International Honor Society in Social Sciences
The mission of Pi Gamma Mu is to encourage and promote excellence in the social sciences and to uphold the ideals of scholarship and service.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

THE WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND ACADEMIC SEMINARS

Final Deadline is December 9, 2009

This January, The Washington Center will offer their 2010 edition of Inside Washington, a special academic seminar focusing on the topics, "Congress and the Obama Presidency" (week one – January 3-8) and "Politics and the Media" (week two – January 10-15). They will also offer offering the Camp David III academic seminar (January 3-16), which includes a simulation of the Middle East peace process. This limited enrollment seminar (45 students) includes visits to Middle Eastern embassies, a visit to a Moroccan restaurant, and role playing, plus an exceptional lineup of speakers. This is an intense learning experience for those interested in the topic. Both programs are designed for students to attend either one week or two weeks. Because Pi Gamma Mu is affiliated with the Association of College Honor Societies, The Washington Center will take $150 off the cost of the program.

A faculty member can offer the Inside Washington program as a course. If a faculty member organizes a group of at least ten students, the faculty member will be hired to be a Faculty Leader, in charge of his/her own students and have full access to all program activities. The school also receives the equivalent of one free scholarship for every 10 students. Housing is provided free of charge to the faculty member as well as a modest stipend. The group has the option of coming for the full two-week program or just one week. For more information about being a faculty leader, please email them at [email protected]. For Camp David III, faculty who bring at least 10 students can accompany their students free of charge and receive free housing.


WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP INSTITUTE

Washington Internship Institute (WII) and the Association of College Honor Societies are pleased to announce that all inducted student members of ACHS societies are eligible to receive a $500 merit-based scholarship for the ACHS/WII Internship Program. Since 2005, 84 ACHS students have received these scholarships.

WII has been a leader in the field of experiential education, providing students with real world experience while challenging them through theoretical reflection and academic coursework. They offer individualized, personal attention, an economical package of services, and substantive opportunities for all majors. Students intern four days per week, full-time, thereby gaining greater professional experience than in other programs.

This year the programs offered are:

  1. The "Capital Experience" internship program which welcomes all majors and allows students the greatest variety in choosing the internship that best fits their interests. For economics majors have interned with think tanks; pre-law students have interned in the legal system. An elective class makes Washington, DC their classroom.
     
  2. The "Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars" internship program gives students an unparalleled opportunity: interning and doing substantive work at a host of international organizations, including foreign embassies, nonprofits and the State Department, while taking a "practical" International Relations course from a retired U.S. diplomat with extensive academic experience.
     
  3. The "Go Green!" program is geared towards students from environmental policy and studies backgrounds. Students are able to intern in offices such as the Environmental Protection Agency and National Wildlife Federation while simultaneously experiencing meaningful lectures and site visits in these fields.

If you have any questions you can contact Mary Ryan, Ph.D. at [email protected] or call 202-833-8580. You can apply online at: www.WIIDC.org.


LIVE, LEARN, INTERN, SUMMER INSTITUTES

June and July, 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org 

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE – December 4, 2009

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantiveinternships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, exclusive briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. These fast-paced, eight-week residential programs provide students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today's competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2010. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 4, 2009 are given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

  • Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
  • Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
  • Guest Lectures – Featuring prominent government official and policy experts
  • Site Briefings –At the State Department Capitol Hill and World Bank
  • Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities 
  • Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and hundreds of other student leaders from around the world
  • Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

Four eight-week programs are offered in the following subject areas:

  • Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs
  • Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
  • Corporate Business and Government Affairs
  • Nonprofit and Community Service

For more information and an online application, please visit their website www.DCinternships.org/CS or contact Haley Heieck, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at [email protected] or 1-800-741-6964.


INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE

June and July 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org/IPVS      

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE – December 4, 2009

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute is a summer academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. 
The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

  • Internships – Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
  • Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits in ethics and philanthropy from Georgetown University
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
  • Service – A variety of hands-on community projects
  • Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars
  • Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
  • Networking – With seasoned nonprofit professionals and top student leaders from around the world
  • Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need


The Institute will be held in June & July, 2010. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 5, 2010. Students who complete their application by the early deadline of December 4, 2009 will receive a 5% tuition discount as well as priority scholarship consideration and internship placement.

For more information and to begin an online application, please visit the website www.DCinternships.org/IPVS. Questions may be directed to Emily Hill, IPVS Program Manager, at [email protected] or 800-741-6964.

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

We have had another good year for new chapters chartering - two new chapters during the 2008-09 school year – the Kansas Kappa chapter at Central Christian College and the Massachusetts Epsilon chapter at Springfield College.

We had four chapters reactivate during the last year. They are the Louisiana Alpha chapter at Louisiana Tech University, Oklahoma Theta chapter at Oklahoma Baptist University, Pennsylvania Theta chapter at Slippery Rock University and Virginia Theta chapter at James Madison University.

We welcome these chapters to the Pi Gamma Mu family!

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