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The Bunche Center Newsletter
February 2022
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In This Issue:
- PRH Alumni Spotlight
- Celebrating Fellowship Anniversaries
- Monthly Highlights: Powerful Women & DCPS
- Black History Month: Here & Now
- Upcoming Events
- If a Story Moves You, Act on It
- Bison Abroad Updates
- Internships, Fellowships, & Career Opportunities
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PRH Alumni Spotlight: Aissa Dearing-Benton |
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Congratulations to Aissa Dearing-Benton, our 2021 Patricia Roberts Harris (PRH) Public Affairs fellow, for being selected as a 2022 Marshall Scholar! She is one of four Howard University students to be awarded this prestigious scholarship. We are excited to see how she advances environmental justice at the University of Oxford!
Click the button below to learn more about the PRH fellowship.
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Celebrating Our Fellowship Anniversaries |
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The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center celebrates the 10th, 20th, and 30th anniversaries of the Payne, Rangel, and Pickering Fellowships. We are honored that these fellowships are administered from our center. Thank you to the fellowships staff and all of our fellows who have increased diversity and excellence in foreign service over the decades! |
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Monthly Highlights: Powerful Women & DCPS |
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Celebrating Black, Female Leadership in Colombia
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On February 7th, The Bunche Center was pleased to welcome Francia Márquez, the first Black, female presidential candidate in Colombian history and Mabel Torres, the first Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation of Colombia, to Howard University! They shared stories of their paths to leadership and how they have navigated racism, discrimination, & misogyny to thrive! It is not lost on them how important it is for little Black girls and boys in Colombia (and elsewhere) to see them running for president of Colombia or serving as the first Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation. This event was part of our HU/COL Avanza initiative, which seeks to increase engagement across Howard University's campus with Colombia. |
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Informing the Next Generation at DCPS |
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Last week, our Bunche Brigade visited Theodore Roosevelt High School to speak with students in the Global Service & Diplomacy Academy. Howard University students shared how they are leveraging their studies to pursue international careers. They also answered questions about what it’s like being a college student! Afterwards, we were treated to Cameroonian and Sierra Leonian jollof rice from their Culinary Arts program as part of their jollof rice competition. We look forward to continuing our relationship with these scholars and this unique program! Click here to sign up for the Bunche Brigade!
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Celebrating Black History Month: Here & Now |
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History is being made right now. The Bunche Center is honored to help guide students seeking deeper scholarship and engagement on global issues. Whether they studied abroad, joined our Bunche Brigade, participated in our fellowships, or worked in our office, they are the definition of global citizens and servant leaders. Continue to craft your legacy and make your mark on Black history. |
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The Carter Center will host an information session for their internships TODAY, February 24th, from 1-4PM during Howard University's virtual career fair. You must register on Handshake to attend!
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*Must login or create a Handshake account with your Howard email |
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The Carter Center was founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, with a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. The Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Click here to learn more about their internships and graduate assistantships.
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Attention, College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Students! This one’s for you. Student Affairs and COAS are hosting a mini showcase of study abroad programs.
We’ll be joined by a few of our fantastic providers… CIEE, ISA, and ISEP. Mark your calendar and join us Today, February 24th, at 4pm via Zoom to learn about great study abroad options for Summer or Fall. Make sure to apply before our March 16th deadline!
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A recording will be available for everyone who registers. |
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Join us Wednesday, March 2nd for a fireside chat with Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas and Ambassador Pamela Spratlen on Black women in international diplomacy. The event will be moderated by our director, Tonija Hope.
This event is in collaboration with Howard University's Center for Women, Gender, and Global Studies (CWGGL) and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS). A conversation not to be missed!
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If a Story Moves You, Act on It |
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Elevating Global Black Voices for Black History Month
"Listening is an important but insufficient step to social action" In today's world, we can easily access information about people, cultures, and crises around the world. But does this translate to tangible impact on marginalized communities?
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Want to study abroad? The deadline to apply for summer and fall 2022 study abroad is March 16th. Info sessions are every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Advising hours are Tuesday thru Thursday 2pm-4pm.
Click below to register for an info session or book your advising appointment after you've identified a program.
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Interested in all things global? Join the Bunche Brigade! The "Bunche Brigade" is a student volunteer group, managed by our office.
Benefits of joining the Bunche Brigade include:
- Being the first to know about international opportunities, including scholarships, fellowships, & internships;
- Being a peer advisor and sharing your experience abroad with like-minded students;
- Gaining leadership skills by supporting Bunche Center events and building your resumé;
- Engaging with special guests and speakers;
- Promoting global education on campus.
Previous study abroad experience is NOT required!
Click below to access the interest form
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Internships, Fellowships & Career Opportunities |
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Deadline to apply: February 25th, 2022
The Project Finance team specializes in financial sector, telecommunications, manufacturing, and other highly complicated transactions. Interns receive exposure to international project finance and work in collaboration with seasoned financiers in the loan origination process.
Typical duties include:
- Reviewing applications for financing;
- Analyzing existing financial statements of the sponsor or of the project;
- Analyzing and running sensitivities on financial models of projected project cash flows;
- Writing country political and economic summaries and political risk analyses;
- Preparing portions of loan papers being presented to Credit or Investment Committee;
- Collaborating with Investment Officers to present the proposed loan to an approval committee;
- Working with members of other departments to receive required clearances; and
- Working with a project team to assist in the processing of disbursement requests.
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Deadline to apply: February 27, 2022
Program length: June 6th-August 12th, 2022
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
Interns spend approximately 10 weeks remotely working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.
Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of research skills such as data collection, coding, and general research support. The topic areas include, but are not limited to, teacher workforce policies, the benefits and perils of school choice, school accountability, and student success in K-12 education. Interns will have the opportunity to perform substantive research and be exposed to top experts in the education policy field.
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Deadline to apply: February 28th, 2022
Pay: $16 to $30 per hr, depending on education and experience
The Congressional Budget Offices summer internship program provides an excellent opportunity for graduate students to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. Most of CBOs employees are in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and the internships will ideally be conducted in person.
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The ‘Qisasna’ (‘Our Stories’ in Arabic) program is facilitated by AMIDEAST and the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy as part of the Stevens Initiative of the US Department of State.
This program will engage American and Yemeni students in 1) online dialogue sessions to learn about each other’s cultures and discuss issues of mutual interest, and 2) collaboration to produce international podcasts related to shared challenges and opportunities—all through virtual exchange. No previous podcasting experience is necessary! Training will be provided. Students become part of a program alumni network with access to additional US Department of State-sponsored opportunities.
Applications are considered on a first come, first serve basis. Apply soon!
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Deadline to apply: March 9, 2022
Pay: $15.68 - $36.06 per hour
The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management administrative and program support services to the federal courts. The intern will support the Resource Management Division.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with database management related to budget and finance aspects of real estate and court security projects for the judicial branch.
- Assisting with managing and organizing data from different sources.
- Working with Microsoft Excel and other data management applications such as Microsoft Access.
- Shadowing Resource Management Division (RMD) staff and attending meetings to learn about how the judiciary works and FSO/RMD's role in fulfilling the judiciary's mission.
- Providing RMD staff and leadership with ideas and opinions on processes, procedures and if there are ways to do things better and/or more efficiently based on past experience or from what has been learned through their studies.
- Sharing perspectives on the internship experience with FSO staff in the form of a written report and/or a presentation to FSO staff.
- Attending educational and training sessions to aid with professional development, networking, and learning new skills.
- Conducting research and assisting with special projects and day-to-day operations.
- Performing general office tasks.
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Summer 2022 Communications Intern,
Deadline to apply: March 14, 2022 at 10:00 PM
Pay: $17/hr
Internship dates: 5/9/22 - 8/12/22
Ambassador Swanee Hunt served as President Clinton’s ambassador to Austria from 1993 to 1997. She founded Hunt Alternatives to bring daring goals, innovative practices, and extraordinary talent to some of the world’s most complex and injurious challenges.
Position Overview
The communications intern will work closely with the Vice President of Strategic Communications on all aspects of running a successful communications operation. This includes email marketing, social media, website management, speaking engagements, earned media, and virtual and in-person events.
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*Must login or create a Handshake account with your Howard email |
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Final deadline: March 15th, 2022
Why International Affairs?
If you are looking for a career in foreign policy, intelligence, international development, diplomacy or national security, Washington, DC is the place for you.
This TFAS program track is ideal for students who are passionate about global issues and are looking to gain the professional experience needed to break into this competitive field.
What Makes this Program Track Unique?
- An internship placement in the field of international affairs (embassy, international NGO, policy group, federal agency)
- Coursework in international economics and government designed to complement your real-word experience
- Guest lectures featuring prominent foreign policy and economics experts
- Networking through career-focused panels and small group discussions led by professionals working in Public Diplomacy, World Bank, State Department, Defense Consulting, Humanitarian Aid + Relief, Department of Homeland Security, Peace Corps, USAID, CIA, FBI and Intelligence.
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Want to get in touch with the Bunche Center?
Email us at BuncheCenter@Howard.edu!
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