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Upcoming Events
Being LGBTQ in the Workplace
Butler Boardroom, Butler Pavilion 6th Floor
Tuesday, February 23, 6:00-8:00pm
The Great Tradeoff: Confronting Moral Conflicts in the Era of Globalization - Guest Speaker
Discussion with Steven R. Weisman
Abramson Family Founders Room, SIS Building
Tuesday, February 23, 2:30-4:00pm
RSVP here
What Matters to Me and Why Series
Featuring Patrick Thaddeus Jackson - "On Becoming a Teacher"
Abramson Family Founders Room
Wednesday, February 24, 4:00-5:00pm
Spotlight Film Clips & Discussion with Martin Baron
Doyle/Forman Theater in AU McKinley Building
Wednesday, February 24, 6:15pm
Free and open to the public, first come first serve
USFP Professor Guy Ziv's Recent Book: Why Hawks Become Doves
SIS Alumni Book Club
SIS 348
Thursday, February 25, 7:00-8:30pm
RSVP to usfp@american.edu
"Seeds of Hope: Visions of Sustainability, Steps toward Change" Exhibit
Kay Chapel
Visit the exhibit between February 28 and March 5
Salary Negotiation Simulation
American University Negotiation Project
SIS 300
Monday, February 29, 3:00-5:00pm
RSVP to aunegotiationproject@gmail.com
Dean's Discussion: Managing Relations with an Increasingly Assertive Russia
Thomas Pickering, Career Ambassador
Abramson Family Founders Room
Tuesday, March 1, 3:00-4:00pm
Alumni in the KNOW: Women in Leadership
Butler Boardroom, Butler Pavilion 6th Floor
Tuesday, March 1, 6:00-8:00pm
Global Nomads & Complex Identities: Exploring the Impact of Experiences Abroad on Your Identity
Abramson Family Founders Room
Wednesday, March 2, 6:00-8:00pm
RSVP to sisinclusion@american.edu
Justice Without Jails: Building Community Based Alternatives to Incarceration for Criminal
Justice-Involved Women
Exploring Social Justice Series
Featuring Georgia Lerner, Executive Director of Women's Prison Association
Abramson Family Founders Room
Thursday, March 3, 11:00am - 12:30pm
SIS Resume Review Week
Monday, February 29 - Thursday, March 3
Register here no later than February 18
IPCR Movie Night
Showing Rosewater
SIS 235
Friday, March 4th, 6 pm
RSVP to peace@american.edu
Prepare for the AU Jobs Fair
MGC 200
Tuesday, March 15, 6:30-8:00pm
Register here
Women Human Rights Defenders from El Salvador
Kay Lounge
Thursday, March 17, 12:00pm
Pizza will be served!
Resume Station for AU Jobs Fair
MGC Tavern
Monday, March 21, 12:00-7:00pm
Mons. Oscar Arnulfo Romero: Commemoration of the 36th Anniversary of his Martyrdom
11:00am-12:00pm in Kay Chapel (Service) and 12:00-1:30pm in Kay Lounge (Lunch)
Wednesday, March 23
AU Jobs & Internship Fair
Bender Arena
Wednesday, March 23, 1:00-4:00pm
Beyond Apologies
A book talk with Debra Efroymson
Kay Lounge
Thursday, March 24, 3:00pm
Tea and light snacks will be provided!
Summit on Saudi Arabia
The UDC David A. Clark School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6
CODEPINK, along with The Nation Magazine, Institute for Policy Studies, Peace Action, and many other
organizations, is hosting a two-day conference examining the policies and practices of Saudi Arabia
and U.S.-Saudi ties on March 5-6. This summit will address issues such as human rights; Saudi internal
and foreign policy; and the prospects for change inside the kingdom and in U.S.-Saudi relations.
"Women's Rights & Political Participation in Afghanistan"
Fatima Jafari - Human Rights Defender Series
Kay Lounge
Tuesday, April 5, 3:00pm
Tea and snacks will be provided!
Exploring Social Justice Series
Featuring Paul Butler, Professor of Law at Georgetown University who will speak on race relations
Letts Hall Formal Lounge
Thursday, April 7, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference on Politics, Conflict and Development
School of Public and International Affairs, Virginia International University
4401 Village Drive, Fairfax, VA
Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
RSVP here
International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education: Building Stronger Communities
Through Peace, Justice and Security
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Wednesday, June 8 to Monday, June 13
Professional Development Opportunities
Internships and Jobs
U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program Fall 2016
Deadline: March 1, 2016
Tahir Institute for Middle East Policy Internship
Full and part-time positions are available
Editor, Peer Review, Creative Specialist
Journal of International Service at American University SIS
Send current resume and brief writing sample (no more than 2 pages) to
kverhoeve2000@gmail.com
SIS International Programs Graduate Assistant (Federal Work Study)
American University, SIS
Apply here
Fellowships/Grants
2016-2017 Adel Ait-Ghezala Graduate Research Fellowship
Available to full-time graduate students to support applied, educational or policy-relevant
research designed to improve the lives of the citizens of developing countries
Students may be awarded up to $1000.00 for research taking place in a developing country
between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017
Applications due Friday, March 18
SIS Summer 2016/Fall 2016 Graduate Research, Conference and Internship Grants
Applications due Friday, March 18
The Advocacy Project Peace Fellowship
The Advocacy Project is recruiting graduate students to serve for 10 weeks in Summer 2016
Deadline February 26, 2016
Call for Papers
General Call for Papers for Agenda for Peace and Development
26th IPRA General Conference
Deadline: March 3, 2016
More information here
Call for Essays for 'Peace Review: A Journal of Social Justice
More information here
Call for Papers to Present at the International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education:
Building Stronger Communities Through Peace, Justice and Security at Ohio State University
Proposals due March 1, Event will take place in June
More information here
Scholarships
Charles O. and Margaret Lerche Travel Grant
Deadline: March 7, 2016
This grant was created in honor of Charles O. Lerche, former professor of International Relations and
former SIS Dean, and is awarded to a continuing IPCR/EPGA graduate student. Grants are intended to
provide support to outstanding IPCR/EPGA graduate students pursuing practical learning experiences
or research in the field of International Peace and Conflict Resolution and American peace policy.
Grants may be applied toward international or domestic travel related to SRP/thesis research,
internship experience or conference attendance. The grant is intended for students who, without
funding, may otherwise be unable to travel. Multiple grants may be awarded per year, depending on the
funding requested in submitted applications.
Abdul Aziz Said Scholarship
Deadline: March 7, 2016
The Abdul Aziz Said Scholarship was created in honor of Professor Said's 50 years of teaching in the
School of International Service, which included eleven years of service as the Founding Director of the
International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Program. This scholarship is awarded to one
continuing IPCR or EPGA graduate student who aspires to Professor Said's lifelong commitment to
global peace, intercultural understanding, and promotion of human rights and human dignity through
the pursuit of public service and social justice as core foundations of peace. Maximum award
receivable is $5000.
Miscellaneous
Caux Scholars Program
Caux, Switzerland
- A four week course focusing on conflict transformation, transitional justice and principled leadership
- Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer will be a lecturer!
- AU academic credit not guaranteed
June 26 - July 14, 2016
Check out more internship opportunities or information on SIS Career Advising!
Student Groups
Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution (SPCR) represents the interests of the
IPCR students and works to enhance your graduate experience while empowering students to become
more engaged in global conflict resolution and peace work. You can reach out to SPCR at
spcr@american.edu.
SPCR encourages all IPCR students to attend their meetings every other Friday to provide input on
their student experiences and let the group know how they can best assist the needs of the IPCR
students.
Make your voice heard! Attend one (or all!) of the following SPCR meetings:
March 4th at 5pm in SIS 348
March 18th at 5pm in SIS 348
April 1st at 5pm in IPCR Lounge, outside of SIS 214
April 15th at 5pm in SIS 348
April 29th at 5pm in SIS 260
As a reminder, SPCR is still looking to round out the Communications Team so if you are
interested, please send an email to spcr@american.edu.
American University Negotiation Project (AUNP) organizes negotiation
simulations where participants can gain conflict resolution and mediation skills. The group also
invites speakers with expertise in negotiation for insightful talks open to the AU community. You
can reach out to AUNP at aunegotiationproject@gmail.com.
Creative Peace Initiatives (CPI) promotes creative peacebuilding locally and globally
through service programs, trainings, conferences and networking opportunities. The group is
currently inactive but students interested in reviving the group should reach out to
peace@american.edu.
Faculty Publications
Boko Haram, a Presidential Election and the Price of Corruption in Nigeria Hrach Gregorian
Professor Hrach Gregorian's latest publication outlines the recent events in Nigeria that have
shaped the recent election.
http://www.cdfai.org/boko_haram_presidential_election_corruption_in_nigeria.
The Good, the Bad and the Sad of the High Level Report on UN Peace
Operations - Chuck Call
Professor Chuck Call shares his thoughts on the high level review of UN Peace
Operations that was recently released.
http://blogs.cfr.org/patrick/2015/07/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-sad-of-the-high-level-report-onun-peace-operations/
The New York Times and Washington Post: Misleading the public about U.S. drone
strikes - Jeff Bachman
Professor Jeff Bachman examines the truth and omissions in the New York Times and
Washington Post coverage of U.S. drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1461670X.2015.1073118?
src=recsys#.VeSpY_lViko
Check out more faculty publications!
Other News
Applications for Summer and Fall 2016 Practica Are Now Open
The practicum application process for Summer and Fall 2016 is now open! Applications are due at
midnight on Tuesday, March 1st. To be eligible to participate in a SIS Practicum you must have a
minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed 18 credits of graduate coursework. To learn more
about the application process and to view the exciting practica being offered, please visit the SIS
Practicum Program website.
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