Political Science Advising NewsletterMarch 24, 2008 |
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Important DatesMarch 24-28: Spring Break March 31: Spring Quarter Starts For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Study Abroad ProgramsThis 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. http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/londonhealth.htm Program Director: Max Savishinsky 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.
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. 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. Exploration Seminar 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. See information on applying at the Exploration Seminar website (http://depts.washington.edu/explore/) or contact Professor Caroline Simpson at csimpson@u.washington.edu for more information. http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/indiahealth.htm 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 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/. UWT International Programs is offering several study-abroad opportunities for Summer Quarter 2008, all of which are still accepting applications. Programs are open to students from any UW campus. 7-19 July 2008 "After the Genocide: Rebuilding a Civil Society" Participate in a small group learning experience that will change your world view. Escape the Seattle rain and cold in December and visit community organizations doing exciting work to improve the welfare of Cambodians. Learn about the long delayed war crimes tribunal. Hear from garment workers about their work environ as they sew the clothes you wear. Visit one of the wonders of the world, the temples of Angkor Wat. Ride a "tuk-tuk." See the attached brochure for details about the breadth of experiences offered in this program. Earn 5 credits (Comparative History of Ideas (CHID 475), SE Asian Studies (SISSE 490) or Soc Welfare 315/495) while experiencing a whole new culture and life abroad. Participants should check with their academic advisers to determine how these credits may apply to major requirements. You are not required to be a Social Work major and both undergraduates and graduates may apply. Applications due Friday, April 25th. Please feel free to email the program director, Tracy Harachi, Associate Professor, at tharachi@u.washington.edu if you have any questions. http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/programs/cambodia/ Workshops/Information Sessions Tax 101 workshops for students who are US Citizens:
CoursesIf 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 GEN ST 349/NURS 445: Critical Perspectives on Homeless Youth Josephine Ensign, Associate Professor, Psychosocial & Community Health, School of Nursing Interested in learning more about youth and young adult homelessness? This course offers an avenue for exploration of the issues of homelessness in young people from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. The course is grounded in a service-learning format; all students will serve in one of the many homeless youth-serving agencies in the University District as an integral class requirement. A wide variety of community organizations are partners in this course, ranging from shelters, meal programs, health care agencies, garden projects, and youth advocacy programs. In this course we will challenge you to identify and wrestle with your own biases towards homelessness, as well as critically analyze society's views on homelessness and adolescence. We will analyze local, state, national and international public and professional writings as well as media coverage of homelessness in young people. We will include the perspectives of the parents and guardians of homeless youth, as well as the perspectives of service providers who work closely with homeless youth and young adults. Contact Rachel Vaughn at rvaughn@u.washington.edu to request an add code and/or ask questions regarding the course. Instructor: Vladi Chaloupka, Professor of Physics This course (also known as PHIS216) is offered jointly by the Physics Department and by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and it can be taken to satisfy either the NW or the I&S requirement . The enrollment is not limited to the students of the two sponsoring Departments – the goal is to achieve a truly transdisciplinary mix of science- and non-science students with diverse backgrounds. There are no pre-requisites on previous math or science knowledge. This is the third time the course is offered, and in the past, the English majors and political science majors were not lost, and the physics and biology majors were not bored – students were learning not just from the Instructor but also from each other. An informed, educated citizen ought to know enough about science to be able to appreciate the breathtaking potential benefits as well as the possible dangers which science presents. In this course, we explore the current status and developments in Physics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Computer Science, and we discuss the implications for society at the local, national and international (global) level. Nuclear physics and molecular biology serve as concrete examples of fields with significant impact on society. We will go to considerable detail in our treatment of these two fields – we will use Einstein's E=mc 2 to shed new light on the question “Why is there Something rather than Nothing?” and you will learn how to find a gene hidden in the sequence CCATTCATCTAATCGGAGAACATTTACGGAACG. In the discussion part of the course, we will have formal debates on the Basic Problem in Science, Technology and Society, and on Intelligent Design vs. Evolution. There will be both exuberance and humility in our treatment of the issues, and both feelings will often be illustrated using the playground of Music. There will be two 2-hour lectures weekly, and a 1-hour section on Fridays. The grade will be based on several short response papers, term project/paper and final exam. CEP498 C/SLN 18560 with UrbDP 498 D/SLN 18765 Instructors: Jill Sterrett, FAICP • and Marty Curry Course Type: Seminar, Speakers, and Field Work (can be taken for 4 credits for those interested in research projects) Everyone is talking about climate change issues, but what can planners really do about it? In this seminar you will review critical global issues including climate change, peak oil, and water depletion, in the context of population growth and income disparity. We will study the environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability and examine state-of-the-art planning practices from around the globe. You will hear sustainability experts and practitioners from the Pacific Northwest region and have the opportunity to interact with professional planners attending the speaker's series. Students interested in research credits will be able to participate in field projects including examining best practices, applying recognized indicators to selected local communities, and making recommendations for sustainability programs and policies. If accepted by the Washington American Planning Association for a conference session, selected students would have the opportunity to participate in a panel presenting their findings at the state APA conference in fall, 2008. HSERV 482: Population Health (SLN 13645) What makes a population healthy or unhealthy? Do you want health or health care? Why is the USA less healthy than all the other rich countries, despite being one of the healthiest fifty years ago? We explore these questions and get students to think critically and attempt to make these ideas better known amongst the public through various activist elements. There are no prerequisites and it is open to all. The registration notice open to public health majors and minors and requiring an add code should have been removed (there as a mistake), but if you find it, contact Steve Leigh ( sleigh@u.washington.edu ). The course is for two credits. We spend half of the world's health care bill yet we die much younger than we should. What do only the United States, Papua New Guinea, Swaziland and Lesotho have in common regarding early life issue policies that impact our health profoundly? Why is our teen birth rate or youth homicide rate about twenty times that of Japan. Students will screen this to two audiences they have access to over the quarter and facilitate discussion using a technique that doesn't require expertise in the ideas which the course develops. SISSA 490A This course will provide an in-depth look at the transformation of India 's political party system. These developments include; fragmentation and the increase in the strength of state-based parties, the rise of Hindu nationalism, the ‘ethnification' of politics in north India , and the emergence of coalition politics at the levels of both state and Centre. After examining these changes, we will turn to the study of coalition politics within the context of the very substantial literature on coalition politics that exists. Is India 's political party system unique or can insights be drawn from theories derived largely from developments in western European countries? Differing features of the Indian system—federalism, factionalism, frequent party splits and defections, patronage-based rather than ideologically-based parties, a first-past-the-post electoral system, and the absence of institutions that support coalitions—make comparisons with other coalition governments difficult. Does this render a grand theory of coalition politics unattainable? In taking on questions such as these, students will hone their ability to read and critically analyze scholarly writing, to relate theory to case study material, and to present views coherently in discussion and in written work. Students can also expect to gain substantive knowledge of India 's political parties, and the comparative politics literature on parties and coalitions. Euro 494: Germany 1989 to 2008: Political transformation and social change Are you interested in Germany 's predicament almost two decades after the fall of the wall? Then this course is for you. COM 495. SLN 11837. There are no restrictions on this class. Interested in learning how your time at the U.W. can lead to strong leadership positions and experiences after college? Or how diverse ideas of citizenship affect the way that you can impact change in your community? The Honors Program at the University of Washington is proud to present "Leadership and Citizenship: Lessons from UW Alums" this Spring Quarter. Each week exciting U.W. alums will return to campus to speak with students about how their university experiences helped them achieve prominent leadership positions and careers. Students can register for this one credit (CR/NC) lecture series as H A&S 100 (SLN 13550). No add code is required. The series will take place every other Thursday starting April 3rd, from 3:30-4:20 p.m. Participants include Norm Rice, former mayor of Seattle, The Blue Scholars, Seattle hip-hop group, Mike Egan, Director of Corporate Affairs at the Microsoft Corporation, and Assunta Ng, Editor and Publisher of the Northwest Asian Weekly. Students interested in studying and discussing these issues with the speakers in a smaller setting are also encouraged to instead register for HA&S 350 C. This 2 credit seminar included attending the lecture series, but also allows for deeper engagement with the topics, and a chance for a more intimate conversation with the alumi lecturer each week. The seminar will culminate in a managable service learning project that will allow students to see leadership in action and more deeply experience and question what it means to be both a leader and citizen in one's community. You will need an add code from the honors office to register for this class. Email uwhonors@u.washington.edu for an add code. Please contact course instructor Tara Olson, tarao@u.washington.edu with any questions. Speakers' Series on Planning for Sustainable Communities HIST 290: War and Society in the Modern Middle East HSTAS 303: Environmental History of South Asia HIST 490 B: Health and Illness in African History HIST 490 C: THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN IRAN FROM THE SHI'I SAFAVIDS TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC (1500- 2007 CE) Talks/SeminarsThe 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. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Papini. The Jewish Studies Program in the Jackson School has an upcoming talk on Israel. On Tuesday, April 8th, "Israeli Arab-Palestinians Between Nationality and Locality" by Maha Tahsin El-Taji of the University of Washington. The talk will be at 7 p.m. at 220 Kane Hall. ScholarshipsFor 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: Eligible Applicants for the 2008 application year should: 1) Have plans to obtain a baccalaureate degree between now and August 2009, 2) Be a U.S. Citizen at the application time -- International students can apply for the Rhodes (via country) and Gates Cambridge, 3) Have a 3.7 GPA, 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. 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. The spring UW campus nomination application deadline is Tuesday, April 8th. The campus nomination application can be downloaded from the procedures section on each six scholarship pages at the following URL:https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/national 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. Undergraduate Scholarship Office, 120 Mary Gates Hall Mona Pitre-Collins -- mpitre@u.washington.edu Robin Chang -- robinc@u.washington.edu The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields. The scholarship consists of one year's full tuition, and will be awarded to students who meet the following eligibility criteria: 1. Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA UW GPA. 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. Community Court Case Management Assistant Data Support Assistant Resource Center Coordinator 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. Job Description: 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. Requirements : Full time interns should commit to 20+ 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. To Apply : 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. Call (206) 382-2008 with any questions. Agency/Company DescriptionNorthwest 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 QualificationsThe 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 The Port of Seattle has several internships in a variety of areas for undergraduates. For more information about them and how to apply, check out this link: http://www.portseattle.org/about/employment/currentopenings.shtml#posting-definition The Field Department of the ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) coordinates and encourages the activism of ACLU members statewide to promote and protect civil liberties. Activism occurs through the ACLU-WA chapters, student clubs, the e-mail activist network, and members. Our activities to advance an issue include leafleting, organizing phone banks, staffing information tables, and providing resources to community groups. Field Interns are utilized year-round to assist the Field Department in achieving its goals. The minimum time commitment for academic year interns is one quarter. Average hours per week are 12-20 hours with flexibility for actual days worked. All positions are unpaid; interns are encouraged to earn credit for their time, but volunteers are welcome as well. Responsibilities include: • Research for local campaigns and projects • Volunteer coordination for various campaigns and chapter activities • Basic office responsibilities such as mailings, database entry, photocopying • Filing, etc. Phone banking and outreach to targeted groups Experience in community organizing or grassroots organizations is highly recommended. Located in Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle , the ACLU-WA office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Field Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and resume. To apply, please mail or email a resume, writing sample and cover letter, to the Field Department. (The writing sample should be no longer than three pages.) All interested individuals, including women, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people, disabled people and people over 55 are encouraged to apply. Argo Strategies is a Seattle-based Democratic and progressive political consulting firm that specializes in compliance reporting and treasury work, as well as providing candidates with website design and hosting, direct mail and tools for fundraising. Argo also assists campaigns with the databases and other technological needs. Our clients include Democratic issues and campaign at all levels of government as well as all over the state of Washington . For more information about the company, please visit www.argostrategies.com . We are currently seeking interns who are eager to learn about the processes in developing political campaigns. Interns will gain experience and in depth knowledge of campaign financing, laws and procedures. Tasks consist of administrative duties, data entry, and oppositional research. Applicants must be dependable and able to learn quickly. While it is not necessary to be a political science major, we encourage those with interest in the political field to apply. We are a democratic office and work only with democrat candidates and groups. We are seeking interns with similar political views. The internship is 15-20 hours per week and will last one quarter. Interns are need for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2008 quarters. The hours are flexible and can be suited around your school or work schedule. This is an unpaid position, but exceptional interns will receive a stipend at the end of the internship. You may earn 5 academic credits per quarter in this program. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@argostrategies.com Position: Admissions Counselor Intern Department: Office of Admissions There are two professional staff, twelve-month limited-term (summer 2008 to summer 2009) Admissions Counselor Intern positions. Both are full-time. Responsibilities are quite diverse, and include: * counseling prospective freshman and transfer applicants; * responding to admissions inquiries via phone and email; * representing the UW at college fairs and high schools, and in various other on- and off-campus events; and * contributing to the holistic assessment and review process. We are looking for someone who will be a new or recent UW graduate. For more a complete job description, and information on how to apply, see the UW HR Employment Website at www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/ . (Search for Req# 41514) The application priority deadline is Monday, March 31st. DEADLINE: Sunday, March 30th U.S. Senator Patty Murray is looking for interns who want to learn more The campaign is interested in finding an intern who could drive Peter around to events, collect business cards, take notes and assist with event follow up. The April 1st deadline is fast approaching for the Autumn 2008 Hansard Scholars Programme (September 20th – December 13th). Any undergraduate or postgraduate students interested in doing an internship in the Houses of Parliament, a government department or NGO, and courses in British politics at the London School of Economics, do please get in touch. Further details on the Hansard Scholars Programme can be found at: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/studyandscholars The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is currently recruiting for new interns. Here is a description of the position: Position: Intern Commitment: Minimum of 8 hours per week (two four hour shifts) up to 15 hours per week, for a minimum of 10 weeks Compensation: Unpaid The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (ACCPNW) is a non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade between the Pacific Northwest and Africa . Our office is housed in the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the chamber is funded in part by Washington State and the City of Seattle as well as our own membership base. Interns at the Chamber will assist with the day-to-day activities of the office and the planning and execution of events that promote bilateral trade between Africa and the Pacific Northwest . These events range from trade forums, visits from African dignitaries, seminars on African trade, and networking dinners for the African Chamber of Commerce board members. Work usually consists of contacting chamber members to inform them of upcoming events, creating schedules for events, communicating with other organizations that promote Africa in the United States , and performing other office duties. As an intern, one will have the opportunity to participate in all events and network with both residents of the Pacific Northwest interested in Africa , as well as Africans and African dignitaries. We are currently organizing a Trade Mission to Zambia to take place in July. Our immediate need is for an intern to begin organizing our 10 th Annual Africa Business Day Forum. As we will be celebrating ten years promoting trade between the U.S. and Africa , there is a great deal of exciting work to be done at the chamber. Interns must have already completed two years at a college or university, and have an interest in Africa . Positions are available year-round; however there is a minimum commitment of 10 weeks. To apply, please contact the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest via telephone (206) 256-6139 or email acc@cted.wa.gov and request an internship application. The contacts for this position are either Kaela Hobby-Reichstein (Office Assistant) or Peter Gishuru ( President/CEO). Please feel free to visit our website to get more information about the chamber and its work. www.AfricanChamberOfCommercePNW.com Job OffersLaw school Assistant/reader position available now working with UW law student who is legally blind. This job involves some or all of the following skills and tasks: ^ a high level of organizational skills – ability to organize large quantities of electronic and hard copy documents, Wage: $9.75 - $10.00 an hour Hours: Flexible 3 – 10 hours a week 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. 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. Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person? Are you interested in tutoring in the Seattle Public Schools? Perhaps you're considering a teaching career? Maybe you'd like to get away from the university setting and connect with the larger Seattle community? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, consider taking an "Inner Pipeline" seminar with the Pipeline Project in the Center for Experiential Learning. Through the Inner Pipeline you can receive UW credit by attending a weekly seminar in addition to tutoring. The following seminars will be offered this spring:
Details regarding days/times and seminar descriptions are included in the links above. For additional information about the Pipeline Project and details about credit requirements, please visit http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/index.html or contact Claire Fraczek at msclaire@u.washington.edu . Are you a UW student interested in helping children succeed in school? Getting real world experience to help you choose a major or career direction? Learning more about challenges and opportunities in public education? Improving your research, writing, and collaborative learning and presentation skills? Having fun while you learn in a small collaborative program? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Literacy Program (CLP) may be just what you're looking for. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: Community Literacy Program (CLP) is an 8 credit program linking two courses: English 198A and Education 401C. In English 198A you'll meet twice weekly on campus, MW 12:30-2:20, in a writing-intensive seminar focused on effective methods of working with elementary school children, on some central challenges and opportunities for public education, on ways to understand and be meaningfully involved in the lives of children and schools, and on using writing to inquire into, develop and communicate your thinking about these issues. In EDUC 401, you'll put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner Seattle public elementary schools: Thornton Creek @ Decatur (AE2), Olympic Hills Elementary or The New School @ Columbia. There are UW undergraduate Head Tutors/Peer Mentors at each of our partner schools, who, along with the instructor, are available to support CLP students in all aspects of the program. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: The Community Literacy Program welcomes students at any stage of their UW careers, and typically includes students from freshmen to seniors, and from a wide variety of majors and interests. Some are upper division students who want to investigate career directions in teaching, social work, counseling, social justice, policy studies, law or pediatric medicine. Some are lower division students looking for a connection between experience and academic learning to help them decide on a major. Some are looking for a small seminar-style course, for an engaging way to earn a "W" or "Composition" credit or, in the words of Dr. Paul Farmer, for a way to "use what you learn to transform yourselves and your community." CLP is also an excellent way to work toward the classroom experience necessary for the Education, Learning and Society minor, or for applying to Masters in Teaching programs. CLP alums have gone on to teach in Washington, California, Oregon, New York, Hawaii, Brazil, Mexico and beyond. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: To sign up for the Community Literacy Program, register for EDUC 401C (SLN 12581) and then English 198A (SLN 12768). UW students can take up to 15 credits of English 198, and can count it toward either the "W" or the "Composition" requirement, so you're welcome to sign up for CLP even if you've already taken a writing link. No add codes are required for periods 1 and 2. QUESTIONS? Additional information is available at the program web site: faculty.washington.edu/esoneill/clp. Please feel free to get in touch with the director, Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, if you've got questions. The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently accepting submissions for its Spring 2008 Issue. The journal seeks to publish the best undergraduate work across the country related to international themes and topics including, but not limited to: international conflict and resolution, environmental issues, economics, development and trade, global security and international health. To submit your work, email it as an attachment to wijuis@gmail.com , following these guidelines: Submissions must be received by midnight CST, on Monday, March 24th. We very much look forward to reading your work! We also welcome photos and artwork, both related to or independent of the content of submitted essays. These photos or artwork could appear in the published issues themselves or on our upcoming website. Photos and artwork can be sent as low resolution JPEGS to wijuis@gmail.com . Please indicate the subject, the location, and the date of the photo, title of the piece of artwork, as well as your name and university affiliation. Please feel free to contact us at the above email with any questions. The GirlsFirst Program Coordinator, Vivian Sun, is looking for women who attend college to speak to girls in her program about college. The girls in the program face socioeconomic barriers to higher education as well as a lack of role models and misinformation. By having currently-enrolled students speak to these high school students, the program hopes to break down some of the barriers. For more information and/or to volunteer, contact Vivian at: Vivian Sun Global To Local is a benefit that will take place on the evening of April 22nd at Benaroya Hall. Featuring Mayor Greg Nickels, world renown nature photographer Art Wolfe, and others, Global to Local will be an evening to celebrate the environment. Proceeds from the event go to Project Earth Care, a high school student environmental organization, and will be used to fund various environmental projects in the Seattle/King County area. A portion of every $25 ticket sold will go to purchase 2,500 native trees which will then be planted in Seattle greenbelts and parks by students from Seattle Public Schools. The benefit is linked to An Inconvenient Ride, a group of Sealth High School students and teachers who will spend the month before Earth Day biking across the country, visiting sister cities that have committed to Mayor Nickels Climate Action Now program. The riding of bicycles symbolizes not only alternative transportation, but a sense of commitment to the environment as well. Your reward: Immense gratitude of involved students and teachers, trees planted throughout Seattle greenbelts and parks, a healthier environment, and more good karma than you'll know what to do with. If interested or if you have any questions, please contact Lou at chicagoexpat@yahoo.com or 206/403-7050. We're involved in the planning and set-up now and will be going full throttle through Earth Day. My name is Victoria Stephanova. I'm a third year undergraduate in the Jackson School of International Studies and I'm planning on starting a UW chapter of the Roosevelt Institution this spring. Due to problems with our Web site, the deadline for abstracts for the annual Communicating the Sacred symposium will be extended until March 31st . The guidelines for submitting an abstract are below: Communicating the Sacred: Religion at the Academic Crossroads Religion is both a popular topic of conversation and a fraught one within the academic world, with significant research on religions coming from scholars of Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Literature, Communications and Comparative Religion. The second annual symposium sponsored by the University of Washington's departments of Communication and Comparative Religion hopes to showcase current UW graduate and undergraduate work on religion, religions and the religious, and additionally to lay the groundwork for future research and collaboration. If your research deals with religion in any respect, we encourage you to submit an abstract. Possible research dealing with religion (past or present), may come from social scientific or humanistic orientations and include work from religious studies, communication, anthropology, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, American studies, political science and others. We welcome a variety of approaches to the interplay of religion and other disciplines. Guidelines: Submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2008. Please include your name, department, email, paper title, and an abstract of 150-250 words. You may submit electronically on our web site (http://staff.washington.edu/lbusch/conference.htm ) or send a hard copy with the required information to: Laura Busch Submissions will be divided into panels based on related themes. All members of the UW community are invited to attend, though submissions are limited to UW graduate and undergraduate students. Refreshments will be provided.
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