January 2011
Ragui Assaad discussing Egypt on MPR, WPR Monday January 31
on January 31, 11Monday All Things Considered Ragui Assaad will read a commentary. Look here for feed during, after broadcast: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/all_things_considered/ or listen in Twin...
Ragui Assaad: How will Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution Affect the Arab World?
on January 31, 11http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/2011/0124_tunisia_assaad.aspx...
China Center Griffin Lecture Feb 9: Migration and China's Urban Transformation
on January 31, 11Weiping Wu, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University Wednesday, February 9, 2011 4:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Chinese...
Christian Peacemaker Teams seeking full-time Co-Director
on January 31, 11http://www.cpt.org/ CPT seeks applications and nominations for a co-director to work with Carol Rose, current co-director. Position begins in July 2011. Job...
OECD video contest on theme of "progress" (ages 18 to 25)
on January 31, 11http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/oced-celebrates-50th-anniversary-launching-video-competition#ixzz1CZ53Lqge The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has launched the Young people's video competition on the occasion of its 50th...
Egypt opposition calls for massive rally on Tuesday
on January 31, 11The FP Morning Brief, Foreign Policy Magazine Top news: Protests continued for a seventh day in Egypt and opposition leaders have called...
Opportunities for MINN Members, lunch at Holy Land Deli Feb 22
on January 31, 11Local networking organization for development practitioners: http://www.midwestngos.org/...
Ragui Assaad commentary on Egypt in NY Times, KARE 11 TV
on January 31, 11http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/world/middleeast/30suleiman.html?ref=world http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=904673&catid=391">http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=904673&catid=391 http://kstc45.com/article/stories/S1949981.shtml?cat=10905...
Ragui Assaad commentary, interviews on Egypt
on January 31, 11http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/world/middleeast/30suleiman.html?ref=world http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=904673&catid=391">http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=904673&catid=391 http://kstc45.com/article/stories/S1949981.shtml?cat=10905...
Ragui Assaad on current situation in Egypt, Tuesday, Feb 1, 7:30pm
on January 30, 11The Institute for Advanced Study is hosting a talk by Ragui Assaad on the current situation in Egypt on Tuesday, Feb. 1...
Dell Social Innovation Competition deadline Feb 14
on January 30, 11http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com/ Welcome to the Dell Social Innovation Competition! Do you have an idea that could change the world? sent by Ragui Assaad...
Fan Yingling on China's Urban Poor & Job Access, Feb 1, 12:45pm, Stassen HHH 170
on January 30, 11The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy sponsors a Global Policy Seminar/Workshop series every other Tuesday from 12:45 to 2:00 pm. All...
Ross A. Monten: Nuclear disarmament is in our best interest
on January 26, 11"I worry that if the Senate does not ratify New START, nuclear inspections will never resume with Russia and our joint nuclear...
Deadline NPS Center for Homeland Defense & Security's Annual Essay Contest is January 31, 2011
on January 26, 11You can enter by visiting our website at: http://www.chds.us/?essay/overview. Statement of Purpose: According to the National Strategy for Homeland Security, the objectives...
International development agency seeks global health experts
on January 26, 11cross posted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network dTS is currently seeking highly experienced Global Health Experts with specialization in the following...
Program Officer, International Peace and Security, MacArthur Foundation
on January 26, 11https://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/DetailMac.asp?mac87 Chicago, IL, United States Full Time General Summary & Responsibilities: The Program Officer manages grants in the area of International Peace...
UMN Engineers Without Borders recruiting members--info meeting Jan 27
on January 26, 11Hello everyone! I hope you all had a good first week back to class! You are receiving this email because, at one...
Grad student papers on urban poverty sought by US AID
on January 25, 11Call for Papers on Urban Poverty; sponsored by USAID, IHC, World Bank, Cities Alliance, and Woodrow Wilson Center Very interesting opportunity for...
Chinese language classes begin January 31, 2011 at Confucius Institute
on January 25, 11If you plan to register for classes or attend Chinese Rehab this semester, please respond to express your interest and send in...
FSO talk on Enhancing Opportunities for A Foreign Service Career
on January 25, 11Foreign Service Officer Doering Meyer will be on campus later this week. She is visiting us as part of the Hometown Diplomats...
Soliya Connect Program
on January 24, 11Soliya is a pioneering non-profit organization using new technologies to facilitate dialogue between students from diverse backgrounds across the globe. Our flagship...
Whole Village Project - Education Research in Tanzania
on January 24, 11Are you interested in issues of education in low-income countries? Do you believe there is a relationship between education and jobs/income/food security?...
HHH Prof Fennelly co-sponsoring Welcome to Shelbyville with Advocates for Human Rights
on January 24, 11Please join The Advocates for Human Rights for a private preview screening of Welcome to Shelbyville, followed by a strategic conversation about...
Student volunteer needed to help with Freeman Workshops on Global Policy
on January 24, 11Global Policy area seeks student volunteer to set up laptop and video camera equipment for Freeman Workshops (starts Tuesday, February 1st and...
Freeman Workshop Feb 1: Prof. Fan Yingling on Can the Urban Poor in China Escape Spatial Mismatch?
on January 24, 11The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy sponsors a Global Policy Seminar/Workshop series every other Tuesday from 12:45 to 2:00 pm. All...
Council on Foreign Relations Conference call Feb 2, 11am: "Energy Innovation: Driving Technology Competition & Cooperation Among the U.S., China, India, and Brazil,"
on January 24, 11HHH room 175. Please let Rachel Garaghty or Sherry Gray know if you will attend. On behalf of the Council on Foreign...
CEHD intern'l talk: Multi-country partnerships: Engaging communities to transform gender inequalities in education, Jan 31 (CARE project, Canada, Tanzania, India)
on January 24, 11Date: Monday, January 31, 2011 Time: noon to 1:30 p.m. Place: 250 Wulling Hall ► Chris Johnstone and Joan DeJaeghere: co-PIs of...
Dara Kay Cohen cited in The Economist
on January 23, 11Violence Against Women: Wars overlooked victims...
IPID Journal Call for Submissions Reconsidering Development
on January 22, 11We are pleased to announce the second call for submissions for Reconsidering Development, an interdisciplinary E-journal based at the University of Minnesota....
Sasakawa Peace Fellowship program for MA degree holders from US or Japan
on January 22, 11SPF Fellowship Program The Pacific Forum CSIS is now accepting applications for the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) Fellowship Resident program. The residency...
Vasey Fellowship for grad students from East Asia (not open to US citizens)
on January 22, 11Subject: Fellowship Announcements The Pacific Forum CSIS would like to announce the opening of the application process for two separate fellowships. Vasey...
ICGC brown bag Jan 26: African Agriculture: Perspectives after Bicycling from Cairo to Cape Town
on January 22, 11ICGC Brown Bag Series Wednesday January 26, 2011 · 12:00 noon · 537 Heller Hall African Agriculture:Perspectives after Bicycling from Cairo to...
U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program (grad & undergrad)
on January 22, 11We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program....
Judd Fellowship applications due Feb 8
on January 22, 11http://www.international.umn.edu/funding/judd/index.php Walter H. Judd International Graduate & Professional Fellowships Deadline: Noon, February 8, 2011 The Walter H. Judd International Graduate & Professional...
Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellowship apps due Feb 9
on January 22, 11http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/center/uppermidwest/guidelines.html#background Applications are encouraged from law students and graduate students at the University of Minnesota. Applicants must submit with their application a...
IPID Open House Jan 25: Discussion is Sierra Leone, post conflict and development
on January 21, 11IPID Open House IPID Open House Flier.pdf Join the IPID student group as we discuss Sierra Leone and the role of NGO's...
NYU Wagner Summer Courses Abroad 2011: Accra, Geneva, Shanghai
on January 20, 11NYU Wagner's Office of International Programs will present four exciting courses abroad this summer in Accra, Ghana; Geneva, Switzerland; and Shanghai, China....
Universities Fighting Hunger-UM fund-raiser, volunteers needed, Sunday Jan 30
on January 20, 11You are invited to join Universities Fighting World Hunger-UM fundraiser on Sunday, January 30th. UFWH-UM is a student organization at the University...
Training course for grad students to work on international peace missions, Madrid, April 30 to May 31 2011
on January 19, 11Rapid Expert Assistance and Co-operation for Conflict Prevention Operations, Crisis Management and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation REACT Expert Course - May 2011 Madrid, January...
Executive Director with Encounter, NY
on January 19, 11crosslisted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network http://www.encounterprograms.org...
Summer Internship with Grassroots Jerusalem (grad & undergrad)
on January 19, 11crosslisted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network In order to collect data for the website, Grassroots Jerusalem will host 6-10 international interns...
Workshop for Women in International Security and the Law, May 2011, New Brunswick (opportunity for grad studs)
on January 19, 114th Annual Workshop for Women in International Security and the Law: New Challenges Since 9/11 Sponsored by: The Gregg Centre, together with...
Smaby scholarship for HHH student to study in Oslo summer 2011
on January 18, 11UNIVERSITY OF OSLO UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA International Summer School Humphrey School of Public Affairs Scholarship Application for Philip C. Smaby Peace Fellowship...
Lecture: US-Australia collaborative research on intellectual disability
on January 18, 11CE+HD International Connections From Sydney to Minneapolis: 17 years of international collaboration on intellectual disability research Thursday, January 20th, noon to 1:30,...
CEHD intern'l talk: Bologna Process and Ukraine, Jan 19
on January 18, 11Hypocrisy Trap: The Impact of Bologna on the Academic Workplace in Ukraine Date: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 Time: Noon to 1:30 pm...
Fletcher Summer Institute for the Advanced Study of Nonviolent Conflict
on January 18, 11http://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/index.php/learning-and-resources/educational-initiatives/fletcher-summer-institute Fletcher Summer Institute for the Advanced Study of Nonviolent Conflict is the only executive education program in the advanced, interdisciplinary study...
Tropical and Travel Medicine Seminar Jan 19 6pm (includes dinner)
on January 18, 11All are welcome free of charge and dinner will be provided. January 19, 2011 6pm - 8:30pm Seminar Location: Shriners Hospitals for...
Moscow State Institute of International Relations summer school for international students (grad & undergrad)
on January 18, 11All courses are taught in English. No prior knowledge of Russian is required. We are pleased to inform you that MGIMO-University offers...
USAID program analyst
on January 18, 11http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2148176 Job Title: Program Analyst Agency: Agency For International Development Sub Agency: DCHA/CMM Job Announcement Number: AID-11-0112-DWH SALARY RANGE: $105,211.00 - $136,771.00...
Global gatherings in CEHD
on January 18, 11CEHD's GO! Program is a once-monthly casual get-together designed to inform and engage the CEHD and broader university community around global opportunities....
China Center Griffin Lecture Feb 9: Migration and China's Urban Transformation
on January 14, 11The 2010-11 Griffin Lecture will be held in conjunction with a Chinese New Year celebration on February 9, 2011. Great Hall, Coffman...
Field internships, Mercy Corps
on January 14, 11https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?version=3&company_id=15927 cross listed from Peace and Collaborative Development Network...
Online courses in conflict resolution
on January 14, 11http://www.uoc.edu/masters/eng/master/web/cooperacion_humanitaria_paz_y_sostenibilidad/...
International Program Officer McKnight Foundation
on January 13, 11Submit cover letter and resume via email to jobs(at)mcknight.org Applications accepted through February 4, 2011 http://www.mcknight.org/newsandviews/news_detail.aspx?itemID=8641&catID=6375&typeID=2...
Global Food Prices Up, Could Go Higher in 2011
on January 13, 11Fueled by soaring sugar prices and strength in cereals and oil seeds, a food price index developed by the UN Food...
Jan 19: Tropical & Travel Medicine Seminar
on January 12, 11Please join us for the January Tropical and Travel Medicine Seminar. All are welcome free of charge and dinner will be provided....
Defense Group Inc (DGI) job openings
on January 12, 11OPENINGS WITH DEFENSE GROUP INC. Defense Group Inc. (DGI) is a high technology services and hardware company providing research, development, analysis (RD&A),...
Jobs at CRDF Global
on January 12, 11http://www.crdf.org/join/ CRDF Global is a unique, independent nonprofit organization that provides productive civilian R&D opportunities for scientists and engineers in Eurasia and...
Op-ed competition open to women under 40 from NATO countries
on January 12, 11http://www.atlantic-community.org/index/articles/view/Empowering_Women_in_International_Relations Please submit your article by March 1, 2011. We encourage early submissions as we will begin publishing articles on atlantic-community.org on...
Jobs and Internships at Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
on January 12, 11http://iava.org/content/jobs-and-internships Jobs and Internships CURRENT OPENINGS: * Human Capital Associate * Data and Systems Associate * Receptionist * Membership Coordinator * Strategic...
ABA Rule of Law Initiative openings
on January 12, 11Description: The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is a mission-driven, non-profit program grounded in the belief that rule...
USAID/OFDA position
on January 12, 11Please send resume and cover letter to Diedra Spencer at dspencer(at)usaid.gov by January 21, 2011. Deadline: January 21, 2011 Individuals who anticipate...
Advocate for Refugees International
on January 12, 11To Apply: Please apply by January 17, 2011 to jobs(at)refintl.org. Please put "Advocate" in the subject line and include a cover letter,...
Certificate in Women's Leadership in a Global Perspective (online program)
on January 12, 11http://uc.umb.edu/certificates/women-leadership/...
Peace Fellowships to volunteer with Advocacy Project (Africa, N. America, Central/South America, Asia, & Europe/Middle East)
on January 12, 11http://www.advocacynet.org/page/2011fellowships The Advocacy Project (AP) is looking for graduate students to volunteer with AP's community-based partners in the summer of 2011. Check...
Conflict resolution summer institute, Northern Ireland, June 2011
on January 12, 11INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute) at the University of Ulster wishes you to invite you to the 12th International Summer School. The...
Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches (short training program in Ireland, June)
on January 12, 11Dates: Monday 20th - Friday 24th June 2011 Venue:National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland This annual IHRN training programme aims at enhancing...
Brown University International Advanced Research Institutes (summer) for young faculty & practitioners from the global south
on January 12, 11http://brown.edu/Administration/International_Affairs/initiative/ The online application process is now open through the BIARI website. The application process for BIARI 2011 is now open and...
Join Universities Fight World Hunger at the U of M!
on January 12, 11Universities Fighting World Hunger-U of MN (UFWH-UM) is a student group that explores issues of local and global hunger. We join universities...
Soliya is Recruiting Facilitators
on January 11, 11http://www.soliya.net/?q=how_to_get_involved_become_a_facilitator Soliya facilitators are an extraordinary group, drawn from a wide range of professions and backgrounds. It is a true global community...
Entrepreneurs social change fellowship open to residents of US, UK, & France
on January 11, 11http://www.adrfellowship.org/fellowship/ This two-week program will be conducted from July 15, 2011 - July 31, 2011 at Cambridge Judge Business School in partnership...
Univ of Peace Online courses for grad students
on January 11, 11UPEACE Online Courses http://www.upeace.org/elearning/faq.cfm The UPEACE online courses are graduate courses. Each course has duration of 10 weeks, as it is divided...
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) annual democracy themed photography competition
on January 11, 112011 IFES Photography Contest http://www.ifes.org/Content/Events/2011/2011-IFES-Photography-Contest.aspx The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) conducts an annual democracy themed photography competition to profile the...
Atlas Corps program manager, Wash DC
on January 11, 11Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: apply@atlascorps.org with "Program Manager Application from [your name]" in the subject of...
International Peace Park Expedition courses for grads & undergrads (Central Am., Balkans), must be able to carry backpack, hike mountains
on January 11, 11http://peaceparkexpeditions.org/ Through this 16 day accredited academic course, students will be provided with a unique learning opportunity, a cross-cultural experience, an introduction...
Training Program for Indigenous Advocates from the Asia-Pacific Region, Philippines, Ap 6-15
on January 11, 11http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8330%3Aphilippines-indigenous-peoples-h. Application forms can be downloaded from the DTP website or can be requested from dtp(at)unsw.edu.au. All applications must be received by...
Conflict prevention specialists needed for Nepal
on January 11, 11We encourage applicants from those who have relevant experience outside the UN system. You will find the full TOR and application form...
Human rights & human security academy in Austria July 10-20, for young professionals & grad students
on January 11, 11http://www.etc-graz.at/typo3/index.php?id=1118#c2421 crossposted from www.hrea.org INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN SECURITY BRINGING HUMAN RIGHTS HOME STRENGTHENING HUMAN SECURITY AT THE...
Senior Stabilization Training Expert, Afghanistan
on January 10, 11Development & Training Services, Inc. Duration: Long and Short Term Contact: humanresources(at)onlinedts.com Qualified candidates with relevant experience should send a current résumé...
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Based in Washington, DC
on January 10, 11SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to employment(at)sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with...
Program Manager for Civil Society Voices on Peacebuilding in US Security Policy
on January 10, 11Location:Washington DC Length of Contract: February-December 2011 To apply, email a letter of interest and resume or CV to Lisa Schirch at...
New RCJobs.com launched
on January 10, 11THE NEW RCJOBS.COM IS NOW AVAILABLE When you want a job in politics or public policy, turn to the enhanced RCJobs.com--the job...
Professor & Director, MA program in Coexistence and Conflict, Brandeis Univ.
on January 10, 11Please submit applications or nominations by email to Fitzduff(at)brandeis.edu or by US mail to: Mari Fitzduff Professor and Director Masters Program in...
Program Specialist for Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP)
on January 10, 11To apply, submit cover letter and resume to jobs (at) allmep.org . Application review will beginimmediately and continue until position is filled....
3FP Fund Manager, Peace Dividend Trust, NY
on January 10, 11http://www.peacedividendtrust.org/en/index.php?category=37&title=Employment 3FP Fund Manager - New York Based in New York City with regular travel to Afghanistan, Haiti, Timor Leste, Liberia and...
CEO, Mandela Insitute for Development Studies
on January 10, 11http://www.missiontalent.com/executives/non-profit-positons/jobs_MINDS_CEO.php Chief Executive Officer Based: Johannesburg (South Africa) with possibility to move to another location later. Closing date: 20.01.2011 Starting date: 1....
Global Discovery Symposium at Carlson School, Feb 11
on January 10, 11The University of Minnesota's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) presents: Global Discovery Symposium: Emerging Markets--Opportunities and Challenges Friday, February...
2011 National Refugee Healthcare Conference in Rochester, NY
on January 10, 11Join us this spring at the beautiful Hyatt Hotel in Rochester New York for a unique learning opportunity . APRIL 11, 2011...
Summer internship (Paid) program 2011, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard
on January 10, 11Summer Internship Program 2011 for more information see http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships#academic Each summer The Berkman Center for Internet& Society at Harvard University swings open...
Grad course on sustainable agric & food, spring 2011
on January 10, 11In case any of you have not seen this, the visiting MISA Chair Prof Bernhard Freyer () is offering a very interesting...