GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

October 12, 2007

 

In this issue:

- Advising Updates

- Senator Cade Scholarship
- 3rd Annual Green Industry Career Fair

- How to Find an Internship in the Federal Government

- 2008 Winter Program- Multi-Track Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation

- One Million Voices to End Conflict

- SGA Safety Walk

- Political Theory Reading Group

- Special Assistants Positions in the Department of Transportation

- Current Issues Forum

- Diplomat Essay Contest

- Internship Opportunities

Advising Updates

Spring Pre-Registration will begin October 25 with special populations.  To find out when your registration appointment is, look on Testudo, under Records and Registration -> Registration Appointment.  This will also tell you if you have any mandatory advising blocks from the department, the college or elsewhere. Please read the information below about registration to make this process as smooth as possible:

 

The GVPT Advising Office strongly encourages students to review their Degree Navigator academic progress report before coming to see an advisor. The report can be accessed online through www.testudo.umd.edu/Registrar.html Please make notes of any inaccuracies on the report and bring a copy with you.

               

Walk-in Schedule

Walk-in hours are posted online at the GVPT website: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/gvpt.

The advising office will be implementing walk-in advising based on credit level beginning the week of October 25. The advising schedule will be:

 

        Oct 25 - Oct 30: Special Populations (Athletes, AAP, etc.); 90+ credits earned prior to Spring 2006

        Oct 31 - Nov 5: 60+ credits earned

        Nov 6 - Nov 12: 30+ credits

        Nov 13 - Nov 23: 15+ credits

        Nov 26 - Dec 11: All students

 

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Senator Cade Scholarship

The Senator John A. Cade Scholarship for Public Leadership: 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, not be a graduating senior, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have an interest in public service, government involvement or political leadership.Cade Scholarship applications are due by 4:00 p.m. Friday October 26th, 2007. 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

3rd Annual Green Industry Career Fair

The Third Annual Green Industry Career Fair will be held in the Colony Ballroom Thursday October 18 from 10:00 am -4:00pm. National and Regional companies and institutions in attendance include: award winning design/build companies, commercial landscape management companies, Smithsonian horticultural services, tree care companies, environmental restoration companies, US Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Park & Planning Commission.

How to Find an Internship in the Federal Government

Networking Panel: How to Find an Internship in the Federal Government
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 • 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: UCC Multipurpose Room

About the event:
This event will begin as a panel discussion among employers who represent various departments, agencies, and organizations in the Federal Government. During the panel, employers will give a brief overview of their offices and the opportunities that they have available for students. After the panel discussion, employers and students will move into the resource room for a networking event. During the networking event, employers will staff tables, collect resumes, answer questions, and provide information about student opportunities. Refreshments will be served.

Government Agencies / Organizations in Attendance:
US State Department, US Postal Service (USPS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), The Office of Senator Edward Kennedy, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Washington Center.

For additional information about this event:
Contact Mike McDonald at mkm@umd.edu

Winter Program 2008- Multi-Track Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation

Profs. Edward Kaufman and John Davies are teaming up to introduce an exciting new multi-track diplomacy and conflict transformation program, with particular emphasis on the current Middle East situation, to be offered during the 2008 Winter Term.

The 6 credit program (two 3 credit courses) will be offered during Winter Term, from January 2 through January 22. The courses will discuss peacemaking and multi-track diplomacy, and will include theoretical study as well as experiential learning. Guest speakers are expected, including Ambassador John McDonald who worked extensively in Western Europe and the Middle East. The courses will be co-facilitated by an Israeli-American and a Muslim-American, both with rich experience and expertise in the current Middle East conflict. For more information on this new program, please contact Prof. John Davies at jdavies@cidcm.umd.edu .

One Million Voices to End Conflict

Let your voice be heard! Come to One Million Voices to End the Conflict, a rally in solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians demanding an end to extremism and violence! We’ll see you on Thursday, October 18 at 11 am (location TBD) to bus to Capitol Hill together. Contact rachel.bergstein@gmail.com to RSVP, or check out onemillionvoices.org for more info.

SGA Safety Walk

The SGA is hosting its Annual Safety Walk! Students will be walking around with administrators and police officers to various areas of the campus explaining which areas students feel need to have stronger security. All University of Maryland Students are encouraged to attend. The Safety Walk starts and ends in the Stamp Student Union in the Benjamin Banneker Room from 6:30-9:30 pm on Monday October 15th. For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact Brad Docherty at bdoc@umd.edu. We hope to see your there.

Scholarship Opportunity

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. 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 * not be a graduating senior * 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 26th, 2007. 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

Special Assistants Positions in the Department of Transportation

The Maryland Department of Transportation is looking for a special assistant for the Secretary's Office.  College grads.  Political science or business background.  Will perform some administrative tasks, but will be involved in day-to-day operations of the office - legislative affairs, communications, planning, etc. Please contact: Leif Dormsjo 410-865-1006 (O) 410-865-1340 (F) ldormsjo@mdot.state.md.us

Current Issues Forum

The Current Issues Forum (CIF), sponsored by the National Scholarship Office, is a series of discussions on contemporary topics moderated by University faculty. In these sessions, student participants have the opportunity to enhance their communication skills in a small group setting, as well as to receive feedback from experienced faculty advisors.
 

*Election Manipulation in the United States*
  Moderator – Professor Joe Oppenheimer, GVPT

  Wednesday, October 24, 3:00 pm - Nanticoke Room, Stamp Student Union

Participants must register online in advance, and will then be given access to the reading materials for each program: http://www.scholarships.umd.edu/CIF.html. Additional topics and dates will be posted on the National Scholarships Office website.

Essay Contest

STUDENT DIPLOMAT ESSAY COMPETITION

 

You are invited to submit compelling stories that articulate how your undergraduate international experiences have helped meet the United States’ need to understand global situations and compete in the global arena. NAFSA: Association of International Educators and Abroad View: the global education magazine for students are hosting an essay contest for a chance to become the next Student Diplomat. 

Please send your essay showing how your study abroad experience has changed you as an individual and as an American, contributed to global mutual understanding, and further shaped your worldview.

 

Competition Entrants Are Required to Address One of the Following

Questions:

 

1. SHAPING YOUR IDENTITY:

How has your study abroad experience influenced the way you view yourself as an American in the world? What lessons did you learn about being a global citizen?

 

2. FOREIGN POLICY:

Based on your study abroad experience, how do you think study abroad impacts U.S. leadership and foreign policy? How does it promote mutual understanding with other countries and cultures?

 

3. COUNTERING ANTI-AMERICANISM ABROAD:

How did your study abroad experience help to inform your view about the United States? How did your encounters in your host country contribute to the development of cross-cultural understanding and dialogue?

 

Eligibility: The Student Diplomat Essay Competition is open to individuals who have had an undergraduate study abroad experience, whether they are currently enrolled through an accredited college or university or have studied abroad since spring of 2003.

 

Terms: All submissions will be considered for publication by Abroad View and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $150 and an STA Travel voucher worth $300.

 

Guidelines: Essays should be 1000 to 1400 words. The deadline for entries is November 15, 2007. Earlier submissions are welcome, as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All essays must include the following to be considered: Full contact name, complete contact information with e-mail address, college or alma mater, and your study abroad program along with the year you studied abroad. E-mail your essay to studentdiplomat@nafsa.org. If you have questions or need further information, please send an e-mail or visit www.nafsa.org/studentdiplomat.

Internship Opportunities

Intern for NGP Software

NGP Software is the leading provider of best of breed campaign software and award winning technology services to Democratic candidates and their allies, including top 2008 Democratic Presidential candidates such as Biden, Clinton, Edwards, Obama, and Richardson, about two thirds of the Democrats in Congress, the DSCC, the DCCC, and many other campaigns and organizations.  We are passionate and work hard to help our clients with innovative technologies and strategies, and to develop rewarding careers for our staff.

We're looking for a smart, politically-motivated college student to:
--Conduct new candidate research and database administration for our Sales Team
--Compile campaign status information from blogs and other Internet sources
--Write and distribute a weekly email update on campaign activities to all staff
--Provide administrative assistance to the Sales Team

You should:
--Be able to work a minimum of 20+ hrs per week.
--Have a demonstrated interest in progressive politics and helping Democrats win.
--Have strong research and organizational skills.
--Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
--Be proficient in MS Office and Internet literate.
--Be a self-starter, adaptable, and willing to learn. 

NGP has a fun and relaxed company culture, including blowing off steam at the ping pong table or softball field, and a free health club in the building.  NGP prides itself on being a progressive and open-minded workplace.  You can learn more about our 10 years of growth and success at http://www.ngpsoftware.com.

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ngpsoftware.com.

 

Intern for Kucinich for President

Kucinich for President is seeking college students and recent graduates to work as interns at the campaign’s DC office. Interns will have the opportunity to work in fundraising, scheduling, press, or outreach. The internship is unpaid, but interns will gain valuable campaign experience working with key staffers. If any of your students are interested, they are more than welcome to contact sd9439a@american.edu for more information.

 

Intern for Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot's campaign office is seeking apaid intern this fall to assist in campaign fundraising. In particular this individual would help with research, fundraising list development, data entry, and provide staffing and logistical support for fundraising events in the DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Most of the research can be done online and from a home computer, but in some instances, you will be required to work from either our Silver Spring or Annapolis office's. Ideally, this intern would be available for 12-15 hours per week. Hourly wage negotiable. Please send resume and cover letter to tim.daly@gmail.com. The campaign office is hoping to fill this internship by October 1st.

 

Intern for Policy Review

Policy Review, the Hoover Institution's magazine, is in need of a research assistant/intern in the Hoover Institution's Washington, D.C., office in Dupont Circle.  The magazine is a bi-monthly journal about public policy, foreign affairs, and culture.  The research assistant's duties include researching policy and history topics for Hoover Institution fellows, assisting the editors with magazine production and copy editing, updating editor Tod Lindberg's website, and other office tasks.  Journalism and/or web experience a plus.  Ambitious research assistants will have the opportunity to write for the journal and will have access to D.C. think tanks and media organizations.  The ideal applicant is an independent worker and has interest in conservative media and policy analysis.  Hours are flexible around the student's class schedule and students may earn course credit if desired.

Please take a look at Policy Review's website, http://www.hoover.org/publications/policyreview, before applying.  Send inquiry and resume, or any questions, to office manager Sharon Ragland, ragland@hoover.stanford.edu.

 

          

Intern for NIAC

About NIAC:

 

Founded in early 2002, the National Iranian-American Council is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Iranian-American participation in American civic life. Further information is available on our website www.niacouncil.org

 

Internships - Washington, DC

NIAC accepts applications for part-time and full-time interns for Spring, Summer, and Fall to operate out of NIAC’s Washington DC office. Starting date is late January for Spring interns, late May for Summer interns, and early September for Fall semester interns. NIAC will assist in helping interns get school credit.

NIAC is currently accepting applications for Fall internships.

Qualifications:

NIAC seeks dynamic undergraduate or graduate students, preferably in international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Excellent written and spoken communication skills, a highly organized approach to work, and proficiency in the use of computers are essential. A working knowledge of Persian is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Interns work in conjunction with NIAC staff in Washington, DC, on NIAC's programs, including monitoring of Congressional activities, researching legislation, and drafting analyses and action alerts on issues related to immigration, civil rights, and foreign policy. Responsibilities also include covering Congressional hearings and policy conferences and writing reports for NIAC's website. Interns work on various NIAC civic education projects and collaborate closely with Iranian-American organizations across the country. Interns assist with program implementation, database management, community outreach, event planning, logistical support for staff activities, and other administrative duties.

To Apply: Please email resume, cover letter, writing sample, and the names and phone numbers of two references (professional or academic) to the attention of: Trita Parsi (tparsi@niacouncil.org)

Shabnam (Shamie) Sahandy
 National Iranian American Council

1411 K Street NW,  Suite 600

Washington DC, 20005

 

Phone: (202) 386-6408
Cell: (410) 353-4352


 ssahandy@niacouncil.org
 www.niacouncil.org

 

          

 

Rules for the GVPT Newsletter

The newsletter is sent out each Friday before 12 pm to all current University of Maryland students who have declared and been accepted into the GVPT major. Only information relevant to academic and extra-curricular opportunities for these students will be sent through the newsletter. The government advising office reserves the right to edit and review all submissions to the GVPT newsletter and deny any submissions at their sole discretion. 
 

If you would like to submit information or announcements, please email ADVISING@gvpt.umd.edu. Only those submissions which are denied or delayed will be contacted further.