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Peace & Security Fellowship in DC for Recent Grads

The Scoville Peace Fellowship is a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC, including leading think tanks and advocacy groups focusing on international security issues. Application Deadlines Fall 2017 Fellowship: January 6, 2017 Spring 2018 Fellowship: October 2, 2017 Candidates must have an excellent academic record and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. The program is open to all U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens living in the U.S. eligible for employment. Benefits include a $3,000 monthly salary, health insurance, board and alumni mentoring, travel to Washington, DC to begin the fellowship, and a small stipend to attend meetings or take a course. Scoville Fellows work with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations. They may undert

Teach for America

2017 will be here before we know it. Where will you be this time next year? By joining Teach For America, you will be part of a powerful network of 50,000 taking on the fight of our time. As a corps member, you’ll be challenged to think creatively and lead boldly. You’ll leverage your unique talents to dismantle inequities in the classroom. As an alum, you’ll join a diverse community continuing to fight inequity from every sector. Want a glimpse inside a TFA corps member’s life? Check out “The Real Life of Teachers” web series to see how corps members Jenn, David, and Pocco are building a better future for the next generation. What does 2017 hold for you? Apply to the Teach For America corps today. NEXT Application Deadline: Friday, December 9, 2016 To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org or e-mail the UW-Madison Recruitment Manager at emily.browne@teachforamerica.org . All majors accepted. Full salary and benefits. Federal student loans deferr

Music and Memory- Help a buddy by listening to music and socializing with them!

If you’ve seen the documentary Alive Inside, you may be aware of the potential music has in helping facilitate episodic memory in individuals who have dementia. Help bring that to the Madison community by volunteering with Music and Memory ! Music and Memory is a volunteer opportunity on TUESDAYS from 1:30 – 3:30 PM during the Spring semester. Volunteers walk together to Capitol Lakes Residential Home on Main St. and use iPods to play some songs for a buddy, all while reminiscing and learning together. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, email the Music and Memory coordinator, Arielle Mitchell, at akmitchell2@wisc.edu "