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Dear FCLC, This is the last Dean’s Newsletter of 2023, but it’s still filled with information about opportunities that you won’t want to miss! In addition to resources designed to support you through finals, you’ll also find updates about paid internships, summer research grants, and new classes available in Spring 2024. As usual, we’ve also listed free and low-cost events around town – including Jaime Lozano's Navidad en Familia concert happening at the David Rubenstein Atrium, located at 61 W 62nd St, on Thursday December 14 at 7:30 pm. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply enjoy the calmer days that come over the winter break, I wish you and your loved ones peace, health, and happiness in the weeks ahead. Above all, I look forward to seeing you again in the new year! Please read on to learn more about: Important Information
Paid Opportunities
Happening at Fordham
Happening around town (free or low cost)
Yours,
Dean Auricchio
______________________________________ Laura Auricchio, Ph.D. Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham University ______________________________________ Important Information
Study spaces on and off campus Did you know that, in addition to Quinn Library, some of the individual and group study spaces available on the Lincoln Center campus include: Lowenstein
140 West 62nd Street
In addition, many students enjoy the change of scenery provided by studying at Lincoln Center for the Performings Arts located just across the street. Some of these spaces offer refreshments, but they are free and open to the public – no purchase required. Consider checking out:
Counseling and Psychological Services support
To find out how to make an initial appointment for clinical services, please go here. And to learn more about our staff, trainees and peer counselors, please click here.
This email from CPS contains a list of resources that you may find particularly helpful during finals season (and the holiday season). CPS counselors are also on call and available to meet with students who have been impacted by the violence in Israel and Gaza. To meet with a counselor, please call 212-636-6225 (LC), 718-817-3275 (RH) or stop by the office at 140 West 62nd St Room G-02 (LC) or O'Hare Hall Lower Level (RH). Peer-to-peer tutoring through Knack With finals coming up, we are excited to remind you about our partnership with Knack, a peer tutoring platform. Knack’s platform allows students in need of tutoring services to book free sessions with other students at Fordham. Tutoring is conducted virtually or in person. To get started, head to fordham.joinknack.com. If you have any questions about getting set up on Knack, please contact support@joinknack.com. Fordham’s Writing Center The Writing Center offers FREE support to all Fordham students! Don’t hesitate to make an in-person or virtual appointment, or walk in to see if a writing specialist is available. The Writing Center is located at Lincoln Center in Quinn Library, Room 233 and at Rose Hill in the Walsh Library Reference Area, Room 121. More information, including hours and appointment scheduling information, here. Printing on campus Hopefully you don’t need to do much actual printing these days. If you do, we know that the process for printing documents on campus may seem mysterious to you. But no worries! Fordham’s library has put together this guidance that may be helpful. Paid Opportunities Serving the City Internships Spring internship opportunities keep coming in from both new and existing partners! Remember that Serving the City Internship opportunities – paid internships at NYC nonprofits available exclusively to FCLC and FCRH students – are featured in every weekly newsletter, on Fordham’s online job and internship database Handshake and on our Serving the City LinkedIn page. Email servingthecity@fordham.edu with any questions. 52nd Street Project Made in NYC (NEW PARTNER)
Dean’s Summer Research and Creative Practice Grants
The FCLC Dean's Office is pleased to announce the Dean’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Grants for Summer 2024. These competitive grants of up to $4,000 support independent student summer research, both nationally and internationally. Rising juniors and rising seniors are eligible to apply. The deadline is March 8, 2024. **Students applying for grant funding are strongly encouraged to attend the Learn How to Write a Better Research Grant Application Workshop on Thursday, February 9, 11:30am-1:00pm in McMahon 109. See this linked poster and webpage for more details. MSK Bridge Post-Baccalaureate Research Program
The MSK Bridge program aims to provide post-baccalaureate trainees from traditionally underrepresented (URM) groups with a strong foundation in science and research, as well as guided mentoring that will help them successfully transition into biomedical PhD programs. Successful applicants to the program — known as Bridge Scholars — will conduct a research project in one of MSK’s scientific laboratories for up to 24 months. The overarching goal of MSK Bridge is to increase the participation of URM scientists in biomedical fields. Bridge Scholars will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year. Health benefits are included. Housing will be available through MSK. MSK Bridge is part of the Maximizing Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Technology (MERIT) program and is supported by Dr. Charles and Susan Sawyers, Drs. Nai-Kong and Irene Cheung, the Center for Experimental Immuno-Oncology, the Gabelli family, and for those entering computational labs, the Computational Oncology Program. Program Timeline
For questions, please contact oset@mskcc.org.
Key into Public Service Scholarship The Phi Beta Kappa Society is a leading national advocate for the value of arts and sciences education. Key into Public Service highlights the wide range of career opportunities for liberal arts and sciences majors in local, state, or federal government. A cohort of 20 Service Scholars majoring in liberal arts and sciences disciplines will each receive a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship. Selected students are required to participate in an educational conference taking place in Washington, D.C. in late June 2024. It will highlight pathways into a variety of public service careers, provide a mentoring conversation matched to recipient interest, and offer other networking opportunities. Applications are due Monday January 22, 2024, 11:59 PM. Click here to learn more! Humanity in Action Fellowship Consider applying for a 3-week experience learning about democracy and human rights in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, or Washington DC through the Humanity in Action Fellowship! The deadline is upcoming on February 3rd, so start the application as soon as possible. Email fellowships@fordham.edu for assistance or with any questions. NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Think about summer research opportunities, such as NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates! These experiences provide housing, travel, and a stipend to conduct research with students from across the country. Email fellowships@fordham.edu for assistance or with any questions. Historic Deerfield Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Early American History and Material Culture This tuition-free program gives college students the opportunity to explore history and material culture studies, conduct original research, and experience working at a museum. Historic Deerfield, Inc., invites applications from college juniors and seniors to take part in an intensive, nine-week Summer Fellowship Program in History and Material Culture. College juniors (graduating in 2025), and seniors who expect to graduate in 2024 are eligible for 7 openings in the program, which is designed for undergraduate students in African American Studies, American Studies, Architecture, Archaeology, Art and Art History, Design, Historic Preservation, History, Material Culture, Native American Studies, and Museum Studies. The program is immersive and academically rigorous (fellows will be engaged most nights and weekends), fun (fellows get to know cohort members from around the country and travel to regional museums and historic sites), and skill-building (fellows gain practical experience with guiding, interpretation of material culture, research, writing, and the formal presentation of research findings). This unique residential living-and-learning opportunity takes place at Historic Deerfield, in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Each participant receives a full fellowship that covers all expenses associated with the program, including tuition, room and board, and field trips. A limited number of stipends are awarded to students with demonstrated need to help cover lost summer income. Financial aid awards are need blind and application for assistance has no impact on the program application. The 2024 program begins June 3 and ends August 5. Applications are now being accepted online at historic-deerfield.org/sfp. The application deadline is February 5, 2024. Notification of acceptances will be announced in March. For More Information Contact: Dr. Erika Gasser, Director of Academic Programs. Phone: (413) 775-7207. Email: egasser@historic-deerfield.org Happening at Fordham Career Building Events NEW to the LC campus! Career Exploration Seminar SYMP-1500 Career Exploration Seminar L01 CL 50725 W 2:30PM - 3:45PM 1 credit The purpose of the Career Exploration course is to discover and examine career interest(s) and potential jobs(s) in accordance with the varied disciplines extant for Fordham College. It is the intention of this course to lay the groundwork for skills students will need when interviewing for or otherwise seeking undergraduate internships and/or postgraduate careers. The assignments are done individually since each student starts in a different place with his/her own career aspirations. Some students are still searching for which career path to choose, while others know the direction they would like for their career, and others are somewhere in between. Students will learn more about their own core values, personality traits, skills, strengths, and development areas. They will research possible career options and develop the skills necessary to advance their own career development. These include résumé and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing skills and a social media online presence, and other career development planning. Rams Helping Rams! Rams Helping Rams is part of the Ram Career Network and is specifically designed for graduating students to prepare them for navigating the workforce. The program will consist of a cohort of students who will attend monthly programs, including networking with alumni, beginning in the Spring, and the application is OPEN! Please feel free to apply and take full advantage of the program. Application Link and information may be found here. If you have any questions please reach out to Jerry Goldstein at jgoldstein35@fordham.edu. Fordham Career Center: Preview of Spring ‘24 Events The Career Center will be taking a well-deserved break for the holidays, but will be ready to welcome you back with an array of exciting Spring ‘24 events. Some highlights include: Spring Semester Kick-off January 17 | Lincoln Center Campus KickOff(In-Person LC) International Students Internship Workshop February 1 | Lincoln Center Campus/Zoom (LC / Hybrid) Fordham Career Pop-Up Closet February 6 | Lincoln Center Campus (In-Person LC) Fordham University’s Spring Career Fair February 7 | Rose Hill Campus (In-Person RH) Black History Month Panel February 12 | via Zoom Fordham University’s STEM Career Fair February 15 | Rose Hill Campus (In-Person RH) Professional Headshots Event February 21 | Lincoln Center Campus (In-Person LC) Communications, Arts, Media & Marketing Career Fair February 22 | Lincoln Center Campus (In-Person LC) Women’s History Month Banquet March 7 | Rose Hill Campus (In-Person RH) Fordham University’s Social Impact and Non-Profit Micro-Fair March 14 | Lincoln Center Campus (In-Person LC) Fashion Panel April 10 | Lincoln Center Campus (In-Person LC) Unity in the Workplace Luncheon April 11 | Rose Hill Campus (In-Person RH) Courses, Exhibitions and Events New Spring 2024 Course! VART 1111 Connection & Context: An Introduction to Art & Engagement Fridays 2:30-5:15pm | Lincoln Center Campus How can art address pressing social issues and build communities? How can artmaking and viewing be a way to spend time together and create space for complex sociopolitical positions? This course considers the aesthetic issues of art in context—such as the different ways an artwork may be interpreted—and includes a brief overview of the history of social practice art. We will explore the rich cultural resources that New York City offers by visiting museums and other art venues, making site visits to street-art and public-art locations, and attending screenings or performances when possible. Students will also work with Fordham’s community partners for the community-engaged learning component of the class. Assignments in this hybrid seminar/studio course include readings, reflections, and creative projects in a range of art mediums. 2023 Gaudete Sunday December 17 | 7 pm | University Church (Rose Hill) Mass for Gaudete Sunday will be held on both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. The annual Fordham Christmas T-shirt will be given out to all in attendance! 2023 Christmas Eve Masses December 24 | 5 pm | University Church Plaza (Rose Hill) Welcome the Christmas Season at Fordham University! Happening around town Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (free or pay-what-you-wish) Lincoln Center: David Rubenstein Atrium Events
61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023 All events at the Atrium are free and open to the public. Jaime Lozano's Navidad en Familia
December 14 | 7:30 pm Heralded by no less than Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda as “the next big thing on Broadway," Mexican musical multi-hyphenate and Lincoln Center regular Jaime Lozano returns to David Rubenstein Atrium for the latest concert in his 2023 residency. Navidad en Familia is a concert full of stories and songs about finding a new home, learning a new language, trying to fit in, pursuing the American Dream, missing your native land, and what it means to celebrate Navidad as an immigrant in a new country. Joining Lozano is his Familia, an all-star, all-Latine lineup of Broadway and Off-Broadway performers! La Excelencia December 15 | 7:30 pm Dance to the sounds of award-winning NYC-based La Excelencia, an eleven-piece band inspired by the salsa music of the ‘70s and the sociopolitical landscape of today. Combining traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound, their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrack, the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable social dance ¡VAYA! night at the Atrium. Hovy's Journey Into Sound December 21 | 7:30 pm A native of Cali, Colombia now based in New York City, the DJ and producer Jose Gonzalez aka “Hovy” has blossomed into a prolific creator of new music, releasing five full-length albums since 2019. Hovy's house-forward shows draw from a number of Latin influences, with the flavors of cumbia, samba, salsa and Latin jazz deeply saturating his sets. His stylistic ease with house and techno borrows liberally from electronic traditions hailing from as far afield as Detroit to Ibiza. For his debut dance club performance at the David Rubenstein Atrium, Hovy curates Journey Into Sound, an imaginative travelogue through all the audio adventures he's undertaken on the road to Lincoln Center, the biggest stage in a career that already promises many more. Events in The Bronx Born in the Bronx: The Beginning of Global Hip Hop Culture
Through Dec. 20 | Tues. - Fri., 12-6 pm | The Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Bronx Council on the Arts, invites you to explore the roots and evolution of Hip Hop, the global phenomenon that originated in the South Bronx in the 1970s. Through a stunning collection of photos and memorabilia, curated by Johan Kugelberg and Joe Conzo, Jr., witness how African American and Latino youths in the South Bronx transformed poetry, music, and fashion into a powerful expression of life and struggle. From vinyl records, flyers, and artwork, to graffiti, break dancing, and MCing, this exhibition showcases the diverse and innovative elements of Hip Hop that shaped the Bronx and the entire world. Kingsbridge Writing Circle December 14 | 10 am - 12 pm | Kingsbridge Library (ONLINE) This program will take place virtually. Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library on every Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Eastern Time. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. For adults ages 18 and up. You must register in order to receive the Google Meet meeting code which will be emailed the day before. Wellness and Wellbeing Resources December 14 | 11 am - 3 pm | Francis Martin Library This event will take place in person at Francis Martin Library. Mental Health and Wellbeing are important especially in the colder months when depression and loneliness are stoked by less sunlight and the cold weather. Don't isolate yourself. Check out the free resources available to you in your community and online. “Made in the Bronx” - A Photography Exhibit December 16 | 2-7 pm | Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY New York Portrait Company’s “Made in the Bronx” exhibit will be shown as a special event for one day only at the Andrew Freedman Home in the Bronx. This is a FREE exhibit and was made possible through an arts grant from the Bronx Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The photography project will feature portraits of some of our elderly neighbors in the Bronx. Most of the participants have lived here for most, if not all, their lives. Audio snippets from participants will enhance the images of our Bronx seniors (playable via QR code on your personal mobile device). This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required. Winter Haven Evenings at Wave Hill December 14, 15, 21 | 4:30-7 pm | Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY On select December Thursday evenings, special family programs include a Pajama Party, a Family Art-palooza and a Winter Solstice Wishes celebration. Enjoy self-guided activities along our lighted pathways. Events on these evenings are free, and admission is free on Thursdays. The Café, Conservatory and Shop are open until 7PM and the grounds close at 7:30PM. On Friday nights, adults can dance the night away with instructors from Ailey Extension or enjoy an evening of jazz while learning to craft specialty cocktails and seasonal floral arrangements. We're also open for all to just come for an evening stroll along lighted pathways and experience the magic of the gardens at night. The Café, Conservatory and Shop will remain open until 8:30PM, the grounds closing at 9:00PM. Events throughout NYC Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea, 1960s–1970s Through January 7 | Guggenheim; 1071 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea, 1960s–1970s examines the groundbreaking and genre-defying body of artistic production from an era of remarkable transformation in South Korea. Created by young artists who came of age in the decades immediately following the Korean War, the artworks reflect and respond to the changing socioeconomic and material conditions that were shaped by a tumultuous political landscape at home and a globalizing world beyond. This is the first North American museum exhibition dedicated to Korean Experimental art (silheom misul) and its artists, whose radical approach to materials and process resulted in some of the most significant avant-garde practices of the twentieth century. Student discounted tickets are $16 and are available for purchase online. María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold Through January 14 | Brooklyn Museum; 1071 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is a monographic exhibition of a visionary voice in photography, immersive installation, painting, and performance. Spanning nearly four decades of visually engaging artworks, the exhibition explores Campos-Pons’s prescient and sensorial work—transporting viewers across geographies, mediums, and spiritual practices. In her explorations of migration, diaspora, and memory, Campos-Pons draws from her family story to examine the global histories of enslavement, indentured labor, motherhood, and migration. Student discounted tickets are $14 and are available for purchase online. Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park Through March 1 | Emily Warren Roebling Plaza; Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn, NY 11201 Skate underneath the historic Brooklyn Bridge while taking in the iconic views of the Manhattan skyline. Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park is a premier winter experience in a setting that will take your breath away. Tickets start at $15 for adults and can be purchased online. Women Dressing Women Through March 3 | The Met Museum; 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 The Costume Institute's fall 2023 exhibition will explore the creativity and artistic legacy of women fashion designers from The Met’s permanent collection, tracing a lineage of makers from the turn of the twentieth century to the present day by highlighting celebrated designers, new voices, and forgotten histories alike. Women Dressing Women will feature the work of over seventy womenswear designers, spanning ca. 1910 to today, including French haute couture from houses such as Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Madeleine Vionnet, to American makers like Ann Lowe, Claire McCardell, and Isabel Toledo, along with contemporary designs by Iris van Herpen, Rei Kawakubo, Anifa Mvuemba, and Simone Rocha. For any New York State residents as well as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students, the amount you pay for admission is up to you. Divine Pathways Through June | Emily Warren Roebling Plaza; Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn, NY 11201Divine Pathways is a stunning, site-specific textile installation created by artist Anne Patterson for the vaulted Nave of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Divine Pathways will be created in concert with communities and organizations from across the Morningside Heights neighborhood, New York City, and the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Community members are invited to write their hopes, dreams, and prayers onto the ribbons that make up the piece. Individual prayers will be anonymous and beyond the viewer’s sight, but their collective presence creates an experience that is both intimate and immense. Admission is free. Holiday Markets Astoria Market December 17 | 29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102 Astoria Market is an artisan market filled with handmade, baked, and vintage goods. The Holiday Makers Show at City Point December 20-23 | City Point Brooklyn; 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn Shop products that are perfect for all of your holiday gifts from tons of inspiring makers and artisans! This market amplifies businesses owned by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and other underrepresented groups and of course, helps consumers shop local! You’re sure to find anything from custom jewelry to dog accessories. Holiday Pop-Up: DUMBO Through December 22 | 55 Water Street; Brooklyn, NY 11201 Join us for a festive holiday experience at Empire Stores in Dumbo! This holiday season, we're back with even more opportunities to find one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by local artisans, designers, and creative small businesses in partnership with Empire Stores. 2023 Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair Through December 24 | Grand Central Terminal; Vanderbilt Hall. 89 E 42nd St Presented by AmericanGreetings.com, the Grand Central Holiday Fair is a beloved six-week long celebration of small businesses and holiday cheer. From artisan merchants to local businesses, the Holiday Fair will have plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping and all-around fun. One of New York’s most extraordinary shopping events, the Holiday Fair takes place in the stunning beaux-arts Vanderbilt Hall for a truly curated shopping experience. This year’s event features 36 vendors with giftable item offerings like homemade bath products, knitwear, jewelry and art prints, gender-neutral accessories, ornaments, and homeware. Union Square Holiday Market Through December 24 | Union Square Union Square is NYC’s ultimate holiday destination! With the City’s largest Greenmarket, 150+ vendors at the Union Square Holiday Market, and dozens of award-winning restaurants and retailers, there are countless ways to shop and dine locally in Union Square during the holidays. If you’re looking to make this year extra special, Union Square’s entertainment venues have a fantastic lineup of events and performances to create lasting memories. Columbus Circle Holiday Market Through December 31 | Columbus Circle; 59th St & Central Park West This Holiday Market is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. It has a European flair, and the aisles are full of over 100 artisans and designers selling their own unique wares, like special foods, handmade jewelry, art, home goods, and much more. Bryant Park Winter Village Through January 2 | Bryant Park; 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue New York, NY 10018 Bryant Park’s European inspired open-air market, Holiday Shops by Urbanspace Markets, features artisans from New York and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world. |
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