Dear Colleagues,
The 2012 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program application deadline is about a month away - November 15, 2011!
CLS institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S.
citizen undergraduate and graduate students. Students may apply for one language, and will be placed at institute sites based on language evaluations after selection. Languages offered: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu.
Advisors are encouraged to host their own CLS information session! A PowerPoint presentation and handout can be found on the CLS website:
http://www.clscholarship.org/advisors.htm. For more information about the CLS Program and to access the on-line application, please visit the CLS website:
http://www.clscholarship.org.
Best,
Malaika Marable Serrano
Outreach and Alumni Officer
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) PO Box 37012, MRC 178 | Washington, DC 20013-7012
Tel: 202.633.8792 | Fax: 202.786.2430 | serrano.malaika@caorc.org
CLScholarship.org| caorc.org| facebook.com/CLScholarship
Monday, October 17, 2011
Green Corps: Opportunities for Seniors
Dear Professor O'Neil,
I wanted to thank you again for all that you’ve done in helping spread the word about Green Corps Field School for Environmental Organizing! We’ve received many applicants. In fact, we’ve actually extended our application deadline to October 28th! I was wondering if you could help us once again by alerting your students of the extension. Or, if you know of any University of Puget Sound students who are interested if you could supply me with their contact information that would also be greatly appreciated!
I’ve included Green Corps information below. Thanks again!
Take care,
Erin Moriarty
Green Corps Public Outreach
erinlmoriaty@gmail.com
greencorps.org
** Applications due October 28th 2011 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org**
Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.
In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “350.org” rallies for climate action.
You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Food and Water Watch and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.
You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helpedkeep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.
You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.
And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.
In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2012-2013. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.
If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2012-2013 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.
For more information, visit http://www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Field Organizer, at aaron@greencorps.org or (802) 734-7680.
I wanted to thank you again for all that you’ve done in helping spread the word about Green Corps Field School for Environmental Organizing! We’ve received many applicants. In fact, we’ve actually extended our application deadline to October 28th! I was wondering if you could help us once again by alerting your students of the extension. Or, if you know of any University of Puget Sound students who are interested if you could supply me with their contact information that would also be greatly appreciated!
I’ve included Green Corps information below. Thanks again!
Take care,
Erin Moriarty
Green Corps Public Outreach
erinlmoriaty@gmail.com
greencorps.org
** Applications due October 28th 2011 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org**
Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.
In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “350.org” rallies for climate action.
You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Food and Water Watch and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.
You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helpedkeep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.
You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.
And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.
In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2012-2013. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.
If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2012-2013 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2012 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.
For more information, visit http://www.greencorps.org or contact Aaron Myran, Green Corps Field Organizer, at aaron@greencorps.org or (802) 734-7680.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Congressman Smith on social networks
Many, many of our students intern with Congressman Adam Smith here in Tacoma. For those who want to keep up with his doings, he's got a couple of social media venues:
https://www.facebook.com/RepAdamSmith
http://twitter.com/#!/Rep_Adam_Smith
And as always, DC staffer and alum Rebecca Bryant reminds us of ongoing opportunities in Smith's Tacoma and DC offices...contact me (Professor O'Neil) if you have any questions.
https://www.facebook.com/RepAdamSmith
http://twitter.com/#!/Rep_Adam_Smith
And as always, DC staffer and alum Rebecca Bryant reminds us of ongoing opportunities in Smith's Tacoma and DC offices...contact me (Professor O'Neil) if you have any questions.
Democratic and Republican National Convention--on site opportunities
Campaign 2012: The Democratic National Convention
25 August 2012 to 7 September 2012
Charlotte, United States
Campaign 2012: The Republican National Convention
18 to 31 August 2012
Tampa, United States
Special academic program for college students and
faculty on site at the Republican National
Convention. Faculty may participate as attendees
(faculty fellows)or hired to be in charge of
students (faculty leaders).
See www.twc.edu/c2012docs for faculty information.
Enquiries: c2012@twc.edu
Web address: http://www.twc.edu/c2012
Sponsored by: The Washington Center for
Internships and Academic Seminars
25 August 2012 to 7 September 2012
Charlotte, United States
Campaign 2012: The Republican National Convention
18 to 31 August 2012
Tampa, United States
Special academic program for college students and
faculty on site at the Republican National
Convention. Faculty may participate as attendees
(faculty fellows)or hired to be in charge of
students (faculty leaders).
See www.twc.edu/c2012docs for faculty information.
Enquiries: c2012@twc.edu
Web address: http://www.twc.edu/c2012
Sponsored by: The Washington Center for
Internships and Academic Seminars
Thursday, October 13, 2011
11/1: Ezra Vogel Talk on Deng Xiaoping: The Man Who Transformed China
Ezra Vogel Talk on Deng Xiaoping: The Man Who Transformed China
Harvard University professor emeritus and author gives free talk Tuesday, Nov. 1
TACOMA, Wash. – Distinguished Asia scholar Ezra Vogel will give a public talk next month on Deng Xiaoping, the pragmatic revolutionary responsible for China’s dramatic modernization drive in the late twentieth century. Deng, who was behind the bloody 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square, will be revealed for his other, less well-known, leadership role—as the man who probably did more than any other to nurture China’s economic juggernaut and to open its doors to the West.
Vogel, professor emeritus at Harvard University, will present his lecture, Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China, Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 4–5 p.m. in Trimble Forum, Trimble Hall on the campus of University of Puget Sound. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The talk is hosted by the Asian Studies program
A well-travelled researcher of Japan, Korea, and China, Vogel has written many books that trace the political and social transformations in East Asia over more than five decades. His book Japan as Number One: Lessons for America (1979) became a top seller in Japan and was followed two decades later by Is Japan Still Number One? This spring saw the launch of The Park Chung Hee Era, a potent account of Korea’s rapid growth following the Korean War, co-authored by Vogel and 22 other scholars.
Vogel’s book Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China (Harvard University Press, September 2011) portrays the life of a young man who joined the Chinese Revolution in 1927 and for 50 years loyally served the cause led by dictator Mao Zedong. Once at the top himself, from 1978 to 1989, Deng unraveled much of the economic system he had helped to build.
Obsessed with modernization and technology, Deng lifted hundreds of millions of his countrymen out of poverty. Yet his fist struck like steel when he was faced with the young dissidents who gathered in Tiananmen Square in April 1989.
In his book Vogel observes the culture of corruption that flourished within Chinese society under Deng. Yet the private and serious authoritarian also fostered meritocratic leadership and created an economy that has grown for three decades at a stunning 10 percent per year. Copies of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China will be available at the lecture.
Ezra F. Vogel is Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Emeritus, at Harvard University and former director of Harvard’s Fairbank Center for East Asian Research and the Asia Center. He earlier served for two years as National Intelligence Officer for East Asia at the National Intelligence Council in Washington, D.C., and in 1998 he directed the Joint Chinese-American Assembly between China and the United States. Vogel has received numerous honorary degrees, as well as a Japan Foundation Special Award in 1996 and The Japan Society Award in 1998. He has lectured frequently in Asia, in both Chinese and Japanese.
Harvard University professor emeritus and author gives free talk Tuesday, Nov. 1
TACOMA, Wash. – Distinguished Asia scholar Ezra Vogel will give a public talk next month on Deng Xiaoping, the pragmatic revolutionary responsible for China’s dramatic modernization drive in the late twentieth century. Deng, who was behind the bloody 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square, will be revealed for his other, less well-known, leadership role—as the man who probably did more than any other to nurture China’s economic juggernaut and to open its doors to the West.
Vogel, professor emeritus at Harvard University, will present his lecture, Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China, Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 4–5 p.m. in Trimble Forum, Trimble Hall on the campus of University of Puget Sound. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The talk is hosted by the Asian Studies program
A well-travelled researcher of Japan, Korea, and China, Vogel has written many books that trace the political and social transformations in East Asia over more than five decades. His book Japan as Number One: Lessons for America (1979) became a top seller in Japan and was followed two decades later by Is Japan Still Number One? This spring saw the launch of The Park Chung Hee Era, a potent account of Korea’s rapid growth following the Korean War, co-authored by Vogel and 22 other scholars.
Vogel’s book Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China (Harvard University Press, September 2011) portrays the life of a young man who joined the Chinese Revolution in 1927 and for 50 years loyally served the cause led by dictator Mao Zedong. Once at the top himself, from 1978 to 1989, Deng unraveled much of the economic system he had helped to build.
Obsessed with modernization and technology, Deng lifted hundreds of millions of his countrymen out of poverty. Yet his fist struck like steel when he was faced with the young dissidents who gathered in Tiananmen Square in April 1989.
In his book Vogel observes the culture of corruption that flourished within Chinese society under Deng. Yet the private and serious authoritarian also fostered meritocratic leadership and created an economy that has grown for three decades at a stunning 10 percent per year. Copies of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China will be available at the lecture.
Ezra F. Vogel is Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Emeritus, at Harvard University and former director of Harvard’s Fairbank Center for East Asian Research and the Asia Center. He earlier served for two years as National Intelligence Officer for East Asia at the National Intelligence Council in Washington, D.C., and in 1998 he directed the Joint Chinese-American Assembly between China and the United States. Vogel has received numerous honorary degrees, as well as a Japan Foundation Special Award in 1996 and The Japan Society Award in 1998. He has lectured frequently in Asia, in both Chinese and Japanese.
Tonight: Unthinkable
Dear Friends of Model UN:
Just one more day (after this one) and .... FALL BREAK!
If you are available this evening to take a breather from studies:
The Model UN Club would like to invite you to a showing of "Unthinkable" (2010) this evening at 6:30 PM, in Wyatt 109, compliments of the Politics & Government department, the Model UN Club, and the Political Science Association.
"Unthinkable" centers around a nuclear terrorism plot -- an FBI agent and black-ops interrogator (Samuel L Jackson!) press a suspect into divulging the location of three nuclear bombs set to detonate in the US.
Professor Kelly Erickson will introduce the movie and lead a brief discussion afterwards. There are many interesting questions raised by the material in the movie, including the ethics of torture and interrogation for national security purposes.
The Model UN Club is pleased to offer refreshments (popcorn and candy!) to all who attend. MUN club members: This movie showing will be in lieu of our regular club meeting this week!
Hope to see you there!
Enthusiastically,
Jinshil Yi
President, Puget Sound Model UN Club
(253) 389-4221 texts ok!
Just one more day (after this one) and .... FALL BREAK!
If you are available this evening to take a breather from studies:
The Model UN Club would like to invite you to a showing of "Unthinkable" (2010) this evening at 6:30 PM, in Wyatt 109, compliments of the Politics & Government department, the Model UN Club, and the Political Science Association.
"Unthinkable" centers around a nuclear terrorism plot -- an FBI agent and black-ops interrogator (Samuel L Jackson!) press a suspect into divulging the location of three nuclear bombs set to detonate in the US.
Professor Kelly Erickson will introduce the movie and lead a brief discussion afterwards. There are many interesting questions raised by the material in the movie, including the ethics of torture and interrogation for national security purposes.
The Model UN Club is pleased to offer refreshments (popcorn and candy!) to all who attend. MUN club members: This movie showing will be in lieu of our regular club meeting this week!
Hope to see you there!
Enthusiastically,
Jinshil Yi
President, Puget Sound Model UN Club
(253) 389-4221 texts ok!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Senator Cantwell Internship
From: Nikki Bizzarri <nikki@cantwell.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Subject: Please post on the Political Science Blog
To: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Dear Professor O'Neil,
Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Subject: Please post on the Political Science Blog
To: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Dear Professor O'Neil,
This fall, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is offering college students the opportunity to participate in the nation’s democratic process by interning in her Seattle campaign office.
Students accepted to the program will gain first-hand knowledge of the dynamic world of Washington State and national politics, and will come away with a richer understanding of the American democracy.
This opportunity should appeal especially to students of political science, who can supplement their theoretical education in politics with practical, experiential learning. Please forward the attached information to those students you feel would be most interested in this opportunity.
To apply, students should send their resume and a few sentences about why they would like to intern with the senator's campaign to nikki@cantwell.com.
Thanks in advance for your help with this!
Best regards,
Nikki
2012 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program
From: Derecka Purnell <derecka.purnell@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Subject: 2012 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program (Deadline: November 1, 2011)
To: "derecka.purnell" <derecka.purnell@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Subject: 2012 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Program (Deadline: November 1, 2011)
To: "derecka.purnell" <derecka.purnell@gmail.com>
UC PPIA Fellowship Application deadline is November 1, 2011.
APPLY NOW!
The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy is accepting applications for the summer of 2012.
Program Information
The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven week academic training program for college juniors. The summer institute prepares undergraduate students for graduate studies in public policy, international affairs and law. Participants complete coursework in economics, statistics, policy analysis and law; and visit local, state and federal government agencies and non-profit organizations. Each year we select 30 students to participate in the program from across the country. Through GSPP’s partnership with Berkeley Law School, ten out of the 30 students are admitted as UCPPIA Law Fellows due to their interest in pursuing joint degrees in public policy and law.
Benefits
Students selected to participate receive:
* Assistance with travel expenses to and from the Summer Institute
* Summer Stipend
* Room and board
* A minimum $5000 fellowship from a consortium graduate school where the PPIA fellow is accepted
** Please note: The 2012 UCPPIA Program is contingent upon state funding.
Eligibility (http://gspp/ppia/criteria.html)
-Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
-Applicants must apply during their junior year of college
-Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in policy issues most affecting historically underserved communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans/South Asians, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Latinos/as and a commitment to working on these issues, as shown by past and/or current service.
Application
The application deadline is November 1, 2011.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://gspp.berkeley.edu/ppia/index.html
For the online application and to apply, visit: http://ppiaprogram.org/app/index_go.php
Please contact Nadine Spingola, PPIA Program Coordinator, email: nadine.spingola@berkeley.edu / (510) 643-9170, or Martha Chavez, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, email: martha_chavez@berkeley.edu / (510) 643-4266, or if you have any questions or need more information.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Institute for Leadership in Americas January Course in Chile
Experience Santiago, Chile in a unique educational environment with students from throughout Latin America and the United States
From Professor Share:
Given our schedule, students could do the course over our break and return in time for spring semester classes. The institute focuses on political theory and economics, and features a number of interesting guest lecturers. It is open to undergraduates, and most accepted students receive financial support. More information is available at http://www.tfasinternational.org/ila/about/
Dates for ILA 2012 will be:
From Professor Share:
Given our schedule, students could do the course over our break and return in time for spring semester classes. The institute focuses on political theory and economics, and features a number of interesting guest lecturers. It is open to undergraduates, and most accepted students receive financial support. More information is available at http://www.tfasinternational.org/ila/about/
Dates for ILA 2012 will be:
Experience Santiago, Chile in a unique educational environment with students from throughout Latin America and the United States.
The Institute for Leadership in the Americas (ILA) features a two week academic program in Santiago, Chile that will focus on economics, political theory and the bases for the rule of law and institutional governance.
Chile has been called "an oasis of progress" in South America for its economic growth and political stability. Students will gather in Chile's beautiful capital city of Santiago to study the foundations for Chile's "economic miracle" and to learn about the political and economic necessities of a free society.
Students are encouraged to develop their leadership abilities by applying these concepts to institutions in their home countries. Students from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities have a chance to interact, learn and share their experiences in ways that will benefit their educational and professional development.
All lectures will be conducted in English, and will include students from Latin America and the U.S.
Participants will experience the following:
- Attend lectures from top professors in the fields of Economics, Political Theory and Comparative Systems of Government
- Participate in presentations by visiting experts from government, think tanks, nonprofit foundations and the private sector
- Enjoy field trips to historical sites, government and academic institutions
- Facilitate open discussions among peers to debate contemporary issues and build lasting relationships
Students who complete the ILA program graduate into a network of nearly 12,000 TFAS alumni who live in over 100 countries around the globe. Graduates of TFAS Institutes have discovered this vast network opens doors that lead to life-changing opportunities throughout the world.
For more information, contact Jon Perdue at jperdue@tfas.org or Brigit Moore at bmoore@tfas.org
Come “Live and Learn” in Chile this January!
Application Deadlines:
Early Deadline: September 15, 2011
Final Deadline: November 1, 2011
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Council on Undergraduate Research Opportunity
From: Lisa Hutchinson <lehutchinson@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Subject: On behalf of Sunil Kukreja - opportunity from Council on Undergraduate Research
To: Sunil Kukreja <kukreja@pugetsound.edu>
Cc: Sarah Moore <smoore@pugetsound.edu>, Jane Carlin <jcarlin@pugetsound.edu>
Sincerely,
Robin Howard
Senior Director
Membership Services, Operations and Information Technology
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
www.cur.org/
robin@cur.org
(202)783-4810x203
(202)783-4811 fax
Date: Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Subject: On behalf of Sunil Kukreja - opportunity from Council on Undergraduate Research
To: Sunil Kukreja <kukreja@pugetsound.edu>
Cc: Sarah Moore <smoore@pugetsound.edu>, Jane Carlin <jcarlin@pugetsound.edu>
Hello Summer Research Scholars,
As a recipient of a student research award this past year, you may be interested to know that there is a special opportunity available to you to possibly have your research displayed on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
As you will note below, the Council on Undergraduate Research is welcoming submissions of students’ research from select disciplines for its Spring 2012 annual undergraduate poster session. You will find details on submitting your work below. Please feel free to contact me or Lisa Hutchinson if we can be of assistance.
Best wishes,
Sunil Kukreja
Nothing more effectively demonstrates the value of undergraduate research than the words and stories of the student participants themselves. In the Spring of 2012 the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will host its 16th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill. This event will help members of Congress understand the importance of undergraduate research by talking directly with the students whom these programs impact.
CUR is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that represents any of CUR's disciplinary divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences). In order to ensure proper review of applications, the above are the only disciplines that may apply. Should your research be inter-disciplinary, please select the division that most closely describes your research.
Abstract submissions will only be accepted by using our on-line submission form. Prior to submitting the form, students should gather the contact information for all co-authors, advisors and sponsors (if applicable), prepare a short vitae/resume, and poster abstract. A document listing the information required for submission can be found by visiting: www.cur.org/poh/pohsubinfo.html .
For more information, and the link to submit an application, please visit: www.cur.org/pohcall.html. Please note that CUR membership is required to submit an application. Either the student’s home institution must have an institutional membership, or the faculty mentor or student must have an individual membership. We will not review incomplete applications or applications that do not satisfy the membership requirement.
Please be sure that both portions (the electronic application and the electronic recommendation letter) are submitted by October 18, 2011. This is a highly competitive program, which makes for a very exciting experience for the students and their faculty advisors alike.
For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit www.cur.org/postersession.html. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Robin Howard
Senior Director
Membership Services, Operations and Information Technology
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
www.cur.org/
robin@cur.org
(202)783-4810x203
(202)783-4811 fax
UNT PSCI Graduate Program
From: McKinnis, Sharon [Sharon.McKinnis@unt.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:26 PM
To: Holley Hansen
Subject: UNT PSCI Graduate Program
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Political Science
Dear Holley:
The Political Science Department at the University of North Texas (UNT) has undergone some exciting developments in the past few years. This letter highlights only a few key developments that make UNT an attractive destination for graduate study in political science. I would be happy to discuss our programs in further detail with any student who is interested in graduate study in political science!
Some of the exciting developments at UNT include:
n The addition of new faculty members in international relations, comparative politics, and American politics. We anticipate strengthening our department even further in the near future. Importantly, our faculty members are dedicated to mentoring and frequently co-publish with our graduate students.
n Retention of our longstanding focus on conflict and peace studies, judicial politics, and political parties and elections. We have increasing strengths in race and ethnic politics. Further, we remain committed to providing broad training in political science. As a result, our graduate program is committed to developing competence in the use of quantitative methods, but also recognizes the increasing emphasis on multi-method research strategies.
n Re-design of the PhD program to facilitate completion in five years. The Master’s program can easily be completed in two years. Although these timeframes are frequently mentioned, we have developed mechanisms to monitor student progress and, together with UNT’s Graduate School, developed programs to keep students on track for timely degree completion.
n Our graduate program admits approximately 12-15 new graduate students each fall semester. Many of our graduate students are funded and our graduate assistantships compare favorably to those offered by our peers. In addition, we offer financial support for professional development activities, such as conference travel and to defray the costs of attending the methodology courses offered at ICPSR.
n In recent years our PhD’s have accepted tenure-track positions in political science departments at the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, St, John’s College, Missouri State, and Florida Atlantic University. Recent graduates from the Master’s program have enrolled in political science PhD programs or have secured employment in the government and private sectors.
As these highlights indicate, UNT is an increasingly attractive destination for graduate study in political science. I hope you will direct your students to our website (www.psci.unt.edu/Graduate) and encourage them to contact me with any questions regarding graduate study at UNT. I can be reached most easily via e-mail at marijke.breuning@unt.edu.
With very best wishes,
Marijke Breuning,
Professor and Graduate Advisor
Department of Political Science
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305340
Denton, TX 76203-5017
phone: 940-369-8116
fax: 940-565-4818
marijke.breuning@unt.edu
PS: Did you know that the Political Science Department at UNT was recently selected to host the Editorship of the American Political Science Review (APSR)? John Ishiyama, Valerie Martinez, Steven Forde, and Marijke Breuning will commence their term as APSR editors in 2012! This provides even more exciting opportunities for graduate students!
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:26 PM
To: Holley Hansen
Subject: UNT PSCI Graduate Program
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Political Science
Dear Holley:
The Political Science Department at the University of North Texas (UNT) has undergone some exciting developments in the past few years. This letter highlights only a few key developments that make UNT an attractive destination for graduate study in political science. I would be happy to discuss our programs in further detail with any student who is interested in graduate study in political science!
Some of the exciting developments at UNT include:
n The addition of new faculty members in international relations, comparative politics, and American politics. We anticipate strengthening our department even further in the near future. Importantly, our faculty members are dedicated to mentoring and frequently co-publish with our graduate students.
n Retention of our longstanding focus on conflict and peace studies, judicial politics, and political parties and elections. We have increasing strengths in race and ethnic politics. Further, we remain committed to providing broad training in political science. As a result, our graduate program is committed to developing competence in the use of quantitative methods, but also recognizes the increasing emphasis on multi-method research strategies.
n Re-design of the PhD program to facilitate completion in five years. The Master’s program can easily be completed in two years. Although these timeframes are frequently mentioned, we have developed mechanisms to monitor student progress and, together with UNT’s Graduate School, developed programs to keep students on track for timely degree completion.
n Our graduate program admits approximately 12-15 new graduate students each fall semester. Many of our graduate students are funded and our graduate assistantships compare favorably to those offered by our peers. In addition, we offer financial support for professional development activities, such as conference travel and to defray the costs of attending the methodology courses offered at ICPSR.
n In recent years our PhD’s have accepted tenure-track positions in political science departments at the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, St, John’s College, Missouri State, and Florida Atlantic University. Recent graduates from the Master’s program have enrolled in political science PhD programs or have secured employment in the government and private sectors.
As these highlights indicate, UNT is an increasingly attractive destination for graduate study in political science. I hope you will direct your students to our website (www.psci.unt.edu/Graduate) and encourage them to contact me with any questions regarding graduate study at UNT. I can be reached most easily via e-mail at marijke.breuning@unt.edu.
With very best wishes,
Marijke Breuning,
Professor and Graduate Advisor
Department of Political Science
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305340
Denton, TX 76203-5017
phone: 940-369-8116
fax: 940-565-4818
marijke.breuning@unt.edu
PS: Did you know that the Political Science Department at UNT was recently selected to host the Editorship of the American Political Science Review (APSR)? John Ishiyama, Valerie Martinez, Steven Forde, and Marijke Breuning will commence their term as APSR editors in 2012! This provides even more exciting opportunities for graduate students!
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
WashPIRG Internships
From: Marites Velasquez <marites@studentpirgs.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Subject: Internships available for Politics & Government students
To: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Subject: Internships available for Politics & Government students
To: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Hi Prof. O'Neil,
I'm a field organizer for WashPIRG looking to work with some great University of Puget Sound students through our civic engagement internship program this fall.
Interns can make a difference on issues they care about - like making college more affordable, expanding public transportation, or ending taxpayer subsidies for unhealthy foods. Students can organize events around weatherizing local homes and community buildings or fundraising for local shelters.
Through our intern program, students will learn how to plan and run the campaign, recruit and train a team of volunteers, work with the media, and educate their campus about these issues.
We are now accepting applications. Students can apply at http://www.washpirgstudents.org/internships
Will you forward the message below to your classes or any other student leaders on campus who you think would be interested in our internship opportunities?
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Marites Velasquez
Field Organizer
WashPIRG
If you want to make a difference and learn valuable skills, join our team of interns and volunteers. We've got plans to take on the problems our country faces - and with your help, we can win.
Fall 2011 Campaigns:
- Make Textbooks Affordable
- Energy Service Corps
- End Unhealthy Food Subsidies
- No Hunger, No Homelessness
Find out more and apply for a WashPIRG internship at http://www.washpirgstudents.org/internships
Monday, October 03, 2011
The Washington Center
The wide range of opportunities available through The Washington Center suits nearly every academic major, area of interest, or career goal. TWC’s programs cater to students pursuing careers in political science, business, advocacy, broadcast journalism, the arts, international affairs, criminal justice and many other areas. In Washington, D.C., or abroad, TWC offers a unique opportunity to focus on your interests and create the platform from which to launch your career. Each of our programs focuses on a particular interest. Internship placements are not tied to a particular program, so all interns have access to the sites they’re most interested in. The program you choose will shape the experience through special programming and other opportunities. Find out more at http://twc.edu/internships/all-programs
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Scholarship for Study Abroad in Canada
From: Kevin.Cook@international.gc.ca
Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Subject: $10,000 STUDY IN CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS / 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR
To: "Kevin.Cook@international.gc.ca"
Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Subject: $10,000 STUDY IN CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS / 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR
To: "Kevin.Cook@international.gc.ca"
Dear Faculty & Staff:
Please help distribute news of the $10,000 (Fulbright) Study in Canada Killam Fellowships (Scholarships) for undergraduates to undertake their Study Abroad in Canada (if American) or USA (if Canadian). Fulbright has funds to award up to 40 scholarships, but ony 16 were awarded in the US this year due to a lack of applicants. 4 of those 16 are from Washington and Idaho with Whitman College having 2 scholarship winners! Students may study at any univeristy in Canada and in any field of study (same for Canadian students coming to the USA).
$10,000
Study in Canada Scholarships
2012-13
-$10,000 tuition full year / $5,000 one semester
-$500 health insurance
-$800 in-country travel allowance
-3 day orientation in Ottawa
-3 day spring seminar in Washington DC
Student may attend any Canadian university and study in any field.
Up to 40 scholarships may be awarded. Application deadline 31 January 2012.
http://www.killamfellowships.com/
Kevin P Cook
Senior Political, Economic & Academic Officer
Consulate General of Canada
1501 Fourth Avenue
Suite 600
Seattle WA 98101
206-770-4065
206-443-9662 fax
kevin.cook@international.gc.ca
"Thirteen Days" showing and Model UN meeting
From: Jinshil Yi <jyi@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Subject: Model UN: Thursday, Meeting (6 PM) and Movie -- Thirteen Days (6:30 PM)
To: Jinshil Yi <jyi@pugetsound.edu>
Cc: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Subject: Model UN: Thursday, Meeting (6 PM) and Movie -- Thirteen Days (6:30 PM)
To: Jinshil Yi <jyi@pugetsound.edu>
Cc: Patrick H O'Neil <poneil@pugetsound.edu>
Dear Friends of Model UN,
We are delighted to invite you to enjoy a free movie night tomorrow, courtesy of Model UN club, the Politics and Govt. Dept, and Political Science Association.
We will be showing the movie "Thirteen Days," a dramatic account of the October 1962 Cuban missile crisis, centering on the leadership and political maneuvering which surrounded that tumultous moment in history.
There will be delicious refreshments during the movie and stimulating discussion afterwards.
** Apparently there's this awesome scene in the movie where the US confronts the Soviets in a United Nations assembly !! Totally why we're sponsoring this movie. Every political movie should include at least reference to the international community, with special kudos if they're talking about the United Nations. LOL So there's your weekly plug-in for UN, people. :) **
The movie will show Thursday evening at 6:30 PM in Wyatt 109. There will be a Model UN club meeting at 6 PM, right before the movie. We will meet in the alcove in first floor Wyatt, right outside of the history department offices. Rumor has it that there will be pizza, soda, and brownies... how much better could a movie night get? Come see for yourself!
Best Regards,
Jinshil Yi
President, Puget Sound Model UN Club
(253) 389-4221 texts ok!
PhD program at Notre Dame
Dear Colleague:
This letter is part of our Department’s effort to recruit your top students into our Ph.D. program. If you have students who are planning to do graduate work in political science, I hope you advise them to give us serious consideration.
Our Department is an exciting place for faculty and graduate students alike. We now have more than 45 tenure-track or tenured faculty, and we’re currently searching for s more. At the same time, we enroll 10-12 new graduate students each year. Consequently, our students receive the attention that young scholars need to succeed in the academic profession. Students and faculty collaborate on research projects and publish articles and book chapters as coauthors. In recent years our students have published articles, both on their own and with faculty co-authors, in the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Comparative Political Studies, and History of Political Thought, as well as many other journals (click here for a list of recent publications).
We can train graduate students in virtually any approach—normative theory, comparative methods, new institutionalism, and quantitative analysis—and we do so with a rare spirit of collegiality. Our internationally respected scholars cover most thematic and geographic areas in political science. One characteristic sign of the strength and breadth of our Department is that we have National Science Foundation principal investigators as well as National Endowment for the Humanities awardees. For more about our work, we refer you to descriptions of each subfield available by clicking here.
Notre Dame, a university with substantial resources, is committed to our Department’s excellence. We guarantee full tuition and stipend fellowships to all Ph.D. students for five years and can often provide support beyond that. Students also have opportunities to secure generous funding for collaborative research, annual conference travel, field research, and specialized training. A number of on-campus institutes and centers (e.g. the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, and the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy) provide further support and intellectual community. Our students routinely win national research grants. During the past few years, our students have won grants or fellowships from the SSRC, the Aspen Institute, Fulbright, IREX, ICPSR, the World Society Foundation, the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy, the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, the Institute for the Study of World Politics, Boren NSEP, the Inter-American Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. Recent graduates have been appointed to tenure-track or tenured positions at Adelphi, Bates, Baylor, Florida State, Houston, Miami of Ohio, Oxford, Pepperdine, Pittsburgh, SUNY-Stony Brook, St. John’s (NY), Villanova, University of Mississippi, University of Rhode Island, University of Texas-Austin, Western Michigan University, Whittier, and other fine institutions.
We encourage you to access more information about our program on our web page, http://politicalscience.nd.
Sincerely,
Christina Wolbrecht
Director of Graduate Studies
10/18: Idealist Grad Fair
From Idealist.org:
We’re hosting an Idealist Grad Fair at Seattle University on Tuesday, October 18th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. We’ll bring together more than 80 different degree programs, from social work and education to international affairs and public policy, so prospective students can learn about their options all in one place.
It’s free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP here:
http://gradfairseattle.eventbrite.com/
Now for the favor: Can you help spread the word?
Can you think of any professionals, undergrads, or others who might like to learn more about graduate admissions, financial aid, and more – and then take a minute to notify them about the grad fair? We’ve created some sample outreach materials here, or you can just forward this email.
In addition, we're looking for a few volunteers that can help us get the word out. If you're interested, please click here.
This fair is generously hosted by the Seattle University Institute of Public Service.
Thanks, and I hope to see you there!
Jeremy MacKechnie
Community Manager
Idealist.org
We’re hosting an Idealist Grad Fair at Seattle University on Tuesday, October 18th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. We’ll bring together more than 80 different degree programs, from social work and education to international affairs and public policy, so prospective students can learn about their options all in one place.
It’s free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP here:
http://gradfairseattle.eventbrite.com/
Now for the favor: Can you help spread the word?
Can you think of any professionals, undergrads, or others who might like to learn more about graduate admissions, financial aid, and more – and then take a minute to notify them about the grad fair? We’ve created some sample outreach materials here, or you can just forward this email.
In addition, we're looking for a few volunteers that can help us get the word out. If you're interested, please click here.
This fair is generously hosted by the Seattle University Institute of Public Service.
Thanks, and I hope to see you there!
Jeremy MacKechnie
Community Manager
Idealist.org
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
DC Internships
Fall 2011: August 24 - December 10, 2011
Spring 2012: January 11 - April 28, 2012
Spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and gain the experience and insight you need to succeed. Serve as an intern in the nation’s capital this fall or spring while taking classes at Georgetown University.
Designed for undergraduate students interested in U.S. politics, American government and journalism, Capital Semester serves as a great way to kick-off your career in politics, journalism, lobbying, government, or the nonprofit sector.
Spring 2012: January 11 - April 28, 2012
Spend a semester in Washington, D.C. and gain the experience and insight you need to succeed. Serve as an intern in the nation’s capital this fall or spring while taking classes at Georgetown University.
Designed for undergraduate students interested in U.S. politics, American government and journalism, Capital Semester serves as a great way to kick-off your career in politics, journalism, lobbying, government, or the nonprofit sector.
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Capital Semester allows students to spend 15 weeks earning 12 transferable course credits at Georgetown University while gaining valuable work experience at a top D.C. organization.
As part of the experience, Capital Semester students attend exclusive briefings at various sites around Washington, such as the White House Complex, the U.S. Capitol, State Department, Federal Reserve, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Students meet leaders and government officials, hear from policy-makers at regular guest lectures, and interact with D.C. professionals through networking activities.
Students may apply to one of two tracks, in which internship placements and academic study will correspond:
- Public Policy
- Political Journalism
With a single application, students are enrolled in courses at Georgetown, housed in a furnished residential building and are placed in a competitive internship for a fall or spring semester.
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2012 and Fall 2012 Semesters.
The Admissions Committee looks for well-rounded students who demonstrate ambition, strong academic performance, leadership ability, maturity, and involvement in campus and community activities. The committee prefers applicants who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have a strong letter of recommendation, relevant professional or volunteer experience and well-written essays.
The Admissions Committee will review applications as they are received. Applicants will be accepted, declined or put on a waiting list within three weeks of completing an application. Applicants may check their application status and confirm the receipt of supporting documents at any time through the online application system. Applicants will be notified by email and regular mail when a decision is available.
Capital Semester Deadlines
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students who apply early will receive first consideration for both admission and scholarship decisions as well as internship placement. Many of our internships are very competitive, so the earlier a student is admitted, the greater his or her chance is of getting a top internship.
To qualify for a deadline, the applicant must submit the online application form by 11:59PM EST on the deadline and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline.
Spring 2012
Early Deadline - October 1, 2011 ( 5% discount on tuition balance )
International Student Deadline - October 15, 2011
Final Deadline - November 1, 2011
Fall 2012
Early Deadline - March 1, 2012 ( 5% discount on tuition balance)
International Student Deadline - April 1, 2012
Final Deadline - June 1, 2012
Go to www.dcinternships.org for more information
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Intelligence Analysis Summer Program with the NSA
About the Program
NSA’s Intelligence Analysis Summer Program offers rising college seniors the opportunity to receive training in a multifaceted cryptologic discipline that involves research, analysis, and the presentation of findings that enable us to provide the fullest possible signals intelligence picture to U.S. policy makers, military commanders, and other intelligence community members.
NSA’s Intelligence Analysis Summer Program is an intensive 12-week program that runs from the end of May through mid-August for undergraduates entering the final year of an undergraduate degree program (juniors at the time of application).
Participants receive training in multiple cryptologic disciplines, including technical research and topical analysis. They research current foreign intelligence issues and present the results of their analysis. Their findings become part of NSA's effort to provide the fullest possible signals intelligence (SIGINT) picture to U.S. policy makers, military commanders and other intelligence community members.
The program consists of formal classroom instruction, workshops and agency facilities tours. Participants gain practical and theoretical knowledge of NSA, the SIGINT process, and the U.S. intelligence community. Classroom training is combined with mentoring by experienced NSA analysts to increase our insight into high priority intelligence targets.
Participants receive training in current analytic tools and tradecraft, conduct extensive independent research using numerous databases, prepare findings in a variety of formats and deliver a final project report to the sponsoring analytic organization.
Specific skills gained include:
- Understanding modern digital communications
- Analyzing network structure
- Developing background on intelligence topics
- Using advanced tools in multiple operating system environments
- Advanced query techniques within extensive classified and unclassified databases
- Understanding the structure and processes of NSA and the U.S. intelligence community
- Conducting independent research and coordinating results with analysts in other disciplines across NSA’s intelligence production organizations
- Preparing and presenting signals intelligence findings to help satisfy executive branch customer requirements
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted September 1st - October 31st each year.
Salary
Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.
Benefits
- Receive vacation time, sick leave and federal holidays
- Participation in select agency-wide extracurricular programs
- Those who attend schools in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD, are eligible for a round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.
Qualifications
- Required: U.S. citizenship
- Required: Eligible to be granted a security clearance
- Required: Full time undergraduate student entering the final year of an undergraduate degree program (juniors at the time of application)
- Required: Applicant must be available for the entire length of the program
- Desired: Students attending schools designated by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (IC CAE) in National Security Studies and designated as IC Scholars are particularly encouraged to apply. IC CAE schools are listed at the following link: http://www.dni.gov/cae/institutions.htm.
- Desired: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Major studies areas of consideration:
- International affairs
- Intelligence/Security studies
- Regional studies
- Geography
- Anthropology
- Political Science (international topics)
- Note: minors, certificate programs or multiple courses in computer science, networking or telecommunications areas are helpful but not required
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before October 31st. Applications received after the deadline and incomplete packets will not be considered.
To submit a resume online during an open season, click on any “Apply Online” link. Under “Basic Job Search,” type keywords “Intelligence Analysis Summer Program” and click on “Search.” Select “Intelligence Analysis Summer Program” and click “Apply Now.” Follow the directions as prompted.
To be considered for the Intelligence Analysis Summer Program, submit a complete application packet that includes:
- A resume
- Official transcripts*
IMPORTANT: When applying online, you can only submit your resume. Please send unofficial transcripts to ljmcwee@nsa.gov. Applications are not complete without a transcript.
*Grades must be submitted for all undergraduate courses already complete. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes; official transcripts will be required prior to an official employment offer and should be mailed to:
National Security Agency
Office of Recruitment and Hiring
P.O. Box 1661
Attn: MB3 Summer, Suite 6779
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779
For additional information, please e-mail ljmcwee@nsa.gov or call 410-854-4726.
9/29 Talk: Innocent on Death Row
FYI--Please announce to your classes:
Innocent on Death Row
September 29, 2011 @ 7:00pm — Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Juan Melendez served over 17 years on Florida's death row before being exonerated and released in 2002. Upon his release, Juan became the 99th death row inmate in the country to be exonerated and released because of innocence since 1973. His story reveals the injustices that plague the death penalty system in the United States while modeling courage, resilience, and hope.
Thanks,
Judith Kay,
Religion
Innocent on Death Row
September 29, 2011 @ 7:00pm — Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Juan Melendez served over 17 years on Florida's death row before being exonerated and released in 2002. Upon his release, Juan became the 99th death row inmate in the country to be exonerated and released because of innocence since 1973. His story reveals the injustices that plague the death penalty system in the United States while modeling courage, resilience, and hope.
Thanks,
Judith Kay,
Religion
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