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Wednesday (9/14) 6PM 502 Davis Hall Dinner will be provided With the Cal Construction Team, you can earn 2 course units and learn invaluable skills applicable to project engineering, architecture, and construction management. Annually, we compete against many other universities in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Competition in Reno, Nevada. No experience is needed as you will learn from coaches from the Bay Area’s top construction firms. If you cannot make it to the first info-session but are still interested in the Team, please email jacintho@berkeley.edu

Cal Students, 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, October 5th. There are no prerequisites required to declare. The Declaration Form and additional information about the Minor can be found at: http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/gppminor . Information Sessions will provide an overview of the Minor and demonstrate how students from all disciplines can benefit from it. Unless otherwis...

Friday, October 30th, 1-2pm or 2-3pm 305 Wurster Hall Rhode Island School of Design offers graduate education in areas of the Fine Arts, Design and Architecture that are widely respected in creative communities around the world. Molly Pettengill, RISD Graduate Admissions Officer, will offer an introduction to RISD's graduate programs, studio and learning resources, career support and the application process.  Your interest, curiosity and questions are welcomed. Information always available at www.risd.edu . If you have questions or can't make the sessions, you can contact Assistant Director Molly Pettengill directly at mpetteng@risd.edu

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 Wednesday, March 5th. There are no prerequisites to declare. The Declaration Form and additional information about the Minor can be found at: http://blumcenter.ber...