Political Science Advising NewsletterJanuary 20th, 2009 |
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Study Abroad Programs
Law Societies and Justice will once again be co sponsoring a study abroad program focused on European law and society (with an emphasis on issues such as immigrant rights, constitutional rights, individual rights etc) for advanced undergraduates during the early fall start period in late August. Students are eligible for 12 academic credits for 2 seminars and an introductory Italian class. The program commences in late August and runs through September (ending before the fall quarter). This allows students to work or intern first and study abroad during the same summer. Cost is $3,900 which includes all credits, housing in apartments, some meals and trips (including one to Florence) -- You can apply for financial aid to cover the cost of the program and most of the fees are due in the fall quarter. Benefits: Undergraduates get to study alongside law students and to learn from UW law school faculty Program is housed at the UW Rome Center, located in the historical part of Rome -- and which has classrooms and computer facilities Course is only for UW students and is taught by great professors from the Law School and Law Societies and Justice program. Classes are interesting seminars focused on European, US and Italian law. Students get a chance to meet Italian legal experts -- professors, judges, lawyers, human rights workers as well as Italian law students Questions? Email Professor Anita Ramasastry at arama@u.washington.edu
The Wisconsin and Seattle EU Centers of Excellence are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the summer 2009 EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels , hosted and co-organized by the Institute for European Studies at the Université Libre de Bruxelles from July 6 to August 14. The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels offers US and Canadian students the opportunity to study the emergence of a united Europe in its dynamic core. Running from July 6 to August 14, the program will consist of two courses plus an EU simulation for a total of 12 quarter credits (8 semester credits). The program is jointly administered by the European Commission-sponsored EU Centers of Excellence at the University of Washington and University of Wisconsin, and the Institute for European Studies at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The six-week program features lectures and seminars by leading experts on the EU from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as site visits to major EU institutions and organizations involved in European integration. In addition, the program is supplemented by cultural and social events in and around the city, as well as a program excursion to Luxembourg and Strasbourg. An introductory welcome week includes a reception, dinner, and an orientation walking tour. Brussels' central location allows students to easily explore the region's rich history and culture at their own pace on weekends. The tour, excursion travel costs, reception, and two dinners are all included in a program fee that is much lower than most similar European study programs. Discover the new Europe through the EU Studies Program in Brussels! The program is open to all upper-level undergraduate students with an interest in the European Union enrolled in degree programs at US and Canadian universities. The program also accepts applications from recent graduates (i.e. 2009) from US and Canadian universities. Applicants should submit an official university transcript, a two-page statement of purpose, and two recommendation letters to the EU Center by March 9, 2009 . The Center may conduct interviews as part of the selection process and will notify all candidates of the program's decisions in writing. Please address inquiries to the EU Centers of Excellence in Seattle ( euc@u.washington.edu , tel. 206-616-2415).
Please Join The Q Center and Eric Baldwin from International Programs and Exchanges and Global Opportunities for an information Session Thursday the 22nd at 1:30 p.m. We will be discussing Study Abroad opportunities, grants, and funding for GLBT students who want to expand their academic careers to foreign ports of call! WHAT: Info Session on Foreign Study Financial Aid WHERE: Q Center WHEN: 1/22/09 1:30 p.m. WHY: Because you love travel/learning
The Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce its Summer 2009 Programs and Courses. The Rothberg International School would like to invite applicants for the Summer Courses, which will run from July 1 - 29, 2009 in Jerusalem. The program includes courses in English, extracurricular activities, on-campus housing, financial aid, and is a great way to get a taste of the richness of Jerusalem while engaging in intensive learning. The courses include lectures, group discussions and visits to relevant museums and sites. The Jewish-Arab Relations: Social-Psychological Aspects option presents the relationship between Jews and Arabs in Israel as a multifaceted, complex encounter occurring on several levels: interpersonal, inter-group, and ethno-national. The course will combine theoretical and experiential learning, in the framework of an intensive workshop. The Middle East and the World course will address the days of the pre- and post-colonial Middle East, the emergence of a state system, Pan-Arab ideology and its decline, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the various Gulf wars. Taking a regional, rather than state-centered, point of view, the course will attempt to identify the common denominators and rules behind issues such as nationalism and ethnicity, domestic politics, and foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa. N.B: These courses do not automatically count towards the Political Science major requirements. Depending on the political science content of the courses, they might be approved by individual submission of a petition and course syllabus to the Political Science Advising Office. Hebrew and Arabic language instruction are also available during the summer. The courses teach participants how to converse, read and write in both languages. Classes are available in Hebrew at six levels, from the beginner through advanced. Courses in Modern Standard Arabic and in Colloquial Arabic are also taught at multiple levels. This program is open to undergraduates, graduates and those who are interested in continuing to learn about Israel and its history and culture. Participants will earn 3 three credits per course from the RIS. Applicants should apply online, and need to submit a transcript, letter of recommendation and photographs. Please visit http://overseas.huji.ac.il/ to apply and for further information. Applications are due by June 1, 2009.
Here is a great European Studies opportunity: You can be part of the 20 year celebrations of German unification and get EURO credits by joining our study abroad program to Berlin in fall quarter 2009. Led by Jackson School European Studies faculty member Sabine Lang, the program will explore questions of identity, public memory and social change 20 years after the fall of the Wall. 5 credit courses will include - EURO 494/CHID 471a: Politics, Society, and Culture from Bonn to Berlin - EURO 499/CHID 498 Independent Projects: Urban Cultures & Social Change in East & West Berlin - CHID 471b Memorializing the Past and Present in Berlin. EURO 494 will count for the political science major requirements. You do not need to know German to participate. A four week language trailer before the program starts is optional. Classes and site tours will be in English. For more information, please check our program website at http://depts.washington.edu/chid/showprogram.php?id=82 If you are interested, please join us for our info session on the Berlin Program on Thursday (1/29) at 1pm in Padelford C 101.
Applications are being accepted for -- UW Exploration Seminar -- Tokyo, Hong Kong: Asian Cities, Hybrid Urbanism Mid-August to Early September, 2009 http://courses.washington.edu/asiacity/ http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2009/japanhk.htm Dense, compact, hybrid, and dynamic are words often used in characterizing the urban landscapes of Asian cities. The fluid matrix of social life, urban spaces, and mass transportation along with proximity of activities and services clearly distinguishes the landscapes of major Asian cities from their North American counterparts. This traveling seminar will engage in a close-up examination of the urban landscapes of Tokyo and Hong Kong, two iconic cities of Asia. Specifically, we will investigate how the urban forms and processes of Tokyo and Hong Kong respectively support the everyday life of their millions of residents and workers; how they reflect their distinct urban culture; and how they function as complex and hybrid urban systems. We will experience the city from the street level and taste its flavor from the street vendors. The course will explore various methods of investigation in examining the urban characteristics in selected locations within the two cities. Daily activities include guided tours, on-site mapping exercises, guest presentations, and interactions with the local professionals and citizens. The program will spend the first half in Hong Kong and second half in Tokyo. The course is open to all students. Participants will earn 5 credits of L ARCH 495 Landscape Architecture Studies Abroad. Credits for other courses and VPLA requirement can also be arranged. Program Fee: $2600; IPE fee: $200. Merit-based $1,000 are available for students going on this and other East and SE Asia programs. To apply, please visit: http://depts.washington.edu/explore/forstudents/financialaid.htm . Deadline: January 30, 2009. Information meetings: Friday, January 23 (Gould 100), Wednesday, February 4 (Gould 114), Friday, February 20 (Gould 100) -- all from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Students are required to attend one meeting to be admitted into the program. For further information about the program, please contact Prof. Jeff Hou, jhou@u.washington.edu
Information Meeting, January 20th, 2009, 12:00-1:00, Architecture Hall Room 110. August 28th - September 18th, 2009 in Estonia. MLA Student, Merit Lesta (T.A.), will present the information on the program January 20th, Feb. 17th and March 3rd. Program Description: We will explore the subject of designing and planning sustainable urban centers. We will focus on the following questions: How can our contemporary cities function with greater ecological capacity? What are the models that can be replicated for a sustainable future? How can we re-conceive our traditional cities as sustainable systems where the functions and flows (i.e. drainage, transportation and energy production) mimic natural verses engineered systems . Collaborating with 10-12 students and faculty from the Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu College , w e will live and work in Tallinn , the capital of Estonia . Through field trips we will explore how traditional forms can be respected and integrated as we apply principles of urban ecological design to re-imagine this traditional Estonian city? As we gain deeper understanding of Estonian culture and perspectives, we will offer our knowledge of sustainable urban design from the United States . Contact Prof. Daniel Winterbottom ( nina@u.washington.edu ) or Merit Lesta ( meritl@u.washington.edu ), if unable to attend information meeting but interested in the program. Info Sessions
Each week, the UW Career Center offers workshops addressing career-related topics (how to write a resume and cover letter, how to have a successful interview). With the exception of the two-days "Dependable Strengths" seminar, all workshops are free. Details about the workshops and the weekly calendar of events can be found here . You may also check out internships and career positions on HuskyJobs . All UW Career Center workshops are held in Room 134 Mary Gates Hall unless otherwise noted. Approximately 50 minutes long, workshops are generally held during the afternoon at the UW Career Center throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. See calendar for dates and times. In preparation for career fair (JAN.26-30), students are encouraged to attend the following sessions:
3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Thursday, January 22nd Johnson Hall, Room 117 Do you enjoy studying science when you get to work on practical problems? Are you fascinated by the origins, evolution and present dynamics of our Earth and its environment? Do you enjoy an interdisciplinary approach to learning - one that relies on the fundamentals from chemistry, math, biology, and physics? Current and prospective undergraduate students who are interested in learning about studying earth and space sciences at the UW are invited to an informational meeting. Faculty, current ESS majors, and staff will be available to answer questions.
The UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is holding an information session for students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. The ABET-accredited BSCE degree is appropriate for students interested in both civil and environmental engineering. CEE Information Session Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:30-4:30pm More Hall 221 (UW Seattle campus) Several faculty members will attend to talk about their areas of engineering interest (such as construction, structures, environmental, etc). There will also be an optional tour of More Hall labs afterwards. Fellowships/ Scholarships/ Grants
Now is the time!Scholarship applications for Pride Foundation and GSBA scholarships must be postmarked by January 23, 2009. Together we are awarding $350,000 in educational scholarships to LGBTQ and Straight Ally students. Apply today! For more information and to download an application, visit our website
Conferences/ Talks
Planning a career in public service? Worried about your student loans? Concerned about the impact of low paying careers? Come Learn about the College Cost Reduction & Access Act Heather Jarvis is a tireless advocate for the new federal loan forgiveness law, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (“CCRAA”). CCRAA was signed into law in September 2007. This new law is complex. Ms. Jarvis' presentation will provide indispensable information for anyone with student loan debt. Under CCRAA income based repayment is not limited to public service work, come even if you are in the private sector. If you do plan a public service career, the term is broadly defined by the statute. If you follow all of the rules outlined, you could be eligible for loan forgiveness in 10 years. About Heather Jarvis: Heather Jarvis is Senior Program Manager for Law School Advocacy at Equal Justice Works and Vice chair of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Educations Committee on Government Relations and Student Financial Aid.
The Formosa Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 Ambassador Program, to be held in Washington D.C. from June 15 through June 26. The application form and instructions are posted on our website. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2009. The Formosa Foundation offers three factors critical to social movements: political opportunity, organizational capacity and framing ability. Through its Ambassador Program the Foundation offers the best hands-on training for students to develop grass-roots and campaign skills and to become leaders. The Ambassador Program uses U.S. foreign policies on Taiwan and China as case studies to provide participants with opportunities to: Understand the intricacies of US foreign policy making and its impact; Gain insight from experienced professionals on the art of advocacy; Acquire skills to effectively present views to policy makers, media and the public. The Ambassador Program combines in-house training with on-the-ground activist work. Participants in the Program develop the expertise, analytical framework, and networks they need to effectively promote Taiwan. Qualification & Selection The Program is designed primarily for recent college graduates or current college and/or graduate students who support the advancement of human rights, democracy and the right of self-determination for the people of Taiwan. Selection criteria include academic achievements, extracurricular activities, participation in community affairs, and interest in promoting U.S.-Taiwan relations. Up to 30 applicants will be selected, including up to 7 recruited from Taiwan. Application Requirements Applicants can be US citizens, permanent residents, or Taiwanese nationals. All applicants must complete and submit the following by March 15, 2009: 1. Application Form (click to download) 2. 500-word Personal Statement 3. Copy of most recent Transcript 4. Two Letters of Recommendation The Foundation will cover expenses relating to participants' training, workshops and housing for the duration of the Program. For more information about the organization and the program, please see the website. Courses
Are you a non-native speaker of English who is looking for additional support in your writing or writing-intensive course? If so, this new studio course offered by the Academic English Program and the Expository Writing Program might be just what you are looking for! If you are taking a writing or writing-intensive course and would like additional ESL support, please consider signing up for *General Studies 391I*, a 2-credit (C/NC) studio course that meets two days a week for 50 minutes (T/TH at 12:30; PAR 112). This studio is designed to support English language learners who are concurrently enrolled in a writing or writing-intensive course and want to continue developing their ability to understand and produce academic writing. In this studio you will build advanced vocabulary skills, focus on reading skills to help you comprehend and analyze complex texts (specifically those from your writing class), and review and analyze grammar structures, focusing on how they apply to organization and produce different effects in academic writing. You can enroll in *GEN ST 391I* during the second week of classes; enrollment capped at 10 students. Internships
Intern for Keith McGlashan’s re-election campaign for Shoreline City Council.
Internship positions: Campaign Manager and Communications Director
Job Offers
Join the 2009 Orientation Leader Staff! Want to help new students? Want to get involved? Want an on-campus job this summer? Want to earn good money? Want free food? Congratulations-you have found to the right place! First Year Programs is dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure that their transition to the University of Washington is a smooth and enjoyable one. We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current University of Washington students to become part of the First Year Programs Orientation Leader staff. Orientation Leaders play a vital role in this exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more. Applications are due by Friday, January 30th. For more information and an Orientation Leader application, please visit our website. You should also consider attending our information session to learn more. it will be held on the following date: 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 22 in Mary Gates Hall, room 224 Please feel free to contact First Year Programs staff directly if you have any questions about the position or the application process. You can reach us either via email ( uwao@u.washington.edu ) or phone (206.543.4905).
An undergraduate research assistant is sought for paid help in our laboratory. Our project seeks to understand the optical properties of cold sea-ice surfaces during the early stages of “Snowball Earth” events during the Neoproterozoic. It is thought that during these events, the surface of Earth's ocean froze all the way to the equator. Students can get more information on this position at the folowing website.
The University of Washington, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is pleased to offer an outstanding summer research opportunity for sophomores, juniors and non-graduated seniors who have strong science backgrounds and an interest in environmental health research. Information session (University of Washington, Seattle) : January 22 3:30-4:30 Mary Gates Hall 191A The Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH-REP) is a nine week research program. Successful applicants are paired with DEOHS faculty and mentored through a research project that usually intersects ongoing faculty research projects. Each participant receives a $5200 stipend for the summer. Application deadline: February 2, 2009 For more information: www.ehrep.washington.edu or email: ehug@u.washington.edu Other
The application for Mortar Board honors society is now open! New members are selected on the basis of achievement in scholarship, leadership and service; and serve as active members during their senior year. The application and further information is available online The deadline for the application is February 13th, 2009. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Founded in 1918, it is currently the oldest honor society on the University of Washington campus. Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to universities, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. To learn more about Mortar Board visit our website
SLink (Social Science Link) is a blog where students can find information and opportunities from all of the social science departments. Students should use it to find out what is going on around campus, and the greater Seattle area! SLink can be accessed here.
Do you have plans for spring break 2009? The University of Washington Pipeline Project would like to invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity! Apply for Pipeline's Literacy-Arts Alternative Spring Break and make spring break 2009 a week that you won't forget. During alternative spring break you will have the opportunity to travel as part of a team of 5 UW undergraduates to a rural or tribal community in Washington state. Once there you will work with students in a local elementary or middle school on a literacy and arts project. You'll work on coaching each student in writing poetry or short stories, illustrating and hand-making his or her very own book! At the end of the week, you'll celebrate the completion of books with the school and local community. All lodging, transportation and supply costs for this trip are covered by Pipeline and our sponsors. In order to help us maintain a financially sustainable program, your team will be asked to help raise funds for food for the week. Please apply for this exciting, fun and rewarding program! Applications (found online ) are due on January 23rd, 2009 and can be submitted to the office of the Pipeline Project, Mary Gates Hall 120. If you have any questions about this program or the application process, please email pipeline@u.washington.edu or check out our website
The Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations appears annually and publishes original manuscripts and research by undergraduate students from across the country. The Journal is a blind, peer-reviewed publication that maintains high standards of literary quality and seeks papers that contribute to a better understanding of international affairs. The Journal of International Relations is pleased to invite submissions from undergraduate students for our upcoming issue. The Editorial Board welcomes submissions on any topic relevant to the theory and practice of international relations. Published papers will generally consist of a sound methodology, original arguments, and an advanced knowledge of the field to which the work is relevant. The Editorial Board requests that submissions adhere to the following guidelines: • Authors must be current undergraduate students, and all work must be original. • Papers must be between 2,000 and 6,000 words in length. • Manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc format), with 1-inch margins, double-spaced, and typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font. • Articles must include a title, a 200-word maximum length abstract, and a brief biography, indicating whether or not the author is a member of Sigma Iota Rho (all of which must appear in the Word document). • Submissions with charts, graphs, or other pertinent illustrations are acceptable. The Editorial Board also requests that citations follow the citation format of the Chicago Manual of Style. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 27, 2009. To submit a paper or request more information, please e-mail the Editorial Board at SIRjournal@gmail.com .
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