Did you know? This Friday (Feb. 17) is the end of the 5th week of spring semester. It's the last day you can:
- Drop/add any courses for the semester
- Petition for your degree in Spring 2012
- Submit employment verification for reduced study for the semester
Feb. 15 | Pre-Health Drop-In Advising
2-4pm | 260 Mulford Hall
Applying to a pre-health graduate program? It’s never too early to start planning for your future! Come to Pre-Health Drop-In Advising and you will:
- Learn about the application process
- Find out how to be a competitive candidate
- Discover resources available to you
If you haven't already, please help us by taking this survey about Pre-Health Drop-In Advising and programming: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJP8LMS
Feb. 21 | Check out the Green Job Fair
12-3pm | Pauley Ballroom (MLK Student Union)
This is the perfect event for anyone interested in environmental careers and internships! Students and alumni alike will have opportunities to connect with employers who value the environment and its resources, including organizations such as: As You Sow, Greencitizen, Marstel-Day, Peace Corps, and Rising Sun Energy Center. To view the full roster, go to https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students. Be sure to bring your UC Berkeley SID (photo ID for alumni) and copies of your resume.
There are also three concurrent workshops being held next to the fair you won't want to miss!
– 12:00-1:15pm: Green Career Options 101 – For those interested in a Green career, but want to learn more about what career and internship options exist! **Presented by Jim Cassio, Green Industry Expert: http://www.cassio.com
– 1:30-2:30: How to Land Your Dream Environmental/Green Job – Presented by Leonard Adler, Founder & CEO of Green Jobs Network: http://www.greenjobs.net/
– 3:00-4:30pm: Green Careers Success Panel – Featuring successful Cal Alumni and Green employers representing a variety of fields including: Environmental Consulting, Sustainable & Alternative Energy, Environmental Policy, Sustainable/Responsible Business, Non-Profit/Advocacy, and Environmental Education
You do need to RSVP for these sessions and may do so by logging into Callisto at http://callisto.berkeley.edu, clicking on the "Events" tab, and searching through the "Workshops" listing. You will also be able to view program and panelist information there as well.
Feb. 22 | Learn about Peace Corps Opportunities
Want to learn about an opportunity become a leader in international grassroots efforts to protect and conserve the environment, integrate environmental curricula in schools, and promote alternative energy practices? Interested in working with small-scale farmers and families to increase food security and production while promoting environmental conservation practices?
Come meet with your very own Cal Peace Corps Recruiter, Yune Lee (Peace Corps Agroforestry Volunteer, Cameroon 05-09), and learn more about volunteer opportunities around the world!
Peace Corps volunteers serve in more than 70 countries, helping communities reach goals in education, health, business, agriculture, the environment and more. All assignments are 27-month commitments and include all transportation and living expenses, plus medical care, training, student loan deferment, graduate school opportunities, $7,425 upon completion and much more. For more information or to apply online, visit www.peacecorps.gov.
