Congrats to Nathan Little '13, California State Assembly Fellow

Hello Prof. O'Neil,

 I recently was selected as a Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellow with the California State Assembly for 2014-2014. I'll be heading to Sacramento come October to work directly with an Assemblymember for 12 months.

As part of the program I'll also be taking classes at Sacramento state for which I earn graduate credit for a Master's in Public Administration or in Public Policy.

 I'm honored to be selected; the Capital Fellows Programs are rigorous and come with a lot of opportunity. I'm including the Fellows Programs website, and would be happy to help any undergraduates interested in applying for this program, especially since so many Loggers are California natives (not a requirement, but familiarity always helps).

http://www.csus.edu/calst/capital_fellows_programs_overview.htmlhttp://www.csus.edu/calst/capital_fellows_programs_overview.html

 Nathan Little, Class of 2013

Intern in Tacoma with Congressman Derek Kilmer

People for Derek Kilmer, Congressman Kilmer's reelection campaign is seeking candidates for finance and field internships.

 The finance intern responsibilities may include:
- Conducting donor research
- Supporting and staffing events
- Processing contributions and expenses 
- Data entry and database maintenance
- Other duties as needed.

 The field intern responsibilities may include:
- Volunteer recruitment
- Data entry
- Event preparation and management
- Staffing and supporting events
- Canvassing
- Other duties as needed
- Phone-banking

 A minimum of two days and 15 hours per week is expected. Most work is in the evenings and on the weekends, though schedules are flexible based on the needs of the campaign and the intern. Interns with greater flexibility in their schedule will be given more diverse responsibilities. Interns do not necessarily have to be studying politics, and students in different courses of study are encouraged to apply.

Intern positions are unpaid, however we will work with interns and their school to earn academic credit. 

Please email a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this internship, a one page resume and a list of three references to chanel@derekkilmer.com.

Congratulations to Ellie Page '13!

Ellie Page, a 2013 major, was just accepted to University of Washington law school and plans to start in the fall.

2014 UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SESSION

As many of you know, the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI) established the Higher Education Alliance two years ago to increase international opportunities for our university students.  This summer we are happy to be promoting the “2014 United Nations Summer Session” at United Nations Headquarters and in Washington D.C., running from June 9th to the 13th (Monday through Friday).

We are opening up this opportunity to all universities so more students can take advantage. We are looking forward to meeting many new faces this year!

An Opportunity in Diplomacy

The week is designed for thirty highly-motivated university students pursuing careers in related fields. Students will meet senior policymakers and engage in discussions with officials from a wide range of public and private agencies involved in global affairs.

Highlights include unique access to UNICEF, UNDP, and United Nations career guidance where students will get inside information on how the UN works. Students can apply for college credits at their universities after the program. Contact me with any questions or go to this link to sign up: http://thehdi.org/higher_education_alliance_sis.html

Kind regards,

Adrian Tawfik
Program Director at the Higher Education Alliance of the The Humpty Dumpty Institute
212.944.7111
adrian.tawfik@thehdi.org

Campaign Volunteer Opportunities

My name is Hope Bixby. I am Greg Baruso's (D-30th LD) campaign manager and a '12 alumna. Greg Baruso is a first-time candidate running against an incumbent to represent the 30th Legislative District in the Washington State House. 

Greg Baruso is a firefighter captain with 28 years of service, the Chair of the Federal Way Diversity Committee, the Director of the Martin Luther King Federal Way Food Drive, and is constantly looking for new ways to support his community. 

In order to promote Greg's message of improving education, government accountability, job security, and public safety, the campaign needs volunteers to participate in Get Out The Vote and campaign events running through the summer and up to the election in November.

Anyone interested in participating in a high-energy campaign should contact me at hope.bixby@gmail.com or on (360) 562 7999. 

Thank you,

Hope Bixby

Campaign Manager 

Elect Greg Baruso (D)

REACH Center: 4 Americorps Positions Available

Hi everyone,

Congrats on making it through another school year. I'm sure you're all busy so I'll keep this quick:

The REACH Center is looking to hire 4 AmeriCorps to serve 10.5 month terms starting in September. We're looking for recent grads who have an interest in social justice, human services and/or working with youth. In the past three years we've hired 7 of our AmeriCorps into regular, full-time positions after their terms have expired. These positions are a great opportunity to make connections, learn more about nonprofits, and help some great students achieve success.

I've attached job descriptions below but we always end up tailoring our positions to fit the employee's passions. If you or any of your students are interested or have questions just let me know. Thanks!

Zachary Lam

Educational Programs Coordinator

The REACH Center

714 S. 27th St. Tacoma, WA

zlam@reachtacoma.org

Direct: 253.573.6579

Fax: 253.573.6664

Internship Opportunities with Progressive Strategies NW

Professor O'Neil,

I hope things are going well for you as the end of term approaches.  Local campaigns are gearing up and I've attached two position descriptions for students interested in internships.  One is a competitive partisan race and the other is a judicial election which would be a great opportunity for a student considering law school.  Please feel free to put me in touch with any students you would recommend, and of course to post these on the politics blog.

Thanks and best wishes,

~Nic Van Putten
253-459-4758

Nic@ProgressiveStrategiesNW.com

Presentation by Jake Novack, P&G Senior, on Monday, May 5

Peter Russell '12 Middle East update

Peter Russell '12 is currently working for ta3mal through the Microsoft Citizenship program; ta3mal works to provide employment opportunities and initiatives in the Middle East. Lately he's taken the task of developing a similar resource for Palestinians; here he's meeting with the Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology for the Palestinian Authority, Dr. Safa Nassereldin. Next to her is Jeffrey Avina, the Microsoft Citizenship Director for Middle East and Africa. More here about Peter's work: http://www.ta3mal.com/AboutUs.aspx

Work with Match Eduation

My name is Jahfree Duncan, IT Director for Match Education (www.matcheducation.org). We operate an elementary, middle, and high school in Boston for inner city students, and run an urban education tutoring program in Illinois in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and the University of Chicago.

We’re looking for seniors who either

• want to spend a year working closely with students in Boston while training to be a teacher or 
• want to spend a year in Boston or Chicago working closely with students before heading off to grad school or another career 

 Our teacher training program was recently recognized by US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for its innovation. Program partici­pants receive training on how to become highly effective first-year teachers (there is a near 100% placement rate in high performing urban schools).

In addition, teacher residents receive housing and a living stipend while completing their Master’s. The teacher residency is only available in Boston, but we have tutoring opportunities (for folks just looking to do an urban education gap year) available in both Chicago and Boston.

Do you happen to know of any standout seniors that may be interested in speaking with someone from Match Education?

You can contact our recruiting team directly at Recruiting@MatchEducation.org

 Thank you so much and look forward to hearing from you,
 Jahfree Duncan
Director of Technology
www.MatchEducation.org/Match-Corps
(617) 935-7574

Undergrad conference on the Middle East 5/23

Interested?  Professor Landis is well regarded and would be very interesting to meet.  There might be other students going if you're looking to carpool--contact Professor O'Neil

http://www.middleeastpdx.org/conference/

The Portland State University Middle East Studies Center proudly hosts an annual conference on the Middle East for undergraduate students.

The conference offers a unique opportunity for students with an interest in the Middle East to meet and learn more about the region from their peers. Much of the program is devoted to student presentations.

Attendees are invited to lead a session or to listen and participate in discussion.

Conference Date: Friday, May 23, 2014
Keynote Speaker: Joshua Landis, Associate Professor in the School of International and Area Studies & Director of the Center of Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oklahoma

Congrats to Moira Fagan!

Moira has been accepted to American University's School of National Service in DC. Congrats, Moira!

Project Vote Smart Fellowship-Internships in Montana

VOTE SMART INTERNSHIPS IN PARADISE 

Internship opportunities do not get any better than this. An extraordinary group of Americans frustrated by the abusive political tactics of candidates began an unprecedented effort to build a beacon of truth to which all Americans could turn.

 Founded by Presidents Ford and Carter and over 40 other national leaders, it is what the U. S. News and World report calls a system “that would make the Founders weep with joy.” At a pristine wilderness paradise high in the Montana Rockies we need bright idealistic students to make a commitment to their country while having the experience of a lifetime.

Internships are available in:
Information Technology
Political Research
Development
Media Relations
Maintenance

Working at an extraordinary place with extraordinary people, interns make friends that will last a life time. All living expenses funded through one of Vote Smart’s scholarships:
 Barry Goldwater Scholarship - one
William Proxmire Scholarship - one
William Clements Scholarship - one
Hearst Scholarships – thirty seven

 Vote Smart’s research retreat is located at its exclusive Great Divide Ranch locate high in the Montana Rockies with extraordinary recreational opportunities on its pristine lakes, streams and mountains or on our tennis/basketball/Volleyball courts and boat ramps all located right outside our door. For more information about internships or how to apply:

http://votesmart.org/internships/#.U1mQrPldUgo

Legislative Campaign Internship - Interviews close on Friday, April 25

Do you have a passion for politics? Do you want to get more involved in your community? Do you want to have a stand-out resume?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions you should apply to be a campaign intern for Monique Trudnowski for State Representative! We are searching for motivated individuals that want to work with an exceptional candidate and are eager to learn about state politics.

Monique Trudnowski is a candidate for State Representative in the 28th district. She is a mother of 6, self-made businesswoman, political outsider & co-owner of The Adriatic Grill with her husband Bill. Together they have grown the restaurant from 30 employees to 62 since opening in February, 2008.

"As a small business owner, I can no longer sit on the sidelines while we continue to be hamstrung by overreaching state and federal governments that are recklessly spending our future generations into debt, punishing entrepreneurship and taking away our freedoms."

"I don't want to be a professional politician, but I know that if we want to reverse the course of our state and our party, we must stand up and change the kind of people we send to Olympia, and that's why I'm running for the Legislature."

Monique Trudnowski is not your typical Republican. The Trudnowski campaign will be an example of grassroots organization and door-to-door voter contact bringing with it a message of Small Business Growth, Economic Development and Strengthening Education.

Last year Monique was by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation with the Faces of Diversity: The American Dream Award which recognizes exceptional restaurant owners who have overcome past obstacles to achieve the American dream.

Washington's 28th District is going to be the center of the 2014 election season and Monique's campaign for State Representative is looking to be one of the most exciting in the state.

Trudnowski grew up on Fort Lewis as a military dependent. She is currently the Honorary Vice Commander for the Western Air Defense Sector at JBLM, and has a son that is a wounded warrior at JBLM. To learn more please visit www. MoniqueTrudnowski.com.

Please send your resume to campaign@moniquetrudnowski.com or call Courtney at (509) 389-4533 to schedule an interview. Interviews close Friday, April 25.

Maddie Waddell at Western Political Science Association Conference

A quick pic from Maddie Waddell '14 who presented at the Western Political Science Association Conference in Seattle last week; her poster presentation was titled "Teaching Citizenship in Egypt."  We've had students present at other conferences in past and they've found it a valuable experience; if you're interested in participating in a future conference chat up department member...

Great news from recent P&G grad Kavin Williams

Kavin had a tough choice to make from among several great law schools, but finally has decided that he will attend the University of Michigan School of Law beginning in the fall.  Since graduation he's been working in the tech industry and did some time as a football coach here at Puget Sound.  Now it's on to bigger things!

Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 Capital Semester Internships: Fall Deadline June 1st

We are accepting applications for the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 Capital Semester in Washington, DC. The final deadline for the Fall 2014 program is Sunday, June 1.

As a reminder, students who attend Capital Semester:

• Intern for 25-30 hours a week in the fields of public policy, international affairs, journalism or the nonprofit sector
• Take a full course load of 12 credits at George Mason University
• Are matched with a professional mentor
• Attend professional development seminars
• Network with top DC insiders

Please forward the announcement below to students who may be interested in spending a semester in Washington, DC.
We award close to one million dollars in scholarship funding annually and awards are based on need and merit.
More information on our program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, I may be reached at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Dana Faught
Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions
The Fund for American Studies

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Capital Semester in Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Fall 2014: August 27 – December 12, 2014 
*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing on Capitol Hill
*Fall 2014 Final Deadline: June 1, 2014
*Spring 2015 Early Deadline: October 1, 2014
*Scholarship Funding Available
Spend a semester interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.  The comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located just steps from the Capitol building. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.
THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.
Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site.
APPLY TODAY
Applicants interested in Fall 2014 can apply up until the final deadline of June 1, 2014 but are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to take advantage of the rolling admissions process. The Spring 2015 early deadline is October 1, 2014.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Research and Communications Research Summer Intership in NYC

Public Opinion Research and Communications Summer Internship Program 2014

The Opportunity Agenda is dedicated to building the national will to expand opportunity for all in America through communications, research, and advocacy. We are seeking a spring intern with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and equal opportunity, good research skills and understanding of communications, and the initiative to take on new and innovative assignments. A sense of humor and a dose of modesty are essential. The internship is open to graduate students and professionals with a specific interest in public opinion research and media content analysis around social justice issues including poverty, criminal justice, economic opportunity, racial equality, and human rights in general. The intern will work under the supervision of the Public Opinion and Media Research Coordinator in the communications department of the organization.

The precise nature of the work varies by project and is based on the office's needs, but examples of work include:

Project management Facilitating communications with consultants and other third partiesMonitoring the public opinion research landscape for new research;Assisting in collecting and analyzing existing public opinion research;Creating visual presentations of data (charts, table, graphics);Blogging on public opinion topics;Assisting with survey development, implementation and analysis of results for feedback on workshops, presentations or events;Working with the communications team and highly acclaimed research consultants; Creating power point presentations of public opinion data; Assorted administrative duties

Qualifications: Candidates for this position should have a strong desire to work in public opinion research and public policy. The ideal candidate will have some experience working in a professional environment and therefore bring to the position analytical, organizational, and general office skills along with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Good statistical skills and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, are required. Experience with SPSS is preferred. The candidate must be comfortable taking initiative and should be detail-oriented, energetic and a quick learner with strong writing, editing, and research skills. Applicants with previous political or consumer opinion research experience will be given preference.

The intern will ideally commit to 40 hours a week for 10 weeks starting on June 2nd. School credit or a stipend are available.

About The Opportunity Agenda:

The Opportunity Agenda was founded in 2004 with the mission of building the national will to expand opportunity in America. Focused on moving hearts, minds and policy over time, the organization works with social justice groups, leaders, and movements to advance solutions that expand opportunity for everyone. Through active partnerships, The Opportunity Agenda synthesizes and translates research on barriers to opportunity and corresponding solutions; uses communications and media to understand and influence public opinion; and identifies and advocates for policies that improve people's lives. To learn more about The Opportunity Agenda, go to our website at http://www.opportunityagenda.org.

The Opportunity Agenda, a project of Tides Center, values a diverse workplace and encourages students with non-traditional experiences and from historically underrepresented groups to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter (necessary to be considered) and resume to eleni@opportunityagenda.org with "Public Opinion Research and Communications Internship Summer 2014" as the e-mail subject. No phone calls please.

  

RACE POL is a discussion list sponsored by the Section on Race, Ethnicity and Politics of the American Political Science Association http://www.apsanet.org/~rep/

Summer Internships in Congressman Dave Reichert's office

To Whom It May Concern, 

The Washington, D.C. and Issaquah offices of Congressman Dave Reichert are excited to announce that we are now accepting summer internship applications. Congressional 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 summer, unpaid internships can be extended into the fall. 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

Council on Foreign Relations Teleconference, Thursday 4/24 @ 9am, Wyatt 326: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), I invite you to participate in the final session of the Winter/Spring 2014 CFR Academic Conference Call series on Thursday, April 24, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in WY 326. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, CFR's senior fellow for women and foreign policy, will discuss global gender gaps.

Ms. Tzemach Lemmon is the New York Times best-selling author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana and the deputy director of the Council on Foreign Relations' Women and Foreign Policy program. Prior to joining CFR, she covered public policy and emerging markets for the global investment firm PIMCO, after working for nearly a decade as a journalist with the ABC News Political Unit and "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." Ms. Tzemach Lemmon has reported on entrepreneurs in conflict and post-conflict regions for the Financial Times, New York Times, International Herald Tribune, the Daily Beast, and Christian Science Monitor, along with Ms. Magazine, Bloomberg, Politico and the HuffingtonPost.

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

1) "World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report," World Economic Forum, October 25, 2013.

http://www.cfr.org/development/world-economic-forum-global-gender-gap-report/p32167

2) Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, "Child Brides Robbed of their Futures," cnn.com, October 11, 2013.

http://www.cfr.org/human-rights/child-brides-robbed-their-future/p31620

3) Isobel Coleman, Terra Lawsom-Remer, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Rachel B. Vogelstein, "Development Channel," CFR.org.

http://blogs.cfr.org/development-channel/

Please RSVP to Professor Seth Weinberger at sweinberger@pugetsound.edu if you're interested in attending.

I hope to see you there!

Seth Weinberger