Fall Break! Monday on Tuesday!

Sorry about all the exclamation marks: the formatting must have gotten funny when I pasted from the PDF:

Office of the University Registrar 220 Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
!
To:!!! ! Members!of!the!University!Community!
Subject:!!! Important!Notice!Regarding!the!Academic!Calendar!
!
Please!note!that!the!University!Academic!Calendar!for!Fall!2008!includes!a!one"day!Fall!Break!for!
students!on!Monday,!October!13,!2008.!!Classes!will!not!be!held!on!this!day.!!To!maintain!the!required!
minimum!number!of!class!meetings,!Monday!classes!will!meet!on!Tuesday,!October!14,!2008.!!Tuesday!
classes!will!not!meet!the!week!of!October!13.!!
University!offices!and!buildings!will!remain!open!and!staffed!during!Fall!Break.!
The!shifting!of!Monday!classes!to!Tuesday!and!the!cancelling!of!Tuesday!classes!during!the!week!of!Fall!
Break!may!be!confusing!at!first.!!However,!the!experience!at!other!institutions!seems!to!be!that!this!
works!as!long!as!everyone!is!well!informed!of!the!changes.!!Your!assistance!in!getting!the!word!out!will!
be!needed!to!make!this!a!success!at!Pitt.!!In!particular,!ALL!FACULTY!TEACHING!COURSES!AFFECTED!BY!FALL!
BREAK!ARE!ASKED!TO!NOTE!THE!CHANGE!ON!THEIR!SYLLABI!AND!MAKE!ANNOUNCEMENTS!THE!FIRST!DAY!OF!CLASSES!AND!
REGULARLY!THROUGHOUT!THE!TERM!PRIOR!TO!THE!FALL!BREAK.!
In!the!past,!the!Fall!Calendar!has!included!14!class!meeting!days!on!Monday,!Wednesday,!Thursday,!and!
Friday,!and!15!on!Tuesday.!!As!a!result!of!the!change!to!the!Calendar,!there!will!be!14!meeting!days!for!
classes!each!day!of!the!week!in!Fall!2008.!!!
Programs!that!do!not!follow!the!University!Academic!Calendar!are!not!affected!by!this!change.!!!These!
include!the!first!professional!degree!programs!in!Medicine,!Dental!Medicine,!Pharmacy,!and!Law,!as!well!
as!the!Joseph!M.!Katz!Graduate!School!of!Business.!!The!Calendar!directs!students!in!these!programs!to!
their!Dean’s!Office!for!information.!
Copies!of!the!calendar!have!been!distributed!separately.!
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Korean Film Festival

After a break for the 4th of July, the SOUTH KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL resumes this THURSDAY at 8pm in 120 DAVID LAWRENCE HALL.



The newest and most spectacular films from the series are still ahead, including:



This week, July 10: SOPYONJE (Im Kwon-taek, 1993)

Possibly the most famous Korean film ever made, Sopyonje was the first Korean "blockbuster," drawing more than 1 million viewers to theaters in S. Korea. A serenely beautiful period piece set in part during the Japanese colonization of Korea, this film brought renewed attention to the art of p'ansori, the telling of stories through song. An elegiac tale of three itinerant singers, it also has political overtones.



July 17: THE DAY A PIG FELL INTO THE WELL (Hong Sang-su, 1996)

Critically acclaimed and award winner at many film festivals, The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well innovates film structure by interweaving four narratives, following various characters seemingly at the end of their rope. Made one of the major auteurs of New Korean Cinema, this difficult and ambitious film pries into the violence and desperation of modern life.



July 24: I'M A CYBORG, BUT THAT'S OKAY (Park Chan-wook, 2006)

Cult director of the revenge trilogy (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, Lady Vengeance), Park brings his odd sense of humor to this tale of patients in a mental institution, including one girl who fancies herself a cyborg. Co-starring Jung Ji-hoon (better known as the Asian pop star "Bi" or "Rain"), this quirky love story revisits the theme of the difficulty of communication.



July 31: SECRET SUNSHINE (Lee Chang-dong, 2007)

This intense and brutally realistic film won its star, Jeon Do-yeon, the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. A haunting investigation of loss and the aftermath of trauma, Secret Sunshine uses cinematic language to show us images of pathos-filled beauty.





More detailed descriptions of the films are available on the Film Studies Events page: http://www.pitt.edu/~filmst/events/fy07-08events/Korean_Film_Festival.pdf



*All films are Thursdays at 8pm in 120 David Lawrence Hall on the Pitt campus. Screenings are free and open to the university community. Films will be projected from DVD.*



Co-sponsored by the Film Studies Program. If you have any questions or comments, please email Tanine at tanineallison@gmail.com , Seung-hwan at tonio1017@gmail.com, or Candice at candicewilson@hotmail.com.

Program at Harvard Divinity School for Undergraduates

Greetings!

I am following up to a Save-The-Date email sent in June regarding HarvardDivinity School's second annual "Diversity and Explorations Program," a
multicultural outreach initiative which will take place October 22 through
24. We want to let you know that the application materials and more
detailed information about the program are now available on our website.

To access the 2008 Program Application, please click here:
http://www.hds.harvard.edu/afa/visiting/events.html#diversity

To download a flyer with further information about the program as
well as a tentative schedule, please click here:
http://www.hds.harvard.edu/afa/pdfs/2008%20Flyer_%20DivEx%20(Legal%20Versio
n)%20PDF.pdf

Please feel free to contact our office at admissions@hds.harvard.edu or
call (617) 495-5796 if you have questions about the program or would like
to update to your contact information.

Best regards,
Angela Counts
Assistant Director of Admissions
Harvard Divinity School

Just like eating Levy's Rye Bread...

You don't have to be Jewish to take this survey. This e-mail came from a colleague who researches Jewish languages and asked me to spread the word as widely as possible to both Jews and non-Jews.

You are invited to participate in an interesting and entertaining survey
about language. Essentially, we’re asking about the spread of Yiddish
(and some Hebrew) among English speakers in North America. We’re
turning to both Jews and non-Jews to answer questions like these: Who
uses Yiddish words like “shmooze” and “daven” and phrases like “Money,
shmoney”? Why do some people say “temple” while others say “shul”? Who
prefers biblical names for their babies? Your responses will help us
answer these and other questions, and you might learn something about
yourself in the process. Please set aside 15-20 minutes, and click on
this link to participate.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9eQwWyblG_2b8ixLqbt6QFhg_3d_3d

Please forward this e-mail to your friends and family. We are hoping to
get thousands of responses from people of all religions, ages, and
regions of the United States and Canada. If you have any questions,
feel free to e-mail Prof. Sarah Bunin Benor or Prof. Steven M. Cohen .


Sincerely,

Prof. Sarah Bunin Benor
Prof. Steven M. Cohen
Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion

PS From AS: the Levy's Rye Bread is an old commercial; ask your parents or maybe your grandparents...

RISING SENIORS AND JUNIORS TAKE NOTE: FULBRIGHT NSF INFO SESSION TOMORROW

Date: Friday, June 20, 2008
Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon
Where: Babcock Room, University Honors College,* 36th floor of the
Cathedral of Learning

Need Funding for Graduate School Study-Nationally and Abroad ?
Do you enjoy doing research?
Have you ever thought about getting a Ph.D.?
Would you like to teach English abroad?
Do you want to do research or take coursework abroad?

If you are a current senior or in your first year of graduate school, come to a workshop on writing proposals for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The workshop will help you understand what NSF and Fulbright are looking for, will help you write a competitive proposal, and will help your referees write better letters of recommendation for you.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers 3-year graduate fellowships (tuition and a monthly stipend) to students in science, math, engineering and the social sciences to be used at ANY school in the US or abroad . The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for 1 year to teach, reserach, or take coursework in one of over 100 countries.

Come to the workshop even if you're not positive you are interested in a Ph.D. or study abroad; writing a fellowship proposal can help you decide!

*To get to the Babcock Room: Take the Cathedral of Learning elevator to the 36th floor. Go to the front desk and make a right toward the window, and another small elevator will be on your right. Take this elevator to the 40th floor. The Babcock Room will be in front of you when you get off the elevator.


Amy Eckhardt
Director of National Scholarships and International Programming
University Honors College
University of Pittsburgh
ave@pitt.edu

Job Opportunity in DC

Editor Position at Biblical Archaeology Review

Assistant Editor. Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR), a non-sectarian bi-monthly magazine, is seeking an editor for its magazine and website. With a circulation of ~160,000, BAR is the premier popular magazine in the field of Biblical archaeology. We’re looking for someone with strong writing and editing skills who can also help us expand our website (http://www.bib-arch.org) and keep its content fresh. If you love words and ancient history but also know what CMS, SEO and RSS feed mean, we’d like to talk to you. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign a plus; 2-4 years experience; salary 30s. Send letter, resume and recent writing samples to BAS EDITOR, 4710-41st St. NW, DC 20016 or email: bas@bib-arch.org.

Lecture on Rumi March 9

ELEPHANTS BY CANDLELIGHT:

INSIGHTS ON THE POETIC SOUL OF IRAN

Friday, May 9, 3pm, 4130 Posvar Hall

Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz-Karanrustafa, chair of the Department of Asian and Near
Eastern Languages and Literatures and professor of Persian and comparative literature
at Washington University in St. Louis, and author of Jasmine and Stars: Reading More
than Lolita in Tehran, will discuss her extensive study of the poetry of Rumi and the
influence of the poetic spirit on contemporary Iran.

Sponsored by the Global Studies Program of the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, and by the John & Lauretta Leone Memorial Fund

Fellowship at Jewish Funds for Justice

Grantmaking Fellowship:

Working at the intersection of grantmaking, community organizing and Jewish tradition.



About JFSJ:

The Jewish Funds for Justice (jewishjustice.org) is a national public foundation guided by Jewish history and tradition. JFSJ helps people in the United States achieve social and economic security and opportunity by investing in healthy neighborhoods, vibrant Jewish communities and skillful leaders. Our holistic approach to social change includes grantmaking and loans, service learning, leadership development, organizing, education, and advocacy.



Fellowship Description:

The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time position. JFSJ is offering two committed individuals the opportunity to participate fully as members of the grantmaking team overseeing our internal portfolios and managed projects. This is a working fellowship with a strong learning component. Responsibilities will include roughly one-third program coordination, one-third administrative work and one-third learning, reflecting, researching and writing. The Fellowship will train and develop emerging leaders exploring a career in economic justice and philanthropy who are enthusiastic about working at the intersection of Jewish values, community organizing, leadership and grantmaking. The fellowship start date is Monday, July 14, 2008, though some flexibility is available.



Qualifications:

· Interest in a career in grantmaking with a commitment to justice work.

· Interest in exploring social justice work with a Jewish and faith lens.

· Extraordinary writing and communication skills.

· An attention to detail and a capacity to manage multiple projects.

· Ability to function comfortably in a fast-paced work environment.

· Common sense, ability to work well with others and a sense of humor.



Leadership Development Content of Fellowship (subject to change):

The Fellowship has a structured learning component that will include intensive leadership development training, study of Jewish text and tradition and engagement with community organizers, grantmakers and Jewish thought leaders. Examples of this may include:

· Monthly learning and reflection with prominent thought leaders.

· Attendance at national conferences and training on grantmaking, social justice and Judaism

· Weekly check-in and reflection and full participation in staff training, strategy and planning work.

· Field engagement with community organizers, grantmakers and Jewish thought leaders.



Compensation:

The salary is $38k for each of the first and second years with the opportunity for a cost of living increase for the second year; potential third year available upon mutual agreement of Fellow and JFSJ. Full benefits package includes vacation and healthcare benefits, as per JFSJ policy.



Eligibility:

It is a policy of Jewish Funds for Justice to prohibit discrimination against any of its employees on the basis of, but not limited to, race, sex, age, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability or any other category protected by law.



Evaluation and Selection:

A selection committee of JFSJ board and staff will interview six finalists for the Fellowship. *All candidates must be available to be in New York on June 18-19 for interviews with the selection committee.


How to Apply:

Find the fellowship application at Jewishjustice.org. Email your application and resume with your name in the subject line to fellowship@jewishjustice.org no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2008.

Summer Internship at Newberry Library

The Newberry Library
Center for Renaissance Studies
Undergraduate Summer Internship Opportunity

DEPARTMENT: Center for Renaissance Studies


RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with the Assistant Director ofthe Center for Renaissance Studies, interns will work on a project to create a complex Access database to manage the Center's events and publicity. The interns may also assist with Center summer programs.


QUALIFICIATIONS: Bachelor's degree in progress.Ability to work independently; strong written and verbal communication skills;keen eye for detail. Working knowledge of Access or other interactive databasesoftware desirable but not required.


SCHEDULE: Part-time: flexible 10-20 hours per week, Mondaythrough Friday, May through August.



SALARY: Unpaid internship; course credit may be availableat college's discretion.


Send cover letter and resumé to Karen Christianson, Center for RenaissanceStudies, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610; e-mail them to renaissance@newberry.org; or faxthem to 312-255.3502.


________

Karen Christianson
Interim Assistant Director
Newberry Library Center for Renaissance Studies 60 W. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610-7324
phone: 312-255-3539
fax: 312-255-3502
christiansonk@newberry.org
www.newberry.org/renaissance

Summer Course in Hiroshima

Intensive Summer Course: HIROSHIMA and PEACE 2008
Hiroshima City University accepting applications

Students from different countries come together to study and discuss issues
related to world peace in English.
The content is timely and important in the current world situation.
(e.g., nuclear proliferation, threat of nuclear weapon use).
Home-stay housing for foreign participants will be provided for free.

Period: July 28 to August 7, 2008
Venue: Hiroshima City University
Credit: 3 credits
Tuition and Material Fee: 20,000 YEN

The Faculty of International Studies and Hiroshima Peace Institute, Hiroshima
City University, are sponsoring the Intensive Summer Course: HIROSHIMA and
PEACE, which is also accredited by the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Participants in the "HIROSHIMA and PEACE" class will be exploring current
peace-related issues, in English, under the guidance of researchers and
scholars from a variety of disciplines, ranging from international relations
(including issues related to Islam) and media studies to nuclear weapons and
the environment.

The class, intended mainly for second and third year university
undergraduates, aims to enroll equal number of Japanese and foreign
students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of peace and
how it can be achieved. For specific course offerings, please see the
attached brochure. Detailed information including course descriptions is
available at the Website:
www.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp/Hiroshima-and-Peace/index.htm Applications are
being accepted for a limited number of places in this 3-credit class. The
deadline to apply is May 1, 2008. Tuition is very low (20,000 YEN), and
family home-stays are being offered, along with a full range of
extra-curricular activities, including participation in the August 6
ceremony commemorating the victims of the world's first atomic bomb
attack.

Contact Information:
Intensive Summer Course Office, Faculty of International Studies,
Hiroshima City University, Ozuka-higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, 731-3194,
JAPAN
tel: 082-830-1505, fax: 082-830-1657, Email:
intensive@office.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp

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Yasuhiro Inoue, Ph.D.