Voices of the Future – November Newsletter
Comments (0) VOICES OF THE FUTURE: Official Newsletter of the Council for American Students in International Negotiations (CASIN)
IN THIS ISSUE:
- New Website, New Opportunities
- CASIN Board of Directors Elects new Chair; Apply to join the Board
- Call for Student Delegates – 8th Session of the Assembly of States Parties
- IJHRL Now Available on Westlaw
- Become a Member of CASIN
1. New Website, New Opportunities
CASIN has launched a new website to increase the ease with which members can communicate with each other and share resources. In addition to a sleeker look and feel and more logical organization, the new platform features a blog for discussing CASIN programs, sharing resources, and opining on current events. Poke around at www.americanstudents.us and be sure to register for an account on the blog! Please direct any feedback about the new site to webmaster@americanstudents.us.
2. CASIN Board of Directors Elects New Chair
The CASIN Board of Directors elected Debbie Sharnak the new chair in August 2009. Debbie joined the Board in September 2008 and has been the Chair of the Publications Committee and the Nominating and Selection Committee. Elected every six months, the Board Chair is responsible for leading monthly meetings and determining the overall direction of the organization. For any questions about the workings of the Board, or to welcome her to her new position, please e-mail debbie@americanstudents.us.
Apply to Become a Member of the Board
Dedicated CASIN members are encouraged to apply for a seat on the CASIN Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the executive body of the organization, charged with hiring hiring officers and staff and coordinating various program areas. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to board@americanstudents.us.
3. Calling All Student Delegates: Attend the 8th Session of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
Where: The Hague, Netherlands
When: November 18, 2009 – November 26, 2009
The Council for American Students in International Negotiations (CASIN) strives to deepen the commitment of American students to multilateral institutions through scholarship, discourse, and engagement in international policy. One of our key initiatives is to expose students to international diplomacy in action on a number of topics. At this conference, students will have the opportunity to observe proceedings of the Assembly of States Parties, the governing body of the International Criminal Court.
Interested in attending? Please contact tanya@americanstudents.us for further information and conference application.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2009
4. Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law to Be Indexed in Westlaw
IJHRL tracks trends in human rights scholarship from a variety of fields, and Volume 3 breaks new ground in the areas of the right to information, the responsibility to protect, universal jurisdiction for genocide, and the right to asylum. CASIN has recently reached agreement with Thomson Reuters to make IJHRL available through Westlaw, the popular database of legal periodicals. Volume 4: 2009-2010 will be out in January 2010. For the call for papers, call for reviewers, and subscription information, please visit the IJHRL web page.
Subscribe to a CASIN Journal
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, sales of CASIN journals go toward supporting our program areas. The journals themselves give American students unique opportunities to work hand-in-hand with top international scholars and explore issues in international law and policy in depth. Print and online access is available to current and back issues for individuals and institutions. To subscribe, please visit the web pages of Eyes on the ICC or IJHRL.
IJHRL: Call for Reviewers
The Advisory Board of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL) is seeking applications for peer reviewers. Applicants should be academicians and practitioners specializing in issues concerning international human rights law. Junior level faculty members and human rights scholars and practitioners are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about the journal and the application process, please visit the IJHRL web page.
5. Become a Member of CASIN
Not a member yet? Membership is free, and not only does it map you into a network of students, professors, and professionals working in international law and international relations, but it entitles you to some great benefits, too.
Signing up takes just a minute, and undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates, young professionals, professors, and practitioners are all welcome. For questions about membership, please contact anja@americanstudents.us.
Want to make a donation? We depend upon donations from members and supporters to make our work possible. Donations are tax-deductible, and no amount is too small.
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