[ASEEES] August NewsNet now available; Earlybird registration for 2014 Convention ends Friday; upcoming webinars

[ASEEES NewsNet]

Dear ASEEES members:
August NewsNet is now available<https://www.aseees.org/newsnet-current>, and includes "The Language Flagship Model: Elements for All Institutions" by Sam Eisen (Director of The Language Flagship); a citation announcing Victor A. Friedman, the Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Service Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago as the ASEEES 2014 Distinguished Contributions Award Recipient; "Preserving Independence and Freedom in Russian Sociology: An Interview with Oksana Karpenko, Center for Independent Social Research" by Michele Rivkin-Fish (UNC, Chapel Hill); Member Spotlight: David R. Marples, (U of Alberta, Canada); and important dates related to the 2014 ASEEES Convention.

Speaking of the convention, please register by August 22 to receive the reduced registration rate: http://www.aseees.org/convention/registration


Fall Webinar Series
Our webinar series will kick off in late August with the program on government employment:

Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 1pm ET
How to Find and Apply for Federal Government Jobs
This webinar is designed to guide you as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment. We'll help you research government careers, as well as provide practical tips for completing your application. Highlights include the Presidential Management Fellowship and other entry-level opportunities for graduate students.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 2pm ET
Navigating Academia:  Networking
Sponsored by ASEEES affiliate AWSS, this webinar will discuss various kinds of networking available to scholars, including social media, professional organizations, and person-to-person contacts. The participants will address such questions as: Which kinds of networking are most useful, and for what purposes? How can junior scholars take advantage of networking opportunities to advance their research and scholarship? Which of the many available social media are particularly useful to scholars?

To sign up for these webinars, click here<https://www.aseees.org/programs/webinars>.  Additionally, if you have ideas for or would like to present a webinar, please email me at newsnet at pitt.edu<mailto:newsnet at pitt.edu>.

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Please let me know what questions you have.
Mary Arnstein

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