Political Science Advising NewsletterSeptember 4th, 2007 |
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Study Abroad Programs Rwanda (December 29, 2007 - January 13, 2008) Program Tuition: $1,795. This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants will connect with young Rwandans and get involved in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights as well as meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today. Deadline for applications: September 21, 2007 How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are
looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-25 and who
possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit the website.
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Course OfferingsEnvironmental Studies 100 course offered this Autumn Quarter has two additional sections open to general enrollment. This course offers a great introduction to the major in Environmental Studies, counts towards the major and minor, meets Natural World or Individuals & Societies general education requirements, has no prerequisites, and is open to nonmajors (Freshmen - Senior). And on top of all that, one of the course instructors, Yoram Bauman, also happens to be known as the world's only "Stand-up Economist" and in his spare time runs Non-profit Comedy every week at the Comedy Underground. Bauman is featured in the current issue of University Week.
The UW Women's Center is offering a GRE Prep Series and Basic Math Refresher to help students prepare for the GRE test.The Center offers the courses one to two times per quarter throughout the year. The instructor, Mark Wahl, has been teaching this information for over twenty years and has received very positive feedback about his teaching style and the usefulness of the GRE Prep Series and Basic Math Refresher. These courses, as with all Women's Center Lifelong Learning courses, are open to anyone (current students, staff, and faculty, as well as folks from the larger community). Basic Math Refresher: Career ServicesDependable Strengths Workshop Are you struggling with what career to pursue? Frustrated with securing that first job, or tired of your current profession, but don't know what to do next? Not sure what you're really good at? You're not alone, and help is on the way! In this 2-day workshop, you will gain confidence in your skills, learn important new networking methods and develop a strategy for finding a career that really "fits". Using the "Dependable Strengths" articulation process of identifying strengths and talents, participants report greater employability, self-esteem, productivity and career and life satisfaction. Dependable Strengths Workshop Focuses on Strengths and Talents To Increase Job Fit and Career Satisfaction. The workshop will take place on September 14 & 17, 2007. Registration Information The Dependable Strengths Workshop, sponsored by the UW Career Center and the UW Alumni Association, consists of two workshop days of collaborative sessions, which include role playing, interviewing, self assessment and more. This workshop is offered to the UW community at a significant savings. (Other organizations charge up to $500 for similar workshops.) General registration is $150;
$120 for UW Alumni Association members and currently enrolled UW students.
Talks/Seminars
InternshipsUndergraduate Intern Position available in the U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division within the 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. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines:
The UW Women's Center needs interns and volunteers to help with planning our annual dinner. This year's dinner: Pakistan at the Crossroads: Muslim Women Creating Change. Help us to connect the local to the global and bring our community together to celebrate the amazing leadership of women in our world and to support the Women's Center's work! Intern duties include: Skills required: Other internships are also available in: Development, Marketing, Grant Writing and with Women's Center programs. To apply, contact:
Gael Tarleton is a Democrat running for Port Commissioner of the Port of Seattle. The Port Commission of the Port of Seattle is made up of 5 commissioners who are elected by the voters of King County in non-partisan races. With over 1 million registered voters, King County is a larger voting district than any of Washington's nine congressional districts. Interning on a campaign is a valuable asset to a degree in Political Science, Law, or History, as it will supplement course work and provide you with valuable experience you cannot get in a classroom. Interns should expect to gain experience and guidance in field work, communications, and fundraising while networking in local politics. Prospective interns should have an interest in politics and a strong work ethic. If you are a hard worker, who learns quickly, has strong social skills and want to gain real experience working on a campaign or in politics, than this position may be for you. Interns will assist staff in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: contacting voters throughout King County using a variety of tactics, attending and staffing fundraising, networking, and Democratic events, coordinating volunteers, development of field strategy, writing communications, and more based on intern's skills and interests. Internships are available for autumn quarter, with the position beginning immediately and ending in mid-November. Current UW students can earn credit upon meeting the minimum required hours. Interested students not able to meet these requirements are still encouraged to apply for valuable hands-on volunteer experience. Our campaign office is conveniently located in Seattle, close to the University of Washington campus and several bus lines. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Mina Hashemi via phone or e-mail. Mina Hashemi Job Offerings
OtherThe University of Washington has a limited number of free tickets available for graduate students interested in seeing Wangari Maathai at the Benaroya Hall on September 19. Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement has planted more than 30 million trees, as well as seeds of hope for women and the rural poor of Kenya. Maathai defied custom, tradition, and her own government to carry out the groundbreaking reforestation and human rights work that won her Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. The first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a PhD and to head a university department, Maathai went on to receive the Woman of the Year award twice, the Goldman Environmental Prize, and the Edinburgh Medal. Join us as environmentalist and social activist Dr. Wangari Maathai opens our 20th anniversary season and takes us on a stirring journey from a subsistence farm in Africa to her place as a visionary on the world stage. Please e-mail Yvette Moy if you are interested in receiving a ticket for her speaking engagement.
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