Political Science Advising Newsletter

For Fall Quarter 2008 (October 4 to December 6), the Department of Comparative Literature will offer again its interdisciplinary program of study in Paris. This program offers students a unique opportunity to earn 15 UW credits while living and studying in one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world. The program is open to all UW and non-UW students with an interest in the humanities and arts, and who have completed FRENCH 103 by the beginning of the program

The program fee is $5,600 (this includes tuition, housing and board).

The program is currently accepting applications. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Application deadline: March 3, 2008.

For more information, see the attached brochure or go to our web site:
http://depts.washington.edu/complit/study_abroad

This four-week seminar is based at the University of Greenwich, Avery Hill campus, City of Etham in Southeast London. We explore historical and contemporary factors responsible for the presence and well-being of Black people of African and Indian descent now residing in Britain as a result of European Imperialism.

In this semester-long program, we will conduct a comparative feminist exploration of the interplay of race, gender and nation in images and stories of immigration in the United States and Denmark . Students enrolled in the program will live and take classes at Roskilde University ( www.ruc.dk ), which is 25 minutes by train from Denmark 's capital, Copenhagen . All students will take the program's core course, “Images and Stories of Immigration,” taught by the Program Director, Serena Maurer, and the Program Assistant, Laura Newlon. They will also take one core course and one thematic course with faculty in Roskilde 's Cultural Encounters program. The courses with Roskilde faculty will explore issues of identity, culture, difference, nationality, race and ethnicity. Regular program excursions to sites that will help us explore images and stories of immigration (e.g. museums, neighborhoods and public and private organizations) in Copenhagen and Roskilde will supplement students' work in the classroom. All students will also work together to produce group projects that explore some aspect of race, gender, nation and immigration in the U.S. and/or Denmark . Students will have the opportunity to complete these projects in collaboration with public or non-governmental organizations. They will also be encouraged to take a creative approach to these projects that incorporates, for example, visual art, literature, and/or documentary film.

Program Director: Max Savishinsky
Dates of Instruction: June 23 to July 11, 2008
4 weeks - 5 credits (SISLA 399 or CHID 472) - $2,750

Coffee is 2nd only to petroleum in world market value with the US consuming 1/5 of the world's annual production. A world crash in coffee prices, trade issues and environmental abuse have taken a severe toll on the welfare of farmers, animals and the land in developing countries, where most coffee is produced. This program will examine the continuum, contrasts and consequences of coffee production in and between two of the most important coffee countries, Costa Rica & the U.S. Students will also look at the new coffee boom in Nicaragua and the many contrasts between Nicaragua (the 2nd poorest nation in the hemisphere) and Costa Rica, one of the wealthiest and best-developed.

The program will travel extensively in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to explore coffee farming, processing, certifying, marketing and exporting though visits to small family farms, large corporate coffee farms and cooperatives. We will explore the commercial, social, environmental aspects of coffee production & trade, and talk with individuals and organizations at the forefront of efforts to improve the economic, social and environmental realities of those on the producing end of the coffee continuum.

Students will learn the art of coffee "cupping" - the process professionals use to assess the many qualities of coffee beans, and come to understand where coffee comes from, where it ends up, and why. Students will study what makes good coffee good, the complex process of converting the sweet coffee fruit into a consumable coffee bean. Most importantly, you will look closely at how and at what expense coffee has come to be such a critical commodity both in world trade, local economies, and in the lives of millions of people who produce, consume and trade coffee around the globe.

We will also look back at coffee in the U.S. - specifically at Seattle as a critical world coffee hub - and reflect through personal interviews, discussions and journals on our own relationships to this commodity which is a fixture of contemporary life in the places we live and study. Throughout the program students will undertake field-based inquiry to answer to the core questions of this seminar:

This program includes : all in-country transportation in and between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, all housing, approx. 2 meals per day, numerous course site visits (farms, coops, businesses) and extra-curricular field trips (rafting, rain forest, hot springs, volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls) and more. Participants will earn 5 credits of SISLA 399 or CHID 472, Latin American Foreign Study (I&S). Participants should check with their advisors to determine how these credits can count towards departmental requirements.

Program Director: Program Director Max Savishinsky directs the UW's departmental study abroad programs and the Exploration Seminar series at the UW. He has led numerous study abroad programs on a range of topics in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has special expertise on Costa Rica and the coffee industry, and is a fluent speaker of Spanish. For more information or to contact former program participants, please contact msavvy@u.washington.edu

Student Costs:
$ 2,750 Program fee
$ 200 IPE Fee
Additional costs include round trip travel to Costa Rica, some meals, and personal expenses. The program will provide participants with all housing and on average two meals per day.

During B-Term of Summer Quarter 2008 (July 28 – August 29) the Department of English will offer a summer session of its highly successful program of study in London. Spend five weeks in London, learning about its art, history, theatre, and culture. All students are housed in homestays with London families, and all excursions and theatre tickets are included in the program fee.

For more information, please visit our website:

http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/lndnsummer.html

Dates: July 28 - August 29 (*Modified B-Term Dates. The program begins and ends later than B-Term classes in Seattle)

Cost: $3500 + $200 International Programs and Exchanges Fee
This includes: Instructional costs "tuition", room and board (homestays with London families), London Transport pass, and excursions. Cost does not include: Airfare, International Student I.D. Card, books, weekday lunches, insurance, or personal spending money.

Courses:

ENGL 490 or DRAMA 494, 5 credits
Shakespeare on Stage, London and Statford taught by UW English Professor W.R. Streitberger

ART H 399, 5 credits
Art, Architecture, and Society in London taught by British faculty, Professor Peter Buckroyd

HIST 490, 5 credits
Contemporary Britain taught by British faculty, Professor Michael Fosdal

This program is open to all students in all majors. All participants will earn 15 UW residence credits. Financial Aid and Scholarships are applicable.

Priority Deadline: March 14
Students have begun enrolling in this program. Apply Soon!
Applications are available in the English Advising Office, A-2B Padelford Hall.

Exploration Seminar
Representing Race at Cultural Sites: Paris in the 21st Century
Professor Caroline Simpson (English)

Despite past claims that the contemporary French republic is a national culture where racial difference is unimportant to inclusion, racial differences and protests have become a visible national issue in France. This course offers students a rare chance to explore the meaning of this very urgent debate by focusing on how national cultural sites in the Paris capital have responded to the growing racial unrest in very explicit ways. We will begin at the Louvre, in order to gauge what is arguably the standard in French arts and culture. But the majority of our time will be spent at two new French cultural sites, the Musee du Quai Branly and The National Center of the History of Immigration. Both are noteworthy for their attempts to represent and revise rather than avoid the racial histories and politics of the French Republic. We will explore the implications of these sites for a new or emerging philosophy of race in French culture and arts. Along the way, we will of course explore the city of Paris and attempt to situate our museum observations against a larger cultural milieu.

$3200 course fee includes: lodgings; some meals; public transportation in Paris; museum passes; course tuition and fees; all course materials; and day trip to Versailles.

Health in a Developing Nation: Study Abroad in India, will be offered from August 25 to September 12, 2008. The course is designed for nursing students and other students who have a desire to learn about how health in developing nations is influenced by social, cultural, political, economic, environmental, structural, and ecological factors. Health challenges and the health care system in India as well as the policies and interventions aimed to reduce inequalities in health will be examined.

The course includes a field component in which students will be placed in a health care facility or community agency (private, public, non-governmental and/or charitable organizations) based on their personal learning goals and their expertise. Sites include the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. Field trips to health and social agencies, occupational sites, schools, and rural clinics will be scheduled. Lectures by local faculty and professionals in health and human services will be arranged.

Student costs are $2,900 for the Program Fee and $200 for the International Program and Exchanges Fee (IPE Fee). Additional costs include round trip airfare to India, some meals, immunizations, visa, and personal spending money. The program fee includes the tuition cost for the 5 credits, which will show on the students Autumn transcript.

The online application is available at the Exploration Seminar website. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. See information on deadlines, fees, credits, and the application for this program on the Exploration Seminar website (above). If you have additional questions, please email: Janet Primomo, UW Tacoma Nursing jprimomo@u.washington.edu

The new Exploration Seminar "International Justice in Ireland and The Hague" still has vacancies, it is especially suited for human rights minors, CHID and LSJ majors, and those looking at a possible application to law school. For more detail on the program go to http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/irelandhague.htm

There will be an information meeting for this program on Wednesday Feb 15 at 3:45 in Thomson 403, a slide show of the areas to be visited will be shown.

The application deadline for Direct Exchanges starting Autumn 2008 has been extended to February 20, 2008 for the following universities:

* All Exchanges in the U.K. (excluding the University of Sussex)
* All Exchanges in Germany
* American University in Cairo
* Al Akhawayn University (Morocco)
* All Exchanges in Canada

Direct Exchanges are *unique* study abroad options that offer:
* greater immersion within the host country
* cultural understanding
* development of foreign language skills (if applicable)
* independence
* affordable way to study abroad (you will pay regular UW tuition)
* opportunity to study alongside students of the host country, earning regular UW credit which can count towards your degree requirements
* opportunity to take advantage of a full range of university curriculum offered at the foreign institution

Past participants frequently comment that their direct exchange experience was by far the most influential and unforgettable time in their college careers. Apply now!

For more information on each exchange option, please refer to the IPE website: www.ipe.washington.edu, as well as the individual universities' websites (linked from the IPE website).

Golden Fleece, Panther Pelt, Rose Revolution: Under the Skin of Today’s Georgia

An emerging democracy of 4.5 million citizens, Georgia (Sakartvelo) exists at the crossroads of East and West, its nascent democracy under fire, locked in a feud with Russia, while a darling to the West. Despite civil and separatist wars in the early 1990’s, and political and economic stagnation until the Rose Revolution of 2003, Georgians’ passion for celebrating life and the glory of the Tamada has never wavered. The country enjoys a vibrant culture, but one that is little known or understood outside of its borders. Georgia is one of the economically poorer of the former Soviet republics (60% unemployment), yet it has been voted one of the most progressive, eager to modernize and democratize in hopes of joining NATO and the European Union. Few countries offer the opportunity to witness and study the trials and tribulations of the transition to democracy and market economy that Georgia does today. In this Seminar, we will explore Georgia’s history and culture as the key to understanding its current state of transition: Why was Georgia a haven for Russian writers of the 19th century, for Soviet artists in the 20th? How is Georgia managing to maintain its traditions and sense of national identity and yet interface with the West? What makes Georgian national identity so strong and its culture so appealing?

Students will live in home-stays, travel from the Black Sea to the Caucasus Mountains, attend concerts, Grape harvest, and more. No language requirements – students will access the culture through films, translations, on-site exploration, and interactions with student peers. Participants can earn 5 credits of CompLit 320, CHID 471, SISRE 490, or REECAS 499.

This traveling seminar will use the streetscapes of Seoul and Tokyo as the medium for understanding the dense, multilayered, and hybrid urban landscapes of Asian cities. Specifically, we will investigate how the streetscapes in Seoul and Tokyo support the everyday life of their millions of residents and workers; how they reflect their respective urban culture; and how they act as connective tissues in the complex urban systems. We will experience the city from the street level and taste its flavor from the street vendors. Daily activities include walking tours, guest presentations, on-site exercises, and independent projects. For more information, please visit http://courses.washington.edu/asiacity/.

Conferences

Call for applications for CLAREMONT-UC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON THE EUROPEAN UNION.
Conference theme: “Europe, Globalization and Sustainability”
April 17-18, 2008
Scripps College in Claremont, California

UW undergrads are invited to apply to the following undergraduate research conference on the European Union. UW students selected to participate in the conference will have their related hotel and airfare charges paid for by the UW EU Center of Excellence and its partner EU Center of California at Scripps College. The primary purpose of the conference is to enhance undergraduate training in and knowledge of the European Union and US/European relations.

Undergraduate students from across the United States are encouraged to apply. Students may pursue a wide range of topics that reflect their interest, expertise, and past research. Topics may deal with, but are not limited to: defining sovereignty and the role of the state in the EU, role of the EU in globalized world, immigration and social policy, minority issues, future of NATO, enlargement, institutional reform, nationalism and politics of the right, terrorism, environmental policy, reality of emerging new powers such as China and India.

Registrations must be submitted by February 14, 2008.
Individual papers are due March 28, 2008.
Additional information and registration forms are available on the Claremont-UC European Union Center's website.

Registration and paper submissions should be directed to the UW EU Center in the Jackson School of International Studies.
Email: euc@u.washington.edu.

Questions regarding the conference should be directed to:
Polly Baranco, conference coordinator
Phone: (909) 607-8263
or tecenter@scrippscollege.edu.

Workshops/Information Sessions

Interested in law school? Attend a Pre-Law Info Session! See dates and times below.

Thursday, February 14 at 3:30pm with Peg
Thursday, February 21 at 3:30pm with Chanira
Monday, February 25 at 6:00pm with Peg

All sessions are 1 hour in MGH 191A (Gateway Center Conf Room).
No need to register--just show up.
You will need to attend a pre-law info session FIRST before meeting with a pre-law adviser.

The UW Counseling Center has a calendar of workshops available for students ranging from Myers-Briggs personality patterns tests to a workshop on "Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food." For more information about the Counseling Center's workshops, you can download a copy of the calendar with workshop descriptions here. You can also visit the Counseling Center's website or call 206.543.1240 for more information.

Undergraduate Research Information Sessions address how the Undergraduate Research Program can help the student pursue her/his research interests.

Primarily for undergraduates who have yet to begin research, the sessions provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Additionally, the sessions are highly student-driven, with an emphasis on student questions and concerns. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfer students, are welcome to the sessions. You may register to attend at http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html

Thursday, March 6th, 4-5:00pm
Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

In preparation for the Undergraduate Research Symposium, the Symposium information sessions address the presentation formats and the procedures of the event. Additionally, this is an opportunity for students to clarify any questions regarding the Symposium and the application process.

Thursday, Feb. 14th, 2:30-3:30pm
Please register at http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/symposiuminfosession.html .

Abstract writing workshops will also be offered in preparation for the application process. The workshop provides information on what exactly is an abstract, how to write one, and what information to include.

Monday, Feb. 11th, 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, Feb. 12th, 12:30-1:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 14th, 3:30-4:30pm

To register please visit http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/abstractwriting.html

If you have any questions or would like additional information please email urp@u.washington.edu or visit MGH 120.

Tax 101 workshops for students who are US Citizens:
You've received your 1098T tax form! Are you confused about the information it contains? Student Fiscal Services offers workshops to help students understand the 1098T tax form, the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and student account or scholarship issues in relation to taxes. This class is offered free of charge.

February 12, 2008
1:30pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
HUB 209A

February 26, 2008
1:30pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
HUB 309

April 9, 2008
1:30pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
HUB 309

Courses

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind (or at least very rare) course offering across departments that would fulfill general education/areas of knowledge credit, or even a course that may be interesting and fun, check out the Advising link to see what departments are offering in Spring term. http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/registration/ncso.php

Talks/Seminars

The Leadership Dialogues Series is a quarterly program offering student leaders the opportunity to learn about important topics from noted regional political, community, and industry leaders; network with other University of Washington student leaders; and discuss common leadership challenges and potential solutions to those challenges.

This is also an excellent opportunity for current student leaders to reflect on their own development. The following are dates of upcoming Leadership Dialogues programs. They are all held on Wednesdays in HUB 209A at 6:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will also be served.

February 13, 2008: Phil Lane, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of United Indians of All Tribes
April 9, 2008: Richard Tait, Founder and "Grand Poo Bah" of Cranium

On March 2-3, 2008, the University of Washington will host a workshop on the effects of war on liberal democracy. Entitled "War and Democracy: The Domestic Political Consequences of International Conflict," this workshop brings together political scientists, historians, sociologists, and law professors from Japan, Europe, and the U.S. to consider how war shapes the transition to and durability of democracy, the structures of democratic governance, and the forms of associational life. The workshop will also address the balance between security and liberty and the future of war and liberal democracy.

Co-sponsored by: the Institute for National Security Education and Research, the Center for West European Studies, the Marc Lindenburg Center for Humanitarian Action, International Development and Global Citizenship, and the Department of Political Science.

On February 13, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, there will be a lecture on Pakistan's current situation, given by Wendy Chamberlin, former Ambassador to Pakistan and currently President of the Middle East Institute. It will be held at Seattle University (Pigott Hall), 901 12th Ave., Seattle.

Telephone (206-221-3061) or e-mail (leonard@u.washington.edu) Marie Leonard, Program & Evaluations Coordinator, UW Institute for National Security Education & Research (INSER), if you would like a free ticket to attend the lecture. INSER's seating is limited; we can accept up to 30 attendees, and they will be chosen in chronological order of phone call or e-mail. Others who want to attend the event can register on the web site of the World Affairs Council: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm?eventID=970&action=eventDetails.

Scholarships

The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund awards $5000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. The Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for 2 additional years for a total of $15,000.

Applications can be downloaded from http://www.abanet.org/fje .
Deadline: March 1, 2008.

It is with great excitement that the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies would like to announce the launch of the Vladimir Gross Memorial Endowed Fund to honor the legacy of Vladimir Gross, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature, who taught Russian language at the UW for nearly four decades.

REECAS would like to request applications for the new, annual Gross Undergraduate Fellowship for exceptional undergraduate students interested in studying in Russia . Priority will be given to undergraduates to travel to Russia to study the Russian language, but funds may also support undergraduate students to travel to Russia to study the country's history, literature or culture.

One award of up to $1000 will be offered toward airfare or lodging between June 2008 and May 2009.

To apply : Submit the following required material: (1) a 2-page essay, double-spaced, 12 font (Courier, Arial or Times New Roman), with 1 inch margins on all sides, in which you explain your study abroad plans and how these funds will assist you, (2) a budget outlining your expenses, (3) one faculty letter of support, and (4) an unofficial copy of your transcript.

Applications are due February 29, 2008 . A decision will be made by April 4, 2008.

For more information about the American and Canadian Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, Mitchell, Marshall, and Churchill scholarships, which provide scholarships to study in England and Northern Ireland, please see below:

2) Be a U.S. Citizen at the application time -- International students can apply for the Rhodes (via country) and Gates Cambridge,

4) Have a proven intellectual and academic qualities of a high standard but not in isolation -- Applicants should have a strong extracurricular profile, as well as personal characteristics that demonstrate a potential for future leadership.

5) There are age limits for Mitchell (29 or younger) and Rhodes (23 or younger) on October 1 of application year.

Undergraduate Scholarship Information sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

Thursday, February 21, 2008
4:00 – 4:50 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

Staff from the Undergraduate Scholarship Office are available for conversations with students, faculty and staff to provide additional information. There are also faculty and staff connected with the process—including former Rhodes and Marshall Scholars—who are also willing to talk with students about these programs and about the strengths of the universities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Please help us encourage talented and qualified candidates explore the opportunities these fellowships provide. Women, men and students of diverse backgrounds should be strongly encouraged to apply. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, comments and/or concerns.

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is a fellowship program whose purpose is to increase the representation of minorities in international affairs and global public policy in the government, private and non-profit sectors. IIPP is a comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, graduate study and student services, including mentoring and career development. Additionally, the program provides students with the education and training needed to enter successfully, advance within, and lead international affairs careers.

Eligibility requirements for undergraduate sophomores include the following:

Application Deadline Date: March 15
Website Address: www.uncfsp.org

IIPP Information Session will be held:
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Honors Program Library, 211E Mary Gates Hall, Second Floor

Interested students should contact:
Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Mona Pitre-Collins
mpitre@u.washington.edu

Office of Minority Affairs ECC
Lily Lopez
lilyl@u.washington.edu

Additional information:

The IIPP Fellowships has 14 years of demonstrated excellence as the leading provider of international affairs and public policy education for underserved minority college students, IIPP has educated and trained almost 300 International Affairs Fellows. Their focus is on providing quality education and practice opportunities to minority students beginning in their sophomore year of college.
The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with intentionally-designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers.

Sophomore Summer Policy Institute (SSPI)
Junior Year Study Abroad (JYSA)
Junior Summer Policy Institute (JSPI)
Summer Language Instutute (SLI)
IIPP Internships
Master’s Degree Program in International Affairs

National Contact Information:
Institute for International Public Policy
United Negro College Fund
Special Programs Corporation
2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 600
Fairfax, VA 22031
Tel. 703-205-7658
Fax 703- 205-7645
Email: iipp@uncfsp.org

University of Washington Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship
Campus Deadline Date: Friday, February 29, 2008
Award Amount: $2000-2500

Sponsored by the University of Washington Alumni Class of 1954 in honor of their 50th Class Reunion, the Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students at the University of Washington (UW) who, by their achievements and goals, enrich society and themselves. Scholarships are awarded to current UW juniors and seniors on the basis of academic merit and extra-curricular activities. Funding may be used to support activities engaged in during the Summer of 2008.

Eligible students must be:
1) Juniors and seniors as of autumn quarter 2007,
2) Have a 3.0 minimum grade point average,
3) Financial need as indicated by the Financial Aid Office, and
4) Able to demonstrate involvement in and relevance of extra-curricular activities to their academic, career and/or professional goals.
Activities can be research, internships, study abroad, service, leadership or other experiential activities.

Additional information and application materials are available on https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/UWClassof1954

For additional information, please contact:
Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
scholarq@u.washington.edu

Internships

Seattle Community Court is the 26th problem solving court in the nation and the only one in Washington State. We have enjoyed a partnership with many local college and university intern and practicum programs. We are currently recruiting for unpaid intern/practicum positions. We also accept students who wish to volunteer but are not involved in a formal program. Internships are available for the following positions: Community Court Case Management Assistant, Data Support Assistant, and Resource Center Coordinator.

Send resume and cover letter to: Lorri Cox or Tricia Lapitan.

Community Court Case Management Assistant
The Community Court Case Management Assistant functions as the liaison between the court, probation and community service providers to support immediacy of sanctions, accountability of offenders, and efficient monitoring of community service placements. The Case Management Assistant assists the Community Court Probation Counselor to identify social service needs, make appropriate linkages to identified services, and as appropriate, provide direct support to clients. The Case Management Assistant works with the Probation Counselor to advise the court regarding effective social service programs for defendants.
For detailed information on this position and how to apply, click here.

Data Support Assistant
The Court Resource Center blends the criminal justice and social service systems to improve customer service to defendants. The Data Support Assistant will learn court protocols and procedures, gain a working knowledge of various community social service resources to become familiar with data requirements necessary to support the Court Resource Center and Community Court programs. This position has a heavy emphasis on data support.
For detailed information on this position and how to apply, click here.

Resource Center Coordinator
The Court Resource Center blends the criminal justice and social service systems to improve customer service to defendants. The Resource Center Coordinator will learn court protocols and procedures and gain a working knowledge of various community social service resources.
For detailed information on this position and how to apply, click here.

U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law and Policy Section

The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.

Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory drug test, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines:

- For Summer internships (May/June- August, dates flexible): March 15, 2008

To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Jacob Lipson at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to:

Jacob Lipson
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390
Fax: (206) 514-4231

For more information, please call (202) 305-0641.

Spend this summer in Washington DC as a part of the Machon Kaplan Social Action Internship Program,
June 15 – July 27, 2008. Applications due: March 1, 2008.

Machon Kaplan is a six-week work/study internship program for college students based out of the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. Through our unique program you will be part of a special community, experience real world social justice policy work, and learn about Judaism and social justice. The program provides housing, college academic credits for two classes, and some meals. The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion provides transcripts for your courses. This program is cosponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism Kesher College Department.

For an application, go to: http://rac.org/mk
For more information, contact the Religious Action Center 202-387-2800 or rac@rac.org.

The Gregoire Campaign is looking for full- and part-time interns to start immediately in its Seattle office. This is an opportunity to get political campaign experience on a gubernatorial race.

Interns will work directly with staff and get hands-on experience in the field, finance and/or communications departments. Projects might include research, event planning, data entry, office management and/or outreach.

These internships are unpaid, but the campaign will gladly work with your department so you can receive credit.

Full time interns should commit to 20+ hours/week.
Part time interns should commit to 10+ hours/week.

The desirable candidate will have the ability to work independently, be detail oriented and be a team player. Good communication skills are essential. Experience with Office Word, Excel and Publisher is a plus.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Ansley at alacitis@chrisgregoire.com. Be sure to include contact information, when you would be able to start and if you are applying for a full or part-time position.

• Costco employees currently enrolled in college as juniors, seniors or graduate students

• Corporate and NW Regional Office Internships: College juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible.

Internships will run from mid-May to no later than September 26, 2008

Application Process

To begin, you must e-mail internships@costco.com for an online application.

Following the online application, you must submit the following:

Cover Letter and Resume
Student Information Form and Essay

Accepting Applications

Your completed application package must be submitted no later than March 14, 2008 to:

Laura Campbell – HR Dept.

E-mail: lmcampbell@costco.com

Phone: (425) 427-7284

Fax: (425) 313-8221 (attn: Laura Campbell)

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RENEWABLE ENERGY INTERNSHIP IN GERMANY

CDS International, Inc. in cooperation with our partner organization in Bonn, InWEnt gGmbH, and with the support of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), is pleased to offer the Transatlantic Renewable Energy Exchange (TREE), a three-month summer internship program in Germany focusing on renewable energy.

TREE provides US students with an opportunity to complete paid professional internships in Germany focusing on renewable energy. Internships are available in a variety of professional fields, including, but not limited to business, marketing/ PR, production/manufacturing, IT, engineering, chemistry, physics, material sciences, environmental economics and policy. The program will begin in late May with a week-long introductory seminar on the topic of renewable energy in Germany and the EU at the University of Kassel in Germany.

Renewable energy sources like wind power, solar power, and biofuels have long been championed by environmentalists. Recently, however, green power has also become big business. Demand for clean energy technologies like wind and solar power has exploded, and the international renewable energy market is projected to grow to $226.5 billion by 2016. While US renewable energy markets are starting to accelerate, Germany has aggressively supported renewable energy since 1990 and is home to the world's largest renewable energy markets. Germany leads the world in wind and solar energy installations and is also the world's largest producer of biodiesel. Given its considerable headstart with renewable energy, Germany is an ideal training ground for US students interested in pursuing clean energy careers. For detailed information and application materials, please visit our website at: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/tree.htm

The application deadline for this program is February 29, 2008.

The program includes the following:
-travel voucher for international travel
-in-country transportation
-1-week immersion seminar at the University of Kassel (including housing)
-evaluation seminar in Germany
-paid professional internship in the renewable energy field in Germany
-health insurance

Program Requirements:
-US citizens or permanent residents
-Full-time enrollment at an accredited US college or university. US citizens graduating in 2008 are also eligible.
-Maximum age is 30
-Equivalent of at least two years of postsecondary German language study
-Practical experience does not need to be extensive, but is required (summer employment, prior internship, lab position, etc.)

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NORTHWEST PASSAGE CONSULTING LOOKING FOR INTERNS

Agency/Company Description

Northwest Passage is a full-service political and communications consulting firm based in Seattle . We are a small firm that specializes in direct mail and other print media, communications and message strategy, and media outreach. Our clients include elected officials, nonprofits, trade associations, unions, tribes and issue campaigns.

We are offering a part-time unpaid internship for spring, summer and fall quarters that could lead to a full-time paid position.

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities

The intern will gain a general knowledge of the organization and timeline of political campaigns by providing general support to firm principles and staff during the 2008 election cycle. In addition to general office administration, the intern will conduct research on voting trends, media coverage, and legislative activity for firm clients. The intern will also assist clients with event organization and voter outreach and contact.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and skills:

• Clear communication and concise writing style;

• Familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis;

• Attention to detail;

• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work 10 – 20 hours/week, including some evenings and weekends.

Application Procedure

Students should submit a cover letter with their resume, a short (250 – 350 word) writing sample, and a list of three references.

Contact Information

Beth Lindsay, Partner and Principal

Northwest Passage Consulting

P.O. Box 30084

Seattle , WA 98113

p: 206-282-1805

f: 206-322-6108

c: 360-789-7171

beth@nwpconsulting.com

www.nwpconsulting.com

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Job Offers

Law school Assistant/reader position available now working with UW law student who is legally blind.

^ a high level of organizational skills – ability to organize large quantities of electronic and hard copy documents,
^ intermediary or higher level of understanding of computer programs – especially Windows XP, outlook express and the construction of tables,
^ ability to touch type a minimum of thirty five words a minute from dictated text,
^ an ability to edit documents for formatting errors,
^ an ability to read out loud with a clear, easy to understand voice,
^ an ability to initiate and problem solve,
^ weekday availability is a plus,
^ an ability to computer trouble shoot is a plus

This position would give you an inside view of law school academic life. The hours are flexible and I'm open to working with several individuals. I'm also able to hire an additional person who just types dictated text.

Please send a one page resume or brief statement to: dbyrne@u.washington.edu and put the word “reader” in the subject field.

Fluffed-up , multi-page resumes that are off topic will not be considered. Responses that do not address each skill listed above will also not be read. Please indicate the days of the week that you are available.

The UW College of Forest Resources (CFR) is looking for a part-time hourly Web Assistant (19.5 hours per week, flexible schedule) to perform routine maintenance tasks on the College web site, and help implement our redesign project, currently in progress. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a state-of-the-art web development environment. We expect the need for this position to be through the end of Spring Quarter, with the possibility of continuing beyond that.

Responsibilities : - Maintain CFR web site, keeping content current (including updating databases as well as static content) - Check for and fix or delete bad links - Respond to faculty, staff, student, and external inquiries about the site - Locate or create images, graphics, and photos for posting - Convert Word documents to PDF format for posting While not required of this position, there will be an opportunity to learn about and participate in the development of ASP.NET web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio and SQL Server 2005.

Requirements: - Experience using HTML and Dreamweaver (or other visual design tool); comfortable working in code view and design view - Familiarity with web design standards and best practices - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Well organized and detail-oriented

Desired: - Knowledge of and experience with the following: Access, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop - Work experience in an academic environment

To apply: Send resume in Word format attached to an email (with the body of the message being your cover letter) to: Jon Diemer, Information Manager/Webmaster jdiemer@u.washington.edu

Robin Engle a UW alumna and employee of a non-profit called the Fund for Public Interest Research will be on campus Wednesday, Feb. 13 to interview graduating seniors to staf their campaign offices.

The Fund is a nationwide non-profit that runs grassroots efforts to build support and win campaigns for progressive groups like the Sierra Club, the Human Rights Campaign, and the State PIRGs.

Other

Washington State Model United Nations (WASMUN) is looking for Seattle-area students and recent alumni to staff our 8th annual conference on April 11 and 12, 2008. WASMUN is a conference for high school students to simulate the United Nations. Staffing WASMUN is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and help high school students grow as global citizens. We are looking for secretaries to serve in committee simulations. No experience is necessary, but interest in international issues is a plus. If you are interested in staffing WASMUN, please e-mail Lauren Palmer and visit http://www.wasmun.org for more information.

Model UN at the UW is an opportunity for collegiate students to get involved in running and attending collegiate Model United Nations conferences. It's a great way to travel all over the country, meet students from other universities, learn about other countries in a hands-on, directly involved way, and build up your extracurricular activities for grad school! If you're interested in coming, email us at mun@u.washington.edu or just show up Wednesdays at 6:30 in Smith 115.

The 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be on Friday, May 16th, 2008.

To present their work at this event, students must submit an application by Friday, February 22nd, 2008.

The Symposium is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines. Students may present their research either using a poster or in a small group presentation session. We will also have a (small) performance space in nearby Meany Hall to allow students in the performing arts to participate. Last year, over 620 undergraduates presented their work in this exciting event and we expect this year's celebration to be our biggest yet.

To gain a better grasp of the journal, please check last year's journal: http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/imges/ORATOR2007.pdf .

Application can also be found at:
http://students.washington.edu/nupsa/2008OratorApp.pdf .

The journal will be published in Spring 2008. We will hold a social function after publication with faculty from department. Published students will be invited. Journal will be sold in advising office and will also be available online. Lastly, it will be entered into University Library Systems.

The Michigan Journal of Political Science (MJPS) is one of the premier undergraduate political science journals in the country. It has been recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, as one of fifty top political science journals worldwide. The Journal is published biannually and has been in existence for over twenty-five years. Articles appearing in the Michigan Journal of Political Science are annotated and indexed in Historical Abstracts, America: History and Life, and International Political Science Abstracts.

MJPS is currently seeking submissions with strong relevance to the field of political science. The MJPS Editorial Board welcomes articles from any methodology or viewpoint. The suggested length for submissions is twenty to thirty pages double-spaced. Papers will be evaluated based upon methodology, novelty of research, and strength of argument. All submitted works become the property of MJPS.

MJPS provides undergraduates with the opportunity to be published in a scholarly journal. The MJPS Editorial Board automatically considers submissions from undergraduates for the Frank Grace award. Established in 1985, this award honors the late Frank Grace, Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan from 1943 to 1983. The recipient receives a $500 cash award.

Submissions must be submitted by March 21, 2008 to be considered for the Spring 2008 Journal. It is recommended that applicants submit their papers as early as possible. Any submissions received after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2009 Journal.

To submit an article for publication, please email it as an attachment to mjps-submissions@umich.edu . Submissions must include your name, university, telephone number and title of paper to be considered.

Dedicated volunteers are needed to serve on the Elections Administration Committee (EAC) for ASUW. EAC members get to help plan and implement Spring elections for the ASUW. Membership on the EAC only requires a couple to a few hours each week (mainly attending a weekly meeting). It's a great opportunity to ensure efficient and fun elections for 2008.

The Student Peace Prize is to be awarded for the sixth time in Trondheim, Norway in 2009. The prize is awarded every second year on behalf of all Norwegian students, and is the only peace prize in the world to and from students. In giving this prize we wish to highlight the important role of students in the struggle for peace, democracy
and human rights. Student efforts are widely underestimated, even though students often have the ability and opportunity to think differently, and thus to create a more peaceful world. Awarding the Peace Prize helps to get support and recognition for idealist students who work for peace and basic rights. The Student Peace Prize receives
nominations from all over the world, and we make a tremendous effort to learn about good candidates. The nominee must be a student or a student organization who or which has made an outstanding contribution to peace, democracy or human rights.

A committee consisting of students and prominent persons in Norwegian politics and society chooses the winner of the Student Peace Prize 2009. The recipient receives an invitation to come to Norway to accept the prize in Trondheim in 2009, and will also travel throughout Norway to meet with important organizations and decision makers.

Previous winners have met with the Norwegian Prime Minister, the Minister of Development and the crown prince Haakon Magnus, to name a few. The media is very attentive to the Peace Prize and its winners.
Receiving this prize is a unique opportunity to make contacts, increase media awareness and spread knowledge about oneself and the situation in one's home country.

For further information, see www.studentpeaceprize.org

The Student Peace Prize is still a young institution, but grows by the year. If you have knowledge of a worthy candidate, we hope to receive your nomination. Please forward this information to your friends.

The closing date for nominations is February 11, 2008.

Send the nomination and a thorough presentation of the candidate to nomination@studentpeaceprize.org

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for
excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar
Board members represent the top scholars and leaders on their campuses.

This national honor society provides opportunities for continued leadership
development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages
lifelong contributions to the global community. Additionally, Mortar Board
offers numerous benefits and opportunities to members, including career
networking, fellowships and awards.

Although there are many honor societies nationwide, Mortar Board is truly a
unique organization:
* Mortar Board seeks to honor the best of the best, traditionally
selecting first-rate members
* Members are active and involved, accepting the responsibility and
obligation to be devoted to their chapters and communities
* Mortar Board is governed entirely by the students, who annually set
the purpose and direct the organization by participation at the national
conference
* As lifetime members, there is enormous potential for involvement in
Mortar Board
* Mortar Board offers unique benefits exclusively for members

Mortar Board will be accepting applications for new members for the
2008/2009 school year beginning February 2008. Rising college seniors who
are interested in making a difference on campus and are committed to the
ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service should apply. Please see our
website for applications and e-mail us at mortarbd@u.washington.edu with
questions.

Additionally, Mortar Board week will be February 10-16 so look for us during
lunchtime in front of the HUB!

You are cordially invited to the general meeting of the Pi Sigma Alpha, the
National Political Science Honor Society. PSA-Nu Chapter at University of
Washington is an active chapter, recognizing academic achievement in political
science and planning non-partisan political events at the University of
Washington campus.

WHAT: Pi Sigma Alpha General Meeting & Election of Vice President
WHEN: Monday, February 11, 2008, 5pm-6pm
WHERE: HUB 304F

This will be a great opportunity to learn more about Pi Sigma Alpha (the
eligibility requirements, application process, benefits); meet current Pi Sigma
Alpha members and officers; and become involved in interesting projects this
year (i.e. Publication of the Undergraduate Political Science Journal, The
Orator).

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Call for papers
The Political Science Honorary Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, Nu Chapter, at the University of Washington is accepting submissions for their journal The Orator.
The Orator is an undergraduate journal published every spring quarter focusing on political discourse and research.
Interested students should submit their papers with the application [link below] to 215 Smith Hall by the following deadlines:

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