Political Science Advising NewsletterDecember 3, 2007 |
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Important DatesDec. 7: Last day of instruction Dec. 7: Last day to withdraw (dropping all classes) Dec. 7: Last day to change variable credits in Registration Office Dec. 10-14: Final Exam week Dec. 19: Grades posted on MyUW For all other important dates, consult the Academic Calendar
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Study Abroad ProgramsStudy in Canada Scholarships for American Undergraduates 2008-09 Academic Year Comparative History of Ideas is happy to announce that there are still spaces available on most of our spring study abroad programs. Please note the extended deadline for applications to our programs in: Buena Vista, Mexico For more information, visit: http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international.php ScholarshipsPride Foundation and Greater Seattle Business Association's (GSBA) Scholarships Application for the 2008-09 school year is now available. The group has over 40 different types of scholarships but only 1 application to complete. A record $350,000 is available. Applications must be post-marked by January 25th, 2008 (but it is recommended to start the process early). You can learn more about the scholarships program, download the application, and find out about upcoming application workshops in your area by visiting: http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships. If you have any questions see contact info below. Randy Brians Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select 8-10 graduating seniors (or those who have graduated during the previous academic year but have NOT yet begun graduate studies) to serve as junior research fellows. They are matched with senior associates -- academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world -- to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research, contribute to congressional testimony or organize briefings. They spend one year at the Endowment in Washington, DC, in full-time positions that include salary and benefits. Projects for 2008-09 are: Chinese Political Transitions; Chinese Economics; Democracy/Rule of Law; Non-Proliferation; Russian/Eurasian Studies; Central Asian Studies; South Asian Studies; Trade, Equity and Development; Middle East Studies; Energy and Climate Change. The University of Washington may nominate two students for consideration. Please be aware that this program is extremely competitive and our nominees must have very high academic achievement. Only 5% of applicants are accepted as Fellows. If you would like more information and/or would like to be considered for this program, please come to an information session at the Undergraduate Scholarship and Fellowship Fair on Tuesday, October 30, 11:30-12:30, Mary Gates Hall 120. If you are not able to attend the info session, you must pick up copies of the materials from Betsy Bridwell, Director of Career Services at the Jackson School of International Studies, Thomson 124. You may contact her at 543-0176, betsyb@u.washington.edu, with questions. She prefers to talk personally with students to help evaluate their match for this program. The deadline for all materials to be submitted is December 10, 2007. Gordon Johnson, the Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust at the University of Cambridge in England, will be on the UW campus on Thursday, December 6th. He will meet with students to provide information about the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program and about opportunities at the University of Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for us. We have scheduled the following information session and hope that it will fit your schedules. Information Session for Students The Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers: University and College fees at applicable rates; a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student; a contribution towards return airfare and other discretionary allowances; and a contribution to Colleges for mentoring program. The next deadline for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship will be: Qualified candidates for the Gates Cambridge: The following is the online link for the Gate Cambridge Scholarship Program that will provide you with basic information about the program: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/. Talks/LecturesThe African Studies Program at the Jackson School of International Studies, PATH, and World Health Cinema present a screening of the film: InternshipsDo you want to intern at a London Financial Firm, Madrid Newspaper, or a Geneva UN Office? These and many other opportunities are available to UW students next year. Spend a Quarter in London, Madrid, or Geneva while gaining professional experience and earning UW credit. UW students are invited to apply for an unpaid Summer internship in London or Fall internship in Geneva or Madrid. EUSA, the organization hosting the internships, finds internships for you in a variety of industries:
To learn about all three programs, visit: http://foster.washington.edu/ciber/EUSA.shtml Applications are due January 24th. Intern Position Available 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. - For Spring internships (March/April - May/June, dates flexible): January 15, 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: Spend this summer in Washington DC as a part of the Machon Kaplan Social Action Internship Program June 15 – July 27, 2008 Machon Kaplan is a six-week work/study internship program for college students based out of the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. Through our unique program you will be part of a special community, experience real world social justice policy work, and learn about Judaism and social justice. The program provides housing, college academic credits for two classes, and some meals. The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion provides transcripts for your courses. This program is cosponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism Kesher College Department. Be sure to check out our Machon Kaplan Web page and application: http://rac.org/mk Read the Machon Kaplan summer of 2007 Blog http://rac.org/confprog/machon/mkblog/ For more information, Please contact the Religious Action Center 202-387-2800 or rac@rac.org. Job OffersGrassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations, is interviewing potential staff for their campaigns to Take Back the White House. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following positions: Position: Citizen Outreach Director Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage grassroots fundraising offices. They work with a team of other directors to recruit, train, and work with a staff of up to 100 paid canvassers to build support for the 2008 elections and a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Position: Field Organizer Field Organizers work in targeted Congressional districts and major metropolitan areas around the country. They will recruit, train, and work with volunteers to build the support needed to win on critical issues and get good candidates elected. In fall 2008 Field Organizers will help run one of the largest get-out-the-vote drives in the country. For all positions: Qualifications: Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite. Salary/Benefits Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered. Locations: Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details. To Apply: Dependable Strengths is an intensive, non-traditional job-search seminar designed to help identify patterns of strengths through examining good experiences. Participants will learn how to effectively articulate their strengths and talents and uncover potential job opportunities. What : Dependable Strengths Workshop When : December 3rd, 2007 Where : Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall, University of Washington - Seattle campus Web : http://depts.washington.edu/careers/careerplan/depstrg.php Cost : General registration is $150; $120 for UW Alumni Association members and currently enrolled UW students Unless indicated, no need to register or sign up for the following workshops. Just come! Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1:30-2:30, Internships & Student Jobs Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30-5:00, Successful Interviews For workshop descriptions go to http://depts.washington.edu/careers/careerplan/workshop.php. *** Walk-In Appointments: 15 minute sessions every weekday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 - good for resume reviews and quick questions. Sign-ups start at 1:30 each day in 134 Mary Gates Hall.*** Go to www.careers.washington.edu and click on Fairs and Special Events for a monthly list of events and more details. The program assistant will assist in the development of curriculum material, type correspondence, create reports and input data. They will also communicate regularly with other staff. This position begins immediately and will continue through winter quarter. a. Up to 19 hrs/ wk Minimum Qualifications a. Must be work study eligible Educational Benefits a. Exposure to development of educational minority programming OtherAs finals approach, many of you are staring down final papers. We want to remind you that the Writing Center can help you at every stage in the writing process: understanding the prompt, making an outline, and final editing. We are located in Gowen 105, and will be open during Finals Week, Monday December 10 - Thursday December 13 from 10 am to 3 pm. We will be open during our normal hours (M-F 10am-3pm, F 10am-1pm) through the rest of the quarter. You can make an appointment by stopping by our office or calling (206) 616-3354. For last minute help, you can also check out the handouts on our website: http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite Good luck finishing up the quarter, and we look forward to helping you with any of your writing needs. The Institute for International Law and Politics was established to promote teaching and research in the area of intersection between international law and international relations. Recent developments such as treatment of detainees in the War on Terror, the debate over global warming, and the Supreme Court decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld are difficult to assess in the absence of an understanding of legal rules and an appreciation of the ways in which these rules may affect behavior. Admission to the program will be based on the applicant's academic record (official transcripts), three letters of recommendation, an academic writing sample, the Graduate Record Examination results (the Department requires all applicants to take the General Test of the GRE), and a statement of purpose. Other admissions requirements will include an application fee for all applicants and TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers—scores of 550 (paper test) or 213 (electronic test) or higher. Applications received before February 1, 2008 will be given special consideration. For more information about the MA Program, please contact us at 202-687-6237 or by e-mail at arenda@georgetown.edu This fall, a group of students set out to create an endowed scholarship to fund an LSAT prep course for low-income students at one of the prep schools (Princeton Review, Kaplan, Sandweiss, etc.) in Seattle. Working with the Undergraduate Scholarship Office, pre-law, and law students, the mission is to give low-income students an equal footing for admission into the nation's top law schools. It takes $25,000 to endow a scholarship at the University of Washington. The group has hopes of raising $50,000 + by the end of this school year. The scholarship board is looking for several current students to join their mission. Working on the scholarship board will not only be a great opportunity to give back to your community and help your fellow students, but will also provide face time with local attorneys and firms, major corporations, and law school officials. Help is needed in 3 areas: Commitment time varies from 2 - 10 hours a week. To get involved, email jdomski1@u.washington.edu. Global Youth Connect is an international human rights organization which is building and supporting a community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting human rights, and educating and inspiring the next generation to work for peaceful change. We have been organizing international human rights delegations since 2001. Please visit our website to learn more about our work: www.globalyouthconnect.org. Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- Summer 2008 Program Locations: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda & Venezuela Application Deadline: January 25, 2008 Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for our Summer 2008 international human rights delegations. Program locations include: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Venezuela. Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists. Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008) This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia. Participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation and deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially youth. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with Bosnian NGOs working on issues of human rights, community development, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. The program will also include a workshop with Bosnian youth and the opportunity to work hands-on with local organizations to assist them in their daily activities. Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008) Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008) 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. Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 2008) The delegation will explore the rise of social change movements and human rights activism in present-day Venezuela, both on the grassroots level and as represented by national government programs. Through hands-on participation in partnership with grassroots organizations, participants will investigate present-day human rights concerns along with the response of government and civil society. A major theme of the program will be to examine the relationship of grassroots human rights organizations with a national government expressly concerned with promoting respect for human rights, democratic reform, and the redistribution of wealth. Delegation activities will focus in particular on the efforts of young human rights activists to promote and sustain a just, equitable, democratic, and peaceful society. Spanish proficiency is required. Application Deadline: January 25, 2008 How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility. For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website: www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate Washington State Model United Nations (WASMUN) is looking for Seattle-area students and recent alumni to staff our 8th annual conference on April 11 and 12, 2008. WASMUN is a conference for high school students to simulate the United Nations. Staffing WASMUN is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and help high school students grow as global citizens. We are looking for secretaries to serve in committee simulations. No experience is necessary, but interest in international issues is a plus. If you are interested in staffing WASMUN, please e-mail Lauren Palmer at usgca@wasmun.org, and visit wasmun.org for more information. What: The Pipeline Project is recruiting UW undergraduates to volunteer in literacy, arts, and environmental education projects in rural communities throughout Washington during their spring break. We will have teams of 5 students. When: Students will work in a school during Spring Break from March 24 - 28, 2007. Where: Sites range from the Olympic Peninsula to Eastern Washington and include Forks, Neah Bay, Brewster, Bridgeport, Paschal Sherman, Harrah, Curlew, Tonasket, Toppenish. The Project: Literacy Arts: UW students will learn to work with children in an elementary or middle school regarding brainstorming ideas for a poem or short story, writing a rough draft, editing the draft, printing, and publishing their work in a book. Students will then illustrate their published book. A culminating festival of the published works will be held at each site. Applications are due January 22. Find the applications HERE. Questions? email pipeline@u.washington.edu. About the Henry and the Student Advisory Committee Initiatives developed by students are essential to the Henry's ability to play a significant role in both the academic careers and daily lives of college students in Seattle. The Henry Art Gallery Student Advisory Committee is a volunteer organization aimed at building a closer relationship between the museum and students through input from advisory members. The Committee will be involved in museum programs, outreach efforts, social events, and other opportunities targeted at making the Henry increasingly valuable to students at the UW, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle University, and Seattle Pacific University. The purpose of the Henry Art Gallery Student Advisory Committee is to connect the University Community with the Henry through innovative program and outreach initiatives. Applications are due December 14 and can be found HERE. Monday, December 3rd This is a great opportunity to get involved with the Political Science The apparent failure of Proposition 1 demands alternative traffic solutions in the Seattle metro area. MAPS students propose three solutions to the traffic nightmare. Please come and join us for their presentations on December 6th, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the University of Washington, Bothell Campus, room UW2-140. To learn more about their recommendations, please access the class project home page at Refreshments will be served at 5:45 PM. |
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