Wednesday Weekly: February 8, 2023

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Alumni Spotlight

Rob Moore: ‘Not the typical Los Gatos Town Councilmember’

The 24-year-old is youngest on council by 30-plus years

At 24 years old, Rob Moore is the only Los Gatos Town Councilmember under 55 years old, and he is possibly the youngest councilmember to have ever been elected. Moore won his seat in November.

“I’m definitely not the typical Los Gatos Town Councilmember,” Moore said, “and I think that’s important.”

While the age gap between him and his fellow councilmembers is more than 30 years, Moore said he can bring a unique perspective and hopes to help represent voices that are traditionally left out of the council’s conversations, like younger people, the homeless population and marginalized communities.

The born-and-raised Los Gatan graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and works as a special projects manager for the San Jose Conservation Corps, a local nonprofit that gives disadvantaged youth good-paying jobs in the environmentalism field.

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Fellowship Opportunities

Capital Fellows Programs

The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of government.

Capital Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of California state government and assist state legislators, senior-level executive staff, and court administrators with a broad range of public policy issues and projects and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.

Rooted in experiential learning and public service, Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as part of a cohort working in a Legislative, Executive or Judicial Branch office. Click here for more information. 

Summer Programs

2023 Hertog War Studies Program

Applications for our Summer 2023 Hertog War Studies Program (HWSP) are now open! The War Studies Program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. The program is the cornerstone of ISW’s education efforts. Hertog War Studies will run next summer from July 28 to August 12.

 

The program is open to graduating seniors (Class of 2023), rising seniors (Class of 2024), and exceptional rising juniors (Class of 2025). HWSP is fully funded with a stipend, housing, travel, meals, and course materials provided.

War Studies is taught by ISW President Kimberly Kagan, Senior Fellow LTG Jim Dubik (US Army, Retired), and AEI Scholar Dr. Frederick W. Kagan.

Students will learn from and interact with distinguished senior leaders in the national security and military communities. This course bridges the civil-military divide and teaches students at the start of their careers how to assess military decision-making.

The final application deadline is March 1, 2023. Visit our page to learn more. 

The IAPSS World Congress is the largest annual event hosted by IAPSS – the International Association for Political Science Students. As customary for our biggest event of the year, we expect 150+ students from around the world to join us during our second virtual World Congress, concentrating on the theme, Global Cooperation in the Era of Disruption

Clubs

• Political Science Club
• Model United Nations
• Mock Trial
• Paidea

Educational Opportunities

The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)

At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), you can explore your passions and develop your potential — your way. Our small, supportive community within a world-class university provides access to internationally known faculty, extensive opportunities, and a vast alumni network all dedicated to your success. https://seas.umich.edu/

U.C. Berkeley Political Science Department PhD Program

Are you considering applying for a PhD in Political Science?

https://polisci.berkeley.edu/graduate-program

California State University, San Bernardino Masters Programs

M.A. National Security Studies

The two-year M.A. program provides a comprehensive curriculum with foundations in strategy and strategic studies for students interested in pursuing careers with the U.S. government or with private companies. M.A. program alumni serve in many different career fields, including defense, security, intelligence, and counter-terrorism. For more information, click here.

M.S. National Cyber Security Studies

The two year M.S. program is one of the few graduate programs in the country that is devoted to the study of U.S. national cyber security. M.S. program alumni serve in many different career fields, including defense, security, intelligence. For more information, click here.

University of Oregon Masters in Education Policy and Leadership

University of Oregon a new master of science degree in Education Policy and Leadership. The program combines theoretical grounding in education policy and leadership studies, advanced methodological and analytic training, and applied and practical knowledge in students' individual areas of topical interest. You can reach out to epol@uoregon.edu for questions or visit their website.

Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business Graduate Programs

Campus Events and Opportunities

Seventh Annual Social Justice Teach In to be Held Feb. 9

On Thursday, Feb. 9, join the College of Liberal Arts and the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion as they host the seventh annual Social Justice Teach In, a daylong series of talks and workshops centered around equity and social justice, designed to inform and inspire. All are welcome at these virtual and in-person events featuring presentations from students, staff, faculty and community leaders. Over 40 sessions will be available to choose from in five different tracks focused on specific topics to help attendees find sessions to match their interests: pathways to Hispanic-serving institutions; diversity, equity and inclusion in engineering; reproductive justice; pop culture and media; and restorative justice: beyond incarceration. The day will culminate with Stanford University Professor of Psychology Claude M. Steele presenting his keynote address titled “Stereotype Threat and Identity Threat: The Science of a Diverse Community.” Visit the CLA Website for the full schedule and registration.

REGISTER FOR TEACH IN EVENTS

Student Volunteers Needed for Teach In

Calling All Students!

The 7^th Annual Social Justice Teach In (hosted by CLA and OUDI) is this week on Thursday 2/9 and promises to be another great event! We are hoping to get a few more student volunteers to assist presenters with tech needs (e.g., letting participants into the waiting rooms), and sign-in sheets as well as contacting organizers if necessary. This is a great way to assist in the Teach In, while getting to listen to some excellent presentations by students, staff, and faculty experts across campus. Please see this link for times that volunteers are needed. Megan Rivoire in OUDI will follow up with more specific instructions. 

See you at the Teach In!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094bacab2fa5fac16-teach#/

Support Mustangs Struggling with Food Insecurity through Feed Cal Poly

Feed Cal Poly makes it easy for all faculty, staff, students and supporters to donate to Mustangs in need. Food insecurity is a very real and persistent problem on campus. Support of the Cal Poly Basic Needs Initiative through donations to Feed Cal Poly helps ensure all Mustangs have access to the resources they need to succeed. The Feed Cal Poly website makes donating quick, easy and accessible, with no limit on donation size. Simply login and follow the steps. Students with dining memberships also have the option to donate unused dining dollars through the Mustang Meal Share Program. All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Watch for the Feed Cal Poly tent at events throughout campus for more ways to get involved and support fellow Mustangs.

VISIT FEED CAL POLY

Food Resources

The Cal Poly Food Pantry is open to all students - no questions asked. Cal Poly community members who are experiencing food insecurity or instability are welcome to shop at the Food Pantry, Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Our mission is to work with a network of community partners to alleviate hunger in San Luis Obispo County and build a stronger community. Cal Poly hosts a SLO Food Bank Pick Up site open to all on the 4th Tuesday of every month on Mott Lawn.

CalFresh is like financial aid for food! The CalFresh Team helps determine if you are eligible for up to $204 per month to spend on groceries and at farmers' markets.

Students can receive up to $75 per quarter to assist with meals on campus at Vista Grande, Campus Market, Red Radish, Mustang Station, and PCV.

Faculty Office Hours and CLA Advising

POLS Department Winter 2023

Faculty Office Hours and PDF version

Graduate School Advisor

POLS Department announcing new position, Graduate School Advisor, Professor Shelley Hurt, who has successfully steered many Cal Poly students to great success in graduate schools across the country from UC Berkley to Columbia University, to the London School of Economics in Britain. She is now providing advice to all interested POLS students who wants to pursue their education at the M.A. or Doctoral level in pursuit of a broader horizon of career opportunities. 

Email her or drop by during her office hours (47-11C) on Tuesdays from 1-5pm.

College of Liberal Arts Advising

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