The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

The Demography department is pleased announce a new scholarship opportunity for student who have a vested interest in pursuing an advance degree in the social and health sciences . Advancing Diversity in Age research (CAL-ADAR) invites applications for a three semester research opportunity for undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors) in the health and social sciences. CAL-ADAR seeks to prepare talented and motivated underrepresented students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or those with a proven commitment to diversity and to eradicating racial disparities in graduate school and the academy, for graduate study in fields in the health and social sciences. The program provides students with a rigorous research experience under the guidance of a UCB faculty or graduate student mentor, and a minor that will provided them a technical skill to conduct research. If selected, each participant will receive: ·   A paid summer internship ·   A m...

We are currently offering full-time positions in  Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Jose and Seattle   to college graduates interested in doing a year of service. City Year is a great opportunity for young people to build their leadership skills and make a difference in the lives of children. City Year is an education focused, nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to keep students in school and on track to graduation. At City Year’s 24 locations across the United States and two international affiliates, teams of young people called corps members serve full-time in schools for 10 months as tutors, mentors and role models. By focusing on attendance, behavior and course performance, corps members are uniquely able to help students and schools succeed. Visit  cityyear.org  to learn

Applications are due on or before Monday, April 28th, 2014 at 11:59pm. For full information and to download an application visit: http://geneq.berkeley.edu/internships Infosessions on Tuesday 3/4 from 4-5pm and Wednesday 4/2 from 5-6pm, both in GenEq (202 Cesar Chavez)! Eliminating homophobia Stopping hate crimes Subverting sexism Ending violence against women Toppling transphobia Redefining masculinities Positions: · GenEq/Multicultural Community Center Liaison Create opportunities that explore the interconnections of gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality (application process through the MCC, see website for details) · Graphic Design Assist GenEq staff and interns with flyers, posters, logos and other design projects · Lavender Action Intern at locals LGBTQ non-profits like The Pacific Center, Our Family Coalition or the Transgender Law Center ·Prism: For leaders of LGBT and women’s organizations to enhance leadership skills ·Program Assistants: Edu...