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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
September 30, 2008 |
Announcements:
1. Advising Update *NEW*
2. Graduate School Preview Day
3. Upcoming Lecture On American Political Climate*NEW*
4. Scholarship For Public Leadership
5. Submit your Work For Publication
6. Help Center Hotline
Employment/Internship Opportunities:
7. Internship Opportunity in Governor's Office
8. International and Homeland Security Internship
9. National Endowment for Democracy Seeks President's Intern
10. Bilingual Research Assistants Needed
1. Advising Updates
The GVPT Advising Office will be closed October 1st - 3rd and will resume the normal advising schedule on Monday, October 6th.
2. Graduate School Preview Day
The Graduate School's
Preview Day is Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in
the Colony Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union. This is a great opportunity
for our undergraduates to learn more about graduate study here at Maryland.
By attending, they will also pick up tips about the application process and
funding. Students should feel free to attend parts as their schedules allow.
However, special attention should be drawn to the 1 pm - 2:30 pm session at
which you can meet representatives from all the graduate programs.
To learn more about preview day activities and registration, please visit
http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/grrd/preview/index.htm
3.
Lecture featuring Amy Walter, A Renowned Political Analyst
The 2008 Honors Rajpat Lecture will featuring Amy Walter will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4 :00 p.m. in the Hoff, Stamp Student Union.
Named
one of the most powerful people in American politics by George Magazine,
Amy Walter is known for her insights into
political dynamics.
Ms. Walter is one of the nation's top political
forecasters and recipient of The
4. The
Senator John A. Cade Scholarship for Public Leadership
Senator John A. Cade was one of Maryland's most extraordinary and exemplary
public servants. As a member of the Maryland Senate from 1975-1996, his
dedication to government, public service and education helped enhance the
lives of his constituents.
"As much as any legislator, Jack Cade understood that it was education that
made a difference. He was a champion for higher education funding throughout
his career." - Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. This $2000
scholarship was created to honor the memory of Senator John A. Cade by
enabling students to carry on his legacy of public service and leadership.
Eligible candidates must:
* be a current Maryland resident
* be an undergraduate student
* not be a graduating senior in the Spring of 2009
* have a 3.0 GPA or higher
* have an interest in public service, government
involvement or political leadership.
Cade Scholarship applications are due by 4:00 p.m. Friday October 24th,
2008. Finalists will be notified shortly thereafter and may interview with
the Academy of Leadership Scholarship Committee.
For application and more information visit:
www.academy.umd.edu/AcademicPrograms/Undergraduate/cadeScholarship
5. Submit Your Work For Publication
Global Topics, a peer-reviewed electronic journal published by the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center for International Affairs and Law, New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, is now soliciting undergraduate papers for its seventh issue. In keeping wiht the Institute's mission, Global Topics seeks to publish the highest quality undergraduate writing. Papers can be from any discipline or a product of collaborative undergraduate/faculty research so long as they address international, transnational, global, or comparative issues. No length is required, but articles should not exceed 35 pages, and preference will be given to writing with contemporary relevance.
If you would like to submit your work, email Lorie Cochran at cochran@anslem.edu. Paper submissions should be typed, double-spaced, and with Chicago-style footnotes (the citations must adhere strictly to the Chicago format). For questions, contact Mary Donahue (mdonahue@anslem.edu) or Sarah Gingerella (sgingerella@anslem.edu), the 2009 Global Topics editors.
6.
Everyone Needs To Talk Sometime: Help Center Hotline
Classes are starting to pick up speed; with a new semester come new
friends; and with a new year come new pressures. Everyone needs to talk
sometime and thats exactly what were here for. The Help Center, UMDs
Peer Counseling and Crisis Intervention Hotline, has been a friend for
UMD students since the 1970s and since then we've been offering open,
non-judgmental, patient peer counseling for our fellow Terps. Along with
our phone counseling we also do face-to-face walk-in counseling and
pregnancy testing. All of our services are 100% confidential, anonymous,
and FREE. No appointments, no waitlists, no intimidation, just an
available peer to talk to.
301-314-HELP
3105 South Campus Dining Hall
Mon-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-12am.
7.
Internship Opportunity In Governor's Office
Governor O'Malley's Communications Office is currently
accepting intern applications for the FALL of 2008. Hardworking,
organized and self-motivated college students and graduate
students interested in working in State politics are encouraged
to apply. We are looking for interns who have a superb writing
ability, who learn quickly, can articulate ideas, and are
enthusiastic about learning about State government. Some duties
of the internship include writing press releases, writing
talking points, writing briefings, doing research, coordinating
press events and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Full-time preferred, but willing to work with schedule. Must be
able to do at least 2 full days. This internship is unpaid.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to
Christine Hansen at
mdgovernorsoffice@gmail.com.
No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please.
8. International and Homeland Security Internship
The Henry L. Stimson Center seeks interns for a professional and educational experience in discovering the way in which non-profit organizations can contribute to the understanding of issues in international and homeland security. The Stimson Center offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, participation, and hands-on practical knowledge. The internship is highly competitive and expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for full time employment in a professional setting. The internship also offers a stipend. The deadline for Spring semester internships in November 15, 2008.
If you are interested, please email advising@gvpt.umd.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply. There are also informative packets available for pick-up in 3104 Tydings Hall.
9. National Endowment for Democracy Seeking President's Intern
Description:
The President's Office at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Intern during the 2008 fall semester. The internship provides excellent opportunities for research, writing and administration in the areas of communications (press, publications and public events), Congressional relations and the Freedom of Information Act . The Intern will also interface with a constant stream of international visitors, speakers and activists who are working in support of democratic development and human rights.
The National Endowment for Democracy is an independent, bipartisan, grant making organization funded by an annual Congressional appropriation. Its aims are to promote democratic reform and foster civil society worldwide. In 2007 NED made nearly 1000 grants to grass roots organizations in more than 90 countries. NED is also the home of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the Journal of Democracy, and serves as the secretariat for the World Movement for Democracy. More information can be found at
www.ned.org
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student with a strong interest in democracy development and/or international affairs who would benefit from experience in an international non-profit organization. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, a strong work ethic and a sharp attention to detail. Foreign language skills are a plus, though not required. This position is unpaid. For consideration please send a cover letter and resume to Beth Davis,
bethd@ned.org
10. Bilingual Research Assistant Needed
Research Assistant needed for School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Dr. Sunmin Lee of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics will work with the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health to conduct a 4-year liver cancer education study in three Asian American communities (Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese) in Maryland. This project is funded by the National Cancer Institute.
We will have two research assistant positions open from October 1, 2008 – July 31, 2012 as described below.
Two Research Assistants
The research assistants will have opportunities to coordinate the project, participate in the development of protocol for focus groups and interviews, translate educational materials, run focus groups, perform data analysis, and participate in writing of the report and manuscript for publication. S/he will also have an opportunity to network with three Asian American communities participating in the program. The research assistants will have adequate exposure to the design and development of a community-based research program. For more information on this project, please contact Dr. Sunmin Lee (sunmin@umd.edu).
These positions are expected to work 20 hrs/wk and will be compensated @ $ 13- $15 per hour depending on experience and qualification.
Qualifications: It is required that students are bilingual in Chinese or Vietnamese.
Prior experience of coordinating projects and running focus groups / interviews is preferred. Students who are considering a masters project, thesis or dissertation research are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sunmin Lee by sending your application including a letter describing your interest and relevant experience and a resume to sunmin@umd.edu.
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