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Grad Advising Bulletin 10/5/15 - Temp Advisor (GGPS, EPGA), Rosenthal Fellowship, Graduate Research Grants,
Study Abroad Fund, State Dept Career Panel, Boren Info Session
10/05/2015 06:12 PM
2016 PMF Overview Fact Sheet.pdf
Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW Temporary Advisor Assignments: GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD
While graduate advisor Mike Rosenberger is on paternity leave, students in the
GGPS/IP, EPGA and PhD programs will be assigned temporary advisors as follows:
GGPS (Last names beginning with A-E): Mary Barton
GGPS/IP (Last names beginning with F-N): Marisa Rivero
GGPS (Last names beginning with O-Y): Kaitlin Capobianco
EPGA: Annie Belott
PhD: Marley Crutcher
Students are also welcome to direct general inquiries to the SIS Graduate Advising
office at sisgradadvising@american.edu.
NEW 2016 Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Affairs
The Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship helps to provide the next generation of
international affairs professionals with the opportunity to hold summer internship in
international affairs offices in the federal government. Fellows receive internship
placements, and in some cases, financial stipends. For eligibility requirements
and how to apply, click here. Applications are due Friday, October 30. NEW SIS Winter 2015/Spring 2016 Graduate Research, Conference
and Internship Grants
SIS is pleased to make travel grants available to students who will be participating in
a conference or internship or conducting research as an SIS student in Winter 2015
or Spring 2016. Grant recipients may be awarded up to $500 for domestic travel and
up to $1000 for international travel to support these activities. For information about
eligibility requirements and to apply, click here. The deadline to submit an
application for a summer grant is Monday, November 1. Questions may be
directed to gradresearchgrants@american.edu. For other funding resources for study
abroad, please visit the SIS International Programs website. NEW Spring 2016 Applications - Leeanne J. Dunsmore SIS Study
Abroad Fund
The Leeanne J. Dunsmore SIS Study Abroad Fund supports students from historically
underrepresented groups who are interested in studying abroad. In her role at SIS,
Associate Dean Dunsmore was a tireless advocate for increasing international
student mobility, the recruitment of diverse graduate students, and institutional
partnerships both in the U.S. and abroad. Her commitment to foster a diverse,
inclusive and international SIS was seen in every aspect of her work. Both graduate
and undergraduate SIS students who are participating in a study abroad program
being offered at AU may apply for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be
eligible to receive up to $1,000 for international travel and related program expenses.
Please view the application for further details regarding eligibility and restrictions.
Questions may be directed to sisabroad@american.edu. Applications for Spring 2016
programs are due Monday, November 1. For other funding resources for study
abroad, please visit the SIS International Programs website. Fall Commencement Speaker Applications Now Open The university is currently accepting applications for a graduate student speaker for
the Fall 2015 Commencement ceremony. In order to be eligible to apply,
students must be graduating in December 2015 (or have graduated in August 2015)
and have a competitive GPA. If you would like to be considered as the graduate
student speaker, please send a short statement explaining why you should be
selected, a current resume and a one page outline of your proposed speech to
andrew@american.edu no later than 5PM on Friday, October 16. For more
information, click here. Students who plan to complete all of their degree requirements this semester, but
who have not yet applied to graduate, should do so ASAP by following the
instructions below.
Now Scheduling Advising Appointments
The SIS Graduate Advising office is now scheduling 30 minute student appointments
for students who want to get a head-start on long-term planning. Unlike Express
Advising, appointments allow for more in-depth advising conversations, including
longer-term course/degree planning. We particularly encourage new students who
have not yet had an advising appointment to consider meeting with their advisor. Appointments are available in-person or via phone or Skype and are
booked at: https://sisgraduateadvising.youcanbook.me/. Apply to Graduate for Fall 2015
Students planning to complete all degree requirements in the Fall 2015 semester
must apply to graduate via their myAU portal (under Academics – Apply to
Graduate). We recommend that you complete the application ASAP (the application
takes less than 5 minutes) if you plan to graduate in fall. Click here for information
about the Fall 2015 AU Commencement ceremony. SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) Announcements GSC Incoming Senators
Congratulations to all the new GSC Senators! Thank you to all who came out to
welcome them this last week at our BBQ and Boardgames event. GSC will continue
to hold regular social events throughout the year, so stay tuned!
GLC Fall Fest and Graduate Olympic Games
Register for the AU Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) Fall Fest and Graduate
Olympic Games on Oct. 10, 2015 at Jacobs Field - Main AU Campus. Events will
include kickball, flag football, yoga, self-defense courses, volleyball, and more.
Participants have the chance to win some great prizes which include gift cards to
local restaurants and other establishments! Registration is now open:
http://goo.gl/forms/AHTFdZuHRq. For more information email Victoria DeSimone at
vd7962a@student.american.edu.
Upcoming Events
NEW SIS Career Panel: Career Paths at the U.S. Department of State
Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-7:30pm, Adobe Connect
RSVP by 12pm Tuesday via AUCareerWeb Calling all aspiring Foreign Service Officers! If you want to network with FSOs and
other State employees, this is your chance. Sign up today for our upcoming "Career
Paths at the U.S. Department of State" virtual career panel to find out firsthand from
two Foreign Service Officers, a Civil Service Officer, a State contractor, and a Virtual
Student Foreign Service intern what it takes to get your foot in the door and create
a successful career at the U.S. Department of State. This program will run through
Adobe Connect, which means you can join us from anywhere in the world, including
a desk in your office or your living room couch. A webinar link will be distributed to
registrants before the event. This session will not be recorded.
NEW Alumni in the Atrium: Robert Brodell, SIS/MA '12 (U.S. State
Department)
Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join an informal discussion with
Robert Brodell, SIS/MA '12 (USFP). Rob currently works as a compliance specialist
in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Stop by for a few minutes or
the whole hour. No RSVP is necessary. The SIS Alumni in the Atrium series occurs
most Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm in the SIS atrium. The event is offered in
collaborative partnership among SIS, AU Career Center, and SIS Graduate Student
Council.
NEW Boren Fellowship Information Session
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-7:00pm, SIS Founders Room
Presented by the Office of Merit Awards
Graduate Students: Interested in studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Central or Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, or the Middle East? The Boren Fellowship funds
studies in underrepresented areas critical to U.S. national security. Join the Office of
Merit Awards and representatives from the Boren Fellowship to learn about the
program and application process. Recipients of the Boren Award have a service
requirement with the federal government. U.S. citizenship required.
LAST CHANCE Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Prep
Workshops Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:30pm, MGC 200
Attendance at the "How to Prep for the PMF Online Assessment" workshops offered
by the AU Career Center is strictly reserved for those who have received/will receive
graduate-level degrees between December 2013 and August 2016. Students can
apply and take the first-round online test between Sept 28 and Oct 13. To gain
access to one of the Career Center's PMF Prep content sites, please email
AU.PMFcandidate@gmail.com. Include your full name, graduation date and the AU
school you attend/attended. For more information about the Presidential
Management Fellowship program, see attached fact sheet or visit:
http://www.pmf.gov/. FOR SIS EVENTS: http://www.american.edu/sis/events TO ACCESS TO SIS GRADUATE ADVISING WEEKLY BULLETINS ON
THE WEB: http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/News-andAnnouncements.cfm
To schedule an appointment, please call the Graduate Advising Office at (202)
885-1690. For advising resources, and Express Advising schedules (as applicable),
please visit the Graduate Advising website at: www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising.
For up to date advising information, please visit our News and Announcements
page at: http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/News-and-Announcements.cfm.