Happy New Year!

STUDENT SERVICES STAFF

Who’s Who 2002-03

Student Services extends a warm welcome to Kristin Wintersteen, our new Secretary Senior. We feel very fortunate to have recruited Kristin, who graduated from UW in 2001 with a double degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish. Kristin also served as interim Assistant Director of the Latin American Studies Program last summer. In September we bid a fond farewell to Mana Kia, former Secretary Senior, who is applying for Ph.D. programs in Middle East Studies. We wish her well.

Anna Berdick, part-time Secretary Senior, continues with her responsibilities in program and curriculum publications, book orders, and providing assistance to students and faculty.

The Director of Student Services, Jim Donnen, is also Undergraduate Adviser for European Studies, China, Japan and Korea options of Asian Studies, and departmental Honors adviser. Linda Iltis is Undergraduate Adviser for International Studies, Comparative Religion, Latin American Studies, Canadian Studies, Jewish Studies, South and Southeast Asian options of Asian Studies. Betsy Bridwell is Director of JSIS Career Services. Mary Ann Curtis is the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Program Coordinator. Paula Milligan is the Graduate Program Assistant.

The Student Services staff is ably as-sisted by two work-study students, Ariana Hammarlund and Malin Mao.

http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/ • jsisadv@u.washington.edu

JSIS Director Anand Yang Advocates International Studies Outside the Classroom

Congratulations to Jim Donnen for 20+ Years of UW Service

Winter Bulletin Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies • University of Washington

JSIS STUDENT SERVICES 111 Thomson Hall • Box 353650 • Phone (206) 543-6001

DECEMBER 2002 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.

8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm

Field experience is fundamental to the training of any scholar—it pro-vides a forum for applying the knowledge acquired through the ana-

lytical reading and writing required in university-level coursework. Jackson School students have taken advantage of foreign study and internship opportunities with great success, and JSIS Director Anand Yang notes that in his first few months here he has quickly come to understand “how incredibly impressive our students are.” He hopes to build on students’ strengths by developing more of these oppor-tunities and increasing guidance of those participating in foreign study and intern-ship programs.

“I would like every Jackson School graduate to have gone abroad before gradu-ating and to have had real world internship experience at a local or international organization,” says Dr. Yang, who plans to facilitate overseas study and internship work by developing funding opportunities for students. Working to generate more student fellowships and scholarships within JSIS as well as providing more guid-ance to JSIS students competing at the national level are elements of Dr. Yang’s commitment to this goal.

“Educating our students in ‘all matters international’ means ensuring that they get real world experience,” Dr. Yang adds. “It is part of preparing the next generation of the world’s leaders for the challenges of the future.” þ

The Jackson School extends a special vote of gratitude and recog-nition to James Donnen for his 20 years of service at the University of Washington. A native of Seattle, Jim started at UW as a graduate student in the History Department after receiving his A.B. in History from Stanford University. He taught American History at both SPU and UW and served as the undergraduate adviser for History Department at the UW in the 1970s. After serving as Assistant Director of Admissions and Assistant to the Dean of Studies at Bennington Col-lege in Vermont, he decided to return to UW as Assistant Director of Admissions. Jim briefly served as Director of Instructional Programs in Sociology before finally moving into JSIS in 1995 to serve as Director of Student Services. Jim’s col-leagues and co-workers in JSIS and from across campus, all agree he is ex-tremely knowledgeable, efficient, and absolutely a delight to work with as he keeps his sense of humor and humanity in complex times and situations.

Jim has a flair for finding innovative solutions. Coordinating and scheduling cur-riculum, for students, staff and faculty of diverse interdisciplinary programs is a cross-campus endeavor of epic proportions that keeps Jim engaged with many people at UW. Jim is a pillar of support and a window into our successful future at the Jackson School; and as REECAS Chair, Steve Hanson remarked, “we are very, very fortunate indeed to have Jim at the School.” Jackson School faculty, staff and students wish him well and continued success as he celebrates his 20th year with the University. þ

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Southeast Asia Fellowships

The Southeast Asia Center announces a competition for graduate fellowships in Southeast Asian Studies. Support for these fellowships comes from the Ford Foundation. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program, and specialize in Southeast Asia. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2003. Awards will be an-nounced by mid-March (prior to spring break). Three types of awards are of-fered: Dissertation or Thesis Awards, Small Research Awards, and Consor-tium Travel Awards. For more informa-tion, please contact Marjorie McKinley, Program Coordinator of Southeast Asian Studies, 303 Thomson Hall, phone: 206-543-9606.

JSSA

The Jackson Schoo l S tuden t Association (JSSA) hosts a variety of activities during the school year, such as quarterly dinners and brown bag lunches . Suggestions are welcome and encouraged—please feel free to e-mail jssa@u.washington.edu. See also JSSA’s online journal, with research links, an interview with JSIS Director Anand Yang, and more: http://students.washington.edu/jssa/home.htm.

WHAT’S NEW at JSIS

the Japan Endowment, took part in roundtables and other events devoted to exploring the roles of the U.S. and Japan in contemporary social issues.

Jackson School undergrads have fared extremely well in recent national schol-arship competitions. A celebration in early December sponsored by the Of-fice of Undergraduate Education recog-nized Ryan Eney (Marshall and Rho-des nominee); Gretchen Kiefer (Marshall and Mitchell nominee); Moon Hwang and Elham Simmons (Truman nominees); and Megan Salmon (International Public Policy Scholar). Natalie Kimball (B.A., 2001) was re-cently awarded a Fulbright Full Grant to conduct research in Bolivia.

Applications for the 2003 Japan-America Student Conference and the Edayoshi Scholarship will be available in late December or early January; watch for an email announcement. The Mitsui and Fosseen awards will be in-cluded on a consolidated scholarship application that will available in late Winter Quarter. þ

JSIS and National Scholarship News

Many Jackson School programs award fellowships or scholarships to support students in their respective fields of study. In addition, a few scholarships are awarded on the basis of School-wide competition. Three such awards in Spring 2002 were:

Mitsui USA Scholar: Lindsay Dofel-mier, a senior majoring in Asian Stud-ies and Japanese Literature, was recipi-ent of the Mitsui USA Foundation Scholarship. After graduation, Lindsay hopes to work and study in Japan be-fore undertaking professional studies in law and business. The Mitsui Scholar-ship is awarded to a Jackson School undergraduate or graduate with a strong interest in international trade and investment. It is funded by a contribu-tion from the Mitsui USA Foundation in New York. Mitsui’s goal is to support the education of students who, through their training in business studies and international affairs, can develop as

potential managers at international companies. The scholarship provides an award of $2500, applicable toward tuition and fees.

Neal and Helen Fosseen Scholarship in International Studies: Elham Simmons, a senior majoring in International Stud-ies, French, and Comparative History of Ideas, was the recipient of the Fosseen Scholarship, an award for undergradu-ates based primarily on academic merit. Elham plans to study in Istanbul in Spring 2003; after graduation she would like to pursue her interest in interna-tional development at an agency or NGO before attending graduate school.

Masayasu Edayoshi Scholarship: Ben-jamin Larson, a senior in Asian Stud-ies, received the Edayoshi Scholarship and additional support from the Japan Studies program to attend the Japan-America Student Conference in Wash-ington, D.C., Ohio, and California. Ben-jamin and about 50 other Japanese and American delegates, including his fellow Asian Studies major Pamela Gard, who received a comparable scholarship from

Program on Africa could move to JSIS

JSIS Director Anand Yang is working to move the Program on Africa, currently housed in the Office of Undergraduate Education, to the Jackson School. “Hosting the PoA would enable JSIS to round out its coverage of the world,” says Yang, who hopes to further diversify the intellectual interests and student body of the Jackson School during his tenure here. If his proposal is approved by the Provost’s Office, Assoc. Director Sandra Chait and the PoA Office will move to Thomson Hall.

Committee to create Center for Korean Studies

The University has set up a University-wide committee to consider creation of a Cen-ter for Korean Studies at UW. The committee is comprised of faculty from the Jack-son School and the departments of Asian Languages and Literature, Law, and Social Work. JSIS Director Anand Yang will chair the committee, in which Professors Clark Sorensen and Don Hellmann will also participate.

WELCOME, New JSIS Faculty!

The Jackson School happily welcomes five new faculty members this year. Ange-lina Godoy arrived this fall from UC-Berkeley (Ph.D. 2001) and holds a joint appoint-ment with Law, Society and Justice. Her work focuses on human rights in Latin America, particularly Guatemala. Deborah Porter (Ph.D. Princeton, 1989) comes to JSIS from the University of Utah, where she had taught in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature since 1989. Specializing in Chinese and Japanese Bud-dhism, Kyoko Tokuno (Ph.D. 1994, UC-Berkeley) joins the Comparative Religion Program after serving as visiting faculty during 2001-02. Jim Wellman (M.Div. 1995, University of Chicago), whose expertise relates to the history and sociology of West-ern religious thought, also joins the Comparative Religion program. And, finally, An-and Yang (Ph.D. 1976, Virginia), Director of JSIS, comes to the UW after almost 20 years at the University of Utah, where he had also served as Director of Asian Stud-ies since 1995. Dr. Yang is recognized not only for his outstanding scholarship but also for his personable leadership style and strong vision for the school’s future.

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Enhance your International Studies experience with

FOREIGN STUDY Becoming a truly internationally-minded individual requires thinking critically about the world from varying perspectives, and foreign study helps students to gain practical experience outside the domestic comfort-zone. The University of Washington sponsors more than 200 programs and exchanges in 50 countries. Students receive regular UW credit for their work and most forms of fi-nancial aid apply. Scholarships are also available. This year Jackson School faculty will lead a number of exciting new study abroad opportunities that are coordinated through JSIS, CHID, and the UW Rome Center. Credits from these programs can often be counted towards your major and foreign language requirement—but remember to check with your adviser to discuss how spe-cific programs might fit into your coursework! Graduate students are also eligible for many foreign study programs.

From Multiculturalism to Ethnic Homogeneity Istanbul, Turkey - Spring 2003

The shift from a multi -ethnic and multi-cultural context to the rigidly divided and seg-regated social structures of the twentieth century oc-curred abruptly, but the legacy of this long multi-cultural past is hard to es-cape. With Professor Resat Kasaba, students will ex-plore scholarship on the

topic of multi-ethnicity and ethnic homogenization, hear pres-entations by local experts, conduct oral histories, and interact with the local community. http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international/istanbul/index.htm Memory, Conflict, Identity, & Dialogue Seoul, South Korea - Spring 2003

Using identity as the central focus, this program will explore a variety of topics including North-South reconciliation, gender studies, folklore and folk religion, generational divide, and US-Korea relations. Professor Clark Sorensen will teach a course focusing on the change from traditional to contempo-rary social practices; other coursework will incorporate guest lectures by Korean faculty and one independent study project. http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international/korea/index.htm Ioannina, Greece Spring 2003

In this Hellenic Studies pro-gram, students will study Greek language, history and culture, and explore the cur-rent political tensions be-tween Greece and Albania. The program will take place at the University of Ioannina, located in the Northwest part of Greece near the Albanian border. Students will combine coursework with visits to study centers and historic sites in the region. Professor Theodore Kaltsounis (Hellenic Studies) will lead this program. http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international/greece/

For information on other foreign study programs offered through the UW, visit the Office of International Programs and Exchanges online at: http://www.ipe.washington.edu/

Brazil Through Race - Summer 2003

This six-week program will examine Brazilian society through the lens of critical race studies. By traveling and studying in three unique locations in Brazil, students will explore the vari-ous ways in which Brazilian society has been and continues to be informed by race. Students will improve their Portuguese language skills and general knowledge of Brazil, be exposed to some of the latest scholarship on race, and acquire expertise in Brazilian racial formations, inequalities and antiracism. The program will be led by Professor Jonathan Warren. http://depts.washington.edu/chid/international/brazil/index.htm European Studies in Rome - September 1-25 2003

This program offers the opportunity to study Italian language and culture, the history of the Holy Roman Empire, and the politics of European unity with three UW professors: Christine Ingebritsen (JSIS), Eugene Webb (JSIS), and Sabrina Tatta (French and Italian Studies). Students will receive 12 credits for participation in the program. For more information, please contact Professor Ingebritsen by email at: ingie@u.washington.edu. Kumasi, Ghana Autumn 2003

Professor Daniel Chirot has launched a new JSIS UW ex-change with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Tech-nology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. The program offers an opportunity to study both with JSIS faculty and with Ghanaian faculty and students in regular KNUST classes. Students will explore a wide range of histori-cal and contemporary topics and disciplines in the social sci-ences, arts and humanities. Visits to selected local sites and communities -- from royal palace to slave castles to traditional healers and artisan villages -- will help students gain a wider experience of Ghanaian culture and environment; and students will conduct individual research projects in the community to complement their classroom experience. Profs. Ter Ellingson and Linda Iltis (Comparative Religion - JSIS) will lead the pro-gram offering courses in Culture, Space, and Power and Per-formance in Kumasi, and Religion and Identity. Open to both graduate and undergraduate applicants. http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/advise/catalog/ghana.htm

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Counseling and general advice on career planning, resume writing, and job search skills are available through the U.W. Cen-ter for Career Services in Mary Gates Hall. It is also the main point of contact between students and employers on cam-pus. Job interviews are held throughout the year, and the list of on-campus recruiters, as well as part-time and full-time positions, are posted on the web site (http://depts. washington.edu/careers). Be sure to regis-ter with the Center in order to take advan-tage of all their services. A number of or-ganizations with international operations interview on campus (e.g., Accenture, Air-borne Express, CIA, E&J Gallo Winery, Microsoft, McKinsey, Weyerhaeuser, Wells Fargo Bank). There are JSIS alumni work-ing at some of these places, so it is well worth checking it out!

The Jackson School Office of Career Services provides assistance with interna-tionally-focused internship and employ-ment opportunities. Please stop by Thom-son 111 or 208 to pick up a handout on the career resources available, and talk further with Betsy Bridwell about your interests. Current job/internship listings are posted on the bulletin board in Thomson 111. A number of other resources are available in Thomson 208, including employment bulle-tins (with multiple job listings), information on various ongoing internship and employ-ment programs, and general books on international careers.

Interested in Peace Corps? Ever dream of traveling to South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, or the Pacific Islands? The PEACE CORPS is an exciting volunteer opportunity to work with individual communi-ties in developing countries throughout the world. As a volun-teer you gain valuable work experience while learning about a different language and culture. There are also many career advancement and graduate study opportunities for volunteers on completion of service. If you would like to learn more about the Peace Corps, contact UW Campus Representative Lonny Born in 500 Thomson Hall. He can be reached by phone at (206) 543-5258 or by email at: pcorps@u.washington.edu. More information about the Peace Corps is also available at the web site: www.peacecorps.gov.

Because so many announcements now come by e-mail, the best way to keep on top of all current listings and career-related events is to subscribe to Betsy’s e-mail listserve, the “JSIS Job and Internship Infor-mation Service.” To subscribe, send an e-mail message to listproc@u.washington. edu. Skip over the subject line, and in the body of the message, write: subscribe JSIS-JIIS Your Name. Current announcements will be automati-cally posted to your e-mail.

CAREERS, INTERNSHIPS, and MORE

Certificate in Trans-Atlantic Studies The certificate in Trans -Atlantic Studies (CTAS) Program is an international study option for students interested in U.S.-European relations, comparative public policy and political cul-ture. The CTAS program may be taken by graduate students or advanced undergraduates enrolled in any relevant degree pro-gram (e.g., Political Science, History, Public Affairs, Sociology, European Studies, International Studies). Travel grants are available for this program. Applications will be available during winter quarter. For further information and application forms please contact the European Union Center at 120 Thomson Hall, (206) 616-2415 or email euc@u.washington.edu. Students can also get more information from the program website at: http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/europe/tas/CTAS.html

The Jackson School now has three funds to help support students who are doing unpaid internationally-focused internships:

The Leslianne Shedd award, in memory of a JSIS alumna who died in an airplane hijacking in 1996 while serving as a For-eign Service Officer, supports students serving as interns with the State Depart-ment, United Nations, or other international governmental or non-governmental organi-zations, especially those involved in inter-national health issues.

The Dorothy Fosdick award, in memory of Henry M. Jackson’s long-time foreign affairs adviser, supports students who are doing internships with organizations in-volved in some aspect of international af-fairs.

(The application period for both of these awards will be in late Winter Quarter.)

The George Taylor award, which honors the former chair of the department that evolved into today’s Jackson School, pro-vides financial assistance to students who

Betsy Bridwell, Director of Career Services, JSIS (208 Thomson)

serve as interns in Seattle-area organiza-tions to gain practical experience in the international field. Applications for this award are accepted quarterly; deadline for spring quarter internships is March 1 .

Upcoming programs/events:

Asia Internship Program: this JSIS pro-gram provides an opportunity for students with appropriate foreign language back-ground to work with companies in Japan or Taiwan for a period of 2-4 months, usually beginning in summer or early fall. Pick up an information sheet in Thomson 111 or 208. See Betsy for more details or for an application. The application deadline is January 21.

Nambu Foundation Summer Internship: The Nambu Foundation offers summer internships at various Japanese corpora-tions for currently enrolled American gradu-ate and selected undergraduate students who are highly proficient in Japanese lan-guage. Application deadline is January 31. Details and application materials are avail-able on the website: www.nambufound.com

“4th Annual UW Career Discovery Week” is a weeklong series of career workshops, panels, and other events being planned by several departments in con-junction with the Center for Career Ser-vices and the UW Alumni Association. Scheduled for the week of January 27-31, it will feature UW alumni and other profes-sionals sharing information on a variety of career fields. Watch for more information coming out soon, and check out the web-site: www.careerweek.washington.edu.

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JSIS Teaching Assistantship Applications

Applications for 2003-2004 are available in 111 Thomson Hall for TAships in Comparative Religion, East Asian Studies, European Studies, International Studies, and Japan Studies. Completed applications are due to Toni Read (401 Thomson) by Friday January 31, 2003.

Think you are ready to Graduate? If you are planning to graduate by the end of the academic year, please remember to make an appointment with Paula Milligan to review your file and graduation procedures, if you have not done so recently.

Basic Rules Often Misunderstood Should you ever petition the Graduate School or the Registrar for a waiver of a fee or on some other matter, one argument that is never accepted is lack of knowledge about the rules and regu-lations concerning graduate education at the UW. It might be useful to know where to find this information.

The most complete source is the UW General Catalog–Graduate and Professional Study, which is available at the Uni-versity Book Store. Much of this information also is available on the web (key sites below). In some instances, graduate rules differ from undergraduate rules.

For information about the UW grading system, see:

http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Grading_Sys.html

Select Grading System for Graduate Students.

Some things to remember: 1) Incompletes received by graduate students never automatically convert to a grade of 0.0 as they do for undergraduates. At the discretion of the instructor, gradu-ate students have two years to convert incompletes to a grade. (Undergraduates have a more limited time frame.) 2.) For gradu-ate students, the only courses that affect the GPA are graded courses at the 400 and 500 level (excluding 499). This means that 600 (Independent Study) and 700 (Thesis) credits are not calculated in the GPA, even if a numerical grade is received.

Withdrawal and on-leave policies can be found at:

http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/wdoffleave.html

Note that the quarter-off policy does not apply to graduate stu-dents. You must register for every quarter (except summer) or apply to go “on leave” to maintain your status as a graduate student. Should you lose your status as a continuing graduate student, you will have to reapply to the Graduate School. To go on leave, you must file a Petition for On-Leave Status form with the Registrar by the fifth day of the quarter. Your Graduate Pro-gram Coordinator must sign this form. To return from being on leave, a Returning Student Reenrollment Application (go to http://depts.washington.edu/registra/forms/ and click on Return-ing Former Student Reenrollment Application) must be submit-ted by the deadlines printed on the form. Both of these forms are available in the JSIS Office of Student Services.

Addresses, E-mail and Mailboxes When you notify the Registrar’s Office of any change to your address and phone number, Student Services would appreciate being informed as well—information from your official record does not upload to the department. If you have changed your address lately or have a new e-mail address, please send the information to Paula Milligan at milligan@u.washington.edu, or fill out a yellow address form in the Student Services office.

GRADUATION for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

In order to graduate from the UW, all students must apply for graduation.

Undergraduates must schedule an appointment with their adviser, Linda Iltis or James Donnen, at least one quarter in advance of their planned graduation date in order to fill out the application. It is strongly recommended that you stop by two quarters ahead in order to have time to complete any “unexpected” requirements. To check progress towards your degree, view your degree audit online through MYUW and see your adviser.

Graduate students apply to graduate through the Graduate School in Gerberding Hall. This must be done within the first two weeks of the quarter in which you plan to graduate. At least one quarter prior, you should meet with Paula Milligan to ensure that you have fulfilled all JSIS requirements and to review program procedures for finishing. Remember, Gradu-ate Students must be registered the quarter they graduate.

Jackson School Convocation

The Jackson School holds its own Convo-cation ceremony each year to honor both undergraduate and graduate students who graduate Autumn 2002 through Summer 2003. This year the convocation will be on Thursday evening, June 12, 2003. The Jackson School event is separate from the University’s Commencement, which will take place on Saturday, June 14th. If you are graduating this year, you will receive a mailed invitation in May; usually up to four guest tickets are available per student. You must come to 111 Thomson Hall to confirm reservations and receive tickets, without which you cannot attend the event.

International & Area Studies Fellowships

Applications are due by January 15, 2003, for the Summer 2003 and Academic Year 2003-04 competitions for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) and other JSIS fellow-ships. Applications are available in 111 Thomson Hall. Re-quests for transfer of materials from 2002-03 FLAS applica-tions must be made in person by December 30, 2002.

Important Information for Graduate Students

Asian Studies Teaching Assistantships: Eight additional TAships are available in Asian Studies. Applications are due on Jan. 31, 2003. For information, please contact Thomas Gething, gething@u.washington.edu, 206.543.4836.

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January 24 • Application for admission to International Studies: General major • Application for admission to JSIS Honors Program • FINAL chance to apply to graduate in March 2003

February 19—Graduation Application Seniors graduating June or August, 2003, who want to have Senior Regis-

tration Priority for Spring quarter--apply for graduation by this date.

February 1—Foreign Study Application deadline for many UW programs and exchanges abroad be-

ginning in Summer or Fall of 2003. Interested students should visit the Office of International Programs & Exchanges (IP&E) in 516 Schmitz or the IP&E website for program information and applications. http://www.ipe.washington.edu/ (206)543-9272.

Office of Student Services Jackson School of International Studies University of Washington Box 353650 Seattle, WA 98195-3650

Timetable for Applying to Graduate School Junior Year:

• prepare for and take graduate school admissions tests (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.)

• research graduate school programs at Under-graduate Advising Center

• search for funding opportunities • see faculty to discuss letters of recommendation Senior Year:

Fall/Early Winter • last chance to take admissions tests • apply to programs • apply to awards • gather letters of recommendation

Spring • receive decisions and financial aid offers • visit departments/schools • accept or decline offers of admission

Coming Deadlines for Undergraduates...

Credential Files at the UW Center for Career Services Current students and alumni who anticipate applying to several graduate schools are eligible to establish a Credential File at the Center for Career Services. Files serve as a depository for letters of recommendation from faculty and staff (but do not contain transcripts) and are maintained for seven years. Students and alumni using these services must pay a file establishment fee and a mailing fee per request.

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