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 https://aumail7.american.edu/fac_staff/peace.nsf/6a2ad6afe2851cb88…nDocument&Form=h_PrintUI&PresetFields=s_NotesForm;memo&ui=classic Page 1 of 3 2/16/16, 12:47 PM 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. https://aumail7.american.edu/fac_staff/peace.nsf/6a2ad6afe2851cb88…nDocument&Form=h_PrintUI&PresetFields=s_NotesForm;memo&ui=classic Page 2 of 3 2/16/16, 12:47 PM 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 https://aumail7.american.edu/fac_staff/peace.nsf/6a2ad6afe2851cb88…nDocument&Form=h_PrintUI&PresetFields=s_NotesForm;memo&ui=classic Page 3 of 3