NUL Convention and Youth Summit

The National Urban League will commemorate 100 years this week from July 28th to July 31st! In addition to a College Fair this Saturday from 12:30 to 4pm at the Washington Convention Center, this Youth Summit is also taking place this Saturday and they are looking for volunteers. We can't attach the volunteer document, but for more information, the contact person is listed at the bottom of the message.


Dear Colleagues,

As a part of its Centennial Conference this July in Washington, DC, the Urban League's Education and Youth Development Division will host a Youth Summit that will bring together 400 youth (ages 13-19) around the country for a week of activities centered on academic skill building and college preparation. I am organizing a Luncheon (with Sonia Sanchez as the featured speaker) that will give the 400 youth the opportunity to meet, engage, and receive advice from 100 black advanced degree-holding professionals from a variety of fields. Currently, I am still seeking volunteers.

I have attached a Call for Volunteers that has more information. For those of you in the DC area (or those who will be on Saturday, July 31st), I'd love for your participation, as I'm sure each and every one of you would be wonderful mentors with impactful advice to impart. For those of you who will be elsewhere, if you know any networks of professionals or have any individuals in mind, would you please forward this along? We are particularly short on people in the humanities, including Africana, but all fields are welcome. (Doctoral students, entrepreneurs, and Fine Arts specialists are welcome, as well.) I should also add that, like many organizations for the cause, we are operating under a budget; volunteers, therefore, must be willing to serve on a pro bono basis.

I truly appreciate your help with this. This is shaping up to be a truly significant and important event, and I am committed to making it a success with the help of like-minded folks who can impart not only professional advice, but the pearls of wisdom that come from the legacy of struggle that we have come to know all too well from our studies and, more importantly, our lived experiences.

In solidarity,

Jason Hendrickson
jhendricksontemp@nul.org
Education and Youth Development
National Urban League

African American Women on the Hill Event - July 30, 2010

The African American Women on the Hill Network Presents:
Ascending to New Career Heights in Policy Related Jobs

Friday, July 30, 2010
HC-6
2:00 pm - 3:00pm
RSVP: aawomenhill@gmail.com

You're thriving on the Hill and feel passionately about the policy and political processes. But you want to do more than thrive, you want to ascend to a new career height. Join us for an informal discussion about what it takes to get there--from women who have already done so. A Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director speaks to moving up on the Hill; an experienced campaign insider shares tips on transitioning to the trail, and an Administration staffer reflects on her path to the White House.

Ascending on the Hill

Jennifer Stewart
Government Relations
Bryan Cave, LLP
Former Legislative Director, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Ivana Alexander
Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director
Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper
Ascending within Campaigns

Kristal Quarker
Director
Republican House Policy Committee
Former RNC Campaign Staffer
Transitioning to the Administration

Name Forthcoming

RSVP: aawomenhill@gmail.com

P.O. Box 55498, Washington, DC 20040, USA

Job with DC Public Schools

Take a look at this link provided by one of our alumnae:

We are looking for a rockstar Data Analyst to join the School Staffing team at DC Public Schools. Please follow the application instructions on the job announcement.

http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Career+Opportunities/Central+Office/View+Jobs+by+Function/Support/Data+Analyst,+School+Staffing*

Capitol Hill Meet and Greet

One of our local alumnae works for Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and has extended this invitation for all Spelmanites who are interning on the Hill this summer:

Greetings,

I wanted to extend an invitation to all Spelman Alum on the Hill/around the Hill to a Meet and Greet tomorrow from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm in the office of Representative Sanford Bishop, 2429 Rayburn HOB. The Chief of Staff for Rep. Bishop, Phyllis Hallmon, is a Spelman graduate open to sharing her knowledge and experience. We will host Spelmanites currently interning on the Hill who want to build relationships and learn from the experiences of Hill staffers who have paved the way for them. Come willing to share your background!

Please RSVP if you are able to make it. Looking forward to seeing each of you.

Best,

Caren A. Howard
Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05)
1705 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4131 phone
(202) 225-4300 fax

Congressional Intern positions

Congressman Dan Maffei (NY-25) seeks interns to work immediately in his Washington, DC office. Candidates must have strong writing and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task. The individual should also be a flexible, hardworking team player with attention to detail and a positive attitude. New York roots a plus, but not required. Please email a cover letter and resume to NY25Jobs@gmail.com with "Intern" in the subject as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately and on a rolling basis.

"Intern Season" on WAMU 88.5FM

This was on Kojo Nnamdi's show today:
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-07-12/lessons-intern-season

Didn't get a chance to catch it, but it might be worth a listen if you happen to be an intern somewhere this summer. Oh, and in case you do not know who Kojo Nnamdi is, take a minute to get acquainted:
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/about

Job Announcement - Dept. of Education

This is another unverified employment posting--please follow up with the individual named as the contact person. Good luck!


Enforcement Directors Institution: U.S. Department of Education
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: District of Columbia
Website: http://www.ed.gov/
Category: Legal affairs
Salary: Not specified

ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORS
Office for Civil Rights
The Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights seeks (2) candidates for positions as SES level Enforcement Directors for its Headquarters Office in Washington, DC. Qualified applicants must have specialized experience including expert knowledge of the laws, regulations and processes governing federal civil rights programs. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Additional information about the positions can be found at the USAJobs link:
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx? JobID=88155885&JobTitle=Enforcement+ Director&q=enforcement+director&where=washington%2c+dc&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=53&y=6&AVSDM=20-10-06-16+12%3a09%3a00

Applications must be received by July 14, 2010. For more information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application process, call Ms. Mary Beth Plutz at
(202) 401-0853.
OCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UDC-DCSL Update (for Law Students and Graduates)

This will probably be a one-time posting since there is a separate listserv/website and interested individuals may sign up per the information provided. Good luck!


Dear Friends: As always, we depend on you to recruit here for law students and graduates! Please email or call us if you are hiring! This weekly email lists jobs, internships and other career related announcements recently entered into the database. For more information, please go to our website at http://www.law.udc.edu/general/login.asp
If you would like to be removed from this weekly email, please let me know.

The Career Center Update
David A. Clarke School of Law July 6, 2010

Recently added:

JOBS
Full-Time Clinic Faculty, University of Richmond Law School - Richmond, VA
Advocacy and Policy Strategist, American Civil Liberties Union - New York, NY
Project Assistant, ABA Death Penalty Representation Project - District of Columbia
Attorney, NHeLP - District of Columbia
Executive Director, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc. - Hartford, CT
Office Manager, Children's Law Center - District of Columbia
Interim Director, The Mid-Atlantic Juvenile Defender Center - District of Columbia
Volunteer Attorney, Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Bethpage, NY
Staff Attorney, Mecca's Place, Inc. - United States

INTERNSHIPS
Legal Intern, Manna - District of Columbia
Law/Communications Internship, The Justice Project - District of Columbia

PROGRAMS
2010 Public Service Career and Internship Fair, Partnership for Public Service, Wednesday, July 14, 3:00-7:00pm - District of Columbia
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=80370

Public Defender Advocacy, Training & Hiring Conference, The Public Defender Service, Saturday, July 31, 8:00am-5:30pm - District of Columbia
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=81671

Diversity Legal Job Fair in Kansas City, Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair, August 6-7 - Kansas, MO
https://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=75585

6th Annual IMPACT Career Fair, University of Arizona & Georgetown University, Friday, August 13, 10:00am-6:00pm - Arlington, VA
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=80372

St. Louis Diversity Job Fair, August 21st - St. Louis, MO
https://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=77861

Navy JAG Corps 2010 National Moor Court Competition, Department of the Navy, Oct. 28-30 - Jacksonville, FL
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=79812

Dena R. Bauman, Director of Career Services
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Building 38, Room 237
Washington, DC 20008
Ph. 202-274-5722
Fx: 202-274-5583
dbauman@udc.edu

STEM Fellowship Deadline July 15

This information has not been independently verified, but it is worth the inquiry. Good luck!

Fwd: College / Grad Students: STEM Fellowship deadline July 15th

Application deadline is July 15th 2010 The National Minority STEM Fellowship Program (NMSFP) is a two-year fellowship funded by the US Department of Energy and administered by the Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc. (EAA). We will support up to 40 fellows who are starting or continuing in Master's level programs in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at colleges and universities in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Washington DC.

The NMSFP will provide a stipend of $18,000 per year and tuition support up to $20,500 per year ($77,000 maximum over a two-year period). Applicants must be US citizens and should be permanent residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Washington DC. Individuals from cultural, racial, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to participate in the fellowship program.

There are 30 fellowship slots currently available for Fall 2010. If you are aware of any students who may be interested and eligible for the NMSFP, please have them contact me directly by using the information listed below. I assure you that they will receive a prompt response.

If you or any of your colleagues would like to meet with me directly regarding this tremendous opportunity, please contact Ms. Sheronda Ball using the information below.

Best,

Sheronda Rae Ball, MSS, MLSP
Program Director
Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc.
4548 Market Street-Suite LL-04
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
Office Phone Numbers: (215) 243-4141 or (215) 895-4003
Cell Phone Number: (267) 679-9154
Fax: (215) 472-2440 Fax
sball@eaalliance.org
www.eaalliance.org

Updates and other Good Things

Some exciting new things are happening in the DC Chapter, so this blog will be expanding its scope:

• provide job and networking information for current Spelman students, recents graduates and seasoned alumnae;
• when Fall recruitment season starts, we will post information about upcoming college fairs and events; and
• we will continue to highlight activities sponsored by the NAASC-DC for current students from the DC area such as our Homecoming welcome tent (October), the Spring break mixer (March) and the New Student BBQ (June).

Speaking of the New Student BBQ, if you missed it here are some photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23628357@N03/sets/72157624332304929/