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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast, headquartered in Atlanta, is looking for creative, motivated and responsible undergraduate or graduate students with knowledge of the Middle East for an internship for Fall 2009. Deadline for application is Friday, 10 July 2009.
Interns will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following departments with both everyday tasks and individual projects:
*Academic Affairs Working with educational institutions and programs
*Minority and Community Outreach Strengthening relationships with different communities
*Media Relations Writing press releases, Op-Ed's, speeches and working with local media
*Political Affairs Researching current US Politics
*Cultural Programs Developing cultural events
Interns are selected based on their professionalism; writing, research, and computer skills; enthusiasm for international affairs; and understanding of the Middle East. Preference is given to students available at least 2 days per week. The interns should be available for at least 10 hours per week.
