Excerpt:
Cat Fish '08 Politics & Government Major
Cat is currently working in Adam Smith's DC office as a Scheduler/Legislative Correspondent: "DC is a very young and upcoming city. Within the last few years, there has been a huge influx of young people to DC who are politically active and passionate about what they are doing. It is very easy to adjust to living here, because people are social and there is so much to get involved in."
Read CES' interview with her here, and find out more about the Alumni Sharing Knowledge Network:
http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices--services/ces/students/connecting-with-alumni/alumni-interviews/legislative-correspondent/
Thursday, December 30, 2010
PAID INTERNSHIP: 1/20 Deadline!
We've had several students do this internship in past and they have raved about it. Excellent experience and paid to boot--you can't do better...
2011 Bike Month Internship
City of Tacoma
January 24th-May 31st
The City of Tacoma is seeking a motivated, dependable, creative intern to help develop and implement events for Bike Month 2011. Our objectives include encouraging employees to bike to work and getting the community involved in activities as varied as the Tacoma Bike Swap, a bike art event at the Tacoma Art Museum, and a month-long Bicycle Commuter Challenge.
This internship pays $12/hour and the work schedule will be about 10-12 hours/week from mid-January to mid-April with flexible hours depending on your class schedule. From mid-April through the end of May, the workload will be more demanding and require a greater time commitment of about 20 hours/week, including some weekend and evening hours for events. Work will be done primarily at the Tacoma Municipal Building, with some off-site meetings and events.
The Bike Month intern will be given a great deal of responsibility and autonomy and must be self-motivated and well-organized. Interns must be able to interact professionally with public agencies, businesses, and the general public.
Skills necessary to successfully execute this work include:
• Independent thinking
• Good communication
• Outgoing personality
• Solid research and computer skills
• Investment in bike issues
• Event planning
• Strong work ethic
The intern must have a driver’s license and should also be a cyclist.
Please email a resume and letter stating your interest, skills and qualifications to by Thursday, January 20th at 5:00pm to:
Diane Wiatr, Mobility Coordinator
City of Tacoma
dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org
(253) 591-5380
2011 Bike Month Internship
City of Tacoma
January 24th-May 31st
The City of Tacoma is seeking a motivated, dependable, creative intern to help develop and implement events for Bike Month 2011. Our objectives include encouraging employees to bike to work and getting the community involved in activities as varied as the Tacoma Bike Swap, a bike art event at the Tacoma Art Museum, and a month-long Bicycle Commuter Challenge.
This internship pays $12/hour and the work schedule will be about 10-12 hours/week from mid-January to mid-April with flexible hours depending on your class schedule. From mid-April through the end of May, the workload will be more demanding and require a greater time commitment of about 20 hours/week, including some weekend and evening hours for events. Work will be done primarily at the Tacoma Municipal Building, with some off-site meetings and events.
The Bike Month intern will be given a great deal of responsibility and autonomy and must be self-motivated and well-organized. Interns must be able to interact professionally with public agencies, businesses, and the general public.
Skills necessary to successfully execute this work include:
• Independent thinking
• Good communication
• Outgoing personality
• Solid research and computer skills
• Investment in bike issues
• Event planning
• Strong work ethic
The intern must have a driver’s license and should also be a cyclist.
Please email a resume and letter stating your interest, skills and qualifications to by Thursday, January 20th at 5:00pm to:
Diane Wiatr, Mobility Coordinator
City of Tacoma
dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org
(253) 591-5380
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
P&G students at Puget Sound: earning a graduate degree, but not getting one?
I received a nice note from a former student enrolled in a good graduate program a few days ago. The message was similar to lots of feedback I've received over the years, so I thought I'd share this one:
"Professor Sousa,
I wanted to write to let you know that I made it through my first term as a grad student. I felt like it was easier than upper-level classes at UPS...."
We're working you hard now, but just think about it--graduate school will feel like a cool breeze!
"Professor Sousa,
I wanted to write to let you know that I made it through my first term as a grad student. I felt like it was easier than upper-level classes at UPS...."
We're working you hard now, but just think about it--graduate school will feel like a cool breeze!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
ICPSR Summer Undergraduate Internship Program!
ICPSR Summer Undergraduate Internship Program -- 2011
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the world's largest archive of digital social science data, is now accepting applications for its annual summer internship program. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. ICPSR's data are the foundation for thousands of research articles, reports, and books. Findings from these data are put to use by scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, the media, and the public.
Interns spend ten weeks from June 7 - August 13, 2011, at ICPSR (Ann Arbor, Michigan), during which they will:
· Work in small groups and with faculty mentors to complete research projects resulting in conference-ready posters
· Gain experience using statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, and Stata to check data, working in both UNIX and Windows environments
· Attend courses in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research
· Participate in a weekly Lunch and Lecture series that covers topics related to social science research and professional development.
Compensation:
$3,000 - $5000* stipend, room and partial-board in university housing, and a scholarship covering the cost of fees, texts, and materials for coursework in the ICPSR Summer Program.
Application Procedure:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter of interest, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, list of relevant courses, and contact information for the required two professional or faculty references (that may be submitted under separate cover) to:
ICPSR Human Resources, Attn: Summer Internship Program, P.O.Box 1248, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1248
Email: careers@icpsr.umich.edu
Applications due by February 15, 2011.
* Stipend amount and citizenship requirement pending funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the world's largest archive of digital social science data, is now accepting applications for its annual summer internship program. ICPSR is a unit within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. ICPSR's data are the foundation for thousands of research articles, reports, and books. Findings from these data are put to use by scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, the media, and the public.
Interns spend ten weeks from June 7 - August 13, 2011, at ICPSR (Ann Arbor, Michigan), during which they will:
· Work in small groups and with faculty mentors to complete research projects resulting in conference-ready posters
· Gain experience using statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, and Stata to check data, working in both UNIX and Windows environments
· Attend courses in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research
· Participate in a weekly Lunch and Lecture series that covers topics related to social science research and professional development.
Compensation:
$3,000 - $5000* stipend, room and partial-board in university housing, and a scholarship covering the cost of fees, texts, and materials for coursework in the ICPSR Summer Program.
Application Procedure:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter of interest, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, list of relevant courses, and contact information for the required two professional or faculty references (that may be submitted under separate cover) to:
ICPSR Human Resources, Attn: Summer Internship Program, P.O.Box 1248, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1248
Email: careers@icpsr.umich.edu
Applications due by February 15, 2011.
* Stipend amount and citizenship requirement pending funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
Monday, December 06, 2010
From NBR: Asia jobs and other goodies
About NBR:
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists, and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.
Current Employment and Internship Opportunities
Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group
Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011
Winter Internship - Washington, D.C.
Web Design/Development Interns
Publications Winter 2011 Internship
Program Coordinator, Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Group
Seattle, WA
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Program Coordinator to perform a wide variety of executive administrative duties and provide project-based support for the Political and Security Affairs (PSA) group at NBR. This includes providing logistical and administrative support for the PSA Strategic Asia program. This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Vice President, Political and Security Affairs Group. Salary DOE.
Responsibilities
PSA Executive Support: (20%)
- Serving as the primary point of contact for PSA senior staff
- Scheduling complex meetings and special activities for PSA senior staff; arranging travel and accommodation for complex trips
- Tracking and compiling reimbursements
- Performing other administrative duties such as minute-taking, filing, faxing, mailing, misc. errands; providing general office phone support; participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed
PSA Project Support: (40%)
- Providing support in preparation and maintenance of PSA-related materials, events, and web-pages
- Assisting PSA staff in developing and maintaining project budgets; tracking project expenses; tracking staff labor hours, preparing budget reports
- Coordinating Independent Contractor Agreements process; tracking PSA project consultants’ honoraria and deliverables; coordinating with appropriate NBR departments
- Assisting with PSA events and activities; coordinating travel and accommodation for PSA consultants, and relations with event vendors; coordinating and preparing materials; assisting with post-event follow up
- Assisting with writing and editing, and publications management and distribution for PSA initiatives
- Assisting with maintaining and updating PSA databases; entering data and gathering information for institutional and project databases
- Gathering background information and creating customized and targeted correspondence in support of PSA development efforts; researching and identifying potential new business development targets for PSA development outreach
Strategic Asia Program Support: (40%)
- Providing organizational, administrative, and event planning support for Strategic Asia program, including drafting agendas, coordinating invitations, assisting with travel and accommodations, arranging venues, working with vendors, note-taking, etc.
- Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program
- Supporting Strategic Asia Director in coordination and maintenance of program budgets, publications timeline, event calendar, and external consultants
- Updating the Strategic Asia program private website and working with the web outreach team to coordinate updates to NBR public website (including Strategic Asia database); drafting HTML announcements related to the program
- Conducting substantive research in support of Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including gathering and interpreting information, summarizing research papers, and providing market research
- Serving as the liaison between the Strategic Asia program team and the NBR Publications team to coordinate Strategic Asia book publication and distribution
Qualifications
The Program Coordinator must possess superior organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and will be able to flexibly manage a wide range of disparate tasks and responsibilities with a high level of professionalism. Discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail are critical for this position.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks, have prior substantive experience in information gathering and logistical-support related activities, and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must enjoy supporting a small team of diverse people and programs.
Required Skills:
- Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex meetings and travel
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, especially in a diplomatic style while juggling tasks for multiple executives and team members
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Creative information gathering and compiling skills and excellent ability to interpret and translate information based on project needs
- Highly organized, superb attention to detail, ability to work well under deadlines, flexible/adaptable to changing priorities
- Demonstrated experience using discretion and confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well in team setting with minimum supervision
- Excellent computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint; HTML knowledge is a plus
- Experience with budget management and knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least two (2) years experience in a similar role
- Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization
- Interest in Asia/political and security issues a plus; willingness and ability to learn on the job (whether substantive or skills-related) is a plus
Application Process
This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Application form
- Three (3) references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)
- A brief writing sample
Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Strategic Asia Internship - Winter 2011
Seattle, WA
Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting an intern for its Strategic Asia program. This is an unpaid, part-time (10-15 hours per week), internship position mentored by the Director of the Strategic Asia program.
The experience of working on the Strategic Asia program will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as this internship is unpaid.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Project Assistance: Drafting, reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and formatting documents related to the Strategic Asia program, including but not limited to planning meetings and launch events; scholar and speaker invitees; key thematic issues; and related publications and/or other materials as appropriate
- Database Administration : Managing information related to the Strategic Asia program, including tracking invitations, contract agreements, and chapter drafts; updating contact lists; managing filing systems
- Research Support: Providing substantive research support for Strategic Asia and/or other PSA initiatives, including and gathering and interpreting information and summarizing research papers
- Event Planning: providing administrative and logistical support for briefings, workshops, presentations, and conferences (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
- Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization
- Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed
Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.
Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:
- letter of interest
- resume
- application form
- writing sample
- three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)
Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Winter 2011 Internship
Washington, D.C.
Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research on Asian politics gets shared with U.S. policymakers? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting interns for its Washington, D.C. office. These are paid, part-time (15-20 hours per week), winter internship positions.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Providing project support in preparation for the 2011 Pacific Energy Summit, which has a focus on the role of natural gas in emerging markets in Asia
- Research and administrative support to projects in the Political and Security Affairs group, including the Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies and Strategic Asia, research and related assistance in both English and Chinese with special emphasis on research for the PLA Conference
- Providing support for the Washington, DC-based activities of the National Asia Research Program, including event planning and attending to the administrative needs of Research Associates and Fellows
- Contribute to a “constituency map” of U.S. Government Asia-related policy leaders and of Asian policy think tanks
- Provide support on NBR DC public events, and support other office needs as necessary
Other responsibilities may include:
- Project Assistance: drafting and proof-reading project descriptions, concept papers, etc.; helping maintain project documentation, web-pages, and filing systems
- Research Support and Writing: providing substantive research assistance for project teams and scholars, providing market research, summarizing research papers, undertaking literature reviews, and performing other research and writing assignments as needed
- Publications Support: reviewing, fact-checking, proof-reading and formatting publications; assisting with publications distribution (including mailings), etc.
- Database Administration: maintaining and updating project databases; data entry and research for institutional and project databases
- Event Planning: providing administrative support to conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings (drafting agendas; assisting with travel, accommodation, and venue arrangements; note-taking, etc.)
- Phone Support: Answering incoming calls to the organization and handling them appropriately
- Participating in and supporting other NBR activities as needed
Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and research skills are required, as well as substantive expertise and interest in Asian politics and contemporary American foreign policy towards Asia. Successful candidates will possess the ability to conduct open source research using Washington, D.C.-area libraries and other public resources.
In addition, the ideal candidate should be a motivated self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team, pays acute attention to detail, is organized, and works well under pressure. Candidates who possess capabilities in an Asian language will be given particular consideration.
Application Process: This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:
- letter of interest
- resume
- application form
- brief writing sample on a topic related to your field of study
- three references with name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, and phone number
Please email application materials to: Ms. Debbie Cooper, Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. Office, dcooper@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Web Design/Development Interns
Seattle, WA
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is looking for team players who are interested in applying and expanding their existing technical skills and who are familiar with best practices in Web design and user experience. We have a strong technical team, and this opportunity would allow for the individual to develop skills in leading edge technologies and gain on the job experience.
These are paid, part-time (10-15 hours per week) internships. The Intern will report either to the Director for Online Communications and Brand Development or to the Senior Project Manager for the Center for Health and Aging as his/her general supervisors, depending on the internship position. Web Design/Development interns will assist in accomplishing specific project objectives such as:
- designing and developing websites;
- developing and maintaining HTML/CSS templates;
- testing, tracking, and resolving bugs;
- converting Visio and Photoshop layouts to CSS/XHTML;
- making design edits;
- updating and maintaining website content;
- constructing HTML emails and newsletters; and
- providing technical support and coaching to other staff.
Qualifications
The successful internship candidate must have some or all of the following qualifications:
- substantive experience in hand-coding cross-browser CSS and XHTML;
- ability to work on database-driven sites, integrating front-end templates with back-end functionality;
- knowledge of WC3 standards such as XHTML and accessibility guidelines; and
- familiarity with analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, IIS log analyzers, etc) and SEO optimization.
Application Process
To apply, submit the following to NBR: a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, an application form, and three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail). Please send applications by email to:
Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org.
This position will be open until filled.
Publications Winter 2011 Internship
Seattle, WA
Are you interested in the international politics of Asia? Do you want to learn how scholarly research gets published in print or online? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a part-time intern to assist with NBR publications, including:
- Asia Policy, a peer-reviewed journal devoted to bridging the gap between academic research and policymaking on issues related to the Asia-Pacific region
- Strategic Asia, an annual edited volume presenting research that transcends traditional estimates of military balance by incorporating economic, political, and demographic data on the region and then asking what "strategic Asia" will look like in five years
- NBR Analysis, a policy essay series
- NBR Special Reports and other occasional papers
The experience of working on NBR publications will help prepare you for a future in the field of foreign policy research and publication. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.
Overall responsibilities:
- assisting in fact-checking, formatting, copyediting, and proofreading manuscripts
- assisting in the sales and distribution of publications
- supporting the Publications Department and NBR in other activities as needed
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a current BA or MA degree student with a strong interest in publishing, international relations, and the Asia-Pacific region. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and a commitment to providing intellectual public goods. Superior writing skills, a strong understanding of English grammar, and a passion for language are also required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is a requirement, and familiarity with Excel and SharePoint are a plus.
Application Process:
This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit the following to NBR:
- letter of interest
- resume
- application form
- writing sample
- three references with contact information (i.e., name, title, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail)
Please email application materials to: Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director, Human Resources, employment@nbr.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Archival Internship
Seattle, WA
Are you interested in Washington State and U.S. history? Do you want to learn to use your skills to build a historical archive of nationally important documents? The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a fall intern to assist with archiving for the new Senator Slade Gorton History Center and John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies, which contains:
- Historic, original source documents from the 9/11 Commission (The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States), political campaigns 974-2000 video footage and news coverage from around the state and U.S.
- Historic, original source documents from the career of General (ret.) John M. Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The experience of working on the NBR archives will help prepare you for a future in the field of archives and records management. Students are encouraged to apply for credit and/or funding through their home institution, as the internship is unpaid.
Key responsibilities include:
- Properly and securely storing historic documents, photos, film, and other medium
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a current, second-year student pursuing an M.A. in Archives and Records Management with a strong interest in archiving and organizing modern American History. A successful applicant will demonstrate acute attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a group, and strong initiative.
Application Process
This position will be open until filled. To apply, submit a completed application form, a cover letter that details your interests and availability, a resume, and three references (including name, title, affiliation, relationship to you, email, and phone numbers) to:
Ms. Kailani Chin-Hidano, Director for Human Resources, The National Bureau of Asian Research, email: employment@nbr.org, phone (206) 632-7370
About NBR:
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution that conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists, and leveraging the latest technology, NBR bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. To learn more about NBR, please visit www.nbr.org.
Summer in Bulgaria!
ARCS SUMMER SESSION
The American Research Center in Sofia sponsors a three-week summer session on Bulgarian history and culture. The session consists of lectures at the American Research Center in Sofia with visit to sites in and near Sofia and historical and cultural excursions throughout Bulgaria. Lectures and site reports are given by leading experts from Bulgarian universities and museums.
The program is open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students, high-school and college teachers, and other scholars with a serious interest in Bulgarian history and culture. The total cost for participation not including international travel is $2,000 (full room and board, use of research facilities, local travel, and lectures). Applications may be downloaded here and should be returned by e-mail to Dr. Emil Nankov (ehn2@cornell.edu) no later than February 15. Applicants need to submit also a statement of interest (up to three pages), a CV, and, in the case of student applicants, two letters of recommendation (sent separately by e-mail). A limited number of grants to cover part of the participation fees will be available to the student applicants, to be awarded on the basis of merit. The approved participants will receive a notification by March 15. The participation fee and a photocopy of a valid medical insurance card will be due by April 15.
The American Research Center in Sofia sponsors a three-week summer session on Bulgarian history and culture. The session consists of lectures at the American Research Center in Sofia with visit to sites in and near Sofia and historical and cultural excursions throughout Bulgaria. Lectures and site reports are given by leading experts from Bulgarian universities and museums.
The program is open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students, high-school and college teachers, and other scholars with a serious interest in Bulgarian history and culture. The total cost for participation not including international travel is $2,000 (full room and board, use of research facilities, local travel, and lectures). Applications may be downloaded here and should be returned by e-mail to Dr. Emil Nankov (ehn2@cornell.edu) no later than February 15. Applicants need to submit also a statement of interest (up to three pages), a CV, and, in the case of student applicants, two letters of recommendation (sent separately by e-mail). A limited number of grants to cover part of the participation fees will be available to the student applicants, to be awarded on the basis of merit. The approved participants will receive a notification by March 15. The participation fee and a photocopy of a valid medical insurance card will be due by April 15.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Congrats to Professor Veseth--WA Professor of the Year!
Congratulations to Professor Mike Veseth of the International Political Economy Program on being named Washington State's Professor of the Year. Read all about it on the IPE blog--
http://ipeatups.blogspot.com/2010/11/professor-veseth-named-washington.html
http://ipeatups.blogspot.com/2010/11/professor-veseth-named-washington.html
Job opportunities--
AfterCollege Career Network Digest, 11/17/2010
for University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government students
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New Jobs
- Providence Health & Services
PROG COORD PUBLIC POL RESEARCH (RENTON, WA) - Whitman County
Probation Counselor (Colfax, WA) - Booz Allen
University Recruiting - Undergraduate Internships 2011 (Business/Liberal Arts Majors) Job - information technology / engineering (West Mclean, VA) - Booz Allen Hamilton
Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Bethesda, MD) - Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc
Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Bethesda, MD); Intelligence Community Privacy Consultant (Burke, VA) - Federal Government Jobs
Management and Program Analyst Job in HOUSTON, TX (Houston, TX) - General Dynamics Information Technology
Arabic News Editor - Journalism (Potomac, MD); Manager, Marketing/BD (Tampa, FL) - General Dynamics Information Technology
Arabic News Editor - Journalism (Rockville, MD) - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical S
Arabic Linguist/Editor - Journalism (Potomac, MD) - Indiana Wesleyan University
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow/John Wesley Honors College (Marion, IN) - King County Dept Of Transportation
Communications Specialist III (Seattle, WA) - Macmillan
Associate Marketing Manager (New York, NY)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Harry Cain Scholarship
This is a ways out, but worth keeping in mind. We've had majors get it in the past.
Harry Cain Scholarship
Harry Cain Scholarship
This scholarship was established to support students who plan to enter the field of public administration or public service. Applicants should have a deep commitment to service to the community and proficiency in public speaking.
| Sponsor | School of Business and Leadership |
| Award | varies with fund balance and number of recipients awarded |
| Eligibility | Class standing on the application due date is sophomore, junior, or first semester senior; commitment to community service and public speaking. |
| How to Apply | Application Form |
| Due Date | Friday, March 4, 2011, 4 p.m. |
| Evaluation By | SBL Scholarship and Award Committee. Recipients will be notified by April 15, 2011 |
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development
Become a Global Leader and Study Abroad
The new millennium brings with it many opportunities and challenges. As a member of this ever changing world, the decisions you make today not only affect you, but others around you. What type of impact are you going to leave on our world? We invite you to join students from around the world and spend four weeks in Prague, Czech Republic for our 12th Annual Global Leadership Program in Prague, our 2nd Annual Women and Leadership Program, our newly expanded Global Leadership Program in Panama, or for one of our 2-week programs in Rome, Panama, or Prague training to become a global citizen, a future leader, and one of tomorrow's great social innovators.
http://www.globalleaders.info/
http://www.globalleaders.info/
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Summer Workshop in Slavic and Central Asian Languages
Intensive language training has been offered at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University since 1950. The Summer Workshop provides up to 200 participants in Slavic, East European and Central Asian languages the opportunity to complete a full year of college language instruction during an eight-week summer session.
Utilizing the resources of Indiana University's own specialists as well as native speakers from other universities and abroad, the Summer Workshop has developed and maintained a national program of the highest quality. Allowing all participants to pay in-state tuition fees, the program has as its goal the enhancement of speaking, reading, listening and writing skills through classroom instruction and a full range of extra-curricular activities. Fellowships and funding are available.
Google Policy Fellowship
About the Google Policy Fellowship program
What is the Google Policy Fellowship program?
The Google Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer working on these issues at public interest organizations in either Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, Toronto, or Ottawa, Canada. Students will work for 10 weeks over the summer of 2010.
What organizations are participating in Google Policy Fellowship program 2010?
- American Library Association
- Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic
- Cato Institute
- Center for Democracy and Technology
- The Citizen Lab
- Competitive Enterprise Institute
- Creative Commons
- Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Future of Music Coalition
- Internet Education Foundation
- Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
- Media Access Project
- National Hispanic Media Coalition
- New America Foundation
- Progress and Freedom Foundation
- Public Knowledge
- Technology Policy Institute
Important Dates
What is the program timeline?
| January 17, 2011: | Student application deadline; applications must be received by midnight Pacific time. |
| February 28, 2011: | Student applicants are notified of the status of their applications. |
| June 2011: | Students begin fellowship with host organization (start date to be determined by student and host organization); Google issues initial student stipends (see more information on stipends in the payments here). |
| July 2011: | Mid-term evaluations; Google issues mid-term stipends. |
| August 2011: | Final evaluations; Google issues final stipends. |
Eligibility
Are there any age restrictions on participating?
Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2011 to be eligible to participate in Google Policy Fellowship program in 2011.
Are there citizenship requirements for the Fellowship?
For the time being, we are only accepting students eligible to work in the United States, if your host organization is located in the U.S. (e.g. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and individuals with a current U.S.student visa) and students eligible to work in Canada, if your host organization is located in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and individuals with a current Canadian student visa). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.
Who is eligible to participate as a student in Google Policy Fellowship program?
In order to participate in the program, you must be a student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2011.
You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. You must also be eligible to work in the United States, if your host organization is located in the U.S. (e.g. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and individuals with a current U.S.student visa) and students eligible to work in Canada, if your host organization is located in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and individuals with a current Canadian student visa). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.
I am a International student can I apply and participate in the program?
In order to participate in the program, you must be a student (see Google's definition of a student above). You must also be eligible to work in the United States or in Canada (see citizen requirements for fellowship above). Google can not provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.
I have been accepted into an accredited post-secondary school program, but have not yet begun attending. Can I still take part in the program?
As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1st, 2011, you are eligible to participate in the program.
I graduate in the middle of the program. Can I still participate?
As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1st, 2011, you are eligible to participate in the program.
Payments, Forms, and Other Administrative Stuff
How do payments work?
Google will provide a stipend of $7,500 USD to each Fellow for the summer.
- Accepted students in good standing with their host organization will receive a $3,500 USD stipend payable shortly after they begin the Fellowship in June 2011.
- Students who receive passing mid-term evaluations by their host organization will receive a $2,000 USD stipend shortly after the mid-term evaluation in July 2011.
- Students who receive passing final evaluations by their host organization and who have submitted their final program evaluations will receive a $2,000 USD stipend shortly after final evaluations in August 2011.
- Please note: payments will be made by prepaid debit card or checks; payments are contingent upon satisfactory evaluations by host organizations and completion of all required forms; and fellows are responsible for payment of any state or federal taxes associated with their receipt of the Fellowship stipend.
What documentation is required from students?
Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or host organization with transcripts from their accredited institution as proof of enrollment or admission status. Transcripts do not need to be official (photo copy of original will be sufficient).
I would like to use the work I did for my Google Policy Fellowship to obtain course credit from my university. Is this acceptable?
Absolutely. If you need documentation from Google to provide to your school for course credit, you can contact Google. We will not provide documentation until we have received a final evaluation from your mentoring organization.
Host Organizations
What is Google's relationship with the host organizations?
Google provides the funding and administrative support for the program. Google and the host organizations are not partners or affiliates. The host organizations do not represent the views or opinions of Google and cannot bind Google legally.
More Questions
What if I have a question not answered in this FAQ?
You can reach Google Policy Fellowship team at policyfellowship@google.com .
University of Washington European Union Model EU
The European Union Center of Excellence is now accepting applications from universities interested in sending two-person undergraduate student teams to the 2011 West Coast Model EU. We are also accepting applications from UW undergraduate students interested in forming two-person teams. Letters or emails of intent to participate should be received from the faculty advisor no later than November 19.
The Model EU is a simulation of a European Council Summit. Teams made up of two undergraduate students playing the roles of representatives of EU member state delegations. This year, the students will negotiate issues that will be discussed during the Hungarian Presidency of 2011. The 2011 Model EU will feature two concurrent summit negotiation sessions focusing on the following issues: economic governance in the aftermath of the Euro debt crisis and the situation of the Roma minority. Additional details about the simulation scenario and campus event will be posted in the near future.
The 2011 West Coast Model EU is sponsored by the European Union Center of Excellence, the Center for West European Studies, and the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington.Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Live/Learn/Intern Summer Institutes at Georgetown
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES
June 5 – July 30, 2011
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
**ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 3, 2010**
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. These fast-paced, eight-week residential programs provide students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs
· American Islamic Congress
· Congressional Offices
· Federal Agencies
· Foreign Embassies
· International Foundation for Election Systems
· Southern Governors’ Association
Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
· Crosby Volmer Public Relations
· Gannett News Service
· NBC Nightly News
· USA Today
· The Washington Examiner
· WTOP News Radio
Corporate Business and Government Affairs
· Aerospace Industries Association
· Healthcare Leadership Council
· NASDAQ
· Siemens, Corp.
· Visa USA, Inc.
Nonprofit and Community Service
· Bread for the City
· Doorways for Women and Families
· First Book
· Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
· Share Our Strength
· Student Conservation Association
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
· Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in DC
· Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
· Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
· Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
· Site Briefings – At the State Department, Capitol Hill and World Bank
· Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
· Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world
· Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 3, 2011. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 3, 2010 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Elizabeth Matecki, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.
Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
June 5 – July 30, 2011
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
**ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 3, 2010**
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. These fast-paced, eight-week residential programs provide students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs
· American Islamic Congress
· Congressional Offices
· Federal Agencies
· Foreign Embassies
· International Foundation for Election Systems
· Southern Governors’ Association
Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
· Crosby Volmer Public Relations
· Gannett News Service
· NBC Nightly News
· USA Today
· The Washington Examiner
· WTOP News Radio
Corporate Business and Government Affairs
· Aerospace Industries Association
· Healthcare Leadership Council
· NASDAQ
· Siemens, Corp.
· Visa USA, Inc.
Nonprofit and Community Service
· Bread for the City
· Doorways for Women and Families
· First Book
· Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
· Share Our Strength
· Student Conservation Association
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
· Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in DC
· Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
· Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
· Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
· Site Briefings – At the State Department, Capitol Hill and World Bank
· Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
· Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world
· Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 3, 2011. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 3, 2010 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Elizabeth Matecki, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.
Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
Thursday, October 28, 2010
November 3: Invisible Children event--
Dear Politics Professors-
My name is Sarah Webb and I am one of the presidents of the Invisible Children club on campus. Our group is focused on raising awareness and funds for the child soldier situation in Uganda. On November 3rd at 6:30 pm we are hosting an event with guest speakers in Kilworth Chapel. Members of the national branch of Invisible Children will be there to show a brief documentary and then talk about the political situation in Uganda--specifically about the Lord's Resistance Army and its use of child soldiers. There will also be a Ugandan student there to discuss his personal experiences with the issue. If you could please pass this message on to your classes, that would be great! Thank you!
Sarah Webb
Project Lead- Sustainability Services
Co-President- Invisible Children Club
swebb@pugetsound.edu
My name is Sarah Webb and I am one of the presidents of the Invisible Children club on campus. Our group is focused on raising awareness and funds for the child soldier situation in Uganda. On November 3rd at 6:30 pm we are hosting an event with guest speakers in Kilworth Chapel. Members of the national branch of Invisible Children will be there to show a brief documentary and then talk about the political situation in Uganda--specifically about the Lord's Resistance Army and its use of child soldiers. There will also be a Ugandan student there to discuss his personal experiences with the issue. If you could please pass this message on to your classes, that would be great! Thank you!
Sarah Webb
Project Lead- Sustainability Services
Co-President- Invisible Children Club
swebb@pugetsound.edu
11/10: Council on Foreign Relations Conference Call
On Wednesday, November 10, from 9 – 10 AM, Professor Weinberger will be hosting the next Council on Foreign Relations conference call. The topic of the call is Women in Economic and Political Development, and the speaker will be Isobel Coleman, Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy, Director of the Program on Markets and Democracy, and Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Please RSVP to Professor Weinberger (sweinberger@pugetsound.edu) as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Federal Internship Resources
In case you missed it, CES has information on their recent webinar on federal internship resources:
http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/10/20/in-case-you-missed-it-federal-internship-resources/
http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/10/20/in-case-you-missed-it-federal-internship-resources/
Capital Semester in DC
I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the spring 2011 Capital Semester in Washington, DC. The program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University each fall and spring semester, is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in public policy, international relations, economics and the nonprofit sector.
The final application deadline for the spring 2011 program is November 1, 2010. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credit.
Please consider forwarding the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Dana Faught
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
The final application deadline for the spring 2011 program is November 1, 2010. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credit.
Please consider forwarding the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Dana Faught
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
ANNOUNCEMENT
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CAPITAL SEMESTER
January 12 – April 30, 2011
Georgetown University , Washington , DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Spring 2011 Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Capital Semester program combines a substantive professional experience in public policy, international affairs or economics for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
- Aerospace Industries Association
- American Legislative Exchange Council
- Children’s Rights Council
- Congressional Offices
- Eastman Kodak
- First Book
- Foreign Embassies
- Institute for World Politics
- New Leaders for New Schools
- Philanthropy Roundtable
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of the Treasury
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
- Classes – 12 credit hours in political science and economics and from Georgetown University
- Housing – Roommate matching and f urnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
- Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, Pentagon and Federal Reserve
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final application deadline of November 1. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
Career Fair October 27!
To Politics & Government Faculty:
Please encourage your students to attend the Career Fair Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4-7:00 p.m. in WSC Marshall Hall. Even first-year students can benefit from walking through and checking it out.
Many Career Fair employers are interested in hiring Puget Sound students regardless of their major. Students who keep their options open and investigate all available opportunities might be pleasantly surprised by what they learn about how these organizations hire talent. Career Fair employers say it best:
“Our ideal candidate is driven, enthusiastic and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere” Enterprise Rent-A-Car
“There is no right or wrong major to chart a career with the National Park Service--it's all about your desire to protect and preserve America's special places for future generations.” Olympic National Park
“Wanted: responsible & motivated individuals with a strong interest in Japan, who enjoy working with people, especially youth.” JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program
Additionally, there are a few organizations attending the Career Fair that may be of particular interest to politics and government students:
AmeriCorps: A chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: As a threat-based and intelligence-driven national security organization, the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program seeks to enhance internationalization by promoting mutual understanding between Japan & other nations. The program encourages foreign language & culture exchange by inviting foreign representatives to live and work in Japan for a year.
Olympic National Park protects almost one million acres of unique natural and cultural environments and is 95% Wilderness. There is no right or wrong major to chart a career with the National Park Service--it's all about your desire to protect and preserve America's special places for future generations.
Peace Corps: Volunteers* work in over 70 countries around the world in the fields of education, health and HIV/AIDS, business, IT, the environment, agriculture and youth development. *Peace Corps ”Volunteers” are not without financial support.
Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and commercial fishing.
Social Security Administration is ranked one of the “Best Places to Work in Federal Government” and the “Most Improved Agency” of 2010. Working to deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public, the agency looks to hire a talented and diverse workforce.
Tahoma Audubon Society is a member-based non-profit organization serving Pierce County whose mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. TAS offers environmental education classes for youth and adults, field trips, volunteer habitat restoration opportunities, and advocate for a variety of conservation campaigns at local and state levels.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides college and high school-aged members with hands-on conservation service opportunities in virtually every field imaginable, from tracking grizzlies through the Tetons to restoring desert ecosystems and teaching environmental education at Washington, D.C.’s Urban Tree House.
For a complete listing of organizations that are attending, visit the Fall 2010 List of Career Fair Employers.
Wondering what to expect? Read the CESblogs post Calling all Loggers! Come to the Career Fair!
Kris HayCommunications Coordinator
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
253.879.3249
www.pugetsound.edu/ces
Monday, October 18, 2010
Finding Federal Jobs
From the blog of Career and Employment Services:
This month I attended training to learn how to coach students to find federal job and internship opportunities. Going in, I had no idea there were so many possibilities with the federal government. After learning the government is projected to fill 50,000 entry-level jobs and 60,000 paid internships in the next 12 months (see below for next week’s webinar on internships), I wondered why more students weren’t applying.
In training I realized why – finding the opportunities is complicated!
Read more here.
This month I attended training to learn how to coach students to find federal job and internship opportunities. Going in, I had no idea there were so many possibilities with the federal government. After learning the government is projected to fill 50,000 entry-level jobs and 60,000 paid internships in the next 12 months (see below for next week’s webinar on internships), I wondered why more students weren’t applying.
In training I realized why – finding the opportunities is complicated!
Read more here.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Institute for Leadership in Americas January Course in Chile
From Professor Share:
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The Institute for Leadership in the Americas offers an International Academic Institute, and the University of the Andes, in Santiago, Chile, from January 10-21, 2010. 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/
January 10 - 21, 2011
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 10,000 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!
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The Institute for Leadership in the Americas offers an International Academic Institute, and the University of the Andes, in Santiago, Chile, from January 10-21, 2010. 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/
January 10 - 21, 2011
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 10,000 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!
Summer 2011 Federal Internships
CES will be hosting a webinar from the Partnership for Public Service regarding federal internship opportunities in the summer of 2011. This webinar, a product of the Partnership’s Making the Difference Campaign, is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2011, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, they will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an internship that’s right for them.
The webinar will be broadcast in Wyatt 201 from 2-3 PM on Wednesday, October 20.
Thank you!
Sue Dahlin
Assistant Director for Career Advising
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner St. #1081
Tacoma, WA 98416-1081
p 253.879.3161
f 253.879.2927
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces
The webinar will be broadcast in Wyatt 201 from 2-3 PM on Wednesday, October 20.
Thank you!
Sue Dahlin
Assistant Director for Career Advising
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
1500 N. Warner St. #1081
Tacoma, WA 98416-1081
p 253.879.3161
f 253.879.2927
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Green Corps
Field School for Environmental Organizing
http://www.greencorps.org/field-school-for-environmental-organizing/program-overview
Today, the state of our environment is a household issue: global warming is in the news every day, students across the country are rallying to green their campuses, celebrities are speaking out for a host of causes, and schoolchildren are asking why the adults have let these things happen. This increased visibility and cultural awareness creates an enormous opportunity for environmentalists; it’s our best chance ever to engage the public to push for solutions.
Engaging people -- taking public concern and translating it into action -- is the work of organizers.
Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing trains college graduates to run environmental campaigns, starting by building a core group of activists and finishing by convincing decision-makers to pass laws, change policies and create reforms to protect our environment. But Green Corps is more than a school – it’s a real-world endeavor. Trainees start working on campaigns from the start of their education. They make a difference, starting on Day 1.
Green Corps' one-year, full-time, paid Field School for Environmental Organizing includes intensive classroom training, hands-on field experience running urgent environmental and public health campaigns, and career placement in positions with leading environmental groups.
If you want to gain the skills to run a campaign to stop global warming, defend old growth forests from corporate logging companies, or start your own environmental group, apply to Green Corps' 2011-2012 Field School for Environmental Organizing.
http://www.greencorps.org/field-school-for-environmental-organizing/program-overview
Today, the state of our environment is a household issue: global warming is in the news every day, students across the country are rallying to green their campuses, celebrities are speaking out for a host of causes, and schoolchildren are asking why the adults have let these things happen. This increased visibility and cultural awareness creates an enormous opportunity for environmentalists; it’s our best chance ever to engage the public to push for solutions.
Engaging people -- taking public concern and translating it into action -- is the work of organizers.
Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing trains college graduates to run environmental campaigns, starting by building a core group of activists and finishing by convincing decision-makers to pass laws, change policies and create reforms to protect our environment. But Green Corps is more than a school – it’s a real-world endeavor. Trainees start working on campaigns from the start of their education. They make a difference, starting on Day 1.
Green Corps' one-year, full-time, paid Field School for Environmental Organizing includes intensive classroom training, hands-on field experience running urgent environmental and public health campaigns, and career placement in positions with leading environmental groups.
If you want to gain the skills to run a campaign to stop global warming, defend old growth forests from corporate logging companies, or start your own environmental group, apply to Green Corps' 2011-2012 Field School for Environmental Organizing.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Senior Seminars in Political Theory!
Introducing annual senior seminars in political theory!
Starting this spring, Professor Kessel will offer a senior seminar in political theory every year. The seminars, PG 440 and PG 441, will be cross-listed as upper division courses in political theory. Each will be offered biannually, and the courses will alternate. Students can enroll for either upper division or senior seminar credit.
This spring, Professor Kessel will teach PG 349/PG 440 (Machiavelli). In 2011-2012, she will teach PG 341/PG 441 (Liberalism and Its Critics); in 2012-2013, she will teach PG349/PG440 again, and so on. Juniors can enroll in PG 349 for upper division credit this spring, and then take PG 441 to fulfill the senior seminar requirement next year. Since the content of the courses will differ, juniors are encouraged to take PG 349 if they wish; this will not preclude them from enjoying a unique senior seminar next year. Seniors can enroll in PG 440 this spring.
With this arrangement, political theory majors will be able to complete the seminar in political theory as seniors. Perhaps even more important, the classes will achieve a large enough enrollment to ensure that conversations are lively and diverse.
If you have questions, please contact Professor Kessel at akessel@pugetsound.edu.
Starting this spring, Professor Kessel will offer a senior seminar in political theory every year. The seminars, PG 440 and PG 441, will be cross-listed as upper division courses in political theory. Each will be offered biannually, and the courses will alternate. Students can enroll for either upper division or senior seminar credit.
This spring, Professor Kessel will teach PG 349/PG 440 (Machiavelli). In 2011-2012, she will teach PG 341/PG 441 (Liberalism and Its Critics); in 2012-2013, she will teach PG349/PG440 again, and so on. Juniors can enroll in PG 349 for upper division credit this spring, and then take PG 441 to fulfill the senior seminar requirement next year. Since the content of the courses will differ, juniors are encouraged to take PG 349 if they wish; this will not preclude them from enjoying a unique senior seminar next year. Seniors can enroll in PG 440 this spring.
With this arrangement, political theory majors will be able to complete the seminar in political theory as seniors. Perhaps even more important, the classes will achieve a large enough enrollment to ensure that conversations are lively and diverse.
If you have questions, please contact Professor Kessel at akessel@pugetsound.edu.
Reminder: Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR)
Apply to NUCHR 2011!
NUCHR 2011 is seeking high-caliber undergraduate delegates with an active interest in human rights and forced migration for this year's conference Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration!
NUCHR 2011:
The eighth annual Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR) is proud to announce a national student conference entitled Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration, which will take place on Northwestern's Evanston campus on January 20-23, 2011. This year’s conference will focus on forced migration across borders. We hope to utilize this theme to analyze the role of borders on the universality of human rights, and more specifically to discuss the obligation of the country of origin and the host country to protect and preserve the rights of migrants. Speakers and delegates will examine forced migration from the perspective of multiple actors to highlight all who are affected by this phenomenon. We hope to question responsibility in the application of human rights (i.e. who is obligated to ensure the rights of refugees and what measures of enforcement do and should exist). Through our case study panel that will explore the issues of migration across the US-Mexico border, panelists will be asked to challenge conventional definitions of refugees and forced migration while examining human rights violations in our own country. Finally, delegates will break up into small groups throughout the three-day conference to discuss specific case studies of forced migration and apply the framework developed by the panels of the conference to these individual scenarios.
How to Apply:
Fill out this form and send the appropriate information to conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu by November 1st, 2011 to apply to be a delegate at NUCHR 2011. You can also visit our website at www.nuchr.net!
Chosen delegates will receive a travel stipend, hotel accommodations, and meals during their stay in Evanston. We expect delegates to actively engage in each activity throughout the conference. Certain events during the conference will be exclusively for delegates, including private question-and-answer sessions with keynote speakers and discussion sections with in-depth exploration of case studies.
About NUCHR:
NUCHR, the largest undergraduate student-organized conference on human rights in the United States, is dedicated to promoting the universality of human rights while recognizing the difficulty in consensus, issues of cultural relativism, and the potential paradoxes in implementation and practice. This three-day summit unites student delegates from across the country with renowned activists, academics, and policy makers, but is also free and open to the public. In the past, the conference has explored such issues as the misapplication of humanitarian aid, human trafficking, American policy towards HIV and AIDS in the developing world, and American interventionist policy abroad. NUCHR has featured distinguished speakers including Nicholas de Torrente, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof; and Mark Hanis, founder and president of Genocide Intervention Network.
Please visit our website, http://nuchr.net, for more information on NUCHR, including the student delegate application, the conference schedule, and speaker updates. If you have any additional questions, please contact the co-directors of this year's conference - Scott Chilberg, Julie Kornfeld, and Katharine Nasielski - at conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu.
NUCHR 2011 is seeking high-caliber undergraduate delegates with an active interest in human rights and forced migration for this year's conference Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration!
NUCHR 2011:
The eighth annual Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights (NUCHR) is proud to announce a national student conference entitled Human Rights in Transit: Issues of Forced Migration, which will take place on Northwestern's Evanston campus on January 20-23, 2011. This year’s conference will focus on forced migration across borders. We hope to utilize this theme to analyze the role of borders on the universality of human rights, and more specifically to discuss the obligation of the country of origin and the host country to protect and preserve the rights of migrants. Speakers and delegates will examine forced migration from the perspective of multiple actors to highlight all who are affected by this phenomenon. We hope to question responsibility in the application of human rights (i.e. who is obligated to ensure the rights of refugees and what measures of enforcement do and should exist). Through our case study panel that will explore the issues of migration across the US-Mexico border, panelists will be asked to challenge conventional definitions of refugees and forced migration while examining human rights violations in our own country. Finally, delegates will break up into small groups throughout the three-day conference to discuss specific case studies of forced migration and apply the framework developed by the panels of the conference to these individual scenarios.
How to Apply:
Fill out this form and send the appropriate information to conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu by November 1st, 2011 to apply to be a delegate at NUCHR 2011. You can also visit our website at www.nuchr.net!
Chosen delegates will receive a travel stipend, hotel accommodations, and meals during their stay in Evanston. We expect delegates to actively engage in each activity throughout the conference. Certain events during the conference will be exclusively for delegates, including private question-and-answer sessions with keynote speakers and discussion sections with in-depth exploration of case studies.
About NUCHR:
NUCHR, the largest undergraduate student-organized conference on human rights in the United States, is dedicated to promoting the universality of human rights while recognizing the difficulty in consensus, issues of cultural relativism, and the potential paradoxes in implementation and practice. This three-day summit unites student delegates from across the country with renowned activists, academics, and policy makers, but is also free and open to the public. In the past, the conference has explored such issues as the misapplication of humanitarian aid, human trafficking, American policy towards HIV and AIDS in the developing world, and American interventionist policy abroad. NUCHR has featured distinguished speakers including Nicholas de Torrente, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof; and Mark Hanis, founder and president of Genocide Intervention Network.
Please visit our website, http://nuchr.net, for more information on NUCHR, including the student delegate application, the conference schedule, and speaker updates. If you have any additional questions, please contact the co-directors of this year's conference - Scott Chilberg, Julie Kornfeld, and Katharine Nasielski - at conferenceonhumanrights@u.northwestern.edu.
Grad Admissions Forum International Affairs
From: James Donnen [mailto:jdonnen@u.washington.edu]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 5:59 PM
Subject: OCT 26th: Grad Admissions Forum--International Affairs
I invite you to circulate the announcement below to your undergraduates or alumni who may be interested in an advanced degree in international affairs.
The Graduate Forum in Seattle, part of a series of admission fairs organized by APSIA each fall (see www.apsia.org), should provide a valuable opportunity for prospective students in our region.
A flier for duplication and posting is attached. If appropriate, I would appreciate your forwarding this message to other campus departments whose students may benefit. Thanks very much for your help.
James Donnen, University of Washington
Jackson School of International Studies
(Coordinators for 2010 Seattle Fair)
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FALL ADMISSIONS FORUM
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
OCTOBER 26, 2010
6:00-8:00 PM
STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 160
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
**PRE-FAIR ADMISSIONS PANEL AT 5:30**
BOEING ROOM, LEMIEUX LIBRARY
(ADJACENT TO THE STUDENT CENTER)
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On Tuesday, October 26, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) will conduct a campus forum on graduate education in international affairs at Seattle University.
Admissions officers from participating schools will be at the Seattle University Student Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to distribute literature on their schools and answer questions from prospective applicants. Many of the top graduate programs in international affairs will be represented; as of today, 19 APSIA schools plan to attend.
A short pre-fair admissions panel will begin at 5:30 in the Boeing Room of the Lemieux Library, which is located next to the Student Center. A panel of admissions directors from APSIA member schools will present general information about the admissions process, tips for producing strong applications, and how determine the best program for your needs. The panel will also answer questions from attendees.
There is no admission fee, and reservations are not required. Attendees are encouraged to register, however, by visiting the APSIA website
(www.apsia.org) and clicking on the "Seattle" Forum name.
Schools attending:
American University
University of California, San Diego
Columbia University
Georgetown University
The George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
The Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
National University of Singapore
University of Pittsburgh
Princeton University
Sciences Po (Paris)
University of Southern California
Syracuse University
Tufts University
University of Washington
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James Donnen | University of Washington
Director of Student Services | Seattle, WA 98195 USA
Jackson School of Int'l Studies | Ph: (206) 543-6001 Fax: 616-3170
Box 353650 | E-mail: jdonnen@u.washington.edu
Monday, October 04, 2010
The Washington Center
The Washington Center is the largest independent, nonprofit academic internship program in the country. It brings together exceptional and dedicated college students and civic, governmental and business leaders, hundreds of colleges and universities, scores of public and private host organizations (or internship sites), and over 40,000 alumni. Founded 35 years ago, TWC is a unique educational center based on a fully integrated mix of professional experience, academic coursework and real-life challenges.
TWC’s Mission is Building Future Leaders
Leaders are built from the inside out. They are made, not born. The Washington Center’s program advisors and internship site supervisors work tirelessly to ensure that students get the most out of their internship experience.
The Washington Center believes it is a fundamental civic duty to instill in all program participants the need to be well-informed, public-spirited and socially engaged leaders. TWC’s alumni hold leadership positions in virtually every career field, including law, education, social work, medicine, journalism, diplomacy, business and politics. Several even serve on TWC’s Board of Directors.
Two Core Programs
The Washington Center offers two types of programs:
InternshipsSemester- or summer-long integrated academic and work experiences in government, corporations and nonprofit organizations. Each internship is tailored to provide meaningful work experiences that will enhance students’ resumes and help launch their careers. Most internships are in Washington, D.C., but there are also opportunities abroad in London, England and Sydney, Australia. Additionally, students take academic courses and attend special programming during their time at The Washington Center.
Academic SeminarsThese intensive learning experiences focused on specific topics, such as National Security, the Presidency and the Middle East Peace Process. Past seminars have included visits to such locations as Capitol Hill, CNN, the Newseum, embassies and many others. Seminar events have featured such respected speakers as Ted Koppel, Discovery Channel; Andrea Mitchell, NBC News; Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee; and others.
Boren Awards for Study Abroad
contact the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowships for campus deadlines--
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. national security, broadly defined, and underrepresented in study abroad.
Boren Scholarships Deadline: February 10, 2011
Each campus sets an earlier campus deadline.
Boren Fellowships Deadline: February 1, 2011
Click here to apply
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations. We focus on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study that are critical to U.S. national security, broadly defined, and underrepresented in study abroad.
Boren Scholarships Deadline: February 10, 2011
Each campus sets an earlier campus deadline.
Boren Fellowships Deadline: February 1, 2011
Click here to apply
PPIA Junior Summer Institutes
Deadlines: November 1
Fellowship Eligibility Criteria & Guidelines
UC Berkeley | Michigan | Carnegie Mellon | Maryland | Princeton
The PPIA Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) have been the hallmark of the PPIA Fellowship Program for over 20 years. JSI is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students' quantitative, analytic and communication skills. Extracurricular activities are also included. These skills are vital for admission into the top graduate programs in public and international affairs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows.Fellowship Eligibility Criteria & Guidelines
All prospective PPIA Fellows are expected to dedicate themselves to the traditions and objectives of the PPIA Fellowship Program, have an abiding commitment to public service and contribute to more diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs. The following are more specific criteria and guidelines:
- Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident to apply to the JSI's hosted by Berkeley, Maryland and Michigan. International applicants pursuing a bachelor's degree in the U.S. will be considered by Carnegie Mellon and Princeton.
- Must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute (JSI) and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Must not have attained a Bachelor’s Degree prior to start of Junior Summer Institute.
- Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
- Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs.
- Must contribute to the diversity of perspectives.
- Economic need is given consideration.
- All academic majors are welcome to apply.
As a PPIA Fellow you are entitled to the following benefits:
- Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.
- Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.
- Minimum of $1,000 stipend.
- University housing with a meal plan.
- Books and related course materials.
- GRE prep.
Critical Language Scholarship 2011
http://www.clscholarship.org/index.html
A program of United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2011. The 2011 CLS Program application is now available, and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2010. The selection process will be administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) with awards approved by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS Program will be administered by CAORC and the American Councils for International Education.
Critical Language Scholarship (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, Master’s and Ph.D. students.
* Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit 2010 CLS Institutes for more information.
Countries may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.
Please see Information for Applicants for eligibility requirements, grant benefits, and language levels and pre-requisites.
The 2011 CLS Program application is now available. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2010 at 11:59pm PST.
A program of United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will offer intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2011. The 2011 CLS Program application is now available, and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2010. The selection process will be administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) with awards approved by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CLS Program will be administered by CAORC and the American Councils for International Education.
Critical Language Scholarship (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, Master’s and Ph.D. students.
* Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
* Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. Please visit 2010 CLS Institutes for more information.
Countries may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.
Please see Information for Applicants for eligibility requirements, grant benefits, and language levels and pre-requisites.
The 2011 CLS Program application is now available. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2010 at 11:59pm PST.
ICPSR Research Paper Competition
2011 ICPSR and RCMD Research Paper Competitions
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research and the Research Center for Minority Data are pleased to announce our 2011 Research Paper Competitions. This year, ICPSR and RCMD are holding three competitions – two for undergraduates and one for master’s students.
The purpose of these competitions is to highlight student research papers using RCMD or ICPSR data. The objective is to encourage students to explore the social sciences by means of critical analysis of a topic supported by quantitative analysis of a dataset(s) held within ICPSR or the RCMD archive and presented in written form. Entries to the either undergraduates or master’s competition could be papers written for a capstone course, a senior seminar, or any writing intensive course for which the student uses quantitative data analysis to support or refute a hypothesis. A master’s thesis could be appropriate provided that the terms above are met.
One of the undergraduate competitions is for papers using data in the RCMD archive; the other can use dataset(s) from any ICPSR archive. The master’s competition can use data from any ICPSR archive.
Competitions awards are $1,000 for first place and $750 for second place. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2011. For more information, submission guidelines, and promotional posters, please visit the competition Web site . Please share this exciting opportunity with your faculty and students!
For more information, contact Sue Hodge at shodge@umich.edu or 734-615-7850.
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research and the Research Center for Minority Data are pleased to announce our 2011 Research Paper Competitions. This year, ICPSR and RCMD are holding three competitions – two for undergraduates and one for master’s students.
The purpose of these competitions is to highlight student research papers using RCMD or ICPSR data. The objective is to encourage students to explore the social sciences by means of critical analysis of a topic supported by quantitative analysis of a dataset(s) held within ICPSR or the RCMD archive and presented in written form. Entries to the either undergraduates or master’s competition could be papers written for a capstone course, a senior seminar, or any writing intensive course for which the student uses quantitative data analysis to support or refute a hypothesis. A master’s thesis could be appropriate provided that the terms above are met.
One of the undergraduate competitions is for papers using data in the RCMD archive; the other can use dataset(s) from any ICPSR archive. The master’s competition can use data from any ICPSR archive.
Competitions awards are $1,000 for first place and $750 for second place. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2011. For more information, submission guidelines, and promotional posters, please visit the competition Web site
For more information, contact Sue Hodge at shodge@umich.edu or 734-615-7850.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
http://www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/daviesjackson/index.asp
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for students with exceptional academic records, who are among the first in their families to graduate college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge. After two years of study, candidates are awarded a Cambridge B.A. degree, known as the Cantab degree, which is often viewed as the equivalent of a masters degree in the U.S.
Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich educational environment of St. John’s, which was founded in the 16th century, by reading in one of the following subjects: Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social and Political Sciences.
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for students with exceptional academic records, who are among the first in their families to graduate college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge. After two years of study, candidates are awarded a Cambridge B.A. degree, known as the Cantab degree, which is often viewed as the equivalent of a masters degree in the U.S.
Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich educational environment of St. John’s, which was founded in the 16th century, by reading in one of the following subjects: Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social and Political Sciences.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
10/7 ASK night
To all Politics & Government and International Political Economy Faculty: Help your students connect with alumni…urge them to attend ASK Night! Below is information about ASK Night that you can forward to your students.
Also, if you know alumni who your students might like to meet in person, please invite them to attend. There is still time for alumni to register. Your encouragement may be all it takes to motivate them to participate. (You can search the ASK Network to find contact information for over 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share career and graduate school information with students. The ASK Network search page is located in your CES Resources Exclusively for Faculty menu in Cascade.)
“Building and maintaining professional networks is an essential skill required by employers.”
--Dr. Phil Gardner, national expert on the college job market
Begin building your network by attending ASK Night to connect with alumni from your same major and/or working in related fields:
Greg Bell ’07: Legal (Global Ethics and Compliance), Baker Hughes Incorporated
Leslie Brown ’92: Insurance Defense Litigation, Carey Perkins LLP
Darryl Johnson ’60: Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Josh McDonald ’02: State and Local Government Affairs, Washington Restaurant Association
Please join these alumni, and others at:
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night 2010
Thursday, Oct. 7: drop by anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m.
Wheelock Rotunda
Light snacks provided.
About ASK Night • Complete list of participants • Networking tips • Get your Fast Pass!
We’ll see you there! Kris
Kris Hay
Communications Coordinator
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
253.879.3249
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces
Also, if you know alumni who your students might like to meet in person, please invite them to attend. There is still time for alumni to register. Your encouragement may be all it takes to motivate them to participate. (You can search the ASK Network to find contact information for over 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share career and graduate school information with students. The ASK Network search page is located in your CES Resources Exclusively for Faculty menu in Cascade.)
“Building and maintaining professional networks is an essential skill required by employers.”
--Dr. Phil Gardner, national expert on the college job market
Begin building your network by attending ASK Night to connect with alumni from your same major and/or working in related fields:
Greg Bell ’07: Legal (Global Ethics and Compliance), Baker Hughes Incorporated
Leslie Brown ’92: Insurance Defense Litigation, Carey Perkins LLP
Darryl Johnson ’60: Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
Josh McDonald ’02: State and Local Government Affairs, Washington Restaurant Association
Please join these alumni, and others at:
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Night 2010
Thursday, Oct. 7: drop by anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m.
Wheelock Rotunda
Light snacks provided.
About ASK Night • Complete list of participants • Networking tips • Get your Fast Pass!
We’ll see you there! Kris
Kris Hay
Communications Coordinator
Career and Employment Services
University of Puget Sound
253.879.3249
http://www.pugetsound.edu/ces