Call for Manuscripts: Cornell International Affairs Review

The Cornell International Affairs Review, a student-run journal published biannually at Cornell University, aims to publish academic essays that contribute to our collective understanding of global issues in the contemporary world—from their historical roots in the past to policy solutions in the present. Previous submissions have dealt with topics ranging from economic development in the Maghreb region in Africa (Volume 3, Issue 2), to the impact of Islamic banking in GCC countries (Volume 6, Issue 1), to examining ethnic return migrants in Japan and Korea (Volume 10, Issue 2). Contributors to the journal have included professors, foreign service officials, and policy experts, as well as talented postgraduate and undergraduate students from institutions of higher education across the world.

The journal is in search of manuscripts for our Spring 2019 publication. The submission guidelines are attached here. Submissions should be sent to editor.ciar@gmail.com before the final submission deadline on February 10, 2019. Manuscripts received before the early submission deadline on January 27, 2019 will receive priority consideration.

If you have any questions, please contact  editor.ciar@gmail.com. Past issues and additional information about the journal can be found at: www.cornelliar.org.

The Art of Effective Leadership: Understanding the Role of Integrity and Humility Webinar – January 16th, 4-5pm

The free webinar entitled The Art of Effective Leadership: Understanding the Role of Integrity and Humility, will be held on January 16th, 4-5pm Eastern Time. The webinar will include guidance and advice from five panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions about how to cultivate and develop effective leadership skills. The panelists will engage in honest, in-depth discussion about integrity and humility in leadership, and about how to cultivate leadership skills that are applicable across settings. This webinar is ideal for students and professionals interested in global health and social entrepreneurship.

The live webinar will be recorded, and as long as you register, you will automatically receive a link to the webinar recording when it becomes available. Those who attend live will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists. You may also see our other past and upcoming free webinars about global health and social entrepreneurship.

The Art of Effective Leadership: Understanding the Role of Integrity and Humility

January 16, 4-5pm Eastern Time

Register at https://slate.uniteforsight.org/register/011619webinar

Webinar Expert Panelists:

• Rebecca Hardin, Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan
• Jordan Levy, Chief External Relations Officer, Ubuntu Pathways
• Ana Rowena McCullough, Co-Founder and CEO, QuestBridge
• Julie Mountcastle, Head Teacher and Director of Creative Arts, Slate School
• Mark Roithmayr, CEO, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
• Moderated by Jennifer Staple-Clark, Founder and CEO, Unite For Sight

Rustic Pathways Program Leader Positions Open

Rustic Pathways is a student travel organization committed to creating a world where all people are connected by a shared humanity and all decisions are made with a global perspective. They believe this vision begins with a global network of staff who embody our values like integrity, passion, and teamwork. Rustic Pathways invests in each staff member and fosters their development not only as an employee, manager, or team member, but also as a human being. They are committed to giving staff members the skill sets they need to succeed in work and in life.

Rustic Pathways is currently hiring for their Program Leader (2019) position!

Employment is from June through August, with in-country training starting at the end of May. Program Leaders should expect to work long days in some of the most welcoming communities on the planet. Applicants should also be at least 22 years old and have experience teaching, leading, and/or facilitating, working with high school students, and working cross-culturally. The full job description and application can be found here. The application will be open until February 11th.

Rangel International Affairs Summer Program for Undergrads

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program at www.rangelprogram.org!

Are you interested in a career in international affairs?

The Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week program at Howard University that helps prepare undergraduate students for careers in international affairs.

Students learned about different career paths, both inside and outside of government, with an emphasis on careers in the U.S. Department of State.  They hone professional skills needed to be competitive for and succeed in careers of international service.  It includes two for-credit academic courses, a professional writing seminar, visits and meetings with foreign affairs professionals in a wide range of government and non-governmental organizations, and professional development activities. It pays for tuition, room, board, and transportation and provides a stipend. The program will run from mid-June until late July.

Eligibility requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• A comprehensive GPA of at least 3.2
• Full-time undergraduate student status with at least sophomore status at the time of the application deadline

The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women   and those with financial need.  Applicants with any undergraduate major are welcome to apply.

The Rangel International Affairs Program is a U.S. Department of State program, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares young people for careers of international service.

Application Deadline
February 5, 2019

Website
www.rangelprogram@howard.edu

Program Contact
Laurel Brooks
laurel.brooks@howard.edu
rangelprogram@howard.edu
202-806-4367 or 877-633-0002

Sigma Iota Rho – Call for Papers – 2019 Print Journal

Print Submissions
The Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations is accepting article submissions from undergraduate students for its 2019 print issue.

Submission Rules

• Authors must be current students
• Articles must be original and previously unpublished
• Articles must be between 2,000 and 6,000 words in length
• Relevant article include research and findings in topics such as economics, political science, history, and area studies
• Citations must be completed according to the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition
• Articles may include charts, graphs, or other pertinent illustrations

Submission Guidelines

• Submit in Microsoft Word .docx format with 1″ margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and double-space
• A front cover paper must list: name, email, telephone number, university, and the title of the article
• Submissions must include a title, a 200-word abstract, and a brief biography of the author

The Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) Journal of International Relations is an undergraduate journal of international studies housed in the Library of Congress. The Journal has a circulation of over 3,000 copies, which are distributed to over 185 undergraduate international relations programs and APSIA graduate international relations schools. Each edition includes a featured article by a leading voice in international relations; previous headliners have included Vice President Joe Biden, President George W. Bush, Sec. Madeline Albright, and Sec. Henry Kissinger.

The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Send submissions & questions to the SIR Board: sirjournal.print@gmail.com