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1. Spring 2014 courses are on ISIS. Registration dates/times are also on ISIS. Be sure to keep checking both ISIS and the International Studies course database because new courses will continue to be added through November. 2. Early Registration for spring 2014 is November 18 – December 10, 2013. 3. Make an appointment to meet with Karmen to discuss your International Studies B.A. graduation timeline, and to be cleared to register: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/clas/professional-advising/. Importantly, if you can’t find an appointment time through the online scheduler call or stop by the International Studies Program during business hours to discuss other appointment options: 319/384-1328; 21 Schaeffer Hall. 4. Deadline to drop semester-length fall 2013 courses is 4:30 pm, Monday, November 4, 2013. Instructions are here: http://www.uiowa.edu/web/advisingcenter/addingordroppingaclass.htm 5. Want to know how to get jobs and internships with your International Studies B.A.? Attend the International Studies Career Panel on Wednesday, October 30th; 4:30 – 5:30 pm; 1117 University Capitol Centre (Old Capitol Mall). There will be professionals from three organizations which have provided internships for previous International Studies students, i.e., Stanley Foundation (international affairs); Proteus (global health); U.S. Committee on Refugees & Immigrants. Find out how the three panelists succeeded in finding international careers! 6. Fall 2013 Final Exam Schedule: http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/Student/ExamInformation/FinalExamScheduleUniTime/tabid/220/Default.aspx
Upcoming SWAT Workshops
All workshops held in 61 SH, 3:30-4:20 PM. Workshops are free and open to all UI undergrads on a first come, first serve basis.
Tutor Iowa: http://tutor.uiowa.edu SWAT Program: http://uc.uiowa.edu/swat
Wednesday, October 30 – Strategies to Enhance Memory: Often, it's not what you memorize but how you memorize it that makes the difference. This workshop will provide strategies designed to enhance how you memorize information and recall it during exams. Wednesday, November 6 – Managing Test Anxiety: Sometimes anxiety can get in the way of your performance on tests. Learn how to manage anxiety during tests with strategies designed to help you focus, keep calm, and demonstrate what you know. Wednesday, November 13 – Overcoming Procrastination: Resist the temptation to say "I'll overcome my procrastination tomorrow…" As the semester winds down, we'll discuss how to keep on track so you can maximize academic success.
The International Studies Program presents
What Can I do with a B.A. in International Studies?
International Careers for Liberal Arts Majors Wednesday, October 30, 2013 • 4:30 – 5:30 PM • 1117 UCC
Moderated by Amanda Wilson, Career Advisor & International Services Liaison at Pomerantz Career Center
Bring your questions for panelists in Refugee Resettlement, International Affairs, and Global Health
Laura Wonderlin graduated from the University of Iowa in 2011, double majoring in International Studies and Journalism. She studied Arabic at the University of Jordan during a semester abroad, and traveled extensively in the region. Laura also spent a summer in Taiwan working with other teens from around the world. She led a volunteer spring break program in the Southern United States with Students Today Leaders Forever while on campus. After college, Laura began working at the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants placing new refugees in employment. She later transitioned to the resettlement program and helped new refugees immediately upon arrival. Due to budget cuts, Laura was let go from this
position in September 2013 and is looking forward to the next big adventure.
Jack Kimball is a program officer at the Stanley Foundation where he focuses on media and citizen outreach. He joined the Foundation in April 2013 after nearly eight years as a foreign correspondent with Reuters where he worked in more than a dozen countries including Iraq and Afghanistan. Jack was the Reuters correspondent in Colombia from 2010-2013 and was based in various East African countries from 2005-2010.
Sara Maduka has been the Regional Director for Proteus, Inc. in Eastern Iowa since 2008. Over the past five years, she has worked to fulfill the organization's dual missions of providing healthcare and job training services to farmworkers in the region's 32 counties. Sara directs the Migrant Health Program and National Farmworker Jobs Program in the area, providing needed services to seasonal and migrant farmworkers and their families. Sara graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and minors in Spanish and Journalism. The best part about working at Proteus? Serving a population that is so often invisible but so crucial to our economy, our health, and
our community.
World Language Conversation Groups – Fall 2013 Want to get some language practice? Go to the conversation group of your choice:
Italian: TAVOLA ITALIANA: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 315 PH French: CERCLE FRANCAIS: Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 Motley Cow FRENCH CULTURE CLUB: Saturdays 2:00-3:00 315 PH Spanish: CAFECITO CERVANTES: Thursdays 4:00 612 PH
Chinese: CHINESE CORNER: various dates & times, check flyers 315 PH German: KAFFEESTUNDE: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 612 PH
The International Writing Program’s Cinematheque
The screenings will be held in 109 EPB on October 30 at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the
presenters.
JE NE SUIS PAS UN FANTÔME (dir.G. Nzeyimana, 12 min, Burundi) and LE VIEUX BATISTE KABURA (dir. P. Ngedakumana; 13 min, Burundi) presented by Roland Rugero (Burundi) and THE FOUR LIONS (dir. C. Morris, 2011, 97 min, UK) presented by Shandana Minhas (Pakistan)
India Through Film All screenings are free and open to the public.
Please note, however, that they are for a course. If you attend, please come on time, turn off all electronic devices, and do not converse with friends or otherwise disturb the screening. There
will be a five-minute break at roughly midpoint of most films.
For more information, please contact Philip Lutgendorf, 667 PH, (319) 335-2157, [email protected]
Tues. Oct. 29: Deewaar (“The Wall,” director: Yash Chopra, 1975, 160 mins.)
Tues. Nov. 5: Bhumika (“The Role,” director: Shyam Benegal, 1976, 140 mins.)
Tues., Nov. 12: Omkara (director: Vishal Bhardwaj, 2006, 155 mins.)
Foreign Flix Film Screenings
Monday, October 28th: El Orfanato (Spain, 2007, 105 min, Dir. Juan Antonio Bayona), a horror movie to celebrate Halloween.
Wednesday, October 30th: Die Legende von Paul und Paula (East Germany, 1973, 105 min., Dir. H. Carow)
Both movies will be shown at 7:30pm in 106 Gillmore Hall (all movies are subtitled).
*** Just for Honors Students: Coffee Break with Foreign Service
Officer Tom Niblock
Join Honors for coffee and a chat with Foreign Service Officer Tom Niblock. A former Honors student and Iowa grad, Tom has served in China and Pakistan and will be on campus to discuss his experiences and the application process. We'll be meeting at May's Cafe at 9am on Friday, November 8th. RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend.
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ICFRC Lecture Luncheon – Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12:00-1:00pm Burns Weston, Professor Emeritus, UI College of Law "Green Governance: Ecological Stewardship through Human Rights and the Commons" The vast majority of the world's scientists agree: We have reached a point in history where we are in grave danger of destroying Earth's life-sustaining capacity. But our attempts to protect natural ecosystems are increasingly ineffective because our very conception of the problem is limited; we treat "the environment" as its own separate realm, taking for granted prevailing but outmoded conceptions of economics, national sovereignty, and international law. Green Governance: Ecological Survival, Human Rights, and the Law of the Commons is a direct response to the mounting calls for a paradigm shift in the way humans relate to the natural environment. It opens the door to a new set of solutions by proposing a compelling new synthesis of environmental protection based on broader notions of economics and human rights and on commons-based governance. Going beyond speculative abstractions, the book proposes a new architecture of environmental law and public policy that is as practical as it is theoretically sound. Burns H. Weston is the Bessie Dutton Murray Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus and Senior Scholar of the Center for Human Rights at The University of Iowa. He is also a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, and a long-time - now honorary - member of the Board of Editors of the American Journal of International Law. In recognition of his human rights scholarship and programmatic innovations bridging human rights and the environment, he was awarded the degree of Honorary Doctorate of Law (LL.D.) by Vermont Law School in 2009. Register here, or contact the ICFRC office at (319) 335-0351 or [email protected]. Lectures are 12:00-1:15 pm @ Congregational Church, 30 North Clinton Street. Luncheons are $9.00 for ICFRC members, $12.00 for non-members. We encourage you to bring guests who would enjoy this topic. Honors students, please register through the UI Honors or the UI Honors facebook site: www.facebook.com/HonorsatIowa..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yashar Vasef October 21, 2013 319-337-7290 [email protected]
IOWA UNA TO HOST OPEN-MIC NIGHT FOR UNICEF TRICK-OR-TREAT CAMPAIGN
IOWA CITY, IA- The Iowa United Nations Association, a 501(c)3 working in Iowa since 1953, is partnering with Uptown Bill’s Coffee Shop to host an open mic night in support of the United Nations Children’s Fund Trick-or-Treat campaign. The program is at Uptown Bill’s Coffee Shop, 730 S. Dubuque St., on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm. Art and self-expression of community members will portray the significance of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Feature performances include Combined Efforts Theatre and speaker Chen Cui. Any community members wishing to perform can sign up at Uptown Bill’s the week before the event. The program will focus on the efforts of UNICEF to provide aid to children throughout the world with limited access to health care, education, and nutrition. Audience members will have the opportunity to show support with donations for the Trick-or-Treat campaign, a month long campaign to spread awareness and raise funds for children in developing worlds. UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives and has helped more kids than any other humanitarian organization. Due to UNICEF’s efforts, child deaths have been cut in half since 1990 by providing vaccines to more than 50% of the world’s children. The program is co-sponsored by UI Amnesty International and Young Altruistic Professionals of America (YAPA).
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WE WANT YOU!Pomerantz Career Center is looking for Career Peer Advisors for Spring 2014
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310Iowa City, IA 52242
www.careers.uiowa.edu
APPLYHOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application at www.careers.uiowa.edu under announcements
*Must have completed one semseter at theUniversity and be able to work 10 hrs/ week for two consecutive semesters.
DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30 INTERVIEWS: Nov. 11-15TRAINING: Thurs. - Fri., Jan. 16-17
Questions: [email protected]
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT•Gain real-world experience•Develop advising, presentation and networking skills•Meet employers visiting campus•Utilize resources for your own career development•Receive professional training in resume and cover letter writing•Earn optional internship notation on your transcript
GAINYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
•Assist students with resumes/cover letters•Present career-related information on campus•Advise students on topics such as finding internships and jobs
DO
INFOWANT MORE INFORMATION?
Attend an informational session: Thursday, October 24th at 1 p.m.C310 Pomerantz Center
Stop by C310 PC during walk-in hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit www.careers.uiowa.edu under announcements
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa events. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023.
Spring 2014 Courses Approved for ISBA
06J:146 International Business Environment The increasing complexity and dynamism of the international environment requires that we take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international management. In this course we will use theories and concepts from organizational behavior, human resource management, sociology, communication studies, and psychology to increase our understanding of both our own and other cultures. We will also use short stories in order to examine these themes in more detail. Similar to case studies that are used in many business courses, these short stories provide a vivid context in which we can explore these theories and concepts and apply them to organizational situations both in the United States and internationally. The class format is very interactive and will include lectures, guest speakers, cases, in-class activities, and group discussion. This course is most appropriate for juniors and seniors with an interest in issues related to international business. Please contact the instructor, Erin Johnson, at [email protected] if you are unable to enroll in the class directly from ISIS. Approved for International Business track.
*** 187:155/152:155 Understanding Health & Disease in Africa: Building Cultural Competency for Working in the Field NOTE: This course was formerly titled Introduction to Africa for the Health Sciences. Students who have completed 187:155 Intro to Africa for Health Sciences may NOT enroll in this course. This course challenges students in the health sciences to consider what they must learn in order to apply their professional skills in unfamiliar societies. Taking Africa as an example, it will lead students to think about how knowledge of culture, economies and history can enhance their ability to apply their skills in African nations. The course will use a wide variety of materials, including not only readings by historians and social sciences, but also videos and fiction by African writers. Among the themes to be covered are i) African environments and their challenges to human health, ii) relations between genders and generations in African societies, iii) the historical experience of Africans in precolonial, colonial and post-colonial periods, and iv) the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment in Africa. In addition, the course will look at the ways in which Africans combine indigenous and biomedical therapies. It will examine healing institutions and conceptions of illness which are very old in Africa, and also the relatively recent development of biomedical health professions. It will also look at the lives of both traditional healers as well as African physicians and nurses. Assignments will deal with practical problems created by cultural unfamiliarity which health professionals might encounter in Africa. Grading will be based on several short writing assignments and class participation. The course instructor, James Giblin, is the co-director of the African Studies Program. Approved for African Studies, Global Health Studies, Development, and Global Resources & the Environment tracks.
*** 152:183 The Health Experiences of Immigrants, Migrants, and Refugees This interdisciplinary course explores the unique health concerns, challenges, and healthcare experiences of the diverse populations on the move around the world and new to this country. It incorporates documentary materials and guest speakers experienced in responding to the health needs of these interesting individuals; and assignments based on experiences outside the classroom. Issues to be explored include four overlapping sections: 1.) Broad Overview--definitions, populations, and significant health challenges; 2.) Health risks and needs of specific sub-populations; 3.) Patterns of Public and Private Resources and Responses; 4.) Local Picture
(Iowa and Midwest), programs, cases and concerns. Approved for Global Health Studies, Development, Global Resources & the Environment, and Human Rights tracks.
*** 008:179 Literature and Society: Stories of Veterans and Healing To heal is to restore to sound health, to make whole again. Trying to heal the traumas of war, for combat soldiers, and civilians too, can take many forms. Through a variety of storytelling media, this course considers six sources of healing: comrades, family, nature, humor, art, and restorative justice. Stories told through fiction, film, creative nonfiction, and electronic media--stories told across time and territory-- display this valuable array of strategies for healing. We will read and view a number of them from the last 100 years, looking at how the different storytelling arts use their resources to teach us about how healing can occur and to inspire us to embrace healing practices. In addition to English majors, this course is especially suitable for student veterans—whether combat or noncombat veterans--, and students in social work, nursing, or pre-medicine. Others are also welcome. Assignments include several short reading/viewing tests and two papers as well as the expectation that students will add to the syllabus examples they find of healing stories. Optional opportunities for service work in Veterans Hospital or the Coralville Primary Care Clinic can be woven into course assignments. Books will be available at the University Bookstore. For more information, email the instructor at [email protected]. Approved for War, Peace, & Security and Global Artistic Tradition & Change tracks.
IGPI and SLIS Open House
The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics (IGPI) and the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) invite you to our Fall 2013 Open House. Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building - Rotunda Friday, November 8, 2013 2:00 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Join us to learn more about two exciting graduate programs that address not only how we produce and manage information but how we can find innovative ways to answer questions and solve the problems facing today's society. INFORMATICS brings information technology together with the arts and humanities, and the natural, biological, health, and social sciences. It deals with the transformation of people by technology, and vice versa, resulting in information that has the capability to solve entirely new problems or successfully attack existing, persistent problems from a different perspective. For more information, visit: http://informatics.grad.uiowa.edu/prospective-students. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE merges the fields of library science and information science and applies the practices, perspectives and tools of management, information technology, education and other areas to libraries, preservation, archival science, and the political economy of information. For more information, visit: http://slis.grad.uiowa.edu/prospective-students.
Fall 2013 SASP Seminar Series
The Envelope of Global Trade: The Intellectual History and Political Economy of Jute in the Bengal Delta, the 1850s to the 1930sThursday, Sept. 12, 4:30-6:00 PM in 1117 UCCPresented by: Tariq Ali, Assistant Professor of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA)
Bhairav se Bhairavi Musical Program Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7:00-10:00 PM in UCC Recital HallOffered by the UI School of Music, with co-sponsorship from the India Association of Iowa City Area (IAICA) and Friends of India Association
Indian Citizenship: A Century of DisagreementFriday, Sept. 20, 11:30-1:00 PM in UCC 2390Presented by: Niraja Gopal Jayal, Professor at the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University (India)
Regarding India, Conversations with Artists: Dinesh Khanna, V.Ramesh, Wawo X WaswoThursday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 PM in ABW 240Presented by: Kathryn Myers, Professor of Art at University of Connecticut
The Indian Novel as an Agent of HistoryTuesday, October 22, 5:00-6:30 PM in 302 SHPresented by: Chandrahas Chowdhury, Novelist, New DelhiCo-sponsored by the International Writing Program
State of Injustice: The Indian State and PovertyWednesday, Nov. 6, 4:00-5:30 PM in 2390 UCCPresented by: John Harriss, Professor of International Studies, Simon Fraser University (Canada)Co-sponsored by the Public Policy Center
Film Songs about Film Songs: Cultural Memory, Antakshari and ‘Hindustani Sanskriti’Wednesday, Nov. 20, 3:30-5:30 PM in School of Music Recital Hall (1670 UCC)Presented by: Gregory Booth, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Univ. of Auckland (New Zealand)Co-sponsored by the UI School of Music
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Meena Khandelwal in advance at 335-2496.
These events are sponsored or co-sponsored by the South Asian Studies Program in International Programs. For more information, visit http://international.uiowa.edu/sasp/events.
Department of Political Science Des Moines Internship Program Spring 2014
The Department of Political Science Des Moines Internship Program (DMIP) provides University of Iowa students the opportunity to build valuable professional skills and connections with positions in business, non-profits, government, and politics. Students in the program live in Des Moines for a full semester, work 30-35 hours per week, and continue to take courses at the University of Iowa’s Pappajohn Center in downtown Des Moines. The Department will assist students throughout the internship application process with resume writing, the selection of and application to internship sites, and preparing to interview. Students must complete each of the following in order to be eligible for participation in the DMIP. Submit a Program Application:
• Due in 341 Schaeffer Hall no later than Monday, November 4, 2013 though earlier applications are highly encouraged and will be given priority • Must include a statement of purpose and a current resume • Applications will be reviewed by the department and up to fifteen students will be selected for participation in the spring 2014 DMIP
Internship Site Applications:
• Applicants will meet with Martha Greer and Professor Kelly Shaw to select internship sites to which each student will apply • Final site selections should be made no later than late November for internships that begin in January, 2014
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Tippie Global Internships
The Tippie College of Business offers unique cultural and professional immersion experiences in four cities across the globe. English-speaking programs are available in London and Hong Kong, while programs requiring minimum language proficiency are offered in Paris and Madrid. These opportunities are open to all qualified University of Iowa students and award students up to 6 s.h. of University of Iowa academic credit.
These global internships are approximately 8-weeks long during the summer. Students are placed in a guaranteed unpaid internship by one of our Global Intern partners. Dream Careers operates our two English language programs, while EUSA is our partner in Paris and Madrid. In addition to intern placement, our partners provide on-site support and safety.
More information available at http://tippie.uiowa.edu/iib/undergraduates/internships.cfm.
Applications are due by Sunday, December 8, 2013. Learn more at one of the upcoming info sessions:
Tue 10/29 4:00-5:00 S104 PBB London & Hong Kong Wed 10/30 11:00-12:00 C106 PBB Madrid & Paris Mon 11/04 10:30-11:30 C106 PBB Madrid & Paris Wed 11/06 3:30-4:30 S104 PBB London & Hong Kong Mon 11/11 11:00-12:00 S104 PBB London & Hong Kong Tue 11/12 2:30-3:30 C106 PBB Madrid & Paris Tue 11/19 12:30-1:30 S104 PBB London & Hong Kong Tue 11/19 3:00-4:00 C106 PBB Madrid & Paris Thur 12/05 2:30-3:30 S104 PBB London & Hong Kong Fri 12/06 11:00-12:00 C106 PBB Madrid & Paris
Internships with the Cold War International History Project
The Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) at the Woodrow Wilson Center is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring 2014 academic semester. The application deadline is November 15, 2013. The Project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the Cold War, and seeks to accelerate the process of integrating new sources, materials and perspectives from the former "communist bloc" with the historiography of the Cold War which has been written over the past few decades largely by Western scholars reliant on Western archival sources. It also seeks to transcend barriers of language, geography, and regional specialization to create new links among scholars interested in Cold War history. Interns at the Project will assist with research at archives and libraries, editing document manuscripts, publishing, translating, and disseminating CWIHP bulletins and working papers, coordinating scholarly conferences, and answering various information requests. Interns will also assist with digitizing, describing and uploading historical documents to the CWIHP Digital Archive. Interns at CWIHP are at the forefront of the debate and research over the historiography of the Cold War and will gain valuable knowledge from interaction with CWIHP staff, Woodrow Wilson Center Fellows as well as visiting scholars.
For more information, visit http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/internships-the-cold-war-international-history-project-1. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to the Cold War International History Project at [email protected] by November 15, 2013. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
Internships at The Adroit Journal In partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Kelly Writers House, The Adroit Journal (www.adroit.co.nr), a charitable print/online literary publication, is looking to expand. To facilitate our growth, we are seeking college/university students interested in the journal’s various marketing, communication, humanitarian, layout, and legal responsibilities—in addition to our wealth of poetry and prose staff reading positions. Currently, our staff is comprised of approximately sixty high school and college students from Mauritius to Oklahoma, New York to Singapore, Kentucky to Alberta, and everywhere in-between. We would be delighted to consider Iowa students as additions to our community. For example, we are currently seeking human rights correspondents to orchestrate the annual humanitarian features for inclusion in the journal’s winter issues. Additionally, business-minded students might be interested in our marketing and advertising correspondent positions, and communications students might be interested in the roles of blog editor or social media correspondent. Furthermore, we are looking to find community service liaisons that might be interested in working with our partner charity, the Fill-A-Room Literacy Campaign, to coordinate the distribution of future print copies of our publication free-of-charge to underprivileged institutions and venues within regional hubs of Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, New York City, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Finally, of course, we are always looking for more staff readers to help our current staff sift through the ever-growing collection of submissions. To check out all the positions offered (or to find more information on those I just listed), please feel free browse through the Employment Catalogue, which contains all of the necessary application and job description information. The application period for these various positions will close on November 13th, 2013. In the meantime, we will begin to evaluate applications on a rolling basis. Interested students may apply for as many positions as they would like and, although prior experience is always appreciated, we are always willing to work with staff members as necessary. This opportunity is open to anyone, anywhere—regardless of academic institution or academic major. Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions.
International Program Intern – Spring 2014 Center for Economic and Policy Research (Washington, DC)
Job Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research is currently looking for a full-time International Program Intern for Spring 2014 (Late January-June 1st). Responsibilities include assisting staff with research on upcoming papers and opinion pieces; organizing events with Latin American delegations, CEPR staff, and visiting academics; assisting in the production of the Latin American News Round-up by compiling daily news clips on Latin America and the Caribbean; as well as working on outreach to press, advocacy organizations, and Congress. The responsibilities vary based on their interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time. Interns will be able to attend relevant events around Washington, DC. Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with a general understanding of economics, international relations, and democracy issues, and an interest in economic justice. Previous research, data and/or outreach experience is extremely helpful; interns with strong economics or foreign policy experience (including Master’s degrees) will have the opportunity to engage in serious research, and those with strong organizing or outreach experience will have event management opportunities. The intern will need to be fluent in Spanish, including the ability to perform accurate written translations; able to work in a fast-paced environment with limited management; and be a self-starter and independent learner. Should have excellent writing and communications skills. Stipend: At least $1,550 per month, plus up to $250 for health insurance reimbursement per month. Closing Date of Position: November 18, 2013. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and a brief (2 page) answer to the question “How can the US improve its foreign policy toward Latin America?” via email to internationalintern[at]cepr.net. No calls or faxes please. Organization Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. It is an independent nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC. CEPR is committed to presenting issues in an accurate and understandable manner, so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. CEPR is an ideal place to learn about current economic and global justice issues in a friendly, relaxed and fun environment. Work schedules are flexible.
Interested in sustainable, grass-roots solutions to contemporary international issues in global health, gender, and development?
Consider the FALL 2014 Global Health in India: Immersion in Gender, Environment,
Health and Development Study abroad program
The University of Iowa Global Health in India study abroad program in Mysore, India is administered by the Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies (VIIS). The program allows
students to explore major global health issues and to witness real-world solutions. Classes are conducted in English and include travel to nearby NGOS’, HIV clinics, women’s self-help
organizations, tribal village outposts, organic farms, and an alternative medicine (Ayurveda) hospital. Students also can participate in service-learning projects and internships and gain
hands-on experience in both urban and village settings. Tentative program dates are August 15 - December 15, 2014. Courses include the following (review syllabi on the UI Study Abroad
website):
• Sustainable Development: India and the Global Context 3 s.h. = 152:191 • Environment & Health in Modern India 3 s.h. = 152:192 • Indian Culture and Civilization (4 s.h.)
may be petitioned as International and Global Issues for CLAS general education • Gender in Indian Society (3 s.h.)
may be petitioned as Values, Society and Diversity for CLAS general education Contact [email protected] to discuss how these classes will fit into your International Studies or Global Health Studies graduation plan. Funding is available through six South Asian Studies Program $2500 Scholarships which are earmarked only for this program; the Stanley Award for International Research; as well as merit, need-based, and Diversity Ambassador scholarships through UI Study Abroad.
For more information visit the UI Study Abroad website: http://study-abroad.international.uiowa.edu/programs/details/index.php?crse=836 UI Study Abroad Contact: Zach Smith
• 1111 University Capitol Centre (Old Capitol Mall) • 319-335-0353 • [email protected]
Application Deadline: March 14, 2014
For further information, contact:Study AbroAd1111 University Capitol CentreThe University of IowaIowa City, IA 52242319-335-0353http://international.uiowa.edu/[email protected]
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Christopher Squier, Ph.D., is director of graduate studies and a professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine in the College of Dentistry, as well as director of the Global Health Studies Program at the University of Iowa. He has degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and London and a fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists of London. He has served on the faculty at the London Hospital Medical College and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Squier’s research focuses on oral mucosal disease including oral cancer, and on tobacco control; he has published almost 200 books, chapters and peer-reviewed articles; and has made over 50 invited presentations abroad
in the past 20 years. He has an honorary doctoral degree from Semmelweis University, Budapest, and was made an honorary member of the British Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in 2007. He has ongoing collaborations on tobacco control in Hungary, Malaysia, and Singapore and is a visiting professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at the National University of Singapore.
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Gary Gilmore, MPH, Ph.D., MCHES, has, since 1974, held a joint appointment with the UW-La Crosse and the University of Wisconsin-Extension. He is a professor and the director of Community Health/Public Health Programs. His prior experiences have been in public health and preventive medicine at the Bergen County Health Department, New Jersey, and at the Preventive Medicine Unit, General Leonard Wood Hospital, U.S. Army. Dr. Gilmore is the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal in Preventive Medicine. His training in epidemiology and public health education is through the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota, with additional training in
epidemiology at the New England Epidemiology Institute, Tufts University. He is the founding and continuing director of the first Master of Public Health Program (CEPH accredited) offered in the University of Wisconsin system. During 1999-2000, Dr. Gilmore served as the first Fulbright Senior Scholar at the All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta, India. In that capacity, he taught graduate students and medical students in public health, and conducted population-based research in West Bengal. Gilmore’s publications span more than four decades of professional activity to include peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and technical reports. Dr. Gilmore has been conducting international study experiences in public health since 1989.
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316.
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• To provide an overview of the health care system offered through the National Health Service (NHS) and other providers in Great Britain
• To compare and contrast the British health care system with the systems of health care delivery in the United States
• To provide an overview of health education and health promotion strategies for health enhancement (individual and population-based) in Great Britain
• To compare and contrast the British health education and health promotion strategies with the strategies applied in the United States
• To connect participants with key cultural aspects of Great Britain that have health-related impacts
• To engage participants in individualized work-shadowing (practical experience) opportunities that align with their interests and professional needs
• To provide an historic, social and cultural context for health and health promotion in Great Britain
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The program fee for UI participants is $4,091. This includes all educational and administrative expenses, air travel (Cedar Rapids–London–Cedar Rapids), tour-related travel within Great Britain, lodging (double–occupancy), selected meals, and entrance fees in Great Britain. An early registration discount of $100 will be applied for applications postmarked by September 27, 2013.
crEdit: 2 S.H. of elective credit from the University of Iowa are available at the undergraduate or graduate level.
dEAdLinE: Registration must be submitted by November 1, 2013. Early registration must be postmarked or submitted by September 27, 2013.Applications are available from Study Abroad, 1111 University Capitol Centre.
notE: Major travel routes in England by private motorcoach between the University of Oxford, Berkeley, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Heathrow Airport.
fridAy, MArch 14: Arrival at Heathrow; bus to hotel (Victoria)3-5 p.m. Visit to the Broad Street Pump
SAturdAy, MArch 15:9 a.m. Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament11:30 a.m. Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel (museum and historical context)Evening free
SundAy, MArch 16:9 a.m. Visit to Westminster Abbey – service as appropriate11 a.m. Visits to the Royal Naval Hospital; Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Meridian4 p.m. Tea and discussion – Greenwich5 p.m. Return by the Dockland Light Railway across East London
MondAy, MArch 17:9 a.m. Departure for Oxford (Oxford Tube)11 a.m. Arrival St. Anne’s College2 p.m. Special Tour of the world-renowned Bodleian Library
tuESdAy, MArch 18:9 a.m. University of Oxford: General Practice in the UK11 a.m. Controversies in Pathology and Neuropathology -Selected Disease Epidemiology, Dr. Waney Squier, Consultant neuropathologist, Radcliffe Hospital5 p.m. Additional visitation options in Oxford
WEdnESdAy, MArch 19:9 a.m. Depart for Berkeley, Gloucestershire11 a.m. Visitation at Dr. Edward Jenner’s residence and clinic5 p.m. Arrive in Southampton
thurSdAy, MArch 20:9 a.m.-4 p.m. Department of Public Health, Southampton General Hospital7-9 p.m. Dinner with hosts
fridAy, MArch 21:9 a.m. Introduction to the faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, professional visits/observations3 p.m. Departure for Heathrow6:30 p.m. Farewell dinner
SAturdAy, MArch 22:8:30 a.m. Depart lodging for Heathrow Airport
The overall purpose of this popular study tour to Great Britain (offered since 1989) is to foster more health-related linkages and partnerships between the United States and England and Wales. A major focus of this study tour is having the participants become engaged in an in-depth professional and cultural experience to include planned, individualized work-shadowing (practical experience) opportunities.
610:126 International Perspectives: Xicotepec, Mexico – Spring Break Service Learning Course (3 s.h.)
Mexico
Xicotepec Program Summary This is a three credit-hour, interdisciplinary, service- learning course co-sponsored by the University of Iowa and District 6000 of Rotary International. The course meets weekly with travel to Mexico over spring break. Readings and classroom sessions will focus on service-learning, teamwork, intercultural competence, Mexican culture and history, project planning and development and analyzing, reporting and presenting as a team. In collaboration with Rotarians and local community members, students will work in teams to develop and execute discipline-specific projects that address community-identified needs in Xicotepec de Juárez, Puebla, Mexico. Xicotepec, Mexico Xicotepec is a city of 90,000 located 116 miles (186 km) NE of Mexico City. The area is mountainous (3,600 ft/ 1100 m) with abundant vegetation. The main products are coffee, flowers and plants, stainless steel and clay for porcelain fixtures. Cost The program fee for the Spring 2014 class will likely be $1,900 for residents and non-residents. This program fee includes travel from and to Iowa City, lodging, and meals (except two meals in Mexico City). The program fee does not include tuition; personal items such as souvenirs, bottled water and toiletries; museum admission fees; tips; and two meals while in Mexico City. Interested? Students interested in taking the class should contact Professor Mary Noonan ([email protected]) to get an application form. Applications are due to Professor Noonan by Friday, November 8, 2013. Interview appointments will be made in November. If you have questions about the course or would like an application, please contact Professor Noonan (phone: 335-2490; email: [email protected]). Passports are required, so plan ahead if you need to apply for one.
Alternative Spring Break with No More Deaths For the past five years, No More Deaths has conducted a successful Alternative Spring Break program during the month of March. Spring Break volunteers—mostly college students, mostly arriving in groups—do essentially the same things summer volunteers do, just with a bit more emphasis on education. Volunteers interested in participating in the Alternative Spring Break program must submit a "request for space" in December and will subsequently contacted to complete an application in January. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information, [email protected].
Volunteers Needed at Wright Elementary!
Wright Elementary in Cedar Rapids has seen its student numbers nearly double in two years. Class sizes are averaging 30, and the teachers are looking for help in any capacity. Any time between 9:30-3:00, M-F, they need help with one-on-one or small groups in math, reading, phonics, writers workshop, and even recess time. We have a lot of children who have not had the opportunity to participate in organized sports, games, or just social activities so recess can even be a great chance to make a difference. For more information, please contact Jill Ozarowicz, [email protected], (319) 929-6020.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of
Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires
a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program,
please contact Karen Wachsmuth in advance at 319-335-1436.
Come join us for a
BOREN AWARDS WORKSHOP
with Karen Wachsmuth,
Academic Programs and Student Services Administrator
Wed, Oct 30, 2013 • 6:30-8PMInternational Commons, 1117 University Capitol Centre
For more information, please contact Karen
Wachsmuth, academic programs and student
services administrator, International Programs,
[email protected], 319-335-1436.
Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Awards can be used for study of less-commonly-taught languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.
2014 Critical Language Scholarship Program – apply now! Would you like to go abroad for 8-10 weeks in the summer to study a language, all expenses paid, earning college credit? The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a great opportunity for undergraduates and graduates to study the following languages: - Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, and Urdu: Beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; - Arabic and Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; - Chinese, Japanese, and Russian: Intermediate and advanced levels. For more information about this great opportunity, please visit: www.clscholarship.org/applicants. Students from all academic disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. In order to prepare a competitive application, you are encouraged to start the application process right away! The deadline is coming up fast: November 15, 2013. Karen Wachsmuth in International Programs helps applicants write competitive essays for this grant. For more information, please contact: Karen Wachsmuth, academic programs and student services administrator, International Programs, [email protected], 319-335-1436. Learn more… To read more about successful UI applicants from recent years, please see these links: http://international.uiowa.edu/accents/post/haggling-arabic-and-other-summer-adventures-morocco, http://international.uiowa.edu/accents/post/ui-students-morocco
Apply to be a Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellow
The Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program provides an opportunity for 10-12 students who desire careers in international affairs to have a substantive one-year working experience in Washington, D.C. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working on Carnegie Endowment programs. Due to the limited number of students we can accept, we require that all applicants be nominated by their university and that universities nominate no more than two. Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have completed their bachelor's degree within the past academic year. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies (except those who have recently completed a joint masters/bachelors program).
• Application Open: October 15, 2013 • UIHP Campus Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2013 • Opportunity Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2014
Interested students are encouraged to contact Kelly Thornburg, UIHP Fellowships Director, at 319-335-1874 as early in the fall as possible to schedule a Scholar Development Conference. Appointments will not be scheduled via email.
Speakeasy for Stanley
Wednesday, November 137:00-9:00 p.m.
The Sanctuary Pub405 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City
Past Stanley Award grantees, including students from the Nonfiction Writing Program, will read from their work and discuss their international experiences.
Stanley Application Information SessionTuesday, November 123:30-5:00 p.m.International Commons 1117 UCC
Join us to discuss strategies and timelines for putting together a successful Stanley application with:
• Karen Wachsmuth, International Programs • last year's Stanley Award student grantees
The Stanley Awards for International Research are given
annually to outstanding University of Iowa undergraduate
and graduate students for the pursuit of learning activities
in international studies and international
research/fieldwork.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Karen Wachsmuth in advance at 335-1436.
Free and open to the public
More information about the Stanley Awards can be found at: http://international.uiowa.edu/funding/stanley-undergraduate-awards-international-researchand http://international.uiowa.edu/funding/stanley-graduate-awards-international-research
Sponsored by students from the Nonfiction Writing Program, Sanctuary Pub, and International Programs.
Register Today! 4th National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture
The 4th National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture, coming up November 6 - 8 in Des Moines, is a great opportunity for women to connect and learn through 42 wide-ranging workshops, 9 fascinating field tours, and 3 inspiring keynote addresses. Keynote speaker Pakou Hang will give her presentation during the closing luncheon, at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8. Her talk is titled Our New American Food Communities. Pakou is a seasoned community organizer with particular expertise in New American communities. Born in 1976 in the Ban Vinae Refugee Camp in Thailand, but now naturalized as an American citizen, Pakou is a member of the Hmong community in Minnesota. She served as deputy political director to Senator Paul Wellstone's 2002 re-election campaign, and managed the 2001 campaign of Mee Moua, elected to the Minnesota legislature as the first Hmong woman in history to win a state legislative seat. Pakou is now executive director of the Hmong American Farmers Association, a non-profit organization she co-founded in 2011 to support and advocate for Hmong farmers and their families. Pakou has helped her family farm for more than 20 years, and still sells every weekend at the Downtown St. Paul Farmers Market. She graduated from Yale University in 1999, and from the University of Minnesota with a master's degree in political science in 2009.
Iowa Organic Conference at UI Nov. 17-18
The 13th Annual Iowa Organic Conference, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, will once again bring national experts, the latest in organic agriculture production research, and the voices of local experience together on the University of Iowa campus.
Conference organizers are Iowa State University Extension and Outreach organic agriculture, the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability, and
New Pioneer Food Cooperative in Iowa City.
Organic producers, consumers, conventional farmers, and others interested in science-based research in organic agriculture and practical applications for farming systems will find a wide variety of topics and speakers at the 2013 conference. The keynote speaker is Bob Quinn, a Montana organic farmer with 4,000 certified acres producing organic grains, alfalfa hay, vegetables, and fruits. He will speak about on-farm biodiversity and the benefits of multiple crops in terms of spreading risk and providing ecological services.
A pre-conference reception begins at 6 p.m. Sunday Nov. 17, followed by a 7 p.m. showing of the film GMO-OMG in the IMU Ballroom. Conference registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 with a welcome at 8 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. An all-organic lunch will be prepared by UI Dining Executive Chef Barry Greenberg and his staff, featuring regional foods as well as produce grown by UI and ISU students.
Registration information is available at the conference website, and online registration is available here. Early registration deadline is Nov. 1. For more information, contact Delate at 515-294-7069 or [email protected].
Suit Up!Need professional men’s a�ire at a low cost?
Stop by the Pomerantz Career Center (PC C310) on
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Browse through a selection of free men’s suits (limited sizes XL & XXL), receive a 20% o� coupon
for professional tailoring from Lee’s Alterations, and practice how to network!
Thurs., Nov. 74:30 - 7:30 pm
Thurs., Oct. 175:00 - 8:00 pm
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310Iowa City, IA
careers.uiowa.edu, (319) 335-1023
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to a�end all University of Iowa events. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Pomerantz Career Center, (319)335-1023.
sponsored by:
FREESNACKS!
Submit to the Weston Essay Prize
The UI Center for Human Rights sponsors the annual Burns H. Weston International Human Rights Essay Prize. Each year, two awards are made: one to an undergraduate and another to a graduate or professional school student. The prizes honor the fine work of University of Iowa students and the lifetime work of Professor Burns H. Weston of the College of Law. The winners receive $750 (undergraduate) or $1000 (graduate or professional student), and are recognized at an awards event. The writing competition is open to all students enrolled during the 2012-2013 school year at the University of Iowa, Iowa State, or the University of Northern Iowa in any academic discipline.
Undergraduate essays should be 15-20 pages in length; graduate essays 25-40 pages in length. Essays can discuss current events or history, law, public policy, or the arts & humanities. The essay does not need to be produced exclusively for the competition in order to qualify for review; the essay can be a paper written for a class. The only requirement is that the essays address issues of international human rights.
The deadline for the 2013 Weston Essay Prize competition has been extended to December 20, 2013. Please bring essays to the UI Center for Human Rights office in 1120 University Capitol Centre or mail to UICHR, 1120 UCC, 201 So. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Submit to the Love of Learning Poetry Prize
University of Iowa undergraduates are eligible to submit one poem about their love of learning. Submit your poem in person or via Campus Mail to CLAS, 120 Schaeffer Hall by 4:00 pm on December 20, 2013. Phi Beta Kappa Officers will read the poems and choose the one they feel best speaks to our motto, “the love of learning is the guide of life.” One recipient will receive $100 and the poem will be posted on Iowa’s Phi Beta Kappa website at http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/opportunities-students/phi-beta-kappa Students will be notified in February via UI email. The recipient is welcome to read the poem at the May PBK ceremony. The Love of Learning Poetry Prize is awarded by the Alpha of Iowa Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Learn more about Phi Beta Kappa at http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/opportunities-students/phi-beta-kappa/membership.
The Rainbow Scholarship
Available to qualified University of Iowa undergraduate and graduate students who are active in the UI gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community
Based on financial need One or more awards of $1,000 to be
offered for the 2013-2014 academic year Sponsored jointly by The University of
Iowa Foundation, the Office of Student Financial Aid, and the UI LGBT Staff and Faculty Association Submit your name and contact information (email address) by November 1, 2013, to:
David McCartney UI LGBT Staff and Faculty Association [email protected]
THE ROBERT D. DOCKENDORFF SCHOLARSHIP
The Robert D. Dockendorff Scholarship is to be used to support one or more annual scholarships for University of Iowa students with preference given to undergraduate students who are active in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender community, who contribute to the diversity of the University campus, and who demonstrate financial need. One or more awards ranging from $1000 to $4000 will be granted for the 2013-2014 academic year. BIOGRAPHY Robert D. Dockendorff graduated from The University of Iowa in 1960 with a B.A. in Sociology. He is a native of Danville, Iowa, and his family still owns a farm there. Mr. Dockendorff has lived in San Francisco for many years and worked for the Pacific Maritime Association there for 35 years prior to his retirement. Mr. Dockendorff’s interest in student aid stems from his belief that education is the key to solving the country’s problems. Through the years, he has been very involved with the San Francisco schools and also served many years on the Ethics Committee for the city of San Francisco.
ELIGIBILTY 1. Students who are active participants in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender community. 2. Students who contribute to the diversity of The University of Iowa campus. 3. Students who demonstrate financial need. 4. Students must be in good academic standing (have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale). 5. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply; however, preference will be given to undergraduates.
TO APPLY
1. Complete and sign the application form available online at http://www.uiowa.edu/~lgbsfa. This form is also
your release of information authorizing the Office of Student Financial Aid to give the committee the required financial need information.
2. Write an essay no longer than 1,000 words, typed, double-spaced on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper or electronically, telling us about your participation in the LGBT community; your contribution to the diversity of The University of Iowa campus; and your educational and career goals.
3. Attach your most recent financial aid award notification, printable from ISIS. 4. Attach a copy of your grade report, printable from ISIS.
SELECTION Recipients shall be determined by a selection committee made up of members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Staff and Faculty Association in coordination with the Office of Student Financial Aid. Applicants that are selected will be notified via mail by November 30, 2013.
DEADLINE All materials (application form, grade report, financial aid award notification and essay) must be submitted electronically to or postmarked for submission to the address below no later than November 1, 2013.
MAIL TO Robert D. Dockendorff Scholarship Committee
c/o David McCartney Department of Special Collections
100 Main Library Iowa City, IA 52242-1420
319-335-5921 [email protected]
Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program
2 0 1 4 G r a d u a t e F e l l o w s h i p P r o g r a m
Howard University, in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development, invites outstanding individuals interested in international development and careers in the USAID Foreign Service to apply for the 2014 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Payne Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter into an exciting and rewarding career.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
An orientation to the Program and the USAID Foreign Service at Howard
University in Washington, D.C.
Two summer internships, one domestic the summer after selection and one overseas at a USAID Mission during the summer between the first and second years of graduate school. The Program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
Up to $35,000 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in international development, international affairs, public administration, environmental sciences, public health, agriculture or another area relevant to the work of the USAID Foreign Service.
Mentoring from a USAID Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship.
Employment in the USAID Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements, with a contractual agreement committing each Payne Fellow to a minimum of three years of service as a USAID Foreign Service Officer.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be seeking
admission to enter a two-
year graduate program in
the fall of 2014 at a U.S.
university
Must have a cumulative
grade point average of
3.2 or higher on a 4.0
scale at the time of
application
Additional information and online application are available at www.PayneFellows.org
Contact us: [email protected]
Application Deadline – January 27, 2014
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