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Upcoming Events
Nonviolent Resistance: Direct Action
Monday, January 18, 9:30-5:30pm, Georgetown University
This training is on nonviolent resistance, with particular emphasis on direct action. Michael Beer, whose
experience includes leadership roles in Nonviolence International and Peace Brigades International,
will co-facilitate the training with Nadine Bloch, who is a direct action trainer and community
organizer. The training is FREE. Space is available on a first-come, first serve basis. Participants are
asked to commit to the entire eight-hour session. Snacks and lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
SIS Exploring Identities Series: A Dialogue on Race, Ethnicity and Inclusion in the SIS Community
Tuesday, January 19, 12:00-2:00pm, Abramson Family Founders Room
RSVP to SISinclusion@american.edu by January 18 (lunch will be included)
SIS students, faculty, staff and friends of all races and ethnicities are invited to join this dialogue where
members of the SIS community will explore experiences of inclusion and exclusion and discover
methods to build a move inclusive community. Learn more about SIS' diversity and inclusion initiatives
at www.american.edu/sis/diversity.com.
Career Center Workshop: Building Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, January 20, 6:30-8:00pm, Career Center Library
Most employers decide whether or not to consider job applicants in 30 seconds or less. Your resume
and cover letter content must be clear, concise, and compelling in order to catch their attention.
Participate in this workshop to learn how to tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific position for
which you are applying and how to best present your most relevant skills, experience, and
achievements. Please contact Samantha Mitchell at smitc@american.edu with questions.
SIS Alumni-Student Networking Reception
Wednesday, January 27, 6:45-8:45pm, SIS Atrium
Join the Career Center, Office of Alumni Relations, and School of International Service at this highly
anticipated annual event. Students and alumni seeking jobs or internships may easily connect with
alumni and employers offering opportunities and advice. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and
refreshments while mingling with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers. Register via AU Career
Web.
This event includes an optional predatory workshop:
SIS Pre-Networking Reception Workshop
Wednesday, January 27, 6:00-6:45pm, SIS Founders Room
Students and alumni attending the SIS Student-Alumni Networking Reception who are interested in
refining their networking skills and receiving professional advice on how to effectively interact with
alumni and employers are invited to this interactive pre-reception workshop. Register via AU Career
Web.
2016 Summit on Saudi Arabia
March 5-6, The UDC David A. Clark School of Law
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.
Professional Development Opportunities
Internships and Jobs
Project Management Internships
Management Systems International
More information here
Research Assistant
Research Assistant needed for SIS Scholar in Residence Nora Bensahel and Practitioner in Residence
David Barno. Assistance is primarily needed for a book project, Adaptation Under Fire, but may also
include smaller projects with fast turn-arounds. RA must have the ability to summarize large amounts of
information effectively to conduct literature reviews and be able to work independently with minimal
supervision. Work is 15 hours per week at a pay rate of $13 per hour, for the Spring semester only.
Interested students should send their resumes to Jennifer Napolitano at napolita@american.edu as
soon as possible.
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
Grant Writer
The Inner Harbor Project
Deadline not posted
More information here
Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II Summer Internships
More information here
Applications are open until January 18, 2016
Call for Papers
General Call for Papers for Agenda for Peace and Development
26th IPRA General Conference
More Information Here
Call for Papers: The Pardee Periodical at Boston University
Deadline: January 10, 2015
More information here
Call for Essays for 'Peace Review: A Journal of Social Justice
More information here
Miscellaneous
IC Writing Fellows Program
Lead by SIS Journalist-in-Residence and NPR producer Miranda Kennedy, the program is a semesterlong writing workshop in which the fellows, guided by Miranda, offer each other feedback on various
short pieces of non-academic writing. The long-term goal of the program is to help students build strong
professional writing skills, to become critical readers, and to become effective editors. But the more
important and immediate goals are to incubate a culture of writing (and importantly, re-writing) and of
giving and receiving critical feedback on writing from colleagues.
Deadline: January 26, 2016
Next Generation Leaders Program
The McCain Institute for International Leadership
Deadline: January 26, 2016
More information here
Boren Fellowship
Up to $30,000 for the study or world regions and languges critical to U.S. interests
Awards are made for a minimum of 12 weeks and preference will be given to applicants proposing
overseas programs of 6 months or longer
Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation
Deadline: January 28, 2016
If you are interested, email meritawards@american.edu
Check out more internship opportunities or information on SIS Career Advising!
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
Making Conflict Work App
Professor Peter T. Coleman and Dr. Robert Ferguson of Columbia University have developed a free
mobile app for solutions to interpersonal and workplace conflicts. Based on research from their book on
conflict resolution, this app applies these techniques to provide suggestions for navigating conflict in
everyday life. Click here for more information.
Civic Engagements: D.C. Community Conflict Dynamics
This project will lay the groundwork for an upcoming Conflict Resolution Apprenticeship Summer
Institute, jointly run by GWU, CIT and the IMCP, for students interested in practicing their conflict
resolution skills in live settings. Capstone student teams will complete the following activities during
Spring 2016: map Diaspora communities and crime in the DC area; assess social structures and
conflict dynamics; build community relationships and develop partnerships; and write a final report
summarizing lessons learned. This project is recruiting two teams of three to four graduate students to
assist in the project. Contact nalzyoud@ communitiesintransition.com for more information.
iTrek Public Policy Trip to Israel
Israel & Co offers trips to motivated and organized graduate students with an interest in peacebuilding.
This is an opportunity for a fully-funded 7-10 day trip to Israel with an entire student group, which can be
organized independently or by a professor. By connecting participants with organizations in Israel that
are of interest to them, iTrek is a great experience to meet with leaders in various fields.
Visit http://israelandco.org and contact Nicole Smith at peace@american.edu to receive more
information. Students will not receive credit for a trip unless otherwise approved.
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