Friday, June 22, 2007
In the news
Dr. Mia Bloom participated in a webchat for the U.S. State Department on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. She discussed women participating in terrorist organizations. A transcript of her chat can be found on the State Department's web site here.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students provides scholarships for recent graduates and graduate students to conduct research or to teach English overseas.
Applications are now available online for 2008-09. The campus deadline for completed applications is September 24, 2007.
UGA students interested in applying should consult the Fulbright web site (www.us.fulbrightonline.org). Further information can be obtained from the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower (segower@uga.edu).
Applications are now available online for 2008-09. The campus deadline for completed applications is September 24, 2007.
UGA students interested in applying should consult the Fulbright web site (www.us.fulbrightonline.org). Further information can be obtained from the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower (segower@uga.edu).
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
In the news
Dr. Patricia Sullivan is featured in a UGA news release as well as in an ABC News article on her study which studied weaker nations prevailing over stronger ones in military conflicts.
Dr. Han Park is featured in a June 8, 2007 op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on President Bush's justification for a continuing U.S. military presence in Iraq and comparing that situation to South Korea.
Dr. Mia Bloom is quoted in a journal article on female suicide bombers, "The Bomb Under the Abaya," by Judith Miller which appears in the June/July 2007 edition of Policy Review, a publication of the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford University.
Dr. Han Park is featured in a June 8, 2007 op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on President Bush's justification for a continuing U.S. military presence in Iraq and comparing that situation to South Korea.
Dr. Mia Bloom is quoted in a journal article on female suicide bombers, "The Bomb Under the Abaya," by Judith Miller which appears in the June/July 2007 edition of Policy Review, a publication of the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford University.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Lecturer Recruitment for 2007-08
The Department of International Affairs at The University of Georgia seeks candidates for a one-year Lecturer teaching position. The course load for the position is six courses total. The Department seeks candidates who can teach introductory and upper-division courses in international relations and/or comparative politics. Compensation ranges from $45,000-$50,000, depending upon qualifications. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter indicating their teaching interests and experience, curriculum vita, and at least three letters of recommendation. Candidates may also include additional relevant materials: e.g. course syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc. A Ph.D. is required. Please address materials to Department of International Affairs, University of Georgia, Instructional Search, 301 Candler Hall, Athens , Georgia University of Georgia
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Memorial Day
For those who are wondering, UGA is open and functioning on a regular schedule on Memorial Day, May 28, so classes will meet as usual. Sorry...by law we only get 12 holidays each year and Memorial Day isn't one of them in 2007.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Good luck!
With finals are about to start, we wish good luck to everyone on their exams. Also, a farewell, best wishes, and congratulations to the IA majors who will be graduating this semester. SPIA will be hosting receptions following the undergraduate and graduate commencements. Click here for more information.
Monday, April 30, 2007
GLOBIS Friday Forum, May 4
Please join us this Friday, May 4th, from 2:00 to 3:00PM for the last installment of the semester in the ongoing Friday Forum Series hosted by The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), to be held in the 2nd floor conference room of our main office. This week's talk "Civil Society in the Chinese Context: Structure, Institution & Theoretical Paradigms" will be delivered by, Ms. Lichao He, a graduate student in the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. An abstract follows:
Civil society defines the sphere between the state, the market, and the family. Deeply rooted in the western historical and political context, this concept is often portrayed as the opposition to "the state", a force that checks the state's power and develops in tandem with democracy. In stark contrast with this western "ideal type", in East Asian countries, civil society is shaped by its "archrival"- the state, and its evolution does not readily fit into the theoretical paradigms that are originated from the western experiences.
Studying the recent NGO boom in China, this paper tries to address the question that why, in a country without the tradition of the separation between the state and society, there has been a vibrant growth of the citizens voluntary associations since the 1990s. By comparing the features and traits of the NGO sector in the three major stages of civil society evolution in China and testing the hypothesis, the paper argues that the nascent civil society in China is a product of the structural reform and is molded by the state. It studies the role of the structure and institution in deciding the nature of the civil society and posits a theoretical paradigm that is derived from the East Asian developmental state context, hoping to offer new insights on the evolution of the state-society relations in non-western, developing countries.
GLOBIS is located in the historic Franklin House on the corner of Thomas St. and Broad St. at the Northern edge of campus.
Civil society defines the sphere between the state, the market, and the family. Deeply rooted in the western historical and political context, this concept is often portrayed as the opposition to "the state", a force that checks the state's power and develops in tandem with democracy. In stark contrast with this western "ideal type", in East Asian countries, civil society is shaped by its "archrival"- the state, and its evolution does not readily fit into the theoretical paradigms that are originated from the western experiences.
Studying the recent NGO boom in China, this paper tries to address the question that why, in a country without the tradition of the separation between the state and society, there has been a vibrant growth of the citizens voluntary associations since the 1990s. By comparing the features and traits of the NGO sector in the three major stages of civil society evolution in China and testing the hypothesis, the paper argues that the nascent civil society in China is a product of the structural reform and is molded by the state. It studies the role of the structure and institution in deciding the nature of the civil society and posits a theoretical paradigm that is derived from the East Asian developmental state context, hoping to offer new insights on the evolution of the state-society relations in non-western, developing countries.
GLOBIS is located in the historic Franklin House on the corner of Thomas St. and Broad St. at the Northern edge of campus.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
2007 Russell~Roosevelt Public Policy Institute at UGA
A message from one of the many listservs on campus.
Registration is now open for the 2007 Russell~Roosevelt Public Policy Institute at UGA
Registration is now open for the 2007 Russell~Roosevelt Public Policy Institute to be held June 22 and June 23rd at the Student Learning Center at the University of Georgia. This National Issues Forums institute is cosponsored by the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies and the Roosevelt Institution at the
The National Issues Forums Institute (NIF), first known as the Domestic Policy Association, has evolved over more than 25 years to foster constructive civic participation and dialogue among citizens. The National Issues Forums model encourages participants to employ the technique of deliberation over debate. The program has been at the forefront of reenergizing civic life across the
The two-day Institute consists of two workshops. The first workshop focuses on how to frame issues using the NIF model. This year, the issue that will serve as the basis for the workshop will be affordable housing. The second workshop provides training in moderating and will also include a National Issues Forum, Making Ends Meet: Is There a Way to Help Working Americans?” This forum is free and open to the public as well as to institute participants. The Forum offers PPI participants and the general public a wonderful opportunity to experience how deliberation and moderating using the NIF model works, while also giving them a chance to deliberate and discuss a topic of current interest.
Cost for the 2-day institute is $90. Cost for 1-day attendance is $50.00. A limited number of scholarships are available. Deadline for registration is June 1st. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is
To register or learn more about the Russell~Roosevelt 2007 Public Policy Institute at the University of Georgia, please visit www.libs.uga.edu/russell and click the link in the upper right, or contact Jill Severn (706-542-5766 or jsevern@uga.edu).
To apply for a scholarship to attend the Russell~Roosevelt Institution, please visit www.libs.uga.edu/russell and click the link in the upper right. On the PPI main page choose the scholarship application link.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Memoriam
In the aftermath of the tragic events Monday morning on the Virginia Tech campus, the department would like to extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to the victims and their families, as well as to the larger Virginia Tech family.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
In the news
Dr. Mia Bloom is interviewed by NBC News on the role of women in the Iraq insurgency. Link goes to article with accompanying video.
Computer Health and Secuirty Fair
Another message of interest from one of the many listservs on campus.
DATE: April 12, 2007
FROM: Bert DeSimone, EITS Communications Officer
SUBJECT: Computer Health and Secuirty Fair set for April 18
Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is partnering with UGA's TEC Services for the spring 2007 Computer Health and Security Fair. TEC (Telecommunications, Electronics, and Computer) Services, a unit within the Office of Research Services, will be on site along with
EITS consultants and technicians to provide a security checkup for laptop computers.
UGA students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring their laptops to the Tate Student Center Art Gallery between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for security assistance.
The security checkup includes virus scans and software updates, spyware removal, and more. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.
A downloadable flyer, suitable for posting in areas visible to UGA students, faculty, and staff, is available here:
http://eits.uga.edu/brochures/chsf07.pdf
DATE: April 12, 2007
FROM: Bert DeSimone, EITS Communications Officer
SUBJECT: Computer Health and Secuirty Fair set for April 18
Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is partnering with UGA's TEC Services for the spring 2007 Computer Health and Security Fair. TEC (Telecommunications, Electronics, and Computer) Services, a unit within the Office of Research Services, will be on site along with
EITS consultants and technicians to provide a security checkup for laptop computers.
UGA students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring their laptops to the Tate Student Center Art Gallery between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for security assistance.
The security checkup includes virus scans and software updates, spyware removal, and more. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.
A downloadable flyer, suitable for posting in areas visible to UGA students, faculty, and staff, is available here:
http://eits.uga.edu/brochures/chsf07.pdf
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Faculty profile
Dr. Jaroslav Tir is featured in the faculty profile section of the latest Columns, the faculty/staff newsletter for the University of Georgia.
Truman Scholarship
Congratulations to Deep Shah, a double major in international affairs and genetics, on being named a recipient of a 2007 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. This national award recognizes juniors who excel academically and who plan on pursuing careers in public service. Read more.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
GLOBIS Friday Forum, March 30
Please join us Friday, March 30th, from 2:00 to 3:00PM for the next installment in the ongoing Friday Forum Series hosted by The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), to be held in the 4th floor conference room of the Franklin House. This week's talk "Empty Nets: Social Democracy and the 'Catchall Party Theory' in Germany and Sweden." will be delivered by Dr. Christopher Allen of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. An abstract follows:
The social democratic parties of both Germany and Sweden were part of the "third way" movement common to such political parties during the 1990s. By continuing to moderate their positions and move away from their traditional bases, they seemed to embody -- one generation later -- the essence of Otto Kirscheimer's thesis. But in doing so, each of them opened up their left flanks and saw considerable growth of both Green and Left (former communist) parties fill the policy space that social democracy had relinquished. Both parties no longer lead their governments. This paper will ask whether the Kirscheimer thesis: a) was executed poorly by these social democratic parties; b) is no longer relevant for social democratic parties with the proliferation of smaller parties in many parliamentary systems; or c) needs fundamental revision not by trying to "catch all", but to catch a broader left that they may have missed by following Kirscheimer's thesis.
Also, please plan ahead for the next forum. On Friday, April 6th, at 2:00PM, Mr. Regan Damron and Mr. Nathan Freeman, both graduate students in the Department of International Affairs, will present talks in preparation for the Midwest Political Science Association conference. In addition, if anyone is interested in presenting a paper, thesis, prospectus, or dissertation to an interested and informed audience, please contact Jon Polk at the e-mail address or phone number listed below.
GLOBIS is located in the historic Franklin House on the corner of Thomas St. and Broad St. at the Northern edge of campus. Please email jonpolk@uga.edu or call 706-542-6633 for directions or to be removed from our mailing list.
The social democratic parties of both Germany and Sweden were part of the "third way" movement common to such political parties during the 1990s. By continuing to moderate their positions and move away from their traditional bases, they seemed to embody -- one generation later -- the essence of Otto Kirscheimer's thesis. But in doing so, each of them opened up their left flanks and saw considerable growth of both Green and Left (former communist) parties fill the policy space that social democracy had relinquished. Both parties no longer lead their governments. This paper will ask whether the Kirscheimer thesis: a) was executed poorly by these social democratic parties; b) is no longer relevant for social democratic parties with the proliferation of smaller parties in many parliamentary systems; or c) needs fundamental revision not by trying to "catch all", but to catch a broader left that they may have missed by following Kirscheimer's thesis.
Also, please plan ahead for the next forum. On Friday, April 6th, at 2:00PM, Mr. Regan Damron and Mr. Nathan Freeman, both graduate students in the Department of International Affairs, will present talks in preparation for the Midwest Political Science Association conference. In addition, if anyone is interested in presenting a paper, thesis, prospectus, or dissertation to an interested and informed audience, please contact Jon Polk at the e-mail address or phone number listed below.
GLOBIS is located in the historic Franklin House on the corner of Thomas St. and Broad St. at the Northern edge of campus. Please email jonpolk@uga.edu or call 706-542-6633 for directions or to be removed from our mailing list.
Monday, March 26, 2007
2007 Holmes/Hunter Lecture
The twenty-second annual Holmes/Hunter Lecture will be delivered Tuesday, April 3, by Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. This year's Holmes/Hunter Lecture begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Franklin was elected Atlanta's 58th mayor in 2001 in her first bid for public office and was re-elected last year. She is the first African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major southern city.
The Holmes-Hunter Lecture was established in 1985 to honor Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter Gault, who in 1961 became the first African Americans to enroll at UGA. Lecture speakers focus on race relations, black history or aspects of higher education with implications for race relations. Previous speakers for the Holmes/Hunter Lecture include Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, Nikki Giovanni, and Deborah Roberts.
Franklin was elected Atlanta's 58th mayor in 2001 in her first bid for public office and was re-elected last year. She is the first African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major southern city.
The Holmes-Hunter Lecture was established in 1985 to honor Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter Gault, who in 1961 became the first African Americans to enroll at UGA. Lecture speakers focus on race relations, black history or aspects of higher education with implications for race relations. Previous speakers for the Holmes/Hunter Lecture include Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, Nikki Giovanni, and Deborah Roberts.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sibley Lecture
The 102nd Sibley Lecture, sponsored by the Dean Rusk Center, will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m. in the university Chapel. Giving a presentation entitled, "A Balanced View of American Power," the Honorable Lee H. Hamilton, co-chair of the Iraq Study Group and vice-chair of the 9/11 Commission, will be discussing how America can use its power around the world to pragmatically protect its interests and advance its values.
More information, including a bio of the speaker, may be found here:
http://www.uga.edu/ruskcenter/hamilton.html
More information, including a bio of the speaker, may be found here:
http://www.uga.edu/ruskcenter/hamilton.html
Friday, March 09, 2007
Russell Undergraduate Teaching Award
Congratulations to Dr. Jaroslav Tir on being named a recipient of the 2007 Richard B. Russell Teaching Award. Funded by the Richard B. Russell Foundation, the award recognizes excellence in undergraduate instruction at The University of Georgia by faculty members in their early academic careers.Dr. Tir has been with the university since fall 2003. His book, Redrawing the Map to Promote Peace: Territorial Dispute Management via Territorial Changes, was published by Lexington Books in 2006. In his time at UGA Dr. Tir has taught undergraduate classes on international relations, comparative politics, and developed and taught a new course on modern warfare.
He is also the program director for the university’s Ecuador Conflict Resolution Study Abroad program in Quito, and is an instructor for the Croatia Maymester Study Abroad program.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Outstanding GTA Award
Congratulations to Ms. Esther Skelley, a student in our Ph.D. program, on being named a recipient of a 2007 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. The award recognizes graduate teaching and laboratory assistants who have excelled in instruction. Previously, Ms. Skelley had received a 2005 Graduate Student Excellence in Research Award.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
In the news
Dr. Gary Bertsch and his work with the Center for International Trade and Security are featured in today's Athens Banner-Herald in an article written by Loran Smith.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Midpoint withdrawal deadline
Just a reminder that the midpoint withdrawal deadline is this Thursday, March 1. If you drop a course after that date you will receive a WF for the class.
On a related note, we've added a calendar page on our department web site listing upcoming, noteworthy department related events and academic calendar dates and deadlines. As we're utilizing Google for our calendar, if you have a Google calendar of your own you can add events from our calendar to yours.
On a related note, we've added a calendar page on our department web site listing upcoming, noteworthy department related events and academic calendar dates and deadlines. As we're utilizing Google for our calendar, if you have a Google calendar of your own you can add events from our calendar to yours.
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