Political Science Advising NewsletterDecember 17, 2007 |
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Important DatesPolitical Science Advising Office hours during winter break: December 17-21: 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00-5:00pm
Dec. 19: Grades posted on MyUW Dec. 24: Political Science Advising office closed January 7: Winter Quarter begins. $25 Late Registration Fee begins January 7 - 13: Free add/drop period January 11: Last day to withdraw at Registration Office without owing tuition or fees January 13: Last day to add/drop/change classes without fees 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 Latin American Studies, International Programs and Exchanges, and the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity are providing a unique opportunity for students to explore issues of identity, culture, development, inequality and social change in the rich context provided by Brazil's diverse regions. The program integrates classroom learning with community engagement opportunities in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Bahia and will provide access to grassroots organizations working to affect change. Students will have the opportunity to design and conduct a research project with Brazilian university students in Salvador da Bahia. The program is open to all UW students. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers Scholarships to Germany for Fall 2008 to Summer 2009 The program supports approximately 50-60 US and Canadian undergraduate students each year. We hope to help these students reach their academic goals while building important and lasting bonds of friendship between our countries and introducing them to the benefits of the German higher education system. Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany from four to ten months. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.daad.org/page/47220/ A blog by a current participant: http://www.daad.org/?p=bloggers ConferencesCall for applications for CLAREMONT-UC UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON THE EUROPEAN UNION. UW undergrads are invited to apply to the following undergraduate research conference on the European Union. UW students selected to participate in the conference will have their related hotel and airfare charges paid for by the UW EU Center of Excellence and its partner EU Center of California at Scripps College. The primary purpose of the conference is to enhance undergraduate training in and knowledge of the European Union and US/European relations. Registrations must be submitted by February 14, 2008. Questions regarding the conference should be directed to: Talks/SeminarsThe Leadership Dialogues Series is a quarterly program offering student leaders the opportunity to learn about important topics from noted regional political, community, and industry leaders; network with other University of Washington student leaders; and discuss common leadership challenges and potential solutions to those challenges. This is also an excellent opportunity for current student leaders to reflect on their own development. The following are dates of upcoming Leadership Dialogues programs. They are all held on Wednesdays in HUB 209A at 6:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will also be served. January 23, 2008: Dr. Phyllis Wise, Provost of the University of Washington If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Papini. 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 The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund awards $5000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. The Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for 2 additional years for a total of $15,000. InternshipsIf you are looking to plug into what's happening in Washington's technology industry and help us serve the industry...come join us. Events Coordinator The WSA - Washington's Technology Association with over 1,000 member companies is looking for a bright, hardworking individual, who is interested in learning more about Washington's technology industry and who can roll up their sleeves to help us with our events. This unpaid intern will work with our programs team to handle a variety of administrative tasks that are involved in planning for and running WSA events. Marketing Assistant The WSA - Washington's Technology Association with over 1,000 member companies is looking for a bright, hardworking individual, who is interested in learning more about Washington's technology industry and who can roll up their sleeves to help us with our membership information efforts. This unpaid intern will work with marketing and technology leadership at the WSA to identify gaps or errors in our membership information and to secure correct information through phone calls, e-mails, and web searches. In addition, this individual as available; will assist with planning and conducting WSA events and will be able to participate in all WSA events at no charge. Do 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. Spend this summer in Washington DC as a part of the Machon Kaplan Social Action Internship Program, 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. 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: 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 The Admissions Office is currently seeking highly-motivated individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve as student assistant receptionists. This is a part-time position with a pay rate of 10.00 per hour. You must be a current undergraduate in order to apply. As a student assistant receptionist you will work closely with the Admissions Office staff. Student assistants serve as a front office point of contact for applicants and prospective students. As a student assistant you will provide support to the major recruitment and outreach programs by helping throughout the office. Responsibilities Qualifications Attn: Monica Sahn OtherGEORGETOWN MA PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLITICS 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: http://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. 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: http://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 http://www.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.
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