Friday, September 29, 2017

CHECK IT OUT! AHS presents North Korea Debate at GW


The Alexander Hamilton Society
presents

Trump and North Korea:

Brinkmanship or Belligerency?

on Wednesday, October 4th at 7pm
at the Betts Theatre in the Marvin Center 


The Alexander Hamilton Society, which strives to intensify civil debate on campus on the most controversial foreign policy issues is hosting this debate moderated by Professor Henry R. Nau. The special guests, Person and Kroenig, are two highly respected academics/policy analysts who differ in their approach to North Korea. Attendees will be able to learn more about the North Korean crisis and how it might change their lives if it is not handled properly.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Asia Events Weekly Roundup: October 1 - October 7

Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming free Asia-related think tank talks, panel discussions, and other such events in Washington DC.

Our Asia Events Weekly Roundup for October 1 - October 7:


China’s Economy After the Party Congress
Monday, October 2, 9:30am-10:30am
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Defense Cooperation in the West Pacific: Countering Chinese and North Korean Threats
Monday, October 2, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Hudson Institute

Central Asia’s New Dilemma
Wednesday, October 4, 4:00pm-5:30pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

ASEAN and the South China Sea
Wednesday, October 4, 3:30pm-5:00pm
George Washington University Organization of Asian Studies

Silk Road 2.0: US Strategy Towards China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Thursday, October 4, 9:00am
Atlantic Council

Sixteen Years and Counting in Afghanistan: What’s Next for America’s Longest War?
Thursday, October 5th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Wilson Center

Book Launch: The China Order: Centralia, World Empire, and the Nature of Chinese Power
Thursday, October 5, 4:00pm-5:00pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister on Relations with the U.S.
Thursday, October 5, 9:30am-11:00am
United States Institute of Peace

Japan’s Choices: The Challenges Ahead Post-Election
Thursday, October 5th, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Wilson Center

Demystifying the Chinese Party Congress
Friday, October 6, 9:00am-12:15pm
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

10th Annual Conference on China’s Economic Development & U.S.-China Economic Relations
Friday, October 6th, 8:30am-5:30pm
George Washington University Institute for International Economic Policy

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Fifth Annual Stanford-Berkeley Graduate Student Conference on Premodern Chinese Humanities 2018


Call for Papers: Fifth Annual Stanford-Berkeley Graduate Student Conference on Premodern Chinese Humanities
 
A joint organizing committee of Stanford University and UC Berkeley faculty announces the Fifth Annual Stanford-Berkeley Graduate Student Conference on Premodern Chinese Humanities, to be held on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Stanford University. This national meeting of graduate students specializing in premodern Chinese studies aims to bring together young scholars from geographically distant institutions to present and discuss innovative research on China. 

The conference will feature up to sixteen student presentations of original research on any aspect of premodern (technically, beginnings to 1911) Chinese humanistic culture, drawing on but not limited to the traditional disciplines of history, literature, religion, art, social sciences, and thought. We encourage proposals that explore new methodologies, utilize recent developments in digital technology, or reconfigure cross-disciplinary boundaries. 

The conference will cover lodging expenses for the conference presenters, who are encouraged to seek the coverage of transportation costs from their home institutions or other sources. Confirmed presenters who demonstrate that no such funding is available may apply for a travel subsidy. Other interested students, at Stanford, Berkeley and beyond, are encouraged to attend. Conference registration is free. 

Papers will be selected by a joint faculty-student committee of China specialists at the two institutions. Local faculty will serve as discussants for the selected papers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to present papers associated with ongoing or projected dissertation research.

To apply, submit a single-spaced 300-word paper proposal and short bio via our online submission system here.
Proposals Deadline: paper proposal and brief bio due NOVEMBER 15, 2017Notification of acceptance by December 18, 2017.
Full paper due March 16, 2018.
For inquiries, contact Ronald Egan (ronegan@stanford.edu) or Zhou Yiqun (yzhou1@stanford.edu).

Monday, September 25, 2017

APPLY NOW! Open Position at the Sigur Center

Program Coordinator

Sigur Center for Asian Studies
Full-Time Job
40 hours per week
Elliott School of International Affairs
 Washington, D.C. 

Job Description:

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is a university research institute and the academic home of the Asian Studies Program of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. Its mission is to increase the quality and broaden the scope of scholarly research and publication on Asia, promote US-Asian scholarly interaction and educate a new generation of students, scholars, analysts, and policymakers.

The Sigur Center promotes research and policy analysis on East Asia, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia through an active program of publishing, teaching, public events and policy engagement. The Center offers students the largest Asian Studies program in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, with around 70 faculty members working on Asia. The Center was founded in 1991 out of the Sino-Soviet Institute. It was named for Gaston Sigur (1924-1995), a Japan specialist with a long career at The George Washington University, the National Security Council, and the US Department of State. It has enjoyed status as a signature program of the university since 2003. The Sigur Center currently seeks a Program Coordinator.

The Program Coordinator plays an integral role in the programming of the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. The incumbent oversees the Center’s 60+ annual events in addition to playing a critical role in the Center’s communications and outreach effort. This includes website management, social networking, publications, and reports. This position also assists in coordinating the Center’s Visiting Scholars Program which includes working with Scholars and GW’s International Services Office to procure visas and other paperwork. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develops, organizes, and implements the Center’s numerous special events in conjunction with the Director and Associate Director. This includes identifying speakers and topics, drafting invitation letters, scheduling the event, audience development, and publicity across numerous platforms. The incumbent is also responsible for attending all events and serving as the point of contact with GWU or vendors to ensure set-up, delivery of food, etc.
• Manages the Center’s website and publications and coordinates with other Center staff on communications tools and strategies.
• Assists the Program Associate in coordinating the Center’s Visiting Scholars (10-15 annually) program.
• Processes payments and honoraria, reimbursements, and reconciles procurement card charges in a timely manner.
• Assigns duties to and supervises front desk student assistants.
• Assists Director and Associate Director with writing, editing, and formatting a variety of annual reports for various stakeholders.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.


Minimum Qualifications 
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
 A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (i.e. Asian Studies, International Affairs, Communications, etc.).
• Experience living, working, or studying in Asia is strongly preferred. Cross-cultural experience and/or working in an international environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of a modern Asian language is preferred.
• Experience with program management and business administration is highly desired.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Dreamweaver or a similar web content management system is highly desirable. HTML experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of social networking tools (Twitter, Facebook, and blogs).
• Exceptional professional writing and editing skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information in written format.
• Experience with US visa procedures (especially J-1 and J-2) is a plus.


Posting Specific Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have proficiency in an East Asian language? If yes, which one. (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Describe your knowledge of or experience working with various government partners and your understanding of diplomatic protocols. (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Describe your experience that demonstrates your ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Apply here: Link

IRI Asia Division, China Program Intern Opportunity

Intern- Asia Division

International Republican Institute (IRI)
Part-Time Internship
 Washington, D.C. 


The intern is responsible for supporting the Asia team with various projects. This position will learn about time management and deal with multiple activities in a fast paced work environment. Other learning opportunities include attending topic meetings, conferences, and seminars.  This position will last for no more than sixteen (16) weeks and may not be extended.  This is a part time position (20 hours per week).
Position Requirements:   
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English 
  • Professional working fluency in a foreign language such as Spanish or Mandarin
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office  
  • Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills 
  • Flexibility to changing situations and priorities.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Assists staff with arranging logistics for program activities, events and training missions. 
  • Assists in researching a variety of topics for briefing papers, program proposals and reports.
  • Provides administrative support.
  • Provides back-up for the receptionist as needed. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Qualifications

Education

Required
Some college or better.

Apply Here: Link

Congressional & Media Relations Internship

Congressional & Media Relations 

Internship

The National Bureau of Asian Research
Part-Time Internship
Unpaid
 Washington, D.C. 

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is recruiting a Congressional & Media Relations Intern to support congressional and media-related initiatives in our Washington, D.C. office. The intern will help deliver research on critical Asia issues to U.S. policymakers and the media, and have the opportunity to contribute to publications for congressional staff. This unique experience provides exposure to NBR's research programs and network of scholars.
The Congressional & Media Relations Internship is an unpaid, volunteer, part-time position (8-16 hours per week). The intern will be a key member of NBR's Outreach team for 3-6 months, beginning in the fall of 2017. The minimum time commitment is 3 months. This position reports to the Director of Government and Media Relations. The internship, though volunteer, pays a nominal stipend. Students are also encouraged to apply for credit or funding through their home institution. Applications for this position are due October 9, 2017. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so those interested are encouraged to apply early. 
Learning Objectives:
  • Intern will improve research and writing skills by drafting talking points, conducting research, and editing content that is directed towards a policy audience
  • Intern will improve event management skills by assisting senior level staff with planning and organizing meetings at NBR and on Capitol Hill
  • Intern will network and establish professional contacts in the Asia policy community by attending events related to Asia policy
Responsibilities
Writing and Research: develop content and contribute to NBR partnerships, including the Senate India Caucus, U.S.-China Working Group, and Senate Chiefs of Staff Foreign Affairs Study Group

This involves interviewing Asia-policy experts, writing and editing content, and developing NBR's congressional newsletters
  • Congressional Outreach Support: provide research, planning, and logistical support for meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill
  • Media Outreach: assist with media outreach, including drafting press releases, placing op-eds, taking photographs, and developing strategic media plans for flagship events such as NBR's Engaging Asia, Pacific Energy Summit, and the annual Strategic Asia book launch
  • Social Media: track news, draft social media posts, and help develop and implement strategies to increase NBR's visibility
  • Website Management and Online Updates: support updates to the webpage and online outreach efforts for congressional and media relations
Qualifications
  • Current BA/BS/MA/MS student, working toward a relevant degree, e.g., international affairs, communications, political science
  • Strong interest in U.S.-Asia relations, communications, and government affairs
  • Experience using social media tools in a professional setting preferred, but not necessary
  • Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and interpersonal skills are required. Editing skills are a plus
  • Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills who pays attention to detail 

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Asia Events Weekly Roundup: September 24 - September 30

Every week, Asia on E Street compiles a list of upcoming free Asia-related think tank talks, panel discussions, and other such events in Washington DC.

Our Asia Events Weekly Roundup for September 24 - September 30:

The CSIS-Pertamina Banyan Tree Leadership Forum with Joaquin Castro and Ann Wagner
Monday, September 25, 2:00pm-3:00pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Park Chung Hee and Modern Korea: The Roots of Militarism, 1866-1945
Monday, September 25, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Wilson Center

Sigur Center Summer 2017 Student Research Fellows Roundtable Discussion
Monday, September 25, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Sigur Center for Asian Studies

Foreign Policy in a New Era: The ROK and U.S.
Monday, September 25, 4:00pm-6:15pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Pakistan at 70: Can Pakistan Become an Asian Tiger?
Tuesday, September 26, 11:00am-12:30pm
Hudson Institute

Trespassers?: Asian Americans and the Battle for Suburbia
Tuesday, September 26, 11:00am-1:00pm
Wilson Center

The CSIS-Pertamina Banyan Tree Leadership Forum with Alan Peter Cayetano
Tuesday, September 26, 11:00am-12:00pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

India at 70: Reminiscences on the Rise of an Economic Power
Wednesday, September 27, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Hudson Institute

American Business in China: The View from Shanghai
Wednesday, September 27, 4:00pm-5:15pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War"
Friday, September 29, 3:00pm-5:00pm
CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Full-Time Job Opportunity at the Sigur Center

Program Coordinator

Sigur Center for Asian Studies 

 Full-Time Job
Washington, D.C.


Position Overview/Responsibilities: 

The Program Coordinator plays an integral role in the programming of the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. The incumbent oversees the Center’s 60+ annual events in addition to playing a critical role in the Center’s communications and outreach effort.

• Develops, organizes, and implements the Center’s numerous special events in conjunction with the Director and Associate Director. This includes identifying speakers and topics, drafting invitation letters, scheduling the event, audience development, and publicity across numerous platforms. The incumbent is also responsible for attending all events and serving as the point of contact with GWU or vendors to ensure set-up, delivery of food, etc.
• Manages the Center’s website and publications and coordinates with other Center staff on communications tools and strategies.
• Assists the Program Associate in coordinating the Center’s Visiting Scholars (10-15 annually) program.
• Processes payments and honoraria, reimbursements, and reconciles procurement card charges in a timely manner.
• Assigns duties to and supervises front desk student assistants.
• Assists Director and Associate Director with writing, editing, and formatting a variety of annual reports for various stakeholders.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Requirements:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (i.e. Asian Studies, International Affairs, Communications, etc.).
• Experience living, working, or studying in Asia is strongly preferred. Cross-cultural experience and/or working in an international environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of a modern Asian language is preferred.
• Experience with program management and business administration is highly desired.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Dreamweaver or a similar web content management system is highly desirable. HTML experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of social networking tools (Twitter, Facebook, and blogs).
• Exceptional professional writing and editing skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information in written format.
• Experience with US visa procedures (especially J-1 and J-2) is a plus.
To learn more, and apply to this position, click here.

Spotlight Program: Marlee Grant

In Spring 2017 the Sigur Center for Asian Studies, in conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Dance at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded a grant from the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Ministry of Culture for a “Spotlight Taiwan Program.” The purpose of this program is to introduce different aspects of traditional and contemporary culture in Taiwan to GW students as well as the general public.

Taiwan Blog Entry by Marlee Grant

We landed in Taiwan around 6:30 pm on June 30, incredibly jetlagged but eager to embark on our long-awaited adventure. When presented with the opportunity to go to Taipei due to a collaboration between the Elliott School and the Department of Theatre & Dance, Hana and I could not say no. It seemed like - and most certainly proved to be - a fascinating, tangible coalescing of our two areas of study: International Affairs and Dance.
Over the course of the week, we had the chance to attend several performances and art exhibitions hosted at the Taipei National University of the Arts for the annual World Stage Design Festival. The performances and exhibits covered a wide range within the performing arts, from performance art to dance to experimental theater. The artists came from all over the world, too; Japan, Korea, the UK, Lithuania are just a few examples. We were also lucky enough to have the chance to dance with I-Fen Tung, a Taiwanese choreographer who will come, along with a few of her dancers, to Washington DC in the fall to complete the exchange. Hana and I got to explore movement styles that were new and challenging, expanding both our creative and physical abilities. We also took master classes with dancers from world-renowned companies such as Bill T. Jones and Wayne McGregor.
When we weren’t attending performances, exploring exhibits, taking dance classes, or rehearsing with I-Fen, Hana, Giselle, and I had just enough time to get to know Taipei. Luckily Hana speaks some Mandarin, the most commonly spoken language in Taiwan, so she got to practice her language skills while also helping us navigate our way around the city. The locals were all incredibly kind and eager to help, fortunately. This made exploring the city a smooth, easy experience for all of us.
These 8 days will be an adventure I shall never forget. I am grateful to both the Department of Theater & Dance and the Elliott School for providing me with this invaluable opportunity to take my studies of International Affairs and Dance and put them into practice in such an exciting way. I gained so much from the experience and for the sake of future students I hope that this program will continue in the coming years.


Marlee Grant is a senior Presidential Scholar in the Arts at GWU, with a double major in Dance and International Affairs and a concentration in International Economics. This exchange program allowed her to combine her two areas of interest and engage in the performing arts on an international scale.


Spotlight Program: Giselle Ruzany

In Spring 2017 the Sigur Center for Asian Studies, in conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Dance at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded a grant from the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Ministry of Culture for a “Spotlight Taiwan Program.” The purpose of this program is to introduce different aspects of traditional and contemporary culture in Taiwan to GW students as well as the general public.

The White Crane Files by Giselle Ruzany MA LPC

Traveling to Taiwan was an incredible experience. I already knew Marlee and Hana from choreographing a piece last semester, and I knew I was in for a treat. Not only are these dancers beautiful as dancers but also as people with humor, intelligence, and smiling in the face of any challenge or discovery. When I was presented with the dates to go, I held my breath because it was my 18th wedding anniversary, so in order to remediate that Jon came with us for the first 3 days. Jon and I met Marlee and Hana at the Gate on June 29th around 7 am, and we were all excited and exhausted, ready to go to sleep in the plane. The plane ride to San Francisco was good, but just a warm up for the 13 hour trip that was about to occur two hours later towards Taipei. We all got food and began to know each other. We shared sibling order, origins and stories about how each of us ended up at GWU and about our dreams for the future. It was clear that our little group was a good match with no conflicts or misunderstandings easily triggered. As we got to Taipei, we exchanged some money and went to the long line of immigration. That is when we discovered that Taipei has mastered long lines that move quickly and efficiently, so very quickly we were on the other side and met Annie Tai. She took us to the hotel whereto we were welcomed with bubble tea given to us by I-Fen and Jeff, the dance exchange artist and the artistic director of Anarchy Dance Company.


On the next day, we discovered that we were in XingBetou, a hot spring area where a lot of people come after surgery to recover in its healing waters. We were one block from the metro, restaurants, supermarket, great coffee shops, and parks. Very quick it was easy to navigate with the metro to different attractions in Taipei, where we felt super safe, with friendly faces and welcoming interactions. On the first day we took a tour bus and got a feel for the city. We also went to see our first show by a local artist called teatime with me, myself and I. We saw two versions of the work that involved projections, use of iPhone Instagram app, and two performers. The first performance was done by a Japanese and a Korean dancer that met that week, and the second one was done by two Taiwanese actors that were familiar with the work. The conversation and interaction that mostly happened online and not physically in the same space was very well done and well executed. The professionalism and use of a small space was impressive.

Very early in the morning, I went to the park and joined a group of tai chi students. Marlee and Hana spent the day with the Anarchy Dance company taking classes and rehearsing. Jon and I got a train with Annie to National Chu-Pei Senior High School in Hsinchu. The school was incredible, with track and field courts, swimming pool, basketball courts, and huge dance studios with a theater and lots of musical instruments that Jon played for my class. That included drums, keyboards and percussion instruments. I taught two classes to about thirty-five 16 and 17 year olds (very talented ballet trained dancers) with a technical post modern dance warm up and an improvisation score afterwards. They were very open minded, respectful, and risk takers. It was a pleasure to see such talented dancers taking in each comment and immediately shifting into an improved performance. After that we rushed to see a performance by a New Zealand performance group that presented a video/program that had three amazing dancers floating around the construct while the programmer responded to it with his own native instruments that involved percussion and flutes. We returned home late at night to ate a quick dinner before crashing.


This morning I woke up earlier in order to find my Taichi teacher and she taught me the 5 forms of the white crane: eating, flying, walking, singing…and the fifth, I am not sure what she said. I took this day to recover while Marlee and Hana took a train to visit a town two hours away. In the afternoon, Jon and I went to Ximending near Ximen station. The metro system in Taipei is fantastic, taking you right to the center of anywhere you might wish to go. This place was incredible, with lots of stores and entertainment, but since I was still feeling very exhausted we walked away from the buzz and ended up at a Japanese memorial where Jon and I had a 2-hour traditional Japanese teatime with very strange food, including a rice dish that you poured tea on top of. The place was so beautiful with lots of space and perfect architecture and energy flow. Outside this peaceful plaza there was a huge busy street with benches for pedestrians, a bike path, and four-car lane Avenue. Perfect place to sit and see the city in its busy buzz while being in a calm and safe area.


Next morning my white crane teacher gave me a sword to do the sword form with her. She used the sheath of it and it was amazing. I felt extremely lucky and honored. Wednesday, Jon left early to go back home and Marlee, Hana and I went to take class with a Taiwanese dancer from the Bill T Jones Company. It was a lovely class that began with walking across the floor, gradually getting lower and lower until you were on fours, and then three, and then twos. There were then lots of sequences that felt like a mixture of warm up and choreography. Really fun and easy going, but we still were quite tired by the end, especially Marlee and Hana who went directly into rehearsal and worked really hard in developing solos from random words written on the paper that they later had to speak out as they moved through their choreographic creation.


Thursday was another touring day. We went to see memorials, markets and temples, each place full of history and cultural awakening. At night we went to see a show called Shakespeare ghosts created by a Russian group that involved lots of shadows and manipulation of cloth, plastic and masks. There were 6 performers and lots of recorded musical scores blended with the voices of performers and recorded sound. I particularly enjoyed the experimental theatrical aspect of this piece and it achieved its goal of being very entertaining and giving another yet very different rendition of Hamlet.







Friday, I taught a class to the Anarchy Dance Company and some other dancers from the companies that resided at the Xingbeitou Art Space 71, an elementary school converted into an art space for dance companies. To have the space, I was told you must apply to the government and if you are chosen you get an office and a space to rehearse for a cheap price. The class I taught was very well received and I was pleased with the feedback. After that we were invited to watch their new work that is going to be performed in September in the same place I learned to fly with the white crane master. The piece we watched was about how time is relative and in every minute it can change how it feels. This was my favorite piece we saw while there. I could really feel how, every minute, time changed inside me. In emptiness, it felt long, in contact it felt short, in a lift it felt magical. I believe it is going to be extremely successful. This was a rainy day so I stayed in to rest while Hana, Marlee went to see one last show and went to visit a famous Night Market. The next morning we all were ready to go home and integrate all we learned and experienced into our lives.

Giselle Ruzany MA LPC is an adjunct faculty at the George Washington University teaching Post Modern Dance and Anatomy and Kinesiology this fall, 2017.  She has just returned from a dance residency in Taiwan, teaching and accompanying two GWU students from the Elliot School and the Theater and Dance Department.   She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Woodly Park, Washington D.C, where she works with depression, anxiety and trauma through finding release through body awareness, movement or mindfulness.  She has a master in Somatic Psychology with concentration in Dance/Movement Therapy as well as post-graduate certificate in Gestalt and EMDR.  Through out her journey as a psychotherapist and choreographer, Giselle has been investigating the crossroads between dance and psychology and how the world of Somatics informs both.  For more information about her private practice you can visit her at www.gestaltdance.com and for more information about her dancing with The Maida Withers Dance Construction Company you can see her at http://maidadance.com/?s=giselle+ruzany.