The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is looking for spring interns that can start from January 2018.

The Society is a cross-cultural nonprofit based in DC that puts on programming dedicated to bringing Americans and Japanese closer together by providing language classes, cultural classes, festivals, and programs in business/culture/economics/public affairs that involve Japan and the U.S. We work with several organizations in the DMV as well as government, and have a lot of connections that have helped our past interns grow their networks and professional opportunities. Almost all of our past interns in recent years have recommended interning at the Society to their friends.

The list of available internships is here: http://www.jaswdc.org/work-with-usinternship/ The deadline for winter internship applications is November 27 by 5:30 PM. Interviews will be held December 4-8.

For the spring, we are especially looking for a Sakura Matsuri Assistant, Sakura Matsuri Volunteer Coordinator, and a Japan Bowl Program Assistant. Japanese language proficiency is not required EXCEPT for the Japan Bowl Assistant position. Those interested in Japan-in-a-Suitcase can also apply. Regardless of position, a cover letter and resume is required.

Questions? Contact: 

Melissa Tolentino

Assistant Director for Public & Educational Outreach

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC

1819 L St NW, Level B2

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 833-2210

Dear SOCY Majors,

On behalf of the Undergraduate Program in Sociology, we are writing to update you on what to expect regarding SOCY 300 and SOCY 301. 

In order to enroll in SOCY 301, students are required to 1) pass SOCY 300, and 2) take the Statistical Readiness Quiz (SRE, see updated temporary policy below).

1) SOCY 300:

Permissions for SOCY 301 will be issued for everyone *after* you receive a passing grade in SOCY 300. Students do not need to worry about there being a lack of space in SOCY 301, the Sociology program is aware of exactly how many students are moving through 300 and 301 and we have spaces reserved and waiting for you after you receive a passing grade in SOCY 300. Your advisers cannot issue an early permission and the SOCY 301 instructor cannot issue this permission. This will be done for the group as a whole over winter for Spring 2018.

2) SRE: 

For those planning to take SOCY 301 in Spring 2018, there is a temporary policy change regarding the SRE. Just as before, all students are required to take the SRE but unlike before, the SRE will be online and students are NOT required to pass the SRE. This change is designed to allow students to become aware of the gaps in their knowledge and take time on their own to review those skills prior to taking 301. If you have any questions about this, please contact your SOCY 300 instructor (if you are currently in SOCY 300) or Amy Barnes, our Administrative Assistant (amyb@umbc.edu; 5-3979).

Thank you for your patience as we explore the best options for students moving through these sequences! 

Sincerely,

Brandy Wallace & Christine Mair, Co-Directors of Sociology

Please join the faculty and staff in the Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy department as we celebrate our Fall 2017 graduates!  

Wednesday, December 13th
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Public Policy Atrium

ALL SAHAP students are encouraged to attend.

Refreshments will be provided!  

“It’s Just A Jump To The Right: How The Tea Party Has Affected Conservative Discourse.”

In this study, a cultural and linguistic approach was used to analyze the effect that speeches by members of the right-wing Tea Party Caucus have had on conservative political discourse. The rhetoric of these politicians after their ascendance in the 2010 congressional elections was compared to the rhetoric used by John McCain, the Republican nominee in 2008, and Donald Trump, the Republican nominee in 2016, to understand their effect on conservative discourse. This shift in discourse was studied using speech analysis to code for instances of negative discourse and establish a comparison between the election years while also noting rhetorical shifts among mainstream conservative politicians.

How did you find out about McNair? When did you join?

This year, two Political Science assistant professors—Dr. Ian Anson and Dr. William Blake—are scheduled for their mid-tenure reviews. The faculty have tasked two, two-person student committees to produce a student-led assessment report on the teaching performance of both professors. These committees need input from POLI students.

If you have completed at least one course with either Dr. Anson or Dr. Blake and would be willing to take a short, 3-minute survey about your experiences, please email one of the students listed below. If applicable, POLI students are eligible and encouraged to complete the survey for both professors. (Note: Survey results are confidential.)

Contacts for Dr. Anson’s review                 

  Tyler Lewis, tlewis5@umbc.edu      

  Nathaniel Wong, hu88697@umcb.edu  

Contacts for Dr. Blake’s review

   Summer Akhtar, aksumm1@umbc.edu

  John (“Jack”) Richards, jrich8@umbc.edu

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Directed by Eve Muson
Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 19
Proscenium Theatre
Performing Arts and Humanities Building

The UMBC Department of Theatre presents Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Eve Muson, who sets this production of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in 19th century Russia at Christmas time.