Free Public Sessions of the Government Leadership Institute on Mondays

From: Robin Dale Jacobson <rjacobson@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM

For the eighth consecutive year, the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council Office, in cooperation with the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Urban Studies Program, will offer free public sessions of the Government Leadership Institute on Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the UWT campus, Keystone Building Auditorium, 1900 Commerce St. No registration is required.

The purpose of these sessions is to provide an opportunity for the general public and students to share time in the classroom and educate each other about the impacts of various municipalities on the development of the city. The sessions will also provide an opportunity for those attending to think critically and creatively about urban politics and policy in Tacoma, and to open dialog with local public officials and other decision makers about the present and future conditions of the city.

The following sessions will be provided, and will include presenters from various agencies and organizations:

• Jan. 30: Intergovernmental Cooperation and Coordination
• Feb. 6: Urban Economic Development
• Feb. 13: The Port and the City
• Feb. 27: Urban Governance and Citizen Participation
• March 5: Urban Power and Decision-Making

Join with other Puget Sound and community leaders to talk about local politics. For more information contact Robin Jacobson rjacobson@pugetsound.edu.

Former President Jimmy Carter to speak in Seattle

From: Toni C Stinnett <tstinnett@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Good evening Professor O'Neil,
The World Affairs Institute is hosting previous Pres. Jimmy Carter for a lecture in Seattle at 7pm on January 31st. The subject is "Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope." I am sure I'm not the only PG major interested in hearing him speak. I was wondering if this would be something you could post on the blog? Additionally, based on his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I thought some of your Iran-Israel students would be especially interested. The lecture costs $20.
Here is the link to find out more about the lecture.
http://www.world-affairs.org/events-president-jimmy-carter
Have a wonderful evening,
Toni

Paid Summer Internships at MIIS

The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is accepting applications for paid summer internships at the Center’s offices in Monterey, California. Interns will work with CNS staff members on nonproliferation issues for one of the following Nonproliferation Programs:

* Eurasia http://cns.miis.edu/programs/nisnp/index.htm
* East Asia http://cns.miis.edu/programs/eanp/index.htm
* Chemical and Biological Weapons http://cns.miis.edu/programs/cbwnp/index.htm
* International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program
* Nonproliferation Education Program http://cns.miis.edu/programs/edu/index.htm
CNS's research interests also cover Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism, regional nonproliferation issues including the Middle East and South Asia, and export controls.
Applicants for these internships should be students completing at least their sophomore year at an undergraduate institution and be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants should have a strong interest in nonproliferation issues. Knowledge of international security topics and command of a foreign language are desirable. Students majoring in the physical or biological sciences are also encouraged to apply.
For more information or to apply for an internship, please see the announcement on the CNS web sitehttp://cns.miis.edu/edu/internship_summer.htm or contact Masako Toki at mtoki@miis.edu.

Application deadline: February 24th

Fred Wehling, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Chair
Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Program Monterey Institute of International Studies
460 Pierce Street
Monterey, CA 93940 USA
Phone: +1-831-647-3084
Fax: +1-831-647-3519
Email: fwehling@miis.edu
Internet: www.miis.edu>

European Summer School in Prague

From: ESS 2012 <ess2012@europeum.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:08 AM
Subject: European Summer School - Prague - July 2012
To: Patrick H O'Neil

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 10th year of summer school program for university students in July 2012.

In July 7- 19, 2011 the summer school under a title "Europe At The Crossroads" will take place in Prague. You can find further details on our homepage www.europeum.org/ess2012 or you can see the promotion leaflet at http://www.europeum.org/ess2012/doc/poster2012.pdf.

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

• Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis - applications are reviewed as they are received.
• Note, that the final application deadline is May 31, 2012. No application will be considered after this deadline.

Thank you in advance for your kind help.

Best regards,
Radomir Spok
Director of European Summer School 2012

EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
Rytirska 31
CZ-11000 Praha 1

www.europeum.org

Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES)

I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the 2012 Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems. The Institute, sponsored by the Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in public policy and economics.

Please consider forwarding the announcement below to your students and encourage them to apply by February 7, 2012, our priority deadline for scholarship consideration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 7.

This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credits.

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

Sincerely,

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

Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES)
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES
June 10 – August 4, 2012
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Priority Deadline: February 7, 2012
Final Deadline: March 7, 2012

***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE***

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Institute provides a substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University.

This fast-paced, eight-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

• American Family Business Institute
• American Red Cross
• Atlas Economic Research Foundation
• Center for Education Reform
• Congressional Offices
• DC Mayor’s Office
• Federal Agencies
• Health and Medicine Council of Washington
• Southern Governors’ Association
• Tax Foundation

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

• Internships – Competitive public policy placements
• Classes – Up to 9 credit hours in political science and economics 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
• Exclusive Briefings – At the State Department, Federal Reserve, World Bank and Capitol Hill
• Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around 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 7, 2012. Students applying by the Priority Deadline of February 7, 2012 will be given preference in admissions and priority scholarship consideration.

For more information and an online application please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/ICPES. Questions regarding the program or admissions process may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

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

1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Green Corps Winter application: deadline approaching

**National Application Deadline- January 27^th, 2012

Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.

In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “350.org” rallies for climate action.

You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Food and Water Watch and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.

You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.

In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2012-2013. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.

If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2012-2013 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.

Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

For more information, visit : www.greencorps.org.or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Recruitment Director, at aaron@greencorps.org or 617 747 4302.

Dierdre Stenson
Green Corps Recruitment Intern
617 747 4302
Dierdre@greencorps.org

Congrats to Eric Williams on his new book

Some students will remember Eric Williams, who was a visiting faculty member here some time back (and much loved by students and department). He has recently published a book, titled "The Big House in a Small Town: Prisons, Communities, and Economics in Rural America." Check it out on Amazon.

Learn Arabic at Puget Sound

From: Michel H Rocchi <rocchi@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Subject: Arabic Course

Dear Colleagues,
As some of you know by now, for the last few years, students have been clamoring for a course in Arabic. They started a Facebook page and have been asking the Administration to institute such a course which I’m sure will eventually happen with the further development of the Middle-East Studies Program.

Many of these students were and are part of the Language House Program and the Freshmen Language & Culture House (FLAC). So I have worked with them for over a year now on this matter. I also approached Kris, and I’m pleased to report that she agreed to provide funds to do what was done several years ago in the FLAC program: Offer a non-credit introduction to Arabic course.

It turns out that the spouse of our new colleague in Religion (Matthew Ingalls) is a native from Egypt and has taught such a course in the summer session at Yale. Yasmine Khattab will be teaching this non-credit course in the spring on Tue/Thu from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please refer any student who might be interested to me.

PLEASE: Froward this message to any colleague or student who might be interested. Thanks.

A couple more Language House Program initiatives are being discussed for the future;
1. An Italian House
2. An International Students House.

Best wishes for the spring semester,
Michel


Michel Rocchi, Professor
Department of Foreign Languages & Literature
Director, Language & Culture Programs
University of Puget Sound
253-879-3969 W

Congressman Reichert Spring Internships

To Whom It May Concern,

The Washington, D.C. and the Mercer Island District Offices of Congressman Dave Reichert are excited to announce that we are accepting internship applications for the spring. Interns are an integral part of our office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge on the inner workings of the federal government. Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching constituent requests, drafting correspondence, constituent outreach, keeping up to date on local and national issues, and data entry. There are also opportunities for long-term research and outreach projects.

We are looking for applicants interested in government, law, public policy, or social sciences. A competitive candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Our spring, unpaid internships run through April. We offer flexible scheduling for students. We would appreciate you sharing this opportunity with your students. If you have any questions, please contact Kelley Goetz at 206-275-3438 or Kelley.Goetz@mail.house.gov.

Kind Regards, Kelley

Kelley Goetz
Staff Assistant
Representative Dave Reichert (WA-08)
2737 78th Ave SE, Suite 202
Mercer Island, Wa 98040
206-275-3438 Office
206-275-3437 Fax

Call for WashPIRG spring interns

Deadline for spring session 1 internship applications: Feb. 1

From: Marites Velasquez
Date: Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 6:59 PM
To: Patrick H O'Neil


Hi Prof. O'Neil,

Happy New Year! Thank you for forwarding our internship information to
students and your colleagues last year. To give you the quick update,
in the fall 160 students went through our training program. Interns
across the country have organized events on their campuses from canned
food drives to support local food banks to collecting hundreds of
petitions to get National Geographic to clean up its paper mill to
preparing to registering students to vote in 2012. Maggie Allen from
Whitman College recruited 14 students and organized an event where she
and her volunteers canvassed local neighborhoods about sustainability
and distributed CFL lightbulbs to 55 households.

Due to increased interest and the success from in the fall we've
decided to hire more interns for our spring engagement internships.
Students go through a 5-week training program to learn how to organize
a campaign on campus and engage their peers on issues that matter to
them. The deadline to apply for the first spring session is Wednesday,
Feb. 1.

Can you make a quick announcement to your students again about our
program? Feel free to forward the info below.

Thanks again,

Marites Velasquez
Field Organizer
WashPIRG


WashPIRGs Activism Internships

If you want to make a difference and learn valuable skills, join our
team of interns and volunteers. We've got plans to take on the
problems our country faces - and with your help, we can win.

Spring 2012 Campaigns:

Energy Service Corps
Sustainable U
National Parks
New Voters Project
Hunger Clean Up

Find out more and apply for a WashPIRG internship at
http://www.washpirgstudents.org/internships

U.S. House of Representatives Community Liaison Opening

Deadline: January 17, 2012

Congressman Adam Smith seeks Community Liaison (full-time) to develop and implement a strong constituency outreach program. Duties include acting as a liaison to develop and maintain relationships, participating in meetings, speaking on the Member’s behalf, corresponding with constituency groups, monitoring important community issues for the Congressman, and working with other district staff on local projects.

Prior experience working for Congress or community relations is preferred. Strong writing and verbal skills, an understanding of Congress and current federal policy issues are also desired. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.

Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. This office is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary range is $28,000+, dependent on qualifications and experience, with Federal employee benefits.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume with references to RepSmithjobs@gmail.com no later than 5pm PST on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 with “COMMUNITY LIAISON” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Matt Perry

District Director
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Avenue, Suite B, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253.593.6601

1/11: Forum on Wrongful Convictions

Wrongful Convictions in Washington State

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
William W. Philip Hall
1918 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Save the Date to join us for the latest in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences' Community Engagement Forums focusing on Wrongful Convictions in Washington State. The panelists will discuss recent cases of wrongful conviction here in WA (4 exonerations since 2008) focusing on the general factors that contributed to these wrongful convictions as well as what can be done to minimize future risk including procedural and legislative changes (modeled after what other states and local municipalities have already enacted). The forum will consist of a panel discussion followed by Q&A.

Panelists include:

Alan Northrop, Washington State Exoneree

Jacqueline McMurtrie, Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Law

Stephen Ross, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, University of Washington Tacoma

Mark Lindquist, Pierce County Prosecutor

Lara Zarowsky, Policy Staff Attorney, Innocence Project Northwest at the UW School of Law

Moderated by KPLU Law and Justice Correspondent, Paula Wissel

Read more about this event in UWT’s Fast Track E-Newsletter

There is no cover charge for this event but registration is required.

Register Here

This forum is brought to you by the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences program, the Social Work program, the Diversity Resource Center, the UW School of Law, and the Office of Advancement with support from UWT’s Arts & Lecture Fund.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at sjross2@u.washington.edu

State Department Summer jobs--deadline 1/11

We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Clerical Program. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read about the program's eligibility requirements and to start the Gateway to State online application via USAJobs.

The deadline to submit completed applications is January 11, 2012.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen aged 16 or older at time of appointment, currently enrolled as a student in good academic standing, and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Please read the entire vacancy announcement for all qualifications and requirements.

You can also post general questions about the Department of State Summer Clerical Program on the Department of State Careers website at http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

2012 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute

2012 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Application Cycle is Open!

The 2012 RBSI application process is now open. If you have any questions please contact Shaunda Ragland, sragland@apsanet.org or 202-483-2512 (ext 123).

Who is Eligible for the APSA Ralph Bunche Program?

The program targets students from racial/ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented in science in the United States, e.g. African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Island students. All students who are members of these groups, or who are interested in broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be:

• United States citizens.
• Completing their junior year of undergraduate study.
• Majoring in political science or a related discipline.
• Have an interest in attending graduate school in political science.

Application Process

Participants in the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute are drawn from a competitive national applicant pool. The RBSI Selection Committee reviews applications and will make decisions during the month of February. Applicants will be informed of their status via email. Applicants should submit the following required information:

• 2012 RBSI Application Form (MS Word)
• Three letters of recommendation: one from department chair, and two more from other people who are familiar with the applicant's academic qualifications.
• A personal statement, not to exceed two double-spaced typed pages, stating the reasons for wanting to participate in the 2012 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute.
• Resume
Official academic transcripts (including Fall semester)

Completed application materials (were to be postmarked by January 18, 2012). Mail to:

APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
c/o Shaunda Ragland
American Political Science Association
1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1206

Additional Information

For additional information about the APSA Ralph Bunche Program, click here. If you have more questions about the program or the application process, contact Shaunda Ragland at 202.483.2512 or sragland@apsanet.org.

Tacoma Congressional spring semester internship

I've been informed there are still a couple of openings for anyone interested in applying--see below.

Internship Opportunity in Congressman Adam Smith’s
Tacoma, WA Office

Congressman Smith Currently Seeking Applicants for Internship Positions in his Tacoma, WA District Office

Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process and civic service, possess excellent writing and communication skills, and work well as part of a team.

Interns in the District Office have an opportunity to work in community outreach, constituent services and drafting policy and issue updates. This includes working with caseworkers to help constituents with issues relating to immigration, military and government agencies, among others. Depending on interests, interns also have an opportunity to participate in community outreach, attending meetings and events with outreach staff and Congressman Smith and assisting with town hall meetings.

Other intern duties are administrative: assisting staff with answering phones, data entry, scanning/copying and other tasks as needed. The internship is either a part-time or full-time position requiring approximately 20 (part-time) or 40 (full-time) scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm).

Applicants must submit an internship application packet, including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:

Congressman Adam Smith
Attn: Carrie Locken
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, WA 98402


If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Carrie Locken by phone at (253) 593-6600 or by email at carrie.locken@mail.house.gov.

POSTPONED: 12/6 Model UN Interest Meeting

From: Jinshil Yi <jyi@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 12:21 AM


Greetings everyone!

Due to scheduling difficulties which have come up as well as the intense nature of intellectual commitments this week and next (ahem! ahem!), the Model UN executive team has decided to cancel tomorrow evening's interest meeting in favor of a time next semester when it will be easier (and less demanding) for more people to attend. We absolutely realize that minutes are weighed in gold at the moment. :)

However, since we will be registering for the Chicago MUN conference over break (http://www.chomun.org), if you are seriously interested, please email me before December 15th, and I will get in touch with you personally over winter break to coordinate your registration. If you are not sure about Chicago but would like to know more about Model UN next semester, feel free to email as well! I will be more than happy to answer your questions over break.

Wishing you all a heartwarming Christmas break and magnificent new year!

Jinshil Yi
President, Model UN of Puget Sound

NYTimes: Announcing Win-a-Trip 2012

From The New York Times:

NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF BLOG: Announcing Win-a-Trip 2012

Here's how to apply to my 2012 Win-a-Trip contest.

http://nyti.ms/tT44f1

Deadline for study abroad

From: Roy Robinson
Date: Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Subject: Study Abroad Class Announcement?

Hi. Would you mind making a brief Study Abroad Announcement in your classes before students leave campus for the winter break? If students want to study abroad during the summer 2012, the fall 2012 or the spring 2013 they MUST turn in their Approval to Apply Form by January 17, 2012.

Approval to Apply Form
(http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/international-programs/study-abroad/applying/approval-to-apply/)

Forms should be returned to the Office of International Programs (215 Howarth). Students can also email the forms to the office. January 17, 2012 is the first day of the spring 2012 semester. Thanks in advance for your help.

Roy Robinson
Director of International Programs
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner St. #1055
Tacoma, WA 98416-1055
T: 253/879-3653
F: 253/879-2648
rrobinson@pugetsound.edu
http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/international-programs/