For seniors graduating in December 2010, the subfield concentration form is due to me by November 23, 2010. The form can be found both on our department website and in Seigle 207.
For more information on subfield concentrations, please see the Program Requirements information on our website, or email me at rachel_davis@wustl.edu.
Announcing
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarship Program
Supporting students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations
that can be applied to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security mission.
* Undergraduate students
* U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for fall 2011
* Full tuition and monthly stipends
* Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of
Excellence
* Application Deadline: January 5, 2011
Complete information is available online at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.
Questions regarding the DHS Scholarship Program can be sent via e-mail to
dhsed@orau.org.
Do you know how many opportunities there are to study abroad in the field of political science? Have you studied history or political science abroad and want to share your experiences? Come to Seigle L006 at 5pm on Wednesday, November 10th to learn about your study abroad options or discuss your travels! There will be snacks and study abroad ambassadors to answer your questions.
I am writing on behalf of ORAM—Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration. ORAM is the leading NGO providing advocacy, representation and community education on refugees escaping persecution based on their sexual orientation, sexual identity or gender. (More information is available at www.oraminternational.org) ORAM is looking for externs for the spring 2011 semester (also for the winter break) for multiple projects involving research and writing, and on issues pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex asylum seekers and refugees. I am attaching more information about our externship opportunities. I’m very excited about the prospects of reaching out to your students. Please let me know what we can do to take this initiative further. Thank you very much for your interest and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Okan Sengun Legal Education and Volunteer Coordinator ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration 39 Drumm Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA Tel: +1 415 3991701| Fax: + 1 415 373 9191| www.oraminternational.org
The Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) Journal of International Relations is
soliciting submissions from undergraduate students for the 2011
edition of the Journal that will be printed and distributed in
April 2011.
Submissions for the 2011 Edition of the Journal
are due on or before January 17th, 2011.
To submit an article, email the Editorial Board
at SIRjournal@gmail.com
Each year, students in the International Leadership Program (ILP) create their own internationally-focused events on Washington University’s campus to raise awareness about a complex international issue.
This year, ILP members created a series of events focused on water privatization.
This year ILP members create a series of cool events for WashU students to raise awareness and further participate in the debate of the water
This year ILP members create a series of cool events for WashU students to raise awareness and further participate in the debate of the water privatization issue.
Ø Mon, November 8: Water Taste Test. 10:30 – 1 outside of DUC
Ø Tuesday, November 9: Speaker Karen Piper, Is Water the New Oil? Globalization and Water Privatization McMillan 214 4:30-5:30
Karen Piper, with a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon, 1996), always pursues interdisciplinary projects focusing on resource scarcity and distribution. She received the Sierra Nature Writing Award, a National Endowment of the Humanities grant, and a Huntington fellowship.
Wednesday, November 10: Ursa’s 7-8:30. Screening of the movie “Thirst”. Discussion after.
privatization issue.
Ø Mon, November 8: Water Taste Test. 10:30 – 1 outside of DUC
Ø Tuesday, November 9: Speaker Karen Piper, Is Water the New Oil? Globalization and Water Privatization McMillan 214 4:30-5:30
Karen Piper, with a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (University of Oregon, 1996), always pursues interdisciplinary projects focusing on resource scarcity and distribution. She received the Sierra Nature Writing Award, a National Endowment of the Humanities grant, and a Huntington fellowship.
Wednesday, November 10: Ursa’s 7-8:30. Screening of the movie “Thirst”. Discussion after.
This year the 19th Annual Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival will offer a couple of films on the topic of politics, including Shock Doctrine and Inauguration Road.
The staff of Cinema St. Louis is extremely proud of this year’s stellar lineup for the Film Festival. A complete list of film offerings and times can be found at http://www.cinemastlouis.org/festival.
Political Science Majors Studying Abroad,
The Political Science Department is hosting a photography contest for students who have studied abroad (Spring, Summer or Fall 2010). The winning photo(s) will be displayed in the department. Last year’s winners are still on display so check them out.
The photos should capture the people, places and cultures you have visited. Photos that are political in content are encouraged but not required. For ideas and tips about taking and editing artistic photos, peruse National Geographic’s Photo Contest website, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/energizer/. Students should submit no more than 2 photos each (.jpeg format) to Professor Dawn Brancati (brancati@wustl.edu) by December 1 to enter the contest. Please write “PS Photo Contest” in the subject line of your email.
Have fun and good luck!
Hi everyone, The Washington University Political Review and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service are co-sponsoring an Election Night Watch Party! Stop by to watch the election coverage, talk with friends and professors, and eat delicious pizza and cookie cake. Where: DUC Fun Room When: November 2, 2010 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Hope to see you all there, WUPR staff
