This weekend marked the one year anniversary of the UPS Politics and Government Blog. Just over six hundred posts in that time--now I know where all my time went. Thanks to everyone who contributed, read, and put up with the blog. It's been great getting in touch with former students we taught, alums we didn't know, and students who've been on campus and off.
Keep reading and keep in touch! Let us know how you are, where you are, what you're up to.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Senior PG Majors: We Need Your Exit Survey!
Seniors! Among all the other things you get to do over the next couple of weeks, nothing could possibly be more important than completing the department's exit survey. Your feedback helps us to plan and think about the future and serve future generations of students better. A great weight rests on your shoulders. Please return the survey to Ms. Lim as soon as you have a chance. And free ice cream will be your reward.
Blogging the UN
A piece in today's New York Times on an accredited journalist who blogs the UN on a full-time basis--the only one to date--and the tensions that has generated with the otherwise rather staid institution. The article is here; the site itself is Inner City Press.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Graduation Reception!
All seniors who fail to attend will have their degrees summarily withdrawn. Seriously, we hope to see you there--we'll be there to honor you, meet your family, and toast your achievements.
Your Friday Roundup of Opportunities Takes a Nap
As we move into summer our normal roundup of opportunities will go into economy mode, and we'll just be posting particularly timely or otherwise too good to pass up opportunities.
But just to remind you...
There is always more on the university MonsterTrak (get the password from CES; it is available to students and alums) and on Hillzoo (Congress) and Idealist.org (NGOs). 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.
But just to remind you...
There is always more on the university MonsterTrak (get the password from CES; it is available to students and alums) and on Hillzoo (Congress) and Idealist.org (NGOs). 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.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Political Mashups
From Wired. Thanks to Randy Thornton, Instructional Technologist at The University of Puget Sound, for passing this along to me. Excerpt:
Tread carefully, politicians -- concerned citizens are watching your every move on the web. Their tools? Custom data mashups that use public databases to draw correlations between every vote cast and every dollar spent in Washington.
Take this report about the widely debated and bitterly fought California SB217, which would have banned clear-cutting in ancient forests.
Generated by the nonpartisan MapLight.org website, the report clearly shows that the logging industry, which opposed the bill, gave nearly twice as much money to politicians as environmental groups did. The bill was defeated.
Sites like Maplight.org, Opensecrets.org and Follow the Money, along with wiki-based political reporting resources like Congresspedia, are increasingly giving ordinary citizens the ability to easily document the flow of special-interest money and how it influences the legislature...
Read the whole thing here.
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Tread carefully, politicians -- concerned citizens are watching your every move on the web. Their tools? Custom data mashups that use public databases to draw correlations between every vote cast and every dollar spent in Washington.
Take this report about the widely debated and bitterly fought California SB217, which would have banned clear-cutting in ancient forests.
Generated by the nonpartisan MapLight.org website, the report clearly shows that the logging industry, which opposed the bill, gave nearly twice as much money to politicians as environmental groups did. The bill was defeated.
Sites like Maplight.org, Opensecrets.org and Follow the Money, along with wiki-based political reporting resources like Congresspedia, are increasingly giving ordinary citizens the ability to easily document the flow of special-interest money and how it influences the legislature...
Read the whole thing here.
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Congrats to Cat Fish '08, Matelich Scholar!
Congratulations to Cat Fish '08, who was nominated by our department for the university's Matelich Scholarship. Cat made it through the initial cut to face the dreaded interview with the Faculty Scholarship Committee, and clearly impressed them (though Cat says that she didn't feel quite so sanguine). The award was established by 1978 UPS alum George Matelich in honor of his father, and emphasizes the recipients' potential for future leadership. The award is for $12,000.
Way to go, Cat!
Way to go, Cat!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Blow Glass
So, you've got family or friends coming into town and you want something fun and different to do. Another drive through Point Defiance? A walk on Ruston Way? They've already seen the Museum of Glass...
Why not make your own bit of art? Tacoma Glassblowing Studio is just off of Pacific downtown, a few blocks south of UWT. They have weekend glassblowing events, Saturday or Sunday (or weekdays by appointment). You get to work in a small space with glass artists, blow your own paperweight, be part of the process rather than a spectator. $65. Check it out here.
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Why not make your own bit of art? Tacoma Glassblowing Studio is just off of Pacific downtown, a few blocks south of UWT. They have weekend glassblowing events, Saturday or Sunday (or weekdays by appointment). You get to work in a small space with glass artists, blow your own paperweight, be part of the process rather than a spectator. $65. Check it out here.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Facebook: We Are Up and Running
So as I've mentioned before I've set up a PG Facebook group to encompass students and recent alums. It can be found here, and we've got about 40 students and alums on it. Since we have over 170 majors and minors, I'm hoping to ramp that up.
The current strictures on Facebook are such that alums outside of the UPS email address who are P.F.E. (Pre Facebook Era) can join Facebook itself but can't join our PG group. So for most alums, my apologies--I hope that Facebook will create more flexible mechanisms for people to opt in to groups in future, or I may reconstitute the PG group on a "global" setting if there is in fact much interest in it. For now, if you are on Facebook but outside our network, please link to me directly. My personal Facebook profile is here.
To that end, I had an interesting time asking students in one of my PG102 Introduction to Comparative Politics sections about the social differences between Facebook and MySpace; they made really thoughtful observations about age and even class differences that can cut across these groups. Facebook reminds me of a more freewheeling LinkedIn, and I remain convinced that these kinds of online social networks will just get more powerful in future. My hope is that Facebook, like LinkedIn, will help generate webs of connections between our students and alums that can be tapped for support during and after college.
Thoughts, suggestions, let me know.
The current strictures on Facebook are such that alums outside of the UPS email address who are P.F.E. (Pre Facebook Era) can join Facebook itself but can't join our PG group. So for most alums, my apologies--I hope that Facebook will create more flexible mechanisms for people to opt in to groups in future, or I may reconstitute the PG group on a "global" setting if there is in fact much interest in it. For now, if you are on Facebook but outside our network, please link to me directly. My personal Facebook profile is here.
To that end, I had an interesting time asking students in one of my PG102 Introduction to Comparative Politics sections about the social differences between Facebook and MySpace; they made really thoughtful observations about age and even class differences that can cut across these groups. Facebook reminds me of a more freewheeling LinkedIn, and I remain convinced that these kinds of online social networks will just get more powerful in future. My hope is that Facebook, like LinkedIn, will help generate webs of connections between our students and alums that can be tapped for support during and after college.
Thoughts, suggestions, let me know.
Them Boys is at it Again
From Professor Share--
Dear Friends of the DownTown Mountain Boys:
Spring has sprung and our new recording, Big Darlin' is in the final stages of production. It features original compositions by Paul Elliott, Dave Keenan, and Terry Enyeart. We'll have the new CD at our next two concerts, so please mark your calendars:
Friday, May 18, 2007. Late Night at the Market Concert Series, Crossroads Shopping Center, Bellevue, WA. This is a great, free, kid-friendly venue to see the band. See http://www.crossroadsbellevue.com/musicandevents/music.htm for more details and directions.
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 7:30 p.m.. We'll play a concert with our good friends in Lost in the Fog at the Columbia City Marquee Theatre, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, Washington. This should be a wonderful venue with excellent acoustics. More details will soon appear on our website
Meanwhile, check outwww.downtownmountainboys.com for information about the band, including some sound clips from the new recording project, and some new contributions to the photo gallery. You can also find a link there for those of you who want nothing more than to own a genuine DownTown Mountain Boys t-shirt (who wouldn't want one?).
The Boys,
Paul Elliott
Terry Enyeart
Dave Keenan
Tom Moran
Don Share
Dear Friends of the DownTown Mountain Boys:
Spring has sprung and our new recording, Big Darlin' is in the final stages of production. It features original compositions by Paul Elliott, Dave Keenan, and Terry Enyeart. We'll have the new CD at our next two concerts, so please mark your calendars:
Friday, May 18, 2007. Late Night at the Market Concert Series, Crossroads Shopping Center, Bellevue, WA. This is a great, free, kid-friendly venue to see the band. See http://www.crossroadsbellevue.com/musicandevents/music.htm for more details and directions.
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 7:30 p.m.. We'll play a concert with our good friends in Lost in the Fog at the Columbia City Marquee Theatre, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, Washington. This should be a wonderful venue with excellent acoustics. More details will soon appear on our website
Meanwhile, check out
The Boys,
Paul Elliott
Terry Enyeart
Dave Keenan
Tom Moran
Don Share
Reminder: Seema Sueko '94 Performance on Campus
A reminder that tomorrow Seema Sueko '94 will be on campus, with performances of her work "remains" at 4 pm in Trimble Forum. There's also a "meet the author" on Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Jones Hall Room 203. If you want to know more about her transition from PG major to political graduate students and from there to the theater, you can find out more in our earlier blog post here.
Monday, April 23, 2007
German State Parliament Fellowship
How's your German?
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN GERMAN STATE PARLIAMENTS
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN GERMAN STATE PARLIAMENTS
PLEASE PASS ON IMMEDIATELY TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
DEADLINE: May 11, 2007
CDS International, Inc. (CDS) is currently accepting applications for the Émigré Memorial German Internship Program - German State Parliaments (EMGIP).
EMGIP provides American and Canadian students the opportunity to intern at the Landtage - German State Parliaments. This is a great opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue careers at a regional level of government in the US or Canada, or who are interested in specific policy issues such as the environment, education and/or healthcare. Participants on the program gain practical work experience with a state parliament, utilize their German skills and experience German culture firsthand.
Participants complete an one- to three-months internship at a Landtag and receive a stipend of up to Euro 500/month ($650/month) to cover their living expenses during the program. For detailed information and applications, please visit <http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sipsp.htm> http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/emgip.htm.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- American or Canadian citizenship
- undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at American or Canadian colleges and universities may apply
- maximum age is 30
- high-intermediate German skills (oral and written) are required
- at least 2 years of study in a field related to International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics, European Studies with an emphasis on Germany, German or German Studies, if applicants have a minor in one of the above fields
FEES
- There is no application fee to this program. Candidates who are accepted will be required to pay a $300 administration fee.
We appreciate your support and thank you for passing this on to prospective students!
Best regards,
Katerina Holubova Sonja Du Bey
Program Officer Assistant Program Officer
Tel.: (212) 497-3515 Tel.: (212) 497-3523
Ron Davison '85 Comes to Campus
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Whip It UK Style
From Professor Share in London:
As part of the British Politics class I’m teaching at our London program I recently took my students to see a new political comedy, Whipping it Up! The play is a biting comedy about the role of parliamentary whips, the top party leaders in the UK who are responsible for making sure that members of parliament vote according to the wishes of the party leadership. Whips play a far more crucial role in the UK than in the US because party discipline is more important in a parliamentary legislative-executive system. The chief government whip is a top cabinet minister and is in constant contact with the head of government. One of the crucial jobs of the whip is to make sure that their party members show up for key votes. When a party member is ill or unavailable, the whip seeks a “pair” with another party whip, essentially making sure that an absence from one party is cancelled out by an absence from an opposing party.
Whipping it Up! is set in the near future under a Conservative Party government with a slim 3-seat majority, led by a young, charismatic, but lightweight leader (read David Cameron) who faces constant rebellion from within Tory ranks. An absurd attempt to levy a tax on tents (used by gypsy caravans and circuses, but also boy scouts) sets off a backbencher revolt while the prime minister is in the United States playing golf with the president. The hysterical play examines the various tactics employed by the whips (from both the governing Tories and the Labour Opposition) to win the vote. The pro-Tory Daily Telegraph called the play the “brightest comedy of the year,” though its reviewer lameted:
There's mixed news for the Tories in Steve Thompson's superbly entertaining new play at the Bush. On the plus side, he is the first dramatist I can recall who has dared to depict the Conservatives back in power. On the downside they have a majority of only three under their energetic young leader, and are portrayed, as is traditional in British theatre, as a bunch of shamelessly devious bastards. Couldn't Thompson have had a good pop at the bad faith, posturing and stupidity of Blair, Brown, Prescott and Blunkett before New Labour bites the dust? The poor old Tories, after all, are still a long way from Number 10.
The pro-Labour Guardian was also impressed, calling it:
the funniest political satire since Alistair Beaton's Feelgood, which attacked New Labour spin doctors. Like that play, it not only lifts the lid on the process but exposes the fact that politics today is as much about short-term, tactical gains as it is about long-range vision.
Yesterday I took my class to watch a parliamentary debate about the failure of numerous private pension schemes. The government bill to remedy the situation was brutally attacked by the Tories, the Liberal Democrats, and quite a few Labour backbenchers, and together they proposed an alternative bill. The government was clearly on the defensive, and we watched the Labour parliamentary whips wheel and deal to amend the original legislation so that the government would not be defeated on the motion. In the end the government survived, but 15 rebel Labourites voted against the government.
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As part of the British Politics class I’m teaching at our London program I recently took my students to see a new political comedy, Whipping it Up! The play is a biting comedy about the role of parliamentary whips, the top party leaders in the UK who are responsible for making sure that members of parliament vote according to the wishes of the party leadership. Whips play a far more crucial role in the UK than in the US because party discipline is more important in a parliamentary legislative-executive system. The chief government whip is a top cabinet minister and is in constant contact with the head of government. One of the crucial jobs of the whip is to make sure that their party members show up for key votes. When a party member is ill or unavailable, the whip seeks a “pair” with another party whip, essentially making sure that an absence from one party is cancelled out by an absence from an opposing party.
Whipping it Up! is set in the near future under a Conservative Party government with a slim 3-seat majority, led by a young, charismatic, but lightweight leader (read David Cameron) who faces constant rebellion from within Tory ranks. An absurd attempt to levy a tax on tents (used by gypsy caravans and circuses, but also boy scouts) sets off a backbencher revolt while the prime minister is in the United States playing golf with the president. The hysterical play examines the various tactics employed by the whips (from both the governing Tories and the Labour Opposition) to win the vote. The pro-Tory Daily Telegraph called the play the “brightest comedy of the year,” though its reviewer lameted:There's mixed news for the Tories in Steve Thompson's superbly entertaining new play at the Bush. On the plus side, he is the first dramatist I can recall who has dared to depict the Conservatives back in power. On the downside they have a majority of only three under their energetic young leader, and are portrayed, as is traditional in British theatre, as a bunch of shamelessly devious bastards. Couldn't Thompson have had a good pop at the bad faith, posturing and stupidity of Blair, Brown, Prescott and Blunkett before New Labour bites the dust? The poor old Tories, after all, are still a long way from Number 10.
The pro-Labour Guardian was also impressed, calling it:
the funniest political satire since Alistair Beaton's Feelgood, which attacked New Labour spin doctors. Like that play, it not only lifts the lid on the process but exposes the fact that politics today is as much about short-term, tactical gains as it is about long-range vision.
Yesterday I took my class to watch a parliamentary debate about the failure of numerous private pension schemes. The government bill to remedy the situation was brutally attacked by the Tories, the Liberal Democrats, and quite a few Labour backbenchers, and together they proposed an alternative bill. The government was clearly on the defensive, and we watched the Labour parliamentary whips wheel and deal to amend the original legislation so that the government would not be defeated on the motion. In the end the government survived, but 15 rebel Labourites voted against the government.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Your Friday Roundup of Opportunities
Always more on the university MonsterTrak (get the password from CES; it is available to students and alums) and in DC on Hillzoo. 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. Wilson Center Internships, DC
A whole lot of internships:
Africa Program 2007 Africa Program Internships
Brazil InstituteSpring 2007 Internship Announcement
China Environment Forum Internship Opportunities Available with the China Environment Forum (CEF)
Cold War International History Project 2007 Internships
Development Office Development Office Internship
Environmental Change and Security Program Internship Opportunities Available with ECSP
2. Internship, Foster Care to College Mentor Program, Pierce County Alliance
Outreach Case Aide for the Foster Care to College Mentor Program. Outreach case aides will talk with community members about becoming mentors for young adults ages 16 to 20 are in foster care. This will include going to community businesses, community events and schools in order to educate people about educational outcomes for foster youth and recruit for mentors. Innovative recruiting strategies will be a priority.
Qualifications: Energetic, motivated, committed college students who are able to communicate well with others. Must have an outgoing personality and willingness to work with young adults of all races, genders, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.
Requirements: Must be able to pass background check; Must have lived in Washington for three years or more. Must have a car with insurance. Must work 8 hrs/wk minimum.
Benefits: Learn what it is like to work in one area of the social services field. Various training will be provided (CPR, SECURE, HIV/AIDS education, etc.) Build skills in working with people. Earn a resume builder. Find out if this is the kind of work for you or just help your community.
Contact: Debra Jackman
Contact Phone: (253) 502-5435
Contact E-Mail: jackmadl@p-c-a.org
Offered: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
3. Carnegie Council Ethics & International Affairs Intern New York, New York
Description:
Ethics & International Affairs seeks a full-time summer intern. The goal of the journal is to bridge the gap betwe! en theory and practice by integrating rigorous thinking about principl es of justice and morality into discussions of the practical policy dilemmas that frequently arise in global politics. The journal publishes articles in three broad theme areas: ethics, war, and peace, global social justice, and religion in politics. The selected candidate's tasks will include:
* Managing peer-review process
* Assisting with administrative duties (e.g., ordering and tracking books for review; corresponding with authors regarding biographical notes and abstracts; drafting and mailing postproduction correspondence with journal contributors, publishers of reviewed books, and advertisers; identifying and tracking potential peer reviewers)
* Researching information on topics relevant to manuscripts for publication in the journal or program materials
* Depending on skill level, suggesting revisions of manuscripts for publication
* Proofreading revised manuscripts (journal articles, prog! ram reports and event summaries, Web site contents)
Requirements:
Candidates must be graduate students in International Affairs, Political Science, Philosophy, International Law or related areas; have a solid understanding of normative and empirical issues in international relations, global policy, and economics; excellent writing skills; attention to detail; strong Web and electronic database research skills; and excellent familiarity with Microsoft Word. Candidates are strongly encouraged to gain general familiarity with the substance of the journal and the program.
The intern is an integral part of the editorial team and receives a place on the journal's masthead. Please send us a resume and a short cover letter to Marina Oyuela (moyuela@cceia.org) explaining your motivation and qualifications for the internship.
Terms and Conditions:
This is an unpaid internship. School credit can be arranged and! a transportation stipend of $15 a day will be provided. We require a minimum commitment of 25 hours a week during the summer period.
To apply online, please visit the following site: http://www.cceia.org/about/jobs/position_data/0005
4. Paid Internship, Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department
Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a Vancouver WA based homebuilder, seeks a 20-30 hour intern beginning in May, ending in August. Pacific Lifestyle Homes is a top 10 homebuilder in Oregon and Washington, working in more than 18 local jurisdictions. Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department offers the unique opportunity to work actively on land use, population density, transportation and infrastructure policy issues on a local and regional level.
Position Description:
The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in public policy and its affect on housing markets in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area. The position will include some clerical work, evenings and a willingness to take responsibility for critical, short term projects assigned by the Public Affairs Director.
Likely Responsibilities Include:
• Attending public meetings and reporting on relevant land use and development issues before public entities throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of jurisdictional contacts throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a land use and development policy issue based filing system for Public Affairs/Public Relations.
• Developing in conjunction with the Public Affairs Director a set of model ordinances relating to model homes, clubhouses, pools and signs for jurisdictional adoption.
• Researching and providing recommendations for improving current sign codes throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Providing support for a variety of public relations related functions, including site tours for elected officials.
• Providing support for coordination of schedules and meetings with local officials.
• Providing additional research support for the investigation of lands with acquisition potential; provide support on pre-feasibility research regarding lands with acquisition potential.
• Research the development of a database of land use decisions in local jurisdictions throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area as a reference guide for Acquisition, Development and Legal.
Position Requirements:
• Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel in and around the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer functions and programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written, that allow clear, concise communication of often complex issues to variety of audiences including h fellow employees, local governments and elected officials.
• General understanding of land use planning and local government operations.
• Ability to manage critical, time sensitive assignments.
Monthly Stipend Available
Please Contact:
Joe Keizur
Public Affairs Director
Pacific Lifestyle Homes
360-448-8550
joek@pacificlifestylehomes.com
5. STAFF ASSISTANT OPENING, D.C.
Congresswoman Hilda Solis seeks a Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, Capitol tours, hiring and supervising interns, drafting constituent correspondence and assisting staff with various projects. Qualified applicants will have strong writing skills, be extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. California ties and fluency in Spanish are strongly preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to don.lyster@mail.house.gov.
6. Paid Internship, Innovation Network, DC
We provide program planning and evaluation consulting, training, and Web-based tools to nonprofits and funders across geographic and programmatic boundaries. We want to make evaluation accessible to all nonprofits, so they have the knowledge and skills to:
* Manage their internal matters, programs, and services effectively;
* Gain a stronger understanding of what is happening in their programs, and how those programs are affecting people and communities; and
* Collectively raise a strong voice in funding and policy decisions.
To find out more, go to http://www.innonet.org/?section_id=2&content_id=15
7. AFSC Interns New York, New York
Summary: Join us as we work together, to share with you our principles and the strategies and programs we use to advance social change. Together we can make a difference in the welfare of o! thers and move us all closer to a day of peace and economic and social justice for all!
Our director has a number of diverse and exciting ideas for short term projects. In our Immigrant Rights Program you could assist an immigrant worker to be understood and to understand court proceedings or work with immigrant communities on leadership development skills and surveying on attitudes toward immigration policy. Working with the Criminal Justice Program with clients whose lives have been impacted by the "criminal justice system" would be eye-opening, enraging, depressing and rewarding. You might help them write a resume and find a job or read their letters from "the inside" and work with staff to find a helpful way to respond to them. You could study the status of incarcerated children and youth. With the Conflict Resolution Program, you can be a part of helping people rebuild community ties, or you might work on addressing the root causes of community violence. Other Options to Military Recruitment will engage you in working with those who work with young people to help them examine the realities of military service. Advocating for alternatives may stretch your creativity and put you in touch with activist groups, the media and elected officials.
Compensation: These internship opportunties are not paid Staff positions, however there is financial compensation offered to all Interns participating in the program in the New York, NY and Newark, NJ offices. AFSC offers this stipend as a way of providing Interns who need to earn something over the summer with an opportunity to experience an AFSC Internship with us.
Contact: Anne Wright, Internship Coordinator, 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: 212-598-0950. Email: NYMRORecruit@afsc.org.
For more information on any of these internship opportunities please visit the following site: http://www.afsc.org/volunteering/intern278.htm
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1. Wilson Center Internships, DC
A whole lot of internships:
Africa Program 2007 Africa Program Internships
Brazil InstituteSpring 2007 Internship Announcement
China Environment Forum Internship Opportunities Available with the China Environment Forum (CEF)
Cold War International History Project 2007 Internships
Development Office Development Office Internship
Environmental Change and Security Program Internship Opportunities Available with ECSP
2. Internship, Foster Care to College Mentor Program, Pierce County Alliance
Outreach Case Aide for the Foster Care to College Mentor Program. Outreach case aides will talk with community members about becoming mentors for young adults ages 16 to 20 are in foster care. This will include going to community businesses, community events and schools in order to educate people about educational outcomes for foster youth and recruit for mentors. Innovative recruiting strategies will be a priority.
Qualifications: Energetic, motivated, committed college students who are able to communicate well with others. Must have an outgoing personality and willingness to work with young adults of all races, genders, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.
Requirements: Must be able to pass background check; Must have lived in Washington for three years or more. Must have a car with insurance. Must work 8 hrs/wk minimum.
Benefits: Learn what it is like to work in one area of the social services field. Various training will be provided (CPR, SECURE, HIV/AIDS education, etc.) Build skills in working with people. Earn a resume builder. Find out if this is the kind of work for you or just help your community.
Contact: Debra Jackman
Contact Phone: (253) 502-5435
Contact E-Mail: jackmadl@p-c-a.org
Offered: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
3. Carnegie Council Ethics & International Affairs Intern New York, New York
Description:
Ethics & International Affairs seeks a full-time summer intern. The goal of the journal is to bridge the gap betwe! en theory and practice by integrating rigorous thinking about principl es of justice and morality into discussions of the practical policy dilemmas that frequently arise in global politics. The journal publishes articles in three broad theme areas: ethics, war, and peace, global social justice, and religion in politics. The selected candidate's tasks will include:
* Managing peer-review process
* Assisting with administrative duties (e.g., ordering and tracking books for review; corresponding with authors regarding biographical notes and abstracts; drafting and mailing postproduction correspondence with journal contributors, publishers of reviewed books, and advertisers; identifying and tracking potential peer reviewers)
* Researching information on topics relevant to manuscripts for publication in the journal or program materials
* Depending on skill level, suggesting revisions of manuscripts for publication
* Proofreading revised manuscripts (journal articles, prog! ram reports and event summaries, Web site contents)
Requirements:
Candidates must be graduate students in International Affairs, Political Science, Philosophy, International Law or related areas; have a solid understanding of normative and empirical issues in international relations, global policy, and economics; excellent writing skills; attention to detail; strong Web and electronic database research skills; and excellent familiarity with Microsoft Word. Candidates are strongly encouraged to gain general familiarity with the substance of the journal and the program.
The intern is an integral part of the editorial team and receives a place on the journal's masthead. Please send us a resume and a short cover letter to Marina Oyuela (moyuela@cceia.org) explaining your motivation and qualifications for the internship.
Terms and Conditions:
This is an unpaid internship. School credit can be arranged and! a transportation stipend of $15 a day will be provided. We require a minimum commitment of 25 hours a week during the summer period.
To apply online, please visit the following site: http://www.cceia.org/about/jobs/position_data/0005
4. Paid Internship, Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department
Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a Vancouver WA based homebuilder, seeks a 20-30 hour intern beginning in May, ending in August. Pacific Lifestyle Homes is a top 10 homebuilder in Oregon and Washington, working in more than 18 local jurisdictions. Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department offers the unique opportunity to work actively on land use, population density, transportation and infrastructure policy issues on a local and regional level.
Position Description:
The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in public policy and its affect on housing markets in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area. The position will include some clerical work, evenings and a willingness to take responsibility for critical, short term projects assigned by the Public Affairs Director.
Likely Responsibilities Include:
• Attending public meetings and reporting on relevant land use and development issues before public entities throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of jurisdictional contacts throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a land use and development policy issue based filing system for Public Affairs/Public Relations.
• Developing in conjunction with the Public Affairs Director a set of model ordinances relating to model homes, clubhouses, pools and signs for jurisdictional adoption.
• Researching and providing recommendations for improving current sign codes throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Providing support for a variety of public relations related functions, including site tours for elected officials.
• Providing support for coordination of schedules and meetings with local officials.
• Providing additional research support for the investigation of lands with acquisition potential; provide support on pre-feasibility research regarding lands with acquisition potential.
• Research the development of a database of land use decisions in local jurisdictions throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area as a reference guide for Acquisition, Development and Legal.
Position Requirements:
• Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel in and around the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer functions and programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written, that allow clear, concise communication of often complex issues to variety of audiences including h fellow employees, local governments and elected officials.
• General understanding of land use planning and local government operations.
• Ability to manage critical, time sensitive assignments.
Monthly Stipend Available
Please Contact:
Joe Keizur
Public Affairs Director
Pacific Lifestyle Homes
360-448-8550
joek@pacificlifestylehomes.com
5. STAFF ASSISTANT OPENING, D.C.
Congresswoman Hilda Solis seeks a Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, Capitol tours, hiring and supervising interns, drafting constituent correspondence and assisting staff with various projects. Qualified applicants will have strong writing skills, be extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. California ties and fluency in Spanish are strongly preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to don.lyster@mail.house.gov.
6. Paid Internship, Innovation Network, DC
We provide program planning and evaluation consulting, training, and Web-based tools to nonprofits and funders across geographic and programmatic boundaries. We want to make evaluation accessible to all nonprofits, so they have the knowledge and skills to:
* Manage their internal matters, programs, and services effectively;
* Gain a stronger understanding of what is happening in their programs, and how those programs are affecting people and communities; and
* Collectively raise a strong voice in funding and policy decisions.
To find out more, go to http://www.innonet.org/?section_id=2&content_id=15
7. AFSC Interns New York, New York
Summary: Join us as we work together, to share with you our principles and the strategies and programs we use to advance social change. Together we can make a difference in the welfare of o! thers and move us all closer to a day of peace and economic and social justice for all!
Our director has a number of diverse and exciting ideas for short term projects. In our Immigrant Rights Program you could assist an immigrant worker to be understood and to understand court proceedings or work with immigrant communities on leadership development skills and surveying on attitudes toward immigration policy. Working with the Criminal Justice Program with clients whose lives have been impacted by the "criminal justice system" would be eye-opening, enraging, depressing and rewarding. You might help them write a resume and find a job or read their letters from "the inside" and work with staff to find a helpful way to respond to them. You could study the status of incarcerated children and youth. With the Conflict Resolution Program, you can be a part of helping people rebuild community ties, or you might work on addressing the root causes of community violence. Other Options to Military Recruitment will engage you in working with those who work with young people to help them examine the realities of military service. Advocating for alternatives may stretch your creativity and put you in touch with activist groups, the media and elected officials.
Compensation: These internship opportunties are not paid Staff positions, however there is financial compensation offered to all Interns participating in the program in the New York, NY and Newark, NJ offices. AFSC offers this stipend as a way of providing Interns who need to earn something over the summer with an opportunity to experience an AFSC Internship with us.
Contact: Anne Wright, Internship Coordinator, 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: 212-598-0950. Email: NYMRORecruit@afsc.org.
For more information on any of these internship opportunities please visit the following site: http://www.afsc.org/volunteering/intern278.htm
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Face(book) The Music
As I mentioned earlier, I'm experimenting with a Politics and Government/Political Science Association Facebook group as an alternative way of sending out information to our majors/minors and linking them to one another. So students and alums with Facebook pages, please look up the group and join (you may have to "make me your friend" first).
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Social Networking Alternatives
A few days back I wrote about LinkedIn, and suggested to students (especially those getting ready to graduate) that this was a resource they should consider using. This morning on my way to work there was an interview on the radio with someone taking a critical view of MySpace, and speaking to the general power of social networks. I noticed today that the IPE program has set up a Facebook page. Given the difficulty (I find) of getting students to read email, I wonder if that is a smarter way to feed information to students--and I'd be very interested in getting feedback from students on that. Email me or comment below, and I will tinker with a Facebook page.
Some time back I proposed to the university that in fact UPS needs its own social network software that would link prospectives, students and alums. We'll see what comes of that.
Some time back I proposed to the university that in fact UPS needs its own social network software that would link prospectives, students and alums. We'll see what comes of that.
Congrats Jon Roberts, Cain Scholarship Recipient
Congrats to PG major Jon Roberts who has been award the Harry Cain Scholarship administered by the School of Business and Leadership. The Cain 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."
As important, we want to thank alum Mark Smith '61, who not only was central in creating this scholarship, but also making certain that it was made open to all students, irrespective of major. Mark was himself a family friend of former Tacoma mayor and US Senator Harry Cain, and while an undergraduate wrote a impressive thesis on Cain's political career (I've got a copy if anyone would like to borrow it).
As is so often the case, we are indebted to our alums for both creating opportunities and directing our students to them.
As important, we want to thank alum Mark Smith '61, who not only was central in creating this scholarship, but also making certain that it was made open to all students, irrespective of major. Mark was himself a family friend of former Tacoma mayor and US Senator Harry Cain, and while an undergraduate wrote a impressive thesis on Cain's political career (I've got a copy if anyone would like to borrow it).
As is so often the case, we are indebted to our alums for both creating opportunities and directing our students to them.
Students, what are you doing this summer?
Students, here is one of my periodic naggings to remind you that summer can be a great time to do an internship, attend a summer workshop or otherwise round out your education and get out of the campus bubble. It may be late for many opportunities, but here are a couple of general resources:
Summer programs:
http://del.icio.us/upspolitics/summerprograms
A collection of over 30 summer opportunities across the country and world. Most deadlines have passed, but note the ones you might like to do next summer.
Internships:
http://del.icio.us/upspolitics/internships
We can also help place you in politics and government-related internships in town or around Seattle if you are interested and want to combine interning with part time work or school in the area. If you are heading home, most likely there are internships there as well, still waiting to be filled--or created. City government (offices of economic development, city council) and local offices of congressional representatives are good places to start. Remember, just because they don't have an internship listed doesn't mean they won't be happy to accept someone who is looking to gain experience.
As always, the best opportunities go to those who plan ahead--so start thinking about summer '08.
Summer programs:
http://del.icio.us/upspolitics/summerprograms
A collection of over 30 summer opportunities across the country and world. Most deadlines have passed, but note the ones you might like to do next summer.
Internships:
http://del.icio.us/upspolitics/internships
We can also help place you in politics and government-related internships in town or around Seattle if you are interested and want to combine interning with part time work or school in the area. If you are heading home, most likely there are internships there as well, still waiting to be filled--or created. City government (offices of economic development, city council) and local offices of congressional representatives are good places to start. Remember, just because they don't have an internship listed doesn't mean they won't be happy to accept someone who is looking to gain experience.
As always, the best opportunities go to those who plan ahead--so start thinking about summer '08.
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