PRESIDENTAL DEBATES

GREENPEACE

Students,

I am writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term (http://www.greenpeace.org/got). The GOT is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands-on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader. You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy. You'll travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists abroad. Also, you'll learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb, and drive Greenpeace boats!

On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester.

ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING

Spend a Semester with Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org/got

Our Spring class is filling up, and early applications are due September 15th.

Apply now at http://www.greenpeace.org/got.

The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.

Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320.

For a green and peaceful future, Linda Capato and Kate Bower Greenpeace USA

Got@wdc.greenpeace.org

http://www.greenpeace.org/got.

PSCI 317-Religion in American Politics

Transportation Interpreter Internship in National Parks!!

Opportunity for College Age Youth. The National Park Foundation's Transportation Interpreter program is looking for qualified candidates to serve as interns in national parks this summer.
Transportation Interpreter interns will be placed in parks for twelve weeks, roughly between May 27 and August 29, this summer and will provide interpretation to visitors regarding the park's methods of alternative transportation. Interns will promote use of the transportation systems as part of efforts to green the national parks by reducing travel congestion and pollution. The internship provides participants with real world experience, housing, a $300/week stipend, and the chance to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Matt Ferris at mferris@nationalparks.org by May 9, 2008.

For more information, please visit

http://www.nationalparks.org/who-we-help/youth-engagement/?fa=ford-interpretation-scholars

HSU Model United Nations Recognized Again!

The HSU Department of Government and Politics’ Model United Nations program was recognized for its outstanding performance at the Model United Nations of the Far West Conference, held April 18-22, 2008, in San Francisco. Students participating in the program as part of Professor Noah Zerbe’s Model United Nations course collected four Meritorious Delegation Awards, which recognize outstanding academic preparation for and participation in the conference. HSU International Studies major Jonathan Linton was also selected as Rappateur, or best delegate, in the economic and financial committee. The awards placed HSU among the top three performers at the conference for the second year running.

Humboldt State’s Model UN program has grown to represent five countries in just its second year of existence, making it one of the largest programs participating in the conference. In the five day conference this year, Humboldt State students represented Canada, Jordan, Italy, Nicaragua, and Tanzania. At the conference, students debated contemporary international issues and United Nations policy with more than 40 schools and 500 delegates from the Western United Sates, Canada, the Philippines, and Russia.

Students participating in the Model UN program were: Ryan Walsh, Jonathan Linton, Sarah Daniels, and Nicole Quinn (representing Canada); Andrew Bond, Norma Clements, Jesus Solis,

Michael Lockary, and Desiree Woods (representing Italy); Willie Shubert, Kienan Parr, Carly Hanssler, and Jack States (representing Jordan); David Bording, Andrew Bevington, Alan Chesbro, Richard Caccamo, and Jessica Martella (representing Nicaragua); and Cara Brannon, Jessica Ponsano, Carol Hurley, Adam Wolter, and Kaitlin Borstelmann (representing Tanzania). The course will be offered again in the Spring 2009 semester.

For more information, please contact Noah Zerbe at 707-826-3911 or noah.zerbe@humboldt.edu.

Graduate Studies Panel

David Kalb Award

Progressive Presidential Election Campaign Job Opportunities

To: Humboldt State Political Science Students:

Subject: Progressive Presidential Election Campaign Job Opportunities The November 2006 midterm election was an exciting step forward for progressives; but much work remains. The new Congress, on its own, will not resolve our nation's most pressing concerns. If we want to combat global warming, increase access to higher education, provide health care for all Americans, end corruption in Washington, and redeploy our troops, we must expand our majorities in Congress and take back the White House.

Students who are interested should apply directly to:

NAME: Joey Apodaca

EMAIL: japodaca@grassrootscampaigns.com

PHONE #: (503)282-9500

WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations, is interviewing potential staff for their campaigns to Take Back the White House.

Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following positions:

Position: Citizen Outreach Director

Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage grassroots fundraising offices. They work with a team of other directors to recruit, train, and work with a staff of up to 100 paid canvassers to build support for the 2008 elections and a wide range of nonprofit organizations.

Position: Field Organizer

Field Organizers work in targeted Congressional districts and major metropolitan areas around the country. They will recruit, train, and work with volunteers to build the support needed to win on critical issues and get good candidates elected. In fall 2008 Field Organizers will help run one of the largest get-out-the-vote drives in the country.

For all positions:

Qualifications:

Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.

Salary/Benefits

Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered.

Locations:

Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.

To Apply:

NAME: Joey Apodaca

EMAIL: japodaca@grassrootscampaigns.com

PHONE #: (503)282-9500

WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com

Global Majority's Summer Int'l Conflict Resolution Training Seminars

Summer Seminars at the Foundation For Economic Education

INTERESTED IN SOCIAL ADVOCACY?

THE CAREER CENTER IS OFFERING A WORKSHOP ON INTERNSHIPS IN SOCIAL ADVOCACY...

Social Advocacy encompasses many areas of interest including; elder care, child care, women's rights, human rights, civil rights, animal rights, etc. The How to Find An Internship in Social Advocacy workshop is geared towards exactly that; helping you find internships/ Career-Related Experience in Social Advocacy.This workshop is designed to offer you priceless information on resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, internship search and more.

The workshop is this Tuesday (2/19) at 4PM in the Career Center. If you are interested in attending please either RSVP on Springboard

(https://www.myinterfase.com/hsu/student/home.aspx) or e-mail ars37@humboldt.edu For further information you may call (707) 826-3341.

Career Positions for Humboldt Students

As a graduating senior you are no doubt trying to decide what you will do next year, or even for the next 5 years. I want to let you know more about opportunities in the public interest field.

www.uspirg.org/jobs

U.S.PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring 100 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; to reform the campaign finance system; to safeguard individuals from identity theft; to fight hunger and homelessness; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.

This is my second year as a Campus Organizer, and one thing I did last year was work with students at Long Beach State to register their fellow students to vote. Since young people got the right to vote, we've actually been turning out in fewer numbers to the polls on Election Day, and as result, politicians haven't been talking about our issues. We broke the cycle of students not voting by being part of a statewide effort to register 20,000 students to vote, and then we turned out twice as many to vote in the election! Over all, youth voting increased by 4 percent nationwide, over the general population which only increased by 1 percent.

We will be holding an information session and interviews on campus on Thursday, February 14 in NHW 232 and at the Career Fair on Friday with interviews in the afternoon. I encourage you to participate in either opportunity and get back in touch with me if you are interested.

For more information I invite you to check out our website, or send me an email at: sayla@ospirgstudents.org

Sincerely,

Sayla Eisner-Mix

U.S.PIRG

Fulbright Panel Announcement

Capital Fellows Programs

Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in Public Service. Apply for a Capital Fellowship Today!
Applications due by February 27, 2008.

The Capital Fellows Programs consist of four individual fellowships:

California Senate Fellows (www.csus.edu/calst/senate)
Executive Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/executive)
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/assembly)
Judicial Administration Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/judicial)

These nationally recognized fellowships, sponsored by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for a future career. Fellows work 10-11 months as full-time staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate, Executive Branch or within the California Court System. They gain first-hand experience in governing the most diverse state in the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of California society.

The only prerequisite for the programs is a four-year college or university degree and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Fellows come from all cultural, political, economic, career and educational backgrounds, and no previous legislative or political experience is required.

For further information please see our website www.csus.edu/calst/programs or contact the Center for California Studies at calstudies@csus.edu or 916/278-6906.

Thank you,

Claire Bunch


Claire A. Bunch
Coordinator, Fellows Outreach and Special Projects
Capital Fellows Programs
Center for California Studies
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6081
916/278-6906 Main Office
916/278-4667 Direct
916/278-5199 fax
www.csus.edu/calst/programs

Project Vote Smart Internships

Project Vote Smart is hiring up to 80 interns for the 2008 Presidential Election. This year promises to be one of the most exciting and unique years in the Project's 16-year history. After 16 years and the efforts of over 6,000 people, we are finally ready to deliver our Voter's Self Defense System to the nation.
Through our system, citizens can instantly access factual information on any candidate and will soon discover that tolerance of today's political scene is no longer their only option.

We've launched a new website at www.votesmart.org, are running ads in major national publications, and have organized a nationwide bus tour all in an effort to improve citizens' access to information on their candidates and elected officials. As part of this effort, we are hiring more interns than ever before to help us respond to the millions of citizens that are about to discover Project Vote Smart.

We are seeking interns to work in our media, research, information technology, public relations and membership divisions. Interns gain hands on political experience, while working and living in our wilderness retreat nestled high in the Montana Rockies. Our location offers numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, camping, fishing, swimming, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and much more.

Please visit the internship page of our website - http://www.votesmart.org/program_internships.php and our blog - http://votesmart.org/blog/ - for more information about interning at Project Vote Smart.

Please don't hesitate to contact us at intern@votesmart.org or 1-888-868-3762.

Best wishes-

Lisa Coligan
National Director
Project Vote Smart