From USA Today:
...China is second only to India when graduate students and undergrads are counted. But undergraduates such as Sun are the newer phenomenon. Nationally, an 11% growth in undergrad enrollments last year was driven largely by a 60% increase from China, a report by the Institute of International Education says. Grad student enrollments were up 2%.
U.S. colleges and universities have long welcomed students from China, where the higher education system can't meet the demand. Two years ago, a record 10 million students throughout China took the national college entrance test, competing for 5.7 million university slots. Because foreign undergraduates typically aren't eligible for U.S. federal aid, colleges here can provide limited financial help. Now, thanks to China's booming economy in recent years, more Chinese families can afford to pay...
Friday, December 11, 2009
Free webinar on careers in intelligence
Henley-Putnam University is sponsoring a free webinar on careers in intelligence analysis on 17 DEC at 1100 (PST). Registration is required but the webinar is free.
"Author and Henley-Putnam adjunct professor Thomas B. Hunter will provide an introduction to careers in intelligence analysis, including a discussion of counterterrorism, human factors in terrorism, weapons systems, detainee support and Homeland Security. He will also offer a breakdown of the different agencies and their missions. Prior to joining Henley-Putnam, Mr. Hunter served as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he specialized in a variety of analytical areas, including Homeland Security, Detainee Support, and South American narcoterrorism."
"Author and Henley-Putnam adjunct professor Thomas B. Hunter will provide an introduction to careers in intelligence analysis, including a discussion of counterterrorism, human factors in terrorism, weapons systems, detainee support and Homeland Security. He will also offer a breakdown of the different agencies and their missions. Prior to joining Henley-Putnam, Mr. Hunter served as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he specialized in a variety of analytical areas, including Homeland Security, Detainee Support, and South American narcoterrorism."
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
President Thomas op-ed on higher ed
President Thomas has co-authored an op-ed on the current budgetary issues facing Washington state and its effect on higher education. Excerpt:
That brings us to the state budget, which analysts now predict will be $2.6 billion out of balance by the end of the biennium in the middle of 2011. Some are already drawing a target — again — on higher-education funding. They say that their hands are tied, and look to colleges for reductions because investing in higher education is not constitutionally mandated.
Further cuts to higher education would be a huge mistake.
Colleges are already working with limited resources; additional cuts in operating support would make it increasingly difficult to offer the classes and support services students need. Slashing financial aid would force many students out of college and dash their best hope for getting the skills and knowledge they need to improve their lives and climb the economic ladder.
Read the whole thing here.
That brings us to the state budget, which analysts now predict will be $2.6 billion out of balance by the end of the biennium in the middle of 2011. Some are already drawing a target — again — on higher-education funding. They say that their hands are tied, and look to colleges for reductions because investing in higher education is not constitutionally mandated.
Further cuts to higher education would be a huge mistake.
Colleges are already working with limited resources; additional cuts in operating support would make it increasingly difficult to offer the classes and support services students need. Slashing financial aid would force many students out of college and dash their best hope for getting the skills and knowledge they need to improve their lives and climb the economic ladder.
Read the whole thing here.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Reminder: Boren Scholarship
Dear Fulbright Adviser,
Now that this year’s Fulbright deadline has passed, we would like to remind you of another opportunity for students interested in adding an international component to their educations. The Boren Awards provide funding to students pursuing international and language study in world regions critical to U.S. interests, such as Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students who have applied for or expressed interest in the Fulbright, especially those that are interested in one of the world regions listed above, may also want to consider the Boren Awards. We encourage you to share this information with them.
Boren Fellowships for graduate students provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students provide up to $20,000 for study abroad. We are currently accepting applications for the 2010-11 academic year competition and the national deadline for Boren Fellowship applications is January 28, 2010. The national deadline for Boren Scholarship applications is February 10, 2010. However, each institution has a designated campus representative, and your campus may have an earlier, on-campus deadline. Please contact us or visit our website for campus-specific information.
We appreciate your efforts in publicizing this award and helping internationally-minded students fund their studies. If you have any questions about the Boren Awards, please contact us at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP. You can also visit borenawards.org for more information and to access the online applications for Boren Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and The Language Flagship Fellowships.
We look forward to receiving applications from your institution.
Sincerely,
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005-2403
Phone: 202-326-7733
Fax: 202-326-7672
borenawards.org
boren@iie.org
Now that this year’s Fulbright deadline has passed, we would like to remind you of another opportunity for students interested in adding an international component to their educations. The Boren Awards provide funding to students pursuing international and language study in world regions critical to U.S. interests, such as Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students who have applied for or expressed interest in the Fulbright, especially those that are interested in one of the world regions listed above, may also want to consider the Boren Awards. We encourage you to share this information with them.
Boren Fellowships for graduate students provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students provide up to $20,000 for study abroad. We are currently accepting applications for the 2010-11 academic year competition and the national deadline for Boren Fellowship applications is January 28, 2010. The national deadline for Boren Scholarship applications is February 10, 2010. However, each institution has a designated campus representative, and your campus may have an earlier, on-campus deadline. Please contact us or visit our website for campus-specific information.
We appreciate your efforts in publicizing this award and helping internationally-minded students fund their studies. If you have any questions about the Boren Awards, please contact us at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP. You can also visit borenawards.org for more information and to access the online applications for Boren Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and The Language Flagship Fellowships.
We look forward to receiving applications from your institution.
Sincerely,
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005-2403
Phone: 202-326-7733
Fax: 202-326-7672
borenawards.org
boren@iie.org
Thursday, December 03, 2009
How much do you--and everyone else--owe after college?
Thanks to the link from alum Ned Culhane:
http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/state_by_state-data2008.php
A few comparisons:
School/Average student debt, 2008
Evergreen/$15371
UW Seattle/$16800
Pacific Lutheran/$22484
Whitman/$16684
University of Oregon/$18805
Lewis and Clark/$20661
Willamette/$24465
University of Puget Sound/$25005
A couple of ways you can look at this: that we are at the top of this, and/or the distance between Puget Sound and a state school like Oregon is smaller than we might expect--
Thoughts?
http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/state_by_state-data2008.php
A few comparisons:
School/Average student debt, 2008
Evergreen/$15371
UW Seattle/$16800
Pacific Lutheran/$22484
Whitman/$16684
University of Oregon/$18805
Lewis and Clark/$20661
Willamette/$24465
University of Puget Sound/$25005
A couple of ways you can look at this: that we are at the top of this, and/or the distance between Puget Sound and a state school like Oregon is smaller than we might expect--
Thoughts?
Internship with Organizing for America
Organizing for America is the spinoff from the Obama campaign that is now an arm of the national Democratic party. Interns with OFA learn "political mobilization skills essential for any campaign and experience the power of grassroots community organizing firsthand."
The following is from their mailing on this opportunity:
"Apply for a Spring 2010 internship before the December 18th deadline.
President Obama has always encouraged young Americans to believe they can be change makers. If you are passionate about reviving the economy, making the United States a global leader in clean energy, and want to be in the heart of politics, apply for an OFA internship. No prior experience is necessary.
Learn more and apply today to help mobilize Americans for the changes we need:"
my.barackobama.com/2010SpringInternship
Organizing for America is the spinoff from the Obama campaign that is now an arm of the national Democratic party. Interns with OFA learn "political mobilization skills essential for any campaign and experience the power of grassroots community organizing firsthand."
The following is from their mailing on this opportunity:
"Apply for a Spring 2010 internship before the December 18th deadline.
President Obama has always encouraged young Americans to believe they can be change makers. If you are passionate about reviving the economy, making the United States a global leader in clean energy, and want to be in the heart of politics, apply for an OFA internship. No prior experience is necessary.
Learn more and apply today to help mobilize Americans for the changes we need:"
my.barackobama.com/2010SpringInternship
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Awesome internship opportunity with Metro Parks Tacoma
Nancy Davis, the government relations officer for Metro Parks, visited campus today to talk with students about an internship opportunity in her office. Metro Parks is an independent governmental entity with a broad range of responsibilities, from parks and zoos and recreation programs (including a highly successful red wolf breeding program) to youth programs and community centers. It has interests in legislation at the federal and state levels, as well as with local government here in Tacoma.
She wants someone to start work next semester, and wants to give students opportunities to work in areas of interest to them that are on the Metro Parks agenda. It appears that this is an opportunity get get some real world experience and some real world responsibilities!
If you are interested, please contact Professor Sousa. You can discuss ways you might get credit toward graduation for this work.
She wants someone to start work next semester, and wants to give students opportunities to work in areas of interest to them that are on the Metro Parks agenda. It appears that this is an opportunity get get some real world experience and some real world responsibilities!
If you are interested, please contact Professor Sousa. You can discuss ways you might get credit toward graduation for this work.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Seniors: Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs
Dear Ms. Chambers-Gordon,
I graduated this past Spring from UPS and have since been participating in the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs. I write to you now to encourage you to inform other UPS students about this fellowship opportunity.
The Fellows Program is a 9 month, intensive, experiential leadership training program that focuses on preparing students to be leaders in the public affairs area. It is a highly competitive nationally recognized fellowship with centers in Los Angeles, New York, Pitsburg, San Francisco, and St. Louis.. In the 9 months, Fellows are placed in a series of internships in different sectors. These sectors include: non-profit, government, media, for-profit business, labor union, political campaign, etc. Throughout each week, Fellows also meet with their class (approximately 12 individuals at each Center) and staff trainers. Additionally, the Fellows conduct approximately 100 interviews to practice the art of inquiry. In only two months, I have interviewed Warren Bennis, Gena Davis, various mayors, Los Angeles City Council Members, etc. Coro is very difficult to explain because there really is nothing else like it. I think the best way that I've seen it explained is in this video on the Coro website (bottom left side): http://www.coro.org/site/c.geJNIUOzErH/b.2083541/k.ED76/CORO_Home.htm.
If there are any students at UPS who are interested in the Fellows program, please forward them my contact information and I will be happy to go into more detail.
The application deadline is January 22nd. Although it's a ways away, I am telling you now because students will need to submit 3 essays and 3 letters of recommendation. The application can be found on the website. www.coro.org
Also, Coro will be hosting a webinar this Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:40 PM. I listened into one of these webinars last year and it really really helped answer a lot of questions and gave me a pretty good idea of what Coro might be like. So if there is anyone who is remotely interested, please encourage them to register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/122894809.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions.
Thank you,
Kelly
--
Kelly LaMar
Fellow in Public Affairs
Coro Center for Civic Leadership
1000 N. Alameda St., Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cell: 714.306.6716
klamar@coro.org
I graduated this past Spring from UPS and have since been participating in the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs. I write to you now to encourage you to inform other UPS students about this fellowship opportunity.
The Fellows Program is a 9 month, intensive, experiential leadership training program that focuses on preparing students to be leaders in the public affairs area. It is a highly competitive nationally recognized fellowship with centers in Los Angeles, New York, Pitsburg, San Francisco, and St. Louis.. In the 9 months, Fellows are placed in a series of internships in different sectors. These sectors include: non-profit, government, media, for-profit business, labor union, political campaign, etc. Throughout each week, Fellows also meet with their class (approximately 12 individuals at each Center) and staff trainers. Additionally, the Fellows conduct approximately 100 interviews to practice the art of inquiry. In only two months, I have interviewed Warren Bennis, Gena Davis, various mayors, Los Angeles City Council Members, etc. Coro is very difficult to explain because there really is nothing else like it. I think the best way that I've seen it explained is in this video on the Coro website (bottom left side): http://www.coro.org/site/c.geJNIUOzErH/b.2083541/k.ED76/CORO_Home.htm.
If there are any students at UPS who are interested in the Fellows program, please forward them my contact information and I will be happy to go into more detail.
The application deadline is January 22nd. Although it's a ways away, I am telling you now because students will need to submit 3 essays and 3 letters of recommendation. The application can be found on the website. www.coro.org
Also, Coro will be hosting a webinar this Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:40 PM. I listened into one of these webinars last year and it really really helped answer a lot of questions and gave me a pretty good idea of what Coro might be like. So if there is anyone who is remotely interested, please encourage them to register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/122894809.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions.
Thank you,
Kelly
--
Kelly LaMar
Fellow in Public Affairs
Coro Center for Civic Leadership
1000 N. Alameda St., Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cell: 714.306.6716
klamar@coro.org
Friday, November 27, 2009
Some top lists
Puget Sound is...
In the top twenty for study abroad:
The national Open Doors 2009 survey from the Institute of International Education reports that Puget Sound ranks in the top 20 U.S. baccalaureate institutions for study abroad, both in terms of the number of students who studied abroad for a full academic year and the number involved over one semester. In both scenarios Puget Sound ranked number 18 and was the only Washington state institution in the top 20.
In the top ten in vegetarian food at university campuses:
This is the second time recently that Puget Sound has been named in the top 10. The college ranked No. 7 this year and No. 3 in 2007. Other colleges in the top 10 include Wesleyan University; University of California, Santa Cruz; American University; and University of Illinois.
Get the details from the university website, here.
In the top twenty for study abroad:
The national Open Doors 2009 survey from the Institute of International Education reports that Puget Sound ranks in the top 20 U.S. baccalaureate institutions for study abroad, both in terms of the number of students who studied abroad for a full academic year and the number involved over one semester. In both scenarios Puget Sound ranked number 18 and was the only Washington state institution in the top 20.
In the top ten in vegetarian food at university campuses:
This is the second time recently that Puget Sound has been named in the top 10. The college ranked No. 7 this year and No. 3 in 2007. Other colleges in the top 10 include Wesleyan University; University of California, Santa Cruz; American University; and University of Illinois.
Get the details from the university website, here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Law Students: Summer Program in Germany
Worth keeping in mind if you are in, or expect to go to, law school:
DAAD Opportunity for Intensive Legal Training in Germany
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
The DAAD Summer Law School 2010 offers the unique opportunity to receive intensive legal training at the University of Freiburg, which hosts one of the most prestigious law faculties in Germany. After the one-week seminar, you will spend about three weeks as an intern at a German law firm, court or other legal institution.
DAAD will provide funding to internationally interested and outstanding law degree undergraduates in the second and third year of their studies. Applications of students in their first year are also admissible. German language skills are not a prerequisite, but welcome! The DAAD funding includes a grant of 650 euros for the duration of the summer school. Furthermore, each scholarship holder will receive a lump sum for international travel expenses (depending on country of origin) and a five-day travel card for German Railways. DAAD will also provide health insurance and accident and personal/private liability insurance.
On June 14, 2010 the Summer Law School starts off with a one-week seminar series on German and European law in Freiburg. After that, students start their individual internships at institutions of their choice. A meeting of all scholarship holders takes place July 16-17 in Berlin. This date marks the official ending of the summer school. Internships may be continued afterward.
For eligibility requirements and information on how to apply, please visit www.daad.org/?p=law
Visit the Summer Law School website at www.jura.uni-freiburg.de/summer-law-school
DAAD Opportunity for Intensive Legal Training in Germany
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
The DAAD Summer Law School 2010 offers the unique opportunity to receive intensive legal training at the University of Freiburg, which hosts one of the most prestigious law faculties in Germany. After the one-week seminar, you will spend about three weeks as an intern at a German law firm, court or other legal institution.
DAAD will provide funding to internationally interested and outstanding law degree undergraduates in the second and third year of their studies. Applications of students in their first year are also admissible. German language skills are not a prerequisite, but welcome! The DAAD funding includes a grant of 650 euros for the duration of the summer school. Furthermore, each scholarship holder will receive a lump sum for international travel expenses (depending on country of origin) and a five-day travel card for German Railways. DAAD will also provide health insurance and accident and personal/private liability insurance.
On June 14, 2010 the Summer Law School starts off with a one-week seminar series on German and European law in Freiburg. After that, students start their individual internships at institutions of their choice. A meeting of all scholarship holders takes place July 16-17 in Berlin. This date marks the official ending of the summer school. Internships may be continued afterward.
For eligibility requirements and information on how to apply, please visit www.daad.org/?p=law
Visit the Summer Law School website at www.jura.uni-freiburg.de/summer-law-school
Monday, November 23, 2009
12/2 Brownbag: The Politics of Healthcare Reform
Professor Sousa leads the next brownbag on this important topic. Wyatt 326 at noon. See you there!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Global Youth Connect: Delegations to Bosnia and Rwanda
We have had a student do the Rwanda program before and thought it was a valuable experience. Read on:
CALL for DELEGATES: GYC Human Rights Delegations to Rwanda and Bosnia, Spring & Summer 2010
Are you engaged in promoting human rights and understanding?
Do you want to make a difference in:
(a) your experience and that of your affiliated institutions and organizations?
(b) the lives of young human rights activists in rebuilding nations like Bosnia and Rwanda?
(c) the experience of human rights organizations in these countries?
(d & e & f & g) collective local and global communities and networks?
Global Youth Connect (GYC), a non-profit international human rights organization, is now accepting applications from young leaders for our upcoming Spring and Summer 2010 international human rights delegations to Bosnia and Rwanda.
GYC’s Human Rights Delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities that effect change on all of the aforementioned levels, and then some:
· a human rights training workshop with local youth activists
· site visits to local organizations
· hands-on fieldwork projects
SPRING AND SUMMER 2010 DELEGATIONS:
Bosnia Summer 2010 Delegation:
June 23 –July 13
Application Deadline: Jan 10
Age Range: 18 – 30
Program Tuition: $2500
This program will explore the roots of conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation, and peace building as experienced in Bosnia more than a decade after the signing for a peace accord. In particular, participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation as well as deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Rwanda Delegations (General Description): GYC Delegations to Rwanda explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is rebuilding today, with great success overall. We examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants connect with young Rwandans and participate in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights. The delegation also meets with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today. NOTE: In 2010, we are increasing the number of delegations to Rwanda due to high interest in the program, and availability of the Program Director and Partner Organizations. We are excited about the added benefit which will come from more continuous work in Rwanda! In addition, we are diversifying our programming in Rwanda in 2010, such that some delegations will differ in focus, appealing to a range of activists with different skills/interests and ages.
Memorial Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: April 3rd – 25th, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 10 (with rolling admissions until December 20 for up to half of the delegation)
Age Range: 18 – 35
Program Tuition: $2200
Overlapping with the start of the Genocide Memorial period – and the official national memorial week of April 7 – 14, this delegation will focus even more deeply on the 1994 Genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda. Site visits and volunteer fieldwork will have a particular focus on working with organizations serving survivors of the Genocide and/or working on issues of trauma counseling, healing, and reconciliation.
Youth Human Rights Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: July 1st – 23rd, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 29
Age Range: 18 – 30
Program Tuition: $2200
This delegation will include a workshop focused on cross-cultural examinations of human rights and conflict resolution. Site visits and volunteer field-work catered to the needs/skills of the individuals who apply and the particular needs of local partner NGOs at the time, as per our general description above.
Arts for Peace Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: July 31 – Aug 22, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 29
Age Range: 18 – 35
Program Tuition: $2200
On this delegation, the core activities – the human rights workshop, sitevisits, and fieldwork -- will be particularly, though not exclusively, focused on and infused with the arts. We will employ the arts as a tool for cross-cultural human rights education in a workshop setting, as well as a tool for raising awareness, inspiring action, and aiding in healing processes.
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 -- April and August Delegations to Rwanda will accept 18 – 35 years -- and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice, and contribute to local human rights efforts in the delegation country. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please read more below and visit: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
If the information available through this email and the website is not sufficient to answer your questions, please contact GYC at contact@globalyouthconnect.org
CALL for DELEGATES: GYC Human Rights Delegations to Rwanda and Bosnia, Spring & Summer 2010
Are you engaged in promoting human rights and understanding?
Do you want to make a difference in:
(a) your experience and that of your affiliated institutions and organizations?
(b) the lives of young human rights activists in rebuilding nations like Bosnia and Rwanda?
(c) the experience of human rights organizations in these countries?
(d & e & f & g) collective local and global communities and networks?
Global Youth Connect (GYC), a non-profit international human rights organization, is now accepting applications from young leaders for our upcoming Spring and Summer 2010 international human rights delegations to Bosnia and Rwanda.
GYC’s Human Rights Delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities that effect change on all of the aforementioned levels, and then some:
· a human rights training workshop with local youth activists
· site visits to local organizations
· hands-on fieldwork projects
SPRING AND SUMMER 2010 DELEGATIONS:
Bosnia Summer 2010 Delegation:
June 23 –July 13
Application Deadline: Jan 10
Age Range: 18 – 30
Program Tuition: $2500
This program will explore the roots of conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation, and peace building as experienced in Bosnia more than a decade after the signing for a peace accord. In particular, participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation as well as deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Rwanda Delegations (General Description): GYC Delegations to Rwanda explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is rebuilding today, with great success overall. We examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants connect with young Rwandans and participate in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights. The delegation also meets with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today. NOTE: In 2010, we are increasing the number of delegations to Rwanda due to high interest in the program, and availability of the Program Director and Partner Organizations. We are excited about the added benefit which will come from more continuous work in Rwanda! In addition, we are diversifying our programming in Rwanda in 2010, such that some delegations will differ in focus, appealing to a range of activists with different skills/interests and ages.
Memorial Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: April 3rd – 25th, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 10 (with rolling admissions until December 20 for up to half of the delegation)
Age Range: 18 – 35
Program Tuition: $2200
Overlapping with the start of the Genocide Memorial period – and the official national memorial week of April 7 – 14, this delegation will focus even more deeply on the 1994 Genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda. Site visits and volunteer fieldwork will have a particular focus on working with organizations serving survivors of the Genocide and/or working on issues of trauma counseling, healing, and reconciliation.
Youth Human Rights Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: July 1st – 23rd, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 29
Age Range: 18 – 30
Program Tuition: $2200
This delegation will include a workshop focused on cross-cultural examinations of human rights and conflict resolution. Site visits and volunteer field-work catered to the needs/skills of the individuals who apply and the particular needs of local partner NGOs at the time, as per our general description above.
Arts for Peace Delegation to Rwanda
Dates: July 31 – Aug 22, 2010
Application Deadline: Jan 29
Age Range: 18 – 35
Program Tuition: $2200
On this delegation, the core activities – the human rights workshop, sitevisits, and fieldwork -- will be particularly, though not exclusively, focused on and infused with the arts. We will employ the arts as a tool for cross-cultural human rights education in a workshop setting, as well as a tool for raising awareness, inspiring action, and aiding in healing processes.
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 -- April and August Delegations to Rwanda will accept 18 – 35 years -- and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice, and contribute to local human rights efforts in the delegation country. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please read more below and visit: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
If the information available through this email and the website is not sufficient to answer your questions, please contact GYC at contact@globalyouthconnect.org
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