Date:
Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:52AM
Subject:
IPCR Weekly Bulletin 9.2.15
International Peace and Conflict Resolution Weekly Bulletin
New IPCR Advisor
The Graduate Advising office has announced its newest advisor, Annie Belott. Annie took over the advising of IPCR
students on Monday, June 1. She can be reached at abelott@american.edu or 202-885-1645. Click here to view the
announcement sent to the IPCR listserv.
Fall 2015 IPCR Skills Institutes
Sign up for Skills Institutes as you would for regular classes.
Mediating History (SIS 639.001)
Phil Gamaghelyan
September 19 and 20, 2015
Competing interpretations of history play a central role in many inter-state and intra-state conflicts today. Conflict resolution
practitioners, however, do not always possess the skills necessary for addressing history directly and constructively.
Drawing upon recent studies in collective memory, critical historiography and discourse analysis, as well as the extensive
experience of working with historical narratives in conflict settings, the course will introduce the participants to practical
methods that help transform the role of history from one that perpetuates conflict into one that helps resolve it through
building better understanding of the conflict dynamics, mutual identity needs and alternative ways forward.
Nonviolent Action (SIS 639.002)
Daryn Cambridge
October 3 and 4, 2015
This participatory skills-based course is designed to provide a multi-disciplinary perspective on nonviolent, civilian-based
movements and campaigns that defend and obtain basic rights and justice around the world - from Zimbabwe to West
Papua, Mexico to China, and throughout the Middle East-North Africa region. Those who participate in this course will be
able to define civil resistance; debate the role of civil resistance in generating political, social, and economic change; list
several nonviolent, civil resistance movements throughout history; identify and apply strategic principles that help civil
resistance movements succeed; analyze conflicts from an nonviolent conflict perspective; and experiment with different
theories of power, violence, and nonviolence.
Media Relations in Conflict Zones (SIS 639.003)
Stefo Lehmann
November 7 and 8, 2015
Students learn to develop productive media relationships and understand the role of public affairs during overseas
humanitarian, reconstruction and peace-building interventions. Students also learn how to recognize a communication crisis
and prepare for crisis and reputation management. The course also covers management of press conferences, from
planning to execution; delivering effective responses and methods to ensure mutually beneficial exchanges of information
between organizations and the media. Useful for those building a career in all sectors US government, international
organizations and humanitarian NGOs.
Job and Internship Opportunities
Communications and Outreach Officer at International Peace Bureau
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See link for deadline
IPB-Social-Media-and-Communications-Assistant
Research and Publications Officer at International Peace Bureau
See link for deadline
IPB-GDAMS-Campaign-Assistant-Internship
Fundraising Assistant at International Peace Bureau
See link for deadline
Internship-Job-description-FUNDRAISING
Field Staff at Inclusive-Nationalism Country Assessment (INCA), sponsored by Sovereignty First, Institute for Multi-Track
Diplomacy and Mediators Beyond Borders
As-needed position
See attached for further details
Intern at Act Out! Political News Show
Apply ASAP
See attached for further details
Program Assistant at International Affairs Research Institute
Apply ASAP
See attached for further details
Career Center Updates
Deloitte Information Session: Tuesday, September 8, 6 pm to 8 pm in Mary Graydon Conference Room 4.
Deloitte representatives will provide an overview of the organization and share information on the strategy and operations
summer associate and summer scholar positions they are currently recruiting for. Business casual dress is recommended.
RSVP is required: AUCareerWeb or Kogod CareerResource
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/calendar/?id=6497381
United Nations Information Session: Wednesday, September 9, Noon to 1:30pm in McDowell Formal Lounge
A representative will discuss employment opportunities within the UN and also the UN Young Professionals Programme.
The UN offers employment opportunities to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and both graduate and
undergraduate students are invited to attend. Business casual dress is recommended.
RSVP is required: AUCareerWeb or Kogod CareerResource
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/calendar/?id=6476968
National Nuclear Security Administration Information Session: Wednesday, September 9, 4 pm to 5 pm in Mary
Graydon Center Room 245.
Learn about this 12-month, full-time, salary-plus-benefits position working alongside NNSA experts in Washington, D.C. or
other NNSA site locations. Must be U.S. citizen enrolled in or finishing a master’s or Ph.D. program during year of
application. Application deadline is October 19. Business casual dress is recommended.
RSVP is requested: AUCareerWeb or Kogod CareerResource
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/calendar/?id=6378196
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.
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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-on-un-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
Scholarship Opportunities
The El-Hibri Foundation, Peace Education Scholarship, September 4
The El-Hibri Foundation offers peace education scholarships to graduate students with demonstrated commitment to the
field of peace education and conflict transformation. Three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2015. The scholarship
application form link will be available from March 16th to September 4th, 2015 at
http://www.elhibrifoundation.org/peace_education/scholarship?
utm_content=wien%40american.edu&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=2015%20ElHibri%20Peace%20Education%20Scholarships&utm_campaign=2015%20EHF%20Peace%20Educ%20Prize%20%26%20
Scholarships%20Now%20Opencontent.
Additional opportunities and information can be found on the IPCR website: www.american.edu/sis/ipcr and SIS
Events: http://www.american.edu/sis/events/index.cfm.
Attachments:
INCA Field Staff Details.docx
Intern Wanted for Political News
Show.docx
IARI Program Assistant.docx
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