Political Science Advising NewsletterApril 8, 2008 |
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Important DatesApril 7-13: Unrestricted drop period, with $20 late fee April 7-29 : One-half tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter April 18: Spring Graduation Deadline Application Deadline; Summer Deadline for Commencement 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. 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/. 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/ Spaces still available for Comparative History of Ideas full-time Summer programs in Europe and Asia Ha Noi! Prague ! Rome ! Italy —12 credits—9 weeks! The Eternal City! Explore every nook and cranny of Roma and see the way it has been modified over time to reflect different conceptions of human identity and community Czech Republic —15 credits—8 weeks! Central and Eastern European history, politics, art and film, examining such themes as resistance to authoritarianism, gender equality and human rights, nationalism and ethnic violence, globalization and environmental justice Viet Nam —12-15 credits—5 weeks! Participants receive Vietnamese language training, experiential learning, and an in-depth understanding of contemporary Vietnam from the perspective of cinema, the fine arts, humanities and interpretative social sciences Open to ALL students — Full Time UW credits — Federal Financial Aid can be applied http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international.php Applications Due April 18th Come Join us on Tuesdays at 4 PM in Padelford C-101 for Information Sessions for Our Summer and Fall Programs! Spend your winter in Rome!! Workshops/Information Sessions Tax 101 workshops for students who are US Citizens: Civilians interested in becoming police officers or advancing their careers in law enforcement can learn about employment and educational opportunities at a career fair to be held at Seattle University. More than 20 law enforcement agencies from around the Northwest will participate in the "2008 Law Enforcement Career Day" on Tuesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Campion Hall, E. Cherry between Broadway and 12th Ave. E. Attendance is free of charge and open to the general public. Sponsored by Seattle University, the one-day career fair will provide information from an insiders' perspective on specialty units, job options and employment benefits. For additional information on the career fair, please contact the Career Development Center at (206) 296-6080 or visit www.seattleu.edu/student/cdc/careerexpo/ . Current students, college graduates and law enforcement employees will also have an opportunity to gather information at the fair about Seattle University's criminal justice programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. The undergraduate degree offers specialization in administration of justice, criminology, forensic science, and forensic psychology and the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice provides optional concentration areas in criminology, research and evaluation, investigative criminology, and victimology. Courses for the two-year advanced program are held evenings and weekends, allowing working professionals to attain a master's degree in preparation for leadership roles in the criminal justice system. For additional information on the programs, please visit: www.seattleu.edu/artsci/criminal/degrees.asp . The counseling center has workshops available on a range of subjects from Myers-Briggs Type surveys to interest indicators. You can find the calendar and workshop descriptions HERE. Graduating soon and looking for a job? Want to find a summer internship? Then don't miss the upcoming SPRING CAREER FAIR, where over 140 employers will be looking to hire UW students and alumni ! WHEN: April 15th , 2008
Contact the UW Career Center at 206.543.0535 or ccsevent@u.washington.edu Wednesday, April 9 at 10:30 All sessions are 1 hour in MGH 191A (Gateway Center Conf Room). Thinking about interviewing people for your research? Or conducting surveys or focus groups? If so, the Human Subjects Workshop addresses the fundamental ethical principles necessary in your research design when conducting research with human participants and the necessary documentation for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at at all stages of your research including before, during, and after your research. The session will also include additional resources and an opportunity for questions. 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. Human Trafficking Conference, April 12th IT'S REAL! Racism, Discrimination, Color-blindness, and the Obama Phenomenon APRIL 18th: Faculty Research Seminar with Dr. Bonilla-Silva Eduardo Bonilla-Silva is a Professor of sociology at Duke University. To date he has published three books, White Supremacy and Racism in the Post-Civil Rights Era (co-winner of the 2002 Oliver Cox Award given by the American Sociological Association), Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in the United States (2004 Choice Award), and White Out: The Continuing Significance of Racism (with Ashley Doane). He is currently working on two books: Anything but Racism: How Social Scientists Minimize the Significance of Racism (Routledge) and White Logic, White Methods: Racism and Methodology (Rowman and Littlefield). Please see the attached e-flyer and or visit the new Diversity Research Institute website at www.washington.edu/diversity/dri for more information about these scholars, and about other DRI events. Assistant General Manager of the Seattle Sonics, Rich Cho, will be visiting UW to speak to students about the field of sports and entertainment law. Specifically, Rich will discuss drafting NBA player contracts, working with the salary cap and collective bargaining agreement, and dealing with legal issues involving sponsorship agreements and employment contracts. This event is sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity and the event is open to the public. 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. Three UW Fulbright Scholarship information sessions have been scheduled: Tuesday, April 22, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 (time and place TBD) Please RSVP at: http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305 . These are opportunities for students interested in applying for the Fulbright Program to receive information about the application process and to have questions answered by UW faculty and scholarship/fellowship advising staff that have been involved in the Fulbright process. The August session will be presented by representatives from the national Fulbright office to provide information to students in the process of completing their applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable information directly from the source and should not be missed! To be eligible, a student must be: 1) A U.S. citizen, · International students interested in the Fulbright Program must apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program applications. The following link provides additional information: http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html . 2) A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master's or doctoral degree candidate, or a young professional or artist, 3) Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and 4) In good health. UW Fulbright Program Advisors: Undergraduate students or students who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree:
The Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship application process for Spring Quarter is now online! Students will be able to submit their applications and check their statuses online throughout the review process. All Mary Gates scholarship application processes will be available online in Autumn 2008. The spring quarter Leadership Scholarship application deadline is Monday, April 14, 5pm. The Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships can help students deepen their thinking about leadership and allow them to invest more time in their passions, activism, and campus or community leadership. To help students develop their ideas and pursue an application when the timing is right, our staff is available! Here are a few opportunities coming up: Conversation with a current Mary Gates Scholar and staff: Office hours with staff: Scholarship information, eligibility requirements and application instructions are on our website at www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/leadership 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. 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 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 10th 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 The Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies at The George Washington The June 1st deadline is fast approaching for the Autumn 2008 Hansard Society/ University of Edinburgh Research Scholars Programme. (September 20th - December 13th) Therefore, if you have any graduate or postgraduate students, or professionals, interested in doing an internship in the Scottish Parliament, a government department or NGO, and a specialised course in Multi-Level Democracy & Public Policy in the United Kingdom, do please get in touch. Further details on the Hansard Society Scotland Scholars Programme can be found at: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/scotland Policy Staff - Seattle City Council Intern / Fellow Position (Intermittent) (Applicants must be Work Study eligible for Summer or Fall 2008) April 2nd – April 30th , 2008 Position: The Seattle City Council's Central Staff provides policy research and analytic support for all nine Councilmembers. This part-time “intermittent” position would provide support to Central Staff on a variety of policy issues, depending on both our need and your expertise and interest. Duties: Conduct research regarding proposed legislation and policy initiatives. This will typically involve a review of legislative history within the City and/or identification of comparable policy actions taken in other jurisdictions, both within the State and across the nation. Assist in the development and assessment of policy options. Based on the results of the research described above, you will work with Central Staff analysts to develop and assess policy options for the variety of issues that are brought before the City Council. Help prepare written reports and presentation materials. Working with Central Staff analysts, you will summarize the research and analysis regarding policy proposals in written reports and/or presentation materials that will be provided to Councilmembers. Assist in day-to-day administrative and procedural responsibilities. Central Staff's role includes a variety of administrative and procedural duties, and you will also assist individual Central Staff members in fulfilling these responsibilities. Schedule / Compensation: The position may be available for the period from June 2008 through December 2008, with the possibility of extending through to the following May. The position requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week, but could include 20+ hours during the summer (unless otherwise restricted by work study eligibility). The hourly pay rate is approximately $18.94 per hour. Qualifications: Applications must be work study eligible for either the summer or the fall 2008 semester. We are seeking individuals who have completed, or are nearing completion of, a four-year undergraduate and are now pursuing (or planning to pursue) a graduate-level degree in field related to policy development and analysis. Graduate work in Public Policy, Land-Use and Urban Design, Economics or other related fields are all of interest. Students pursing a law degree work would also be qualified. Qualified candidates will have strong writing skills, good communication skills and experience with the types of research approaches described above. Proficiency with Word and Excel are required . Application Process: Submit a resume and a cover letter by Wednesday, April 30th , 2008 , describing your qualifications, explaining your interest in the position and how it might help fulfill your education goals. Materials should be sent ( via e-mail only ) to: susana.serna@seattle.gov . Job Offers Seattle University seeks applicants for its Program Work Study Position: FIUTS Activities Assistant FIUTS, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (located in the HUB) , is hiring for a part-time work study position. FIUTS is a community non-profit organization established at the University of Washington in 1948 which promotes international friendship and cross-cultural understanding.
India Fitting Manager of Student Programs FIUTS- Foundation for International Understanding Through Students University of Washington Box 352233 Seattle, WA 98195 Tel: 206.685.1548 Fax: 206.685.8338 Email: india@fiuts.org Website: www.fiuts.washington.edu The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2008 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. If you are a college student or recent graduate who wants to make a difference... WE NEED YOU!! This program is hiring tutors to enrich the lives of young middle school students who aspire to go to college. Tutoring positions -$10/ hr -Part- time - Seattle and Renton Public Schools -Work study available If you are interested in tutoring positions during spring quarter please complete the attached application and send it via email to the Early Scholars Outreach Program at amg23@u.washington.edu . Interviews will be conducted immediately! Paper copies of the application are also available in the Fiscal Office. 1406 NE 41st Street . Adjacent to Wells Fargo Bank. For questions please contact Asiha Grigsby at (206) 685- 2487 or email the Early Scholars Outreach Program at amg23@u.washington.edu . The 2008 Election is just around the corner. At stake are the White House, Congress, 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 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. Where: Prague, Czech Republic Looking for a way to make your voice heard and have influence on public policy and city life? Get Engaged! Questions? Contact Mona Grife at mgrife@seattleymca.org or (206) 382-5005.
SPRING 2008 AWARD: THE EU AND CLIMATE CHANGE The European Union is considered to be at the forefront of addressing climate change in the international arena. Based on your research, discuss the EU's influence with regard to changing international attitudes towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a global priority objective. Essays should be between 750 and 2500 words, excluding footnotes. First Prize $1,000 Prizes will be awarded for the best essays as judged by IA-Forum Editorial staff and a distinguished panel of judges. Winners and finalists may also be published on IA-Forum. More information can be found at Please read additional contest rules before applying. Use award research tips for links to organizations and books listings that can help start your paper. The deadline for this contest is May 31, 2008. International Affairs Forum (www.ia-forum.org) is a publication of the Center for International Relations, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Contact us at editor@ia-forum.org. Center for International Relations If you don't have any plans for the summer and want to travel abroad for
Here are the many reasons to consider attending and/or participating in the Q Center and GBLTC's 5th Annual Lavender Graduation: Graduate and celebrate all that is you and your people! Lavender Graduation is open to any student eligible, at any level (undergraduate or graduate/professional) for graduation in the 2007-2008 academic year. The Q Center and GBLTC host Lavender Graduation as a time for the UW multiply-positioned and complex queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving and allied people to come together to celebrate accomplishments of the last year and recognize our graduates. You do not have to be graduating or of a certain race, ethnicity, ability, religious affiliation, nationality, sexual or gender orientation to participate and/or attend the Lavender Graduation year end celebration. WHEN: Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Walker Ames Room If you are interested in walking in Lav Grad, please access the link below and fill out the information form! Hope to see you there. https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/jms13/50395 The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Minority Advisory Committee (MAC) and the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is currently recruiting new members. The Advisory Committees are comprised of fifteen individuals who are appointed by the DSHS Secretary. The Political Science/LSJ/Jackson School Writing Center is now open in Gowen 105, to the left of the main Political Science office. We offer many resources to help you write better papers and are open weekdays, Monday and Wednesday 10am-3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 4 pm (with a break from 12-1) and Friday from 10 am to 1pm. We have undergraduate tutors ready to read your papers and talk with you about the elements of good writing. We can help you at every step of the writing process, from figuring out what the assignment is asking you to do to a final reading to polish your writing. If you want to make an appointment, call us at 616-3354 or stop by our office to sign up. We also offer useful paper handouts for students. These cover topics such as paper organization, final draft checklist, citing print sources, and punctuation. They can be found outside the Center and on our website (http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/ ). Due April 11, 2008 Email to mortarbd@u.washington.edu The purpose of this award is to recognize professors for exceptional contributions made towards the education of University of Washington undergraduates. As leaders of our campus community, Mortar Board wishes to annually commend and support an extraordinary professor who we feel has proven him or herself to be particularly dedicated to the intellectual success of undergraduates. The Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board, a national college senior honor society, was founded in 1909. It is the oldest honor society on the University of Washington campus. Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service. The winning professor will receive a plaque and framed certificate with their name, and will be formally recognized by the UW community. CLICK HERE for the nomination form. The form is really simple and takes only a few minutes to fill out. Nomination forms may be e-mailed to mortarbd@u.washington.edu as an attachment. ( Please put “Teaching Award 2008” in the subject line) Nominate your favorite teacher now! Criteria for submitting nominations: 1. Any lecturer, senior lecturer, adjunct professor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, or professor emeritus may be nominated. Teaching Assistants, and those who are working towards their Ph.D. do not qualify for this award. 2. Only undergraduate students (full or part-time) may nominate professors for the award. Students should nominate only one professor. 3. Nomination forms may be e-mailed to mortarbd@u.washington.edu as an attachment (Please put “Teaching Award 2008” in the subject line), or turned in as a hard copy (in a sealed envelope) to the Mortar Board SAO mailbox (136) in HUB 207 4. Nominations are due Friday, April 11th by 5:00 PM. About Mortar Board The Tolo Chapter of Mortar Board, a national collegiate senior honor society, was founded in 1909. It is the oldest honor society on the University of Washington campus. Mortar Board recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service Packets for 2008 ASUW elections are NOW available for pick-up at the Student Activities office in the HUB. The packet contains everything you need to know about filing for candidacy and running for office. Please contact Taylor Newbold if you have any questions. The DEADLINE to file for candidacy is April 18.
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