Do you want to share your love of Cal with over 150,000 visitors a year? Are you interested in giving campus tours, making an impact on someone's college decision, working in the Campanile, and more? If this sounds thrilling, then apply to become a Campus Ambassador!
In addition to giving tours, Campus Ambassadors represent the campus at many campus-wide events, such as Cal Day, Homecoming and Parents Weekend, and the Discover Cal Lecture Series.
-Download the application Nov. 20-Dec. 7 (4pm): http://visitors.berkeley.edu/job_form.shtml
-Auditions on January 23, 2010
-Work study available
-Work 5-7 hours/week
-$10/hour
-Required to work summer 2010
-Make over 40 new friends
-Learn to walk backwards!
Anchorage FWO - Jonathon_Gerken@fws.gov 907-271-2776
Fairbanks FWO - Ray_Hander@fws.gov 907-456-0402
Fairbanks FWO - Jeff_Melegari@fws.gov 907-456-0550
Kenai FWO - Jeffry_Anderson@fws.gov 907-260-0132
Togiak NWR - Mark_Lisac@fws.gov 907-842-1063
For information on the Alaska Fisheries Program Offices located throughout the region, visit our website at: http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/fish/index.htm
Come learn what BS@C found out about your building through some baseline audits, and play a trivia game.
"Using an Independent Business Voice to Advance Environmental Policies"
Bob Epstein
Co-Founder, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)
Trustee, Natural Resources Defense Council
When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Room 355 at Goldman School of Public Policy
Lunch will be served. RSVP to this email by Mon. Nov. 30th to ensure sufficient food.
About the Seminar:
Bob will discuss the increasing role that independent business voices have played in advancing environmental policy. He will draw from his experience in California with the 2002 Clean Cars Bill, the 2006 California Global Warming Solutions Act and the current activities in passing a comprehensive climate policy in Congress.
About the Speaker:
Bob holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science, specializing in distributed database systems (with a minor in music). His early career was focused on the commercialization of databases and networking. From 1976 - 1979 he was the manager of the INGRES project at the University of California at Berkeley. From 1979 – 1984 Bob was vice president of development and principal architect for Britton-Lee, a developer of database machines. In 1984 he was a leading architect and proponent for client/server computing with the creation of Sybase and the development of SQL Server which eventually grew into a billion dollar business with the inclusion of middleware and development tools.
Bob has worked on mobile and “wearable” computers and new businesses enabled by the Internet. In 1996, he co-founded Colorado Microdisplay that produced industry-leading micro-displays for entertainment and mobile computing. In 2000, Bob co-founded GetActive Software and served as the Chairman of the Board. Most recently, Bob was one of the organizers of New Resource Bank – a California chartered bank specializing in financial products for green businesses and consumers. Bob is also a Director at Cleantech Capital Group and investor in Michelle Kaufmann Designs.
Bob is a trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council, the leading U.S. environmental organization. In June of 2000, he co-founded Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) with Nicole Lederer. E2 is a national community of professionals and business people who believe in protecting the environment while building economic prosperity. It serves as a champion on the economic side of good environmental policy by taking a reasoned, economically sound approach to environmental issues. Through active support of Natural Resources Defense Council, E2 works to influence state and national environmental policy.
About CEPP:
The Center for Environmental Public Policy (CEPP) at the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) aims to bridge the gap between environmental theory and policy implementation through seminars, workshops and conferences. CEPP's programs are intended to educate, direct and motivate those working in the field of environmental public policy. In particular, CEPP activities are geared to help fill the local and global need for competent environmental managers who are adept at policy-making within the context of limited and varying resources.
MCBcDNA'S Research Night!
WHEN: Thurs, Nov 19th, 7-8:30pm
WHERE: 78/80 Barrows
*Free Food
Looking for research opportunities? Come to MCBcDNA's Research Night! Speakers from different labs will present their own experiences with research as an undergrad at UC Berkeley, and will provide tips and advice on the process of obtaining a lab position, ranging form e-mailing professors to friend referrals to URAP. All majors are welcome!
ASUC Undergraduate/Graduate Mentorship Program Deadline - December 4
The ASUC Undergraduate/Graduate Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduates to obtain individualized guidance from a graduate student. The graduate student will be a mentor who will offer advice and answers to the undergraduate who is interested in gaining more knowledge about his/her academic field of interest, the graduate school process, or just about future academic goals.
Participants will be expected to enroll in and attend a weekly one and half hour one-unit (Tuesdays 7-8:30pm) DeCal during the spring semester.The class will include guest speakers and panelists directed towards providing undergraduates with information about graduate school. Numerous socials throughout the course will allow for reflection on workshops from previous weeks. The ASUC will provide the structures and materials for this program, but it is up to you as the participant to make the most of the mentorship. How much you benefit from the program is highly dependent on the effort given. YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE DECAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.
This is a great chance for undergraduate students to take advantage of the wisdom and experiences of their graduate mentors. Not only will the undergraduates learn about the graduate process, but they will also establish relationships with their mentors, bringing students with similar interests together. It is the ASUC’s hope for the program to enhance the Cal student community’s academic potential, to join the gap between undergraduate and graduate education, and to continue the academic success of this university.
The application form is accessible here:
Please email the completed form to ugmpsp10@gmail.com or drop it off at the ASUC Academic Affairs Vice President’s Office on the 2nd Floor of Eshleman by Friday December 4, 2009. You will be contacted as soon as your application is received and processed. Undergraduate-Graduate pairs will be matched to the best of our abilities based on areas of academic study and other interests, after all the applications are received. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reading your application.
Magnolia Project Application
Deadline: Wednesday, December 2
Magnolia Project is a student-run Cal Corps program engaged in a social justice partnership between the between the Bay Area and Post-Katrina New Orleans. This is a 3-week service Trip and 8-week internship program. The Magnolia Project is a great way to learn about social justice issues, engage in service, and gain experience. Magnolia Project is now accepting application for the 2010 summer service trip and internship program! Apply online now at: http://students.berkeley.edu/osl/calcorps.asp?id=4349 .
Interns will be provided with stipends to offset living and transportation expenses. Internship applications are due Wednesday, December 2. For more information, please e-mail: magnolia.katrina@gmail.com or visit website: http://magnoliaproject2010.blogspot.com.
Coming this Monday, a meeting of great entrepreneurial minds...
UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition/Global Social Venture Competition Mixer
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Bank of America Forum, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
All Cal students invited! Mingle with entrepreneurial classmates at the UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition & Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) mixer on Monday, November 23. Discuss your business ideas, learn about current projects, expand your entrepreneurial network and meet potential teammates for the competitions. Teams can win up to $30,000 in the Business Plan Competition and $25,000 in the GSVC.
This event is free and pizza will be provided! Sign up today!
Please RSVP at http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Aou49X-nnD87dHpRaDRKVF9IVHB2Mzczd01JZUJRbVE&hl=en&invite=CJee364B
Please visit the competitions’ homepages for more information:
http://bplan.berkeley.edu
http://www.gsvc.org
We hope to see you Monday!
]]>FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL:
Opportunites at over 150 colleges and universities: http://pathwaystoscience.org/grad.asp
Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see http://www.agep.us
For Financial Support in Graduate School Opportunities:
Bridges, GK-12, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation: http://www.PathwaysToScience.org/Grad.asp
2009-2010 CEGA Intern - Center of Evaluation for Global Action
The Center of Evaluation for Global Action (CEGA) is a research center at UC Berkeley focused on rigorous evaluation of anti-poverty programs. We are seeking an intern for the 2009-2010 academic year to work closely with faculty and academic staff on a number of web-based projects.
The Position: The intern will coordinate enhancement of CEGA’s website. Responsibilities will include 1) writing scripts for the web site (Perl, javascript) and updating MySQL databases that provide content to the site, 2) editing policy briefs and short articles describing the outcomes of faculty research, 3) advising on improvements to the website, including layout, content, and use of web 2.0 tools. A portion of time will also be devoted to seeking out new forums, both online and in print, for dissemination of CEGA materials. This position will require 5 to 10 hours a week over a six month period, with possibility of paid work in summer 2010. Course credit may also be available.
The Successful Candidate will ideally have:
• Knowledge of HTML, MySQL, Perl, and web 2.0 tools plus an interest in online media
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interest in international development and/or economics
• Some coursework in economics or related field is desirable (e.g. Global Poverty and Practice minor)
Applications: Applicants should apply by sending their resume and cover letter summarizing their interest and relevant experience to cega@berkeley.edu with the subject line “CEGA intern”
About CEGA: Founded in 2006, CEGA's mission is to improve development outcomes by designing and rigorously testing strategies for poverty alleviation in low- and middle-income countries. The Center's faculty members have led some of the most influential studies in recent years, using innovative methods for understanding the effects of complex, multi-sector interventions. Our investigators have also studied development programs at a range of scales—from district-level pilots to projects, like Mexico's Oportunidades, delivered on a national scale.
Center for California Studies: Capital Fellows Program
Fellowships include:
-Calfornia State Fellows
-Executive Fellowship Program
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
-Judicial Administration Fellowship Program
The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs, sponsored by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for future careers. Fellows work 10-11 months as full-time staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate, Executive or Judicial branch. They participate in policymaking and development and gain first-hand experience in governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation.
Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor's degree in any major and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications, and graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are welcome. Individuals must complete application forms and submit the required information by the postmark deadline of: February 24, 2010.
Brochures are available online or from:
-the Center for California Studies, (916) 278-6906, calstudies@csus.edu;
-career center offices at California colleges and universities; and
-local district offices of California State Senators and Assembly Members.
If you have questions regarding the Capital Fellows Programs, please contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu.
Uganda Village Project Summer Internship
Due Date: Jan 15th, 2010
Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a public health and development nonprofit in rural Uganda is now accepting applications for its 2010 Summer Internship Program. The UVP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that collaborates with diverse partners on the design of sustainable rural health and development solutions through networking, advocacy, and project innovation in the Iganga District. Interns will spend 8 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in community education and public health while organizing education programs, and working in partnership with local NGOs and community groups which focus health-related issues.
To learn more, please visit the UVP website: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/
And for the summer internship:http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Internships and Fellowships in Paris Pasteur Institute
Due Date: Dec 11, 2009
These 10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world's leading private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a scientific career. Applicants must be U.S. citizen. Living allowance is $400 per week. See our website for information and downloads: http://www.pasteurfoundation.org Also, three-year fellowships positions are open to American post-doctoral scientists wishing to pursue research at the Institut Pasteur. With 2500 people of 60 nationalities and the 130 research labs of the institute Pasteur are devoted to the basic science of improving global public health with particular emphasis on infectious diseases. The packages are $70,000 per year for three years. Calls for applicants are held periodically; for more information and deadline information, see website: http://www.pasteurfoundation.org or e-mail:PasteurUS@aol.com.
Princeton in Africa Fellowships
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) offers yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in service-oriented positions in many different fields, including humanitarian aid, public health, conservation, and education. Since its launch in 1999, PiAf has placed almost 200 Fellows in 28 countries. Graduating seniors and young alumni from any U.S. college or university are eligible to apply. For more information, visit http://www.princetoninafrica.org, call 609.258.7215, or email piafapp@princeton.edu.
Mabelle Arole Fellowship 2010-2011
Due Date: All materials received by Jan 19, 2010
A Pre-Med Opportunity in India - Undergraduate student that is interested in international community health may be interested in the Mabelle Arole Fellowship, awarded annually since 2002 through JSI Research and Training, Inc. The Fellow, who receives $8,000 to cover all expenses, spends 10 months at the Comprehensive Rural Health Project at Jamkhed (in Maharashtra), one of the best examples of how mobilized/empowered communities can significantly improve their health/nutrition status. All relevant information is available on the AMSA website: http://www.amsa.org, which has link to Jamkhed site (below). Any questions can be directed to Dr. David Pyle at: dpyle@JSI.com or 202-258-4474.
Jamkhed site:
http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/MemberCenter/ForPremedicalStudents/MabelleArole.aspx
Environment and Community Master's Program Accepting Applications
We are pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for Fall 2010 admission to our interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Social Science Environment and Community Program. Attached is a brochure that describes some of the program’s unique elements. The application deadline for Fall 2010 admission is March 1, 2010.
This is an exciting time to consider applying to the Environment and Community Program. Not only are the program’s core themes as relevant as ever, but we have recently shifted from a two-year to an annual admission cycle. As a result, beginning in Fall 2008, the number of graduate students in the program substantially increased. This increase has enabled us to develop and offer new graduate seminars and expand the research methods component of the program. We have also identified three key thematic areas to organize the program’s expanding repertoire of core graduate seminars. These are 1) Economic and Political Dimensions, 2) Socio-Cultural Dimensions: Race, Class, Gender and Place, and 3) Ecological Dimensions. Please explore our website http://www.humboldt.edu/envcomm for more information.
The 2010 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
During the summer of 2010, the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (NNIN REU) Program from June through August. Engineering and science students with broad interests across disciplines focusing on nanotechnology are eligible to apply (see restrictions and eligibility requirements below).
The chosen undergraduates taking part in this ten-week program will receive hands-on nanoscience and technology experience through research with applications to bio-engineering, chemistry, electronics, materials science, optics, optoelectronics, physics, and the life sciences. The research projects are designed and supervised by the faculty and technical staff at the participating NNIN research facilities. Interns work with faculty and graduate students on projects using the unique resources offered at their award site.
Find information on the NNIN sites at http://www.nnin.org/ or http://www.nnin.org/nnin_sitedescriptions.html
A scientific convocation, attended by all NNIN REU interns, is held in August to allow interns the opportunity to present their work to their peers in a concise scientific presentation. Interns also must complete a written report, akin to a research paper, summarizing the findings of their research project. These reports are published as the NNIN REU Research Accomplishments and distributed to the interns and sites, The National Science Foundation (NSF) and many others.
Participants receive a $4,000 stipend, plus housing and all travel expenses to their research site and the convocation site. They may be responsible for their own meals. Full participation in the site program, network convocation and reporting is mandatory.
Restrictions and Eligibility Requirements for NNIN REU Interns:
1] If you have already participated in an NNUN or NNIN REU Program, you are NOT eligible to participate again.
2] Undergraduate student interns must be citizens of the United States of America or its possessions OR, if citizens of another country, must be permanent residents of the United States. If you are a permanent resident, a copy of your green card is required as part of your application.
3] An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Students who are transferring from one college or university to another and are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate.
Students who have already received a 4-year college degree of any kind or will receive their degree before the end of the program in August 2010 ARE NOT eligible to participate.
4] Liability and the use of hazardous materials in research demands that our interns be 18 years of age or older.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Along with your completed four-page application, we require the following materials RECEIVED BY Wednesday, February 17th, 2010:
1. Your Current Official College Transcript(s). Request that your college(s) mail an official transcript to Ms. Melanie-Claire Mallison directly and make your request early--transcripts can take quite awhile to arrive. Frosh: Feel free to send a high school transcript also, as back up to your college transcript. However, even if your college transcript has no grades on it yet, we MUST have your official college transcript.
2. A Personal Essay. Your personal essay is critical to the selection process. It is through your words that we ascertain your 'fit' with our program. Please submit a well-written essay, 1-2 pages long, in which you discuss the relationship between your present studies and a career in engineering or scientific research. As preparation, you may wish to discuss your career interests with one or more professors, and include any insights you gain from these discussions, and any other sources, which explain how this program might help you prepare for your future. Note any honors and awards that you have received that are relevant, as well as any prior research experience and / or any research field you are most interested in. If you do not believe your grades reflect your potential, please explain them in this essay. You may also send your resume, but a resume is not a substitute for the essay!
3. A Letter of Recommendation from a member of faculty who knows you well and can comment with authority on your research potential. OR If you can identify a person better qualified to evaluate your abilities, i.e., a graduate student TA, a co-op adviser or industry mentor, please feel free to have that person write your recommendation. Recommendations can be submitted online, following the instructions on the appropriate web page or they can be mailed to Ms. Mallison, to arrive no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2010. E-mailed recommendations are unacceptable, but last minute letters can be faxed to 607-255-8601. Be sure the fax is followed up with the original recommendation. More than one recommendation is acceptable but not necessary.
4. If you are a citizen of another country AND a permanent resident of the USA, you MUST include a copy of your Green Card (both sides) in your application materials. You may snail mail the copy or email it to Ms. Mallison as a PDF attachment.
(If you are a citizen of another country and you ARE NOT a permanent resident, you are not eligible for our program!)
Do not include your social security number on any document. It is illegal for us to distribute your SS#!
APPLICATION NOTES
* While you will receive several automatic emails when you apply online, you will also receive personal emails from Ms. Mallison when your application arrives, and when it is complete. If you do NOT hear from Ms. Mallison, she has not received your application!
* USPS express mailed originals are greatly preferred, but last minute components can be faxed to 607-255-8601. FedEx is very expensive and should be avoided!
* The online application can be found at http://www.reu.nnin.org/
MAIL ALL APPLICATION COMPONENTS TO:
Ms. Melanie-Claire Mallison
NNIN REU Program Assistant
250 Duffield Hall, CNF
Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853-2700
Good Luck! And again, thank you for your interest in our program.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree (in forestry or natural resources management, or closely related field), or a Technical degree (in forestry or natural resources management, or closely related field) and at least five years of successful field related technical forestry work experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prosp ective employee's motor vehicle record.
Relocation allowance is not available for this position.
BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 11492, submit resume AND cover letter as one document, including at least 3 references. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to midnight Eastern Time on November 24, 2009.
Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position.
You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications can not be revised or edited.
EOE STATEMENT
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree from a recognized college or university;
• Knowledge of environmental and recycling principles and issues;
• Excellent speaking, writing, researching, organizational and project management skills;
• Responsible, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team;
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet proficiency, including Excel;
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience in public speaking, conducting trainings or presentations;
• Strong project management and communication skills;
• Experience with working with property management companies, especially in implementing recycling programs;
• Familiarity with San Francisco and City government operations;
• Fluency in other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco; Russian, Cantonese, or Spanish
Appointment Type:
Permanent -Exempt Appointee serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer and for a period of one year.
Application Procedure:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=pex&R2=9922&R3=056026 to begin the application process by registering an account.
Click and select the desired job announcement
Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
Click on “I am a New User”
Follow instructions given on the screen
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Claudia Molina at 415-355-3748, or via email at Claudia.Molina@sfgov.org.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness, 4th floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications for this recruitment process will be accepted from Thursday, November 12, 2009 to Friday, November 20th, 2009.
VERIFICATION:
All applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience, education, training, license, etc. at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process. A copy pf a diploma or transcripts must be submitted to verify the education requirement when requested. Verification of experience, when requested, must be on the employer’s letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer. City employment may be verified by submitting a performance evaluation in lieu of other verification.
Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will not automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Minorities, Women, and Persons With Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt
Filing deadline: 5pm, Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Start date: Monday, January 4, 2010
End date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 (approximate)
Salary: $16.05 per hour
Duration: Through June 9, 2009 with mandatory, unpaid break: 3/29/10 - 4/3/10
Date Issued: November 12, 2009
INTERVIEWS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT OUR OFFICES December 16, 2009
Program Background: The mission of the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) is to improve, enhance, and preserve the environment, and to promote San Francisco’s long-term environmental well being. SF Environment includes Recycling, Toxics Reduction, Environmental Justice, Clean Air Transportation, Climate Change, Energy, Green Building and Public Information Programs.
For more information on the School Program, visit http://www.SFEnvironmentKids.org
Position Description: The Environmental Education Aide will assist School Program Managers and professional staff in performing professional level work such as the following:
♦ Make classroom presentations to public and private schools in S.F
♦ Assist with giving assemblies to public and private schools in S.F
♦ Wear a mascot costume as needed during assemblies
♦ Visit schools to support program success and conduct waste assessments
♦ Perform administrative support and other duties and tasks as required by the School Program
♦ Maintain resource library and school database
♦ Respond to school inquiries
♦ Assist with updating directories, website, and other program publications
♦ Assist in coordinating special events and presentations
♦ Follow City Department procedures, such as conserving and following the 4 R’s in the office
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience working with children and youth;
• Excellent speaking, writing and organizational skills;
• Be available to work a 32-hour week, Monday-Thursday with occasional flexibility in hours/days.
• Be available to occasionally work early mornings (starting around 7:30am)
• Knowledge of environmental principles and issues;
• Responsible, motivated, professional and able to work independently and in a team;
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet proficiency; and
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experienced public speaker or have theatrical experience
• Familiarity with San Francisco; and
• Fluency in a second language used commonly in San Francisco.
Notes:
This is a part-time position with very limited benefits.
This applicant pool will be used to fill any vacancies that may occur for this job in the next six months.
Appointment Type:
Temporary Exempt. Appointee serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer for a maximum duration of no more than ten months (up until June 30th, 2010) or a total of 1040 hours.
NOTE: This job takes a mandatory unpaid leave from March 29-April 3, 2010
Application Procedure:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=tex&R2=9920&R3=056025 to begin the application process by registering an account.
Click and select the desired job announcement
• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow instructions given on the screen
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Claudia Molina at 415-355-3748, or via email at Claudia.Molina@sfgov.org.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Applications for this recruitment process will be accepted from Thursday, November 12th, 2009 through Wednesday, December 9th, 2009.
VERIFICATION:
All applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience, education, training, license, etc. at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process. A copy pf a diploma or transcripts must be submitted to verify the education requirement when requested. Verification of experience, when requested, must be on the employer’s letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer. City employment may be verified by submitting a performance evaluation in lieu of other verification.
Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will not automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We just received information about a wonderful scholarship. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Macy's have partnered for a brand new scholarship program. This program will be awarding $5,000 scholarships to Cal Berkeley, Hispanic students!
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Macy's have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduate students. This scholarship is open to students attending selected universities. The award amount is $5,000 to be disbursed in Fall 2010.
Selected students may have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship with Macy's in the Summer of 2010. Students must answer the internship question on their application.
For more information and to apply please access the following link: http://www.hsf.net/macys.aspx>http://www.hsf.net/macys.aspx
]]>Applicants are now REQUIRED to submit a project abstract to the committee prior to submitting an application – visit http://tgif.berkeley.edu to download the guidelines for submission. All students, staff, or faculty can apply, deadlines for abstract submission are January 19th and February 15th.
Questions? Contact Nicole Leung, TGIF Coordinator, atnicole.leung@berkeley.edu / 510.643.2992.
2009 UC Berkeley Prize Contests
Write an essay or a poem, submit a musical score, take a great photograph --- and win a prize! Cash awards are offered in a great variety of fields - Creative Writing, Political Science, Philosophy, Classics and many others. Prize amounts vary from $50 to $5000. All competitions are open to students of any major. The deadline for most entries is Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
More complete details about these competitions can be found on the prizes website:
http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/undergraduates/types_prizes.htm
Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition Mixer at College of Engineering
Monday, November 16, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Wozniak Lounge- Soda Hall (UCB Computer Science building, on the northeast side of campus)
Calling all entrepreneurs! Enter your business plan to the 12th annual U.C. Berkeley Business Plan Competition to win up to $30,000 in prizes! The Competition’s four industry tracks, each with $6,000 in prizes, offer prize potential across all interests and disciplines.
We invite all Cal students, alumni and faculty to join students from the Haas School of Business and Berkeley’s finest engineering talent at our next mixer on Monday, November 16. Discuss your ideas, meet potential partners, hear from past winners and learn more about the Competition.
This event is free and pizza will be provided! Please visit the Business Plan Competition website (http://bplan.berkeley.edu/) for more information. Sign-up for the mixer here today.
]]>HMS is currently recruiting new members to go to India in summer 2010, and to work on the project on campus throughout the school year.
If you are interested in applying, please visit our website:http://hmsindia.org. Click on “get involved” for the application and instructions.
*A note to Global Poverty and Practice minor students: if you are a GPP minor student and plan on applying to Haath Mein Sehat, PLEASE also apply for the Blum Center Travel Grant to receive funding for this project (due Nov. 9)
http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/global-poverty-education/fellowships-funding/gpp-travel-grant
Winter Break Service Learning Opportunity in Mexico
Living Routes Study Abroad
UMass Amherst-accredited January, Summer, Semester and Year Abroad programs in Ecovillages
http://www.livingroutes.org
I am writing to let you know about a powerful academic and service learning program in Mexico offered by Living Routes focusing on consensus decision-making, social justice and the environment. Offered in the Winter-break, this 4-credit, UMass Amherst-accredited program program builds skills and experience in a bilinugal English/Spanish- speaking environment.
Based at Huehuecoyotl -- a beautiful ecovillage in Tepozlan, Morelos, students immerse themselves in leadership for social change and use these skills by performing community service in an indigenous village. During this exceptional program, students have the opportunity to:
* Learn consensus and conflict transformation skills
* Design and complete a service project of benefit to the environment and local community
* Participate in a sweat lodge and other local rituals with Nahuatl leaders and shamans
* Dialogue with youth and women's groups around empowerment and sustainability
* Gain hands-on experience in eco-design, appropriate tech, and sustainable agriculture
* Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts Amherst
There is still time to apply for this program for this upcoming winter http://www.livingroutes.org/admissions/apply.htm. Please feel free to forward this information to newsletters, listservs, organizations, faculty, and students you think might be interested in learning more. Please contact me with any questions, or request materials for your office or library. Below is a bit more info about Living Routes and some links to our other academic programs.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
In community,
Gregg Orifici
gregg@livingroutes.org
2) Workshops and information sessions for November.
A little piece of advice: See a program that interests you? Read the web site carefully, attend any workshops/information sessions to find out more, and then try to contact those who run the program to find out how to make your application competitive. Start early, and get feedback on your application.
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I. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER DEADLINES
DEADLINE 11/09/2009
BIOLOGY FELLOWS PROGRAM
The purpose of these grants are to provide independent research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences. The emphasis of this program has been to increase the number of students from underrepresented ethnic groups and women doing research.
However, all qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply and have an equal chance for awards based on ability and drive.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY:
*Continuing Berkeley students with an overall GPA of at least 2.7. * An interest in pursuing a career in some aspect of the biological sciences.
* Some laboratory experience (whether in university coursework or work outside the university).
* Awards in previous summers or semesters do not guarantee an award this year.
* Prior awards also do not disqualify one from receiving a subsequent award.
More information:
https://calshare.berkeley.edu/sites/bsp/bfp/Pages/BFPApplicationInfomationSheet.aspx
DEADLINE 11/10/2009, 4 PM
CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT
Funding: Grants for up to $1,200 are available to defray the cost of domestic and international travel while conducting research for undergraduate senior thesis projects that focus on Middle
East-related topics. Please note that this funding applies to airfare only, and that all grants will be paid as reimbursements upon completion of travel. Grantees will be required to provide detailed travel documentation in order to receive reimbursement. Travel is not limited to the Middle East.
Eligibility: U.C. Berkeley undergraduate students only. Priority will be given to students with declared major in Middle Eastern Studies. More info:
http://cmes.berkeley.edu/Programs/grants_cmesresearch.html
DEADLINE: 11/12/2009
PERCY UNDERGRADUATE GRANT FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH
The Center for the Study of Representation at the Institute of Governmental Studies is pleased to announce the Charles H. Percy Undergraduate Grant for Public Affairs Research. The CSR/IGS will award up to six research grants of up to $750 each to U.C. Berkeley undergraduate students who are conducting research on an aspect of American politics, including public opinion, electoral behavior, civic participation, government institutions, social movements, and public policy. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. The grant may be used to cover research expenses such as traveling to Washington, DC to interview lawmakers, buying a dataset, or covering photocopying costs at an archive.
There are two application deadlines in the 2009-2010 academic year:
November 12, 2009 and February 1, 2010.
More info:
http://igs.berkeley.edu/csr/csr_percy_grant.html
DEADLINE: 11/13/2009
Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Program (MHIRT)
The Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program at the National Institutes of Health was established to increase the representation of socially or
economically disadvantaged groups who have been historically underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral careers; and to support the research training of students who will most likely contribute to the elimination of health disparities that exist among disadvantaged
populations in the U.S.
Awards Announced: December 2009
* 8 Student Slots: 6 undergraduate, 2 graduate
* Spring 2010 Activities:
. Work in a lab at UC Berkeley
. Take the MHIRT Seminar on Research in Developing
Countries
* Summer 2010 (stipend provided):
. Travel abroad for your summer research
* Fall 2010:
. Present your research at the Berkeley Global Health
Symposium
More info and to download info session presentation:
http://globalhealth.berkeley.edu/mhirt/
DEADLINE 11/16/09 (STAFF), 12/1/09 (SUBMISSIONS)
"ELEVEN" Undergraduate Research Journal in Sociology, Call for Staff and Submissions
"Eleven", the new journal to publish undergraduate research in sociology, has just issued a call for both submissions and staff. Staff applications are due November 16; submissions are due December 1. Application forms and guidelines for both may be picked up in 410 Barrows
Hall from 10-12 and 1-4. For more information, contact eleven.ucb@gmail.com.
SPUR (SPONSORED PROJECTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH - COLLEGE OF
NATURAL RESOURCES) -- STUDENT INITIATED
DEADLINE 12-11-2009
Funding up to $2,000 for independent projects for students in the College of Natural Resources.
http://nature.berkeley.edu/site/spur_students.php
DEADLINE 12/18/09
PASTEUR FOUNDATION SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN PARIS UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN PARIS
These 10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world's leading private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a scientific career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Living allowance is $400 per week. See our website for information and downloads. SUMMER 2010 APPLICATION IS NOW ONLINE! PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Application and deadline information for both programs may be found at:
http://www.pasteurfoundation.org/ Email: PasteurUS@aol.com
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II. INFORMATION SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS, NOVEMBER/EARLY DECEMBER
INFORMATION SESSION--STRONACH BACCALAUREATE PRIZE
Thurs., November 19, 4-5pm, AND Thurs., Dec. 3, 3-4 pm, in 344 Campbell Hall
Information sessions for the STRONACH POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
http://research.berkeley.edu/stronach/
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that heighten awareness of issues of social consciousness and the public good. The Prize is open to Berkeley graduates who are awarded an undergraduate degree in the Fall of the year before or the Spring or Summer of the year in which the Prize is awarded in any area of study. Proposals for humanistic research or social service projects involving the arts, humanities and social or natural sciences are welcome. The Prize cannot be used to support graduate study or any credit-granting courses. Prize recipients may be awarded as much as $25,000. The Prize is intended to cover project costs, materials, and living expenses for a period of up to one year.
RESEARCH WORKSHOPS
Workshop A: Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
This workshop will give you a broad overview of why and how to get started planning for an original research or creative project as an undergraduate. Topics to be covered
* exploring your intellectual interests;
* finding a faculty mentor or sponsor;
* searching and applying for funding sources;
* planning ahead for a successful application.
11-12 Th Nov 5
3:30-4:30 Th Nov 12
3-4 Wed Nov 18
2-3 T Nov 24
(more will be scheduled for December)
For more information about the workshop series and additional dates to be added,
go to http://research.berkeley.edu/haas_scholars/.
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Workshop B: How to write a research proposal
This workshop walks proposal-writers through the various requirements of proposal writing. Please come with a topic and ready to outline)
4:30-6 Tues Nov 10
5-6:30 Th Nov 19 (immediately follows a Stronach Baccalaureate Prize workshop)
3:30-5 T Nov 24
(more will be scheduled for December)
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LATER AND ROLLING DEADLINES APPEAR AT THIS URL
(you can sort by program name or deadline, and search by eligibility criteria--gpa, financial
need, college restrictions, deadline):
http://research.berkeley.edu/opportunities.php?option=bab#
AND: there are also many opportunities away from Berkeley! See this page for a few links to start your search. Most of them have deadlines before early February, so plan where to apply now. If you see a deadline that is listed for 2009, click on the direct link to the program and also contact those who run the program to find out this year's deadline. Usually it's a year after whatever is listed for 2009. Good luck!
http://research.berkeley.edu/opportunities.php?option=bawayb
Please visit http://scholarships.berkeley.edu for more details and scholarships.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 for a maximum of two years for educational expenses to outstanding sophomores and juniors majoring in mathematics, sciences, and engineering. The purpose of the award is to encourage top students to pursue careers and advanced degrees in these fields. The Berkeley campus committee selects Berkeley's nominees before applications are forwarded to the Goldwater Foundation.
Application Deadline: Noon, December 1, 2009.
Students interested in applying should contact Alicia Hayes at
scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu. For more information, visit,
http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/prestigious.php?scholarship=goldwater
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Students headed for careers as "change agents" in government, community, or public service are encouraged to apply for this prestigious scholarship, which provides $30,000 for graduate school.
Applicants must have a strong academic record (usually 3.5+ GPA), significant leadership experience, and should plan to pursue a graduate program geared toward public service. Students must apply during their junior year. (Exception: students who plan to enroll as fifth-year seniors may apply during their fourth year.)
Deadline: Noon, December 7, 2009. Students interested in applying should contact Alicia Hayes at scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu.
BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS
The Boren Scholarship provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages and fields of study and application procedures can be found at http://www.borenawards.org/.
Deadline: Noon January 22, 2010. Students interested in applying should contact Alicia Hayes at scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu.
DONALD A. STRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP
The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship allows full-time college juniors to pursue a public service project during their senior year by providing $10,000 for educational expenses. The project may be a new undertaking or an extension of the recipient's current activities.
Applicants must be in the upper third of their class (typically a minimum 3.3 GPA) and plan to devote a significant part of their lives to public service.
The Strauss Foundation will award at least sixteen scholarships in
2010 that can be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, room and board, and at the recipient's option, for some of the costs of the public service project.
Application Deadline; Noon February 10, 2010. For more information access the following link http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/prestigious.php?scholarship=strauss or contact Alicia Hayes at scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu or 643-6929.
MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors who either 1) study the environment and related fields; or 2) are Native Americans or Alaska Natives in fields related to health care or tribal public policy.
The Udall Foundation seeks outstanding students who demonstrate, through their areas of study and public service activities, a commitment to and potential for making significant contributions in their fields. U.C Berkeley can nominate up to six students.
Application Deadline: February 11, 2010. For more information access the following link http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/prestigious.php?scholarship=udall or contact
Alicia Hayes at scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu or 643-6929.
BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIP
The prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program provides $34,000 to juniors planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Recipients will receive $4,000 prior to entering graduate school and $15,000 per year for the first two years of graduate study.
Students must apply as juniors. Application Deadline: February 8, 2010. For more information access the following link http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/prestigious.php?scholarship=beinecke or contact Alicia Hayes at scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu or 643-6929.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Junior Fellows Program
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. As one of the world's leading think tanks specializing in international affairs, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication, and education. The Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 8-10 students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for a period of one year.
All fellowships begin on August 10, 2010.
Junior Fellows are hired for a period of approximately one year.
Monthly salary is $2916.66 (equivalent to $35,000 annually) subject to federal, state and local taxes.
Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation leave.
Junior Fellows are responsible for their own housing arrangements.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be nominated by UC Berkeley's Liaison to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Applications are accepted only from graduating college seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies. Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work in international affairs, political science, economics, history, or Russian, Chinese or Middle East Studies. The selection process for the Junior Fellows Program is very competitive. Accordingly, applicants should be of high academic quality.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit a package of all the required materials by Monday, December 7, 2009, at 4:00p.m.
See website for details http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/Carnegie.stm
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*AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, & AIR
CONDITIONING ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to full-time engineering, engineering technology and graduate students. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*GEORGE BENNETT FELLOWSHIP IN WRITING awards $12,600 and housing expenses to students who intend to become professional writers.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*FRANK H. BUCK SCHOLARSHIPS is open to unique students in colleges/universities who gave an overwhelming motivation to succeed in all endeavors. Preference is given to residents of Solano, Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Contra Costa Counties in California. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM provides $2,000 per month and supports bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*BIOLOGY FELLOWS PROGRAM SPRING SEMESTER RESEARCH GRANT of $1.500 provides research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences during the academic year, especially for students whose financial need would make such work difficult on an unpaid basis. Application Deadline: November 9, 2009.
*CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE JUNIOR FELLOWSHIPS provide research assistance to Associates working on Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, US leadership, trade and environment, China-related issues and Russian and Eurasian affairs. Application Deadline: December 7, 2009.
*CLAREMONT NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS provides full tuition and $20,000 to graduating seniors or graduates who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in any of the eight disciplines offered by Claremont Graduate University. Applicants must show dedication or study in trans-disciplinary research. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*CSIS COMMISSION ON SMART GLOBAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST is awarding $1,000 who can produce an essay to the question, "What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?" Application Deadline: November 20, 2009.
D-M-E PLASTCIS UNIVERSITY® STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP is offering $1,000 scholarships to students for plastics-related degree programs. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*ECHOING GREEN FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS provides a $90,000 stipend to start a new public service organization or an independent service project that identifies and create visionary solutions to community needs. Application Deadline: December 2, 2009.
*GLAMOUR MAGAZINE TOP TEN COLLEGE WOMEN COMPETITION awards $3,000 to recognize the exceptional achievement and academic excellence of female college juniors from across the country. Application Deadline December 1, 2009.
*GOLDMAN-SACHS SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE is awarded to outstanding students from historically underrepresented groups and the achievements they have made during their undergraduate academic careers. Application Deadline: December 13, 2009.
*BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP provides $7,500 per for up to two years) for educational expenses to outstanding sophomores and juniors majoring in mathematics, sciences, and engineering. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS awards $46,500 to undergraduates majoring in environmental fields of study. Application Deadline: December 10, 2009.
INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM R. GAULL SILBERMAN CENTER FOR COLLEGIATE STUDIES offers its annual college essay contest for women enrolled in any four-year college or university. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAM is seeking college graduates (BA/BS by 1 July 2010) from all majors for one-year positions in Japan. Application Deadline: November 24, 2009.
*KATE NEAL KINLEY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS of $9,000 to $20,000 are designed to defray the costs of advanced study in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theater, and urban and regional planning. Application Deadline: December 2, 2009
*DOROTHEA LANGE FELLOWSHIP provides $4,000 to a faculty member, graduate student, or senior accepted for graduate work at UCB for proposed documentary photography project. Application Deadline: November 30, 2009.
*MERAGE INSTITUTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM provides $20,000 for immigrants to become leaders in their communities and in the nation.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2009
*THE NATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM offers an internship to gain editorial experience interns check facts, do research, read and evaluate manuscripts and to write editorials, articles or reviews. Application Deadline: November 9, 2009.
*NEW LOOK LASER TATTOO REMOVAL SEMIANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP awards $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering. Application Deadline: November 30, 2009.
*OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB (OPC) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS offers scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students, studying at
American colleges and universities, who aspire to become foreign correspondents. Application Deadline:December 1, 2009.
SMART Scholarship Program aims to increase the number of scientists and engineers in the DoD. Application Deadline: December 15, 2009.
*STANFORD CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS of $26,000 offer new writers the chance to work with peers and under the guidance of experienced and accomplished writers in a supportive literary environment. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
*HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP awards $30,000 for students committed to public service. Students must apply during their junior year. (Exception: students who plan to enroll as fifth-year seniors may apply during their fourth year). Application Deadline: December 7, 2009.
*UNCF -MERCK SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP, of $35,000, is intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in pursuing graduate education and research careers in the biomedical sciences. Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, & AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, & Air Conditioning Engineers Scholarships are awarded to full-time engineering, engineering technology and graduate students. Students must be enrolled full-time in a curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or other accrediting agency recognized by ASHRAE. The student must be pursuing a course of study which traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for a career in HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration fields, or in related areas).
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009.
Award Amount: $3,000
To be eligible, you must
* be enrolled full-time in a curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET) or other accrediting agency recognized by ASHRAE.
* must be pursuing a course of study which traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum
for a career in HVAC&R
*have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Application is available online at http://www.ashrae.org
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Lois Benedict
Scholarship Coordinator
ASHRAE
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
404-636-8400
lbenedict@ashrae.org
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Bibliographical Society of America (BSA) invites applications for its annual short-term fellowship program, which supports bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Eligible topics may concentrate on books and documents in any field, but should focus on the book or manuscript as historical evidence.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2008
Award Amount: $6,000
Application is available online at http://www.bibsocamer.org/fellows.htm
For further information and submission requirements, contact
BSA Executive Secretary
PO Box 1537, Lenox Hill Station
New York, NY 10021
bsa@bibsocamer.org
BIOLOGY FELLOWS PROGRAM SPRING SEMESTER RESEARCH GRANTS
The purpose of these grants is to provide research opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences during the academic year, especially for students whose financial need would make such work difficult on an unpaid basis. The emphasis of this program has been to increase the number of students from underrepresented ethnic groups and women doing research. However, all qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply and have an equal chance for awards based on ability and drive. Offered to UCB students only.
Application Deadline: November 9, 2009
Award Amount: $1,500
To be eligible, you must
*have a minimum 2.7 GPA
*have a research position arranged prior to submitting application
Application is available online at http://research.berkeley.edu/Biology_Fellows/BFP_index.html
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Biology Fellows Program
2075 VLSB #3200
Berkeley, CA 94720-3200
(510) 642-4228
FRANK H. BUCK SCHOLARSHIPS
This award is open to unique students in colleges/universities who gave an overwhelming motivation to succeed in all endeavors. Preference is given to residents of Solano, Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Contra Costa Counties in California. Financial need and high academic standing are important, but are not necessarily prerequisites. Race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age and national origin have no influence in the selection of scholars.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: tuition, books, and room/board
To be eligible, you must
*reside or attend school within Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, or Contra
Costa counties
*apply in the fall prior to the school year the student intends to use the scholarship
*financial need is not necessarily a requirement. The Buck Foundation awards scholarships
to qualified applicants regardless of financial resources.
Application is available online at
http://www.buckfoundation.org/scholarships/overview.php
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Frank H. Buck Scholarships
The Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation
P.O. Box 5610
Vacaville, CA 95696-5610
THE CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE JUNIOR FELLOWSHIPS
Junior Fellows provide research assistance to Associates working on Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, US leadership, trade and environment, China-related issues and Russian and Eurasian affairs. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books and other publications, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2009
Award Amount: $2,916 month + benefits
To be eligible, you must
*be a senior
*be majoring in social/behavioral sciences or public service
*be endorsed by home institution previous to Carnegie deadline
Application is available online at http://career.berkeley.edu/Infolab/Carnegie.stm
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Ms. Jennifer Sugiyama
c/o Career Center, Information Lab #4350
2111 Bancroft way, Second Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720
sugi@berkeley.edu
CLAREMONT NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship recipients receive full tuition and a $20,000 annual stipend for any Ph.D. program at Claremont Graduate University for trans-disciplinary scholars. They will be considered based on the nomination from a faculty member at applicant's current or previous university or college, as well as research and projects undertaken during the academic career, and trans-disciplinary research goals at CGU.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: Full Tuition + $20,000
To be eligible, you must
* be at least at senior level
Application can be found online at http://www.cgu.edu/scholars
For more information, please contact:
Sonia Gutierrez-Mendoza
Claremont Graduate University
150 East Tenth Street
Harper Hall 100
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8025
scholars@cgu.edu
CSIS COMMISSION ON SMART GLOBAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health is publishing a report in January 2010 that charts the future for U.S. global health policy. The organization is seeking fresh, new ideas that can produce big gains in global health. Students just need to explain, passionately and convincingly, what you think is the smartest way to improve global health.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2009
Award Amount; $1,000
For further information and submission requirements, access the following link
http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/essay-signup
D-M-E PLASTCIS UNIVERSITY® STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
D-M-E is offering scholarships to students for plastics-related degree programs, an extension of the popular D-M-E Plastics University® created to aid new plastics industry students and professionals.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: $1,000
To be eligible, you must
*be in a plastics related program
Application is available online at http://www.dme.net/education/
For further information and submission requirements, contact
D-M-E Plastics University, D-M-E Co.
29111 Stephenson Highway
Madison HeightsMI 48071
scholarship@dme.net
http://www.dme.net/education/
ECHOING GREEN FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
Echoing Green Fellowships provide a $60,000 stipend to start a new public service organization or an independent service project that identifies and create visionary solutions to community needs. The Fellowship also provides health care benefits, on-line connectivity, access to a network of social entrepreneurs, training and technical assistance. The proposed project can be domestic or international, in all service areas. It must be the applicant's original, independent idea, and applicants should have experience with the proposed service and constituency. Research projects and lobbying activities are not eligible.
Application Deadline: December 2, 2009
Award Amount $90,000
To be eligible, you must
*be a graduating senior.
*at least 18 years old and able to make a full-time commitment to the proposed project.
Application is available online at
http://www.echoinggreen.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=41
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Echoing Green
494 Eighth Ave. 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-689-1165
EAST-WEST CENTER GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIP
The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master's and
Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawaii. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2009
To be eligible, you must:
*senior or graduate level student
Application is available on-line at
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms
For further information and submission requirements, contact
East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships Awards Services
Office- East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
808-944-7735
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms
FORD FOUNDATION DIVERSITY PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Ford Foundation offers doctoral fellowships to minority groups whose under representation has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals of demonstrated ability and who show the greatest promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education. The scholarship is renewable.
Application Deadline: November 2, 2009
Award Amount: $20,000/year
to be eligible, you must:
*be senior or graduate level student
*be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
Application is available online at:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-334-2872
http://national-academies.org/fellowships
infofell@nas.edu
GLAMOUR MAGAZINE TOP TEN COLLEGE WOMEN COMPETITION
This competition recognizes the exceptional achievement and academic excellence of female college juniors from across the country. Applicants should demonstrate leadership experience, campus and community involvement, academic excellence, and unique, inspiring goals. Winners receive $1,000, coverage in Glamour Magazine's October issue, and a trip to New York to meet top professionals in their field.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: $3,000
To be eligible, you must
*be a female undergraduate student of junior standing
Application is available online at
http://www.glamour.com/about/top-ten-college-women
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Glamour's Top Ten College Women Competition
4 Times Square, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10036-6593
800-244-GLAM (4526)
TTCW@glamour.com
GOLDMAN-SACHS SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE
The Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence is awarded to outstanding students from historically underrepresented groups and the achievements they have made during their undergraduate academic careers. Applicants should show interest in the financial service industry, display service to the campus and community, and demonstrate leadership capabilities. Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship plus the opportunity to work for Goldman Sachs as a summer analyst, gaining insight into the financial services industry, the firm and our unique culture.
Application Deadline: December 13, 2009
Award Amount: $5,000-$7,500 plus a paid summer internship
To be eligible, you must
*be of Black, Hispanic, or Native American Heritage or decent
*show interest in the financial service industry
*display service to the campus and community
*demonstrate leadership capabilities
*have a minimum GPA of 3.4
Application is available at 01 Campbell Hall
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Annie Yearwood
Goldman Sachs Diversity Recruiting
Goldman Sachs & Co.
30 Husdon Street, 34th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Ann-Marie.Yearwood@gs.com
GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
The Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Student Fellowships
supports quality environmental education for undergraduate students, encouraging students to pursue careers in environmentally related fields and to continue their education in the post-graduate level.
Application Deadline: December 11, 2008
Award Amount: $41,500
To be eligible, you must:
*pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental fields of study
*must have at least a "B" average overall
Applications is online at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_undergrad.html
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Georgette Boddie
202-343-9741
boddie.georgette@epa.gov
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_undergrad.html
INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM R. GAULL SILBERMAN CENTER FOR COLLEGIATE STUDIES
The Independent Women's Forum's R. Gaull Silberman Center for Collegiate Studies is proud to announce its annual college essay contest. College women enrolled in any four-year college or university during the 2009-2010 school year are invited to enter this competition.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: $250-$5,000
To be eligible, you must
*be female
Application is available online at http://www.iwf.org
For further information and submission requirements, contact
The Independent Women's Forum's R. Gaull Silberman Center for Collegiate Studies
4400 Jenifer Street, NW, Ste. 240
Washington D.C. 20015
essaycontest@iwf.org
http://www.iwf.org
NEW LOOK LASER TATTOO REMOVAL SEMIANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Semiannual Scholarship is a merit-based scholarships for students pursuing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2009
Award amount: $1,000
To be eligible, you must:
*must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Fall 2009 or
Spring of 2010.
*have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Application is available online at
http://www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
For more information, please contact:
Nicole Carter
Scholarship Coordinator
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal
1770 St. James lace, Suite 105
Houston, TX 77056
scholarship@newlookhouston.com
SMART Scholarship Program
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is part of a concentrated effort to improve the flow of new, highly skilled technical labor into DoD facilities and agencies and to enhance the technical skills of the workforce already in place. SMART offers scholarships to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for excelling in STEM fields. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in civil service roles following graduation.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2009
Award Amount: Full tuition and benefits
To be eligible, you must
*be a U.S. citizen
*be an undergraduate majoring in science, technology, mathematics, or engineering
*Have a minimum 3.0 gpa
Application is available by http://www.asee.org/smart
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Eric Hurwitt, Directing Manager
ASEE SMART Scholarship Team
1818 N. Street, NW Ste 600
Washington D.C. 20036
(202) 331-3524
smart@asee.org
http://www.asee.org/smart
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STANFORD CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS
The Stanford Creative Writing Program offers new writers the company of their peers and the guidance of experienced and accomplished writers in a supportive literary environment. Unique among writing programs, Stanford offers ten two-year fellowships each year, five in fiction and five in poetry. Fellows in each genre meet twice a week in workshop with faculty. There are no curricular requirements other than workshop attendance, and the program offers no degree. In awarding fellowships the quality of the candidate's creative work, potential for growth and ability to contribute to and profit from the writing workshops are considered.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: $26,000 per year (2yrs)
Application is available online at
http://www.stanford.edu/group/creativewriting/stegner.html
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Ryan Jacobs, Administrative Associate
Creative Writing Program
Department of English
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-2087
(650) 723-0011
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/english/cw/fellowship.html
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UNCF -MERCK SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, sponsored jointly by the United Negro College Fund and Merck & Co., Inc., an international pharmaceutical company, is intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in pursuing graduate education and research careers in the biomedical sciences. It provides funds for the senior year plus two paid summer internships.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Award Amount: $25,000 - funds the senior year plus two paid summer internships
To be eligible, you must
*be expected to graduate in the year following your application
*have at least a 3.3 GPA
*be an African American undergraduate student pursuing graduate education and research
careers in the biomedical sciences.
For further information and submission requirements, contact
Alicia Hayes, Scholarship Coordinator
Scholarship Connection
301B Campbell Hall #2922
Berkeley, CA 94720-2922
(510) 643-6929
scholarships@learning.berkeley.edu
1. American Red Cross @ Cal presents "Humanitarian Law Seminar"
2. 2010 MCAT Information
3. Duke University School of Medicine Admissions Presentation
4. Student Organization Events
5. Reminders
1. American Red Cross @ Cal Presents: "Humanitarian Law Seminar"
WHEN: Saturday, November 7th, 2009
WHERE: 103 Wheeler
TIME: 1:30 - 5 pm
Provides an overview of the Geneva Conventions, the basic rules of international humanitarian law and the role of the Red Cross during armed conflict. Course will be taught by instructor Joan Kelley-Williams from the Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
2. 2010 MCAT Information
Forwarded on behalf of the AAMC:
1) MCAT Registration will open Monday, November 2. We regret we cannot announce a specific opening time.
2) The 2010 MCAT Essentials are now posted online at
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/mcatessentials.pdf
3) We have posted a chart indicating which AAMC-member schools have indicated they will accept January 2010 scores for the current application year (i.e., applications for the 2010 entering class). We were able to provide information about schools who responded to our request for information: http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/sendscores/january2010.htm
3. Duke University School of Medicine Admissions Presentation
Dr. Brenda Armstrong (Dean of Admissions) will present admissions information on the school of medicine. If you plan to apply to Duke University School of Medicine or would like to know how to strengthen yourself as a medical school applicant, plan to attend this workshop.
WHEN: November 12, 2009
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
LOCATION: 60 Evans
RSVP for this workshop on Callisto: https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?cck=1&au=&ck
4. STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS
a) Cal UPHC Presents: Faculty Mixer!
The Undergraduate Public Health Coalition would like to invite all of you to our annual Faculty Mixer! The mixer is a great opportunity to connect with professors from the School of Public Health and learn about their current research. The event is designed to create a comfortable atmosphere for students and faculty to meet and mingle. The event is business casual, with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided.
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009
TIME: 5:30 - 7 pm
WHERE: Tan Oak Room in MLK
The event is free for paid Cal UPHC members or $3 for non-paid members. Please send your RSVPs to our email at :caluphc.publichealth@gmail.com ASAP. We look forward to seeing you there!
b) Fall Integrative Medicine Conference: Improving Individual & Community Well-Being
Come join us in exploration of an exciting field of integrative medicine! Series of lectures from practitioners of different fields, various hands-on workshops, discussion panel, as well as information tables await you!
WHO: Students, Community Members, Practitioners, & Students for Integrative Medicine at UCB
WHAT: Fall Integrative Medicine Conference: Improving Individual & Community Well-Being
WHEN: Saturday, November 14th, 2009
TIME: 10AM-5:30PM (registration/check-in starts at 9:30AM at East entrance of VLSB)
WHERE: Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB) 2060, UCB campus (workshop locations vary)
WHY: To promote student and community awareness of integrative medicine.
HOW TO REGISTER: Go to our website:http://integrativemed.wordpress.com and follow the link OR email to: s.int.med@gmail.com with name and contact information.
*The event is free of charge (donation based), and is open to everyone throughout the day. Although not required, registering in advance is recommended since workshops will be filled based on "first come first serve" basis.*
Hosted by: Students for Integrative Medicine
Club email: int.med@gmail.com
Club website: http://integrativemed.wordpress.com
c) AMSA 10th General Meeting
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 10th General Meeting: Medical Scholars Program (MSP) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine
DATE: Thurs, Nov 5
TIME: 7-8:30 pm
LOCATION: Tilden Room, 5th Floor MLK Student Union
Guest Speaker: We welcome Tony Jimenez, the coordinator of the Medical Scholars Program (MSP) at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign. This is a MD/PhD program committed to preparing a diverse cadre of academic Physician-Scholars to confront the multi-dimensional problems that face medicine. Tony Jimenez will be at this week's general meeting to speak about the opportunities that MSP at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine has to offer.
5. REMINDERS
a) Making Connections for Career Success
DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6-8PM
LOCATION: Alumni House
Learn how to give a "career pitch" and develop conversation skills to improve your chances of finding a job or internship. Come learn about career options and how to network with representatives from a wide variety of fields including:
Arts & Entertainment/Communications
Healthcare (e.g. Public Health and Medicine)
Education
Non-profit
International Development
Business and more...
** Delicious appetizers and beverages will be provided!
** RSVP for this workshop on Callisto:
https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?cck=1&au=&ck
** Hurry - Space is LIMITED!
b) UCSF/Kaiser Women's Health Undergraduate Research Internship
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences in partnership with Kaiser Northern CA is offering a summer research program in women's health based at UCSF for the summer of 2010. This program is ten weeks in length, and includes a research project, clinical shadowing at UCSF and Kaiser Oakland/Richmond, and weekly seminars in women's health/field trips to clinics in SF. If you are interested in learning more about this program, come to an information session on Monday, November 9, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30 at 2063 VLSB where the Co-Directors (Juan Guerra MD, Patricia Robertson MD) and students who participated in the program last summer will be talking about the program. Applications are now available on-line at
https://www.obgyn.medschool.ucsf.edu/education/medstudent/undergradops.aspx
For questions, email program administrator Tracey Jones at:jonest@obgyn.ucsf.edu
c) Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
Application Opens November 1, 2009
The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a free six week summer academic enrichment program for college freshman and sophomore students who are interested in a career in medicine or dentistry. The goal of the program is to prepare aspiring freshman and sophomores to become competitive applicants to medical and dental school.
Application opens: November 1, 2009
Application deadline: March 1, 2010
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early! For additional information and to access the online application, visit: http://lists.aamc.org/t/35751/170728/236/0/
AspiringDocs.org http://lists.aamc.org/t/35751/170728/237/0/
An AAMC Campaign to Increase Diversity in Medicine
d) Join Our Facebook Group!
The Career Center has created a Facebook group to compliment the information that you receive on CareerMail. We will keep you updated on upcoming events, workshops and any other announcements related to medical school or other graduate/professional health programs/schools. Join our Facebook group today! Search for "Cal's Career Center Health Team"
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Career Center
career counseling * internships * jobs * graduate school * services serving freshmen through PhDs & alumni
Juhn Verano
Career Counselor/Pre-Health Professions
Career Center
University of California, Berkeley
2111 Bancroft Way #4350
Berkeley, CA 94720-4350
jverano@berkeley.edu
510.643.7938
http://career.berkeley.edu
SAFE (Society for Agriculture and Food Ecology) is holding its annual Harvest Festival at the Victory Garden this Friday from 11-3. There will be music, apple pie, and a how to make kombucha workshop!
Come celebrate actually having something to harvest on campus, feel the crisp fall air in your lungs, and eat organic Strauss ice cream along with apple pie made from scratch!!
SAFE is a student group dedicated to promoting awareness about what a healthy and sustainable food system looks like. We hold skill share workshops about food traditions, invite farmers and activists to come speak, have movie series
We also a publish a Zine called Lettuce Turnip the Beets where we invite creative work from the community. This semester's theme is Reweaving the Food Web! Submit to lettuceturnipthebeets@gmail.com
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to help restore habitat for the endangered California Clapper Rail at UC Berkeley’s Richmond Field Station!
For information about fall internship opportunities, drop by the Student Resource Center at 260 Mulford Hall on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Get the practical training you need for a career in natural resources. Learn restoration techniques and improve your plant and wildlife identification skills!
Students Will:
-Help Implement Long-term Research And Monitoring Studies At Local Restoration Sites
-Gain Valuable Practical Experience In Revegetation Techniques
-Study Marsh And Grassland Ecology
-Identify Native Flora And Their Seeds
-Learn Best Practices For Managing Invasive Plant Species
-Monitor Plant Response To Restoration Activities
Interns can earn up to 4 credits.
For more information contact:
Stacy Haines, Restoration Coordinator
415-430-5991
stacy.haines@ttemi.com
Energy Conservation Internship (Paid)
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus Program seeks a student with an interest in energy efficiency for the position of Green Campus Program Coordinator beginning the spring semester 2010.
The Program Coordinator Position is an internship that demands an organized self-starter who is intimately familiar with the UC Berkeley campus community and comfortable working on a team. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of the Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus Program, the goal of which is immediate energy savings on the Berkeley campus, primarily through low-cost technologies and no-cost behavior changes, as well as the education of campus students, staff, and faculty members on energy conservation.
The Program Coordinator will determine his/her specific objectives and workload through ongoing consultation with the team, Team Manager, and Alliance to Save Energy’s Program Associate. The weekly workload for the Program Coordinator position will vary between 5 and 15 hours per week, as arranged with the Team Leader, and is compensated at $11 per hour. The position runs from date of hire until the end of the 2011 spring semester; the option to terminate at any time is available to both parties at all times. Candidates who are interested in a yearlong, or longer position will be favored.
Current UC Berkeley Green Campus projects include:
• Energy DeCal Course (ER 98/198)
• “Blackout Battles” Energy Competition in the Residence Halls
• Light Bulb Exchange in Residence Halls
• Laundry Education in Residence Halls
• “Dining by Daylight” Energy Competition in Dining Halls
• Environmental Career Panels
• Fume Hood “Shut the Sash” Campaign
• Haas School of Business Energy Conservation Campaign
• Installing Vending Misers (energy saving devices) on Campus Vending Machines
• Green Department Certification
• Campus Building Lighting Audits
• Hall Staff Outreach
• Sustainability Week and Earth Week Events
Please see our project descriptions at the end of this document for more information.
Applicants must:
• Be currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate (freshmen, sophomores, and juniors preferred) students.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Be comfortable with the basic functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Have leadership and teamwork experience.
• Effective time management skills.
Desired Qualities:
• Strong experience in on-campus environmental activism.
• Specialized skills such as:
o Engineering or technical knowledge of energy systems
o Graphic design, newsletter design, web design, or editing skills
o Data analysis
o Teaching at a college level
o Strong communication: writing and public speaking
• Managing budgets
• Familiarity / previous working relationship with the Green Campus Program, other campus environmental groups, or DeCal program.
• Familiarity / previous working relationship with campus staff and administrators
Application Materials:
To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to BerkeleyGreenCampus@gmail.com, Please email BerkeleyGreenCampus@gmail.com or contact Lamia Mamoon at lamiamamoon@gmail.com if you have any further questions about the program.
All applications must be received by midnight on November 15, 2009.
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Good luck!
EXTERNSHIP Program: Apply to Shadow an Alum in January, Deadline 11/13
With a tremendous inventory of outstanding externships, the Career Center is now accepting applications from juniors and seniors, as well as freshmen and sophomores. The application deadline for all students has been extended to *Friday*, Nov. 13th at 5:00pm. Please see http://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/Externships.stm for details.
Here are a few examples of externship opportunities which may be of interest to CNR students. There are doctors, lawyers, health, biotech and business professionals, environmental professionals, something for everyone! Students are selected to shadow the alum during January before school starts.
EPA's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program (PAID Summer Internships)
Summer paid internships with the EPA in the DC Area, Philadelphia, Seattle, North Carolina, New York (no openings in CA). Opportunities for grad students and undergraduates (most for rising juniors and seniors, a few for frosh/soph). Please visit their website at http://www.epa.gov/education/students.html for program information and materials and to apply. Deadline to apply: Friday, February 5, 2010.
Internships at John Snow, Inc
Building the next generation of leaders in public health has been one of JSI’s core values since our inception, and we welcome applications for our internship program. Interns at JSI will have the opportunity to learn about the practice of international or domestic public health. JSI also offers internships in accounting, communications, information technology, and web services.
Internships at JSI take a variety of forms, allowing students to tailor their experirence to their interests and goals, while contributing to the organization’s daily work in a meaningful way. JSI staff work closely with each intern to ensure a fulfilling experience.
Types of internships — as available and advertised
1. Domestic internships that focus on domestic or global issues, typically in our Boston and DC offices (However, we occasionally offer internships in our Providence, Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, New Hampshire, and Vermont offices)
2. Field internships throughout Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean
3. Negotiated internships through solicited and unsolicited proposals: JSI welcomes great ideas, and university students interested in proposing an internship to JSI that is outside of our fixed work plan offerings are invited to contact the organization directly to determine if there is a current fit between student interests and organizational needs.
Examples of recent internships include developing new business proposals and providing program support in our international division, researching new media metrics in our domestic division, and providing web and graphic design support to projects through our communication department.
JSI is aware of the expenses incurred by students pursuing training in public ser¬vice fields and is proud to support its interns through paid positions whenever and wherever possible.
To find out more about JSI, the organization’s projects, and internship availability, please visit our website at http://www.jsi.com or email jsinfo@jsi.com