Scholarships Available for CUNY Students

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Women and the Law Course Available for Fall 2019

The following WGS Course [WGS 240] is now available for registration for Fall 2019. 

Also satisfies the requirement for the American Government subfield for the Political Science Major, and satisfies an elective course for the Legal Studies Minor.

Gender, Sexuality and the Law, Fall 2019
Listed as WGS 240 [Sex Roles and the Law]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:10 to 12:05
Professor Elena Cohen, J.D., Cardozo Law School
Ph.D. Candidate, The CUNY Graduate Center

Internship Opportunities: CUNY Women's Public Service Internship Program

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK WOMEN’S PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

The City University of New York is pleased to offer a Fall internship opportunity in New York City for selected students. The Program will be coordinated by the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs and designated officers at each of the City University’s colleges. The CUNY Women’s Public Service Internship Program will provide highly qualified individuals the opportunity to learn by doing in the offices of selected legislators working to benefit women and promote women’s issues in New York.

Applications and Deadlines:
Applications are now available from your Campus Faculty Coordinator or Student Affairs Office, or can be downloaded from the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program website at etrinternship.cuny.edu Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted to designated college officers by July 10, 2019!

Eligibility:
The Program is open to any student who has completed 30 credits by the Fall 2019 term. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in public policy and women’s issues in New York. Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA, and must submit an official transcript, 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms along with their applications. Participants must also possess a valid Social Security Number — issued by the United States Social Security Administration.

Award: 

CUNY will award $2,000 to each eligible student.

Academic Component and College Credit:
Selected participants will earn academic credit by enrolling in a seminar and internship course on their college campus. All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the internship program.

Internship Placements:
Interns will serve up to 15 hours per week during weekday business hours for the duration of the fall semester. Placement will be in the local offices of legislators at the city, state and national levels.

For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator, designated college officer, or by visiting our website: etrinternship.cuny.edu

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In Search of a New World Order; Great Summer Class

Hybrid Summer Session Course:

8 Weeks, Half Online, Half In Person

International Politics:

In Search of a New World Order

POL 260—HY01

Amy J. Higer, Ph.D.

June 3^rd – July 26^th

Meets Tuesdays:

Once a Week in Person, 6:30 to 10:00 pm 

Once a Week Online

·      War and peace

·      international terrorism

·      United Nations function and dysfunction

·      Global economic crises

·      International human rights

·      Transnational social movements

·      Climate change and global warming

COR 100 Pre-Requisite will be waived

Questions?  Email:  amyhiger@gmail.com

Amy Higer, M.A., International Relations (American University), Ph.D., Politics (Brandeis University) is an excellent classroom teacher with 25 years of teaching experience at Rutgers University, New York University, and Seton Hall University.

Fall 2019: Gender, Sexuality and the Law, with Elena Cohen, now available for registration

The following WGS Fall 2019 Course is now available for registration. Satisfies the requirement for the American Government subfield for the Political Science Major, and satisfies an elective course for the Legal Studies Minor.

Gender, Sexuality and the Law, Fall 2019
Listed as WGS 240 [Sex Roles and the Law]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:10 to 12:05
Professor Elena Cohen, J.D., Cardozo Law School
Ph.D. Candidate, The CUNY Graduate Center

Seats Open in Great Summer Course

Hybrid Summer Session Course:

8 Weeks, Half Online, Half In Person

International Politics:

In Search of a New World Order

POL 260—HY01

Amy J. Higer, Ph.D.

June 3^rd – July 26^th

Meets Tuesdays:

Once a Week in Person, 6:30 to 10:00 pm 

Once a Week Online

·      War and peace

·      international terrorism

·      United Nations function and dysfunction

·      Global economic crises

·      International human rights

·      Transnational social movements

·      Climate change and global warming

COR 100 Pre-Requisite will be waived

Questions?  Email:  amyhiger@gmail.com

Amy Higer, M.A., International Relations (American University), Ph.D., Politics (Brandeis University) is an excellent classroom teacher with 25 years of teaching experience at Rutgers University, New York University, and Seton Hall University.