A researcher at Karga Seven Pictures is seeking help on a new documentary television series  for National Geographic.  

 

The series, "Eyewitness War," honors the stories and voices of the U.S. Military from battlefields around the world and pairs the real-life footage shot by these brave men and women with their moving firsthand accounts of these events.  

 

If you are a Veteran of Iraq or Afghanistan and have your own footage and a story to share, or if you are in contact with anyone who may be interested, please contact Sandra Valdivieso.  There is compensation for footage and time.  

The University Programs team is excited to share that the 2013 application has launched for the BOLD Immersion Program for Freshmen. You can find the application at http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp. We’re hoping that you can share this information with Freshmen whom you think would be good for this program.

Selected freshmen will participate in an all-expense-paid program at Google’s Mountain View headquarters from July 23-27, 2013. The Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD) Diversity Immersion Program for Freshmen is designed to provide exposure into the technology industry for students who are historically under-represented in this field. Participants will get a rare glimpse into the technology industry; non-technical career opportunities at Google; and valuable professional and peer networks. The robust program will also include tech talks, skills-building seminars and, of course, fun!

Interested freshmen students should apply now through our Scholarships & Programs site. All applicants will need to submit a general application, resume, short essay and letter of reference. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 8, 2013 at midnight PST.

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Register for a Fall Semester Military Literature Course

Professor Marianne Giordani will again offer her literature seminar Poetics of the Warrior (ENGL W3950x) on Wednesdays from 6:10-8:pm. A description is provided below.

This is a course of distinguished literature about warfare and warriors. Its premise goes to the intersecting criteria, literary and martial, where, in poetry, history, and oratory the disciplines of war and of discourse converge, compete, and vie together for excellence—imaginatively, affectively, formally, and consequentially—in mutual contest against annihilation and despair. Homer's Iliad heads the list of seminal and exemplary titles selected largely from ancient and classical, mediaeval and early modern sources, including Sophocles' Ajax and Philoctetes; Beowulf; The Song of Roland; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; The Tale of the Heike; Shakespeare's Henry plays; and Paradise Lost, among others. Our poetic texts will be supplemented with histories, manuals, and speeches treating the arts and customs of the warrior, from Yuzan's Budoshoshinshu to General Patton's "The Secret of Victory," The readings are historically broad enough to prove the range of virtues, precepts, codes and rules of military character and action—likewise the compass of mythic and practical registers for depiction. Yet the visionary and virtuosic poetical discourse on warfare also excels in ways quite apart from the cultivation of aristeia, chivalry, and bushidô, so questions addressed to the closeness or disparity of the practical soldier and the poetic one, and to what extent the latter indeed elevates and inspires the former's conception of himself in times of war and peace, are questions that differ in kind from those that address the immediate and sublime effects of both the conventional and the ingenious accomplishments of literary form and style in treating military subjects. Hence, we might ask how the poet's aesthetically controlled narration of battle regains the field of conflict, internally, with coherent images of chaos (as when in Pandemonium, Milton's fallen angels invent the epic verse whose "harmony suspended hell"), restoring to the military mind its united vision of purpose, preparation, and execution, which yet might be turned outwardly into action. Toward my interest in envisioning the range of possibilities for military literature as a discipline of study, and given my wish for students to participate fully in conceiving what is possible, this course welcomes not only the novice whose interest is avid but the student knowledgeable about military topics in literature, history, and political and social philosophy, and especially the student, who, having served in the Armed Forces, can bring to the seminar table a contemporary military perspective and the fruits of practical wisdom.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-mail Professor Marianne Giordani (mg2644@columbia.edu) with the subject heading "Poetics of the Warrior." In your message, include basic information: your name, school, major, year of study, and relevant courses taken (as well as any other relevant background you would like to include), along with a statement that explains your interest in taking the course.

The Wounded Warrior Project has passed along this is AMAZING opportunity to get an inside track to employment opportunities at Johnson & Johnson. 

A group of Veterans within Johnson & Johnson (J&J) recently assembled an initiative to hire Veterans with any disability rating and have worked with the Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work Program as well as the VA’s VR&E Program to create the Warrior Mentor Program: 
 
What is a Warrior Mentor?  A Warrior Mentor is a J&J employee who is passionate about Veteran employment.  The Mentor will work one-on-one with a Veteran to identify strengths/interests, assist with mock interviews/resume reviews, and explore J&J opportunities for employment.   
 
Benefit of Warrior Mentors?  The application process in any large company can be a challenging process and important details about the company, the open positions, and qualifications are not always provided.  This personalized approachwill foster a strong partnership between the Mentor and the Veteran, and offer timely, quality feedback to boost chances of success in various interview settings.
 
 Sign Up:  If you are a Veteran who is interested in exploring opportunities with J&J and/or is interested in additional practice/feedback with mock interviews, interview preparation, or other career assistance, please contact Mike Morand at mmorand@its.jnj.com.
The CCE will be holding a site visit to Major League Baseball on Friday, April 19th from 10:30am-12:00pm.  This is a great opportunity for students that are interested in working in advertising and marketing within the sports industry. br>
Major League Baseball offers a variety of internships and full time opportunities for undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students who are interested in a career in sports.  Learn inside information from professional staff in HR and Brand Advertising & Marketing departments on how to apply and market yourself for these coveted opportunities, and meet with other professional staff members to ask questions about career paths in sports!  Also, hear about the history of MLB, take a tour of the MLB facilities, and learn about the various departments within this organization.  

About the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball:

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball is an entity that comprises many administrative departments that represent, support and promote Major League Baseball and its endeavors. BOC employees liaison with the 30 MLB Clubs, MLB business partners, baseball fans and many other entities.

Attire?  Business attire

Registration required? Yes.
Resume required? Resume is not required;  however recommended that you bring it with you. 
Eligibility? This event is open to all Undergraduate students at Columbia University from the following schools: Columbia College, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of General Studies.