Undergraduates! The American Museum of Natural History has an open internship position in their Public Programs division! If you have always wanted to apply the anthropological knowledge and skills you gain in class to the outside world, this could be the perfect fit for you! Also, if you are thinking of applying to graduate school, having an internship such as this under your belt will definitely make you stand out. Please download the attached informational flyer for deadline, contact, and further useful information!
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Raheja’s C&M film featured in NYU Research Digest
Check out the Winter 2015 issue of NYU Research Digest for an article called “Film as Methodology.” The article includes information about of Natasha Raheja’s C&M film Cast in India and a great description of our Culture & Media Program!
Amalia Córdova advisor to Berlinale Indigenous film showcase
Congratulations to C&M alumna Amalia Córdova. Amalia has been selected as an advisor to the Berlinale Film Festival’s upcoming showcase on Indigenous films from Latin America, called NATIVe – A Journey into Indigenous Cinema! With NATIVe, the Berlinale aims to show its appreciation of Indigenous cinema and demonstrate its relevance beyond regional, political and cultural boundaries.
The full program can be seen here.
Gender Reel NYU features films by members of C&M community
The Department of Cinema Studies at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts welcomes Gender Reel for a two-day transgender film & performance art festival on February 7-8, 2015.
Location: Department of Cinema Studies
721 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10003
We are pleased to announce that two films by members of our Culture & Media community will be screen on Saturday, February 7th!
Carmen’s Place by Anna Wilking (C&M alumna)
Synopsis: life in a NYC shelter for transgender youth.
10:45 AM
and
Luchando by Noelle Stout (Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology)
Synopsis: four Cuban sex workers who set out to resolve their touching and, at times, humorous predicaments.
3:15 PM
Both screenings will be followed by discussions by the filmmakers.
FULL SCHEDULE HERE
PLEASE RSVP HERE
Reheja’s C&M film a finalist for 2015 Social Impact Media Awards
Congratulations to Natasha Raheja! Her Culture & Media film Cast in India is a finalist for the 2015 Social Impact Media Award!! This contest recognizes eye-opening impact cinema from across the globe that exemplifies excellence in its potential to inspire change! Natasha’s film is one of 37 films from 35 countries to move onto the final judging round!
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship Winners!
Congratulations to the following graduate students who have won Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship Awards for 2015-2016! From Left to right: Narges Bajohgli, Irina Levin, and Myra Laird. Congratulations again!
Center for Religion and Media Spring 2015 Events
Below are the Spring 2015 events presented by the Center for Religion and Media. If you would like to download this information, please click here.
The Cuban Moment
Join a roundtable discussion about contemporary Cuban society and culture and Cuba’s place in international affairs on January 28th from 6:30-8:30pm in King Juan Carlos Center Auditorium (53 Washington Square South). Professor Noelle Stout of the Anthropology Department will be a part of the roundtable!