***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
1. Dr. Chris Jones wins university-wide teaching award.
Congratulations to Chris Jones for winning the 2008 "Outstanding Professor" Award given by the University Honors Program. In addition to his exceptional in-class instruction, Chris was chosen based on his involvement in supervising honors theses, teaching honors overload courses (even while serving as chair!), and general commitment to the Honors program. This is yet another great award won by one of our faculty or students and is reflective of Chris's commitment to undergraduate education.
2. Graduating this May?
When you paid your graduation fee, it covers the rental of your academic regalia. You may pick up your regalia at the Convocation Center (Entrance 2 or 5) on Thursday or Friday, May 15/16, between 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
If you plan on attending both the CLAS ceremony at the Convocation Center at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, and the POLS ceremony in the HSC Sandburg Auditorium at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, be sure to bring your regalia with you to the afternoon ceremony. The Convocation Center staff has been informed that POLS students have been granted permission to do so.
Also, if you do not plan on attending the 9 a.m. ceremony in the Convo Center, you may go to the Records & Registration Graduation Evaluations Office in Williston 220 to receive your diploma cover. Due to postage expenses, they will not be mailing them out at a later date. For any questions about graduation, please email Ms. Karen Schweitzer (karens@niu.edu).
***AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS***
1. AFL-CIO Video Contest (Turn America Around)
How do you feel about the direction in which America is headed? Now is the time to get your cameras rolling, creativity flowing and tell us what you think!
The AFL-CIO is sponsoring an online video competition
(http://www.turnaroundvideocontest.com/) to engage and inspire people to speak up and create a short video that addresses how we should turn around
America. The winner will receive $2,000 and their video will be part of a national television spot. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-866-290-4182. Help us Turn Around America!
DEADLINE: May 20th
***FELLOWSHIP AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES***
1. Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters offers a paid internship on your campus for undergraduate students to work on "Organizing for Social Change." Democracy Matters is a national non-partisan organization that encourages student involvement in issues such as campaign finance reform, a reform that will change the way election campaigns are funded.
Our seven-year old program gives student interns a year of intense training and mentorship by our professional staff as they work to form a DM chapter on campus and promote outreach and activities that deepen democracy. Students also attend national DM conferences. The internship can be coordinated with your school's practicum or internship programs.
To apply, students should email a resume and cover letter to joanm@democracymatters.org and check out our website,
www.democracymatters.org.
DEADLINE: None given.
2. Scott Harper for Congress (IL-13)
Congressional candidate Scott Harper (IL-13) is looking for interns. Interested candidates should call the office and ask for Rich Capparell at 630-848-2111 or email rich@scottharperforcongress.com. Academic credit may be available for this internship. If interested, contact Dr. Rebecca Hannagan (rhannaga@niu.edu).
DEADLINE: ASAP.
3. Looking for a Spring or Summer 2008 internship?
There will be a number of internships available and many more that may go unadvertised. For more information, contact Dr. Rebecca Hannagan (815.753.9675 or rhannaga@niu.edu).
***POLS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS***
1. POLS-SAC
Meeting for New POLS-SAC members, May 1st, 6:30, DU 412.
2. Phi Sigma Zeta
No meetings scheduled
For more information, contact Leslie Clark (lesclark19@yahoo.com)
3. Model UN
Meetings are held every Tuesday
For more information, contact Shehzad Merchant
(shehzad.merchant@gmail.com)
4. Model Illinois Government
No meetings scheduled
For more information, contact Brad Broughton (b.broughton@insightbb.com)
5. Pre-law Society
No meetings scheduled
For more information, contact John Rauch (jrauch1@niu.edu)
***STUDENT KUDOS***
1. Congratulations to Stephanie Krause for being awarded the 2009 Kevin McKeough Award for Outstanding Participation in the Political Process.
2. Congratulations to Brad Broughton and Daniel Streed for being awarded the Inez H. Nelson Family Scholarships.
3. Congratulations to Richard Schaller for winning this years Undergraduate Paper Award. The awarding winning paper was titled Fair Use, Free Speech, Innovation and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act."
4. Congratulations to the following students for being named to the 2008-2009 POLS-SAC:
John Weidl (chair)
Emily Ebel (vice-chair)
Edward Boula
Bradley Broughton
Jody Crivello
Phil Garee
Stephanie Krause
Daniel Streed
Meagan Szydlowski
Matthew Venaas
Michael Watkins
Doing something interesting?
We want to know the exciting things our students are doing. If you are currently interning, going to study abroad, presenting a paper at a conference, going to graduate or law school in the fall, etc. please let Karen Schweitzer (karens@niu.edu) know.
Want something included in E-Announcements?
Please email information to Dr. Matt Streb (mstreb@niu.edu)
Want to receive E-Announcements via email?
Contact Ms. Karen Schweitzer (karens@niu.edu)
