Academics
Pre-Registration Blocks
Nov-9-09 02:08 pm
Students can view their hold status in MyAccess by going to student, student records, view administrative holds. When a student has a hold they will get notification when they submit their schedule for Dean's Office approval. To clear you
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IMPORTANT!!!! Senior Review = Pre-registration Approval
Nov-9-09 01:43 pm
If you have not yet met with your Dean to complete the Senior Review and The Application for the Degree, it is important that you do so prior to the end of the pre-registration period. If you are experiencing a problem completing this requirement you
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Incomplete Grades - Fall 2009
Nov-9-09 11:49 am
A request for an incomplete in a course must be made by the last day of class, Decembr 9th. Forms can be found in the SFS Dean's office. Please view our website for complete information/guidelines on Incomplete grades: http://bsfs.georgetown.edu/poli
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Advanced Credit
Nov-9-09 11:17 am
AP scores are now posted on student transcripts. You can view your credits on your unofficial transcript and see how they count within our degree requirements on your MyDegree in MyAccess. To see what exams and scores we accept for credit, see our AP
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CONFLICT EXAMS - Fall 2009
Nov-9-09 11:15 am
Fall 2009 CONFLICT EXAMS Tuesday, December 22nd 12:30pm – 2:30pm If you believe you may have a conflict (conflict being: 2 examinations scheduled for the same time slot or 3 examinations within a 24-hour period) with your exam schedule, please
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Battle of the Majors - CULP vs. IPOL
Nov-9-09 11:05 am
Wednesday, Nov, 11th 3-4 pm McGhee Library
Deans Gregory and Kasper will provide overviews for each major and answer questions to help you choose which major fits your interests best! Sign up sheet at the SFS Front Desk
Study Skills Workshops - November & December
Oct-28-09 08:44 am
APA and MLA Style Monday, 11/2 5pm VCW 6 Y wing Elements of a Good Essay Monday, 11/9 6pm LXR 2 Test Anxiety Tuesday, 11/10 5pm Darnall 5 How to Prepare for Finals Tuesday, 11/16 4:15pm Reynolds 2 How to Prepare for Finals Tuesday, 11/17 5pm Harbin 9
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Abridged Notes: SFS Freshman Class Meeting (Includes Spring 2010 Pre-Registration Instructions)
Oct-26-09 01:11 pm
“Information to Take You Through the Rest of the Semester” Scheduling a Meeting with Your Dean/Counselor http://bsfs.georgetown.edu/ Pre-Registration (November 2 to 14) for Spring Semester Schedule of Spring courses, http://reg
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Updated!! CULP Info Sessions
Oct-13-09 11:58 am
CULP Declaration Process: Dean Gregory requires each student attend 1 Information Session about the CULP major before making an individual major declaration appointment with her on-line. All Sessions will be held in McGhee Library on the following da
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ECON-001/002 TUTORING SCHEDULE
Sep-14-09 11:23 am
When: Sundays through Wednesdays, 8PM-10PM Where: ICC 115 Cost: free (sponsored by the Economics Department and SFS) Tutors and Professor Specializations: Sundays: Ariell (Schwartz), Lindsay (Levinson) Mondays: Emma (Levinson), Cindy (Feldman) Tuesda
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Senior Announcements and Opportunities
IMPORTANT!!!! Senior Review = Pre-registration Approval
Nov-9-09 01:43 pm
If you have not yet met with your Dean to complete the Senior Review and The Application for the Degree, it is important that you do so prior to the end of the pre-registration period. If you are experiencing a problem completing this requirement you
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CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT JUNIOR FELLOWS PROGRAM
Oct-13-09 09:54 am
: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, located in Washington, offers one-year paid fellowships ($2,916/month – equivalent to $35,000/year – plus benefits) to graduating seniors. The Fellows provide research assistance to the En
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Language Proficiency Exams
Portuguese
Nov-10-09 11:51 am
Dec 1: 1-3pm Dec 3: 2-4pm
Sign up in the Spanish & Portuguese Department.
French
Nov-10-09 08:55 am
French SFS Proficiciency Exams will be given Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, November 17 & 18, 2009. Sign-up in the French Department between November 2-13. For more information visit http://french.georgetown.edu/78028.html.
Japanese
Oct-26-09 11:25 am
JAPANESE ORAL PROFICIENCY EXAM Nov. 19 – Nov. 20 Sign up in the East Asian Lang. & Cultures department. Sign-up sheet is posted in front of the departmental bulletin board. ** Sign up before Nov.13. ** Sign up early! Spaces are limited this
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Russian
Sep-28-09 10:07 am
Oral Proficiency Exam
Wednesday, Nov. 18th - 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 20th - 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sign up sheet is posted at ICC 307-D
Email: vs54@georgetown.edu
202-687-6147
Spanish and Portuguese
Aug-28-09 03:27 pm
Dates: November 17th and 19th Sign-ups: October 13th – October 16th
German
Aug-28-09 03:21 pm
December 2-4 (Wed through Fri)
Academic Council Events
Congratulations to new Academic Council Members
Sep-28-09 05:18 pm
Congratulations to our new Academic Council Members! President: Caitlin Ryan (2010), cmr46@georgetown.edu Senior Class Representatives: Arfiya Eri, ae223@georgetown.edu Fan Feng, ff36@georgetown.edu Junior Class Representatives: Josh Mogil (*Vice Pre
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General SFS Events
Workshop: How to get Funding/Scholarships
Nov-19-09 07:27 am
Title: How to get Funding/Scholarships: Craig Zelizer Date: Thursday, November 19 Time:11:30am-1:00pm Location: ICC 450
Lunch will be provided
THE INTERNET, FREE EXPRESSION AND AUTHORITARIANISM
Nov-10-09 12:05 pm
Please join us to discuss the evolving nature of authoritarianism in the age of social media and digital communications. Our speakers will assess the impact of new communication technology on regime stability, free expression and civic engagement, an
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Governance and the Future of the Developing World
Nov-9-09 12:12 pm
The Georgetown University Master of Arts Program in Conflict Resolution and African Studies Program Present Governance and the Future of the Developing World Dr. Robert I. Rotberg Tuesday, November 17 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Intercultural Center (ICC
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THE SECURITY POLICY FORUM
Nov-9-09 11:52 am
THE INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND CONFLICT STUDIES Presents: THE SECURITY POLICY FORUM In cooperation with the SIGUR CENTER FOR ASIAN STUDIES M.A. PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PAKISTAN: MILITARY AND POLITICAL CHALLENGES AHEAD DR. STEPHEN P. COHEN Se
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Study Abroad: University of Warwick Information Session
Nov-9-09 11:14 am
Ranked 3rd after Oxford and Cambridge for Politics and for Economics* Thursday, November 12th, 3PM OIP, Poulton Hall 2F (*Guardian 2008 University Guide)
Tropical Swamps, Maya Civilizations and the Current Climate
Nov-9-09 11:00 am
Wednesday, November 11th
Featuring Timothy Beach, Cinco Hermanos Chair in Environment and International Affairs, Director, Science Technology and International Affairs Program, SFS, Georgetown UniversityIntroduction by John R McNeill, Professor, Di
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World Bicycle Relief
Nov-9-09 10:57 am
On November 20th at 7PM, CycleLife USA will host a talk by Frederick K. W. Day (F.K. Day) of World Bicycle Relief. Recently returned from Zambia and Tanzania, Day will discuss current WBR projects including Project Zambia, Bicycles for Education Empo
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Marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Nov-4-09 01:39 pm
in its 2009-2010 special events program marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Cordially invites you to attend “A German-American Friendship: The Helmut Kohl I Know, in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the
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Global Hip Hop Festival - Week of Nov 9th
Nov-4-09 01:38 pm
The week of November 9 marks Georgetown's first global hip hop festival. This week will feature film screenings, a student open mic night, an academic panel about the role of hip hop in generating global social change, and a concert. The student open
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MICHAEL JURIST (SFS '07) DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE SERIES featuring Maria Eitel
Oct-26-09 11:17 am
THE EDMUND A. WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Cordially invites you to the MICHAEL JURIST (SFS '07) DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE SERIES featuring Maria Eitel, founding President of the Nike Foundation November 13, 2009, 12:30
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Scholarships
Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships
Oct-26-09 11:53 am
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The
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2010 Chinese Government Scholarship
Oct-26-09 11:21 am
Deadline for application is November 30, 2009
We are pleased to announce that the Office of International Initiatives is now accepting applications for the 2010 Chinese Government Scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Educatio
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Beinecke Scholarship Program
Oct-13-09 02:11 pm
The Beinecke Scholarship Program ( www.beineckescholarship.org) is open to juniors who are U.S. citizens, receiving financial aid, and planning to continue their studies at the graduate level. Students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in the arts
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Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program Fellowship for Minority Students
Oct-6-08 10:33 am
Deadline: July 15, 2009 The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (http://www.aspeninstitute.org/nspp) of the Aspen Institute (http://www.aspeninstitute.org/) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times
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Internships/Jobs/Other Opportunities
LOCKE LORD STRATEGIES, L.P Internships
Nov-9-09 10:58 am
Locke Lord Strategies is a powerful political lobbying house and influential public relations firm of Washington, DC in partnership with the greater law firm, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell. Our bipartisan team is made up of problem-solvers that sp
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U.S. Department o f Commerce (DOC) Internships
Nov-9-09 10:33 am
Internship Program for Postsecondary Students Internships in the Washington, D.C. Metro area during the Spring Session. These internships offer participants opportunities for hands-on education and training related to their fields of interest a
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Work for a greener future
Oct-30-09 09:34 am
Most of us want a cleaner, greener, healthier future. Making it happen is the tough part. From the White House to state capitols to city halls, Americans have elected hundreds of new leaders who share our vision of a world where our lives are powered
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Project Analyst Position
Oct-14-09 03:04 pm
Mintz Levin, a highly skilled, multidisciplinary firm of 500 attorneys and senior professionals with offices around the country, is actively recruiting college seniors for its Project Analyst Program. Project Analysts do extensive research for attorn
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South Asian International Development Opportunity
Oct-13-09 10:27 am
Description: The Shanti Bhavan Children's Project was founded in 1997 with the mission of breaking the destructive cycle of poverty through high quality education. Shanti Bhavan is a modern, hygienic, co-ed residential school that focuses on early in
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Call for Papers - 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference
Oct-13-09 10:10 am
Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences June 2 - 5, 2010 Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel, Honolulu Hawaii, USA Submission Deadline: January 22, 2010 (Submit well in advance of the above de
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Aspen Institute Job Opportunities
Oct-13-09 10:04 am
The following job opportunities are available within the Aspen Institute. The full position descriptions can be found on the Aspen Institute's web site or by clicking the appropriate link below. Please feel free to contact Human Resources or the list
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Aspen Institute - Jobs and Internships
Sep-21-09 02:07 pm
The following job opportunities are available within the Aspen Institute. The full position descriptions can be found on the Aspen Institute's web site or by clicking the appropriate link below. Please feel free to contact Human Resources or the list
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Research Assistant /Personal Assistant
Sep-14-09 10:20 am
Great Opportunity to work with Georgetown Author and Diplomatic Columnist- Must be good-natured, honest, trustworthy, savvy hard worker with flexible part-time hours. Phone and computer skills (Mac especially) important and foreign languages a plus.
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Internship availability at Grameen Foundation
Sep-14-09 10:18 am
Grameen Foundation is looking for an intern for the Fall 2009 semester to work on a research project to locate and procure country level income and expenditure household datasets. GF would like to procure datasets from up to 36 countries in Latin Ame
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