Intern(s) wanted for Non-Profit in Forestry and Community Development!
Trees for the Future is a small non-profit organization located in Silver Spring, MD. In short, we assist individuals, communities and organizations all over the world to engage in tree planting, reforestation, and community development. Our aim is to combat rampant global deforestation while providing economic benefits, through trees, to the local communities in developing nations.
We are currently looking for one or two interns to assist us in our office and program activities. Responsibilities may include internet research, outreach, marketing, data entry and management, editing and referencing, etc. Responsibilities will be dependent on experience. We are looking for fun, self-motivated, and adaptable interns. Ideal qualifications include: Internet research skills, web-site management a HUGE plus, knowledge of environmental and international issues (particularly forests), experience in editing and referencing, and data-management skills.
Please send resume and cover letter to Ethan@treesftf.org
Thanks,
Ethan
Ethan Budiansky
Africa & Caribbean Programs Coordinator
Trees for the Future
PO Box 7027
Silver Spring, MD 20907
301-565-0630 | www.plant-trees.org | Skype: treesftf
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Summer course in Peacebuilding: Deadlines March 15 and April 16, 2008
Alliance for Conflict Transformation Summer Institute on Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution (IPCR)
June 14, 2008 - July 12, 2008
Santa Cruz and La Paz, Bolivia
The Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT), in partnership with Nur
University, is pleased to announce the Summer Institute on Peacebuilding &
Conflict Resolution (IPCR). IPCR is an intensive 4-week, 6-credit
residential program intended to build the capacity of current and future
professionals in a variety of fields to make a critical difference in
furthering peaceful relations in the world. IPCR will be held in Santa Cruz,
Bolivia, with one week travel to La Paz and surrounding communities.
We are currently accepting applications for participation from English
speaking professionals, graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in
peace and conflict resolution, international affairs, political science,
Latin American studies, anthropology, development and related fields.
AT IPCR, students enjoy a supportive learning environment where experienced
trainers and faculty combine brief lectures, case studies, field trips,
role-plays, and simulations, with the experiences of local and international
peacebuilding practitioners.
IPCR offers a stimulating integration of theory and practice, bringing
together innovative academic analysis with practical, hands-on training and
skills development. Participants will learn about these topics and more:
* Conflict analysis & assessment
* Conflict resolution and peacebuilding practices
* Cross-sectoral approaches to peacebuilding and conflict resolution (i.e.,
with development, human rights, etc)
* Post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation
* Skills development in negotiation
* Case studies - community, intra-state and international conflict
* Career opportunities in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
“In addition to gaining a basic understanding of conflict analysis and a set
of practical skills applicable to a variety of fields, I truly benefited
from having access to real-world practitioners and the exposure to an
insider’s view of regional conflicts. IPCR is practical, hands-on, and
highly recommended for anyone interested in pursuing a professional career
in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or related fields.” Michael Pankow,
Participant in IPCR/Bolivia Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
* Early-bird Deadline to receive $250 discount – March 15, 2008
* Final Deadline – April 16, 2008
To see the complete program description, visit the ACT website:
http://www.conflicttransformation.org
For more information contact:
Nike Carstarphen, Ph.D.
Co-Founder/Senior Partner
Alliance for Conflict Transformation
PO Box 9117, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 461-3650
Email: ipcr@conflicttransformation.org
June 14, 2008 - July 12, 2008
Santa Cruz and La Paz, Bolivia
The Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT), in partnership with Nur
University, is pleased to announce the Summer Institute on Peacebuilding &
Conflict Resolution (IPCR). IPCR is an intensive 4-week, 6-credit
residential program intended to build the capacity of current and future
professionals in a variety of fields to make a critical difference in
furthering peaceful relations in the world. IPCR will be held in Santa Cruz,
Bolivia, with one week travel to La Paz and surrounding communities.
We are currently accepting applications for participation from English
speaking professionals, graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in
peace and conflict resolution, international affairs, political science,
Latin American studies, anthropology, development and related fields.
AT IPCR, students enjoy a supportive learning environment where experienced
trainers and faculty combine brief lectures, case studies, field trips,
role-plays, and simulations, with the experiences of local and international
peacebuilding practitioners.
IPCR offers a stimulating integration of theory and practice, bringing
together innovative academic analysis with practical, hands-on training and
skills development. Participants will learn about these topics and more:
* Conflict analysis & assessment
* Conflict resolution and peacebuilding practices
* Cross-sectoral approaches to peacebuilding and conflict resolution (i.e.,
with development, human rights, etc)
* Post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation
* Skills development in negotiation
* Case studies - community, intra-state and international conflict
* Career opportunities in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
“In addition to gaining a basic understanding of conflict analysis and a set
of practical skills applicable to a variety of fields, I truly benefited
from having access to real-world practitioners and the exposure to an
insider’s view of regional conflicts. IPCR is practical, hands-on, and
highly recommended for anyone interested in pursuing a professional career
in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or related fields.” Michael Pankow,
Participant in IPCR/Bolivia Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
* Early-bird Deadline to receive $250 discount – March 15, 2008
* Final Deadline – April 16, 2008
To see the complete program description, visit the ACT website:
http://www.conflicttransformation.org
For more information contact:
Nike Carstarphen, Ph.D.
Co-Founder/Senior Partner
Alliance for Conflict Transformation
PO Box 9117, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (703) 461-3650
Email: ipcr@conflicttransformation.org
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
WWF Climate Camp: Feb. 25-29, 2008
WWF CLIMATE CAMP 2008
February 25th -29th
San Francisco, California=20
Registration is Now Open!
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp
What is Climate Camp?=20
WWF's Climate Camp is a five day program to help conservation
practitioners, resource managers, and anyone else who is grappling with
what to do about climate change develop a plan. Over the five days
Climate Campers will learn about climate change basics, interact with
experts and peers to work together to develop plans and in the end share
projects and develop resource networks to support your work forward in
this field.
Who should come to Climate Camp?=20
Anyone interested in learning more about how to incorporate climate
change protection into conservation or resource management efforts to
ensure long-term success. This includes conservation practitioners and
planners, resource managers, and anyone else who appreciates the need to
incorporate climate change into their conservation and natural resource
related work.=20
Registration
Registration for Climate Camp has begun! To register please visit
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp=20
Questions & more information
If you have further questions or specific enquiry please direct all
emails to Marina Psaros at mpsaros@sfsu.edu. For all Climate Camp
logistics and registration visit www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp=20
Climate Camp was developed by WWF and is sponsored by the Hewlett
Packard Company.
February 25th -29th
San Francisco, California=20
Registration is Now Open!
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp
What is Climate Camp?=20
WWF's Climate Camp is a five day program to help conservation
practitioners, resource managers, and anyone else who is grappling with
what to do about climate change develop a plan. Over the five days
Climate Campers will learn about climate change basics, interact with
experts and peers to work together to develop plans and in the end share
projects and develop resource networks to support your work forward in
this field.
Who should come to Climate Camp?=20
Anyone interested in learning more about how to incorporate climate
change protection into conservation or resource management efforts to
ensure long-term success. This includes conservation practitioners and
planners, resource managers, and anyone else who appreciates the need to
incorporate climate change into their conservation and natural resource
related work.=20
Registration
Registration for Climate Camp has begun! To register please visit
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp=20
Questions & more information
If you have further questions or specific enquiry please direct all
emails to Marina Psaros at mpsaros@sfsu.edu. For all Climate Camp
logistics and registration visit www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp=20
Climate Camp was developed by WWF and is sponsored by the Hewlett
Packard Company.
Green on the Screen: Thursday Jan. 31, 2008
Green on the Screen in the Library: Thursday, Jan. 31, 12:30-1:30pm Global Banquet: Politics of Food
Global banquet: Politics of food. 2001. 50 min. This film exposes globalization’s damaging effect on our food system in terms that are understandable to the non-specialist. It debunks several underlying myths about global hunger.
Green on the Screen videos will be shown every Thursday @ 12:30pm throughout the Spring Semester in the Media Services Classroom on the lower level of the AU Library. The screenings are open to all and attendees are welcome to bring lunch. Most of the videos scheduled run 60 minutes or less.
Global banquet: Politics of food. 2001. 50 min. This film exposes globalization’s damaging effect on our food system in terms that are understandable to the non-specialist. It debunks several underlying myths about global hunger.
Green on the Screen videos will be shown every Thursday @ 12:30pm throughout the Spring Semester in the Media Services Classroom on the lower level of the AU Library. The screenings are open to all and attendees are welcome to bring lunch. Most of the videos scheduled run 60 minutes or less.
Citizenship in Britain and the United States: Conference Feb. 4, 2008
The Migration Policy Institute is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to the study of the movement of people worldwide.
Dear Colleague,
Citizenship remains at the forefront of immigration debates in Britain and in the United States. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in one of his first decisions, ordered a major review of citizenship in advance of new legislation this summer. In the United States, the importance of citizenship has been ever present in the ongoing immigration debate, and, in the fall of this year, applicants for US naturalization will begin taking a revised citizenship test.
As the scrutiny of citizenship policies increases on both sides of the Atlantic, MPI is pleased to invite you to a discussion by leading thinkers on the latest developments. Lord Peter Goldsmith QC, the former Attorney General of Britain (2001-2007), and the person charged with leading the citizenship review, will be giving a lunchtime keynote.
The event, Citizenship in Britain and the United States, also brings together a prestigious panel to respond to Lord Goldsmith from the American perspective. Panelists include T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Executive Vice President, Law Center Affairs and Dean of the Law Center at Georgetown University; Alfonso Aguilar, Chief of the Office of Citizenship at US Citizenship and Immigration Services; and Matthew Spalding, Director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at the Heritage Foundation.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this discussion on Monday, February 4, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. A light lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 am. The event will be held in the MPI Conference Room, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 300 (Third Floor), Washington, DC.
Please do not reply to this e-mail; the link below will allow you to quickly RSVP online.
http://contact.migrationpolicy.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=3501&JServSessionIdr004=4biuezb7y2.app13b
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Dixon via email at events@migrationpolicy.org or by phone at (202) 266-1929.
Sincerely,
Demetrios G. Papademetriou, PhD
President
Migration Policy Institute
Dear Colleague,
Citizenship remains at the forefront of immigration debates in Britain and in the United States. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in one of his first decisions, ordered a major review of citizenship in advance of new legislation this summer. In the United States, the importance of citizenship has been ever present in the ongoing immigration debate, and, in the fall of this year, applicants for US naturalization will begin taking a revised citizenship test.
As the scrutiny of citizenship policies increases on both sides of the Atlantic, MPI is pleased to invite you to a discussion by leading thinkers on the latest developments. Lord Peter Goldsmith QC, the former Attorney General of Britain (2001-2007), and the person charged with leading the citizenship review, will be giving a lunchtime keynote.
The event, Citizenship in Britain and the United States, also brings together a prestigious panel to respond to Lord Goldsmith from the American perspective. Panelists include T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Executive Vice President, Law Center Affairs and Dean of the Law Center at Georgetown University; Alfonso Aguilar, Chief of the Office of Citizenship at US Citizenship and Immigration Services; and Matthew Spalding, Director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at the Heritage Foundation.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this discussion on Monday, February 4, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. A light lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 am. The event will be held in the MPI Conference Room, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 300 (Third Floor), Washington, DC.
Please do not reply to this e-mail; the link below will allow you to quickly RSVP online.
http://contact.migrationpolicy.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=3501&JServSessionIdr004=4biuezb7y2.app13b
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Dixon via email at events@migrationpolicy.org or by phone at (202) 266-1929.
Sincerely,
Demetrios G. Papademetriou, PhD
President
Migration Policy Institute
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Focus the Nation Events
The National Council for Science and the Environment encourages you to join the tens of thousands of students, faculty, staff, community members who this week, will be participating in Focus the Nation events at over 1675 campuses and other institutions around the country, the nation and the world are grateful for your leadership. Schools and faith organization and civic groups are still signing up! See www.focusthenation.org for events in your community.
We also invite you to watch the national webcast, The 2% Solution, with Edward Norton, Stephen Schneider, Van Jones, and Hunter Lovins. Wednesday, 8 PM eastern. All you need is a computer and an internet connection.
NCSE thanks Eban Goodstein of Lewis and Clark University who conceived of Focus the Nation and has spent the last 18 months organizing, along withThe Focus Team:
These event are great ways to follow up on NCSE's recent National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Climate Change: Science and Solutions. Videos of conference presentations are available at http://www.ncseonline.org/2008conference/ . Continue to check this site as we will be posting additional videos, power points and other resources.
Among the associated opportunities:
* Think MTV is promoting Project Slingshot, three $10,000 summer scholarships for climate leaders. Sponsored by CLIF Mojo, and Focus the Nation.
*Pre-Focus-- $20,000 Design Prize at “Face-it”! One-day competition on 1/30.
*HS Teachers—need lesson plans on global warming? Check out the resources from Earth Day Network and ClimateChangeEducation.org.
*National Campus Energy Challenge. Join schools across the country and see what you can save in February!
* Forty Percent of Car Trips are within two miles of your home: Take Clif Bar’s Two-Mile Challenge and ride or walk instead! Check it out.
*Donate to Focus—Stop Your Junk Mail! Sign up with 41 Pounds, and a portion of the income is donated directly to Focus the Nation.
*The President’s Climate Commitment: Has your University or College President signed on?
New Books on Fighting Global Warming
On video: Jon Isham and Eban Goodstein talk about their recent books on building the global warming solutions movement— Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction, and Ignition. Other recent books of note: Gary Braasch’s Earth Under Fire; Laurie David’s Down to Earth Guide (for elementary school); and Fight Global Warming Now from Step it Up.
Global Warming Organizing Films: Everything’s Cool (Dan Gold and Judith Helfand); Revolution Green (Stephen Stout and Jessica Kelly)
We also invite you to watch the national webcast, The 2% Solution, with Edward Norton, Stephen Schneider, Van Jones, and Hunter Lovins. Wednesday, 8 PM eastern. All you need is a computer and an internet connection.
NCSE thanks Eban Goodstein of Lewis and Clark University who conceived of Focus the Nation and has spent the last 18 months organizing, along withThe Focus Team:
These event are great ways to follow up on NCSE's recent National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Climate Change: Science and Solutions. Videos of conference presentations are available at http://www.ncseonline.org/2008conference/ . Continue to check this site as we will be posting additional videos, power points and other resources.
Among the associated opportunities:
* Think MTV is promoting Project Slingshot, three $10,000 summer scholarships for climate leaders. Sponsored by CLIF Mojo, and Focus the Nation.
*Pre-Focus-- $20,000 Design Prize at “Face-it”! One-day competition on 1/30.
*HS Teachers—need lesson plans on global warming? Check out the resources from Earth Day Network and ClimateChangeEducation.org.
*National Campus Energy Challenge. Join schools across the country and see what you can save in February!
* Forty Percent of Car Trips are within two miles of your home: Take Clif Bar’s Two-Mile Challenge and ride or walk instead! Check it out.
*Donate to Focus—Stop Your Junk Mail! Sign up with 41 Pounds, and a portion of the income is donated directly to Focus the Nation.
*The President’s Climate Commitment: Has your University or College President signed on?
New Books on Fighting Global Warming
On video: Jon Isham and Eban Goodstein talk about their recent books on building the global warming solutions movement— Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction, and Ignition. Other recent books of note: Gary Braasch’s Earth Under Fire; Laurie David’s Down to Earth Guide (for elementary school); and Fight Global Warming Now from Step it Up.
Global Warming Organizing Films: Everything’s Cool (Dan Gold and Judith Helfand); Revolution Green (Stephen Stout and Jessica Kelly)
Internship in Johannesburg: Deadline Feb. 29, 2008
Khulisa Management Services (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Interns
http://www.khulisa.com/
Khulisa Management Services, founded in 1993, is a Johannesburg-based project management and development consulting firm. Khulisa serves clients and donors in the public and private sectors providing services that include program monitoring strategies and systems, evaluation and research, and data and knowledge management. Khulisa works in the following sectors: Education, Public Health, and Child Labour.
Khulisa seeks two interns for the year 2008. Both interns must be able to work in Johannesburg for a minimum of 3 months. However, one intern will be coming back to DC at the end of three months to intern with KMS Global, Khulisa’s sister company, based in DC. Interns will commit 40 hours a week while in South Africa. Interns will receive a stipend which covers living expenses but are responsible the cost of their own flights and health insurance.
Qualifications:
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in International Development, Knowledge Management, IT/Data Management/Statistics, Social Work, Sociology, and or Public Health preferred
• Background and/or interest in Africa preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and willingness to work beyond the parameters of a job description
• Experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Application instructions:
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, 3 page writing sample, 2 letters of reference and evidence of a driver’s license to btina340@gmail.com (Tina Byenkya) by February 29, 2008. The internship will start early May.
************************************************
Crystal J. Wright
Program Manager, MAID Candidate
International Development Program
School of International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1657
http://www.american.edu/sis/idp
http://www.idpsa.org
Interns
http://www.khulisa.com/
Khulisa Management Services, founded in 1993, is a Johannesburg-based project management and development consulting firm. Khulisa serves clients and donors in the public and private sectors providing services that include program monitoring strategies and systems, evaluation and research, and data and knowledge management. Khulisa works in the following sectors: Education, Public Health, and Child Labour.
Khulisa seeks two interns for the year 2008. Both interns must be able to work in Johannesburg for a minimum of 3 months. However, one intern will be coming back to DC at the end of three months to intern with KMS Global, Khulisa’s sister company, based in DC. Interns will commit 40 hours a week while in South Africa. Interns will receive a stipend which covers living expenses but are responsible the cost of their own flights and health insurance.
Qualifications:
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in International Development, Knowledge Management, IT/Data Management/Statistics, Social Work, Sociology, and or Public Health preferred
• Background and/or interest in Africa preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and willingness to work beyond the parameters of a job description
• Experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Application instructions:
Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, 3 page writing sample, 2 letters of reference and evidence of a driver’s license to btina340@gmail.com (Tina Byenkya) by February 29, 2008. The internship will start early May.
************************************************
Crystal J. Wright
Program Manager, MAID Candidate
International Development Program
School of International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-1657
http://www.american.edu/sis/idp
http://www.idpsa.org
Eco-Sense: Starts Jan. 30, 2008
This week, campuses across the country are devoting themselves to addressing climate change. Here at AU, Eco-Sense and AU Student Government have organized a set of events to focus the AU community on climate change. PLEASE join the effort.
Below is a schedule of events. Nationally-recognized environmental leaders, AU faculty and others will be part of each event. The climate challenge is upon us. Let's pool our efforts to address it in a just and ecologically-effective manner.
Wednesday, Jan 30
8pm-9pm "The 2% Solution" National Webcast, SIS Lounge
Thursday, Jan 31 (All panels in the SIS Lounge)
9:55-10:55am "Local Solutions to a Global Problem" Panel
11:20-12:20pm "Diverse Paths to New Solutions" Panel
12:45-1:45pm "Tipping Points" Panel
2:15-3:15pm "Climate, Conflict, and Refugees" Panel
3:40-4:40pm "Education for the Century Ahead" Panel
5:20-6:20pm "Frontiers of Environmental Understanding" Panel
7:30-8:30pm "Green Democracy" Panel
9:30 Open Mic, Open Minds in the Davenport Lounge
Friday, Feb 1
Noon-1:00pm Faith Roundtable on Climate Change, Battelle Atrium
Please visit http://www.oneenergyquest.com/focus-the-nation for a complete list of panel speakers.
Below is a schedule of events. Nationally-recognized environmental leaders, AU faculty and others will be part of each event. The climate challenge is upon us. Let's pool our efforts to address it in a just and ecologically-effective manner.
Wednesday, Jan 30
8pm-9pm "The 2% Solution" National Webcast, SIS Lounge
Thursday, Jan 31 (All panels in the SIS Lounge)
9:55-10:55am "Local Solutions to a Global Problem" Panel
11:20-12:20pm "Diverse Paths to New Solutions" Panel
12:45-1:45pm "Tipping Points" Panel
2:15-3:15pm "Climate, Conflict, and Refugees" Panel
3:40-4:40pm "Education for the Century Ahead" Panel
5:20-6:20pm "Frontiers of Environmental Understanding" Panel
7:30-8:30pm "Green Democracy" Panel
9:30 Open Mic, Open Minds in the Davenport Lounge
Friday, Feb 1
Noon-1:00pm Faith Roundtable on Climate Change, Battelle Atrium
Please visit http://www.oneenergyquest.com/focus-the-nation for a complete list of panel speakers.
Monday, January 28, 2008
e-GLO Inventation: Deadline Feb.1, 2008
The e-GLO Team is very pleased to announce that the e-GLO application process is open for interested participants! Download the application at:
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/youth/2006/06/eglo.html
...for this Earth Charter-inspired global learning opportunity! The application deadline is this Friday, 1 February 2008, so don't delay!
e-GLO provides a great way to learn how to promote your Youth Group and local community development projects through global digital media!
Project Description
e-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a semester-long, online digital story telling and community leadership training inspired by the Earth Charter.
e-GLO will be offered to 20-30 youth aged 15-30 who are motivated community development leaders and socially conscious artists from around the world. Participants will meet online via webcam and mic in e-GLO's own virtual conference environment. The online sessions will happen every other week for a period of two hours and will cover introductions, workshops, interviews with expert guests, cultural performances, and participant presentations on local projects, intergenerational partnerships, and e-GLO collaborative projects. For e-GLO's finale, a live, interactive, multi-media event - open to the public - will be held, celebrating participants' accomplishments.
e-GLO participants will have the opportunity to:
* learn more about the Earth Charter
* network with young leaders from around the world
* receive mentorship and support with local projects from other participants as well as from our experienced team
* gain new skills in digital story telling
* develop new channels for existing community development work
* have a great time while making a difference
Organization Background
e-GLO is a project of Earth Charter International (ECI) www.earthcharter.org
The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society for the 21st century. Created by the most inclusive and participatory global consultation process ever associated with an international declaration and endorsed by over 4,000 organizations representing millions of individuals, the Earth Charter seeks to inspire in all peoples a sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the wellbeing of the human family, the larger living world, and future generations. The Earth Charter is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history.
We look forward to getting your application!
Peace,
The e-GLO Team
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/youth/2006/06/eglo.html
...for this Earth Charter-inspired global learning opportunity! The application deadline is this Friday, 1 February 2008, so don't delay!
e-GLO provides a great way to learn how to promote your Youth Group and local community development projects through global digital media!
Project Description
e-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a semester-long, online digital story telling and community leadership training inspired by the Earth Charter.
e-GLO will be offered to 20-30 youth aged 15-30 who are motivated community development leaders and socially conscious artists from around the world. Participants will meet online via webcam and mic in e-GLO's own virtual conference environment. The online sessions will happen every other week for a period of two hours and will cover introductions, workshops, interviews with expert guests, cultural performances, and participant presentations on local projects, intergenerational partnerships, and e-GLO collaborative projects. For e-GLO's finale, a live, interactive, multi-media event - open to the public - will be held, celebrating participants' accomplishments.
e-GLO participants will have the opportunity to:
* learn more about the Earth Charter
* network with young leaders from around the world
* receive mentorship and support with local projects from other participants as well as from our experienced team
* gain new skills in digital story telling
* develop new channels for existing community development work
* have a great time while making a difference
Organization Background
e-GLO is a project of Earth Charter International (ECI) www.earthcharter.org
The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society for the 21st century. Created by the most inclusive and participatory global consultation process ever associated with an international declaration and endorsed by over 4,000 organizations representing millions of individuals, the Earth Charter seeks to inspire in all peoples a sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the wellbeing of the human family, the larger living world, and future generations. The Earth Charter is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history.
We look forward to getting your application!
Peace,
The e-GLO Team
Last Day to Apply: Earth Expeditions
I hope this makes it onto the listserve in time for you all to take advantage of this opportunity. Four years ago the Education Department at the Cincinnati Zoo and Project Dragonfly at Miami University partnered to create Earth Expeditions - a global conservation program that acknowledges educators as agents of conservation action. Project Dragonfly brought to the partnership their expertise in inquiry and participatory education which we combined with our knowledge of environmental education, Natural History interpretation, conservation education and our relationship with in situ conservation project abroad. We take educators to Namibia, Mongolia, Thailand, Belize, Costa Rica,Trinidad and new this year - Kenya to immerse them in inquiry and community based conservation. For $1150.00 plus your airfare youreceive 7 graduate credits, all your in country meals, lodging and logistics are covered. Hope you all get the chance to take advantage ofthis opportunity. For more details follow the link below to our Earth Expeditions website.
Thanks,
T. Dan Marsh
Director of Education
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513.559.7717
________________________________
Educators - Join us for Earth Expeditions! Travel to pivotal conservation hotspots in Kenya, Mongolia, Thailand,Trinidad, Costa Rica, Belize and Namibia with the Cincinnati Zoo & MiamiUniversity's Project Dragonfly to engage in inquiry and investigateconservation action. To learn more & to apply, please visit:http://www.EarthExpeditions.org
Thanks,
T. Dan Marsh
Director of Education
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513.559.7717
________________________________
Educators - Join us for Earth Expeditions! Travel to pivotal conservation hotspots in Kenya, Mongolia, Thailand,Trinidad, Costa Rica, Belize and Namibia with the Cincinnati Zoo & MiamiUniversity's Project Dragonfly to engage in inquiry and investigateconservation action. To learn more & to apply, please visit:http://www.EarthExpeditions.org
Friday, January 25, 2008
Human Rights and Elections in El Salvador: Jan. 30, 2008
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Another Latin American Country Moving to the Left?
Human Rights and Elections in El Salvador
Learn about the upcoming presidential elections, the human rights situation and how to become an electoral observer
Wednesday January 30th 12:30 -1:30 p.m.
Kay Center Lounge with Mario Arévalo, Secretary General of SIGESAL Union of Health Care Workers of El Salvador President of the Center for Exchange and Solidarity, CIS
El Salvador is one of the few countries in Latin American with a right-wing government. Elections are scheduled for March 2009 and the left-wing presidential candidate is favored in all the polls. As elections approach human rights violation are increasing. Protesters for water rights have been charged with terrorism and the military is being used against social protest for the first time in the 16 years since the Peace Accords were signed. The present electoral system does not guarantee “free and fair” elections and therefore it is important to closely monitor the election process.
Sponsored by: The Office of the University Chaplain, Salvadoran Enterprises for Women (SEW) and The Center for Exchange and Solidarity (CIS)
For more information please contact: Claudia Rodríguez: 240-604-1062Sister Anne Marie Gardiner, SSND 301-593-3601
Green Corp: Deadline Feb. 1, 2008
Green Corps Environmental Organizer Training Program
** Next deadline: February 1, 2008 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org **
Classroom Training. Our intensive classroom training combines issue briefings, workshops and skills trainings to prepare you to run a grassroots campaign. Issue briefings include Clean Cars, Renewable Energy, Forests and Endangered Species. Strategy workshops include The Legislative Process, Social Change Methodology and Effective Media: Messaging and Framing. Finally, hands-on skills trainings include Leadership Development, Training Volunteers and Running Effective Meetings. Training is run by the Green Corps Central Staff, as well as environmental and social change experts such as John Passacantando, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA, Bill McKibben, author and climate change expert, and Wendy Wendlandt, Political Director, U.S. PIRG.
Field Training. Our field training puts you on the front lines of today's most urgent environmental campaigns. With Green Corps, you will work in multiple cities nationwide, chosen for their ability to make an impact on critical environmental problems. Potential locations include, but are not limited to, San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC and Boston, MA. You must be willing to relocate during your year with Green Corps.
Responsibilities. Plan and implement a series of critical environmental campaigns with groups like Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. You will secure media coverage, recruit and manage volunteers, train new leaders, and mobilize grassroots activists.
Career Development. Upon completion of the training program, Green Corps will connect you to organizations that are seeking full-time professional staff. Green Corps graduates hold positions with MoveOn.org, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Global Exchange, Endangered Species Coalition, Global Trade Watch, Corporate Accountability International, ForestEthics, and many other environmental and progressive groups.
Qualifications. Each year we select 35 recent college graduates to join Green Corps. We are looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, have demonstrated leadership experience, and want to work for change over the long haul at the grassroots level.
Dates. The program begins in August 2008 and concludes with graduation in August 2009.
Salary & Benefits. Salary of $23,750. Optional group health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program for qualifying staff.
To Apply. To apply to Green Corps, fill out our online application at http://www.greencorps.org.
Contact. Jesse Littlewood, Recruitment Director, at jobs@greencorps.org, 617-426-8506, x1.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Renewable Energy Scholarship: Deadline Feb. 1, 2008
Scholarship Opportunity for college students
Despite the close deadline, it looks like this is a great opportunity for any student interested in renewable energy. Please pass it on to anyone that you think might be interested.
Three Scholarships of $10,000 each to be given away to three college students who write the best renewable energy plan for America. Deadline is February 1, 2000 and apparently there are not too many applicants as of this late date so those who apply have a good shot at it!
http://www.2008energyforum.org/forum/events/newsDetails/reqID--100474
SIS Degrees at Work Jan. 23-31, 2008
The AU Career Center is putting on a week-long event for SIS students (23-31 January). There will be panel discussions, brown bag lunches, workshops and networking opportunities. You can find more information, including the detailed schedule at http://www.american.edu/careercenter/sisweek/ Please consider attending one or more of the events.
SIS Degrees at Work
January 23 – 31, 2008
SIS Degrees at Work
January 23 – 31, 2008
Win a Solar iPOD Charger!
Win a Solar iPod Charger. Next week will feature an exciting series on climate change as part of the national Focus the Nation effort. Begin thinking about your personal climate impact and win a solar-powered iPod charger in the process. E-mail your favorite energy saving tip to focusthenation@ausg.org to be entered into the drawing. The deadline to enter is Thursday, January 31, at 8:00 p.m. Check out www.OneEnergyQuest.com/focus-the-nation for the schedule of next week's events: a national poll on climate policies, a webcast featuring leading scientists and activists, eight panel discussions, and an open mic night. Sponsored by Student Government.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Student Leadership Conference: Feb. 23, 2008
Innovations in Student Leadership Conference
February 23, 2008
islc.onestudentry.org
Dear Colleague,
We are writing to invite you to OneStudentry's 2008 Innovations in Student Leadership Conference – being held at Elliot School for International Affairs on Saturday, February 23, 2008. The ISLC Conference networks international development and conflict resolution students, academics, and practitioners from Washington, DC metropolitan area. If you're interested in anything international, come see what some of DC's most innovative youth leaders are doing around the world. Register Today!
Last year's conference drew over 100 students from schools all over the DC area! OneStudentry was proud to host conflict resolution icon, Dr. Johan Galtung, as our keynote speaker, as well as some of the most innovative student leaders in the Washington area. Click here to check out last year's highlights!
OneStudentry supports a network of conflict resolution and international development students from every major university in metropolitan Washington through an interactive interactive internet resource. More info coming soon!
The conference is free to all participants, including lunch.
If you have questions, or want more information, shoot us an e-mail at info@onestudentry.com
Look forward to seeing you there.
Krista Auchenbach Conference Coordinator
Sean McDonaldChair
Chase Nordengren
Director of Internet Outreach
OneStudentryhttp://onestudentry.org/ISLC/index.html _
Student Activism Workshop Jan. 26, 2008
Solidarity into Action: Workshops on Effective Student Activism
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Time: 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: McDowell Formal Lounge
Agenda for January 26 Event (light breakfast provided)
11am - 12:30 Winter Alternative Break trip presentations Colombia: Civil SocietyIndia: Dalit SolidarityBurma: Burmese Democracy Movement
12: 30- 1:15 FREE Lunch Provided(Variety of international foods from regions: Indian, Colombian, Burmese) and Tabling with Advocacy and Activist Organizations (Break Away, International Commission for Dalit Rights, US Campaign for Burma, US Office on Colombia, Washington Office on Latin America, Witness for Peace, and Oxfam America)
1:15 - 2:00 AU Student Activist Presentations (CASJ organizations)
2:00 - 3:30 Break-out Activism Workshop Sessions
1. Approaching Activism: Creating, building, and sustaining campaigns on campus
Facilitated by Gabriel Barreras, Lead Student Organizer for Oxfam America.
2. Ideas into Action: Activism at AU Workshop
Facilitated by AU Alums Jeremy Woodrum and Mike Haack
3. Effective Activism 2.0
Facilitated by Joe Eldridge and Bob Tomasko
Please RSVP to altbreak@american.edu
Sponsored by American University Community Service Center, Alternative Break Club & CASJ- Community Action and Social Justice Coalition, and Office of the University Chaplain.
UN Watch Fellowship: Deadline April 1, 2008
I am writing from UN Watch to let you know about a unique fellowship opportunity for graduating seniors or recent graduates of your institution. UN Watch is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva whose mandate is to monitor the performance of the United Nations by the yardstick of its own Charter, and promote human rights for all. UN Watch participates actively at the UN as an accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). We are affiliated with the American Jewish Committee and stand in the forefront in combating anti-Semitism.
For more information, visit www.unwatch.org.
We are currently accepting applications for our one-year Richard and Rhoda Goldman Graduate Fellowship at UN Watch, to begin on September 1, 2008. The Fellowship is designed to train recent graduates as they begin their future career. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Native English speaker;
University degree, and preferably one year of work or research experience;
Strong understanding of international relations and the history of ideas;
Commitment to the UN Watch mission, and demonstrable interest in promoting human rights, combating anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias;
Superb writing ability, preferably demonstrated by publications;
Qualities of initiative, intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a small, team-oriented environment operating under strict deadlines.
Responsibilities of a UN Watch Fellow include drafting speeches, op-eds, correspondence and press releases; monitoring meetings at the UN; attending and reporting on meetings with diplomats and UN officials; researching and fact-checking; website maintenance; and assisting with a range of administrative functions in the office.
The Fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers generous terms including:
Annual stipend and accommodation in a studio apartment, with gross value of approximately $42,000;
Health insurance;
and Travel to and from Geneva.
The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2008. However, we will start processing applications on a rolling basis.
For further information contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org
I have attached the application to this email, and I would greatly appreciate if you share it with interested students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
To apply for the 2008-2009 UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, please submit the following, in one complete package:
Completed application form.(Its content is pasted below but you can get the original form by sending a request to Olya Dadressan, olyad@american.edu)
Two writing samples of about 1000 words each. Published articles are ideal, no matter the subject. Selections from academic essays are acceptable though not preferred.
Two recent, passport-size photographs of yourself with your name on the back.
A list of references, including at least two from employers, with contact information.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, and sent to:
Fellowship Program UN WatchP.O. Box 1911211 Geneva 20Switzerland
Contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org
1 rue de Varembé, POB 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Email: fellowship2007@unwatch.org
______________________________________________________________________________________
UN WATCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Please type or print clearly.
I. PERSONAL Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Gender _______
Passport No. __________________________ Expiry date Citizenship _______________________________ Birthplace___________________________________ Home Address__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________ University mailing address, if different from above ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________
II. EDUCATION Undergraduate and Graduate InstitutionDates attended (mon/yr. – mon./yr.) Degree Major Date Received Grade Average
Secondary school and year of graduation_____________________________________________________
List scores on any major standardized tests taken (GRE, LSAT, SAT, Achievements, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate level, where 0=none, 1=rudimentary, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=fluent, 5=native) English French Other: Other: Other: Speaking Listening Reading Writing
Please Note: To be eligible, candidates must be native English speakers. Have you, during your high school studies, university career, or army service, incurred serious disciplinary action? Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from school or the army, placed on probation, or voluntarily absent for an extended period? Yes ___ No ___
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please explain on a separate sheet. III. AWARDS AND HONORS Please list any academic and non-academic honors or distinctions you have received. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ IV. EMPLOYMENT Please list most recent first (if space is insufficient, you may attach a list or include a separate C.V.). Name and location of employer
V. OTHER INTERESTS Please list student activities, leadership experiences, academic and political activities, etc. Activity Time Spent (per week or total)Offices Held
VI. PUBLICATIONS Please list your publications, including student newspapers or journals. If space is insufficient, attach as separate list. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
VII. PERSONAL ESSAY Why you are interested in becoming a UN Watch Fellow? Answer on separate page, in 800 words or less. Be sure to discuss: Why you would be a fit within our organization; What you have done in life that shows your commitment to the UN Watch mission; and Why you are applying to UN Watch over other NGOs dealing with the UN and human rights.
Feel free to include any relevant information that would not otherwise be reflected in your application package. VIII. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACY
I hereby present my candidacy for a UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, and affirm that all of the information I have submitted is truthful and accurate.
Signature ____________________________________ Date _____________________ ________________________________________________________________
For more information, visit www.unwatch.org.
We are currently accepting applications for our one-year Richard and Rhoda Goldman Graduate Fellowship at UN Watch, to begin on September 1, 2008. The Fellowship is designed to train recent graduates as they begin their future career. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Native English speaker;
University degree, and preferably one year of work or research experience;
Strong understanding of international relations and the history of ideas;
Commitment to the UN Watch mission, and demonstrable interest in promoting human rights, combating anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias;
Superb writing ability, preferably demonstrated by publications;
Qualities of initiative, intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a small, team-oriented environment operating under strict deadlines.
Responsibilities of a UN Watch Fellow include drafting speeches, op-eds, correspondence and press releases; monitoring meetings at the UN; attending and reporting on meetings with diplomats and UN officials; researching and fact-checking; website maintenance; and assisting with a range of administrative functions in the office.
The Fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers generous terms including:
Annual stipend and accommodation in a studio apartment, with gross value of approximately $42,000;
Health insurance;
and Travel to and from Geneva.
The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2008. However, we will start processing applications on a rolling basis.
For further information contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org
I have attached the application to this email, and I would greatly appreciate if you share it with interested students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
To apply for the 2008-2009 UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, please submit the following, in one complete package:
Completed application form.(Its content is pasted below but you can get the original form by sending a request to Olya Dadressan, olyad@american.edu)
Two writing samples of about 1000 words each. Published articles are ideal, no matter the subject. Selections from academic essays are acceptable though not preferred.
Two recent, passport-size photographs of yourself with your name on the back.
A list of references, including at least two from employers, with contact information.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, and sent to:
Fellowship Program UN WatchP.O. Box 1911211 Geneva 20Switzerland
Contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org
1 rue de Varembé, POB 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Email: fellowship2007@unwatch.org
______________________________________________________________________________________
UN WATCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Please type or print clearly.
I. PERSONAL Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Gender _______
Passport No. __________________________ Expiry date Citizenship _______________________________ Birthplace___________________________________ Home Address__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________ University mailing address, if different from above ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________
II. EDUCATION Undergraduate and Graduate InstitutionDates attended (mon/yr. – mon./yr.) Degree Major Date Received Grade Average
Secondary school and year of graduation_____________________________________________________
List scores on any major standardized tests taken (GRE, LSAT, SAT, Achievements, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate level, where 0=none, 1=rudimentary, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=fluent, 5=native) English French Other: Other: Other: Speaking Listening Reading Writing
Please Note: To be eligible, candidates must be native English speakers. Have you, during your high school studies, university career, or army service, incurred serious disciplinary action? Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from school or the army, placed on probation, or voluntarily absent for an extended period? Yes ___ No ___
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please explain on a separate sheet. III. AWARDS AND HONORS Please list any academic and non-academic honors or distinctions you have received. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ IV. EMPLOYMENT Please list most recent first (if space is insufficient, you may attach a list or include a separate C.V.). Name and location of employer
V. OTHER INTERESTS Please list student activities, leadership experiences, academic and political activities, etc. Activity Time Spent (per week or total)Offices Held
VI. PUBLICATIONS Please list your publications, including student newspapers or journals. If space is insufficient, attach as separate list. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
VII. PERSONAL ESSAY Why you are interested in becoming a UN Watch Fellow? Answer on separate page, in 800 words or less. Be sure to discuss: Why you would be a fit within our organization; What you have done in life that shows your commitment to the UN Watch mission; and Why you are applying to UN Watch over other NGOs dealing with the UN and human rights.
Feel free to include any relevant information that would not otherwise be reflected in your application package. VIII. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACY
I hereby present my candidacy for a UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, and affirm that all of the information I have submitted is truthful and accurate.
Signature ____________________________________ Date _____________________ ________________________________________________________________
Delphi International Internship
Delphi International is seeking energetic students who would like to work on implementing the U.S. Department of State's public diplomacy program, the International Visitors Leadership Program.
Intern positions are available immediately, and we're also accepting resumes' for winter/spring.
Please feel free to contact me or my colleague, Ms. Nida Ahmad, ext. 7112, with any questions.
Thank you again,
Blake Ballard
Senior Program Associate
Delphi International
Program of World Learning
1015 Eighteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202/898-0950 ext. 7143
Fax: 202/842-0885
Intern positions are available immediately, and we're also accepting resumes' for winter/spring.
Please feel free to contact me or my colleague, Ms. Nida Ahmad, ext. 7112, with any questions.
Thank you again,
Blake Ballard
Senior Program Associate
Delphi International
Program of World Learning
1015 Eighteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202/898-0950 ext. 7143
Fax: 202/842-0885
Comparing Climate Policy Approaches across Levels of Governance: Jan. 25, 2008
School of International Service Division of Global Environmental Politics Present
Heike Schroeder Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
“No Reductions Left Behind?” Comparing Climate Policy Approaches across Levels of Governance
Friday, January 25, 2008 10:45am - 12:15pm Library Archive Room
Dr. Heike Schroeder is a Tyndall Research Fellow at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on analyzing the roles of non-state actors and industrializing countries in international climate policy. Previously she was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara and the Executive Officer of the Institutional Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (IDGEC) research project, a core project of the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP). She has also worked for the UNFCCC Secretariat and the IHDP in Bonn. Dr. Schroeder holds a Ph.D. from the Free University of Berlin (2003), an M.A. from Bonn University (2000), and a B.A. from the University of East Anglia (1996). She is co-editor of “Institutions and Environmental Change: Principal Findings, Applications, and Research Frontiers” (MIT Press, forthcoming) and author of “Negotiating the Kyoto Protocol: An analysis of negotiation dynamics in international negotiations” (LIT, 2001).
For more information, please contact Irene Nasser at 202-885-1843 or ipfp@american.edu
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Societ for Peace and Conflict Resolution Meeting Jan. 23, 2008
You're invited to...Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution Meeting
Wednesday, January 23 from 7pm-8pm in Clark Hall Conference Room (Clark Hall is located behind the library and the conference room is on the first floor to the right of the main entrance)
Meeting agenda includes:
Event with the Peace Tax Fund
Trainings with the Peacebuilding and Development Institute on finding jobs and grant/proposal writing. Innovations in Student Leadership Conference. A conference for ID and PCR students in the DC area.
Annual IPCR Town Hall meeting.
Networking with other SIS student organizations.
And we are looking for new officers!
Feel free to contact us with any questions at spcr@american.edu.Visit us at http://www.aupeace.org/students/peaceconflictorgs/spcr.
The Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution (SPCR) is a student-run organization that seeks to empower graduate and undergraduate students in the field of Conflict Resolution.
Wednesday, January 23 from 7pm-8pm in Clark Hall Conference Room (Clark Hall is located behind the library and the conference room is on the first floor to the right of the main entrance)
Meeting agenda includes:
Event with the Peace Tax Fund
Trainings with the Peacebuilding and Development Institute on finding jobs and grant/proposal writing. Innovations in Student Leadership Conference. A conference for ID and PCR students in the DC area.
Annual IPCR Town Hall meeting.
Networking with other SIS student organizations.
And we are looking for new officers!
Feel free to contact us with any questions at spcr@american.edu.Visit us at http://www.aupeace.org/students/peaceconflictorgs/spcr.
The Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution (SPCR) is a student-run organization that seeks to empower graduate and undergraduate students in the field of Conflict Resolution.
Brookings Global Young Professionals Program Feb. 27, 2008
Brookings Global Young Professionals Program Launch
Featuring Matt Flannery, co-founder of Kiva.org
NOTE: Registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list and receive further information about the program, please contact Kristie Latulippe (global@brookings.edu).
The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings is pleased to invite you to the inaugural meeting of its Global Young Professionals Program on February 27 at 6:30 p.m., featuring Matt Flannery, co-founder of Kiva.org, the world's first person-to-person micro-lending Web site. A networking reception will follow the presentation. The briefing is intended for young professionals — the next generation of leaders — in the fields of global economics and development. Through the program, Brookings Global will provide a platform for emerging leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to network and explore professional connections within the deep reservoir of capacity at Brookings to influence and shape current policy debates. The briefing is the first in a program series.
Attendance to the inaugural event is free. More information about the Brookings Global Young Professionals Program will be provided at the launch. To RSVP, please contact Kristie Latulippe at klatulippe@brookings.edu; 202-797-6065.
Africa Networking Event Jan. 23, 2008
The Student Organization for African Studies, The Africa Council, the AU Career Center and the SIS Alumni Office are pleased to announce the first-ever:
Africa Networking Event
Come meet with alumni, students, professors and colleagues who have lived and worked in Africa, or simply have an interest in Africa-related topics. This is a chance to make new friends and learn more about work related to Africa. African food will be served.
RSVP through AU CareerWeb: https://eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/torsvp.cfm?event_ID=3926
For more information, contact Klaudia Youell: klaudiayouell@gmail.com
Africa Networking Event
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 6 - 8 pm SIS Lounge
Come meet with alumni, students, professors and colleagues who have lived and worked in Africa, or simply have an interest in Africa-related topics. This is a chance to make new friends and learn more about work related to Africa. African food will be served.
RSVP through AU CareerWeb: https://eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/torsvp.cfm?event_ID=3926
For more information, contact Klaudia Youell: klaudiayouell@gmail.com
Global Youth Village Workshop
Looking to develop your international appeal, or want an exciting professional development opportunity?
Then join our international staff team at the Global Youth Village. Every summer since 1979, a dynamic learning environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn cross-cultural theory and skills into practical action. This year 60 teens from around the world will participate. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers.
Positions are open for teachers / trainers. The Global Youth Village workshop staff are experienced teachers or facilitators. During Session 1, workshops meet for the entire 3-week session (approximately 13 teaching days), 2-3 hours per day. During Session 2, there are 6 teaching days, about 1-2 hrs each day.) Applicants are expected to have previous professional teaching experience in the workshop / topic area applied for. Experience in curriculum design, experiential training methods, and working with multicultural groups is also preferable.
Faith & Politics:Facilitate youths in a close examination of the basis of faith and politics, and how they have been either intertwined or separated historically. Look critically at recent world events while challenging young people to broaden their perspectives and seek applications in their personal lives. Facile knowledge of historical and contemporary issues, and different religious perspectives is required. Must also have proven collaborative ability.
Mass Media & You: How does the mass media shape the way we see the world? This workshop emphasizes the political, social, and economic implications of an increasingly globalized mass media and stresses the importance of using media effectively and wisely. Guide youths in a study of media content and how to create their own effective media messages. Explore ways in which media might be interpreted differently by people from different cultures and backgrounds. Guide youths in developing an awareness of issues of credibility and bias in the media, and how to identify flawed beliefs about a topic fostered by media content which presents false or misleading information. Teach youths how to use media to connect with people in their communities.
Green Your World: Guide youths through an exploration of the natural world and the complex issues facing global ecosystems. Inspire them to incorporate sustainable living practices into their daily lives. Explore such key concepts as eco-tourism, permaculture, fair trade, green building, organic agriculture and renewable energy. Engage youths through experiential learning techniques. Guide youths as they devise action plans to apply in their families and schools. Facile knowledge of a broad range of environmental issues from varied perspectives is required.
Dialogue & Peace Building: Provide a personal exploration of conflict, prejudice, and discrimination for youths from a variety of background and cultures. This workshop includes practical training in conflict management and leadership skills, as well as an exploration of prejudice and ethnic conflicts. Professional skills and experience are required in facilitation, group dynamics, conflict resolution, prejudice reduction, and methods of training in the value of diversity.
Arabic Language & Culture: Provide 25 hours beginning level instruction in Modern Standard Arabic. Give youths a taste of Arab culture around the world. Stimulate their interest in further study and in the potential for exciting career and international study opportunities. Applicants must be fluent in Arabic, with previous classroom teaching experience.
Global Issues: Engage youths in an active exploration of international relations, discussing issues such as human rights, regionalism, and political economy. Applicants should have a professional background in international relations or political science. Facile knowledge of historical and contemporary issues and their varied social and political interpretations is required.
Dates: June 24 – July 29 or August 12, 2008. Positions are residential and include housing and meals plus $1200 - $1700 salary, depending on length of employment. Other positions are also open for live-in cabin counselors/program specialists (arts & crafts, rock climbing, pool lifeguarding, leadership project facilitation), health care and kitchen staff.
Visit our website at http://www.globalyouthvillage.org to read more and apply. Contact Leila Baz, Staff Director if you have further questions. Email: Staff@legacyintl.org; tel: 540 297 5982; fax: 540 297 1860
Then join our international staff team at the Global Youth Village. Every summer since 1979, a dynamic learning environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn cross-cultural theory and skills into practical action. This year 60 teens from around the world will participate. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers.
Positions are open for teachers / trainers. The Global Youth Village workshop staff are experienced teachers or facilitators. During Session 1, workshops meet for the entire 3-week session (approximately 13 teaching days), 2-3 hours per day. During Session 2, there are 6 teaching days, about 1-2 hrs each day.) Applicants are expected to have previous professional teaching experience in the workshop / topic area applied for. Experience in curriculum design, experiential training methods, and working with multicultural groups is also preferable.
Faith & Politics:Facilitate youths in a close examination of the basis of faith and politics, and how they have been either intertwined or separated historically. Look critically at recent world events while challenging young people to broaden their perspectives and seek applications in their personal lives. Facile knowledge of historical and contemporary issues, and different religious perspectives is required. Must also have proven collaborative ability.
Mass Media & You: How does the mass media shape the way we see the world? This workshop emphasizes the political, social, and economic implications of an increasingly globalized mass media and stresses the importance of using media effectively and wisely. Guide youths in a study of media content and how to create their own effective media messages. Explore ways in which media might be interpreted differently by people from different cultures and backgrounds. Guide youths in developing an awareness of issues of credibility and bias in the media, and how to identify flawed beliefs about a topic fostered by media content which presents false or misleading information. Teach youths how to use media to connect with people in their communities.
Green Your World: Guide youths through an exploration of the natural world and the complex issues facing global ecosystems. Inspire them to incorporate sustainable living practices into their daily lives. Explore such key concepts as eco-tourism, permaculture, fair trade, green building, organic agriculture and renewable energy. Engage youths through experiential learning techniques. Guide youths as they devise action plans to apply in their families and schools. Facile knowledge of a broad range of environmental issues from varied perspectives is required.
Dialogue & Peace Building: Provide a personal exploration of conflict, prejudice, and discrimination for youths from a variety of background and cultures. This workshop includes practical training in conflict management and leadership skills, as well as an exploration of prejudice and ethnic conflicts. Professional skills and experience are required in facilitation, group dynamics, conflict resolution, prejudice reduction, and methods of training in the value of diversity.
Arabic Language & Culture: Provide 25 hours beginning level instruction in Modern Standard Arabic. Give youths a taste of Arab culture around the world. Stimulate their interest in further study and in the potential for exciting career and international study opportunities. Applicants must be fluent in Arabic, with previous classroom teaching experience.
Global Issues: Engage youths in an active exploration of international relations, discussing issues such as human rights, regionalism, and political economy. Applicants should have a professional background in international relations or political science. Facile knowledge of historical and contemporary issues and their varied social and political interpretations is required.
Dates: June 24 – July 29 or August 12, 2008. Positions are residential and include housing and meals plus $1200 - $1700 salary, depending on length of employment. Other positions are also open for live-in cabin counselors/program specialists (arts & crafts, rock climbing, pool lifeguarding, leadership project facilitation), health care and kitchen staff.
Visit our website at http://www.globalyouthvillage.org to read more and apply. Contact Leila Baz, Staff Director if you have further questions. Email: Staff@legacyintl.org; tel: 540 297 5982; fax: 540 297 1860
Climate Change Discussion Jan. 31, 2008
Climate Change: The Next Global Security Threat
An Address by Johan Eliasch, the UK Prime Minister's Special Representative for Deforestation and Clean Energy
Thursday, January 31, 2008, 10:30 am — 12:00 pm
The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
On January 31, the Brookings Institution will host Johan Eliasch, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's special representative for deforestation and clean energy, for a discussion of critical energy challenges facing the international community.
From 1999 to 2005, Mr. Eliasch served as a member of the British Conservative Party's Shadow Foreign Office – first as special advisor on European affairs and then on overall foreign relations. He then went on to serve as the Conservative Party's deputy treasurer from 2003 to 2007. In September 2007, Mr. Eliasch was appointed as Prime Minister Brown's special representative on deforestation and clean energy. Eliasch is chairman and CEO of Head N.V., the global sporting goods group. He is the first President of the Global Strategy Forum.After the program, Mr. Eliasch will take audience questions. Introduction and Moderator Daniel BenjaminDirector, Center for the United States and Europe The Brookings Institution Featured Speaker Johan Eliasch The UK Prime Minister's Special Representative for Deforestation and Clean Energy
To RSVP, please call the Brookings Office of Communications at 202.797.6105, or visit http://onlinepressroom.net/brookings/new
Monday, January 21, 2008
Spring Break Course in Florida
SPRING BREAK IN SUNNY FLORIDA
INFORMATION SESSION FOR CLASSROOM IN THE WILD
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008
WHAT TIME: 5:00 PM
WHERE: WECHSLER THEATER
WHY: FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE ONE-WEEK SPRING BREAK SESSION (MARCH 8-14, 2008)
CALLED CLASSROOM IN THE WILD CONVENER:
PROF. CHRIS PALMER FOR MORE INFORMATION: palmer@american.edu or x3408
Saturday, January 19, 2008
AU’s Center for Environmental FilmmakingAnd Filmmakers for Conservation
Present the 3rd Annual Spring Film Series
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays, except where indicated
3rd floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
All events are FREE except for the two IMAX films at the Smithsonian
Global Programming 101
Janet Vissering, National Geographic Channels International
Tuesday, January 29 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Join Janet Vissering as she gives a historical overview of National Geographic’s International Channels and describes the challenges and successes in programming a global network which appeals to millions of viewers worldwide.
Welcome to the Great Outdoors! You’re Now on Your Own…
Rhonda Krafchin, REI
Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Join Rhonda Krafchin (an SOC alum) as she explains simple guidelines for planning a trip, protecting yourself against the elements, and finding comfort and joy. What to take, what to wear, and ways to respect the environment and the critters that live there.
How PETA Uses Film and Stars to Promote Its Cause
Dan Mathews, PETA
Tuesday, February 12 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
PETA has long used undercover video to document cruelty to animals in slaughterhouses, laboratories, fur farms and circuses. But who wants to watch that stuff? By enlisting personalities as diverse as Pam Anderson, Trent Reznor and Martha Stewart to host gruesome video shorts and carefully marketing them on the web, Dan Mathews will reveal how PETA is reaching millions worldwide.
From Viral Videos to Creative Campaigns: Environmental Activism and New Media
McArthur, Free Range Studios
Tuesday, February 26 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Free Range Studios is the creative genius behind viral videos The Meatrix and Grocery Store Wars, and a leader in social action communications. From websites and campaigns to print media and strategic planning, McArthur will present some of Free Range’s productions and will explain the creative process behind viral marketing.
Conservation Entertainment
David Mizejewski, Animal Planet and the National Wildlife Federation
Tuesday, March 4 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
The world of entertainment can be a great tool for conservation -- but only if you play by a certain set of rules. Join Animal Planet host David Mizejewski as he shares his experience adapting conservation messages for television and radio, and exposes some of the challenges and common pitfalls of the passionate environmentalist.
NOTE: ALL EVENTS BETWEEN MARCH 11-21 ARE PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War
Directed and produced by Alice and Lincoln Day and VideoTakes, Inc.
Tuesday, March 11 at 7 pm at the Carnegie Institution
THE ALPS: GIANTS OF NATURE (AN IMAX FILM)
Tickets required
Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm in the National Museum of Natural History, Johnson IMAX Theater (10th and Constitution)
Lunch for filmmakers attending the Environmental Film Festival
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Pat Aufderheide.
By invitation only.
Sponsored by CEF and CSM
Monday, March 17 at noon in the Mary Graydon Center at AU
Student Environmental Short Film Festival
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Philippe Cousteau.
Panel discussion at 7 pm followed by screenings of the winning films at 8pm.
Tuesday, March 18 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
World Premiere of American Prairie Reserve
Produced by VideoTakes, Inc. Discussion with CEF Associate Producers Sandy Cannon-Brown (Producer) and Larry Engel (Director), and representatives of the American Prairie Foundation.
Wednesday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater (and again at 8:30 pm)
GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK (AN IMAX FILM)
Introduced by Executive Producer Chris Palmer.
Tickets required.
Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm in the National Museum of Natural History, Johnson IMAX Theater (10th and Constitution)
Discussion with the Filmmaker
Visiting filmmaker/lecturer, Liz Miller, will discuss her latest film, The Water Front, with Professor Pat Aufderheide.
Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Battle to Save the Tiger
Film and panel discussion with experts on tiger conservation
Friday, March 21 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
New Ways to Produce and Distribute Non-fiction Films
Steve Michelson, Lobitos Creek Ranch
Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Steve Michelson will explain how to harness the power of social responsibility and community networking to produce and distribute films.
Environmental Truth is Easily Marketed
Brent Blackwelder and Josh Hilgart, Friends of the Earth
Tuesday, April 1 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Friends of the Earth, which for years has enjoyed an inside-the-beltway reputation for "telling it like it is," has shown in the last year that this approach resonates with a core component of the general public.
A Natural Obsession
Keenan Smart, National Geographic’s Natural History Unit
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Keenan Smart will talk about his career in wildlife filmmaking and will showcase film clips from over 30 years of filming nature in many of the world’s wildest places.
For more information, please call Chris Palmer (202-885-3408) or Justine Schmidt (703-852-9050), or visit www.soc.american.edu/cef or http://www.environmentalfilm.org/.
Oxfam Opportunity
Dear Student and Campus Leaders:
I’m emailing you to introduce the Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative, a wonderful leadership opportunity we have available to your students for the 2008-09 school year.
Going into our 9th consecutive year, the CHANGE Initiative is a national program that offers college students, at US based campuses, preferably entering their sophomore or junior year the opportunity to become effective social change agents. During a week-long training with Oxfam staff, CHANGE Leaders are brought together for an intensive leadership training focused on social justice issues directly related to Oxfam America's mission. The CHANGE Leaders are then equipped to design and launch a campaign on their campuses or in their communities addressing global issues such as climate change, extractive industries, agricultural policy, or hunger. Oxfam covers the cost of training, room and board, and travel.
Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice, and we will be accepting applications for our CHANGE Initiative through April 1, 2008.
Additionally, I will be personally visiting college and university campuses in the DC area January 23-25, and 28. If you are interested in me visiting and speaking to your students, please contact me at my number below so we can arrange a meeting.
At this time I would also like to invite you to visit www.oxfamamerica.org/change for more details and http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/student_action/change for a short video on the program.
I’m emailing you to introduce the Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative, a wonderful leadership opportunity we have available to your students for the 2008-09 school year.
Going into our 9th consecutive year, the CHANGE Initiative is a national program that offers college students, at US based campuses, preferably entering their sophomore or junior year the opportunity to become effective social change agents. During a week-long training with Oxfam staff, CHANGE Leaders are brought together for an intensive leadership training focused on social justice issues directly related to Oxfam America's mission. The CHANGE Leaders are then equipped to design and launch a campaign on their campuses or in their communities addressing global issues such as climate change, extractive industries, agricultural policy, or hunger. Oxfam covers the cost of training, room and board, and travel.
Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice, and we will be accepting applications for our CHANGE Initiative through April 1, 2008.
Additionally, I will be personally visiting college and university campuses in the DC area January 23-25, and 28. If you are interested in me visiting and speaking to your students, please contact me at my number below so we can arrange a meeting.
At this time I would also like to invite you to visit www.oxfamamerica.org/change for more details and http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/student_action/change for a short video on the program.
Summer Course: Contemplative Sustainable Design
SUMMER COURSE: CONTEMPLATIVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (Three-week, 3-credit Environmental Intensive)
Come to the mountains of New Mexico! Construct solar-powered buildings, study global environmental politics, practice yoga and meditation, eat locally-grown food & create a greener planet—all while earning university credit!
American University Summer Institute Global Environmental Politics Program
July 29- August 17
Contact: Professor Paul Wapner School of International Service pwapner@american.edu (202-885-1647) http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html
Environmental issues represent some of the most profound challenges facing humanity. This summer, American University is offering a three-week (3-credit) intensive workshop in sustainable living. Through seminar discussions, hands-on building, community sharing, yoga, meditation, journaling, sweat lodges and art projects, we will explore various ways of addressing global environmental issues and exploring our inner lives.
If you're looking to expand your horizons, gain skills in sustainable practices and deepen your self-understanding, this workshop is for YOU!
For more information, please go to: http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html
Come to the mountains of New Mexico! Construct solar-powered buildings, study global environmental politics, practice yoga and meditation, eat locally-grown food & create a greener planet—all while earning university credit!
American University Summer Institute Global Environmental Politics Program
July 29- August 17
Contact: Professor Paul Wapner School of International Service pwapner@american.edu (202-885-1647) http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html
Environmental issues represent some of the most profound challenges facing humanity. This summer, American University is offering a three-week (3-credit) intensive workshop in sustainable living. Through seminar discussions, hands-on building, community sharing, yoga, meditation, journaling, sweat lodges and art projects, we will explore various ways of addressing global environmental issues and exploring our inner lives.
If you're looking to expand your horizons, gain skills in sustainable practices and deepen your self-understanding, this workshop is for YOU!
For more information, please go to: http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Citizen Based Peacebuilding talk on Jan. 29, 2008
“The Role of Citizen Based Peacebuilding in a Conflicted World”
Chic DambachPresident and CEO, Alliance for PeacebuildingTuesday, January 29, 2008 12 – 1:30 pm
ICC 241 Georgetown University 3700 O Street, NW
A light lunch will be servedChic Dambach became President and CEO of the Alliance for Peacebuilding in November, 2005. Previous national CEO positions include Operation Respect, National Peace Corps Association, Museum Trustee Association, and Americans for the Arts. Other professional positions include senior consultant with BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards), and Vice President for Development with the International Youth Foundation.A former Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia, Mr. Dambach is part of a team of returned Peace Corps volunteers who worked with the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia to help end their border war. He is also part of a similar team that has conducted informal meetings with the government and rebel leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help them form a coalition government and end their civil war.
Please RSVP to conflictresolution@georgetown.edu by January 25
The Conflict Resolution M.A. Program is a multidisciplinary program housed in the Department of Government. For further information please visit http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu/.
Peacebuilding & Development Institute Spring 2008
Peacebuilding & Development Institute Spring 2008 Internship and Volunteer Positions Apply Now – It’s Not Too Late!!!
The Peacebuilding & Development Institute, within the School of International Service and the International Peace & Conflict Resolution program at American University, is offering several exciting internship and volunteer positions for undergraduates and graduate students. The Institute fosters knowledge, practical experience, and skills for scholars and practitioners involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding and development. The keystone of the Institute is a world renowned summer training program. The Institute also facilitates year-round trainings, symposia and capacity building programs on issues such as children in armed conflict, development and conflict, curriculum development, reconciliation, mediation, dialogue and conflict sensitive humanitarian practice within and among communities from troubled regions and in Washington DC. Internship OverviewInterns and volunteers of varying ages, skill levels, and academic backgrounds are exposed to issues related to conflict resolution, peacebuilding and development, and have opportunities to learn and foster dozens of professional skills. The students, while working alongside the coordinator and director of the Institute, get hands-on experience as they assist with program design, management, evaluation, correspondence, research, marketing, public relations, fundraising, grant writing, and conference organizing. Interns are encouraged to take initiative on and ownership over various projects as they work individually and on teams. Internships are unpaid and may be taken for academic credit. PDI is still looking for one or two more interns for the spring – apply now!
Positions Available (see below for details)
1. Summer Institute Domestic Team
2. Summer Institute International Team
3. Web Development Associate
4. Grant Management Associate
5. Communications Associate
Summer Institute Domestic Team Member
The Summer Institute Domestic Team will assist PDI staff with strategic marketing and logistical management of PDI’s annual Summer Institute (June 2008) to AU graduate and undergraduate students and practitioners and professionals living or working in the DC area and throughout the U.S. The Summer Institute is a three-week series of one-week, two-credit courses designed for IPCR, ID, and IP students to gain practical, real-world skills while working alongside international and domestic NGO practitioners. The team of interns will utilize creative means in order to express the scope, mission, and opportunities of PDI and its Summer Institute to AU students and the domestic NGO community. Interns must be highly organized, professional, and willing to lead a team of peers. A strong candidate has an intimate knowledge of American University and the School of International Service as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign, and/or other graphic communication tools. The winning candidate will commit to staying in the position through the Summer Institute’s conclusion at the end of June 2008.
Summer Institute International Coordinator
The Summer Institute International Team will work closely with PDI staff to bring 60 – 100 international NGO practitioners to Washington, DC for PDI’s annual Summer Institute in June 2008. The Summer Institute is a three-week series of one-week, two-credit courses designed for IPCR, ID, and IP students to gain practical, real-world skills while working alongside international NGO practitioners. The team of interns will coordinate marketing efforts to PDI’s international networks, manage the international participant application and scholarship process, and lead a team in general correspondence with and stewardship of applicants and participants. Candidates may supervise and delegate tasks to fellow interns; experience in a supervisory role is beneficial but not required. Similarly, experience living or working abroad is helpful, as the team will assist international applicants through visa processes. Candidates must be highly organized, professional, and able to think critically to overcome obstacles. The winning candidate will commit to staying in the position through the Summer Institute’s conclusion at the end of June 2008.
Web Development Associate
The Web Development Associate updates and maintains the PDI website. Specifically, the PDI staff is looking for someone to overhaul the existing PDI website, develop a sustainable method for making updates, and train others in basic web design skills. The ideal candidate has experience in Macromedia Dreamweaver and/or other web design software and has worked on professional websites in previous jobs or internships. Experience in peace and conflict resolution or international development, or a willingness to learn about these topics, is beneficial.
Grant Management Associate
The Grant Management Associate is responsible for the writing of and compliance with grants obtained by PDI. A strong candidate has excellent writing and critical thinking skills and pays close attention to detail. The associate tracks grant announcements from USAID, State Department, and other donor agencies and work to develop winning proposals for the creation of regional peacebuilding training institutes in the Middle East and in the East Africa/Great Lakes region, as well as other grant programs as they become available. S/he also works closely with the Associate Director of PDI to design programs for these grants. Prior grant writing experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn is essential.
Communications Associate
The Communications Associate works with the Institute Coordinator to design all communication material about the Institute, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, program flyers, and annual reports. The ideal candidate has excellent writing and graphic design skills and an interest in international relations, specifically peacebuilding and development. Web design experience is a plus.
Requirements
The Peacebuilding & Development Institute requires a 15 hour commitment for all academic intern positions. For volunteer positions, PDI expects an 8 to 15 hour commitment. All candidates must be living in the Washington, DC area. We seek highly motivated, self-starting, flexible candidates who can work with a team and individually. A personal and academic interest in peace, humanitarian, and development issues—or a willingness to learn about these topics—is a must; living and working experience overseas is a plus. Please apply now in order to secure your spring internship!
If you are interested in joining the Peacebuilding & Development Institute as a volunteer associate, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: sfrench@american.edu or contact Suzanne French at (202) 885-2018. Please visit us for more information http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding
The Peacebuilding & Development Institute, within the School of International Service and the International Peace & Conflict Resolution program at American University, is offering several exciting internship and volunteer positions for undergraduates and graduate students. The Institute fosters knowledge, practical experience, and skills for scholars and practitioners involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding and development. The keystone of the Institute is a world renowned summer training program. The Institute also facilitates year-round trainings, symposia and capacity building programs on issues such as children in armed conflict, development and conflict, curriculum development, reconciliation, mediation, dialogue and conflict sensitive humanitarian practice within and among communities from troubled regions and in Washington DC. Internship OverviewInterns and volunteers of varying ages, skill levels, and academic backgrounds are exposed to issues related to conflict resolution, peacebuilding and development, and have opportunities to learn and foster dozens of professional skills. The students, while working alongside the coordinator and director of the Institute, get hands-on experience as they assist with program design, management, evaluation, correspondence, research, marketing, public relations, fundraising, grant writing, and conference organizing. Interns are encouraged to take initiative on and ownership over various projects as they work individually and on teams. Internships are unpaid and may be taken for academic credit. PDI is still looking for one or two more interns for the spring – apply now!
Positions Available (see below for details)
1. Summer Institute Domestic Team
2. Summer Institute International Team
3. Web Development Associate
4. Grant Management Associate
5. Communications Associate
Summer Institute Domestic Team Member
The Summer Institute Domestic Team will assist PDI staff with strategic marketing and logistical management of PDI’s annual Summer Institute (June 2008) to AU graduate and undergraduate students and practitioners and professionals living or working in the DC area and throughout the U.S. The Summer Institute is a three-week series of one-week, two-credit courses designed for IPCR, ID, and IP students to gain practical, real-world skills while working alongside international and domestic NGO practitioners. The team of interns will utilize creative means in order to express the scope, mission, and opportunities of PDI and its Summer Institute to AU students and the domestic NGO community. Interns must be highly organized, professional, and willing to lead a team of peers. A strong candidate has an intimate knowledge of American University and the School of International Service as well as experience with Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign, and/or other graphic communication tools. The winning candidate will commit to staying in the position through the Summer Institute’s conclusion at the end of June 2008.
Summer Institute International Coordinator
The Summer Institute International Team will work closely with PDI staff to bring 60 – 100 international NGO practitioners to Washington, DC for PDI’s annual Summer Institute in June 2008. The Summer Institute is a three-week series of one-week, two-credit courses designed for IPCR, ID, and IP students to gain practical, real-world skills while working alongside international NGO practitioners. The team of interns will coordinate marketing efforts to PDI’s international networks, manage the international participant application and scholarship process, and lead a team in general correspondence with and stewardship of applicants and participants. Candidates may supervise and delegate tasks to fellow interns; experience in a supervisory role is beneficial but not required. Similarly, experience living or working abroad is helpful, as the team will assist international applicants through visa processes. Candidates must be highly organized, professional, and able to think critically to overcome obstacles. The winning candidate will commit to staying in the position through the Summer Institute’s conclusion at the end of June 2008.
Web Development Associate
The Web Development Associate updates and maintains the PDI website. Specifically, the PDI staff is looking for someone to overhaul the existing PDI website, develop a sustainable method for making updates, and train others in basic web design skills. The ideal candidate has experience in Macromedia Dreamweaver and/or other web design software and has worked on professional websites in previous jobs or internships. Experience in peace and conflict resolution or international development, or a willingness to learn about these topics, is beneficial.
Grant Management Associate
The Grant Management Associate is responsible for the writing of and compliance with grants obtained by PDI. A strong candidate has excellent writing and critical thinking skills and pays close attention to detail. The associate tracks grant announcements from USAID, State Department, and other donor agencies and work to develop winning proposals for the creation of regional peacebuilding training institutes in the Middle East and in the East Africa/Great Lakes region, as well as other grant programs as they become available. S/he also works closely with the Associate Director of PDI to design programs for these grants. Prior grant writing experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn is essential.
Communications Associate
The Communications Associate works with the Institute Coordinator to design all communication material about the Institute, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, program flyers, and annual reports. The ideal candidate has excellent writing and graphic design skills and an interest in international relations, specifically peacebuilding and development. Web design experience is a plus.
Requirements
The Peacebuilding & Development Institute requires a 15 hour commitment for all academic intern positions. For volunteer positions, PDI expects an 8 to 15 hour commitment. All candidates must be living in the Washington, DC area. We seek highly motivated, self-starting, flexible candidates who can work with a team and individually. A personal and academic interest in peace, humanitarian, and development issues—or a willingness to learn about these topics—is a must; living and working experience overseas is a plus. Please apply now in order to secure your spring internship!
If you are interested in joining the Peacebuilding & Development Institute as a volunteer associate, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: sfrench@american.edu or contact Suzanne French at (202) 885-2018. Please visit us for more information http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Green Corps 2009 Application Deadline Jan. 20, 2008
Just a quick note from Green Corps headquarters in Boston. We're all gearing up for a big day - January 20, 2008 - the preferred application deadline for the Green Corps Class of 2009. After visiting more than 30 campuses, 25 career fairs, and conductinghours of outreach to students across the country, we're expecting an impressive batch of applications to arrive on the deadline. I'm writing to see if you know of anyone that would make a goodcandidate for the program. Do you know any seniors that are looking forpost-graduate opportunities? Do you know recent graduates that wouldlike to make a difference?
Click here to get more information about the program: http://www.greencorps.org/
Click here to apply: http://www.greencorps.org/applyform.asp
The great thing about Green Corps is our training program. Applicants do not need previous experience. We're looking for graduating seniors that are concerned about the environment and believe in the power of people. Of course, you know that Green Corps is more than a 13-month training program. We provide support and training to our alumni throughout their careers in environmental protection and social change. Competition for the Green Corps program is intense. We will accept 35 candidates from a pool of more than 2,000 applications. So get those applications in before January 20!
Click here to get more information about the program: http://www.greencorps.org/
Click here to apply: http://www.greencorps.org/applyform.asp
The great thing about Green Corps is our training program. Applicants do not need previous experience. We're looking for graduating seniors that are concerned about the environment and believe in the power of people. Of course, you know that Green Corps is more than a 13-month training program. We provide support and training to our alumni throughout their careers in environmental protection and social change. Competition for the Green Corps program is intense. We will accept 35 candidates from a pool of more than 2,000 applications. So get those applications in before January 20!
Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders - Summer 2008
Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders -- Summer 2008
Program Locations: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda & Venezuela
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for our Summer 2008 international human rights delegations. Program locations include: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Venezuela.
Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists.
Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia. Participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation and deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially youth. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with Bosnian NGOs working on issues of human rights, community development, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. The program will also include a workshop with Bosnian youth and the opportunity to work hands-on with local organizations to assist them in their daily activities.
Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,750 This delegation will explore the roots of violence and social injustice in Guatemala, with a particular focus on the country's indigenous population. We will seek to better understand the legacy of Guatemala's 36-year armed conflict and the impact of violence, both past and present, on the Guatemalan people, as well as reflect on how policies and practices in the U.S.have affected the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. Delegation activities will center on supporting the efforts of grassroots human rights activists working to promote and defend the political, social, economic and cultural rights of all Guatemalans. Spanish proficiency is required.
Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,450
This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants will connect with young Rwandans and get involved in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights as well as meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today.
Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,250
The delegation will explore the rise of social change movements and human rights activism in present-day Venezuela, both on the grassroots level and as represented by national government programs. Through hands-on participation in partnership with grassroots organizations, participants will investigate present-day human rights concerns along with the response of government and civil society. A major theme of the program will be to examine the relationship of grassroots human rights organizations with a national government expressly concerned with promoting respect for human rights, democratic reform, and the redistribution of wealth. Delegation activities will focus in particular on the efforts of young human rights activists to promote and sustain a just, equitable, democratic, and peaceful society. Spanish proficiency is required.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
Program Locations: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda & Venezuela
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from young leaders (ages 18-30) for our Summer 2008 international human rights delegations. Program locations include: Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Venezuela.
Human rights delegations are a unique, first-hand opportunity to cross cultural boundaries and learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. Each delegation weaves together three core sets of activities: site visits to local organizations, hands-on fieldwork projects, and a human rights training workshop with local youth activists.
Bosnia (June 29 - July 18, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,750
This delegation will explore the roots of the conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding as experienced in Bosnia. Participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation and deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially youth. Participants will have an opportunity to meet with Bosnian NGOs working on issues of human rights, community development, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. The program will also include a workshop with Bosnian youth and the opportunity to work hands-on with local organizations to assist them in their daily activities.
Guatemala (June 15 - July 13, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,750 This delegation will explore the roots of violence and social injustice in Guatemala, with a particular focus on the country's indigenous population. We will seek to better understand the legacy of Guatemala's 36-year armed conflict and the impact of violence, both past and present, on the Guatemalan people, as well as reflect on how policies and practices in the U.S.have affected the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. Delegation activities will center on supporting the efforts of grassroots human rights activists working to promote and defend the political, social, economic and cultural rights of all Guatemalans. Spanish proficiency is required.
Rwanda (June 14 - July 13, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,450
This delegation will explore the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today. We will examine issues of truth, justice and reconciliation in the context of post-conflict Rwanda and what is needed to strengthen local institutions and programs dedicated to promoting a culture of respect for human rights. Participants will connect with young Rwandans and get involved in a variety of collaborative projects aimed at promoting human rights as well as meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, international institutions, youth and others from local communities to learn more about the political, economic and social challenges faced by Rwandans today.
Venezuela (July 26 - August 17, 2008)Program Tuition: $2,250
The delegation will explore the rise of social change movements and human rights activism in present-day Venezuela, both on the grassroots level and as represented by national government programs. Through hands-on participation in partnership with grassroots organizations, participants will investigate present-day human rights concerns along with the response of government and civil society. A major theme of the program will be to examine the relationship of grassroots human rights organizations with a national government expressly concerned with promoting respect for human rights, democratic reform, and the redistribution of wealth. Delegation activities will focus in particular on the efforts of young human rights activists to promote and sustain a just, equitable, democratic, and peaceful society. Spanish proficiency is required.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2008
How to Apply: We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-30 and who possess U.S. citizenship or residency as well as international students studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Participants will become part of a growing global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility.
For detailed information on program activities, costs, fundraising/financial aid, and application information, please visit our website:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate
Monday, January 14, 2008
12th Annual State of the World Symposium, 1/30/08
The Worldwatch Institute cordially invites you to attend the 12th Annual State of the World Symposium INNOVATIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
This year's symposium will feature some of the leading thinkers and actors in the effort to forge a sustainable global economy, including keynote speakers Ray Anderson, Chairman of Interface, and R.K. Pachauri, who recently accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Briefing 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Reception 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
SPEAKERS
Ray Anderson: Chairman, Interface, Inc.; Dr. R.K. Pachauri: Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Ricardo Bayon: Director, Ecosystems Marketplace; Zoë Chafe: Research Associate, Worldwatch Institute; Dennis Dimick: Executive Editor, National Geographic Society; Daniel Esty: Director, Yale Center for Business and the Environment; Christopher Flavin: President, Worldwatch Institute; Hilary French: Senior Advisor for Programs, Worldwatch Institute; Gary Gardner: Senior Researcher, Worldwatch Institute; Kyung-Ah Park: Vice President, Goldman Sachs; Thomas Prugh: Editor, Worldwatch Institute
Please RSVP to Kimberly Rogovin at 202.452.1992 ext. 530 or> krogovin@worldwatch.org no later than January 21, 2008. Space is limited and registration is required.
This year's symposium will feature some of the leading thinkers and actors in the effort to forge a sustainable global economy, including keynote speakers Ray Anderson, Chairman of Interface, and R.K. Pachauri, who recently accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Briefing 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Reception 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
SPEAKERS
Ray Anderson: Chairman, Interface, Inc.; Dr. R.K. Pachauri: Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Ricardo Bayon: Director, Ecosystems Marketplace; Zoë Chafe: Research Associate, Worldwatch Institute; Dennis Dimick: Executive Editor, National Geographic Society; Daniel Esty: Director, Yale Center for Business and the Environment; Christopher Flavin: President, Worldwatch Institute; Hilary French: Senior Advisor for Programs, Worldwatch Institute; Gary Gardner: Senior Researcher, Worldwatch Institute; Kyung-Ah Park: Vice President, Goldman Sachs; Thomas Prugh: Editor, Worldwatch Institute
Please RSVP to Kimberly Rogovin at 202.452.1992 ext. 530 or> krogovin@worldwatch.org no later than January 21, 2008. Space is limited and registration is required.
Interdisciplinary Panel on Gender and Development 2/20
Center for Development Studies and Practice
Wednesday February 20 200812:30 to 1:45pm
An Interdisciplinary AU Faculty Panel: on"Gender and Development: New Challenges" withDiane Singerman SPACaren Grown Economics/CASVidya Samarasinghe IDP/SIS
Wednesday February 20 200812:30 to 1:45pm
An Interdisciplinary AU Faculty Panel: on"Gender and Development: New Challenges" withDiane Singerman SPACaren Grown Economics/CASVidya Samarasinghe IDP/SIS
Talk on Slumdwelling: Tuesday January 22
What 1 billion slum dwellers mean for the environment:What are the environmental consequences of a slumdwelling population that grows by 25 million peopleeach year?
Tuesday, January 22, 20086:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: The National Building Museum401 F Street NWWashington, DC 20001202.272.2448 / www.nbm.orgRed Line Metro, Judiciary Square
A discussion with:
Michael Cohen, Director, The New School InternationalAffairs Program
Pietro Garau, Professor of Architecture, University ofRome; Past Director, United Nations Center for HumanSettlements
Rose Seisie Molokoane, National Chairperson, The SouthAfrican Homeless People's Federation; Board Member,Slum Dwellers International
Sergio Palleroni, Co-founder and Director, BaSICInitiative; Professor of Architecture and SustainableDesign and Development, University of Texas at Austin
Maria Sonia Vicenta Fadrigo, Regional Coordinator,Homeless People's Federation Philippines (HPFP)
Tuesday, January 22, 20086:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: The National Building Museum401 F Street NWWashington, DC 20001202.272.2448 / www.nbm.orgRed Line Metro, Judiciary Square
A discussion with:
Michael Cohen, Director, The New School InternationalAffairs Program
Pietro Garau, Professor of Architecture, University ofRome; Past Director, United Nations Center for HumanSettlements
Rose Seisie Molokoane, National Chairperson, The SouthAfrican Homeless People's Federation; Board Member,Slum Dwellers International
Sergio Palleroni, Co-founder and Director, BaSICInitiative; Professor of Architecture and SustainableDesign and Development, University of Texas at Austin
Maria Sonia Vicenta Fadrigo, Regional Coordinator,Homeless People's Federation Philippines (HPFP)
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT – Markets and Business Strategy Intern
Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Arlington, VA
Starting Date: March/April 2008
Duration: The ideal candidate will be available half-time during the period from March-May, converting to full-time during the
summer and available again half-time during the fall with the potential to continue into spring term 2009.
Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled
Status: Part-time/Full-time internship with stipend: $1000 per full-time month, pro-rated for part-time months.
Responsibilities Include:
• Research, maintain, and communicate (both externally and internally) information on climate change-related corporate strategies, business community developments, capital markets issues, and investments as well as related domestic and international policy developments
• Support the Center’s communication and collaboration with companies in the Business Environmental Leadership Council
(BELC), the finance and investment community, NGOs, governments, and other key stakeholder groups
• Support research and editing of Pew Center reports and white papers
• Attend and report on climate change-related meetings, conferences, and hearings
• Support workshops and briefings for BELC member companies and other stakeholders
• Maintain and improve content of business portions of the Center’s website (web design experience not required)
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business/economics or related disciplines with focus in energy/environment, or in environmental policy/science with focus on economics and business; Masters level student strongly preferred
• Interdisciplinary understanding of the climate change issue (technology, politics, economics)
• Prior work experience in business, finance or consulting preferred; skills in financial analysis and/or modeling a plus
• Top-notch writing, editing, research, and analytic skills
• Advanced PowerPoint skills a plus
• Journalism/advanced writing skills a plus
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and pitch in at all levels
About the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:
The Pew Center is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Center was formed in 1998 with a large grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Pew Center strives to inform the debate by publishing reports in the areas of domestic and international policy, economics, environmental impacts, and practical solutions relating to climate change. To facilitate dialogue among business, government, and non-governmental organizations, the Center hosts conferences and workshops on climate-relevant topics. Finally, Pew Center staff members participate in meetings on international climate change issues, including the ongoing negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. For more information about the Pew Center visit http://www.pewclimate.org/.
About Center’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC):
The Center’s 45 company Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) is comprised of major companies from diverse sectors representing $2.8 trillion in market capitalization and more than 3.8 million employees worldwide. The BELC demonstrates leadership in addressing the challenge of global climate change by working with the Pew Center on climate policy, assessing opportunities for emissions reductions, establishing and meeting emissions reduction objectives, and investing in new, more efficient products, practices, and technologies. The Center accepts no general support funding from corporations.
To apply - send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Administrator
Attn: Markets and Business Strategy Intern Search
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201
Fax: 703-841-1422
Or electronically to: hr@pewclimate.org
Starting Date: March/April 2008
Duration: The ideal candidate will be available half-time during the period from March-May, converting to full-time during the
summer and available again half-time during the fall with the potential to continue into spring term 2009.
Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled
Status: Part-time/Full-time internship with stipend: $1000 per full-time month, pro-rated for part-time months.
Responsibilities Include:
• Research, maintain, and communicate (both externally and internally) information on climate change-related corporate strategies, business community developments, capital markets issues, and investments as well as related domestic and international policy developments
• Support the Center’s communication and collaboration with companies in the Business Environmental Leadership Council
(BELC), the finance and investment community, NGOs, governments, and other key stakeholder groups
• Support research and editing of Pew Center reports and white papers
• Attend and report on climate change-related meetings, conferences, and hearings
• Support workshops and briefings for BELC member companies and other stakeholders
• Maintain and improve content of business portions of the Center’s website (web design experience not required)
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business/economics or related disciplines with focus in energy/environment, or in environmental policy/science with focus on economics and business; Masters level student strongly preferred
• Interdisciplinary understanding of the climate change issue (technology, politics, economics)
• Prior work experience in business, finance or consulting preferred; skills in financial analysis and/or modeling a plus
• Top-notch writing, editing, research, and analytic skills
• Advanced PowerPoint skills a plus
• Journalism/advanced writing skills a plus
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and pitch in at all levels
About the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:
The Pew Center is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Center was formed in 1998 with a large grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Pew Center strives to inform the debate by publishing reports in the areas of domestic and international policy, economics, environmental impacts, and practical solutions relating to climate change. To facilitate dialogue among business, government, and non-governmental organizations, the Center hosts conferences and workshops on climate-relevant topics. Finally, Pew Center staff members participate in meetings on international climate change issues, including the ongoing negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. For more information about the Pew Center visit http://www.pewclimate.org/.
About Center’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC):
The Center’s 45 company Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) is comprised of major companies from diverse sectors representing $2.8 trillion in market capitalization and more than 3.8 million employees worldwide. The BELC demonstrates leadership in addressing the challenge of global climate change by working with the Pew Center on climate policy, assessing opportunities for emissions reductions, establishing and meeting emissions reduction objectives, and investing in new, more efficient products, practices, and technologies. The Center accepts no general support funding from corporations.
To apply - send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Administrator
Attn: Markets and Business Strategy Intern Search
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201
Fax: 703-841-1422
Or electronically to: hr@pewclimate.org
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Fellowship opportunity in India
I am writing to you today to welcome any motivated individuals at American University to apply for the Deshpande Foundation’s 2008 Fellowship program. The Deshpande Foundation is the family foundation of Gururaj (“Desh”) and Jaishree Deshpande. Founded in 1996, it is a leading philanthropic foundation in Massachusetts and India in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and international development. In India, we work largely in the “Sandbox,” which is a geographically defined area of Northwestern Karnataka. As a grant-making organization, the Foundation funds projects in four major areas: Agriculture, Education, Health and Micro-Credit/Livelihoods.
We are currently offering three unique fellowship opportunities in and around Hubli, India:
Sandbox Fellow: This is a year-long program for young professionals or post-graduate school candidates who seek an extended experience working in on-the-ground development and/or social entrepreneurship.
Innovation Fellow: This is a shorter term opportunity (up to six months) for an entrepreneur who would like to test a product or idea in a development lab setting.
Junior Fellow: This short term (three to six months) opportunity is designed for mid-degree graduate students or experienced undergraduates who want to make an impact through field experience.
Because of the high standard of learning and entrepreneurship at American, we encourage the future generation of entrepreneurs and leaders at your school to apply. Interested students should forward a copy of their resume/CV and a one-page cover letter directly to Robert@deshpandefoundation.org . Within the cover letter they should provide the following:
1. Date of Birth
2. Educational Background
3. Fellowship Interest (Sandbox, Innovation, Junior)
4. Area of Interest (Education, Health, Agriculture, Microcredit)
5. Length of Intended Stay in India
6. Professional and/or International Experience
I have enclosed a pdf document with the full description of the Deshpande Foundation and the fellowship program. I hope that this message will be able to be displayed to the student body at your university and passed on to any other students whom you think would be excellent candidates. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Rob Uvanovic
The Deshpande Foundation
92 Montvale Avenue, Suite 2500
Stoneham, MA 02180
robert@deshpandefoundation.org
ph: 781.481.9055 ext 23
We are currently offering three unique fellowship opportunities in and around Hubli, India:
Sandbox Fellow: This is a year-long program for young professionals or post-graduate school candidates who seek an extended experience working in on-the-ground development and/or social entrepreneurship.
Innovation Fellow: This is a shorter term opportunity (up to six months) for an entrepreneur who would like to test a product or idea in a development lab setting.
Junior Fellow: This short term (three to six months) opportunity is designed for mid-degree graduate students or experienced undergraduates who want to make an impact through field experience.
Because of the high standard of learning and entrepreneurship at American, we encourage the future generation of entrepreneurs and leaders at your school to apply. Interested students should forward a copy of their resume/CV and a one-page cover letter directly to Robert@deshpandefoundation.org . Within the cover letter they should provide the following:
1. Date of Birth
2. Educational Background
3. Fellowship Interest (Sandbox, Innovation, Junior)
4. Area of Interest (Education, Health, Agriculture, Microcredit)
5. Length of Intended Stay in India
6. Professional and/or International Experience
I have enclosed a pdf document with the full description of the Deshpande Foundation and the fellowship program. I hope that this message will be able to be displayed to the student body at your university and passed on to any other students whom you think would be excellent candidates. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Rob Uvanovic
The Deshpande Foundation
92 Montvale Avenue, Suite 2500
Stoneham, MA 02180
robert@deshpandefoundation.org
ph: 781.481.9055 ext 23
Internships on campus with Intercultural Management Institute
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS FOR SPRING 2008
The Intercultural Management Institute (IMI), of the School of International Service at American University, is currently offering 4 (four) intern positions for SPRING 2008 open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Applications should be submitted no later than January 25, 2008.
In addition to our regular programs, every spring semester, IMI hold its annual conference for intercultural communication and management here at AU. The conference brings together a niche group of the top intercultural relations educators and practitioners from around the world making spring semester internships highly competitive. If you are interested in IMI Spring 08 internship positions, we recommend you apply as early as possible.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
IMI provides customized training for effective communication, negotiation, and leadership across cultures. We offer academic courses, symposia, conferences, training, and conduct academic research on a wide range of intercultural topics.
A relaxed yet professional working environment, IMI focuses on enhancing the learning opportunities we provide in the area of intercultural and cross-cultural communication. As IMI is a non-profit organization, interns are essential to our daily operation and make our programs possible. Our offices are conveniently located on the main campus of American University.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Candidates must be creative, detail-oriented, flexible, and have the ability to multitask as well as work in an often fast-paced professional environment. Ideal candidates will be self-starters who are willing to take initiative and actively contribute to program development and promotion. Students of various disciplines are encouraged to apply including, but not limited to, those in International Communication/Studies, ITEP, Business, Marketing, Communication, and Multimedia/Design programs.
Knowledge of the intercultural communications field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Adobe Photoshop is highly desirable.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
In addition to program and general office support, IMI interns work on a variety of specialized projects. Students with a particular interest or experience in the following positions are encouraged to apply:
Event Coordinating
Domestic and International Marketing and Media Outreach
Sponsorship
Content Development
Graphic Design/Web Development
Market Research/Database Management
New Media/Online Learning/Distance Learning Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
IMI internships are available on both a for-credit and non-credit (volunteer) basis. Hours are flexible, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week.
**All Spring interns are required to be available for IMI's 9th Annual Conference March 13-14, 2008.**
All internships are UNPAID.
BENEFITS:
Interns have the opportunity to attend and participate in all spring IMI programs for free including the IMI conference, symposia and workshops. These programs offer valuable training and networking opportunities for those with a future interest in intercultural training and education. Interns will expand their skill sets through additional training they receive on various design and database programs. In addition, there are multiple outlets for publication open to those interns who are interested.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in interning at IMI, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to karen.santiago@american.edu or contact Karen at (202) 885-6439. Applications should be submitted no later than January 25, 2008.
______________________________________________________________________________
Intercultural Management Institute
School of International Service
American University
www.imi.american.edu
The Intercultural Management Institute (IMI), of the School of International Service at American University, is currently offering 4 (four) intern positions for SPRING 2008 open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Applications should be submitted no later than January 25, 2008.
In addition to our regular programs, every spring semester, IMI hold its annual conference for intercultural communication and management here at AU. The conference brings together a niche group of the top intercultural relations educators and practitioners from around the world making spring semester internships highly competitive. If you are interested in IMI Spring 08 internship positions, we recommend you apply as early as possible.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
IMI provides customized training for effective communication, negotiation, and leadership across cultures. We offer academic courses, symposia, conferences, training, and conduct academic research on a wide range of intercultural topics.
A relaxed yet professional working environment, IMI focuses on enhancing the learning opportunities we provide in the area of intercultural and cross-cultural communication. As IMI is a non-profit organization, interns are essential to our daily operation and make our programs possible. Our offices are conveniently located on the main campus of American University.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Candidates must be creative, detail-oriented, flexible, and have the ability to multitask as well as work in an often fast-paced professional environment. Ideal candidates will be self-starters who are willing to take initiative and actively contribute to program development and promotion. Students of various disciplines are encouraged to apply including, but not limited to, those in International Communication/Studies, ITEP, Business, Marketing, Communication, and Multimedia/Design programs.
Knowledge of the intercultural communications field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Adobe Photoshop is highly desirable.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
In addition to program and general office support, IMI interns work on a variety of specialized projects. Students with a particular interest or experience in the following positions are encouraged to apply:
Event Coordinating
Domestic and International Marketing and Media Outreach
Sponsorship
Content Development
Graphic Design/Web Development
Market Research/Database Management
New Media/Online Learning/Distance Learning Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
IMI internships are available on both a for-credit and non-credit (volunteer) basis. Hours are flexible, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week.
**All Spring interns are required to be available for IMI's 9th Annual Conference March 13-14, 2008.**
All internships are UNPAID.
BENEFITS:
Interns have the opportunity to attend and participate in all spring IMI programs for free including the IMI conference, symposia and workshops. These programs offer valuable training and networking opportunities for those with a future interest in intercultural training and education. Interns will expand their skill sets through additional training they receive on various design and database programs. In addition, there are multiple outlets for publication open to those interns who are interested.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in interning at IMI, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to karen.santiago@american.edu or contact Karen at (202) 885-6439. Applications should be submitted no later than January 25, 2008.
______________________________________________________________________________
Intercultural Management Institute
School of International Service
American University
www.imi.american.edu
Friday, January 11, 2008
Internships at Gandhi Memorial Center
Internships Available
Gandhi Memorial Center - Washington, DC
February – June 2008
Interns will assist with Cultural Programs, Educational Visits, Publications, Exhibit Preparation, Special Events, Curriculum Development, and other projects related to the work and mission of the Gandhi Memorial Center. Interns will be expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours of service each week.
Interested students should send a resume with a cover letter and references to Carrie Trybulec, Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center by January 20, 2008: ctrybulec@gandhimc.org
For more information about the Gandhi Memorial Center:
www.gandhimc.org
301-229-3871
Gandhi Memorial Center - Washington, DC
February – June 2008
Interns will assist with Cultural Programs, Educational Visits, Publications, Exhibit Preparation, Special Events, Curriculum Development, and other projects related to the work and mission of the Gandhi Memorial Center. Interns will be expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours of service each week.
Interested students should send a resume with a cover letter and references to Carrie Trybulec, Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center by January 20, 2008: ctrybulec@gandhimc.org
For more information about the Gandhi Memorial Center:
www.gandhimc.org
301-229-3871
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Internships - Institute if International Education
1) Internship Opportunity in the Field of International Education
Fall Semester/Spring Semester/Summer Semester positions available
Part-time/full-time schedules
Description of main tasks: Each year the Humphrey Program interns aid in the implementation of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, through planning and staffing workshops and seminars, preparing and assembling information for Fellows and alumni and distributing to over 100 U.S. Embassies and Commissions overseas, assisting in quantitative and qualitative analysis of surveys and other data, performing website maintenance, developing and revising online publications, utilizing program databases and other information systems and researching specific topics as needed.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Humphrey staff, enhance your computer and administrative skills, and participate in the international education exchange arena in a busy, varied and dynamic office. Interns are also encouraged to attend varied functions offered by IIE's Washington Office.
Qualifications:
•Computer/word processing skills
•Graduate or undergraduate student
•Interest in international relations/education or experience traveling/living abroad
•Maturity and Flexibility
•Excellent writing skills
•Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment
2) Project Evaluation Internship Opportunity in the Field of International Education
Spring Semester
Part-time/full-time schedules
Description of main tasks: The Humphrey Fellowship program would like to conduct a review and revision of the year-end program evaluation. The evaluation is completed at the end of the year by all participants and provides feedback to the host campus coordinators, IIE staff and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
In revising the evaluation, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Humphrey staff, host campus coordinators and Fellows, as needed, to create and implement a new evaluation using an internet-based survey system. Depending on availability and time-frame, you will be able to attend the annual Coordinators’ Workshop to present the draft evaluation samples, as well as attend other program functions offered by IIE’s Washington office. You may also assist in administering the evaluation and analyzing the feedback if feasible.
Additional tasks may include planning and staffing workshops and seminars, preparing and assembling information for Fellows and alumni and distributing to over 100 U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions overseas, assisting in quantitative and qualitative analysis of other surveys and data, performing website maintenance, developing and revising online publications, utilizing program databases and other information systems, and researching specific topics as needed.
Qualifications:
•Computer/word processing skills. Experience with web-based survey programs a plus.
•Graduate student preferred
•Interest in international relations/education or experience traveling/living abroad a plus.
•Maturity and Flexibility
•Excellent communication, analysis and writing skills
_____________________________________________________________
To apply please mail, fax or e-mail resume to:
Shauna Thompson or Josephine Tenore
Internship Coordinators
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20005
tel: (202) 326-7739 or 7742
fax:(202) 326-7702
Email: SThompson@iie.org or JTenore@iie.org
Fall Semester/Spring Semester/Summer Semester positions available
Part-time/full-time schedules
Description of main tasks: Each year the Humphrey Program interns aid in the implementation of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, through planning and staffing workshops and seminars, preparing and assembling information for Fellows and alumni and distributing to over 100 U.S. Embassies and Commissions overseas, assisting in quantitative and qualitative analysis of surveys and other data, performing website maintenance, developing and revising online publications, utilizing program databases and other information systems and researching specific topics as needed.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Humphrey staff, enhance your computer and administrative skills, and participate in the international education exchange arena in a busy, varied and dynamic office. Interns are also encouraged to attend varied functions offered by IIE's Washington Office.
Qualifications:
•Computer/word processing skills
•Graduate or undergraduate student
•Interest in international relations/education or experience traveling/living abroad
•Maturity and Flexibility
•Excellent writing skills
•Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment
2) Project Evaluation Internship Opportunity in the Field of International Education
Spring Semester
Part-time/full-time schedules
Description of main tasks: The Humphrey Fellowship program would like to conduct a review and revision of the year-end program evaluation. The evaluation is completed at the end of the year by all participants and provides feedback to the host campus coordinators, IIE staff and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
In revising the evaluation, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Humphrey staff, host campus coordinators and Fellows, as needed, to create and implement a new evaluation using an internet-based survey system. Depending on availability and time-frame, you will be able to attend the annual Coordinators’ Workshop to present the draft evaluation samples, as well as attend other program functions offered by IIE’s Washington office. You may also assist in administering the evaluation and analyzing the feedback if feasible.
Additional tasks may include planning and staffing workshops and seminars, preparing and assembling information for Fellows and alumni and distributing to over 100 U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions overseas, assisting in quantitative and qualitative analysis of other surveys and data, performing website maintenance, developing and revising online publications, utilizing program databases and other information systems, and researching specific topics as needed.
Qualifications:
•Computer/word processing skills. Experience with web-based survey programs a plus.
•Graduate student preferred
•Interest in international relations/education or experience traveling/living abroad a plus.
•Maturity and Flexibility
•Excellent communication, analysis and writing skills
_____________________________________________________________
To apply please mail, fax or e-mail resume to:
Shauna Thompson or Josephine Tenore
Internship Coordinators
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20005
tel: (202) 326-7739 or 7742
fax:(202) 326-7702
Email: SThompson@iie.org or JTenore@iie.org
Part Time Position/Internship Available
Position: Assistant coordinator for an International Migratory Bird Day Festival at the Smithsonian National Zoo
Description: We are looking for a motivated, outgoing individual to help organize an International Migratory Bird Day Festival that will take place at the Smithsonian National Zoo at the end of April and beginning of May. This festival is an annual event aimed at increasing public awareness of migratory birds and the conservation issues that affect them. It features exhibits, presentations, and educational activities for all ages.
Primary responsibilities: The individual will assist with the coordination of all aspects of festival planning and execution, including but not limited to coordinating exhibitors, scheduling school groups for live theater performances, festival promotion, and creating educational materials, activities and displays.
Duration and pay: This is a part time, temporary position requiring approximately 15-20 hours per week beginning in early to mid February and ending in early May. Pay is $11 per hour.
If interested, send resume and cover letter to Mary Deinlein at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center: deinleinm@si.edu (phone: 202-633-4188).
Description: We are looking for a motivated, outgoing individual to help organize an International Migratory Bird Day Festival that will take place at the Smithsonian National Zoo at the end of April and beginning of May. This festival is an annual event aimed at increasing public awareness of migratory birds and the conservation issues that affect them. It features exhibits, presentations, and educational activities for all ages.
Primary responsibilities: The individual will assist with the coordination of all aspects of festival planning and execution, including but not limited to coordinating exhibitors, scheduling school groups for live theater performances, festival promotion, and creating educational materials, activities and displays.
Duration and pay: This is a part time, temporary position requiring approximately 15-20 hours per week beginning in early to mid February and ending in early May. Pay is $11 per hour.
If interested, send resume and cover letter to Mary Deinlein at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center: deinleinm@si.edu (phone: 202-633-4188).
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Presentation: Freedom from Oil
Freedom from Oil—How the Next President Can End the United States' Oil Addiction
Over-dependence on oil—whether imported or otherwise—is a major issue confronting the United States. Whether we approach that dependence from an economic, environmental, or security standpoint, this is an issue that demands our attention now. The current President has called our dependence on oil an "addiction." In this light, our speaker, David Sandalow, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, will address how the next President can enable us to avoid the need for the next "fix." Everyone has their preferred solution, but what will really work, both politically as well as in practice? For example, the new Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 mandates higher CAFE standards and steep increases in bio-fuel production—will this be sufficient to solve the problem? Come and find out. Mr. Sandalow has recently written a highly-engaging and wonderfully-researched book, Freedom from Oil, which will serve as one of the foundations for his talk.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 8:00am - 9:30am
Farragut Center Bldg., 1725 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
About the Speaker:
David B. Sandalow is energy & environment scholar and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of Freedom from Oil (McGraw-Hill, October 2007). Mr. Sandalow is chair of the Energy & Climate Working Group of the Clinton Global Initiative.
Mr. Sandalow has served as assistant secretary of state for oceans, environment & science; senior director for environmental affairs, National Security Council; associate director for the global environment, White House Council on Environmental Quality; and executive vice president, World Wildlife Fund-U.S. His opinion pieces and articles have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, Boston Globe, Science, and many other periodicals.
Mr. Sandalow has been a Stimson Fellow at Yale University; commencement speaker at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resource & the Environment; member of the Sustainable Development Roundtable at the OECD; member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Environmental Law; and co-chair of the ABA's Annual Conference on Environmental Law. He is a member of the board of First Voice International and member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
R.S.V.P today at www.icfi.com/litigation or call 1.703.934.3637
Over-dependence on oil—whether imported or otherwise—is a major issue confronting the United States. Whether we approach that dependence from an economic, environmental, or security standpoint, this is an issue that demands our attention now. The current President has called our dependence on oil an "addiction." In this light, our speaker, David Sandalow, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, will address how the next President can enable us to avoid the need for the next "fix." Everyone has their preferred solution, but what will really work, both politically as well as in practice? For example, the new Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 mandates higher CAFE standards and steep increases in bio-fuel production—will this be sufficient to solve the problem? Come and find out. Mr. Sandalow has recently written a highly-engaging and wonderfully-researched book, Freedom from Oil, which will serve as one of the foundations for his talk.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 8:00am - 9:30am
Farragut Center Bldg., 1725 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
About the Speaker:
David B. Sandalow is energy & environment scholar and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of Freedom from Oil (McGraw-Hill, October 2007). Mr. Sandalow is chair of the Energy & Climate Working Group of the Clinton Global Initiative.
Mr. Sandalow has served as assistant secretary of state for oceans, environment & science; senior director for environmental affairs, National Security Council; associate director for the global environment, White House Council on Environmental Quality; and executive vice president, World Wildlife Fund-U.S. His opinion pieces and articles have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, Boston Globe, Science, and many other periodicals.
Mr. Sandalow has been a Stimson Fellow at Yale University; commencement speaker at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resource & the Environment; member of the Sustainable Development Roundtable at the OECD; member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Environmental Law; and co-chair of the ABA's Annual Conference on Environmental Law. He is a member of the board of First Voice International and member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
R.S.V.P today at www.icfi.com/litigation or call 1.703.934.3637
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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