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You are invited to attend a Global Poverty & Practice Minor Information Session! The GPP Minor introduces students to the theoretical frameworks, methods, and practical skills necessary to engage with global poverty and inequality in imaginative and effective ways.  The "Practice Experience" is a central component of the Minor in which students partner with domestic or international non-governmental or community organizations, government agencies, or other poverty or development programs, on various dimensions of poverty action – from community health and food security to economic justice and grass-roots political power.  The combination of the the coursework for the Minor and this real world experience allows students to connect theories and practices of poverty action. Funding is available to support students’ practice experiences. The deadline to declare the Minor this semester is Wednesday, March 8 th .  There are no prerequisites ...

Attend one of the many research workshops offered right in Durant Hall! Perhaps you're interested in researching global health disparities or carrying out research on right-wing movements ? No matter what your interests, there is something out there for everyone!

September 30, 8:30-5:00 at the Brower Center - Free! Reimagining the Urban: Bay Area Connections Across Art and Public Space is a daylong symposium examining art, nature, economic development and equity in the Bay Area metropolis. Artists, curators, real estate developers, environmentalists and social justice advocates will gather to discuss the uses and abuses of the region's creative and natural resources. For schedule, registration, and more information about the event, please visit the Reimagining the Urban website: http://reimaginingtheurban.wordpress.com . Speakers Ric Ambrose (Richmond Art Center) Allison Arieff (SPUR) Teresa Caldeira (City and Regional Planning, UC Berkeley) Margaret Crawford (Architecture, UC Berkeley) Deborah Cullinan (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts) Nicholas de Monchaux (Architecture and Urban Design, UC Berkeley) Raquel Gutierrez (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts) Shannon Jackson (Rhetoric, Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, and Arts Research ...

The GPP Minor introduces students to the theoretical frameworks, methods, and practical skills necessary to engage with global poverty and inequality in imaginative and effective ways. The "Practice Experience" is a central component of the Minor in which students partner for a minimum of five weeks, with non-governmental or community organizations, government agencies, or other poverty or development programs, on various dimensions of poverty action – from community health and food security to economic justice and grass-roots political power. This real world experience, which can take place domestically or internationally, allows students to connect theories and practices of poverty action. Fellowship funding is available to support students’ practice experiences. The deadline to declare the Minor this semester is Thursday, October 17th. There are no prerequisites to declare.The Declaration Form and additional information about the Minor can be found at: http://blumcent...

Interested in taking action in service to local communities? JOIN THE BONNER LEADERS AMERICORPS PROGRAM Gain valuable leadership skills Earn an AmeriCorps Education Award, $1,1,75 Up to 2 academic units Membership in a nationally recognized program One-on-one coaching from Center staff Still recruiting for positions in the community: American Red Cross Aspire Education East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Excelsior Action Group SEEDS Community Resolution Center Resources for Community Development STEAM Exploration Lab   As a Bonner Leader you will serve in your specific position for 8-10 hours per week and will also: Participate in reflective dialogue groups second Tuesday, 6-8pm of every month Attend one additional Tuesday 6-8pm leadership workshop each month Network with other student leaders in August and January orientations/retreats For full information visit http://publicservice.berkeley.edu/bonnerleaders or email ucb.bonnerleaders@gmail...

Cal Students, You are invited to attend a Global Poverty & Practice Minor Information Session! The GPP Minor gives students an opportunity to investigate contemporary forms of poverty, wealth and inequality through academic coursework and practical experience. Students in the Minor study poverty and responses to poverty in a historical and global context, and develop critical thinking skills that support their ethical and reflective engagement in poverty action. The "Practice Experience" is a central component of the Minor in which students partner for a minimum of five weeks, with non-governmental or community organizations, government agencies, or other poverty or development programs domestically or internationally. This real world experience allows students to connect theories and practices of poverty action. Fellowship funding is available to support students’ practice experiences. The deadline to declare the Minor this semester is Tuesday, March 5th. There ar...