POL 429: Building Democratic Institutions (Fall 2013)

Democracy struggles to thrive in our dangerous world. Constitutional and Institutional design can be decisive for whether a new democracy lands on a course towards peace and prosperity or spirals into conflict, corruption, and repression. This course will explore the variations in institutional design and pay special attention to the treatment of the hard cases in all regions of the world. We'll study and evaluate novel institutional designs for sharing power and incorporating marginalized groups.

NORTH IRELAND - Building autonomy from foreigh domination

COLUMBIA - Building state strength to control ogranized crime

IRAQ - Building peace after civil war

Professor Tom Mustillo (tmustill@purdue.edu)

Fall 2013, MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

May 13-August 2, Heavilon 226

Monday - Thursday
9am-4pm

Fridays
9am-1pm

Help for Writers
Tutorials, workshops & the Online Writing Lab (OWL), plus computers & study space

Help for Teachers
Lab tours for classes, pedagogical consultations with tutors, and Power Points, handouts & exercises

Help for ESL Learners
Conversation groups fours times a week and books & software for grammar, speaking, culture & more

Visit or Call for more information or an appointment 494-3723

POL 430 "Causes of War" course offered during Summer 2013 in Modules 2 & 3 (June 10 - July 30)

Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Why do wars occur? It's an age-old question that continues to puzzle scholars and national leaders. In this course, you will learn about the theories and debates surrounding international conflict. Try your hand at illuminating current events and policy, critically evaluating historical cases as well as predicting the onset, conduct and outcome of armed conflict in the future.

Your instructor (below right with Russian soldier) is a veteran of U.S. military operations in the Balkans and an expert on conflict studies. As such, he provides a unique perspective on the causes and consequences of war.

POL 101 and POL 101Y American Politics SUMMER 2013

Politics Matters!

Find out who controls your future and why the system needs you.

"This course emphasizes the major debates and controversies that have shaped U.S. government and poltics, both historically and in modern times. Students will gain a critical understanding of the roles played by the three branches of government (legislative, executive and judicial) as well as ordinary citizens, the media, and other powerful groups that influence government and politics in the United States."

POL 101 fills the general education requirements for: Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Hospitality, Liberal Arts and Education.

POL 101 - CRN 16967

POL 101Y - CRN 14636

Register Now! Take ONLINE or M-F 1:00-2:00 PM

POL 130 Introduction to International Relations

Summer

Monday - Friday; 9:50-10:50 AM

CRN # 13284

BRNG 1254

Instructor - Justin Mueller (jcmuelle@purdue.edu)

This class fulfills the General Education/Core Requirements for Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Liberal Arts, Education, Agriculture, Science, Health and Human Science and Management.

Enroll in this course today. A fun and instructive way to earn an A!

The deadline is May 28th!

Starbucks will close May 13th for expansion and will re-open in August 2013 to enhance the customer experience.

Join us at the Oasis for Coffees and Frappuccinos!

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POL 120Y: Introduction to Public Policy

Christopher Kulesza: Indepedent Instructor

Summer 2013 Online CRN # 22466

Learn Public Policy with the convenience of an ONLINE class!

Topics Include: Environmental Policy, U.S. Space Policy, Airline Safety Regulations and Cost Benefit Analysis

Sign up Today! Spots are still available!

Credits count in most degree programs at Purdue! Check with your advisor for more information.

Join us for a daily conversation group to practice your English language communication skills in a friendly small group. We will work on speaking, listening, vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and more. Groups are free to Purdue students, staff, and faculty. No sign-up required.

May 13 to August 2
(no meeting May 27 & July 4)

Monday & Wednesday - 10:00-11:00 am
Tuesday & Thrusday - 2:30-3:00 pm

Heavilon Room 226

Academic Writing for Graduate Students

June 5, 12-1:00 pm

No matter what you are writing and how far you are with it, the Writing Lab is here to support you. This workshop focuses specifically on dealing with the vagaries of writing graduate-level scholarship. Come with general or specific writing questions and learn about ways the Writing Lab can contribute to your success.

Workshops are free for Purdue students, staff, and faculty and are held in the Writing Lab, Heavilon 226. No sign-up required.

The Oral English Proficiency Program at Purdue is seeking international undergraduate students who would like to share their story of becoming a Purdue student. Interviews will be video recorded and excerpts may be used in a new on-line course being developed for international students planning to come to Purdue. Interviews will take about one hour and participants will receive a small thank you gift.

For more information, please email your full name, home country, academic major, and Purdue email address to: oepp@purdue.edu by June 5, 2013.

Teams from all across the United States will travel to Purdue to compete in the national championship tournament for collegiate hurling. After winning the tournament last year at Stanford University, the Purdue Hurling team is glad to host this year's competition. The days will consist of tournament games with a winner being crowned at the end.

University of Warwick, UK, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Giovanni Costantini Group, 3 PhD students and one post-doc opening.

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/chemistry/research/costantini/costantinigroup/openings/

The New Resident Contract System is currently unavailable for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. If you would like to make a change to your meal plan, you will have the opportunity to do so beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 24, 2013 at ChangeMealPlan.

If you have not yet signed a housing contract and space is still available, you will be eligible to sign a contract when the New Resident Contract System reopens on May 28, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.

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The Oasis will be open this summer!

Stop by Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and enjoy a wrap or coffee.

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