The CUNY Baccalaureate Blog

The following link is to CUNY’s Research Foundation which manages the grants received by CUNY Faculty.  This link, searchable by college as well as faculty name, may prove helpful to those of you seeking faculty mentors for your areas of concentration or seeking research assistantships.

http://www.rfcuny.org/FilesDirectory/AnnualReport/documents/RF%20CUNY%202007%20Awards%20Listing.pdf

A program run by CUNY’s Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs.  Places students in the district offices of NYS legislators comprising membership in the New York State Legislative Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus.  Selected students receive a $2000 stipend each and trips to Albany.  This is a part-time program.  The application deadline is Friday Nov 21, 2008.  Visit www.etrinternship.org for details and the application; email contact is etrinternship@gc.cuny.edu

The Assembly Internship is a comprehensive academic program that gives qualified students the chance to work in the New York State Assembly.  The internship is open to all majors, not just political science majors.

To be eligible, applicants must be:

Undergraduate students matriculated in a college degree program or

Graduate students or applicants who recently completed a graduate degree program.

Earn While You Learn:

$4,140 Stipend - Undergraduate Session Interns

$11,500 Stipend - Graduate Scholars

A Full Semester of Credit for Undergraduates

Housing Information Available Upon Acceptance

For details and the application, go to http://assembly.state.ny.us/internship/ or email intern@assembly.state.ny.us  Students can also contact CUNY’s Rogowsky Internship Office for more information:  www.cuny.edu/Rogowsky or email etrinternship@gc.cuny.edu.  Applications are due in mid-October

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Offers Support for

Graduate Education: Grants of up to $20,000 plus one-half the tuition cost of a U.S. graduate program will be awarded to recent immigrants and their children pursuing a degree in the humanities and sciences or any professional field….

Deadline: November 1, 2008

More information can be found at http://www.pdsoros.org/

If your graduation date is January:

Our Registrar’s Office will begin finalizing records sometime in January; as soon as they have finalized your degree you will get a final student copy of your transcript in the mail. Your official date of graduation will be January 31. The commencement ceremony will be in early June and all of the information about that will be mailed out in February. Diplomas take about 90 days to prepare and we will notify you via mail to let you know that they are here and you can pick yours up.

If your graduation date is June:

Our Registrar’s Office will begin finalizing records sometime in June; as soon as they have finalized your degree you will get a final student copy of your transcript in the mail. Your official date of graduation will be June 30. The commencement ceremony will be in early June and all of the information about that will be mailed out in February. Diplomas take about 90 days to prepare and we will notify you via mail to let you know that they are here and you can pick yours up.

If your graduation date is September

Our Registrar’s Office will begin finalizing records sometime in September; as soon as they have finalized your degree you will get a final student copy of your transcript in the mail. Your official date of graduation will be September 1. The commencement ceremony will be in early June and all of the information about that will be mailed out in February. Diplomas take about 90 days to prepare and we will notify you via mail to let you know that they are here and you can pick yours up.

Please keep in mind that we host one commencement ceremony per year (in June) in which you can participate even if graduating in the fall.

All applications for readmission must be received and completed by no later than Friday, September 12th to be considered for the Fall 2008 semester.  Applications received or completed after this date will be considered for the Spring 2009 semester.

All applications to the program must be received and completed by no later than Friday, August 15^th to be considered for the Fall 2008 semester.  Applications received or completed after this date will be considered for the Spring 2009 semester.

Founded in 1961, The International Center in New York (ICNY) is a unique community where immigrants, refugees, students and other newcomers to the United States come to practice English and learn about American culture. Each year, we provide 2,500 newcomers from 95 different countries with a wide range of language and cultural programs through our corps of 1,000 volunteers.

In order to share our expertise and serve more immigrants, the International Center works with a number of public schools and community-based organizations in different New York City neighborhoods. By bringing our Conversation Partner model to these organizations, we add an important component to their existing ESL programs. Volunteers provide individual attention and build the confidence adults need to progress in English. Since 1999, these collaborations have helped spread the spirit of volunteerism and facilitate deeper connections between immigrants and Americans, resulting in stronger and more integrated communities.

We are currently recruiting for our Fall term community-based programs, starting September through early December. We will be working in Manhattan (Chinatown, East Village, Harlem, and Midtown), Brooklyn (Cobble Hill), Queens (Astoria and Flushing), and the Bronx (Mott Haven).

THREE TO FOUR-MONTH COMMITMENT: one hour per week. (Fall term runs from September/October to December. Spring term runs from January/April to May/June.)
TRAINING: three two-hour sessions.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.intlcenter.org/volunteer.html

The Office of Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY-15) — whose district includes Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, the Upper West Side, and Inwood — is looking for driven and committed college students who have an interest in public service for an internship.  General responsibilities include: office management, constituent relations, community outreach, casework, correspondence writing, memo preparation and conducting research.  The office is also prepared to cater to individuals’ specific interests by providing them with special projects, when applicable.  Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend community events, political gatherings and policy forums when the opportunity arises.  This is an excellent opportunity for any student to learn more about politics - from the local to the federal level, government operations, and Congressional matters.  It is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of everyday people.  Please note that while this opportunity is unpaid, students who meet the necessary requirements will be eligible to receive credits, per their university’s stipulations.  The internship will begin at the end of August and last through the beginning of December.  While schedules are very flexible, students are expected to commit between 1.5 and 2 days (12-16 hours) per week. 

Please email Jeffrey Margolies (jeffrey.margolies@mail.house.gov) a resume and cover letter if you are interested. Any questions can be directed to Jeffrey at (212) 663-3900 or at the above email address.

Congressman Rangel’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. Minority candidates and/or constituents are encouraged to apply.