The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

The Architectural Engineering program at Purdue University has open Masters and PhD positions for the 2020 academic year. The program, together with the Center for High Performance Buildings , supports more than 50 graduate students and offers unique experimental facilities. The application deadline for Fall 2020 is December 31, 2019.

WONDERFUL PUBLIC SERVICE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING Applications for two $56,000 Fellowships Due February 24, 2017 Fresno, CA (January 6, 2017)  – Through the generosity of The Wonderful Company, San Joaquin Valley students will have the opportunity to become the next generation of Valley leaders through  The Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship . This program helps students obtain an advanced degree from a top graduate program, return home, and apply what they have learned to help make the Valley a better place. The Maddy Institute will award two $56,000 Fellowships to Valley students who are accepted into a nationally ranked,  qualified graduate program  in the fall of 2017. This Fellowship, now in its third year, is made possible by a generous gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company. The Resnicks are dedicated to making the Central Valley a better place to live, work, and learn, and share t...

Ever wonder what grad school review committees look for in an application? Well look no further and attend next GiGS workshop to get all your questions answered. We will have a panel of Professors and administrators from diverse on-campus programs (i.e., Sociology, Law, Ethnic Studies etc) that review applications and will be able to answer your questions regarding: Application materials Admission process Funding What? Professor and Administrator Panel Why? Prepare a strong grad application by understanding how to stand out and what constitutes an outstanding application. Where? Multicultural Community Center (MCC, in Hearst Annex) When? Thursday April 3rd, 5:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP by sending a quick email to: gigs@berkeley.edu

The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Design will be traveling to San Francisco for a meet and greet recruiting event on Monday evening, September 30th. It will be hosted by the Catharine Clark Gallery and sponsored by PennDesign Admissions and the PennDesign Alumni Association. Students will have the opportunity to meet with PennDesign alumni and staff and also hear from our featured speaker, Richard Weller, Chair of the Landscape Architecture program. If any of your students are interested in attending, please RSVP for the event online: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8242330031

GRADDuate School: Moving the Dream Forward: 1st annual conference addressing the unique challenges that undocumented students face in their pursuit of graduate studies. Event Date & Location: Saturday, September 21st, Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley. Time: Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Program will run until 3:30pm Registration Deadline: Monday, September 12, 2013. Have questions? Contact us at: graddnorcal@gmail.com Cost: FREE for students. Donations welcomed from educators and supporters. There will also be a personal statement clinic. If you are interested in having your statement reviewed, please bring a hard copy on the day of the conference! Register Now at tinyurl.com/graddconference

Kaplan Learn @ Lunch Event Series Sponsored by Global Brigades at UC Berkeley Attend this FREE event where a Kaplan faculty member will review useful, exclusive Kaplan strategies for each section of the test. Lunch will be provided from Blondie's Pizza, and all attendees will be eligible for large discounts on Kaplan courses. The first 10 attendees of each event will receive a FREE Kaplan online study product. GRE: Tues. 4/30/2013, 12pm-1:30pm LSAT: Wed. 5/1/2013, 12pm-1:30pm MCAT: Thurs. 5/2/2013, 12pm-1:30pm Location: Cesar Chavez 105 Register now; space is limited: bit.ly/kaplanlearnatlunch

New Career Services for International Students Hello! My name is Sarah Bang and I'm the new Career Counselor for International Students at the UC Berkeley Career Center . You may recognize my name since I was previously an international student advisor at Berkeley International Office. I wanted to share my new campus role with you and how I can be a resource to you during your time at Cal. As the Career Counselor for International Students, I will be counseling Cal undergraduate and Master's level international students on the following: Major and career exploration Internship and job search Graduate school application process NOTE: Haas undergraduate, Pre-med, and PhD/postdoc appointments will continue to be seen by other counselors specializing in these areas. I will be supporting you through: 45-minute appointments ( Make appointments online and indicate that you are an international student) Career related workshops and programs The Cal Career Center has a wide array o...

CED undergraduates - you are invited to attend the Architecture department colloquium from 2:10-4:00 pm on April 8th in 104 Wurster. Come learn more about what CED grad students are up to! The Architecture Colloquium is an event that gives graduate students a chance to present some of their research work or end of term papers to other graduate students, faculty, or other interested CED students. This event would be a great opportunity for undergraduates interested in graduate school- introducing them to the scope and method of research produced in grad. school. It could also be for those interested in learning what their GSI's are working on when not in section.

I am pleased to announce that USC has partnered with ACSP to host the first summer pre-doctoral workshop for students of color. This effort is designed to enhance the diversity of students who are pursuing Ph.D. degrees in planning. The workshop is planning focused, and our goal is to attract and recruit the most talented students from groups that have been under-represented on planning faculties. Flyer and application available at: http://priceschool.usc.edu/programs/phd/upd/predoctoralworkshop/ The faculty for this workshop is a star-studded group, including Ed Blakely, Catherine Ross, Manuel Pastor, Raphael Bostic, Dan Rodriguez, Lisa Schweitzer, and Lois Takahashi -- to name just a few. The full faculty list is available on the web page for the workshop. Our primary audience for this workhshop is masters students who have the aptitude and desire to pursue a Ph.D. Please pass along this flyer and the application form to your best masters students from under-represented groups. (Th...

Fowarded Message: I am pleased to announce that USC has partnered with ACSP to host the first summer pre-doctoral workshop for students of color. This effort is designed to enhance the diversity of students who are pursuing Ph.D. degrees in planning. The workshop is planning focused, and our goal is to attract and recruit the most talented students from groups that have been under-represented on planning faculties. Flyer and application are available at this web page: http://priceschool.usc.edu/programs/phd/upd/predoctoralworkshop/ The faculty for this workshop is a star-studded group, including Ed Blakely, Catherine Ross, Manuel Pastor, Raphael Bostic, Dan Rodriguez, Lisa Schweitzer, and Lois Takahashi -- to name just a few. The full faculty list is available on the web page for the workshop. Our primary audience for this workhshop is masters students who have the aptitude and desire to pursue a Ph.D. Please pass along this flyer and the application form to your best masters stu...

CED EXCLUSIVE! Career Counseling for grads and undergrads in all CED departments 220 Wurster Internships Job search strategies career exploration resume critique graduate schools career fairs networking ... and more! Drop-in appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 pm Pre-Scheduled appointments Thursdays 9-12 pm To schedule an appointment go to http://tinyurl.com/CEDCareerCounseling

Happy New Year! I am writing to let you know of our graduate Architecture and Archectural Sciences offerings for 2013 - 2014 and to ask that you pass this information on to your students interested in professional and research based degree programs in Architecture. We are currently accepting summer and fall 2013 applications for our M.Arch I and II, MS, and PhD programs, both on our main campus and in New York City via our partnership with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Degrees offered: M.Arch I M.Arch II Geo futures | M.Arch II Environmental Parametrics (SOM) M.S. in Architectural Sciences - Architectural Acoustics|Built Ecologies|Lighting PhD in Architectural Sciences - Architectural Acoustics|Built Ecologies|Lighting Research Centers: Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) If you have students who are considering grad school for 2014, please let them know that we have a Diversity in Graduate Studies Visit Program that provides individualized campus visits...

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!

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...

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...

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...

Forwarded message from a former student - Might be a program to look into: Hi Donna, My name is Fernanda. I graduated from UC Berkeley with an Urban Studies B.A. in 2011. I am now a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) student at UCLA. I thought that the MURP program would be of interest to Urban Studies students and so I am sending you information about an admissions/diversity workshop we are hosting at UCLA on October 29. (*N ote - Workshop date has passed, but program might be something to conside r) Thanks, Fernanda Roveri UCLA MURP '14

Please help the College of Environmental Design (CED) at UC Berkeley spread the word about our Building Diversity Information Session , on Monday, October 22 nd at 4PM.  CED offers graduate programs in Architecture, City Planning, and Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning.  This event is open to all prospective applicants.

USC Graduate Open House to share with students - October 22 @ 5pm   http://arch.usc.edu/Home/viewE vent.htmla?id=1247

CED grads and undergrads - meet with CED's own career counselor Deborah Briant to get help with: Internships Job search strategies career exploration resume critique graduate schools career fairs networking ... and more! CED EXCLUSIVE Career Counseling 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