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GRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BULLETIN Volume 10, Issue 5 09-28-2015

Fall 2015

Study Abroad Fair

Inside the bulletin: Upcoming Event, 2-4 Alumni Feature, 5 GSIS in Action, 6 Call for Papers, 7 Internships, 8 Fellowships, 9-11 News to Know, 12 Reading Corner, 13

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Upcoming Event

A PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY (PFF) EVENT ON

ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN TEACHING This workshop will include:  Presentation and discussion of competency and ethical principles  Faculty panel discussion of the ethical challenges and dilemmas faculty may face as teachers, both inside and outside the classroom  Panelist and participant analysis of selected scenarios

Participating faculty: Dr. Philip Langlais, ODU College of Sciences (Presenter and panelist) Dr. Ed Gomez, ODU College of Education (Panelist) Ms. Carla Harrell, ODU College of Arts & Letters (Panelist) Dr. Sidika Nihal Colakoglu, NSU School of Business (Panelist)

When: Friday, October 9, noon - 2pm Where: Learning Commons, LC 1310-1311 This event is also available via WebEx at

http://vs.odu.edu/kvs/interface/?cid=201510_PreparingFutureFacultyVS_94013 (You can login using with MIDAS or as a Guest)

ODU and NSU graduate students, and full-time and adjunct faculty are welcome Need more information? E-mail Dr. Wie Yusuf (jyusuf@odu.edu) or visit https://www.odu.edu/success/programs/pff#

Upcoming Event

Kaffeestunde for ODU German speakers All levels of German are welcome!

Borjo Coffeehouse - 4416 Monarch Way Every other Thursday @ 2:00 October 1, October 15 and October 29 November 12

For more information, contact Robyn Headley ehead005@odu.edu

Alumni Feature

Nathan Slater

Internship at NATO- ACT, Norfolk,VA Following my graduation in May 2015 from GPIS, I embarked upon a six-month internship at the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Headquarters here in Norfolk. NATO ACT is a military strategic command, and directs the “transformation” of the alliance. From the military perspective, transformation can be thought of as a long-term, forward thinking and proactive changing of structure, doctrine, and capabilities to enable and empower a more effective, efficient, and capable force. My position is within the Commander’s Action Group, a subsection of the Supreme Commander’s office that provides independent analysis on NATO work strands and relevant issues, and prepares the Commander for his engagements. Although required to maintain a general working knowledge and familiarity with a broad range of topics affecting NATO, I specifically deal with cyber defence, nuclear policy, and energy security, preparing point papers, lines to take, and memos concerning these topics. I work both with the staff officers and subject matter experts in these areas, and the other Action Group members to provide specific analysis and recommendations on NATO policies and products. The multicultural and multilingual nature of the organization provides an interesting and diverse environment, and an opportunity to exchange views and work collaboratively with a wide variety of experienced and knowledgeable people. Given recent security trends in Europe, now is a very interesting and active time for

NATO, both internally, in coming to consensus based decisions amongst the 28 allies, and externally, in dealing with instabilities and a rapidly changing security environment. As a member of the Action Group, I am able to put the critical thinking and analysis skills honed during my time at GPIS to daily use, and my daily work concerns topics of relevance stressed in my classes at ODU: collective security, interdependence, globalization, as well as more specific and emerging concepts, such as hybrid warfare. Although my time at NATO is nearing its close, I will use the skills and experiences gleaned from my internship in my future endeavours in the field of political economics. Nathan Slater Master of Arts International Studies Class of 2015

GSIS in Action

9/11 Commemorative and International Luncheon

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

Internship Opportunities THE CARTER CENTER ATLANTA, GA For more than 25 years, the Carter Center Internship Program has provided more than 2,600 interns with a rewarding complement to classroom experience. Carter Center interns come from around the world and make vital contributions to the Center’s work. In turn, the Center provides a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for interns to explore their career options and to attain professional skills. The goal of the Internship Program is to develop an informed and skilled work force committed to advancing peace and health worldwide. Program Highlights *Substantive work experience: Less than 30 percent of an intern’s responsibilities include administrative duties. *Work directly in your field of study, gaining valuable knowledge that can enhance your professional development. *Make professional connections and form networks within an international non-governmental organization. *Speaker series, featuring Carter Center staff and other invited guests. *Scheduled career development opportunities with senior Carter Center staff. *Exclusive intern-only question-and-answer session and photo opportunity with President and Mrs. Carter. *A weekend excursion to the Carter’s hometown of Plains, Ga., where we have lunch with the Carters and visit historic sites devoted to their life and work. *Social and team-building opportunities with interns and staff. *Membership in the intern alumni group, which keeps you connected with the Carter Center’s work as well as with hundreds of former interns. All internships are based in Atlanta. However, opportunities arise for interns to travel with staff on Center-related trips (e.g. election-monitoring missions, domestic and international conferences, training workshops). Spring 2015: Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014 Session Start Date: Jan. 13, 2015 For more information visit http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/index.html

Fellowship Opportunities PRESIDENTIAL MANAGMENT FELLOWSHIP Washington D.C., USA The PMF Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates. It was created more than three decades ago by Executive Order and has gone through many changes over the years. The Program attracts and selects the best candidates possible, but is really designed with a more narrow focus - developing a cadre of potential government leaders. It provides some sustenance during the first years of employment and encourages development of leadership capabilities. The PMF Program inculcates a lasting bond as well as a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government. What Will You Get? *160 hours of interactive training (on leadership, management, policy and other topics) * Challenging work assignments *Feedback on your work *At least one 4 to 6 month developmental assignment *Potential for promotions and career ladders *Upon certification of completion, which permits immediate conversion to a permanent or term position and carries prestige anywhere you go thereafter The PMF Class of 2016 application period is scheduled for Monday, September 28 through Tuesday, October 13, 2015. The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once it opens. Applicants will be able to search for the announcement on USAJOBS by using the keywords “Presidential Management Fellows.” For more information visit http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2016-application.aspx BROWN UNIVERSITY Watson Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program Providence, RI The newly-established Watson Post-Doctoral Fellows program invites applications from exceptional early career scholars whose work contributes to one or more of the Institutes’ three core research areas: security, development, and governance. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary community of scholars in the social sciences engaged in theoretically and substantively important research that seeks to understand and address pressing global issues. Deadline: October 15, 2015 For more information visit http://apply.interfolio.com/30448 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The Academy’s Visiting Scholars Program provides residential fellowships for junior faculty members and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship program offers scholars a year for research and writing free from teaching and administrative duties, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to interact with Academy members. It also creates a national network for these scholars, assisting them in their research and professional development. The Academy seeks proposals in the humanities and social sciences relating to American history, culture, and public policy from the founding period to the present. Deadline: 10/20/2015 For more information visit https://www.amacad.org/content/visitingScholars/home.aspx

Fellowship Opportunities CITY OF UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) Advanced Research Collaborative (ARC) The Advanced Research Collaborative (ARC) of the Graduate Center invites applicants for Distinguished Fellowships for the 2016 - 2017 academic year. Applicants should have outstanding records of published research and scholarship. In addition to academic distinction, preference will be given to scholars whose interests strengthen the research priorities of ARC in the following areas: Inequality, Immigration, or Multilingualism. Distinguished Fellows are provided with an office, a computer, and access to the Graduate Center’s academic infrastructure. Deadline: October 26th, 2015 For more information visit http://www.gc.cuny.edu/Degrees-Research/Advanced-Research-Collaborative/ ARC-Applications#sthash.55dz2Ox6.dpuf AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS) The Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and implementation while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to policymakers. The objective of the Diplomacy, Security and Development Program is to infuse scientific and technical expertise into policy development and program planning, implementation and evaluation in the areas of: · Foreign policy and international trade, treaty engagement, and multilateral cooperation · Disaster preparedness and response · Infrastructure, environmental, cyber and health security, terrorism and warfare prevention, and nonproliferation · International aid, capacity building, and development assistance Deadline: 11/1/15 For more information visit https://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/applications/default.asp PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Fung Global Fellows Program Princeton, New Jersey The Fung Global Fellows Program, inaugurated in the 2013-14 academic year, reflects Princeton University’s commitment to engaging with scholars from around the world and inspiring ideas that transcend borders. The program brings exceptional international early-career faculty members working in the social sciences and the humanities to Princeton for a year of research, writing, and collaboration. It is administered by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS), which serves as a site for integration and joint activity across all of the University’s international and area studies programs.The program theme for 2016-17 will be “International Society: Institutions and Actors in Global Governance.” Deadline: November 1, 2015 For more information visit http://www.princeton.edu/funggfp/application PRINCETON UNIVERSITY University Center for Human Values Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowships Fellows devote an academic year in residence at Princeton to research and writing about topics involving human values in public and private life. The program is open to scholars in all disciplines provided their research plans qualify. In recent years fellows have been drawn from fields including philosophy, political theory, literature, history, classics, economics and law, but this list is not meant to be exhaustive. Fellows are expected to reside in or around Princeton and to be active contributors to the intellectual life of the Center. Deadline:11/2/15

Fellowship Opportunities AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES Comparative Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society ACLS invites proposals in the humanities and related social sciences that adopt an explicitly cross-cultural or comparative perspective. Projects may, for example, compare aspects of Chinese history and culture with those of other nations and civilizations, explore the interaction of these nations and civilizations, or engage in cross-cultural research on the relations among the diverse and shifting populations of China. Proposals are expected to be empirically grounded, theoretically informed, and methodologically explicit. Deadline: 11/4/15 For more information visit http://www.acls.org/programs/chinese-culture/ AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies The Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Program in China Studies seeks to maintain the vitality of China Studies in North America through fellowships and grants designed primarily for scholars early in their careers. Studies on and in China have developed over the last 30 years in the United States and Canada into a robust field, but current conditions pose daunting problems, especially for scholars just before and just after the dissertation. · Postdoctoral Fellowships For scholars who are preparing or augmenting their PhD dissertation research for publication, or who are embarking on new research projects. Postdoctoral fellowships support work based on the applicant’s research in China that aims to produce a scholarly text in English. A working knowledge of Chinese is required. · Collaborative Reading-Workshop Grants For scholars of different disciplines to investigate texts that constitute essential points of entry to Chinese periods, traditions, communities, or events in contemporary or historical times. These grants provide support for collaborative reading of texts in a workshop format that is interdisciplinary and crosses scholarly generations. A wealth of often complex and challenging texts is a distinctive feature of the Chinese cultural record, making close reading by a group of scholars especially fruitful, because they can bring to bear diversity of research, experience, and expertise. Deadline: 11/4/15 For more information visit http://www.acls.org/programs/china-studies/ Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship Program is an interdisciplinary training program that helps early-stage doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences formulate doctoral research proposals. The program seeks students with an interest in learning how their proposals can be strengthened through exposure to the theories, literatures, methods, and intellectual traditions of disciplines outside their own. To that end, the program offers workshops, exploratory summer research, and writing opportunities guided by faculty mentorship and peer review. Eligibility The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship is open to pre-ABD doctoral students who are enrolled in PhD programs at accredited universities within the United States. Students in the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines are welcome to apply. For more information on eligibility and selection criteria, please visit our website. Deadline: 10/15/15 For more information visit www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf/

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 Approved and completed copies of doctoral dissertations are due in the Registrar’s Office for December graduation. December 11, 2015 Approved and completed copies of master’s theses are due in the Registrar’s Office for December graduation. 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).

Reading Corner

Pope Francis Visits the U.S. “A Humble Pope, Challenging the World” Jim Yardley -- The New York Times, September 18, 2015 “Obama vs. Pope Francis: Different Views on the State of the World” Marian L. Tupy -- The National Interest, September 22, 2015 Updates on China “Ahead of Xi’s Visit, U.S. Struggling to Stop China’s Hackers” Elias Groll -- Foreign Policy, September 21, 2015 “Xi Visit Marks Downturn in U.S.-China Relations” Josh Rogin -- BloombergView, September 21, 2015 “Who Will Speak for China’s Dissidents?” Suzanne Nossel -- Los Angeles Times, September 20, 2015 “Europe’s Next Problem: U.S. Sanctions on China” Hans Kundnani -- Real Clear World, September 21, 2015 “China Has a Plan to Take Over Central Asia - and America Loves it” John Hudson -- Foreign Policy, September 18, 2015 Russia’s Role in Syria “What Are Russia’s Interests in Syria?” Stefan Meister -- DGAP, September 21, 2015 “Like It or Not, America and Russia Need to Cooperate in Syria” Dmitri Trenin -- Carnegie Moscow Center, September 17, 2015 U.S. Strategy in Syria “Obama’s New Pivot to Russia on Syria and What It Means” Patrick Smith -- The Fiscal Times, September 21, 2015 “Beyond Partisan Bickering: Key Questions about U.S. Strategy in Syria” Anthony H. Cordesman -- CSIS, September 17, 2015 Greek Elections: A Fresh Mandate for PM Tsipras “Why Greece’s Third Bailout Program Just Might Work” Cinzia Alcidi and Daniel Gros -- CEPS, September 21, 2015 “Tsipras’s Victory Means Austerity’s Time has come for Greece” David Francis -- Foreign Policy, September 20, 2015 Migration Crisis “Europe’s Hungary Problem: Victor Orban Flouts the Union” R. Daniel Kelemen -- Foreign Affairs, September 20, 2015 The U.S. and Cuba “The Slow Shredding of the Cuban Embargo” Adam Chandler -- The Atlantic , September 18, 2015

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German Language Group Borjo Coffee House 2:00 *Fall Career Fair

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