Dear Brooklyn College Student:

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 14, 2021

***WINTER AND SPRING 2022 REGISTRATION*** — SPRING 2022 Registration begins NOVEMBER 15. [Registration for Winter 2022 began on November 4 by open enrollment.] You will receive an e-mail informing you about your specific registration appointment date/time. You will get instructions on how you can view your registration appointment in CUNYfirst. SCHEDULE: November 15: Upper and Lower Seniors / November 16: Upper and Lower Juniors / November 17: Upper and Lower Sophomores / November 18: Upper and Lower Freshmen/Second Degree /November 19: All Matriculated Undergraduate Students-Open Enrollment / December 15: Non-Degree Undergraduate /

REGISTER THROUGH SCHEDULE BUILDER- a real-time class scheduling tool that enables you to plan and register for courses to meet your schedules and other needs. Schedule Builder can be accessed by logging into Student Center through CUNYfirst and clicking the “Launch Schedule Builder” link (be sure to allow pop-ups in the browser). Info — www.cuny.edu/schedulebuilder Schedule Builder workshops will occur this week. See https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/administration/enrollment/registrar.php

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR? SENIOR? PLANNING MAY 2022 GRADUATION? File for graduation TODAY! Takes 10–15 minutes! Here’s how: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/off_registrar/Apply_for_Graduation_on_CF_Sept2015.pdf / To prepare for registration, read this: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/administration/enrollment/registrar/registration/preparing.php

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A U.S. FOREIGN AID WORKER, NOVEMBER 18, 1 pm, featuring Nancy Ostrowski, USAID Foreign Service Officer. Register: https://afsa-nfe2015.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTAzMTM4NjMmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTEwODM4MTQ5MDI= / From her work in more traditional USAID programs like Moldova to her evacuation from South Sudan, her experiences provide a good representation of the varied work USAID does around the world. There will be opportunities for Q&A. The event is open to the public. Questions? Please contact events@afsa.org

MAGNER CENTER EVENTS IN NOVEMBER — You can email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu to register for the following events or go to the career section of portal.brooklyn.edu. For more details go to https://tinyurl.com/MCCVirtualServices

Nov 17–12:30–2pm:Virtual Round Table — Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz (Ret.)

Nov 30–12:30–2pm; Humanities Career Discussion Group

Nov 30–12:30–2pm: Smart Networking: They Will Remember Your Name!

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB E-BOARD ELECTIONS — The Political Science Club is looking for interested students to run for executive board positions. This is a wonderful leadership opportunity that will allow you to work directly with students and the Brooklyn College Political Science Department. The E-Board positions include: President / Vice President / Treasurer / Secretary / Club Connector / Please contact Julia Leedy at bcpolisciclub@gmail.com if you are interested in running for a position!

CAMPUS ACCESS — Your BC Digital ID now includes a green key icon that indicates whether your vaccination is fully approved in CUNYfirst or you have a negative PCR test from a CUNY COVID-19 testing site within the past seven days. You will no longer be able to use your Everbridge VaxPass to get on campus.

ARE YOU A GRADUATE STUDENT? IN NEED OF FUNDING? — The Tow International Research Stipend provides some funding for graduate students. See

https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/offices/scholarships.php

PRE-LAW ALERT! INTERESTED IN LAW SCHOOL? SCHOLARSHIPS? — “At the Magner Career Center, Pam Brown-Laurenceau, Assistant Director and liaison to the school of humanities and social sciences, works closely with students interested in pre-law careers by providing guidance and hosting events to help students prepare for a career in law. In addition to these resources, through the Stanley Geen Memorial Fund there is funding to support students to participate in pre law internships and LSAT prep. The fund offers internship stipend awards of $3000 and LSAT prep reimbursement awards — up to $1000, as well. For more information about pre-law go to http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/special-programs/prelaw.php

IMMIGRANT STUDENT SUCCESS OFFICE (ISSO) UPCOMING EVENTS — https://mailchi.mp/e20deedce22e/isso-newsletter-6573434?e=efd8fa3c4e

HUMANITIES CAREER DISCUSSION GROUP — NOVEMBER 30, 12:30–2 PM. Advice from Humanities and Social Science alums on career paths and development. They have done it (graduation to career) and they want to help you do it too! Email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

NEED CHILDCARE? — The BC childcare program is enrolling children for the fall semester to support you as a student-parent, regardless of whether you are opting for in-person, hybrid, or online classes. You can apply to enroll your child at this link: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/education/partnerships/ecc/application-form.php?utm_source=Brooklyn+College+Campaigns&utm_campaign=4e0551b672-president-reaffirmation-CUNY-misconductpolic_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2b28c7022b-4e0551b672-267722365

PETRIE STUDENT EMERGENCY GRANT — Are you facing an unexpected financial emergency? Are you experiencing food insecurity? Depending on the nature of your emergency, you may qualify for a Petrie Student Emergency Grant. See https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/administration/studentaffairs/grant.php You can also schedule an appointment to speak to a staff member using the Student Affairs Help Tool (SAHT) under e-services in BCWebcentral.

SCAM! IS THAT EMPLOYER OR JOB OFFER A SCAM? — From the Magner Center: “Scammers are getting fancier pretending to be real organizations with a posting, sending the postings from a BC email etc. Here is a guide we use to help you be more aware and cautious: https://tinyurl.com/employerredflags

BROOKLYN COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER — OPEN! for peer-tutoring, both in-person and online via Zoom. Kindly note that all in-person student contacts must be by appointment only. Visit our website for schedules and protocol instructions. http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/centers/learning.php Thanks, and have a great semester! LC@brooklyn.cuny.edu

PLANNING YOUR MAJOR? NEED GUIDANCE ON POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES? — See online course planner: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/socialsciences/departments/polisci/advising.php

CITIZENSHIP NOW! — See https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/citizenship-now/ “We offer free, high quality, and confidential immigration law services to help you and your family on your path to U.S. citizenship. Our attorneys are paralegals will assess your eligibility for legal benefits and help you apply if you qualify.”

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT — Call us at 718–951–5306

Immanuel Ness, Chair: iness@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Ken Estey, Deputy Undergraduate Chair: kestey@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Kosal Path, Deputy Graduate Chair: kosalpath@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Barbara Haugstatter, Administrative Specialist: barbarah@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Luke Messina, College Assistant: luke.messina@brooklyn.cuny.edu

DEPARTMENT INSTAGRAM & TWITTER — We have both! See https://www.instagram.com/bcpolisci/ or

https://twitter.com/bcpolisci If you need assistance, contact Luke Messina, College Assistant — luke.messina@brooklyn.cuny.edu

LinkedIn GROUP FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE BROOKLYN COLLEGE STUDENT JOB SEEKERS — https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8619517/

The Political Science Department is facilitating a LinkedIn group with alumni and faculty to help us all extend our networks and to provide leads on jobs. Please check it out and request to join the group.

LISTINGS, WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIP. NEW POST NOVEMBER 14! New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) — NYPIRG at Brooklyn College is now accepting applications for their spring 2022 internship program! APPLY HERE: http://tinyurl.com/NYPIRGinternBC / This internship will prepare you to be an active leader in your community. Through workshops and hands-on experience, you will learn how to conduct outreach, build coalitions, improve your public speaking skills, and build a professional network. Interns will have the opportunity to take lead on one of our six campaigns and coordinate events and actions, including hosting rallies, meeting with elected officials and gathering thousands of signatures for petitions. Our internship offers one-on-one support with weekly check-in calls with a Project Coordinator (PC). You will meet students across the state through conferences, state-wide actions and project leader calls. This is a great opportunity to build up your research and event-planning skills, while developing relationships with other student leaders. This is a for-credit internship, which means that the students accepted to the internship must complete the course work for POLS 3610 with Professor Ken Estey, in order to receive the 3 credits. The internship is 120 hours, which is approximately 8 hours per week. However, we are flexible and are willing to adjust your hours per week depending on the rest of your course load (as long as you complete 120 hours by the end of the semester). The internship program runs for the duration of the Spring Semester (January 28, 2022 — May 13, 2022). The deadline to apply is November 28th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to brooklyn@nypirg.org. APPLY HERE: http://tinyurl.com/NYPIRGinternBC

INTERNSHIP. NEW POST NOVEMBER 14! — Homes for the Homeless, Communications Intern: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?ccId=1569331591_14508&cid=07299349-a3c4-4907-95a8-134329e452f8&jobId=379263&lang=en_US&source=CC3&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

INTERNSHIP. NEW POST NOVEMBER 14! — Mayor’s Office Internship Program: https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/nycmointernship/index.html

JOB & SCHOLARSHIP. NEW POST NOVEMBER 14! — Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program. “We are pleased to share that starting today, we are accepting applications for the next class of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program and will be expanding our offering to 75 scholarships.” The deadline to APPLY: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/corp-scholar-programs/visa-black-scholars-jobs-program/ is Monday, January 10, 2022. / Learn more: Visit Insite https://insite.trusted.visa.com/content/insite/about-visa/initiatives/stand-together.html for details on the program, process, and eligibility.

INTERNSHIP. POSTED NOVEMBER 7 — NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDAITON — COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP — https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/787356/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Communications-Intern?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=idealist

INTERNSHIP. POSTED NOVEMBER 7 — URBAN GREEN COUNCIL — COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP — https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-internship/9a2b3e814cb04af28f1cf69bab5a6e88-communications-internship-urban-green-council-new-york

JOB. POSTED NOVEMBER 7 — COLLEGE ASSISTANT POSITION, OFFICE OF FACILITIES — Brooklyn College Office of Facilities / Job Title: College Assistant — Facilities Returning Safely Together Ambassador / Status: Part-time / Duration: Temporary / The CA-Facilities Returning Safely Together Ambassador will provide clerical and administrative support for work requests, emergency calls, campus visitor access, ad hoc reporting and follow-up with internal and external parties. The CA is expected to provide exceptional customer service and adhere to a high level of confidentiality in carrying out all tasks.

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Provide phone and email support for emergency facilities requests and act as liaison between facilities shops and end users. / Provide contact and follow-up communication with end users in a professional and empathetic manner./ Input work request information into the Archibus database and provide coordination and follow-up with superintendents.

/ Perform clerical and administrative duties including data entry, copying, faxing, organizing, filing and sorting documents. / Create, maintain, and ensure accuracy of Excel spreadsheets and other reports.

/ Welcome employees and visitors, answer phones, transfer calls and/or take messages as necessary.

/ Work on special projects as assigned. / Qualifications: Excellent customer service skills on the phone and in person / Computer skills. Experience utilizing Excel, Word, Outlook. Familiarity using Dropbox, Zoom and Microsoft Teams helpful. / Ability to follow detailed instructions and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously / Communicate or record information clearly and concisely / Ability to work as part of a team and work well with a variety of people/personalities / Cooperative approach to working with all members of the campus community. / Able to work flexible hours

Resumes go to Patrick J. O’Connor PatrickO@brooklyn.cuny.edu and it is an in-person position.

JOB. POSTED NOVEMBER 7 — COLLEGE ASSISTANT POSITION, ENROLLMENT SERVICES — Brooklyn College, a senior College of the City University of New York (CUNY), invites applications for a part-time position as a College Assistant in the Enrollment Services Center (ESC) with a focus on registration services. The ESC offers registration, financial aid, ID, cashiering, recreational passes, and check distribution services to the Brooklyn College community. The ESC comprises of a counter area for in-person services and a Call Center; we also offer services virtually. / General Duties: Greet and answer inquiries from students, visitors, and others in-person/over the phone/virtually in an accurate and timely fashion; collaborate with other student service departments to answer inquiries./ Assist with student outreach efforts. / Assist students with online transactions and services. / Inform students of academic policies, processes and procedures. / Handling student records by adhering to student privacy laws. / Perform routine clerical work such as using copier/fax, filing, pick-up/delivery of mail. / Use computer and phone equipment in performing assigned tasks. / Interested applicants can send a resume to esc@brooklyn.cuny.edu

POSTED OCTOBER 31 — RESEARCH ASSISTANT — Professor Janet Elise Johnson is looking for a research assistant who reads and speaks Russian to work on a project on women, gender, and Russian politics. There is funding possible for undergraduates who are interested. Please contact her at Johnson@brooklyn.cuny.edu for more information.

POSTED OCTOBER 31 — PLEASE LOOK AT THIS! NEW YORK CITY URBAN FELLOWS — Abundance of opportunities: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/urban-fellows.page

POSTED OCTOBER 31 — CHARLES B. RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SUMMER INTERNSHIP — https://rangelprogram.org/ The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC. The Program has two major components. First, in order to enhance participants’ academic preparation to work in international affairs, the Program provides two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs. The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day. It also provides a stipend of $3,300. https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/overview-eligibility/ TO APPLY: https://apply.rangelprogram.org/

POSTED OCTOBER 24 — ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER INTERNSHIP https://easyapply.co/a/f198d85e-aa7b-4d0e-9c0b-16d46d0272f9 — Based in Brooklyn. The External Engagement Intern will assist AAFSC’S Resource Development team with the agency’s external engagement and advocacy efforts, including communications, reporting, and outreach-related projects. The internship is part-time (minimum 2 days per week for 7 hours per day) for a period of 4 months. Eligible for POLS 3610 credits, contact Ken Estey, kestey@brooklyn.cuny.edu

POSTED OCTOBER 3 — NYCLU CAMPUS ORGANIZING PROJECT: “I am Marissa Rodriguez, an intern with MSW at Columbia currently working with ACLU New York site. I am reaching out from the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) to share information about an exciting opportunity for your youth! The NYCLU offers a Campus Organizing Program which engages New York youth as students’ organizers on civil rights and civil liberties, working on a range of social justice issues, such as criminal justice, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. Participants from the NYCLU’s Campus Organizing Program attend workshops on community organizing, lobbying, and other social justice issues. Campus organizers deliver Know Your Rights training on their campus and are connected to campaigns led by key NYCLU staff. Should you have any additional questions please feel free to reach me at mrodriguez@nyclu.org or call/text me at (201) 771–2380. See application process: https://action.aclu.org/webform/campus-organizing-leadership-application “ Marissa Rodriguez / Masters in Social Work Student Intern / Education Policy Center / New York Civil Liberties Union / 1 Whitehall St., Fl. 3, New York, NY 10004 / Could count toward POLS 3610 Internship credit. Contact Ken Estey, kestey@brooklyn.cuny.edu

POSTED SEPTEMBER 19 — PEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE — Peace Islands Institute New York (PIINY) offers new online and remote internship opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.

1) Program Internships: The responsibility of the Program Intern will be centered around programs and projects including the organization of speaker series, conferences, seminars & panels, private round tables, community engagements, social justice programs, community service days and other projects as they develop Duties and tasks: The Program Intern will be assigned to; Reach out to government, opinion-makers, academics, clergy and other community civic leaders / Maintaining contacts database / Editing speeches and interviews, preparing news updates for the website working with the webmaster / Social media content management / Ability to prepare press releases and connect with media is preferred

2) Research Internships — The Research Intern will assist with the preparation of publications in peace, community cohesion, multiculturalism, pluralism, social justice, and interfaith issues. Duties and tasks: The Research Intern will be assigned to; Write, revise, and edit reports, blog posts, opinions, social media content, etc. / Assist in preparing and editing updates for the website / Follow, attend and report on related events New York / Ability to prepare press releases and connect with media and other sectors is preferred

3)Marketing & Development Internships — We are looking for individuals who would like to gain experience in fundraising for non-profits. The Marketing & Development Intern plays an important role by providing administrative support to the organization and participates in fundraising activities including grant writing, database management, donor relations, direct mail appeals, and special events. Duties and tasks: The Marketing & Development Intern will be assigned to; Conduct research on potential donors, strategic partners, markets, and industries. / Maintain donor files and other development materials / Draft correspondence, reports, proposals, and donor appeals / Assist the staff in planning donor events and other activities / Use social media for marketing and communications purposes / Ability to prepare press releases and connect with media and other sectors is preferred. How to Apply: Please fill out the form at this link:. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3FXwLw_Eogzxii617u-Ax8kx5HKfru5SwN7IaXc3K1f1DKA/viewform All internships are unpaid. Dates and hours are flexible and negotiable. Positions on offer are 2–5 days a week. All current internships positions will be off-site and remote. Meeting with staff or partners will be conducted via zoom. A laptop and telephone is necessary for all internships. Internships are available in the spring, summer, fall or winter. f you have any questions, please email all inquiries to info@peaceislandsny.org

POSTED SEPTEMBER 5 — JEWISH LEARNING FELLOWSHIP — Hi, I’m Danielle Kogan, a BC alum (Class of ’20) and currently working at Tanger Hillel & Brooklyn College. I’m reaching out to let you know of an incredible PAID opportunity that might be of interest to you. It’s called the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) an 8-week cohort learning experience where you meet weekly for 1 hour, virtually, to learn and build community, to enrich your Brooklyn College experience as you navigate school during these trying times. Upon completion of the fellowship, you are gifted a generous stipend. Here is the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMot_syY4QEAwiRTA5GDS_ETZILOAftLwl3BPbatTN6qBv2A/viewform

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FEDERAL AGENCY INTERNSHIPS — “We have wonderful news to share. There will be a record 955 virtual internships for U.S. citizen college students during the 2021–2022 school year! Our 50 participating federal agencies plan to work with nearly 3,000 interns. See https://meet.google.com/kno-rerw-ifv ) and everyone can watch on facebook.com/VSFSatState / We are creating a video for students who are unable to attend the info sessions. / We are posting about the info sessions on our social media channels. Please feel free to amplify. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @VSFSatState and LinkedIn: usdos-vsf

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM — “We are pleased to share the following link to current job opportunities with the New York State Unified Court System: Careers-Statewide-Job Postings|NYCourts.gov The individual announcements contain details of the job assignment, required qualifications, and the filing deadline. Bookmark the Court System’s “Careers” page: Careers Home Page|NYCourts.gov to find updates on available jobs, as well as information on upcoming exams.”

KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE — “My name is Drew K. Gabriel I serve as the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental affairs in the Kings County District Attorney Office. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Paralegal. In light of the sweeping discovery reforms in New York State, our Assistant District Attorneys need more support with preparing their criminal cases. All of our cases involve fairly voluminous discovery, such as police reports, body camera footage, 911 calls, forensic files, security surveillance videos and more. It is critical to our mission that our prosecutors obtain all the necessary discovery and securely share the required information with the defense. New hires will assist with these important duties, and in doing so, will gain exposure to virtually every aspect of a criminal case. It is our hope that recent graduates and upcoming graduates will want to take advantage of this opportunity. Applicants can apply online via the NYC Careers website: https://www1.nyc.gov/jobs/explore-careers.page by searching for jobs posted under “District Attorney — Brooklyn” or applicants can send their resume and cover letter to HR@brooklynda.org and indicate which paralegal position (Day Shift or Evening Shift) they’re applying to. Drew K. Gabriel / Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs / Kings County District Attorney’s Office / (O) 718.250.2985 | GABRIELD@BrooklynDA.org