Political Science Advising NewsletterJuly 16th, 2007 |
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Important Dates
July 19th: Summer B term begins For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Workshops/Information Sessions
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Talks/SeminarsIraqi physician/health researcher addresses UW audience. Public is invited. Admission is free, street parking available Dr. Riyadh Lafta Al Mustansiriya University, Baghdad Iraq "Death in Iraq" Friday, July 20, 2007, 7:00 pm Wosk Center for Dialogue, 518 W. Hastings St. Vancouver BC, CANADA ( map ) / Live interactive Webcast: UW School of Social Work, Room 305, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, USA ( map ) Dr. Lafta has been working with Dr. Amy Hagopian (Health Services) and her research team to access data from hospitals and physicians in Iraq--both in Baghdad and Basra, as the security situation in Iraq made it unsafe for any American researchers to do so. Dr. Lafta is one of the authors of two peer reviewed journal articles published in the British medical journal, The Lancet, that counted the number of Iraqi civilian deaths since the US-led invasion in March 2003. Dr. Lafta will speak live from the Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University and via two-way interactive video to an audience in Seattle. The Seattle talk will take place in Room 305 of the UW School of Social Work Building, 4101 15th Ave NE, at 7:00 pm on July 20th, next Friday. Dr. Lafta is one of Iraq's most experienced health researchers, and one in a million who to this day is willing to work together on an American-led research project. His experience with the Iraqi health system and the health of the Iraqi population spans the period from the First Gulf War, though the UN sanction period (where he estimated child mortality resulting from the sanctions for the UN) to the present. He is currently on the faculty at Al Mustansiriya Medical School in Baghdad and involved in numerous research activities. Workshops/Information Sessions
The Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program develops ethically aware leaders who can strategically manage information resources, people and technologies to improve the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of any organization in any setting. The program integrates the areas of strategic planning, systems design, business leadership, metadata, networking, and information technology. One of the signatures that defines the MSIM program is a unique focus on organizing information systems to meet human needs; this human-centered approach is integrated throughout the MSIM curriculum. The MSIM program has tracks for traditional students as well as experienced professionals who study while they work. The Exec MSIM application process for Autumn 2007 is still open! Come to an information session on Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00-7:00pm in MGH 420. Details at http://www.ischool.washington.edu/msim/infosessions.aspx . For more information, please contact us at msim@ischool.washington.edu . One of our program representatives will be happy to respond to your questions. www.MSIM.washington.edu
Course Offerings
Intergroup dialogues (IGD) are face-to-face, small group, facilitated
learning environments that bring together students from diverse
social and cultural backgrounds. Students engage in honest, open, and
respectful exploration of issues of social identities, differences,
and inequalities with an aim to build greater understanding and
skills for collaboration, and social justice work. Do You Wonder... Why race matters? How does the media influence our perceptions of others? What do my peers think about racism and sexism? What might a just, equal world look like? ... Powerful Questions, Many Answers COME EXPLORE THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WITH YOUR PEERS GO TO www.ssw.washington.edu/idea for an ADD CODE application
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
Here at the World Affairs Council in Seattle, we have quarterly unpaid internships for up to 15 internationally-minded students in the Puget Sound Community. Our interns commit 12-15 hours per week during our office business hours, which are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday for 10-12 weeks (3 months). Our interns gain valuable hands on skills and perform basic office tasks plus special projects, which vary depending on the department. In the past, special projects have included accompanying high-level international delegates to their meetings in Seattle, writing grants, and co-creating international curriculum for local schools. Whether your interest is in applying what you have learned in your international affairs class, tweaking your office skills and resume, or finding out about the inner workings of a not-for-profit, there are lots of opportunities for you at the World Affairs Council! And what's more, after you complete your internship, you will receive a complementary one year membership plus receive monthly newsletters with job, intern, and volunteer opportunities. The World Affairs Council in Seattle has five departments which include Development, Membership, International Visitor Program, Community Program, Global Classroom, and Administration. If you are interested in applying, please take some time to review the website at www.world-affairs.org and take a closer look each department. You may submit your resume and cover letter online at www.world-affairs.org/intern_application.html . The deadline for the Fall Quarter internship is August 17, 2007 . If you have any questions, please contact our Internship Coordinator, Ms. Sara Ahmed, at sahmed@world-affairs.org . We regret that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interviews. VolunteeringBecome a Facilitator ! Volunteer and help welcome new international students to the UW and Seattle! You can now sign up to be a facilitator for International Student Orientation, organized by FIUTS. The Fall Orientation program is from September 4-26. All levels of commitment are welcome. The next information session about International Student Orientation and facilitator responsibilities will be held on: July 17, 2007, at 3:00PM in HUB 309. Come learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity and how you can make 100's of international student's and scholar's experience at the UW and in Seattle that much better! Also, feel free to stop by our office (HUB 302B) for more information or check out the link: http://www.fiuts.org/forStudents/VolunteerOpportunities/facilitators.htm Other
The New York Times Magazine College Essay Contest, part of the Sept. 30, 2007, special College issue of The Magazine. Deadline: 8/6/07 In the turbulent late '60s and early '70s, college campuses played a major role in American culture and politics. Today, according to author and historian Rick Perlstein, colleges have lost their central place in the broader society and in the lives of undergraduates. We invite all college students to read "What's the Matter with College," Perlstein's full article on the subject, and submit an essay of no more than 1,200 words in response. Is the college experience less critical to the nation than it was a generation ago? We invite you to join the debate. The winning essay will be published in the special Sept. 30 College issue of The Magazine and at NYTimes.com/Magazine. Five runner-up essays will also be published at NYTimes.com/Magazine. Details are available at http://nytimes.com/essay . Please spread the word about this great opportunity to let the voice of college students be heard!
Nearly 200 students and young professionals will convene at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC from August 1-3, 2007 for ATHGO International's Second Annual International Symposium, “the Role of Good Governance in Economic Development.” The three-day event will focus on the following themes: * Anticorruption: Preventing the misuse of public power by government officials for personal gain. * Corporate Regulatory Frameworks: Public enterprise reform, corporate governance, improving state's regulatory function, and strengthening business-government interaction as well as generating public/private partnerships. * Legal and Public Administration Reform: Institutional enhancement of the legal and judicial systems and the development of the legal framework for private sector development. Transforming to a more merit based civil service, reforming the public sector to operate more efficiently and effectively, and applying the market principles of competition. The Symposium will consist of individual speaker series and panel discussions and participants will work in small groups throughout the event. Presenters will include local Ambassadors, senior executives from international organizations such as the World Bank and IMF, and experts from think tanks and other nonprofit organizations. The Symposium will culminate with panels composed of the participants themselves and a presentation of the Summary Resolution, which will be signed by all participants and forwarded to the UN permanent missions and other relevant organizations. ATHGO does not provide financial assistance to attend the Symposium, but all participants who complete the event and submit a personal position paper are eligible for scholarships that range from a trip to our annual Summit at the UN European headquarters in Geneva to financial awards that can be used to further academic or career pursuits. For more information, and for the application, click here. The application deadline is July 20th, 2007. VOLUNTEERING: we are looking for some dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help us ensure the success of our event.If you are interested click Here for detailed information.
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