Friday, November 19, 2010

Job opportunities--

AfterCollege Career Network Digest, 11/17/2010
for University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government students

Join the University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government Career Network

Featured Employers
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For jobs, events, and announcements exclusively for Department of Politics and Government students, visit AfterCollege.

New Jobs

Providence Health & Services
PROG COORD PUBLIC POL RESEARCH (RENTON, WA)
Whitman County
Probation Counselor (Colfax, WA)
Booz Allen
University Recruiting - Undergraduate Internships 2011 (Business/Liberal Arts Majors) Job - information technology / engineering (West Mclean, VA)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Bethesda, MD)
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc
Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Bethesda, MD); Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Burke, VA)
Federal Government Jobs
Management and Program Analyst Job in HOUSTON, TX (Houston, TX)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Arabic News Editor - Journalism (Potomac, MD); Manager, Marketing/BD (Tampa, FL)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Arabic News Editor - Journalism (Rockville, MD)
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical S
Arabic Linguist/Editor - Journalism (Potomac, MD)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow/John Wesley Honors College (Marion, IN)
King County Dept Of Transportation
Communications Specialist III (Seattle, WA)
Macmillan
Associate Marketing Manager (New York, NY)

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Harry Cain Scholarship

This is a ways out, but worth keeping in mind. We've had majors get it in the past.

Harry Cain Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support students who plan to enter the field of public administration or public service. Applicants should have a deep commitment to service to the community and proficiency in public speaking.

Sponsor	School of Business and Leadership
Award	varies with fund balance and number of recipients awarded
Eligibility	Class standing on the application due date is sophomore, junior, or first semester senior; commitment to community service and public speaking.
How to Apply	Application Form
Due Date	Friday, March 4, 2011, 4 p.m.
Evaluation By	SBL Scholarship and Award Committee. Recipients will be notified by April 15, 2011

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development

Become a Global Leader and Study Abroad

The new millennium brings with it many opportunities and challenges. As a member of this ever changing world, the decisions you make today not only affect you, but others around you. What type of impact are you going to leave on our world? We invite you to join students from around the world and spend four weeks in Prague, Czech Republic for our 12th Annual Global Leadership Program in Prague, our 2nd Annual Women and Leadership Program, our newly expanded Global Leadership Program in Panama, or for one of our 2-week programs in Rome, Panama, or Prague training to become a global citizen, a future leader, and one of tomorrow's great social innovators.

http://www.globalleaders.info/

11/16 Talk: Insiders and Outsiders in Europe

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Summer Workshop in Slavic and Central Asian Languages

Intensive language training has been offered at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University since 1950. The Summer Workshop provides up to 200 participants in Slavic, East European and Central Asian languages the opportunity to complete a full year of college language instruction during an eight-week summer session.

Utilizing the resources of Indiana University's own specialists as well as native speakers from other universities and abroad, the Summer Workshop has developed and maintained a national program of the highest quality. Allowing all participants to pay in-state tuition fees, the program has as its goal the enhancement of speaking, reading, listening and writing skills through classroom instruction and a full range of extra-curricular activities. Fellowships and funding are available.

Google Policy Fellowship

About the Google Policy Fellowship program

What is the Google Policy Fellowship program?
The Google Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer working on these issues at public interest organizations in either Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, Toronto, or Ottawa, Canada. Students will work for 10 weeks over the summer of 2010.

What organizations are participating in Google Policy Fellowship program 2010?

American Library Association
Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic
Cato Institute
Center for Democracy and Technology
The Citizen Lab
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Creative Commons
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Future of Music Coalition
Internet Education Foundation
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Media Access Project
National Hispanic Media Coalition
New America Foundation
Progress and Freedom Foundation
Public Knowledge
Technology Policy Institute

Important Dates

What is the program timeline?

January 17, 2011:	Student application deadline; applications must be received by midnight Pacific time.
February 28, 2011:	Student applicants are notified of the status of their applications.
June 2011:	Students begin fellowship with host organization (start date to be determined by student and host organization); Google issues initial student stipends (see more information on stipends in the payments here).
July 2011:	Mid-term evaluations; Google issues mid-term stipends.
August 2011:	Final evaluations; Google issues final stipends.

Eligibility

Are there any age restrictions on participating?
Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2011 to be eligible to participate in Google Policy Fellowship program in 2011.

Are there citizenship requirements for the Fellowship?
For the time being, we are only accepting students eligible to work in the United States, if your host organization is located in the U.S. (e.g. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and individuals with a current U.S.student visa) and students eligible to work in Canada, if your host organization is located in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and individuals with a current Canadian student visa). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

Who is eligible to participate as a student in Google Policy Fellowship program?
In order to participate in the program, you must be a student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2011.

You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. You must also be eligible to work in the United States, if your host organization is located in the U.S. (e.g. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and individuals with a current U.S.student visa) and students eligible to work in Canada, if your host organization is located in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and individuals with a current Canadian student visa). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

I am a International student can I apply and participate in the program?
In order to participate in the program, you must be a student (see Google's definition of a student above). You must also be eligible to work in the United States or in Canada (see citizen requirements for fellowship above). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

I have been accepted into an accredited post-secondary school program, but have not yet begun attending. Can I still take part in the program?
As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1st, 2011, you are eligible to participate in the program.

I graduate in the middle of the program. Can I still participate?
As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1st, 2011, you are eligible to participate in the program.

Payments, Forms, and Other Administrative Stuff

How do payments work?
Google will provide a stipend of $7,500 USD to each Fellow for the summer.

Accepted students in good standing with their host organization will receive a $3,500 USD stipend payable shortly after they begin the Fellowship in June 2011.
Students who receive passing mid-term evaluations by their host organization will receive a $2,000 USD stipend shortly after the mid-term evaluation in July 2011.
Students who receive passing final evaluations by their host organization and who have submitted their final program evaluations will receive a $2,000 USD stipend shortly after final evaluations in August 2011.
Please note: payments will be made by prepaid debit card or checks; payments are contingent upon satisfactory evaluations by host organizations and completion of all required forms; and fellows are responsible for payment of any state or federal taxes associated with their receipt of the Fellowship stipend.

What documentation is required from students?
Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or host organization with transcripts from their accredited institution as proof of enrollment or admission status. Transcripts do not need to be official (photo copy of original will be sufficient).

I would like to use the work I did for my Google Policy Fellowship to obtain course credit from my university. Is this acceptable?
Absolutely. If you need documentation from Google to provide to your school for course credit, you can contact Google. We will not provide documentation until we have received a final evaluation from your mentoring organization.

Host Organizations

What is Google's relationship with the host organizations?
Google provides the funding and administrative support for the program. Google and the host organizations are not partners or affiliates. The host organizations do not represent the views or opinions of Google and cannot bind Google legally.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Live/Learn/Intern Summer Institutes at Georgetown

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES

June 5 – July 30, 2011

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org

**ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 3, 2010**

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. These fast-paced, eight-week residential programs provide students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs

· American Islamic Congress

· Congressional Offices

· Federal Agencies

· Foreign Embassies

· International Foundation for Election Systems

· Southern Governors’ Association

Journalism, Communications and Public Relations

· Crosby Volmer Public Relations

· Gannett News Service

· NBC Nightly News

· USA Today

· The Washington Examiner

· WTOP News Radio

Corporate Business and Government Affairs

· Aerospace Industries Association

· Healthcare Leadership Council

· NASDAQ

· Siemens, Corp.

· Visa USA, Inc.

Nonprofit and Community Service

· Bread for the City

· Doorways for Women and Families

· First Book

· Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

· Share Our Strength

· Student Conservation Association

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

· Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in DC

· Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University

· Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC

· Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts

· Site Briefings – At the State Department, Capitol Hill and World Bank

· Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities

· Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world

· Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 3, 2011. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 3, 2010 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Elizabeth Matecki, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.

Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

Thursday, October 28, 2010

November 3: Invisible Children event--

Dear Politics Professors-
My name is Sarah Webb and I am one of the presidents of the Invisible Children club on campus. Our group is focused on raising awareness and funds for the child soldier situation in Uganda. On November 3rd at 6:30 pm we are hosting an event with guest speakers in Kilworth Chapel. Members of the national branch of Invisible Children will be there to show a brief documentary and then talk about the political situation in Uganda--specifically about the Lord's Resistance Army and its use of child soldiers. There will also be a Ugandan student there to discuss his personal experiences with the issue. If you could please pass this message on to your classes, that would be great! Thank you!

Sarah Webb
Project Lead- Sustainability Services
Co-President- Invisible Children Club
swebb@pugetsound.edu

11/10: Council on Foreign Relations Conference Call

On Wednesday, November 10, from 9 – 10 AM, Professor Weinberger will be hosting the next Council on Foreign Relations conference call. The topic of the call is Women in Economic and Political Development, and the speaker will be Isobel Coleman, Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy, Director of the Program on Markets and Democracy, and Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Please RSVP to Professor Weinberger (sweinberger@pugetsound.edu) as soon as possible if you would like to attend.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Federal Internship Resources

In case you missed it, CES has information on their recent webinar on federal internship resources:
http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/10/20/in-case-you-missed-it-federal-internship-resources/

Capital Semester in DC

I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the spring 2011 Capital Semester in Washington, DC. The program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University each fall and spring semester, is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in public policy, international relations, economics and the nonprofit sector.

The final application deadline for the spring 2011 program is November 1, 2010. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credit.

Please consider forwarding the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Sincerely,

Dana Faught
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies

ANNOUNCEMENT
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CAPITAL SEMESTER
January 12 – April 30, 2011
Georgetown University , Washington , DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Spring 2011 Application Deadline: November 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 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, Pentagon 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 November 1. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

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

Career Fair October 27!

To Politics & Government Faculty:

Please encourage your students to attend the Career Fair Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4-7:00 p.m. in WSC Marshall Hall. Even first-year students can benefit from walking through and checking it out.

Many Career Fair employers are interested in hiring Puget Sound students regardless of their major. Students who keep their options open and investigate all available opportunities might be pleasantly surprised by what they learn about how these organizations hire talent. Career Fair employers say it best:

“Our ideal candidate is driven, enthusiastic and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere” Enterprise Rent-A-Car

“There is no right or wrong major to chart a career with the National Park Service--it's all about your desire to protect and preserve America's special places for future generations.” Olympic National Park

“Wanted: responsible & motivated individuals with a strong interest in Japan, who enjoy working with people, especially youth.” JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program

Additionally, there are a few organizations attending the Career Fair that may be of particular interest to politics and government students:

AmeriCorps: A chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: As a threat-based and intelligence-driven national security organization, the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program seeks to enhance internationalization by promoting mutual understanding between Japan & other nations. The program encourages foreign language & culture exchange by inviting foreign representatives to live and work in Japan for a year.

Olympic National Park protects almost one million acres of unique natural and cultural environments and is 95% Wilderness. There is no right or wrong major to chart a career with the National Park Service--it's all about your desire to protect and preserve America's special places for future generations.

Peace Corps: Volunteers* work in over 70 countries around the world in the fields of education, health and HIV/AIDS, business, IT, the environment, agriculture and youth development. *Peace Corps ”Volunteers” are not without financial support.

Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and commercial fishing.

Social Security Administration is ranked one of the “Best Places to Work in Federal Government” and the “Most Improved Agency” of 2010. Working to deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public, the agency looks to hire a talented and diverse workforce.

Tahoma Audubon Society is a member-based non-profit organization serving Pierce County whose mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. TAS offers environmental education classes for youth and adults, field trips, volunteer habitat restoration opportunities, and advocate for a variety of conservation campaigns at local and state levels.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides college and high school-aged members with hands-on conservation service opportunities in virtually every field imaginable, from tracking grizzlies through the Tetons to restoring desert ecosystems and teaching environmental education at Washington, D.C.’s Urban Tree House.

For a complete listing of organizations that are attending, visit the Fall 2010 List of Career Fair Employers.

Wondering what to expect? Read the CESblogs post Calling all Loggers! Come to the Career Fair!

Kris Hay
Communications Coordinator
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
253.879.3249
www.pugetsound.edu/ces

Monday, October 18, 2010

Finding Federal Jobs

From the blog of Career and Employment Services:

This month I attended training to learn how to coach students to find federal job and internship opportunities. Going in, I had no idea there were so many possibilities with the federal government. After learning the government is projected to fill 50,000 entry-level jobs and 60,000 paid internships in the next 12 months (see below for next week’s webinar on internships), I wondered why more students weren’t applying.

In training I realized why – finding the opportunities is complicated!

Read more here.

9/22 Talk: Forecasting the Midterm Elections

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Institute for Leadership in Americas January Course in Chile

From Professor Share:
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The Institute for Leadership in the Americas offers an International Academic Institute, and the University of the Andes, in Santiago, Chile, from January 10-21, 2010. Given our schedule, students could do the course over our break and return in time for spring semester classes. The institute focuses on political theory and economics, and features a number of interesting guest lecturers. It is open to undergraduates, and most accepted students receive financial support. More information is available at http://www.tfasinternational.org/ila/about/

January 10 - 21, 2011

Experience Santiago, Chile in a unique educational environment with students from throughout Latin America and the United States.

The Institute for Leadership in the Americas (ILA) features a two week academic program in Santiago, Chile that will focus on economics, political theory and the bases for the rule of law and institutional governance.

Chile has been called "an oasis of progress" in South America for its economic growth and political stability. Students will gather in Chile's beautiful capital city of Santiago to study the foundations for Chile's "economic miracle" and to learn about the political and economic necessities of a free society.

Students are encouraged to develop their leadership abilities by applying these concepts to institutions in their home countries. Students from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities have a chance to interact, learn and share their experiences in ways that will benefit their educational and professional development.

All lectures will be conducted in English, and will include students from Latin America and the U.S.

Participants will experience the following:

* Attend lectures from top professors in the fields of Economics, Political Theory and Comparative Systems of Government
* Participate in presentations by visiting experts from government, think tanks, nonprofit foundations and the private sector
* Enjoy field trips to historical sites, government and academic institutions
* Facilitate open discussions among peers to debate contemporary issues and build lasting relationships

Students who complete the ILA program graduate into a network of nearly 10,000 TFAS alumni who live in over 100 countries around the globe. Graduates of TFAS Institutes have discovered this vast network opens doors that lead to life-changing opportunities throughout the world.

For more information, contact Jon Perdue at jperdue@tfas.org or Brigit Moore at bmoore@tfas.org

Come “Live and Learn” in Chile this January!

Summer 2011 Federal Internships

CES will be hosting a webinar from the Partnership for Public Service regarding federal internship opportunities in the summer of 2011. This webinar, a product of the Partnership’s Making the Difference Campaign, is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2011, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, they will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an internship that’s right for them.

The webinar will be broadcast in Wyatt 201 from 2-3 PM on Wednesday, October 20.

Thank you!

Sue Dahlin
Assistant Director for Career Advising
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner St. #1081
Tacoma, WA 98416-1081
p 253.879.3161
f 253.879.2927
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Green Corps

Field School for Environmental Organizing

http://www.greencorps.org/field-school-for-environmental-organizing/program-overview
Today, the state of our environment is a household issue: global warming is in the news every day, students across the country are rallying to green their campuses, celebrities are speaking out for a host of causes, and schoolchildren are asking why the adults have let these things happen. This increased visibility and cultural awareness creates an enormous opportunity for environmentalists; it’s our best chance ever to engage the public to push for solutions.

Engaging people -- taking public concern and translating it into action -- is the work of organizers.

Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing trains college graduates to run environmental campaigns, starting by building a core group of activists and finishing by convincing decision-makers to pass laws, change policies and create reforms to protect our environment. But Green Corps is more than a school – it’s a real-world endeavor. Trainees start working on campaigns from the start of their education. They make a difference, starting on Day 1.

Green Corps' one-year, full-time, paid Field School for Environmental Organizing includes intensive classroom training, hands-on field experience running urgent environmental and public health campaigns, and career placement in positions with leading environmental groups.

If you want to gain the skills to run a campaign to stop global warming, defend old growth forests from corporate logging companies, or start your own environmental group, apply to Green Corps' 2011-2012 Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Senior Seminars in Political Theory!

Introducing annual senior seminars in political theory!

Starting this spring, Professor Kessel will offer a senior seminar in political theory every year. The seminars, PG 440 and PG 441, will be cross-listed as upper division courses in political theory. Each will be offered biannually, and the courses will alternate. Students can enroll for either upper division or senior seminar credit.

This spring, Professor Kessel will teach PG 349/PG 440 (Machiavelli). In 2011-2012, she will teach PG 341/PG 441 (Liberalism and Its Critics); in 2012-2013, she will teach PG349/PG440 again, and so on. Juniors can enroll in PG 349 for upper division credit this spring, and then take PG 441 to fulfill the senior seminar requirement next year. Since the content of the courses will differ, juniors are encouraged to take PG 349 if they wish; this will not preclude them from enjoying a unique senior seminar next year. Seniors can enroll in PG 440 this spring.

With this arrangement, political theory majors will be able to complete the seminar in political theory as seniors. Perhaps even more important, the classes will achieve a large enough enrollment to ensure that conversations are lively and diverse.

If you have questions, please contact Professor Kessel at akessel@pugetsound.edu.

Reminder: Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR)

Apply to NUCHR 2011!

NUCHR 2011 is seeking high-caliber undergraduate delegates with an active interest in human rights and forced migration for this year's conference Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration!

NUCHR 2011:

The eighth annual Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR) is proud to announce a national student conference entitled Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration, which will take place on Northwestern's Evanston campus on January 20-23, 2011. This year’s conference will focus on forced migration across borders. We hope to utilize this theme to analyze the role of borders on the universality of human rights, and more specifically to discuss the obligation of the country of origin and the host country to protect and preserve the rights of migrants. Speakers and delegates will examine forced migration from the perspective of multiple actors to highlight all who are affected by this phenomenon. We hope to question responsibility in the application of human rights (i.e. who is obligated to ensure the rights of refugees and what measures of enforcement do and should exist). Through our case study panel that will explore the issues of migration across the US-Mexico border, panelists will be asked to challenge conventional definitions of refugees and forced migration while examining human rights violations in our own country. Finally, delegates will break up into small groups throughout the three-day conference to discuss specific case studies of forced migration and apply the framework developed by the panels of the conference to these individual scenarios.

How to Apply:

Fill out this form and send the appropriate information to conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu by November 1st, 2011 to apply to be a delegate at NUCHR 2011. You can also visit our website at www.nuchr.net!

Chosen delegates will receive a travel stipend, hotel accommodations, and meals during their stay in Evanston. We expect delegates to actively engage in each activity throughout the conference. Certain events during the conference will be exclusively for delegates, including private question-and-answer sessions with keynote speakers and discussion sections with in-depth exploration of case studies.

About NUCHR:

NUCHR, the largest undergraduate student-organized conference on human rights in the United States, is dedicated to promoting the universality of human rights while recognizing the difficulty in consensus, issues of cultural relativism, and the potential paradoxes in implementation and practice. This three-day summit unites student delegates from across the country with renowned activists, academics, and policy makers, but is also free and open to the public. In the past, the conference has explored such issues as the misapplication of humanitarian aid, human trafficking, American policy towards HIV and AIDS in the developing world, and American interventionist policy abroad. NUCHR has featured distinguished speakers including Nicholas de Torrente, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof; and Mark Hanis, founder and president of Genocide Intervention Network.

Please visit our website, http://nuchr.net, for more information on NUCHR, including the student delegate application, the conference schedule, and speaker updates. If you have any additional questions, please contact the co-directors of this year's conference - Scott Chilberg, Julie Kornfeld, and Katharine Nasielski - at conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu.

Grad Admissions Forum International Affairs

From: James Donnen [mailto:jdonnen@u.washington.edu]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 5:59 PM

Subject: OCT 26th: Grad Admissions Forum--International Affairs

I invite you to circulate the announcement below to your undergraduates or alumni who may be interested in an advanced degree in international affairs.
The Graduate Forum in Seattle, part of a series of admission fairs organized by APSIA each fall (see www.apsia.org), should provide a valuable opportunity for prospective students in our region.

A flier for duplication and posting is attached. If appropriate, I would appreciate your forwarding this message to other campus departments whose students may benefit. Thanks very much for your help.

James Donnen, University of Washington
Jackson School of International Studies
(Coordinators for 2010 Seattle Fair)

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FALL ADMISSIONS FORUM
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
OCTOBER 26, 2010
6:00-8:00 PM
STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 160
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

**PRE-FAIR ADMISSIONS PANEL AT 5:30**
BOEING ROOM, LEMIEUX LIBRARY
(ADJACENT TO THE STUDENT CENTER)

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On Tuesday, October 26, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) will conduct a campus forum on graduate education in international affairs at Seattle University.

Admissions officers from participating schools will be at the Seattle University Student Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to distribute literature on their schools and answer questions from prospective applicants. Many of the top graduate programs in international affairs will be represented; as of today, 19 APSIA schools plan to attend.

A short pre-fair admissions panel will begin at 5:30 in the Boeing Room of the Lemieux Library, which is located next to the Student Center. A panel of admissions directors from APSIA member schools will present general information about the admissions process, tips for producing strong applications, and how determine the best program for your needs. The panel will also answer questions from attendees.

There is no admission fee, and reservations are not required. Attendees are encouraged to register, however, by visiting the APSIA website
(www.apsia.org) and clicking on the "Seattle" Forum name.

Schools attending:

American University
University of California, San Diego
Columbia University
Georgetown University
The George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
The Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
National University of Singapore
University of Pittsburgh
Princeton University
Sciences Po (Paris)
University of Southern California
Syracuse University
Tufts University
University of Washington

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James Donnen | University of Washington
Director of Student Services | Seattle, WA 98195 USA
Jackson School of Int'l Studies | Ph: (206) 543-6001 Fax: 616-3170
Box 353650 | E-mail: jdonnen@u.washington.edu

Monday, October 04, 2010

The Washington Center

The Washington Center is the largest independent, nonprofit academic internship program in the country. It brings together exceptional and dedicated college students and civic, governmental and business leaders, hundreds of colleges and universities, scores of public and private host organizations (or internship sites), and over 40,000 alumni. Founded 35 years ago, TWC is a unique educational center based on a fully integrated mix of professional experience, academic coursework and real-life challenges.

TWC’s Mission is Building Future Leaders

Leaders are built from the inside out. They are made, not born. The Washington Center’s program advisors and internship site supervisors work tirelessly to ensure that students get the most out of their internship experience.

The Washington Center believes it is a fundamental civic duty to instill in all program participants the need to be well-informed, public-spirited and socially engaged leaders. TWC’s alumni hold leadership positions in virtually every career field, including law, education, social work, medicine, journalism, diplomacy, business and politics. Several even serve on TWC’s Board of Directors.

Two Core Programs

The Washington Center offers two types of programs:

InternshipsSemester- or summer-long integrated academic and work experiences in government, corporations and nonprofit organizations. Each internship is tailored to provide meaningful work experiences that will enhance students’ resumes and help launch their careers. Most internships are in Washington, D.C., but there are also opportunities abroad in London, England and Sydney, Australia. Additionally, students take academic courses and attend special programming during their time at The Washington Center.

Academic SeminarsThese intensive learning experiences focused on specific topics, such as National Security, the Presidency and the Middle East Peace Process. Past seminars have included visits to such locations as Capitol Hill, CNN, the Newseum, embassies and many others. Seminar events have featured such respected speakers as Ted Koppel, Discovery Channel; Andrea Mitchell, NBC News; Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee; and others.

Boren Awards for Study Abroad

contact the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowships for campus deadlines--

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. national security, broadly defined, and underrepresented in study abroad.

Boren Scholarships Deadline: February 10, 2011
Each campus sets an earlier campus deadline.

Boren Fellowships Deadline: February 1, 2011
Click here to apply

PPIA Junior Summer Institutes

Deadlines: November 1

UC Berkeley | Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | Maryland | Princeton

The PPIA Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) have been the hallmark of the PPIA Fellowship Program for over 20 years. JSI is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students' quantitative, analytic and communication skills. Extracurricular activities are also included. These skills are vital for admission into the top graduate programs in public and international affairs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows.

Fellowship Eligibility Criteria & Guidelines

All prospective PPIA Fellows are expected to dedicate themselves to the traditions and objectives of the PPIA Fellowship Program, have an abiding commitment to public service and contribute to more diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs. The following are more specific criteria and guidelines:

Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident to apply to the JSI's hosted by Berkeley, Maryland and Michigan. International applicants pursuing a bachelor's degree in the U.S. will be considered by Carnegie Mellon and Princeton.
Must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute (JSI) and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation.
Must not have attained a Bachelor’s Degree prior to start of Junior Summer Institute.
Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs.
Must contribute to the diversity of perspectives.
Economic need is given consideration.
All academic majors are welcome to apply.

As a PPIA Fellow you are entitled to the following benefits:

Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.
Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.
Minimum of $1,000 stipend.
University housing with a meal plan.
Books and related course materials.
GRE prep.

Critical Language Scholarship 2011

http://www.clscholarship.org/index.html

A program of United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2011. The 2011 CLS Program application is now available, and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2010. The selection process will be administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) with awards approved by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS Program will be administered by CAORC and the American Councils for International Education.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.

* Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit 2010 CLS Institutes for more information.

Countries may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.

Please see Information for Applicants for eligibility requirements, grant benefits, and language levels and pre-requisites.

The 2011 CLS Program application is now available. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2010 at 11:59pm PST.

ICPSR Research Paper Competition

2011 ICPSR and RCMD Research Paper Competitions

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research and the Research Center for Minority Data are pleased to announce our 2011 Research Paper Competitions. This year, ICPSR and RCMD are holding three competitions – two for undergraduates and one for master’s students.

The purpose of these competitions is to highlight student research papers using RCMD or ICPSR data. The objective is to encourage students to explore the social sciences by means of critical analysis of a topic supported by quantitative analysis of a dataset(s) held within ICPSR or the RCMD archive and presented in written form. Entries to the either undergraduates or master’s competition could be papers written for a capstone course, a senior seminar, or any writing intensive course for which the student uses quantitative data analysis to support or refute a hypothesis. A master’s thesis could be appropriate provided that the terms above are met.

One of the undergraduate competitions is for papers using data in the RCMD archive; the other can use dataset(s) from any ICPSR archive. The master’s competition can use data from any ICPSR archive.

Competitions awards are $1,000 for first place and $750 for second place. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2011. For more information, submission guidelines, and promotional posters, please visit the competition Web site . Please share this exciting opportunity with your faculty and students!

For more information, contact Sue Hodge at shodge@umich.edu or 734-615-7850.

Friday, October 01, 2010

Davies-Jackson Scholarship

http://www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/daviesjackson/index.asp

Davies-Jackson Scholarship

The Davies-Jackson Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for students with exceptional academic records, who are among the first in their families to graduate college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge. After two years of study, candidates are awarded a Cambridge B.A. degree, known as the Cantab degree, which is often viewed as the equivalent of a masters degree in the U.S.

Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich educational environment of St. John’s, which was founded in the 16th century, by reading in one of the following subjects: Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social and Political Sciences.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

10/7 ASK night

To all Politics & Government and International Political Economy Faculty: Help your students connect with alumni…urge them to attend ASK Night! Below is information about ASK Night that you can forward to your students.

Also, if you know alumni who your students might like to meet in person, please invite them to attend. There is still time for alumni to register. Your encouragement may be all it takes to motivate them to participate. (You can search the ASK Network to find contact information for over 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share career and graduate school information with students. The ASK Network search page is located in your CES Resources Exclusively for Faculty menu in Cascade.)

“Building and maintaining professional networks is an essential skill required by employers.”

--Dr. Phil Gardner, national expert on the college job market

Begin building your network by attending ASK Night to connect with alumni from your same major and/or working in related fields:

Greg Bell ’07: Legal (Global Ethics and Compliance), Baker Hughes Incorporated

Leslie Brown ’92: Insurance Defense Litigation, Carey Perkins LLP

Darryl Johnson ’60: Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

Josh McDonald ’02: State and Local Government Affairs, Washington Restaurant Association

Please join these alumni, and others at:

Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night 2010

Thursday, Oct. 7: drop by anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m.

Wheelock Rotunda

Light snacks provided.

About ASK Night • Complete list of participants • Networking tips • Get your Fast Pass!

We’ll see you there! Kris

Kris Hay

Communications Coordinator

Career and Employment Services

University of Puget Sound

253.879.3249

http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces

Congressional Internship Program

CHCI 2011 Program Applications
Now Available Online

CHCI is recruiting Hispanic American students - undergraduate and graduate - for its nationally recognized youth development leadership programs.

Applications for CHCI's 2011 Congressional Internship, Public Policy Fellowship, Graduate Fellowship, and Scholarship Programs are now available online at www.chci.org.

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with Congressional placements on Capitol Hill for eight weeks during the summer and twelve weeks in the spring and fall. Participants are exposed to the legislative process and strengthen their professional and leadership skills. Housing, travel and stipend are provided.

2011 Congressional Internship Deadlines:
Spring: November 5, 2010
Summer: February 4, 2011
Fall: April 29, 2011

CHCI's nine month Public Policy Fellowship Program, conducted from September to May, seeks to enhance participants' leadership abilities, strengthen professional skills and produce more competent and competitive Latino professionals in public policy areas. The program provides college graduates with national, hands-on public policy experience in a congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit sector, or corporate setting. Travel, healthcare and monthly stipend are provided. The Public Policy Fellowship Program application deadline is February 18, 2011.

CHCI's nine month Graduate Fellowship Program offers unparalleled experience in the underserved public policy areas of education, health, housing, international affairs, law, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). This competitive program is for exceptional Latinos who have earned a master's degree within three years of the program start date. The International Affairs Fellowship includes three months abroad in Mexico. Travel, health insurance and a monthly stipend are provided. The Graduate Fellowship Program application deadline is February 18, 2011.

With close to $3 million in need-based scholarships awarded to Hispanic students since 2001, CHCI's Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a two-four year accredited college or university. Students pursuing an associate's degree may apply for a grant in the amount of $1,000; $2,500 for bachelor's candidates; $5,000 for graduate students. The Scholarship Program application deadline is April 16, 2011.

To be eligible, all program applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, be a graduate or undergraduate student with remarkable leadership potential, and have demonstrated a vast history and commitment to community and public service.

You Can Help the Next Generation Achieve the American Dream

CHCI's online application system continues to prove that there is a tremendous need for financial resources and professional development opportunities for the Latino community. For the 2010 program cycle, CHCI received nearly 20,000 unique applications for CHCI student programs.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Alum Geoff LeGrand '10 at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Alum Geoff LeGrand '10 is interning at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs in DC this fall, and recently wrote a piece for them on Venezuela's communes. Excerpt below. Want to know more about this internship? Check out their website or contact Professors O'Neil or Share.

Venezuela’s Communes: Not as Radical as You Might Think
by COHA Research Associate Geoff LeGrand

Under President Hugo Chávez, Venezuela has been no stranger to controversy. However, one of Chávez’s proposals has evoked particularly strong emotions – the establishment of socialist communes (comunas socialistas) throughout the country. The proposed commune law (ley orgánica de las comunas) would further expand and institutionalize Venezuela’s system of communal councils – local municipal governing bodies that are ruled by neighborhood leaders using state funds to finance social projects in their communities. The new law would merge the smaller bodies into larger councils called communes that would exercise jurisdiction throughout the area formerly covered by the councils (somewhat confusingly, both these councils and the areas over which they wield jurisdiction are referred to as communes). These new bodies would be given limited autonomy to establish new rules for their respective areas of authority. The law would also establish a series of municipal institutions, such as a communal parliament and a communal bank, which would pertain only to the communes and enhance public participation in the decision making process...

Read the whole thing here.

Social Science Library Blog

From the always amazing Social Science Librarian Andrea Kueter:
http://blogs.ups.edu/social_sciences_at_collins/

Check it out!

10/5-7: Bike count (and intern?)

Hi there,

I hope this finds you all well. I wanted to forward you this information about the Bike/Ped counts in hope that you, students, or co-workers may be able to help out. Also, this is a great opportunity to get involved for any students who may be interested in working as an intern for Tacoma-Pierce County Bike Month next year. Let me know if you have any questions,

Thanks

Katrina Bloemsma

Business Partnerships Specialist

Pierce Transit

(253) 581-8136

kbloemsma@piercetransit.org

Pierce County Bike and Pedestrian Count

Help track bicyclists and pedestrians in locations throughout the Pierce County by volunteering as an official bicycle and pedestrian counter October 5-7th. Volunteers will be stationed at a trail or intersection during peak commute hours and asked to tally bicycles and pedestrians as they cross your path. Whether you can count during the morning and evening commute all three days, or are only available for one shift, we need your help!

Tuesday, October 5th - Thursday, October 7th
7 am-9am and 4pm-6pm
Choose one shift or volunteer for them all!

The bicycle and pedestrian count is part of an annual state-wide effort, coordinated by the Cascade Bicycle Club and the Washington State Department of Transportation. It is also part of a nationwide effort to begin obtaining data about the nation’s pedestrian and bicycle travel.

Register as a volunteer and choose your shift times and locations at: http://www.wa-bike-ped-count.org/index.php

Cascade Bicycle Club will follow-up with you to confirm your shift location and time, and to ensure you have all the materials you need to perform the counts. In the meantime, feel free to read more about the documentation project here, and download volunteer instructions and count forms here. If you have any questions or registration issues, contact Tessa at the Cascade Bike Club at tessa.greegor@cascadebicycleclub.org or 206-204-0913.

Thank you for helping to make Pierce County a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly community!

10/6 information talk: PG 319 Local Politics

Get involved!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

10/7: ASK night

From Career and Employment Services:

http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices--services/ces/career-events/ask-night/

Students: We've prepared the following information and tips to help you make the most of Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night. We hope to see you there!

Alumni arrive between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and a brief alumni gathering. ASK Night begins at 7 p.m. and students can drop by any time between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Check back closer to the event to confirm the schedule.

Students, don't miss this opportunity to:
--Make contacts with professionals in a wide variety of careers.
--Hear what others have done with their liberal arts education.
--Practice your networking skills with a Logger-friendly audience.
--Connect with and seek advice from alumni - they've been where you are now and they're interested in where you're headed.

All classes and majors are encouraged to attend this event annually!

Get your ASK Night Fast Pass!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Young Leaders Conference. Prague

Deadline for this has passed, but put it on your calendar for future for when/if you'll be in graduate school...

Call for Applications to Young Leaders Dialogue with America Conference in Prague

Young Leaders Conference in Prague
November 6-12, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic

Application Deadline: September 12, 2010

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs is pleased to announce the Young Leaders Conference in Prague, scheduled for November 6-12, 2010. Nearly two hundred young leaders from Central Europe, the Baltic States, and the United States will gather for one week to dialogue on issues of critical concern to the region and the world. Forty eight U.S. participants will be selected by an IIE selection panel to attend the conference with 143 of their European peers, including the 47 Alumni of the Young Leaders Dialogue with America Program (YLDA) that took place in February 2010.

The Young Leaders Conference in Prague is a follow-on to the Young Leaders Dialogue with America program and represents an opportunity for greater understanding of the dialogue issues and further exchange and collaboration between European young leaders and their U.S. counterparts. The European alumni, European newcomers, and U.S. participants are expected to play an active role in shaping the conference agenda in cooperation with IIE and the U.S. Embassy in Prague.

The conference will center on collaborative Group Projects. Before, during, and after the conference, participants will work together to submit proposals to the U.S. Department of State for potential funding for collaborative activities that strengthen trans-Atlantic cooperation. Up to US$90,000 will be awarded to implement the winning proposals.

This conference is fully-funded, meaning that all domestic and international airfare, lodging, meals, medical insurance, cultural activities and other program materials will be covered by the U.S. Department of State.

Qualified U.S. candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be:

1. A U.S. Citizen

2. Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or working in a field related to one of the three dialogue themes:
Trans-Atlantic Security, Environmental Issues, or Tolerance and Diversity

3. A young professional with no more than 7 years of professional experience

4. Able to travel to Prague and attend all conference activities scheduled from November 6 to 12, 2010.

For more details, visit www.iie.org/YLDA.

10/17 Talk: Citizenship, Membership, and the US Constitution

Thursday, September 09, 2010

10/6 Talk: Brazil: Sustainability and Social Justice

Submit: Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs

Dear Sir/Madam,

On behalf of the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, I would like to extend a warm invitation to students of your institution to submit their work for the upcoming 2011 issue. 
The Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs showcases outstanding papers on East Asia and Southeast Asia written by undergraduate and graduate students; it is one of the few publications in existence with such a mission. SJEAA accepts original articles from all academic disciplines pertaining to China/Hong Kong/Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Greater East Asia (including Southeast Asia). Published editions of the journal include topics such as politics, international relations, economics, history, literature, and the arts. Supported by the Stanford Center for East Asian Studies, SJEAA is currently distributed internationally and regularly receives submissions from leading universities in the US and abroad.
SJEAA is currently accepting submissions for our 2011 edition, and welcomes submissions from students at your institution. We also accept book review submissions for books whose first publication date is between 2008 and 2010. Book reviews should be above 900 words in length.
The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2010. I would greatly appreciate if you could circulate the submissions flier attached to graduate and undergraduate students in your department.
SJEAA also offers subscriptions to biannual print editions completely free of charge (including mailing costs). If you or your department is interested in receiving the journal, please send us your department's mailing address. You can view our previous editions online athttp://www.stanford.edu/group/sjeaa/.

We look forward to fostering closer ties with you in the future. Do not hesitate to contact me by email at xinshan@stanford.edu should you have any questions. In addition, if there is a more appropriate contact person in the department (such as an undergraduate program coordinator, a graduate advisor, or an administrative director), feel free to let us know at any time. 

Thank you very much in advance and I look forward to hearing from you in the future. 

Sincerely,
Xin Shan

Publicity Director 
Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs 
Center for East Asian Studies,
615 Crothers Way, 100 Encina Commons
Stanford, CA 94305
xinshan@stanford.edu

Doug Cloud for Congress

...is looking for interns. If you're interested, call Phil Watson at(253) 459-5985
http://www.dougcloud.com/

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Angela Fricilone '10 checks in from South Korea

I received this email from Angela, along with a photo of her and some kids having a blast that appeared in a Korean newspaper:

Hello--

I am having a fabulous time in South Korea teaching English for the TaLK Program. Out of the 350 scholars in the TaLK Program, I was one of 12 to receive an excellency award at the conclusion of the month long training period. I was honored to receive this award from the Korean government. I will be in South Korea until July 2011, so if any PG majors are interested in this fantastic program, have them send me an email and I would be more than happy to offer advice.

Where the Jobs Aren't?

Inside Higher Ed posted an interesting piece on the job market for political scientists. It's tough. In 2007-08 there were over 716 entry-level assistant professor jobs for political scientists; in 2009-10 there were 445. Of the roughly 1,000 newly minted PhDs on the market in 2009, 48% found permanent positions, 21% were in adjunct posts, 11% were on postdocs, and 16% found work outside the academy. The whole article can be found at http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/09/03/polisci

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Internship: Washington State Department of Commerce

Position Title: Assistant to the Director of Government Affairs

Duties: Duties include, scheduling, attending legislative hearings, reviewing documents, reading and analyzing legislation, attending meetings with legislators and staff, responding to legislative inquiries, attending internal department meetings, preparing materials for the legislative process and other duties as assigned.

Skills or qualifications: Applicant must:
• Have strong verbal and written skills
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Be able to multitask and balance a variety to tasks
• Be a team player
• Represent the state in a professional manner.

Experience Gained: This opportunity will provide the successful applicant a close look at the legislative process and inner-workings of state government. In addition the student will learn how to read and analyze legislation, how a bill becomes a law and how to work in a faced paced government office environment.

Commitment: This is intended to be a full time (40 hour per week) unpaid position from January 3, 2011 through the end of winter quarter. If it can be arranged the position may be extended through the end of the legislative session (late April 2010). The position is located at our Olympia headquarters.

Application: To apply please email a cover letter and resume to nick.demerice@commerce.wa.gov by October 15th at 5:00PM. A decision will be reached by November 15th.

If you have questions please email or call:

Nick Demerice
Director of Government Affairs
Washington State Department of Commerce
360.725.4010
nick.demerice@commerce.wa.gov

2010 Graduation

If you'd like to see pictures of our 2010 graduates and graduation celebration, you can find them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/upspolitics/sets/72157624080556881/

Global Youth Connect: Rwanda

We've had a student do this in past and spoke highly of it--

Greetings from Global Youth Connect!

We are writing to ask for your assistance in sharing information about
GYC's International Human Rights Delegation and Training program in
Rwanda, which will take place between December 28, 2010 and January
16, 2011.

We are seeking young leaders (ages 18-35) to apply and request that
you forward this announcement to young leaders in your network who may
be interested in participating.

Brief information on the program can be found below in this email and
more detailed application information is available on our website at:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate.

We request that you forward this to any interested parties as soon as
possible.

The final deadline to receive applications is September 27, 2010. An
early deadline has been set for September 15th, for a selection of up
to five of the fifteen delegates.

Global Youth Connect is an international human rights organization
which is building and supporting a community of youth who are actively
promoting and protecting human rights, and educating and inspiring the
next generation to work for peaceful change. We have been organizing
international human rights delegations since 2001. Please visit our
website to learn more about our work: www.globalyouthconnect.org.
Specific information about previous Rwanda delegations can be found at
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalYouthConnect/96a6d985ec/3576b32ffe/9866bc7e06.

We greatly appreciate your help in making sure we get the word out to
talented and motivated young leaders who might be interested in this
unique international opportunity for learning, service and connection
for human rights, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

Best Wishes,

Jesse Hawkes
Executive Director
Rwanda Program Director
Global Youth Connect
www.globalyouthconnect.org
Empowering Youth to Advance Human Rights, and Create a More Just World

_____

Rwanda Human Rights Delegation for Young Leaders -- Dec 28, 2010 - Jan
16, 2011

Program Location: Rwanda

Dates: Dec 28, 2010 - Jan 16, 2011

Program Tuition: $2,200

Application Deadline: September 27, 2010

Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is
pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young
leaders (ages 18-35) for our Winter international human rights
delegation to Rwanda.

Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross
cultural boundaries, learn about the daily reality of human rights as
experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world, and to
contribute to progressive action. The delegates to Rwanda will join a
2.5 week-long Learning and Action Community (LAC) comprised of Rwandan
youth activists and grassroots NGOs, and centered on three core
activities: a human rights education and training workshop, site
visits within Rwanda to organizations and institutions, and volunteer
service projects with grassroots NGOs.

This January's Learning and Action Community (LAC) with Rwandan peers
will explore the human rights situation in Rwanda today and take
concrete action steps together to support current and future efforts
for human rights protection and promotion, both in Rwanda and abroad.
We will focus on the relationship between human rights and
development, the relationship between the arts and human rights, and
the role of grassroots organizations in the realization of human
rights. In advance of and during the delegation, we will study the
roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and see how its legacy has
impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and
also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine
how local institutions and programs are promoting a culture of respect
for human rights in this country and beyond, including but not limited
to several key issues: children’s rights, LGBTI rights, public health,
juvenile justice, and rights of historically marginalized groups.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2010 5pm EST

How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We
are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-35 and who
possess U.S. or Canadian citizenship or residency as well as
international students studying full-time at a U.S. or Canadian
college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to
expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social
justice and to offer hard work, skills, connections, etc. to the work
already underway in Rwanda and elsewhere. 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
guide, and application information, please visit:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate

For additional info, contact GYC at contact@globalyouthconnect.org.

Trick or Vote!

From Kerry Burgott '09:

Trick or Vote is a national program put on by the Bus Project where basically volunteers dress up in costume and go door to door on Halloween reminding people to vote. It's a really great concept, is tons of fun, and actually works. To further encourage UPS students to possibly get involved, they should know that there is usually an epic party afterward.

Here is the link to the official site of Trick or Vote: trickorvote.org. People can find the Trick or Vote group closest to them, which will most likely be the Washington Bus, located out of Seattle. Involvement, even if it's just volunteering, with political organizations like the Bus looks good on resumes. Also, participation events like Trick or Vote can lead to more volunteering, then possibly internships, and then maybe even a job, such as in my case- always something to keep in mind.

Thanks,

Kerry Burgott

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Great educational opportunity for Puget Sound students: Seminar and Field Course in Botswana and Namibia, Spring 2011

Seminar--People, Politics, and Parks (300 level): Spring 2011, Mondays 5-7:30pm,
Professor DeMotts

Course description: The ways in which people understand and manage their relationship with nature are varied and contentious. As concern for the natural environment has become a subject of regular and sometimes intense discussion in the political arena, it is more and more important that we critically consider the political processes through which environmental policy decisions are made. Nowhere is this more clear than in examining the ways in which land and resources are conserved through parks. This course examines the intersection of protected areas and political priorities in local, regional, and global context, grounding larger discussions of parks and conservation in the particular spaces in which they take place. Complicating ideas of conservation brings insight into the complexity of environmental politics and policymaking as well as the ways in which those people most affected by conservation are able to participate in it. The prerequisite for this course is one of the following: ENVR 110; PG101, 102, or 103.

Field School, Botswana and Namibia: 16 May – 5 June 2011

The field course is an extension of the People, Politics, and Parks seminar. Students selected to participate in this field school will have the opportunity to travel to rural Botswana and Namibia and learn about the complex relationships between people and conservation by visiting parks and conservation areas and interacting with local organizations and residents.

Students selected for participation in the field school must enroll in Prof. DeMotts’ seminar in People, Politics, and Parks (ENVR 326) in the spring of 2011 as a means of preparation. There will also be periodic meetings with fellow participants during the semester before departure to further prepare and to get to know those with whom you will be travelling. The major seminar project to be completed by each student will be based on fieldwork for those travelling to Botswana and Namibia. Thus, each field course participant will receive an incomplete grade in the seminar until the end of the field school, at which time field projects will be graded and seminar coursework considered complete.

Application Process

Interested students must apply to Prof. Rachel DeMotts directly [rdemotts@pugetsound.edu, x2891] by September 13 with a brief (1-2 page) statement of interest addressing the student’s reasons for wanting to participate and Puget Sound transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).

**Funding is available for student participation in this field school to cover most travel costs, with a strong preference for Environmental Policy and Decision-Making Program minors.

Internships, campaign positions--Murray Senate campaign

Professor,

My name is Josh Cole (P&G '09) and I am a field organizer with the Washington State Democrats in Pierce County. We're working hard to get Patty Murray reelected to the U.S. Senate this year and we're looking for passionate, excited interns who want to help get her reelected!

Specific responsibilities of the Intern include but are not limited to:

* Help with voter contact
* Work on earned media events, such as letters to the editor
* Work with volunteers
* Assist in an administrative role as needed
* Assist in building and executing a grassroots driven Get Out The Vote effort

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualifications:

* Desire to effect change and commitment to stay involved until November 2nd
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple projects
* Ability to adapt quickly and accomplish goals as set forth by the campaign
* Results-oriented, dependable, and proactive
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

For any student who is interested in getting their foot in the door with American politics, this position is a great foot in the door to see how candidates really get elected. Anyone who is interested can email me at josh@wavictory.org or call at 253.267.5416