[Fels_pubpol_0708] one event, courses, one internship

[Deirdre Martinez]

The following are time sensitive; I'll send a more complete events list 
on Monday. 


EVENTS

Monday, April 7 7:15 PM
Ritz East Theater 2
Wednesday, April 9  5:00 PM
International House
A documentary about the national debt, I.O.U.S.A., is having its East 
Coast premiere here in Philly next week.  The film is supposed to be 
very good, and it has a number of Penn connections through the Concord 
Coalition and a student group called Concerned Youth of America 
(CYA).The Wednesday showing will end with a Q&A with the film's director 
and The Concord Coalition's Executive Director.

http://www.phillyfests.com/pff/film-details.cfm?id=7553. 

COURSES

*GAFL 490-001 Public Policy Process Theories and Actors*
Martinez
Fall 2008
Thursday, 4:30-7:30 pm
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Sample Syllabus <http://www.fels.upenn.edu/Syllabi/gafl490.pdf>

This course is an opportunity for students to combine the major 
theoretical perspectives on the policy process with practical 
application to current policy issues. Students will gain theoretical 
tools to explain policy change, a comprehensive understanding of the 
actors that influence policymaking and politics, and experience writing 
policy documents. The course is designed to complement an internship in 
the public policy arena, providing context and background that will 
enrich the internship experience. The course can be taken either before 
or after completion of an internship.

***GAFL 560-001 Women Leaders and Emerging Democracies*
Margolies
Fall 2008
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Sample Syllabus <http://www.fels.upenn.edu/Syllabi/GAFL560.pdf>

In this course you will explore ways to provide women with practical, 
'real world' skills--political and community organizing, communications, 
fundraising, advocacy and media experience--that will enable them to 
achieve meaningful political, economic, and civic participation in the 
life of their countries. Students may also be involved with an 
international trip with Women's Campaign International. The course is 
designed to give the theoretical background and tools to put together an 
insightful international training to politically empower women.

***GAFL 561-001 Dealing with the Media*
Margolies
Fall 2008
Mondays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Sample Syllabus <http://www.fels.upenn.edu/Syllabi/GAFL561.pdf>

This course explores the role of the media in politics on the federal, 
state, and local levels. The process of creating a mass media news story 
is followed in detail, and practical strategies for using the media to 
its fullest effect are discussed.


INTERNSHIPS

Organization: The Henry L. Stimson Center
Location: United States (Washington, D.C., DC)
Website: www.stimson.org <http://www.stimson.org>
Email: internships at stimson.org <mailto:internships at stimson.org>

The Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense program offers one summer 
internship position for undergraduate and graduate students to gain 
research and analysis experience in the field of national security 
budgeting.US national security policy is expressed and sustained through 
the dollars spent on foreign affairs, defense and intelligence. Budgets 
are the heart of government; they reveal a nation's priorities behind 
the political rhetoric. The Stimson Center's Budgeting for Foreign 
Affairs and Defense program examines the ways in which the nation plans 
and budgets its national security policy. Whether it is for a $12 
billion aircraft carrier or a $15 billion initiative to fight HIV/AIDS, 
the Stimson Center's Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense program 
conducts independent analysis and provides practical solutions for US 
national security to improve the way we budget for foreign affairs and 
defense.Based on the Henry L. Stimson Center's commitment to 
professional development, expectations for interns are high. In return, 
interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for 
full time employment in a professional setting.
Responsibilities for an intern with the Budgeting for Foreign Affairs 
and Defense may include:

. Research and analysis of current trends in foreign affairs and defense 
budgets.

. Summarizing and analyzing the ongoing budget process on Capitol Hill.

. Individual research into specific areas of national security budgeting.

. Program website updates and development.

. Program support and logistics.

Follow the link below for additional information:

http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact_show.htm?doc_id=674896




-- 

Deirdre Martinez, PhD
Director and Lecturer
Fels Public Policy Internship Program and Penn in Washington
Fels Institute of Government
University of Pennsylvania
3814 Walnut Street (Mail code 6197)
Philadelphia PA 19104
215-746-3849
Fax 215-746-3565
Cell 215-900-5299

Visit our website for program details: 

	http://www.fels.upenn.edu/internship/

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