Legal Studies Latest News as of 2/20/24

February 20, 2025
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1) Immigration Panel
2) 1st-Gen Career Wkshp Today!
3) Ctr for Chinese Stds
4) UN Career talks  Today!
5) Pub Svc Opps
6) Fung Fllwshp
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1) Immigration Panel
Immigration Panel
Name of Event: Voices for Immigrant Rights: A Legal Perspective 
Date: March 4, 2025
Location: Eshleman Hall Senate Chambers - 5th floor
Time: 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Description: Join us for an insightful panel on navigating the current immigration landscape under the new administration. Five Immigration attorneys will discuss policy changes, challenges, and the legal support available to immigrant communities today. Whether you’re seeking clarity on immigration law or you’re passionate about advocacy, this event is for YOU! This is a community-driven conversation— let’s talk, learn, and work together. Don’t miss this chance to gain vital insights and connect with others who are passionate about immigrant rights and legal advocacy. Let’s come together to make a difference! 
RSVP form for the event: https://forms.gle/eHMn7Z4KnL6trYB89
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2) 1st-Gen Career Wkshp
1st-Gen Career Wkshp
Join us for our First-Gen in Arts & Humanities Career Workshop Series!
This spring the Division of Arts & Humanities is excited to partner with Berkeley Career Engagement to offer a series of workshops tailored to our first-gen students as they explore career pathways and graduate school. The series kicks off next week on Thursday, February 20, and we have events scheduled throughout March and April.

If you're interested in attending any of the workshops, please fill out our RSVP form HERE.
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3) Ctr for Chinese Stds
Ctr for Chinese Stds
The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) is excited to invite more undergraduate students to engage with our events, which explore topics like Chinese culture, history, and contemporary issues. To stay informed about upcoming events related to the topic of China, you can subscribe to our CCS undergraduate mailing list by filling out this simple Google Form here.
For more information, you can visit our events website here. We look forward to seeing you at our events!
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4) UN Career talks
UN Career talks

The Institute of International Studies will offer two fantastic career talks that would be valuable for students exploring international careers in diplomacy, human rights, and global policy. These events offer a unique chance to network with experts and learn about career paths in advocacy, activism, and UN-related work.

From Advocacy to Action: Women, Peace, and Human Rights at the UN

Date: February 20
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: 223 Philosophy Hall
RSVP Here

Dr. AnnJanette Rosga, former Director of WILPF’s UN Office, will share insights on careers in global policy, human rights, and UN advocacy, drawing from her experience in international diplomacy and nonprofit leadership.
 
So You Want to Change the World: Building an Activist Career Amidst Disruption and Opportunity

Date: February 21
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: 223 Philosophy Hall
RSVP Here

Bennett Freeman, a human rights and corporate accountability leader, will discuss navigating careers in international relations, labor rights, and sustainable development in times of global uncertainty.

These talks are great networking opportunities that can provide students with practical career advice from leading experts. 

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5) Pub Svc Opps
Pub Svc Opps

Scholarships for Community Engagement!
What are your plans for next school year? 
Are you looking to give back and serve our local community?
We invite you to consider these programs and share them 
with your friends and communities looking for a space to grow as a social justice leader!

Come to an Info Session to learn more and decide which is right for you:|

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the PSC in 218 
Eshleman HallFri, March 7, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the PSC in 218 Eshleman Hall

Learn more on our website and find applications for:
Alternative Breaks: serve as a director or lead one of our critical service-learning trips. 
Need-based scholarship available (up to $5,000).

College Corps Fellows: serve 450 hours with a local community partner & earn $10,000
via monthly stipend & Education Award.

Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders: serve in a project of your choice & receive
a need-based scholarship (up to $7,000).
Public Service Internships: intern with a local non-profit organization or government office. 
Need-based scholarships/stipend available.

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6)  Fung Fllwshp
Fung Fllwshp

Want to learn more about the Fung Fellowship? Our info sessions start next week! Come and talk to program staff, current Fung Fellows, and alumni from both tracks about their experiences and ask us any questions. Lunch will be provided for attendees at our in-person info session. Below is our info session schedule:

SPH x FF Info Session: Wednesday, February 26, 12-1 pm, 211 Shires Hall
Coffee & Connect: Tuesday, March 4, 10-11:30am, 211 Shires Hall
Register for any of our info sessions or our Coffee & Connect drop-in Here
What type of projects do students work on?
Fung Fellows work on a variety of projects based on student interests, partner organizations, desired area/s of impact, teaming opportunities, and populations of focus over the course of 15 weeks. Topics have ranged from developing digital platforms to reduce social isolation for older adults to designing a more efficient cutting and tensioning tool for ghost net removal underwater. View some past projects from the 2024 Fung Fellowship Showcase
Is the Fung Fellowship program one semester?
Yes, the Fung Fellowship program has recently changed from being a one-year program to a one-semester program. This new model is designed to make the fellowship more experientially rich and accessible, offering students a more immersive educational experience within a shorter timeframe.This will also allow high touch engagement with faculty and peers while working closely with project partners. Students from the Fall cohort will also have the opportunity to join any Spring workshops and events for a sustained program experience.
I’m not in engineering, pre-med, or environmental sciences. Is this program still worth it for me to apply?
That’s totally alright, our students come from across campus representing over 40 majors! The fellowship provides the exposure you need to work in successful teams to innovate with technology-based solutions. This is not a program to transform you into a programmer or engineer, but leverage skill sets across student teams to develop impactful solutions to address public health or conservation challenges. Learn more about our fellows and their academic backgrounds

Visit Our website for more info.
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