Weekly Update – Nov 29, 2010
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IRSAM Journal Call for Editors2.2 IRSAM Journal Submissions
3.1 McMUN 2011: Applications for “The Ambassador”
The 2011 edition of The Ambassador is looking for contributors for the McMUN conference being held here in Montreal from January 27-30. The position will entail covering the events within and surrounding the McMUN conference in a humorous tone (see attached file for sample). We are looking for committed and hardworking individuals who will meet deadlines and will be able to either pitch story ideas or carry out assigned stories. Although the position does require comedy writing, previous comedy writing experience is not necessarily required. In the weeks leading up to the conference, we will be holding a few small workshops to talk about and work on comedy writing. Of course, if you have previous comedy writing experience, that would be a plus. But perhaps more than anything, we are looking for individuals who have strong general writing abilities, a good work ethic, and will be able to devote the time that will be required of them during the two and a half days of the McMUN conference. If you feel you match these criteria, please contact Casey Adams at staff@mcmun.org.
4.1 McGill Middle East Program Bedouin Benefit Dinner
Come join the MMEP for a night of Bedouin hospitality on Dec 2 at 7.30 pm in La Khaima restaurant, 142 Fairmout St West! You will get a 3-course traditional Bedouin meal, listen to amazing live music and have a chance to win great prizes in our RAFFLE! BYOW-vegetarian option. Bedouin Benefit Dinner is presented by the McGill Middle East Program that builds peace by promoting partnerships within and between communities in Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Learn more at http://www.mcgill.ca/mmep/. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support our Bedouin Rights Center, empowering residents of unrecognized residents of villages in southern Israel.Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance, $25 at the door. Come enjoy a night of Bedouin cuisine and help a cause! For tickets, call (514) 398-6717 email mmep@mcgill.ca visit 3506 University St (Wilson Hall), Room 113.
IRSAM Journal Call for Editors
The new IRSAM International Relations journal is looking to fill the following positions for its 2010-2011 editorial board.
Senior Editor
Senior Editors are responsible for the conceptual direction of the journal, selecting student essays for publication, administrative issues (fundraising, delegating) and editing. We recommend that applicants have a strong background in International Relations, previous experience with the club, as well as some editing experience. U2 and U3 students are recommended to apply.
Junior Editor
Junior Editors are responsible for copy editing and selecting student essays for publication. No experience is required; qualified candidates for this position will show motivation, commitment to the journal and a willingness to serve on the board next year. U1 and U2 students are strongly recommended to apply.
Design Editor
The Design Editor will be responsible for the layout and overall design of the journal. Qualified candidates will have design experience (preferably designing a student publication or the equivalent) and proficiency with InDesign. Design Editors must submit samples of design work.
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan at journal@irsam.ca
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 12th.
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Weekly Update – Nov 22, 2010
Dear IRSAMers,
With the completion of our SSUNS conference, the position for the 2011 edition Secretary-General remains to be filled. Join us this Tuesday at 18:30 in Lev Bukhman (2nd floor of SSMU) for the first part of the election process, as competing candidates present their vision for SSUNS 2011 and answer questions! For more IRSAM, keep reading…
1.1 Elections
2.1 CSW Applications
3.1 Project Aprender
4.1 McMUN Committees Staff
5.1 Internal Team Positions
1.1 Elections
Come to our weekly meeting on Tuesday (18:30, Lev Bukhman) to hear candidates for SSUNS 2011 SG present their speeches and answer questions. For those that are interested, you may submit an application to Vassili Bazinas (CRO) in person or drop it off in SSMU mailbox 101 until 19:00 on Monday 22 November 2010. The election will be held on 30 November. Members eligible to vote will be contacted closer to the time of the election. Please submit any questions to president@irsam.ca .
2.1 Project Aprender
Interested in volunteering? Want to teach English and learn Spanish? then Project Aprender is the perfect program for you! Through this program you will life with a host family in Chile and teach English in a school in your town. The program is funded by the Chilean Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Fund. If you’re interested, come to our info session on 29 November 2010 at 18:00 in SSMU 302.
3.1 Commission on the Status of Women
Since IRSAM became an accredited NGO to ECOSOC’s in 2006, we have annually sent 8 IRSAM delegates to attend the UN Commission on the Status of Women at the UN Headquarters in New York. The CSW is dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women. It is the principal global policy-making body. This year, CSW will examine women and girls’ accessibility to education, training, science and technology, including the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work. Furthermore, it will evaluate the progress of the 51st session on “The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child”. The conference will be occuring in Feb/March of 2011 with our delegation going March 1st-5th. Please fill out the attached application if you are interested. Applications are due 25 November 2010 to external@irsam.ca . Please find the application attached.
4.1 McMUN Committees Staff
McMUN committee staff applications are now online! If you’re interested in being a director or crisis staffer for one McMUN’s 26 committees, go to http://www.mcmun.org/2011/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=248&Itemid=91 and apply! The application deadline is 3 December 2010.
5.1 Internal Team Positions
IRSAM would like to congratulate the coordinators on the new Internal Team!
Journal Editor in Chief: Ryan Healy
Website Manager: Neil Qian
Director of Communications: Sumaira Mazhar
Speakers Chair: Lorenzo Garcia-Andrade
That’s all for now. And despair not over Dobby the loyal elf, for he is in a better place.
New Website
Welcome to the IRSAM website! This will be our main medium of communication with the IRSAM membership and friends from all over the world. Watch for our weekly updates on what is happening in and around the organization, as well as different ways that you can become involved.
Elections
Come to our weekly meeting on Tuesday (18:30, Lev Bukhman) to hear candidates for SSUNS 2011 SG present their speeches and answer questions. For those that are interested, you may submit an application to Vassili Bazinas (CRO) in person or drop it off in SSMU mailbox 101 until 19:00 on Monday 22 November 2010. The election will be held on 30 November. Members eligible to vote will be contacted closer to the time of the election. Please submit any questions to president@irsam.ca.
Weekly Update – Nov 16, 2010
Dear IRSAMers,