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Grad Advising Weekly Bulletin 9/15/14 - Advising Appointments, S15 Practica, Sept TOR exam, Alumni in the Atrium
Wahiba Hanem Farid
Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW Now Scheduling Advising Appointments
The SIS Graduate Advising office is now scheduling 30 minute student appointments. Unlike Express Advising,
appointments allow for more in-depth advising conversations, including longer-term course/degree planning. We
particularly encourage new students to consider meeting with their advisor. Appointments are available in-person or via
phone or Skype, and can be scheduled by calling 202-885-1690.
NEW Spring 2015 SIS Practica - Applications due October 5
The SIS practicum is one of the options available to students to fulfill their MA capstone requirement. Descriptions of the
practicum courses being offered for Spring 2015 and the application process can be found here. There will be a general
information session on Monday, September 22, 5:30-6:30pm (SIS-349), and course-specific information sessions with
the practicum professors will be announced soon. To be eligible to participate in an SIS practicum, MA students must be
in good academic standing and have completed at least 18 credits of graduate coursework prior to the semester in which
they will participate in the practicum. Applications are due October 5.
NEW Seeking students for LGBTQ experience abroad panel
Have you gone abroad with AU as part of a study abroad experience, internship or practicum trip? Do you identify as part
of the LGBTQ community? The School of International Service is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate
students across campus for a student panel on the LGBTQ student experience abroad. This event will be part of a larger
Exploring Identities Series, an SIS Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. If you are interested in sharing your experience and
engaging in a dialogue around the LGBTQ student experience abroad please contact Kristin Richards at
krichard@american.edu by Friday, September 19.
Registration deadline for September TOR exam - Friday, Sept 19
Students planning to take the free Tool of Research exam to fulfill the SIS MA language requirement should be aware that
the first (of two) exam period for the fall 2014 semester will be held September 29 - October 3, 2014, For more
information on the TOR exam and to register: http://www.american.edu/cas/clear/tor.cfm. The last day to register for the
September exam is Friday, September 19.
SIS Journal of International Service Call for Staff Applications
The Journal of International Service provides students with an opportunity to share their contributions to the field of
International Relations. The Journal is committed to publishing articles that represent the academic fields studied at the
School of International Service. The Journal is currently accepting applications for both Senior and Junior Staff positions.
Available Senior Staff positions include Marketing and Distribution Editor, Copyeditor and Managing Editor. To apply for
any of these positions, please send a resume, cover letter, and a 5-10 page writing sample to americanujis@gmail.com by
9 am on Wednesday, September 17. For more information about the Journal: www.american.edu/sis/jis
Apply to Graduate for Fall 2014
Students planing to complete all program requirements this semester must apply to graduate via their myAU portal (under
Academics – Apply to Graduate). While students can apply through Friday, October 31, we recommend that you
complete the application as soon as possible (the application takes less than 5 minutes) so that your advisor can begin
reviewing your graduation eligibility for fall.
Upcoming Events
TODAY Graduate Enhancement Workshop: Fulfilling (and Excelling at) your Foreign Language Requirement
Examination: Resources and Strategies
Monday, September 15, 5:30-6:30pm, Graduate Research Center
For more information and to RSVP: http://www.american.edu/provost/grad/upcoming-events.cfm
Presented by Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research (CLEAR)
In this workshop we will review graduate language requirements and the best ways for you to prepare to demonstrate the
required proficiency. We’ll specifically discussing what is entailed by the required proficiency examination and how to tailor
your prep efforts. We will then utilize a standardized instrument so you can individually determine your foreign language
experience and capabilities and have a clear idea of where you stand. For those planning on starting a new language or
brushing up on a language you have not revisited for some time, we will discuss strategies specific to language study as
well as the resources available to you at AU.
NEW Alumni in the Atrium: Zach Pagovski (German Marshall Fund)
Tuesday, September 16, 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium
Please join SIS Career Center advisors in conversation with Zach Pagovski, SIS/BA '11, MA '13, partnerships coordinator,
German Marshall Fund of the United States. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join an informal discussion about
his work and career path since SIS. No RSVP is necessary. Come ask questions, receive advice, and build your network.
Join for just a few minutes or the entire hour.
NEW Summer 2014 SIS Practicum Presentation - Assessing Intercultural Competence in International Education
Tuesday, September 16, 3:30-5:30pm, SIS 235 (IC Commons)
This international practicum was led Dr. Amanda Taylor, the IC Program Director. The practicum team worked with Teach
for China with their efforts to recruit, prepare, and support interculturally-competent teaching fellows for work in rural
Chinese schools. Hear about their lessons learned and their experience working with an international client!
NEW Career Center Workshop: How to Prep for the PMF Online Assessment
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00-8:00pm, Butler Board Room
To register, please log-in to AU CareerWeb
The http://www.pmf.gov/Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is one of the best ways to launch a career in
the federal government. Graduate students and recent alumni who have received/are receiving their degree between
December 2012 and August 2015 are invited to attend this workshop to learn more about the PMF application process,
including how to prep for the online assessment in early October.
Students interested in applying to the PMF program can also register for access to a special Blackboard Prep site with
fact sheets and materials that AU offers to help students prepare for the online assessment. To be given access to the
Blackboard site, please email AU.PMFcandidate@gmail.com (from your AU account or a Gmail account) including your
full name, graduation date and your AU school.
Open House: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Tuesday, September 23, 5:00-7:00pm, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW
For more information and to register, click
here.http://carnegieendowment.org/events/forms/?fa=registration&event=4510&lang=en&forward=true
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is holding an inaugural open house for faculty and students interested
in international affairs. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Carnegie’s role in public policy and international
relations, working in a think tank, and our Junior Fellows Program. Carnegie President Jessica T. Mathews will introduce
the evening in conversation with Tom Carver, Vice President for Communications and Strategy. Scholars Karim
Sadjadpour and George Perkovich will speak about their careers, offer insights into the nature of their daily work, and field
questions. A reception will follow with an opportunity to meet and network with our scholars and staff working on Asia,
Europe, the Middle East, Nuclear Policy, and Energy and Climate issues.
FOR SIS EVENTS: http://www.american.edu/sis/events