The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

Dear Students, We are pleased to introduce the 2013 Hart Howerton Fellowship Program to both undergraduate and graduate students in planning, architecture, landscape architecture and urban design who will be entering their final year of study in September 2013. Hart Howerton is excited about providing an opportunity to students to enrich their experience in their fields of study. Hart Howerton Fellowship Program Background: In 2005, Hart Howerton began an educational initiative to fund a select number of Fellowship positions for students at design schools. Each summer Fellowships allow the firm to employ several students in planning, architecture and/or landscape architecture under a single program, mirroring our firm’s dedication to the working integration of those disciplines in how and what we design. The Fellowship also provides a component of funded travel for research on a topic that each Fellow selects. As a result of the Fellowships, schools have had the ability to g...

Announcing the Big Ideas Courses! Big Ideas Courses are taught by interdisciplinary teams of our best teachers. They approach a topic from more than one disciplinary perspective, and they invite students from all disciplinary backgrounds to participate. You can see details about all five spring 2013 Big Ideas Courses at http://bigideascourses.berkeley.edu . Brief details below. (Note: some have not yet been assigned L&S breadth, but it may be worthwhile grabbing a seat while they are still available.) L&S 22: Sense and Sensibility and Science Nobelist Saul Perlmutter (Physics), John Campbell (Philosophy) and Rob MacCoun (Public Policy, Law) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-2:00, CCN: 51863 - 3 units The approaches to problem-solving developed by scientists have proven to be quite effective, and yet we as individuals, groups, and larger societies do not often seem to be able to take advantage even of rational approaches to problems--let alone the "hyper-rationality" of...

Do you know undergrads who are interested in a career in health or unsure of what to do when they graduate? Then you should tell them to come to a graduate student panel hosted by the Center for Health Leadership's Mentorship Committee! What: Health in All Majors - a grad student panel on health careers for undergrads of every major When: Tuesday, November 27 from 6:30-8:30pm Where: 150 University Hall (enter from the Addison Street doors) Why: Because the health care field is expanding and offers great opportunities for students of all academic backgrounds...and there will be free refreshments!

CED students - need a little extra attention between now and the end of the term? Come see our grad intern Jeamice! You can set up an appointment with her via the link below. Hello CED students: I’m Jeamice Parker, the Undergraduate Advising Intern for CED this year. My job is to assist students in the College of Environmental Design with advising while developing my advising and counseling skills. I am sending this e-mail to reach out to students and offer appointments for advising through December 21st. If you would like to come in to talk about being homesick, balancing self-care and school, preparing for graduate school, or anything else you may be going through, feel free to make an appointment. To set up an appointment for advising, log into bCal and go to: http://tinyurl.com/jeamice1

The Study Strategies & Resources Program, located at The Student Learning Center (SLC), is proud to once again offer a section of Education 98/198: "To the Capstone & Beyond," a 2 unit P/NP course to support undergraduates who are preparing for, or are currently composing a culminating senior thesis, research project, and/or other creative endeavor. Our course supplements existing departmental and campus resources that are available to students at various stages of their research processes. Through individual written assignments and collaborative discussions, students will: - Define their research objectives and project scope - Practice written and oral presentation skills in framing their work - Participate in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary conversations -  Strategize approaches to faculty/mentor feedback -  Learn to actively apply relevant study strategies (i.e., time management, goal-setting, reading & writing strategies, etc.) ...

This year, the Board of Directors of the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture, in cooperation with the UC Berkeley Library, the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Graduate Assembly, and the Free Speech Movement Café presents: Van Jones: Where are we now? Where do we want to be? How can we get there? November 28th, 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, UC Berkeley Admission Free (tickets are required; available from 6:30pm in the lobby) There will be a book signing following the lecture. Named by Rolling Stone as one of 12 Leaders Who Get Things Done and by Time Magazine as a global environmental hero and one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Van Jones served as Special Advisor to President Obama.  Jones is a co-founder of four thriving non-profits: Color of Change, Green for All, the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and his current project, Rebuild the Dream, a pioneering initiative to restore good jobs and economic opportunity. For further information, ...

Dear Colleagues, Greetings from New York! The student applications for the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) are now available online. The IAESTE Internship Placement Program is a work abroad program that matches U.S. university students majoring in technical fields with paid internships around the world. Each year positions are available in approximately 15-20 different countries in industry, research institutes and universities, consulting firms, labs, and other work environments. Most placements are for 8-12 weeks during the summer, but some fall semester and longer-term placements are also available. Best of all, most technical students in the United States are eligible to apply! ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: -Enrollment: you must be currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program at an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university -Standing: junior-level standing is preferred, sophomores and ...

If your family or a family you know of live in Oakland and are in need of a helping hand this Thanksgiving please contact Cadê Tereza or the East Oakland Youth Development Center at (510)569-8088 . Desley Brooks and the Goodwin Family Foundation are providing free Thanksgiving baskets complete with a turkey and trimmings! You must live in Oakland and qualify as low-income and or unemployed. There is a registration form so please let me know ASAP and I will email it to you. EOYDC eoydc.org

What is IDP and why is it essential to your future career? Find out from Martin Smith, manager of IDP, at our IDP Info Session next Tuesday at 5:30pm. This event is worth 1 AIA LU for students and can be used as an hour towards IDP Event: IDP Info Session - Designing Your Future: Creating Value in Your Career Date: Tuesday, November 13th Time: 5:30-7:00pm Location: 112 Wurster Presenters: Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc. – manager, IDP Nick Serfass, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, PMP – assistant director, IDP AIA LU: This presentation will be worth 1 AIA LU and if students have their AIA transcripts set up they can use this hour as an hour towards IDP. For students who have NCARB records they can get a free AIA transcript. Review page 20 in the IDP Guidelines for how to get a free transcript. This event covers all of the steps towards licensure and goes into detail on IDP and ARE. There is also time at the end for Q and A. This event is open to all and we hope to see you ther...

Justice Stories, Resistance Stories and Just Good Stories: narrative and storytelling as critical pedagogy Wednesday, November 14th, 4-6pm  231 Wheeler Hall Presenters:  Jane Hammons, College Writing  Jen Schradie, Berkeley Center for New Media  Regina Mason, U.C. Berkeley Office of the Registrar   Storytelling is both an individual and collective task. It can transform localized and individual experiences and emotions into public knowledge and shared history. Stories can be useful and powerful ways of clarifying connections between subjects, of bringing many voices to the table and of understanding the complexity of American society. Storytelling can reveal the concealed, the silent and the multiple voices that often lie in the background.  And stories that are just good stories reveal themselves than more than that, as justice stories or resistance stories, as stories about race, social responsibility and being an active participan...

CED grads and undergrads - there's still time this semester to meet with CED's career counselor Deborah Briant! Get help with: Internships , Job search strategies, career exploration, resume critique, graduate schools, career fairs, networking ... and more! CED EXCLUSIVE Career Counseling through Nov 29 Drop-in appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 pm in 220 Wurster Pre-Scheduled appointments Thursdays 9-12 pm To schedule a Thursday morning appointment go to http://tinyurl.com/CEDCareerCounseling

Leadership Institute Fellowship Team (LIFT): Make a world of difference in your community Are you committed to bringing about positive change in your community? Do you believe in volunteerism as an agent of positive impact? Are you looking for a way to take your involvement in the non-profit community to the "next level" by serving on a non-profit board or as a staff member? Apply to be a LIFT Fellow in 2013! HandsOn Bay Area (HOBA) offers a year-long Leadership Institute Fellowship Team to prepare participants to become non-profit and community leaders. Fellows gain knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to create change in their communities. The top six UC Berkeley student applicants will be awarded a $600 stipend at the successful completion of the program (make sure to check off the UC Berkeley box on the application to be considered!). Application deadline: November 9, 2012 Website: http://publicservice.berkeley.edu/lift Questions: lift@hoba.org

Are you a food fanatic? Like to discuss food politics and practices? Join the Berkeley Student Food Collective for the Fourth Annual Harvest Gala on November 17th at UC Berkeley's Alumni House! A four course meal prepared by the members of the Berkeley Student Food Collective, silent auction, guest speakers from the food industry, and live music will all be provided. Tickets are on sale now and are going fast, so buy one today! General admission tickets are suggested at $40; students at $20. To buy tickets, go to foodcollective.org/gala ; email Matthew at outreach@foodcollective.org for questions or more info. Doors open at 6:30 on November 17th. Thanks so much, and shoot me with any questions you have! Matthew Kirschenbaum Outreach Coordinator Berkeley Student Food Collective

The Cal Corps Public Service Center moved in August, and we want to share our new space with all the people that make our work possible! Come and join the celebration: · Wednesday, November 28, 2012 · 102 Sproul Hall · 3-5pm There will be food, refreshments, and great conversation. Celebrate Cal Corps and all the fabulous programs offered! Sproul Hall is located near the intersection of Bancroft and Telegraph. See campus map at http://www.berkeley.edu/map/3dmap/3dmap.shtml?sproulhall . See you then! Cal Corps Public Service Center http://publicservice.berkeley.edu

Coro Center for Civic Leadership Come learn about the Fellows Program Coro Center for Civic Leadership, Northern California is excited to announce our upcoming Fellows Program in Public Affairs Open House events. This year, we will be hosting open houses in San Francisco and Sacramento. Come learn more about the Fellows Program in Public Affairs and meet current Fellows and alumni. RSVP here! We look forward to seeing you there. Fellows Program in Public Affairs Open House in Sacramento Tuesday, November 27, 2012 | 5:30-7:00 pm Personal Insurance Federation of CA | 1201 K Street, Suite 950, Sacramento, CA Direction Fellows Program in Public Affairs Open House in San Francisco Wednesday, December 5, 2012 | 6:00-8:00 pm Coro Center for Civic Leadership, Northern California | 601 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA | Direction This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here. Refreshments will be provided. Have a question? Email Lan Thao Nguyen, Manager of Communica...

Looking for funding for graduate school applications?? Hayek Fund for Future Scholars AWARDS UP TO $300 FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION FEES Apply Now! Increase your chances of being accepted and funded in a graduate program through the Hayek Fund for Future Scholars (HFFS). HFFS funding is dedicated to offsetting application costs so that you can afford to increase the number of applications you submit. Who is eligible? Undergraduates and recent graduates applying for full-time doctorate or master’s degree programs to start in the 2013-14 academic year; demonstrated interest in individual and economic freedom, and strong academic potential are also essential. (See the frequently asked questions for a list of eligible degree programs). Please note: At this time only the following graduate programs in the U.S. will be eligible for application fee reimbursement: MA, PhD, MPP, and MFA How it works: Complete the Hayek Fund for Future Scholars application, including an indication o...

Are you interested in doing a studio course abroad this summer? Come here about just a few of the possibilities open to you! When: Thursday November 15 12:30 - 2:00 Where: 305 Wurster What Programs: UC Berkeley Summer Sessions, Arch 101 http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/summerabroad       Guadamar de Segura, Spain       Yunnan, China DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad http://www.disabroad.org/study-abroad-summer/ Hope to see you there!

To: Department Chairs, Advisors, and Students: I am pleased to introduce you to our Graduate Master of City Planning (MCP) degree within our School of Public Affairs. We would appreciate your forwarding this letter on email or otherwise posting it on bulletin boards for any undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in city planning. Our graduate MCP Program has been in existence for over 40 years. Alumni with a Masters in City Planning from SDSU range from Directors of planning departments to community planners to Vice Presidents of land use and environmental planning firms. Current MCP faculty specialize in a wide array of fields including sustainable urban planning, land use, environmental law, transportation, urban design, GIS , community planning, housing, and research methods. Our proximity to Mexico allows students to focus on the U.S.-Mexico border and Latin America. We also emphasize community outreach and internships. We are pleased to invi...

Do you think the COOPs should expand affordable housing options for EOP students?? Please answer the Berkeley Student Cooperative survey below to add your feedback to how that expansion could/should look. Dear EOP Students, With ever increasing tuition and a severe lack of affordable housing in the city of Berkeley, we at the Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC) feel it is our duty to provide affordable housing to students, with specific priority given to low income students. Unfortunately the BSC doesn't have space for all students that need our services, and as a result we have long waitlists to get co-op housing. We are preparing to expand in the coming years. Currently we offer two types of cooperative living: room and board houses and apartments. But we may offer different types of options in the future. We need your help to determine what direction to go with our expansion. What type of cooperative living are you interested in? What characteristics of the BSC may stop you fr...

About the Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund Since its establishment in 2006, the Fund has awarded nearly $1.5 million to more than 100 diverse neighborhood improvement projects and community service programs that utilize collaborative relationships between UC Berkeley and the community to address critical needs. How to Apply Download the CCPF Pre-Application Form and Grant Guidelines from the program website  http://office.chancellor.berkeley.edu/gcr/ccpf.shtml Submit the Pre-Application Form with a summary of the proposed partnership project by Friday, December 7, 2012. The Fund’s Advisory Board will review the Pre-Application Forms and invite 20-25 applicants to submit a full application. (Please note that being asked to submit an application does not guarantee a grant award.) Full applications will then be reviewed by the CCPF Advisory Board and funding recommendations made to the UC Berkeley Chancellor. The Pre-Application Forms are due by December 7, 2012. Additio...

My name is Nathan Chan, and I am the Treasurer for Cal's Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). I just wanted to let you know that this Thursday (11/8) ITE and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will be hosting a joint general meeting. We have invited three guest speakers, two from HNTB and one from Murakami Nelson Architectural Corporation. The presentation will be on the Presidio Parkway Project and there will be a landscape architecture component to the presentation. The presentation will be from 5-6pm at 534 Davis.

Reclaiming Our Voices at Cal: Womyn of Color Speak Out! Wednesday, November 7th 5:00-8:00pm Multicultural Community Center (Hearst Field Annex D-37) In 2007, the first Women of Color Festival "RECLAIM: Our Bodies, Minds, and Spirits," consisted of a day of events, hosted by GenEq, Multicultural Student Development and the Office of the Dean of Students, focusing on the experiences of women of color in our communities. It returned in 2009 and was cosponsored by GabNET, CalSLAM, RISE of UC Berkeley, Phi Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, GenEq, bridges Multicultural Resource Center and Cross-Cultural Student Development (CCSD). This semester we hope to bring back the spirit created by the Women of Color Festival in 2007 and 2009, but doing so with a critical lens, that analyzes the historical connotations of the word “festival.” This year, we are excited to invite you to an evening event that will consist of dialogue among womyn of color about their experiences o...

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We are excited to announce that the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies will be visiting San Francisco on Thursday, November 8, 2012 for a Joint Information Session for Prospective Masters Students with University of California at Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, and the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment. We hope you might pass this information along to any students you work with that may be interested in pursuing a Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Forestry and/or Forest Science. Deans, Admissions Officers and alumni will be available to answer all questions about our different programs, the admissions and financial aid process, and the different school communities. Location: JW Marriott San Francisco (Skyline BC Room, 21st Floor) Time: 11/8/2012, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Please visit the admission ev...

Dear UC Berkeley students, As we move into the final stretch of the semester, we encourage you to take this opportunity to reflect on your personal well-being and what you may be experiencing as you try to complete papers and projects and prepare for exams. Each of you came to Cal with many strengths, including your ability to connect to others and resources, your problem solving skills, and your motivation to succeed. With the rigorous academic workload and difficulties taking care of multiple and competing demands, it can be challenging and overwhelming to be a UC Berkeley student. These academic pressures are often compounded by financial pressures and family concerns, especially for students who are the first in their family to pursue a higher degree of education. For graduate students, qualifying exams, dissertation deadlines, and the balancing act of being a GSI can also present unique stressors. Be Proactive about Managing Stress : Please take the time to reflect on your wel...

Subject: December Graduation Information 2012 December Graduation Sunday, December 16, 2012 1 p.m. Haas Pavilion Student must sign up online by November 19 to be listed in the printed program. Ticket sales begin at the Grad Fair November 6 & 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Alumni House. Tickets sales online begin November 8. For details, visit: http://commencement.berkeley.edu/

Present your research at Harvard!! The Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) is proud to announce its Call for Proposals for the 2013 conference: The Revolution will be LIVE, which is scheduled for February 28-March 2, 2013. This year's AOCC honors the essence of revolutionary work by challenging us all to think beyond the approaches we normally engage in to promote social justice in education, particularly for students of color. During this year's conference we will refocus our energies on the next generation of educational change agents, inviting youth as co-creators of education, and not just consumers. We will explore new ways of thinking, being, acting, and including by radically revisiting our perspectives and approaches to changing education. The change we pursue begins with each of us nurturing the leader within ourselves; accepting our responsibility to develop educational experiences that benefit all students, particularly those of color; and genuinely engaging our comm...

The Blueprint Leaders for Social Justice goal: learn to initiate and influence social change. Interactive learning workshops take place weekly (Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm) in a 2-unit academic course. The priority application deadline is Friday, November 2nd! The application is available at: http://www.facebook.com/l/oAQHr5gAN/sa.berkeley.edu/leadership/blueprint For more information, please send an email to calleaders@gmail.com!

Brought to you by your fellow CED students: Drop by The Rest Stop! Thursdays 7-8pm 214B Wurster Hall Great work comes from Happy Students. Happy Students come from The Rest Stop. Combat burnout and stress to pursue balance, rest and happiness! As students, we need to learn how to process critiques in healthy ways, like peer to peer discussion. Our goal is to create a more successful, healthy CED student body. The Rest Stop is a safe space to hang out together and have healthy discussions about our struggles as CED students. We are all in this together; let’s actually talk what we are going through! (i.e. long nights, questioning abilities and future, feeling failure, issues about believing in your abilities) Drop by any week for some good food and real talk with CED students!