The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

Are you interested in  STUDYING ABROAD ? If so,  mark your calendars!!  CED Study Abroad Information Session Monday, November 4th, 4-5pm 172 Wurster Hall Come learn about:  Study abroad options: UCEAP, Berkeley Summer Abroad, Berkeley Global Internships Financial Aid & Scholarships When to study abroad and what CED requirements can be completed  Programs related to the built environment 

Hello CED Community!  Summer is here and so are some exciting opportunities! Check out the links below to get the latest news. RESOURCES ON CAMPUS The CED Undergraduate Advising Office is open for drop-in appointments. Here is this week's schedule: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10 am - 12 pm Closed Isela Heather Closed  Isela 1 pm - 3 pm Isela Heather Isela Closed Susan Enhance your language skills with our global community! The SLC Language Exchange Program  is excited to invite students to join us for Summer 2019! Our program provides a space for students to explore the linguistic and cultural diversity of our global summer campus. As part of LEP, language learners can connect with peers from across the globe to hone their conversational skills, broaden their worldviews, and grow their communities at Cal and beyond. SLC Writing Program services have returned for Summer 2019! Undergr...

CED students: check out this SP17 short-term course! ENV DES198/298: Communication Graphics Media, Exhibits & Brand in Cities, Architecture & Landscape Mondays, 9-12 from  February 27 to March 20   Instructor: Keith Helmetag. Cal ‘75; Founding principal C&G Partners CCN 28776 (undergraduate) / 28791 (graduate) This course will be structured as a lecture and studio class that  explores how communication graphics are integrated into places and spaces to tell stories ;  celebrate individuals; establish and transform the cultural and natural fabric of our built and digital world.  Lectures on memorials, gardens and industrial heritage will recount history and noteworthy precedent global projects as well as behind-the-scenes insight about designing communication graphics for Yankee Stadium and 9/11 Memorial to name a few. Studio assignments will explore communication graphics projects seen on campus, in the Bay Area or in Bancroft Library’s ar...

When? Thursday, December 1st. 5:30pm - 6:30pm Auditorium - Room 112

The College of Environmental Design’s Diversity Platforms Committee (DPC) is pleased to announce the 2nd Call for Proposals for funding to mount activities that promote and enhance the critical examination of the intersections between race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, power and privilege, poverty and inequality, restorative justice, and other aspects of human identity and relations within the built environment. Proposals for the categories noted below may be submitted by CED faculty, students (one student cannot be part of multiple proposals) and staff as individuals or teams representing CED organizations, student groups, degree programs, or departments. They may also involve collaborations between members of the CED community and representatives from other units on the Berkeley campus or partners in the local community: Curricular Enrichment Exhibits Special Events An information session about the award categories, application and selection process will be held on Tuesday, Oc...

The San Francisco Construction Specifications Institute Foundation, Inc. proudly offers scholarships to sophomore or above college students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and enrolled in a school of architecture, design, engineering, or construction in California. Eligible students must have declared a major of Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture or a construction industry profession. Scholarships for eligible applicants may be as much as $4,000.00, but not less than $1,000.00, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee based on funds available. Scholarship Information and Application is attached or please email Matt Crawford at  mcrawford@kellymoore.com for more information. Deadline: Before June 30th, 2015

The College of Environmental Design is pleased to announce CED Connects , an online networking resource connecting CED students with alumni who might provide advice, information, and support. As a student, you can gain perspective on your long-term career goals; acquire advice on balancing education, career, and extracurricular activities; and receive honest feedback and encouragement. As an alum, you have the opportunity to build a student's confidence, knowledge, and motivation needed to succeed by sharing your expertise and support. CED Connects on LinkedIn provides a powerful tool to let students and alumni broaden their network and networking skills.  Create or update your LinkedIn Profile. Add " UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design " to your profile. Ask to join the LinkedIn Group “ CED Connects ” Connect with students/alumni who share similar career, academic, or cultural interests Set up a time to meet over coffee, email, a phone call or Skype Po...

SfunCube Friday, April 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 9:00 PM (PDT) Oakland, CA Student designers and architects of the University of California, Berkeley Environmental Design school are welcome to come participate in the third annual SfunCube Solar Hackathon . The solar Hackathon brings together the Bay Area's most hardcore creative designers, developers, and brilliant solar business minds together to create innovative solutions to accelerate solar adoption in US and around the world. There are $10,000 in cash prizes and a chance to build your own solar start up.

AXIA is an architectural family strongly grounded in the craft of Architecture, experiencing a youthful transformation, with a dedication to a broad base of clients and building types. If you approach your projects and commitment to your clients with equal passion, we should talk. We are looking for talented individuals with long term growth potential for the position of Drafter/Job Captain.  Must be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, preferably version 2012 or 2013.  Must have experience in an architectural office.  Experience as a Job Captain on commercial/institutional projects preferred.  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel, current edition of the CBC and the ability to create an architectural plan set with minimal instruction.  Must be able to explore design options and implement design concepts  I.T. knowledge desirable.  This position entails responsibility of modeling & detailing of building components, development of constructi...

Finish in three (3) weeks (at the end of summer) American Studies- 170AC- Race and Representation in US Culture For Session E (July 28th-August 15th) CCN: 11510

Jacobs hall is a new building that will hold design studios and equipment, located next to soda hall on northside. A team of students and professors is gaining feedback on what students are most in need of on campus in terms of design spaces and equipment, and ask that anyone interested in design fill out this survey.

Applications are now available for the Fall 2013-Spring 2014 CED Admissions Ambassador Internship cohort. Share your experience, passion, and expertise of being a student in the CED Reach out to prospective high school and community college students. Network with CED students, faculty, staff, and campus-wide outreach groups. Gain valuable professional, communication, and community building skills. Due: Friday, April 18th by noon at 250 Wurster or via email at cedambassadors@berkeley.edu Applications can be found at 250 Wurster Hall, Undergraduate Advising, at the Ambassador bulletin board outside of the Advising Office, or see attached. Questions? Contact cedambassadors@berkeley.edu Join us for a Mixer on Wed. April 2nd 11:30am -1:30pm -Talk to current Ambassadors -Food will be provided