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“Laughing Matters!: Funny Folx & Feminism

The Queens College
Women and Gender Studies Program

Presents the Annual Palmer
Women’s History Month Celebration!

Please join the Women and Gender Studies Program Annual Virginia Frese Palmer Women’s History Month Celebration as we explore the role of laughter, comedy, and joy in social justice and change.

Showing us that laughter does indeed matter, four funny feminist folx prove that humor can motivate even the hardest hearts to think differently about the world.

Monday, March 13th 2023
12:15pm – 2:00pm EST
This event is free and open to the public!

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_heI9M9vORqaOMds4hlVmpw

Speaker Bios:

Join comics and writers Kelli Dunham, Terry Galloway, Lisa Haas, and QC alum Lorena Russi for an afternoon of hilarious conversation about gender, bodies, and power.

If you find yourself down-in-the- dumps or perhaps you are in need of advice about school, work, the MTA, food, dating, cats, or what it means to be a feminist today, then our panelists will offer advice to questions submitted during the show. Bring your questions and your curiosity!

This event will be moderated by Director of Women and Gender Studies, JV Fuqua, and WGS Program Assistant, Nathalie Avalo.  

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_heI9M9vORqaOMds4h

For additional information, email: [email protected], [email protected]

AIGA NY Annual Job Fair

Join us for our annual job fair!

Are you a design student, recent graduate, or early to mid-career professional looking for a new role? Join us for AIGA NY’s annual virtual job fair and meet creative companies helping you take the next step in the design industry!

Whether you’re just getting started or are in the midst of a search for your next role, this year we’re inviting designers in the first five years of their careers to participate. The job fair is a great opportunity to connect with representatives and recruiters representing New York’s top creative companies and studios looking to connect with talented designers like yourself. Find out what a typical day is like for their designers and hear what creative directors are looking for in roles they’re hiring for.

We’ll also be hosting our Advice Booth, staffed with current AIGA NY board members ready to provide valuable information and insights to help you succeed in your career.

Event Series: Mixers, Job Fairs, and Workshops
AIGA NY Virtual Job Fair is part of the Mixers, Job Fairs, and Workshops event series. These events are focused on community building, networking and exposing new working environments.

Event graphics: Troy Vasilakis

Tickets
We are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your donation supports AIGA NY and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact [email protected].

AIGA NY Annual Job Fair~Now for Early and Mid-Career Professionals

Where Are All the Black People | The One Club

Where Are All the Black People is returning this fall with its first-ever hybrid diversity conference and career fair! The event kicks off online on October 6th and then we’ll meet up at Convene in Downtown NYC on October 7th for an action-packed day.

The conference is always celebrating creative excellence, so attendees will be thrilled with the new panels and workshops! Plus, there will be opportunities for students to find jobs and review their portfolios with our growing list of agencies and brands. The conference is FREE to attend and they can register for tickets here: https://www.waatbp.org/2022/begin


Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

Design for America (DFA) 2022 Summer Design Accelerator 

DFA is partnering with Unilever and their brand MELĒ, a science-based skincare product line designed specifically for melanin-rich skin. This 2022 summer opportunity focuses on democratizing the science of skincare and building a trusted community around health and wellness. You can learn more about this opportunity in the invitation deck here.

This opportunity is open to all, Free of charge. No application is needed, just a mix of commitment, interest in growing design thinking capabilities with an amazing cohort of multidisciplinary collaborators, and a curious, daring, open mind! Those interested should submit the invitation form here by June 6.

Please enter “Tech Incubator at Queens College” when asked about: School, DFA Studio, Organization or Affiliation.

For non-students, please enter N/A for graduation year.

To sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftFhgnYTi5tf8MfpGLHik3Eu4SZARNYfQk6fWBgyxsijeT3Q/viewform

We are looking to launch a DFA studio at Queens College in the Fall. Your participation in the summer program is highly encouraged. 

DESN 395/321 Senior Capstone/Animation Production’s 2022 Spring ANIMATIONS

Queens College Design Presents
DESN 395/321 Senior Capstone/Animation Production’s
2022 Spring ANIMATIONS
Join us for an online screening of this semester’s animated student films. 
Wednesday, May 18, 2-3PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81500127848

Films by:
Ryan Badripersaud
Brian Carew
Lisseth Castillo
Abel Gonell
Walilul Islam
Michael Keyes
Seounghyun Lee
Kaini Malik
Cyan Martinez
Abimbola Olatunbosun
Elizabet Plumaj
Sara Restrepo
Joshua Sabbagh
Mabel Zapata-Jaquez

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cleanup

Help reduce single-use plastics in our environment to improve the health of humans and wildlife!

Tuesday, April 12th from 2:00-5:30pm
**feel free to come late or leave early, but we ask that you volunteer at least 1 hour of your time**
At 2:00pm we will meet in the NYPIRG Office (Student Union, Lower Level 36) and then take the bus over to the park together. Alternatively, you could meet us at the globe at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 2:30pm if that is more convenient.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/NYPIRG_Park

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On Tuesday, November 9 at 5pm Dr. Keesha Cameron will be facilitating a conversation with David Levine, Chief Content Officer at Moonbug Entertainment on the topic of career readiness, and the importance of diversity and global fluency in the professional world.https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.moonbug.com_&d=DwIFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=kAvM3GFKxJr7R7NaijhE0STvgMH1DF4OAIrnCHtBhI8&m=15fk7oZGy_Wa_WhZjnzMCzGZqJ4NpVPPrm242UcpBzM&s=Q6HLYwHzxP8eYmF6ICmS_LoREP72si_nkSa7C2iasl0&e=Moonbug Entertainment | Great content for kids | London & LAMoonbug is a global entertainment company that creates and distributes inspiring and engaging stories to expand kids’ worlds and minds.https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.moonbug.com&d=DwIFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=kAvM3GFKxJr7R7NaijhE0STvgMH1DF4OAIrnCHtBhI8&m=15fk7oZGy_Wa_WhZjnzMCzGZqJ4NpVPPrm242UcpBzM&s=WWpjYJiQcYRw2v1Xzz6haTSa3-XoLXZdQnyB4cFOX7U&e= Feel free to circulate the attached flyer and bio widely to those interested in media/entertainment and/or just learning more about our amazing alum from the Class of 1991.Register Here:https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_5o2UrM&d=DwIFaQ&c=mRWFL96tuqj9V0Jjj4h40ddo0XsmttALwKjAEOCyUjY&r=kAvM3GFKxJr7R7NaijhE0STvgMH1DF4OAIrnCHtBhI8&m=15fk7oZGy_Wa_WhZjnzMCzGZqJ4NpVPPrm242UcpBzM&s=MNuFSKr14hbFUNfY2ccaI0N5oZVxI0hTnF_BoWERt1s&e=sqvSYswqGr7

WIX.com workshop

Take your online portfolio to the next level!
1. October 18th Monday (12:30-1:30pm) – general audience for students in business or students interested in building their portfolios with the Classic Wix Editor. This is a beginner session.
Join Wix staff to learn more about creating your online portfolio or business website. We’ll cover how to plan a website, how to use the Wix platform, and explore professional design features. Bring your laptop to discover the basics in creating a Wix website as well as features to take your portfolio to the next level. And… a one-year FREE Wix premium plan to all attendees!
Targeted Audience: Business students and all majors interested in basic web design
RSVP: https://bit.ly/WixOnlinePortfolio
 
Workshops #2 and #3 below should be targeted to Design students specifically
Communication Design, Illustration, or Interaction Design students
2. November 3rd (Wednesday 12:15pm-1:30)- Info session directed for Graphic Design students interested in our Wix Summer 2022 Playground Program: Learn more about the Wix Playground Academy and how you can sharpen your skills and develop your digital identity in our exclusive 5-week portfolio retreat. Led by experts in the field, you’ll be encouraged to push yourself and your creativity further. Supported by a community of like-minded designers, you and your portfolio will transform, setting you apart as you move ahead in your career.
 
Targeted Audience: Graphic Design Students
RSVP: https://wix.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce-qrjktGty9lEpOeOIP4rsk9ZW9rToy
3. November 10th (Wednesday 12:15-1:30)- Info session for graphic design students who want experience in advanced web design using our newest tool, Editor X. Students will learn how to get started with using Editor X to build their portfolios.
 
Targeted Audience: Graphic Design Students
RSVP: https://wix.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd-uhqzgpE9UCfcmu4P6sY8IGZb9AihWN

NYC Media Summit – Oct 6-7 (online) – Free!


Last chance to reserve your tickets to NYC Media Lab’s Summit 2021: Future Imperfect! The two-day conference will be fully virtual from Oct 6-7. And we’re kicking things off with a keynote you won’t want to miss.
NYU Researcher Laura Edelson is the Director of the NYU Cybersecurity for Democracy Project, and on Oct 6th, she’ll kick off Summit 2021 by joining NYC Media Lab’s Erica Matsumoto to go in depth on Ad Observer’s attempt to address the widespread problem of misinformation on digital platforms.
And later that day, OpenAI Co-Founder & CTO Greg Brockman will discuss the long-term impact of powerful AI.
Of course there’s more! Join us for eye-opening panels, workshops, and demos throughout the Summit:

  • Panels: AI & Local News, Diverse Teams Build Better, Metaverse & Storytelling, Green Tech, and Exploring Outer Space 
  • Workshops: BCIs, Sleep Tech, Music Tech with ASCAP, Columbia x Hakuhodo Immersive, Consumer Reports x Data Privacy, and Automated AI & the Arts 
  • Demos: Synthetic Media, Verizon EdTech, Augmented Audio Reality, and Natural Language Processing with The New York Times R&D Team 

We’re offering free tickets to current students, faculty, corporate members, and friends of NYC Media Lab—that’s you! Just register using your .edu or organization’s email.
REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-media-lab-summit-2021-future-imperfect-tickets-166529922481