RESOBOX, a Japanese cultural space in New York is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a marketing and/or communications intern who is interested in both . You will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s digital marketing plans under our Marketing Director.

This internship will last a minimum of 3 months and is unpaid. Interns are required to volunteer and/or attend RESOBOX events 1-2 times per week. You don’t have to speak Japanese to apply.

Interested applicants can send an email with their resume toinfo@resobox.com. (Any questions about the position can be sent tochristine@resobox.com.)

September 29-30: International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR)

For the second year, Baruch undergraduates present original research via videoconferencing in this international conference, on panels alongside counterparts at the University of Warwick (U.K.) and Monash University branch campus in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The conference, organized by an alliance of the University of Warwick-U.K. and Monash University in Australia involves 12 colleges globally; Baruch is lucky to be one of four campuses in the U.S. that participate. We invite you to attend to see our own undergraduates present their original research, and to see British and South African students present their research, as well, in real time.

From the classroom in the BCTC computer center in Baruch’s Library Building, you will have the chance to ask questions of these student researchers around the globe and engage in dialogue about their work.  Students who are writing theses in particular might wish to attend so they can plan ahead to participate next year.  Morning coffee and lunch (on Tuesday) will be served.

Seating is limited, so if you and and any of your students plan to attend, please RSVP to Baruch’s ICUR faculty coordinator,  Prof. Katherine Pence: Katherine.Pence@baruch.cuny.edu

Tuesday, September 29: Newman Library Building, room H-620

7:00-8:00 a.m.:  Coffee and Bagels

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Social Issues Panel (Session 8A). Kristina Kutleva (Accounting) of Baruch presents a paper on “Domestic Violence as a Cultural Issue” on a panel with students from Warwick and South Africa.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Markets and Welfare Panel (Session 9B). Baruch’s Phil Chen (International Business) presents a paper entitled “Real Estate Revitalization, Renovation, Reproaches,” along with students from Warwick and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

11:00-11:30 a.m.: Light lunch break

11:30 – 1:00 p.m.: New Perspectives on Historical Milestones (Session 10-B). Baruch student Aristida Pllumaj (History) presents “The Revelation of Global Atomic and Communist Anxieties” and Baruch’s Mohammad Deen (History) presents “America Takes to the Road: The Impact of the Automobile on American Society, 1893-1980,” alongside Warwick students.

1:00 – 2:30 pm.: Education and Youth Services (Session 11-B). Baruch’s Renee Cotsis (Psychology) returns to the conference for a second year with the paper on “Effects of Effort and Ability-Based Sense of Belonging on Performance, Learning, and Engagement of Under-Represented Minorities under Stereotype Threat,” and Sara Seber (Public Affairs) presents “How does Service-Learning Impact the Self-Efficacy of Under-served Youth?” along with students from Warwick.

Wednesday, September 30: Newman Library Building, room H-620

 8:00-9:00 a.m.: Coffee and Bagels

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Understanding Cultures (Session 19B). Baruch’s Jonathan Ruiz (Sociology/Biology) presents “Disordered Discourse: Exploring the Perception of Gender Among Parents of Children Living with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia,” and Denise Garcia (Sociology) presents “Hip-Hop: A Way of Life,” on a panel with students from Warwick.

10:30 – 12:00: Country Cases (Session 20A). Penell Somsen (CUNY BA in Latin American Women Writers) presents “Cuba and the Diaspora: Family and Nation,” and Edson Flores (Economics) presents “Land of the Aging Sun: Measuring the Impact of Population Decline on Japanese Economic Performance,” with Warwick students.

From the Japanese American Citizens League:

Up to 185 students will be selected to participate in this year’s Kakehashi Project, coordinated by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and supported by funding from the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The goal of the Kakehashi Project is to build cooperation between Japanese Americans/Asian Americans and Japan by providing students with a better understanding of Japan through a variety of fields, including politics, economics, and culture. Kakehashi Project alumni are encouraged to become effective advocates in enhancing U.S. – Japan relations.

Participants will attend a 9-day trip to Japan where they will visit a number of historical and educational sites, experience traditional and cultural activities, and participate in lectures and workshops. Each trip will visit Tokyo and one other city to be announced.

Trip Schedule

Trip 1: December 13-22, 2015
Application Deadline: September 30, 2015
Selection Notification: Early November 2015

Trip 2: January 10-19, 2016
Application Deadline: September 30, 2015
Selection Notification: Mid November 2015

Trip 3: March 13-22, 2016
Application Deadline: January 3, 2016
Selection Notification: Early February 2016

Program and Application Guidelines

Currently enrolled Japanese/Japanese American or Asian American students (community college, undergraduate, graduate, or professional), 18-25 years old are encouraged to apply. Please click here for additional program and eligibility guidelines.

You do not need to be a JACL member to be eligible.

The online application is available here. All applications and requested documentation must be received by the deadlines specified on the application.

If you have any questions or issues, please contact Craig Shimizu at japanprogram@jacl.org, or call 202-223-1240 (M-F, 10:00a-5:30p EST).

More about the Kakehashi project from The Japan Foundation