EASC to present professional development opportunity on September 6

The East Asian Studies Center will present "Why People Spy: A Meeting with CIA Recruiters" on Tuesday, September 6 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jennings Hall, Room 060 (registration required).

Abstract: WHY PEOPLE SPY is a presentation, rich in audience participation, that combines real life examples of espionage, a fair amount of social science and multiple opportunities for audience contributions, to understand what motivates "spies" to operate across cultures and around the world. The presentation also debunks the popular culture/movie image of what a "spy" really is and how they operate. Finally, it describes the kinds of careers within the Agency’s Directorate of Operations and the skills and experiences we look for in those interested in pursuing this unique profession. CIA officials and recruiters will be on hand to answer questions and discuss intelligence careers with interested students.

Pyong Gap Min to present on Japanese military sexual slavery on September 15

The Institute for Korean Studies will present a lecture by Pyong Gap Min, Queens College, on Thursday, September 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Townshend Hall, Room 247 (registration required). Prof. Min will present "Japanese Military Sexual Slavery, International Laws, and the Japanese Government’s Rejection to Take Responsibility."

Abstract: It is thirty-two years since the Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan started the redress movement for the victims of Japanese military sexual slavery. The redress movement has received strong support from international human rights organizations, many Japanese citizens, many American college students, and many politicians in the United States and other Western countries. But the Japanese government has not resolved the “comfort women” issue yet. The major issue in resolving the issue is whether the “comfort women” system was sexual slavery or not. The Korean Council convinced international human rights organizations, American college students, many Western countries’ legislative branches mainly using Korean “comfort women’s” public testimonies that the “comfort women system” was sexual slavery. International human rights organizations and Western governments sent tough resolutions based on international laws to the Japanese government to resolve “comfort women” issue. The key resolutions include the Japanese government’s acknowledgement of the “comfort women” system as sexual slavery, a sincere apology and compensation to the victims, punishment of Japanese soldiers and officials responsible for the establishment and operations of the comfort women system, and taking educational measures for Japan not to repeat the crimes in the future. But the Japanese government has rejected to take responsible measures, claiming that the comfort women system was not sexual slavery. My lecture focuses on the following four: (1) providing the background information, (2) demonstrating the comfort women system as sexual slavery, (3) summarizing international human rights organizations’ judgments of the “comfort women” system as violations of international laws, and their recommendations to the Japanese government, and (4) showing the Japanese government’s rejection to take responsibility.

John Glenn College accepting applications for Spring 2023 Washington Academic Internship Program

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs offers an opportunity for Ohio State students to study and work in the nation's capital. The Washington Academic Internship Program selects undergraduates from any major to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., as John Glenn Fellows. Students work in field placements that reflect their particular areas of academic interest.

While in Washington, John Glenn Fellows remain fully registered Ohio State students. Students earn academic credit hours for their internship, the research seminar in which a policy paper is developed, and a course on policymaking and public service in the Washington community. Students will deepen their understanding of policy issues through weekly policy salons with experts. Friday study tours each week will also allow students to explore and experience different aspects of Washington.

Participants in the program meet policy professionals and interact with Ohio State alumni in the region. This interaction has value far beyond the semester in which the students are involved in the program. Real opportunities are presented for career advice, professional development, and cross-generational exchange.

In order to participate in WAIP, students must submit an application and interview with WAIP program staff. There is one pre-requisite course students must take before their WAIP semester, which can be satisfied by enrolling in Public Affairs 2110: Introduction to Public Affairs. Political Science 3115: Introduction to the Policy Process is also acceptable. Students do not have to enroll in the pre-requisite in order to apply, but they must successfully pass the requirement before their WAIP semester.

Applications for Spring 2023 must be submitted by Sunday, September 18.