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Looking for funding to support your Graduate School tuition or thesis? Need to find support to attend a conference or seminar? Interested in studying or doing research abroad? Applying to Graduate School for the first time?

The Grants and Funding Information Service (GFIS) offers quarterly workshops free of charge to UW graduate students and applicants to UW graduate departments covering methods of searching for funding available outside the university. Undergraduates who will be applying to graduate school are also encouraged to attend.

a.. Introduction to Searching covers general principles of searching for funding, print resources, campus resources and the Internet, in a lecture format.

b.. Database Searching covers the intricacies of two funding databases, COS and Grant Select, in a hands-on computer lab experience.

To register for workshops, email gfis@u.washington.edu with your name, department, and preferred workshop dates. It is generally most helpful to attend an Introduction to Searching Workshop and then a Database Searching Workshop, though individuals are encouraged to attend any workshop that fits their individual needs.

Database Searching - Monday, April 23, 12:30PM - 1:30PM, Suzallo Instruction Lab

Instruction Lab Intro to Searching - Tuesday, May 15, 11:30AM - 12:30AM, Suzallo

Instruction Lab Database Searching - Tuesday, May 22, 11:30AM - 12:30AM, Suzallo

Instruction Lab Intro to Searching - Tuesday, May 29, 4:30PM - 5:30PM, Suzallo Instruction Lab*

Sessions marked with a "*" are offered back-to-back. You may attend one or both sessions on these days. Please indicate which sessions you will be attending when you register.

Once each quarter, we offer both Introduction to Searching and Database Searching classes geared specifically towards International Students. (note: International Students may also benefit from attending a general session if they are unable to attend on the following dates.)

Intro to Searching - Thursday, April 26, 1:30PM - 2:30PM, Suzallo Instruction Lab

Database Searching - Thursday, April 26, 2:30PM - 3:30PM, Suzallo Instruction Lab

To register for workshops, email gfis@u.washington.edu with your name, department, and preferred workshop dates.

Study Abroad Programs

There are still a few spaces available on three Comparative History of Ideas summer study abroad programs. These full-time programs are open to students from all areas of study, with no language requirements. Federal Financial Aid can be applied to program costs. Applications are available at http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international . For more information, see below, or contact chidint@u.washington.edu

One of CHID's longest running international programs. This summer's program will introduce students to both the political history of Central Europe, and the rich visual culture (film, painting, comics etc.) of Prague. Program Director: Jose Alaniz jos23@u.washington.edu .

The summer Rome program is intended to offer the first-time visitor to Rome a study opportunity that combines tours of its prominent historical sites together with a focused inquiry into its multiple layers of historical significance. Students will attend classes in the historic surroundings of the Campo di Fiore, and make visits to significant sites to accompany each lecture. Program Director: Douglass Merrell dmerrell@u.washington.edu

This program will explore the legacy of war in Viet Nam and the ongoing rebuilding efforts there. In partnership with Peace Trees Vietnam, a Washington based organization that works with residents of Quang Tri Province on landmine clearance and environmental/community resoration, our group of 12-18 students will pursue historical studies in Ha Noi and Hue, and participate in a community-building project with local people in Dong Ha.Ability to speak Vietnamese is not required, and students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Program Director: Christoph Giebel giebel@u.washington.edu

Application Deadline: Extended to May 21, 2007. Priority will be given to the earliest submissions.

Escape the Seattle rain and cold in December and visit community organizations doing exciting work to improve the welfare of Cambodians. Learn about the upcoming war crimes tribunal. The seminar will be based primarily in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The course will be led by Prof. Harachi and local experts will be key contributors. The course features field trips to relevant sites, such as local organizations providing services, for example, to street youth, to witness the killing fields, a Buddhist temple, and a micro-lending women's group. The course will conclude with a 4-day excursion to Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat, where among other things, students will explore temples, Tonle Sap the largest freshwater lake in SE Asia, and a silk farm. Please check weblink above for details about the breadth of experiences offered through this program. Participants will receive 5 credits in either: Social Work (Soc Wf 315 or 495), Comparative History of Ideas (CHID 475), or SE Asian Studies (SISSE 490). Participants should check with their academic advisors to determine how these credits apply to their major requirements. NOTE: Non-social work majors are welcome to apply. Please feel free to email the program director, Tracy Harachi, MSW, PhD, at tharachi@u.washington.edu if you have any questions.

Additional background information: Between 1975 and 1979, an estimated 2 million Cambodians died due to starvation, disease, forced labor, torture and genocide. The next decade was marked by the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge, an invasion by Vietnam, and the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1991 and the arrival of the United Nations Transitional Authority (UNTAC). 1998 marked the country's first ever popular elections. Cambodia continues to undergo massive reconstruction in an effort to rehabilitate and revitalize the Cambodian people, culture, and economy. The country remains one of the poorest in the world and is still experiencing the multiple legacies of genocide, civil war, and colonization. It's easy to lose sight of Cambodia's rich heritage which dates back to early settlements over 6,000 years ago and the glory of Angkor Wat, built between 802 and 1432 and designated one of the wonders of the world. Photo2 This seminar will immerse students in the realities of a country rebuilding itself as a civil society after colonization and genocide. We will focus on the issues that social welfare workers and policy makers face in addressing past atrocities while adapting to the new challenges of today. Topics include, for example, the genocide tribunal, supporting a traumatized generation that experiences high rates of post traumatic stress disorder, the growing garment industry and Cambodia's participation in the WTO, human trafficking, and growing numbers of orphans with HIV. Many of these themes are not unique to Cambodia, but broadly applicable to other countries developing in a global context. The seminar is designed for students with an interest in Cambodia and who want to gain exposure to a country influx and developing. No language skills in Khmer or prior experience in SE Asia are required. Competitive applicants will be able to demonstrate a commitment to social justice (through coursework, volunteer activities, internships, experience) and explain why this class is well-suited to their studies, interests, and/or future plans.

All interested students are invited to attend an orientation meeting for the Department of English Summer B-term in London this Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 SMI 404 Though our initial priority application date has passed, the Department of English Summer B-term in London is still accepting applications from interested students, and all students -- graduates and undergraduates, UW and non-UW -- are welcome to join the program Courses in Romantic Art and Literature, Art, Architecture and Society in London, and Contemporary Britain, will be taught by Professor Raimonda Modiano of the Department of English and by Professors Peter Buckroyd and Mike Fosdal, British faculty who are regular members of our Spring and Summer in London programs. For full information on application procedures, costs, classes, credits, etc., see http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad/ or call Sherry Laing, Program Coordinator, at (206) 543-3192.

Talks/Lectures

Cure or Cripple? The UW Disability Studies Program Examines Disability in Popular Culture If you are looking for an entertaining and enlightening way to spend an afternoon, please mark these on your calendars. On May 17th, the UW Disability Studies Program will be screening and discussing popular culture representations of disability. The showing will be in Communication 120.

South Park - Selected Episodes: "Krazy Kripples," "Timmy 2000," "Cripple Fight" and "Up the Down Steroid" examine political correctness, the search for a cure, and what is funny about disability.

Thursday, May 17, 3:30 - 5:30 pm Simpson Center for the Humanities Communications, Room 120

Faculty Participants: Rebecca Cory, DO-IT, Disability Studies Crispin Thurlow, Communication Department

Seattle Community Commemoration
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Join the worldwide observation of Africa Malaria Day 2007, and become part of the global commitment to free Africa from malaria.
We are honored to be joined by Bill Gates, Sr., Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, recently back from Zambia and a visit to the Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa (MACEPA).
In the spirit of true partnership, we have brought together some of our region’s leaders in malaria research, treatment, and prevention.
Presenters will explore this year’s theme, Free Africa from Malaria NOW! Leadership and Partnership for Results, and reflect on critical factors for impacting malaria in Africa.

Africa Malaria Day Program:
11:00–11:30 a.m. Networking and box lunch (provided)
11:30–11:45 a.m. Dr. Christopher Elias, President, PATH: welcome and introductions
11:45–12:15 Dr. Kent Campbell, MACEPA Program Director, PATH, interviews: Bill Gates, Sr., Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Dr. Abdi Mohamed, MACEPA Country Coordinator in Zambia, PATH
12:15–1:30 Dr. Christian Loucq, Interim Director, PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative, facilitates presentations and discussion with:
Dr. Patrick Duffy, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Dr. Steve Gloyd, Health Alliance International
Dr. James Kublin, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Dr. Regina Rabinovich, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (via videotape)
Dr. Carol Sibley, University of Washington School of Medicine
1:30–1:45 Malaria Call to Action
1:45–2:00 Bill Gates, Sr.: Closing remarks

Location: PATH, 1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle. At the northeast end of the Ballard Bridge. Parking and entrance on NW Ballard Way

Space is limited; invitation is non-transferable. Please RSVP by April 23, 2007, to events@path.org or 206-788-2021.

As he entered the Presidency in 2002, Lula carried with him a heavy burden of hope within a politically and economically adverse neo-liberal environment. Given his moderation in office, contemporary observers have tended to regard his “radical” days--as founder of a militant trade union confederation and a socialist PT—as irrelevant if not disappointing.While paying attention to questions of class and cultural and linguistic capital, this talk will explore the popular and trade union origin of Lula's leadership style in order to better understand his proven capacity for maneuver and the enduring nature of his appeal to those at the bottom of Brazilian society, even after a 2005 corruption scandal felled the top leadership of his party and administration.

Seminar Series on Poverty and Public Policy presented by the West Coast Poverty Center

“Payday Lending and Low Income Credit Markets” Alexes Harris and Barbara Reskin, Co-PIs, and Stephanie Ewert, Department of Sociology

Abstract: We hypothesize that credit markets have begun to rival labor markets in their importance for generating racial, ethnic, and socio-economic inequality in the United States. The working poor disproportionately depends on fringe (subprime) credit markets for basic expenses. The deregulation of credit markets over the last 20 years has created new industries that target low-income and minority borrowers. We focus on a rapidly growing and enormously profitable segment of the subprime credit market: payday lending. Using interview and observational data from patrons of payday-lending establishments, we report preliminary results on the distribution of payday lending establishments across King County with particular attention to area's demographic and economic status. We also discuss the association between payday loan use and race/ethnicity, nativity, economic status, and gender, as well as the impact of using payday lending on economic inequality based on race, nativity, class, and gender. This research raises methodological challenges which we discuss. Based on respondents' characteristics, borrowing experience, and economic needs, we also discuss public policies that might address the economic needs to the working poor while protecting them from the cycle of debt that is sometimes associated with subprime credit institutions.

Tuesday, April 24th -- 11:30 am - 1 pm Physics/Astronomy Building Tower (Room C-520)*

William Rodriguez, MD, is Associate Director for International Operational Research at Harvard Medical School, Division of AIDS, and Chief Medical Officer, Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative. Bill has been active in expanding global AIDS treatment through Partners in Health and the Clinton Foundation, and is an expert on approaches to health systems modeling for HIV/AIDS care.

Eva Lee, PhD is an Associate professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and Health Care. In medicine and healthcare, she has developed real-time computer decision-support systems to help analyze large scale biomedical research and efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery.

The Physics/Astronomy Building Tower is located on the corner of NE Pacific and 15th Avenue NE. C-520 is located just off the 5th floor Tower elevator to the right. For a map, please see: http://www.astro.washington.edu/images/UWmap.gif

AMERICANS FOR INFORMED DEMOCRACY AND PI SIGMA ALPHA PRESENT A LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE ON THE END OF POVERTY FEATURING: DR. JEFFREY SACHS Director, Earth Institute, Columbia University, Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-Generals Ban Ki-Moon and Kofi Annan

Author of Best-seller The End of Poverty THIS THURSDAY (April 26) @ 4 p.m. KANE 019

Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs is Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. From 2002 to 2006, he was Director of the UN Millennium Project and Special Advisor to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the Millennium Development Goals, the internationally agreed goals to reduce extreme poverty, disease, and hunger by the year 2015. Sachs is also President and Co-Founder of Millennium Promise Alliance, a nonprofit organization aimed at ending extreme global poverty. He is also one of the leading voices for combining economic development with environmental sustainability, and as Director of the Earth Institute leads large-scale efforts to promote the mitigation of human-induced climate change. In 2004 and 2005 he was named among the 100 most influential leaders in the world by Time Magazine, and is the 2005 recipient of the Sargent Shriver Award for Equal Justice. He is author of hundreds of scholarly articles and many books, including New York Times bestseller The End of Poverty (Penguin, 2005). Sachs is a member of the Institute of Medicine and is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Visiting Québec Scholar and Political Science/Jackson School Visiting Faculty, Dr. Thierry Giasson, will give a lecture this weekend on Québec politics as part of Washington Weekend. Do not miss this rare opportunity to hear about Québec politics from a Québec political scientist!

Saturday, 28 April 2007 1:00-2:15 p.m., Thomson Hall 101, UW Campus - no pre-reg necessary

Winning back Québec: The Canadian Federal parties electoral strategies on Québec by Dr. Thierry Giasson, Assistant Professor in the Information and Communication Department at Laval University, Québec City (see below for more information).

April 28th Lecture: Votes in Québec will be hotly contested among all political parties during the coming Canadian Federal General Election. This lecture proposes to identify the principal strategic angles of each of the five federal parties in their efforts to win Quebec votes during the 2007 Federal Election. How will the debate on the recoginition of Québec as a nation play as an electoral issue? How will the four main federalist parties aligned themselves in this heated political debate? Will accomodation to Quebec 's nationalism still be the approach of choice of the Conservative Party of Canada? Will the other three main federalist parties, The Green Party of Canada, the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party of Canada, follow this strategy that helped the Conservatives win seats in Québec during the last election? If not, what will they offer to Québec voters to stimulate their interests? How will the sovereignist Bloc Québécois react to its opponents' strategies in order to keep its control over the majority of Quebec seats in the House of commons. Who might gain the most and who has the most to lose in the battle over Québec?

Bio: Thierry Giasson is Visiting professor in contemporary Québec politics at the Canadian Studies Center of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington , Seattle . Dr. Giasson holds a Ph. D in political science from the Université de Montréal, in Québec, where he also teaches. His research focuses on electoral politics, political communication and political marketing. Some of his articles have been published in international peer-reviewed journals including the Canadian Journal of Political Science, Communication and Questions de Communication.

Course Offerings

Four seminars and workshops you can take separately or together. Even if you take only one offering, you will still be able to:

This is a unique opportunity recommended for upper level Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students.

CEP 460: Sustainability Strategies for the Puget Sound Region
5 credits, A & B sessions
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:40-11:50 AM
Type: Studio Instructor: Dennis Ryan

Description:
This summer workshop will operate as a collaborative studio. All participants will work on a common project. We invite students with skills and perspectives from Geography, Planning, Political Science, Architecture, English, and more. Regions are representative of interdisciplinary action, our workshop will be too.

CEP 461: Ethics and Identity
5 credits, A & B sessions
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-8:20 PM
Type: Seminar including case studies, projects, and related films
Instructor: Bob Schuessler

Description:
Participants analyze the connections between ethics, identity and the environment from a variety of cross-disciplinary concepts and applications. Topics include: Environmental justice, campaigns, decisions and communication.

CEP 498 A: Exploration of Biodiversity from the Mountains to the Sound:
Deepen your knowledge of Place
5 credits, B session
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00-5:30 PM
Type: Field Trips Instructor: Cindy Updegrave

Description:
Learn about the natural history, ecosystems and current environmental issues of the Puget Sound region. Classes taught in the field with visits
to Asahel Curtis old-growth forest, Cedar River Watershed, the Nisqually River and more.

Description:
Green Building, sustainability and livability are terms that are rapidly becoming buzz words in the planning community and in the popular media.
In this seminar you will study the 30 year history of the modern environmental movement. You will hear local planners, politicians, community organizers and local developers who are leading the way in Urban Sustainability.

Information Sessions/Workshops

Do you like learning about weather and the environment? On Tuesday, May 8, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences is hosting an informational meeting and social for any undergraduate student who is interested in finding out more about studying atmospheric sciences. All students are invited to attend, Atmos Sci majors and non-majors alike. This will be a great opportunity to find out about exciting possibilities for study in the atmospheric sciences, about different options within the major and also about career choices after graduation. You'll be able to meet Atmos Sci faculty, current majors and staff. You'll also learn about scholarship opportunities.

So mark your calendars: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 3:00-4:30pm Room 310C, ATG Building Light refreshments will be served

Please join The Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Puget Sound Chapter and UW-Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics Studies Program (GTTL) for a career development and networking opportunities workshop focusing on the transportation industry. The workshop will feature guest speakers from local transportation engineering and planning organizations, and information about WTS scholarships and mentoring programs.

Participating Firms include: DMJM Harris | CH2MHill | Carter Burgess | HNTB | and others.

Thursday, April 26th, 2007 5:30 - 7:30pm Loew Hall, Room 102 University of Washington Seattle Campus

All students/faculty welcome! High-end pizza will be available for your not-in-the-classroom snacking pleasure. RSVPs appreciated. More info: gttl@u.washington.edu * 206-616-5778

Dreamed of living abroad? Want an international focus to your career? Join the Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FIUTS) and Betsy Bridwell, Director of Career Services, Jackson School of International Studies, for an informative workshop on the types of international jobs available, both in the U.S. and overseas.

Other

Looking for a way to make your voice heard and have influence on public policy and city life? Get Engaged!

The Mayor and the Metrocenter YMCA are seeking diverse young adults ages 18-29 to join the Get Engaged Program. Participants will serve on boards and commissions that advise city government on a variety of issues, including human rights, historical preservation, city planning and arts and culture. Select a commission/board that matches your interest and apply!

The application deadline is April 30, 2007 and all submissions must be e-mailed. Applicants must reside in the City of Seattle. Please see link below for an overview and an application for the program.

Get Engaged is an innovative program that is a partnership between the City of Seattle and Metrocenter YMCA that is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders and highlighting the importance and value of young adults in community affairs. As a participant, you join a cohort of thirteen inspiring individuals whose mission is to be a diverse community of young people that informs the City, Mayor, public, and each other about perspectives on current events in a manner that demonstrate the commitment and compassion for the boards and issues served.

Come join the Save Darfur Coalition in a week-long series of events to help end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Four years of genocidal violence has left over 400,000 dead, 2.5 million innocent civilians displaced, and 4 million men, women, and children completely reliant on international aid for survival. Not since the Rwandan genocide of 1994 has the world seen such a calculated campaign of displacement, starvation, rape, and mass slaughter. Be part of the Global Days for Darfur!

MONDAY 4/23 10:30-2:30pm - Save Darfur Coalition tabling outside the HUB: learn how you can take action! 7:00pm - Ruth Messinger (director of American Jewish World Service) will speak on the situation in Darfur and her experience in the refugee camps. Temple DeHirsch Sinai, 1511 East Pike Seattle, WA 98122

TUESDAY 4/24 10:30-2:30pm - Save Darfur Coalition tabling outside the HUB and Cross-Cultural Bake-Fest on HUB lawn! 7:00pm - Screening of the film "Darfur Diaries" in Smith 211. Discussion Q&A to follow!

WEDNESDAY 4/25 10:30-2:30 - Save Darfur Coalition tabling outside the HUB. Take part in letter-writing campaigns and learning how you can take action and spread awareness. ***Everyone wear your "Stop Genocide in Sudan" shirts!***

FRIDAY 4/27 10:30-2:30 - Save Darfur Coalition tabling outside the HUB CALL IN! Voice your opinions and concerns to local, state, and national leaders. Free Candy!

"The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) invites you to join Wednesday Lunch.

Wednesday Lunch is the longest on-going international gathering on campus! This is a place where you can enjoy a free lunch and great company. At our Wednesday Lunches you can get informed about FIUTS Events and Activities, meet both faculty and staff from the UW, domestic and international students, as well as scholars and community members.

Need to polish your dining and business etiquette skills? Then you don’t want to miss the UW’s Spring Etiquette Dinner on Wednesday, May 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the HUB East Ballroom. Over a four-course meal you will gain valuable information about the finer points of professional
etiquette – like learning which forks to use and how to eat those “challenging” foods without embarrassing yourself!

Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. They go on sale at noon on Wednesday, April 25 at the Center for Career Services, 134 Mary Gates Hall. Cost for the four course meal is only $12.

--Tickets must be purchased in person and sales are limited to one ticket per person

The Spring Etiquette Dinner is made possible by the support of numerous local companies and organizations, which will be hosting tables. On a
first-come, first served basis, you may sign up to be seated with a representative from one of the following companies or organizations at
the time you purchase your ticket: Accenture, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Electronic Evidence Discovery, Inc., Enterprise Rent-A-Car, First
Investors Corp., Infosys, Philip Morris USA, Sciele Pharma Sales, Inc., Target Import Warehouse, Symetra, Washington State Auditor’s Office,
Weyerhaeuser.

The UW Spring Etiquette Dinner is presented by Student Activities and Union Facilities, the Center for Career Services and the UW Business
School Sales Program.

If you like plants and gardens, you'll love the UW Botanic Gardens Open House! This is a great opportunity to visit and see behind the scenes at this center of plant research, display, and education. There will be garden celebrities (Ciscoe Morris & Marty Wingate!), tours, horticultural demonstrations, games, and displays for all ages and all levels of interest, from novice gardeners to plant experts. If you've ever wondered where the Arboretum's plants come from, what research on ecological restoration happens in the Union Bay Natural Area, where the Rare Care program is monitoring rare plant populations in the state, how Herbarium specimens are made, what resources are available in the Miller Library, or what makes Merrill Hall a green building, this is your opportunity to find out.

Join the Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FIUTS) for a screening of the UK film "Kinky Boots". This movie begs the question, how far would you go to save the family business? The sudden death of his father leaves Charlie Price in charge of the family shoe factory. A chance encounter with Lola, a flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, leads Charlie to believe that there is one last hope for his failing business: making men's fetish footwear. Based on a hilarious true story.

Career Services

The 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 .

Internships

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a Vancouver WA based homebuilder, seeks a 20-30 hour intern beginning in May, ending in August. Pacific Lifestyle Homes is a top 10 homebuilder in Oregon and Washington , working in more than 18 local jurisdictions. Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department offers the unique opportunity to work actively on land use, population density, transportation and infrastructure policy issues on a local and regional level.

The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in public policy and its affect on housing markets in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area. The position will include some clerical work, evenings and a willingness to take responsibility for critical, short term projects assigned by the Public Affairs Director.

Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel in and around the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area.
Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer functions and programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access.
Strong communications skills, verbal and written, that allow clear, concise communication of often complex issues to variety of audiences including h fellow employees, local governments and elected officials.
General understanding of land use planning and local government operations.
Ability to manage critical, time sensitive assignments.

Job Offerings

Become job search savvy while helping others feel less confused and more confident about pursuing jobs, internships, and careers. Are you a continuing student? Are you helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic? Do you have strong communication and leadership skills? Peer advisors greet visitors, schedule appointments, make referrals, advise students in one-on-one walk-in appointments, perform outreach activities, present workshops, and conduct mock interviews. All training is provided. Position requires a nine-month commitment beginning mid-September 2007.

To apply, submit a resume with cover letter on HUSKYJOBS. Instructions on how to use HUSKYJOBS and finding the position, as well as full job description can be found on our main homepage http://depts.washington.edu/careers ; find the box that says PEER ADVISOR OPENING! Questions? Email wch@u.washington.edu

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations is coming to the University of Washington to interview potential staff for their upcoming campaigns!

The assistant director of the Seattle office will be holding an information session on May 3rd at 3:00 in Gowen 1A . This is an excellent way for applicants to learn more about the opportunities before their interview.

We are currently hiring graduating seniors to staff for our ongoing effort to work for progressive public policy and to help build the Democratic base for the 2008 Presidential election. With the new Democratic majority, there is tremendous opportunity for true progressive change in America. The positions we are hiring for will afford new staff the opportunity to impact the world around them while learning invaluable skills. Our campaign staff is trained on all aspects of running a grassroots campaign - from recruiting, training, and managing staff/volunteers to overseeing the finances associated with running a local campaign office. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters.

Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage our grassroots fundraising offices, and have bottom-line responsibility for local campaign operations. Job responsibilities center on recruiting, training, managing and motivating a staff of 6 - 25 paid canvassers. Directors canvass two to three days per week, working with staff in the field and meeting personal fundraising requirements. Directors are also responsible for administrative duties related to fundraising, including budget management, income tracking, and paying expenses.

Field Organizers work in key Congressional districts around the country. They work on a combination of issue campaigns and electoral campaigns, organizing and mobilizing constituents in a district with the objective of turning the district blue in '08. Field Organizers learn to recruit and manage volunteers, work with the media, do coalition outreach, generate grassroots support, fundraise, and do direct advocacy with elected officials on the local, state, and national levels.

Qualifications: Sound communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and a strong desire for political change are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not an absolute pre-requisite.

Expectations: Minimum commitment of one year for canvass directors, two years for field organizers. Campaign hours.

Salary/Benefits: Annual salary begins at $24,000 and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Locations: Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.

To apply for these positions you should e-mail your Cover Letter and Resume to Mark Cole at: seattle@grassrootscampaigns.com . For more information call: 206-329-4416.

What: We are seeking enthusiastic international relations instructors and teaching assistants to work in our summer programs. CTY offers intense 3-week academic programs for academically talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world.

Where: Residential site locations around the country: California, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Day Site locations in the Baltimore – Washington and Los Angeles areas.

When: Session 1: June 21 – July 14 Session 2: July 14 – August 4 Instructors and teaching assistants can work either or both sessions.

Why: CTY staff work with exceptional students, make contacts and friendships with dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience in a rigorous academic setting.

Salary: Instructors start at $1970 - $2970 per 3-week session. Teaching assistants start at $1050 per 3-week session Room and board are provided at our residential sites.

Courses: International Politics, Model UN & Advanced Geography, and Global Politics: Human Rights and Justice

Visit: www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment · Review full job descriptions and responsibilities · Learn about additional opportunities · Download an application You can also contact us at 410-735-6185 or ctysummer@jhu.edu for more information. Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

International Politics (7th grade and up) In this course, students are introduced to various geopolitical theories and the existing approaches and methodologies used to understand and analyze world events. By exploring an area that combines the study of international relations with geography, students have the opportunity to increase their understanding of how different populations, regions, and global organizations relate to and affect one another. In addition, students examine issues such as culture, religion, and technology alongside traditional topics such as history, government, and economics. By exploring the interaction of these variables students begin to think critically about the complex forces that shape our world.

Model UN & Advanced Geography (5th and 6th grades) In this course, students experience first-hand the ways in which the United Nations works. They begin by exploring the structure and protocol of the UN through lectures, readings, discussions, and research. Using this newly acquired knowledge base, students take on the role of ambassador to a model United Nations. These student delegates research the geography, economy, and political structure of their assigned countries. As novice diplomats, learning the art of compromise, students build coalitions, bargain, and negotiate as they attempt to represent their nation's best interests. Delegates then draft position papers on issues such as economic development and human rights, which they present at a weekly General Assembly simulation. Throughout the course, students hone their writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they gain a working knowledge of geography and international relations.

Global Politics: Human Rights and Justice This course examines the roles and responsibilities of nations and international organizations(governmental and non-governmental) in areas of human rights and justice. Focusing on recent cases ranging from Rwanda to Yugoslavia to China to Iraq, students ask questions including how much independence individual nations should have in defining human rights standards, when a nation's economic stability should out weigh other global responsibilities, and how nations can help themselves in the aftermath of atrocities.

For more information please see our website: www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment e-mail ctysummer@jhu.edu or call 410-735-6185.

Political Science Advising Newsletter

Important Dates

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Fellowships/ Scholarships/Funding