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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'>Do not reply to this e-mail; please contact Angela Price [mailto:angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College
Advisor's Bulletin: Week of Oct. 11-15, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAT
WORD OF THE DAY</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>:
EPHEMERAL - fleeting, temporary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Indicates
new or updated item<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1.
Both the <b>UC application</b> (www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply) and the <b>Cal
State application</b> (www.csumentor.edu) are now available online. The
deadline for the UC application is November 30. The priority deadline for the
Cal State applications is also November 30. We urge you to get your
applications in by November 30th, and preferably earlier as both websites get
extremely busy (and slow) at the end of November. Check the schedule for
workshops in your red folders. The schedule is also available in your BHS
Moodle site, as well as on the College Advisor's website. Both college advisors
are also available to review your applications before they are submitted, but
will need a day or two of turn-around time, so don't wait until the last
minute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2.
Seniors please access your <b>BHS moodle account</b> for the latest updated
college center information. (College visits, application workshops, college
center deadlines, SAT dates etc...)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3.
<b>Advising Appointments</b>. Sign-up sheets will remain up for the remainder
of the semester. Because there are nearly 812 seniors, seniors may have only
one scheduled half-hour appointment during the fall. If students miss their
appointment, they will not be able to sign up again. Parents/guardians are
welcome to attend the meeting as long as it is okay with their student. Seniors
may drop in any day at lunch or after school without an appointment to have
shorter questions answered. College advisor assignments: Price - AC students
and CPA students, Sandberg - IHS, AHA, SSJE, and CAS students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*4.
<b>College Essay Readers</b> Available: In the College Center , D221 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lunch
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Morning
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>After
School - Monday Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>5.
<b>FREE SAT PREP CLASS</b> - The class meets on Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm.
One day will focus on the math section and the other day on the critical
reading section of the test. There is no need to register in advance, just come
to D219. (SENIORS ONLY)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6.
<b>INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM (IAP)</b> - Find out about this excellent
scholarship/mentorship/leadership development program for students applying to
UC Berkeley. You are eligible to apply if you are UC eligible, have a minimum
unweighted 3.5 GPA from your UC approved classes taken in 10th and 11th grades,
come from a low income family, and are a US citizen, permanent resident or
eligible non-citizen. See Ms. Sandberg in the College Center for more
information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Incentive Awards Program provides up to $32,000 in scholarship funds over eight
semesters, and student support services to low-income students and first
generation college students who have demonstrated leadership potential, high
academics, and a commitment to serve others. IAP reaches out to first-generation
college students who have overcome great socioeconomic disadvantages through
its partnerships with 49 Northern California high schools, and 22 Los Angeles
high schools through its Pre-Collegiate Academy. Founded on the UC Berkeley
campus in 1991, the program is now the largest privately funded scholarship and
leadership development program in the UC system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*7.
<b>BHS COLLEGE VISITS:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Over
100 college representatives visit Berkeley High's College/Career Center every
year. Seniors may attend up to 10 of those meetings, with the permission of the
teacher whose class they are missing. Sign up in advance in the College/Career
Center and pick up a permission slip. The complete list of visits (updated
daily) is available at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college.
BHS seniors can also find updated college lists on their Moodle site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10/12/10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>8:27 Evergreen State College (WA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>9:31 Wheaton College (MA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>12:24 Portland State University (OR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>1:28 U of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10/13/10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10:40 U of California Santa Barbara (CA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>12:24 U of Calgary (Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>1:28 Stanford University (CA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>2:30 U of Kansas (KS)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10/14/10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>8:27 Sara Lawrence College (NY)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>9:31 Ithaca College (NY)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10:40 Lewis & Clark (OR)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>1:28 Whittier College (CA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>10/15/10<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>8:23 Georgetown University (DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>9:19 UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (CA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>11:08 Dartmouth College (NH)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>12:48 Davidson College (NC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*8. <b>FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHT</b> – November 18, 6:30 pm,
Berkeley High Library. A representative from the East Bay Consortium, an
educational non-profit organization, will walk us line by line through the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*9. <b>November 1 is deadline</b> for regular decision college
lists, envelopes, secondary school reports, and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>transcript request forms. Please turn into the College Center
D221.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*10. <b>College Application Workshops</b>: Tuesday October 12 and
Wednesday October 13 in the Library computer room, 3:30 - 4:30pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOR
ALL STUDENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*1. <b>PSAT</b> - Berkeley High School is offering the PSAT on
Saturday, October 16. Eleventh graders who score well may qualify for the
National Merit Scholarship Program. As a practice for the SAT, students get
back their test booklet and a printout of their answers and the correct answers
and feedback about critical academic skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*2.
<b>COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS IN THE BAY AREA</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>a.
University of San Francisco: October 22-24 Fall Fest 2010, register for fall
fest at www.usfca.edu/fallfest. For more information contact Jenna Bent,
Special Events Manager, at usfevents@usfca.edu or (415)422-6441<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>b.
UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture Event: Learn about the variety of
performing and visual arts majors at UCLA. Presentations include department
descriptions, application process, portfolio/audition requirements, housing,
student life, and financial aid/scholarships. October 15, Woodfin Suites,
Emeryville, 6:30 pm to 8 pm. RSVP at http://arts.ucla.edu/admissions/rsvp.php<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>c.
Performing and Visual Arts College Fair: Saturday, October 23, 3:00-5:00 pm,
Nob Hill Masonic Center, San Francisco, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to
find out about schools from across the country that offer excellent programs in
the arts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>d.
Emerson College: Wednesday, October 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, Courtyard San Francisco
Downtown, 299 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-947-0700, confirm
your reservation online at http://www.emerson.edu/admission/ontheroad <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*e.
COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY – October 16, 2010, Wheeler Hall, UC Berkeley. Over 60
public and private college and university representatives will be there to
answer your questions. There will also be workshops in English and Spanish on
admission requirements, financial aid and scholarships, college preparation and
much more! Pre-register online at: <a href="http://www.eastbayconsortium.org">www.eastbayconsortium.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*f. GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS BRIDGE BUILDERS FORUM – This free
event is primarily for African American, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Latino
male high school students and their parents. Event highlights include:
empowering workshops for students and parents, scholarship information and tips
for applying, college information and resources, financial aid and admissions
information, continental breakfast and lunch provided. Saturday, November 13,
2010, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos
Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*3.
<b>ZOO CAREERS NIGHT</b> – This event is designed to give teens a peek into the
lives and careers of zoo employees, and inspire them to consider a career in a
zoo or environmental field. Teens will have the opportunity to meet current
employees, learn about zoo career choices, and use practical skills in
workshops designed to provide hands-on zoo career experience. All interested
students between the ages of 12-19 are invited to attend on Saturday, Oct. 16
from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. <span style='color:black'> </span>Registration is
available by calling (510) 632-9525 x201 or by emailing melinda@oaklandzoo.org.
The fee for teens is $15. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1.
GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM - Open to African American, American
Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American
students who are citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents of the US, with
a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale who have demonstrated
leadership abilities through participation in community service,
extracurricular or other activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility
criteria. Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2011. Applications available at
www.gmsp.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2.
Horatio Alger Association - Open to graduating seniors, planning to pursue a
bachelor's degree (but may start at a community college), with family income no
more than $50,000, involved in co-curricular and community activities, with a
minimum GPA of 2.0, who is a US citizen. Apply online at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Scholarships from $2,000-20,000. Deadline:
October 30. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3.
RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP - Open to African-American or Black high school seniors
who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability, participate in
community service activities and demonstrate financial need who are US citizens
or permanent residents. Up to 20 students will receive $10,000 per year for
four years. Two deadlines: November 1 (considered for Ron Brown Scholarship and
forwarded to additional colleges and scholarship providers) and January 9
(considered for Ron Brown scholarship only). Apply at www.ronbrown.org or pick
up an application in the College Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4.
MAHATMA RICE/UNIVISION RADIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Mahatma Rice and Univision
Radio are offering college-bound High School Seniors who reside and attend
school in the Bay Area the opportunity to compete for five, two thousand dollar
cash awards. To enter, students must complete an essay of 150 to 250 words. For
more information pick up an information brochure in the College Center or visit
www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship. Due date: February 15, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*5. GOOD TIDINGS FOUNDATION– Open to seniors who participated in
community service and have financial need. 20 scholarships of $5,000 each will
be awarded. Deadline: November 08. Applications available in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*6. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM’S DREAMERS CHALLENGE – Submit an essay,
video, audio or artwork to tell us how your dream will leave a lasting mark on
the state, nation and the world. Must be a senior and California resident.
Award - $5,000 cash and attend the California Hall of Fame Events. Application
available in D221 and at www.CaliforniaMuseum.org. Received deadline: October
15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*7. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
– Full in-state tuition and fees, full room rent for those living in a campus
residence hall, laptop stipend. Minimum requirements: 3.6 GPA, SAT 1800 or
above, be in top of 10% of graduating class. Scholarship application available
online at http://honors.scufresno.edu Application postmark deadline: December
9, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>*8. BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION – A
four-year, full-tuition scholarship to BU. Deadline: December 1, 2010. For
more information go to: <a href="http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee">www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1.
Are you looking for an internship? Interested in politics/city planning? The
Jacquelyn McCormick Campain of Berkeley City Council is looking for volunteers.
If you are interested contact Anna or Lara at 843-0318.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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based charity, is seeking volunteers for 4 hours work on Wednesday, October 27
from 1-6 p.m. Location is near Solano. Work is stuffing envelopes for a holiday
fundraiser. For more information or to schedule a time slot, please email
ginnmeyer@yahoo.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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