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| Issue: #17 | February 24, 2014 |
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Changes to the ISF major
ISF Honors Process (2014-2015)
All honors students enroll in the senior thesis seminar with other majors (ISF 190); there will no longer be a separate Honors Thesis Seminar (ISF H195). Senior Honors Theses that receive honors will be no different in length and baseline requirements than other ISF Senior Theses, although they will inevitably use more primary and secondary sources, employ a more sophisticated methodology, and offer more rigorous and sophisticated interpretations.
For more information, click here
ISF Senior Thesis Guidelines (2013-2014)
The ISF Senior Thesis requirement is the capstone experience and final product of the ISF Major. The thesis is a sustained, original, and critical examination of a central interdisciplinary research question, developed under the guidance of the ISF 190 instructor.
For more information, click here
New Course Description for ISF 189
ISF 189 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research Methods
This class is an introduction to research methods, leading students through different units built around specific learning goals and practical exercises.
For more information, click here
New Course Description for ISF 100A
ISF 100A - Introduction to Social Theory and Cultural Analysis
This course, required of all ISF Majors but open to all students, provides an introduction to the works of foundational social theorists of the nineteenth century, including Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Max Weber (1864-1920).
For more information click here
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 Important Deadlines Last day to withdraw (no "semester-out" rule imposed) Friday, Mar 14, 2014 206 Evans Hall - 4pm - Please call us at 510-642-1483 if you can't make it in person. (map) See the link below for details on withdrawals. http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/registration/withdrawal.html |
ISF Faculty Advisor Office Hours
Peter Sahlins
259 Evans, 510-664-4315,E-mail: sahlins@berkeley.edu
Tuesday 9-11:30 (Evans); Th 9-10 (3214 Dwinelle);
12-1:30 (Evans)
Earl Klee
Rm 267 Evans, 642-1344, E-mail: eklee@berkeley.edu
Office Hours (drop-in):
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, 1-3:30
Gary Wren
Rm 239 Evans, 642-2087, E-mail: gwren@berkeley.edu
MW 3-5; TTh 10-12
Robert Ehrlich
Rm 259 Evans, 642-0660, E-mail: behrlich@berkeley.edu
(Office hours are drop-in & by appointment. Contact Prof. Ehrlich directly to schedule)
Mondays 4:15-5, Tuesdays 3:15-4:45, Wednesdays 10-12, Thursdays 3:15-4:00, Fridays 1:30-3:30
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 Campus Opportunities Call for Undergraduate Paper and Artwork Submissions 600 word abstracts due February 21 st for the second annual UC Berkeley Science & Society Undergraduate Research Symposium, fractured natures: disrupting the divides between "Science" & "Society". Undergraduates interested in interdisciplinary studies of science and society are encouraged to apply. The symposium welcomes critical papers, poetry, film, multimedia projects, and experimental forms. We seek submissions that engage with aspects of science, medicine, or technology while paying careful attention to issues relating to (but not limited to) race, gender, sexuality, ability, class, or historical and social contexts. The event will take place March 14th.
Hosted by the UC Berkeley Center for Science, Technology, Medicine and Society, The Doreen B. Townsend Center for the Humanities, Townsend Center Coursethreads, and the Department of Gender & Women's Studies.
For information, go to our webpage: http://cstms.berkeley.edu/blog/2014/01/29/call-for-undergraduate-submissions/ or follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/185077905015577/
To read abstracts from last year's conference, click here: http://cstms.berkeley.edu/current-events/uncertain-boundaries/ |
RESEARCH PROGRAM DEADLINES THROUGH MARCH
Stronach Baccalaureate Prize - for after graduation
Deadline: 3/3/2014
The Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize supports intellectual and creative pursuits that heighten awareness of issues of social consciousness and the public good. Stronach PrizeThe award gives bright, ambitious students the opportunity to extend and reflect upon their undergraduate work at Berkeley by undertaking a special project after their graduation.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF
L&S) w/o human subjects
Deadline: 3/7/2014
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship/L&S program (SURF/L&S) allows UC Berkeley undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science to spend the summer doing concentrated research in preparation for a senior thesis.
THE ONLINE APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN AT http://surf.berkeley.edu/.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships / Rose Hills (SURF RH) w/o human subjects
Deadline: 3/7/2014
The SURF/Rose Hills fellowship ($6K) allows UC Berkeley students in certain math, science, and engineering majors (L&S, CNR, COE, C. Chem) to immerse themselves in full-time summer research; independent research for juniors or graduating seniors ; or faculty-initiated research for sophomores or juniors.
Center for Race and Gender
Deadline: 3/10/2014
The Center for Race and Gender (CRG) at the University of California Berkeley, announces the availability of grants of $100 to $1,000 to fund undergraduates for research or creative projects that address issues of race and gender. Topics should be consonant with CRG's mandate to support critical student research on race, gender, and their intersections in a wide variety of social, cultural, and institutional contexts, especially on the Berkeley campus and its neighboring communities, but also in California, the nation, or the world.
Leslie Lipson Scholarship and Prize Program (SOPHOMORES)
Deadline: 3/14/2014
The Leslie Lipson Program at UC Berkeley is intended to encourage undergraduate students to study humanistic values and their practical application for individuals, societies, and states.
Off Campus Opportunities This Summer
There are a wealth of summer research programs throughout the US and the world. Most of these have late January and early February deadlines. See the "for Berkeley students away from Berkeley" link on our "opportunities" page for links that will help you find the summer program of your dreams: http://research.berkeley.edu/opportunities.php?option=baway
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Office of Undergraduate Research, located in 5 Durant Hall. For more information about research opportunities and resources at UC Berkeley, visit the Research @ Berkeley website at research.berkeley.edu
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2014 LEGAL STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
FUNDED & HOSTED BY BERKELEY LAW
APRIL 25, 2014
***CALL FOR ABSTRACTS***
Advanced undergraduate students from across campus are invited to apply for participation in the 2014 Legal Studies Undergraduate Research Conference.
Students with projects featuring original research related to law and legality (broadly defined) are welcome to apply.
This conference brings together undergraduate scholars from multiple disciplines and provides an opportunity to present and dialogue about their law-related research.
Examples of previous work presented include:
"Media Narratives of Crime in the Favelas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro" "Identity at the Fringes of Citizenship: Experiences of Afghan Refugees in Turkey"
"Protecting Women from Themselves: A Feminist Legal Analysis of the Woman-Protective
Antiabortion Argument"
"Do Copyright Protections of Fashion Designs Stifle or Promote Industry Innovation?"
"Space the Cell, Spoil the Child: Early History and Philosophy of American Juvenile
Justice."
Applying to the conference requires submission of an abstract (300-500 words).
Applications will be reviewed and decided upon on a rolling basis until Monday, March 31st. Students are strongly urged to apply as soon as possible as space is limited. Please direct all applications and questions to Christina Carbone at stevenscl@gmail.com.
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European Union Center of Excellence Undergraduate Senior Thesis Research Fellowship
Application forms may be obtained from the web site of the European Union Center of Excellence(http://eucenter.berkeley.edu/grants.html) or directly from the EU Center office.
Please send applications as both hard copies and electronic files. Electronic applications should be mailed to eucenter@berkeley.edu and faxed copies sent to (510) 643-3372.
Please address all other questions to Noga Wizansky at eucenter@berkeley.edu.
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 Scholarships / Fellowships / Prizes
The 66th Japan-America Student Conference Fellowship
Deadline: March 1, 2014
The Center for Japanese Studies, in partnership with the Institute of East Asian Studies, grants full scholarships to the Japan-American Student Conference for Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are open to any full-time student with an interest in Japan.
The Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) is a student-led exchange program, initiated in 1934 by university students concerned by the breakdown of bilateral relations prior to the Second World War. Today, an equal number of students from the U.S. and Japan are competitively selected each year to spend one summer month together, studying and analyzing Japan-U.S. relations while visiting four diverse regions in the host country. JASC alternates its host country every year, emphasizing the personal connections between two distinct cultures gathered together in one place.
The 66th JASC Conference will take place in San Francisco, Des Moines, New York, and Washington, D.C. from July 28 to August 24, 2014.
For the JASC program and application materials, see: http://www.iscdc.org/. The deadline to apply to JASC is March 1, 2014. Applications should be submitted directly to JASC in Washington D.C.
Thanks to a recent donor gift, CJS/IEAS offer two scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to UC Berkeley applicants. To apply for the CJS/IEAS scholarships, students should submit a copy of their JASC application, by hard copy or by e-mail (PDF format preferred), to the Center for Japanese Studies by March 1, 2014.
Please send scholarship applications to the following address:
Center for Japanese Studies
Attn: JASC Scholarship
2223 Fulton Street, Room 500
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California 94720-2318
E-mail: cjs@berkeley.edu
For more details contact CJS (cjs@berkeley.edu
/ 510-642-3156).
ASUC Academic Opportunity Fund (open to all majors)
The Academic Opportunity Fund awards grants for academic travel that enhances student access to valuable educational experiences beyond the classroom. The program provides opportunities for individuals and student groups to represent and further UC Berkeley's academic prestige and dedication to education. While most ASUC funding is restricted to on-campus activities, the Academic Opportunity Fund subsidizes off-campus academic pursuits - professional meetings, research conferences, academic competitions, and independent research. For more info: https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/aavpgacademicopportunityfund/about
Institute for International Studies Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant
The Institute of International Studies (IIS) Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant supports undergraduate students who plan on traveling to a conference to present a research project, paper, or poster on any topic related to international affairs. (rolling deadline)
Students from all departments are eligible and IIS encourages applications from a wide range of disciplines. The travel grant provides opportunities for individuals to gain valuable educational experience beyond the classroom and recognizes that many UC Berkeley undergraduate students engage in research projects that may require travel to national or international conferences. Grant amounts will depend on the location of the conference (domestic or international). Students must be registered for the term in which they are planning to attend their conference and be presenting a paper or poster at the conference. For more info: http://iis.berkeley.edu/funding-opportunities/undergraduate-conference-travel-grant
Student Opportunity Funds (SOF)
The Student Opportunity Fund is designed to provide support for events/activities both co-curricular and academic planned by and for Cal students. One of the objectives of the Student Opportunity Fund is to support programs that foster a greater sense of campus community and that are conducive to free intellectual exchange. Another goal is to encourage more interaction and educational experiences for students outside of the classroom, such as visiting speakers, forums on topics of general interest, and special campus panel discussions. (rolling deadline)
URAP: Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
The URAP program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to work with faculty on the cutting-edge research projects for which UC-Berkeley is world-renowned. Faculty who want to involve undergraduate students in their research post opportunities through the URAP program; students who are interested can apply for up to three projects. Research opportunities are posted twice a year near the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Haas Scholars Program -- a senior capstone experience for all majors
Each year, twenty highly qualified, academically talented undergraduates with financial need come together to build a supportive intellectual community during their final year at UC-Berkeley. Applicants are evaluated primarily on the merit and originality of their proposal for an independent research or creative project that will serve as the basis for a senior or honors thesis. Eligibility: 3.450+ gpa, financial need (AB540 and international OK), and graduating Fall 2014 or Spring/Summer 2015. Once selected, Haas Scholars receive close mentoring from members of the UC-Berkeley faculty, seminars and workshops to assist them in the research and writing process, the opportunity to present their work at a professional conference, and up to $12,600 each in financial support. Deadline is traditionally the last Monday in February (this year, February 24, 2013.) Prestigious Scholarships
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Scholarships manages the Scholarship Connection website, UC Berkeley's clearinghouse for information on scholarships that are funded by sources outside the University. Competition for these awards may be local, national, or international in scope, and scholarship deadlines and requirements vary. Students may search for scholarships on the Scholarship Connection online database. To stay up to date on available awards, enrolled UC Berkeley students may also subscribe to the Scholarship Connection listserv. Subscribers receive biweekly e-mail updates on scholarships and related opportunities. In addition, the coordinator, Alicia Hayes serves as the campus representative of several national highly competitive and prestigious scholarships. Among these are the Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman Scholarships. Most of these awards require a campus endorsement before the applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition. The office offers workshops and individual advising to help applicants prepare competitive applications for these awards.
Note that the list can be sorted by deadline or in alphabetical order by program name. Also note the search button on the left side of the page.
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Internship / Employment 
SUMMER LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
Are you interested in learning about and participating in state government?
Do you have a desire to serve your local communities?
Senator Loni Hancock (9th District) is currently accepting internship applications for
Summer 2014.
Internship Description
The internship is based exclusively out of the District Office, but may require you to attend events and meetings in cities throughout the 9th District.
Interns will also have an opportunity to visit the State Capitol and shadow Senator Hancock.
The goal of the District Office internship program is to provide a well-rounded, hands-on experience of working in a state legislative office.
Interns will be provided with the opportunity to take on a number of responsibilities and tasks that may include:
- Attending meetings and community functions throughout the district
- Answering phone calls from constituents concerning questions about legislation and the legislative process
- Assisting staff with preparation for town halls/community events
- Creating and maintaining data bases
- Assisting constituents with their problems concerning state agency issues
- Organizing informational workshops for constituents on topical issues
- Reading/writing assignments on the California Legislature, legislative process and current issues in California
- Gathering background information/research for staff and/or the Senator
- Assisting staff with filing, office organization and sorting mail
- Preparing correspondence
This is an unpaid internship.
Desired Qualifications
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; enjoys working as part of a team; ability to multi-task; works well under pressure;
a demonstrated interest in community service and/or participating in government/politics.
SUMMER APPLICANTS
Please be sure to the SUMMER Internship Application and submit with the additional required materials.
The Summer 2014 program will begin Monday, June 9 and end Friday, August 15.
You must be able to commit 10-12 hours per week for the full duration of the program.
Summer applications are due by 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014.
How to Apply
To obtain an application and further instructions, please click here.
Applications will be accepted by fax or mail ONLY.
For questions or for more information, please contact Melissa Male
Melissa.Male@sen.ca.gov | (510) 286-1333
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Career Center Events
CAREER SUCCESS FOR L&S: HOW TO LAND A JOB WITH ANY MAJOR!
Career Success for L&S: How to Land A Job with Any Major!
Monday, February 24, 5-6:30pm
Career Center, Blue & Gold Room (3rd Floor)
Attention L&S Students! Do you ever wonder...
* How does my major relate to my future career? How can I best prepare myself now for a successful career after I graduate? What is the future outlook for the economy and my career prospects? What opportunities are there now for me?
Join us as a professor, a career counseling expert, an academic adviser, 2 recruiters and 3 Cal L&S alums discuss these and other important topics about your career at and after Cal.
Panelists:
- Monica Bernal, College Adviser, College of Letters and Science
- Grace Kim, Career Counselor, UCB Career Center
- Laura Terheyden, Cal Alumna, Sociology; Recruiter, Product and Analytics, Airbnb
- Alyssa Sittig, Cal Alumna, Rhetoric, Content Marketing Manager, LinkedIn
- Pimpan Jongchirawongsa, Cal Alumna, Political Science & Media Studies: Merchandise Team Manager, Macy's
- Becca Herman, Human Resources Associate, DigitasLBi
Moderator:
Steven Botterill, Associate Professor of Italian Studies & Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Division, College of Letters and Science
Light refreshments will be provided. NOTE: This is the lead-in event to Major Madness! RSVP on Callisto!!
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Part time employment opportunity w/ TEACH.Org
TEACH.org is looking to hire students on campus to help recruit the next generation of teachers. We need organized, detail-oriented students with excellent communication skills.
The Job:
Campus organizers will receive training and begin on-campus work in early February. Campus organizers will be responsible for:
· Speaking to classes and student groups
· Planning and executing events
· Working with resource centers and career centers
· Distributing TEACH materials
· Staffing pop-up recruitment centers
· Providing on-campus visibility for TEACH, and using social media to promote the TEACH mission.
Ideal candidates include those with a passion for education and a desire to strengthen our education system. Candidates should be enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program with at least a 3.0 GPA. Sophomores and Juniors preferred.
The position offers a competitive hourly rate, opportunities to grow as a leader and a schedule that will work around your academic commitments.
For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Nina Scheinman at Nina.Scheinman@teach.org with your current resume and contact information. Please include your area of study and current GPA.
Nina Scheinman
Regional Director, Bay Area
TEACH.org
nina.scheinman@teach.org
c: 917-912-0214
TEACH.org flyer.docx
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Fund for the Public Interest Jobs
**Fall 2014 Job Opportunities Making Social Change**
We're looking for smart, hard-working students who work well in a team and are eager to work for change after graduation.
The Fund for the Public Interest (aka "the Fund") helps some of the top progressive organizations in the country work on issues such as clean water, equal rights for LGBT Americans, and ending subsidies to corporate farms. And we're hiring!
Specifically, we're hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run our grassroots campaign offices across the country next fall -- working on behalf of groups like Environment America, the Human Rights Campaign and US PIRG.
We are looking for smart, motivated students who want to get their hands dirty and make a real impact on some of the most critical issues facing our society.
I'm looking forward to speaking with you more about our positions!
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