Updates for the week of February 8, 2010

STUDENTS TALK BACK Political Brown Bag Lunch Series job opportunities Is there Life After Arnold? California’s Next Governor’s Race Wed., Feb. 10th, 11:30am-1:00pm

(Program begins at 12:00 noon) in DOH 233, Intellectual Commons FREE lunch will be served . The 2010 Census is hiring for Seven years after short-term jobs with the U.S. Cen- was elected governor of California in an sus Bureau. Positions range in unprecedented recall election, and two pay from $12.75-$20/hour. Flexi- years after Barack Obama was elected ble hours and work close to home. president in an equally historic national Paid training (no prior experience campaign, the race to replace Schwar- needed). For more information, zenegger has received comparably little including a practice test, visit public attention. As election day draws www.2010censusjobs.gov , and closer, will Californians choose Jerry call to schedule your test at Brown, Steve Poizner, or as 1-866-861-2010. the next governor?

Brown, the former Governor and current Attorney General, is almost Summer 2010 certain to be the Democratic nominee. Whitman, the former CEO of Academic/internship Internet giant eBay, has established a strong lead in the polls for the Republican nomination, but Poizner, the state’s Insurance Commis- programs in sioner and a former hi-tech CEO himself, made it clear last week that Washington D.C. he won’t go down without a fight. Hear more about the three candi- dates, how they would govern California, and what sort of state Schwarzenegger will leave to them.

Featuring off-campus experts Pat Reddy, coco----authorauthor of “California after Arnold” and Aaron McLear, Governor’ Schwarzenegger’sSchwarzenegger’s Press SecretarySecretary, and student representatives from the USC College Democ- rats and the USC College Republicans. Moderated by a representa- The Fund for American Studies tive of The Daily Trojan; and Dan SchnurSchnur, Director of the USC Unruh The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) sponsors summer Insti- Institute of Politics. (TFAS) tutes which teach college students STUDENTS TALK BACK is a weekly lunch series giving USC students about the principles and values the opportunity to discuss national and state politics with profes- upon which the was sional experts from the worlds of campaigns, government, policy and founded. Students attend classes journalism. Every Wednesday, we'll discuss one issue that domi- at Georgetown University and in- nates political debate in Washington and Sacramento. Students will tern throughout Washington D.C. participate as panelists and analysts, and our guest experts will an- swer questions and respond to comments from those in attendance. The Brown Bag lunch series is co-sponsored by the Unruh Institute, the Department of Political Science, The Daily Trojan, Political Stu- dent Assembly, College Democrats and College Republicans. The Semester In Washington Poli- Thinking about what to do this summer? ticsticstics program at George Washing- Check out our list of internships ton University offers students a and find out how you can earn POSC 395 credit close-up look at the world of politi- during the summer! cal campaigns, legislative politics and political communication while Participating in a political internship can help you gain a competi- spending a summer or semester tive edge in today’s job market, plus it provides practical real- in Washington, DC. and find out how you can earn POSC 395 credit close -up look at the world of politi- during the summer! cal campaigns, legislative politics and political communication while Participating in a political internship can help you gain a competi- spending a summer or semester tive edge in today’s job market, plus it provides practical real- in Washington, DC. world experience, helps build invaluable relationships with poten- tial employers, and can help you earn college credit by taking POSC 395 . With POSC 395, you may be able to earn between 2 Things to do after and 8 credits for your major/minor course requirements. graduation

Internship placements are available with elected officials, politi- cal consultants, non-governmental organizations, state, local and federal government agencies, environmental organizations, politi- cal parties and campaigns, interest groups, political media and more. Internships are available in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Washington D.C., and other cities throughout the U.S.

Here are just a few of the Washington D.C.-area opportunities ** Capital Fellows work as full-time currently being advertised — many more are available: members of a legislative, execu- ** Please note that some application deadlines may have tive, or judicial branch office, ac- passed. Check the listings for more details. tively contributing to the develop- American Abroad Media Amnesty International ment and implementation of pub- lic policy in California. Fellows Brookings Institution CATO Institute work for 11 months, receive Democratic National Committee Global Security health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1,972. Heritage Foundation Dept. of Homeland Security Human Rights Campaign Inter-American Dvlpt. Bank

Institute for Humane Studies Int’l. Fndn. For Electoral Systems Pulitzer Center Progressive Policy Institute

National Public Radio Ethics & Public Policy Center City Year unites young people of US Agency for Int’l. Dvlpt. U.S. Department of State all backgrounds for a year of full- For more information about POSC 395 and other opportuni- time service, giving them skills ties/programs, stop by the Unruh Institute in VKC 263 or email and opportunities to change the the Internship Coordinator at [email protected] . world. Living stipend is provided.

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