Spring 2010

SPRING WEEKEND COLLEGE COURSES

1 weekend = 1 credit & it's free!

Running for Office: Learning to Lead CDS1196 WC, Fri 4/16, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm and Sat, 4/17 8:00 am- 6:00 pm, 1 weekend only

Ever wonder what it takes to run for a political office? Ever consider running a political campaign? Ever want to be a part of a campaign? Well then this class is for you! This is a one weekend, 1 credit class that will teach you everything you need to know about being a candidate, running a campaign, and working on a campaign. Political campaigns are very interesting to learn about because of their complexity and the meticulous labor that goes into each and every one of them. Now is your opportunity to finally understand the process and the work that goes into effectively carrying out a political campaign. In light of the upcoming 2010 elections there could not be a better time to learn about political campaigns! It is a great opportunity for students to receive all the information in a classroom environment to properly understand the effectiveness, the procedures, and the constant grind of political campaigns.

This course is being taught by an experienced Campaign Manager who currently works for NY's Senior Senator Charles Schumer.

Introduction to Public Administration: Organization & Leadership in Government CDS 1195 WC Fri 4/23, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm and Sat, 4/24 8:00 am- 6:00 pm, 1 weekend only

This course is a great way to understand how the government works when it comes to public administration and administrative performance. Students taking this course will learn what it takes to effectively formulate and execute policies, the role of Public Administrators, and the processes involved (Budgeting, Finance; Personnel Administration; Labor Relations; Administrative Law; Legislative Relations.)

Instructor: Peter A. Korn was in government administration for forty years. He served as chief administrative officer in Rochester, Long Beach and New Rochelle, NY, Peoria, IL and Jersey City, NJ, and as a budget director, library trustee and county water authority trustee. At SUNY- Brockport and Nova University, FL MPA programs, he taught Public Personnel Administration, Public Budgeting, Labor Relations, and Decision-making. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the International City/County Management Association and is presently a labor arbitrator and mediator.

CAMPUS EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES

Resume and Cover letter Writing for Political Science, International Studies, Pre-Law & Public Policy Students in particular!
Friday, February 19th at 12pm in the Ryan Library, Classroom 201.
Keith Hassell from Career Services
(the workshop will help students with both form and content, and some particular attention will be paid to pre law careers)

Resume Express, on Thursday, February 18th from 12pm to 1pm in Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall, where students will receive a brief resume critique.

Annual Career & Internship Expo is being held on February 25th from 11am-2pm in the Hynes Athletic Center West (see attached flyer). This year, despite the challenging economy, we are fortunate to have over 50 employers who will be in attendance representing diverse industries.
All juniors and seniors are encouraged to participate and explore internship and entry-level positions. Freshmen and sophomores are also welcome to attend in order to become familiar with the landscape of such an event and to learn about future opportunities. Our Career Expo Etiquette Workshop, will provide students with tips on how to quickly and effectively market themselves at a career expo. This workshop will be held on Thursday, February 11th from 12pm to 1pm in the End Zone, La Penta (flyer attached).

First Annual Undergraduate Research Day On Friday April 16 the college will celebrate the research, writing and work of undergraduates in the School of Arts and Science. ALL undergraduate Political Science, International Studies, Pre-Law and policy students are strongly encouraged to participate. It is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work and work closely with faculty mentors. If you are interested or want additional information contact Prof. Zaino at jzaino@iona.edu

Iona in Mission Spring Break Trips. The spring break mission trips to New Orleans and Chicago are full! We still have spaces for Bonita Springs, Florida in which we partner with the Christian Brothers and learn about migrant worker issues and human trafficking. Below is a list of the mission trips with openings.

Los Hermanos-Bonita Springs, Florida, March 13-20, 2010
Joe Madonna - Migrant workers and human trafficking

Agape-Massachusetts, May 17-21, 2010
Louise Russo - Non-violence to each other and the earth!

Romero Center-Camden, New Jersey, May 17-21, 2010
William May - Urban retreat and social justice education center

INTERNSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) currently has full-time and part-time fall internship opportunities available. The summer application deadline is February 27th, 2009.

DHS is the leading agency for the U.S. Government mobilizing and organizing our nation to secure the homeland from terrorist. OPA is responsible for developing and implementing the Department's message regarding homeland security and the oversight of the website, secretarial events, public outreach, media relations, and communications to all regional offices.

Interns will be working on various projects related to the mission of the Office of Public Affairs and it's 12 functional areas. (Finance and Administration, Incident Communications, Intelligence and Operations Communications, Internal Communications, Multimedia Liaison, Office of the Press Secretary, READY Campaign, Special Projects and Protocol, Speechwriting, Strategic Communications, Technical Planning and Operations, and Web Communications). The internship hours are flexible and the DHS office (located near American University) is metro accessible. All candidates must be U.S. citizens (no dual citizenship) currently enrolled and in good standing at a College or University. Internships are unpaid and housing assistance is not provided. Interns will require a security clearance. In order to obtain a security clearance, all candidates must pass a background check.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and application to the Internship Coordinator via email at OPA.Internships@dhs.gov or fax at (202) 282-8408 by February 27. Please contact Prof. Zaino for an application (jzaino@iona.edu )

Representative Nita Lowey - Intern in her White Plains District Office Congresswoman Lowey is currently in her 9th term in Congress representing parts of Westchester and White Plains. She is currently looking for interns for her White Plains Office. For information visit: http://www.house.gov/lowey/internships.htm or call (914) 428-1707

Collegium Civitas in Warsaw, Poland Summer Internship Internship program that offers unique opportunity to undertake professional, ENGLISH-language internships in various areas, including, among others, international relations, politics, diplomacy, European integration, human rights, civic and political education, civil society, community development, community service. 2010 CIVITAS SUMMER PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN WARSAW, POLAND (June 1 - July 31, 2010) in ENGLISH. www.globaleducationleadership.org The summer internship program is organized by Collegium Civitas in Warsaw, Poland includes 25-30 hours of internship per week, academic and internship seminar and a Polish language course.

INTERNSHIPS (IN ENGLISH) The program offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of students to undertake full-time summer professional internships in various public and non-profit organizations in Warsaw, Poland that focus, among others, on:
- European Integration, International Politics, Diplomacy
- Government, Legal and Constitutional Affairs
- Human Rights, Migration, Refugees
- Media, Media Advertising, Journalism
- Civil Society and Local Community Development, Civic Education,
- Jewish History, Arts & Culture
- Public health, humanitarianism
- Economics, Business, Finance
- Quantitative Research and Statistics
- Environment

APPLICATION Graduate and undergraduate students can apply. Civitas summer internship program has a rolling admission and interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to the program anytime until April 10, 2010. Application forms and requested documents.

CONTACT Inquiries about the program can be directed to Olena Tregub, Executive Director, Global Educational Leadership, at contact@globaleducationleadership.org or tel. 646 670 6089. For more information about the program, application form and costs click here

The Center for Progressive Leadership's New Leaders Internship Program is a paid ten-week summer program in Washington D.C. for young people from underrepresented communities across the country who are committed to developing their leadership skills. Each New Leader is matched with a paid internship in a leading progressive organization in DC, including policy and research work, advocacy, organizing, media relations, and on-line communications. CPL New Leaders also participate in orientation and closing workshops, weekly trainings, coaching, and a variety of networking events, conferences and other opportunities.

The CPL New Leaders Program is for young leaders who are interested in getting paid, on-the-job experience interning in a top progressive organization during the summer of 2010. CPL will also be looking for individuals who: Express a personal commitment to progressive change; Have demonstrated leadership experience; Are committed and open to personal growth; Have received their high school diploma or its equivalent by the start of the program in June 2010; Would not be able to come to DC for an unpaid internship. To learn more and apply, visit www.cplnewleaders.org Applications are due March 8, 2010

Call for Applications, Rotary Peace Fellowship (MA or Professional Certificate) Rotary, one of the world's largest humanitarian service organizations has partnered with seven leading universities around the globe to host the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary selects up to 60 Fellows to study peace and conflict resolution at universities around the world.

Rotary is seeking non-Rotarian professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies and conflict resolution or a related field. Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships (50 master's degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at six prestigious Rotary Centers around the world.

Participants in the master's degree program gain access to:
* Two years of Rotary-funded graduate study toward a master's degree at one of our six Rotary Centers
* Training in the root causes of conflict, theories of international relations, and effective models of cooperation, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
* A growing network of committed alumni employed around the world in diplomacy, government, non-governmental organizations and private corporations.

Candidates already working in the field of peace and conflict studies may opt for the three-month professional development certificate program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Both programs require, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a 2nd language for the MA program and 5 years for the professional development certificate.

The 2011 Academic term deadline is 1 July 2010. Applications are available at: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/Rotar... Please pay close attention to the language and academic test requirements for each center. All Rotary Peace Fellowship applications need the endorsement of your local Rotary district. You can find your nearest local Rotary Club by using the Club Locator tool on the Rotary International web site at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/ClubLocator/Pages/ridefa....

MSC SCONA (Student Conference On National Affairs) invites students of ALL majors willing to address global policy issues to register for our 55th Conference, ASIA RISING: the Rebirth of Power in the East and the Future of Asian-American Relations. General registration ends on February 15th.Registration is available online at scona.tamu.edu.

This year's conference will be held at Texas A&M University on February 25th-27th,2010 and will focus on challenges the United States faces with the rapid ascendancy of states in Asia. It will pay special attention to subtopics such as the Economy, Political Stability, Environment, Nuclear Proliferation, Military Technology, Humanitarian Efforts, Cultural Exchange, and many others.

For information, Contact: Alana Jones '11 Director of External Marketing MSC SCONA 55 (682) 465-0385 scona.exmarketing@gmail.com
Texas A&M University http://scona.tamu.edu

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES

PDA Brown Bag Lunch Vigil (at Congressional Rep's local office): is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17. For more information, downloadable flyers and fact sheets, and to register for the Lowey vigil, go to: http://pdamerica.org/articles/misc/2009-11-13-12-49-50-misc.php

Rethink Afghanistan: Film & Discussion A free showing of the Film "RETHINK AFGHANISTAN," followed by a presentation and discussion of the real reasons that our government continues to wage war there.

The program will begin at 7PM with the showing of two brief segments of the film, "RETHINK AFGHANISTAN." Professor Irwin Nack, Professor of History (retired) at William Patterson University, union and Green Party activist, will then discuss the economic and geopolitical goals behind our involvement in Afghanistan.

Monday, February 22, 2010 7-9 PM New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza New Rochelle, NY For more information: (914) 263-3479 Free and Open to the Public Sponsored by the WESPAC Foundation; Co-sponsors: Westchester Peace & Justice Coalition, Peace Action New Rochelle, CODEPINK/Westchester

Free Campus Greening Workshop March 11, SUNY/Purchase Please Save The Date for Thursday, March 11th to attend a meeting about greening Westchester County campuses. The Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges & Universities and the Purchase College Office of Sustainability invite you to attend, "Greening Westchester Campuses: Collaborating on Challenges and Solutions" at Purchase College. An Exhibitor Expo will follow the meeting. There is no fee to attend, but we do need you to RSVP. To register and learn more about the event as the agenda takes shape, please visit: http://www.hvgreencampus.org. Questions? Contact the Environmental Consortium office at (914) 422-4077 or envtlconsortium@pace.edu.

*Peace March on Washington: For those interested in traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Peace March on March 20, www.natassembly.org/ please contact Nada at WESPAC about possible bus transportation. (nirainjana@yahoo.com; (914) 449-6514)

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Celebrate International Women's Day with CARE's Half the Sky This International Women's Day, celebrate the movement that's changing the world one woman at a time! On Thursday, March 4th at 7:30pm, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book from Pulitzer-prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, this one-night-only event celebrates International Women's Day 2010 with musical performances by India.Arie, Michael Franti and Angelique Kidjo, celebrity commentary and the world premier of "Woineshet". Directed by Academy Award Winner Marisa Tomei and Lisa Leonechronicles, "Woineshet" chronicles the struggles of a poor Ethiopian woman who ultimately triumphs over sexual violence and discrimination. To purchase tickets visit www.halftheskylive.com. For more information about how to "host" a theatre or to volunteer an event, email Sarah@aidemocracy.org.

May 11&12: CARE National Conference & Celebration
Washington, D.C. Join hundreds of advocates from across the country for two days of workshops and discussions that explore a variety of international development issues. Hear from field practitioners, policy experts and keynote speakers, including The New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. Raise your voices. Meet with your members of Congress and advocate for U.S. policies that fight global poverty. The CARE National Conference is about speaking up for those who have no voice in the halls of power and improving U.S. foreign aid to be the best it can be. Join us for two days of learning and lobbying in Washington, D.C. Buy your tickets today! The student rate is $40; travel scholarships available. Contact Sarah@aidemocracy.org for more information.

June 22-26: US Social Forum Detroit, MI
Another world is possible. Another US is necessary. This June, at the Cobo Hall and Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit, the US Social Forum (USSF) will convene social movements from across the United States and globally. The USSF is more than a conference, more than a networking bonanza, more than a reaction to war and repression. The USSF provides a space to build relationships, learn from each other's experiences, share our analysis of the problems our communities face, and bring renewed insight and inspiration to social movement organizations. Through the USSF process, grassroots groups, coalitions and networks build leadership and develop collective consciousness, vision, and strategies needed to realize another world. Interested in attending? Register now at www.ussf2010.org/register. Need help fundraising your travel costs? Interested to attend as part of an AIDemocracy delegation? Want to submit a workshop or event proposal? Contact Sarah@aidemocracy.org for more information.

International (Reproductive Health) Youth Speak Out Tour
This semester, AIDemocracy's Global Health Program is partnering with Advocates for Youth to bring voices of youth reproductive health advocates from Jamaica, Nigeria and Ethiopia to college campuses in the U.S. In a two day special campus program, international youth will share their organizing experiences, short videos from their communities and discuss ways that U.S. youth can support their efforts to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people worldwide. Participants will receive issue briefings, advocacy training and the opportunity to educate national policymakers about the importance of comprehensive adolescent reproductive health information and services in U.S. foreign assistance programs. The tour will visit five college campuses this semester, and we are currently in search of our fifth campus. If you attend a university in NY and are interested in hosting this event, please email Priti@aidemocracy.org.

GRADUATE STUDY

The Bard Center for Environmental Policy is pleased to announce a new MS Degree in Climate Science and Policy, beginning Fall 2010. This new degree will help to provide the trained workforce critical for businesses, non-profit organizations, and governments at all levels as they face the increasing challenges posed by climate change. The program hopes to be able to offer six very generous NSF fellowships to support students entering this program in the Fall of 2010, 2011, and 2012. These Fellowships will provide 100% tuition support plus a $15,000 stipend for living expenses during the first year of study. We will receive notification of these awards in March.

For information, contact: Molly Williams '08 Admissions Coordinator
Bard Center for Environmental Policy Bard College (p.) (845) 758-7071 (f.) (845) 758-7636 www.bard.edu/cep

Graduate Program, University of Akron. We have exciting opportunities for graduate study in Political Science at The University of Akron for your most talented students. We believe that our M.A. degree programs, with concentrations in American, Comparative, International or Criminal Justice, offer outstanding training in the many facets of our discipline. Furthermore, our commitment to rigorous preparation in research methods provides students with an opportunity to develop strong analytical and research skills that are invaluable in future scholarly and applied contexts. Our renowned faculty members work closely with graduate students, providing first-rate instruction, mentoring relationships and research opportunities that develop the intellectual and professional talents of our students. Our M.A. degree has provided the gateway for our students seeking to obtain a Ph.D. in political science: graduates from our M. A. program have gone on to study at Albany-SUNY, Binghamton-SUNY, Claremont Graduate School, Indiana University, The Ohio State University, The University of Iowa, The University of Maryland, Texas A&M University, Washington University in St Louis, and the University of Wisconsin.

The department awards generous assistantships on a competitive basis. The assistantship includes a tuition waiver and a stipend of approximately $10,500 per academic year. In the 2008-2009 year the department funded fourteen students. The department is often also able to support travel grants for graduate student presentations at professional meetings. Your students can download application instructions and forms from our website at www.uakron.edu/gradsch/. Additional information can be found at Political Science department website (www.uakron.edu/colleges/artsci/depts/polisci/), The Ray C. Bliss Institute link (www.uakron.edu/bliss)

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK

CONGRATULATIONS to the Mock Trial Team on their very impressive showing at the tournament at Yale University - coming in 3rd behind George Washington and Yale, Iona made history and qualified for the national competition in March.

Special congratulations to Max Gaston for being named Best Witness!

The Mock Trial Team includes: Aislinn Appleby, Kristin Badalamenti, Zach Benoit , Amy Cassidy, Amanda Clancy, Max Gaston, Bryan Hart , Nadia Niazi, Brittni Uhl, & Sheena Wagaman

If you are interested in joining the team next year, contact Team Coach Adam Detsky (adestky@iona.edu ) or Team Co-Captains (Amy Cassidy acassidy2@iona.edu & Brittni Uhl buhl1@iona.edu ) for more information.
Read More online at: http://www.iona.edu/news/releases/0910/0211mocktrial.cfm

GOOD LUCK to the Model United Nations Club The MUN is attending the Harvard National Model United National Conference this weekend (Feb. 11-14). The group is representing the delegation from Bosnia.

Among the MUN members attending the conference: Susom Ghosh, Melissa Nichols, Nicholas Giannotti, Michael Petre, James Hurley, Daniel Lamothe
Arij Abdul-Halim, James Katen, & Tracy (Lai Hiu) Wan

If you'd like more information on the MUN, contact Club Moderator Prof. Tricia Mulligan tmulligan@iona.edu


GOOD LUCK to Political Science Students & Swim/Diving Team Members Michael O'Connor & Jay Wegimont who are competing in the MAAC Championships in Maryland next week.

You can read more about the Championship & the Swim/Diving team on Michael's blog:

CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Honor students who defended their theses this week: Courtney Mallon, Susom Ghosh, Scott O'Donnell, & Sarah Wiener

REMINDER

Graduating Seniors & members of Pi Sigma Alpha PSA has merchandise available for purchase on its website. If you are interested in purchasing a medallion, chord, combination, or anything else for graduation, you can submit your requests and cash/checks payable to Iona College) to either Scott O'Donnell or Kelvin Collado in the Student Government Association Office in the basement of the LaPenta Student Union (located inside the Club Hub), at the student worker desk in the Political Science House (near the back of the house), or if you see us in class by 12 noon, Monday, February 15th! Unfortunately, PSA does not allow individuals to order specific items, these orders much come via the college in one single form along with our dues for new applicants. Below is a link to the PSA store: http://www.apsanet.org/~psa/content_2143.cfm?navID=642

Political Science Faculty

Contact information on Political Science web site: http://www.iona.edu/artsscience/departments/politicalscience/

Prof. J. Zaino, Chair, Pre-Law Director jzaino@iona.edu
Prof. T. Mulligan, Director IS, Pre-Law Director tmulligan@iona.edu
Prof. M. Hagerty, Professor, mhagerty@iona.edu
Prof. R. Lacey, Professor, rlacey@iona.edu
Prof. M. Byrne, Adjunct Professor, mabyrne@iona.edu
Prof. D. Minchin, Adjunct Professor, dminchin@iona.edu