[Fels_pubpol_0708] Events and internships

Mon Mar 17 13:10:18 EDT 2008

*Tuesday, March 18*

*5:30 PM -- 7:30 PM***

*Counsel to the Presidential Candidates*

*/David Frum/*/, leading conservative thinker and former speechwriter 
for President George W. Bush, will join *E.J. Dionne*, noted author and 
syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, in a lively political 
discussion moderated by *Chris Satullo*, an award-winning columnist with 
the Philadelphia Inquirer. These seasoned political analysts will 
reflect on shifts in the political landscape since the last presidential 
election and offer their prescriptions for the strategies each candidate 
should pursue in their race to be sworn in as the 49th president of the 
United States./

Cost:* *Members program with preferred seating and dinner: $65
Non-members: $75
Members program only: $20 or Program Pass
Non-members: $25
The program portion of this event is *free for full-time students with a 
valid ID*, based on availability (please visit our website for further 
pricing information). 

Location: Union league, 140 S. Broad Street

(Business attire required -- no jeans or sneakers)

To register, please call (215)561-4700 or visit 
http://www.wacphila.org/programs/center_city.html#frum

For more information email World Affairs Council of Philadelphia at 
programs at wacphila.org <mailto:programs at wacphila.org>.

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*Wednesday, March 19*

*5:00 -- 6:00 PM***

*Peace Corps Information Session*

Jon M. Huntsman Hall Room G-92

For more information contact Career Services

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*Thursday, March 20*

*1:00 -- 2:00 PM***

*Sexual & Drug Behavior Patterns and HIV/STD Racial Disparities: The 
Need for New Directions*

/Part of the Penn CFAR Seminar Series, Hosted by the Penn Center for 
AIDS Research and presented by Denise Hallfors, Ph.D., Senior Research 
Scientists at the Pacific Institute for Research.**/

Biomedical Research Building II Auditorium, 421 Curie Boulevard; to see 
building: http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/view_bldg.php3?id=155

For more information http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/aids/events/semseries0708.htm

*Friday, March 21*

*8:30 AM -- 5:00 PM***

*Redefining Aggregate Welfare: Revitalizing a City in Pursuit of 
Economic Justice*

/Edward V. Sparer Symposium/

Location: Law Levy

For more information contact the Law School

*Upcoming Events*

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*Thursday, March 27^ *

*12:00 PM***

*Chris Myers Asch: Co-Founder, U.S. Public Service Academy*

/The U.S. Public Service Academy is a national initiative to build a 
civilian counterpart to the military service academies. Modeled on the 
military academies, the proposed Academy will offer four years of 
tuition-free education in exchange for five years of civilian service 
following graduation. The initiative has earned the support of more than 
110 members of Congress and two presidential candidates, and it has been 
highlighted by Time Magazine as one of the top ten ideas the next 
president should embrace to reinvigorate civic life./

3814 Walnut Street 
Leadership Hall 
2nd Floor Conference Room

Registration is recommended for this event: 
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/foxleadership/docs/events_register.php?screen=reg_event&eid=23560 
<http://www.sas.upenn.edu/foxleadership/docs/events_register.php?screen=reg_event&eid=23560>

For more information contact Fox Leadership at Foxleader at sas.upenn.edu 
<mailto:Foxleader at sas.upenn.edu>

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*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.

*Wednesday, April 9*

*7:30 PM***

*Penn Israel Coalition presents David Baker, Senior Foreign Press 
Coordinator for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office*
2nd Floor Library of Hillel

Registration is recommended for this event.  Request a space here: 
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/foxleadership/docs/events_register.php?screen=reg_event&eid=23601 
<http://www.sas.upenn.edu/foxleadership/docs/events_register.php?screen=reg_event&eid=23601>

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*Internship Opportunities*

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Have a look in iNet for possible DC internships -- according to Career Services there are 1100 internships in the database -- Students can access iNet through this link:

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/pennlink.html

You might also want to check idealist.org for internships and jobs.

Congressman Tierney is a Democrat representing Boston's North Shore and 
communities including Salem, Lynn, and Peabody.  He serves on the 
Education and Labor Committee, Select Intelligence Committee, and 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where he is Chairman of 
the National Security Subcommittee.  Preference is given to residents of 
the Sixth District, or those attending colleges or universities within 
the District.  All positions are unpaid, though many interns are 
eligible to receive academic credit from their college or university for 
their work.  Interns should be prepared to work a minimum of sixteen 
hours a week. To be considered for a position, applicants should submit 
the following information: a letter of interest in the position, an 
up-to-date resume, a letter of recommendation and one writing sample.  
We will be accepting applications for the summer semester from now until 
April 1, 2008.  Please direct all questions and applications to: Richard 
Bradbury Intern Coordinator, Email: Tierney.intern at mail.house.gov 
<mailto:Tierney.intern at mail.house.gov>

The Campaign Finance Institute (CFI) has openings for part and full-time 
Research Assistant positions. We are looking for graduate students, 
preferably in political science or public policy programs, with strong 
research and writing skills and appropriate course work.  The strongest 
candidates will have completed some relevant course work and possess 
experience with database management and/or spreadsheets. Additional 
responsibilities will include preparing written documents and assisting 
with CFI's meetings and public events on Capitol Hill, the National 
Press Club and other well-known venues.  The pay range is $13-$17/hour, 
depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience.  Hours 
are flexible to meet academic scheduling throughout the semester. Those 
applicants interested in employment for the next year can start 
immediately or in August depending on their schedule. The office is 
conveniently located near the Farragut North and West metro stops. To 
apply please submit a cover letter, a resume, a writing sample, an 
unofficial transcript or similar document, and a list of references to 
jobs at cfinst.org <mailto:jobs at cfinst.org> with the subject line of the 
e-mail,/ CFI Assistantship/.

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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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	http://mailman.ssc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/fels_pubpol_0708

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