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		<title>Briefing Note hits stands</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest issue of the Briefing Note has hit the stands! Graduate program director Francesca Scala steals the cover page with a warm introduction to the department, while faculty and students alike give updates on their publications and endeavours in a two-page colour spread. We have coverage on the passing of former NDP leader Jack [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=588&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>MPPPA Movember</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few of us from the department have been growing Moustaches and raising money for Movember this year.  Its been a blast!!  Since November is almost over, we were wondering if If its possible to send an email out because we are still accepting donations if people haven&#8217;t had a chance to give yet.  All proceeds go towards men&#8217;s health [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=587&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s on your mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The political science department newsletter is seeking updates from students for our upcoming publication. We are particularly interested in: - What you did this semester; - What you have planned for next semester/summer; - Publications, internship updates, personal thoughts, conferences, workshops, public debates, videos and so on; - Frustrations with your studies, the department, school, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=579&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Concordia conference planning tomorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:56:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the political science graduate conference planning team: Hello! We are having a meeting this Friday, October 28th, to discuss the organization of a student conference here at Concordia this spring. The meeting will take place at 1pm in the graduate lounge, and will run no longer than 90 minutes. All interested persons are encouraged [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=577&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Briefing Note gearing up!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are highly encouraged to contribute in any form to the upcoming issue of the Briefing Note, due out in the month of November, 2011. We are also seeking graduates or undergraduates that would like to take an active role in the publication. All of the editorial positions are open. Hope you can join us [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=573&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Anne-Marie now in orbit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Anne-Marie Comeau who successfully defended her internship report entitled “Implementability at the Canadian Space Agency: Resources and Discretion in Policy Definition” on September 15th, 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Graham Dodds, second reader, Dr. James Kelly and chaired by Dr. Francesca Scala. Good luck to Anne-Marie in all her future endeavors. Francesca [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=570&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Seeking intern for Genocide Prevention Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kyle Matthews is currently seeking a graduate level student who might be interested in a non-remunerated internship position with the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. Further details available upon request. The intern would work under Kyle&#8217;s supervision (beginning as soon as possible until early-mid November) and focus primarily on [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=568&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Mastine completes MPPPA defence</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Daniel Mastine who successfully defended his internship report entitled “Stream-lining a Super-hospital: Policy Entrepreneurs and the Agenda Setting Process of the McGill University Health Center’s Redevelopment Project” on August 25th, 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Jean Mayer, second reader, Dr. Brooke Jeffrey and chaired by Dr. Francesca Scala. Good luck to Daniel [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=565&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Beecraft on Human Rights</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Audrey Beecraft who successfully defended her Internship report entitled &#8220;Do Human Rights Treaties make a Difference? Canada&#8217;s Stance on Corporal Punishment&#8221;, under the supervision of Dr. Kimberley Manning, second reader, Dr. Francesca Scala and chaired by Dr. Brooke Jeffrey Good luck to Audrey in all her future endeavors. Brooke Jeffrey Director, MPPPA Program [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=563&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Congrats to latest internship graduates</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Constantine Katsarakis, who successfully defended his Internship report entitled &#8220;Towards a Synthesis in Implementation Research: Evaluating the Ambiguity Conflict Model through an Implementation Case of the GOC&#8217;s Policy on Transfer Payments&#8221;, under the supervision of Dr. Axel Huelsemeyer, second reader, Dr. Elizabeth Bloodgood and chaired by Dr. Peter Stoett. Congratulations to Everett Palmer, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thebriefingnote.wordpress.com&amp;blog=11984677&amp;post=561&amp;subd=thebriefingnote&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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