Bar Debate, Sept. 17. The Humboldt Center for Constitutional Rights (HumRights) is hosting a Bar Debate Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at Humbrews to celebrate Constitution Day. Two Humboldt students, Journalism Major Freddy Brewster and Politics Major Fabian Cuevas, will debate the topic of unfettered free speech v. the need to limit speech to create safe spaces. (Politics Major Mia Spizman was instrumental in organizing the event as a HumRights intern.) HumRights is concerned that the country has gotten so politically divided that many avoid conversations with people across political divides and that makes the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech meaningless. The Bar Debates are intended to demonstrate civil dialogue. See attached poster.
Climate strike, Sept. 20. Sunrise Movement Humboldt invites others to join Friday in participating in the worldwide climate strike. Meet in the UC Quad from 10am-11am or in the Arcata Plaza at noon. The strike continues at the Eureka Courthouse from 3-5 p.m. See the Facebook event here.
Join the CHECK IT Volunteer Team. Work with a team of students from across campus to help embed CHECK IT and consent within our campus culture. CHECK IT's Volunteer Team Retreat is this Saturday, Sept. 21, 10am-3:30pm, KBR. To attend, please register here. As a team member you will: serve as a liaison between groups you’re connected with and CHECK IT; build community & be a part of a growing violence prevention movement on campus; learn and gain skills within your area of interest (resume building!); and participate in campus wide campaigns. For more information, contact Mary Sue Savage at mss62@humboldt.edu.
Department of State internship, deadline Oct. 4. The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for its summer 2020 Student Internship Program (unpaid). Visit the Intern page of their Careers site for more information about Internship Program, and to start the online application process via the Open Opportunities portal.
Volunteers sought for Huffman Hootenanny, Oct. 6. Congressman Jared Huffman is looking for volunteers for his 1st Annual Hootenanny at the Bayside Community Hall on October 6. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to help set up the venue, assist with food/beverage needs, and check guests in to the event. Free food and beverages will be provided. Please contact Ciara Emery at ciara.emery6@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
2020 CSU Student Research Competition. Students are invited to submit a written summary of their research or creative presentations to the Office of Research by Jan. 31. If selected, students will compete at CSU East Bay, on April 24-25. The Office of Research will pay approved travel costs for up to 10 students selected to represent Humboldt. Cash awards will be provided to the outstanding presenter in each category. See here for more details.
