The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

Seeking to Dedicate your time to Serving Local Communities? Intern with an East Bay Nonprofit while developing your leadership skills Units and travel stipends avai Direct Service Internships (formerly Bonner Leaders) is a yearlong internship program that connects students and nonprofit agencies working with local communities in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis Student interns commit 8 hours/week building healthy communities in the East Bay while also dedicating 2 hours/week (Tuesdays 6-8pm) learning about local issues and developing their leadership and professional skills. More information: bishop@berkeley.edu

We’re running campaigns this coming year to make a difference on some of the top issues facing our generation. We're pushing big companies to go solar as the next big step toward 100% renewable energy. We're fighting to empower regular voters so we can take back our democracy from billionaires and Super PACs. And we're urging big chains like Subway to go antibiotics-free, so we can stop our industrial food system from overusing antibiotics on animals.  In short, we're organizing campaigns that can make a concrete difference right now and get our country on a path to a better future.  Apply today to join the movement .  We're looking for people who have the passion and the drive it takes to fuel the power of student activism, win positive change, and build for even more victories in the future.  We're hiring organizers to work on college campuses in Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.  Check out our website to read about some of our ...

Assist the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) in the design and build-out of our workspace renovation this summer. This is a paid position, work-study preferred. Tasks include the following activities: Programming: Identify space needs in terms of activities, work styles, storage needs. Design: Make image boards to present concepts; identify furniture; storage, lighting, and other features; produce sketches and design drawings, produce a budget. Installation: Coordinate installation of purchased items, including pick up and possibly fabrication of some items. Some hands-on work including organization and clean-up of the space will be required . Qualifications: Architecture or interior design skills, CADD, strong communication skills. Having a car or pickup truck would be helpful but is not necessary. How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to LEHRER@berkeley.edu .

Are you interested in making new friends from various countries? A​re you eager to learn about different cultures? In the Department of Sociology, we have over 250 international students studying here for a short ​period of time, and the Cultural Peer Mentors are here to assist them with their transition. We hope American students and international students will develop cultural awareness and acquire intercultural competency through frequent cross-cultural interaction. This is an important skill to develop as the world of work and social networking becomes increasingly more diversified internationally In this program, you will:Meet friends from diverse backgrounds. ​​Create and plan exciting activities for your own group of mentees. ​​Work with a team of Cultural Peer Mentors to develop your leadership skills. You may pick up the application at 410 Barrows Hall. For questions: chrischang43@berkeley.edu

Women's Leadership Intensive (WLI) is a pilot five-day leadership program for women-identified [*] students focused on knowledge sharing, strategizing, skill-building and mentorship in a supportive and rejuvenating environment. WLI is taking place at the University of California at Berkeley on August 16 - 20, 2015.  Priority is given to undergraduate and graduate students of UC Berkeley. (Space is limited to 30) We invite women identified [*] students of all ages, abilities, socio-economic and citizenship status, sexualities, religions, and cultural backgrounds to participate. [*] “women identified”: those who experience life through the lens of woman in body, spirit, identity past, present, future and fluid (UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center) Please check out wli.berkeley.edu for the latest updates. TIMELINE - Application Opens = Wed, July 1, 2015 - Application Deadline = Wed, July 22, 2015 - Reading & Selection Period = Wed, July 22 - Fri, July 31, 2015 For disabil...

The Student Information Systems Project ( sisproject.berkeley.edu ) is replacing the current admissions, enrollment, registration, financial aid, student accounts, and advising systems with a modern, nimble and effective vendor-supported system. A Student Assistant Advising Analyst is needed to work with the Advising Team to analyze graduation requirements and identify issues. The Analyst will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of professional and student developers, designers, project managers, and support staff. The position starts immediately and lasts through the summer with the possibility to continue next year.   Pay is $13/hour. For more information, review the job description ( http://tinyurl.com/advising-assistant ) and see Callisto Job ID #896673.   To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Brooke Manly – bmanly@berkeley.edu .

San Francisco Tenants’ Rights Internship (Unpaid) 4-8 hours / week  Location: 2301 Mission Street Background There is an acute housing crisis in San Francisco, and we believe that strengthening tenant and immigrant rights is one powerful way to challenge gentrification and displacement, along with grassroots organizing for social change. We are a multi-racial organization bringing together African-American and Latino communities to fight for the changes our communities need right now, and organizing with a transformational vision for the future. Requirements: Interns must be fluent in Spanish Commitment to racial, economic and gender justice Comfortable talking to people in person and over the phone, and using computer Time commitment: 1 or more shifts a week, 3-4 hours each Because of the training involved, we require a 3 month commitment To apply, email Molly McClure at molly@cjjc.org

This international one-stage architecture competition invites all architecture students and young professionals to develop and submit compelling ideas for the design of Lake Baths located in Serra da Estrela, Portugal. The Lake Baths are located within a serene and remarkable landscape. The Lake Baths aims to promote a unique experience for the visitors and create a special setting in direct contact with nature. A quiet place to be experienced by single day visitors, trekkers and guests staying at the Lodge. SITE LAKE BATHS _ Serra da Estrela, Portugal Early Registration: June 24 - September 18, 2015 Regular Registration: September 19 - September 30, 2015 Submission Deadline: October 03, 2015 Participation fee: 60 / 90 Euros Open to: Architecture Students and Young Professionals (≤ 40 years old) Website: www.arkxsite.com

Summer Sessions courses are in full swing and the Student Learning Center (SLC) is open with tutoring and study groups available for many courses.  A full Schedule of Services is attached, and details are also posted on our website at  http://slc.berkeley.edu/summer-sessions-slc-services Services are free and open to all registered Summer Sessions students.

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (formerly known as CET) is looking for a work-study eligible student office assistant beginning this summer. The person in this position will be exposed to the latest technology trends, top industry leaders and entrepreneurial students in our programs. An interest in the activities of our Center, technology and entrepreneurship are helpful. Salary: $20 per hour (for up to 20 hours per week) Required Skills: Skills required include familiarity with Constant Contact, Google tools (calendar, drive, sheets, etc.), social media, and Wordpress. Key traits include excellent written and verbal communication skills, friendly and positive manner, highly organized and driven professional, with the ability to do quick turn editing of text for web posts. Main Duties: Assist with office and relationship/contact management, event setup and logistics for major Center events such as Collider launches, Entrepreneurship bootcamps, etc. This also...