Hey UHPers!
If you’re SURE you want to do independent research this semester or next (or even next summer), apply for a UHP-exclusive Sigelman Undergraduate Research Enhancement Award! You could win up to $500 for travel, supplies, software, or other research expenses.
In the past, SURE awards have funded all kinds of research across the world! Learn more about past SURE winners and their projects here: [SURE Stories] on the UHP Blog
We know UHP students have mad research skillz and creative ideas. Fund yours by applying here by October 2, 2015. Don’t forget to ask a faculty member (Honors or non-Honors) for a statement of support!
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Apply to be a GW Presidential Administrative Fellow
UHP Seniors!
The Presidential Administrative Fellowship (PAF) is now looking for applicants. PAF is a two-year program that covers full-time GW master’s degree tuition and required fees and provides an opportunity for part-time work in a GW office. As a PAF you will have the opportunity to give back to GW, earn tuition toward your master’s degree, and further your professional career.
Applicants must be completing their GW undergraduate degree in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016, have completed at least 60 credits at GW, have a 3.25 GPA at the time of application, and have applied to a GW master’s degree program by January 11, 2016. Also, Law (JD/LLM) and Medical School (MD) students are not eligible for the PAF program.
PAF applications will be available on GWork by September 21, 2015, and applications are due by Friday, October 16, 2015 at 11:59 PM.
Please join us for an information session to meet current fellows and learn more about the fellowship program.
– Monday, September 21 from 5-6pm, Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) 209
– Tuesday, September 22 from 6-7pm, Marvin Center 308
– Wednesday, September 30 from 7-8pm, South Hall Community Room
– Thursday, October 1 from 1-2pm, Marvin Center 308
– Friday, October 9 from 5-6pm, Marvin Center 403
For more information, email paf@gwu.edu to connect with a current fellow!
Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Annual Lecture [Recommended Event]
The George Washington University
Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare Annual Lecture
Professor Jean Howard
Friday, September 18th
Post Hall (on Mount Vernon Campus)
4-6 pm
Countering the Lucrece Effect: The Performance of Rape on the Early Modern Stage
The story of rape of the Roman matron, Lucrece, fascinated early modern writers. In this talk, Prof. Howard examines the various ways that Shakespeare and his fellow dramatists staged this violent event and in doing so opened up its complicated sexual and political meanings.
Professor Jean Howard is the George Delacorte Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University. She is the author of numerous books, including most recently the award-winning Theater of a City: The Places of London Comedy 1598-1642 (UPenn Press 2007) and Great Shakespeareans: Marx and Freud (Bloomsbury 2012) and she is one of the editors of The Norton Shakespeare: Based on the Oxford Edition.
Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. This event is generously funded by the GWU department of English, the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Institute, and the Office of the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the George Washington University.
Free shuttle to Mount Vernon Campus: full information here.
INTERNSHIP: Diplomatic Intern at Kurdistan Regional Government Office of Representation in the US
For a post about a UHPer who did this internship, or more information about the Kurds in general see here.
Diplomatic Internship
Kurdistan Regional Government Representation to the US
Internship description:
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the U.S. (KRG-US) is seeking candidates currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for a full-time or part-time internship for the Fall Semester (Oct.-Dec.). The KRG Representation in the U.S. works to develop, deepen, and strengthen Kurdistan’s political, economic and cultural interests in the United States. The KRG-US provides up-to-date, comprehensive information on Iraqi Kurdistan and a visible, accessible presence for all questions, communications, and opportunities for American institutions and policymakers. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Attending think tank events and Congressional hearings relevant to Iraqi Kurdistan
- Writing analytical summary reports about panel discussions, legislation, and publications
- Assisting with planning and coordinating KRG delegation visits to the U.S.
- Creating content for the official website and social media sites
- Overseeing the reception desk and providing administrative support to all members of the KRG-US office
- Completing special projects as needed, including independent research on topics relevant to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a BA or MA program
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills (detail-oriented and ability to multi-task)
- Strong research skills
- Strong computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Current resident of the U.S. preferred
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (2-3 pages maximum) to tara.hamawandi@us.gov.krd. Please write “KRG-US Internship” in the subject heading of the email.
Locations: 1532 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036 US.
Monthly stipend may be provided
Please send application by September 20, 2015 or until the position is filled.
The Kurdistan Regional Government Liaison Office – U.S.A. is registered as an agent of the Kurdistan Regional Government under 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq.
Intern Files: Diplomatic Internship
My summer internship was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my short career, but the story starts a year ago.
How did it happen?
I met a girl at an event last fall at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who was interning with the Kurdistan Regional Government Office of Representation in DC (KRG-US). If you’re unfamiliar with the details of their situation, the Kurds are an ethnic minority and live in northern Iraq, northwestern Iran, northeastern Syria, and southeastern Turkey. They have been called the biggest nation without a state, and currently some of them (mostly the Iraqi Peshmerga and Syrian YPG) are considered the most successful local forces fighting the Islamic State. I could go on, but you can read more about the Kurds for yourself here.
I shot off an email with a resume and some questions, and heard back… nothing. Pretty disappointing, but since I was taking six classes, I figured maybe it was better that I had one less thing on my plate.
Months went by, it got cold and dark, and then one day in early March I got an email from my Persian professor asking if I’d be interested in interning for the KRG-US office. They needed an extra person just a few hours a week, and my professor was friends with their Director of Public Affairs. I jumped at the opportunity, and got asked to come in once a week (after an interview and submitting my resume and a writing sample).
What did I do?
The KRG-US office is a small one, with five directorates, the Representative and her assistant, and three interns (usually). It means that we get to do a little bit of everything. When I started, I did the usual intern jobs of answering the phone and emails, typing up notes, and scanning. The coolest not-cool things I did were deliver notes to Congress and draft diplomatic correspondence (including a letter to Angelina Jolie). I reported daily on official press briefings (from State, Defense, and the White House). I also wrote summaries on events at think tanks, articles published about the Kurds, and meetings. So many meetings. My favorite job, my pet task, was graphing the airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, as well as tracking arms supplies to the Peshmerga. Many of these reports were translated and sent to the KRG cabinet for special briefings – it’s cool to think that my writing reached people across the world and potentially helped form their policies.
Who did I meet?
Apart from the amazing KRG-US staff, whose stories are each unique and incredible, I met former and current members of Congress, staffers, and representatives of the Defense and State Departments. I shook hands with the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and have a picture with his Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Peshmerga. I was invited to come to the American University of Duhok, Kurdistan and conduct research. I saw Ted Cruz from across a room and took a marginally creepy picture of David Petraus, to prove that I saw him. I exchanged words with retired General Jay Garner, who commanded forces during Desert Storm and Operation Provide Comfort.
What was my favorite thing?
My favorite thing was organizing a reception to thank US veterans who served in Kurdistan (see picture above). Rumor has it that this was the first event of its kind, and we had over 200 guests in our old townhouse, from retired four-star generals to ex-special forces to contractors, federal employees, and of course Kurdish community members. You can check out pictures from the event here, but the best part was talking to service members and hearing about how thankful they were to the people of Kurdistan for their hospitality and sacrifices. I’m now doing research for someone I met at the event, so it goes to show that you never know how one thing will turn into another (ask me about what I’m researching and why, I’m sort of obsessed with it).
Sounds cool! How do I sign up to do it myself?
KRG-US is actually hiring at least one intern for the fall semester now! You can see this related post about how to apply, or email me at evamartin@gwu.edu if you aren’t sure – I’m happy to tell you even more.
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Marketing Intern at American Honors/Quad Learning
Looking to make a few extra bucks and bolster your resume? Look no further! Check out this opportunity at American Honors a a Marketing Intern.
American Honors is a 2-year selective honors program at leading community colleges across the nation. It prepares students to transfer to and earn a bachelor’s degree from top 4-year institutions. It is a service offered through collaboration between the community college and Quad Learning, Inc., a venture-backed startup that believes in fusing the power of the market with the passion of our mission to solve systemic problems in higher education.
Their office is located in downtown DC.
Internship Description:
The Marketing Intern supports the marketing department. Contribute to campaign development and execution, work in digital and print channels, and help support domestic and international recruiting efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of marketing department staff:
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Respond directly to inbound emails from interested students.
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Update and manage existing website content for student stories, PR/media news, profiles, events, and program information.
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Launch and monitor paid social campaigns
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Build and monitor community engagement on Twitter and Facebook
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Help write and proof copy for email, blog, website, and collateral material.
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Assist content marketing efforts through research, outreach, and development of new content items
Qualifications:
- Available for a minimum 10 hours per week.
- An interest in marketing, higher education, and content creation.
- Strong writing, editing, research, and organizational skills
- Experience writing for (any kind of) publication a plus, but not required.
Compensation:
This is a paid internship opportunity.
To Apply:
Send your resume and brief cover letter to jared.meyer@americanhonors.org with the subject line “Dream Big.”
UHP Community Hike with Professor Ralkowski
The weather is becoming more bearable each day, and to celebrate, we’ll be hosting on our annual community hike with Professor Ralkowski!
The Honors hike will take place on September 26th from 9am to 4pm, and it’s a great opportunity to get out of the bustling city and enjoy some fresh air with other UHP kids and faculty! The cost to participate is $5, which includes the bus trip to Harper’s Ferry as well as a delicious lunch provided by GW Deli.
You can sign up to attend here, and don’t forget to tell your friends! Drop off your $5 at the UHP townhouse before Friday, Sept. 25th after you’ve signed up online.
Food for Thought with Prof. Ralkowski
From Professor Ralkowski himself:
“I recently edited a book called Louis C.K. and Philosophy: You Don’t Get to Be Bored. In this Food for Thought talk, I will tell you a little bit about the book—where the idea for it came from, how I found the authors and put it together, what I wrote for it, the work that a couple of honors students did on it—and then we can discuss some of the philosophical ideas in Louis C.K.’s comedy. He asks all of the most important questions:
Have you ever wondered whether misery is wasted on the miserable? Is it true that the only thing happier than a three-legged dog is a four-legged dog? Why is it that everything is amazing and nobody is happy? Has your cell phone made you forget how to be a person? Who didn’t let the gorilla into the ballet?
I hope you can make it to the talk! We’ll spend the hour eating a free lunch and talking about these questions and lots of others like them. I also promise to show some good clips, including one of a three-legged dog.”
You don’t want to miss an hour of philosophy, comedy, animals, and free lunch in the UHP Townhouse Club Room on September 25 from 12:00-2:00pm. RSVP and save your spot here.
Bates White is Now Recruiting!
Bates White is an economic consulting firm located in Washington, DC that specializes in solving complex economic problems. They provide expert testimony and litigation support in a wide range of areas including antitrust, environmental and product liability, mergers and monopolization, healthcare, and finance.
Bates White is recruiting full time consultants who can start working upon graduation. Candidates must apply through GWork and through, www.bateswhite.com. The application deadline is Sunday, Septmeber 27th. If you’re interested in finding out more about Bates White, there will be a case interview workshop Monday, September 21st from 6-730pm in Duques Hall room 553.
For more information, please contact Jeffrey Messina at jeffrey.messina@bateswhite.com (a UHP grad!).
Don't Forget to Complete your Honors Contract!
If you’re taking a contract course, make sure to get your Honors Contract complete.
The deadline is next Friday, September 18th! Hurry up and get your contract submitted!!
How do you know if you need to complete an Honors Contract? Keep reading to find out.
Fill one out if you plan on:
- Internship for Honors credit,
- Undergraduate Research,
- Research Assistantship,
- Senior Thesis (Other than Special Honors in your degree — that’s a different form found here)
Get the RTF-EZ here and the Contract Form here. Don’t forget your proposal!
Confused? Make an appointment. You’ve got until COB Friday, September 18th, 2015.
