ICSF Newsletter

February 5, 2008 The International Communication Student Forum Board

Miranna Smith, Chris Contompasis, Diya Bose, and Greg Fitzpatrick

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Upcoming Events

Remember, you can keep up with ICSF events through our Google calendar.

IC Faculty/Student Tea with Prof. Mowlana
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 3:30-5 p.m.,
SIS 205

Come visit with the founder of our program as he takes a rare break from his recent travels. Enjoy an informal conversation with Prof. Mowlana about the field of IC and his recent work.

Oral Comp Workshop
February 19, 3:30-5 p.m., SIS 205
Worried about oral comps? IC professors will let you know what to expect from another of the IC graduation requirements.

IC Proposal Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 3:30-5 p.m., SIS 205
Another in this semester's series of faculty workshops will guide you in writing research proposals and winning external funding.

Alumni Panel
February 28, 5-7 p.m., SIS Lounge
We're lining up some successful IC alums to speak to you about their careers and where your IC degree can take you. Stop by to network with former ICers and maybe get a glimpse at your future.

Apply to be on the 2008-09 ICSF Board

Want to be involved in planning events and activities as a student representative next year? Consider joining the 2008-09 ICSF Board. We're accepting applications at icsf@american.edu until February 15 and will announce the new board members shortly after March 1. Your e-mail should include why you want to join the board and ideas for at least two different IC events or initiatives you would like to organize next year.

ICSF's IMI Conference Student Scholarship

March 13-14, 2008

The ICSF is sponsoring one IC student to attend the Intercultural Management Institute's 9th annual conference free. Note that this only applies to the regular student registration for non-credit participation at the conference. If you plan to attend the IMI conference for credit as a Skills Institute, you are unfortunately not eligible for this sponsorship.

If interested, please send an e-mail to icsf@american.edu describing your career or academic plans and aspirations in 500 words or less. Deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 15. We will send all applications to the IMI staff, who will blindly read them to select the most deserving student without bias.

Additionally, the ICSF is one of the sponsors of the conference and will be hosting a breakfast on March 13. Learn more about the conference topics and sessions here.

Be a Presenter at the IC Student Research Symposium

We're already planning the 2008 IC Student Research Symposium for April 15 and we need your help. We need volunteers to make a 10-minute presentation about their SRP or thesis work. It's not as intimidating as it sounds and can be a great way to practice for professional presentations. Your research does not need to be completed at the time of your presentation, but you should have a good framework for your research and possibly some preliminary findings.

E-mail the ICSF if you're interested in presenting and give us a brief synopsis of your work.

Important Links

Deadlines

February 11 is the deadline to submit the paperwork for your SRP, MA thesis or independent study. See Jim Gilbert in the advising office for more info.

February 27 is the deadline for candidates intending to take the Foreign Service Officer Test in the U.S. in March to turn in their registration package.

SISidebar

From 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 11, Michael German will be a guest speaker in Prof. Novotny's course in McKinley 108. Mr. German will speak about problems of government secrecy in a democratic society. Interested IC students are welcome to attend.

Also on Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m., the Meridian International Center will present Mark Siegel, Benazir Bhutto's unofficial advisor, speaking about his relationship with Bhutto and collaboration on her book. Click here for more info.

Save the date March 29 for the SIS International Affair. The annual formal student social event will be held at the National Press Club from 8 p.m. to midnight.

IC in the News

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International media coverage of U.S. primaries

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About ICSF

The International Communication Student Forum is a student-led organization at American University that promotes interaction between IC students, faculty, alumni and professionals working in the field. If you have questions, comments or concerns about this newsletter feel free to contact us