"Europe, Asia, and the IMF: Regions and Financial Crises"
The CISSM Forum is a weekly policy forum held on Thursdays, from 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm in room 1203 Van Munching Hall, College Park, Maryland. The CISSM Forum is supported by the Yamamoto-Scheffelin Endowment for Policy Research. For further information about the CISSM Forum contact cissm@umd.edu.
C. Randall Henning, Visiting Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
C. Randall Henning, a visiting fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, has been associated with the Institute since 1986. He serves on the faculty of the School of International Service, American University. Henning specializes in the politics and institutions of international economic relations, international and comparative political economy, and regional integration. His research work focuses specifically on international monetary policy, European monetary integration, macroeconomic policy coordination, finance G-7 and G-8 summit cooperation, and regional cooperation in East Asia.
Henning is the author of Accountability and Oversight of US Exchange Rate Policy (2008), East Asian Financial Cooperation (2002), The Exchange Stabilization Fund: Slush Money or War Chest? (1999), Cooperating with Europe’s Monetary Union (1997), and Currencies and Politics in the United States, Germany, and Japan (1994); coauthor of Transatlantic Perspectives on the Euro (2000), Global Economic Leadership and the Group of Seven (1996) with C. Fred Bergsten, Can Nations Agree? Issues in International Economic Cooperation (1989) and Dollar Politics: Exchange Rate Policymaking in the United States (1989); and coeditor of Governing the World’s Money (Cornell University Press, 2002) and Reviving the European Union (1994). Among other activities, he has testified to several congressional committees and served as the European Community Studies Association Distinguished Scholar and as Faculty President of the School of International Service at American University.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Fed Event: “The Egyptian Uprising and its Consequences”
The following event was just announced. Please send the information below to your listserv, on behalf of the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies. Thank you!
- Malka Goldberg
SPECIAL EVENT… JUST ANNOUNCED
“The Egyptian Uprising and its Consequences”
On Wednesday, February 9th, The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies and the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development will be hosting a special forum regarding the current crisis in Egypt. Please join us for this timely lecture on how this crisis may impact the Middle East and US Foreign Relations.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
WHERE: The Prince Georges Room in the Stamp Student Union
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30pm: Lecture followed by Q&A Discussion
PRESENTED BY: The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies,
Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development
Moderated by: Madeline Zilfi, Professor of History
Speakers: Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development
Steven Kull, Director of the Program for International Policy Attitudes
Yoram Peri, Abraham S. and Jack Kay Chair of Israel Studies
Sahar Khamis, Assistant Professor of Communications
For more information email: jcornejo@umd.edu
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- Malka Goldberg
SPECIAL EVENT… JUST ANNOUNCED
“The Egyptian Uprising and its Consequences”
On Wednesday, February 9th, The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies and the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development will be hosting a special forum regarding the current crisis in Egypt. Please join us for this timely lecture on how this crisis may impact the Middle East and US Foreign Relations.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
WHERE: The Prince Georges Room in the Stamp Student Union
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30pm: Lecture followed by Q&A Discussion
PRESENTED BY: The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies,
Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development
Moderated by: Madeline Zilfi, Professor of History
Speakers: Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development
Steven Kull, Director of the Program for International Policy Attitudes
Yoram Peri, Abraham S. and Jack Kay Chair of Israel Studies
Sahar Khamis, Assistant Professor of Communications
For more information email: jcornejo@umd.edu
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Summer 2011 Internship: The Middle East Institute
Summer 2011 Internship: The Middle East Institute
Leadership Development Program
Internships at the Middle East Institute (MEI) are designed to provide undergraduates who have completed at least one year of school, recent graduates, and graduate students considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience in a Washington non-profit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while helping out with the everyday operations of the Middle East Institute. Positions are available on a full or part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Although there is no financial compensation for interns, MEI does offer each intern one free language class, a one-year membership to MEI, and reimbursement for local travel expenses.
Application Deadline (Summer 2011 term): March 7.
Available internships:
Center for Turkish Studies, Communications, Development, Languages, Programs, Publications, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, and Research Assistantships.
Application materials:
cover letter, résumé, college transcript, five-page writing sample, and a letter of recommendation in pdf format.
Send applications and questions to:
rwilson@mei.edu.
Please visit http://www.mei.edu/Home/Internships.aspx for more information.
Leadership Development Program
Internships at the Middle East Institute (MEI) are designed to provide undergraduates who have completed at least one year of school, recent graduates, and graduate students considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience in a Washington non-profit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while helping out with the everyday operations of the Middle East Institute. Positions are available on a full or part-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Although there is no financial compensation for interns, MEI does offer each intern one free language class, a one-year membership to MEI, and reimbursement for local travel expenses.
Application Deadline (Summer 2011 term): March 7.
Available internships:
Center for Turkish Studies, Communications, Development, Languages, Programs, Publications, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, and Research Assistantships.
Application materials:
cover letter, résumé, college transcript, five-page writing sample, and a letter of recommendation in pdf format.
Send applications and questions to:
rwilson@mei.edu.
Please visit http://www.mei.edu/Home/Internships.aspx for more information.
Minor in International Development and Conflict Management
Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!
The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is an undergraduate program of instruction open to students of all majors aspiring to a profession in the fields of conflict resolution, international development, and humanitarian relief. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2011. To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor.
All applications are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is an undergraduate program of instruction open to students of all majors aspiring to a profession in the fields of conflict resolution, international development, and humanitarian relief. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2011. To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor.
All applications are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Fed Event: Environmental Policy Roundtable-The Story of Electronics
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN THE SEMINAR
Environmental Policy Roundtable: The Story of ElectronicsFriday,
February 4, 2011, Room 1113 Van Munching Hall, 12:15 - 1:30pm
This Friday, we will continue our discussion of a sustainable economy by viewing Free Range Studio’s latest documentary, the Story of Electronics. Additionally, we will be looking into ways that you can apply current industry standards in sustainable acquisition at home and at work to ensure that when you do purchase electronics, you are able to support companies and products that lead the way in sustainable design.
From storyofelectronics.org:
The Story of Electronics, released on November 9th, 2010 at storyofelectronics.org, takes on the electronics industry’s “design for the dump” mentality and champions product take back to spur companies to make less toxic, more easily recyclable and longer lasting products. Produced by Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the eight-minute film explains ‘planned obsolescence’—products designed to be replaced as quickly as possible—and its often hidden consequences for tech workers, the environment and us. The film concludes with an opportunity for viewers to send a message to electronics companies demanding that they “make ‘em safe, make ‘em last, and take ‘em back.”
We look forward to seeing you at our discussion.
Best,
Your EESG Team
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The Ecological Economics Student Group (EESG) is a student-organized forum for the presentation and discussion of ideas and new work within the broad domain of Ecological Economics and interdisciplinary environmental policy. This seminar is also offered for 1 credit as 'Ecological Economics and Development' (MEES 608N).
EESG is on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=112404058770759&ref=ts
Environmental Policy Roundtable: The Story of ElectronicsFriday,
February 4, 2011, Room 1113 Van Munching Hall, 12:15 - 1:30pm
This Friday, we will continue our discussion of a sustainable economy by viewing Free Range Studio’s latest documentary, the Story of Electronics. Additionally, we will be looking into ways that you can apply current industry standards in sustainable acquisition at home and at work to ensure that when you do purchase electronics, you are able to support companies and products that lead the way in sustainable design.
From storyofelectronics.org:
The Story of Electronics, released on November 9th, 2010 at storyofelectronics.org, takes on the electronics industry’s “design for the dump” mentality and champions product take back to spur companies to make less toxic, more easily recyclable and longer lasting products. Produced by Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the eight-minute film explains ‘planned obsolescence’—products designed to be replaced as quickly as possible—and its often hidden consequences for tech workers, the environment and us. The film concludes with an opportunity for viewers to send a message to electronics companies demanding that they “make ‘em safe, make ‘em last, and take ‘em back.”
We look forward to seeing you at our discussion.
Best,
Your EESG Team
******
The Ecological Economics Student Group (EESG) is a student-organized forum for the presentation and discussion of ideas and new work within the broad domain of Ecological Economics and interdisciplinary environmental policy. This seminar is also offered for 1 credit as 'Ecological Economics and Development' (MEES 608N).
EESG is on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/group.php?gid=112404058770759&ref=ts
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Federal Event: TODAY @ 12:10, VMH, Environmental Question and Answer Session
ENV Student Q&A Session
Tuesday, February 1st from 12:10 to 1:25 in VMH 1203.
Our panel of students will talk about their experiences here at the school and answer any questions you may have about ENV classes and professors, internships, job opportunities, and any other MSPP-related topics you’ve been wondering about. Come for the pizza, stay for the awesome people and knowledge transfer!
Tuesday, February 1st from 12:10 to 1:25 in VMH 1203.
Our panel of students will talk about their experiences here at the school and answer any questions you may have about ENV classes and professors, internships, job opportunities, and any other MSPP-related topics you’ve been wondering about. Come for the pizza, stay for the awesome people and knowledge transfer!
Federal Event:"The Optimal Design of Subsidies Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" | February
"The Optimal Design of Subsidies Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
February 3rd, 12:15-1:30 PM, 1203 Van Munching Hall
ohn Graves is a PhD candidate in Health Policy at Harvard University. John’s research focuses on dynamic program evaluation through the use of microsimulation and event history modeling. In his primary job market paper, John provides theoretical and empirical guidance to policymakers charged with the design of an advance subsidy program for health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This work involves the exposition of theoretical and empirical microsimulation models demonstrating the impact of subsidy allocation error on subsidy take-up, costs and welfare. In his other research, John draws upon methods in survival analysis to study how the duration of uninsurance spells evolve in the wake of major health care reform. Finally, over the last two years John was also active in the development and early implementation of the ACA. As the lead microsimulation modeler for Jonathan Gruber of MIT, John worked first-hand on the legislation by providing technical and budgetary guidance to policymakers in the White House and in Congress. This work built off his graduate training in economics, biostatistics, and statistics, as well as his experience as a full-time and contract researcher for the Urban Institute between 2003 and 2009.
February 3rd, 12:15-1:30 PM, 1203 Van Munching Hall
ohn Graves is a PhD candidate in Health Policy at Harvard University. John’s research focuses on dynamic program evaluation through the use of microsimulation and event history modeling. In his primary job market paper, John provides theoretical and empirical guidance to policymakers charged with the design of an advance subsidy program for health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This work involves the exposition of theoretical and empirical microsimulation models demonstrating the impact of subsidy allocation error on subsidy take-up, costs and welfare. In his other research, John draws upon methods in survival analysis to study how the duration of uninsurance spells evolve in the wake of major health care reform. Finally, over the last two years John was also active in the development and early implementation of the ACA. As the lead microsimulation modeler for Jonathan Gruber of MIT, John worked first-hand on the legislation by providing technical and budgetary guidance to policymakers in the White House and in Congress. This work built off his graduate training in economics, biostatistics, and statistics, as well as his experience as a full-time and contract researcher for the Urban Institute between 2003 and 2009.
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