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Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies • University <strong>of</strong> Washington<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> <strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong><br />
111 Thomson Hall • Box 353650 • Phone (206) 543-6001<br />
http://jsis.washington.edu/ • jsisadv@u.washington.edu<br />
Online: http://jsis.washington.edu/advise//file/Win-2012.pdf<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong><br />
Advising Staff<br />
James Donnen, Student Services Director<br />
and Undergraduate Adviser for China, Japan,<br />
Korea, General Asian Studies, and <strong>JSIS</strong> Departmental<br />
Honors program.<br />
Linda Iltis, Undergraduate Adviser, Lead<br />
for <strong>International</strong> Studies, Comparative Religion,<br />
Jewish Studies, Latin American and Caribbean<br />
Studies, Canadian Studies, South Asian Studies,<br />
and Southeast Asian Studies.<br />
Joan Marts, Undergraduate Adviser for European<br />
Studies and all 13 <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> minors.<br />
Joni also provides general advising for all prospective<br />
majors.<br />
Kelly Voss, Director <strong>of</strong> Career Services and<br />
Alumni Relations.<br />
Paula Milligan, Graduate Program Assistant<br />
Hidaat Ephrem, Program Coordinator<br />
Robyn Davis, FLAS Fellowship Coordinator.<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Student Services also has two<br />
student assistants, Ron Santos, a senior in<br />
Political Science and Economics, and Yeng<br />
Yang, a senior in the <strong>JSIS</strong> Asian Studies program.<br />
They both give 100% to make our <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
an efficient and friendly place for student advising<br />
concerns. We are pleased to also have<br />
Daniel Brusser, graduate student in the Comparative<br />
Religion MA program, as our Graduate<br />
Program Assistant. Daniel is helping coordinate<br />
graduate admissions this quarter.<br />
Robert Hormats, Priti Ramamurty and Rahul Khullar at U.S.—India Forrum<br />
sponsored by <strong>JSIS</strong>, The Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong> Foundation, U.S. Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commerce, The U.S.-India Business Council, The Confederation <strong>of</strong><br />
Indian Industry, The Federation <strong>of</strong> Indian Chambers <strong>of</strong> Commerce and Industry,<br />
and Office for Trade Promotion.<br />
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.<br />
8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm<br />
Winter Bulletin<br />
Winter 2012<br />
Forum on the U.S.–India Commercial Relationship:<br />
The Knowledge Economy—in D.C.<br />
On December 1, Dr. Rahul Khullar, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce and<br />
Industry <strong>of</strong> the Government <strong>of</strong> India and Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs in the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> State<br />
came together with a multitude <strong>of</strong> other experts to discuss the commercial relationship<br />
between the United States and India, with a focus on the knowledge economy.<br />
Experts discussed a variety <strong>of</strong> challenges and trends, and <strong>of</strong>fered policy solutions<br />
addressing the notion <strong>of</strong> the knowledge economy from many different perspectives.<br />
A major goal <strong>of</strong> this conference was to bring together academic experts on India,<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials, and business representatives affected by the policy set forth by<br />
the governments <strong>of</strong> both countries. In the same manner that Senator Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
brought together academic research to inform policy decisions, this forum hoped<br />
to bring leaders from many different fields together to better sculpt the future <strong>of</strong> the<br />
U.S.-India relationship. Another goal was to start a dialogue between U.S. and India<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials to further improve the relationship between these two key players on the<br />
global stage.<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington very<br />
purposefully chose the themes and topics addressed in the forum. Four key areas<br />
were chosen: <strong>International</strong>, Macro, and Regional Trends in the U.S.-India Commercial<br />
Relationship: Building a Knowledge Economy; Technology Transfers, Intellectual<br />
Property Regimes, and the Knowledge-Innovation Economy in India; U.S. India<br />
Trade, Supply Chains, and Corporate Responsibility; Health science, technologies,<br />
commercialization, and U.S.-India partnerships. To delve into these topics fully, 15<br />
speakers and four moderators were chosen to present their research and experiences.<br />
Nine pr<strong>of</strong>essors were present from various academic disciplines including economics,<br />
global health, international studies, history, political science, public affairs,<br />
gender, women, and sexuality studies, South Asian studies, chemistry, and government.<br />
Stanley D. Golub Chair and Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Studies, Reşat Kasaba welcomed the speakers and attendees and<br />
brought everyone’s attention to the main goal <strong>of</strong> the conference –<br />
finding ways to explore how people who live in both the United States<br />
and India stand to benefit from the commercial relationship between<br />
the two countries. The day-long conference was organized around the<br />
plenary and four panels, with a question and answer session after<br />
each group <strong>of</strong> speakers. A lunch break was hosted by the U.S.-India<br />
Business Council, giving Secretary Khullar and US-India Business<br />
Council President Ron Somers the opportunity to further elaborate on<br />
their ideas and answer more questions from the audience.<br />
The first panel on international, macro, and regional trends in the U.S.<br />
-India commercial relationship: building a knowledge economy laid<br />
the foundation for the forum by delving into the role <strong>of</strong> India in the<br />
global economy, a comparison <strong>of</strong> India and China, and a comparative<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> the Indian states. Explaining the benefits <strong>of</strong> a relationship<br />
between the two countries, moderator Holly Vineyard, the Deputy<br />
Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia for the<br />
<strong>International</strong> Trade Administration at the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce,<br />
focused on how they’ve already helped each other thus far.<br />
She put the growth <strong>of</strong> India into perspective, explaining, by way <strong>of</strong><br />
example, that 700-900 square meters <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice space, equivalent to the<br />
total <strong>of</strong>fice space <strong>of</strong> Chicago, are added in India each year. Arvind<br />
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Panagariya <strong>of</strong> Columbia University stressed that India is not a rising power as so many suggest, but an already risen power that is<br />
back on the U.S. agenda. By his calculations, India will be the 3 rd largest economy in 2025. Although optimistic, he realizes that the<br />
education system needs to be fixed in order to take advantage <strong>of</strong> this growth. Bringing a historical perspective to the relationship<br />
between India and China, Anand Yang, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies and History at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, spoke<br />
<strong>of</strong> the current state <strong>of</strong> affairs as India and China rise again. Although their past has been tumultuous, he noted that increasingly,<br />
their relations are beginning to change and their economies complement each other, which has huge implications for the United<br />
States and the rest <strong>of</strong> the world. Lastly, Sunila Kale, assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> international studies at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington,<br />
analyzed the political, social, and economic differences between Indian states, demonstrating that poverty, over-population, and<br />
illiteracy are focused in the north-east regions <strong>of</strong> the country. She concluded that not only does the federal government influence<br />
the states, but each state government has a substantial role and can greatly affect its own economy.<br />
Priti Ramamurthy, pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department <strong>of</strong> Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies and chair <strong>of</strong> the South Asian<br />
Studies Program at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, introduced Rahul Khullar and Robert Hormats, the plenary speakers. She<br />
delved into the meanings <strong>of</strong> the knowledge economy, explaining how knowledge frames our understanding <strong>of</strong> the world while technology<br />
innovation connects the world and, hopefully, furthers social development. Rahul Khullar, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
and Industry <strong>of</strong> the Government <strong>of</strong> India, expressed a desire to go beyond discussing commerce and trade to bring a perspective<br />
to the conversation that uses knowledge to solve India’s problems. His goal is to build more linkages between universities<br />
and research and government, and he was very candid about new linkages as necessary for economically meaningful outcomes.<br />
He noted many instances <strong>of</strong> greater productivity sparked by cooperation between the United States and India, and challenged the<br />
audience to harness knowledge for social progress. Noting his friendship with Khullar as emblematic <strong>of</strong> the U.S.-India partnership,<br />
Under Secretary Robert D. Hormats <strong>of</strong> the Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> State listed<br />
the many similarities between the two countries and stressed the need to broaden and deepen the economic partnership for mutual<br />
benefit. He stressed India’s need for improved infrastructure, the increased economic linkages between India and its neighbors,<br />
and the need to make the U.S. more welcoming by encouraging quicker processing <strong>of</strong> visas and letting Indians here to study stay in<br />
the United States longer.<br />
The speakers on the second panel focused on technology transfers, intellectual property regimes, and the knowledge-innovation<br />
economy in India, with Deputy Under Secretary <strong>of</strong> Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Patent and<br />
Trademark Office, Teresa Stanek Rea as the moderator. Dinesh Keskar, President <strong>of</strong> Boeing India and Vice President <strong>of</strong> Boeing<br />
<strong>International</strong> Corporation India Private Limited, presented on the history <strong>of</strong> Boeing, Indian import mandates and how Boeing is investing<br />
these in Indian research and educational institutions.. Director <strong>of</strong> Trade and Competition Policy at Intel Corporation, Greg<br />
Slater, discussed elements for creating an innovation ecosystem with a cycle <strong>of</strong> innovation and investment. He focused on the policy<br />
surrounding intellectual property and how India needs to encourage greater IP protection to stimulate innovation. Ron Somers,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the U.S.-India Business Council agreed, stressing that innovation takes places when IP is rewarded and protected,<br />
citing the example <strong>of</strong> pharmaceuticals.<br />
With a focus on U.S.-India trade, supply chains, and corporate responsibility, the third panel was moderated by Assistant Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commerce for Manufacturing and Services in the <strong>International</strong> Trade Administration, Nicole Lamb-Hale, who stressed the need<br />
for improving supply chains. Aseem Prakash, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Political Science and the Walker Family Pr<strong>of</strong>essor for the College<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, focused on the problems and prospect <strong>of</strong> corporate environmentalism. He<br />
urged the private sector to encourage environmental ethics with collective endeavors through voluntary programs to correct market<br />
and government failure. Sanjeev Khagram, who holds a joint faculty appointment with the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Studies and the Evans <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Public Affairs at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, looked into new measures being taken by major<br />
multinational corporations to establish sustainable supply chains. He suggested that the governments <strong>of</strong> both countries and universities<br />
should play a role in demanding social regulations through a sustainability consortium. The program is led by companies including<br />
Walmart to create a rating system for products and their life-cycle impact so companies can choose products based on their<br />
sustainability. Priti Ramamurthy discussed the possibilities for pro-poor development in India by the adoption <strong>of</strong> agricultural biotechnologies.<br />
Drawing on her research on the cotton industry in India, especially genetically modified seeds, she detailed why US<br />
commercial interests in agricultural biotechnologies are high and will grow. She concluded that greater investment in technology to<br />
ensure food security is necessary but that assessing their long-term sustainability requires a social understanding <strong>of</strong> their impacts.<br />
The last panel dealt with health science, technologies, commercialization, and U.S.-India partnerships in these fields. Moderator<br />
Katya M. Delak is <strong>International</strong> Affairs Officer in the <strong>International</strong> and Academic Affairs Office at NIST. Pradipsinh K. Rathod, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chemistry and adjunct pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Global Health at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington, discussed his malaria research<br />
and a new project to set up labs in places without a history <strong>of</strong> malaria research, with a focus on northeast India, which has higher<br />
cases <strong>of</strong> poverty and malnutrition. This will enable researchers at UW to work more closely with those in the field. Adding to the<br />
argument that patent access and IP protection are becoming more important, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department <strong>of</strong> Government<br />
at Claremont McKenna College, Aseema Sinha, discussed the intertwined nature <strong>of</strong> US and Indian government policy in the pharmaceutical<br />
sector. She documented how policy regulation in the U.S. and in India, led to the expansion <strong>of</strong> generic medication manufacture<br />
in India, which is reducing health care costs and encouraging research collaboration between countries. Christopher Fox,<br />
the lead formulation engineer for the Infectious Disease Research Institute, discussed a case <strong>of</strong> technology transfer between his<br />
institute and an Indian pharmaceutical company and made policy recommendations such as funding mechanisms, incentives, and<br />
forums to generate new ideas and solutions. Submitted by -- Suzanna Parikh, UW Junior, Business & Conference Intern<br />
A follow-up to this event took place in Seattle on January<br />
10, 2012. Please contact the South Asia Center for<br />
more details. (sascuw@uw.edu; http://jsis.washington.edu/<br />
soasia/ or http://www.seattletradealliance.com/blog/?<br />
p=7014)
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Want to work for an Inter Inter-Governmental Inter Governmental Organization? <strong>JSIS</strong> Career Services visits the United Na- NaNa- tions to find out how to get YOU in!<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a long-standing member <strong>of</strong> APSIA, the Association <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>School</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Affairs. Every<br />
year, APSIA sends two career services directors <strong>of</strong> its member schools overseas for employer outreach visits to learn more about<br />
how to place APSIA graduate students in competitive international careers. In fall 2011, your very own <strong>JSIS</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> Career<br />
Services, Kelly Voss, was sent to Vienna, Austria and Geneva, Switzerland to visit the international headquarters <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
Nations. She met with directors <strong>of</strong> Human Resources for multiple UN organizations to find out how to get YOU into the UN!<br />
“How do I work for the UN or other Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGOs)?” That is one <strong>of</strong> the most common questions I hear<br />
as a career advisor for the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong>, but the path to a rewarding career at an IGO is not always clear-cut. Indeed, there is<br />
no single path.<br />
As a baseline, it helps to have a background in international law, foreign language skills, and experience working in a partner<br />
organization. But, even with all <strong>of</strong> this, this is still a VERY challenging sector to break into. Getting a job at IGOs or the UN takes<br />
a whole lot <strong>of</strong> networking, persistence, and creativity. Here are some tips to get you on the right path:<br />
Internships: Most agencies recruit interns – see http://www.state.gov/p/io/empl/ for a list. These internships can provide great<br />
opportunities, skills, and connections you can use in future IGO/UN job searches. If you can’t intern with the UN directly, they<br />
also value internship experience with agencies that work closely with the UN.<br />
Volunteer: Can’t bag an internship? Try searching for a volunteer position with an IGO, such as UN Volunteers. This program<br />
can be a great way to get experience and get a foot in the door. See http://unv.org/ for more details.<br />
Grad <strong>School</strong>: Every UN employee and recruiter we spoke with reiterated the importance <strong>of</strong> a graduate degree. Either a JD, a<br />
Masters in <strong>International</strong> Affairs -- or <strong>of</strong>ten times, both – are a common prerequisite to get an entry-level position. Some agencies,<br />
like the World Bank, prefer students with LL.M.s, so make sure you know what your target IGO values most before you go get<br />
that degree.<br />
Work in the field: All IGOs stated they value field experience very highly. To increase your chances <strong>of</strong> getting your resume noticed,<br />
seek out opportunities to work in developing countries. Also consider applying to UN field positions instead <strong>of</strong> jobs at the<br />
HQ.<br />
Want more details on how to get that ideal job at your favorite IGO? Stop by Kelly’s <strong>of</strong>fice during drop-in hours or make an appointment<br />
online (http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/advisers.shtml) to hear more tips and get help crafting a personalized career<br />
plan! .<br />
A few points to keep in mind:<br />
1. Entry level programs at IGOs are highly<br />
competitive and many require a minimum <strong>of</strong><br />
two years prior experience. To boot, they<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten have age limits <strong>of</strong> 30-35.<br />
2. Passports matter. It helps to be from a<br />
country that is “underrepresented” in that<br />
agency. Good news: the United States is<br />
currently underrepresented in the UN and,<br />
after years <strong>of</strong> resentment against Americans<br />
for not paying our dues, we are all paid<br />
up. But other nationalities may still get preference<br />
in some <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
3. Networking is always helpful in getting these<br />
positions.<br />
4. Application processes can be very lengthy –<br />
it can take up to a year, sometimes much<br />
longer, from the time <strong>of</strong> application to starting<br />
a job.
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Enhance Your <strong>International</strong> Studies Experience with<br />
Study Abroad<br />
Becoming a truly internationally-minded individual requires thinking critically about the world from varying perspectives, and foreign<br />
study helps students to gain practical experience outside the domestic comfort-zone. The University <strong>of</strong> Washington sponsors more<br />
than 200 programs and exchanges in 50 countries. Students receive regular UW credit for their work and most forms <strong>of</strong> financial aid<br />
apply. Scholarships are also available.<br />
NEW—UW S UDY ABROAD Website<br />
Trans-Atlantic Studies Exchange Program<br />
(TASP) at the University <strong>of</strong> Bath (UK)<br />
—Fall 2012 - Spring 2013<br />
The Trans-Atlantic<br />
Studies Program<br />
(TASP) is a study<br />
abroad program for<br />
graduate and advancedundergraduate<br />
students at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Washington<br />
interested in<br />
US-European relations,<br />
comparative<br />
public policy, international<br />
security and<br />
political culture. Students on this program can choose between<br />
four options/tracks: they can participate in either the Autumn or<br />
Spring Euromasters program modules at the University <strong>of</strong> Bath<br />
as standalone programs, they can spend the academic year at<br />
Bath and complete both modules, or they can combine the Autumn<br />
module at Bath with a Spring Quarter module on Trans-<br />
Atlantic relations at the UW. What sets the latter program apart<br />
is that it brings the same group <strong>of</strong> European and US students<br />
together to study on both sides <strong>of</strong> the Atlantic, giving it a curricular<br />
and social dynamic unlike any other foreign study program.<br />
Accepted applicants on all TASP tracks will have the opportunity<br />
to study at the University <strong>of</strong> Bath, ranked by the Times and<br />
Guardian newspapers as one <strong>of</strong> Britain's top ten universities, to<br />
study with students and academics experts from across Europe.<br />
Travel grants are available to all accepted applicants.<br />
Application deadline s March 5 th , 2 2 (for Fall)<br />
For more information and application procedures please visit the<br />
program we site.<br />
Study Abroad Announcements<br />
GO Global Scholarships! Application Deadline for Spring Study Abroad Programs is April 2 th p.m.<br />
for programs in Summer, Early Fall or Autumn uarters, the deadline for Autumn and Spring foreign<br />
study for both Fritz and GO scholarships is be in November. The GO — Global Opportunities Scholarships<br />
for Study Abroad — increase access to international learning opportunities for students with significant<br />
financial need. Visit them on Facebook.<br />
Fritz Undergraduate Scholarships are funded by the Chester Fritz Endowment, which supports international<br />
study or research by UW undergraduate students in the social sciences and humanities.<br />
UW Study Abroad Health Insurance is now available!!!<br />
This is a new insurance option, specifically designed for UW students who are studying abroad. More information is available on the Study<br />
Abroad website. http://studyabroad.washington.edu/<br />
Although January 15th is the deadline for many study abroad programs and exploration seminars, there are some exceptions. The<br />
application deadlines for all UW departmental programs in the 2012/2013 can be accessed at the study abroad site.<br />
EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels<br />
— Summer 2012<br />
The EU Studies Summer<br />
Program in Brussels<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers US students<br />
the opportunity to<br />
study the emergence<br />
<strong>of</strong> a united Europe in<br />
its dynamic heart. Running<br />
from July 9 to<br />
August 10, the program<br />
will consist <strong>of</strong> two<br />
courses plus an EU<br />
simulation for a total <strong>of</strong><br />
12 quarter credits (or 8 semester credits). The Program is<br />
administered by the European Commission-sponsored EU<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington (Seattle),<br />
and is hosted by the Universite' Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). This<br />
five-week program features lectures and seminars by leading<br />
experts on the EU from both sides <strong>of</strong> the Atlantic, as well as<br />
site visits to major EU institutions and organizations involved<br />
in European integration. In addition, the program is supplemented<br />
by cultural and social events in and around the city, as<br />
well as a field trip to Luxembourg. Participating students will<br />
also receive a three-day Benelux rail pass. Brussels' central<br />
location allows students to easily explore the area's rich<br />
history and culture at their own pace. The city is famous for its<br />
excellent dining, and the program will include two special<br />
group dinners. Field trip costs are covered by program fees.<br />
Discover the new Europe through the EU Studies Program in<br />
Brussels!<br />
Application deadline Fe ruar 2 th, 2 2<br />
For more information and application procedures please visit<br />
the program we site.
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Study Abroad —cont’d.<br />
The Challenges <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Justice—<br />
Exploration Seminar in Ireland & The Hague<br />
— Early Fall Aug 19 to Sept 11, 2012<br />
This seminar is co-sponsored by the Irish Centre for Human<br />
Rights in Galway, Ireland. Ten days will be spent at the Centre<br />
in Galway before making a three night stop in Dublin and then<br />
an eight day trip to The Hague. In Galway we will have a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> seminars with the Centre’s PhD candidates and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
William Schabas, one <strong>of</strong> the leading scholars <strong>of</strong> international<br />
criminal law and the <strong>International</strong> Criminal Court (ICC). In Ireland<br />
we will have plenty <strong>of</strong> opportunity to see the countryside<br />
and listen to experts on Irish culture, music and history. In The<br />
Hague during our last week, visits will be made to the ICC, the<br />
Yugoslav Tribunal (ICTY) and the <strong>International</strong> Court <strong>of</strong> Justice<br />
(ICJ). Last year in The Hague we were able to observe proceedings<br />
in six different international criminal trials, and the final<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the Charles Taylor trial before the Special Court for<br />
Sierra Leone. This year we will also learn about and visit the<br />
Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL).<br />
Students may earn five credits as SIS 490, or special credit arrangements<br />
may be made through their own departmental academic<br />
adviser. For further information, click on the links below:<br />
General information on study abroad.<br />
<strong>International</strong> Justice program home page<br />
This is the fifth year <strong>of</strong> this program, which has been very popular<br />
with students who have a special interest in human rights,<br />
and those considering law school. If you need more information,<br />
please contact the program director, Frederick Michael Lorenz<br />
JD, LLM.<br />
Environment and Development in the Indian<br />
Himalaya — Summer Quarter June 15-<br />
August 17, 2012<br />
In partnership with the Central Himalayan Rural Action Group<br />
(CHIRAG), based in village Simayal, Nainital District, Uttarakhand<br />
state, students examine the political economy <strong>of</strong> development<br />
in India and critically reflect on the dynamics <strong>of</strong> formal and<br />
informal labor, environmental change and integrated rural development.<br />
The Kumaun Himalayan region provides a unique perspective<br />
to examine accelerated economic and environmental<br />
change in relation to the regional, national and international<br />
contexts driving this change. Each week eminent scholars and<br />
practitioners in natural resource management, economic development,<br />
health, education, cultural studies and the arts will present<br />
seminars and/or lead hands-on field study. Info session,<br />
January 17th, THO 317 at 3:30 p.m.<br />
For other South Asia study abroad opportunities, see the program<br />
website:<br />
http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/stabindex.shtml<br />
Alumni News<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Mentor Program Kick-<strong>of</strong>f –<br />
Fall 2011!<br />
The first-ever mentor program for the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> started<br />
this October 2011, aimed at connecting<br />
recent <strong>JSIS</strong> alumni with<br />
current undergraduate seniors for<br />
advice on finishing out their final<br />
year and on finding a job or applying<br />
to grad school. We had 40 students<br />
and 20 alumni volunteer to<br />
participate. Because this was a<br />
pilot program, this year’s program<br />
was only open to students who<br />
filled out the Spring 2011 survey;<br />
but due to the overwhelming success<br />
<strong>of</strong> the program it will be open<br />
to all <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> seniors next<br />
October 2012. Want to sign up for<br />
a mentor next year? Stay tuned in September 2012 for announcements<br />
from the <strong>JSIS</strong> Career Services Office!<br />
Hear what <strong>JSIS</strong> senior and mentor program intern Maria Guo<br />
has to sa a out participating as a mentee<br />
“The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Mentor Program is a pragmatic way to<br />
connect graduating seniors with our exceptional alumni who<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer lots <strong>of</strong> career advice and tips for post-college life. Students<br />
and mentors are matched based on career interest and<br />
other preferences. I have regular contact with my mentors<br />
who <strong>of</strong>fer me personal experience on what to expect living<br />
and working in Washington D.C. - the place I would hope to<br />
find employment after college. I was able to receive helpful<br />
tips on graduate program applications and understand realistic<br />
career potentials for <strong>International</strong> Studies students. It is<br />
always fascinating and extremely rewarding to learn about<br />
others' lives and work experience. I am very grateful for my<br />
mentors - and all mentors - taking the time to <strong>of</strong>fer advice and<br />
assistance. “<br />
Submitted by— Kell Voss, Director <strong>of</strong> Career and Alumni<br />
Relations<br />
Honors Study Abroad Programs<br />
In the Honors Program, studying abroad is more than just visiting<br />
another country; it's engaging in global citizenship. <strong>International</strong><br />
engagement operates on a continuum with possibilities that<br />
range from fully-structured programs with other UW students to<br />
direct exchanges with partner universities and from open-ended<br />
independent research to work with internationally-focused organizations<br />
based in the Seattle area.<br />
Amsterdam - Crime, Law and Justice in Comparative Perspective<br />
Ecuador - <strong>International</strong> Studies in Writing and Sustainable<br />
Practices<br />
León, Spain - History, Reconcilation, Performance: Europe<br />
and the Americas in the Twentieth Century<br />
Rome, Italy - Mediterranean Crossings (Summer 2 2)<br />
Rome, Italy - Staging the City: Rome and the Performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> Power (Winter 2 2)<br />
For more information a out Honors Stud A road see<br />
http://depts.washington.edu/uwhonors/international/
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Center for Human Rights<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Washington Center for<br />
Human Rights supports innovative undergraduate<br />
and graduate students in<br />
their global human rights research, advocacy,<br />
and service!<br />
The UW Center for Human Rights announces<br />
its annual fellowship competition<br />
to support student work in human<br />
rights.<br />
Fellowship applications may be submitted<br />
between February 26, 2012 and<br />
March 26, 2012 to uwchr@uw.edu.<br />
For a full description <strong>of</strong> our endowed<br />
funds and information on how to apply,<br />
please visit the following links:<br />
The Jennifer Caldwell Endowed Fund in<br />
Human Rights<br />
The Abe Osher<strong>of</strong>f and Gunnel Clark<br />
Endowed Human Rights Fund for Students<br />
The Human Rights Center is committed<br />
to interdisciplinary excellence in the education<br />
<strong>of</strong> undergraduate and graduate<br />
students in the field <strong>of</strong> human rights;<br />
promoting human rights as a core area<br />
<strong>of</strong> faculty and graduate research; and<br />
engaging productively with local, regional,<br />
national, and international organizations<br />
and policymakers to advance respect<br />
for human rights. Our faculty affiliates<br />
hail from a variety <strong>of</strong> schools and<br />
disciplines - as diverse as political science,<br />
medicine, comparative literature,<br />
and global health - and all three UW<br />
campuses to make human rights and<br />
global justice a key part <strong>of</strong> their research,<br />
their teaching, and their students'<br />
work. The Center is also committed<br />
to collaborating with Seattle community<br />
partners, state policymakers, and<br />
national advocates. Watch for exiting<br />
upcoming events where we partner with<br />
Amnest <strong>International</strong>, film makers, or<br />
Seattle communit leaders to discuss<br />
new and innovative approaches to human<br />
rights work. Sign up for our newsletter<br />
to receive weekl updates on<br />
events and opportunities.<br />
Submitted by — Scarlett Alde ot-<br />
Green, Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> the Center<br />
for Human Rights<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Program News & Opportunities<br />
Boba Summer Research Fellowships<br />
<strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong> BULLETIN<br />
Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Eleanor M. Hadley<br />
Scholarship for <strong>JSIS</strong> Graduates & Undergraduates<br />
The Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies program <strong>of</strong>fers the Boba<br />
Summer Research Fellowship for exceptional REECAS students to travel to Eastern<br />
Europe or Central Asia. Priority will be given to those conducting research or holding<br />
internships in one <strong>of</strong> these regions, but participating in advanced language training in<br />
an accredited program will also be considered.<br />
Please complete the online Boba Summer Research Fellowship Application, which<br />
is due February 24, 2012. Recipients will be notified by mid-April.<br />
Please Note: If you accept a summer FLAS or other major source <strong>of</strong> funding for your<br />
summer plans, you will no longer be eligible for the Boba Fellowship. Upon completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> study a report on the experience will be expected. Two awards <strong>of</strong> up to $1000 will<br />
be <strong>of</strong>fered toward airfare or lodging.<br />
You will be asked to submit the following:<br />
* A two-page essay, double-spaced, 12-point font (Courier, Arial or Times New Roman),<br />
with one-inch margins on all sides, in which you explain your summer plans<br />
and how these funds will assist you.<br />
* A budget outlining your expenses.<br />
* One faculty letter <strong>of</strong> support.<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Washington's Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation<br />
wishes to assist top students in the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Studies through the award <strong>of</strong> the Eleanor M. Hadley Scholarship.<br />
Dr. Hadley, who was active in Mortar Board for many years<br />
and passed away in 2007 at age 90, had a distinguished career that<br />
included teaching on the faculties <strong>of</strong> Smith College and The George<br />
Washington University, writing a much-respected book about Japan,<br />
and serving in several capacities with the United States government.<br />
Normally one scholarship (typically in the amount <strong>of</strong> $1000-1500) is<br />
awarded. As with other Mortar Board scholarships, selection will be<br />
based on academic achievement, leadership, and service to the campus and community.<br />
In the case <strong>of</strong> the Hadley Scholarship, however, the primar qualification is excellence<br />
in the stud <strong>of</strong> international relations.<br />
The recipient must be a <strong>JSIS</strong> sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student during<br />
the 2012-2013 academic year, and enrolled at the University <strong>of</strong> Washington in that<br />
year. Finalists must be available for a personal interview on campus on the days <strong>of</strong><br />
April 30 though May 3rd 2012. The recipient may not be related to a past or present<br />
director or employee <strong>of</strong> the Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation. An awarded scholarship<br />
can be used only for tuition and other eligible education expenses.<br />
To be considered, each applicant must complete a Mortar Board Scholarship Application<br />
Form and provide the required supporting information. An application and detailed<br />
instructions are available in the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Services, Thomson 111. All applications<br />
and supporting materials must be submitted to the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Services,<br />
no later than p.m. Friday March 2nd. (A <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> committee will<br />
choose finalists whose applications will e forwarded to the Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo<br />
Foundation its March 7 deadline.)<br />
To learn more a out Eleanor Hadle ’s career, see Seattle Times O ituar .<br />
* An un<strong>of</strong>ficial copy <strong>of</strong> your transcript.<br />
Please note: Applications will only be available online.<br />
Source: REECAS—Ellison Center Online Newsletter:
<strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong> BULLETIN Page 7<br />
Many <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> programs award<br />
fellowships or scholarships to support<br />
students in their respective fields <strong>of</strong><br />
study. In addition, a few scholarships<br />
are awarded on the basis <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>wide<br />
competition. Announced last<br />
spring were: Neal and Helen Fosseen<br />
Scholarship in <strong>International</strong> Studies:<br />
Katherine McKeon, a senior completing<br />
degrees in <strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
(with honors) and Journalism, was<br />
named as winner <strong>of</strong> the Fosseen<br />
Scholarship, an award for undergraduates<br />
based primarily on academic merit.<br />
Ten students received grants from<br />
the Wanamaker Scholarship and the<br />
Jao Scholarship funds, which primarily<br />
support undergraduate summer<br />
study or internship activities abroad.<br />
Wanamaker recipients were: Charmila<br />
Ajmera, Igor Cherny, Leslie Edwards,<br />
Hallie Scott (all <strong>International</strong> Studies),<br />
Eli Semke (Latin American Studies)<br />
and Kristen Zipperer (Asian & <strong>International</strong><br />
Studies). Jao Scholarship recipients<br />
were: Natalie Block, Lisa Lester,<br />
Juliana Mendel (all <strong>International</strong> Studies),<br />
and Alina Stanishevska<br />
(European Studies). Ivy Hovey Fitch<br />
Scholarships: Seungwha Lee<br />
(graduate in <strong>International</strong> Studies) and<br />
Jennifer Tippins, (graduate in China<br />
Studies), were recipients <strong>of</strong> Ivy Fitch<br />
scholarships, which support <strong>JSIS</strong> graduates<br />
or undergraduates engaged in<br />
study <strong>of</strong> foreign language abroad. Margaret<br />
Mykut Scholarships: The Mykut<br />
scholarship also supports study<br />
abroad, but is designated for undergraduates<br />
and is not limited to language<br />
study. Awardees in spring 2011<br />
were: Sara Alstrom and Alexandria<br />
Ferguson (both Internatioanl Studies).<br />
With the possible exception <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Fosseen Scholarship, the awards<br />
above will be included on a consolidated<br />
online application that will be available<br />
in late February. Watch for an announcement<br />
during Winter Quarter.<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Scholarship News<br />
Stroum Jewish Studies<br />
Scholarships Travel Grants<br />
The Stroum Jewish Studies Program is<br />
pleased to <strong>of</strong>fer three (3) merit-based<br />
Travel Grant opportunities ($1,750<br />
each) to currently enrolled University <strong>of</strong><br />
Washington Undergraduate students<br />
who plan to study abroad at an institution<br />
<strong>of</strong> higher learning or approved<br />
study-abroad program during summer<br />
2012 and/or the 2012/2013 academic<br />
year as part <strong>of</strong> their coursework or research<br />
in Jewish studies. Students do<br />
not need to be Jewish Studies majors or<br />
minors to apply. Award recipients are<br />
asked to contribute a few blog posts<br />
about their travel to JewDub.org, Jewish<br />
Studies’ new blog site.<br />
The deadline for applications is Friday,<br />
February 17, 2012. For more<br />
information and instructions visit Stroum<br />
Jewish Studies website.<br />
India Association <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
Washington Scholarships<br />
Three awards will be made (two undergraduate,<br />
one graduate), each in the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> $1000, for support <strong>of</strong> the<br />
awardee's studies summer and fall <strong>of</strong><br />
2012, and winter and spring <strong>of</strong> 2013.<br />
Eligi ilit : open to all UW students who<br />
are South Asia majors or who have<br />
demonstrated an interest in South<br />
Asia. The deadline for application is<br />
Tuesday, January 17, 2012.<br />
Follow the link for application details:<br />
http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/<br />
studentsupport.shtml#IAWW<br />
Or contact: snodgras@u.washington.edu<br />
The Frank F. Conlon Endowed Fellowship in South Asian Studies<br />
This fellowship will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year. It honors Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Frank Conlon’s contributions as a memorable teacher, who “linked the everyday details<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lives <strong>of</strong> South Asians to a broad idea <strong>of</strong> “civilization” as a dynamic and<br />
changing phenomenon that shapes human lives and is shaped by human agency”<br />
and as a devoted educator, “who inspired his students to appreciate their learning<br />
about the history and culture <strong>of</strong> this vital area <strong>of</strong> the world, both for its inherent importance<br />
and as a mirror to a better understanding <strong>of</strong> their own culture and human<br />
legacies”. The fellowship is funded by generous donations from Ann and Harry<br />
Pryde, Marc H. Pryde, Natalie A. Pryde, and Frank and Joan Conlon. Congratulations<br />
to Joseph Marino, 2011 recipient <strong>of</strong> this award.<br />
Deadline Jan. 17th 2012. For application guidelines see: http://jsis.washington.edu/<br />
soasia/studentsupport.shtml#conlon<br />
The Eugene and Marilyn D.<br />
Webb Scholarship 2012<br />
The Comparative Religion Program is<br />
now accepting applications for this<br />
year’s Eugene and Marilyn D. Webb<br />
Scholarship in Comparative Religion.<br />
This scholarship is awarded on the basis<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic merit, evaluated in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
the candidate’s demonstrated academic<br />
achievement and estimated potential for<br />
future academic excellence.<br />
Eligi ilit : Declared undergraduate major<br />
(or double major, or double degree) in<br />
Comparative Religion, or must have<br />
formal admission to the UW Master's<br />
Program in Comparative Religion. Eligible<br />
candidates should submit the following<br />
application materials:<br />
—Completed online application form<br />
—Sample <strong>of</strong> candidate’s best written<br />
work (e.g. essay or term paper from a<br />
course).<br />
—Two letters <strong>of</strong> recommendation from<br />
faculty, at least one <strong>of</strong> whom must be a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the Comparative Religion<br />
Program faculty.<br />
—Transcripts <strong>of</strong> all college and/or university<br />
work thus far.<br />
Applications must be received by the<br />
Webb Scholarship Committee no later<br />
than Jan. 30, 2012<br />
Materials are to be sent to:<br />
Webb Scholarship Committee, Comparative<br />
Religion Program, Thomson 433,<br />
Box 353650, University <strong>of</strong> Washington,<br />
Seattle, WA 98195-3650.<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Awards Survey<br />
Let us know, so we can<br />
nominate you!<br />
From time to time the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> is<br />
asked to nominate current students<br />
for UW prizes, scholarships, and awards<br />
based on academics, service, or<br />
other factors. To assist the director,<br />
faculty, and the Office <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Services in identifying appropriate nominees,<br />
you are invited to provide<br />
information about yourself by completing<br />
the Web-based survey located at:<br />
http://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/<br />
jdonnen/154815<br />
The information you provide may be<br />
communicated to other UW units, but<br />
only for the purposes described above.
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Getting ready to Graduate?<br />
Graduate Students & Graduating Students<br />
Graduate Students All Students<br />
In the quarter you plan to graduate, you must apply for your degree<br />
on the Graduate <strong>School</strong>’s degree application website. The<br />
site opens on the first day <strong>of</strong> the quarter <strong>of</strong> graduation. The<br />
Graduate <strong>School</strong> requires that you do this by the end <strong>of</strong> the 7th<br />
week <strong>of</strong> the quarter to apply for your degree. In most <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> graduate programs, the deadline for submitting<br />
drafts <strong>of</strong> final papers is the end <strong>of</strong> the 6th or 7th week <strong>of</strong> the final<br />
quarter. Be sure to check your program’s handbook for information<br />
about deadlines for your program.<br />
When you apply online, the Graduate <strong>School</strong> computer program<br />
will scan your transcript and current courses and generate a list<br />
<strong>of</strong> outstanding Graduate <strong>School</strong> requirements. Remember that<br />
the requirements <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> program may be different<br />
from the Graduate <strong>School</strong>’s requirements. For example, the<br />
Graduate <strong>School</strong> requires a minimum <strong>of</strong> 36 credits to graduate<br />
with a Master’s Degree, but some <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> programs<br />
require more than the Graduate <strong>School</strong> minimum. Be<br />
sure that you meet with Paula Milligan to review your file and<br />
graduation procedures at least a quarter in advance <strong>of</strong> your<br />
planned graduation. You can sign up for an appointment online<br />
with Paula’s calendar.<br />
Basic Rules Often Misunderstood<br />
An important source <strong>of</strong> information on Graduate <strong>School</strong> requirements<br />
is the Graduate <strong>School</strong>’s web page, “Instructions, Policies<br />
and Procedures for Graduate Students”. This is an index <strong>of</strong> topics<br />
you will want to know more about, such as on-leave policies,<br />
grading policies, and graduate courses. If you have any questions,<br />
though, be sure to check with Paula.<br />
Some things you may not have known: 1) Incompletes received<br />
by graduate students do not automatically convert to a grade <strong>of</strong><br />
0.0, as they do for undergraduates. 2.) For graduate students,<br />
the only courses that affect the GPA are graded courses at the<br />
400 and 500 level. Note, though, that: 00 (Independent Study)<br />
and 700 (Thesis) credits are not calculated in the GPA, even if a<br />
decimal grade is received, and these credits do not fulfill the<br />
Graduate <strong>School</strong> requirement for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 18 graded credits,<br />
(but they do count toward the 36 credit minimum).<br />
News flash! The Graduate <strong>School</strong> is considering some changes<br />
to the on-leave policy which would limit the length <strong>of</strong> time students<br />
may take leave. Check with Paula Milligan if you anticipate<br />
going on-leave in the future. Current withdrawal and on-leave<br />
policies are online.<br />
Graduate students must register for every quarter (except summer)<br />
or apply to go “on leave” to maintain status as a graduate<br />
student. If you lose your status as a continuing graduate student,<br />
you will have to reapply to the Graduate <strong>School</strong>.<br />
<strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong> BULLETIN<br />
GRADUATION for Undergraduates<br />
In order to graduate from the UW, all students must apply<br />
for graduation. Undergraduates must schedule an appointment<br />
with their adviser, James Donnen, Linda Iltis, or<br />
Joni Marts at least one quarter in advance <strong>of</strong> their planned<br />
graduation date in order to fill out the application. It is<br />
strongly recommended that you file two or three quarters<br />
ahead in order to have time to complete any “unexpected”<br />
requirements. To check progress towards your degree, view<br />
your degree audit online through MyUW and see your adviser.<br />
Be sure to resolve any missing grades, especially for<br />
foreign study, senior research papers, or independent study.<br />
The final deadline to apply to graduate in March 2012, is<br />
January 20th. The final deadline to apply to graduate in<br />
June 2012 is April 13th. However, if you want to have graduating<br />
senior registration priority for Spring quarter, the<br />
graduation application must be made by February 15th.<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Convocation<br />
The annual <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Convocation<br />
will be held on hursday, June 7th at<br />
7:00 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual<br />
Living, on Sandpoint Way. Graduate<br />
and undergraduate students who graduate<br />
Autumn 2011 through Summer 2012 will<br />
be honored. Graduating students will receive<br />
invitations in the mail in May. Students<br />
must register, confirm attendance at<br />
the convocation and pick up guest tickets.<br />
Normally, each student can have up to six<br />
guest tickets.<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> event is separate from the University’s<br />
commencement ceremony, which will take place on Saturday,<br />
June 9th at Century Link Field. The UW commencement<br />
website provides information for the June 9th event.<br />
Library Research Award<br />
Deadline: Monday, May 14, 2012.<br />
Six to ten $1,000 awards are <strong>of</strong>fered for Senior Thesis,<br />
Senior Non-Thesis and Non Seniors<br />
Any media (project format) accepted—see guidelines.<br />
Instructor support is required.<br />
Click here for more information and application<br />
JSSA<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Student Association (JSSA) hosts<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> activities during the school year, such as<br />
quarterly dinners and brown bag lunches. Suggestions<br />
are welcome and encouraged. Feel free to e-mail JSSA.
<strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong> BULLETIN Page 9<br />
2011 <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Internship Scholarship Recipients<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> scholarship recipients Patrick Mullen and Maria Guo with Ms. Diane<br />
Fathi <strong>of</strong> the Fathi-DiLuck Endowment<br />
Every spring the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> opens the applications<br />
for its internship scholarships, funds provided by private<br />
donors intended to assist students <strong>of</strong> financial need and<br />
academic excellence who are pursuing unpaid internships<br />
related to international studies. These scholarships<br />
include the Diane Fathi-DiLuck Endowment, Dorothy<br />
Fosdick Memorial Internship Fund, Leslianne Shedd<br />
Memorial Fund, and George aylor Internship Endowed<br />
Fund. The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> was able to award 12<br />
students internship scholarships to <strong>JSIS</strong> students in<br />
2011.<br />
Last fall, recipients <strong>of</strong> the Fathi-DiLuck and Shedd scholarships<br />
were <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity to meet donors and<br />
give thanks in person. They shared the stories <strong>of</strong> their<br />
amazing internship experiences, which would not have<br />
been possible without the generous support <strong>of</strong> these<br />
alumni and their families!<br />
For more information on the scholarships available to<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> students, please see:<br />
http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/funding/<br />
Award Student Internship Location<br />
Fathi-DiLuck Menglin (Maria) Guo World Affairs Council Seattle, WA<br />
Fathi-DiLuck Patrick Mullen US Dept <strong>of</strong> Commerce: Seattle Export Assistance Center Seattle, WA<br />
Taylor James Bledsoe Washington State Dept <strong>of</strong> Commerce Seattle, WA<br />
Taylor Luke Eden Northwest HIDTA Investigative Support Seattle, WA<br />
Shedd Scott Halliday Nyaya Health Achham, Nepal<br />
Shedd Semir Hasedzic GYC [Global Youth Connect] Kigali, Rwanda<br />
Shedd Nathaniel Thomas IRC [<strong>International</strong> Rescue Committee] Washington, D.C.<br />
Shedd Alyssa Virtue Namaste Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal<br />
Fosdick Sarah Hamm US Dept <strong>of</strong> State: Tokyo Embassy, Public Affairs Section Tokyo, Japan<br />
Fosdick Nolan Masterson Atlantic Council Washington D. C.<br />
Fosdick Gai-Hoai Nguyen PROSA Oaxaca City, Mexico<br />
Fosdick Emily Stromme Institute for Democracy in Africa Pretoria, South Africa<br />
Byron Gray, <strong>JSIS</strong> Asian Studies-South Asia<br />
major is Named Rhodes Scholar<br />
Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest international fellowship awards in<br />
the world. They provide full financial support for scholars to study at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Oxford in the United Kingdom. Byron was selected from a<br />
pool <strong>of</strong> 830 candidates nominated by their colleges and universities.<br />
A triple major with Law Society & Justice and Political Science, Byron's<br />
interests span South Asian studies, political science, philosophy,<br />
and legal studies, For his <strong>JSIS</strong> Honors project, Byron is investigating how<br />
the higher and lower courts in India have shaped personal law over the<br />
last several decades, and how these judicial pronouncements in turn<br />
shape the relationships <strong>of</strong> religious communities and the state. Byron<br />
views the legal terrain as a critical site <strong>of</strong> interaction between the state<br />
and religiously identified social groups or religious publics in India. With<br />
support from several competitive grants, Byron studied Urdu and Hindi and conducted primary research on the topic <strong>of</strong> personal<br />
law in India, interviewing and meeting with people in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur from various academic, activist, and political<br />
circles. At Oxford, Byron is planning to study contemporary India. (Photo <strong>of</strong> Byron Gray Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Joan Palmiter Bajorek<br />
Photography)
Page 10<br />
Grad <strong>School</strong> & Career Planning<br />
Asking for Letters <strong>of</strong> Recommendation<br />
Letters <strong>of</strong> recommendation are an important part <strong>of</strong> graduate school applications.<br />
Admissions committees read letters carefully. These letters are the only place to<br />
learn about a student’s personality and demeanor as well as his/her academic potential.<br />
Requesting a letter <strong>of</strong> recommendation should involve much more than a short<br />
email. It is best to see your pr<strong>of</strong>essor in person to ask about his/her willingness to<br />
recommend you and to brief the pr<strong>of</strong>essor about your aspirations. You should provide<br />
a portfolio to your pr<strong>of</strong>essor, including a current transcript, resume, and a statement<br />
<strong>of</strong> purpose for the program you are applying for. Help streamline the process<br />
by providing self-addressed stamped envelopes, addressee information, printed recommendation<br />
forms (where electronic letters are not used), and polished writing<br />
samples <strong>of</strong> your best work. You may wish to write out a summary <strong>of</strong> what your<br />
strengths are for the pr<strong>of</strong>essor as well to remind him/her <strong>of</strong> something you worked on<br />
in a class. The more information you provide about yourself, the stronger the recommendation<br />
will probably be. Ask for recommendations early to give them time to write<br />
good letters.<br />
If you don’t know where you plan to attend graduate school yet, the Center for Career<br />
Services, in Mary Gates Hall, can set up a file for you where letters <strong>of</strong> recommendation<br />
can be stored for future use (see below). Often, students seeking recommendations<br />
find that faculty members are on leave or visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essors cannot be<br />
contacted at all; this service can be very convenient in such cases.<br />
See the column at right for your Time Line to Graduate <strong>School</strong> application.<br />
Japan Studies News<br />
Mitsubishi <strong>International</strong> Corporation (MIC) has made a first-time gift to Japan<br />
Studies students in the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong>. This gift was awarded to one graduate student,<br />
Sam iminsky, (MAIS, Japan), and two undergraduate students, Lisa Sticka<br />
and Derek Schlieps. Both Sticka and Schlieps are majoring in <strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
- Japan track. Sticka is additionally majoring in Japanese language and Schlieps in<br />
Japanese Linguistics. Congratulations to our students, and thank you to the staff <strong>of</strong><br />
the Seattle branch <strong>of</strong> Mitsubishi Corporation.<br />
Submitted by –Ellen Eskenazi, Director <strong>of</strong> Outreach and Program Development,<br />
Japan Studies Program<br />
Anne Burrill - European Union Fellow<br />
The EU Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />
is pleased to welcome<br />
Anne Burrill as<br />
the University <strong>of</strong> Washington's<br />
2011-12 visiting<br />
European Union Fellow.<br />
Burrill, an <strong>of</strong>ficial with the<br />
EU's Director General for<br />
Environment, will be<br />
teaching a Spring Quarter<br />
European Studies<br />
490 course, "EU Environment<br />
Policy: Coming <strong>of</strong><br />
Age." <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
students might already be familiar with Burrill from her numerous course guest lectures<br />
and related activities on campus. She is based in the Foster <strong>School</strong> and is<br />
available to consult regarding EU policies and issues. She will also serve as a judge<br />
at the eighth annual 2012 West Coast Model EU, to be held on the UW campus February<br />
10-11, 2012. Submitted by – Eva Dunn<br />
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Timetable for Applying to<br />
Graduate <strong>School</strong><br />
Junior Year:<br />
prepare for and take graduate school<br />
admissions tests (GRE, GMAT,<br />
LSAT, etc.)<br />
research graduate school programs<br />
online, or at the Gateway Center<br />
search for funding opportunities<br />
see faculty to discuss letters <strong>of</strong><br />
recommendation<br />
Senior Year:<br />
Fall/Earl Winter<br />
last chance to take admissions tests<br />
apply to programs<br />
apply to awards<br />
gather letters <strong>of</strong> recommendation<br />
Late Winter/ Earl Spring<br />
receive decisions and financial aid<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers<br />
visit departments/schools<br />
accept or decline <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong> admission<br />
The newly established <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies publishes<br />
the highest quality undergraduate<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> research and provides a<br />
forum to engage the academic and policy-making<br />
communities in the U.S. and<br />
around the globe. Like the Henry M.<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> itself, the <strong>Jackson</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Journal draws its strength from a<br />
unique combination <strong>of</strong> rigorous academic<br />
research and real world policy work.<br />
From authorship to publication, undergraduates<br />
produce every aspect <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Journal, while distinguished<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> faculty members<br />
provide invaluable guidance<br />
throughout the editing and publication<br />
processes. The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Journal<br />
is now accepting submissions and will<br />
publish its third issue online this spring.<br />
Volumes 1:1 1:2 2:1, and 2:2 are available<br />
now online at our website.<br />
Submitted by—Sarah Boone
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Korea Studies Program Program:<br />
: Recent Events<br />
On December 2nd, the Center for Korea Studies held a book launch party for this new publication, which follows Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Hwasook Nam's Building Ships, Building a Nation, which was published in 2009. The Center was honored to have former UW<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James Palais's wife Jane Palais, as well as Senator Paull Shin and Ick-whan Lee, two very prominent Korean-American<br />
community members, attend the event.<br />
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Center for Korea Studies Publications a HIT!<br />
Reassessing the Park Chung Hee Era, The Journal <strong>of</strong> Korean Studies,<br />
and “Unsettling the National in Korean Cinema”<br />
By Tracy Stober, Managing Editor<br />
For the first time in Center for Korean Studies (CKS) history three<br />
publications hit the press in the same year. In October, Reassessing<br />
the Park Chung Hee Era 96 - 979 Development, Political Thought,<br />
Democrac , and Cultural Influence edited by Hyung-A Kim and UW<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Clark W. Sorensen became the second volume in the CKS<br />
Publication Series. This timely text details one <strong>of</strong> the most turbulent<br />
eras in South Korean history. Historic changes, for example the<br />
transformation from an underdeveloped, agrarian country into the<br />
“miracle on the Han River” began under President Park, who seized<br />
power through a military coup and ruled until his assassination. This<br />
book examines the rationale and ideals behind Park’s philosophy <strong>of</strong><br />
national development in order to evaluate the degree to which the<br />
national character and moral values were reconstructed. In December<br />
the CKS hosted a book launch and celebration party. It was well<br />
attended. In addition to <strong>JSIS</strong> faculty, staff, and students several community members joined in including Mrs. Jane Palais, Senator<br />
Paull Shin, and community fundraiser Mr. Ikwhan Lee.<br />
Again in December 2011, The Journal <strong>of</strong> Korean Studies (JKS) published its first thematic issue “Unsettling the National in Korean<br />
Cinema” guest edited by JungBong Choi (New York University). Numerous films set the stage for this issue, including silent flicks<br />
and “talkies,” films from the colonial period, the martial art blockbuster <strong>of</strong> the 1970s, Five Fingers <strong>of</strong> Death, and movies up until<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the first decade <strong>of</strong> the 2000s (Housewife, Thirst, etc). In total over 80 films were discussed in this issue. Authors include:<br />
JungBong Choi, Steven Chung (Princeton), Roald Maliangkay (Australian National University) Kyung Hyun Kim (UC-Irvine),<br />
Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park (University <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame), and Soyoung Kim (Korean National University <strong>of</strong> Arts).<br />
In June, our regular, varied topic issue was published. Article topics include colonial rule era marketing and the press, North Korean<br />
propaganda, political uses <strong>of</strong> Confucianism, pre-college study abroad programs in South Korea, and Silla period images from<br />
the Buddha Valley on Mount Nam. Aauthors include: Mark E. Caprio (Rikkyo University, Tokyo); Tatiana Gabroussenko<br />
(Australian National University); Jin Woong Kang (University Of Minnesota); Jiyeon Kang (University <strong>of</strong> Iowa), and Nancy Abelmann<br />
(University <strong>of</strong> Illinois-Champaign/Urbana).<br />
In addition to a selection <strong>of</strong> articles, each issue includes media reviews. In 2011 the following film and books were reviewed: The<br />
Past Is a Strange Countr (Kwagŏ nŭn nassŏn narada) (film); Gender and Mission Encounters in Korea New Women, Old Wa s;<br />
Japanese Assimilation Policies in Colonial Korea, 9 – 9 5;Witness to Transformation Refugee Insights into North Korea; Inside<br />
the Red Box North Korea’s Post-totalitarian Politics, The Hidden People <strong>of</strong> North Korea Ever da Life in the Hermit Kingdom;<br />
Horror to the Extreme Changing Boundaries in Asian Cinema; A Dragon’s Head and a Serpent’s Tail Ming China and the<br />
First Great East Asian War, 592– 598; and South Koreans in the De t Crisis The Creation <strong>of</strong> a Neoli eral Welfare Societ .<br />
Book Excerpt:<br />
"The top-down industrialization through the Park state’s guided econom ecame known as the “Miracle on the Han River,”<br />
(Hangang ŭi k ŏk) and was admired man political leaders in the region, including Deng Xiao Ping in China and Mahathir<br />
in Mala sia, who oth adopted the Korean model <strong>of</strong> development for their own countries. <strong>International</strong> recognition <strong>of</strong> the ROK’s<br />
successful economic development, however, did little to mollif Park’s domestic critics. Although the success <strong>of</strong> the ROK’s econom<br />
and democrac must, in its final anal sis, e considered as a collective outcome <strong>of</strong> the efforts <strong>of</strong> all Koreans, the South Korean<br />
case serves as a protot pe for the Asian developmental model, with the defining feature <strong>of</strong> detailed intervention in manpower<br />
planning, particularl in the state’s implementation <strong>of</strong> the Heav and Chemical Industrialization Plan launched in Januar 973."<br />
For updates visit the Center for Korea Studies website: http://jsis.washington.edu/korea/<br />
You can also follow The Journal <strong>of</strong> Korean Studies on Facebook and Twitter.<br />
Our facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Journal-<strong>of</strong>-Korean-Studies/302074140679<br />
Our Twitter link: http://twitter.com/journalkorea<br />
Submitted by -- Chris Buchman
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Career Search Resources<br />
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<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Career Services<br />
Information by E-mail: Current <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> majors receive automatically receive career-related announcements, job/<br />
internship postings and information on upcoming events, or contact Kelly Voss, kvoss@uw.edu or call 206-543-0176.<br />
Schedule online for in-person advising appointments: Contact Kelly Voss, Director <strong>of</strong> Career Services/Alumni Relations to<br />
schedule an advising appointment. http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/advisers.shtml to set up a time to meet<br />
(Appointments are generally 30 minutes; Office hours: Mon-Fri 8am-Noon, 1pm--5pm)<br />
UW Career Center<br />
The main UW Career Center http://careers.washington.edu/ is an incredible resource for information, job and internship<br />
postings, information sessions, workshops, on-campus interviewing and events.<br />
Job and Internship databases: This site is also where students can create a free account for both the HuskyJobs and Going<br />
Global databases.<br />
Workshops & Information Sessions: The Career Center holds workshops on resume and cover letter writing, salary negotiating,<br />
applying to grad school, and more. Be sure to check out the calendar for upcoming events!<br />
Peace Corps <strong>of</strong>fice: The Career Center houses the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the campus Peace Corps rep. For hours and information visit<br />
http://careers.washington.edu/Resources/Peace-Corps<br />
UW Alumni Career Resources<br />
The UW Alumni association sponsors Husky Career Network, an online database <strong>of</strong> 5,000 alumni and friends <strong>of</strong> the UW<br />
who have volunteered to mentor current UW students. http://www.washington.edu/alumni/careers/index.html<br />
The Center for Experiential Learning (EXP)<br />
The EXP is a great resource for anything related to volunteering, tutoring, service learning, scholarships, grants, and funding<br />
for undergraduate research. Visit http://exp.washington.edu/ for more detailed information on the 7 programs housed<br />
within the EXP.<br />
The Carlson Center runs the public_service_intern listserv for area nonpr<strong>of</strong>it internships. To subscribe, visit http://<br />
depts.washington.edu/leader/getinvolved/internshipopps.html .<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards is the clearinghouse for undergraduate funding opportunities.<br />
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/. At the graduate level, GFIS is a resource for outside funding opportunities.<br />
http://www.lib.washington.edu/gfis/<br />
<strong>International</strong> Programs and Exchanges (IP&E)<br />
Visit http://ipe.washington.edu/ or attend a daily information session at 3pm in 459 Schmitz to learn about study abroad<br />
opportunities.<br />
Other Resources:<br />
Idealist.org http://www.idealist.org/ Clearinghouse for nonpr<strong>of</strong>it volunteer, internships and jobs.<br />
Studentjobs http://www.usajobs.gov/studentjobs<br />
“The "Umbrella Term" that encompasses Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Apprenticeships and Cooperative<br />
Education within the Federal Government. For more information on Federal-level jobs, visit http://www.usajobs.gov/<br />
IE3 Global Internships http://ie3global.ous.edu/ Coordinates for-credit international internship opportunities to juniors,<br />
seniors, and grad students.<br />
$5,000 Killam Fellowship – to study in Canada<br />
Each year the Killam Foundation <strong>of</strong> Canada selects two UW students as Fellows to study in Canada for a semester or academic<br />
year and to participate in two orientations - Ottawa and Washington, DC. This is a tremendously prestigious award modeled after<br />
the Fulbright program. The Killam Fellowships Program is a unique exchange opportunity that <strong>of</strong>fers American undergraduate<br />
students the chance to spend either one semester or a full academic year studying at a university in Canada. The fellowship<br />
carries a value <strong>of</strong> $5,000 per semester, and includes a health coverage allowance. The program also includes two three-day<br />
enrichment seminars in the fall and spring that are held in Ottawa, ON, and Washington, DC, respectively, as well as funding to<br />
travel within Canada to support students pursuing additional cultural experiences. UW APPLICATION: http://jsis.washington.edu/<br />
canada//file/killam/2011-2012_killam_flyer.pdf.<br />
UW APPLICATION DEADLINE 17 JANUARY 2012!!!<br />
The revised application and any information you and your students require regarding program details and the application process<br />
are available on our website: www.killamfellowships.com. Please send or drop applications at the Canadian Studies Center<br />
(503 Thomson Hall).<br />
Submitted by—Michelle Emond, Program Officer, Fulbright Canada
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Egypt One Year after Revolution:<br />
With Egyptian Ambassador & Consul<br />
General Hesham Elnakib<br />
Moderated by Ellis Goldberg, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Political<br />
Science<br />
January 18, 2012 3:00-4:00 p.m. Thomson Hall, Room 317<br />
Ambassador Hesham Elnakib has held a variety <strong>of</strong> important<br />
posts within the Egyptian Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs including<br />
the position <strong>of</strong> Minister Plenipotentiary, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs and Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Information. He is currently serving as Consul General at the Egyptian Consulate in<br />
Los Angeles. He received his B.A. in political science from the American University<br />
in Cairo and his Ph.D. in history from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Oriental Studies, Russian Academy<br />
<strong>of</strong> Science.<br />
Ellis Goldberg is pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Political Science, University <strong>of</strong> Washington and a<br />
specialist on the Middle East. He has published on a wide range <strong>of</strong> subjects including<br />
child labor in Egypt, Muslim political movements, post-colonial trade unions in<br />
Egypt, and human rights. He is also the author <strong>of</strong> a blog on Egyptian current affairs:<br />
"Nisralnasr: Occasional Thoughts on Middle Eastern and US Politics."<br />
Sponsored by the Middle East Center, Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Studies, UW. Contact: mecuw@uw.edu (Photo Source)<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> / Political Science Writing Center<br />
Have you ever felt badly about asking your friends to look at yet ANOTHER <strong>of</strong> your<br />
papers? Do you wish you could find someone who could help you figure out what<br />
that prompt with eight questions is actually asking you to do? Have you received<br />
feedback on a paper that just doesn't make sense to you? Wouldn't it be great if<br />
there were a place that you could go and ask someone to help you with these and<br />
other questions you have about college-level writing?<br />
It turns out there is! The Political Science/Law Societies & Justice/<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>International</strong> Studies Writing Center will open Wednesday, January 11th, at 9:30<br />
am. We are located in Gowen 111 (to the left <strong>of</strong> the main Political Science <strong>of</strong>fice).<br />
We are open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (except for Fridays when we close<br />
at 2:30 pm). Any student taking a course listed or cross-listed in Political Science<br />
(POLS), Law Societies & Justice (LSJ), or the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
(SIS, EURO, RELIG, SISA, etc.) or in any <strong>of</strong> those majors is welcome to utilize<br />
our center.<br />
Our undergraduate tutors include students who have taken a broad array <strong>of</strong> courses<br />
in all <strong>of</strong> these disciplines. And all <strong>of</strong> them are paid to provide free help to you! Our<br />
goal at the center is to help you not only with the assignment in front <strong>of</strong> you, but also<br />
to develop your writing skills more generally. We work with students at any stage <strong>of</strong><br />
the writing process, from brainstorming about a prompt or assignment to discussing<br />
problem spots in a working draft to a final draft that just needs a second set <strong>of</strong> eyes.<br />
We can also provide feedback to students who are working on admissions letters to<br />
graduate school or application letters <strong>of</strong> any type.<br />
We encourage students to make appointments to ensure enough time with the tutors.<br />
Make an appointment for next week now by going to our website, http://<br />
depts.washington.edu/pswrite: we post appointments two weeks in advance. Scheduling<br />
in advance ensures that you have a full 45 minutes, during which the tutor will<br />
focus solely on your work. Also, please note that our schedule fills up quickly, so<br />
signing up early is a good idea. Of course, “drop-ins are also welcome” but you run<br />
the risk <strong>of</strong> not getting in to see a tutor if they are booked. And if your paper is longer<br />
than 5 or 6 pages, please either email it by attachment to<br />
pswrite@u.washington.edu or drop it <strong>of</strong>f in advance.<br />
In racks outside the Center, there are hard copy resources on writing, and all <strong>of</strong><br />
them can also be found on our website. These short handouts cover diverse topics<br />
such as paper organization, constructing a sound thesis statement, final draft checklist,<br />
citing print sources, and punctuation.<br />
Submitted by —Allison D. Rank, Ph.C., Director, POLS/LSJ/<strong>JSIS</strong> Writing Center<br />
SASLI – Have a Brat, and<br />
Study South Asian Languages<br />
too —<br />
at UW Madison, this Summer<br />
The South Asia Summer Language Institute<br />
(SASLI) based at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Wisconsin - Madison is <strong>of</strong>fering intensive<br />
summer courses in the following South<br />
Asian languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi,<br />
Malayalam, Marathi, Pashto, Sanskrit,<br />
Sindhi, Sinhala, amil, elugu,<br />
ibetan and Urdu. Applications for Summer<br />
2012 are now being accepted.<br />
Funding Deadline: February 1, 2012<br />
Due to recent budget cuts, SASLI will have<br />
a slightly different fee structure in 2012.<br />
There are three funding options available<br />
to students:<br />
$1000 Fee Remissions, indicate interest<br />
when submitting the SASLI<br />
online application<br />
FLAS Fellowships, deadline February<br />
1, 2012<br />
SASLI Scholarships, deadline February<br />
1, 2012<br />
Further information about funding and the<br />
SASLI FLAS and Scholarship applications<br />
can be found on the SASLI website at:<br />
http://sasli.wisc.edu/funding.html<br />
If you have questions about SASLI, please<br />
review the web site at http://sasli.wisc.edu.<br />
Any additional questions can be addressed<br />
to Anne Naparstek, by phone at<br />
(608) 261-1194 or by e-mail at<br />
sasli@southasia.wisc.edu (photo source)
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Christian Novetzke – receives NEH Fellowship<br />
Research Project: The Brahmin Double: Caste, Religion, Performance, and<br />
the Political Public in Maharashtra, India, 1200 CE to the Present<br />
Critiques <strong>of</strong> caste and 'Brahminism' featured prominently in the social, political and<br />
intellectual life <strong>of</strong> colonial India. It is <strong>of</strong>ten assumed that Brahmins took the lead in developing<br />
such critiques as a consequence <strong>of</strong> the ideological influences <strong>of</strong> liberalism<br />
and nationalism. But how do we account for such critiques, articulated by Brahmins<br />
themselves, in India's pre-colonial centuries? My project will explore 'religious' materials<br />
from the thirteenth to 1818 in which Brahmins appear to be agents in the creation <strong>of</strong><br />
anti-caste and in particular anti-Brahmin sentiment. I situate this Brahminical anti-caste<br />
and anti-Brahmin discourse within a largely performative public sphere, where Brahmins<br />
balanced their role as 'knowledge specialists' in heterogeneous social, religious,<br />
and cultural contexts where they were a significant minority. Here, Brahmin advocates<br />
<strong>of</strong> anti-Brahmin and anti-caste sentiment <strong>of</strong>fered a 'double', a discursively constructed<br />
'Brahmin', thus deflecting or diffusing criticism, and enabling the Brahmin performer or<br />
composer to maintain a position <strong>of</strong> importance as a Brahmin in the larger pre-modern<br />
public sphere. I argue that this history <strong>of</strong> Brahminical anti-Brahminism in Marathi is<br />
one important strand in the genealogy <strong>of</strong> the theatre <strong>of</strong> caste politics in postcolonial<br />
India today. This work challenges the genealogy <strong>of</strong> Habermasian public sphere analyses<br />
that situate this social form within literate, modern, Westernized contexts; instead,<br />
I propose the existence a vibrant and consistent political public in cultural performative<br />
venues over eight centuries in India.<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Faculty in the News<br />
On the death <strong>of</strong> Kim Jong-il—<br />
King 5 interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Don Hellmann.<br />
he Classroom As A 'Sacred Site' in The Daily —with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James Wellman<br />
he History Of Hanukkah, on KUOW—with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Noam Pianko<br />
About the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Honors Program —submitted by Honors Program<br />
Each quarter, the University Honors Program showcases the remarkable work done by Honors students and faculty<br />
within their majors. While the programs vary from discipline to discipline, most typically conclude in a major research<br />
or artistic project and all challenge the students to bring their work to the next level. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Honors was featured<br />
most recently.<br />
Alyson Dimmitt<br />
B.A. 2 8 - <strong>International</strong> Studies (General)<br />
B.A. 2 8 - Communit , Environment, and Planning<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies Honors Program centers around a year-long research<br />
thesis, a rare chance in undergraduate education to experience the sweat and blood <strong>of</strong> the<br />
full research process. When my peers and I first sat around the table as a <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Honors<br />
cohort, we had plenty <strong>of</strong> impassioned ideas about what we might research, all <strong>of</strong> them overly<br />
broad and hazy. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Deborah Porter invested her mind and heart in developing our research<br />
and writing skills and fostering our intellectual rigor. We learned to read more deeply, write<br />
more clearly, critique more precisely, and understand data more creatively and thoroughly. We<br />
had the chance to throw ourselves into questions we cared about, and to see each other's work<br />
transform into well-defined academic writings.<br />
I had many wonderful pr<strong>of</strong>essors in the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> and Honors Program, but nowhere else<br />
did I experience such investment and accountability in my academic efforts. My advisors spent hours during that year working with<br />
me on my writing and ideas. Perhaps most rewarding was sharing the process with a group <strong>of</strong> peers, learning to give each other<br />
effective feedback and letting them teach me about places and ideas they were so passionate about - cooperatives in Venezuela,<br />
women's health programs in rural India, soccer in China.<br />
The process and skills I learned have been fundamental to me since I left the classroom, preparing me to listen to clients as a legal<br />
advocate, to conduct fieldwork abroad, and now to study law. But perhaps most importantly, my advisors and cohort taught me<br />
to keep my intellectual pursuits true to my own heart and interests. Students leave the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> Honors Program not only<br />
with the capacity to sustain research, but also the integrity to seek true answers to meaningful questions in whatever field they will<br />
work.
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James Donnen<br />
Director, Student Services and Honors Adviser<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
Deborah Porter<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Honors Associate<br />
<strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
In my years as <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> honors adviser I've detected a fairly common<br />
shift in perception among the juniors who are deciding whether to<br />
apply to the program. Completing Honors in the <strong>School</strong>-wide program<br />
(<strong>JSIS</strong>'s Comparative Religion major has its own Honors option) involves<br />
coursework, to be sure - two formal seminars, in fact, a structure that<br />
draws students into a cohort with the bonds that result from "being in this<br />
together." But the members <strong>of</strong> the junior cohort quickly come to realize<br />
that "doing honors" in <strong>JSIS</strong> isn't a matter <strong>of</strong> signing up for certain classes<br />
with high-achieving peers. Essentially all <strong>of</strong> their honors work will be focused<br />
on producing a significant piece <strong>of</strong> academic research.<br />
Even among the strongest students, this process isn't everyone's cup <strong>of</strong><br />
tea. But where the fit is right, the program <strong>of</strong>fers an excellent opportunity<br />
to work closely with at least two scholar-mentors, wrestle with the challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> a project far beyond the scope <strong>of</strong> college term papers, and get<br />
a meaningful taste <strong>of</strong> what graduate-level study in the social sciences<br />
would entail. I sometimes tell them: once you've done a <strong>JSIS</strong> honors<br />
thesis - and the best compare very favorably with strong master's theses<br />
- you'll very likely know whether you want this type <strong>of</strong> research and writing<br />
to play a central role in your future. Even if the answer to that question<br />
is ultimately no, you can lay claim to having learned an impressive<br />
amount about investigation and analysis, not to mention the satisfactions<br />
<strong>of</strong> delving deeply into a complex and in some cases provocative international<br />
issue. Those outcomes have the broadest possible relevance,<br />
regardless <strong>of</strong> what comes next. Our program is one recipe, in short, for a<br />
memorable and productive capstone experience.<br />
The <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> undergraduate Honors Program is intended for students with the<br />
capability and commitment required to pursue a year-long, in-depth research project.<br />
The heart <strong>of</strong> the program is centered on the writing <strong>of</strong> an honors thesis, which allows<br />
students to develop a solid grasp <strong>of</strong> the scholarly writings on a research topic, and to<br />
refine the content <strong>of</strong> an original argument with regard to that topic. Part <strong>of</strong> this process<br />
is carried out in two required courses, SIS 397 and SIS 491, <strong>of</strong>fered in the spring <strong>of</strong><br />
junior year and autumn <strong>of</strong> senior year and taught by the director <strong>of</strong> the program. The<br />
former course focuses on writing a 25-page proposal, in which a Research Question, a<br />
Tentative Hypothesis, a concise Review <strong>of</strong> the Scholarly Literature as well as a Methodology<br />
section is presented. The proposal is evaluated by the Honors Committee,<br />
which includes the director and two other faculty members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>International</strong> Studies. The second required course is devoted toward guiding the students<br />
as they write an extensive (25-30 page) Review <strong>of</strong> the Literature. Often this document<br />
serves as the first substantial chapter <strong>of</strong> the thesis.<br />
After the completion <strong>of</strong> these two courses, Honors students take the winter and part <strong>of</strong><br />
the spring quarters to write up the results <strong>of</strong> their analysis, which they do in conjunction<br />
with mentors who are experts in their chosen topics. To conceptualize a specific research<br />
question and to situate the answer within scholarly conversations in an original<br />
argument requires broad reading, deep exploration <strong>of</strong> research methods, critical acumen<br />
as well as stamina and ingenuity to carry this out over an extended period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Honors Application: http://jsis.washington.edu/advise//file/Honors_app.pdf<br />
Sage Advice for Honors Students<br />
Honors Applications due 3rd Frida <strong>of</strong> Autumn Quarter
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<strong>STUDENT</strong> <strong>SERVICES</strong> BULLETIN<br />
<strong>JSIS</strong> Alumni Corner<br />
As a recently graduated alumni, What is your advice for graduating seniors?<br />
Bronwen Raymer, 2011 BA <strong>International</strong> Studies (Environment)<br />
"In the midst <strong>of</strong> projects, papers, finals, work and resisting the urge to yell at your roommate when<br />
she leaves her dirty dishes in the sink for weeks again, life after graduation might seem difficult to<br />
imagine. Particularly when transitioning out <strong>of</strong> the regimented environment <strong>of</strong> syllabi and regular<br />
evaluations from our instructors or peers, life after college seems frighteningly nebulous in comparison.<br />
If you’re afraid or unsure <strong>of</strong> what you’d like to do when you graduate, it might be comforting to<br />
know that nearly everyone shares your feelings at some point. Very few <strong>of</strong> us have a clear idea <strong>of</strong><br />
exactly where we’re going in life, and even those <strong>of</strong> us who think we do will face challenges that<br />
force us to re-evaluate our priorities and goals. From my own limited experience, it seems that one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most challenging aspects <strong>of</strong> achieving any goal is first completing the hard and necessary work<br />
<strong>of</strong> self-introspection to even first identify what it is we really want. My best advice to graduating seniors trying to identify a<br />
career or life aspiration is to simply take the time necessary to determine what one would really find fulfilling. Some good<br />
ways to identify and accumulate the resources necessary to achieve life and career goals is to gather as much information<br />
and input as possible. You can do this by completing internships in a variety <strong>of</strong> positions, talking to older adults and peers<br />
about your plans and arranging for informational interviews. Remember, discovering your life’s work is a difficult process, but<br />
will be fundamental to your future happiness."<br />
Kevin Shimota, 2011 BA <strong>International</strong> Studies (China)<br />
“One thing I think graduating <strong>JSIS</strong> seniors should know about is networking; how to network and why<br />
to network. As researchers and analysts, we <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> students tend to focus more on content<br />
and material and less on people. Networking not only gives you pr<strong>of</strong>essional opportunities, but also<br />
helps you identify what vocation you are interested in. Choosing a pr<strong>of</strong>ession can be just as difficult<br />
as or even more difficult than choosing your major, and I think we all remember how difficult that<br />
was. I always wanted to be an Ambassador so that I could live overseas and interact with the locals,<br />
but upon meeting government <strong>of</strong>ficials and Foreign Service Officers, I found that the private industry<br />
can give you exciting, diverse opportunities to interact with foreign nationals on a more intimate level.<br />
Personally, I already have extensive experience studying abroad, which I encourage <strong>Jackson</strong> students<br />
to do, but it is essential to complement cultural experience with pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience through networking and even<br />
participating in internships.”<br />
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Official <strong>JSIS</strong> Page on Facebook:<br />
Or search “University <strong>of</strong> Washington Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies”<br />
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Or search “University <strong>of</strong> Washington Henry M. <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>International</strong> Studies”