Political Science major Sally Burkley '22 co-authored an article in the Washington Post with Professor Farnsworth. Check out their Washington Post article on Virginia School Boards. … [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...]
Governor Youngkin Internship
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Learn more on our flyer: Youngkin Internship Flyer … [Read more...]
Virginia Conservation Fellowship
March 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
“More than an internship…” Land conservation is an environmental justice issue that affects climate change, safeguards cultural heritage, improves communities’ access to clean air, water, and recreation, and much more. Despite our region’s striking diversity, few people of color work with, serve, or lead local conservation and environmental groups. Important land use decisions therefore seldom reflect Virginia’s human diversity. Check out the Virginia Conservation Fellowship to learn more and apply! … [Read more...]
Spring 2021 Career Panel
March 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday, March 24 at 7 PM: 2021 Political Science and International Affairs Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion! Featuring the experience and advice of alumni: Caitriona Cobb (’17) John Hopkins SAIS, Middle East Studies Program (’19) Africa Content Manager, Tesla Government Inc. John Cronin (’19) Office of the Governor, Virginia Management Fellow Kate Miceli (’13) State Affairs Counsel, American Association for Justice Edward Scheirer (‘16) Law Clerk for the Honorable Kathleen Beckstead at the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Associate, Cockey, Brennan, & Maloney Michael Ware (’12) Intelligence Operations Specialist, US Department of Homeland Security – Office of Intelligence & Analysis. VIEW RECORDING HERE: Zoom recording! Passcode: O?7PWK1a Contact Prof. Emile Lester for details: elester@umw.edu or ext. … [Read more...]
Virginia Management Fellows Program
February 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Virginia Management Fellows program is a innovative and prestigious fellowship that features educational and hands-on learning seminars, a leadership certificate program, 8-month rotations in three state agencies, and a manager-level agency mentor for each of the rotations. Fellows also lead and direct service-learning initiatives. Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows are invited to apply to state positions. To learn more and apply, check out the flyer below! Applications are due Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:59pm. VMF Getting into State Government Fellowship Opportunities Flyer … [Read more...]
State Delegate Campaign Internship for Katie Sponsler
January 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Remote internship opportunity! For more information, check out the attached flyer. In addition to what is mentioned on the flyer, they are happy to sign off on community service logs, and to provide course credit where possible. Katie Sponsler Intern Flyer … [Read more...]
None of the Above: Panel Discussion on Voting
October 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday October 28th at 6pm, a panel will discuss how to address common excuses for not voting and how to convince your friends and family to vote on election day. Tune in on Facebook live on the Facebook page of Northern Virginia Coalition! … [Read more...]
VA First District Congressional Debate
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Virginia First District Congressional Debate [online] will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. at Mary Washington. To learn more and access the debate video, check out the UMW article "UMW to Host Debate for First Congressional District." … [Read more...]
McGuireWoods Consulting Internship – Jason Ford
April 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Jason Ford completed an internship with McGuireWoods Consulting this past Spring semester. Read about his experience below through an interview with Jason Ford. … [Read more...]