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2018 Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP)

NYS Office of the Attorney General

Application Deadline Wednesday March 14th

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking talented undergraduate and graduate students for its 2018 Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP). The SLIP officially runs for 8 weeks between June and July (10-week appointments are available, if required by the applicant's funding source).

Placements are available statewide within the Divisions of Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Social Justice, State Counsel, Appeals and Opinions, Regional Affairs, Executive and Administration. Undergraduate and graduate students assist professional and support staff in all phases of their work including but not limited to: non-legal research; data entry; drafting of correspondence and memos; assisting with consumer complaint intake and mediation; and performing clerical tasks such as filing, answering telephones, scheduling meetings.

We are seeking hardworking interns who are committed to public service and have excellent research and writing skills; fluency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, etc.) in addition to English is a plus, but not required.

Positions available throughout the state of New York. See posting in HireU for list of possible locations.

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Summer 2018 Internship

Vote Smart



Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. Non-partisan and nonprofit since 1988.

The Vote Smart Internship Program provides a unique lesson in the study of American politics. Students come to help American citizens educate themselves about elected officials and candidates. By providing this information in an easy and accessible manner, Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the political hype and misrepresentation characteristic of present day political campaigns.

Interns play a crucial role at Vote Smart and make up the vast majority of our staff. The individual talents, ideas and hard work of our interns have been instrumental in the success of many of our most important programs.



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Announcing the term's first Pizza and Politics event:

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE?

presentation by and discussion with:

Prof. Michele Angrist, Chair, Department of Political Science
Pete Fowler, Associate Director, Becker Career Center

Tuesday January 9th, common lunch, Lippman 017

Pizza will be served.

Did you know?

Union students can now participate on a term abroad to KENYA, operated by St. Lawrence University.

Information meeting this week:

Wed April 5, Karp Room 002, at 6:30 pm

Over the course of the semester students spend a week with a hunter-gatherer community and week in a settled agricultural community. Later on they do a several-week home stay with a Nairobi family.

On the term, students take 2 required courses:

--Culture, Environment, and Development in East Africa
--Swahili

And then they take 2 of the following 4 electives:

--Biodiversity Conservation and Management in East Africa
--Critical Issues in the Socio-Economic Development of Kenya
--Gender Issues in Modern and Traditional Kenya
--Introduction to the History of Modern Kenya

For those interested in jobs in finance:

On Saturday February 18th from 10 am-11:30 am upstairs in the Becker Career Center the student investment fund will be hosting an event. There will be alumni speakers who currently work at Citi Bank coming to speak about the world of finance. This will be a great opportunity for anyone to connect with alumni and learn what it is like to hold a job at a large financial institution. Breakfast will be served.

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The Departments of History, Africana Studies, Music, Political Science, Sociology, and Interdisciplinary Studies invite you to join them for

Hip Hop as Protest:
A Mini-Concert and Presentation
Featuring Jermaine Wells and his band,
The Ill Funk Ensemble
Tuesday, February 21st, 5:00-6:30
Reamer Auditorium
Refreshments will be served

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Information Session: Vietnam Term Abroad
Thursday January 19, Common Lunch, Lippman 101

Next Fall term, Professor Tom Lobe, from the Political Science Department, will direct the Vietnam program, and teach a political science course on Vietnamese history and politics, from the Vietnam War to today. Vietnam has experienced explosive change, in economics, politics, social norms, and its relations with the world. The course and program will examine these momentous leaps, and explore Vietnam's contradictions, challenges, and immense accomplishments. We'll also focus on the urban demographic shifts and compare Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the ways they mix tradition and modernity, Vietnamese particularity with global sensibility.

Please attend the information meeting to learn more.

Announcement: The Political Science Department has a couple of openings for the 2017 spring term, Washington, DC program. If you are interested in watching the fireworks in Washington, DC as Donald Trump enters the White House, and the bitter partisan debate over the legislative agenda unfolds, apply now. An exciting opportunity to be in the front row in watching and participating in this new trajectory of American politics. If interested, e-mail Tom Lobe ([email protected]) by the end of this week (January 6).

Pizza and Politics TODAY on the Coup in Turkey --
With Professors Cidam (PSC) and Sener (Econ)

Lippman 016, Common Lunch, Pizza Will Be Served

New York State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will speak Tuesday, Oct. 11, about the state’s new initiative to combat sexual assault on college campuses.

The 1 p.m. talk in the Nott Memorial is free and open to the public.

Hochul has been visiting campuses across the state to discuss Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Enough is Enough” initiative.

Signed into law in July, the legislation requires all colleges to adopt a set of comprehensive procedures and guidelines, including a uniform definition of affirmative consent, a statewide amnesty policy, and expanded access to law enforcement to ensure the safety of all students attending colleges in New York.

NEW YORK STATE SENATE INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday October 6th, 1pm (common hour), Becker Career Center

From the halls of higher-learning to the halls of the State Capitol, New York State Senate Volunteer Internship offers students exciting opportunities to learn about state government and to experience firsthand the legislative process.

If you have ever thought about a career in public service or state government, now is the time to learn more and apply!

Students have the opportunity to enroll in PSC277 Winter Term and complete the internship as part of the course. All academic majors welcome.

Pizza will be provided.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS Information Meeting TODAY
Lippman 014
Lunch will be served
Applications available in Lippman 117 if you can't make the meeting ...

Model United Nations INFORMATION MEETING

(for Winter/Spring 2017)

Thursday September 22, Common Lunch, Lippman 014

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

TERM In WASHINGTON, DC INFORMATION MEETING

(for this Spring, 2017)

Thursday September 15, 5 pm, Lippman 101

*DINNER WILL BE SERVED*

Innovating Refuge: Technology Redefining the Refugee Experience

Check out what Mike Clarke (PSC Class of 2011) is up to on behalf of Syrian refugees in Lebanon!

https://vimeo.com/167220147

Mike writes, "Please share our campaign video with the Union community and let students see where a Union education can take them."

Innovating Refuge: Technology Redefining the Refugee Experience Technology continues to enhance every aspect of our lives. Yet in times of crisis, we still find it acceptable for people to seek refuge in makeshift tents and suffer…

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Term in Washington DC Information Meeting
*This* Thursday May 12, Common Lunch, Lippman 101
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

Fascinated by politics, power, and policy-making? There’s no better place than Washington, DC to test your idealistic or cynical principles. Or you might want to see if the Washington political scene is a career after graduation.

Each spring term, for ten weeks, the Political Science Department organizes an academic program in DC. Union students journey to help save the world, or sink into the political muck, or simply observe and interact with the many complexities and thrills that is Washington. Though the program is selective and competitive, all majors can apply, and no particular prerequisites are necessary (except motivation and enthusiasm).

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Grassroots Campaigns is a national, progressive political consulting firm specializing in running face-to-face field campaigns. We run campaigns all over the country, primarily with progressive-aligned groups like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood and the Southern Poverty Law Center, as well as humanitarian groups like Doctors Without Borders. There is no better time get involved and shape the next generation of activists that will take this country in a more progressive direction and see change on issues that matter now.

We are looking for smart, motivated, politically minded students to join our field staff in management roles as Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors after graduation.

A representative will be on campus TODAY, TOMORROW & THURSDAY to meet with students.

TODAY/TUESDAY: Meet Conor Kelly in Reamer, 11am-2pm

WEDNESDAY: Learn more at an Info Session 1-2pm at Becker Career Center (and at Reamer 11am-12:45pm)

THURSDAY: On-campus interviews for Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Director positions

View additional details and application instructions in the job posting in HireU; conduct an Advanced Search by Organization "Grassroots".

Questions? Contact me at [email protected]

Congratulations to this year's Model United Nations delegation on a job well done! They traveled to New York City over Spring Break, and, as delegates, participated in the work of eight different UN system committees, with topics ranging from nuclear non-proliferation, to financing international development, to corruption and the environment, to women's rights. Delegates from 7 out of 8 committees won Outstanding Position Paper Awards, meaning that committee chairs found their work to be in the top 10% of submissions. And the delegation as a whole earned a coveted Distinguished Delegation Award for their collective participation in committee work. Next year Union will represent a Middle Eastern country. So if you are interested in Middle East affairs, or foreign policy, or diplomacy and international relations -- and you think you might want to consider Model UN as a winter trimester course -- contact Professor Angrist.

Canvass Director / Assistant Canvass Director - Grassroots Campaigns - Job Board

Conor Kelly, a representative from this organization (Grassroots Campaigns) will be on campus Tuesday the 19th of April until Thursday the 21st. He is looking to hire graduating seniors for management roles on political field and fundraising campaigns. The organization runs campaigns all over the country, primarily with progressive-aligned groups like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood and the Southern Poverty Law Center, as well as humanitarian groups like Doctors Without Borders.Contact the career center if you are interested in speaking with him.

http://grassrootscampaigns.theresumator.com/apply/lFxarp/Assistant-Canvass-Director

Canvass Director / Assistant Canvass Director - Grassroots Campaigns - Job Board You can submit your resume by visiting this link. If you know anyone who would be a great fit for this position, please pass the link along. Thanks!

FAQs | Political Science

Juniors: A reminder that your senior thesis topic and adviser forms are due a week from Friday (Friday April 8) in the Political Science office. Lost your form? You can print another copy from the FAQ section of the PSC website ...

http://muse.union.edu/politicalscience/faqs/

FAQs | Political Science What are the requirements for the major in Political Science? (To view these requirements in checklist form, click here.) Twelve courses in the department. Students must take PSC 111 or PSC 112, PSC 113, PSC 498-PSC 499 (a two-term senior project), and eight other courses. No more than two of these…

If you would be interested in participating in a 3-week summer program for Schenectady High School students to show how writing can be a means of personal and community empowerment, please contact Gianluca Avanzato at [email protected]

Pizza & Politics

“Politics 101:
Managing Local Political Campaigns”

Anthony Perez ('11)
Executive Director of the
Bronx Democratic Party

While at Union, Anthony served as the Senior Student Trustee of the college’s Board of Trustees, President of the Sigma Phi Society, Chair of the Union Schenectady Alliance, and President of Class of 2011 in both his freshman and sophomore years. He has received numerous awards for his public service and was named a 40 under 40 Rising Latino Star in 2012. Anthony now has a leadership position in the Democratic Party where he fights for social justice and community development in his hometown, the Bronx.

When? 2 March, Wednesday, common hour, 12:55-1:45
Where? Lippman room 017

** sponsored by the Dept. of Political Science
(contact: Prof. Robert Hislope, x7094; [email protected])
** funded by an Internal Education Grant and the Political Science Department

From Professor Brown:

If you are interested in learning through action -- and participating in a local internship experience (and especially if you wish to do so this spring), you are cordially invited by the Political Science Department to an informal reception and talk next Tuesday, February 23, at Hale House Dining Room at 6:00PM.

Cora Schroeter, who runs Congressman Tonko's local office, will be our speaker at 6:30. She will spend a few minutes discussing how interns play an important role in advancing the constituent service work and policy research work of Representatives in Congress. She will also discuss the unfolding presidential nomination drama from the standpoint of a shrewd and careful observer of the political process.

Union College interns currently (or recently) in the program will be there to answer questions. I, too, will be there to answer questions about upcoming opportunities.

Come on by, meet our interns currently in the program, have some finger food and punch, enjoy a timely talk, and find out more about why you might enjoy being an intern. It will be a useful hour or so of your time.

Apply - Summer Democracy Fellowship program

Foundation for Civic Leadership internship opportunity:

A current PSC junior had a very positive experience with this organization last summer, FYI.

For more information go to:
http://www.fcleadership.org/democracy.html

Apply - Summer Democracy Fellowship program Frustrated with how the American political system operates (or doesn't)? Interested in spending your summer doing meaningful and high impact work to reform it? Excited about the idea of interning for...

To Junior PSC Majors and ID Majors:

Just a reminder that I will be holding a meeting regarding the senior thesis this Friday during Common Lunch in Lippman 017. Please make every effort to attend. Lunch will be available beforehand. If you cannot attend you will be able to pick up a critical handout and form beginning next week from the PSC department office.

Sincerely,
Professor Angrist

Pizza & Politics

“The New Hampshire Primary:
What Happened?
Why?
What Happens Next?”

Analysis and Insights from
New Hampshire Primary Mini-Term Students
and Professor Zoe Oxley

When? 10 February, Wednesday, common hour, 12:50-1:45
Where? Lippman room 017

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Please, check out this new course for the Spring Term: SPN 405/ MLT 301 (Lost) and Found in Translation and Interpretation. This course is for Spanish majors-- SPN 405-- and also heritage speakers of Spanish (non-Spanish majors)--MLT 301-- who perhaps have never taken a Spanish class at Union, and their proficiency level is near native.

The course will be taught in Spanish but the writing component for MLT 301 students will be in English. (This is also a WAC class).

Become an Unofficial Ambassador – 2016 Summer Service Internship Program Do more with your summer! The 2016 Summer Service Internship program with America’s Unofficial Ambassadors offers a unique opportunity for students and recent grads to travel, receive academic credit, gain professional experience, and earn a Certificate in Citizen Diplomacy. Unofficial ambassadors intern with schools and grassroots organizations in Indonesia, Morocco, Tajikistan, or Tanzania. For 5-8 weeks, they intern full-time in fields like education, human rights, youth leadership, and public health, while learning about the language and people of their host country. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit www.unofficialambassadors.org or contact [email protected]

Political Science Juniors,

I will be holding a meeting on Friday, February 19 during Common Lunch in Lippman 017 on the subject of the senior thesis. In that meeting, we will talk about the thesis project itself, as well as the process of matching students with advisers. You will also hear from some current seniors. Pizza and cookies and beverages will be served! So please mark your calendars and spread the word. If you cannot attend this meeting, you will be contacted afterward with instructions for picking up a detailed handout that will give you the key information you need to have.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Professor Angrist

Planning to intern in Washington DC this summer? If so, you may be eligible to compete for the award described below. Please see Professor Angrist for more information.

Peter Hart, the founder of Hart Research Associates, established this award to honor the memory of Paul Frederick Hartwig, Ph.D. (1941-1997), former Union College professor of political science and senior vice president of Hart Research. Fred Hartwig believed that it was very important for young Americans to be introduced to the nation's capital, the seat of the federal government and democracy. He believed that seeing and being a part of what goes on in Washington would enhance young people's appreciation for government, engage them in America's ongoing public conversations and debates, and result in their becoming more informed and involved citizens and leaders. This internship award is designed to promote and support this experience among college students from all liberal arts disciplines.

The award ($1500) is specifically for students who will intern in or around the nation's capital this summer. While the student does not necessarily need to work on Capitol Hill or on a political campaign to qualify, the internship must be in the broad field of government, public policy, or politics.