Political Science Biweekly Bulletin

November 15, 2010

POSC NEWS Volume 6, No. 06
Highlights

 POSC Events

 Upcoming Events

 General
Announcements

 Student Services
STUDENTS TALK BACK:
“Mid-Term Election Post Mortem”
Department of
Political Science
VKC 327 November 17, 2010, Wednesday
Phone: 213-740-6998 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm SGM 101
Fax: 213-740-8893 Refreshments will be served!
posc@usc.edu
Join this event for two panels of experts offering insights and analysis of
the choices Californians made during this election cycle, including
discussions on the CA Propositions and CA Governor & Senate races!

Reed Galen – Deputy Campaign Manager for Governor Schwarzenegger

2006, Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain 2008
Kevin Murray – Former CA State Senator (Dem) and USC Politician in
Residence
Allan Hoffenblum - Republican Consultant)
Kam Kuwata – Democratic Consultant
Conan Nolan – NBC
 Department of Political Science

UPCOMING EVENTS

Academic Culture Assembly Presents An Evening with Bill Nye the Science Guy
Tuesday November 16
7:30pm-9:30pm, Bovard Auditorium

Admit it, everything you know about science can be traced back to one man: Bill Nye the Science Guy.
He made science cool with his underground lab and showed you how to build a hovercraft with bal-
loons and a piece of cardboard. Above all, he made science approachable and understandable. You
thought all was lost when you left middle school. Now he’s back!

Dr. Bill Nye will be speaking at USC about his experience on the show and his view on science educa-
tion on in Bovard Auditorium. Come out and listen to one of the greatest teachers of our time. Doors
open at 7:00pm. FREE ADMISSION.

And don’t forget to brush up on that catchy theme song.

Presented to you by USC Program Board, Academic Culture Assembly and Speakers Committee

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159840387385277

Political Science Undergraduate Association Mixer (PSUA)

USC's Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA) is hosting its very first, official event of the
year!

The PSUA is a collection of Political Science students that work with the Political Science department
at USC. They are dedicated to creating networking opportunities for fellow students to get acquainted
with professors, and learn how to have a fun, successful, and memorable experience at USC as a politi-
cal science major, through various academic and social events.

The "2010 Membership Drive/Mixer" event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
at 6:30pm, and will be held at Tommy's Place, located in Traditions of the Ronald Tutor Campus Cen-
ter.

Come and enjoy this social event with other political science students, become a member of the PSUA
and meet some of the political science professors!

2
 Department of Political Science

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
§ Center for Juvenile Law & Policy, Loyola Law School – Juvenile Law Intern Spring 2011

Undergraduate interns will have the opportunity to observe juvenile court proceedings,
including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, sentencing, status reports and trials.
Interns will also assist clinical faculty, social workers and students with cases, at times
accompanying them on investigations, assisting in gathering data and conducting research.
Successful candidates will be college juniors or seniors in good academic standing, and must
be available to work a minimum of five hours per week for fourteen weeks. Candidates should
be familiar with office practices and procedures, and should also be proficient in MS Word and
Excel. There are 5 openings available. The Center is open M-F from 9-5. Internship will start
January 18, 2011. Applicants should send a cover letter with resume via electronic mail to
cjlp@lls.edu or fax to Roxanne Hill at (213) 387-6006. The application deadline is Friday,
November 19, 2010. You can visit our website at www.lls.edu/juvenilelaw .

Boren Awards for International Study

The Boren Awards for international study offer Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellow-
ships for graduate students. Both the Boren scholarship and fellowship focus on countries, languages,
and fields of study that are crucial to U.S. national security and are underrepresented in study abroad.
Countries within Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East are
funded through the Boren Awards. Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the countries of Western
Europe are not included.

The USC deadline to apply for the Boren Scholarship is Friday, December 17, 2010. The instruction
sheet is available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/arp//Instructions
Boren_Instructions_2010.pdf

The Boren Fellowship does not have a campus deadline. However our office can assist students with
the application. The national deadline is February 1, 2011. Please contact Martha Enciso at men-
ciso@usc.edu if you have any questions.

Ilios :Journal of the Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA)

The Editors of Ilios invites USC undergraduate students to submit papers for review and possible
publication in its first issue. For its first issue, the editors will be looking for papers addressing the theme of
power, and will be particularly interested in papers with well developed theoretical approaches.

For more information, visit:http://college.usc.edu/politicalscience/undergraduate/ilios.cfm .

3
 Department of Political Science

§ Foreign Language and Area Studies Undergraduate/Graduate Fellowships

The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Undergraduate and Graduate fellowships is adminis-
tered and funded through the USC East Asian Center’s Title VI/NRC grant from the U.S. Department of
Education. These fellowships are awarded to students engaged in the study of East Asia and are in-
tended to assist students as they strengthen their Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language skills.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time at USC and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Full details can be found online at: www.usc.edu/easc. Contact sorozco@usc.edu or 213-740-2991
with any questions.

§ § Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for its 2011
graduate fellowships! The Rangel Program seeks applicants who are interested in promoting positive
change in the world as Foreign Service Officers for the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship is
open to undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who want to begin two-year master’s programs
in the fall of 2011.

In March 2011, the program will select twenty Rangel Fellows who will receive up to $90,000 in bene-
fits over two years to fund tuition, mandatory fees, and living expenses for completion of two-year mas-
ter’s degrees, as well as summer internships to promote professional development. Fellows may use
the fellowship to fund graduate studies of international affairs or a related subject such as public ad-
ministration, business administration or public policy at U.S. universities. Those who successfully
complete the program will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers upon graduation, embark-
ing on one of the most exciting and rewarding careers.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, plans to enter graduate school in fall 2011, and a mini-
mum 3.2 GPA. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically un-
derrepresented in the Foreign Service and those
with financial need. The application deadline is January 21, 2011. Additional information
about the Rangel Program and specific application requirements are available at

4
Department of Political Science

§ American University: Master of Arts in TESOL

Become an English teaching professional eligible for positions in the United States and
abroad! Programs include:

 MASTER'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
(ESOL)
 CERTIFICATE IN TESOL
 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING: ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LAN-
GUAGES (ESOL)
 SUMMER TESOL INSTITUTE

For more information, visit: www.american.edu/cas/tesol/

§ Winter Break Delegation to Nicaragua

The Winter Break Delegation to Nicaragua is an opportunity

for students to learn from grassroots organizations in Nicara-
gua working for social justice.

The trip focuses on women’s rights and immigration, but ad-

dresses a range of social issues including poverty, free trade vs.
fair trade, and US-Nicaragua relations. Students will meet with community leaders and or-
ganizers in Nicaragua. Preparations for the trip will include meeting a few times with other
students participating in the trip to read and discuss the history of Nicaragua from pre-
colonial times to present day, paying particular attention to the Sandinista revolution of the
1970s, the subsequent Contra War, and the current political situation in Nicaragua. We will
also discuss gender issues and the status minority ethnic groups in Nicaragua. Students will
be prepared to engage with the Nicaraguan activists, politicians, and residents we encoun-
ter on the trip.

This trip is unique in that it is not a volunteer trip. The goal is to learn from Nicaraguans
working for justice. The dates of the trip are January 1 to January 8, 2010. The approximate
price for this trip is $1500. This includes flights, housing, food, and transportation on the
trip. We will fundraise as a group to reduce that price.

For more information about the trip, visit : www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4EVSM4UXpw

Email creatingjustcommunities@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

5
 Department of Political Science

STUDENT SERVICES

Political Science Advisors

VKC 214

Fanny Cisneros Paul Kovich

Tel: 213 740 3445 Tel: 213 740 3621
Email: fcisnero@usc.edu Email: kovich@us.edu

We will resume taking scheduled appointments starting Wednesday, November 17, 2010
during our regular office hours: 9:30 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm; Monday through
Friday.

Before coming in for your appointment, make sure you review the registration schedule for
Spring. You can check online and outline some of the courses you are considering. In addition,
during your advising meeting, make sure to ask questions if you are unclear about requirements,
policies or programs.

Talk to your advisor about issues which may be affecting your overall academic performance and
adjustment to USC. Looking forward to seeing you during the registration period.

Last day for walk in appointments will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. If you
have yet to register please stop by our office hours or make a scheduled appointment after
Tuesday, November 16, so we can assist you with course registration for Spring 2011.

The Political Science Bulletin provides information to the faculty, students and staff of the USC
Department of Political Science. If you would like to share news with us please email fcisnero@usc.edu
or call 213-740-3445.