Political Science Advising NewsletterDecember 26, 2007 |
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Important DatesPolitical Science Advising Office hours during winter break: December 24-25, January 1: 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: Course OfferingsWinter 2008 Course description: Applied anthropologists use the methods and theories of anthropology to address a range of social needs. This course is oriented toward students who are curious about the many ways that anthropology is used in practical contexts. Class readings provide examples of anthropologists involved in practical problem-solving tasks in conjunction with particular groups, in developing and/or implementing social policy, and challenging the legitimacy and authority of ongoing social and cultural practices. We will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the anthropological applications in such projects, giving special attention to the concepts, technical skills, and research tools that applied anthropologists use. We will discuss the ethical and political dimensions of the anthropologists' involvement in projects, and consider the consequences of such involvement for employment and career. The class will also examine how applied anthropology intersects with the major fields of anthropology. Whenever possible, course readings will focus on issues of race, gender, class, sexual orientation and human rights. Course participants will have a chance to deepen their classroom learning about education and applied anthropology through volunteer work with English Language Learner (ELL) students at a local elementary school.
Seminar description: Hundreds of millions of Federal and State dollars, and thousands of hours of smart,committed peoples' time are spent each year trying to increase college access and higher education opportunities for low income, 1st generation college-bound, and under-represented students. Yet, despite all these efforts have we seen lasting change in the socioeconomic, cultural, and/or ethnic profile of those graduating from high school “college ready” and becoming successful applicants to higher education? In this class we will explore and discuss the central questions surrounding the “access gap”, as well as give students the rare opportunity to put their thoughts and ideas into action by working directly with an organization that is meeting this challenge head on (The College Access Project, a local non profit is working to change the lives of low income and 1st generation college bound 4th through 8th grade students). Tutoring times will take place on 3 Saturdays (see exact dates and times below) during the Winter quarter in the Edmonds Service Center in Lynnwood. Transportation from campus and back to campus will be provided! Seminar dates: Thursdays 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6 Tutoring dates and times for Winter 2008: 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. ScholarshipsThe University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA) will offer up to
four Spring 2008 scholarships of at least $3,000 to currently enrolled UW
undergraduate and graduate students studying toward careers in aging-related
fields. Awards are based on merit and financial need. Pride 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. InternshipsCongressman Reichert's office in Mercer Island is seeking interns for the Winter '08 term. These positions will provide students the opportunity for hands-on experience in a fast-paced Congressional office. Intern duties include investigating constituent requests, drafting correspondence, reading local newspapers for pertinent articles, answering telephones, entering data, greeting visitors. Interns may also be assigned longer-term research or outreach projects. This is an excellent opportunity for college students and graduates seeking experience in a constituent-focused office in the federal government's legislative branch. A successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter and should have exceptional communication, computer and administrative skills. Part-time positions with flexible scheduling are available. For the application, click here. Please contact Gwen Fraser if you have any questions or would like to apply.
Seattle Community Court is the 26th problem solving court in the nation and the only one in Washington State. We have enjoyed a partnership with many local college and university intern and practicum programs. We are currently recruiting for unpaid intern/practicum positions. We also accept students who wish to volunteer but are not involved in a formal program. Internships are available for the following positions: Community Court Case Management Assistant, Data Support Assistant, and Resource Center Coordinator. Community Court Case Management Assistant Data Support Assistant Resource Center Coordinator
If you are looking to plug into what's happening in Washington's technology industry and help us serve the industry...come join us. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Summer Kibler at skibler@wsa.org. 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, including Arts & Culture, Business, Finance & Economics, Television, Film & Journalism, Politics, Government & Ethics, Healthcare & Social Issues, and Marketing, Public Relations & Advertising. To learn about all three programs, visit: http://foster.washington.edu/ciber/EUSA.shtml. U.S. Department of Justice 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. For an application, go to: http://rac.org/mk 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. Position: Citizen Outreach Director Position: Field Organizer For all positions: 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. Up to 19 hours/week, $10.00/hour, flexible schedule. 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 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, call 202-687-6237 or e-mail 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. Commitment time varies from 2 - 10 hours a week. Help is needed in the following areas: To get involved, email jdomski1@u.washington.edu. Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- Summer 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. Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008) Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008) Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008) Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 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 the website. 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 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. Applications are due January 22. For applications, click here.
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