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The Preamble

Good morning everyone,

Welcome to spring (I just looked out my window after writing this and it is snowing, but whatever)! I always look forward to watching Montreal’s true Urban Garden emerge from the McLennan-Redpath Terrace, as a lush foliage of cigarette butts emerges from the melting snow. If only essays could bloom from warmth and sunlight; sadly, they only thrive on extensions and caffeine. First off, I would like to congratulate the HSA’s 2015-16 exec team:

President – Josie Teed

VP Internal – Nobody

VP External – David Helps

VP Finance – Oliver Bjornsson

VP Communications – Nobody

I’m sure they will all do a great job next year: a big thanks to Nobody for taking on two positions. However, because Nobody is insufferable enough to actually enjoy Foucault, we’re desperately looking to replace her with two more well-adjusted individuals: the application process will be open next week. I hope to make applicants prepare a lip sync/interpretive dance to Hildegard von Bingen’s hit single 11,000 Virgins(essentially the Single Ladies of Medieval Gregorian chant), so keep an eye out on the listserv.

The Museum of Jewish Montreal—a not-for-profit organization that collects, maps, and shares the history of Canada’s oldest Jewish community—is seeking 4 qualified students to participate in our summer Research Fellowship program. Beginning May 11th and running through August 30th, the program is designed to help university students interested in pursuing museum careers acquire the skills they will need to work successfully in the cultural and heritage sectors. Participants will gain professional experience in curating exhibits, conducting research, and leading guided tours around the city in either English or French. Responsibilities will include: developing new content for the Museum’s website, collecting oral history testimonies, animating tours for diverse audiences, and engaging in weekly seminars designed to further participants’ knowledge of Canadian and Jewish history/cultural heritage and contemporary museum practices.

I’ve attached the PDF of the job posting to the e-mail.