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A VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY
Sometimes, I just like to look at what amazing holidays people celebrate and today is National Manatee Appreciation Day. And I ask you, shouldn't every day?
Manatees are our one of our most majestic creatures. Some quick hit fun facts:
- Can stay underwater without breathing for 15 minutes
- Can swim at up to 15 mph
- Have only 6 neck vertebrae, which forces them to turn their whole body to look behind
- Their flippers have vestigial toenails
- Most closely related to elephants (not cows)
Celebrate the manatee today, and every day.
Bulletin Contents
- Fall Course of the Day
- Jobs
- Events
- Opportunities
COURSE OF THE DAY: GLITTER AND GLOOM (History 2900.01)
Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday, 3pm to 4:20pm
Professor: Katya Motyl
CRN: 29936
About: Known as the belle èpoque (the beautiful era) to some, and the fin de siècle (the end of an era) to others, the period from 1885 to 1914 has been described in terms of promise and crisis, glitter and doom. On the one hand, this was a time of promise, characterized by urban growth, mass culture, modernisms, scientific and technological advances, as well as new genders and sexualities. On the other hand, it was the crisis-ridden period leading up to World War One, marked by imperialism in Africa, an arms race, rising anti-Semitism, fears of degeneration, as well political radicalism. In this Topics course, we will explore this transformative period in greater detail, with particular emphasis placed on social, cultural, and gender historical approaches. We will also consider a range of primary sources from politics, literature, philosophy, science, feminism, as well as art and music.
About the Professor: Katya Motyl is Assistant Professor of History, and an Affiliate Faculty in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program at Temple. Her research focuses on the history of gender and sexuality in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Vienna. She is passionate about feminist theory and philosophy, and finds great pleasure in explaining complex ideas in concrete terms. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, preparing vegetarian feasts, and following celebrity cats on Instagram.
Read about more Fall 2019 Honors courses here!
Jobs!
Work for Gen Ed!
Wage is $10/hour. Time commitment is up to 10 hours/week. Applicants must be work study eligible.
To apply, submit your resume, including contact information for one reference, to Dana Dawson, associate director of GenEd Program, at dgdawson@temple.edu
Applications due by April 12 (but earlier is better!). See attachment for more details.
Apply to be an Academic Mentor
The Resnick Academic Support for Student-Athlete Center is looking to hire academic mentors for the fall 2019 semester. The Resnick Center provides academic support to student-athletes in the manner of tutoring, academic mentoring, study hall, academic meetings and monitoring of NCAA academic eligibility. The academic mentor position is an integral part of the center and the academic mentor serves as an extension of the academic advisor. See below for additional position details:
- Academic Mentors serve as role models, study skills instructors, and guides for student-athletes. This position requires constant feedback to students, Learning Enhancement and Academic Development specialists, and academic advisors to monitor student-athlete progress and performance.
- Academic Mentors should have good interpersonal and communication skills, be able to direct the session and keep the student-athlete on task.
- Academic Mentors should display strong time management and organizational skills.
- Academic Mentors should have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.2 and be of sophomore standing or higher.
- This is a paid position with an hourly rate of $8.50.
Anyone interested in applying should send an e-mail with a resume attached to Tara Evans (tuf32757@temple.edu) as well as complete the mentor program application.
Events
Fulbright Week Continues
Fulbright week is still going strong and you still have the opportunity to learn about AWESOME opportunities to get paid to do stuff abroad!
Fulbright Research/Study/Arts Grants
Wednesday, March 27, 5-6:00
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA)
Thursday, March 28, 4:15-5:15
Friday, March 29, 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:30
Play Badminton with BHSA
Some logistics:
Where: Pearson McGonigle Hall
When: March 30th at 3:30
Teams: Sign up in teams of 2
Prizes: Giftcards to local restaurants
Cost: $5 per person
Questions? Contact Matthew Araujo (tug97349@temple.edu).
Opportunities
Rising Seniors: Apply to be a Silver Scholar
What? A program that allows college seniors to earn a Yale MBA in three years directly after graduation
Who? All majors are welcome to apply. Candidates should demonstrate intelligence, maturity, and curiosity and who aim to be leaders in their field of interest. Yale is looking for a diversity of interests and experiences.
More information can be found here. Questions? Contact Ruth (rost@temple.edu).
Contact Us
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