Goethe’s conception of world literature allows us to recognize that national and cultural boundaries still exist, but that literature circulates across these boundaries, helping to reshape relations among peoples. This conference is dedicated to considering literature as a space that extends beyond historical, linguistic, and traditional disciplinary boundaries and welcomes papers that approach literature as an alternative and/or minority discourse across cultural, political, national, institutional and social limitations. Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following ways in which literature crosses boundaries: Transmission, Translation, Transference, Transaction, Transgression.

The conference organizers invite abstracts for individual 15-20 minute papers on any related theme in literature ranging from classical to contemporary. 300 word abstracts should be submitted by January 15, 2010 to gbusl@nd.edu <mailto:gbusl@nd.edu> . Please include your name, affiliation, and paper title in your email; and attach an abstract with title ONLY in PDF or Word format for blind review.

The Urban Fellows Program is sponsored by The City of New York and administered by the department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).  The program is designed to introduce America’s finest college students and graduates to local government and public service.

The Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with an intensive seminar series that explores the current urban issues which have an impact on public policy. The program is richly diverse in that participants come from all over the country to work in New York City.

After participating in an extensive interview process, New York City Urban Fellows are placed at an array of agencies across the city where they learn about public policy through a hands-on approach. 

This knowledge is supplemented by a series of workshops that help to promote a deep understanding of the structure of New York City government.  The program seeks to ensure that every Urban Fellow comprehends the intricacies of City, State and Federal finance and the interaction between these levels of government. 

During the year, these lessons are further enhanced by group trips to Washington D.C. and Albany, where the Fellows meet face-to-face with the representatives and policy-makers who help shape life in New York City. 

Each class of New York City Urban Fellows works from September through the middle of May. For their services, the program provides:

• A nine-month stipend of $30,000
• Health Insurance coverage

Eligibility is based on when you achieve your undergraduate (BA, BS) degree from a four-year college. For the 2010-2011 program, Urban Fellows will only accept applications from candidates who:

• Receive(d) their Bachelor’s Degree in the Spring of ‘08, ‘09 or ‘10
• Can commit to a the nine-month Fellowship
• Agree to suspend any graduate study or outside work for the duration of the Fellowship
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States after graduation and for the entire fellowship period. Applicants must meet the criteria set forth by the I-9, “Employment Eligibility Verification,” from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Students may apply via the link above; the deadline is January 7, 2010.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
Website: http:/www.med.yale.edu/omca/smep
Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the SMDEP offers intensive science enrichment for freshman and sophomores interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Students attend weekly seminars and workshops as well as social and cultural events. Participants receive a stipend of $500.00, and travel expenses of $100. Housing and meals are provided at no cost to the program participant. The application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.

Among their benefits you will find the following:

Junior Institute—

• Full tuition at a PPIA JSI (University of Michigan, University of Maryland, University of California, Berkley, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon University)
• Minimum $1,000 stipend
• University Housing with a meal plan
• Books and related course materials

PPIA Fellows—-

• Recruitment by PPIA graduate School Consortium Schools
• Application fee waivers
• Minimum $5K scholarship upon enrollment in a PPIA Consortium School
• Additional networks and resources for internships and full-time employment.

The Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program is a partnership to improve Hispanic student access to higher education and degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

College STEM Majors — $2,000 Scholarship.  Hispanic college students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field major are invited to apply for a $2,000 one-time scholarship of which 25 will be awarded in the Spring of 2010.

Students interested in applying to the Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program must apply online and all required materials must be received by the deadline date.

http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/

The deadline is just five weeks away; do not miss out on this fabulous opportunity. The program flyer is attached below.

Information regarding the competition is available at www.cuny.edu/research.

CUNY Nobel Challenge Flyer

John Jay College Interdisciplinary Studies courses are open to all CUNY Baccalaureate students. Credits earned in the IDS program may be used to fulfill CUNY BA/BS’s core distribution requirements; the upper level courses (numbering 533 and 534) may be applied, with faculty mentors’ approval, toward Areas of Concentration.  The listing of IDS courses offered for Spring 2010 follows. CUNY BA/BS students at John Jay can register for these courses directly; students at the other colleges must utilize the epermit system.

 Spring 2010 JJC IDS Theme B grid October 6

Spring 2010 JJC IDS Theme B Descriptions

Purposes:  In recognition of rapidly evolving demographics and the increasing challenges of sustaining equal access and affordability in New York City and broader society, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office (MBPO) seeks to increase opportunities for the development of future leadership in public policy and advocacy in areas of underserved need.  Civic Leaders of Tomorrow has these purposes:  Promote leadership and advocacy opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students: Enhance the capacity of not-for-profit organizations to advocate for underserved communities; Strengthen relationships between not-for-profit organizations and local government and provide fellows with an appreciation of local government.

Work Experience:  Each fellow works with a not-for-profit organization for a minimum of eight hours per week for a full semester.  Fellows will engage in work involving policy advocacy and interaction with government entities and communities served by the organization.  Fellows will also facilitate a meeting or other exchange between the leadership of the organization and appropriate community board(s) to develop mechanisms of communication and collaboration.

Seminars:  Fellows will convene four times during the semester at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office in seminar and workshop settings to synthesize their work experiences.  Fellows will meet twice to present on their work, discuss approaches and experiences and strategize on potential collaborations.  Fellows will be encouraged to conduct dialogue with one another during the program.

Application Process:  To apply, students must submit a (1) cover letter expressing nature of interest in the fellowship, (2) resume, (3) two page writing sample, (4) a copy of the most recent undergraduate and/or graduate transcript and (5) a list of the names, affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses of at least two references by November 18, 2009.  Letters of recommendation are optional but not required.  Students of any major and background may apply.  Applicants may indicate in their cover letter particular policy or advocacy issues in which they are interested.  While best efforts will be made to match placements with Fellows’ interests, final placements will be contingent on available host organizations.

Five fellowships will be awarded to undergraduate students of any discipline.  Students of color, female students and students from low-income and economically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Interviews will be required for selected applicants prior to final selection.  Placements will begin in mid January of 2010.  Please send applications to Civic Leaders of Tomorrow, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, 1 Centre St., 19^th Fl., New York, NY 10007 or via email to civicleaders@manhattanbp.org.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to serve, as well as a familiarity with, emerging and underserved communities, including immigrant communities, in Manhattan and New York City. 

Compensation:  Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend for the duration of the Fellowship which is one semester.  Fellows may also seek arrangements with their university to receive academic credit.  Organizations and fellows will be required to document assignments and work performed at the midpoint and conclusion of the placement prior to receiving the stipend.

Conference information is available here: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/womenstudies/wgp/program.html