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News for Politics students -- 12-7-2021

December 7, 2021

  1. Major Based Peer Mentor positions. Become an Humboldt Major Based Peer Mentor in RAMP! Mentors help connect students with their academic department and support the development of an academic identity and sense of belonging within a particular major. They achieve this by working closely with the chair or other representative of their department in collaboration with staff from MBPM-RAMP. The pre-application for Major Based Peer Mentors is now open. RAMP is looking for students for academic year 2022-23 to join our team. Learn more on our website. Click here to pre-apply. (The pre-application is not required, but it provides information to RAMP. The formal application will open in January.)
  2. Q-Grad, Dec. 9. A fall commencement celebration for LGBTQIA2S+ graduating seniors and their allies. Join us in the Student Activities Center (SAC) KBR Lounge for a commencement ceremony from 2-3:30pm, or come and go as you please. There will be an open mic for anyone who wishes to share. Invite your favorite professors and staff to celebrate with you! Bring Humboldt ID and verification of covid vaccination. Featuring music, free food, dancing and a selfie booth. Contact sjeic@humboldt.edu for further information. 
  3. PSCI 387 International Education Week course. Earn 1 unit of credit by attending a week of events. Learn about international issues, jobs, and opportunities. Highlights include a keynote speaker, featured lectures and presentations; panel discussions on current events and global topics; workshops on studying, working, and living abroad; and recipes, dance, and more from around the world. The keynote speaker will be Mary Akpovi, a native of Nigeria who has founded her own accounting firm here in California while also helping to found programs in three different countries that support vocational education for women in Africa. Mandatory information meeting options: Jan. 24, 5pm, FH 118 (hyflex) or Jan. 25, 1pm, FH 118 (hyflex). IEW website link.
  4. Chartwells Sustainability Intern. Chartwells, Humboldt’s dining services provider, is hiring a student intern to work on sustainability projects. See here for details and the application link (the title says “Business Management” but it’s for Sustainability Interns). Applicants should be interested in: sustainability, carbon footprint, farm to fork, and quality assurance. Questions? Email James.Richards@compass-usa.com or John.Shermer@compass-usa.com.
  5. El Leñador class. Politics students are invited to register for JMC 160, El Leñador. El Leñador is an English and Spanish newspaper produced by Cal Poly Humboldt students. Our staff cover and provide news to Latinx and other diverse communities on campus and in Humboldt County. Spanish is not a requirement and we are open to all majors. No journalism experience is necessary. To register for the class, contact faculty advisor: Andrea Juarez andrea.juarez@humboldt.edu for permission numbers to waive prereq. In this class, students will: get practical and marketable job experience; build skills in writing, editing, translating, photography and videography, art production and design, strategic communication, content creation, social media management; bolster portfolio with published works; and expand networking opportunities.
  6. Fair Trade Campaigns Fellowship. Fair Trade Campaigns is a grassroots movement mobilizing conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates to normalize Fair Trade as an institutional practice and consumer preference across 30 countries and on 6 continents. Fair Trade Campaigns Fellows are responsible for providing direct support and guidance for Fair Trade organizers across four campaign-types: Towns, Colleges & Universities, K-12 Schools, and Congregations. Fellows will gain significant professional development experience, learn valuable advocacy and organizing skills, and benefit from extensive training on, and exposure to, a range of systems and processes utilized in both the for and non-profit sectors. The position is regionally based, with compensation consisting of a mix of academic credit (where applicable) and a modest stipend. Details here. Application deadline is January 17.
  7. Computational Social Science (CSS) M.S. Information Session, Jan. 5. UC San Diego's new one-year M.S. in Computational Social Science (CSS) combines coursework in formal models from across social science disciplines with modern computational data analysis techniques. We are looking for students with a social science background who are looking to gain technical skills. With a hands-on curriculum involving a summer boot camp, core foundational training, and varied in-depth electives, this program provides substantive and varied practice applying skill sets to real-world problems, preparing graduates or impactful careers in public policy, education, non-profits, or for further academic study in a Ph.D. program. Join us for a Computational Social Science M.S. Information Session via zoom on Wednesday, January 5, from 5:30-6:30pm. Registration is required; RSVP here. For more information about the program, visit our website. Questions? Email Guadalupe Feria at css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
  8. Common Cause spring 2022 internships. California Common Cause, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding the core values of our democracy, is seeking student interns to work on California programs relating to voting and elections, redistricting, student leadership programming, communications, and/or fundraising. These internship positions are remote opportunities. Intern responsibilities will be determined based on interests, experience, and organizational needs. Find more details and application instructions here. Application deadline is January 7.
  9. For seniors: Funded Master's Graduate Research Assistant position in Climate Adaptation. Apply by Feb. 15. Dr. Corrine Noel Knapp of the University of Wyoming is recruiting an MS student to join her climate adaptation group at the University of Wyoming. The candidate selected will pursue their degree in Environment, Natural Resources & Society within the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. This position will build upon prior work on the experience of compound hazards in Wyoming. We will look at the current social network to respond to compound hazards related to fire, flooding and/or economic transitions. The student will conduct a social network assessment to understand the current structure of response networks and then host a community workshop to help understand and expand the network for more effective response. Applicants will be considered who have a BA or BS in any field, with preference given to social science or interdisciplinary fields. Email politics@humboldt.edu to be sent the position description.
  10. Ralph Bunche Summer Institute. The RBSI is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. The program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study. The program is open to students from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds or those interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance. The successful applicant to RBSI receives full tuition, health insurance, transportation, room and board in a dormitory double room, books, and instructional materials. Also, participants receive a food allowance and a weekly stipend. Applications are due January 21. More information is available here.
  11. Redwood Roots Digital Magazine release. The Center for Community Based Learning and Humboldt Press are pleased to announce the release of REDWOOD ROOTS Digital Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 1. Redwood Roots Digital Magazine's purpose is to provide a platform that highlights and shares stories of Humboldt’s community engagement in Humboldt County and beyond. We publish stories that promote deep and enriching connections through learning, to enhance inclusivity within the community through social and environmental justice. Visit here for all issues of Redwood Roots Digital Magazine. 
  12. Peer mentor office hours. Politics Department peer mentors Samuel Perez (sep104@humboldt.edu) and Serena Archila (sea91@humboldt.edu) host drop-in office hours every week. Let them help you: plan a path through the major, answer coursework questions, help motivate you to stay focused on your success, and support you during challenging times. Sammy’s hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm and by appointment (Zoom room link). Serena’s office hours: Mondays from 4-5pm, Wednesdays from 3-4pm, and by appointment (Zoom link).