Take heed and attend, if you're interested in applying for a Watson your senior year:
Dear Colleagues,
As you may have heard, we've had an excellent year for Watson fellowships, with three winners this year: [Politics and Government Major] Zorba Leslie, Kendra Loebs, and Leif Rasmuson. These students have wonderful projects and are starting to prepare for an exciting year that begins in Aug.
In the meantime, we continue to prepare for our next round of Watsons. I am writing to ask you to please announce in your classes two Watson workshops I am offering next week for students interested in learning more about the fellowship and application procedures. We will have at least one of this year’s winners on hand to answer questions and share expereinces. Please especially encourage students you think might be potential Watson applicants to attend one of these sessions. Details of the Watson Information Sessions are:
Wednesday, April 11 at 5:00pm in Wyatt 109
OR
Thursday, April at 12 5:00pm in Wyatt 109
Many thanks. If you have any questions about the Watson program or what makes a "potential Watson applicant," please do not hesitate to contact me at pjoshi@ups.edu.
Professor Priti Joshi
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
PG Majors and Registration
PG Majors:
As registration unfolds, if you are unable to get into a 300-level course in the department please contact the professor directly and see whether there are still any seats set-aside for our majors.
As registration unfolds, if you are unable to get into a 300-level course in the department please contact the professor directly and see whether there are still any seats set-aside for our majors.
You: Competitive, Globally
As globalization continues apace, the Wall Street Journal provides a piece entitled "How to Stay Competitive In a Global Job Market". The closing lines: "Stay in college. Complete your degree. Get a good disciplinary foundation in whatever career is of greatest interest to you, follow your interest, and balance that with a good broad ability to communicate and work effectively in groups and teams...Then, once you graduate, your education is far from over. You have to continue to keep it up-to-date."
Read the whole piece here.
Read the whole piece here.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Your Friday Roundup of Opportunities
Always a more on the university MonsterTrak (get the password from CES; it is available to students and alums). And don't forget that there are numerous local internship opportunities with elected officials, city government, and other agencies/non-profits. Ask me (Professor O'Neil) if you want to know more.
1. Grassroots Campaigns, Seattle
Grassroots Campaigns, a progressive political consulting firm, is hiring graduating seniors to join our campaign team working on the most pressing issues of today. Grassroots campaigning means reaching out to the public, engaging them on the issues, and getting them to take action. Policy might be written in DC, but change happens on the ground.
The positions we are hiring for will afford you the opportunity to impact the world around you, while learning invaluable skills. Our campaign staff is trained on all aspects of running a grassroots campaign - from recruiting, training, and managing staff/volunteers to overseeing the finances associated with running a local campaign office. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters.
If these opportunities sound exciting to you, please submit your resume to Seattle Director and UPS Alumn Patrick Sterns, at psterns@grassrootscampaigns.com. Upon receiving your resume you will be contacted by Patrick Sterns with more information about the specifics of the positions, and opportunities to interview.
Patrick will also be on campus holding an information session at 5:30 in the Howarth Career Center on April 11, and will be holding interviews on-campus April 12. For further questions, please call at 206-329-4416.
2. Internship, Senator Barbara Mikulski, DC
Senator Barbara Mikulski’s (D-Md.) press office is accepting applications for an unpaid summer intern. The intern will be responsible for answering press calls, maintaining clips, compiling media lists and contacts, writing some press materials, and assisting in the day-to-day tasks of the Senator’s press staff at her Capitol Hill office. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior with an interest in media relations, journalism and/or politics. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to: kateslusark@mikulski.senate.gov. Deadline to apply is May 11, 2007. No calls please.
3. Congressional Staff Assistant, DC
Florida Republican seeks a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to fill a staff assistant vacancy in his Washington, DC office. Prospective candidates must be hard working and possess a high degree of professionalism and maturity. A good sense of humor along with a positive attitude, and the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others is required. This position demands high efficiency and strong organizational skills. Duties include: overseeing the front office, answering telephone calls, coordinating constituent tours and flag requests, and managing office interns. This is a young and fun office. Hill experience and Florida ties are a plus! If you are interested in joining our team please send cover letter, resume to FLStaffAssistant@yahoo.com. Faxes are fine, but please no phone calls.
4. Internship: David Wu – Oregon House Democrat, DC
David Wu – Oregon House Democrat. Internships in this office include: providing constituent tours, administrative duties, office support, logging and drafting replies to constituent inquiries, and working with legislative staff on research. Ideal candidates can work three or more days a week. We accept students receiving school credit as well as graduates seeking work experience. Northwest background a plus. We value interns as an important part of our office. Please fax a resume and cover letter to (202) 225-9497 Attn: Scott Olson or e-mail scott.olson2@mail.house.gov.
5. Global Youth Village - Summer Positions with International Teens - Bedford, VA
Looking to develop your international appeal, or want an exciting professional development opportunity? Then join our international staff team at the Global Youth Village. Every summer since 1979, a dynamic learning environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people and staff to turn cross-cultural theory! and skills into practical action. This year 60 youths (ages 13-18) and 25 staff from around the world will participate. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of media and other social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers.
The dates are July 5 - August 9, 2007.
Additional Qualifications:
Positions are open for trainers (international relations/political science, media literacy, conflict resolution/prejudice reduction, environmental education), cabin counselors, program specialists (arts & crafts, pool lifeguarding, rock climbing, computer lab management, etc.), health care, plus experienced and entry level food service staff.
How to Apply:
Visit our website at http://www.globalyouthvillage.org to read more and apply. Contact Leila Baz, Staff Di rector if you have further questions. Email: Staff@legacyintl.org; tel: 540 297 5982; fax: 540 297 1860
6. Internship. The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), DC
The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) is a policy research and strategic gaming organization within the National Defense University serving the U.S. Department of Defense, its components, and interagency partners. The Institute provides timely, objective analysis and gaming events to senior decision makers and supports NDU educational programs in the fields of international security and defense policy. Through an active outreach program, including conferences, international exchanges, and publications, the Institute seeks to promote wider understanding of emerging international security challenges and defense policy options.
Job Qualifications
INSS internships are available for graduate and undergraduate college students enrolled in accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Applicants must have excellent writing and research skills. Applicants from all fields of study who have these skills will be given equal consideration. These internship opportunities are particularly appropriate for students in the fields of International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Publishing, Marketing, and History. The application should include a cover letter (the e-mail message itself will suffice), a resume, and a writing sample.
The cover letter should include any regional or topical areas of particular interest to the applicant, and applicants are encouraged to review the INSS web site http://www.ndu.edu/inss/insshp.html to gain familiarity with INSS's mission areas. The writing sample should be no more than three pages, and may be on any topic of the applicant's choice. Please use the following formats for the document names: Lastname_initial_resume.doc. Ex. smith_a_resume.doc; Lastname_initial_coverletter.doc; Lastname_ initial_sample.doc. Send applications to: INSS_Intern_Program@ndu.edu.
Job Description
Interns are generally assigned to one or two directorate teams, but have the opportunity to work on a number of projects as their time and skills allow. Interns provide support in the areas of research, gaming, publications, conferences, and communications. Research can include compiling and distilling journal articles, news, and other current literature. Gaming support can include researching scenario material and assisting in game logistics. Interns support NDU Press by editing article submissions, and providing publication market analysis and customer service. Interns research conference topics and presenters, and logistically support the Conference Directorate during symposia, as well as numerous conferences, round-tables, and colloquia. In the area of web communications, interns may be asked to assist with projects from web graphic design to site analysis. Interns are also enthusiastically encouraged to attend national security-related events at the university and in the Washington, DC area. INSS offers interns the opportunity to meet high-level governmental officials, hear them speak on current important issues, and interact with policy makers and academics. Learning about how the Department of Defense interacts with other government agencies, how these agencies work together to protect our national security, and the career possibilities that exist within government service are just a few benefits of interning at INSS.
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1. Grassroots Campaigns, Seattle
Grassroots Campaigns, a progressive political consulting firm, is hiring graduating seniors to join our campaign team working on the most pressing issues of today. Grassroots campaigning means reaching out to the public, engaging them on the issues, and getting them to take action. Policy might be written in DC, but change happens on the ground.
The positions we are hiring for will afford you the opportunity to impact the world around you, while learning invaluable skills. Our campaign staff is trained on all aspects of running a grassroots campaign - from recruiting, training, and managing staff/volunteers to overseeing the finances associated with running a local campaign office. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters.
If these opportunities sound exciting to you, please submit your resume to Seattle Director and UPS Alumn Patrick Sterns, at psterns@grassrootscampaigns.com. Upon receiving your resume you will be contacted by Patrick Sterns with more information about the specifics of the positions, and opportunities to interview.
Patrick will also be on campus holding an information session at 5:30 in the Howarth Career Center on April 11, and will be holding interviews on-campus April 12. For further questions, please call at 206-329-4416.
2. Internship, Senator Barbara Mikulski, DC
Senator Barbara Mikulski’s (D-Md.) press office is accepting applications for an unpaid summer intern. The intern will be responsible for answering press calls, maintaining clips, compiling media lists and contacts, writing some press materials, and assisting in the day-to-day tasks of the Senator’s press staff at her Capitol Hill office. This is a great opportunity for a junior or senior with an interest in media relations, journalism and/or politics. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to: kateslusark@mikulski.senate.gov. Deadline to apply is May 11, 2007. No calls please.
3. Congressional Staff Assistant, DC
Florida Republican seeks a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to fill a staff assistant vacancy in his Washington, DC office. Prospective candidates must be hard working and possess a high degree of professionalism and maturity. A good sense of humor along with a positive attitude, and the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others is required. This position demands high efficiency and strong organizational skills. Duties include: overseeing the front office, answering telephone calls, coordinating constituent tours and flag requests, and managing office interns. This is a young and fun office. Hill experience and Florida ties are a plus! If you are interested in joining our team please send cover letter, resume to FLStaffAssistant@yahoo.com. Faxes are fine, but please no phone calls.
4. Internship: David Wu – Oregon House Democrat, DC
David Wu – Oregon House Democrat. Internships in this office include: providing constituent tours, administrative duties, office support, logging and drafting replies to constituent inquiries, and working with legislative staff on research. Ideal candidates can work three or more days a week. We accept students receiving school credit as well as graduates seeking work experience. Northwest background a plus. We value interns as an important part of our office. Please fax a resume and cover letter to (202) 225-9497 Attn: Scott Olson or e-mail scott.olson2@mail.house.gov.
5. Global Youth Village - Summer Positions with International Teens - Bedford, VA
Looking to develop your international appeal, or want an exciting professional development opportunity? Then join our international staff team at the Global Youth Village. Every summer since 1979, a dynamic learning environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people and staff to turn cross-cultural theory! and skills into practical action. This year 60 youths (ages 13-18) and 25 staff from around the world will participate. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of media and other social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers.
The dates are July 5 - August 9, 2007.
Additional Qualifications:
Positions are open for trainers (international relations/political science, media literacy, conflict resolution/prejudice reduction, environmental education), cabin counselors, program specialists (arts & crafts, pool lifeguarding, rock climbing, computer lab management, etc.), health care, plus experienced and entry level food service staff.
How to Apply:
Visit our website at http://www.globalyouthvillage.org to read more and apply. Contact Leila Baz, Staff Di rector if you have further questions. Email: Staff@legacyintl.org; tel: 540 297 5982; fax: 540 297 1860
6. Internship. The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), DC
The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) is a policy research and strategic gaming organization within the National Defense University serving the U.S. Department of Defense, its components, and interagency partners. The Institute provides timely, objective analysis and gaming events to senior decision makers and supports NDU educational programs in the fields of international security and defense policy. Through an active outreach program, including conferences, international exchanges, and publications, the Institute seeks to promote wider understanding of emerging international security challenges and defense policy options.
Job Qualifications
INSS internships are available for graduate and undergraduate college students enrolled in accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Applicants must have excellent writing and research skills. Applicants from all fields of study who have these skills will be given equal consideration. These internship opportunities are particularly appropriate for students in the fields of International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Publishing, Marketing, and History. The application should include a cover letter (the e-mail message itself will suffice), a resume, and a writing sample.
The cover letter should include any regional or topical areas of particular interest to the applicant, and applicants are encouraged to review the INSS web site http://www.ndu.edu/inss/insshp.html to gain familiarity with INSS's mission areas. The writing sample should be no more than three pages, and may be on any topic of the applicant's choice. Please use the following formats for the document names: Lastname_initial_resume.doc. Ex. smith_a_resume.doc; Lastname_initial_coverletter.doc; Lastname_ initial_sample.doc. Send applications to: INSS_Intern_Program@ndu.edu.
Job Description
Interns are generally assigned to one or two directorate teams, but have the opportunity to work on a number of projects as their time and skills allow. Interns provide support in the areas of research, gaming, publications, conferences, and communications. Research can include compiling and distilling journal articles, news, and other current literature. Gaming support can include researching scenario material and assisting in game logistics. Interns support NDU Press by editing article submissions, and providing publication market analysis and customer service. Interns research conference topics and presenters, and logistically support the Conference Directorate during symposia, as well as numerous conferences, round-tables, and colloquia. In the area of web communications, interns may be asked to assist with projects from web graphic design to site analysis. Interns are also enthusiastically encouraged to attend national security-related events at the university and in the Washington, DC area. INSS offers interns the opportunity to meet high-level governmental officials, hear them speak on current important issues, and interact with policy makers and academics. Learning about how the Department of Defense interacts with other government agencies, how these agencies work together to protect our national security, and the career possibilities that exist within government service are just a few benefits of interning at INSS.
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Slate and Security Dilemmas
Once again (what is this, the third time? Geez!), Slate draws from Professor Weinberger's blog, Security Dilemmas, as part of their blog roundup:
University of Puget Sound professor Seth Weinberger, writing at Security Dilemmas, questions Congress' methods and commitment to leaving Iraq: "The spending bill as it stands represent a congressional abdication of the role it is all too quick to loudly proclaim for itself. It is not a serious attempt to check the president, to bring the troops home, or to enforce the will of the American public. The ultimate result of this will be nothing; until Congress grows a spine and refuses to appropriate funds for the war in Iraq, it will continue according to President Bush's plan."
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Talk: Think Globally, Act Ethically
From Colleen (Woodrow) Gause '06 who is currently working at the World Trade Center in Tacoma:
I wanted to let you know that next Friday (April 6) there is a breakfast event that the World Trade Center is hosting; we'd welcome students and any faculty and staff that are interested to attend. The event is called, "Think Globally, Act Ethically" and is being presented by Dr. Chris Gilbert from TCC and the author of the book, "There is No Right Way to do the Wrong Thing." There is more information about the event here: http://www.wtcta.org/index.php?CURRENT_PAGE_ID=626.
If you wouldn't mind passing this along to interested students, faculty and staff, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
I wanted to let you know that next Friday (April 6) there is a breakfast event that the World Trade Center is hosting; we'd welcome students and any faculty and staff that are interested to attend. The event is called, "Think Globally, Act Ethically" and is being presented by Dr. Chris Gilbert from TCC and the author of the book, "There is No Right Way to do the Wrong Thing." There is more information about the event here: http://www.wtcta.org/index.php?CURRENT_PAGE_ID=626.
If you wouldn't mind passing this along to interested students, faculty and staff, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
New Alum Blog: Musings in Thailand
We've blogged before about Ashley Mills 05's adventures in Thailand and beyond, as part of her time with the Peace Corps. She has been sending out long letters on a regular basis, but has now succumbed to the blogosphere. So check out http://musingsinthailand.blogspot.com to read all about what she's up to.
What would be really nice would be for many of us to leave a comment--even if you don't know her personally. Show that UPS PG love that makes us the envy of all the land.
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What would be really nice would be for many of us to leave a comment--even if you don't know her personally. Show that UPS PG love that makes us the envy of all the land.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
A smattering of linkages
It seems like it's been a while since I've posted any randomness on our site, so here's some things of eclectic interest.
- Photos of China organized around three themes: Survival, Relationships and Desires.
- Disputes in academia over improving foreign language and area studies.
- Be a "Banker to the Poor": Loan $25 to someone in the developing world to start or improve their business.
We're So Accessible
I was not aware of this, but alum Liz Perry '03 pointed me to the Princeton Review's ranking of colleges by faculty accessibility. As they put it, "good teachers are defined by more than simply the amount of classroom time they put in. The Princeton Review's annual survey of college kids reveals that the professors at these schools are those most willing to go that extra mile."
The Top Twenty:
1 United States Air Force Academy
2 United States Naval Academy
3 Wabash College
4 Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
5 Harvey Mudd College
6 Washington and Lee University
7 Sweet Briar College
8 College of the Atlantic
9 Ripon College
10 Wellesley College
11 Davidson College
12 Lawrence University
13 Cornell College
14 Hampden-Sydney College
15 Sewanee- University of the South
16 Whitman College
17 Claremont McKenna College
18 Hillsdale College
19 Hendrix College
20 University of Puget Sound
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to shut my door and take a nap, so please don't disturb me.
Oh, before I nap, a teaser that Liz will be heading to graduate school in the fall, and we are impressed by the academic offers and yes, very proud. More details to follow.
The Top Twenty:
1 United States Air Force Academy
2 United States Naval Academy
3 Wabash College
4 Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
5 Harvey Mudd College
6 Washington and Lee University
7 Sweet Briar College
8 College of the Atlantic
9 Ripon College
10 Wellesley College
11 Davidson College
12 Lawrence University
13 Cornell College
14 Hampden-Sydney College
15 Sewanee- University of the South
16 Whitman College
17 Claremont McKenna College
18 Hillsdale College
19 Hendrix College
20 University of Puget Sound
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to shut my door and take a nap, so please don't disturb me.
Oh, before I nap, a teaser that Liz will be heading to graduate school in the fall, and we are impressed by the academic offers and yes, very proud. More details to follow.
New STS Course: War, Technology and Society
Professor Taranovski in the History Department will be offering a new course in fall in the Science, Technology and Society program. It looks very interesting for PG majors in particular. Details below.
STS 322, War, Technology, and Society in the Modern World
Prof. T. Taranovski
The course will be not so much interdisciplinary as integral and integrative in scope and character. It takes as its point of departure the observation that what has been called “the Western way of war” has become global in character over the past couple of centuries and that it has shaped the way we live and, in turn, has been shaped by scientific, technological, and socio-economic developments on a global scale. In order to understand the full ramifications of this phenomenon, we need to approach it integrally through an analysis of history of international relations, modern political systems, social, economic, and demographic developments, and advances in scientific and technological innovation that are often neglected in discussion of how contemporary world functions. This is why I am proposing the course under the rubric of the STS program rather than as a regular departmental offering, especially since STS is the only academic program that provides place for discussion of technology as a subject matter.
The course will be organized chronologically and topically to cover the period from the 16th to the 21st century. It will emphasize the continuity and integrality of historical developments as well as the dramatic change that can occur as a result of scientific and technological innovation by focusing on warfare as a case-study of where such nexus is most readily and forcefully apparent. The course will strive to demonstrate that the history of the modern world since the beginning of the modern era, particularly in the West, has been characterized by an exponential increase in the scope and lethality of warfare, by growing involvement and participation of humanity as a whole in the conduct of war and exposure to its consequences, and by expanding integration and coordination of political and military activity with scientific and industrial aspects of modern society.
STS 322, War, Technology, and Society in the Modern World
Prof. T. Taranovski
The course will be not so much interdisciplinary as integral and integrative in scope and character. It takes as its point of departure the observation that what has been called “the Western way of war” has become global in character over the past couple of centuries and that it has shaped the way we live and, in turn, has been shaped by scientific, technological, and socio-economic developments on a global scale. In order to understand the full ramifications of this phenomenon, we need to approach it integrally through an analysis of history of international relations, modern political systems, social, economic, and demographic developments, and advances in scientific and technological innovation that are often neglected in discussion of how contemporary world functions. This is why I am proposing the course under the rubric of the STS program rather than as a regular departmental offering, especially since STS is the only academic program that provides place for discussion of technology as a subject matter.
The course will be organized chronologically and topically to cover the period from the 16th to the 21st century. It will emphasize the continuity and integrality of historical developments as well as the dramatic change that can occur as a result of scientific and technological innovation by focusing on warfare as a case-study of where such nexus is most readily and forcefully apparent. The course will strive to demonstrate that the history of the modern world since the beginning of the modern era, particularly in the West, has been characterized by an exponential increase in the scope and lethality of warfare, by growing involvement and participation of humanity as a whole in the conduct of war and exposure to its consequences, and by expanding integration and coordination of political and military activity with scientific and industrial aspects of modern society.
UW Summer Program to Vietnam: Last Call
This in from Christoph Giebel at UW. There are a number of interesting programs being run through UW: Former Yugoslavia, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Iceland, Brazil, India (in 2008) and Vietnam. Check them all out here.
Viet Nam Summer Study Abroad: a few places left
This June/July, I am offering a six-week joint academic learning and community volunteering program in Viet Nam in collaboration between CHID and PeaceTrees Viet Nam (see web link below). We're making a final recruitment push during the 1st week of the upcoming Spring quarter for this full-time summer study abroad program. There are a few slots left. Could I ask you please to use your "networks" to advertise this program, not only for the innovative approach it takes, but also for what a good deal it is: 10-12 academic credits in 6 weeks, UW tuition waived, plus foreign experience for a very competitive fee. CHID tells me that non-UW participants could still earn academic credits as non-matriculated students. So not being a UW student will pose no hurdle at all to participation! UPS participants would have to find out how these UW credits could be applied to their own studies. The application deadline is April 2.
Viet Nam: Building for Peace in the Wake of War
http://depts.washington.edu/chid/showprogram.php?id=50
This program will explore the legacy of war in Viet Nam and the ongoing rebuilding efforts there. In partnership with Peace Trees Vietnam, a Washington based organization that works with residents of Quang Tri Province on landmine clearance and environmental/community restoration, our group of 12-18 students will pursue historical studies in Ha Noi and Hue, and participate in a community-building project with local people in Dong Ha.
Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required, and students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply.
Program Director: Christoph Giebel giebel@u.washington.edu
CHID contact: Theron Paul Stevenson theron@u.washington.edu
Application deadline extended to April 2.
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Viet Nam Summer Study Abroad: a few places left
This June/July, I am offering a six-week joint academic learning and community volunteering program in Viet Nam in collaboration between CHID and PeaceTrees Viet Nam (see web link below). We're making a final recruitment push during the 1st week of the upcoming Spring quarter for this full-time summer study abroad program. There are a few slots left. Could I ask you please to use your "networks" to advertise this program, not only for the innovative approach it takes, but also for what a good deal it is: 10-12 academic credits in 6 weeks, UW tuition waived, plus foreign experience for a very competitive fee. CHID tells me that non-UW participants could still earn academic credits as non-matriculated students. So not being a UW student will pose no hurdle at all to participation! UPS participants would have to find out how these UW credits could be applied to their own studies. The application deadline is April 2.
Viet Nam: Building for Peace in the Wake of War
http://depts.washington.edu/chid/showprogram.php?id=50
This program will explore the legacy of war in Viet Nam and the ongoing rebuilding efforts there. In partnership with Peace Trees Vietnam, a Washington based organization that works with residents of Quang Tri Province on landmine clearance and environmental/community restoration, our group of 12-18 students will pursue historical studies in Ha Noi and Hue, and participate in a community-building project with local people in Dong Ha.
Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required, and students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply.
Program Director: Christoph Giebel giebel@u.washington.edu
CHID contact: Theron Paul Stevenson theron@u.washington.edu
Application deadline extended to April 2.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Recap: Charles Sipos '94 Guantanamo Talk and our Alum-Student Gathering
That's Charles in the back on the right talking to Professor Ross.
Then in the evening we had our PG Alum-Student gathering. Over a dozen alums came from as far away as Portland to share their experiences. And what a range: alums working in the media, going to graduate and law school, working in university admissions, grant writing, political consulting, in international trade, the military, state government and Congress, among others.
One comment I heard from some alums--they wish they had taken advantage of similar opportunities when they were on campus. So students, if you missed out, keep on top of the blog and make the most of the program we put together--it's for you, after all.
More pics on our Flickr site.
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More Promotions: Kevin Billings '77, USAF Deputy Assistant Secretary
The word's finally official so Kevin let me spill the beans. If you want to know more about his background, find his alum profile here. Kevin's also been instrumental in creating an internship opportunity this summer for one of our majors; more on that later.
AIR FORCE NAMES BILLINGS TO ENERGY OFFICE
WASHINGTON – The Air Force recently named Kevin W. Billings as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health.
As deputy assistant secretary, Billings will lead the Air Force’s senior policy and oversight office for energy, environment, safety and occupational health issues. The department’s responsibilities include providing guidance, direction and oversight of all matters pertaining to formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets for energy, environment, safety, and occupational health programs world-wide.
Billings will oversee a robust energy program with a strategy that seeks to integrate demand-side energy efficiency measures with a long-term commitment to supply-side alternative energy sources. The Air Force’s energy program is also working to create a culture where all Airmen make energy a consideration in everything we do.
Billings is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash., and the Executive Development Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Immediately prior to his position in the Air Force, Billings served as Vice President of Business Development for Enterra Solutions, LLC in Washington D.C. where he was responsible for all federal business development, planning and strategic alliances for the emerging information technology company.
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AIR FORCE NAMES BILLINGS TO ENERGY OFFICE
WASHINGTON – The Air Force recently named Kevin W. Billings as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health.
As deputy assistant secretary, Billings will lead the Air Force’s senior policy and oversight office for energy, environment, safety and occupational health issues. The department’s responsibilities include providing guidance, direction and oversight of all matters pertaining to formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets for energy, environment, safety, and occupational health programs world-wide.
Billings will oversee a robust energy program with a strategy that seeks to integrate demand-side energy efficiency measures with a long-term commitment to supply-side alternative energy sources. The Air Force’s energy program is also working to create a culture where all Airmen make energy a consideration in everything we do.
Billings is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash., and the Executive Development Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Immediately prior to his position in the Air Force, Billings served as Vice President of Business Development for Enterra Solutions, LLC in Washington D.C. where he was responsible for all federal business development, planning and strategic alliances for the emerging information technology company.
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The Internationalist, Reloaded
The Internationalist, a student-oriented international affairs magazine based in Seattle, has just done a major makeover of their website. Lots of content and eye candy and, as always, selected contributions from our own Professor Weinberger. Worth a gander.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Professor Weinberger: Back from Japan, off to Israel
Rather than return with pictures of academics sitting in their conference rooms (always gripping photography), he brought back some nice shots of Hemeji Castle and the surrounds.
Professor Weinberger will be busy over the next couple of months. He's been chosen as an academic fellow by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy in DC, which means that in May he'll take part in a 10-day course on terrorism based in Israel. I took part a couple of years ago, and it's an incredible, if exhausting, experience. Look for more interesting photos from that event.
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Alum Update: Ron Davison '85 Moves Up
Ron Davison '85 has been an avid PG blog-alum enabler, helping to pull together our DC folks and improve our general networks out that way. When he's not busy helping us, he's been at SRA as Director of the Emergency Management and Crisis Communications. I am slowly realizing that disaster recovery/homeland security is an important job field for many of our alums (see, for example, Nick Lowe '02's recent email with job openings).
Ron now has moved onward and upward. I'll let the recent press release do the praising. We plan to have Ron out this way in April, so students who are interested in meeting him, let me know, and we'll put something together.
ORLANDO, FLA. — March 1, 2007 — Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc., has announced the hiring of Kim Fletcher as Executive Vice President of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Programs and Ron Davison as Vice President of Emergency Management Program Development. Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Davison, who will officially begin their new roles this month, will work out of the firm’s new Washington D.C. office to expand its presence in Federal programs and the Mid-Atlantic region of the country...
...Ron Davison has more than 20 years of professional experience in the emergency management arena, including homeland security, training and program management. In addition to supporting government planning, response and recovery efforts for federal, state and local programs, he has been directly involved in the response to such nationally significant events as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Davison has also participated in the development of numerous emergency response plans (including the Federal and National Response Plans), the development of training and exercise programs, and the design of outreach and communication programs for governmental organizations at all levels.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Davison was Director of the Emergency Management and Crisis Communications Group for SRA International, where he oversaw a team of more than 60 professionals and more than $14 million annually in services to government organizations.
“As stand-out leaders in their field, Ron and Kim will no doubt be tremendously successful in helping us to expand our services to clients not only in the Washington D.C. area, but nationally. The breadth and depth of their emergency preparedness and homeland security knowledge will be of great value to many of our clients” says Beck Disaster Recovery CEO, Jonathan Burgiel. “We are very proud and excited to add their extensive experience, accomplishments and expertise to our fast-growing team.”
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. (www.beckdr.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of R. W. Beck Group, Inc., is a leading provider of program management services for hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness/planning, response and recovery.
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Ron now has moved onward and upward. I'll let the recent press release do the praising. We plan to have Ron out this way in April, so students who are interested in meeting him, let me know, and we'll put something together.
Beck Disaster Recovery Hires Kim Fletcher and
Ron Davison to Expand D.C. Presence
Ron Davison to Expand D.C. Presence
ORLANDO, FLA. — March 1, 2007 — Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc., has announced the hiring of Kim Fletcher as Executive Vice President of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Programs and Ron Davison as Vice President of Emergency Management Program Development. Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Davison, who will officially begin their new roles this month, will work out of the firm’s new Washington D.C. office to expand its presence in Federal programs and the Mid-Atlantic region of the country...
...Ron Davison has more than 20 years of professional experience in the emergency management arena, including homeland security, training and program management. In addition to supporting government planning, response and recovery efforts for federal, state and local programs, he has been directly involved in the response to such nationally significant events as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Davison has also participated in the development of numerous emergency response plans (including the Federal and National Response Plans), the development of training and exercise programs, and the design of outreach and communication programs for governmental organizations at all levels.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Davison was Director of the Emergency Management and Crisis Communications Group for SRA International, where he oversaw a team of more than 60 professionals and more than $14 million annually in services to government organizations.
“As stand-out leaders in their field, Ron and Kim will no doubt be tremendously successful in helping us to expand our services to clients not only in the Washington D.C. area, but nationally. The breadth and depth of their emergency preparedness and homeland security knowledge will be of great value to many of our clients” says Beck Disaster Recovery CEO, Jonathan Burgiel. “We are very proud and excited to add their extensive experience, accomplishments and expertise to our fast-growing team.”
Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc. (www.beckdr.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of R. W. Beck Group, Inc., is a leading provider of program management services for hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness/planning, response and recovery.
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Recap: Professor Hansen Talk
Just before Spring Break Professors Hansen and Weinberger gave talks on the Middle East. Students commented that it made for an excellent contrast, with Professor Weinberger providing a security-oriented view focused on US foreign policy, while Professor Hansen provided the European perspective on international security and their views of the US role in the Middle East. We are fortunate to have such excellent scholars and teachers in our midst, and I want to begin to spread my displeasure that Professor Hansen will be leaving us in May to return to Germany. He will be missed!
There's just too much going on...
Except a blog crazy with stuff this week. Lots of events and accolades that need to get their fifteen pixels of blog fame. Whew.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Reminder: Charles Sipos '94 Talk on Guantanamo
Charles will be joining us directly from Guantanamo, where he has been this week. "History in the making" seems cliche but seems appropriate here.
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