[Cal Dems] September 30 digest: Education, carpooling, and Tahoe

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS EMAIL DIGEST for September 30, 2007

Hey lovely Cal Dems!  I hope you all had a great weekend (I know I
did...Go Bears!) and are ready for another exciting Cal Dems meeting on
Thursday.

Happy Birthday to Max Bernstein, Lauren Berry, Camille Cameron, Gregory
Lam.  Have a great one guys!

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CAL DEMS ANNOUCEMENTS:

-Weekly Meeting: Thurs., 7 pm, 56 Barrows
This week, Greenlining, a public policy institution will be presenting on
how we can make education affordable in CA.  It will be a great chance to
hear all the info before the debate against BCR, so come on out!

-PVC: Wed, 7 pm, 115 Barrows
As always, there will be discussion on the blog and PVC will still be
prepping for the debate against BCR (taking place on October 18).  All who
are interested in getting more involved in the club and helping promote
the policies, values, and communication of the club and Democratic party
are encouraged to come!

-Tahoe: Nov. 9 and 10
As you probably know by now, our club is taking a trip to Tahoe on the
weekend of November 9 and 10.  It's an opportunity for our chapters and
members to gather together to plan for our efforts in 2008, network with
our peers, get trainings from experts in the field, hear the latest
campaign updates and how your chapter can get involved, and to have fun
with fellow young democrats across the state.  If you’re planning on
going, register at www.youngdems.org; you can also pay your registration
fee here.  Afterwards, be to email Sarah G. (sarah at caldems.com) to let her
know that you’re going.

-Voter Registration, Every Tuesday from 11-1 on Sproul
If you are interested in registering voters for the primaries head on down
to the Cal Dems table on Sproul on Tuesdays. All you need is the
initiative to ask people if they are registered to vote. To more
information on how to register voters visit www.caldems.com/voterfaq.php
or email Molly B. (molly at caldems.com).

-Tabling for Cal Dems!!
As you may have noticed our lovely club members staff the Cal Dems table
on Sproul everyday from 10 to 2. If you currently are not a tabler and
would be willing to table from either Mondays 10-11 or Wednesdays 10-11
please please please email Molly B. (molly at caldems.com) Tabling is a fun
time to socialize, people watch, and catch up on your homework.


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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Heresy is only another word for freedom of thought."  - Graham Greene

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

-Lecture on Islam and Women’s Rights, Oct. 2 4-5:30 p.m.

UC Berkeley-UCLA Distinguished Visitor for Southeast Asian Studies, 2007-08
Zainah Anwar,Executive Director, Sisters in Islam (Malaysia)

"What Islam, Whose Islam? The Struggle for Women's Rights within a Religious
Framework & the Experience of Sisters in Islam"

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Home Room, International House
2299 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley CA

 A reception will follow the lecture

Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, the Center for
South Asian Studies, and the Religion, Politics, and Globalization
Program.



-Young Democrats of America National Conference, Manchester NH, Nov. 16-18

National Conference will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire November
16-18.  Join YDA and other progressive allies as we demonstrate the power
of the Young Voter Revolution to New Hampshire's first in the nation
presidential primary voters!

In order to participate in this exciting Fall National Conference, you are
required to register with YDA.

The conference schedule as well as registration can be found on the
website at www.yda.org/manchester.
Check back regularly for updates as we confirm exciting speakers, add
trainings, and finalize our campaign plan!

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

-Check out the new Carpool application on Facebook!
http://apps.facebook.com/carpool/

Share rides with friends and people you trust using the new Carpool
application on Facebook.  Carpool will connect you with other people
going to the same place, and it's safer because you can view other
people's profiles before deciding who to travel with.  Everyone saves
money and you might meet someone interesting in the process!  All of
the greenhouse gas savings are tracked, so we can measure the total
reductions made by each campus, and you can even link Carpool to your
Facebook events.  This type of program gets better the more people who
use it, so sign up, post your next trip, and invite friends using
Carpool's handy invite tool!

Also, Carpool is looking for a few campus reps to help with publicity
at Cal, so if you're interested or know of anyone who might be, please
get in touch with Cal grad student Sam Arons at <
sarons at berkeley.edu>.


-Hillary Clinton Campaign

Internships at the San Francisco office are available in the
Communications Department, Policy Department, and Field Operations
Department. Hone your leadership skills working with volunteers, learn how
to plan campaign rallies, and work hand-in-hand with experienced and
dedicated campaign officials! This internship is an excellent opportunity
in a fast paced, growing, and forward thinking environment.
Interested? Send your resume to HRCNorCalIntern at gmail.com.

Volunteer positions are also available. Our volunteers are charged with
getting the word out about Hillary by reaching out to their social
networks through e-mails, calls, and house parties.
To sign up, e-mail NorCalHRC at hillaryclinton.com.


-Cal in Sacramento Platinum Scholarship, application due October 12

Applications can be picked up at 111 Moses Hall (in the IGS Library) or
online at: politics.berkeley.edu/CIS.  Applications for 2008 program are
due in 111 Moses Hall on October 12, 2007.

We have sent over 500 Cal students to Sacramento to experience politics,
government, and public service.  Everyone is eligible! Any undergraduate
in any major is encouraged to apply.  Past successful fellows had strong
writing and research skills, could communicate complex message succinctly,
and were able to build strong networks during their fellowship. Fellows
are required to take Political Science 110B, a two-unit course in the
spring.  This class is taught by a former legislator who provides students
an insight into the Sacramento political process.  There are also weekly
guest speakers.

Fellows then go to Sacramento for the eight weeks in the summer to work in a
politically oriented office.  We will give your guidance to choose
officers that will best suit you and give you the greatest opportunity to
apply the skills you have learned in class.

Student Coordinator: Elizabeth Oliver, elizabetholiver at berkeley.edu
Assistant Director: Juanito Rus, jrus at berkeley.edu
Director, Ethan Rarick, erarick at berkeley.edu


-Cal in the Capital, applications due Nov. 2

Cal in the Capital (CITC) is currently accepting applications for the
summer of 2008.  Founded in 1965, CITC is a student-managed internship
program housed in the Cal Corps Public Service Center.  Every summer, CITC
sends dozens of Berkeley students to live and work in Washington, DC. 
Through the program, students explore their interests, enhance their
professional and leadership skills, learn about national issues and
current events, network with Cal alumni, and explore the dynamic life of
our nation’s capital.  Students who demonstrate interest in public service
and social change, regardless of their academic concentration or year, are
encouraged to apply.

  Applications are available online at
http://citc.berkeley.edu/application.php.
Applications are due by Friday, November 2, 2007.

  Cal in the Capital will host information sessions on the following dates:

  Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 6:00 PM
  105 Dwinelle

  Thursday, October 25, 2007, 6:00 PM
  Eshleman Hall, Senate Chambers

  Please direct any questions to citc at berkeley.edu or visit
http://citc.berkeley.edu.


-UCDC Program, applications due Oct. 3

An Application form for the Spring 2008 UC Berkeley Washington Program is
now available online, at: http://ucdc.berkeley.edu

Each Fall and Spring, the UCB Washington Program sends undergraduates to
Washington, D.C., to complete academic research projects of their own
design, and to participate in internships related to their research.

To apply, you must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have junior or senior
standing in the semester you plan to attend. You must also have taken at
least two upper-division courses on the UC Berkeley campus, which provide
background for the topic you intend to research. Internships are available
in a wide variety of DC-based government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, policy think-tanks, media outlets, and businesses. Students
live in the brand new UC Washington Center at Scott Circle and UCB
financial aid is transferable to DC. Students earn a full semester of UCB
academic credit.

*Applications for the Spring 2008 UCDC Program are due Wednesday, October
3, 2007 at 4 p.m.*

Candidate interviews will be conducted in mid-October 2007 for the Spring
2008 UCDC Program. Accepted students will be notified in the 12th week of
class in the semester they apply.


More details about the program can be obtained by e-mailing
ucdc at berkeley.edu, by
visiting M24 Wheeler Hall, or by calling 510/642-9102.


-Law Student Positions Available, application due Oct. 1

Spring and Summer 2008

Law Clerks have the unique opportunity to work in an exciting and
cutting-edge non-profit women's law firm. ERA has been fighting for
women's equality through litigation and advocacy for over 35 years.
Under the supervision of ERA attorneys, Law Clerks staff our Advice
and Counseling line. They interview callers and provide legal advice
regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, title IX enforcement,
family/medical leave, and other employment issues.
Law Clerks also assist with impact litigation and legislation through
research and writing assignments; attending court hearings,
depositions, and internal litigation strategy sessions; and working
with ERA lawyers on legislative advocacy.  Unpaid, but academic credit is
offered.  16-20 hours/week during school, summer is 37.5 hours/week.


Application deadline for Spring/Summer 2008:
October 1, 2007 (preferred), open until filled

*To apply

Submit cover letter, resume, one original and short writing sample (5-10
pgs), contact information, and three references to:

Mail to:
Irma D. Herrera
Executive Director
1663 Mission Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103

E-mail to: lawclerkapplicants at equalrights.org   or   fax to: 415-621-6744

Visit our website at www.equalrights.org


-Internship for the Office of Sen. Diane Feinstein

Students interested in public service and the federal government are
encouraged to apply for an internship with the Office of U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco.

Working with the Senator's office gives students a chance to see how a
Senate office functions and provides a local perspective on assisting
constituents with varying issues involving the federal government.

Intern duties may include:
Handling constituent phone calls and requests, assisting with
correspondence, drafting constituent letters, conducting research,
attending community meetings, helping staff with advance work for events,
opening and sorting mail

To apply please visit the Senator's website and complete the intern
application: www.feinstein.senate.gov or click here Application Form
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&File
Submit completed applications directly to the San Francisco office via
e-mail to: morgan_galli at feinstein.senate.gov

Start dates and work schedules are very flexible.
This is an unpaid internship