News for Politics students -- 9-27-2021

  1. Fall Colloquium Series, Sept. 27. 5pm. Dr. Denielle Perry (Northern Arizona University) will speak on “River Protection and Restoration Efforts to Advance Social Equity and Ecological Sustainability: From Epistemology to Practice” as part of the Humboldt Departments of Geology and Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis Fall Colloquium Series. Register here. Dr. Perry’s research largely focuses on policies that influence both the development and protection of riverine resources. She is particularly interested in how conservation policies can be used as climate adaptation policy as well as for re-Indigenizing water governance. 
  2. "We Have Nothing to Lose but Our Chains: The Art and Culture of Being OGs (Opportunity Givers)," Sept. 28. 6pm. This guest lecture event from Project Rebound Humboldt and El Centro presents Project Rebound San Marcos's Dr. Xuan Santos and Martin Leyva. Dr. Santos' areas of expertise and publications cover the following areas of interest: The Informal Economy/ Global Capitalism; Transnational Migration; Convict/Barrio Criminology; Gangs and Adolescent Subcultures; Public Sociology; Race/Class/Gender/Nation; and Tattooing. He serves as the 2021-2022 President of the California Sociological Association. Martin Leyva founded the Santa Barbara City College Transitions Program, which offers therapeutic and educational opportunities to those affected by the criminal justice system who wish to reintegrate into society. He also authored multiple scholarly articles, including, From Corrections to College: The Value of a Convict's Voice. He has led training on Best Practices for Working with Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, Emotional Intelligence, and Spiritual Self Care & Healing. Register here.
  3. 2021 Humboldt Bay Symposium: Sustainable Blue Economy, Sept. 28-30. 10am-2:30pm on Zoom. The Humboldt Bay Symposium is a community-oriented conference and provides a unique opportunity for the general public to engage directly with scientists, managers, and local experts. It is a forum for learning about the latest developments on a variety of current issues related to the Humboldt Bay region including research and restoration of coastal ecosystems, economic development, and sustainable use and recreation. The theme for the 2021 Symposium, “Sustainable Blue Economy,” highlights the importance of coastal and ocean resources in our region as well as the potential for synergy among existing and proposed future activities. Registration is required and is FREE for students. Learn more and register here.

  4.  Join the Politics Club! Build community and have fun with your peers. In this club we organize fun events such as monthly Friday afternoon Hot Topics discussions and Department of Politics socials with all students (and professors) welcome. We are looking to establish a regular trivia night team and will soon have an in-person gathering outdoors with games and snacks! Regular meetings are Mondays at 5pm at this zoom link. For more information contact club president Serena Archila at sea91@humboldt.edu or email the club directly at politicsclub@humboldt.edu.

  5. Virtual Charla with author Denise Padin Collazo, Sept. 29. 6pm. Join True North Organizing Network for a virtual chat with the award-winning author of “Thriving in the Fight: A Survival Manual for Latinas on the Front Lines of Change.” Zoom link.

  6. Sustainable Futures Speaker Series, Sept. 30. 5:30pm. Dr. Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins will speak on “Waste Siege: The Life of Infrastructure in Palestine.” Register here for this webinar sponsored by Humboldt’s Environment & Community MA. This talk offers an analysis unusual in the study of Palestine: it begins with the environmental, infrastructural, and aesthetic context in which Palestinians forge their lives, naming that context a “waste siege.” Stamatopoulou-Robbins suggests that to speak of waste siege is to describe a series of conditions: from smelling wastes to negotiating military infrastructures, from biopolitical forms of colonial rule to experiences of governmental abandonment, from obvious targets of resistance to confusion over responsibility for the burdensome objects of daily life. Tracing Palestinians’ experiences of wastes over the past decade, and their improvisations for mitigating the effects of this siege, she explores how multiple authorities governing the West Bank — including municipalities, the Palestinian Authority, international aid organizations, and Israel — rule by waste siege, whether intentionally or not.
  7. Virtual Graduate & Professional School Fair, Sept. 30. 11am-3pm on Handshake. Are you thinking about Graduate or Professional School? Meet with recruiters via Handshake to network with school representatives, learn about programs, deadlines, and how to get accepted. Over 30 attending Graduate and Professional Schools! (Go to humboldt.joinhandshake.com, click on Events and select Virtual Graduate & Professional School Fair – 2021. Register in advance for one-on-one meetings and group information sessions with attending recruiters. Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair. Academic & Career Advising Center Graduate and Professional School Information.
  8. California Climate Action Corps 2021-22 Fellowship program. This November, the California Climate Action Corps will place 50 AmeriCorps Fellows for a year of service with public agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities primarily in Fresno, Los Angeles, Redlands, San Jose, and Stockton to help communities meet their climate action goals. Fellows will engage in direct climate action, assessment, and education projects with an emphasis on community engagement in the focus areas of greening communities, organic waste reduction, and wildfire prevention. Selected fellows will serve 1,700+ hours from November 2021 through September 2022 and receive a $22,000 living stipend (pre-tax) and combined $10,000 in Segal and California for All Education Awards upon completion, health insurance, and other benefits. Click here for information about becoming a Climate Action Corps Fellow and APPLY NOW (applications accepted until filled). If you have questions, please contact climateactioncorps@bacr.org.  
  9. Invitation for Student Sustainability Writers. The Sustainable Age is a student journal founded by students of the North Texas Regional Center of Expertise Network. The journal is seeking volunteer student writers to submit original articles centered on the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
  10. Social & Environmental Justice Student Recycling Scholarships. Students with a passion for social and environmental justice principles and an interest in the recycling industry are encouraged to apply for a 2021 Murray J. Fox Scholarship of $2,000. Approximately three scholarships will be awarded. Funds are provided to assist with education expenses, along with membership in the National Recycling Coalition, plus admission to the National Recycling Congress, happening virtually from Nov. 3-4. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 1.
  11. Peer mentor office hours. Politics Department peer mentors Samuel Perez (sep104@humboldt.edu) and Serena Archila (sea91@humboldt.edu) host drop-in office hours every week. Let them help you: plan a path through the major, answer coursework questions, help motivate you to stay focused on your success, and support you during challenging times. Sammy’s hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm and by appointment (Zoom room link). Serena’s office hours: Mondays from 4-5pm, Wednesdays from 3-4pm, and by appointment (Zoom link).