Global Politics Film Series- Alexander Nevsky -TOMORROW 1/30

Alexander Nevsky

Wednesday, January 30th

6:30 P.M.

Rausch Auditorium

Fall 2013 Internship Program (unpaid): accepting applications

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State 2013 Fall Student Internship Program (unpaid).
Click here (https://state.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/336405300?source=govdelivery) to go directly to USAJobs to start the Gateway to State online application. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 1, 2013.
This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency.
The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.
As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to:

• Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
• Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
• Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
• Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
• Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.

So consider spending your Fall 2013 with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. You’ll not only have an experience of a lifetime, you may even earn educational credit.*
* Applicants who are selected for a U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid) can contact the selecting bureau, or the central Student Programs office, if they require further details about the program to support their request for academic credit.

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/students/programs for more information about the Fall 2013 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 1, 2013.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Engage on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information.

CFR Conference Call- Syria 2/6

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Professor Seth Weinberger invites you to participate in the first session of the Winter/Spring 2013 CFR Academic Conference Call series on Wednesday, February 6, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in WY 226. Elliott Abrams and Ed Husain, CFR senior fellows for Middle Eastern studies, will give an overview of the current situation in Syria and discuss challenges that lie ahead for the country and the international community.                   

Mr. Abrams served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser in the George W. Bush administration, where he supervised U.S. policy in the Middle East. He joined the Bush administration in June 2001 as special assistant to the president and senior director of the National Security Council for democracy, human rights, and international organizations. Mr. Abrams teaches U.S. foreign policy at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and is the author of four books, including the recently published "Tested by Zion: The Bush Administration and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict."                    

Prior to joining CFR, Mr. Husain was cofounder and codirector of Quilliam Foundation, the world's first counter-radicalization think tank. Formerly an activist of Jamat-e-Islami, Hizb ut-Tahrir, and Muslim Brotherhood front organizations in the United Kingdom, he has now become a strong critic of extremism and Islamism. Mr. Husain is the author of "The Islamist," a finalist for the George Orwell prize for political writing. His next book, "The Sufis," will be published later this year.

As background for the discussion, you may wish to review the following materials:                  

1) John B. Bellinger III, "U.N. Rules and Syrian Intervention," Op-Ed, Washington Post, January 17, 2013.      

http://www.cfr.org/united-states/un-rules-syrian-intervention/p29841?cid=emc-ACC_Spring13_BCK-Bellinger-020613     

2) Max Boot, Brian Fishman, Ed Husain, and Andrew Tabler, "What Should U.S. Policy Be in Syria?" Expert Roundup, Council on Foreign Relations, December 12, 2012.       

http://www.cfr.org/syria/should-us-policy-syria/p29638?cid=emc-ACC_Spring13_BCK-Syria_Expert_Rndup-020613         

3) Ed Husain, "Proceed with Caution," Op-Ed, New York Times, December 5, 2012.        

http://www.cfr.org/middle-east/proceed-caution/p29620?cid=emc-ACC_Spring13_BCK-Husain_Syria_Oped-020613        

4) Jonathan Masters, "Syria's Crisis and the Global Response," Backgrounder, CFR.org.       

http://www.cfr.org/syria/syrias-crisis-global-response/p28402?cid=emc-ACC_Spring13_BCK-Syria_Backgrounder-020613    

5) Elliott Abrams, "Syria," Pressure Points, Blog, Council on Foreign Relations.     

http://blogs.cfr.org/abrams/category/syria/?cid=emc-ACC_Spring13_BCK-Abrams_Blog-020613      

Please RSVP to Professor Weinberger (sweinberger@pugetsound.edu) ASAP if you would like to attend…

Hope to see you there!

Seth

Thanks!

Green Corps - Career opportunity for graduating seniors at UPS

Early Winter Application Deadline - February 6th– Apply Today!

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.  Click here to find out more. 

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. 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 all across the country.

You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more. You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.

And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment. In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2013-2014. 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, then click here to submit your application to join the 2013-2014 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing. Green Corps’ yearlong program begins in August 2013 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the country.  Candidates must be willing to relocate. For more information, fill out our interest form and we'll be in touch! If you have any questions, contact Michelle Kim at michelle@greencorps.org, or (301) 448-0837.

Spring Internships - Rep. Dave Reichert

The Washington, D.C. and the Issaquah Offices of Congressman Dave Reichert, as well as the Wenatchee Office, which we anticipate opening on February 4^th, are excited to announce that we are now accepting spring internship applications. Interns are an integral part of our office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

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

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

Our spring, unpaid internships run through the summer. We offer flexible scheduling for students. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact me at 425-677-7414 or Josh.Hazard@mail.house.gov.

Grassroots organizing and Advocacy Internship with Food & Water Watch

Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy Internship

Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.

We are currently seeking passionate interns interested in fighting for a safe, fair food system. With the current spotlight on Washington for genetically engineered food labeling, we are seeking interns who want to help pass this initiative through a real political campaign. This position is part-time, and will run for 10 weeks. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical research, grassroots organizing and advocacy skills from experienced staff.

Responsibilities may include:

• Building strategic coalitions with religious groups, labor groups, elected officials, citizen activists, businesses and students
• Coordinating campaign events to engage citizens and pressure targets
• Represent Food & Water Watch and recruit new activists at community meetings, festivals, and other events
• Assisting in media outreach to educate millions of people
• Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and activist guides
• Researching emerging issues to move campaigns forward
• Bottom-lining at least one element of the campaign
• Maintain strong records of work and assist with database development
• Hold regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Organizing staff

Requirements:

Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change. Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills. Desire to develop campaign organizing skills.

How to Apply:

Please fill out the interest form HERE.
Feel free to email or call Desmond Dennis with any questions
Contact: desmond@greencorps.org or (678) 358-2640

Congressman Larsen's DC Office Seeks Spring Intern

My name is Cara Sullivan and I am the Intern Coordinator in Congressman Rick Larsen's Washington, DC office. We are currently seeking a spring intern, so I wanted to pass along the following announcement to you for any students who may be interested:

The Office of Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) is seeking to hire an intern in the Washington, DC office for the spring. Candidates should have an interest in and knowledge of the legislative process and American political system, possess excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to work independently.

Interns play an important role in the congressional office, and perform tasks that make the legislative process work.  They will be responsible for projects such as researching and writing memos, assisting legislative staff in committee hearings, and fielding constituent phone calls and other requests.  Other duties include leading Capitol tours and providing staff with general office support.
During their term, interns are encouraged to attend briefings and committee hearings of personal interest.

Those with ties to Washington State or the 2nd Congressional District are strongly encouraged to apply. While the internship is unpaid, we are happy to work with schools that offer students academic credit for the internship.

If you would like to be considered for an internship, please email your resume, cover letter, and two references to Cara Sullivan at cara.sullivan@mail.house.gov.

Please feel free to contact me via e-mail, or at 202-225-2605, should you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance.

Thank you,

Cara Sullivan
Staff Assistant
U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02)
2113 Rayburn House Office Building
202-225-2605

DC Public Policy Internships - Feb. 7 Priority Deadline

 The priority deadline for the Summer 2013 Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems in Washington, DC is coming up on February 7.

Students will earn up to 9 credits in government and economics and are guaranteed an internship in the fields of public policy, politics, or economics. More information on the program may also be found online at www.DCinternships.org . Please encourage students to apply for the priority application deadline of February 7 to receive special scholarship consideration.
  

Internships with Congressman Dave Reichert--D.C., Issaquah, or Wenatchee

To Whom It May Concern,

The Washington, D.C. and the Issaquah Offices of Congressman Dave Reichert, as well as the Wenatchee Office, which we anticipate opening on February 4^th, are excited to announce that we are now accepting spring internship applications. Interns are an integral part of our office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

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

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

Our spring, unpaid internships run through the summer. We offer flexible scheduling for students. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact me at 425-677-7414 or Josh.Hazard@mail.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Joshua Hazard

Staff Assistant

Representative Dave Reichert (WA-08)

22605 SE 56th St, Suite 130

Issaquah, WA 98029

425-677-7414 Office

425-270-3589 Fax

House of Representatives Constituent Services Representative Opening

From: Representative Adam Smith [mailto:imawa09@mail.house.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 5:08 PM
 

Congressman Adam Smith seeks a Constituent Services Representative to perform casework duties and assist constituent interactions with federal agencies including but not limited to: Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration, and Internal Revenue Service.  This position will also coordinate forums relating to the assigned areas and support other administrative and outreach functions for a positive office environment and proactive customer service to constituents. Exact portfolio to be determined by the needs of the Congressional District and staff expertise.

Prior experience working for Congress or performing casework is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a professional manner; excellent oral and written communication skills; thoroughness and careful attention to detail; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment; ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others in a fast-paced office; knowledge of federal agencies and the political process; a strong commitment to public service. Ties to and knowledge of the Ninth Congressional District are desired. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required. Proficiency in Spanish or a second language is a plus.

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

Salary range is $30,000+, dependent on qualifications and experience, with Federal employee benefits.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume with references to officeassistantWA09@mail.house.gov no later than 5pm PST on Monday, December 31, 2012 with "CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE" in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Accepting applications to six (6) Pathways Recent Graduate Program vacancies

 Hello:
We are now accepting applications to the Pathways Recent Graduate Program vacancy announcements for Budget Analyst, Program Analyst, Contract Specialist, Foreign Affairs Specialist, Paralegal Specialist and Human Resources Specialist. These Pathways Positions (GS-07) are available to those who graduated within the last two years (veterans have up to six years).

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is Friday, Dec. 14, at 11:59 p.m. OR until 11:59 p.m. on the day the 150th application is received.Applicants must be U.S. Citiziens who meet all eligibility and qualification requirements stated on the vacancy announcement, and must pass all required background and security investigations,.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Engage on the careers.state.gov website. You can also searrch our FAQs for more information. 

View all vacancy announcements on USAJobs.gov and start the online application process. 

U.S. House of Representatives Community Liaison Opening

U.S. House of Representatives Community Liaison Opening

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

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

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

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

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume with references to officeassistantWA09@mail.house.gov<mailto:officeassistantWA09@mail.house.gov> no later than 5pm PST on Friday, December 14, 2012 with “COMMUNITY LIAISON” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Alumni Matt Ferchen published in The Diplomat

 One of our graduates, Matt Ferchen ('93), is now an Associate Professor of International Relations at Beijing's prestigious Tsinghua University. He recently had the following article published in The Diplomat: China's Misguided Hugo Chavez Love Affair

CFR Conference Call on U.S. Drone Policy 12/5/12

Professor Seth Weinberger would like to invite you to participate in the final conference call of the Fall 2012 CFR Academic Conference Call series on Wednesday, December 5, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in Wyatt 326. Micah Zenko, CFR's Douglas Dillon fellow in the Center for Preventive Action, will discuss U.S. drone policy.

Prior to coming to CFR, Dr. Zenko worked for five years at the Harvard Kennedy School, and in Washington, DC, at the Brookings Institution, Congressional Research Service, and State Department's Office of Policy Planning. He has published on a range of national security issues, including articles in "Foreign Affairs," the "Journal of Strategic Studies," "Defense and Security Analysis," and "Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science," and op-eds in the "Washington Post," "Los Angeles Times," "Chicago Tribune," and "New York Times." Dr. Zenko writes the blog Politics, Power, and Preventive Action, which covers U.S. national security policy, international security, and conflict prevention.

If you’re interested, please RSVP to sweinberger@pugetsound.edu ASAP.

Also, there are some recommended readings to prepare you for the call:

1) "Transparency and Accountability," New York Times, November 14, 2012.

http://www.cfr.org/defense-strategy/transparency-accountability/p29482/?cid=emc-ACC_Fall2012_BCK-Zenko_Transparency_Accountability-120512

2) "A Period of Persistent Conflict," Foreign Policy, November 6, 2012.

http://www.cfr.org/wars-and-warfare/-period-persistent-conflict/p29429/cid=emc-ACC_Fall2012_BCK-Zenko_Persistent_Conflict-120512

3) "Drone, Sweet Drone," Foreign Policy, June 21, 2012.

http://www.cfr.org/defensehomeland-security/drone-sweet-drone/p28591/?cid=emc-ACC_Fall2012_BCK-Zenko_Drone_Sweet_Drone-120512

4) "Where the Drones Are," Foreign Policy, May 29, 2012.

http://www.cfr.org/defense-technology/drones/p28391/?cid=emc-ACC_Fall2012_BCK-Zenko_Where_the_Drones_Are-120512

5) Politics, Power, and Preventive Action, Blog, Council on Foreign Relations.

http://blogs.cfr.org/zenko/?cid=emc-ACC_Fall2012_BCK-Zenko_Blog-120512

Hope to see you there…

Seth Weinberger

White House Internship Applications due 1/27/13

Greetings from the White House Internship Program,

We are writing to announce that the application for the Summer 2013 White House Internship Program is now open. As an intern alum, please consider sharing this opportunity with others in your community.

The White House Internship Program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President, and engage them in public service opportunities.

A complete application includes: short answers, two essay questions, a one-page resume, and two letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply for the summer program is January 27, 2013. 

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/internships.

Sincerely,

White House Internship Program 

President Barack Obama talks with members of the 2012 Summer White House intern class before a group photo in the East Room of the White House, Aug. 7, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

College Degrees of the 1%

Want to lord your wealth over others?  Get a degree in political science and IR--

International Relations
About 6.7% of those holding an international relations degree make a top 1% income. Employment in this field varies and can include working in business, government, journalism, teaching, and international service for large multinational organizations like the United Nations or the Red Cross.

Political Science
Similar to obtaining a biology degree, political science majors traditionally are not seen as wealthy career paths. However, the opportunity to pursue law and senior management consulting exists. These professional careers could likely lead to an entrance into the 1%, and about 6.2% of political science degree holders already are in the 1%.

Article can be found here.

PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND BEYOND

With Optional Arabic Study

Peace & Conflict Resolution: 9 June - 13 July 2013

Arabic Language Option: 14 July - 10 August 2013

• A Note from the Faculty: Dr. Paul Arthur and Dr. Zaid Eyadat •

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Dear Colleague,
We are excited to update you on our study abroad program in London and Amman exploring the theory and practice of conflict resolution and management and its applicability to intractable conflicts like those in the Middle East and beyond. This program, co-sponsored by the Foundation for International Education and AMIDEAST, divides its time between London and Amman. In the London-based course Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland we evaluate the literature of the field and concentrate on the case study of Northern Ireland as an exemplar of the life cycle of a conflict through the phases of analysis, negotiation and implementation. We are excited to include a short study tour to Derry and Belfast, Ireland now, as part of this program.
In the Amman-based Conflict Resolution and Management: Beyond The Arab-Israeli Conflict, we explore peace and conflict resolution in the Middle East. Using the framework developed in London, we examine the role of religion and the clash of cultures; the significance of regional organisations in preventing and resolving conflict; the place of civil society and of political leadership; economic assistance as a generator in peace building; and the question (or lack thereof) of gender mainstreaming. We look beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict to other significant regional conflicts involving Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Iran and Syria and to inter-tribal conflict. And, in the process, we conduct a critical enquiry into conflict analysis and resolution. We are very excited to offer the opportunity, to students who wish it, to stay in Amman to do an intensive course in Modern Arabic at the introductory, intermediate, or advanced level.
Grounded in collegiality, reflection and critical analysis, this program of conflict resolution and management will attempt to marry theory and practice by being temporal and spatial, comparative and challenging. Site visits, meetings with leading practitioners in conflict negotiation, meetings with local students, cultural excursions, group discussion and guest lectures will enhance the richness of the experience. We invite your students - and you - to join us in this unique academic exploration.
Our program will provide a rich experience in extracurricular activities, cultural excursions, and in depth analysis of the case studies that will impact participants' understanding of Arab life and culture, with emphasis on local approaches to conflict.
Complete Program Details

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Arthur
Professor of Politics and Emeritus Director of the Graduate Program in Peace and Conflict Studies
University of Ulster

Dr. Zaid Eyadat
Associate Professor of Political Science and the Chairperson of Human Rights and Human Development Department
University of Jordan

For Further Information please contact

Joan E. Gore, PhD
Senior Academic Development Director
The Foundation for International Education
London, Dublin, Amman
jgore@fie.org.uk
Tel: 1-800-856-4358

FIE: Foundation for International Education
114 Cromwell Road
London, SW7 4ES
United Kingdom

The Georgetown Public Policy Review seeking submissions

The Georgetown Public Policy Review is the student-run, peer-reviewed academic journal of the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. The Review is currently seeking submissions for the spring 2013 edition.

The Review welcomes submissions of unsolicited manuscripts including articles, book reviews, and commentaries on a rolling basis up to December, 10 2012. More information and guidelines for submissions are available at http://gppreview.com/submit-subscribe/spring-2013-volume-182/.

Please share this call for papers with academic or professional contacts who may be interested in submitting recently or nearly completed research papers. To learn more about The Georgetown Public Policy Review, visit www.gppreview.com. Specific questions regarding the submission process can be sent to Editor-in-Chief, Dani Parnass, at editorinchief@gppreview.com or Executive Print Editor, Michelle Wein, at execprinteditor@gppreview.com.

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Michelle Wein

Executive Print Editor, Georgetown Public Policy Review

execprinteditor@gppreview.com

Internship and Job Opportunities for Puget Sound Alums

From a PG alum; email Professor O'Neil(upspatrick@gmail.com) if you want her contact information--

 I am writing because my agency, the Government Accountability Office, is hiring for intern and entry level positions. The intern positions (which are paid) are open to anyone who is in the process of completing a graduate degree and the entry level positions are for those who have completed those degrees. While these opportunities thereby exclude any current UPS students, perhaps you have some former students that may be interested. Below is the link to the job announcements and the timeframes for the two positions. If anybody is interested in applying, they will need to create a USAJOBs profile on the website. If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to have them contact me. I would be happy to help in any way I can.

https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=LG00&ApplicantEligibility=all 

Recruiting & Hiring Tasks      Interns               Entry Level Staff
Open Announcements      11/26 – 12/7              12/3-12/17
Begin Interviews                      1/22                          2/18
Begin Making Offers                2/4                             3/4
Begin on-boarding                   May                          March/April

Professor Kadarkay and the Secret Police

For those of you who remember Professor Arpad Kadarkay, he recently forwarded me pictures that were taken of him by the Hungarian secret police in the 1970s when he was in that country doing research.  His pictures are part of a larger exhibition on the Czechoslovak and Hungarian secret services. You can see him on the right in the surveillance picture below.

There is an article in Hungarian on the exhibition here:
you can use Google Translate to get a very rough sense of the content.
There's also a brief summary here in English.