Political Science Advising NewsletterApril 9th, 2007 |
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Important Dates
Graduation application deadlines: See below April 13th 2007: Tuition payment deadline April 15th 2007: Last day to add a course April 16th 2007: period I registration for Summer quarter begins For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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In This Issue:Graduation Information and Deadlines Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Funding
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Graduation Information and Deadlines
SPRING GRADUATES: If you have not already applied for graduation (you can verify via MyUW), the application deadline is Friday, April 13. SUMMER GRADUATES: If you wish to walk in the university's commencement in Husky Stadium on June 9, apply for graduation by April 13. Note that while you can participate in commencement exercises, your name will appear in next year's commencement book. Not participating in commencement? The application deadline is July 6. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION: Come to the Pol S Advising Office in SMI 215 and sign up in the appointment book or call 206-543-1824. Appointments must be made at least one day in advance (the last date to make an appointment for April 13 is Thursday, April 12). Double and Triple Majors: You must complete a graduation application with EACH of your majors. Information about the June 8 Political Science Convocation and June 9 Commencement will be sent out later this quarter.
Fellowships/ Scholarships/Funding
We are pleased to announce the Levinson Emerging Scholars Program! This unique program supports talented and highly motivated UW juniors and seniors who want to pursue creative and highly independent research in genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, and related fields in the life sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/levinson/index.html .
The Undergraduate Research Program is now accepting applications for 2007-08 Research Fellowships for Advanced Undergraduates (RFAU)! RFAUs support promising students to work on creative and sophisticated science and engineering research projects under the guidance of UW faculty. These awards target undergraduates who have already participated in undergraduate research for three quarters and who are working beyond an introductory level in a project that requires creativity and advanced knowledge. For more information and an application, please visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/rfau2007.html . Applications must be received by 5pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 27th. Questions? Contact urp@u.washington.edu .
The University of Washington is very pleased to have Warren Ilchman, Director of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans on the University of Washington campus on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans Fellowships are for graduate study in any academic or professional field. The Fellowship provides $20,000 maintenance and half tuition (up to a maximum of $16,000 per annum) wherever the Fellow attends. Ms Ngoc-Phuong Luu, a 2007 Soros Fellow, will be available to talk to students about the benefits of the scholarship and the application process. Phuong is a first year UW Medical student who is specializing in primary care. For Phuong, the Soros Fellowship has been very important -- "Through the financial support of the Soros Scholarship, I have gained freedom of choice that is enabling me to consider public service careers with regard to my interests and my abilities to serve most effectively." Information Session for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans www.pdsoros.org Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mary Gates Hall, RM 206, Honors Multipurpose Room, Second Floor Students interested in attending, please RSVP by email to Mona Pitre-Collins ( mpitre@u.washington.edu ). The 2007 application deadline is Thursday, November 1. Announcement of fellows will be in February 2008. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship supports thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the United States. Students already in graduate study are eligible, though not past their second year. Candidates must be either holders of Green Cards, nationalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen parents and not older than 30 years of age.
Study Abroad Programs
A new Jackson School/African Studies Summer Qtr. Program will be offered this year on Sustainable Development & Modes of Empowerment in Northern Ghana Program Dates: July 30th - August 31st Application Deadline: April 16th 12 UW credits In addition to learning about the culture and society of Northern Ghana, students will learn about sustainable international development and get hands-on service learning/internship experience working on projects with a local NGO in Ghana's Upper West Region focussed on health, education and livelihood security. This program is open to all UW students. Space is limited to 12 students. For information about the program, see: http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/catalog/ghana07.htm Downloadable Brochure: http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/catalog/SUM07GHANA.pdf Information Session: 4 p.m. April 11, 2007 Thomson Hall 317
Talks/Lectures
The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC), the University of Washington Institute for National Security Education and Research (INSER), The Center for International Studies, Jackson School of International Studies present: Stathis Kalyvas, Insurgent and Counterinsurgent Recruitment: Evidence from a Survey in Colombia. Time and place: Friday, April 20, in Mary Gates Hall 420, at 12:00 - 1:30. Discussant: Jason Scheideman, PhD student, UW. Stathis Kalyvas is Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director of the Program on Order, Conflict, and Violence at Yale University. He has authored The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge University Press, 2006) and The Rise of Christian Democracy in Europe (Cornell University Press, 1996), and is co-editor of Order, Conflict, Violence (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming). His articles include "The Paradox of Terrorism in Civil War" (Journal of Ethics, 2004) and "Wanton and Senseless? The Logic of Massacres in Algeria" (Rationality and Society, 1999). Kalyvas has been a visiting professor at the Juan March Institute, a Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute, and a grant recipient from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation and the United States Peace Institute. For more information, please contact Jeff Wolf ( jeffwolf@u.washington.edu ).
Thursday April 12, 2007, 4:30-6pm University of Washington Kane 210 As part of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and in connection with the AIAS ( American Institute of Architecture Students ) West Quad Conference and Design Career Fair, 2007 Design Dialog II will draw together Mayors, Councilmembers, design professionals, and architecture students and faculty in a consideration of case studies that seek and apply vision for urban waterfront design. This study takes on special meaning as Washington State and particularly communities around Puget Sound address the future of urban waterfront transportation systems, anticipating a post-Viaduct future. Join these intelligent observers in the dialog:
ALL ARE WELCOME!
An Iraqi medical school professor will talk about the death count in Iraq after the 2003 invasion: causes, types of victims, categories of violence, and other health indicators. Dr. Riyadh Lafta will be in North America to collaborate with University of Washington colleagues on a research project to document elevated levels of pediatric cancers in Basra, Iraq. The project was conceived as part of a sister university relationship between Basra Univ and the UW. The research project is supported by a grant from the Puget Sound Partners, a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiative. Dr. Riyadh Lafta, who teaches medicine at Baghdad's Al-Mustansiriya University College of Medicine, co-authored the October 2006 Lancet article that estimated more than 650,000 Iraqis have died as a result of the the American-led invasion in 2003. Lafta will speak at a public gathering in Vancouver, BC, at Simon Fraser University's Wosk Hall (580 W Hastings in downtown Vancouver BC) on Friday, April 20, at 7 pm. His talk will be video cast to the UW's Kane Hall at the same time with the opportunity for interactive audience participation. Dr. Lafta will be a guest of Simon Fraser University, largely because the U.S. State Department would not issue him a visa to come to the United States. The public is welcome at either location. For more information: Amy Hagopian, PhD, UW School of Public Health hagopian@u.washington.edu 206-616-4989, 685-3676 or Ian Maki 206-543-6020 Tim Takaro, MD, MPH, Simon Fraser Faculty of Health Sciences ttakaro@sfu.ca 604-268-7186
Stephen Sze-Ping Lim, PhD : "From data to evidence to policy: a case study of health information in Thailand" Monday, April 16, 2007, 4:00-5:00p (reception from 5-5:30p) Turner Auditorium, Room D209, Health Sciences Building
Dr Stephen Lim is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Population
Health, University of Queensland. Before moving to University of
Course Offerings
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures will be offering Third Year Russian this Summer, and students may register as soon as April 16th. All are encouraged to register as early as possible for this course.
Information Sessions/Workshops
The Latino Student Union is excited to invite you to join us for the first Getting Connected: Networking for Your Future event to be held April 10, 2007 at 6:00pm in the Walker-Ames Room in Kane Hall. Getting Connected is a free event geared towards offering underrepresented minority graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to network with faculty and staff interested in issues facing minority communities. The evening will include invited speakers Michael Sotelo, current president of the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michelle Habell-Pallan, professor with the American Ethnic Studies Department who will speak to the importance of mentoring and networking early on. Following the discussion, there will be an informal networking reception where participants will have the chance to connect and mingle with others with similar interests. Refreshments will be provided for the networking portion of the event. The event is sponsored by the Latino Student Union, the Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) and La Raza Student Commission. Visit http://students.washington.edu/lsuuw for more information.
Doctors Without Borders is coming to Seattle! Put Your Ideals Into Practice: Not Only Doctors at Doctors Without Borders April 16, 2007 - 7 PM Seattle REI 222 Yale Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Join Chris Sauer, a firefighter from northern California, as he shares his experiences working as a logistics specialist and administrator for Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in the Darfur region of Sudan, southern Sudan, Uganda, and Liberia. One out of every three MSF aid worker is a logistician, administrator, or other non-medical specialist. These are the people who dig wells, transport medical supplies to emergencies, negotiate security agreements in conflict zones, hire local staff, manage budgets... and much more. What is a "log"? Could you become one? What other field opportunities does MSF offer non-medical professionals? Join us to learn more about MSF and the variety of job opportunities offered in our overseas programs. Come and find out how you can put your ideals into practice. To RSVP, please visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org/volunteer/field/logtour.htm or call 800-601-1466
The Minority Pre-Law Society at the University of Washington invites you to attend: Preparing for Law School: the Law School Application Process with UW Law Students Tuesday, April 10, 2007 5:30 - 7:00pm UW Law School, Gates Hall Room 118 (note: this is NOT at Mary Gates Hall) What is included in a law school application? How might undergrads consider preparing for the LSAT? What kind of timeline should a prospective applicant consider adopting to successfully complete the application process? In this workshop, law students will provide a basic understanding for prospective applicants about how to best prepare for applying to law school. See you there! VaLiesha Brown MPLS President
Wondering how to get involved in research? Stop by and find out! The Undergraduate Research Program is having information sessions next week. These sessions are geared for the undergraduate student who has yet to begin research. The sessions provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfers are welcome! To register, visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html . DATES:
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April 11th, 2007 UW Seattle, Allen Library Auditorium | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Prof. Cynthia Steele, English Department, hosts "Babel" (directed by
Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2006,142 min.). Four interlocking stories Sponsor: Latin American Studies Contact: lasuw@u.washington.edu
Spring Pow Wow is next weekend April 13th, 14th & 15th. Held at the Bank of America Arena/Hec Ed Pavillion located right next to Husky Stadium. Please click on the our link to view our poster for more information: http://students.washington.edu/fnuw Please join First Nations @ UW (Native student group) in celebrating culture & education. Bring your friends and family to watch the awesome dancing and hear the beautiful music of Native people from all over the U.S. & Cananda. There are even chances for you to participate in some social dances. There's lots of food, and traditional/hand made Native arts & crafts as well as contemporary items so don't forget to bring some $$...it's perfect opportunity to do some early Mother's Day shopping:) Also if you're interested in volunteering you can sign up at http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/emmabim/32584 This event is FREE & OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE/STUDENTS. Please help us spread the word by sending to all of your friends, family & organizations Hope to see you there First Nations @ UW
Catalyst Research & Development is holding a contest to find the best examples of undergraduate student e-portfolios that the UW has to offer. A panel of experts will award a grand prize (a 30GB Apple iPod) to the best overall e-portfolio as well as awards ($100 gift certificates to the University Book Store) in three categories: best professional e-portfolio, best academic e-portfolio, and best personal/reflective e-portfolio. The deadline for submissions is April 30th. If you are interested in entering, please go to this Web page: http://catalyst.washington.edu
Career ServicesThe Center for Career Services is available to assist currently enrolled UW Seattle students of the University of Washington in developing a job or internship search plan, managing progress toward career goals, and learning the skills to successfully find a job and/or make a career transition. For a calendar and workshops and events offered by the Center for Career services, click here .
Whether you plan to attend the April 18th Spring Career Fair or just need
some help preparing for an interview or starting your job search, you’re * Resume Café April 11 For all the details, go to
All students interested in a technology related career are invited to attend Future Potentials in IT. We have planned an exciting line-up of speakers to talk about career myths within the IT field, alumni panelists, and free food. We will also be raffling off an XBOX 360 and 2 Zunes! Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 Mary Gates Hall 389 Check-in & Food begin at 5:30PM Presenters include:
To register for this event, please visit: http://www.simnet.org/content/surveys/private.cfm?SurveyID=121
Internships
We are looking for highly motivated students with strong writing skills and interests in law, policy, and environmental issues for a spring or summer-term environmental law internship with the Department of Justice. U.S. Department of Justice - Environment and Natural Resources Division - Law and Policy Section: The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters. Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory drug test, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks. To apply, please fax a cover letter specifying the term for which you are applying, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Andrea Armstrong at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to: Andrea Armstrong Environment and Natural Resources Division Law & Policy Section P.O. Box 4390 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-4390
Job OfferingsInterested in making a difference? Looking for a job for next school year? Then "WORK WITH THE BIG DAWGS!" The Associated Students of the UW (ASUW) is currently hiring for 40+ positions for next year! Work for your student government and get paid to get involved. We have a variety of positions available. We offer solid wages and flexible hours. Convenient on campus location in the HUB and work for the students! Apply online at http://jobs.asuw.org and applications close Tuesday April 10th at 5:00pm (except for the Office of Government Relations which close the following Tuesday April 17th.) Some of the positions we are hiring for are: Personnel Director, Finance and Budget Director, Arts and Entertainment Director, Experimental College Assistant Director, Rainy Dawg Radio Manager, Administrative Assistants, Legislative Programming Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, Commission Directors, Student Health Consortium Director, A&E Films Coordinator, Webmaster, and many, many more! Check out all the jobs at http://jobs.asuw.org and if you have any questions contact the ASUW Personnel Director, Andrew Omahen at asuwpd@u.washington.edu or stop by the ASUW office in HUB 104C! Back to the Top
World Passport is an organization that is currently recruiting for native English speakers to participate in their program to teach English to Taiwanese students (although no prior teaching experience is necessary) for the summer of 2007. Teachers that are selected to participate in World Passport receive many benefits in addition to a rewarding experience. Some of the benefits include free airfare (roundtrip) to Taiwan, visa reimbursement, weekly stipend, vacation time to travel the island, meet different teachers from different countries, and cultural awareness. Please visit our website and apply at www.worldppt.org The current deadline is April 31st.
Are you a strong writer with a writing process that works for you? Are you interested in sharpening your verbal communication skills, while at the same time broadening your understanding of writing, culture, and the construction of meaning? Then come work as a tutor next year for the English Department Writing Center! The EWC is the oldest writing center on campus, with the strongest base of training to provide the highest quality tutoring. We are actively recruiting across the college of Arts & Sciences to maintain the diversity and knowledge base of our center, which serves UW writers in all disciplines. Required training for EWC tutors consists of English 474*, Writing Center Theory and Practice. This 5-credit course (MW 2:30-4:20) will challenge your views on tutoring as we review writing center scholarship of the past forty years up through the present, while also providing a forum in which to discuss your first experiences of observing and participating in conferences as both writer and tutor. By November, you'll be ready to begin work in the EWC at a starting hourly wage of $8.76 (more for graduate students). This is a great opportunity for students to work in a relaxed, fun learning environment while also gaining valuable experience. To apply, send an e-mail explaining your interest and a writing sample of 800 – 4000 words to Louisa Peck at peckl@u.washington.edu . The deadline for applications is May 4, 2007. Interviews for selected candidates will be scheduled for late May. * We are currently in the process of changing the course number to ENGL 480
The Admissions Office is currently seeking highly-motivated individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve as Husky Tour Guides. You must be a current undergraduate in order to apply. As a Husky Tour Guide you will be representing the University of Washington to prospective students and their families as they visit campus. Many times you will be the first impression these students have of the UW. Tour Guides serve as a point of reference for a wide variety of topics, providing information and resources regarding educational opportunities, on-campus housing, extracurricular activities, and more. For this reason, students must also have an excellent understanding of the University so they may accurately answer questions. As a Tour Guide, students will be an integral part of an individual's experience in applying to UW. Tour Guides also support major recruitment and outreach programs by helping at special programs and events. Responsibilities *Guide weekly 90-minute campus tours. *Volunteer for special group tours when schedule permits. *Attend quarterly meetings to discuss important topics and upcoming events. Qualifications *Strong interpersonal communication skills and public speaking abilities. *Positive outlook and friendly demeanor. *Genuine interest in working with and helping prospective students and their families. *Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students. *Minimum GPA of 3.0. Please email your resume and cover letter to Kelsey Amble amblek@u.washington.edu , preferably before May 1st.
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