Fall 2013 Semester

Greetings From Department Chair

Labor Day, 9/2, Patriot Day, 9/11 and the first day of Autumn September is back! And gladly, so are our students. A warm welcome to our undergraduates in Political Science and International Studies, and to our graduate students in International and Comparative Politics. Joining the department is our newest colleague, Dr. Kristen Coopie Allen (Ph.D., Pittsburgh,2013), who will teach classes in American politics. Her research focuses on state legislatures and campaign finance. She will also be part of the team that will be working on a new certificate program in media and politics, a joint venture between Communication and Political Science.

Dr. Donna Schlagheck Professor & Chair Political Science 321 Millett Hall (937) 775-2904 d.schlagheck@wright.edu

Professor John Feldmeier is the newly appointed Pre-Law Adviser for the College of Liberal Arts. He holds both a Ph.D. in Political Science and a law degree from Capital University, and has worked as an attorney in Cincinnati. The U.S. Supreme Court has quoted one of his amicus briefs, and he is prepared to share his expertise if you are considering law school. Professor Feldmeiers office is in 315 Millett Hall.

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY- COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

The department will be collaborating with History and the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) to sponsor a conference in May, 2013, which will focus on the role played by intelligence during the Bosnian War (1992-95). A large set of documents from this period are scheduled to be de-classified October 1; see the department chair, or the ATIC website for further information regarding how to participate. The Model UN team is beginning its recruitment for the 2013-14 season; you may contact the teams Head Delegates at wsumun2014@gmail.com to get details on the informational sessions and the social mixer that will be scheduled over the next few weeks prior to formal interviews. Interviews for Model UN begin Oct. 7! Congratulations to Jonas Kiessling, May,2013 graduate, who has earned a yearlong internship with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission beginning in January, 2014. 2010 alumnus Brad Turner graduated Duke Law School this past spring and has recently joined the staff of Ohios Attorney General in Columbus. PLS major Spencer Brannon just received notice of his White House internship starting this fall, too. And welcome to our new major, Ryan Rushing, who was appointed by Governor Kasich to WSUs Board of Trustees as a student Member. Campaign season is around the corner, so plan ahead to meet with Professor Matt Filipic about an internship. There are many opportunities in addition to campaigns that you may wish to explore, as well. Pre -law Adviser Professor John Feldmeier is a superb resource in this capacity, too. Have a great Fall semester! Donna M. Schlagheck

Political Science

Programs Located within the Department of Political Science

International Studies ProgramDr. December Green Master of Arts Program in International and Comparative PoliticsDr. Laura Luehrmann Model United Nations ProgramDrs. Schlagheck & Shannon
Inside this issue:
News from Director of International Studies Program News from Director of M.A. Program in International & Comparative Politics Internship Opportunities News from the Pre-Law Advisor Study Abroad Opportunity for Summer 2014 Up Coming Events 7-8 9-11

Special points of interest:

Fall 2013 Faculty Office HoursPage 2 Proposed Spring 2014 SchedulePg. 3-4 Dayton Council on World Affairs & CoLA Advising Day -Page 5 Graduation Deadlines & New Online Graduation Application Info.Pg. 5-6 A Students Summer Experience in KakePage 16 Fulbright FellowshipsPage 24

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Faculty Office Hours for Fall 2013

It is important for you to contact your advisor each semester to make sure you are on track. The following is the contact information and Office Hours for all of the Political Science Faculty for the current Fall Semester 2013.
Allen, Dr. KristenPhone: (937) 775-2783 (voice mail) Office: 323 Millett Hall email: kristen.allen@wright.edu Office Hours: W 12:00-2:00 or by appt. Anderson, Dr. Liam Phone: (937) 775-3023 (voice mail) Office: 311 Millett Hall email: liam.anderson@wright.edu Office Hours: W F 12:00-2:00 or by appt. Costa, Dr. Carlos Phone: (937) 775-2915 (voice mail) Office: 319 Millett Hall email: liam.anderson@wright.edu Office Hours: MWF 1:30-2:30 or by appt. Feldmeier, Dr. John, Pre-Law Advisor Phone: (937) 775-2229 (voice mail) Office: 315 Millett Hall email: john.feldmeier@wright.edu Office Hours: T R 12:30-1:30 or by appt. Filipic, Dr. Matthew Phone: (937) 775-2903 (voice mail) Office: 322 Millett Hall email: matthew.filipic@wright.edu Office Hours: M W 2:30-4:30 or by appt. Fitzgerald, Dr. Edward Phone: (937) 775-2284 (v/ mail) Office: 305 Millett Hall email: edward.fitzgerald@wright.edu Office Hours: M & W 4:00-6:00 or by appt. Funderburk, Dr. Charles - Phone: (937) 775-2783 (v/ mail) Office: 319 Millett Hall email: charles.funderburk@wright.edu Office Hours: T R 10:00-10:50 & by appt. Green, Dr. December Phone: (937) 775-4817 (voice mail) Director of International Studies Program Office: 317 Millett Hall email: december.green@wright.edu Office Hours: MWF 10:00-11:00, 2:30-3:30 & by appt. Hussain, Dr. Rashida Phone: (937) 775-2451 (voice mail) Office: 304 Millett Hall, email: rashida.hussain@wright.edu Office Hours: T R 12:30-1:45 & by appt. Kantha, Dr. PramodPhone: (937) 775-2387 (voice mail) Office: 314 Millett Hall email: pramod.kantha@wright.edu Office Hours: On sabbatical - by appt. Luehrmann, Dr. Laura Phone: (937) 775-3197 (v/mail) Director of Master of International-Comparative Politics Office: 313 Millett Hall email: laura.luehrmann@wright.edu Office Hours: W 10:30-12:00 & R 12:45-2:00 & by appt. Schlagheck, Dr. Donna, Chair Phone: (937) 775-2904 (voice mail) Office: 321 Millett Hall email: d.schlagheck@wright.edu Office Hours: M & W 12:30-2:00 & by appt. Shannon, Dr. Vaughn Phone: (937) 775-5767 (voice mail) Office 314 Millett Hall email: vaughn.shannon@wright.edu Office Hours: T W R 2:00-3:15 or by appt. Snipe, Dr. Tracy Phone: (937) 775-3767 (voice mail) Office: 307 Millett Hall email: tracy.snipe@wright.edu Office Hours: T 2:15-4:15 & by appt. Wilson, Dr. SeanPhone: (937) 775-4222 (voice mail) Office: 306 Millett Hall email: sean.wilson@wright.edu Office Hours: W 3:30-4:40 & by appt.

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Proposed Spring 2014 Class Schedule

Please see WINGS EXPRESS for the most current schedule.

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Course No. PLS 2000-01 PLS 2000-02 PLS 2000-03 PLS 2000-04 PLS 2000-05 PLS 2000-06 PLS 2000-90 PLS 2100-01 PLS 2100-02 PLS 2120-01 PLS 2120-02 PLS 2220-01 PLS 2220-90 PLS 3230-01 PLS 3260/5260-01 PLS 3410/5410-01 PLS 3420/5420-01 PLS 3440/5440-01 PLS 3450-01 PLS 4030/6030-01 PLS 4040/6040-01 PLS 4090/6090-01 PLS 4260/6260-01 PLS 4280/6280-01 PLS 4300/6300-01 PLS 4370/6370-01

Course Name Political Life Political Life Political Life Political Life Political Life Political Life Political Life Quantitative Methods Quantitative Methods American National Government American National Government International Politics International Politics Government of Ohio Black Women and Politics Fund. of Criminal Investigations Civil Liberties I: First Amendment Police Procedures & Operations Public Administration C/L URS 3450-01 Campaigns and Elections Civil Rights Struggles Supreme Court & Legal Judging Supreme Court in American Politics National Security Politics Politics and the Media C/L COM 4710/6710-09 Criminal Procedure

Time & Day 9:30-10:50 TR 11:00-12:20 TR 3:30-4:50 TR 2:00-3:20 TR 6:30-9:10 T 8:00-8:55 MWF Online 6:10-8:50 M 6:10-8:50 W 9:05-10:00 MWF 6:10-8:50 M 12:30-1:50 TR Online 2:30-3:25 MWF 4:10-7:20 M 6:30-9:10- T 2:30-3:25 MWF 4:40-6:00 MW 4:40-6:00 MW 9:30-10:50 TR 12:30-1:50 TR 1:25-2:20 MWF 11:00-12:20 TR 6:10-8:50 W 3:30-4:50 TR 12:30-1:50 TR

Instructor Hussain Hussain Hussain Hussain Elkins Costa Morrisette Karason Karason Filipic Fitzgerald Anderson Morrisette Filipic Snipe Leal Fitzgerald Finnie Killian Allen Allen Wilson Feldmeier DeGennaro Allen Feldmeier

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Proposed Spring 2014 Class Schedule

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Please see WINGS EXPRESS for the most current schedule.

Course No. PLS 4420/6420-01 PLS 4440/6440-01 PLS 4440/6440-02 PLS 4440/6440-03 PLS 4450/6450-01 PLS 4520/6520-01 PLS 4710/6710-01 PLS 4750/6750-01 PLS 4860/6860-01 PLS 4870/6870-01 PLS 4881/6881-01 PLS 4930/6930-01 Course Name Criminal Justice System Police Misconduct Method & Sci. of Crime Scenes Death Penalty Law Advanced Criminal Investigation International Human Rights International Law Weapons of Mass Destruction Model U.N. Seminar Politics of Intelligence Diplomacy & Negotiation WMNS Gender & Civil Rights Movement C/L WMN 4890/6890-01 & AFS 4990/6990-01 World War I Independent Reading Independent Research Independent Field Experience Congressional Internship Campaign Internship County Prosecutor Intern. Washington DC Internship ICP Stats Theories of Comparative Politics Practicum in ICP Continuing Registration Graduate Project Graduate Thesis Research Non-Western Social Systems Non-Western Social Systems Regional Studies: Africa Regional Studies: Latin America Time & Day 2:30-3:35 MWF 6:30-9:10 R 6:30-9:10 T 6:10-8:50 W 3:30-4:50 TR 11:00-12:20 TR 12:20-1:15 MWF 2:00-3:30 TR 1:25-3:25 MWF 3:35-6:00 MWF 6:10-8:50 M 6:10-8:50 M 4:40-7:20 R Instructor Wilson Leal Hunkeler Leal Finnie Green Fitzgerald Anderson Schlagheck & Shannon Elkins Ayres Ezekiel X X X X X W X X X X X X

PLS 4940/6940-01 PLS 4900/6900-1/4 PLS 4910/6910-1/4 PLS 4920/6920-1/4 PLS 4920/6920-09 PLS 4920/6920-11 PLS 4920/6920-12 PLS 4920/6920-13 PLS 7010-01 PLS 7300-01 PLS 7790-01/04 PLS 7890-01 PLS 7980-1/10 PLS 7990-1/10 CST 2510-01 CST 2510-90 RST 2710-01 RST 2810-01

6:10-8:50 W TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 6:30-9:10 R 4:40-7:50 T TBA TBA TBA TBA 9:30-10:50 TR Online 7:30-10:10 M 6:30-9:10 R

Shannon Staff Staff Staff Filipic Filipic Filipic Filipic Costa Luehrmann Staff Luehrmann Staff Staff Luehrmann Morrisette Snipe Brads
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Dayton Council on World Affairs

If you are excited about world events, plan to attend lectures organized by the Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA). It is one of the best intellectual forums in the country and has been providing exciting programs for sixty years. World famous experts in a wide range of fields come to Dayton to present free lectures on an array of vital interest areas. These include the fields of international politics, economics, and social issues. DCOWA embraces people with common interests in understanding diverse points of view and cultures. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. For membership information and a list of upcoming events go to www.DCOWA.org .

CoLA Advising Day Is Coming SoonOctober 23rd!

The CoLA advisors will be available in the Millett Atrium to answer quick general questions from 9:00-Noon. 1:30-4:30 CoLA advisors will be available in their offices (120 Millett Hall) for advising on a walk-in basis.

Semester Graduation Check Dates

Please note, if you are a PLS Major/Minor, you will need to sign up for an appointment (just outside of 321 Millett) with Dr. Schlagheck for a Grad Check. For IS Majors/Minors, you will need to schedule an appointment with Dr. Green for this important step of the graduation process. You will be given a graduation slip at your appointment that you will submit with the Graduation Application to the Office of the Registrar in E244 Student Union. See the following application filing periods: Anticipated graduation date Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Application filing periods September 13, 2013 January 14, 2014 May 23, 2014 September 5, 2014
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Now Available on WINGS Express Online Graduation Application

To submit your online graduation application and payment, follow these steps: 1. CoLA Student meet with your department to confirm major requirements are complete and receive a Grad Check 2. Meet with CoLA Advisor to confirm completion of Core and CoLA requirements (remember to bring your Grad Check) 3. Go into WINGS Express 4. Select the Student and Financial Aid tab 5. Once there, select the Registration & Records menu link. 6. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and select the Apply for Graduation link. Undergraduate Liberal Arts students are required to obtain prior approval from CoLA before accessing the online graduation application. Student are still required to register for the Commencement Ceremony through Events Services commencement information. Questions: wsu-registrar@wright.edu

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News for International Studies Majors & Minors

A Note From Dr. Green

Dr. December Green Director of International Studies 317 Millett Hall (937) 775-4817 december.green@wright.edu

Be sure to check the Graduation Deadline Dates on page 5. Also, check out the new online Graduation Application information on page 6!

By now I trust that you are all (happily) settled into your Fall classes. Let me just take a minute of your time to offer a few updates and reminders. As some of you already know, the big news is that International Studies is expanding. Professors Susan Carrafiello (Honors, History), Jeannie Marchand (Classics), Marie Hertzler (French, Modern Languages), and Carlos Costa (Political Science) will begin advising majors this semester. If you havent already received it, you will soon get a letter from me assigning you an adviser. Although I wont be the primary adviser for all (120+) IS majors anymore, Ill continue advising most of you and no matter who your adviser is, you are all encouraged to come see me if you ever have any questions or concerns. One of the things you might want to see me about is graduating with departmental honors in International Studies. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (and a 3.5 in the major) qualify---if theyre willing to write a 20 page honors project. As you may know, honors graduates receive special recognition at graduation and the notation on your diploma and transcript is a nice touch, sure to impress prospective employers. See me early in your senior year if you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity. Another nice touch for the rsum---and another way of distinguishing yourself from the rest of the pack ---is to go on a study abroad trip to do an internship. Please contact Megan Trickler or Sarah OConnell at the University Center for International Education (775-5745) to learn about the assortment of trips available. Its not too late to sign up for your own life-changing event. For example, Im taking a group of WSU students to study human rights in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and The Hague in May 2014. As part of the itinerary for PLS 4770/6770 (3 credit hours), we will be visiting the British Parliament, The International Criminal Court, the European Commission, and UNESCO offices. We will also interview human rights activists working for nongovernmental organizations on issues such as human trafficking, immigration, and reproductive rights, among othersand take in many of the historic, cultural sights that this part of the world has to offer. See the following pages 17-19 for the brochure on this trip. Also, if you sign up before Sept. 30, you can save $150! There is also the incredible opportunity offered by the Washington Center internships, in which you spend a semester living in DC and getting your foot in the door (while receiving credit toward graduation) in one of a wide variety of governmental or non-governmental organizations. In recent years weve placed IS students with the Save Darfur Coalition, the Inter-American Chamber of Commerce, the non-governmental organization Free the Slaves, and the American Security Council Foundation. The Office of Career Services Debra Wilburn (775 -2556) is your go-to person for this tremendous opportunity. Whereas our internship offerings in the Dayton area are much more limited, we do have relationships with a handful of organizations. If you have a 3.0 GPA or better, please contact me in your junior or senior year about these possibilities. Finally, let me remind you that all students must apply for graduation months ahead of time (for example, if youre planning to finish up in May 2014, you must apply by January 24). As part of the application process, all IS majors must meet with me to receive a grad check well before that deadline. At our meeting, well go over your file one more time, to ensure that there are no last minute surprises, and (in an effort to assess and improve the IS program) Ill conduct an exit interview with you---to hear your views on the strengths and weaknesses of the major. Youll also be given the opportunity to express your views anonymously, through a survey that Ill send out to you in your last month here. At the time of the grad check, every graduating senior needs to bring along a copy of a research paper, which will be analyzed (keeping your identity confidential) for assessment purposes. Be sure to see the news about our new International Studies Scholarship following this page! I think that that just about covers it. As always, dont hesitate to call on your new adviser (or me) if you have questions or need assistance sorting through the major and planning for graduation.
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New Scholarship for International Studies Majors! Are you an IS major? Could you use $1,000? A new scholarship is available (but only to International Studies majors) Simply tell us why you are deserving and how you would use the money: To pay for that last semester? To study abroad? To quit your part-time job, so that you can focus on your classes? Or, some other worthy cause? Make your most persuasive case in 250 words or less and submit your pitch to Dr. December Green december.green@wright .edu or 317 Millett Hall by October 15, 2014

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Master of International and Comparative Politics Program (ICP)

News from the Director of the M.A. Program in International & Comparative Politics

Welcome To This Years ICP Cohort!

The 2013 Cohort of ICP Graduate Students at Orientation Day, August 2013 We have lots going on in the ICP program these days. We were happy to welcome our 13 th cohort of students in midAugust, during our orientation day. Special thanks to continuing students Patrick Caudill, Windy Richlen and Missi McCarthy for serving on the We Survived the 1st Year panel and for addressing the questions of our newest students. Also this Fall, two of our recent alums, Afsaneh Haddidian and Ashley Kitchen enrolled in Ph.D. programs, at the University of Washington (Seattle) and the University of Westminster (London), respectively. Keep checking your e-mail for announcements of upcoming events, including this Fridays guest speaker on Human Rights Advocacy, Mr. Tom McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy has a lengthy and distinguished career within the United Nations system, including serving for six years as the Senior Advisor to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. We hope to see many of you on Friday, September 20th from 12:30-2:00 in 286 Millett Hall. (Please see flyer in newsletter for more details.) Future students: please mark your calendars for the Graduate School Open House program on Wednesday, October 16th from 5-7pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about graduate education and to check out all of the fantastic programs across the University. (Also, keep in mind that our priority application deadline for Fall 2014 is March 1, 2014. If you want to be considered for a Graduate Assistant Position or for a Graduate Tuition Scholarship, you will need to submit your complete application by this date). Have a wonderful semester, and keep in touch! Dr. Luehrmann

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Congratulations to our newest ICP alums:

Ann Paul, Gender Equity in the Prevention of Violent Conflict: The Cases of Lesotho and Eritrea (directed by Dr. December Green) Claudio Santo, Religious Fundamentalism vs. Security: What Really Drives Likuds Policies Towards Israeli Settlements? (directed by Dr. Donna Schlagheck) Derrick Seaver, The Power of Perception: Securitization, Democratic Peace, and Enduring Rivalries (directed by Dr. Vaughn Shannon) Crystal Whetstone, Is the Motherist Approach More Helpful in Obtaining Womens Rights than a Feminist Approach? A Comparative Study of Lebanon and Liberia (directed by Dr. December Green)

ICP Alum News:

Alex Elkins, who currently serves as an Intel Analyst with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), was chosen by the Political Science faculty as the recipient of the 2013 Graduate School Excellence Award for the ICP Program. Previously, Alex had been named the Outstanding New Analyst in his division, becoming the second ICP Grad to receive such honors. Afsaneh Haddadian has completed her research assistant position at the Kettering Foundation and recently joined the Ph.D. program at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, Seattle. Hers is an interdisciplinary program between the Jackson School, political science, public administration and School of Law. Afsaneh was recruited with a full tuition award that also includes a stipend. Recent alum Ashley Kitchen has begun the Ph.D. program at the University of Westminster in London. Ashley is focusing on Politics and International Relations in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages department. Foday Sulimani will be honored by the ICP program at the Outstanding Alumni Awards celebration on October 11. He currently serves in the Department of Homeland Security as a Management and Program Analyst in Arlington Virginia. His work includes adjudication of overstay cases, determining compliance with US policy for non -immigrant travel, and making recommendations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to apprehend overstay violators. He also takes the lead in training junior analysts in the Department. After his graduation from the ICP Program in 2007, Foday served as International Editor for the Kettering Foundations International Civil Society Consortium for Public Deliberation, where he moderated multiple workshops and forums and where he wrote articles and research memos. Crystal Whetstone presented a paper, Womens Activism During Lebanons Civil War at the McGill Institute Islamic Studies Graduate Student Symposium in Montreal last May. Her presentation was supported by the generosity of Dean Kristin Sobolik, the UCIE, and the ICP Program Fund. Crystal was also selected by the ICP faculty to present her research as part of the CoLA Deans panel at the University-wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities in April, and she was named the Outstanding Graduate for the ICP Program for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Crystal also received the Presidents Choice Award from the WSU Graduate Student Assembly, in recognition of recipients momentum, strength, and results throughout the year. Dr. Luehrmann, Crystal Whetstone and Dean Sobolik at the CoLA Outstanding Graduates Ceremony, April 2013

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News from Current ICP Graduate Students

A few highlights from our fantastic students:

Keith McCarty at the WSU Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities, April 2013

Keith McCarty presented his research at the campus-wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities last April. To convey his findings, Keith designed a very effective and professional poster that he displayed in the Student Union Apollo Room during the afternoons session, fielding queries and receiving feedback from a variety of individuals. Keith is currently working on his thesis proposal assessing intervention successes in failed states. Seven Wright State University students participated in the 2013 Ohio Valley Regional Model Arab League Conference at Miami University last February. Sponsored by the National Council on US -Arab Relations, the annual conference involves students from regional universities representing Arab countries as they discuss, debate, and pass resolutions on issues related to the Arab world. Wright States delegation, which represented Tunisia, was the first team WSU had fielded in recent memory, and was advised by Dr. Vaughn Shannon. ICP Graduate student Rana Odeh was named one of the Outstanding Delegates in her role in the Palestinian Affairs Committee. Michael Peters is currently completing an internship with the Chicago AIDS Council, where he is focusing on sub-Saharan African countries responses to HIV and AIDS. Michael is currently writing a thesis on anti LGBT attitudes and health policy in Uganda. As part of his ICP degree, Michael has also completed a graduate certificate in Womens Studies. In fact, Michael was honored as the Outstanding Graduate Student last April by the Womens Studies Program.

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Internship Opportunities
Students may wish to consider an internship during spring semester. Our students have recently interned with public defenders offices, Catholic Social Services, congressional district offices, state legislative offices, and political campaigns. We also have opportunities in the City of Dayton, the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, and other local government offices. Some students have found additional sites on their own. Dr. Matthew Filipic Advisor for Internships 322 Millett Hall (937) 775-2903 An internship can be a wonderful opportunity to explore a possible future career path, to learn about the work of a government office or a political campaign, and to develop a network of contacts for possible future employment. It is also a way to obtain 3 hours of credit. A student may receive credit for up to two internships. Internships are generally unpaid. A student must be able to work at least ten hours per week. Some internship sites may require more. A 3.0 GPA is required. Students interested in being an intern should contact Professor Filipic for an appointment at: matthew.filipic@wright.edu or at 775-2903. He will explain the details, help students identify potential opportunities that the student might wish to pursue, and help students apply to a work site. A student must obtain the approval of the Department and of the work site. Students should make arrangements at least several weeks before the beginning of the term for which the internship is being sought.

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News from the Pre-Law Advisor:

So youre thinking about a career in law? Possibly even attending law school? For many years, college students were advised that a legal education, particularly law school, was a solid choice and a good investment in their future. Most prelaw advising time was spent on helping students select a law school and providing them with basic information on taking the LSAT. After all, a law school education never hurt anyone, right? But in recent years, with the downturn in the economy, prelaw advising has beDr. John P. Feldmeier, come a more complicated endeavor. Job prospects for attorneys and other legal J.D., Ph.D. professionals have substantially declined in many legal markets. And six-figure Pre-Law Advisor 315 Millett Hall student-loan debts are an all-too-familiar reality for many law school graduates. john.feldmeier@wright.edu As a result, students need to really consider many more adverse and consequential factors before pursuing a post-graduate legal education. Still some students remain highly passionate about the study of law and see themselves doing nothing other than working in the legal profession. Whether you are definitely applying to law school or just want to kick around the idea, I would be happy to sit down with you and discuss your decision. Please contact me at john.feldmeier@wright.edu.

Announcing the Thompson-Hine Pre-Law Diversity Scholarship!

Are you planning to attend law school? Could you use at least $500 toward your last Wright State tuition bill? Wright State students who have registered for the LSAC (Law School Admission Council) service are eligible to apply for this new scholarship. Begin practicing your advocacy skills by making your most compelling closing argument in 500 words or less, explaining why you wish to attend law school and why you are deserving of a pre -law scholarship. Submit your written petitions, along with proof of your LSAC registration, to: Thompson-Hine Pre-Law Scholarship Committee 323 Millett Hall Deadline for petitions is January 15, 2014. Questions? Refer to the Wright State Pre-Law website or contact Dr. John Feldmeier at john.feldmeier@wright.edu

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Pre-Law Resources

LSAT (Law School Admission Test) Tests and Deadlines http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/test-dates-deadlines/ Application Materials for LSAC (Law School Admission Council) http://www.lsac.org/ ABA (American Bar Association) approved law schools http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/aba_approved_law_schools/in_a lphabetical_order.html Preparing for Law School http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html Practical Realities of Going to Law School http://www.lawschooltransparency.com/ Bureau of Labor Employment Outlook for Lawyers http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Lawyers.htm Writing an Effective Personal Statement http://uwc.utexas.edu/node/94 http://www.law.berkeley.edu/5188.htm http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/adayinthelife/2007/09/tips-tricks-1-t.html

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Law School Planning Timetable

September-October Get latest law school information from Pre-Law Advising Website and other sources. Sign up for October Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) by September. Late Registration dates can be found at: http:// www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/test-dates-deadlines.asp Sign up for LSDAS as per the instructions found at www.lsac.org. Make an appointment to talk with your Pre-Law Advisor. Before this meeting, prepare a tentative list of law schools you are considering. Secure application materials (including financial aid applications if necessary). Please visit the Law School Admissions Council website at: www.LSAC.org for information about electronic applications. Take the LSAT if you have not already done so. Make appointments to see law school recruiters as appropriate. After receiving your application forms, write your basic essay or essays. If you wish, your Pre-Law Advisor will read these essays and make suggestions. October-November Give out recommendation forms to professors. You are strongly advised to use the Law School letter of recommendations service for all recommendations. These are sent directly to the law schools. Get applications in. After you receive your LSAT score (if taken in the fall) check with Pre-Law Advisor for additional suggestions, if necessary. December Finish up applications. If you are applying for financial aid, use the FAFSA form online and fill it out. Keep a printed copy for your records. January-February Either with a letter, or a phone call, or online, monitor your files at every law school to which you have applied making sure all items, LSDAS reports, recommendations, etc. are in and your file is complete. If any item is not in, contact the appropriate agency/person. If you applied using the LSAC online account then you may check your file status online. Some law schools also have online file checking available. March Wait When you have been accepted to a school that you wish to attend, notify other schools in writing that have accepted you that you will not be attending. If there are problems or questions, or if you are waitlisted at your first choice school, see your Pre-Law Advisor. April Pay deposit to school you will be attending, or if you are on the wait list at your first choice school, make sure you have placed a deposit to hold your seat at your second choice school. Order a final transcript from the Registrar's Office (showing graduation date) to be sent to the law school you will attend. May-June Please inform your Pre-Law Advisor of your final decision regarding law school.

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Angelica M. Loyd A Dual Major in Political Science & International Studies Shares her experience from Kake Summer 2013 Program

In the photo above, I am in Japanese class with our instructor in Okayama, Japan. I am learning to play the Koto, a traditional Japanese instrument.

Konnichiwa! That was the extent of my Japanese. At first I thought it would only be Wright State students, but to my surprise, there was another school from Ohio sending seven students and two schools from Brazil sending ten students. Whoever thought of getting Brazilians, Americans, and Japanese students together, had the right idea on how to take a step forward in bridging relations between countries. Students from three different counties, backgrounds, and cultures all bounded by hiking up a million stairs to reach the top of temples, meeting a Hiroshima survivor, laughing until our stomachs hurt, getting Japanese pop songs stuck in our head, playing at the arcades, and other activities. If I named all of the activities, that would be a mile long list. We were truly emerged in the culture. Before the adventure came to an end I made many new friends, learned more Japanese, gained an understanding of Japanese life and culture, and left with wonderful memories.

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SAVE $150

ATTENTION: If you sign up for this European Trip before September 30, 2013, you can save $150.00!

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SAVE $150

If you sign up for this European Trip before September 30, 2013, you can save $150.00!

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SAVE $150

If you sign up for this European Trip before September 30, 2013, you can save $150.00!

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Upcoming Events

Honors Dialogue "Religion and the Presidency"

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm E163 Student Union (Discovery)
This lecture by Dr. David Holmes (professor emeritus of religious studies, College of William and Mary) will focus on his recently published book, The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents: From Truman to Obama , and will include a wide range of anecdotes not limited to the religious upbringing of the twelve presidents. Holmes's lectures are known to be stimulating and informative, and he is at his best during the Q & A. This presentation is co -sponsored by the Departments of Religion/Philosophy/Classics, History, and Political Science, as well as the University Honors Program. *Honors freshmen must sign the attendance sheet to receive Dialogue credit.
Contact:: honors@wright.edu

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Represent Wright State University in

Model Arab League?

*Represent an Arab Country, meet new friends, and network at a regional conference at Miami University, February 2014. *Learn about the Middle East and gain important skills of negotiation, public speaking, research, and parliamentary procedure. *Gain preferential consideration for NCUSAR (National Council on US-Arab Relations) programs and internship opportunities.

For more information, contact: Dr. Vaughn Shannon Associate Professor of Political Science
314 Millett Hall (937) 775-5767 vaughn.shannon@wright.edu
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Fulbright-Clinton Fellowships
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State inaugurated the J. William Fulbright - Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship (formerly the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship) in academic year 2012-13. The Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad. Fulbright-Clinton Fellows serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions. Fellows gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic study/research project. Fulbright-Clinton Fellows will function in a special assistant role for a senior level official. The goal of the professional placements is to build the Fellows knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. Participating countries will be announced on November 1, 2013. We have recently posted two upcoming webinars in anticipation of the 2014 -15 competition open on November 1, 2013 that may interest your students. In a recent survey of the current 2013-14 Fulbright-Clinton Fellows, over 65% had listened to a live or recorded webinar with our program staff at some point throughout the application process. We strongly encourage all interested individuals and advisors to take advantage of these resources as they are tailored to help applicants put together strong applications: September 17 - Intro to the Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship 3:30PM-5:00 PM (ET) With Ashley Prather, IIE Program Manager for the Fulbright -Clinton Fellowship, & Vincent Pickett, Department of State Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship Officer Register - https://us.fulbrightonline.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=event&id=536 October 22 - Intro to the Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship: Meet a Fellow 2:30PM - 4:00PM (ET) With Ashley Prather, IIE Program Manager for the Fulbright -Clinton Fellowship, & Vincent Pickett, Department of State Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship Officer Register - https://us.fulbrightonline.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=event&id=538 Recorded webinars: All recorded webinars for the Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship are available at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/resources/recorded -webinars. The above webinars will also be recorded and will remain on our website throughout the application process. For more information about the Fulbright -Clinton Fellowship, current fellows, and alumni, please visit the program websites: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright -clinton-fellowships http://eca.state.gov/fulbright/fulbright-programs/program-summaries/fulbright-clinton-fellowship

Ashley Prather Program Officer, US Student Programs Institute of International Education (IIE) 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Phone +1.212.984.5366 | Fax +1.212.984.5325 aprather@iie.org | www.iie.org | http://us.fulbrightonline.org Twitter @IIEGlobal | Facebook IIEGlobal | Blog Opening Minds Opening Minds to the World Addis Ababa | Bangkok | Beijing | Budapest | Cairo | Chicago | Denver | Hanoi | Hong Kong | Houston | Jakarta | Kyiv |Mexico City | Moscow | New Delhi | New York | San Francisco | Washington

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