GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

1. IRIS Center Summer Research Opportunity

Student Assistant – Job Description

Location: College Park, MD

Company: The IRIS Center

The IRIS Center, a nonprofit research and advisory group located in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, is seeking a student assistant to provide research and administrative assistance to a number of on-going projects. Students are needed for 10-20 hours per week and must be reliable.

Background qualifications and skills

Major in government & politics, economics, or related field

Good knowledge of Microsoft office products

Experience in an office setting

Foreign language skills a plus

Equal Opportunity
IRIS is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply
Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to sroswurm@iris.econ.umd.edu. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

About IRIS
IRIS is a leading research and policy advisory center located in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. IRIS works to facilitate economic growth and improve governance in developing and transition countries, focusing on the role of institutions — the formal and informal rules by which individuals organize economic, political, and social activity. In partnership with scholars, reformers, and international donors, IRIS conducts research, designs and implements programs, and promotes the sharing and application of innovative ideas

2. The White House Internship Program

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program* *for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. “This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.” In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:

• US Citizens • Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

* White House Department of Scheduling and Advance * The Office of Cabinet Affairs * The White House Communications Department * The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs * The Office of the First Lady * The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) * The Office of Political Affairs * The Office of Management and Administration * The Office of White House Counsel * The Domestic Policy Council * The White House Office of Presidential Personnel * Office of the Vice President

More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

3. Woodrow Wilson Center Internships

Woodrow Wilson Center Mexico Institute

The Mexico Institute of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholarsseeks an intern with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Mexico.The Wilson Center is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 andheadquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Wilson Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, openand informed dialogue. The Center commemorates the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by: providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy and fostering research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a full spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs. These internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments in support of Center activities. Additionally, interns will assist in the Mexico Institute’s development of multimedia resources, contributing to a podcast series and managing content on the Mexico Portal (wilsoncenter.org/mexicoportal). Internships also provide opportunities to attend events within the Wilson Center and around Washington. Successful applicants should have strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and collectively as part of group, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program. Strong writing skills and language ability in both English and Spanish are essential. Translation experience will be considered an asset. The Mexico Institute will be hiring one graduate or undergraduate intern for the summer. This is a paid internship. To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 3-5 page writing sample. Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work. All materials should be submitted together by Friday, April 3, 2009 to Katie Putnam at kate.putnam@wilsoncenter.org. For more information about the Mexico Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Center, see our website at www.wilsoncenter.org/mexico.

Woodrow Wilson Center Latin American Program

The Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks interns with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Latin American issues. The Wilson Center is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Wilson Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, open and informed dialogue. The Center commemorates the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by: providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy and fostering research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a full spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs. These internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an environment that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments in support of Center activities. Internships also provide opportunities to attend events within the Wilson Center and around Washington.Successful applicants should have strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and collectively as part of group, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program.Strong writing skills, language ability in Spanish, and translation experience are preferred. The Latin American Program will be hiring graduate or undergraduate interns for the spring semester. We are looking for either one person who will work on a full-time basis or two interns to work on a part-time basis, so please indicate your availability and desired schedule in your application. This is a paid internship. To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 3-5 page writing sample. Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work. All materials should be submitted together by Friday, April 3, 2009 to Nikki Nichols at nikki.nichols@wilsoncenter.org. For more information about the Latin American Program and the Woodrow Wilson Center, see our website at www.wilsoncenter.org/lap.

4. GVPT Commencement Speaker Application

The Government & Politics and Environmental Science and Policy joint commencement ceremony will be taking place on Friday, May 22 at 1PM in the Reckord Armory.

Qualifications: GVPT/ENSP student speaker must be a GVPT or ENSP major, have at least 60 credits earned at the University of Maryland, a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, and will be graduating in May 2009.

To Apply: Please submit the following application materials: a completed application form (below), an unofficial transcript, a rough draft of your commencement address, and at least one letter of recommendation from a GVPT faculty member who would enthusiastically support your selection as commencement speaker.

Please email advising@gvpt.umd.edu for an application form

5. Criminal Justice Career Fair

Date: Tuesday, March 10th

Time: 10:00AM- 3:00PM

Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

Interested in Criminology and Criminal Justice internship and career opportunities, as well as graduate and professional school possibilities?...Then, the Criminal Justice Career Fair is for YOU!

Come network with employers, market your skill sets, and gather information on employment opportunities that await you. The Criminal Justice Career Fair is open to ALL majors and alumni of the College Park campus.

Government Agencies and Organizations that will be in- attendance include,

United States Marshals
Supreme Court of the US Police
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Bureau of ALcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
District of Columbia Army National Guard
United States Secret Service
IRS- Criminal Investigative Division
CIA
United States Capitol Police
United States Border Patrol
United States Park Police
FBI
US Department of Justice- Interpol
US Army Criminal Investigations- Command
Office of Personnel Management- Federal Investigation Division
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Defense Criminal Investigative Services (DCIS)
The Baltimore Child Abuse Center
Sexual Assault Center, Prince Georges Hospital Center
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
University of Maryland- The Graduate School
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia
District of Columbia Pre-trial Services
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Patuxent Institution- Office of the Director
Court Services Division, Fairfax County General District
University of District of Columbia- David A. Clarke School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law

The Criminal Justice Fair is co-sponsered by the Criminal Justice Student Association, and the University Career Center & The President's Promise.

For additional information about this event please contact Ms. Lauren Rothe at lrothe@crim.umd.edu

6. College Park Law Society

Want to become a lawyer? Interested in family and divorce law? Wondering what its like to practice law in D.C.?

Come to the CPLS meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd to hear from guest speaker Marina Barannik. Ms. Barannik practices divorce/ family law in D.C. In addition to speaking about her own experiences, she will be happy to answer any questions you may have about law school and legal careers.

Bring questions!

Where: Armory 0120

When: Tuesday, March 3 from 8-9

7. Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award

The advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences play an integral role in the academic careers of our students. Through advising, teaching and mentoring, our College, departmental and faculty advisors provide an important service to students by helping them set, pursue and achieve their scholastic goals. The College supports an annual Outstanding Advisor Award in order to formally recognize advisors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in serving the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ student population.

AWARD

An award of $500.00 will be presented at the College’s Spring Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 7th, 2009.

ELIGIBILITY

Advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences including all faculty, College, and

departmental advisors.

NOMINATIONS:

To nominate a person for the award, send a letter of support to the College’s Advising Center

that includes the nominee’s name and department and the nominator’s name, address, telephone number and relationship with the nominee (e.g., advisee, supervisor, co-worker, etc.)

Student nominators are encouraged to describe how the advisor has assisted them both academically and personally and why she/he merits special recognition. This is the most important part of the nomination. It is on the basis of this information that the award will be granted.

Nominators are encouraged to solicit letters from others who are familiar with the nominee’s work.

NOMINATION DEADLINE:

Nomination letters should be submitted to Christie Cradock, BSOS Advising Center, 2148

Tydings Hall, or via email to ccradock@bsos.umd.edu (subject line Advisor Award) by Friday

March 13^th, 2009.

NOMINATION CRITERIA:

The College does not narrowly define the criteria for excellent advising. Rather, the nominator

determines the attributes and behaviors that she/he believes constitute consistently excellent

service. Examples of attributes that nominators may want to consider include, but are not limited

to, the following: accessibility, dedication, problem-solving skills, dependability,

communication skills, motivation/attitude, knowledge/skills and innovation.

DECISION PROCESS:

The College will convene a review committee consisting of previous winners, staff, faculty, and

students to choose the recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 13th, 2009

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