Thursday, October 3, 2013

Information Sessions for Students Interested in the Foreign Service

Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate & Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships Information Session:
12:30-1:20pm
MGH 171E (inside suite 171)
Join Ambassador Gadsden for information about the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Programs, which provide funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. The Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Programs seek to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome.

Careers in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Information Session:
3:30-4:20pm
MGH 173R (inside suite 171)
Join Ambassador Gadsden for information about career opportunities within the United States Department of State Foreign Service, options available, preparation to become a competitive candidate, etc.

RSVP to attend either or both sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/384. These sessions are being offered as part of the Undergraduate Scholarship & Fellowship Fair on Oct. 10, 10am-2pm. For complete Fair details, please visit http://expd.washington.edu/scholarshipfair.