The Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia (GOSECA) at the University of Pittsburgh is hosting the 18th annual graduate student conference in 2021.
You are invited to submit papers related to this year’s theme, Crisis, Change, and Dissent,’ as well as those focused on Russia, Eastern Europe, or Central Asia. The event will be held virtually on February 12-13, and the deadline to submit applications is January 10.
Please see this flyer for more information, and any questions can be directed to info.goseca@gmail.com.
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Call for Papers: Sinosphere, Graduate Academic Journal on China
Graduate students at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs are invited to submit their papers to the 2021 edition of the Sinosphere journal. Sinosphere is an academic journal sponsored by the 21st Century China Center and the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). The publication focuses on original graduate student research on Chinese domestic policy, national security, and foreign affairs in order to ensure that graduate students--the next generation of policy makers, analysts, and scholars--are represented in the discussion of these important topics.
The submissions window for the 2021 edition of the journal is currently open, and closes on January 31st, 2021. Detailed submission guidelines are outlined here.
Submissions to Sinosphere will be first evaluated by our editorial staff, and the strongest papers will move on to be read by our faculty review board. The board consists of renowned China and East Asia scholars, including China economist Dr. Barry Naughton, China defense and national security affairs expert Dr. Tai Ming Cheung, Korea security expert Dr. Stephan Haggard, Chinese politics and finance expert Dr. Victor Shih, and Director of Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary China Dr. Richard Madsen.
Students should submit their papers to sinosphere@ucsd.edu, and can contact the organizers through the same address if they have any questions.
Modified Drop-In Hours this week
On Wednesday, November 18, Jim Wylde's Career Development Drop-In Hour will be from 3:00-4:00 p.m. instead of 2:00-3:00 p.m.
On Thursday, November 19, Meg Wurm's Career and Academic Advising Drop-In Hours will from 2:00-4:00 p.m. instead of 1:00-3:00 p.m.
On Friday, November 20, Amanda Rey's Career Development Drop-In Hour is cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Modified Drop-In Hours this week
Academic Advising Drop-In Hours with Elizabeth Lusk are cancelled on Tuesday, November 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Career and Academic Advising Drop-In Hours with Meg Wurm will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 instead of 1:00-3:00 p.m.
All other drop-in hours will occur as normally scheduled.
Modified Drop-In Hours this week
Career Development Drop-In Hours with Sharon Swabb are shorten on Monday, November 2 to be 12:00-1:00 pm ET instead of 12:00-2:00 pm ET.
Academic Advising Drop-In Hours with Elizabeth Lusk are cancelled due to the university being closed.
Career Development Drop-In Hour with Amanda Rey are shorten on Friday, November 6 to be 10:30-11:00 am ET instead of 10:30-11:30 am ET.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Modified Drop-In Schedule
- The Career Development Drop-In Hour with Jim Wylde is cancelled on Wednesday, October 28.
- Academic Advising Drop-In Hours with Sarah Denes are cancelled on Wednesday, October 28.
- Career and Academic Advising Drop-In Hours with Meg Wurm are cancelled on Thursday, October 29.
All others will occur as scheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Apply to be a WID GA in Spring 2021
The Writing in the Disciplines program is currently seeking qualified MA or PhD students (non-packaged only) to serve as WID Graduate Assistants in the Spring 2021 semester.
About WID and WID GAships:
WID stands for "Writing in the Disciplines." At GW, undergraduates are required to take 2 courses designated as WIDs (or writing intensive) either in their own discipline or in another dept. WID courses differ from traditional writing-intensive courses insofar as they are geared towards developing standards and completing writing projects that a student might find in a respective field—essays, blog posts, business proposals, research bibliographies, etc.
Review and assessment of this work is shared between the WID GA and the faculty member. What sets WIDGAs apart from traditional GAs is that their duties are strictly based on writing development. You can comment, critique, and assess the grades on written work, but you are not a grader. You are not a lab tech. You are not an administrative assistant. However, you may be asked to hold office hours and to meet at least 3 times with the faculty to touch base on your progress. WID GAs will not do more than 50% of grading. Duties may be conducted virtually. International students are encouraged to apply!
We base our WID GA salaries on the number of students a course is capped at and have a sliding scale that determines the number of hours worked to the total amount paid over the semester. On the lower end, we pay $2140.00 for up to 10 hours/week; on the higher end, we pay $4280 for no more than 20 hours/week.
Some other details:
- WID does not offer tuition remission.
- This award is non-renewable. Depending on your availability, we could invite you back to be a WID GA each fall and spring that you're at GW. We occasionally offer online classes as well, for flexibility.
- We may place you into courses outside your discipline. We have had great success with GAs from the humanities assisting on writing assignments for undergraduates in Engineering, Chemistry, International Affairs, Business Administration, etc.
- International students are encouraged to apply.
- Packaged GAs should speak to their DGSs or Chairs about placement, before seeking alternative placement within WID.
Here is the policy page, which lays out the role of the WID GA in greater detail: https://writingprogram.gwu.edu/wid-graduate-assistants-and-peer-writing-preceptors
As a New WID GA, you would be required to attend the following training date(s):
- WID Orientation: two full days of training in writing pedagogy on Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8 (~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.).
- GTAP - Online Seminar, which usually opens in December (TBD) and runs through January. GTAP is offered by the Office of Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships. Afterwards, you'll be enrolled in a non-credit graduate course (UNIV 0250) on blackboard related to teaching at the collegiate level. Within your first week of the semester, you will have to present on a 5 minute instructional topic of your choice (called an "IP") with a member of faculty, who will rate your presentation and provide you with feedback. The course lasts the full semester; in order to continue your eligibility as a graduate assistant, you must complete the GTAP seminar.
To submit an application
Please complete WID GA Application Forms Part I and Part II.
Recruitment will run through Nov. 23--upon which the application forms will close.
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Announcement
Sarah Denes' Academic Advising Drop-In Hours are cancelled today, October 14, 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Announcement
Elizabeth Lusk's Academic Advising Drop-In Hours will end at 12:00 pm today, October 6, 2020 due to a schedule conflict.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
