2024 APSIA Forum for Students and Young Professionals

The 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals is taking place this weekend on July 13th and provides tailored advice to US community college students, undergraduates, recent graduates, and young professionals historically excluded from International Affairs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get advice on finding mentors, identify key opportunities (such as study abroad and scholarships), and navigate graduate school options with APSIA alumni and partners. 

What: 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals
Where: George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs

1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (Foggy Bottom Metro)

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
Register here: https://forms.gle/UU3YhR2QiwR3mFVc9

Tailored to US college students, recent graduates, and other young professionals who are from historically underrepresented backgrounds in International Affairs and Public Service, this exciting professional development opportunity will help your students 

• visualize possible career pathways within the dynamic field of International Affairs, 
• strengthen their professional skills, and 
• access free resources that can support them in becoming competitive, inspired and empowered as they explore educational and career opportunities.

National Latino Advocacy Summit for Political Science Students

Event Overview:

The National Latino Advocacy Summit aims to empower the Latino community and enhance advocacy skills among Latinos to support their families and communities effectively. Our objective is to celebrate important achievements in various Latino communities across America by addressing gaps in representation, knowledge, and access to key opportunities and to amplify Commerce and whole-of-government resources on business, workforce development, entrepreneurship, data and innovation, and climate resilience work.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20230

Highlights of the Summit:

• Keynote Speeches: Prominent Latino leaders and policymakers will share their insights and experiences.
  
• Focused Sessions: Engage in discussions on workforce development, financial literacy, small business support, and more.
  
• Direct Engagement: Opportunities to connect directly with government agencies to explore grants and resources available for the Latino community and more.
  

The goal of the summit is to:

• Seat at the Table & Center of the Conversation — Provide our Latino communities in urban, rural, and suburban areas with the opportunity to engage face-to-face with program leaders from across the federal government to share their community's most pressing concerns and needs. 
• Celebrate, Empower, & Include – The Latino Advocacy Summit aims to educate, connect, and celebrate opportunities for Latino communities nationwide. Together, Hispanic Access and Commerce bureaus, alongside federal agencies, will showcase various programs, resources, technical assistance, training, and more tailored for our communities.
• Foster Impactful Partnerships – Provide tangible opportunities for Latino organizations to actively engage in important Administration initiatives in their communities, including policy implementation and program efforts that are top priorities for their communities, the Commerce Department, and across the federal government.

Confirm your attendance as soon as possible as spaces are limited. For more details and to register, please Register Here

Celebrating your graduation with BSOS DSAC 🎉

 Dear College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Class of 2024,

Join the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council for a Senior Send-off! Celebrate your accomplishments ahead of graduation with your peers from the College. Free pizza and drink tickets provided.

 

Event Details:

• When: Monday, May 6th from 6 to 9 PM
• Where: Ledo's Pizza (4509 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740)

Please RSVP by May 2nd, 2024 to attend, using the following link: BSOS 2024 Senior Sendoff. 

Note: This event is only open to BSOS Graduating Seniors. State IDs will be checked at the door.

Please RSVP by May 2nd, 2024 to attend, using the following link: BSOS 2024 Senior Sendoff. 

Minority Serving Institutions Conference

The annual MSI (Minority Serving Institutions) Conference provides the opportunity for students to engage in a conference where they will gain insight into the numerous employment opportunities, internships, fellowships, and overall experiences in the Civil Services and Foreign Services.

The annual MSI (Minority Serving Institutions) Conference is next Friday, April 12^th from 12:00-6:00 pm. The conference will be hybrid and is free to attend. Here is the registration form. Secretary Anthony Blinken will attend and speak in person and Hermes Grullon, Foreign Service Orientation Deputy Course Coordinator, Foreign Service Institute, will also speak. 

SiriusXM Townhall with Secretary Buttigieg April 9th

 On Tuesday April 9^th at 3:15 PM, Julie Mason, from the Julie Mason Show, heard weekdays 3-6 PM EAST on SiriusXM’s non-partisan POTUS Channel, hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in a SiriusXM Townhall on the progress of the rollout of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the future of transportation in the U.S. and what this means for young people, the impact of AI on transportation, importance of diversity and equity in transportation decisions, President Biden’s proposed increase in fuel taxes for private jets and more.

 

Julie will host Secretary Buttigieg in a 20 minute one on one conversation in front of a live, studio audience of students. The last 30 minutes of the event will be opened up to Q and A from the in-studio audience.

Students are welcome to participate in the townhall and potentially ask a question to Secretary Buttigieg. Audience participants should arrive at Sirius XM studios,  1500 Eckington PL, NE, DC 20002, by 2:45 PM. 

Students who would like to attend should RSVP Patrick.Ferrise@siriusXM.com by Friday March 29 at 3pm East, first come. First accommodated as there is limited space.

 

 

Women@State Panel and hear from Senior Female Leaders at the U.S. Department of State

 

	Join us for the first of this year’s series of Women@State panel discussions featuring four senior foreign service leaders at the U.S. Department of State!   Meet our panelists:  Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick has been with the U.S. Department of State for almost 25 years. She has worked mostly on developing countries in Latin America, Europe, and Africa. She was most recently the Director of the Office of Assistance to Africa in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.  Jeanne Juliao joined the Department in 2002 and has had tours in Venezuela, Colombia, and Milan. She is currently the Ombuds but some of her previous Civil Service positions include serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Director of the Grievance Staff, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary in HR, and the Department’s coordinator on policy, training, and litigation of Fair Labor Standards Act issues.   Yuri Kim is a career diplomat and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs where she works on key foreign policy and national security challenges across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her previous overseas assignments include Turkey, Iraq, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and China.  Learn more about their career progressions and about how to begin and maintain job longevity at the U.S. Department of State on March 21 from 5:00-6:00 pm ET. Register below! Register Here
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U.S. Department of State Visit

Visit the U.S. Department of State, Tuesday, March 26!

Travel with a small group of students to the U.S. Department of State to hear about career paths at DoS as well as learn from subject-matter experts on the fundamental aspects of the DoS. Other topics relating to pressing current policy issues will also be discussed. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the National Museum of American Diplomacy. Deadline to register: March 1, 2024, 12 pm. Notes: Participants must be available for a two-hour visit. The schedule will be confirmed soon, but it will be a two-hour window, excluding travel, between 8:15 am - 3 pm on March 26, 2024. Transportation will be provided from campus.  Space is limited, so the no show policy will be enforced - cancellations must be done BEFORE March 20 or you may be charged a fee. We expect all students who complete this registration form to participate.

Read More & Register

BSOS majors are strongly encouraged to attend. Open to all UMD undergraduate majors.

Questions? Contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/UCC at lharden1@umd.edu.

Hosted by the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the School of Public Policy.

​C​areer Shuttle: Department of State​- Washington, DC

 

Career Shuttle: Department of State- Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Travel with a small group of students to hear about career paths at the Department of State as well as learn from subject-matter experts on the fundamental aspects of the DoS and other topics relating to pressing current policy issues. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the National Museum of American Diplomacy. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors. 

Read More & Register

If you have questions, please contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/UCC at lharden1@umd.edu. Deadline to register: 12 pm on March 1, 2024. 

Hosted by the School of Public Policy and the Feller Center, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

The Georgetown's Department of Government Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute (PS-PSI) has been extended through February 15th.

The Georgetown's Department of Government Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute (PS-PSI) has been extended through February 15th.

 

Georgetown's third annual PS-PSI will be held from June 2 to 8, 2024.  You can find more information and application materials here. 

 

Rising juniors and seniors majoring in political science or related fields at colleges and universities in DC, DE, MD, VA, and WV are welcome to apply. PS-PSI is designed for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in political science. 

 

Students who may be interested can learn more on the PS-PSI’s webpage, where they can also find a link to the application form. Interested students should also feel free to contact us at pspredocsumminst@georgetown.edu.

 

Students can learn more at our weekly, zoom-based information session. Registration links are here:

 

Wed, February 7, 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Wed, February 14, 12:00 - 12:45 pm

 

Finally, the PS-PSI has officially launched its Instagram account! You can find them at @georgetown.ps.psi. Please give them a follow!

Exploring Black Leadership at the NMAAHC

As a part of Black History Month, the MLEAD Program will charter a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture on February 23, 2024. Participants will examine how Black figures throughout history made collaborative efforts for collective impact, healing, and liberation. Through guided self-reflection and dialogue, students will have the opportunity to consider their leadership practice and strategies for committing to conscious action and living and leading with integrity. Transportation and meals will be provided for students.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by February 14th.

For more information: http://stamp.umd.edu/mlead 

2023 International Organization Career Day

 Sat, Dec 2 · 2-4 pm EST  |  In-person at Georgetown University in the Leavey Center Hotel Ballroom | Register via Handshake 

Meet employers! This event is offered exclusively for degree-seeking students from DC area schools, including Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, University of DC, Catholic University, George Mason University, University of Maryland, Galludet University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University-SAIS, and Marymount University. This event is NOT open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Please bring your school ID, to check in. Questions? Contact Sharena Cotellesse Payne at the University Career Center, spayne13@umd.edu.

Employers Attending include:
World Health Organization
United Nations Development Programme
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
United Nations Childrens' Fund (UNICEF)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Pan American Health Organization
UNESCO
United Nations Office for Project Services
Peace Corps
IMF
United Nations
UN Women
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
International Organization for Migration
World Bank Group
United Nations Environment Programme
International Finance Corporation

USC Price Office of Admissions Meet and Greet

We are excited to announce an upcoming meet-and-greet event hosted by the USC Price Office of Admissions in Washington, DC. Interested students are welcome to join us on Monday, November 6th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on USC’s Capital Campus (1771 N Street NW, Washington, DC). The event will be an excellent opportunity for students to connect with USC Price alumni, meet with admissions staff, and learn more about our graduate degree programs. Please find a link to the November 6th event here. 

Offered are a variety of specialized master’s degree programs including: 

 1. Master of Public Administration 

 2. Master of Public Policy 

 3. Master of Urban Planning 

 4. Master of Health Administration 

 5. Master of Science in Public Policy and Data Science 

 6. Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management 

 You can learn more about USC Price by visiting the website and further explore how the faculty, staff, students, and alumni are making a positive impact on everyday lives.

Career Opportunities in International Relations Event

The American Women for International Understanding is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Career Opportunities in International Relations Symposium on Friday, October 20th from 9:00AM - 3:00PM at the International Student House in Washington, D.C. The theme of the symposium will be Women Leading: Building Bridges of Peace, Security, and Equity. The American Women for International Understanding recognizes the importance of fostering talent and passion in the field of international relations. This gathering will provide a unique opportunity for young women to connect with seasoned professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain valuable insights into the world of international relations.

The event agenda includes:

·      Keynote addresses from renowned experts in the field.

·      Panel discussions on current global issues.

·      Networking sessions to connect with fellow attendees and recruiters.

·      Q&A sessions with experienced mentors.

 

This event is not only about learning but also about building a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for international affairs.

 

You can find out more about the event and book your ticket here.

 

 Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at coir@awiu.org or by responding to this email.  

 

Invitation for Undergraduates Interested in American Politics PhD Programs

Register for the Event: https://t.e2ma.net/click/bns3ai/7nuqlwqb/nc4q0o

Event Page: https://t.e2ma.net/click/bns3ai/7nuqlwqb/jx5q0o

National Security Careers in the Private Sector Event

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is hosting an in-person Make Room Initiative study session event titled "National Security Careers in the Private Sector." The conversation will focus on the intersection of national security and the private sector, how the private sector helps influence and support U.S. foreign policy and discuss some of the national security-focused jobs in the private sector.  

A key part of the CNAS mission is to inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. Subsequently, Make Room is an inclusive professional development network where early career professionals are equipped to pursue their goals and develop their leadership skills. The study series holds interactive study sessions that focus on functional skill development and substantive learning. Study sessions speakers are diverse, early- to senior- career professionals who can readily relate to the Make Room community and provide actionable advice.  

   

Students can RSVP by filling out this Eventbrite link. Seating is limited. 

Registered participants are welcome to join us at CNAS’s offices- 1152 15^th Street NW, Suite 950, Washington, DC 20005.  

Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference

The 23rd annual Public Policy Leadership Conference will be held October 12-15, 2023 on the Harvard Kennedy School campus in Cambridge, MA. PPLC inspires undergraduates to pursue careers in public service. Attendees learn what it is to study policy in a graduate school environment and have opportunities to connect with current HKS students, faculty, and staff, as well as fellow high-achieving undergraduate students. 

Applicants should have completed at least 2 academic semesters and be currently enrolled in a two- or four-year US institution, be a US citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or non-citizen US national, have a 3.0+ GPA, and demonstrate an abiding commitment to public service. 

Deadline: June 30, 2023 

To learn more and apply: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/events/public-policy-leadership-conference

The Kennedy Political Union at AU Presents: General Mark Milley

 Details and Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kennedy-political-union-at-au-presents-general-mark-milley-tickets-616220059787?aff=erelexpmlt

American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Annual Conference

Help Introduce a Student to the Field of Public Opinion Research by Sharing the AAPOR 78th Annual Conference One Day Experience! Do you know an outstanding student from an underrepresented background that would benefit from the education and networking that occurs at the AAPOR Annual Conference? You should encourage them to apply to join us in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 11, 2023 for the AAPOR One Day Experience!   In efforts of introducing the field of public opinion research to more students and diversifying the future of AAPOR membership, AAPOR is inviting 25 local students to attend the 78th AAPOR Annual Conference. The  deadline to apply is April 13th.

Participating students will receive the following benefits: A connection with a conference docent, an AAPOR conference pro, who can help make the most of the experience. We’ll provide a reimbursement of up to $50 to offset any travel costs. A complimentary meal during the Presidential Address Luncheon where they can also hear more about important research topics, AAPOR, and the conference. Networking opportunities to meet some of AAPOR’s leadership and connect with other student attendees. A complimentary AAPOR membership for the rest of 2023, a $20 value.