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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
March 7, 2008 |
In this issue:
- Advising Updates
- Academic First Look Fair
- Summer Mentorship Position
- Transfer Students Meeting With SGA
- Interested in IMCP?
- Diversity in the News
- EcoHouse Accepting Applications
- SGA Elections
- Hamilton Project Prize Competition
- SGA City Council Liaison
- Maryland Images
- Study Abroad Scholarship
- Looking for Student Researchers
- Summer Seniors Scholars
- Summer GVPT Courses
- Human Rights Study Abroad Course
- Internship Opportunities
Advising Updates
If you have 75 credits or above, you will be required to complete an audit with GVPT Advising before you can register for Fall 2008 classes. You can check to see if you have a mandatory advising block by checking your registration time on www.testudo.umd.edu.
Walk-in Hours for Spring Semester
Walk in hours will be held this semester every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-5pm and every Tuesday from 1-3pm. Students can schedule
appointments every Monday-Thursday from 9:00-11:30am and every Friday from 9:00-4:30pm. .
Academic First Look Fair
Need to find a major or minor? Looking for a way to get involved academically on campus? Not sure what type of classes to take next semester? If so, join the SGA at the 3rd annual Academic First Look Fair. Representatives from various colleges, departments, and student organizations across campus will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about advising, involvement in academic programs, etc. You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Summer Mentorship Position
The Maryland English Institute (MEI) at the University of Maryland College Park is offering three Student Mentor positions for a two-week English and American Culture program for undergraduate students from Japan, August 1 – 15, 2008.
Position Description
Three Student Mentors will be retained for this program. The primary responsibilities of Student Mentors are to escort participants throughout the program and to generally serve as cultural interpreters. Mentors are responsible for accompanying students on field trips and excursions, participating in extracurricular activities, and assisting with and participating in social activities such as a welcome reception and a closing ceremony. Mentor positions require a substantial commitment, flexibility, and active involvement throughout the two-week program. During the week, activities are generally scheduled in the afternoon or evening, with some activities taking place on campus and others taking place off campus in the Washington, DC area. On weekends, mentors must be available for day excursions to sites such as Annapolis and Baltimore. Mentors will also be responsible for meeting the participants at the airport upon their arrival and escorting them to the airport upon their departure.QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens who exhibit cultural sensitivity and possess excellent intercultural communication and leadership skills they can apply to explain U.S. culture, society and customs to participants.COMPENSATION
Mentors are paid $1,000.HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their interest in the position, a current CV that highlights relevant experience, and two references from individuals who are familiar with their organizational and communication abilities. Send application materials to lsahin@umd.edu by April 18, 2008.Transfer Students Meeting With SGA
The Student Government Association is hosting an open discussion with all transfer students across campus to give them an opportunities to air their views and concerns about being a transfer student at the University of Maryland.
Interested in IMCP?
There will be an important informational meeting for all students who plan on
applying to the IMCP program next year. Please plan on attending. We will be
reviewing the application process, the qualities we look for in an applicant,
and the other education options at the university.
We cannot stress enough the importance of this meeting, please be there.
Tuesday, March 11th, 12-1pm, Benjamin Room 0220
Diversity in the News
SPJ presents "Diversity in News: A Panel Discussion About Ethnic Media and How Ethnic Issues Are Covered"
The Society of Professional Journalists, Student Chapter at the University of Maryland ask you to join us for an open discussion about the following issues:
When: Tuesday, March 4th
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Banneker Room A, second floor of the Stamp Student Union
Representatives from The Diamondback, Black Explosion, The Eclipse, The Mitzpeh and La Voz Latina have confirmed they will be attending. This event is open to the entire campus and there will be a question and answer session at the end of the discussion.
Ecohouse Accepting Applications
EcoHouse is the first living-learning community on campus proposed by students.
The common thread is an aspiration to work together toward a greener future.
EcoHouse encourages students in ALL majors and programs to apply; we believe
that by including a wide range of students, we enhance our efforts to achieve a
sustainable future. To learn more, or to get application materials, come to one
of our info sessions:
Mon Mar 3 6-7 pm Anne Arundel Hall - Lounge
Tue Mar 4 2:30-3:30 pm 1110 Leonardtown Community Center
Thu Mar 6 2-3 pm 0118 Symons Hall
Thu Mar 6 6-7 pm Annapolis Hall - Multi-purpose Rm
For additional information, go to:
http://www.ecohouse.umd.edu
Applications are due March 11, 2008
SGA Elections
Become a part of UMD's Student Government Association! If you are interested in making a change on campus or simply want to become more involved, consider running for an SGA position. Legislative positions allow you to represent your academic college or residential community. Executive positions, including Student Body President, provide the opportunity to represent the student body at large.
In order to be eligible to run for election, you must attend one informational session. You may select whichever is most convenient. The sessions will take place on:
Addition details will soon be available at http://www.sga.umd.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Lasser, Elections Board Chair, at UMD.SGA.Elections@gmail.com.
Hamilton Project Prize Competition
The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution invites students to participate in its second annual Economic Policy Innovation Prize competition. The Project will award $25,000 in prizes for the best innovative policy proposals written by undergraduate and graduate-level students. The top graduate-level proposal will be awarded $10,000 and the top undergraduate proposal will be awarded $5,000, with the remaining $10,000 divided among the runners-up. In addition to cash prizes, the winning students may also be invited to turn their proposals into discussion papers issued by The Hamilton Project.
The Hamilton Prize is open to students at accredited U.S. educational institutions. The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2008. For more information on The Hamilton Project, please visit our website at www.hamiltonproject.org. Please contact Karen Anderson at kanderson@brookings.edu with any questions.
SGA City Council Liaison
The Student Government Association is currently accepting applications for the position of City Council Liaison for next year's administration. City Council Liaison is a unique position that offers the opportunity to sit on the City of College Park Council as a non-voting member and on the SGA's Executive Cabinet. Experiencing city politics and holding a position on the campus' active SGA provides an exeptional perspective to College Park as a whole. City Liaisons are expected to serve from June of 2008 to May of 2009. For an application, email Danielle Kogut at danielle.kogut@gmail.com, or access www.sga.umd.edu to download a copy. Applications are being accepted by Danielle Kogut until March 13, 2008 at 5:00pm.
Maryland Images
Love Maryland? Proud to be a Terp? Join Maryland Images, the official campus tour guide organization! Images is now accepting applications for the spring 2008 semester. Copies are available in the Images office at 0130F in the Mitchell Building or online at
www.studentorg.umd.edu/mi. All applications are due March 12 by 4pm. If you have any questions feel free to email us at mdimages@umd.edu. Remember...we do more then just walk backwards!Study Abroad Scholarship
A new $750 scholarship has been announced for all eligible applicants to the following course! All admitted students will be awarded the scholarship and their program fee reduced to $2700. This course presents a unique opportunity to study the process from domestic political activism to international policy awaits you in summer 2008. International human rights attorney, Mark Bromley, and director of study abroad at UM, Michael Ulrich, have designed an innovative course that will take you from the national headquarters of organizations in Washington D.C. to the United Nations in Geneva and ending with an international festival and conference in Stockholm. The specific focus of study will be the extension of existing human rights policies and practices to include greater freedom of sexual expression and identity. The course will draw upon the experiences of those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities but also to those from other groups seeking greater tolerance for individuals outside of traditional definitions of sexuality. Such direct access to important players in the American political system, country representatives to the United Nations and world renowned political activists is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Students may receive 3 credits in HONR, LGBT or UNIV for the experience. More information can be found at http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/5010 or by contacting Dr. Ulrich at mjulrich@umd.edu
Looking for Student Researchers
Maryland Student Researchers, administered by the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Studies, introduces undergraduates to the discipline and rewards of scholarly research. Students spend four to six hours a week working with or under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member's own research and receive an Undergraduate Research Assistant notation on their transcript at the conclusion of the assistantship. Participation in the program "makes the big store small" for undergraduates, since it allows them to work closely with faculty members outside the classroom and the opportunity to make significant contributions to faculty research.
One important aspect of the Maryland Student Researchers is that it is non-competitive. It is open to students of all majors and disciplines who have an interest in research. There is no GPA requirement, and research is available is all areas of the university, including humanities, social sciences, fine arts, engineering, biological sciences, physical and computer sciences, journalism, and education. The Faculty Directory is listed alphabetically according to college or school.
The following faculty members in GVPT are accepting applications from Maryland Student Researchers:
James Glass, jglass@gvpt.umd.edu
Frances Lee, flee@gvpt.umd.edu
Wayne McIntosh, wmcintosh@gvpt.umd.edu
Water is Life: Youth Leading Change on World Water Day
Join SMRC, AID, Food and Water Watch, Carnegie Council's Policy Innovations, Razoo.com, UNICEF, Vestergaard Frandsen, Chipotle, Water Advocates, Global Water and many more at the World Water Day Summit in Washington, D.C on March 22nd.
The summit will be a forum for dialogue, through panels, keynotes, workshops and service, between young people from around the United States and leaders, experts and social entrepreneurs on the issue of water and how it remains a global crisis. We are seven years away from 2015, the date that the Millenium Development Goals called for reducing by half the number of people who lack access to water. There is much work to be done. Join us in helping to meet that goal. Click here for a complete schedule.
Senior Summer Scholars
Senior Summer Scholars (SSS) is a competitive program sponsored by the Office of
Undergraduate Studies that provides students funding to work with faculty
mentors on scholarly research or artistic projects. For the summer of 2008, the
program will provide stipends of $3,000 each to approximately 40 outstanding
rising seniors. Awardees are expected to participate in SSS activities over the
summer, submit research reports at the end of the summer, and participate in
Undergraduate Research Day the following spring.
Applications should be submitted with two faculty recommendations and a research
project proposal. Applications are due to the Maryland Center for Undergraduate
Research by Friday, March 28, 2008 and are available online:
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/programs/sss.html
Summer GVPT Courses
HUMAN RIGHTS IN WORLD POLITICS – ITS IMPACT IN LATIN AMERICA
This course analyzes the historical development and growth of
human rights as a distinct international regime, with a vast send of universal
norms, governmental and non-governmental national, regional and world actors,
mechanisms for implementation with a wide range of operational tools, from
declaratory statements, through fact-finding, investigation missions,
condemnation for gross violations and cultural, diplomatic, economic and
military sanctions. The old concept of sovereignty is being challenged by
humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to act. Current criticism
arises on the will and ability of the international community to enforce such
decision globally, and a discussion will focus on “too little too late” and
double standards.
Such process has impacted Latin American political development, was instrumental
in the process of transition and consolidation of democracy and currently in the
claim for socio-economic as well as indigenous rights. Students will be ask to
prepare papers on selected cases studies from the region.
Human Rights Study Abroad Course
A unique opportunity to study the process from domestic political activism to international policy awaits you in summer 2008. International human rights attorney, Mark Bromley, and director of study abroad at UM, Michael Ulrich, have designed an innovative course that will take you from the national headquarters of organizations in Washington D.C. to the United Nations in Geneva and ending with an international festival and conference in Stockholm. The specific focus of study will be the extension of existing human rights policies and practices to include greater freedom of sexual expression and identity. The course will draw upon the experiences of those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities but also to those from other groups seeking greater tolerance for individuals outside of traditional definitions of sexuality. Such direct access to important players in the American political system, country representatives to the United Nations and world renowned political activists is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Students may receive 3 credits in HONR, LGBT or UNIV for the experience. More information can be found at http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/5010 or by contacting Dr. Ulrich at mjulrich@umd.edu
Internship Opportunities
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Genocide Intervention Network Development Intern Job Description: The Development Intern will work with the Development Associate to establish and implement fundraising systems related to both foundation and grassroots financial support. Major Responsibilities: Seeking out, implementing, and managing development campaigns Advising our grassroots fundraisers and providing them with material support; Developing and updating material for current and future donors (letters, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.); Managing foundation grant cycle information, including the development of our contributor relationship management (CRM) software system; Processing donations and managing donor correspondence; Detailing and managing donor databases; Updating content on the website related to fundraising appeals; Other duties August be assigned throughout the internship depending on department needs and priorities.Requirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English; Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential; Experience with Microsoft Excel in particular and other data management systems is highly desirable; Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply:Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.Education Intern Job Description: The Education Intern will be working with the Education Associate to synthesize news on a number of armed conflicts around the world where civilians are being targeted by mass atrocities on a disproportionately large scale. Major Responsibilities: Drafting daily news memos that synthesize media reportings on areas of concern. The news memos will be used to draft the Genocide Monitor, a weekly publication(http://www.genocideintervention.net/educate/monitor); Long-term research projects on various armed conflicts where civilians are being targeted on a disproportionately large scale; Coordinating speaking engagements from requests that GI-Net gets from member;Editing and updating content for GI-Net’s Education website; Editing memoranda and documents that the Education Associate producesRequirements: Strong interest in reading, learning, and writing about cases of genocide and armed conflicts where civilians are being targeted by mass atrocities; A working knowledge of the situation in Darfur and its activist movement in the U.S.; An excellent verbal and written command of English and strong editing skills; Experience with coordinating speakers for events would be a great plus; Experience with Microsoft Excel, iMovie, Photoshop, HTML, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.Executive Intern Job Description: The Executive Intern works with the Executive Director, Operations Director, and the rest of the staff to ensure programmatic and organizational growth. Major Responsibilities: Assist with annual and progress reports; Establish and manage the logistic and administrative aspects of the office: overseeing general office maintenance including office supplies and stock, and answering general post, email and telephone inquiries; Post job descriptions ; Read applications; Produce materials for the Board of Directors and Advisory Board meetings; Produce instructional materials for staff and interns; Other duties August be assigned throughout the internship depending on department needs and priorities.Requirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English; Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential; Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply:Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.Membership Intern Job Description: The Membership Intern will assist in recruiting, servicing, and mobilizing GI-Net’s membership to actively participate in its Darfur-related programs. The intern will also assist in the consolidation of GI-Net’s permanent constituency – a crucial element of GI-Net’s long-term mission. Major Responsibilities: Work on GI-Net’s Ask The Candidates campaign which aims to make Darfur a priority in the presidential race; Correspond with GI-Net members (e.g. sending support materials for their events, explaining our policy/legislative agenda); Assist in the writing of a bi-weekly newsletter and periodic action alerts; Assist in the creation of membership informational materialsRequirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English; Excellent inter-personal communication skills; Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential; Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply:Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.Online Organizer and Web Developer Job Description: As an intern, you will work side-by-side the leaders of the organization in conceiving, developing and implementing innovative online campaigns to support GI-Net’s initiatives. In particular, you will have the opportunity to put your ideas into action -— raising money for peacekeeping in Darfur, mobilizing a diverse constituency in supporting anti-genocide legislation, and educating the public about the need for a new response to genocide. Major Responsibilities: Collaborating on "action alerts" and a member newsletter/blog with the public relations and advocacy teams; Developing campaign websites from the ground up; including dynamic coding, site architecture, and design; Evaluating the current GI-Net website through metrics, as well as developing methods for making it more effective, accessible, and useful; Helping to integrate online tools and modules for fundraising, advocacy, and education, including CMS, CRM, e-mail, congressional contact and donations processing systems; Innovating new methods for member support and engagement, especially involving social networking such as MySpace, Facebook, LiveJournal, and social media such as YouTube, Flickr, and Del.icio.us; Reaching out to online opinion-makers such as bloggers and podcasters and staying current with online discussion around anti-genocide and related issues; Reading and staying up-to-date on other Darfur and anti-genocide organizations’ projects; including blogs and newsletters, and suggesting methods for collaboration when possible; As with any small nonprofit advocacy organization, interns will be expected to help support day-to-day activities such as responding to member needs, answering donors’ questions and maintaining internal documentation. In every case, these activities will involve a direct "line of sight" to our ultimate goal: ending genocide.Requirements: A keen interest in translating online participation into real-world action is ideal; Independent, responsible, and full of ideas.; Some experience in a position of leadership is ideal, whether through campus activism, online or in social groups; Some experience in online organizing through social networking is highly desirable; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a variety of projects and priorities in an effective manner; Strong writing skills and command of the English languageOther Web Developer Intern Specific Qualifications: A basic understanding of dynamic web tools such as PHP and mySQL; A general comfortableness with online work and online exploration; Able to build a website from the ground – up; Creativity in design and accessible user interfaces; Detailed knowledge of standards-compliant, accessible HTML/XHTML, and CSS; Experience using graphics and photo-editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Some experience using a content management system; GI-Net uses Drupal and WordPress extensively, but any CMS experience will be usefulBenefits: The Web Developer Intern will be paid $6/hour. Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and preferably two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please highlight any prior online organizing experience and any websites for which you have been a primary developer. Also in your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.Protection Intern Job Description: The Protection Intern will assist in research on the projects GI-Net will engage in to directly protect civilians facing genocide or mass atrocity. This includes research on past cases of such protection projects, on current opportunities to deploy such projects, and on identifying partner organizations to facilitate in implementation or providing information. The intern will also assist in the development and management of our Advisory Group on Protection. Major Responsibilities: Conduct research on promising means and tactics to alleviate violence in specific ongoing conflicts such as Burma and Chad; Correspondence with experts in the field on conflicts and potential solutions; Distribution of materials/programs and communication with GI-Net members and with other organizations; Updates on ongoing, emerging, and concluding conflicts; Write and edit proposals and recommendations for projects GI-Net can fundRequirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English; Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications); Interest and experience in human rights, particularly related to conflicts of a genocidal intent; Field experience in a low-income county in development, humanitarian aid is desirable; Relevant coursework is desirable, especially experience in memo writing; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and one to two writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.The Genocide Intervention Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist with public relations and communications efforts. The internship August be part-time (20+ hours/week) or full-time, and will take place from May 2008 through August 2008. Start and end dates can be negotiated. Job Description: The Public Relations Intern will work with the Director of Communications to promote campaigns and materials to the media and general public. Major Responsibilities: Copyediting documents and web pages for the organization; Find, contact, and maintain relationships with news and opinion leaders in the media; Placing op-eds written by GI-Net staff and members; Authoring and editing press releases for the organizationRequirements: A working knowledge of AP style and excellent verbal and written command of English; Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential; Enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, or political science is desirable; Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur; Some experience working in a public relations or communications capacity is strongly preferred; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions, and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address.STAND seeks a highly motivated and independent undergrad or recent graduate who is interested in having an active role assisting the anti-genocide student movement. This person should be well organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a desire to help develop STAND as a national organization. The internships August be part-time (20+ hours/week) or full-time, and will take place from May 2008 through August 2008. Start and end dates can be negotiated. Job Description: The STAND intern will work with the STAND staff and Student Leadership Team and coordinate grassroots campaigns, develop materials and strategy, and manage logistics. Major Responsibilities: Developing materials and strategy for specific STAND campaigns; Coordinating campaign logistics with the STAND Leadership Team; Updating STAND’s website; Being the first response to student grassroots inquiriesRequirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential; Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and Darfur; Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please include the hours and times each week that you would be available to work during the internship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the e-mail address above.The Sudan Divestment Task Force seeks a highly motivated and independent college student or recent graduate to assist with divestment initiatives. The internship August be part-time (25+ hours/week) or full-time, and will take place from May 2008 through August 2008. Start and end dates can be negotiated. Job Description: The Divestment Intern will assist in the research and development of divestment related advocacy and policy. Major Responsibilities: Developing materials for specific divestment campaigns; Updating the State of Divestment Report ( www.sudandivestment.org/position.asp) and Sudan Divestment map (www.sudandivestment.org); Recruiting possible constituent leaders and media contacts in key districts/states Communicating with grassroots campaigners and concerned individuals on divestment matters; Distribution of materials/programs to other organizationsRequirements: An excellent verbal and written command of English Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are essential Interest and experience in human rights advocacy desirable, particularly related to genocide and DarfurWell-organized, self-motivated, and reliableBenefits: Interns will receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the Darfur and anti-genocide movements. How To Apply: Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and two short writing samples (unedited by others) to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week for which you are available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the above e-mail address. |
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Develop Intern for NASA SSAI sponsors paid internships, through NASAs DEVELOP Program, for students to extend science research to local communities. Student teams are forming at Goddard Space Flight Center, UMD- College Park and George Washington University. DEVELOP students initiate projects in response to challenges that communities introduce at leadership forums such as governors' conferences and association meetings. Projects are designed to achieve the widest coverage of NASA's Applications of National Priority using NASA's science missions and models. Each project requires partnerships with the target community to achieve the greatest return on investment. Students work with state, local and tribal governments, industry, non-profit organizations and federal agencies to attract long-term technology and education benefits to the community.
The DEVELOP Program began in 1998 with three students who wrote a paper titled "Practical Applications of Remote Sensing". Founded at NASA Langley Research Center, DEVELOP grew to include 52 students participating by May 2000 under the former Digital Earth Program. In December 2001, DEVELOP was given the mandate to become a NASA National Program. DEVELOP has grown nationally and now has activity at six NASA Centers and at seven regional locations.Mail all application materials as listed on DEVELOP Application.
Applications and more info on http://develop.larc.nasa.gov Materials requested: Letters of Recommendation, All transcripts, Application form (including essay), see application online for official document requirements
Location: College Park, MD Salary: $9-12/hr, 20 hrs/week during spring Work authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident For questions please contact: Massimiliano Ferrucci Email: massi@umd.edu Phone: (301) 614 5935 |
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