The film will be shown in Founders Hall 232 at 6 p.m.

David Kalb Award Committee
Department of Politics
Founders Hall 180

A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

This year’s event will be a panel discussion on the compromise reached late last year between local trail and rail advocates. The Humboldt Bay Rail Corridor has been the focus of a struggle between community groups who wish to preserve and improve it for restored rail service and those who feel the best use for the unused section of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad is to convert it into a bike and pedestrian trail between the two major population centers of Humboldt County. Learn what’s involved in the compromise solution and plans for its implementation.
Panelists will be Bill Kier, North Coast Rail Authority board member; Judy Hodgson, editor of the North Coast Journal and member of the Humboldt Trails Council; Dan Hauser, former executive director of the North Coast Railroad Authority and general manager of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad; and Sam Pennisi, former Arcata mayor and rail advocate. The panel will be moderated by Cliff Berkowitz, operations manager at KHUM.
Victor Schaub was an Arcata civil attorney and professional mediator. He was elected to the City Council in 1988 and served two terms, until 1996. He served as mayor from 1990-95. Schaub died in 2004 at the age of 60. The Victor Schaub Memorial Lecture series was established in his honor.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall above the College Creek Marketplace.

For more information, contact the Politics Department at 826-4494 or pjs26@humboldt.edu.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Capital Fellows Programs are an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service, prepare for a future career and gain experience under a seasoned mentor. Work 10-11 months as a full-time member of a legislative, executive or judicial branch office. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any major and a demonstrated interest in state government and public service. Fellows receive a stipend, health benefits, student loan deferment, and graduate units from Sacramento State. Please see the following link for more information on the four Capital Fellows Programs (California Senate Fellows; Executive Fellowship Program; Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program; Judicial Administration Fellowship Program):
http://www.csus.edu/calst/capital_fellows_programs_overview.html

Brochures for each of the Capital Fellows Programs are also available in the Politics Office in Founders Hall 180.

Each fall semester, the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, provides selected California students an intensive two-week training course on the workings of the U.S. Congress, then sends them to Washington, expenses paid for 11 weeks of service to a California member of the U.S. House of Representatives. While in Washington, you’ll attend special seminars with government leaders, journalists and policy experts. And with the submission of a experiential journal and a research paper, you can earn 20 academic credits at your school.

Open to all majors. Tuition, travel, living expenses and stipend PAID by Panetta Institute.

Announcement
Application
Position Description

JOSEPH MELLO

“The Mobilization of Bias: Exploring the Institutional Dynamics of the Same-Sex Marriage Debates in America”

Friday, January 25, at 1 p.m. in Founders Hall 111 flyer

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KATHLEEN TIPLER

“We May Be Dumb, But We’re Not Stupid: Collective Judgment and Institutional Design”

Monday, January 28, at 1 p.m. in Nelson Hall East 106 flyer

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JASON PLUME

“Medical Marijuana Policy Advocates: Venue Shopping for Reform”

Wednesday, January 30, at 1 p.m. in SciA 460 flyer

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JOICE CHANG

“A Brief Introduction to the Takings Clause: The Evolving Standards on How to Define Property Rights in Environmental Law and Policy”

Friday, February 1, at 1 p.m. in Founders Hall 111 flyer

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JONATHAN LILJEBLAD

“Indigenous Right to Culture and the Implications of Personal Internet Search”

Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m. in Goodwin Forum flyer

RAMP has officially opened our application for the 2013-2014 academic year. We are currently seeking students to serve as peer mentors for our incoming freshmen class. Our plan is to hire nearly 50 new mentors to help grow our program and provide additional support to our growing student body. It would be wonderful if your department could help us promote this opportunity to the students you work with. If there are student leaders you know of please spread the word about this on campus employment opportunity. If there are students you would like us to personally reach out to, please fill out this short form available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHKFTYB. We will make an effort to contact each of your nominees to let them know about this excellent opportunity. Applications are open until February 2, 2013 and can be found online at http://www.humboldt.edu/reslife/apply. Listed below are brief descriptions of the various positions open with RAMP.

Student Assistant- An administrative position responsible for data entry, office management, filing, and managing time sheets. The Student Assistant position also supports all special projects and administrative tasks assigned to the Coordinator of Education & Engagement. (20 hours/week, $10/hour)

Academic Mentor- A peer mentor position dedicated to providing additional academic support to first time freshmen. Each Academic Mentor is assigned a cohort of 20 students which they meet with on a rotating basis. Mentors help mentees navigate academic policies, utilize campus resources and get involved at HSU. (10 hours/week, $10/hour)

Lead Mentor- A peer mentor with a cohort of 20 students that they provide with academic support. In addition Lead Mentors support Academic Mentors, assist with staff supervision, plan large scale events, develop academic workshops and assist with training. (20 hours/week, $12/hour)

Minimum Qualifications

1) Must be enrolled full-time at HSU.
2) Must have attended HSU for at least one full year and have at least sophomore status.
3) Must be knowledgeable about campus resources.
4) Must meet a semester and cumulative GPA requirement of 2.7+.
5) Must demonstrate leadership abilities through current or previous involvement in HSU campus organizations, academic programs, clubs, or athletic teams.
6) Must be in good standing (no pending conduct cases, or history of serious conduct issues).
7) Must be willing to work with diverse student populations.
8) Must be able to attend Spring and Fall Training. Spring Trainings are every Friday beginning March 29th from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

If you have any questions about RAMP and/or our selection process, please feel free to contact (707)826-5540 or check out our website at http://www.humboldt.edu/reslife/ramp.

We have recently expanded our graduate internship program and have opportunities for placement with over fifty federal, state, and local criminal justice and/or community-based agencies. MCJC graduate students can also participate in a variety of summer abroad or criminal justice practicum opportunities, including: a 3 week trip to Russia (with Professor Paul Kaplan) to study the Russian and European criminal justice systems, and/or a week-long trip through California’s prisons (the “Prison Tour” with Dr. Paul Sutton).

MCJC students have an opportunity to work with faculty as research and teaching assistants. Faculty are currently involved in research projects on the death penalty, the role of gangs in sex trafficking, police corruption, school violence, and prisoner re-entry.

We are pleased to invite students to apply to our Graduate MCJC program for Fall 2013 admissions. The application period runs from October 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013. Students can find information about applying on the internet links at:
http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/grad/programs/criminal_justice_ms.html
and
http://spa.sdsu.edu/web/index.php/academic_programs/criminaljustice_criminology_graduate_program

MPA program offers concentrations in City Planning and Criminal Justice Administration. They also offer a joint MPA-MA program in Latin American Studies. Proximity to Mexico allows students to focus on the U.S.-Mexico border and Latin America. We emphasize community outreach and internships.

We are pleased to invite students to apply to our Graduate MPA program for Fall 2013 admissions. The application period runs from October 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013.

Students can find information about applying on the internet links at:
http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/grad/programs/public_admin_mpa.html
and http://spa.sdsu.edu/web/index.php/academic_programs/pa_graduate_program

http://humboldt.edu/iew/

Please come to the meeting knowing who your adviser is (if you don’t know, you can find this information on your Student Center) and bring a copy of your DARS if you will need GE advising.

The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training (no prior German language knowledge required), four months of classroom instruction at a German university or college of applied sciences, and a five-month internship in each participant’s career field.

The CBYX for Young Professionals program is intended primarily for young adults in business, vocational, scientific, engineering, technical, and agricultural fields, though applicants from all fields are encouraged to apply.

Participants actively participate in securing their internship positions with assistance from our partner organization in Germany, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and are expected to cover incidental expenses as well as represent the United States diplomatically while abroad.

Program Benefits

Full-year scholarship including round-trip transatlantic flight, university tuition, language training, living stipend, and program-related travel costs in Germany
Two-months German language training in Germany
Four months of study at a German university or university of applied sciences
Five-month internship in a German-speaking work environment
Accommodation in a German home or student residence
Orientation, midyear, and final evaluation seminars
In-country support throughout the program
Health and accident insurance
Eligibility
Candidates for CBYX must meet the following eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident
18-24 years old at the beginning of the program
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Completed general coursework in target internship field at a community college, college, or university
Completed some relevant work experience (short-term, volunteer, or internship) in target internship field
Previous knowledge of the German language is preferred, but is not required
Ideal candidates have clear career goals, good communication skills, and exhibit flexibility and diplomacy
Please note that previous Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for High School Students or Vocationalists may not apply.

Application Deadline
December 1, 2012 for the 2013–2014 program year.
http://culturalvistas.org/programs-for-students-and-professionals/professional-fellowships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-for-young-professionals

A semester with a global environmental organization: What will it look like?

- Twelve weeks with a small group of peers immersed in creative projects, eye-opening discussions, engaging workshops, skills training, and real work to solve critical global environmental issues – Travel for three weeks to witness environmental destruction first hand and put your new knowledge to use – Learn the skills of environmental activism, effective communication, leadership, and strategic campaigning in a supportive environment – Live in Washington D.C. – access to monuments, museums, and close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, and beautiful Shenandoah Valley – Form friendships that will last the rest of your life

Apply online by October 22 to receive $100 off tuition.

Questions? Contact us at usa-semester@greenpeace.org.

For the planet,

Mary Sweeters
Director, Greenpeace Semester

P.S. Want to hear from a Greenpeace Semester alumnus about what you can do during and after the program? Hear it straight from Greenpeace Researcher (Greenpeace Semester ’09) Connor Gibson.

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