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GRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BULLETIN Volume 10, Issue 2 09-07-2016
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9/11 Commemoration and International Luncheon Friday, September 11
BAL 2002 (Model UN room) 12:30 – 1:30 PM Immediately following the September meeting of GSIS. Paper products and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/1Fd6vlq to sign up to bring a dish to share.
GSIS Corner, 2 Upcoming Event, 3-4 Call for Papers, 5 Internships, 6-7 News to Know, 8-11 Reading Corner, 12 Calendar, 13 Contact Us, 14
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Upcoming Event
The College of Continuing Education and Professional Development and The Confucius Institute at Old Dominion University invite you to
Learn CHINESE this Fall Three Classes - Basic Business Chinese Levels I ,II, and Intermediate Spoken Chinese
Non-credit classes meet for ten Saturdays, September 12 – November 21 (no class on October 10th) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Dragas Hall, Norfolk Campus
Level I is designed for students with little or no background in Chinese language and focuses on basic vocabulary & expressions (both Pinyin & characters) useful for simple business transactions in everyday life.
Level II is appropriate for those who have completed Level I or who are familiar with at least 300 Chinese characters.
Intermediate Spoken Chinese is designed for students with at least one year of Chinese and would like to improve their speaking skills.
Students in all levels will learn about Chinese customs and culture, including the practice of Chinese calligraphy.
The textbook is included in the tuition. For further details and registration information, please Visit http://www.odu.edu/cepd/esl/courses/special Email: ci@odu.edu
Call: (757) 683-7059
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Upcoming Event
Kaffeestunde for ODU German speakers All levels of German are welcome!
Borjo Coffeehouse - 4416 Monarch Way Every other Thursday @ 2:00 September 3 & September 17 October 1, October 15 and October 29 November 12
For more information, contact Robyn Headley ehead005@odu.edu
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Call for Papers MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION 2016 CONFERENCE CHICAGO, IL APRIL 7- 10, 2016 The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. The purposes of the MPSA are to promote the professional study and teaching of political science, to facilitate communications between those engaged in such study, and to develop standards for and encourage research in theoretical and practical political problems. As such, MPSA is a nonpartisan association. It does not support political parties or candidates. The conference has 80+ program panels to submit your paper. Deadline: October 1, 2015 For more information visit http://www.mpsanet.org/Conference/MPSA2016Conference/SectionDescriptionsContacts/tabid/83/Default.aspx#.VdivC7-a8Yg INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION 2016 CONFERENCE ISTANBUL, TURKEY JULY 23-28, 2016 The 2016 IPSA World Congress will be a timely occasion on which to refocus the attention of political scientists on issues of redistribution and recognition in all their complexity. These are issues confronted by political actors all over the world and to which political science can bring important insights. It is an opportunity to once again demonstrate the relevance of political science to political practice. The theme of the Istanbul Congress will build on previous themes of IPSA World Congresses concerning democracy, globalisation and the challenges of contemporary governance. We look forward to the insights that will be shared at the Congress by those working in all areas of political science, including international political economy, public policy, political institutions, political theory, political behaviour, social movement and regional studies, migration, race and gender politics. Comparative Politics, Democracy and Regime Types Identity Politics, National and Social Movements International Political Economy and Globalisation International Relations Political Institutions and Citizen Engagement Political Theory Public Policy and Administration Deadline: October 7, 2015 For more information visit https://istanbul2016.ipsa.org/events/congress/istanbul2016/submit-paper
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Internship Opportunities JOINT FORCES STAFF COLLEGE NORFOLK, VA To our fellow Virginia Tidewater Consortium Members: This is to let you know that the Joint Forces Staff College has identified its internship requirements for the Summer 2015 semester. As usual we would like to make the position descriptions available to the students of the Tidewater Consortium Members. Twenty nine students from local area colleges and universities have participated in the Joint Forces Staff College internship program so far this academic year. Program Information for Graduate and undergraduate interns from local colleges and universities typically work at JFSC for one semester, performing various duties that satisfy college needs and provide valuable experience to the interns. Some receive college credit; others are motivated by the experience they gain. In addition to satisfying the needs of JFSC and the interns, this program is also a key element in our outreach to the local community. Many interns have served as research assistants in support of the core curriculum, focus studies (electives), and our War gaming model. Others have worked in technical areas, where their current skills have proven invaluable in duties such as programming, PC troubleshooting, and database administration. The ultimate benefits of a JFSC internship program are many: assistance to faculty and staff in a variety of areas, some combination of credit and experience for the students, and significant outreach to local colleges and universities. Your assistance in informing students about these opportunities is greatly appreciated. The positions run from September - November 2015. Detailed description of the positions have been sent via GPIS list serv or contact Jamila Glover for descriptions. Position Titles: JCWS (Exercise) Research Intern Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs Research Intern Research Intern Curriculum Development JCWS (Exercise) Research Intern Library Services Intern, Ike Skelton Library Library Services Intern, Classified Section, Ike Skelton Library Faculty and Staff Development Program, Research Intern Operational Planning Research and Information Support Research Assistant History and English Deadline: 25 September 2015. Thank You, Mr. David Cave Intern Program Manager National Defense University Joint Forces Staff College Faculty & Staff Development 7800 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23511-1702 Office: 757.443.6218
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Internship Opportunities DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY These are the Summer Internship Programs (June-August 2016) with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA): - Intelligence Officer & Collection Interns; - Intelligence Officer (with foreign language strongly desired) Interns; - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Interns; - Information Technology Interns; - Financial Services Interns; and - Mission Services Interns. Students can see the announcements and apply for them at the DIA website (www.dia.mil<http://www.dia. mil>) under Careers ? Search Vacancies. The majority of these positions are in the Washington, DC, area. None are in the Norfolk area. Positions are also available in Charlottesville, Reston, Quantico, and Stafford, VA; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; Miami and Tampa, FL; Honolulu, HI; Ft. Detrick, MD; Stuttgart, Germany; Seoul, Korea; and Molesworth, United Kingdom. Please note that all applicants and their immediate family members must be U.S. citizens to apply and work for DIA. Applicants must have be enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) by the time they would start the programs next June (2016). Please note that students must apply for the Internship Programs no later than midnight Thursday, 17 September. However, I encourage your students to apply as soon as possible because applications will only be accepted for each program until 150-600 applications are received. (The number varies by program and is specified in the vacancy announcement.) The early application deadline is because of the time required to select qualified candidates and then for them to obtain the required security clearance. Applications must be submitted online and include a copy of the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unofficial college transcript. If this is the student?s first year of college and they don?t have a transcript yet, they must include proof of college enrollment.
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News To Know Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines, Fall 2015 September 18, 2015 For distance-learning students and/or those residing far from campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors. October 9, 2015 For students residing on or near campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors. November 30, 2015 for final approval.
For all students, corrected dissertations and theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office
December 4, 2015 for May graduation.
Approved and completed copies of doctoral dissertations are due in the Registrar’s Office
December 11, 2015 Approved and completed copies of master’s theses are due in the Registrar’s Office for December graduation. Thesis and Dissertation Workshops, Fall 2015 By Fall 2015, ODU students will submit all theses and dissertations electronically to ProQuest and to ODU Digital Commons, the Library’s electronic repository for dissertations and theses. The University will no longer require bound, paper copies of dissertations and theses, and the Library will no longer shelve paper copies of new dissertations. 1.
Attendance is mandatory for all dissertation candidates and thesis students;
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Given the finite space in BAL 9002, students should RSVP to Cathleen at CARhodes@odu.edu;
3. Students writing dissertations and theses at a distance may satisfy this requirement by participating via the WebEx workshop from 1:00 to 2:30 on Friday, September 11th. Dissertation workshop Thesis workshop Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
6:00 - 7:15 p.m., BAL 9002
4:00 - 5:15 p.m., BAL 9002
Thesis and dissertation workshop Friday, September 11, 2015 4:00 - 5:15 p.m., BAL 9002 WebEx Conference: Thesis and dissertation for distance learning students or those unable to attend a face-toface workshop Friday, September 11, 2015 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Comprehensive Exam Information, Fall 2015 MA comprehensive exams are scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015 PhD comprehensive exams are scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2016 (major track) and Monday, January 11, 2016 (minor).
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News To Know
JOIN A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PRESENT YOUR WORK AT CONFERENCES GPIS encourages every doctoral student to participate in at least one conference per year for professional scholarly development. The flagship association in the field of International Studies is the International Studies Association (ISA). It holds an annual conference, moving to a different US city every year. ISA consists of many different sections reflecting the various specializations of its members. Consider joining one or more of the associations listed below. Benefits of Membership:
1. Reduced fees related to conference registration and publications 2. Critical networking opportunities 3. Receive timely alerts for submitting your paper proposal 4. Access to job interviews during annual conference 5. Access to job opportunities, fellowships and grants
Please note that deadlines for submitting a paper proposal to a conference hosted by professional associations are many months before the actual conferences. http://www.isanet.org/ The International Studies Association http://www.apsanet.org/ The American Political Science Association http://www.mpsanet.org/ The Midwest Political Science Association http://aseees.org/ The Association for Slavic, East European, & Eurasian Studies https://lasa.international.pitt.edu/eng/ The Latin American Studies Association http://www.mesa.arizona.edu/ The Middle East Studies Association http://aacs.ccny.cuny.edu/homepage.htm/ American Association for Chinese Studies https://www.asian-studies.org/ The Association for Asian Studies http://www.africanstudies.org/ African Studies Association https://eustudies.org/ European Union Studies Association
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News To Know
YOUNG SCHOLAR ALUMNI FUND GPIS is pleased to announce the launch of its Young Scholar Alumni Fund. Initiated by Professor Simon Serfaty earlier this year, it draws upon the support of our outstanding alumni now pursuing major careers of their own. Many have given generously towards this Fund and continue to do so, reflecting an enduring commitment to GPIS and extending the benefits of the program to a new generation of students during the coming years. Application procedures are straightforward. Candidates should have passed their comprehensive exam and be in residence at GPIS. Grants will not exceed $800.00 and will be used for the presentation of a paper at a relevant professional meeting held in the United States during the academic year. No grant will be awarded for international travel of for the summer session. No more than one grant will be awarded to any one student in a given academic year. The allocation of grants will be managed by a small committee consisting of Dr. Simon Serfaty, Dr. Regina Karp, and Dr. William Eliason as the GPIS alumni representative. To apply, submit name, date and place of conference, host institution/organization, and title and abstract of your paper to Dr. Karp at rkarp@odu.edu.
GSIS CONFERENCE FUND
The Graduate Society of International Studies aim is to highlight and encourage graduate students to present their work in professional and academic settings. To support this initative the student organization offers financial assistance to graduate in defraying the costs to present research papers at Political Science and International Studies conferences. Eligibility is continengent upon the applicant volunteering four hours at specified GSIS events and participating in the ODU Graduate Research Conference. Application details can be obtained by contacting the Director of GPIS or an GSIS Officer.
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News To Know
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Reading Corner
Turkey and the Islamic State “Vice Staff in Turkey Charged as ISIL Members” Umut Uras -- Al Jazeera, August 31, 2015 “Why Enlisting Turkey to Fight the Islamic State Was a Bad Idea” Brad Stapleton -- National Interest, August 30, 2015 Views on the Iran Deal “Iran Deal Is a Win-Win” Madeleine Albright -- CNN, August 31, 2015 “Iran and the Case for Realism” E.J. Dionne -- Washington Post, August 30, 2015 “How Restraint Leads to War” Henry Nau -- Commentary Magazine, September 1, 2015 What to Expect in the Middle East “Why Middle Eastern Conflicts Will Escalate” -- Stratfor, August 31, 2015 Stabilizing Southeastern Europe “The Western Balkans’ Long March to Europe” Judy Dempsey -- Carnegie Europe, August 31, 2015 What’s Next for Greece? “Greek Election May Reopen Can of Worms” Hugo Dixon -- Reuters, August 31, 2015 Germany’s Refugee Crisis “Dark Germany, Bright Germany: Which Side Will Prevail Under Strain of Refugees?” -- Der Spiegel, August 31, 2015 Russia and Ukraine “Why Waiting for Russian Collapse Is Bad Ukraine Policy” Nikolas K. Gvosdev -- National Interest, September 1, 2015 Update on China “Xi’s JFK Moment” Oh Young-jin -- Korea Times, August 31, 2015 “For China, a Plunge and a Reckoning” Orville Schell -- Wall Street Journal, August 28, 2015 “What’s Missing in the China Story?” Elizabeth Economy -- The Diplomat, August 29, 2015 ..and India “Is India Really an Emerging Power?” Shahid Javed Burki -- The Express Tribune, August 30, 2015 Views on the Environment “The Pope and the Planet” Bill McKibben -- New York Review of Books, August 13, 2015 “The Drought You Haven’t Heard About Is Causing Crisis In Africa” Charlotte Alfred -- Huffington Post, August 28, 2015
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Society Meeting & 9/11 Luncheon BAL 2002 12:00-1:30 pm Using Endnotes Perry Library 1:00 pm
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Leadership Program Christopher Newport University 8:00 pm
Confucius Institute Ted Constant Center 7:00pm
Key: * World Affairs Council Preparing Future Faculty
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