[Fels_pubpol_0708] events this week, version 2
Deirdre Martinez
d_martinez at sas.upenn.edu
Mon Feb 25 12:24:20 EST 2008
This is a slightly longer version of the list I sent on Friday; I wanted
to be sure to get the details on the Clinton event sent before tickets
ran out. There are a few more events and two more internships on this list.
*Tuesday, February 26*
*12:00 -- 1:00 PM*
*Penn Global Forum featuring Dr. Helene Gayle*
/Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of CARE (one of the world's leading
humanitarian organizations) will speak about women's roles in fighting
poverty./
BRB II/III Auditorium*
*
*Wednesday, February 27
4:00 PM
Geoffrey Laredo, Senior Advisor to the Director - National Institute on
Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Former Policy Fellow, U.S.
Senate Committee on Health, Education & Labor*
Mr. Laredo has served for 19 years in senior policy positions at NIDA,
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), as
well as on Capitol Hill. He will outline the real world challenges of
applying what we know from science to the task of crafting policy and
budgets in Washington. He will also discuss career trajectories in the
federal civil service: What does it take to maneuver, and succeed, as a
career public servant trying to make a difference? Several short case
studies from criminal justice, addiction services and addiction research
will be presented.
McNeil 309 Contact /Knakiya Hagans 215-573-9097 with questions./
* 6:00 -7:00 PM
Sharing Your Success: Building a Sustainable Non-Profit featuring Farah
Jimenez, C'90, L'96*/Come hear Farah Jimenez, Executive Director of Mt.
Airy.USA, a community-focused non-profit real estate development
corporation in Philadelphia, discuss what events prompted her put her
Penn degrees to use in the non-profit world./Penn Law, Silverman Hall
Room 240Bhttp://www.alumni.upenn.edu/diversityalliance/dass/index.html
*7:30 PM
How Will China Shape the Future?*An Interdisciplinary Forum on China
/How will China shape the future? How will changes in China affect its
society and the world? And what should we as Americans understand about
China? In light of China's current rapid development, it is imperative
we better understand the nation that will undoubtedly affect our lives./
Jon M. Huntsman Hall 265, Registration is recommended for this event.
For more information contact PennForum or Fox Leadership.
* Thursday, February 28, 2008
11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM
Bill Clinton Delivers Opening Address of "Kerner Plus 40" Symposium*
/This year marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark report that was
issued by the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. This
report, which has come to be known as the "Kerner Commission Report,"
assessed the causes of the dozens of race riots that occurred in this
country during the 1960s./
Irvine Auditorium, 34^th and Spruce Streets; *Tickets are free* and will
be available on a first come-first served basis *Feb. 25-26 for PennCard
holders only* from the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Box Office,
3680 Walnut St., only one ticket per person.
TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT BUT MORE MAY BECOME AVAILABLE: Contact
the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Box Office with questions.*
*
*6:00-8:00 PM
Harold Ford Jr. at Penn Model Congress Opening Ceremonies*
/Penn Model Congress is pleased to open its 2008 conference with a
Keynote Address from *former Congressman and current Chairman of the
Democratic Leadership Council, Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN).* Elected to the
US House of Representatives when he was only 25, Ford served on the
House Budget and Financial Services Committees, and was a prominent
member of both the Blue Dog Coalition and the Congressional Black
Caucus. In the 2006 Tennessee Senate race, Ford almost became the first
African-American Senator from the South since Reconstruction, but lost
by less than three percent of the vote to Republican, Bob Corker, a
former Mayor of Chattanooga. Ford is also a Penn alumnus, and in
addition to his work at the DLC, he currently serves as a senior policy
advisor for Merrill Lynch and is a political contributor to Fox
News./Tickets should be available for $5 on Locust Walk shortly. Irvine
Auditorium, 34^th and Spruce St. For more information email
Maxyr at sas.upenn.edu
*Friday, February 29*
*12:00 - 4:00 pm
The Spring Career Fair*
/Internship and full-time opportunities! Meet representatives from
almost 100 employers representing the following industries://
Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing// Communications/Media//,
Consulting//, Education//, Engineering,// Financial Services,// Health
Care//, Hospitality//, Information Technology//, Law/Advocacy//, Public
Service/Government/, / Retail,// Social/Human Services,/Bodek
Lounge & Hall of Flags at Houston Hall
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/pennlink.html.
For questions, contact Kelly Cleary at Career Services:
clearyk at pobox.upenn.edu or 215-898-7529
*Upcoming Events*
*March 7, 2008
11:00am to 4:00pm
Not-for-Profit/Public Service Career Fair (in NYC)*
/The Spring 2008 Not-for-Profit Career Fair, co-hosted by the Columbia
Center for Career Education, Teachers College Career Services, CU School
of Social Work, CU School of International and Public Affairs, and
Barnard College Office of Career Development, allows students and alumni
to explore a wide variety of career fields, employers, and types of
employment./
*Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University*
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events/index.php
For questions, contact Kelly Cleary at Career Services:
clearyk at pobox.upenn.edu or 215-898-7529**
* April 2, 2008*
*Penn Israel Coalition Lobbying Trip*
/The Penn Israel Coalition is planning a lobbying trip to Washington, DC
this semester meet members of Congress and encourage them to support
America's friendly relationship with Israel, and a strong stance against
our common enemies. This is a fantastic opportunity to see how Congress
works, learn how to lobby, and help out one of America's strongest
allies. **/
For more information, and instructions on how to sign up, please email
piclobbying at gmail.com.
*Sunday, April 12 *
*12:30-5:00 PM
RootscampDC Job Fair*
/Democratic GAIN (Grassroots Action Institute and Network), in
conjunction with New Organizing Institute, is bringing members from
across the Democratic family together for GAIN's first job fair of 2008,
so you can find the perfect job for you for the 2008 election cycle. It
is an open dialogue between some of the best activists, field
organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers out there. This
conference will help you learn about new tools to make you better in
your current job and jobs to come./
National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 22036
For more information and to register email lola at neworganizing.com or go
to http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1095/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=36902
*Internship Opportunities*
*Internship with Representative Tauscher*
California Democrat Ellen O. Tauscher (CA-10) seeks an intern to start
immediately until mid-May to early June. Intern responsibilities include
answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail
and faxes, potential to assist with drafting constituent correspondence,
and assisting legislative staff with special projects as necessary.
Applicant should be a self-starter with excellent writing and
communication skills who is eager to take on additional responsibility.
California ties are a plus. This position provides exposure to the
legislative process while developing a strong understanding of how a
Congressional office operates. Please send a resume, cover letter and
brief writing sample to eotresumes at gmail.com <mailto:eotresumes at gmail.com>.
* *
*The Association of American Universities (AAU)*
The Association of American Universities (AAU) has two unpaid internship
opportunities available for the 2008 summer session. Our goal is to
provide students with a solid understanding of the association's federal
relations, public affairs and policy studies activities (dependent on
their area of interest); engaging them in research and analysis and
having them participate in hearings and AAU meetings. Students should
submit their resume, a letter of interest, and a writing sample by
*March 6, 2008*. We would hope to make a decision by the third week of
March. Contact Lajauna Smouse with questions at 202-408-7500 or by
email at lajauna_smouse at aau.edu.**
*
Genocide Intervention Network*
The Genocide Intervention Network's mission is to empower individuals
and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide and mass
atrocities.
Our current focus is on ending the ongoing violence in Darfur, Sudan
which has killed up to 400,000 innocent civilians and displaced 2.5
million. The Genocide Intervention Network is home to STAND, a student
anti-genocide network with over 700 chapters, as well as the Sudan
Divestment Taskforce, a key player in the divestment movement which has
now resulted in 20 states and 55 universities divesting holdings in
companies operating in Sudan. We also work on a range of projects in
North Darfur to protect women while collecting firewood. Beyond Darfur,
we are preparing to engage in other conflict areas involving large-scale
violence against civilians.
Visit this website to apply for an internship:
http://www.genocideintervention.net/network/jobs
If you have questions contact Fiorella D. Valderrama at [202] 481-8220
or Valderrama at genocideintervention.net
<mailto:Valderrama at genocideintervention.net>
* Departmental Offices Summer 2008 Internship Program at the Department
of Treasury *
The Departmental Offices Summer 2008 Internship Program is designed to
give students a unique opportunity to witness and contribute to the
Department of the Treasury's important mission of "managing the U.S.
Government's finances effectively, promoting economic growth and
stability, and ensuring the safety, soundness, and security of the U.S.
international financial systems.In addition to normal office duties,
interns will attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events,
participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in
the Washington, D.C. area. Approximately 10-15 interns will be chosen to
participate in this highly competitive program. College students of all
majors are encouraged to apply.Please visit the Internship Program's web
page at http://www.treas.gov/organization/employment/internships/do.html
to learn more about the program and the opportunities at the Department
of Treasury next summer. Please refer all questions to Stuart Farrell at
stuart.farrell at do.treas.gov <mailto:stuart.farrell at do.treas.gov> If you
are interested in applying to this program please send a resume,
official or unofficial transcript, and a cover letter with offices of
interest included to internapplication at do.treas.gov
<mailto:internapplication at do.treas.gov> on or before March 14. A
description of offices is located at http://www.treas.gov/offices/.
--
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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