Norm Dicks for Congress Campaign--Internship

The contact person (see below) is a PG alum--

Norm Dicks for Congress Campaign
TO: Interested Intern/Part-time staff member
FROM: Norm Dicks for Congress Campaign
REPLY TO: Hart Edmonson '08, hart@normdicks.com

NOTE: Compensation/College credit may be available

Description:

Summer interns and part-time campaign staff needed for congressional campaign

We are seeking ambitious, energetic interns and part-time campaign staff to help re-elect Congressman Norm Dicks:
We value experience with campaigns, campus organizations, student government, academic or professional achievement, and outstanding verbal, written and communication skills.

Those seeking a fun couple of months of rewarding work with a seasoned congressional staff, in an atmosphere in which creative and critical thinking is promoted and listened to, are encouraged to apply (may count towards class credit). Depending on experience, some positions will be compensated.

Responsibilities: We put heavy emphasis on voter outreach and run a grassroots campaign. Our office in downtown Tacoma (1.8 miles from UPS) will be the hub for all the Democratic campaigns in the Pierce County area. Duties will include:

* Furthering the goals of the Norm Dicks for Congress field team by implementing our voter contact plan. This includes door-to-door canvassing and phone banking.
* Assisting with day-to-day campaign operations.
* Event planning and coordination – contributing to attendance goals and arranging logistics

Time-Commitment:

Scheduling is flexible. All interns/staff are required to attend between 3-6 of the following shifts:

Monday-Friday afternoons 4:00-8:00/8:30
Saturday: 10:30-4:00

Council on Hemispheric Affairs Internship Program

note: PG Graduate Geoff LeGrand is currently a COHA intern.

Regarding Fall Internships at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs

COHA's summer internship program this year involved 32 research associates chosen from a record number of applicants. COHA is now inviting intern applications for its 18-week long Fall 2010 internship class. To augment prospects that an applicant will be accepted, it is recommended that prospective applicants should apply as soon as they decide that they are prepared to make a firm commitment to seek a Washington D.C.-based internship and that COHA might be a suitable choice. Applications from well-prepared candidates with solid research and writing skills, who are prepared to abide by vigorous standards of investigative journalism, strong social values and sound academic research, are being solicited for evaluation.

COHA interns are held in high esteem by specialists in the field of U.S.-Latin American and Canadian studies. Its internship program has won repeated awards and other honors, as well as the recognition of many of its former interns who have gone on to pursue eminent careers once they concluded their Washington stays. Because of space limitations, COHA internships are awarded on a very competitive basis. Normally the internship corps consists of about 32 scholars selected from hundreds of applications coming from all over the globe and from every part of the U.S. COHA’s extensive internship program allows it to end up being served by one of the largest and most diversified corps of young Washington-based scholars working in the field of inter-American affairs. Applicants are selected on a rolling basis; however, applying early is often a key factor in being successfully placed. COHA also maintains a small internship program in New York on an extramural basis.

For more information on the application process, please visit our internship page:
http://www.coha.org/about-internships/

U.S. Senate Campaign Seeks Interns

Interns needed for U.S. Senate Campaign

We are seeking ambitious, energetic interns to help re-elect U.S. Senator Patty Murray.
Interns will help with voter outreach and gain valuable experience working on a statewide campaign. Duties include door-to-door canvassing and phone banking, assisting with day-to-day campaign operations such as data entry, and helping with event planning and coordination.

Scheduling is flexible, though interns are expected to work 15 to 20 hours per week. Reliable transportation is preferred, as the internship may require regional travel. The internship is unpaid, but may count toward class credit.

Interested parties should send resume and cover letter to: jen@pattymurray.com>

--
Nikki Bizzarri
Regional Field Director | Southwest Region
People for Patty Murray
(253) 307-9531 | nikki@pattymurray.com>

All things DC--internship

From the Washington Post, a new site called Intern City:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/special/intern-city/index.html

Intern with local Supreme Court race

Dear educators of UPS,

I write you in need of students possibly looking to get politically involved. I am the Campaign Manager for Stan Rumbaugh, a local attorney and UPS alum '78. He is running for State Supreme Court Pos. 1 and we are looking for volunteers. This race is decided at the primary and we need help with phone banking, visibility and passing out literature in the neighborhoods of Tacoma.

While I know it is summer time, I thought if you could get this message to any highly involved students you may know or advise.

I appreciate any help your whiling to offer up and you can feel free to attach my contact with any information you pass along.

sincerely,

--
Justin D. Leighton
Campaign Manager
Stan Rumbaugh for State Supreme Court Justice
253-677-9448
Justin Leighton

Senator Murray (D-WA) seeks interns

From Senator Murray's office:

Senator Murray is looking for legislative and press interns in D.C. and constituent advocacy interns in the Seattle, Spokane and Vancouver state offices. Applicants should be eager to learn more about the legislative process, and want to be part of a hardworking team, dedicated to serving the citizens of Washington state.

There is a D.C.-based internship available for fall, unpaid, and there are other opportunities. More information can be found here.

Internship opportunity with the Pierce County Republican Party

Professor,



My name is Matthew Roberson and for eight months I have been serving as the lead contact for youth and college outreach for the Pierce County Republican Party. So far this has meant organizing College Republican chapters, speaking to youth associations, and encouraging college and youth civic involvement and activism, but one of my chief goals has been the development of an internship program. I believe that such a program would enhance their university educations with field experience by introducing them to party/partisan organizations, campaign methods and techniques, and local, state, and national politics in a "real world environment".



The challenge for the Pierce County GOP's internship program is promoting the opportunity to students since it is our inaugural year. I understand that the end of the term is a busy time for you, but I would be grateful if you could please forward the attached information to students who may be interested.



Primary responsibilities would include administrative and clerical support such as answering phones or scheduling meetings when required, voter contact activities and maintain voter contact databases, the development and implementation of new strategies and programs for voter and community outreach, performance of policy and issue analysises and opposition research as needed by the party, assistance to party staff members in their assignments, assembly of mail projects as needed, preparation of correspondence or press releases, assistance in the planning of events and staff events as needed and coordinate activities, and interaction with local and state officials and party members in meetings and events on behalf of the party, and other special assignments as needed.



All the information is in the attached material. If you have any questions, please contact me at matt.roberson@piercegop.org Thank you.

Graduation 2010

A bit late in coming, but you can find pictures of our 2010 department graduation ceremony here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/upspolitics/sets/72157624080556881/
And with that, the blog takes a nap for the summer. See you in fall--

Pew Leadership Year: Paid, DC

Program - The Pew Leadership Year

The Pew Leadership Year offers hands-on experience in public policy advocacy, research and communications to individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors and have recently completed an undergraduate or advanced degree. The first Pew Leadership Year will begin in September 2010 and conclude in August 2011.

These year-long, paid positions – all based in our Washington, DC, office – will provide 22 exceptionally talented graduates the chance to work alongside Pew professionals, gaining valuable skills while making important contributions to our work. Pew Leadership Fellows will learn and hone essential skills that will help them thrive not only during their tenure at Pew, but in any chosen career.

Participants will work with a diverse group of Pew staff in specific departments. Through observation and involvement, each fellow will have the opportunity to work on critical issues, which may include: global conservation; U.S. land conservation; marine environmental advocacy; global warming and energy policy; federal banking regulations; financial reform; state fiscal issues; election initiatives; public safety; the healthy development of young children; and early childhood education.

Each program participant will focus on one discipline – advocacy/policy, research or communications – within one department – Pew Center on the States, Pew Economic Policy Group, Pew Environment Group or Pew Health Group. While immersed in one area, participants will have ample exposure to other program areas and attend professional and leadership development seminars.

During their Pew Leadership year, Fellows will have a wide range of responsibilities, which may include:

* Conduct original research and writing projects.
* Collect, compile and analyze data.
* Provide financial assistance to advocates and other leaders to educate policy makers and the public about the benefits of various programs.
* Become immersed in the research, planning, strategy formulation and execution of a multi-state advocacy campaign.
* Help prepare for press and other events and attend seminars, briefings or congressional hearings.
* Assist in efforts to educate policy makers, coordinate work with coalition partners and create fact sheets and other materials.
* Help create effective online presentations that promote various issues and campaigns.
* Track legislation and relevant press coverage and research public officials’ records and statements.
* Support a broad range of advocacy activities.

Eligibility

The Pew Leadership Year is open to individuals graduating with a bachelor or advanced degree from December 2009 through August 2010. Individuals who studied the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: economics, political science, environmental science, health science, communications, journalism or public policy. An applicant must have the legal right to work in the United States at the time of applying to the program.

The criteria for assessment of applicants will include:

* Evidence of superior academic achievement.
* Demonstrated analytical skills through academic studies and/or work experience, including an ability to synthesize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
* A strong commitment to producing measurable results.
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in communicating complex concepts in a clear, effective manner for a general audience.
* Demonstrated interest through academic study and/or prior full-time or part-time work experience in building a leadership career.
* Demonstrated understanding of policy, research and organizational issues.
* Ability to perform substantive research.
* Results-oriented style with a focus on process and achievement.
* Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues.

Application Process

Applications are available online in the Careers @ Pew / Pew Leadership Year section of Pew’s website at www.pewtrusts.org. We suggest you create a login ID and password, allowing for future access to edit your information.

Applications should be submitted no later than May 24, 2010.

A cover letter is not required.

School transcript and recommendation letters are required at the time of an office interview.

Essays: In addition to the application questions, two essays are required. Each essay should be no longer than 400 words. Each should be a concise, well-written essay describing your academic studies and other relevant experiences and how each has prepared you to pursue a career in public policy or the nonprofit sector. The essays may include any notable coursework, research activities, participation in local, regional, or national volunteer activities, and work experience. Your essays should also provide information illustrating your leadership experience and ability to work independently as well as in teams.

Essay 1:

Explain your reasons for applying to Pew's one-year leadership program and why you have chosen your areas of interest. Include how your education and prior experiences make you well-qualified for the position. What strengths and ideas do you bring to the role?

Essay 2:

Describe an experience that demonstrates your leadership abilities and qualities. What was the objective of the effort, and what role did you play to encourage success? In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently?

Interview Process

You will be contacted in late May should you be selected for an interview. The first round of interviews will be conducted by telephone. We expect to invite finalist candidates to our Washington, DC, office for a last round of interviews in the first two weeks of June. Arrangements may be made for a video-conference interview in lieu of an in-office interview.

Please note that applicants are responsible for any travel expenses.

Offers will be extended in late June/early July 2010.

Program Areas Hosting Pew Leadership Fellows

Pew Center on the States

Pew's Center on the States (PCS) works to advance state policies that serve the public interest. PCS conducts credible research, brings together diverse perspectives, and analyzes states’ experiences to determine what works and what does not. We work with a wide variety of partners to identify and advance nonpartisan, pragmatic solutions for pressing problems affecting Americans. www.pewcenteronthestates.org

* Policy/Advocacy Positions - Children’s Campaign
* Research Positions - State Fiscal Policy and Government Performance

Pew Economic Policy Group

Pew’s Economic Policy Group (PEPG) combines a belief in the importance of upward mobility and the power of the market economy. In this spirit, we promote policies and practices that strengthen and ensure the future competitiveness of the U.S. economy by cultivating new bipartisan coalitions, informing critical national debates and striving toward meaningful policy change. www.pewtrusts.org/economicpolicy

* Research Positions – Subsidyscope; Financial Reform

Pew Environment Group
The Pew Environment Group (PEG) is the conservation arm of The Pew Charitable Trusts and focuses primarily on addressing the problems of climate change, the preservation of large intact wilderness ecosystems, and the protection of the global marine environment. www.pewenvironment.org

* Policy/Advocacy Positions – Campaigns; Government and Field Operations
* Communications Positions

Pew Health Group

The Pew Health Group (PHG) seeks to improve the health and well-being of all Americans. Based on research and critical analysis, the program advocates policies that reduce unacceptable health risks, focusing on areas that include food, medical and consumer product safety. www.pewtrusts.org/health

* Communications Positions - Web and Media
* Policy/Advocacy Positions - Financial Security Portfolio

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Tacoma Summer Internship: Adam Smith for Congress

Another internship opportunity, this one from alum Matt Perry:

Internship with the Adam Smith for Congress Campaign

Congressman Adam Smith a Democrat representing Washington State’s 9th Congressional District. The 9th District includes parts of King, Pierce and Thurston Counties. Approximately 50 percent of the 9th District’s population resides in King County, 40 percent in Pierce County, and 10 percent in Thurston County. The 9th is a classic suburban district, covering the cities and other communities of the South Puget Sound region.

Adam Smith for Congress is seeking motivated, talented and dedicated interns for this summer and/or next semester. Course credit may be available with approval from your school. This internship is an opportunity to learn about the many aspects of a political campaign from the inside. Schedule is flexible, minimum of 10 hours a week.

Duties (depending on interest) may include:

Assisting the candidate and Campaign Manager in handling day-to-day operations
Contacting voters directly
Researching community, legislative, and policy issues
Representing the campaign at public events
Following up with constituents and political contacts
Gathering and managing data
Assisting with fundraising and events
Assisting with social media outreach, online communications

Job Qualifications:

Interns should possess a strong work ethic and close attention to detail.

Interest in public service, politics, and community issues is a plus.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in an unpaid internship position with Congressman Adam Smith’s campaign, please contact Matt Perry at matt@electadamsmith.com.

Alum Internship: Betsy Markey for Congress

From alum Alex Raposo:

Summer Finance interns needed for DCCC Frontline Congressional Campaign

We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic interns to help re-elect

Congresswoman Betsy Markey (Colorado 4th District)

Colorado's Fourth District is shaping up to be one of the most targeted race in the country and the right candidates will be exposed to top-tier campaign race.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to work on campaigns in the future. Candidates should have strong writing abilities, excellent communication skills, be willing to learn, have a great work ethic and a sense of humor. Having access to a car is preferable, but not necessary.

Intern responsibilities

* Work with Finance Director and Finance Assistants in preparing calling sheets
* Assist with event planning, organizing, and building
* Data Entry
* Donor Research
* Additional tasks as needed

If interested, please send resume and a brief cover letter to Alex Raposo at alex@markeyforcongress.com

Foreign Affairs essay contest

The June 1st deadline for the Foreign Affairs inaugural student writing contest is quickly approaching. We hope that all of your students will take advantage of this unique opportunity. The contest is open to undergraduate and all equivalent first degree students across the globe. Qualifying essays must answer the following question in English,

“What is likely to be the most interesting development in international politics over the next decade?”

A panel from the Foreign Affairs editorial staff will select one student’s essay to be published on the Foreign Affairs Web site. In addition, the winner will receive a prize of $500. Five honorable mentions will receive a free year-long subscription to Foreign Affairs magazine.

Please help spread the word by forwarding this email to your colleagues, students, and list-serves. To read more about the contest requirements and find out how students can enter, visit ForeignAffairs.com/StudentEssay.

Norm Dicks for Congress Campaign

TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Norm Dicks for Congress Campaign
REPLY TO: Anna Boone, Campaign Manager, anna@normdicks.com
SEEKING: Enthusiastic young people to join a congressional race

NOTE:
College credit may be available

Summer interns needed for congressional campaign

We are seeking ambitious, energetic interns to help re-elect Congressman Norm Dicks:
We value experience with campaigns, campus organizations, student government, academic or professional achievement, and outstanding verbal, written and communication skills.

Those seeking a fun few months of rewarding work with a seasoned congressional staff, in an atmosphere in which creative and critical thinking is promoted and listened to, are encouraged to apply (internship may count towards class credit).
Reliable transportation is preferred, as this internship may entail travel throughout the district.

Intern responsibilities

We put heavy emphasis on voter outreach and run a grassroots campaign. Our office in Downtown Tacoma will be the hub for the Democratic campaigns in the Pierce County area. Duties will include:

Furthering the goals of the Norm Dicks for Congress field team by implementing our voter contact plan. This includes door-to-door canvassing and phone banking.

Assisting with day-to-day campaign operations.

Event planning and coordination – contributing to attendance goals and arranging logistics.

Scheduling will be flexible, although interns are required to work at least 1-2 days a week.

Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program

This is interesting to consider if you've got grad school in your future--

Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program (EMDAP) for U.S. Grad Students

Deadline for applications for Fall 2010 Placements: May 7, 2010

The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program (EMDAP) is a fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and offers students and recent graduates of U.S. Masters programs (i.e. MA, MPA, MPP, MPH, MBA) in International Affairs, Public Health, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Trade, Education or other Development related programs, the opportunity to gain 10 or 12 months of valuable business experience in an international setting, while receiving a grant to cover working and living expenses abroad, health insurance and round trip airfare.

IIE is seeking students and recent graduates interested in assignments available as of September 2010 worldwide. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, technical and business management assistance in the fields of Economic Development, Education, Environment, Energy, and Public Health.

For more information, please visit: www.emdap.org

More Professor Share at Wintergrass

From the man himself:

A videographer compiled this Wintergrass video and posted it to the web—hopefully he won’t release the backstage “Spinal Tap” video. The sound isn’t too bad (he used an in-camera microphone).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YArQD7D26Jg

Democratic Field Organizers

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is searching for top level Field Organizers to help in our efforts to win our most competitive congressional campaigns.

I am writing to you today to let you know that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will be hosting Field Organizer Trainings in all regions of the country throughout the months of May and June. These training are for applicants who are interested in gaining the skills to organize communities for Democrats in Congressional Districts around the county.

All interested participants must complete the application at: www.dccc.org/fieldorganizertraining/ by Friday, May 7th.

The training will cover:

• Organizing Best Practices

• Working with other departments on a campaign

• Volunteer Management

• Training on the VAN and other Field software


Field Organizers on a congressional campaign are the most important element of a successful field program. They are the prime point of contact between a campaign and prospective voters. Organizers are responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers, voter contact, and overall execution of the field program in a defined area. In addition, field organizers are responsible for recording results, cutting turf, and training volunteers on the field program. They are responsible for coaching and motivating volunteers, who are the engine of the field program. Field Organizers must have strong leadership skills plus the ability and desire to work with people. Most importantly, they have to have the desire to win and do whatever it takes!

Please remember to complete the application at: www.dccc.org/fieldorganizertraining/ by May 7th, 2010 for consideration. The DCCC will let applications know if there is space available by Wednesday May 12th. Applicants will be considered on a first come, first serve basis.

Thank you,

Jay

Jason H. Hodges
West Region Field Director
913.205.6957
hodges@dccc.org

Internships! Local political consulting firm seeks to connect interns with local campaigns

Nic Van Putten was graduated from UPS, and is doing political consulting locally. He is in a position to help place people in interns in a number of campaigns.

He writes: There are several campaigns that I'm working on this year which will have field campaigns needing interns. I'm directly involved in one judicial, one legislative (D), and two partisan (D) county races. Additionally, I know that both Julie Anderson (auditor) and Representative Steve Kirby (D-29th) need interns and I would love to put students in touch with them as well. Feel free to give me a call 253-459-4758 if you would like more information.

EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy Summer School

Dear colleagues,

Let me inform you that EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy - a think-tank that undertakes program, project, publishing and training activities related to the European integration process organizes the 8th year of summer school program for university students in 2010.

In July 10 - 20, 2010 the summer school under a title "Central Europe in the EU - After the Lisbon Treaty" will take place in Prague. You can find further details on our homepage www.europeum.org/ess2010 or you can see the promotion leaflet at http://www.europeum.org/ess2010/doc/poster2010.pdf.

We would greatly appreciate if you could help us spread this information among your colleagues and friends.

Thank you in advance for your kind help.


Best regards,


Radomir Spok
Director of European Summer School 2010

Invisible Children Book Drive

Hello Politics Department:

My name is Sarah Webb and I am a politics major. I am also co-president of the Invisible Children club on campus. We are a human rights group aimed at raising awareness and funds to help combat the child soldier situation in northern Uganda. Our club works with the national branch of Invisible Children in order to promote the cause across the country. Currently, there is a national book drive being put on by Invisible Children in order to raise money for the children in northern Uganda. We are placing a collection box for used books in the politics department, and we would appreciate it if any of you (or students) would be willing to donate books to our cause. Once the drive is finished, we will be sending all of these books to the national organization, where they will be re-sold to gain money for the group. Thank you so much for your participation in this event. We really appreciate it!

Sarah Webb
swebb@pugetsound.edu
Politics and Government Major
Co-President of Invisible Children Club

My Summit Canada Conference--Toronto, June, Paid!

MY SUMMIT 2010:

CALL FOR U.S. UNIVERSITY YOUTH DELEGATES

APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 14, 2010

MY SUMMIT 2010 is the official international youth summit to be held alongside the G8 Summit and the G20 Summit. The Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, recently invited his G8 and G20 country leaders to send youth delegations to MY SUMMIT 2010 to be hosted by the Canadian Government.

The G8 section of MY SUMMIT 2010 will be held in Muskoka, Ontario from June 23 – 25. Youth delegates will discuss, debate, and negotiate the same themes that will be considered by Leaders at the G8. The debates will culminate in the development of a Communiqué which will be presented to Leaders at the G8 Summit.

The G20 portion of MY SUMMIT 2010 will be held in Toronto, Ontario from June 25 – 27. Youth delegates from all G20 countries are invited to participate. Youth delegates will be on-site at the G20 Summit to observe elements of the Summit in process and will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on economic themes.

The Government of Canada will assume the costs of accommodation, food and in-country transportation for all youth delegates for the duration of MY SUMMIT 2010. U.S. student delegates will be responsible for their incidental expenses during MY SUMMIT 2010. Delegates should plan to arrive the morning of June 23 and to return home the afternoon of June 28. Round trip economy class transportation from the delegate's home/university city to Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will be provided by the U.S. Embassy-Ottawa.

U.S. Student Delegate Selection Criteria:

· U.S. Citizenship;
· Currently attending a recognized university in one of the G8/G20 countries;
· Between the ages of 18 and 24 years old;
· Demonstrate an active interest in global issues; and
· Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills.

Proposed U.S. Student Delegate must:
· Submit a resume that includes your academic experience, community service and public speaking experience.
· Submit a cover letter (500-word maximum) in which you:
o delineate how you meet the selection criteria listed above;
o explain why you should be selected as a delegate; and
o answer the question: "What is the relevance in the 21st Century for the G8 and the G20?"
· Submit a one-page reference letter from a professor or administrator at your university who will:
o verify your attendance at the university; and
o provide a recommendation of your suitability as a student delegate for the MY SUMMIT 2010.

Email your completed application packet by MAY 14, 2010 to: mona@globalvision.ca

For further information on MY SUMMIT 2010, please go to:
www.g8.gc.ca and www.g20.gc.ca

Global Vision International Recruitment Contacts:

Ms. Amy Giroux, Director
Ms. Mona Matta, Project Manager
1-888-829-2838
amy@globalvision.ca
mona@globalvision.ca

P&G 321 EUROPEAN POLITICAL SYSTEMS TO BE OFFERED THIS FALL

Hello,

We have just added P&G 321 to our list of offerings for next fall. The course will be offered MWF at 9 a.m. by Professor Holley Hansen. We have not been able to offer the Europe course for some time, and it may not be offered again for several years. If you want the European political systems course, now is the time to take it!

Washington D.C. Study/Internship Program with the Fund for American Studies

CAPITAL SEMESTER
August 28 – December 11, 2010
Georgetown University , Washington , DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Fall 2010 Application Deadline: June 1, 2010

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Capital Semester program combines a substantive professional experience in public policy, international affairs or economics for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

* Aerospace Industries Association
* American Legislative Exchange Council
* Children's Rights Council
* Congressional Offices
* Eastman Kodak
* First Book
* Foreign Embassies
* Institute for World Politics
* New Leaders for New Schools
* Philanthropy Roundtable
* U.S. Department of Education
* U.S. Department of Justice
* U.S. Department of the Treasury

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

* Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
* Classes – 12 credit hours in political science and economics and from Georgetown University
* Housing – Roommate matching and f urnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
* Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
* Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
* Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
* Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
* Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final application deadline of June 1. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to receive priority scholarship consideration and internship placement. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge

PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC)

June 2011
Hong Kong

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2010

The PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC) is a first-of-its-kind global business plan competition organized for able students worldwide. This global competition is staged for university and secondary students to present their creative ideas with business flair and to compete in front of successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. More importantly, this is a unique opportunity for turning sparkling ideas into real innovative products and services.

For the inaugural GSC 2010 competition, over 180 high quality submissions have been received from teams in 21 countries. A total of 60 shortlisted teams with 240 contestants from the Secondary and University divisions have been invited for the Semi-final and Final rounds, to be held on PolyU Campus in June 2010. Participants will be sponsored for their return flights to Hong Kong and on-campus accommodation will also be provided.

For more information, please visit www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge or contact Caroline Tso at caroline.tso@polyu.edu.hk / +852 2766 4518.

June 21: Global Studies Conference

GLOBAL STUDIES CONFERENCE
Pusan National University
Busan, South Korea
21-23 June 2010
http://www.GlobalStudiesConference.com

The Global Studies Conference and the Global Studies Journal are devoted to mapping and interpreting new trends and patterns in globalization. The conference serves as an open forum for exploring globalization from many perspectives in a wide variety of locations. The Global Studies Conference was inaugurated at the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2008 and the second Conference was held at Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2009.

Along with the general themes of the conference, each year it focuses on a different special topic. This year the special theme is Global Rebalancing: East Asia and 21 Century Globalization. This topic will be explored in great depth as participants immerse themselves into the setting of Busan, South Korea.

This year's conference will feature the following plenary speakers:

- Jan Nederveen Pieterse, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
- Seung Kuk Kim, Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea
- John M. Hobson, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, UK
- Li Peilin, President of the Chinese Sociological Association, Beijing, P.R. China
- Min Gong, Deputy Director for Macroeconomic Research, Xiamen University, Fujian Provence, P.R. China
- Shantong Li, Development Research Center of the State Council, Beijing, P.R. China
- Hyun-Chin Lim, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
- Shuziro Yazawa, President of Japanese Sociological Society, Seijo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Arun Kumar, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
- Ross Buckley, University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

As well as this impressive line-up of international plenary speakers, the conference will also include numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by practitioners, teachers and researchers. We would particularly like to invite you to respond to the conference call-for-papers. Presenters may choose to submit written papers for publication in the Global Studies Journal. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations are also available which allow you to submit a paper for refereeing and possible publication in this refereed academic journal.

Whether you are a virtual or in-person presenter at this conference, we also encourage you to present on the conference YouTube Channel. Please select the Online Sessions link on the conference website for further details.

The deadline for the next round in the call-for-papers (a title and short abstract) is 13 May 2010. Future deadlines will be announced on the conference website after this date. Proposals are reviewed within two weeks of submission. Full details of the conference, including an online proposal submission form, are to be found at the conference website - http://www.GlobalStudiesConference.com .

We look forward to receiving your proposal and hope you will be able to join us in Busan in June 2010.

Yours Sincerely,

Jan Nederveen Pieterse
University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
For the Advisory Board, Global Studies Conference and Global Studies Journal

4/21 Last Brownbag! Iraq: From Invasion to Surge

Wednesday April 21, from 12-1 in Wyatt 226--

Washington State Rideshare Conference

From PG major Katrina Bloemsma:

Below is information on the Washington State Rideshare Organization conference in Bellingham April 26-27. As part of my internship with the City of Tacoma I plan to attend the conference on Monday. The focus is on 'educating the educated' and the importance of alternative transportation in 24 hour communities like hospitals and universities. There will be presentations by professionals and students as well as a panel session. The normal registration fee for a day is $120 but students can register for just $10, which is a killer deal. I was hoping to find other students and educators interested in more sustainable transportation options or developing tools for effective planning who want to attend the conference, and all drive up together early Monday morning. I know it is late notice, but pleases let me know if you have students or faculty interested in attending, and I will reserve a van from ASUPS. If you want to chat in person about logistics i can stop by your office(s) this afternoon. Thanks,
Katrina Bloemsma

http://www.wsro.net/workshop.htm

The Washington State Ridesharing Organization (WSRO) will be hosting the
first ever Student Forum at the upcoming Spring conference. The forum will
start with presentations from students from colleges and universities around
Washington State on the topic of Transportation and Sustainability. These
presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on "Sustainability
Literacy-Finding Ways of Incorporating Multimodal Literacy into the Higher
Education Experience". WSRO members are encouraged to attend as well as
submit questions they may have for the panel on the designated topic.



Today's classrooms are filled with tomorrow's workforce, which is why it is
critical to embrace the challenge of incorporating sustainable
transportation habits into the college experience. This will serve as
a fantastic opportunity to hear from tomorrow's leaders in TDM, today as
well as learn about how you can help change the societal mind-set from car
centric to multimodel literate.

Students can attend the forum for free by registering with Mark Melnyk using
the contact info below. If they wish to stay for the entire day, there is a
small fee of $10. In addition, a special student rate has been established
if they wish to attend the entire conference.

Contact Mark Melnyk at 425-348-2304 or by email at mark.melnyk@commtrans.org
for more information. Students registering for the entire conference
should contact Mark by April 16th.

(Another) Congrats to Kammi Sheeler--US Embassy Internship, Macedonia!

Congrats to Kammi Sheeler, who was accepted for a fall internship with the US Embassy in Skopje, Macedonia. Kammi will be working inside the embassy on security and other issues. An amazing opportunity that will follow on her Summer Research Award project in Bosnia. Way to go, Kammi!

4/19: Non proliferation (and grad school) brown bag

From Professor Weinberger:

Next Monday, I’ll be hosting a brown bag talk by Dr. Nikolai Sokov and Elena Sokova of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Mrs. Sokova is Assistant Director of the Assistant Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies; Dr. Sokov is Senior Research Associate at the Center for Nonproliferation. Dr. Sokov will speak for about 20 min. on the recently signed START treaty and the future of the global nonproliferation regime. After Q&A, Mrs. Sokova will talk about the graduate studies opportunities at the Monterey Institute.

The brown bag will be in WY 226 from 12 – 1. It should be very interesting!

Are Unpaid Internships Illegal?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/03/business/03intern.htm

excerpt:

In 2008, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that 83 percent of graduating students had held internships, up from 9 percent in 1992. This means hundreds of thousands of students hold internships each year; some experts estimate that one-fourth to one-half are unpaid.

In California, officials have issued guidance letters advising employers whether they are breaking the law, while Oregon regulators have unearthed numerous abuses...

...Of course, many internships — paid or unpaid — serve as valuable steppingstones that help young people land future jobs. “Internships have become the gateway into the white-collar work force,” said Ross Perlin, a Stanford graduate and onetime unpaid intern who is writing a book on the subject. “Employers increasingly want experience for entry-level jobs, and many students see the only way to get that is through unpaid internships.”

4/13 Philosophy and Political Theory Film Series: The Prestige

The last film showing of the semester! So go already!

Community Service Scholarship still available!

This scholarship, for $3500, is still open! You should apply--

Hurley Community Service Endowed Scholarship
http://www.pugetsound.edu/student-life/spirituality-service/leadership--scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
The Puget Sound Hurley Community Service Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 to provide returning students with financial support to implement innovative service-oriented programs. The purpose of the award is to encourage students to engage in planned and focused community service that will impact their lives today and after they leave Puget Sound.

Congrats to Katie Rader, 2010 Commencement Speaker

From President Thomas--

The Academic Convocation and Commencement Speaker Selection Committee selected Katie Rader ‘10 as Commencement Speaker.

Katherine “Katie” Rader hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a Politics and Government major, specializing in U.S. politics, with a minor in Philosophy. While at Puget Sound Katie has participated in the symphony and string orchestras, guided campus tours, become a member of the Political Science Association, and served as the ASUPS director of public relations and as a member of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. Katie has been active in the community through internships with a PBS station and a congressional campaign. She will deliver the student Commencement address.

Way to go! We are proud.

Full time job in Tacoma--deadline 4/9--

From PG alum Liz Kaster, who currently works for the City of Tacoma--

I learned this morning that Pierce Transit is hiring an entry level employee to work with area businesses on their transportation programs. Whoever is hired will work very closely with me and Pierce County staff on Commute Trip Reduction programs throughout the area. The full position description is available at: http://www.piercetransit.org/jobs.htm#BusPartnershipSpecialist. The application is due April 9, 2010 at 4:00 p.m, but it doesn’t look too arduous.

The position description is fairly wonky, so if interested students have any questions, they can definitely contact me.

Hope you are having a great semester!

Liz Kaster
Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator
City of Tacoma
747 Market St, Room 1036
phone: 253-573-2317 fax: 253-591-2002
ekaster@cityoftacoma.org

Congrats to our Summer Research Awards Winners!

Congrats to Annette d'Autremont, James Merrill, Kammi Sheeler, both of who won Summer Research Awards. Annette will be researching the politics of Oregon's urban growth boundary; Kammi will be studying ethnic relations in Bosnia after their civil war, and James will be investigating the relationship between the internet and political activity in non-democratic countries such as Iran and China. Way to go!

CES talk: Becoming a Foreign Service Officer

From CES:

http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/04/05/career-options-foreign-service-officer/
– we’re doing a series on our blog spotlighting different career paths, and this week’s post is on becoming a Foreign Service Officer. Also, in our “Connecting with Alumni” section on our website we interviewed Sam Armocido, a 2008 IPE alum, about his role as a Staff Assistant to the U.S. Senate Committee. He was recently featured in Life Magazine as he unpacked the 2011 budget.

Best,

Sue Dahlin
Career Advisor
Career and Employment Services
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces

Paid campaign internship, local state legislative contest

Paid Campaign Internship Opportunities

The Friends of Troy Kelley campaign is seeking dedicated students who want experience on an energetic and highly competitive political campaign. Representative Troy Kelley (D), a two-term state representative and small business owner, is running for re-election to the state House of Representatives in one of the most hotly contested districts in Washington State.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns will be trained in and responsible for:

* Field Operations – recruiting, training and organizing volunteers
* Get-out-the-vote efforts, including managing phone banks
* Voter registration and voter contact efforts
* Event planning

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will be self-motivated, hard working, able to work in a face-paced, performance driven environment and possess strong communication skills.

HOURS & PAY: 10-15 hours a week at the University Place office and surrounding area (i.e. Tacoma, Lakewood, Fircrest). The campaign operates 7 days a week, so scheduling is flexible. We will work with University of Puget Sound to ensure applicants receive either one unit of departmental credit or a stipend.

TO APPLY: Please contact Jordan Rash at jordan@troykelley.com or call 1-800-831-8397. For more information about Rep. Troy Kelley, please visit the campaign website – www.troykelley.com

Internships: Campaign for Idaho Governor

The KEITH ALLRED FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN is seeking interns. These are unpaid internships, mainly in Boise, though some will be assigned to work elsewhere in the state. The campaign will try to find free housing for interns, upon request.
Interested students should send a resume, a current transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of interest setting forth their reasons for applying for the internship to:

Betty H. Richardson
Campaign Manager for Allred for Idaho
PO Box 768
Boise, ID 83701

Applications must be submitted by Saturday, May 1.

The internship supervisors will work to ensure that administrative requirements for credit will be met.

4/7: Exploring Microfinance

This just in--

Here’s a great opportunity for you to learn about Micro-finance and related issues from local professionals. It might also be a great opportunity to learn about job opportunities and to engage in some useful networking.

"Exploring Micro-Finance Panel"
Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30 in McIntyre 103

This event is for anyone interested in Micro-Finance, sustainable development, Non-profits, banking, insurance, and the list goes on. Students who have questions about micro-finance or just an interest in learning what it is all about are encouraged to come.

The event will seek to explore a variety of perspectives on problems in the industry and what the future looks like. There will be many aspects of the micro-finance industry represented including the insurance and loan sector. In addition there will be both for-profit and non-profit organizations views represented.

The speakers will include:

Brad Stave who is Manager of Marketing & Communications for VisionFund International – the micro-finance subsidiary of World Vision,
Toby Hardman who serves on Guy Carpenter & Company's Miro Risk Solutions,
Nick White who Works for Pacific Continental Bank, and
Victoria Fann who is the Business Specialist at WA CASH.

The event will be mainly Q&A and very informal, with lots of opportunities to have a discussion with the panelists. Exploring Micro-Finance Panel will be held on Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30 in McIntyre 103.

Get some campaign experience--

From PG major Lacy Peterson, who has been interning with Metro Parks in government relations--

Hello Professor O'Neil,

As part of my internship with Metro Parks Tacoma I have been working on the Parks Yes Campaign, a parks and recreation maintenance levy. We are currently looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of tasks. This is a great and easy opportunity for students to gain campaign experience. If you know of anyone who may be interested they can contact me, at lpeterson@pugetsound.edu, or the campaign directly at ParksYes@gmail.com or (253)229-9373.
The campaign website is http://www.neighborsforparks.org/.

Jobs with Grassroots Campaigns

TO: University of Puget Sound Political Science Department

Subject: Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities – Nationwide!

History was made 1 year ago, and now is the time for the change to
really happen! Grassroots Campaigns, inc. has joined forces with the
American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Equality
California, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Sierra Club, Save the
Children, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
and other progressive and humanitarian organizations to drive forwards
a progressive agenda and get ready for the 2010 midterm elections.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for top student leaders to join our
teams as Assistant Canvass Directors! There is no better time or
place to get involved and help to shape the new generation that will
take this country in a more progressive direction.

Students who are interested should apply directly to:


Mickey Gruscinski

Email: mgruscinski@grassrootscampaigns.com

Phone: 206.329.4416 (Cell: 440.241.4555)


Assistant Canvass Director Job Responsibilities:

Ø Recruitment: Build a team of 15-40 canvassers by recruiting
from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make
hiring decisions.

Ø Staff Management: Teach canvassing/fundraising skills. Work
with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular
eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating
atmosphere.

Ø Canvassing: Canvass in the field for four days per week, to
train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal
fundraising requirements.

Ø Administration: Carefully track income and expenses. Manage
the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records
for future organizing efforts.


Qualifications:

Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire
for political change are essential. Candidates must be able to work
within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation
towards handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and
the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify
candidates for additional leadership positions.


Training:

Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field
training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will
also attend a week-long national classroom training. Additionally,
directors receive support from regional management staff throughout
their time on staff.

After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of
running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited
to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff
and/or volunteers, and turf management.


Expectations:

Positions are through the Election of 2010, and we’re building towards
the mid-term elections. Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week,
including work on weekends.


Salary/Benefits:

Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000. Staff
may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, vacation and
sick days are included; student loan assistance is available.

Timing and Location:

Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities
nationwide. Ask Mickey Gruscinski for details.

To Apply:

Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to Mickey Gruscinski at
mgruscinski@grassrootscampaigns.com.

Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more
information about current and past campaigns.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic
National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. League of Conservation Voters,
Amnesty International, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee,
American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause, Working America, Center
for American Progress, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the
Children (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not
religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct
affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners
with.).

There ought to be a PG course on The Wire...

http://www.slate.com/id/2245788/

...Academics...can't seem to get enough of The Wire. Barely two years after the show's final episode aired—and with Simon's new show, Treme, premiering next month on HBO—there have already been academic conferences, essay anthologies, and special issues of journals dedicated to the series. Not content to write about it and discuss it among themselves, academics are starting to teach it, as well. Professors at Harvard, U.C.—Berkeley, Duke, and Middlebury are now offering courses on the show.

4/6 Brownbag: Professor Haltom on Gun Control

April 5 deadline for paid internship with Congressman Adam Smith

If you are interested in the congressman's paid internship, the deadline is soon.

The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.

Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.

Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010

The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.

To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.

Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:

Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402

LOCAL PAID INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

We blogged this in past--a paid internship, here in town, doing governmental affairs with a Governmental Affairs firm. Recent interns, including a PG minor, later went on to work for them full time. Apply!

Governmental Affairs Summer Internship: Full-time, Paid

Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA), one of Washington State’s largest lobbying firms, is looking for a governmental affairs intern to assist our growing team of consultants. GTH-GA prides itself on its educational internship program. Many of our previous interns subsequently entered the public policy/government field with the desired skills and network necessary to achieve success. Our former interns have been recruited to work in the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Legislature, and have been promoted to full-time consultants here at the firm. We hope to find another intern to continue this legacy of success.

The job will consist primarily of assisting our consultants on public policy projects. This includes activities such as researching legislation and state statutes, assistance in drafting media reports, assistance in drafting letters to legislators, preparing for the 2011 legislative session, etc. We hope to make this an educational experience, and will work to balance typical “intern” tasks with substantive work.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and an interest in government, public policy, or political science. We will accept applications from all areas of study and from any college grade level (including graduate schools). The internship will be paid on an hourly basis.

Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, located in downtown Tacoma, provides governmental affairs services to all levels of government: international, congressional, federal, state, and local. We encourage applicants to visit our website at www.gth-gov.com before applying.

Resumes and cover letters may be sent electronically to Noah Reandeau noahr@gth-gov.com and Briahna Taylor at btaylor@gth-gov.com. Please submit resumes and cover letters by Noon on April 13, 2010. If there are questions, please call 253-620-6640.

Seniors: Jobs with USPIRG

Good Afternoon,

My name is Irene Jeon, a fellow with the Washington Public Interest Research Group. I am helping to recruit for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) job positions for recent grads, including our fellowship and campus organizer positions: www.uspirg.org/jobs

We are accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st for our 2010-2011 fellowship program and campus organizer positions available in most major cities throughout the U.S. Please pass this e-mail along to any interested graduating seniors and urge them to apply for this great opportunity to engage in politics while training to become a leader.

A Message to Graduating Seniors:


You are no doubt trying to decide what you will do next year, or even for the next 5 years. I want to let you know more about opportunities in the public interest field.

www.uspirg.org/jobs

U.S.PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring 100 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; to reform the campaign finance system; to fight for banking reform and fix the financial crisis; to fight hunger and homelessness; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.


We are currently accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st. Please send your resume to ijeon@washpirg.org and make sure to include your contact information for a brief, follow-up phone interview. For more information I invite you to check out our website, www.uspirg.org/jobs.


Sincerely,

Irene Jeon
Program Associate, WashPIRG

1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 715

Seattle, WA 98101
(o) 206.568.2854 x2007
(f) 206.568.2858
www.washpirg.org

Alum Update

A belated congrats to Chelsea Waliser, who after hard work on the Obama campaign is now at the U.S. General Services Administration's offices in Washington state as Special Assistant to the Regional Administrator.

4/6: Talk by Eric Williams on Prison Reform in Belize

Former visiting professor Eric Williams will be back in town to discuss his recent work on prison reform in Belize. Should be a fascinating talk--

Grassroots Campaign organization on campus interviewing tomorrow!

To: Undergraduates

Subject: Summer Jobs: Campaigns to fight poverty, protect civil liberties, & promote animal welfare.

On-campus Information Session and Interviews: 3/30/2010

Howarth 101, 830-430

Ask for James


FROM THE ORGANIZATION:
Right now is a critical turning point for our country. Our generation is facing unprecedented problems ranging from global warming to hunger and poverty to social injustices and human abuses. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be this way. We have the opportunity to remake America, but it will be up to us to ensure that President Obama and our leaders in DC work to restore our civil and human rights, build a clean energy future and work towards ending global poverty.

On Tuesday 3/30/2010, Grassroots Campaigns will be on campus to interview for their summer campaign jobs. This summer, Grassroots Campaigns is teaming up with advocacy groups and progressive organizations to tackle the unprecedented problems facing our nation. We are hiring for leadership positions in our summer campaign offices. If you want a job that will help bring the change this country needs, join us at one of our information sessions:


CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSION:

Dates: Tuesday 3/30/2010

Info session times: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Howarth Hall Rm#101__________

Ask for: James

Interested in attending a session?

Just let me know by emailing here: mgruscinski@grassrootscampaigns.com

Feel free to bring a friend!



Or if you can’t join us there, call us here to find out more:



P: 877-355-4567



WEBSITE: www.grassrootscampaigns.com



Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national organization that specializes in building grassroots support for progressive organizations and good causes. We are currently hiring students across the country to take part in our campaigns for the summer. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include the country like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, OXFAM, League of Conservation Voters and ASPCA.

Locations include: CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA and Washington DC

ATTENTION SENIORS:

Grassroots Campaigns is hiring graduating seniors to work full time running our campaign offices as Citizen Outreach Directors and Field Organizers across the country! If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Mari Schimmer: jobs@grassrootscampaigns.com or visit our website www.grassrootscampaigns.com and you can apply online.

For more information call us at (617)338-7800.

A rich array of internships!

In the past week I've heard from students who have secured internships with members of Congress, Worldvision (a major international develop NGO) or have phone interviews scheduled for positions in DC. Way to go, majors!

...and would you like to be in this position? Go see your department advisor about a local, national or international internship, and how we can help get your foot in the door.

Professor Share at Wintergrass

From Professor Share:

For those of you who missed Wintergrass this year, there is a short “sampler” video at http://www.acousticsound.org/ --I’m happy to say that we were included!

If you want to get right to the good stuff, Professor Share's band is featured at 8.10. The full link on YouTube is here!

Update: Even more Downtown Mountain Boys in their full glory here:
http://blip.tv/file/3305743

Congrats to Palmer Award Winners!

Congrats to Kammi Sheeler, Zak Kallenborn, Amanda Nicol, and Marissa Morton, who have each been awarded the department's Lance Palmer Award for 2010-11.

3/25: Invisible Children

Hi Professors,

Congratulations on getting through the first half of the semester! I write on behalf of the Invisible Children Club to ask for your help and support in hosting an incredibly moving, eye-opening, and educational documentary screening of the film that started an international movement to end Africa's longest standing war and give the children of Northern Uganda the chance at a future: Invisible Children.

On THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH, Our school's Invisible Children Club is teaming up with PLU's club to host the Invisible Children Roadies and screen this documentary in Kilworth Chapel at 7pm. In addition to these inspired and informed roadies, we also have the chance at hosting Jacob, a young man who spent his childhood nights hiding from rebels in Northern Uganda but now, thanks to programs put in place by Invisible Children Inc., has finished secondary school and is looking forward to studying Law. If he is able to attend, this event will undoubtedly leave a profound impact on our campus community, and we are working very hard to provide a worthy audience, which is WHERE YOU COME IN!

In the hopes of filling Kilworth Chapel to its capacity, we hope that you will please promote this special opportunity to your students and encourage them to come. We would greatly appreciate it if you were able to offer extra-credit to your students who attend, in order to ensure that Jacob and the Roadies don't drive all the way up here for a disappointing turnout. After the screening, there will be a reception in the Kilworth basement for a Meet&Greet and free refreshments!!

We hope that you will join us in making this thought (and ACTION)-provoking event as successful as it can be. To learn more about Uganda's conflict and the work of Invisible Children Inc. please visit www.invisiblechildren.com or stop by our weekly club meetings, Thursdays at 7pm in WSC 201.

Once again, here are the details:
What: Invisible Children Documentary screening w/ Special Guest Speaker
When: Thursday, March 25th
Where: Kilworth Chapel @ 7pm

Thank you for your time and support,
Sarah Webb
Politics Major
Spanish, Environmental Policy Minors
Co-President, Invisible Children Club

Paid internships: Fund for the Public Interest

Professor David Sousa,

My name is Katrina Rosen and I’m a Canvass Director with the Fund for the Public Interest. We're a nationwide non-profit that runs grassroots campaigns on behalf of progressive groups like the Sierra Club, the Human Rights Campaign, WashPIRG and Environment Washington.

I am contacting you because I am recruiting students at the University of Puget Sound to work as summer campaign staff, building grassroots support and membership for the non-profits we work with.

We’re looking for students who need paid summer positions and would be passionate about working on environmental and social justice campaigns. We know that many students who would be interested in this type of work do not necessarily know how to find jobs like ours.

Below is a quick announcement for the listserv. I will be on campus talking to students in person about these positions and setting up information sessions/interviews on Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. On those days, if there are classes you teach in the morning, I would love to make a very brief announcement, as well. Let me know if this is a possibility!



Kind Regards,



Katrina Rosen

Canvass Director – FFPI

krosen@fundstaff.org

206-621-9334 O

707-694-6248 C



ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LISTSERV:



Looking for a job this summer?



We need change like never before, on everything from the economy to climate change and more. Work with some of the top progressive groups across the country, like Environment America, US PIRG, the Human Rights Campaign and the Sierra Club; make money and make friends along the way! Earn $4,000-$6,000 for the summer and get some great experience doing it!

We’ll be holding information sessions on campus Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. You can also find out more on our website, www.fundforthepublicinterest.org, or call 1-800-75-EARTH.

Southern Poverty Law Center Fellowship

Research Fellowship on Hate & Extremism
Salary: $30,000/year plus benefits
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama, 36104, United States
Posted by: The Southern Poverty Law Center
Job Category: Research
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: May 4, 2010
Last updated: March 5, 2010
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: March 5, 2010
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Description:
The Intelligence Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading
civil rights organization (see www.splcenter.org), is seeking a Fellow
on Hate and Extremism to work full-time for two years at the SPLC?S
headquarters in Montgomery, Ala. The Intelligence Project, the SPLC?s
program devoted to curbing extremism, investigates and writes about
extremist groups and individuals in white-paper reports, on its blog,
and in its award-winning Intelligence Report magazine.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated
scholars with strong academic records and an aptitude for research.
Fellows will participate in activities including research, writing, and
Web-based projects. Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an
ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to furthering civil
rights.

Eligibility: Prospective fellows must have a degree in political
science, history or a similar field.

This is a regular full-time position that includes health and other
benefits, and requires relocating to Montgomery. Send a resum?, a
writing sample, two references and a letter outlining your
qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:
Send a resum?, a writing sample, two references and a letter outlining
your qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.

Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/370477-90/c

Democracy Matters Internship

Organization "Democracy Matters" looking for interns for its California chapters:

Are you concerned with special interest money influence in policy decisions in our country? Change it with us! Democracy Matters will be opening up intern position (s) in their California chapters. Democracy Matters (DM), a non-partisan campus-based project of Common Cause (CC), working to get big private money out of politics and people back in. It's a national organization offering an exciting internship opportunity to committed students to engage in political activism on their own campuses.

Keep in mind, there are two tracks that you can follow with Democracy Matters:

1. Apply for internship and interview.

2. Apply for the internship and come to the student summit July 23 - 25.

"Organize for Social Change" Internship Description and Responsibilities:

* Address campaign finance reform, public financing of elections, and other initiatives that deepen democracy and related issues of global warming, tuition increases, and health care
* Receive training and background policy initiatives by DM and CC. (No expertise in campaign finance reform is required.)
* Build coalitions of student activists on your campus
* Create a DM chapter that works with students, faculty and community activists to get private money out of politics and people back in
* Develop and gain skills as a grassroots organizer
* Organize at least four on-campus campaigns/events per semester
* Year-long internship (September - May); 10 hours a week (may vary)



Qualifications:

* Must be a current student at a college or university in order to recruit and train other students (no class level requirement)
* Serious interest in politics, social change, and political reform
* Some organizing experience is encouraged, but not required



Benefits:

* Stipend of $500 a semester
* Connections to DM alums all over the country
* Interns are mentored by professional DM staff while developing leadership skills
* Free attendance at our Annual Student Summit
* The internship can be coordinated with the school's practicum or internship programs to receive school credit
* Networks of policy makers, public officials, CC staff and board members are available to support your interests
* Receive DM materials - banner, flyers, DVD, t-shirt, stickers, and pins - to spread across your campus



For more information, please visit: www.democracymatters.org. To apply, students should email a resume and cover letter to joanm@democracymatters.org

Alum's got an internship in NYC--

Dear Professor O'Neil,

I hope that your semester is going well. I have been working at the
Environmental Grantmakers Association as a Program Coordinator since
graduation. The EGA is a membership organization for foundations that
give environmental grants. I am currently looking for summer interns
and thought that this would be a great opportunity for another UPS PG
major that is interested in environmental policy. I have included a
job posting below.

Best,
Franny

Organization: Environmental Grantmakers Association
Website: http://ega.org/
Job Title: Summer 2010 Research Intern (F/T and P/T positions available)
Location: Based in New York City
Compensation: Unpaid. Internship can fulfill student’s credit requirements.
Dates Needed: May - Aug 2010

The intern will work with EGA staff to develop his/her own ‘special
project’ for the summer related to environmental issues and
philanthropy. In addition, the intern will aid EGA staff in event
organizing, member communications, and general office duties. This is
an excellent opportunity for someone interested in exploring a career
in philanthropy, or a different angle on the environmental movement.

Duties:
• Assist with event organization, planning and registration.
• Assist with membership outreach and communications.
• Provide administrative and general support as needed.
• Research and write reports on EGA-related issues.
• Work with Development Manager on Grants outreach
• Provide innovative ideas on social networking and technical support.

Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in related field.
• Excellent organization, communication, research, editing and writing
skills, as well as experience in office administrative functions and
Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).
• Demonstrable knowledge of current environmental issues and related
social trends.
• Highly organized, and detail oriented while able to handle multiple
projects simultaneously.
• Interest and/or experience working with Web 2.0 technologies.
• The EGA encourages international and minority students to apply.

Application instructions:
Please Submit:
1. A Resume
2. A Cover letter that includes:
-Your specific dates of availability
-The numbers of hours you will be able to work each week,
-Why you want to intern at the EGA
-Your specific interests relating to environmental philanthropy or
environmental issues
3. A writing sample (500 word limit)

Please send all materials to Franny Chiles at fchiles@ega.org (NO
PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

IHS Summer Seminars

IHS Summer Seminars

Dear Student Coordinator,

For students interested in political science, I recommend the Summer Seminars offered by the Institute for Humane Studies. The seminars are a week of informative lectures and lively discussions where participants explore topics such as non-governmental solutions, public choice theory, and the moral justifications for individual rights.

Students can choose from 11 weeklong seminars on college campuses across the United States from May to August. There is no cost to attend; IHS provides housing, meals, and materials. The deadline to apply is March 31, and those who apply by March 15 are eligible for a free book.

I hope you will share this opportunity with your students by forwarding this email or posting it to your blog, and by posting flyers in your department. Clicking these pre-formatted Twitter and Facebook links will make it easy to share through social media.

All 11 Summer Seminars consider political topics, and several would be particularly relevant to your students.

* Liberty & Society: Examine sophisticated arguments for liberty in the humanities and social sciences. Does the way governments develop affect their claims of authority over people? Is economic inequality inherently immoral? At Wake Forest University, May 29-June 4, and Chapman University, June 19-25.
* Liberty & Current Issues: Examine contemporary issues, such as business regulation, privacy, and freedom of speech, and consider classical liberal approaches. At George Mason University, May 29-June 24.
* Liberty in Education: Explore the history of American K-12 education and evaluate ideas for reform. What are alternative education systems? What obstacles hinder reform? At Loyola University, July 30 to Aug 1.
* Journalism & the Free Society: Learn how classical liberal concepts such as public choice and economic incentives can inform reporting. Find out why so many journalists misreport economic news and studies. At Bryn Mawr College, June 5-11.

Discussion opportunities throughout the day encourage a rich understanding of the issues. With free time in the afternoon to enjoy the campus and evening socials, the seminars are as much a vacation as an intellectual opportunity.

More information, including the dates and locations of all 11 seminars, is available at www.TheIHS.org/seminar. Applications are due March 31, and students who apply by March 15 may receive a free book.

I hope to see your students this summer and thank you for your support.

Cheers,

Keri

Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator
Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org
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Job Opening, NSA

http://www.aftercollege.com/career-networks/university-of-puget-sound/department-of-politics-and-government/22898405/

Job Description

Intelligence Analysts - ENTRY LEVEL

As an entry-level Intelligence Analyst, you will be part of the Intelligence Analysis Development Program (IADP), a program comprising classroom and self-paced training combined with a series of 3-6 operational duty assignments. The program is designed to apply your specific academic background and/or professional experience, and to apply this knowledge and experience in a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) environment.

In the program, you will learn about the broad spectrum of information needs of our wide, Executive Branch customer set. You will work in diverse environments that deal with a range of different issues of significance. You will be involved in solving difficult technical problems, applying new techniques to solve intelligence problems, obtaining knowledge of the communications environment and technology trends of specific targets, preparing written and oral assessments of current events, and assessing information that provides unique insight into target intentions unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.

You will be assigned to a regional or topical mission focus based on your academic background and work experience and on the current mission needs of the Agency. Your operational tour assignments while in the IADP will prepare you to be a professional intelligence analyst capable of performing many jobs within your assigned mission focus.

Upon graduation from the IADP, you will be required to take a 1-year assignment in support of your assigned mission focus. The exact assignment will be determined by a number of factors, including mission needs at the time of graduation and the analytic strengths you will have discovered and developed during the program. Concurrently, you will be required to continue to work as an intelligence analyst for an additional 2 years, either in your original mission focus or for other ones.
Qualifications
Desired skills for an Intelligence Analyst include target/domain knowledge, excellent oral and written communications, strong research, critical thinking, and good interpersonal skills; an innate curiosity; and a willingness to take on challenges.

An ideal candidate would possess:

* A bachelor's or Master's degree in International Relations, Foreign or Regional Studies, Political Science (internationally focused only), Intelligence/Security Studies, Anthropology, Geography or topical studies such as counterterrorism, counterproliferation or other enduring transnational issues.

* A minor in Computer Science, Computer Networks, or Telecommunications is helpful but not required.

* Foreign language skills related to your area of expertise are helpful but not required for Intelligence Analysis.

* Relevant internship, foreign study, or military experience is helpful, but not required.

* Desired GPA of 3.0 or higher.

* 4 years or less of cryptologic experience
How To Apply - External
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page.

***PLEASE NOTE: To submit unofficial transcript(s), use the My Career Tools link on the Careers Home page after you have submitted your application.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

3/9 Cinema Perv!

Film! Philosophy! Slovenes! What more could you want?

Information on internships with Congressman Adam Smith's district office or campaign

This comes to us from Cat Fish, a P&G grad currently working in Smith's DC office.

The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.

Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.

Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010

The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.

To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.

Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:

Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402

Link to the website page that also includes the application: http://adamsmith.house.gov/Students/internships.htm"

For students interested in helping out on the campaign, they can just email or call his Political Director, Stacie Anderson, at stacie@electadamsmith.com or (206) 919-4261.

Seniors: National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar, June 2010

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar (NSAISS) will allow participants to study and learn from analysts and senior officials in the Intelligence Community (IC) during an intensive two-week residential seminar.

NSAISS 2010 will be held July 11-23, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Applicants will be university graduate students or exceptional graduating seniors with proven plans for ongoing graduate study. NSAISS participants will interact with currently serving intelligence analysts and senior officials through a curriculum of lectures, case studies, practice simulations, site visits to agencies, and other forms of exploration of intelligence disciplines, methodologies and substantive topics.

Tentatively, the NSAISS will be presented by the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University in partnership with the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis, the IC's Chief Human Capital Officer and the Community's Centers of Academic Excellence Program.

Selected participants will receive:

• Hands-on experiences and exclusive training with intelligence analysts and other experts

• $500 stipend

• Round-trip travel expenses between current address and
  Washington, D.C.

• Accommodations and local transportation to NSAISS-related activities

• Temporary "Secret" security clearance for the duration of the seminar

• Course materials

NOTE: ODNI reserves the right to make no awards or to cancel this Program. ODNI assumes no liability for canceling the Program or for anyone's failure to receive actual notification of cancellation.

WISH yourself to DC?

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For over 20 years, WISH has been housing interns working for the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House and all Federal Agencies, as well as the Smithsonian Museums, the Pentagon, newspapers and media networks, law and lobbying firms, embassies, associations, non-profit organizations, university programs and more.

Move in with a suitcase! WISH provides fully furnished intern townhouses and apart-
ments in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, near all the government buildings,
museums, shops, restaurants, theaters, and easy Metro access.

Hosting students from across the country and around the world, we are the community
behind the internship. You'll stay with other interns who are studying and working in
Washington, exploring the Nation's Capital and furthering their careers.

Come see the view from Capitol Hill!