STEM Chinese Language Learning for Summer 2012

China-STEM (Chinese for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine) opens this summer at Hopkins Nanjing Center with two tracks: engineering and health science. The summer program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers who seek to enhance their Chinese language proficiency for scientific, technological, engineering, and medical (STEM) disciplines. Over the course of eight weeks, students are immersed in rigorous language training, coupled with experiential research trips to laboratories, hospitals, and academic institutions in Nanjing and Beijing. Students with 3 years of college level Chinese or equivalent who are interested in developing specialized language skills for careers in medicine, public health, nursing, or engineering should check out and apply through their site.

China Internship Interest Meeting

Have you thought about doing an internship in China and gaining professional, international experience?

Come join CRCC on Thursday, March 1 (5pm in the Career Center, Room 208) as CRCC Asia visits George Washington University to give a presentation about their opportunities in Beijing and Shanghai!


CRCC Asia's Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain international work experience in the world’s most vibrant economy. Recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and the BBC, CRCC Asia is exceptionally well positioned to provide motivated students with exciting internships and resume-building experience.

Using their extensive networks in Asia they offer a wide range of placements across various industries including business, marketing, engineering, law, health care, finance and NGO's among others. Fluent English is the only language requirement. Program start dates are year-round and internships can be one, two or three months.

Be sure to stop by and have all your questions answered!

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity: U.S.-Japan-South Korea Legislative Exchange Program

The U.S.-Japan-South Korea Legislative Exchange Program (LEP/TLEP) is looking for eight student volunteers, preferably with Japanese and/or Korean language skills, to help organize and staff a trilateral summit between legislators from the three countries from May 8-10 on Capitol Hill. Responsibilities include contacting members of Congress, preparing meeting materials, and escorting Japanese and South Korean parliamentarians to and from program events. Students will have the opportunity to attend meeting sessions and meals with participants. Training will take place the week of March 19. Work schedules are flexible, but volunteers must be available to devote 6 hours per week beginning in late March and must be able to help staff the meetings. Please send your resume to Michael Wain at mikewain@gwu.edu by March 8 or call (202) 994-8744 for further information.

Keio Academy of New York Seeks Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paid Interns for “US-Japan Summer Cultural Experience 2012”

Keio Academy of New York, a private high school located in Purchase NY, is offering paid-internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students studying Japanese language/culture.

Qualifications

* Excellent command of English language

* A good team player in a multi-cultural setting

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment

* [For Non-native speakers of Japanese] At least two years of college-level Japanese language or cultural studies strongly preferred

* An undergraduate or a graduate student in Education, International Studies, Intercultural Communication, or related major preferred

* Willing to engage in the off duties recreational activities with participants

* Willing to learn operational and administrative undertakings of a residential educational institution

* Experience in working with youth and/or experience in living/studying/working in another country in a cross-cultural environment preferred

* Prior high school or college dorm experience is a plus

* Media arts or digital technology related experience helpful

All Positions will

* Work under direct supervision of the Program Director, and at times with the Administrative Director

* Ensure program participants’ health, safety, hygiene, discipline, group dynamics and social adjustment and look out for early signs of a serious problem or danger and refer them to Program Director or an appropriate staff

* Assist program staff with guiding the participants through a daily schedule of activities

* Assist administrative tasks as assigned

* If bilingual, be an interpreter for the participants, their parents, DCTV staff, and other staff members as needed.

Application:

Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Monday, April 2, 2012. You must write “Internship Position” in the subject line of the e-mail. All documents must be in PDF file format.

Visit our website ( http://www.keio.edu/english/summerprograms

) to learn more about the program. For questions, send e-mail to Keio Academy Summer Program Administrative Office at keiosummer@keio.edu

Any application without “Internship Position” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered.

Elliot School Launches New Exchange Program with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, Home of the S. Rajaratnam School of Intl. Studies

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Asia. The NTU S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was established in 2006 as an autonomous graduate institution of NTU, with the renowned Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies as a key component.

RSIS is a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of Asia-Pacific security studies and international affairs. Its three core functions are research, graduate teaching and networking activities in the Asia-Pacific region. It produces cutting-edge security related research in Asia-Pacific Security, Conflict and Non-Traditional Security, International Political Economy, and Country and Area Studies. RSIS offers coursework in International Relations, International Political Economy, Asian Studies, and Strategic Studies.

Curriculum: Elliott School graduate students can enroll in courses within the NTU S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
This program offers courses such as:

• Politics and Foreign Policy of Singapore
• Non-traditional Security and Global Governance
• Accounting for Decision-making and Control
• Regional Integration in the World Economy
• Critical Security Study
• Foreign Policy and Security Issues in Southeast Asia

Students should plan to take a minimum of 3 courses per Trimester.
Transfer of Credit: Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may earn up to 10 transfer credits from the partner for the Elliott School M.A. program.
» More information on Receiving Credit

Grade B at NTU = Grade B at GW
1 course at NTU = 3 credits at GW
Academic Calendar: Trimester 1: late July – late October
Trimester 2: early November – late February (with one month break)
Trimester 3: early March – early June
Given the differences in academic calendar at RSIS, Elliott School students are advised to study abroad during Trimester 1 or 3.

Depending on the courses selected, the class timings are morning (9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.) or afternoon (2.00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.).

Applications are due March 15, 2012 for the fall semester abroad (Trimester 1 at RSIS, July to October). For information on this exciting new opportunity, please visit http://elliott.gwu.edu/academics/grad/studyabroad/ntu-rsis.cfm

New Internship Available!

Asia Summer Business Internship

Pacific Bridge, Inc. is an international consulting firm focused on Asia. We have 2 businesses at www.pacificbridge.com and www.pacificbridgemedical.com.

PBI is currently seeking an individual who is interested in Asian business issues for a summer internship. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a key player at the company and to learn in a fast-paced business environment. All the work done at PBM involves Asia and business in Asia, so this is an excellent opportunity for those interested in the region to put their knowledge to practice.

Current juniors (rising seniors) who are successful in this position may be offered a full time job opportunity.

Location

Bethesda, MD 20814

Job Type

Full-time

Intern

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Intern Job Description:

• Research/Writing on Asia medical issues
• Work on Asian consulting projects
• Increase marketing via search engine optimization
• Database work

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have strong interest in Asia (majored in Asian studies, took some courses on Asia, studied Asian languages, or speak an Asian language)
• College students, college graduates or an individual with a few years of work experience
• Must be hardworking, dedicated, loyal, and able to multi-task
• Must have at least a 3.4 GPA or higher
• Extremely detail oriented

This internship will be in a fast paced environment with abundant room to grow and perform.

Please send your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining what skills you can bring to our company and an explanation of your interest in this position, to Shawna Lepage slepage@pacificbridge.com. Resumes received without cover letters referencing this specific position will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Job Opportunity at the Sigur Center: Program Coordinator

The Sigur Center is now accepting applications for our Program Coordinator position. GW students and alumni in particular are encouraged to apply.
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 coordinates the Center’s Visiting Scholars Program which includes working with Scholars and GW’s International Service Office to procure necessary visas and other paperwork. The incumbent must be self-motivated, take initiative, and be proactive to be successful in this highly independent position.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience.

For more information, including how to apply, please click on the link below to the GWU Employment Portal.
https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/7383

Info Session on the TUSA 2012 Ambassador Summer Scholarship

There will an info session for the Taiwan-US Sister Relations Alliance 2012 Ambassador Summer Scholarship if you are interested in finding more about this program from 5:15-5:45pm on Tuesday, February 21st at Duques Hall in room 533.

More about this scholarship:

The Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance announces that the TUSA 2012 Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program is being offered to college and university students interested in studying the Mandarin Chinese language in Taiwan during the months of July and August 2012.

The Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program is a full scholarship program funded by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan. The 2012 Program will be conducted at National Cheng Kung University. The scholarship covers tuition, dormitory fees, four excursions and incidental insurance. Meals are not included. Students must provide their own airfare to and from Taiwan.

This unique opportunity provides a quality Mandarin Chinese immersion program with emphasis on speaking and simultaneous focus on all other areas of the language—listening, reading and writing. In addition to studying at a fabulous university, students learn about Taiwanese culture. Visiting several interesting areas of Taiwan to become more familiar with Taiwan and her people is also included in the TUSA Program. Prior knowledge or experience with the Mandarin language is not required. Each U.S. student is paired with a Taiwanese study partner to assist in the study program.

Application period is 1 January 2012 to 31 March 2012. Completed applications received prior to 15 February 2012 will be reviewed for early acceptance and reported to the applicant within seven days of that date. All remaining applications, including those not awarded early admission, will be reviewed and reported by 7 April 2012.

Interested students should apply online at: www.taiwanusalliance.com.

U.S. Department of State's Foreign Policy Classroom

The U.S Department of State is pleased to announce the newest addition to its outreach curriculum: the Foreign Policy Classroom. Beginning January 2012, the Classroom will be in session year-round for all students and faculty members interested in elevating their knowledge of foreign policy priorities to a more scholarly status. As you continue in your future academic pursuits, we encourage you to expand your campus to include the U.S. Department of State by attending the Foreign Policy Classroom.

This Thursday, February 23, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Jonathan Adams, India Desk Officer, and Mitul Desai, Senior Advisor, from the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, will be speaking on “India’s Rise.”

Jonathan Adams is an India desk officer working on political issues in the U.S. Department of State’s South & Central Asian Bureau. Before joining the State Department a year ago, Jonathan was a Taiwan-based journalist covering East Asia politics, economics and culture for Newsweek, the International Herald Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor and other publications. He has also done communications work for nonprofit groups in Maine and New York City. He holds a masters degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Mitul Desai is Senior Advisor in the U.S. Department of State’s South & Central Asian Bureau, where he engages private sector, NGO, and Diaspora organizations to build partnerships around a variety of issues impacting the region, including philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Mitul comes to government from the corporate arena, where he worked as an investment bank analyst, entrepreneur, and intellectual property attorney. His experience includes several years at Merck & Co. and Piper Jaffray & Co. He received his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law.

If you are interested in attending the program on February 23, please click here for information on how to register.

The deadline for all individuals to submit their security information is Tuesday, February 21 by 5:00 p.m.

Sigur Center Summer Grants Due February 17

Important Notice!

If you previously sent an application for a Sigur Center summer grant for language study or field research, then you will need to RESUBMIT all materials to Matt Greiger at mgrieger@gwu.edu. For those that have not submitted their application and plan to do so, please email your application to the new email address.

Again, applications are still due on Friday, February 17 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to submit your application and ALL supporting documents by that time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact asia@gwu.edu.

Looking for a spring semester internship? Application deadline Friday, February 17

Part-Time Internship at the Project 2049 Institute

The Project 2049 Institute is a non-partisan security policy think tank specializing on the Asia-Pacific region. The Institute seeks to guide decision makers toward a more secure Asia by the century’s mid-point. The organization fills a gap in the public policy realm through forward-looking, region-specific research on alternative security and policy solutions. Its interdisciplinary approach draws on rigorous analysis of socioeconomic, governance, military, environmental, technological and political trends, and input from key players in the region, with an eye toward educating the public and informing policy debate.

We are looking to take on a part-time intern for the remainder of the Spring Semester. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in gaining research experience in Asia security issues. Intern responsibilities include research assistance, contributing to our blog AsiaEye, event planning and administrative support. Hours are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to at least 15-20 hours per week. A monthly stipend commensurate with time commitment will be provided.

Qualifications:
Background in International Affairs, Asia Studies, Energy Security, or Security Policy
Great writing and copy-editing skills
Research experience
Multimedia experience a plus
Preferably an undergraduate Junior or Senior
Knowledge of Japanese, Chinese, or Korean desirable but not mandatory

To apply, please electronically submit a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to Isabella Mroczkowski at mroczkowski@project2049.net by February 17, 2012.

Apply Today as a Volunteer for Machik's Summer Enrichment Program in Tibet!

Machik's Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage in Tibetan youth empowerment while working together with Tibetan, Chinese, and global volunteers. During the four weeks at SEP, volunteers will have the option to teach an elective class of their own design, or to draw on curriculum from past years for courses such as English, Health, of Social Entrepreneurship. Other past classes have included Tibetan language and history, participatory filmmaking, photo camp, music, incense making, economics, science, health and other activities. Please keep in mind that this is a program for those who want a challenge. You will be asked not only to explore a new place but also to learn at new levels by pushing yourself beyond your normal boundaries. Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcome to serve, learn, and build new bridges of understanding! SEP will take place from July 18-August 18, 2012 in Shangri-la, Yunnan province, PRC. The application deadline is March 2, but late applications may be accepted under special circumstances. Cost for US applicants is $2,000 USD (includes room and board, but not flights). For more information, please contact us at SEP@machik.org.

Applications for the Woodenfish Project's China and Taiwan Buddhism Immersion Programs Now Open!

Sponsored by Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the Woodenfish project aims to advance Humanistic Buddhism through a series of projects geared toward young adults. Woodenfish works with them to promote a spiritual, academic, and socially relevant understanding of Buddhism.

The Woodenfish Project is currently offering two programs for undergrdaute and gradaute students:

Woodenfish Taiwan: HBMLP
The Humanistic Buddhism Monastic Life Program (HBMLP) is a month-long program for students and young adults at Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Taiwan. Participants live as monastics while taking academic classes on Buddhism and participating in traditional practices. The program welcomes participants from all countries, faiths and academic fields.

Woodenfish China: Buddhism in China series
Through the "Buddhism in China" series, the Woodenfish Project aims to aid the development of young scholars in the West with research interests in Chinese Buddhism and related fields by offering them the opportunity for direct, intensive academic engagement with the major historical centers of Buddhism in China.


For more information regarding these two programs, please visit the Woodenfish website at http://www.woodenfish.org/. All expenses are covered by the Woodenfish project, with the exception of international airfare. The application date for both of the aforementioned programs is April 15, 2012.

Interested in Health Issues in China? Apply Today for This Exciting CSIS Internship!

The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies is currently seeking a part-time intern for the spring 2012 semester. Applicants should be interested in China’s current socioeconomic and domestic transformation. It is preferable that applicants have knowledge of China's healthcare reform and public health issues. The intern would be expected to assist with the Freeman Chair’s ongoing efforts to examine China’s healthcare reform policies as well as China’s global health engagement, using both English and Chinese language sources. The intern is also expected to provide administrative support to program meetings, conferences and other tasks. Intern stipend available commensurate with experience. Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to Freemanchair@csis.org by February 15, 2012 with the subject heading "Part Time Freeman Chair Intern". Candidates should be available to start by February 20, 2012 or as soon as possible.

The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

For those that are interested about Japan, there will be a screening of Oscar-nominated documentary short, "The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom," on February 10th at West End Cinema on 23rd St. NW.

Here is a trailer for the short documentary.



Survivors in the areas hardest hit by Japan's recent tsunami find the courage to revive and rebuild as cherry blossom season begins.

A stunning visual poem about the ephemeral nature of life and the healing power of Japan's most beloved flower.

Directed by Academy Award Nominated filmmaker
Lucy Walker (Waste Land), featuring photography
by Aaron Phillips and
music by Moby.

Call for Sumission!

The Columbia East Asia Review (CEAR) is a multidisciplinary undergraduate journal of East and Southeast Asian Studies based at Columbia University. CEAR is dedicated to publishing superior undergraduate research on East and Southeast Asia while offering students the opportunity to learn about academic publishing and the peer-review process firsthand. Print and online editions are published annually in April and reach a readership that extends top universities across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

CEAR is currently accepting submissions in any discipline from undergraduate students worldwide. The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2012 but earlier submissions are welcomed.

Submissions must be written by an undergraduate or recent graduate (having graduated within one year from an undergraduate institution), exhibit original research, and relate directly to one or more regions of East or Southeast Asia.

For more details on eligibility and submissions guidelines, see http://eastasiareview.org/submission. Questions may be directed to editor@eastasiareview.org or CEAR’s Facebook page at facebook.com/eastasiareview.

Aspen India Summer Fellowship Now Available!

Aspen Institute India is delighted to announce the "Aspen India" - Avantha International Fellowship 2012” for the second year. It is looking for two motivated international students to come to Delhi during the summer of 2012.

Candidates should ideally be from the field of International Relations/ International Development Studies/ South Asian Studies, who want to gain broad knowledge of the world of philanthropy, social reform and development in India. Students pursuing Masters program are preferred, though applications from seniors in a Bachelors program may also be considered.

As “Fellows” the two selected candidates will learn about the social, political and economic issues facing the world’s largest democracy. In addition to international exposure and leadership experience, Fellows will gain firsthand experience on these issues, and learn from the best practices and expert minds in the field. You will also have the opportunity to actively support Aspen India in their ongoing leadership programs, outreach seminars, workshops, conferences, and other related events where applicable.

This would be two month program; the dates would be flexible and based on international university schedule.

To find more about Aspen India, please check www.aspenindia.org

You may download the application here!*

Please email: Gulshan Borah at gulshan.borah@aspenindia.org if interested.

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