Month: February 2017

Netherlands Study Abroad Opportunity

Stephanie Jackson

“Do you want to learn about how culture impacts transportation policy and vice versa? Do you want to meet with the Dutch experts in design of transportation systems? Do you want to travel by bike and train with professionals from around the south who can talk to you about career advice? We still have slots available in the Netherlands study abroad course! We didn’t get enough engineering undergrads to fill the course, so we are opening it up to grad students and other departments. The travel fee is $3500 (covers…

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A Talk by Japanese Judge Takashi Usukura: Differences in the U.S. & Japanese Legal Systems

Stephanie Jackson

On Thursday, March 2, Judge Takashi Usukura will be speaking on the Japanese legal system at the Bank of America Plaza. The lecture will take place from 6 – 8pm, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendance is free, but RVSP is required. For his talk, Judge Usukura will provide an overview of the Japanese court system, and compare and contrast it with the U.S. legal systems. He will explain the differences between the District Court, Family Court and Summary Court jurisdictions in Japan. For more details and to RSVP,…

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Special Events Internship at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

Stephanie Jackson

“As part of the Development branch of the museum, the Office of Special Events at the National Museum of American History plans and coordinates over 100 events each year including: exhibition openings, press conferences, donation ceremonies, staff receptions, donor cultivation events, and corporate dinners and receptions. Our office is characterized by a busy but proactive environment that strives to forward the goals of the Smithsonian Institution by connecting with the community and public at large. We offer an unparalleled opportunity for students interested in event planning and coordinating to delve…

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March 15 Deadline for Central American Policy Studies at Tulane University

Stephanie Jackson

“The Stone Center for Latin American Studies announces an innovative new program on Central America to be offered at CIAPA (Centro de Investigación y Adiestramiento Político Administrativo) in Costa Rica (July 10, 2017-May 11, 2018). The intensive ten-month Latin American Studies M.A. program will provide students a unique opportunity to engage a range of global issues related to sustainable human development in democratic societies, including migration, health, environment, inequality, security, and violence prevention from a Central American perspective. The program is ideal for students pursuing careers in journalism, foundations, NGOs,…

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Summer Program Opportunities in Estonia

Stephanie Jackson

See below for summer study abroad opportunities with the International Summer University at the University of Tartu in Estonia. 1. After the Empire: The Collapse of Communism and Beyond “The aim of this programme is to introduce the crucial changes in two Baltic societies, brought up by the collapse of communism. The programme will introduce the challenges and achievements of social, economic and political reforms and their past, present and future impacts on local as well as on international scale. Students will learn of state-of-the-art achievements generated by quick and efficient…

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2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development

Stephanie Jackson

“Each year we present the Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development (Rice Award) at our Annual Conference. This award recognizes the achievements of an exceptional young professional working in the field of international development. Previously named “The Truman Award,” the award was established in 2003 by Andrew E. Rice and Robert Berg to honor leadership, innovation, impact and commitment. It was renamed The Rice Award in 2011 to honor the memory and contributions of one of its chief architects. The recipient…

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CSIS iDeas Lab Internship

Stephanie Jackson

“The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. Job Summary The CSIS iDeas Lab seeks highly motivated and creative candidates for a full-time,…

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Student Scholarship Poster Competition

Stephanie Jackson

“The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the largest and most comprehensive environmental conference in the Southeast, aimed at providing cutting edge information to more than 700 environmental leaders. They represent state, local, and federal government, business and industry, attorneys, consultants, engineers, developers, land owners, architects, agribusiness, energy experts, water planning districts, academia, public health, solid waste and recycling, and environmental nonprofits. The Student Scholarship Poster Competition is intended to provide students the opportunity to present their research on timely environmental issues to a wide range of environmental professionals. Six student…

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