2.  Congressional Internship Opportunity

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) is currently seeking unpaid interns for the spring to contribute to his fast-paced Washington, DC office. Duties include but are not limited to: answering the phones, drafting constituent response letters, conducting legislative research, compiling and entering data, attending hearings/briefings, giving Capitol tours, and basic administrative duties. Applicants should be goal-oriented, quick learners, and have a professional and friendly demeanor. Previous experience is not required; however, applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit.

All interested applicants should send a cover letter, résumé and references, and 2 brief writing samples to jasmine.dickerson@mail.house.gov. In the subject line of the email, please type 'Internship Application.'

3.  Woodrow Wilson Center Internships

The Mexico Institute of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks 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 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 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/ mexico portal). 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.

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. Study Abroad in Israel and Egypt

Would you like to take part in an interactive cross-cultural experience, searching with local partners ways to overcome religious conflicts in the region? I am pleased to invite our students to join me and my Egyptian/American colleague Dr. Tal Shehata in this unique program in the Middle East. Students will spend 9 days in Egypt (Alexandria, Cairo and Suez Canal) and 9 days in Israel (Jerusalem, Massada/Dead Sea, Tel Aviv) and Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories). Students will visit educational, cultural and religious sites and engage in workshops with local faculty and students.  Contact me by e-mail (I am currently in Jerusalem) for further information:  ekaufman@cidcm.umd.edu. The deadline for applications is March 24.