Pi Sigma Alpha New Initiates

Congratulations to All!
Morgan MacFarlane was elected as president, and Ilana Dutton as vice president.

Front L-R: Emma Harrington, Jessa Miller, Fran Leskovar, Aliah McCord, Zoë Kern, Morgan MacFarlane, Albert Frantz, Meishan Wright, Allyson Niitani

Back L-R: Ilana Dutton, Zachary Fletcher, Susanna Schuler

Not pictured: Amy Colliver, Julia Gaulin, Sivan Najita

A packed house! Don Share's lecture on 11/5

Don Share Lecture -- November 5th -- Trimble Forum -- 5:00

Student PIRG Application

Student PIRGS are hiring organizers to work on issues like protecting our environment, moving our country towards renewable energy and zero-waste, and strengthening our democracy.

Application Deadline is November 1st

https://jobs.studentpirgs.org

P&G Brown Bag - 12:00 October 25th, Wyatt 301

P&G Brown Bag, Wed Oct 9 at Noon

Town Hall With Representative Kilmer - Thurs. Oct. 3rd - 5:30 pm

Impeachment Brown Bag - 10/4 @ 12:00

Fall Career Fair for Logger students -- Thursday, Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m. in WSC Marshall Hall.

Washington State Legislative Interest Meeting 9/16 Noon

Come to Wyatt 101 and learn about a unique opportunity to take part in Washington's government! The Legislative Intern Program offers Washington college students the opportunity to gain paid work experience while studying the state legislative process up close.

WATCH LIVE: Third Democratic Presidential Nomination Debate

U.S. Department of State Spring 2020 Internship Application

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Spring 2020 Student Internship Program (Unpaid)

Please visit the Intern Section of our careers website for more information about the U.S Department of State Spring 2020 Student Internship Program (Unpaid) and to learn more about the selection process and which office may be right for you.

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view and apply to the announcement. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is June 3, 2019.

CivicSpark Engagement Opportunity

Values and Interests in U.S. Foreign Policy 4/24/19 @WheelockRotunda 5-6pm

Special guest speaker Tamara Cofman Wittes will discuss the U.S.'s implementation of democracy abroad through foreign policy.

The Fight for Time w/ Paul Apostolidis 4/12/19 12:45 @wyatt109

Young Professionals Info Session 4/9/19 - 7pm @Wheelock Rotunda

Civic Engagement Opportunity 4/10/19 , 6PM @ Social Justice Center

PRIEC Research Oppurtunity

AfterCollege Career Network

Powered by AfterCollege, the University of Puget Sound Politics and Government Career Network is a free resource that features relevant jobs and internships from employers specifically interested in reaching Puget Sound Alumni.

Take advantage of this!

The network site can be found here

Pohlad Award Applications for Summer of 2019. Due march 15th!

The Christopher R. Pohlad Fund for Faculty and Student Research was established to provide students the opportunity to travel abroad, further develop relationships with faculty members, and contribute in a meaningful way to their study of politics and government. 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the Pohlad Award are typically rising juniors or seniors, with a declared major or minor in the Politics and Government department.

                               

RECIPIENTS OF THE POHLAD AWARD MUST:

• use the award for international travel to one or more countries
• spend at least two weeks in the field
• pursue an activity or participate in a program related to the study of politics or government
• consult with International Programs before going abroad
• complete a video consultation with a member of the Politics and Government department before departing and after returning

Any questions please contact Professor  Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>

Click Here for the Application Form

State of Emergency Brown Bag - Monday March 5th - Wyatt 109

In this entrance in the Politics and Government Brown Bag series, professors Jacobson and Weinberger will discuss President Donald Trump's recent emergency declaration and it's impact on U.S. and foreign policy.

Meet-and-Greet with VP and University Counsel Joanna Cleveland, Feb. 19th 5-6pm

Summer Internships and Research Opportunities Mon 2/18 at Noon

Professors Alisa Kessel and Patrick O’Neil will host an event focused on summer internships and research and travel fellowships this Monday. Come hear from students about their experiences as well as get critical information on the application process. 

Deadlines are soon, but it is not too late to apply for these fantastic summer opportunities. 

Local Environmental Policy Engagement Oppurtunity

Student Internship Award Opportunity-March 25th

Power? Principles? Setting Priorities for America's Global Role. 5 pm, Thursday 2/7, Trimble Hall

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Succurro details and Application

Vocational and Trade details and Application

2018 Midterm Elections: A Postmortem, 11/14 @noon

The Classic American Rape Story, Wyatt 109, 11/7 5:30 P.M.

Alum Benjamin Anderstone on the 2018 elections in Washington

Click This Link to see a UPS Alum Discusses the Crucial 2018 Midterms

2018 Midterm Elections: Fundamentals and a Postmortem, 10/31 and 11/14 @noon

The Elusive Quest for Law w/ Stanford's Erik Jensen, 10/22 12:00

Paid Internship with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Legislative Affairs

Puget Sound Students,

My name is Nelson Falkenburg and I am the Legislative Coordinator for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. We are recruiting for a current or recent graduate to work for our Legislative Affairs team during the 2019 legislative session. The Legislative Affairs Intern will support WDFW staff and the agency's mission by managing inquiries from legislators, tracking bills through the legislative process, developing communication tools for the Legislative Affairs team, and coordinating meetings.

Here is the position recruitment: Position Recruitment

The Midterms: The Impact of Disaffected Voters w/ Gary Locke and Rick Wilson, 10/22 6:30pm

Former Washington Governor Gary Locke and GOP strategist and author Rick Wilson (author of the NY Times best-selling book, Everything Trump Touches Dies) discuss the upcoming midterm elections.  

Monday, October 22, 2018, 6:30pm

Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University

Free to students!

Washington State Legislative Internship Program, 10/10 5:30PM

Hiring paid interns, Legislative District 26

The Populism of a Trumpian Foreign Policy, Brown Bag Series, 10/10 12-12:50

Public Service Weekend - Global Leaders Forum: Challenges in the International System, Weekend of 11/9

Location: 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA

P&G Brown Bag: Europe, Populism, & the Challenge of the Far Right, Wed 9/26 at Noon

Migrants and the City, 9/26 12-1:20PM

College Student Congress, 5/13/19 (App. due 11/9)

Constitution Day Lecture, Monday, 9/20 at 5p

Lecture by Dr. Felipe Aguero, Thu 9/13 @ 2p