Political Science Advising NewsletterMay 21, 2008 |
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Important DatesApril 21-May 28: Period 1 Summer Registration (May 14th - Registration Open to Non-Majors) May 9-June 22: Period 1 Autumn Registration May 22: Sharon Redeker Award Applications Due For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Workshops/Information Sessions
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Study Abroad Programs7-19 July 2008 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING INTERESTING, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL? How about a 10 day trip to MEXICO SUMMER 2008 COURSE TO MEXICO L ARCH 495 --- 1 - 6 credits June 15-24, 2008The course is open to juniors and seniors as well as graduate students. Professor Fritz Wagner and Dr. Regent Cabana will lead it. We will visit three Mexican cities- Mexico City , Morelia , and Guanajuato - where a number of professors, government officials and other urban experts will give lectures and tours. The course will examine similarities and differences between U.S. and Mexican cities. We will look more particularly at current urban issues confronting communities in Mexico . We will study the physical layout of cities, urban design, urban growth, problems related to the environment, governmental institutions as well as historical, social and cultural factors specific to Mexico and Mexican cities. Students will write a paper on a topic related to an issue encountered in Mexico . A FANTASTIC TRIP AND LOTS TO LEARN-YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED Includes airfare, meals, lodging and ground transportation Students pay own travel to and from Mexico and pay for own lodging and meals and ground transport. Estimated cost to you is approximately $1,000. Flight times and accommodations will be organized by instructors. For further info. contact Prof. Wagner 206-543-7459 or fwagner@u.washington.edu or see him in Gould 342. Space is Limited so get organized soon Applications due June 20, 2008 for the 2008 Winter Break Cambodia Study Abroad Program "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. Please feel free to email the program director, Tracy Harachi, Associate Professor, at tharachi@u.washington.edu if you have any questions. http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/programs/cambodia/ Workshops/Information SessionsThe 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. Thursday, May 29 at 3:30 All sessions are 1 hour in MGH 191A (Gateway Center Conf Room). Scholarships *Earn up to $2,362.50 in scholarships for service!* There is a 30 May deadline for applications for the Scan/Design fellowship CoursesElementary Turkish TKISH 411 Becoming Citizens: Engaging Youth in Politics Autumn 2008 We are looking for 20 students with digital skills, interest in blogging, political awareness and a desire to help Seattle area youth succeed. If you have any interest in: -Politics -Advancing Communication Techniques -Blogging -Digital Story Telling (video blogs) -Website development -Design -Working with Youth -Getting great résumé building experience Then Becoming Citizens is the class for you! Credits can be received either through Communication, Political Science or Pipeline. An excerpt from the syllabus- spring quarter 2008: What are the reasons for declining political participation among youth in this country? How can youth develop the tools they need to be empowered members of civil society? Participants in “Becoming Citizens” will be introduced to the latest scholarship on the decline in youth political participation. They will take an in depth look at skills required for advocacy in traditional and online settings. Finally, students will participate in internships in the Seattle area: in a high school civic education classroom or a community non-profit organization engaged in youth civic engagement work. These internships will allow students to relate the themes discussed in seminar to your experiences in the community, as they work directly with civic education among youth. Interns in classrooms will assist youth with a hands-on, project-based civics curriculum; those in community organizations will help youth plan and carry out an issue-driven project that addresses a community need. Participants will discuss their experiences in seminar meetings as well as in their final reflection paper at the end of the quarter. To Receive more information, or an add code e-mail: Amanda Ballantyne (Class Instructor) at: or Savannah Peterson (Undergraduate Advisor to the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement) at: Becoming Citizens is run by the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement under Director Lance Bennett. 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 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 U.S. Department of Justice 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. Applicants should be either enrolled as undergraduates during the internship, or planning on returning to their school in the time period immediately following the conclusion of the internship. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines: - For Fall Internships (September- November/December 2008, dates flexible): July 3, 2008; To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Jacob Lipson at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to: Jacob Lipson For more information, please call (202) 305-0641. The Municipal League of King County is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works to ensure accountable local and state government and an informed, involved citizenry. We are currently seeking five (5) interns to support our annual Candidate Evaluation Program. In 2008, four Candidate Evaluation Committees (CEC) composed of approximately 70 volunteers will rate over 125 candidates for legislative and judicial offices. One CEC Intern staffs each of the four Committees and provides research support with candidate investigations. In addition, one Web/Candidate Investigation (Web/CI) Intern works to obtain background materials on the candidates and to maintain the Municipal League web site which provides information to program participants and reports candidate information and ratings on the League's public web site www.munileague.org. For more information, CLICK HERE. Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a security and emergency managment intern. The intern would be involved in a great deal of planning and support roles. For the full job announcement (this internship is paid), please click HERE. Undergraduate Advising at the Gateway Center is searching for 2 new Advising Interns. If you are a graduating senior or recent grad who is interested in breaking into the field of academic advising, please send apply! Here's the job announcement (requisition #44037) (closes on 5/23/08): Internship with the Darcy Burner for Congress Campaign 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, 35 students from Sasebo Commerical High School in Japan will be visiting Seattle from July 21st-August 4th. Their 2 week program includes a homestay experience with a local family, sightseeing and other volunteer activities, as well as ESL classes held at the University of Washington. OpenTheGovernment.org is searching for either a Program Assistant or an Associate to help run a coalition addressing government transparency issues. OpenTheGovernment.org is a coalition of consumer and good government groups, environmentalists, library groups, journalists, labor and others united to make the federal government a more open place in order to make us safer, strengthen public trust in government, and support our democratic principles. It was founded in 2003 as a result of increased government secrecy. OpenTheGovernment.org has a small two-person staff serving a steering committee of 15 people representing members of coalition. The coalition operates with assistance of coalition members and paid consultants. The coalition’s goals are to: • Broaden the base of national, state and local organizations active on right to know and anti-secrecy issues. The current constituency base of nonprofit organizations, media allies, prominent citizens and others willing to respond to crises and advocate for the right to know is inadequate to meet today’s trend against openness. OpenTheGovernment.org is searching for the best fit for its small, two-person office. Depending upon a candidate’s qualifications, s/he may be considered for either the position of Associate or Program Assistant. This position reports to the Director. The Associate would have greater responsibility for developing and carrying out policy positions, including lobbying, and for coalition-building and strengthening activities, and fundraising. For more information, CLICK HERE. Take advantage of this great opportunity to work on campus, build professional skills for your resume, and help people with disabilities! Undergrads looking for a work-study position are eligible a position with the School of Social Work. We are looking for a couple of students to do clerical work, within our front office. Telephone and computer skills are necessary for this position. If you come across any interested students please have them call Anglea R. Rambo at 206-616-3646 or email acromer@u.washington.edu. Work for Rep. Norm Dicks The City of Seattle , Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Program Monitors and Delivery Drivers for their Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program also known as the Summer Sack Lunch Program provides meals to low-income children ages 1-18 living in Seattle and parts of King County . Food is served at a variety of locations including playgrounds, community centers, YMCAs, summer schools, and community based organizations. We need approximately seven (7) Monitors to coordinate with these programs and three (3) Drivers to deliver the meals. No experience is necessary, all majors welcomed!Start/End Dates: June 11, 2008 through August 27, 2008 POTENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST: • Submit a Summer Work Study Refferal Form (Not sure if you are eligible for summer work study funding? Check with your school's Financial Aid Office) • Possess a valid Washington State drivers license • Provide a driving record – Application can be found online http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/requestyourrecord.html & brought to any Drivers Licensing Office ($10 fee) • Pass a Criminal Background Check • Commit to Full Time Work (40hrs/week) for duration of program Interested applicants should contact: Andrea Lowe, City of Seattle Phone: (206) 684-7264 Selected candidates for SFSP will attend comprehensive training and be provided with reading materials in preparation for program start. After proper training is conducted, Monitor and Drivers responsibilities are as follows: MONITOR The Monitor will be responsible for visiting summer programs serving Summer Food Service Program meals to children and youth. He/she will train and provide assistance to sites in order to ensure compliance program regulations. He/she will monitor programs by making site visits and conducting reviews, and will develop and enforce corrective actions if the agency is out of compliance. The monitor will document his/her observations in written visit reports and will keep detailed records according to USDA guidelines. The monitor will complete additional office and monitoring tasks as assigned. DRIVER The Driver will be responsible for a delivery route: loading, driving, and unloading breakfasts, lunches, and snacks from the kitchen at the Seattle Public Schools headquarters, south of downtown Seattle, to sites located throughout Seattle and King County. The Driver will also be responsible for record keeping, recapping deliveries each day, keeping track of equipment used and trouble-shooting. Between 8:30 am and 9 am, drivers assist kitchen staff in the packing of meals. The Driver aids office personnel and may have other office tasks as assigned. The U.S. Census Bureau is now scheduling Management Tests for management positions for 12 Early Opening Local Census Offices *VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT*** If you would like to help your peers become better writers while enhancing your own writing skills, apply to be a Political Science/JSIS/LSJ Writing Tutor. POSTITION 1: UW International Educational Outreach is looking for a student assistant. The primary unit to be served is the English Language Programs, assisting and reporting to the Program Support Supervisor. We are a busy office, serving over 500 international students per quarter. We're looking for someone who: has an interest in working with international students; is able to work both independently and as part of a team; and is able to handle a complex and busy work environment. Please e-mail or fax your resume along with a letter of interest to Dina Johnson by 9:00 am, May 23, 2008. E-mail: dinajohn@u.washington.edu Fax #: (206) 685-9572 Position responsibilities: • Coordinate Language Exchange Program, http://www.outreach.washington.edu/elp/exchange/ • Assist with Student Activities • General administrative support, including: making copies, files, printing file labels, filing, receptionist coverage, creating correspondence, information packets, certificates, data compilation, data entry • Word processing • Other clerical tasks as needed Dates: Start as soon as possible; continue at least through June 2009 Hours: Up to 19.5 hours per week During breaks could be 40 hours/week (full-time) Rate: $10 .00 per hour Position qualifications and requirements: • Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel • Fluent English speaker • Experience studying a second language, living or studying abroad and/or interacting with international students in the U.S. • Familiarity with fax machines, email, and copying machines in a business setting • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and have a sense of humor • Able to follow directions and clarify procedures, perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, and follow through on tasks assigned • Work on occasional evenings or weekends to help assist with student activities • Currently enrolled as a UW student • Possess valid drivers license and good driving record POSITION 2: UW International Educational Outreach is looking for a student Immigration and Activities Assistant. The primary unit to be served is the English Language Programs, assisting and reporting to the Student Services and Immigration Advisor. We are a busy office, serving over 500 international students per quarter. We're looking for someone who: has an interest in working with international students; is able to work both independently and as part of a team; and is able to handle a complex and busy work environment. Please e-mail or fax your resume along with a letter of interest to Dina Johnson by 9:00 am, May 23, 2008. E-mail: dinajohn@u.washington.edu Fax #: (206) 685-9572 Position responsibilities: • Help plan and implement student activities and events; independently serve as contact and facilitator for events. • Help plan and assist at orientations and other ceremonies. • Reserve event/reception space • Update all student contact information changes with registration office and in immigration database • Assist with the creation and maintenance of international student immigration files. • Maintain e-mail correspondence with students. • General administrative support, including: making copies, files, printing file labels, filing, receptionist coverage, creating correspondence, information packets, certificates, data compilation, data entry • Assist the Student Services and Immigration Advisor as needed Dates: Start as soon as possible; continue at least through June 2009 Hours: 19.5 hours per week During breaks could be 40 hours/week (full-time) Rate: $10 .00 per hour Position qualifications and requirements: • An outgoing personality and a strong interest in student services • Event planning experience • Experience studying a second language, living or studying abroad and/or interacting with international students in the U.S. • Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel • Fluent English speaker • Familiarity with fax machines, email, and copying machines in a business setting • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, and have a sense of humor • Able to follow directions and clarify procedures, perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, and follow through on tasks assigned • Work on occasional evenings or weekends to lead student activities • Currently enrolled as a UW student • Possess valid drivers license and good driving record CommencementCeremony InformationStudents can receive up-to-date information about the ceremony by going to www.uwgraduation.com . Web Registration/OrderingHusky Stadium Ceremony participants must register and order tickets, pre-paid parking passes and apparel, May 5-May 25, through the Web Registration/Order Form located at www.uwgraduation.com . School/College or Departmental Ceremony participants must order apparel and/or parking passes via the web form listed above by May 25. Payment will be taken on-line. Visa, MasterCard, a debit card, or a valid checking account number will be accepted. Prices are: Bachelor apparel - $29.95 (purchase only), Masters apparel - $45.95 (purchase only), and Doctoral apparel - $55.95 (rental price). Additional Tassels - $5.00. Pre-paid parking permits - $10.00 (required for all ceremonies on June 14, or any graduation event which occurs during regular parking hours) Graduation vs. CommencementThere is a difference between signing up to officially graduate and signing up for the Commencement Ceremony. Graduation is the completion of degree requirements to earn a University of Washington diploma. To graduate and obtain a diploma, students need to fill out the proper paperwork from either the Office of Graduation and Academic Records (undergraduates) or The Graduate School (graduates). Please see Eligibility to Participate below, for more information. Commencement is the ceremony held every June to commemorate the achievement of the graduating students. To participate in the Commencement Ceremony, students must register via the Commencement Web Registration/Order Form at www.uwgraduation.com after completing their application to graduate. Eligibility to ParticipateBachelor Candidates: Students who earned a degree in Summer 2007, Autumn 2007, or Winter 2008, or have applied to graduate with a departmental advisor for Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 are eligible. Once the application for graduation has been completed and received by the Office of Graduation and Academic Records (206) 543-1803, the student will then be eligible to complete the Commencement Registration/Order Form. Master's, Doctoral or Professional Candidates: Graduates who earned their degrees in Summer 2007, Autumn 2007, or Winter 2008, or candidates who have a reasonable expectation of graduating in Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 are eligible to participate. Names Listed in Program: The Commencement program lists the names of graduates from Summer 2007 through Spring 2008. Note: Spring 2008 candidates must have either their Application to Graduate (Bachelors), Master's Degree Request (Master's) or Request for Final Exam (Doctoral) submitted and received by the appropriate office by the April 18th deadline in order to have their names listed. Summer 2008 graduates' names will be listed in the following year's program. You are invited to participate in the Political Science Department's Tenth Annual Convocation to celebrate the graduation of Political Science students awarded degrees from Summer 2007 to Summer 2008 on Friday, June 13, 11am to 1pm in the Ballroom of the Husky Union Building (HUB 2nd floor). The Sharon Redeker Award for Public Service is named for the department's longtime Undergraduate Program Director and recognizes the achievements of graduating Political Science seniors who have performed exceptional service in internships, service learning and/or other forms of public service during their time at the University of Washington. 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 OtherSPRING 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 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/ ). YOU can make an important difference by volunteering to be a student mentor to an incoming freshmen. The Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) & UW Alumni Association (UWAA) Mentor Program - Mentor Power for Success invites you to be a student mentor for Autumn 2008. As a student mentor, you will be paired with an incoming OMA freshmen and help them adjust to the rigors of college life in a fun and personal way. Do you know someone AWESOME?! Do you know a queer (two-spirit, lesbian, bi, trans, gay, questioning, intersex, same-gender-loving, straight queer, and more) or ally student, staff member, faculty member, or alumnus who works for social and economic justice, in resistance to oppression and who instigates justice, equality, compassion, and respect for all people? Does this person inspire you, transform your thinking, or simply make life more pleasant for queer and ally folks on campus or in the world? The only membership requirement is that the person must be a student, staff member (temporary or otherwise), faculty member (lecturer, instructor, adjunct, etc.), or alum of the University of Washington. Nominations are due by Friday, May 30, 2008 by 8 p.m. Attention all Political Science Majors or Minors: The Center for American Politics and Public Policy is now accepting applications for its 2008-2009 Undergraduate Fellowship Program. The purpose of the program is to facilitate working relationships between undergraduates and faculty members through the design and implementation of an independent research project, culminating with a formal presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. This program offers participating students a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty members as they learn the more subtle aspects of research design and presentation. Current undergraduate fellows are presenting Friday, May 16th at Mary Gates Hall and interested students are encouraged to attend. Students should feel free to contact the Center for American Politics and Public Policy for more information at: ampol@u.washington.edu Minimum requirements include the following: student must be pursuing a major or minor in political science and enroll in at least 10 credit hours of Independent Research (POL S 499) and Research Methods for Political Scientists (POL S 205) or an equivalent course, during the 2008-2009 academic year. The number of fellowships is limited. Applications and information about the program is available online at: http://depts.washington.edu/ampol/fellows_program/under_graduate_fellows/ and at the Political Science Advising Office (Smith 215A). The deadline for applications is June 13th 2007. You are cordially invited to the general meeting of the Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. PSA-Nu Chapter at University of Washington is an active chapter, recognizing academic achievement in political science and planning non-partisan political events at the University of Washington campus. The deadline to apply to the Second annual Youth Open House (YOH!) to be held June 5-6th at World Bank Headquarters, has been EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 26TH. Please note however, WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TRAVEL FUNDING. |
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