Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Summer Programs in Asia

Deadline: Feb 6th!

Volunteers in Asia (VIA) will be accepting applications for our summer
programs and our one- and two-year volunteer positions in Asia until
February 6, 2009. Applications are being accepted for summer programs
in Bali, China, and Vietnam and long-term volunteer positions in
Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

viaprograms.org --> Programs in Asia

What is VIA?

VIA (Volunteers in Asia) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization headquartered in San Francisco that aims to increase
understanding between the US and Asia through programs promoting
cross-cultural education and service. VIA was founded in 1963 at
Stanford University by the Dean of Freshman Students. We send long
term volunteers to East and Southeast Asia for a minimum of one year
(with the option of staying a second or third year). We also offer
short-term programs during the summer in China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
For information about all of our programs, please visit the VIA
website at www.viaprograms.org or e-mail us at info@viaprograms.org.


What types of opportunities are available in 2009?

SUMMER PROGRAMS - VIA will offer four small-group cultural programs in
summer 2009:

* Bali Service-Learning Program (Indonesia) -- Live with Balinese
families, study language and culture and volunteer with local
non-profits.

* Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (China) --Learn
about Traditional Chinese Medicine while sharing perspectives about
Western Medicine.

* Teach-in-Hue (Vietnam) -- Learn about Vietnamese culture and
development while teaching English and volunteering at local
non-profits.

* Viet-Am (Vietnam) -- Explore your Vietnamese-American heritage
while teaching English and learning about community development.


Eligibility: VIA summer programs are designed primarily for college
students, but open to any US residents 18 and older.

Program Fees: VIA summer program fees range from $500 to $2400.
Financial assistance is available. For more details, see the VIA
program fees Web page.

LONG-TERM (1 & 2 YEAR) PROGRAMS - For 45 years, VIA has been
partnering with Asian institutions in need of native English-speaking
volunteers. VIA provides extensive training and a wide array of
support to all volunteers. For 2009, VIA offers positions teaching
English and/or working with community non-profit organizations in the
following countries:

* Cambodia -- Our newest country program, VIA will offer long-term
volunteer positions in Cambodia starting in 2009.

* China -- Opportunities with VIA in China include volunteer
positions working with underserved groups and with non-profit
organizations.

* Indonesia -- True cultural immersion in your host community is
just one benefit to working with VIA and a partner NGO or school in
Indonesia.

* Laos -- VIA supports volunteers at a small number of educational
and community organizations in the captivating Lao PDR.

* Myanmar -- The right applicants will have the option of
partnering with VIA and local institutions to help improve the lives
of the people of Myanmar.

* Thailand -- VIA is carefully growing in Thailand as we aim to
provide quality opportunities to help under-served populations in the
region.

* Vietnam -- From the rural Mekong Delta to the capital of Hanoi,
VIA works with a range of schools and non-profits throughout Vietnam.


Eligibility: VIA long-term programs are open to US residents who speak
English with native fluency and have a bachelor's degree (by summer
2009). Local language skills, teaching experience, and development
experience are not required.

Program Fees: VIA's long-term program fee is $2000, regardless of
whether volunteers spend one or two years in-country. Financial
assistance is available. For more details, see the VIA program fees
Web page.

Why volunteer with VIA?

EXPERIENCE - VIA has been dedicated to promoting productive exchange
between Americans and Asians since 1963. We are constantly evaluating
and adapting our programs to ensure an experience that benefits both
the host community and the VIA participant.

TRAINING - VIA long-term volunteers receive over 5 weeks of training
in 3 countries, including language training, cross-cultural training,
and training in teaching English and working with NGOs. Summer
participants also receive orientation and training, which varies by
program.

LIVING EXPENSES - For long-term participants, housing, a monthly
stipend and medical and evacuation insurance are provided, among a
range of benefits. Summer participant program fees include housing,
program fees, and medical and evacuation insurance.


SUPPORT - VIA provides myriad types of support, including visa
processing and personalized support by dedicated full-time staff
members in the US and in Asia. Long-term volunteers also receive
teaching and cross-cultural materials, an annual conference of
volunteers, travel costs within Asia and back to the United States, a
vast network of current and former VIA volunteers, and much more.


REAL CONTRIBUTIONS - All of VIA's programs emphasize working with
institutions that promote local solutions. VIA volunteers become
successful members of their host community. VIA participants also play
a role in each program's long-range growth by providing feedback,
suggesting changes and approving new institutional affiliations.


LOW PROGRAM FEES, PLUS SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - VIA aims
to make all our programs affordable. We use donations from previous
volunteers and grants from foundations to provide highly subsidized
fees for each program, all while maintaining a high level of personal
attention. There are a limited number of scholarships for certain
programs, and the vast majority of those who apply for financial
assistance receive a reduction in their fee.

How Can I Learn More about VIA?

Start by reading the program-specific, FAQ, and application-related
pages at www.viaprograms.org under the "Programs in Asia" menu.
Applications will be accepted until February 6, 2009. If you have
further questions, please contact the appropriate staff member listed
below. General inquiries can be sent to: info@viaprograms.org


Nathan Camp - indonesia@viaprograms.org
- Bali Service-Learning (Summer)
- Indonesia Long-term

Lillian Forsyth - vietnam@viaprograms.org
- Viet-Am (Summer)
- Teach-in-Hue (Summer)
- Vietnam Long-term

Daniel Mandell - daniel@viaprograms.org
- Cambodia Long-term
- Laos Long-term
- Myanmar Long-term
- Thailand Long-term

Anjali Mutucumarana - china@viaprograms.org
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (Summer)
- China Long-term

Wednesday January 28: Academic Rush

If you are reading this you probably already have a major but read on:

Academic Rush and Mock Job Fair
“Majors and Careers – One Stop Shopping”

January 28th, 2009
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Ballroom, Assembly Room, Kurtzman Room and Lower Lounge – William Pitt Union

Free food and free prizes!

Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to come to this fun event, which is designed to help them to choose a major and find out what career options exist for them. Over 85 majors and 40 departments and schools will be represented and there will be tables for students interested in medical school and law school. Alumni will also be present to speak with students about their career choices and students can practice their networking skills with employers at the Mock Job Fair. Pizza and pop are free and prizes include i-pod shuffles and Book Center gift certificates. Pre-registration is available on the portal at my.pitt.edu, but registration is not required. Attendance counts towards the First Year Cup competition for freshmen in the residence halls.

2009 CERIS Undergraduate Research Symposium

2009 CERIS Undergraduate Research Symposium
Islam in the World: Politics, People, Places
The CERIS Undergraduate Research Symposium is designed to provide undergraduate students at CERIS member institutions with research experience and an opportunity to develop presentation skills, as well as to provide recognition of excellent student scholarship. Total prizes of up to $500 will be awarded.

With the 2009 theme of Islam in the World: Politics, People, Places, students may submit papers with topics such as: Dubai and the Credit Crunch; Hamas: Freedom Fighters or Terrorists; Fashion Fusion: Turkish Art and German Design; Rap, Rock and the Muslim Faithful in Indonesia; Muslims in American Democratic Discourse. Students should keep in mind that Islamic Studies encompasses many languages, literatures, and disciplines. It extends from the seventh century to the present, and includes broad geographical areas of the world. Islamic Studies can include but is not limited to history, religion, law, politics, sociology, science, art and culture, language and literature. Students from all majors are eligible to participate in the symposium. Research papers need not be written just for this symposium, but can be the result of work for current or previous classroom requirements.

A selection committee will determine which qualified participants will be invited to submit final papers and make a 10-15 minute presentation of their research on March 28, 2009, in Pittsburgh . At that time, a panel of faculty and graduate students will judge the quality of papers and presentations, awarding cash prizes to the top three participants.


FRIDAY, MARCH 27
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE:
Time: TBA, Location: TBA, Duquesne University

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: RICHARD W. BULLIET, Ph.D., Professor of History and former
Director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University

We are delighted to welcome Richard W. Bulliet, Ph.D. as our honored guest for the 2009 CERIS Undergraduate Research Symposium. Richard Bulliet is professor of history at Columbia University and former director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia and Executive Director of the Middle East Studies Association. He received his Ph.D. in History and Middle East Studies, MA in Middle East Studies and BA in History from Harvard University.

IMPORTANT DATES

March 16, 2009: Applications and paper due.

March 28, 2009: Student juried presentations.
HOW TO APPLY

The deadline for submitting an application with paper is March 16, 2009. Students must email their paper and an application to ceris@pobox.com. Once received, these papers will be read by a committee of faculty and experts in the community. Event day presenters will be grouped into panel sessions according to research topics.

PREPARING FOR THE SYMPOSIUM

PAPERS: Solicited finished papers must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, 8-15 pages in length, double-spaced, with citations of at least five resources. References in MLA format must be attached. Full paper requirements must be e-mailed to ceris@pobox.com by the deadline of March 16, 2009.

PRESENTATIONS: Symposium day research presentations must be 10 minutes long. An additional five minutes will be allotted for questions from the judges and audience. Presenters have the option to use media such as Power Point shows, overheads, audio or video recordings, etc., to accompany their presentations, but this is not required. Participants needing media equipment must notify the symposium organizers at least one week in advance.

JUDGING

A minimum of three judges (not from the applicant's school) will read and score every research paper prior to the event. During the presentation sessions the panel will listen to each student's presentation and ask questions. Awards will be based on both the research papers (60%) and presentations (40%). The awards will be announced at the closing reception. First and second place papers from each panel will be posted on this Web site. For more information, please click here.

DAY OF THE EVENT

The event will include registration, breakfast and keynote address, juried presentations, lunch, and a closing reception with presentation of awards. Participants are encouraged to invite professors, family members, and friends to observe.

Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies (CERIS)
4100 Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-648-2113; Fax: 412-624-4672
E-mail: ceris@pobox.com
Web site: www.cerisnet.org

Monday, January 26, 2009

Various Opportunities for Funding

FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES

State Department Fellowships
The State Department underwrites the Rangel and Pickering Fellowship Programs for undergraduate and graduate fellowships. These programs are designed to support interest in, and entry into, the Foreign Service by traditionally under-represented socio-economic and ethnic groups in the Department of State. The summer undergraduate programs are “for credit” courses hosted by Howard and Princeton Universities. For example, the six week Rangel program at Howard offers the “History of US Foreign Relations,” “˜Political Economy,” and “Writing” classes. Students receive tuition, travel, room and board, as well as a stipend. Program administrators pay close attention to these students taking them to visit U.S. agencies and Congress to meet foreign policy policymakers and practitioners.
Both the Rangel and Pickering programs also underwrite the full costs for graduate studies for motivated and talented students. Students are also assigned internships at the Department of State and an embassy or consulate overseas. On successful completion of the program, the student is eligible for entry into the Foreign Service, subject to passing the Foreign Service oral examination.
The deadlines for the coming year’s Rangel full time graduate and summer undergraduate programs are, respectively, January 23 and February 13, 2009. The Pickering graduate and summer programs deadlines are, respectively, February 3 and February 6, 2009.
Further information for these programs can be found at: www.woodrow.org (click on the foreign affairs drop down tab) and www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm .


InterCultural House Program
The ICH program is a membership organization that includes both academic and service learning components. Students from all walks of life will be exposed to a variety of learning opportunities about race and cultural diversity. Students living in the house will take part in weekly dialogues on race and racism, community service work with middle school students as well as have access to a variety of leading educational resources on race and racism. This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in education, children, becoming a mentor or expanding their knowledge on Black-White race-related issues. The program is also a great experience to add to students' resumes!
We are currently searching for full-time students for membership/housing for our program beginning in the Fall 2009 academic year. Attached to this email is information, along with the application and letters of reference form (two (2) required), for the ICH program. Please feel free to forward this information to students that you may know of that would be interested in this program or are currently looking for housing in Fall 2009. For more information or questions you may have, contact the ICH staff at intercultural.house@yahoo.com.





Gilman Awards
Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2007-2008 academic year. There will be an increased number of Supplements this academic year.
Critical Need Languages include:

Arabic (all dialects)
Chinese (all dialects)
Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki)
Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi)
Korean
Russian
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education -- Southern Regional Center in Houston, Texas. http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html






Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)
For more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/casa/.




SMART and Academic Competitiveness Grants
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html




Study Abroad Language Scholarships
National Security Education Program: Boren Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
Austrian American Educational Commission Teaching Assistantship
http://www.fullbright.at
French Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
http://www.frenchculture.org/a_assistantship-program_195.cfm
Princeton in Asia Teaching Fellows
http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage
Spanish Ministry of Education and Science North American Language and Culture Assistants
http://www.mec.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml
Freeman-Asia Program
http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html
German Academic Exchange Service
http://www.daad.org/
National Security Internship
www.nationalsecurityinternship.com.
Search by country or field of study
www.studyabroadfunding.org



F

China Teaching Opportunity
FOCUS/OBJECTIVES
If you would like to teach English in China with a team of proven professionals for five months (or longer), the Graduate School, USDA and F&S International may have an opportunity for you. We are looking for college students or already graduated students (those between one and five years post-graduation with a B.A. degree or above) with excellent English language skills to work at elementary/high schools and universities in Dalian, Hangzhou, Beijing and other cities in China. As part of the program, we will provide a basic salary, free housing in modern facilities with Western conveniences, free Chinese lessons and an international travel bonus.
PARTICIPANTS:
Thirty (30) college, recently graduated university-level students, or adults with TESOL or teaching-related experience and strong English skills
DATES:
Five (5) months minimum (renewable once for a total of 10 months) – March 1, 2009 through July 15, 2009 or September 1, 2009 through January 15, 2010
Ten (10) months from March 1, 2009 through December 30, 2009 or September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
BENEFITS:
Basic salary of RMB 4000 per month (equivalent to USD 570); round-trip international airfare bonus (USD 500 – paid at the completion of program period of 5 months, or USD 1000 for 10 months); airport pick-up and ground travel assistance if necessary; free accommodation on or off campus in the form of a furnished flat with one bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom (24 hour hot water shower, TV, telephone, internet, bed, etc. Occupant will have to pay utilities, which should be no more than RMB 500.) A program for 10 months includes 2-3 weeks free to travel around China and free Mandarin lessons by native speakers.
INSURANCE:
The interns will be covered by a basic accident and sickness insurance through the Graduate School, USDA during the duration of their stay. The intern will receive an insurance card and booklet detailing the coverage before departing from the United States.
LANGUAGE:
Applicants need not know Chinese or to have taken Chinese classes. EFL and English majors are encouraged to apply. Those with majors in other subjects, such as social sciences, are also welcome to submit an application.
DEADLINE:
November 30, 2008 for spring placement, and March 30, 2009 for fall placement for spring and fall placement, postmarked.
Rolling selection policy - Priority will be given to those who apply by the above deadline. Applications for the September start date only will be accepted after the deadline up until May 15, 2009. Please submit applications with all sections (main application, letters of reference, and official transcript) in one package. Letters of reference should be in a sealed envelope signed over the flap by the reference. References should comment on applicant’s teaching ability and international/cultural experiences, and suitability for the assignment. Teachers must apply 4-6 months in advance of their desired program. We will confirm the offers 3 months before the starting date. Teachers are required to arrive 1-2 weeks earlier for Orientation and training in China.
Interested applicants should e-mail Colin Fink at Colin_Fink@grad.usda.gov for a copy of the Chinese Internship Application and submit the entire application package (application, two references, copy of passport and transcripts) to: International Institute, Graduate School, USDA, Attn: China Internship Program, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20024-2520.

Scholarship – Pitt Alumni Association Graduate Student Tuition Scholarship

This $5,000 scholarship is a one-time, merit based award open to both continuing grad students and those just entering graduate study in any of the University’s schools or colleges. The student must have received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh; have a minimum 3.5 GPA (undergraduate and graduate); and submit a statement of personal and professional goals, three letters of recommendation (one from the department chair or dean), a resume (not to exceed two pages) and transcript of undergraduate work and any graduate courses to date (if applicable). Applications are available in room 140 Thackeray Hall. For more information contact Laraine Hlatky at Laraine.Hlatky@ia.pitt.edu or 412-624-5589.

Summer Program: Woodenfish Project---8th Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program

From: "Ven. Yifa"
Subject: Re: Summer Program--Woodenfish--8th Humanistic Buddhist
Monastic Life Program

~Summer Program~

*Woodenfish Project---8th Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program
(HBMLP)
*Date: June 16-July 15, 2009
*Venue: Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Taiwan
*Deadline of Application: March 23, 2009

* *

**To Study Buddhism at a Traditional Monastery for a Month
**Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students
**Unique First-hand Monastic Life Experience
**Beyond the Cover of a Book or the Walls of the Classroom
**Earn Academic Credit from University of the West
**Program Costs, Room and Board are Free
**visit: http://www.woodenfish.org

Dear Colleagues,

Happy Chinese New Year of the OX! It is my pleasure to
announce the 8th
year of the Woodenfish --Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program!
Over the
past seven years the program has offered nearly four hundred students
the
rare opportunity to put theory gained in the classroom into practice, by
living a monastic experience. We are once again extending this unique
opportunity to qualified graduate and undergraduate students. Those
with an
emphasis in the field of Buddhism and Chinese culture or language are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Since 2002, I have watched this program evolve and become a
central
element of maturation for all of the participants. It has truly been a
life
changing experience for us all. After the program, many of
participants are
already pursuing advanced study in Buddhism, more than 30 are now in
graduate school; in addition, five have become young professors teaching
Buddhism. Several dozens of Woodenfish alumni have been inspired to
take more Chinese language and many of them are now in Taiwan and China.
Another big portion of Woodenfish alumni are undertaking peace work or
other cause-related projects, which makes me very proud of them.

Last week, we successfully expanded, beginning a new Winter Woodenfish
for local Whittier College students at Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles.
Soon
we are going announce another new Woodenfish Project—"Buddhism in
Chang'an" by taking scholars and graduate students to China. Now I am
asking you to please extend this rare opportunity by advertising this
year's
program at your college or university. Please direct interested
students to
our website, , where students will find
further
information as well as the e-mail address for our coordinator to
answer any
questions. Thank you again.

Warm Regards,
Venerable Dr. Yifa
*Woodenfish Project* for Academic Eduation in Buddhism
yifa@uwest.edu or yale.yifa@gmail.com

Saudi Cultural Show and Open House

Invitation to the 5th Annual Saudi Cultural show and Open House


Dear Sir, Madam

The Saudi Students House invites you to an Open House and a cultural show about Saudi Arabia. The event will be held on Friday, February 6th, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, on the 5th floor, Power Center, Duquesne University (1015 Forbes ave).

Guests will have a chance to meet Saudi students and learn about Saudi Arabia through a variety of activities focusing on different aspects of life in Saudi Arabia (culture, history, people, education, industry, Music, life in general, geography, religion, politics and more..). Guests will also taste some of the famous Saudi/Arabic dishes.

The Event includes:

1)-Presentation and book signature about the experience of an American living in Saudi by:

Mr John Paul Jones (Author: If Olaya streets could talk, Saudi Arabia the heart land of Oil and Islam) will talk. Jones will show informational slides. After the presentations, Mr Jones will be available for discussion or book signature.
John Paul Jones worked and lived in Saudi Arabia over a period of a quarter century, from 1978-2003, marrying his American wife and raising two children. While in the Kingdom, he and his family traveled extensively throughout the country and developed friendships with Saudis at all sociological and political levels. He wrote this book to present a realistic portrait of the Saudi people, and to examine how Western perceptions of that country are formed. A Vietnam War veteran, serving as a Medical Corpsman in the 4th Infantry Division, he draws parallels between that previous conflict in South East Asia, and the current one in South West Asia.
2)-Short Presentation: Removing Stereotypes and Building Bridges by Dr Mody Alkhalaf (Director Cultural and Social Affairs Dept. at the Saudi Cultural Mission in Washington DC)
3)-Short Presentation: Art in Saudi Arabia by Dr Nada Farhat an artist and a Physician
4)-Folklore Dancing and Fashion show
5)-Exhibit including:
Free food and drinks for everyone
Posters and pamphlets focusing on different aspects related to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi/Arabic food recopies
Have your picture taken within a tent wearing Saudi traditional dress (you can bring your own camera)
Have your name written in Arabic and learn some common Arabic vocabularies in a few minutes
For ladies only: Have beautiful henna (temporary tattoo) on your forehand
And more …
We look forward to see you there, please bring someone with you since the event is free and open to public

5th Annual Saudi Cultural Show and Open House
www.saudinpitt.org
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Summer Internships in Warsaw

2009 CIVITAS SUMMER PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN WARSAW, POLAND (June
1 - July 31, 2009) in ENGLISH. http://www.globaleducationleadership.org/

The summer internship program is organized by Collegium Civitas in Warsaw, Poland includes 25-30 hours of internship per week, academic and internship seminars and Polish language course.

INTERNSHIPS (IN ENGLISH)
The program offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of students to undertake full-time summer professional internships in various profit, public and non-profit organizations in Warsaw, Poland that focus, among others, on:
- Jewish history, arts, music & culture,
- Human Rights, Migration, Refugees,
- European Integration, International Politics, Diplomacy
- Legal and Constitutional Affairs
- Media, Media Advertising, Journalism
- Civil Society and Local Community Development, Civic Education,
- Public health,
- Economics, Business, Finance
- Transparency in public administration, anti-corruption policies
- Environment

A sample list of internship areas and organizations can be viewed at:
http://www.globaleducationleadership.org/organizations/InternshipOrganizatio
ns.html

ACADEMIC PROGRAM and CREDITS
During the internship program students can take credited:

1) academic seminar (IN ENGLISH) on democratization, transition, the EU integration with a special focus on Central Europe;
2) internship seminar (IN ENGLISH) that provides an intellectual forum for the students to reflect upon their internship experience;
3) optional Polish language class.

Students can earn an equivalent of up to 6 American credits awarded by Collegium Civitas. For more information about the academic program visit:
http://www.globaleducationleadership.org/academic/AcademicProgram.html

APPLICATION
Graduate and Undergraduate students can apply. Civitas Summer Internship Program has a rolling admission and interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to the program anytime until March 16, 2009.

Application forms are available here:
http://www.globaleducationleadership.org/apply/HowtoApply.html

CONTACT
Inquiries about the program can be directed to Olena Tregub, Executive Director, Global Educational Leadership, at contact@globaleducationleadership.org or tel. 646 670 6089.

For more information about the program, application form and costs visit:
http://www.globaleducationleadership.org



---
Olena Tregub,
Executive Director,
Global Education Leadership
Tel. 1 646 670 6089
Fax 1 646 478 9420
E-mail: contact@globaleducationleadership.org
Website: www.globaleducationleadership.org

THE OSSIP AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE WRITING

Students often tell me that Religious Studies courses tend to require a good deal more writing than other courses at Pitt. Here's a chance to be recognized (and possibly with money) for all that writing. If you wrote a paper that fits into one of the categories below and earned a high grade for it, you should consider entering it into the contest.

THE OSSIP AWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE WRITING

Sponsored by the School of Arts and Sciences


The School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce our annual writing competition. Its purpose is to recognize and promote fine nonfiction prose writing in the Natural Sciences, the Social Sciences, and the Humanities. Cash prizes will be awarded for winning entries in the categories of Research Writing (projects involving substantial analysis of primary sources or data) and Critical Writing (projects involving critical analysis of a text, artifact, problem, issue, or experience—with or without the use of secondary sources).

The 2009 competition will consider pieces written for courses taken at the University of Pittsburgh during the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 academic years (Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms). Submissions will be judged by the College Writing Board, and the awards will be acknowledged at the Honors Convocation.


Guidelines for Submission:
1. Papers must have been written by a matriculated undergraduate student in Arts and Sciences, to fulfill the requirements for a course at the University of Pittsburgh. Papers may be revised before being submitted to the contest.

2. For paper submission, please send or deliver eight clean copies to the Chair of the College Writing Board, Dept of English, 526 CL. The copies should be accompanied by one cover sheet listing the title of the piece; student’s name, address, e-mail address, and Social Security number; the name of the department, the class, and the professor for whom the paper was written; and the category in which the paper belongs (Research or Critical Writing). The title should appear on the first page of the paper; otherwise, the paper should have no identifying information.

3. For electronic submission, please follow the guidelines found on the Writing Across the Curriculum website (www.wac.pitt.edu). The title should appear on the first page of the paper; otherwise, the paper should have no identifying information.

4. All contestants must either include a copy of the assignment that prompted the paper, or attach a preface that explains the assignment in detail. (Please include eight copies for paper submissions.) Submissions without an assignment sheet or preface will not be considered.

5. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2009. Submissions will be accepted any time after February 1, 2009.

6. Fiction and poetry are not eligible for the Ossip Award.

7. Judges for the competition will consider content (writing that demonstrates depth and breadth of understanding, provides accurate information, and conveys quality analysis), coherence (writing that shows clear purpose, logical organization, and sentence fluency), and style (writing that is precise, clear, and compelling within the context of disciplinary conventions) when evaluating the essays.

For more information contact:
Beth Matway, Chair, College Writing Board, 526 CL; 624-6533; ebm12@pitt.edu

Friday, January 23, 2009

Workshops on Medical/Dental School Admissions

January 23, 2009 10 am - 11 am What does it take to get to med/dent school? WPU 310
January 26, 2009 1 pm – 2 pm Writing a Personal Statement WPU 310
January 28, 2009 10 am – 11 am Finding Volunteer and Club Activities WPU 310
January 30, 2009 2 pm – 3 pm Preparing Committee Application WPU 310
February 3, 2009 3 pm – 4 pm Fellowships, Research and Shadowing WPU 316
February 5, 2009 3 pm – 4 pm Preparing a Resume for Committee WPU 316
February 10, 2009 2 pm – 3 pm Cultivating Relationships with Faculty WPU 316
February 13, 2009 10 am – 11 am Preparing Your Committee Application WPU 316
February 17, 2009 6 pm - 7 pm Writing a Personal Statement WPU 310
February 18, 2009 11 am – Noon What does it take to get to med/dent school? WPU 310
February 19, 2009 4 pm – 5 pm Fellowships, Research and Shadowing WPU 310
February 24, 2009 1 pm – 2 pm Should you go to Committee This Year or Next? WPU 310
February 27, 2009 11 am – Noon Preparing Your Committee Application WPU 310
March 3, 2009 10 am – 11 am Writing a Personal Statement WPU 310
March 17, 2009 1 pm – 2 pm What does it take to get to med/dent school? WPU 310
March 20, 2009 10 am – 2 pm Preparing a Resume for Committee WPU 310
March 26, 2009 Noon – 1 pm Preparing Your Committee Application WPU 310
Career Development Center ♦ 224 William Pitt Union ♦ 412 648-7130

Spring Job Fairs

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Technical Fair
Thursday, February 12, 2009 - Non-Technical Fair
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
William Pitt Union
Free to All Majors and Alumni


Student Information

The Spring 2009 Job/Internship Fair is free for University of Pittsburgh students and alumni from all majors. No pre-registration is needed.

This is a great opportunity to meet with employers. Companies will be looking for candidates for internships and full-time positions. Bring resumes and dress to impress.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Summer Opportunitiy: Summerbridge Program

SUMMERBRIDGE PITTSBURGH provides a life-changing academic experience that increases the odds that Greater Pittsburgh Middle School students will go to college.

We are seeking a diverse group of talented college students willing to commit 9 weeks of their summer creating an intense, inspiring, and academically rigorous learning community that will provide our educationally at-risk students with the support that they need to be successful in high school, college and beyond.

Daily Activities:

• Be an advisor, mentor, and role model to students
• Teach two sections of an academic core class (Math, Public Speaking, Wellness or Writing through Literature)
• Design and teach one section of an academic elective or conflict resolution enrichment class
• Teach one section of a fun mini-course
• Design, implement, and evaluate the daily curriculum for each of these classes
• Work with a team of teachers to organize extracurricular aspects of the program
• Supervise lunch, recess, and other extracurricular activities daily
• Attend morning and afternoon faculty meetings
• Evaluate the work of your students, the program, and your own performance
• Demonstrate leadership, motivation, and responsibility in all that you undertake

Compensation:

A stipend of $1650 is guaranteed for all accepted applicants.
To Apply:

Applications can be found online: http://summerbridge.sewickley.org

Contact:
(412) 741-741-2230, ext. 3141
Summerbridge Pittsburgh
315 Academy Ave.
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 741-2230 x3141
Email: Tiffany Craig

For Sophomores: OCC Kick-Off

Sophomore OCC Kick off and Kick back
January, 23 at noon
William Pitt Union, Assembly Room

Sophomores:
Start the semester relaxing with hot chocolate, reconnecting with friends, and learning how you can participate in the Out of the Classroom Curriculum. It is not too late.
The experiences you have in college are valuable learning opportunities, and often we forget or lose sight of what we have learned. Employers and graduate schools want to know about them, so don’t lose them…

It’s not too late to keep track by using the OCC.
In 45 minutes you can learn how to “Do the OCC”. Then have an opportunity to have hands-on experience with it. Students will be there to demonstrate and get you started.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

School of Education for AY 2010.

The School of Education is still accepting applications for the 2009 Professional Year and Master of Arts in Teaching Programs. Apply online at www.education.pitt.edu/apply. Questions? Call us at (412) 648-2230 or e-mail soeinfo@pitt.edu. Don’t let this year pass you by!

Are you on Academic Probation?

If so, you must make an appointment to meet with one of the Academic Retention Specialists in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) by calling 412-648-7920. During this meeting, you will create an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) to develop strategies to achieve academic success. An academic hold has been placed on your account until you meet with a Retention Specialist. This academic hold prevents you from adding/dropping classes, registering and withdrawing from classes.
This must be done by Friday the 16th.

If you are on academic probation, of course, you were notified of this by an e-mail in December. But apparently some of the e-mails bounced back or ended up in junk mail filters so the Advising Center has asked us to make sure this information gets out.

Pitt Alumni Association Scholarship

Scholarship – Pitt Alumni Association Graduate Student Tuition Scholarship

This $5,000 scholarship is a one-time, merit based award open to both continuing grad students and those just entering graduate study in any of the University’s schools or colleges. The student must have received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh; have a minimum 3.5 GPA (undergraduate and graduate); and submit a statement of personal and professional goals, three letters of recommendation (one from the department chair or dean), a resume (not to exceed two pages) and transcript of undergraduate work and any graduate courses to date (if applicable). Applications are available in room 140 Thackeray Hall. For more information contact Laraine Hlatky at Laraine.Hlatky@ia.pitt.edu or 412-624-5589.

Other Opportunities for Study Abroad and for Language Study

Gilman Awards
Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2007-2008 academic year. There will be an increased number of Supplements this academic year.
Critical Need Languages include:

Arabic (all dialects)
Chinese (all dialects)
Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki)
Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi)
Korean
Russian
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education -- Southern Regional Center in Houston, Texas. http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html


Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)
For more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/casa/.

SMART and Academic Competitiveness Grants
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html

Study Abroad Language Scholarships
National Security Education Program: Boren Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
Austrian American Educational Commission Teaching Assistantship
http://www.fullbright.at
French Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
http://www.frenchculture.org/a_assistantship-program_195.cfm
Princeton in Asia Teaching Fellows
http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage
Spanish Ministry of Education and Science North American Language and Culture Assistants
http://www.mec.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml
Freeman-Asia Program
http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html
German Academic Exchange Service
http://www.daad.org/
National Security Internship
www.nationalsecurityinternship.com.
Search by country or field of study
www.studyabroadfunding.org

Travel Fellowship: The Jack Wilson Fund

The Jack Wilson Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to provide financial assistance for innovative, international opportunities that foster an appreciation of and better understanding among different cultures. Priority will be given to ideas that promote peace and community development. In order to be considered for this full or partial fellowship, applicants must:

1. Have completed at least three years of undergraduate work or be enrolled in a graduate program at any of the following schools: Carlow University, Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, St. Vincent College, University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh.

2. Have completed degree work in or be majoring in one of the following fields: international affairs, political science, world cultures, inter-cultural communications, social work, education, art, music.

3. Have a plan to visit another country for the purpose of increasing understanding of other cultures. This plan should include a specific service-oriented project.

4. Demonstrate financial need to undertake travel and project.

5. Complete an application and include a one and a half page essay explaining

how this project will promote peace and community development or is of some other use to the country being visited.

6. Provide an interim report acknowledging receipt of funds and arrival at the destination and a detailed follow-up report of their project within two months of its completion. These must be mailed to The Pittsburgh Foundation at the address indicated at the bottom of the application

An Advisory Committee will select the recipient (subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of The Pittsburgh Foundation). No member of the Advisory Committee, or his or her immediate family, shall be eligible for assistance during his or her tenure on the Advisory Committee.

The Pittsburgh Foundation shall notify the chosen recipient(s) of its decision. All scholarship checks will be made payable to the university for the student or appropriate designated organization. For the application, please click here.

For more information please visit The Pittsburgh Foundation website at http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org.

Summer 2009 job opportunity

Resident Teaching Assistants For The Pennsylvania Governor’s School For International Studies

The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies (PGSIS) is a five-week residential program for talented high school students (rising seniors) interested in studying global issues and international affairs. PGSIS will be held from June 28 through August 1 this summer, on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A total of 11 openings are anticipated for Resident Teaching Assistants (RTAs) who will live with and supervise the PGSIS students in the residence hall and organize extra-curricular and student development activities. Each RTA also works as a country team facilitator for students as they participate in the International Communication and Negotiation Simulation (ICONS).



RTAs participate in all aspects of the program. There is an intensive, seven-day staff training program prior to PGSIS (June 21 – June 28), which is required for all staff. During the actual program, the commitment is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compensation includes free room and board during the program plus a stipend of $2500. Internship and/or directed study opportunities are negotiable.


General qualifications for staff members include: (1) experience in a residence life position and/or with high-school-aged youth, (2) experience as a teacher, tutor or facilitator, (3) experience living, working, and/or studying in a foreign country, (4) familiarity with the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies program, (5) ability to work long hours, under pressure, and (6) excellent organizational and communication skills. A degree or coursework in education or another social science discipline is preferred but not required. Applicants who have completed (at least) their junior year at the undergraduate level by summer 2009 are preferred. The program also welcomes applications from graduate and international students.

To apply, send: (1) a resume, (2) a copy of academic transcripts, (3) the names, titles, and phone numbers of three academic or work references, and (4) a cover letter outlining the strengths you would bring to this position to JoEllen Taylor, PGSIS assistant director, 1229 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

Applications submitted via email (to pgsis@pitt.edu) are acceptable. The deadline for application is January 20, 2009. In accordance with Pennsylvania school law, all employees must obtain a federal criminal history record, Pennsylvania state history background check, and Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance.

Housing/Membership in Intercultural House AY 10

InterCultural House Program
The ICH program is a membership organization that includes both academic and service learning components. Students from all walks of life will be exposed to a variety of learning opportunities about race and cultural diversity. Students living in the house will take part in weekly dialogues on race and racism, community service work with middle school students as well as have access to a variety of leading educational resources on race and racism. This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in education, children, becoming a mentor or expanding their knowledge on Black-White race-related issues. The program is also a great experience to add to students' resumes!
We are currently searching for full-time students for membership/housing for our program beginning in the Fall 2009 academic year. Attached to this email is information, along with the application and letters of reference form (two (2) required), for the ICH program. Please feel free to forward this information to students that you may know of that would be interested in this program or are currently looking for housing in Fall 2009. For more information or questions you may have, contact the ICH staff at intercultural.house@yahoo.com.

Wednesday January 21: Lecutre: Magid Shihade: "Theories of Violence Revisited"

Lecture--Theories of Violence Revisited
4:00 p.m, Wed Feb 21, 2009
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

Dr. Magid Shihade, Visiting Professor in Contemporary International Issues, will discuss mainstream common and dominant explanations of sectarian/ethnic conflicts and violence as they are often discussed in the academy, media, and the public. Through brief discussion of cases from the Middle East and beyond, the talk will assess the merits of such theories, and suggest an alternative perspective that links modernity, colonialism, the state, and global structures/globalization to better understand such conflicts and violence in the Middle East and elsewhere. Reception to follow.
Audience: Open to the public
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Central Administration, Global Studies Program
For more information, contact Veronica Dristas - 412-624-2918 dristas@pitt.edu

Global Studies Student Research Symposium

deadline for entries: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Submissions for Global Studies Student Research Symposium
This annual competition is designed to provide recognition for excellent student scholarship in the field of Global Studies and a forum for students and faculty to discuss critical global issues. All students at the University of Pittsburgh, in any major and including regional campuses, are eligible to submit a research paper specifically related to global studies for consideration in the competition. Finalists are selected by a panel of judges convened by the Global Studies Program. Two awards for Best Undergraduate paper and Best Graduate Paper will be presented at the annual Symposium on April 7, 2009, when awardees present their papers and receive cash prizes. To compete, students must submit a research paper on an eligible topic by no later than February 6, 2009. Please see www.ucis.pitt.edu/global for complete information and guidelines. Awardees must be available to present their paper at the Symposium on April 7, 2009 (exact time and location TBA). The Symposium is open to the public and will feature an invited keynote speaker. For more information or questions contact Dr. Melissa Reed at melissa@pitt.edu.

March-April Career Development Events

Spring 2009 Career Development Events
Call: 412-648-7130 Browse: careers.pitt.edu E-mail: careers@pitt.edu
Facebook Us: PittCareers Daily walk-ins… no appointments necessary
10 - 4:00 pm 224 William Pitt Union

March 2 Using Your Summer Smart William Pitt Union Ballroom 7 pm – 8 pm
March 4 Writing a Personal Statement for Summer Programs or Fellowships William Pitt Union, 310 11 am - Noon
March 10 - 14 Big East Career Week New York City ( Seats for the trip are limited)
March 17 Write Your First Resume William Pitt Union, 310 8 pm – 9 pm
March 24 Resume Blitz Various locations on campus Noon – 8 pm
March 25 Resume Blitz Various locations on campus Noon – 8 pm
March 25 Career Planning for Freshmen William Pitt Union, 310 Noon –1 pm
March 26 Write Your First Resume Cathedral of Learning Computer Lab (G-27) 1 pm – 2 pm
March 26 Interviewing Skills William Pitt Union, 310 4:30pm -5:30 pm
March 31 Job Search Workshop William Pitt Union, 310 Noon – 1 pm
April 2 Workplace Etiquette William Pitt Union, 310 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
April 7 Using Your Summer Smart William Pitt Union, 310 8 pm - 9 pm
April 9 Career Planning for Freshmen William Pitt Union, 310 Noon - 1 pm
April 9 Write Your First Resume William Pitt Union, 310 6 pm – 7 pm

January-February Career Development Events

Spring 2009 Career Development Events
Call: 412-648-7130 Browse: careers.pitt.edu E-mail: careers@pitt.edu Facebook Us: PittCareers
Daily walk-ins… no appointments necessary 10 am - 4:00 pm 224 William Pitt Union
All OCC Eligible
January 13 Write Your First Resume William Pitt Union, 310 6 pm – 7 pm
January 20 Interviewing Skills William Pitt Union, 310 Noon – 1 pm
January 21 Using Your Summer Smart William Pitt Union, 224 6 pm – 7 pm
January 26 Writing a Personal Statement for Summer Programs or Fellowships William Pitt Union, 310 1 pm – 2 pm
January 27 Career Planning for Freshmen William Pitt Union,310 Noon – 1 pm
January 27 Write Your First Resume Cathedral of Learning Computer Lab (G-27) 1 pm – 2 pm
January 28 Academic Rush and Mock Job Fair William Pitt Union Main Floor 3 pm – 6 pm
January 29 Mock Interview Day WPU Ballroom 2 pm – 6 pm
February 2 Write Your First Resume William Pitt Union, 310 7 pm - 8 pm
February 3 Internship Workshop William Pitt Union, 310 Noon – 1 pm
February 4 Job Search Workshop William Pitt Union, 310 4 pm - 5 pm
February 5 Using Your Summer Smart William Pitt Union, 310 Noon - 1 pm
February 8 Your Fork is Not a Shovel: Etiquette Dinner sponsored by Giant Eagle William Pitt Union, Ballrooom 6 pm - 8:30 pm
February 11 (Technical)
February 12 (Non-tech.) Spring Job & Internship Fair William Pitt Union Main Floor 10 am – 3 pm
February 17 Writing a Personal Statement for Summer Programs or Fellowships William Pitt Union, 310 6 pm - 7 pm
February 18 Interviewing Skills William Pitt Union, 316 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
February 20-21 Reflection Retreat Lake View Resort Depart 2:30 pm

February 23 Career Planning for Freshmen William Pitt Union, 310 Noon - 1 pm

February 25 Write Your First Resume William Pitt Union, 310 1 pm – 2 pm

Dates and times subject to change. Access my.pitt.edu > My Communities > Career Services > Career Resources>Programs & Events

Special Event: Sophomore OCC Kick off, January 21, 2008 4:00 pm, OR January 23, Noon, William Pitt Union, Assembly Room

Wednesday January 21: Tamar Reich on "Violent and Non-Violent Ends of the Sanskrit Epic"

You are all invited to the first department colloquium of the spring term.

Undergraduates: this is a nice way to hear interesting lectures on aspects of religious studies not covered in your classes including new research by faculty from Pitt and nearby universities. It's also a great way interact with professors, graduate students, and visiting faculty in an informal environment. For those of you considering graduate school in religious studies or other humanities/social science fields, this is also a good preview of what it is like to be part of an intellectual community in a department that goes beyond simply attending and doing well in your classes. Also--there's free coffee and cookies.


The Department of Religious Studies
Brown Bag Lunch Colloquium Series
University of Pittsburgh

presents

Tamar Reich

Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

“Violent and Non Violent Ends of the Sanskrit Epic: A Dialogical Reading”

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
12:00 noon
2628 Cathedral of Learning

Coffee and cookies provided

Tamar Reich works on the religions of India, especially Hinduism. Among her interests are the formation of Hinduism in the post-Vedic and classic period; Indian classical literature in Sanskrit; religion and literature in modern South Asia; women in South Asia; religion and nationalism; and religion and violence. Her research to date has been on the Mahabharta, the great Sanskrit epic, and she is completing a book on its textuality and dialogue. Dr. Reich earned her PhD in South Asian languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago (1998). She also has an MA degree in religious studies from the Hebrew University and an MA in Sanskrit and Indian studies from Harvard.

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Monday January 12: Information Session for Pitt in China and Pitt In India

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Information Session--Pitt in China and Pitt in India Study Abroad Information Session
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WWPH 4430
Audience: Open to all members of the Pitt community
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Center, Study Abroad Office

An information session and Q&A for undergraduates interested in applying for the Pitt in India or Pitt in China summer study abroad programs. There will also be discussion of available scholarships, financial aid and other Asia study abroad programs.
For more information, contact Jennifer Murawski - 412-383-3062 jennm@pitt.edu

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Summer Language Study: Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Nepali

Kathmandu University - Centre for Buddhist Studies is now accepting
applications for its Tibetan, Sanskrit and Nepali summer intensive
language courses offered in 2009. This summer the language programs
include three levels of colloquial Tibetan (beginning, intermediate,
and advanced), beginning Sanskrit, and beginning Nepali.

The courses, which are structured as a full immersion into the local
languages and cultures, include the opportunity to live with Tibetan
and Nepali families. All classes are held at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling
Monastery, just a few minutes walk from the Great Stupa of Boudhanath
in the Kathmandu Valley. For more information, visit:

www.cbs.edu.np

Sincerely,

Andreas Doctor


Andreas Doctor
Director of Studies
Kathmandu University
Centre for Buddhist Studies

Email: doctor@cbs.edu.np
Tel: +977-9803 082742
www.cbs.edu.np
www.shedra.org

Summer Internship: Judaism and Social Justice in DC

Spend this summer in Washington DC as a part of the Machon Kaplan Social Action Internship Program

June 14 – July 26, 2009

Machon Kaplan is a six-week work/study internship program for college students based out of the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C.
Through our unique program you will be part of a special community, experience real world social justice policy work, and learn about Judaism and social justice. The program provides housing, college academic credits for two classes, and some meals. The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion provides transcripts for your courses. This program is cosponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism Kesher College Department.

Be sure to check out our Machon Kaplan Web page and application

http://rac.org/mk

Read our Machon Kaplan blog from last summer!
http://rac.org/confprog/machon/mkblog/

For more information, Please contact Rabbi Michael Namath, mnamath@rac.org.

Rabbi Michael Namath
Program Director
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Union for Reform Judaism Washington, D.C.
P: 202.387.2800, ext. 11
www.rac.org/

Graduating College this Spring? Work at the Religious Action Center as a Legislative Assistant www.rac.org/la

Monday, January 05, 2009

Welcome Back: Reminders for the Beginning of Term

Welcome back. Hope everyone had a nice break. And just think: while almost all your high school friends are enjoying another week off before their colleges resume, you will have a head start on all those summer jobs come the first week of May. (Just keep telling yourself that, ok?).

My office hours this semester will be Wednesdays, 1-2:30 pm and of course, by appointment. I will be around a lot this week to deal with start-of-term issues but it's best to make an appointment (e-mail me).

Add-drop ends on Friday the 16th.

If you are thinking of adding a class, go to the 1st or 2nd session of the class THIS WEEK. Even if the class is currently full, go to the class, get the syllabus, introduce yourself to the professor after class. It is difficult to catch up with a course if you miss the first week and very difficult if you miss the first two weeks.
Do not add a class at the end of add-drop week that you have not been to. This is elementary common-sense, but every semester a few students appear in a class the third week of the semester after adding the class on the Friday of add-drop week and it turns out to be a bad match for student and professor.
Again, if you are thinking of taking a class, go to that class at the beginning of the semester.

Reminder about add-drop: you do not need my signature for add-drop--you can go straight to the registrar's office. However, if you are making a change that will have implications for your major, let me know.

Finally, I will be out of town on Thursday-Friday January 15-16 and will most likely not have access to e-mail. So please see me for advising that needs to be done before the end of add-drop by Tuesday January 13.

Friday Honors College Lecture

Excavating an 8th Century BC Anatolian Settlement

Joshua Cannon, A&S 2009
Anthropology, Linguistics and Classics

Friday, January 9, 2009
3500 Cathedral of Learning
NOTE: 3:00 P.M.

In the summer of 2008, undergraduate Joshua Cannon joined a University of Chicago research team in the mountainous region of southeastern Turkey to excavate an Anatolian Iron Age settlement called Zincirli. It proved to be a fortuitous summer for Josh, for the team uncovered the "Kuttamuwa stele"---a discovery that sparked great excitement in the archaeological world (New York Times, November 17). The stele was created in the late 8th century BC and was erected as a memorial to a royal official, Kuttamuwa.
Its inscription instructed his mourners to commemorate his life and afterlife with feasts "for my soul that is in this stele." So prominent was Josh’s role in this discovery that he was fortunate enough to be put in charge of its excavation. In this talk, Josh will share his experiences about the digging, the site and resting place of Kuttamuwa himself.
 

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