NEWS FOR POLITICS STUDENTS—3-21-18

Student leadership week activities.

ABCs of Activism – March 21, 6 p.m.; Testimonial Writing & Activism – March 22, 1 p.m.; Non-Violent Community Organizing – March 22, 5 p.m.; Student Activism: Our Strength is Unity – March 23, 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed for new Student Legal Lounge program.

This new program will begin running at the beginning of the 2018-19 academic year, with a “trial run” this April. The idea is to have information about the law accessible to students at all time. Sometimes, this information will come from trained and knowledgeable students; other times there will be windows where one can make an appointment with a visiting attorney. In addition, there will be a-1 unit class taught by an Humboldt faculty which students can take as a prerequisite to attaining a paid position as a student. Student volunteers are needed to support this program. For more information, see the attached letter from student co-founder Brooke Holdren or email her at bmh410@humboldt.edu.

Paid summer internship.

The Pacific Institute in Oakland is seeking two Congressman George Miller Water Policy Leadership Program summer interns. The Congressman George Miller Water Policy Leadership Program brings emerging environmental leaders from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to our work under the mentorship of knowledgeable research staff. The goal is to train the next generation of water sustainability and environmental and economic justice leaders. More information about this paid internship, including how to apply, can be found here. The application deadline is April 9.

Equality California Comcast Fellowship,

deadline extended to April 6. Equality California Institute (EQCAI) is proud to announce its eighth annual Comcast Fellowship! This is a paid summer legislative fellowship in Sacramento, California. We seek undergraduate applicants with demonstrated leadership experience, a commitment to the future of California, and a passion for LGBTQ advocacy. Fellows will receive a $3,000 stipend. Click here for details and the application form: http://www.eqca.org/comcast-fellowship.

Let’s Talk about the Middle East, March 22.

Free film showing (“As I Open My Eyes”) and discussion led by Dr. Leena Dallasheh at the Richard’s Goat Miniplex (401 I Street, Arcata). Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m. Set in Tunisia in 2010, on the eve of the Jasmine Revolution, this film follows the 18-years-old Farah. Despite her parents plans, and government oppression, she joins a political band as a singer. A coming-of-age story that also brings the political ferment in Tunisia at the tail-end of a 30-year dictatorship

ideaFest deadline March 26.

The deadline to register for the 5th annual ideaFest is next Monday, March 26th. Humboldt’s 2018 ideaFest will be held on Thursday, April 19th. If you are interested in presenting, registration for ideaFest 2018 is still open! Click Here for more information or to sign up. More than 200 Students, faculty, and staff from Humboldt will showcase research, performances, creative projects, and more. If you have any questions contact Kacie Flynn at kacie.flynn@humboldt.edu

Scholarships for students

to attend Citizens’ Climate International Conference and Lobby Day, June 10-12. Join over 1,000 climate advocates this June in Washington DC at the Citizens’ Climate International Conference and Lobby Day. This “life changing, inspiring, and empowering” event features keynote speakers, training on climate change communication, and the chance to meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill to talk about climate solutions. Contact Taylor.krause@citizensclimatelobby.org for the student discount code. We are also offering the Diversity Scholarship and Conservative Scholarship for people of the global majority and those who identify as politically conservative to attend the 2018 International Conference. Applicants can apply for $250 or $500 stipends, depending on their anticipated travel expenses to this summer’s conference. Scholarship applications are due April 15. Anyone who receives a scholarship will also have their conference registration fee waived.

Advanced Climate Policy Bootcamp, June 6-8,

American University. Advanced Climate Policy Camp will prepare climate advocates to answer the complicated policy questions which sometimes arise while advocating for climate solutions. Attendees will participate in either an international or domestic track and will engage in an experience learning exercise to put their new knowledge into action. Scholarships are available for undergraduate students covering registration and lodging. Applications must be completed by April 20, 2018. Visit the website for more details and to register.

Internships and Fellowships with Citizens’ Climate Education Summer and Fall 2018.

Do you want to do something about global warming? Are you passionate about creating social change? Do you want to develop the skills to be an effective leader, communicator, and organizer, no matter what professional field you enter? Citizens’ Climate Education seeks students who want to be change makers to join the #PutaPriceonIt campaign and activate young people on climate change. With support from CCE staff and higher ed allies, interns and fellows educate about carbon pricing, and organize peers and leaders in higher education in supporting climate solutions in Congress. Those who apply by May 15 will start part time this June, and launch their campaign in the Fall. For more information and to apply, go to https://citizensclimatehighered.org/campus-leaders/