The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

Departmental deadlines for Spring 2017 courses occur now through early November, with the campus deadline set by the Academic Senate as November 9th. Start-Up Workshop dates are listed below, and Workshops can also be arranged for departments, programs and student organizations. Individual appointments are also available for those who can't make the workshop times, or who just prefer a one-to-one session. DeCal Start-Up Workshops Have an idea for a course of your own? Want to put your ideas into action? Attend a DeCal Start-Up Workshop http://slc.berkeley.edu/startup-workshops October Dates: Mon. 10/10, 12-1:30pm Tues. 10/11, 1-2:30pm Mon. 10/24, 12-1:30pm Tues. 10/25, 1-2:30pm These 90-minute workshops provide an overview of the campus process and requirements for starting a student-facilitated 98/198 course. We'll also wade into the topics of courses design, syllabus creation and choosing an effective teaching style. Each course idea is unique, so individual follow-up appoin...

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 This conference will help you gain financial independence and success. “Before I had a lot of fear about my finances and just avoided it because it was so overwhelming and now I have the courage to start getting them under control.” – 2012 Participant “This conference has changed my relationship and attitude towards money! I’m excited to start!” – 2012 Participant “Keep the conferences coming because they really help and inspire!” – 2012 Participant http://www.ywca-berkeley.org/financial-literacy/#conference

CED EXCLUSIVE with Maria Dawson Career Counseling 220 Wurster Hall Internships, Job search strategies, career exploration ,resume critique ,graduate school ,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 Upcoming Events Stay up to date by checking the CED calendar for a comprehensive list of events. ABCs of Licensure for Architects, Tues. 10/1/13 Mentorship Mixer, Tues. 10/8/13 Grad Student Job Search , Tues. 10/22/13 What Architecture Firms want you to know, Tues. 11/5/13 Sustainability in Environmental Design, Tues. 11/19/13               Other resources to keep in mind: CareerMail: Want to get timely information about jobs, internships, employer events, professional school, workshops, etc. aimed specific...

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 19th by noon at 250 Wurster or via email at cedambassadors@berkeley.edu Applications can be found at 250 Wurster Hall, Undergraduate Advising, or at the Ambassador bulletin board outside of the Advising Office. Questions? Contact cedambassadors@berkeley.edu

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...

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 19th 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 by sending an email request to  cedugblog@gmail.com Questions? Contact cedambassadors@berkeley.edu

UC Berkeley Advising Council Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching, Learning, Academic Planning and Facilities present: MONTHLY TEA Wednesday, February 13 3-4pm, 400 Cory Hall This month's theme: What We Love About Advising Feel the love!! Bring a Peer Advisor (optional) and participate in a discussion about what we love about advising at Berkeley. All staff, faculty, and students welcome! Curious about the Advising Council? Join the Implementation Manager, Council Members, and Working Group Chairs to learn the latest, ask all of your burning questions, and provide input into the project. Questions about the Monthly Tea? Contact allisonhall@berkeley.edu Advising Council info: http://oe.berkeley.edu/AdvisingCouncil.shtml *Can't make it? To accommodate varying schedules, next month's Tea will be held at a different time and location (TBA)

CED students - need a little extra attention between now and the end of the term? Come see our grad intern Jeamice! You can set up an appointment with her via the link below. Hello CED students: I’m Jeamice Parker, the Undergraduate Advising Intern for CED this year. My job is to assist students in the College of Environmental Design with advising while developing my advising and counseling skills. I am sending this e-mail to reach out to students and offer appointments for advising through December 21st. If you would like to come in to talk about being homesick, balancing self-care and school, preparing for graduate school, or anything else you may be going through, feel free to make an appointment. To set up an appointment for advising, log into bCal and go to: http://tinyurl.com/jeamice1