This email includes information about our banquet, support for internships and study abroad, becoming a peer consultant, and internship opportunities. If you have questions about anything here stop by and talk with the peer consultants. They are on duty in Pond Lab everyday, from around 11:00 to 3.
Annual Student-Alumni Banquet
Tickets for this year's student-alumni banquet, sponsored by the Political Science Department and the student Political Science Association will be on sale beginning Today, March 14, from the peer consultants in 202 Pond.
This year we will be awarding two alumni awards, recognizing student award winners, and providing plenty of opportunity to meet our alumni, faculty, and graduate students. The banquet will be on Thursday, April 6 in the Nittany Lion Inn ballroom. The opening reception is at 6, dinner at 7.
Tickets are required: 15 dollars for students and 20 dollars for non-student guests (bring your parents!). If you need financial assistance for tickets please let me know.
More information coming, but tickets are limited. Get yours soon.
Peer Consultants Wanted
Applications are being accepted until March 31 to be a peer consultant next fall. Peer consultants are paid and work between 1 and 4 hours a week. To apply, bring a letter explaining why you would be a good peer consultant, your resume, and an unofficial transcript to 202 Pond. Peer consultants should be good students with strong interpersonal skills. Internship experience is a plus! If you are curious about what the job involves stop by and speak with Mary Cameron or our current peer consultants, who are on duty from around 11-3 each day.
Financial Support for Internships and Study Abroad
Alumni of The Political Science Department have made available funds to use to support student study abroad, internships, and research. These awards are made on competitive basis.
Applications are due by March 31. If you are still waiting to hear about whether you were accepted to an internship apply anyway. You can update us later. Submit applications to Ginny Struble in 202 Pond Lab. Email submissions are not accepted.
For Internships: If you have been accepted into an internship, or have an application pending, you can apply for internship support. Some of these funds are limited to students with demonstrated financial need. This information comes to us from the College of Liberal Arts. For internship support please submit a 1-2 page letter describing your internship, its relationship to your course of study, and expected expenses. Let us know if you will be receiving a stipend or pay for the internship. Include as well a resume and unofficial course transcript. Please update us if there are any changes in your internship plans after submitting the application.
For Study Abroad: If you are planning on studying abroad submit a 1-2 page description of your plans and how they relate to your course of study in Political Science or International Politics. Include as well a resume and unofficial course transcript. Apply for summer or fall study abroad.
For Research:In 1-2 pages, describe your research and how you will use research funds. Submit a budget, list of other financial support (if applicable), unofficial course transcript, and a resume.
Some of you may already be applying for support from the College of the Liberal Arts. Enrichment requests from Liberal Arts should be accompanied by the information above.
Spaces Remain for our Summer Program in Maastricht
Still not sure what you are doing this summer? The deadline recently passed for the Maastricht Summer Program on EuropeanIntegration but several openings remain for interested students. If you recently sent in an application (and have not heard anything from ProfessorBernhard) or still intend to do so, please contact mhb5@psu.edu
2006 Oregon Governor's Campaign Summer Internship Program
Oregon's Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is running for re-election inwhat is expected to be one of the most competitive state elections in the country. The Kulongoski for Governor internship program offers students andrecent college graduates an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of a political campaign.
Interns will gain valuable experience in campaign fundraising, eventorganization, and grass roots campaign organizing. The internship program is a fun and exciting opportunity to learn about politics and develop valuablecontacts and relationships that will last long after the election is over.
Interns should be hardworking, resourceful, creative, and have a stronginterest in politics. No prior campaign experience is required.
Interns will work out of the Portland, Oregon office, but will have theopportunity to visit locations throughout the state. Housing can be made available for those who need it.
To apply, please address the following three topics in a one page cover
letter:
1) What motivates you to want to work on a political campaign?
2) Describe what prior work experience and/or school activities make you
well suited to be intern on the Kulongoski for Governor campaign.
3) What do you do to challenge yourself?
The Patrick Murphy campaign is looking for talented, motivated interns. Just outside Philadelphia, Democrat Patrick Murphy is running against a freshman Republican in one of the closest Congressional races in the country. Candidates will be motivated to take on real responsibility and eager to make a tangible impact in this crucial election. The campaign, for the 8th District of Pennsylvania, is based in Levittown, Bucks County, a short train ride from downtown Philadelphia. The race is already in the national spotlight, and has been discussed in Newsweek, on ABC News, CNN and Hardball. Patrick Murphy is a veteran of operation Iraqi Freedom, and if elected, will be the first Iraq War vet to be sent to Congress.
Murphy for Congress has a variety of internships available, including opportunities in press and communications, fundraising and field leadership. Those interested should email their resume to Jon Kemp at jkemp@murphy06.comJon Kemp Patrick Murphy For Congress 1631 Edgely Rd. Levittown, PA. 19057 Office: 215.547.5211 Vist us at: murphy06.com
Internship: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Supports 12 week internships at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for graduate students or senior-year undergrads planning to pursue federal law enforcement careers. Participants conduct work assignments and attend classes and activities at one of the FLETC training sites: Brunswick, GA or Artesia, NM. Interns receive $31/session day to cover the cost of meals, incidental expenses, and travel costs. See http://www.fletc.gov/tmd/college_intern_program.htm for details. E-mail: bob.humkey@dhs.gov CFDA Number:N/A
Contact: Bob Humkey, Intern Coordinator
Personnel Division
1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Building 26
Glynco, GA 31524
912/261-4162