Political Science Biweekly Bulletin

October 18, 2010

POSC NEWS Volume 6, No. 04
Highlights

 POSC Events

 Upcoming Events

 General
Announcements

 Student Services

Department of
Political Science STUDENTS TALK BACK:
VKC 327 “Boxer VS Fiorina”
Phone: 213-740-6998
Fax: 213-740-8893 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
posc@usc.edu Free food served at 11:30am
Discussion begins at 12:00pm
USC Fishbowl Chapel at the University Religious Center

When Californians choose our next Senator, will experience be para-

mount or do voters want fresh blood in Washington? Political
practitioners and USC student leaders come together to discuss each
campaign’s strengths and weaknesses, and to offer their predictions
forwho California will send to Washington.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

§ USC ACA Beyond Books Research Banquet

Discuss research topics, scholarships, and programs with different USC professors from an array
of disciplines. Join us in exploring beyond books over a free catered dinner by Town & Gown!
Please come in business casual attire.

You MUST RSVP, please fill out the form at:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?
formkey=dDFqZVRPNkxKZjhQVU44QmprVzRfWmc6MQ
once you rsvp via our online signup you will receive a confirmation email that you are on the list.
Research fields include: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Comparative Literature, History,
Political Science, Marketing, and many more!

The event is October 18, 7 pm-9 pm at Town and Gown.

FB event link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=504307164#!/event.php?

§ Senior Job Club: Getting Your Foot in the Door

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

“Effective Passive & Active Job Search Strategies and Resources”

Time: 12 pm -1 pm
Location: Cardinal Conference Room (STU B6) Student Union B6

“Job Search Workshop”

Time: 1 pm –2 pm
Location: Trojan Presentation Room (STU B3) Student Union B3

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§ USC Launch of LinkedIn Explorer

“Career Explorer Open House”

Date: Tuesday, October 19 2010
Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom

“Discovering Your Career Path”

Date: Tuesday, October 19 2010
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom

Advance your career with some of the foremost leaders in business and non-
profit, have a chance to win an iPad, LinkedIn premium accounts, t-shirts and
more, and celebrate the USC launch of: LinkedIn Career Explorer.
Join us for the launch event and see LinkedIn Career Explorer, an innovative
new career tool, before any other students on the West Coast!

Learn more at:http://careers.usc.edu/eventcalendar/events/index.php?

com=detail&eID=833

§ The Michigan Journal of Political Science Opportunity

The Michigan Journal of Political Science is currently, accepting senior theses for publication in the
coming Spring 2011 issue. Your work will be reviewed by the editorial committee, composed wholly
of University of Michigan undergraduates. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a strong desire
to have their work published, particularly if you are interested in graduate programs in your current
field of study. All papers should be a minimum length of 15 pages (although published papers are
typically 45-50 pages in length), and topics pertaining to political economy, public policy, and political
science will be reviewed.

If you are interested in submitting a paper, please send a finalized, complete and formatted copy to
mjps_submission@umich.edu. If you have any questions about the journal or have problems submit-
ting your paper, please contact mjps-marketing@gmail.com.
In both cases, please write “paper submission” in the subject line.

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§ Ilios
Journal of the Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA) at USC

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, please visit http://college.usc.edu/politicalscience/undergraduate/ilios.cfm

§ 28th Annual Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition Awards Program

Phi Kappa Phi All-University Honor Society is pleased to announce the 28th
Annual Phi Kappa Phi Student Recognition Awards program to provide
recognition for outstanding artistic and academic works by undergraduate
and graduate students. Four awards of $500 each will be presented at the
Academic Honors Convocation in April, 2011.

Follow the link for both the instruction sheet and the submission form:
http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/arp//pkp/Student%20Recognition%
20Award.pdf

§ Alumni Panel: Tackling the Achievement Gap from different Careers

Date & Time: October 20 2010, 6:00pm

Location: Mudd Hall (MPH) 106

CBCSA and Teach for America are co-hosting a panel discussion with featured LA-based Teach for
America alumni, who will be sharing professional advice and giving insight into how their experiences
in the corps and the skills they gained in the classroom have helped propel their careers forward.
Dinner will be provided!

Guest Panelists include:

Andrea Wade, Brand Director at Creative Artists Agency
Evan Otero, Law Clerk for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Theo Fowles, Founder of Just D.U.M.B Productions
Vanessa Garza, former school leader and director for Iridescent
Pablo Garza, Northrop Grumman

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§ The Asia Working Group Board

In recent years, the growth of violence and conflict in Asia has drawn attention worldwide. In as
such, supporting scholars, peace practitioners and policy makers are actively disseminating
knowledge to stakeholders for effective resolution. Currently, conflict resolution research in Asia,
specifically, South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia is very limited and to date there has been
little collaboration amongst these scholars to create a comprehensive academic
journal to tackle such issues. Thus the creation of the Journal of Asian Conflict Resolution.

This student led, peer-reviewed journal will be facilitated by faculty and will be releasing its first
publication in Spring 2011, bringing together the conflict related academic writings of under-
graduate and graduate students from an array of fields. Articles should focus on (but are not lim-
ited to) conflict, conflict resolution, peacekeeping/peace-building strategies, human rights, war,
prejudice and religion in ancient Asia through modern history.

Students in the fields of conflict resolution, economics, sociology, anthropology, history, interna-
tional relations, political science and international development are greatly encouraged to submit
their articles up to 7500 words for consideration to journalacr@gmail.com, no later than Decem-
ber 1, 2010. All submissions should include a short bio (no longer than 75 words).

§ North Area Neighborhood Development Council: “A Perfect Park” Event

Come out and enjoy a skate park, free veggies, and a free shade tree giveaway, or
just stop by and relax for a bit!

Please contact Ashley Ramos at ashleyrr@usc.edu

for volunteer positions.

For more information, visit http://www.nandc.org

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

§ Boren Scholarship

USC Deadline is Friday, December 17 2010

The Boren Scholarship program seeks to enhance U.S. understanding of foreign
cultures, strengthen our economic competitiveness, and ensure our national
security by fully funding students to enter a study abroad program with the
intent to learn a new language. The scholarship will fund study abroad in
countries outside of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe.
For more information, please contact Dr. Enciso at menciso@usc.edu

§ Killam Fellowship
USC Deadline is Friday, December 17 2010
The Killam Fellowship Program allows undergraduate students the opportunity
to participate in a bi-national residential exchange program between Canada and
the United States of America. Scholarship recipients spend either one semester or
a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada.
For more information, visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/arp//
fellowshiplist.htm

§ Law Offices of Bruce G. Fagel – Social Media Internship

Beverly Hills AV rated medical malpractice law firm is looking for an intern with
an interest in marketing to assist with various social media programs including
Facebook and Twitter. Paid position and paid parking. Part-time flexible hours.
Send resume to trudyfagel@fagellaw.com

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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 are currently scheduling appointments for Spring Semester 2011 advisement, during our regu-
lar office hours: 9:30 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday. Please con-
tact the advisors via email or phone to set up an appointment.

Before coming in for your appointment, make sure you review the registration schedule for Spring
semester. 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.

Spring 2011 Schedule of Classes are now available!

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.