Third Presidential Debate Viewing - WED 10/19

Lecture of Interest on Technology use in Syrian Refugee Camps

Creating Futures through Magical Devices and Library Caravans: Participatory Design with Syrian Youth at Za’atari Refugee Camp by Professor Karen E. Fisher

When: Monday, October 10th at 3:00 – 4:00 with a Q&A session at 4 p.m.
Where: Library Room 020

In 2016 the world is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII: over 65M people are forcibly displaced, and half of them are youth. Drawing on previous work with U.S. teens from East Africa, Myanmar and Latin America, we explore how technology and libraries can help young Syrian refugees build their futures. We report on recent fieldwork from Zaatari Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan, highlighting youth creativity, desire to help others via ICT wayfaring and crisis response, and universal design archetypes. We share sample design specs for glasses that detect disease and other magical devices, storytelling sessions, a YouTube community memory project, and interviews with refugee volunteers at caravan libraries. The United Nations Refugee Agency gave us a mission to help build capacity through innovation at Zaatari. In this talk, we pause, to debrief and brainstorm with audiences on how libraries and technology can help refugee youth and families re imagine their lives in the Middle East and world at-large. Shukran.

Karen E. Fisher, Professor, information school, University of Washington. An advocate of humanitarian research, her passion is how libraries and information technology can create futures. Fisher is working with Arab refugees in the Middle East and Europe, understanding their information behavior, and building capacity through education, livelihoods, and social engagement.

AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship, Deadline FRI 9/30

$500 AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:
- Open to currently enrolled students in an accredited program, working toward a degree (AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, MS, MFA, PhD, MD, JD, etc.) in any discipline
- Minimum 2.5 GPA

 

Scholarship Description
We believe that what's good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs and internships, but also offer scholarships to help fund their education. AfterCollege has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and student activities through our program to date.

As a job and internship resource, our scholarships are for students who demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate how they will be exemplary candidates in their field. This means that we evaluate applicants with the eye of a hiring manager, so: watch your grammar, check your spelling, put your best accomplishments forward and you may get paid for thinking about your future!

For more information and the application click here

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 30th

Brown Bag hosted by Professor Haltom - WED 10/12

Fall Internship Applications

The Issaquah District Office of Congressman Dave Reichert is excited to announce we are now accepting fall internship applications. Interns are an integral part of our office, assisting constituents and staff.

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

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

Our unpaid, fall internship runs through December and we offer flexible scheduling based upon the student’s schedule. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, you can contact me at 425-677-7414 or Kelley.Goetz@mail.house.gov.

Kelley Goetz

Constituent Services Liaison

Representative Dave Reichert (WA-08)

22605 SE 56th St, Suite 130

Issaquah, WA 98029

425-677-7414 Office

425-270-3589 Fax

http://reichert.house.gov/

Internship with Mass Transit Now!

Mass Transit Now!

 This November, voters throughout the Puget Sound region will have a once in a generation opportunity to invest in a major expansion of accessible public transit options.

 Mass Transit Now! is looking for individuals to help spread the word about the upcoming ballot measure to connect light rail from Seattle to Tacoma, expand Sounder service, and make forward-thinking investments in bus service to fight congestion and traffic.

 This proposal will provide access to good jobs for folks throughout the region and allow for an inclusive increase in economic opportunity and upward mobility.

 If you are interested in volunteering for phone banks, door-knocking, or voter engagement, please contact: Evan Smith, South Sound Field Director evan@masstransitnow.com

Intern with the World Affairs Council!

Note: we have a 2016 alum who has done this internship so if you have questions contact Professor O'Neil for details.  You can find the application here: https://worldaffairs.recruiterbox.com/

Brown Bag WED 9/14: Get Involved in a Campaign!

Don't miss the Annual Fall Study Abroad Fair! TUE 9/20

When: 10:00 to 2:00
Date: Tuesday, September 20
Location: Rasmussen Rotunda, in Wheelock Student Center

Learn about programs and grab a free bag of popcorn.

Discussion with professors O'Neil and Dillman

Join professors Patrick O'Neil and Brad Dillman for a frank, informative and informal discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, The Occupation and the Two-State Solution. There will be snacks.

When: WED 9/28 at 5pm.
Where: Wyatt Room 101

Slater Museum of Natural History seeks Politics & Government docents!

I'm the Education and Outreach Specialist at our university's Slater Museum of Natural History. In addition to being a valuable repository of over 90,000 plant and animal specimens from around the world, the Slater works to enrich knowledge and appreciation of natural history, both at UPS and in our larger community. Every year, dozens of student docents are invaluable members of our team. Docents develop and deliver public events on and off campus, assist with our successful Nature in the Classroom elementary education program, and --this year more than ever-- are invited to participate in exhibit design and fabrication.

I am reaching out to many departments in the hopes of generating a diverse, interdisciplinary docent team for this year. There are two upcoming opportunities for students to learn more about docenting at the Slater: A Docent Interest Meeting on Sept. 7, 6-7 PM; and a Docent Bootcamp on Sunday, September 18 from 9-3. ​(The bootcamp involves free food!) Both take place at the museum: Thompson rm. 295. 

Politics & Government students would provide valuable insight into connections between, well, politics, government, and natural history-- especially at the local level. (Of course, much of the practice of natural history has historically revolved around power and exploitation.) These students' perspectives would enrich our public events, educational outreach, and exhibits. Additionally, students interested in gaining experience interacting with the public or working in a museum setting would benefit greatly from participating with Slater.

Angela Mele
Slater Museum of Natural History
Education and Outreach
http://www.pugetsound.edu/slatermuseum

Lecture on Global Warming by Joshua Howe WED 9/21

Brown Bag by Professor Weinberger WED 9/28

 

See you there!

Introducing PG 383: Politics of Natural Resources

This course will be offered only once by Professor Riitta Koivumaeki:
Fall 2016, Tuesday/Thursday at 2pm

Interested in wars over natural resources, international cooperation on climate change, or the power of recycling? This course explores these and other pressing topics through a broad overview of the politics of natural resources. We begin the course by examining how oil and other minerals influence political and economic development, and why mineral rich countries appear more likely to engage in war and conflict. We then turn our focus to other resources, namely water, forests, and clean air, and evaluate the role that governments and international cooperation play in ensuring access to them. The course culminates in a section on politics of climate change at the local and international level.

In addition to short response papers, the course includes a policy paper on a topic of your choosing. These assignments, together with various in-class exercises, will help you develop and sharpen your research and critical thinking skills. By the end of the semester, you will be able to identify key theories of resource politics and apply them to real-world cases. You will also possess the tools necessary to continue to explore politics and governance of natural resources in an analytical and systematic manner.

Edmonds Intern Campaign Manager Position

County Council Campaign Manager

10-15 hours per week

Now-Late August

Internship

Position Description:

The Pierce County Council is held by a slim 5-4 Republican majority.  Carolyn Edmonds (D) is running to unseat a Republican incumbent and flip the balance.

The campaign manager will work directly with Carolyn while under the supervision of the campaign consultant.  The intern’s primary job is to help the candidate maximize their time spent with voters and in fundraising.  Responsibilities will include tracking and organizing fundraising, event logistics, managing volunteers, data entry, doorbelling and phonebanking.  A reliable form of transportation may be necessary depending on the campaign and intern’s location.  Some campaign related experience is preferred – volunteer experience is fine – but more importantly, we’re looking for someone with energy and a passion for getting involved in local politics.

After August, this will be a paid position.  Graduating seniors interested in paid campaign work in the fall should consider applying and will be given first preference for that position.

Ben Anderstone

Progressive Strategies NW

253-534-5894

Ben@ProgressiveStrategiesNW.com

Campaign Fellowship Opportunity for UPS Students

From: Alex McNeil
To: David Sousa

Hey Professor,

I'm emailing because I'm hiring fellows, and I wanted to reach out to UPS students who might be interested in diving into the campaign.

I'm going to be here through November, so I'll be looking for folks for summer, fall, or both. The fellowship is with the Iowa Democratic Party coordinated campaign. It's unpaid, but I can guarantee housing (which often comes with meals) for anyone making the trip.

Many of my co-workers started as fellows, and these positions often lead into paid gigs as organizers. The fellowship is one of the surest ways to get a foot in the door--the fast track, so to speak.

The job: A fellow would work with me to build a grass roots machine across two counties I'm supervising. This would entail meeting with locals, planning and executing phone banks, voter registration drives and canvas launches; and generally, organizing a massive get out the vote effort leading up to November. The perks: a chance to work for the good guys in an important cycle, a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in an intense and rewarding work environment, and a great opportunity for professional development, especially for those interested in a career in politics.

Those interested should reach out to me directly at amcneil@pugetsound.edu with an email including a resume and short self-description.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,
Alex

Carbon Washington Fellowship Opportunity for the Yes on 732 campaign

Fellowship Program NEW application deadline: 6/1

$500 AfterCollege Scholarship! Deadline 6/30

$500 AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship

Available to currently enrolled students of all disciplines

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Harbor WildWatch Marine/Environmental Education Internship

Harbor WildWatch's vision is to be a catalyst for environmental education in our community. One way we can accomplish this vision is by training the future environmental educators of the world through our Internship position.

This part-time, unpaid internship provides current or recently graduated students with experience they will need to enter the environmental education field. Interns will have the opportunity to deliver interactive educational workshops in the field, classroom, and professional setting. Individuals who complete the internship experience will gain valuable skills and confidence in educating the public about the Puget Sound marine environment and help spread our message of stewardship.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree (or is a recent graduate of) biology/marine science/environmental studies and is passionate about the marine environment. The individual should be skilled in organization, possess strong interpersonal skills, and thrive in a collaborative working environment. This person will works under close supervision of paid Harbor WildWatch staff.

The Intern will provide the public and students with information about the Puget Sound marine environment through unique educational opportunities. This includes outdoor science programs, classroom workshops, junior naturalist training programs, and outreach events. The goal of each HWW intern is to gain professional experience in environmental education and valuable skills that will improve future employment opportunities.

Intern Objectives:
A. Train a minimum of 15 hours per week with HWW staff
B. Increase personal knowledge and understanding of Puget Sound marine environment
C. Learn to deliver clear and concise environmental education messages to a wide audience
D. Complete a culminating project over the course of the internship (may be applied for school credit)

Learning Opportunities:
- Assist in delivering outdoor programs at local docks, beaches & parks
- Assist in delivering classroom workshops in the South Puget Sound
- Learn to conduct/analyze student pre/post tests
- Assist with delivering Youth Naturalist Training Program
- Learn to execute a successful beach monitoring program
- Contribute to volunteer training and development
- Learn to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Learn effective method of inventory management
- Learn basic grant writing techniques
- Learn basic office skills through various administrative projects
- Learn basic marketing strategies, including print/online advertising and social media

 Interested students can find the application at www.harborwildwatch.org/programs/youth-programs/internships/

Internship Opportunities: Washington State Democrats

Field Organizing Jobs for Students

I am the current Campaign Manager for Denny Heck For Congress, here in the 10th Congressional District. We are currently looking to hire several recent, local, college graduates for our Field Organizer positions. These positions, while a lot of work, are incredibly exciting and can be a great start to a political career. I would be very grateful if you could pass the below job description along to any students that you think may be interested.