Political Science Advising Newsletter July 23rd, 2007
Important Dates July 25th: Last day to add, drop or change a course for summer B term without being assessed a $20 Fee and possible tuition forfeiture For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
In This Issue: Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP - MACY'S SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY BY AUG.24 Career Services CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS THIS WEEK Volunteering KING COUNTY SEEKS POLL WORKERS FOR AUG.21ST PRIMARY Internships US COAST GUARD PAID FALL INTERNSHIP
Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP - MACY'S SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY BY AUG.24 The 2007 UW Alumni Association (UWAA) Multicultural Alumni Partnernship (MAP) - Macy's Scholarship application can be found here. The application deadline is Friday, August 24, 2007. Qualifications for MAP - Macy's Scholarships: -Continuing UW student in good standing -Full-time student at the University of Washington, undergraduate or graduate -Minimum one quarter at the UW -Financial aid need as determined by Financial Aid Office -U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or graduate of a Washington state high school or community college -Note: One scholarship, sponsored by Macy's, will be given to a student in the Retail Management Program at the UW School of Business -Scholarship recipients must be present at the Bridging the Gap Breakfast on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in order to receive the scholarship Thank you, Tracy Hilliard Chair, UWAA MAP Scholarship Committee Back to the Top Career Services CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES- WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS THIS WEEK 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. Back to the Top Volunteering KING COUNTY SEEKS POLL WORKERS FOR AUG.21ST PRIMARY King County Elections urges residents to support democracy and meet other civic-minded residents by serving as an Election Day poll worker in the early, August 21 primary. The early primary date provides the perfect opportunity for students to engage themselves in the democratic process, and earn some extra spending money. "Poll workers will help ensure 371,000 poll voters have the chance to make their opinions count," said Sherril Huff, King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Director. "Both this year's primary and November General Election require us to staff 407 polling places with more than 4,000 poll workers." Voters throughout King County will be voting on ballot measures and local candidates in the August 21 primary. King County Elections is 500 short of the 4,000 poll workers needed to conduct a countywide election. Workers are especially needed in eastern King County. Poll workers are responsible for opening and closing the polls and issuing ballots to voters. Workers will receive a four-hour, paid training, and the position requires attentiveness and a commitment to helping people navigate the election process. Poll workers in King County receive around $122.92 for their service on Election Day, which begins at 6 a.m. and ends once the poll closing procedures are completed, around 9 p.m. Individuals interested in serving as a poll worker should call the Poll Worker Coordination Office at 206-296-1606. For more information on working for King County Elections or information on the ballot measures and candidates, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/ . Back to the Top Internships US COAST GUARD PAID FALL INTERNSHIP Paid Fall Internship - Housing and transportation provided plus a $250 weekly stipend ($550 if you have your own housing) The Washington Center is working in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard to provide regional internships in Seattle, WA for college and university students during the Fall 2007 semester. Students are encouraged to earn academic credit for their experiences at their home institutions. In addition to participating in a full-time internship, students will also complete The Washington Center's academic programming. Please view additional information located at the following webpage: http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_federal.shtml#coastguard Majors Requested: Public Relations, Photo-Journalism, Communications, Crisis-Communications, Web Design Position Descriptions 1) Media Relations / Marketing Project Assistant for Commercial Vessel Safety Campaign This intern will work with the district public affairs office and commercial fishing vessel safety coordinator to create and begin execution of a targeted communications plan to increase safety and survival at sea by commercial fishing operators. This position aims to increase awareness among commercial fishing operators of the benefits of voluntary dockside exams through creative communication venues and strategies. 2) Crisis Communications / Journalist / Media Relations Coordinator This intern will write Associated Press Stylebook-formatted press releases about interesting and high-profile cases, and will learn how to properly respond with crisis communications to the district's hundreds of government, media, and community members during such cases. The intern will learn how to perform on-camera interviews with appropriate responses to difficult questions involving secure information, personnel injuries or casualties, ongoing search and rescue cases, and will write news stories, photo features, feature stories, and other written materials. 3) Website Design and Content Management This intern will work with the District 13 webmaster to design and maintain the public affairs and district websites. The intern should have knowledge of .html and web design applications. The intern will be partly responsible for maintaining websites that will be viewed by thousands of internal and external members. Compensation Selected participants will receive a scholarship that covers all of The Washington Center program fees, fully-furnished housing, and a $250 weekly stipend. Students with their own housing arrangements will receive a $550 weekly stipend. Program Schedule Fall Term 2007: Orientation in Washington, D.C. is August 24 - 26, 2007. (Transportation to and from D.C. and housing is provided) Internship runs from September 4, 2007 through December 14, 2007 Qualifications Students must: -Be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship. -Have a 2.75 GPA or above. -Be officially enrolled in an accredited college or university as a second-semester sophomore or above during the time of the internship. Undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students are eligible. -Pass security clearance. -Receive the endorsement of your campus liaison (if you are planning to receive academic credit and/or if your institution has a designated liaison). If you attend an unaffiliated college or university, you can find a faculty sponsor if you'd like to earn credit. Application Procedures Download the pdf application for the U.S. Coast Guard Program if you'd like to be considered for these positions. Applications can be sent to Meg Ormiston at mego@twc.edu or faxed to (202) 238-7700 ATTN: Meg Ormiston. Coast Guard Application: http://www.twc.edu/students/docs/TWC_USCG_app2007.pdf Deadline Please submit your materials by July 31, 2007. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Tricia L. Martin Senior Program Coordinator The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 1333 16th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: 202.238.7986 Fax: 202.238.7700 E-mail: triciam@twc.edu
Previous Issues July 2nd 2007 July 9th 2007 July 16th 2007 The purpose of this newsletter is to provide information to Political Science students. We forward this information without endorsement of any kind.

Political Science Advising Newsletter

July 23rd, 2007

Important Dates

July 25th: Last day to add, drop or change a course for summer B term without being assessed a $20 Fee and possible tuition forfeiture

For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar

In This Issue:

Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding

MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP - MACY'S SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY BY AUG.24

Career Services

CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS THIS WEEK

Volunteering

KING COUNTY SEEKS POLL WORKERS FOR AUG.21ST PRIMARY

Internships

US COAST GUARD PAID FALL INTERNSHIP

Scholarships/Fellowships/Funding

MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP - MACY'S SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY BY AUG.24

The 2007 UW Alumni Association (UWAA) Multicultural Alumni Partnernship (MAP) - Macy's Scholarship application can be found here. The application deadline is Friday, August 24, 2007.

Qualifications for MAP - Macy's Scholarships:

-Continuing UW student in good standing

-Full-time student at the University of Washington, undergraduate or graduate

-Minimum one quarter at the UW

-Financial aid need as determined by Financial Aid Office

-U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or graduate of a Washington state high school or community college

-Note: One scholarship, sponsored by Macy's, will be given to a student in the Retail Management Program at the UW School of Business

-Scholarship recipients must be present at the Bridging the Gap Breakfast on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in order to receive the scholarship

Thank you, Tracy Hilliard Chair, UWAA MAP Scholarship Committee

Back to the Top

Career Services

CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES- WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS THIS WEEK

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.

Back to the Top

Volunteering

KING COUNTY SEEKS POLL WORKERS FOR AUG.21ST PRIMARY

King County Elections urges residents to support democracy and meet other civic-minded residents by serving as an Election Day poll worker in the early, August 21 primary. The early primary date provides the perfect opportunity for students to engage themselves in the democratic process, and earn some extra spending money. "Poll workers will help ensure 371,000 poll voters have the chance to make their opinions count," said Sherril Huff, King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Director. "Both this year's primary and November General Election require us to staff 407 polling places with more than 4,000 poll workers."

Voters throughout King County will be voting on ballot measures and local candidates in the August 21 primary. King County Elections is 500 short of the 4,000 poll workers needed to conduct a countywide election. Workers are especially needed in eastern King County. Poll workers are responsible for opening and closing the polls and issuing ballots to voters. Workers will receive a four-hour, paid training, and the position requires attentiveness and a commitment to helping people navigate the election process.

Poll workers in King County receive around $122.92 for their service on Election Day, which begins at 6 a.m. and ends once the poll closing procedures are completed, around 9 p.m. Individuals interested in serving as a poll worker should call the Poll Worker Coordination Office at 206-296-1606. For more information on working for King County Elections or information on the ballot measures and candidates, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/ .

Back to the Top

Internships

US COAST GUARD PAID FALL INTERNSHIP

Paid Fall Internship - Housing and transportation provided plus a $250 weekly stipend ($550 if you have your own housing)

The Washington Center is working in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard to provide regional internships in Seattle, WA for college and university students during the Fall 2007 semester. Students are encouraged to earn academic credit for their experiences at their home institutions. In addition to participating in a full-time internship, students will also complete The Washington Center's academic programming. Please view additional information located at the following webpage: http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_federal.shtml#coastguard

Majors Requested: Public Relations, Photo-Journalism, Communications, Crisis-Communications, Web Design Position

Descriptions

1) Media Relations / Marketing Project Assistant for Commercial Vessel Safety Campaign This intern will work with the district public affairs office and commercial fishing vessel safety coordinator to create and begin execution of a targeted communications plan to increase safety and survival at sea by commercial fishing operators. This position aims to increase awareness among commercial fishing operators of the benefits of voluntary dockside exams through creative communication venues and strategies.

2) Crisis Communications / Journalist / Media Relations Coordinator This intern will write Associated Press Stylebook-formatted press releases about interesting and high-profile cases, and will learn how to properly respond with crisis communications to the district's hundreds of government, media, and community members during such cases. The intern will learn how to perform on-camera interviews with appropriate responses to difficult questions involving secure information, personnel injuries or casualties, ongoing search and rescue cases, and will write news stories, photo features, feature stories, and other written materials.

3) Website Design and Content Management This intern will work with the District 13 webmaster to design and maintain the public affairs and district websites. The intern should have knowledge of .html and web design applications. The intern will be partly responsible for maintaining websites that will be viewed by thousands of internal and external members.

Compensation Selected participants will receive a scholarship that covers all of The Washington Center program fees, fully-furnished housing, and a $250 weekly stipend. Students with their own housing arrangements will receive a $550 weekly stipend.

Program Schedule Fall Term 2007: Orientation in Washington, D.C. is August 24 - 26, 2007. (Transportation to and from D.C. and housing is provided) Internship runs from September 4, 2007 through December 14, 2007

Qualifications Students must:

-Be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship.

-Have a 2.75 GPA or above.

-Be officially enrolled in an accredited college or university as a second-semester sophomore or above during the time of the internship. Undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students are eligible.

-Pass security clearance.

-Receive the endorsement of your campus liaison (if you are planning to receive academic credit and/or if your institution has a designated liaison). If you attend an unaffiliated college or university, you can find a faculty sponsor if you'd like to earn credit.

Application Procedures Download the pdf application for the U.S. Coast Guard Program if you'd like to be considered for these positions. Applications can be sent to Meg Ormiston at mego@twc.edu or faxed to (202) 238-7700 ATTN: Meg Ormiston. Coast Guard Application: http://www.twc.edu/students/docs/TWC_USCG_app2007.pdf

Deadline Please submit your materials by July 31, 2007.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Tricia L. Martin Senior Program Coordinator The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 1333 16th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: 202.238.7986 Fax: 202.238.7700 E-mail: triciam@twc.edu

Previous Issues

July 2nd 2007

July 9th 2007

July 16th 2007

The purpose of this newsletter is to provide information to Political Science students. We forward this information without endorsement of any kind.