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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
April 9, 2007 |
In this issue:
- Advising Updates - Check out the Schedule for Walk-In Students
- Check out our Summer Courses
- Study Abroad in Berlin Fall 2007
- The Washington Center for Internships
- Events around Campus
- NEW Internship Opportunities for the Summer, Fall, and Job Openings!
ADVISING UPDATES
Walk-In Hours for Spring 2007
Walk-in hours are posted online at the GVPT website:
The advising office (1147 Tydings Hall) will be implementing walk-in advising based on credit level beginning this week. The advising schedule will be:
March 27 - April 2 : Special Populations (Athletes, AAP, etc.); 90+ credits earned prior to Spring 2007
April 2 - April 6: 60+ credits earned
April 9 - April 13: 30+ credits
April 16 - April 20: 15+ credits
April 22 - May 10: All students
If you would like to meet with an advisor at a time not listed as walk-in, you can email advising to schedule an appointment. Please include times you are available to meet in the request email.
Applications to the Public Policy Internship and the Capitol Hill Internship Programs for Fall 2007 are now available on our website. If you would like more information, feel free to email advising office or stop by during walk in hours.
Summer Courses
Planning on sticking around College Park this summer? Why not get a few of your GVPT requirements out of the way? The summer semesters are a great time to take GVPT courses because the class sizes are smaller and topics are unique, most summer courses are not offered during the fall or spring. Check Testudo for a complete listing of all the courses being offered this summer in the GVPT Department.
Public Policy Internship
The Public Policy Internship Program will be offered for the Summer 2007 Session II. The course will be taught online, enabling students to participate in internships across the country, or even around the world. The normal requirements for the program remain (minimum of a 3.0 GPA, student must be a registered GVPT major with Junior status, and the internship must be concurrent with the course). You must intern at least from July 16 - August 26. For an application to the program, or for more information, email advising or stop by the Advising Office.
This Week's Featured Summer Course
GVPT 409C - Politics and Policy of
Sustainable Development
Summer Session II: July 16 - August 26
*This course will be taught online*
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
The importance of environmentally sustainable development has been established as much in practice as in academic literatures across academic disciplines such as Political Science, Economics, Environmental Studies and Sociology. Sustainable development is far from a mere technical domain. Indeed, it is a classically political competition among multiple interests with distinct ends, means, tactics, ideas, and time horizons. Related political questions include the following: Who sustains what, for whom, why, when and how? How, if at all, do political systems and specific political institutions adjust to ecological systems? What, if any, are the legitimacy ramifications of and requirements for such adjustment?
If it is the case that “it's the economy stupid,” then politics is fundamentally implicated in a debate explored from the outset of the course: Does sustainable development mean continuous industrial growth, post-industrial growth or steady-state development without physical growth? The course will distinguish policy choices contingent on the debate between weak/relaxed and strong/strict sustainable development, and will explore the political roles of ideas (cognition and norms) and material interests. In the policy dimension, we will read and discuss policies for sustainable development. We will openly devote more depth to strong/strict sustainability given that it is currently the more directly political approach and the one for which the UMD curriculum does not otherwise prepare undergraduate students. In the political dimension, we will read and discuss the political evolution of sustainable development and the political requirements for a shift toward strong/strict sustainable development. Knowledge of political, ecological, sociological or economic theory is not a prerequisite for this course.
Check out the course's syllabus on the GVPT wesbite, http://www.bsos.umd.edu/gvpt/courses/summer2007/index.html
Study Abroad in Berlin next semester
The Study Abroad Office is still accepting
applications for the Maryland-in-Berlin program. We accept students on a
rolling basis and spots are beginning to fill. Once the program is full it
will be closed. This program is our first with the Free University of
Berlin, and is open to all undergraduate students. Please take a moment to
look at the web site for the program: Maryland-in-Berlin Fall
2007 (http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/3790)
The program is an excellent option for students hoping to pursue a minor or
major in German. The program is open to students regardless of German
language ability, and students have homestay options and participate in
experiential field trips throughout the semester.
The application deadline is Monday, April 16th.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars – www.twc.edu
**Maryland Scholarship for permanent residents to participate in The Washington Center has been recently increased to $4,500!!!**
Roshni D. Lal will host an open information session to inform students about unique academic internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. for all majors. Due to the newly increased scholarship of $4,500 for Maryland residents, the summer application deadline has been extended to April 13th. Please note, if you can not attend the information session, you may contact Ms. Lal at roshniL@twc.edu to arrange an alternate meeting time on campus that day.
The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars offers college & university students and recent graduates throughout the world the opportunity to intern full-time and earn academic credit in Washington, D.C. We offer hundreds of internships and numerous courses every fall, spring, and summer for students of ALL majors. Participants are provided with optional fully-furnished apartments throughout Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Participants may intern at such prestigious agencies as The White House, CNN, PBS, Amnesty International, Department of Defense, The Smithsonian, US Attorney’s Office, Red Cross, Merrill Lynch, the National Institutes of Health, the EPA, and hundreds more. Students also complete an academic course (selected from over 40 offered) and participate in a variety of career and professional development programming and other activities through our Leadership Forum.
The Washington Center has a strong affiliation with UMD and many students participate in our program every semester. Attend our information session and discover the life-changing experiences that your fellow classmates have had.
Maryland State Funding – Increased to $4,500 Scholarship
Given our relationship with the state government of Maryland, students attending public schools in Maryland and who are permanent state residents are now eligible to receive $4,500 dollars from the state to go toward our program fees and TWC will give students an additional $2,000 to go toward our housing fees (housing is optional). For more information, please visit: http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_state.shtml
GVPT EVENT
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Prospects of Peace in the Middle East On Wednesday, April 11 at 3:30pm, the Center for American Politics and Citizenship will host a panel discussing the "Prospects of Peace in the Middle East." Esteemed professors from the Government and Politics department, Dr. Shibley Telhami and Dr. Jillian Schwedler, along with PhD Candidate Guy Ziv will be participating in the panel. The discussion will focus on the identity of the Middle East as a whole, foreign relations with the U.S., the current political scene in Israel and Jordan, peace talks between the Middle East nations, and Islamist social and political movements. Following the panel, a question and answer session will convene. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Elizabeth at ebentley@gvpt.umd.edu. |
Campus and Local Events
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FOR THE CHILDREN: STATE OF THE
WORLD'S CHILDREN |
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Student Honor Council
First, the Student Honor Council is
holding an event this month called "What Matters to Me and Why." The
Honor Council has invited Hollis Weisman, an Assistant U.S.
Attorney, to come speak to our university students about what ethics
means in her law profession. The event is on Thursday, April 19th at
7 PM in the Atrium of the Stamp Student Union. Students will have a
chance to ask questions and meet Ms. Wesiman after the speech. The
session will be particularly informative for those students
interested in going into law. For more information, students can
visit the Honor Council's website:
http://www.studenthonorcouncil.umd.edu/wmtmw2007.html. |
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The United States Model House of Representatives
will bring Student Representatives from across the Nation to
Washington, D.C. for a five-day model congress simulation. This
prestigious event will be held within the Halls of Congress at the
Capitol Complex.
The United States Model House of Representatives is scheduled for May 28 - June 2, 2007. Registration for the 2007 session is now available online. Students over the age of 18 from across the United States are invited to register for this valuable once in a lifetime experience. Check out http://www.modelcongress.org/ for more information. |
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Seniors - are you graduating this May? Check out
the “SLAM Fair!"
Surviving Life After Maryland Fair Prince George’s Room – Stamp Student Union Wednesday, April 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything you’ll need for Commencement and beyond in one place! Join us for free food and information about alumni association memberships, career/resume advice, graduation regalia, commencement information, official class rings, student loan consolidation, senior week activities, and much more! Plus free food and a chance to win an official class ring, Terp gear, and more! Questions - contact 301.314.GRAD or seniors@umd.edu |
Internship Opportunities
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John McCain 2008 Presidential
Campaign Internship Opportunity
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Intern Needed California Democratic office seeks a full-time unpaid intern for spring 2007. Responsibilities include daily front office operations, conversing with constituents, giving tours of the Capitol and helping conduct research for legislative staff. Ideal applicants will be self motivated, hard working and eager to gain a first-hand experience in the federal legislative process. The position would start immediately. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover-letter and resume to CaIntern2007@yahoo.com . Please no calls, faxes or walk-ins. |
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High Gas Prices,
Conflict in the Middle East, Global Warming.
It's Time to Kick the Oil Habit and start an
energy revolution! |
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INTERNSHIPS AT THE HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE
The Hillary Clinton for President Exploratory Committee internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in the election process. The program is intended to provide knowledge, skills and experiences that each intern can apply to future challenges and professional pursuits. Although we expect a great deal from our interns, the selected candidates will make a genuine contribution to helping elect Senator Clinton President in 2008.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS To learn about our application process, and download the necessary forms, students can visit our home page at www.hillaryclinton.com, and click on the “Contact Us” page where it is possible to download the application.
We welcome all applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to public service. Please complete all sections of the application thoroughly. Failure to provide complete answers will delay the review and consideration of your application. Based on the information submitted, some applicants will be selected for personal interviews. Upon satisfactory completion of personal interviews, applicants will be offered entry into the internship program.
Your application must include all of the following in order to be considered:
Senator Clinton’s Presidential campaign
Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Summer interns are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
FUNDING All internships are unpaid. |
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Looking for an exciting campaign internship in Maryland this year? One of the most high profile races in Maryland this year will be the Baltimore City Mayoral election and Mayor Sheila Dixon is looking for hard-working, energetic high school and college students for several internship positions with her campaign.
For two decades in public office, Mayor Dixon has been a champion of neighborhoods and a pioneer for women and minorities. In 1987, she won a seat on the Baltimore City Council representing the 4th Council District, where she served for 12 years. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman elected as City Council President. In January 2007, she succeeded Martin O'Malley to become Baltimore's first female mayor.
We're looking for interns to help with all aspects of our growing campaign operation: political organizing, communications, research, fundraising and general office operations. We need student who will be reliable and can commit to a regular part-time or full-time schedule. Students will get hands on experience working with political professionals. Students may also arrange to earn class credit.
Interested students should email their resume to dixonintern@gmail.com |
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** ATTENTION SENIORS!** A*VISTA Volunteer Job Listing
Through a partnership with PlusTime NH, the Afterschool Alliance seeks to hire a self- motivated, team player, committed to community service in the area of afterschool initiatives. At the end of the school day, 14.3 million children are unsupervised. The Afterschool Alliance has a simple mission, making quality, affordable afterschool programs available to all children that need them. The Afterschool Alliance has one position open for an AmeriCorps*VISTA member to serve full-time for 12 months to help us work towards our goal of afterschool for all. The general tasks and activities that will be performed by an AmeriCorps*VISTA member working with the Afterschool Alliance will include: · Performing research and preparing written materials about issues in the afterschool field; · Organizing communications with experts in the field, including conference calls and conferences; · Assisting with the monitoring of afterschool related policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels; · Assisting with communicating changes in federal policy to afterschool providers and advocates; · Assisting with the collection and analysis of data and information regarding local, state and federal policies affecting afterschool programs; · Supporting events and meetings as needed; · Representing the Alliance at events and briefings; · Helping to maintain the organization’s database; and · Helping with administrative functions, as needed. Requirements: Background in child development, education, communications or community development preferred. Stipend and benefits include: Monthly living allowance, health coverage, education award, professional development/training and great work experience. Deadline to Apply: Open until filled. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:
AmeriCorps*VISTA Member Search
Washington, DC 20036 The Afterschool Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. |
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THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -
Minority Students are Urged to Apply
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The Riecken Foundation
Internship Program |
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