Political Science Advising Newsletter

The Nancy Bell Evans Center, in collaboration with the University of Texas, Carleton University, McGill University, El Colegio Mexiquense, and ITESM, is offering exchange programs between our universities as part of the "North American Mobility Project: Developing Civil Society via Case Studies" that focuses on providing students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an in-depth and comparative perspective on the complex and changing nature of the nonprofit sector and civil society in North America.

We have a January-May study abroad opportunity to Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and March-August 2009 exchange to El Colegio Mexiquense in Toluca, Mexico that come with a $3000 stipend. The International Programs and Exchanges Office confirmed that no tuition fees are due - only $300 for IPE fees.

This might interest juniors and seniors who are searching for funding. DEADLINE: Oct. 13.

Study in London with the English Department
Spring 2009 (March 26 – June 5)

Fall Quarter Information Sessions:
Friday, October, 3, 2008 at 3:30 pm (Room# TBA)
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 3:30 pm (Room# TBA)

Courses:

Earn 15 UW credits while maintaining UW residency and Financial Aid eligibility already established. Participants select three of the four courses below, and may take all four if they wish.

London Theater: ENGL 444 Dramatic Literature, Special Studies (5 cr, VLPA)
Taught by UW English Professor Tom Lockwood

London is a great theater capital, immensely vibrant and competitive. Each week of this course we will be reading a play and then seeing it performed, with focus on the work both as a reading text and performance piece. Extras may include backstage tours at the Globe or National Theater, the London Theater Museum, a talk to the class by a working London actor.

Modernist London: ENGL 490 Study Abroad (5 cr, VLPA)
Taught by UW English Professor Jessica Burstein

Urban epicenters, like London, are linked with the rise of modernism and the avant-garde. This course takes the city as its focus to examine modernist culture from the late 19th to the late 20th century. After a discussion of / flâneur / a Parisian invention encompassing the street walker (in both senses) as spectator and spectacle and the idea that there is something inherently modern about a metropolitan psyche, we will move on to prose—by Wilde, Woolf, Waugh, and maybe Martin Amis--that features pedestrians and focuses on the city.

Art, Architecture and Society: ART H 399 Special Topics in Art History (5 cr, VLPA)
Taught by British Faculty, Professor Peter Buckroyd

This course is interdisciplinary. The material is London itself. The course is taught entirely on the streets and in buildings, ranging from medieval, Elizabethan and Jacobean to Victorian, modern and post-modern. Field trips to Stonehenge and elsewhere are included.

Contemporary Britain: HIST 490 Topics in History (5 cr, I&S)
Taught by British Faculty, Professor Michael Fosdal

This course introduces students to various aspects of life in Britain, from royalty to the homeless, from politics to sport. The emphasis is on direct contact with people and institutions and examines such issues as race, crime, family, and the problems and delights of being young and British today.

Eligibility: Any UW student who has completed a UW literature course at the 200-level or above is eligible. Applications are available in the English Advising Office, A2B Padelford Hall, or upon request.

Cost: Program costs will not be determined until fall quarter, but at this point Professor Streitberger, the London Program Director, estimates that the cost will be between $6600 and $6900. This price includes instructional costs (i.e. ‘tuition'), housing and board (two meals per day) arranged with families in London, a London Transport Pass (good on all underground trains, over ground rail, and busses between homestay zone and central London), all theatre tickets, museum admissions, and transportation to and from program excursions. Does NOT include airfare, lunches, or the $200 International Programs and Exchanges fee.

Contact Bridget Norquist for more information: bridget@u.washington.edu , 206-543-2634, English Advising Office, A-2B Padelford Hall.

Website: http://depts.washington.edu/engl/abroad

Infosessions

Summer can be a good time for students to devote some energy to exploring personal, career/life planning, or other issues. Please let us know if you have questions about our workshops or would like guidance about making a referral for counseling services!

October 24-25, 2008, UW
Friday, October 24, 7:30-9:30pm, Kane Hall:
Public Presentation by National Geographic explorers
Saturday, October 25, 9:00am-3:30pm, Mary Gates Hall:
Applicant Information Sessions and Project Workshops

Enhancing its efforts to foster the next generation of researchers, explorers, and conservationists, National Geographic now provides seed grants to individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 in the fields it has a rich history of supporting. Young Explorers grants provide the opportunity for many recipients to pursue their first experiences in the field. The Saturday workshops will introduce National Geographic Young Explorer grantees, explorers, conservationists, and researchers, to students interested in pursuing grants from National Geographic to support their research or project.

Representatives from the Institute of International Education (IIE) Boren Scholarships and Fellowships staff and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program staff will be on campus to provide an overview of these scholarship opportunities for study, research and teaching English abroad. They will also discuss how to prepare competitive applications. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and advisers are encouraged to attend.

Please register at: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/58409

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students : UW Campus Deadline: September 23, 2008

The Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for U.S. students to undertake international graduate study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. The Fulbright was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please visit http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html .

Please note, if students are planning to apply for the Fulbright this fall, they should not wait for this guidance session to start their application. They should contact one of the UW Fulbright Program Advisors today! Undergraduate students or recently graduated with a Bachelor's, contact Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu or Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu . Graduate students or recently graduated with a Master's, contact Helen Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu .

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships:

The NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. students to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. For more information, please visit http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm .

Courses

Elementary Turkish
Offered Fall 2008
The first-year sequence of Turkish is only offered every other year

TKISH 411
Prof. Selim Kuru, Murat Inan (TA)
MTWThF
9:30- 10:20 a.m.
5 credits

Introduction to Modern Turkish language.
Pronunciation and conversation. Grammar
and composition. Graded reading. Latin
characters used throughout.

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. 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 the 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.

If you have any interest in:
-Politics
-Advancing Communication Techniques
-Blogging
-Digital Story Telling (video blogs)
-Website development
-Design
-Working with Youth
-Getting great resume building experience

Then Becoming Citizens is the class for you! We are looking for 20 students with digital skills, interest in blogging, political awareness and a desire to help Seattle area youth succeed. Credits can be received either through Communication, Political Science or The Pipeline Project.

For more information, or to receive an add code e-mail:
Amanda Ballantyne (Class Instructor)
or
Savannah Peterson (Undergraduate Advisor to the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement).

Becoming Citizens is run by the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement under Director Lance Bennett.

Academic Achievement Courses
We are offering three courses Autumn Quarter 2008, titled Race, Class, and Gender in the Sports Media, Cultural Relativism: An Anthropological Perspective, and Questions Without Answers: An Ethical Perspective. These courses are great for freshmen, sophomore, and transfer students who are currently enrolled in social science courses and are interested in improving their academic performance. Through these courses, students will be presented with interesting course material and will learn strategies to improve their note-taking, essay writing, reading, and study skills. As a part of the course, students will meet with a tutor-mentor three hours per week to work on class assignments and learn about university resources.

General Studies 101 A: Cultural Relativism: An Anthropological Perspective
SLN 19766 3 credits, numerically graded Class meets on Tuesdays from 2:30PM to 4:20PM Meet with a tutor-mentor for 3 hours/week

General Studies 101 B: Questions Without Answers: An Ethical Perspective
SLN 13740 3 credits, numerically graded Class meets on Tuesdays from 7:00PM-9:00PM Meet with a tutor-mentor for 3 hours/week

General Studies 101 C: Race, Class, and Gender in the Sports Media
SLN 13741 3 credits, numerically graded Class meets on Wednesdays from 7:00PM to 9:00PM Meet with a tutor-mentor for 3 hours/week

To request an add code, please contact Anne Browning at aspuw@u.washington.edu .

BCS 401/402/403 - INTENSIVE FIRST-YEAR BOSNIAN/CROATIAN/SERBIAN
MTWThF
1:10 - 4:30
Instructor: Bojan Belic
Students should register for all three courses (BCS 401, 402, 403)

RUSS 150A - INTENSIVE FIRST-YEAR RUSSIAN
MTWThF
10:50-11:50, 1:10-2:10
Quiz Sections: MTWThF, 8:30-10:40
Instructors: Elena Doubivko, Timothy Wellman

SLAV 470 - WHAT'S IN A LANGUAGE NAME?
TTh
10:50-1:00
Instructor: Bojan Belic
Course examines phenomena such as language death and language birth. Examines the relationship between dialect and language by focusing on the case of Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary, and students may work on any language(s) of their choice.

For more information, contact the Slavic Department at: (206) 543-6848; M253 Smith Hall (office is located on the Mezzanine level).

C LIT 270 - Film: An Introduction.
MTWTh
10:50 - 11:50
Quiz sections: F, 10:50 or 12:00
Instructor: Tamara Cooper

C LIT 270 is designed as a foundation course in film studies. It presents the basic vocabulary and concepts necessary for analyzing films. By watching and considering film images together as a group, the class will reflect on the categories of film analysis Mis-en-Scene, Cinematography, Editing, and Sound. The class will focus primarily on contemporary film and some television images ranging from Iron Man, The Departed, and Hot Fuzz to Smart People, Squid and the Whale and Grey's Anatomy. Over the course of 4 weeks you should understand and be able to engage the language of film analysis. You should begin to consider the value, impact and mechanics of the film viewing experience within a larger social context. In order to do so we will watch, discuss and read about as much film as possible.

ANTH 469 - Communicating Anthropology
MWF
8:30 - 10:40
Instructor: Jerusha Achterberg

Though this course draws heavily upon anthropology examples in lecture, it is expected that students in any of the social sciences will be prepared to take this course. Since many of the assignments are student-directed, there will be significant opportunities for students to focus on the research work of interest in their own field. The purposes of this course are to: 1) provide undergraduate with needed tools to use and communicate the contents of their social science major; and 2) help students understand the process of research and ongoing topics.

Working independently, students will be exposed to the process of research in scientific anthropology from proposal and execution to final presentation. Assignments are designed for maximum student direction and input. Practical skills will be emphasized in a Mastery Learning environment. Students will:

The course will be a combination of lecture and practical work. Laboratories will be student-directed, and will allow time to work on laboratory projects. At all times, questions/comments are welcomed and encouraged.

RELIG 490B - Religion and Science in the West
MTWThF
12:00 - 1:00
Instructor: Lucas Mix

For at least 2,500 years Mediterranean and North American cultures have struggled with how to incorporate observation and experiment into the construction of worldviews. Far from being a modern phenomenon, the struggle to find the importance of science in defining the world has long been a central issue. This course will cover three main areas. First, we will look at examples of religion and science historically--exploring in particular Islam and Christianity. Second, we will look at the rise of modern science and the philosophical ideas on which it is founded. Third, we will explore contemporary issues in science and religion. Due to its breadth, this course can only scratch the surface; expect an emphasis on historical and core philosophical issues.

SLN 10984 ENGL 355A (A term) MTWTH 10:50-1:00pm
Professor Kate Cummings ( http://depts.washington.edu/engl/people/profile.php?id=13 )

This course examines the use of "National Security" to mobilize Americans against identified "enemies of the state" from WWII to the present "war on terrorism." It pursues this study through fiction, film, social science and other discourses on these and the following historical struggles: the Cold War, African American civil rights, the Vietnam War, LGBT rights, and immigration. Active and informed participation in class discussion, short critical responses to assigned readings, a group project, and a final 8 page critical essay are required. Required reading will include a course packet (short stories and essays) and the following novels: Chester Himes's If He Hollers Let Him Go and Cotton Comes to Harlem, John Okada's No No Boy, and Graham Greene's, The Quiet American.

A course about reporting across differences

Instructor: Florangela Davila, longtime reporter at The Seattle Times

In this class you'll step out of your "comfort zone" and learn how to write and report about race/ethnicity, gender, age as well as disability. We'll explore the world on and off campus and become critical consumers of the way the media portrays anyone who isn't "mainstream. After 10 weeks you'll have become a stronger interviewer and a better writer.

ATM S 101: Weather (5 credits; SLN 10569)
Class Meeting Times: Daily - (MTWTh) 9:30 to 10:20; Th. or Fri. quiz sections vary
Location: Lecture, KNE 210; Th. or Fri. quiz sections vary
Prerequisites: None. Open to all undergraduates

Designed to to develop your understanding of the weather and related atmospheric phenomena: global weather patterns, highs and lows, clouds, thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, rainbows. Examples drawn from current weather in Seattle and around the world.

The course is appropriate for all students, including non-science, liberal arts majors and fulfills 5 credits of the Natural World (NW) distribution requirement.

ATM S 111: Global Warming (5 credits; SLN 10578)
Class Meeting Times: Daily - (MTWTh) 10:30 to 11:20; Th. or Fri. quiz sections vary
Location: Lecture, KNE 210; Th. or Fri. quiz sections vary
Prerequisites: None. Open to all undergraduates

Why does the burning of fossil fuels - coal, oil, and natural gas - lead to global warming?
Why are scientists confident that recent warming is due to human, and not natural, causes?
Can we believe a 100-year climate prediction even though we know that a 100-day weather prediction would be nearly worthless?
Why are extreme events - like heat waves, droughts, and floods - expected to become more frequent as the Earth warms? Why is sea level projected to rise and why is that a danger? Why are large numbers of species expected to go extinct?
What changes are projected for the Pacific Northwest? Are industry and government preparing for these changes?

This course will examine the the answer to these questions and more on the complex issue of global warming. The course is appropriate for all students, including non-science, liberal arts majors and fulfills 5 credits of the Natural World (NW) distribution requirement.

ATM S 212: Air Pollution (5 credits; SLN 19543)
Class Meeting Times: MTWThF 10:30-11:20
Location: ATG 310C
Prerequisites: None. Open to all undergraduates

This course is an introduction to air pollution on local, regional, and global scales. We will focus on the sources, transformation, and dispersion of pollutants responsible for urban smog, acid rain, climate change and the stratospheric ozone hole. We will examine the health and environmental effects of air pollutants, as well as current (or potential) technological solutions and international policy regulations.

The course is appropriate for all students, including non-science, liberal arts majors and fulfills 5 credits of the Natural World (NW) distribution requirement.

This class will provide an in-depth analysis of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India . It will locate this movement in a comparative framework with religious nationalist movements among other communities in India, and with similar movements in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The course will cover colonialist constructions of religion in South Asia, revival and reform movements in the 19 th and 20 th centuries, and the political trajectory of religious movements in post-colonial state building. We will explore strategies of mobilization and the appeal of these movements in terms of class, caste, region, and gender. We will also discuss transnationalism and links with the diaspora, which are responsible in many cases for financial and ideological support.

Students can expect to leave this class with substantive knowledge on the literature related to religious nationalism and the politics of religion in South Asia. Students will also hone their ability to read and critically analyze scholarly writing and to present views coherently in discussion and in written work.

Spots are still open for our Environmental Studies 100 course offered Autumn Quarter 2008.

This course is good for:

*Students from all across campus interested in environmental issues

*Students looking for an interesting I&S or NW course to complete gen-ed requirements

*Students interested in the Environmental Studies major or minor.

ENVIR 100 Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!
SLN 13275
Lecture MWF 9:30 -10:20 Discussion sessions on T or Th, various times This course examines how the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are integrated to address environmental issues. Students will have the opportunity to discuss, debate, and present ideas through participation in negotiations, a symposium, and group projects on a variety of issues through small discussion sections. Topics will include Environmental Justice, Puget Sound Ecosystem, Water Scarcity, Climate Change, Invasive Species, and Dams.
Instructors: Yoram Bauman, Program on the Environment; PhD in Economics Tom Hinckley, College of Forest Resources

Internships

The Gregoire Campaign is looking for full and part-time interns to work during Summer quarter (June through August). This is an opportunity to get political campaign experience on a gubernatorial race. These internships are unpaid, but the campaign will gladly work with your department so you can receive credit.

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.

Requirements :
Full time interns should commit to 20+ hours/week.
Part time interns should commit to 10+ 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.

ACLU OF WASHINGTON HIRING INTERNS

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 (writing sample should be no longer than three pages) and cover letter, to the Field Department.

ACLU-WA Field Department
705 Second Avenue, Suite 300
Seattle, WA, 98104
or
field@aclu-wa.org

All interested individuals, including women, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people, disabled people and people over 55 are encouraged to apply.

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AFRICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOOKING FOR INTERNS

The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is currently recruiting for new interns.

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). For more information about the chamber and its work, see: http://www.africanchamberofcommercepnw.com/subpage/volunteer.php.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INTERNSHIP

U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law and Policy Section

The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels.

Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.

Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory drug test, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks. 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 Winter Internships (January- March 2009, dates flexible): November 7, 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
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390

For more information, please call (202) 305-0641.

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Internship with the Darcy Burner for Congress Campaign
Summer and Autumn quarters
Time commitment: 15 hours a week

Duties:
The internship will offer students a structured experience working one-on-one with campaign staffers - the intern's staff mentor. Interns learn basic skills that allow them to
analyze issues and articulate solutions to the pressing problems of the day. Interns learn that activism and participation in the democratic process yield results.

Though responsibilities vary, most internships will include:

• Working with the candidate and community organizations to increase visibility and name identification throughout Washington's 8th Congressional District by coordinating community events and candidate appearances.

• Working with coalition partners to coordinate grassroots campaign activities. Including phonebanks, canvasses, and event appearances.

Interns have the opportunity to work on a campaign where they learn about public interest issues, gain political knowledge, and see how the democratic process works.

For More Information Contact:
Matt Arnold
12443 Bel Red Road Suite 380
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 443-2564
intern@darcyburner.com

The House Democratic Campaign Committee is looking for a few interns to help them protect and expand their majority in the Washington State House over the 2008 campaign cycle. Interns needn't have prior campaign experience, just a willingness to work hard and learn. Ideally, they would be able to work 15 - 25 hours a week, though schedules can be flexible. Positions are unpaid, but college credit can be arranged. Please send resumes or questions to:

The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has a membership of over 800 businesses. Our mission is to grow recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest , in addition to producing the Seattle Boat Show.

Our Government Affairs program includes two volunteer committees, employs one full-time staff person and a full-time lobbyist. Volunteers and staff work together, to promote legislation and policy-making that enhances recreational boating in Washington .

The Government Affairs Intern will act as an assistant to the Director of Government Affairs. She/he will work on special projects, which may include but are not limited to:

Internships are available for between 15 – 40 hours a week, depending on student availability. The term will be 2.5 months, or one full quarter

Students will learn how a non-governmental organization interfaces with state agencies, the State Legislature, and other non-profits. They will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced lobby organization, as well as participate in the process.

In addition, the NMTA works on many environmental and business issues that involve the Puget Sound Partnership, Department of Ecology, and local environmental non-profits. This is an opportunity for students to witness how business and environmental groups must work together to solve some of society's biggest challenges.

Good written and verbal communication skills required. Applicants must have a familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to Marina Hench, Director of Government Affairs, at marina@nmta.net . If you have questions please call our office at (206) 634-0911, or visit our website at www.nmta.net .

Community Relations Intern – King County Library System (KCLS) Service Center in Issaquah , WA . (PT-15hrs per wk) Job #: 2008- 127 Internship to practice & learn skills for career in Journalism or Public Relations. Qualifications: Current student in P. R., or related field. REQ: Previous experience w/computers. Stipend $8.070 per hr. Application review will begin July 28, 2008. Send complete KCLS application (application forms and additional info are available on our website) to: HR, King County Library System, 960 Newport Way NW , Issaquah , WA 98027 . 425-369-3224, Fax: 425-369-3214 www.kcls.org EOE

We are happy to collaborate with individual student's needs to meet Department requirements for degree progress. This opportunity is to get experience on a statewide campaign either during late summer or fall quarter. Arrangements can be made to work from the campaign headquarters in Olympia , Kirkland or potentially from a remote workstation in students' own community. Participants would be exposed to:

The Public Lands Commissioner oversees the Department of Natural Resources, a state agency of more than 1,400 employees, which generates nearly $400 million in annual revenue, manages more than 5.2 million acres of public land, and regulates state and federal policies for more than 8.5 million acres of forest land. The Department maintains access for over 12 million annual recreational visitors who enjoy hunting, camping, hiking, boating, bicycling, and ATVs. Navigable rivers, and coastline extending 3 miles into the ocean are also regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. Other Department economic interests include 1.2 million acres of leased agricultural land, aquaculture cultivation, and leases for 167 wind farm towers.

If you are interested in campaign experience with one of the State's nine elected executives please email: tony@dougsutherland.org or call Tony 360.628.8372

The Republican National Committee is currently accepting applications for their 2008 Fall Internship Program. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduates to experience politics first hand, gain practical work experience, establish connections and build a foundation on which to build their political career during a very important * election year * !

The program is competitive and space is limited – _Applications are accepted on a rolling basis_.

Attached is the application along with a description of our program. Please forward the information along to any individuals that would be interested in this opportunity. If they would like any additional information please have them contact Julie Fleming at jfleming@rnchq.org.

The World Affairs Council in Seattle has quarterly unpaid internships for up to 12 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 - 6 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 four departments which include Development, Membership, International Visitor Program, Community Program, and Global Classroom . If you are interested in applying, please take some time to review the website at www.world-affairs.org/aboutus_internships.html and take a closer look each department. You may submit your resume and cover letter to Ms. Mel Carnay at mcarnay@world-affairs.org . The deadline for the Fall Quarter internship is August 29, 2008 .

If you have any questions, please contact our Office Manager, Ms. Mel Carnay, at mcarnay@world-affairs.org. We regret that we are only to able to contact candidates selected for interviews.

The Everett Chamber of Commerce is looking for a government affairs intern. For more information, consult THIS FLYER.

The Washington Bus is energizing and mobilizing a political movement of young people across Washington State. The Bus is committed to developing the skills of young people and nurturing the next generation of political leaders. We are seeking interns to support our outreach, voter engagement and targeted races programs. For more information, consult THIS FLYER.

The Washington Center would like to announce a special fall internship program that could provide University of Washington students with substantial financial assistance by means of the United States Coast Guard's Minority Serving Institution Internship Program (MSIIP).

Selected upper-class undergraduate students from your institution have the opportunity to intern during fall 2008 with the USCG in Seattle, Washington. Public Affairs, Journalism, Communications, Human Resources, Business Management and Event Planning majors are particularly encouraged to apply for this internship opportunity. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Students who are accepted into the USCG program will receive funding covering the cost of Washington Center program and housing fees, plus earn a weekly stipend.

The following is a brief internship description: The intern will work on a myriad of issues facing the Coast Guard both locally, nationally and internationally. Much of the work will revolve around covering Coast Guard events in the Pacific Northwest, however, the intern will be exposed to the entire spectrum of External Affairs, including governmental, tribal and international affairs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to manage a public affairs or media project from start to finish- including concept, funding, staffing and measurement. Significant management and leadership experience and a background in writing are ideal but not required.

Students from the University of Washington, Seattle must receive approval from their campus liaison to participate in this program. Your campus liaison is Meera Roy. You can reach your campus liaison at
meroy@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-9456. Applications are currently being reviewed on a rolling basis so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To apply for the USCG internship program, students must submit an online application with The Washington Center at
https://secure.twc.edu/twc/default.jsp . When applying, students should choose Option 2 for the Government Scholarship Program: Coast Guard.

A minimum of 15 hours (preferably 20) will be required for this campaign. Interns may work from their personal residence, campus, or any other location of their choosing , or may work from our campaign headquarters in Monroe. The individual chosen for this position will be extremely self motivated, work well under pressure, and not need their hand held. It is not required that the individual be a Political Science major, however an understanding for the field is essential. Additionally, great writing skills, the ability to be well spoken, and the importance of being tactful/polite to ALL constituents is critical.

Phone calling- intern will be responsible for contacting volunteers, likely volunteers, or individuals who have expressed an interest in democratic politics in the 39 th legislative district. No cold calling (calling of individuals who have not expressed interest) will be made by intern.

Constituent, surrogate, and community outreach/response- individuals who contact the campaign are responded to within 24 hours. The intern will be responsible for answering a wide variety of constituent questions, relaying information to campaign surrogates, and reaching out to members of the community to apprise them on campaign happenings

Fundraising- An essential part of this job will require the intern to become familiar with the Public Disclosure Commission of Washington State's rules and regulations for campaign finance. Additionally the intern will assist the treasurer in keeping accurate records of donors, meeting weekly filing deadlines, and planning of fundraising events.

War Room- the strategy of the campaign is primarily directed by the campaign manager, the candidate, and our consultant. However, I would like the intern to be in on strategy phone calls so they have a comprehensive understanding of rationale behind the decisions made. Additionally, as the campaign progresses and the intern becomes more knowledgeable about the campaign, the district, and the politics involved he or she will be asked to provide input, developing small scale plans, and acting as a sounding board for the other war room members.

Other responsibilities will be determined by the intern's abilities and what they demonstrate they are capable of doing. As a college student and a previous intern I do not believe in limiting the influence, control, or impact an intern may have on the campaign based on age, formal education, or title. The amount of responsibility they will be given is directly proportionate to their abilities and jobs will be catered to such.

Job Offers

Undergrads looking for a work-study position are eligible for a position with the School of Social Work. The School of Social Work is looking to hire a couple of students to do clerical work in the front office. Telephone and computer skills are necessary for this position. If interested, please call Angela R. Rambo at 206-616-3646 or email acromer@u.washington.edu.

Work for Rep. Norm Dicks
Field Associates
Web Master

Congressman Norm Dicks of the 6th Congressional District is seeking 8-10 self-motivated, energetic Field Associates for the upcoming reelection campaign, especially those with the ability to work full-time starting in late May/June until Election Day in November. All positions are paid.

Duties will include:
* Assistance with day-to-day campaign operations
* Voter and constituent outreach
* Event planning and coordination
* Database-building
* Fund raising

It will be a campaign both of old fashioned, face-to-face campaign work, as well as innovative work in its use of new GOTV technologies. It is also a chance to work with Norm's very seasoned congressional staff.

Qualifications:
* Those seeking a fun summer of rewarding work with a seasoned congressional staff, in an atmosphere in which creative and critical thinking is promoted and listened to, are encouraged to apply.
* Interest or experience in community advocacy, politics, or public service is a plus.

We are additionally seeking a Webmaster to manage a campaign blog and website.

Please send a resume to:
Hart Edmonson at: hart@normdicks.com.

The U.S. Census Bureau is now scheduling Management Tests for management positions for 12 Early Opening Local Census Offices

Completing a one hour multiple choice management test is the first step in applying for a management position. We are now providing the opportunity to all interested applicants to take the test prior to the posting of the positions this summer. All tested applicants will be notified when the positions are posted and will need to submit all application materials by the deadline in the announcement. Positions will also be posted on our website once available at: http://www.census.gov/rosea/www/emply.html

Please call 1-877-471-5432 for more information regarding the positions and to sign up for a test.

Office Locations
Alaska: Anchorage
California: Santa Rosa, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton
Idaho: Boise
Oregon: Portland, Eugene
Washington: Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane

Management Positions
Local Census Office Manager
Assistant Manager for Administration
Assistant Manager for Recruiting
Assistant Manager for Field Operations
Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance
Assistant Manager for Technology
Field Operations Supervisor
Office Operations Supervisor

The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Deadline: Until position is filled

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Cultural Affairs Assistant. Among various responsibilities that this person will hold are assisting Diplomats/Cultural Affairs Coordinator with events held at JICC, maintaining and updating the JICC website, and responding to public inquiries on Japan. Please see below for a complete listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, 15 days of paid vacation per year, 10 paid U.S. Federal holidays, and sick leave. The Cultural Affairs Assistant works from 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidate must be able to work legally in the U.S.; A-2 Visa and Practical Training Visa will not be considered. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities:
-Assisting Diplomats/Cultural Affairs Coordinator with events held at JICC
-Organizing daily activities and/or occasional events at the JICC library
-Maintaining and updating the JICC website
-Assisting with computer-related issues
-Disseminating information on Japan to the public; responding to public inquiries on Japan
-Sending out emails, e-fliers promoting JICC events, and other JICC/Japan-related advertisements
-Maintenance of JICC electronic mailing lists and databases
-Assisting with JICC's School Program (Japanese cultural presentations to area schools)
-Assisting with Japan Now (the official e-newsletter of the Embassy of Japan)

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:
-Team-oriented self-starter
-Experience with web-related programming, ability to use Adobe Creative Suite (including Dreamweaver and Photoshop), and Microsoft Office preferred
-Strong computer skills
-Experience living or working in Japan preferred
-Superior communication skills
-Flexibility and resourcefulness
-Proficiency in Japanese and English
-Understanding of Japanese culture and willingness to teach others
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field

To apply, please e-mail or mail your cover letter, resume (as Word attachments only), and a copy of your university transcript (university transcripts need not be official) to:

Kazuo Fukuda
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
jicchr@embjapan.org

http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/

We are seeking:
Qualified writing tutors who can join our weekly schedule starting Early Fall Start or Fall 2008 Starting wage ranges from $10.00-$15.00+ an hour depending on student status. Please note that all new tutors need to undergo approximately 10-15 hours of paid training (not a class/scheduled around your classes). This position requires a strong knowledge of writing conventions, but equally important are interpersonal skills and an aptitude to effectively communicate with others. At its best, peer tutoring can be challenging, rewarding work that prepares you for all types of business interactions and communications. Tutors who join our team are rewarded with a flexible work schedule and opportunities to conduct workshops, participate in regional conferences, and acquire the experience and/or support you need to pursue your future academic and professional goals.

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is a multidisciplinary writing center that supports UW writers in all disciplines on any piece of writing. We are open Sunday-Thursday from 12:00-9:00 p.m.. More information about the center and its mission are available on the website.

The Fund for Public Interest Research is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country.

Over the last 15 years, we've helped sign up 400,000 members for the state
PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club's priority
campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaign's grassroots base into places like
Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more.

As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll work with
environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental
Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like
Environment Washington.

To learn more, visit http://www.fundcareers.org . To apply, send a resume and
cover letter to tisaacs@ffpir.org .

Summary of Member Project: The project involves maintaining and integrating a curriculum addressing gangs and anti-violence into existing El Centro de la Raza Civil Rights history and poetry classes, as well as assisting with activities in which youth of color are involved.

Daily activities and responsibilities include attendance at Civil Rights history and poetry classes in Seattle Public Schools, assisting the Program Coordinator with registration of youth in classes, researching new materials to be incorporated into the curriculum, developing presentations to be used in classes, researching and coordinating guest speakers to attend classes, assisting with the production of poems in a variety of formats (e.g. t-shirts, anthologies, spoken word CD's), researching and coordinating topics for discussion during staff anti-racism leadership seminars, and assisting with end-of-year recognition events for the students. For areas of skills/experience for which the member needs assistance, the Hope for Youth Coordinator will seek appropriate trainings.

For more detailed information about project goals, specific tasks and activities (with timeline) please see the 2008-2009 Member Work Plan.

The JustServe AmeriCorps Program, administered by Solid Ground, provides equal employment opportunity to national service Members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual preference or status as a veteran.

Benefits: In exchange for 1700 hours of service full time (an average of 40 hours/week) over the 11-month term of service, full time JustServe AmeriCorps Members receive a living stipend of $1,036/month (pre-tax) and a $4,725 post-secondary educational award (on completion of year of service). Health care (medical) is provided, if needed. Limited childcare benefits are provided, if income eligible. Up to (20) one-way Metro bus tickets/month are provided for transportation to community service activities, if needed. JustServe placements are AmeriCorps*State Member positions.

How to Apply: Positions are open until filled, so apply now! We will begin accepting applications in May 2008 and the entire team must be hired by the end of August 2008. To apply online, go to http://www.americorps.org. (Once you have completed your application, select for your application to be sent to: “JustServe AmeriCorps–Solid Ground”.) If you have questions about the application process or to request a paper application, please go to Solid Ground's website at www.solid-ground.org or call Solid Ground National Service Recruitment Coordinator Ian Dapiaoen at (206) 957-4779 ext. #115.

For more information about this specific JustServe project site, please contact:

Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) at the University of Washington is looking for Tutors in all academic disciplines. SAAS needs to hire 30 hourly employees for the upcoming academic year, please call (206) 543-2427 for more information or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://depts.washington.edu/saas/tutorapp .

Here is a list of available positions: Office Assistant (Work Study Only), Evening Supervisor, Faculty Liaison, Content Tutor, Drop-In Session Tutor, and Skill Building Tutors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, however to be considered for Fall 2008, please apply by September 5, 2008 .

Content tutor student-athletes in specific discipline, complete online reports after each session, attend study skills and training throughout the quartet, and assist students with developing quarterly study plans.

Tutoring experience is helpful, but we will train you. Must be a patient communicator with ability to both explain material and test for comprehension. Minimum 3.3 or higher GPA in courses you would like to tutor, good study skills, professional work ethic and attitude. Additionally, tutors must be able to balance tutoring appointments with own class schedule.

Tutors are able to sit in on classes (Faculty Liaisons only), work with professors, gain experience as an educator, and develop interpersonal communication skills.

Application deadline for Fall 2008: September 5, 2008 Pay rate starts at $10 per hour and goes up from there depending on degree status and experience.

-Creating academic plan for students with Academic Coordinators and/or Learning Specialist

-Completion of session summary reports to Academic Coordinators and Learning Specialist

-Attending training sessions conducted by the Learning Specialist or Tutorial Coordinator

-Academic or work experience background in academic assessment or learning disabilities

Gain value experience as an educator and develop interpersonal and communication skills. Internship credit may be available for some college of education programs.

Pay rate starts at $13 per hour and goes up from there depending on degree status, experience, and/or Work Study status.

These job classifications are governed by a negotiated labor contract and are subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit:

The Washington State Democratic Party is looking to hire students to work on political campaigns for Democratic candidates. Students will be placed in paid entry level positions on campaigns. No prior political experience is needed. Compensation will be at least $10/hour. The ideal applicant will:

- Be available on evenings and weekends

- Have a reliable vehicle (important, but not required)

- Be friendly and outgoing

- Be reliable and trustworthy

- Be able to start work immediately

To apply, contact us at 1-425-669-2333 or email us at EastSidePoliticaljobs@gmail.com

Jumpstart in the Center for Experiential Learning currently seeks an undergraduate student to join our team as a Student Involvement Coordinator! The position is 15-19.5 hours per week for the 2008-2009 academic year. Compensation is $10.50/hour. This is a work-study only position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Office Assistant. Immediate opening in the Department of Technical Communication. Duties include record management, database maintenance, clerical work, customer service, copying, some website development and a variety of other tasks. Desirable skills: experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access). 12-18 hours/wk during the school year and possibly more during quarter breaks. $9-$10/hour to start. Send resume to Jefferey Babauta jbabauta@u.washington.edu

Other

Pi Sigma Alpha, Nu Chapter, the Political Science Honorary Society at the University of Washington, has published the third volume of their undergraduate student journal, The Orator. The journal provides a forum for insightful undergraduate discourse and research. The goal of The Orator is to empower students to analyze ideas within the political spectrum and to critically reflect on their own arguments while raising universal political awareness. The Orator supports a broad array of political topics and represents no one specific political ideology.

Copies of the Orator are available in 215 Smith Hall (the Undergraduate Advising Office) for $4.00 each.
For more information on Pi Sigma Alpha, click here.

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 deadline for applications is October 31, 2008.
The application is located at the Diversity Affairs home page: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dao/ .

Provide DSHS the disability community's vision of how to establish and implement services that are responsive to the needs of people with disabilities in Washington State.

Advise the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) on ways to develop programs, services and a workforce that are responsive to the needs of ethnic minorities in Washington State.

Members are asked to serve a three-year term, attend quarterly meetings and as needed, contribute to committees, task forces or workgroups to fulfill this mission.

If you have questions or need this material in an alternative format please contact Esmeralda Crosson at (360) 725-5831.

Dear Student:

I have asked faculty members to distribute this recruitment message to student
distribution lists. I am a graduate student in the Department of Educational
Psychology. I am looking for undergraduate & community college students to
participate in a voluntary, anonymous online survey in order to collect data for
my master's thesis project. Participants must be at least 18 years of age
when they take this survey.

As part of my thesis project I will be looking at the levels of stress that
college students experience, what strategies they use to cope with stress, and
how they think the strategies they choose may affect how they feel and perform
academically. The survey questions are related to these issues.

If you have any questions before participating in this survey please feel free
to contact me at 206-335-8251 or abauer@washington.edu Please remember that we
cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any information sent by e-mail.

You will find the link to the survey here:
http://students.washington.edu/abauer/InformationStatement.html

The survey should only take 10-15 minutes to complete.

If you are interested in the results of this survey, please send me an e-mail
and I will share my thesis project with you when it is done.

Thanks you for you help,

Allory Bauer
Graduate Student
Human Development & Cognition
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Washington

ANNOUNCMENT: The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is open summer term! Need help with a piece of writing? The OWRC offers FREE personalized attention for all of your writing and research concerns!

WHO COMES TO THE OWRC?
-- Writers at all levels of proficiency
-- Writers at any stage of the writing process
-- Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff from every department on campus.

WHAT TYPE OF WRITING CAN YOU BRING IN?
-- course papers from any discipline
-- personal statements
-- scholarship essays
-- resumes
-- cover letters
-- reports
-- thesis or dissertations
-- creative pieces

WHAT WILL YOU DO DURING A TYPICAL SESSION?
-- Talk one-on-one with a writing consultant about your writing
-- Decode writing prompts
-- Brainstorm topics
-- Organize ideas
-- Develop your thesis or claim
-- Outline your future paper
-- Polish your rough draft
-- Refine and edit your final copy
-- Take notes and try new writing techniques if applicable

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
-- Your current writing project if applicable
-- Any materials relevant to that project (e.g., class notes, assignment prompts, syllabi, project guidelines, course texts, application requirements, etc.)
-- Comments or suggestions from your professor or classmates

WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT THE OWRC?
-- We have an excellent reputation. Ask your friends or classmates! Better yet, review our feedback online!
-- We have 23 writing consultants on staff to choose from. One or more may be perfect for you!
-- Your paper doesn't need to be finished to come in...or even started! We will help you through ALL stages of the writing process.
-- Want to work on your paper before or after your appointment? No problem! We have a number desks, a cushy sofa, and several computer stations available for student use.
-- While we can't offer an editing/proofreading services (e.g. we won't fix every single grammar, spelling, or mechanical error in your paper), we can look over your writing and offer suggestions, model successful writing strategies, and help identify patterns of problems that are specific to your writing. The OWRC is open summer term on Sunday from 1:30-4:30 and Monday through Thursday from 12:00-4:30. We are located in room 326, third floor, of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library.

Due to high demand, scheduling an appointment online (rather than dropping in) is strongly encouraged. Please visit http://depts.washington.edu/owrc to learn more about our center or make an appointment online. We hope to see you soon!

We wanted to remind you that our pre-law advising services are open to you if you're a student or an alum.

If you're a student (undergrad or graduate) or an alum, just call our front desk at 206-543-2550 or stop by the Gateway Center in MGH 171 to set up an appointment.

Make sure to request time with a "pre-law adviser" so they know to set up an appointment with one of us.

If there aren't any appointments that fit your schedule, ask when our "drop-in hours" are.

During Fall, Winter and Spring quarters, we require you to attend a pre-law info session before you see us for an appointment. We aren't offering these during the summer so we ask that you THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE WEB SITE at
http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/degreeplanning/prelaw.php
prior to coming to your appointment. Write down any specific questions that aren't already answered by the web site.

Swing Semester 2008

Join us this fall for a real-world political seminar with real-world results.

Participate in the nation's first political immersion program and spend a semester abroad inside your own country. Earn academic credit while you live with a swing state host family, work at a paying job for a progressive organization, form a community with other young people, and gain a real-world civic education.

The Swing Semester 2008 program runs for 10 weeks, from September 2nd through November 7th, just after election day. Apply now to be one of our 260 participants across eight swing state cities. The program is for anyone, 18-26, whether or not you have prior experience in organizing or politics.

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW!

For more information, please visit www.swingsemester.org .

Tuition for our program is $1400, and includes housing and support finding a paying job.

Interested? Contact us directly at 202.736.5793 or at participate@swingsemester.org

Volunteer for Partnership in Democracy

UW students get a rare opportunity this Fall to help insure that the Presidential election is fair and honest. The “New York Times” recently reported that many elections offices across the country are concerned about the new optical-scanning machines that may confuse voters and create worse scenarios than that experienced in Florida in 2000 and possibly Ohio in 2004.

For this reason, the King County Elections Office seeks college volunteers to be monitors at the election this November 4th. Taso G. Lagos of the Department of Communications in collaboration with the KC Elections Office leads this effort on the UW campus to organize volunteers for the event.

“On the one hand, students help voters who don't know how to work the machines, but in reality what they're really doing is getting up and close and personal with democracy,” Lagos claims. “And it doesn't get any closer than that!”

Students work in teams of three per polling station. There are over 400 polling stations in King County, and students will work from 7 am until 8 pm when the polls close, with possible additional time added for closing the polling stations. A total of 300 student volunteers are needed.

A 3-hour training session is required for all volunteers, to take place a few days prior to the election. While volunteers are not paid, their efforts help to build a scholarship fund for disadvantaged students to participate in study-abroad programs.

The website for the “Partnership in Democracy” can be accessed via:

http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/partnership/roles.asp

This may be the last opportunity for an effort of its kind; beginning February 2009, elections in King County will be all mail-in ballots. Volunteers do not have to be a King County resident, nor a registered voter, to participate.

Each volunteer will also receive a commemorative lapel pin and a volunteer diploma for completing the effort.

For more information, please contact Dr. Lagos directly at taso@u.washington.edu or via campus mail at Box 353740.

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