Dillon Schweers ’21 wins the 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Award. This is the 11th time a Mary Washington student has won the best paper or best thesis award! For more information, check out UMW’s article on Dillon’s PSA Award. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Positions with CRDF Global
September 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Alumna Shirley Hargis has a position open at CRDF Global: “Here is a list of open positions, including the 'Project Lead, Countering People’s Republic of China (PRC) Acquisition and Misuse of Weaponizable Technologies and Talent.' If you have any questions about this role, please reach out to me, and I am happy to share insight and ensure that your app gets in front of the right folks.” Check out the listings on CRDF Global's website. On Facebook, you can reach out to alumna Shirley regarding the positions. … [Read more...]
IACP Entry Level Project Coordinator
September 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Alumna Britnae Purdy has a position open at the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police): The IACP Global Unit is hiring two project managers to support a Bloomberg grant to reduce traffic fatalities. It’s not listed yet, but IACP will be hiring for a project coordinator soon as well, which is roughly the same job but more entry level – so if you don’t reach all the qualifications posted here I still encourage you to apply. Experience working and traveling overseas is a huge bonus, as is foreign language ability, particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, or other dialects common to Maharashtra or Delhi. Check out these jobs and others on IACP Careers. … [Read more...]
A Roundtable on the Implication of the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
At the end of August 2021, US forces withdrew from Afghanistan ending a twenty-year presence in that country. Scholars and analysts have praised and criticized the move in equal measure. As we try to make sense of the events, a host of questions emerge: Why did the US withdraw from Afghanistan? Is this a good policy decision for the US? What does the decision mean for Afghanistan? What does it mean for the countries in its neighborhood? What impact will the withdrawal likely have on the Biden administration? The speakers on the panel will address these and other related questions. When: 4-5:30 pm on Thursday, September 23 2021 Where: On Zoom. Youtube recording of the event! Flyer for the event! … [Read more...]
Fredericksburg Internship Opportunity
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) is looking for a Transportation Planning Intern. This entry-level, part-time temporary position is responsible for assisting in the MPO transportation planning process. Alumna Stacey Feindt (PS) works for the FAMPO as well, so feel free to reach out to her via our Facebook page! A detailed job description can be found on FAMPO's Job Announcements page. TO APPLY: Please email a résumé, cover letter, salary requirement, a writing sample, a sample presentation, and three references to careers@gwregion.org. The position is open until filled. … [Read more...]
Grassroots Advocacy Internship Opportunity
September 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
National Council for Mental Well-Being is looking for a Grassroots Advocacy Intern who is interested in Policy. Alumna Natalie Weiner (PS) works for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, so feel free to reach out to her via our Facebook page! Check out the link below for more details and to apply. National Council for Mental Wellbeing – Grassroots Advocacy Intern, Policy Grassroots Advocacy Intern, Policy at National Council for Mental Wellbeing … [Read more...]
Rachel McVicker ’21 lands job as Research Assistant at CNA Corporation
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rachel McVicker ’21 has landed a job as Research Assistant in the China Indo-Pacific Division at CNA Corporation. Congrats Rachel! … [Read more...]
Governor Youngkin Internship
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Learn more on our flyer: Youngkin Internship Flyer … [Read more...]