African Universal Church and became known as the charismatic leader "Mother Kofi." Experience Kofi's inspiring life as a community activist, martyr, and inspiration for the founding of the Adorkaville settlement in Jacksonville. 

Lizzie No
February 25 | 11 a.m.
Inspired by the timeless songs of Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan, Brooklynite singer-songwriter Lizzie No's lilting vocals and precise fingering on both harp and guitar merges traditional string riffs, country twang, and contemporary acoustic indie rock into something new but insistently true. As part of the modern vanguard of Black performers re-embracing folk song, No's work showcases her talent for narrative storytelling while incisively exploring issues of social justice, heartbreak, and triumph. 

Events in NYC (free or low-cost)

The Directors Cut: The Look of Jazz w/ Tyson Hall and Anita Bryant
February 24 | The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 West 129th St New York, NY 10027
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Sol Media Plus present The Directors Cut: The Look of Jazz, featuring the visual art of Tyson Hall and music by Emanual Casablanca and Daniel Simmons. This evening will be hosted by Harlem’s very own Tyson Hall, actor/artist from the hit TV show Raising Kanan on Starz network. Admission is free.

Winter Film Awards
Through February 25 | Multiple Venues
The 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival includes 73 outstanding films in all genres, a diverse mixture of animated films, documentaries, feature narratives, horror films, music videos, narrative shorts and web series. Winter Film Awards is dedicated to showcasing the amazing diversity of voices in indie film and our 2023 lineup is half made by women and half by or about people of color. Evening and weekend screenings are $12.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door, $5 at the door for students. 

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre Presents Black History Month Film Festival
February 25-26 | Museum of the Moving Image
MoMI’s community partner The Afrikan Poetry Theatre’s annual film festival in honor of Black History Month will explore and reflect on modern relationships and family dynamics. This program celebrates the achievements of local Black directors, writers, and producers who have created thought-provoking films about love, loss, heartbreak, and migration. Student discounted tickets are available for purchase online.

Black History Month at NYBG
Through February | 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458-5126
Join the New York Botanical Garden for Black History Month to explore the enduring botanical legacy of the African Diaspora that reveals the inextricable link between Black history and American history through the lens of gardening and farming, horticulture and science, and arts and culture. From thought-provoking conversations and personal stories to inspiring lectures and programs for all ages, learn about the foundational contributions of Black Americans to our understanding of the plant world.

Paley Center’s Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television
Through February | The Paley Center for Media 25 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019
The Paley Center’s Black History Month experience celebrates the intersection of legendary musical icons and unforgettable TV moments that have shaped our culture with PaleyLive and PaleyFamily events, curated screenings, and a multimedia exhibit. Student discounted tickets are available for purchase online.

Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years Of Hip Hop Style
Through April | The Museum at FIT 227 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous focuses on several themes that have carried through hip hop style over the last five decades, from the expression of Black Pride, to the centrality of outerwear and denim, and the influence of sports, and of course, celebrity style. The exhibition ends with Hip Hop Glam—a red carpet of the avant-garde styles that hip hop artists have showcased on the world stage. Admission to the museum is free.

Crafting Freedom: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter Thomas W. Commeraw
Through May | New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West New York, NY 10024Crafting Freedom: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter Thomas W. Commeraw is the first exhibition to bring overdue attention to a skilled craftsman whose racial identity was long overlooked. Born enslaved, Commeraw rose to prominence as a free Black entrepreneur, owning and operating a successful pottery. The exhibition explores Commeraw’s multi-faceted history—as a craftsman, business owner, family man, and citizen. Student discounted tickets are available for purchase online. Admission to the New-York Historical Society is always pay-what-you-wish Fridays after 5 PM.