Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.  This position is part-time, begins immediately, will run for 10 weeks, and typically require 10-15 hours/week.  Flexible scheduling is allowed; internship is unpaid. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical research, grassroots organizing and advocacy skills from experienced staff. 
Responsibilities may include:
*    Building strategic coalitions with religious groups, labor groups, elected officials, citizen activists, businesses and students
*    Coordinating campaign events to engage citizens and pressure targets
*    Represent Food & Water Watch and recruit new activists at community meetings, festivals, and other events
*    Assisting in media outreach to educate millions of people
*    Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and activist guides
*    Researching emerging issues to move campaigns forward
*    Bottom-lining at least one element of the campaign
*    Maintain strong records of work and assist with database development
*    Hold regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Organizing staff
To apply, send a brief description of relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to ladams@fwwlocal.org

(Subject line: Food & Water Watch Internship).  Please make sure to include your contact information.  Promising candidates will be contacted for an interview. 
Direct questions to Lily Adams or (206) 462-9238.

September and October Scholarship Information 

Goldwater Scholarship Information Session: 

Students interested in a career in math, natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship, which pays up to $7,500 toward undergraduate tuition and other educational expenses.  Students must be current sophomores or juniors and may be eligible if they have an excellent academic record and demonstrated research experience. For more information and advice on the application process, attend the information meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 4 p.m, Norlin S-421.

Soros Fellowship:
Current seniors who are naturalized citizens or whose parents are naturalized citizens might consider applying for the Soros fellowship, worth up to $90,000 for two years of graduate school.  If you are  creative, academically successful leaders who can articulate what being an American citizen means to you and how you plan to contribute to society, you should think about applying. The CU deadline is October 16.  

Planning to pursue a career in public service?  Here's an opportunity to help fund your graduate studies. The Truman foundation is seeking juniors with exceptional leadership potential committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education, or other public service. This prestigious scholarship provides leadership training, mentorship and up to $30,000 for graduate study. Sophomores and Juniors, come hear how to improve your chances. Wednesday September 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Norlin S-421.
Contact topscholarships@colorado.edu  or visit the 

Come join the Environmental Center's Energy Outreach Team for fun, food, a film screening and prizes on Thursday, September 17th at 7pm in Eaton Humanities Room 150.  They will be showing Revolution, an inspiring film that will get you excited to start the semester with a new environmental perspective.  It will be a great way to meet other passionate, like minded individuals.  They be raffling off some prizes and providing a variety of delightful refreshments.

Healthy Bee-Bee Healthy Conference October 1-3 2015
Hosted by Colorado State Beekeepers Association (CSBA)
We will be "Puttin' the Bee in Boulder!"  Three full days of speakers, events, entertainment and dining in bee-utiful Boulder!
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