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Dr. Wiley’s Weekly Brief The GW Political Science Department Undergraduate Newsletter
In this newsletter: - New internships & job opportunities
- Upcoming events
- Publication Opportunities
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Paid Opportunities
NEW POSTING! Gender Specialist - Center for Gender Equality in International Affairs DESIRED START DATE: October 24, 2016 APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK: 10 DOLLARS PER HOUR: 15.00 POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Elliott School of International Affairs is establishing a Center on Gender Equality in
International Affairs. The Center will become a signature component of the Elliott Schoolʼs excellence in educational instruction and research, establishing the school as a leader on gender
equality among international affairs schools.
The Center on Gender Equality in International Affairs seeks a part-time student assistant to work
closely with the director and associated faculty members in all of the programʼs activities, including programming, event planning, and student engagement. The position provides a particular opportunity for the development of knowledge and skills on gender mainstreaming strategy development, and those with experience in or with the professional aim of working on gender equality are encouraged to apply. A candidate should be a team player who
can develop a strong working relationship with the Director and other staff peers. Specific tasks will include:
Supporting engagement research institutes;
Providing day-to-day administrative and operational activity support such as scheduling and report writing;
Supporting the creation and maintenance of website and social media content (blogs, Twitter, and Facebook accounts);
Organizing conferences, panel discussions and events at the Elliott School, including event administration and logistics;
Supporting long-term projects and relationships, such as research projects and grants, collaboration with partner institutions;
Other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
An Elliott School staff member associated with the Center on Gender Equality in International
Affairs will work with the Gender Specialist and the Center Director to coordinate major events, grants, budgets, visiting scholars, and other interns. The specific division of work will be set out at the time of hire based on previous experience and the needs of the Center at the time. This position has an opportunity to take on greater administrative responsibilities over time with training from the staff member. Job available on GWork with the code: 854438; deadline October, 24th 2016.
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Fensterheim & Bean, P.C. (“F&B”) is a small boutique law firmwith a national and international clientele. Founded in 1994, F&B specializes in entrepreneurial litigation and distressed asset opportunities. We are currently seeking a part-time file clerk to join our team. The file clerk’s primary responsibility is to maintain our digital and physical copies of documents so that they are easily accessible and well-organized. This entails scanning documents, digital filing, filing important hard copies, and maintaining up-to-date indexes of our files. You may also be asked to assist paralegals or attorneys with various projects related to more complex administrative or client-related issues. QUALIFICATIONS • 3.5 GPA or better • Exceptional attention to detail • Strong oral and written communication skills • Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite • Previous office experience a plus Applicants can send their resume and cover letter [email protected]
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Internships NEW POSTING! Democratic Congressman seeks applicants for full- or part-time unpaid congressional internship for Spring 2017. Duties will include conducting legislative research, drafting memos, assisting with front office duties, and performing basic administrative tasks. Candidates must exhibit strong writing and communication skills. California residents or strong ties to San Diego are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample (1-2 pages), and times available (start and end dates as well as days per week) [email protected] with “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, CA52 Internship” in the subject line. Deadline to apply is November 10th. Approximate length of internship from early/mid January to late April/early May.
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Gallup is accepting applications for those interested in doing a Summer 2017 Internship in Software Development in our Omaha, Nebraska Office. Application deadline is October 31, 2016. If students would like more information on Gallup, we have created a 15 min Virtual Information Session. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxoHtYOn0Q
When students are ready, they can apply at http://careers.gallup.com. Search Software Developer Intern
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s Washington, DC office is seeking a full-time press intern, who can work 30-40 hours a week this winter and spring. Responsibilities include assisting the press team with media monitoring, drafting social media, research, and other day-to-day operations and projects. Previous experience on Capitol Hill is not required, though applicant should have an interest in communications. Candidate should be a self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, strong writing and oral communications skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with hard deadlines simultaneously. Familiarity with video editing, graphic design, and social media analytics is a plus, as well as proficiency using Excel. This internship is unpaid. Indiana ties are a plus. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and availability [email protected] with the subject “Press Intern.” No drop-ins or phone calls. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 21, 2016.
Website here: http://www.iadb.org/en/careers/internships,1360.html
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The House Judiciary Committee is seeking Interns for the Spring semester: Although our internship is unpaid, it allows flexible scheduling for our interns (comfortable with as little as 18 hours/week commitment, and as much as 40 hours/week is welcomed too), and offers invaluable insight to young adults who have an interest in civil service, particularly in relation to judicial matters. A little bit about our Committee’s intern program: -For undergraduate students – our Committee will staff 2 interns year-round who are in their undergraduates years of study. The students will work to assist our Full Committee office in duties to include: legislative research, oversight of Committee proceedings, office administration, and special projects as directed by full-time staff. -For law students – our Committee will staff 5 interns year-round who are in law school. Each student will be assigned to 1 of 5 subcommittees of our Office, and work to assist said subcommittee in: legal research, bill editing, extensive writing, preparing for and leading legislative meetings/proceedings, and special projects as directed by the small staffs of each subcommittee. As the link above reflects, internship applications are due to my email inbox by end-of-the-day on Wednesday, Oct. 12. If interns make it through an initial review of applications, they will be contacted about setting a time for a phone interview later that week or the following week. Intern slot selections will be made by the Chairman of the Committee by early November.
Please see the link for more info: https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-internship-program/ The Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom is offering a fellowship for undergraduate research on topics related to religious freedom. Here is a link to the fellowship page: https://loeb.columbian.gwu.edu/loeb-institute-religious-freedom-undergraduate-research-fellowship
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The conference is open to the public, but attendees must register. Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
Visit the conference website for more details and complete agenda.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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The Good Judgment project -- i.e., Philip Tetlock's project -- is starting up a new forecasting tournament and they are seeking college students in particular: http://www.foresightproj.com/
There is an undergraduate research fellowship for CCAS students working on projects related to religious freedom, the separation of church and state, or the contribution of religion to civil society. The fellowship provides $1,500 for research-related expenses and may be especially helpful to students planning senior theses. The winter deadline is 11/30.
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Discover Diplomacy: America's Diplomats in a Changing World Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Washington, D.C. Discover what diplomats do! Learn why America is sometimes referred to as 'the indispensable nation.' Delve into the complexities of international affairs and explore what it means to represent the United States on the global stage by attending Discover Diplomacy: America's Diplomats in a Changing World. At Discover Diplomacy: America's Diplomats in a Changing World, high school and college students, along with educators, will join ambassadors and other foreign affairs specialists to discover how America's diplomats engage with international stakeholders to deal with critical multinational issues around the world. Join us for this exciting and innovative conference organized by the U.S. Diplomacy Center and the Diplomacy Center Foundation onOctober 26 at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. A Senior Department official will give the keynote at the conference. The conference will also feature panel and roundtable discussions featuring U.S. ambassadors, Foreign Service officers, and other foreign policy experts. Students will step into the roles of real-life stakeholders in diplomatic simulations to negotiate solutions to pressing global issues. During the closing reception, conference participants will have a unique opportunity to network with top diplomats and State Department experts. Click here to view the agenda. Participation in the conference is free of charge, subject to space limitations, and lunch will be provided. Please click here to learn more about the Discover Diplomacy conference and to complete the required application for registration form.
REGISTER NOW
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A Discussion with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
GW's Elliott School of International Affairs
Harry Harding Auditorium 1957 E St NW, Room 213
Washington, DC
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is the father of both social business and microcredit, the founder of Grameen Bank, and of more than 50 other companies in Bangladesh. In 2006,
Professor Yunus and Grameen Bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Professor Yunus was chosen by Wharton School of Business as one of 'The 25 Most influential Business Persons of
the Past 25 Years'. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill Maher, Hardtalk on BBC and The Simpsons.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobel-peace-prize-winner-muhammad-yunus-at-gw-
tickets-28153562062
The Democratic Coalition Against Trump, the nation’s largest grassroots anti-Trump organization is looking for student ambassadors. There are less than fifty days left in this election, but that is plenty of time for students to get involved in our organization and make a difference.
Our organization is mobilizing college students to stand against Donald Trump this November through our Students Against Trump campaign. We’re looking for motivated and passionate students to join our campus engagement program as Campus Ambassadors. Campus Ambassadors will manage “Students Against Trump” groups on campus, which will serve as hubs for political engagement and organizing and as a liaison to the national “Stop Trump” movement.
Students of all majors are welcome to apply, but the number of positions per school is limited and applications are processed on a rolling basis. Therefore, interested students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Students can apply by filling out this form. Questions about the Campus Ambassador program or the Democratic Coalition Against Trump should be directed to [email protected]
Sincerely, Emmett Eldred
Democratic Coalition Against Trump Director of Campus Engagement
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