Department of Politics News - 9/9/2022

1) Local Policy Research Opportunity for StudentsWould you like some real experience in policy research at the local level? The Business School and the Economics Department are teaming up to do a study that will analyze the costs and benefits of the formal incorporation of McKinleyville as a city (it is not currently incorporated as a city). They would like one or two political science majors or minors to be part of their research team, starting in Fall semester. The internship may provide academic units or not depending on the student's preference (the departments are working on some funding to pay students. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Professor Stephanie Burkhalter in the Politics Department: stephanie.burkhalter@humboldt.edu. 2) CA Department of Finance Conference; register by Sept. 16Do you want to work on complex public policy decisions impacting 40 million Californians? Do you want to advise the Governor of California on fiscal policy? Do you want to help craft, oversee, and maintain the budget for the fifth largest economy in the world? Join us for the California Department of Finance’s 6th Annual Policy and Recruitment Conference on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Hear about career and internship opportunities, interact and network with state policy experts, and learn about the state’s legislative and budget process, independent audits and evaluations, and public policy and economic issues. Attend this conference in person or virtually. The conference is free and open to undergraduate students graduating by spring 2023, graduate students, and state public policy professionals. Please register by noon, September 16. For information or to complete the required registration visit here. Questions? Email us at policyconference@dof.ca.gov. 3) Constitution Day events Sept. 17-18See here for the event program and details. Active link for the Zoom portion of the day's events here. 4) Student Organizing Series; register by Sept. 18California Common Cause, an organization dedicated to holding power accountable and building an inclusive democracy for all Californians, is offering a FREE comprehensive leadership training called the Student Organizing Series (S.O.S.) that can lead to paid student internship opportunities. Our Student Organizing Series is focused on developing the next generation of organizers and activists. The training covers planning issue campaigns, building grassroots support, lobbying, communications/media skills, fundraising, and more! After finishing the training, participants will receive an official certificate of completion. Please sign up through [this link]. This series will begin on September 20th, and the deadline to register is September 18th! Questions? Email Alvin Valverde at avalverde@commoncause.org or Alexandra Leal Silva at alealsilva@commoncause.org. 5) Sacramento Semester Program; info session Sept. 21Interested in interning in the state capital? Think about applying for the Sacramento Semester program, hosted by Sacramento State University, which takes place in the Spring semester (see main page here). You must be a junior or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above to apply. Applications for Spring 2023 will open on September 23 and are due on October 21, 2022.  Dr. Stephanie Burkhalter in the Politics department is the campus contact. To learn more, register to attend the information session on Wednesday, September 21st from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom. 6) Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit, Sept. 22-23Growing Forward: Shape the Change is a two-day virtual economic summit designed to foster innovative thinking throughout our region of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties, as well as adjacent tribal lands. Our goal is to identify economic opportunities and strengthen collaboration amongst our businesses, economic development professionals, and leaders. The conference will center on conversations and networking with a focus on industry opportunities, infrastructure needs, and improving quality of life for all in the midst of a changing economic, climactic and cultural landscape. Scholarships to cover registration are available. Learn more and register here.