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Professor Mark Henderson is excited to be teaching a new special topic course called “Globalization, Policy, and the Environment.” This course guides students in answering questions such as: How do our purchases affect people and the environment? How do trade policies shape international development? And how can actions here improve conditions in exporting countries?

Congratulations to Lori Droste (MPP '11), Carla Hansen (MPP '11), and Natasha Middleton (MPP '13) on their acceptance into Emerge California, a rigorous training program for women who aspire to run for office. We look forward to seeing their names on a ballot in the near future!

Professor Sharyl Rabinovici was recently elected as a director at large of the Northern California Chapter of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). EERI is a national society of engineers, geoscientists, architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists working to reduce earthquake risk.

Events

Application and Financial Aid Workshop

Ever wonder what goes on with graduate school admissions committees behind the scenes? Let us demystify the application process for you! We will discuss the personal statement, letters of recommendation, interviews, and financial aid.

Saturday, March 2, 2013
10:00am - 12:00pm
Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Mills College
Register here.
Directions

Afterwards, feel free to join us for a short optional information session about the Mills MPP Program.
12:00 - 12:30pm
Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Mills College 

Panel Discussion on Crisis Decision-Making

All Hazards Disaster Response Management: Threats, Problems and Opportunities

Presented by Mills Public Policy Program and FEMA
in association with UC Berkeley

This panel discussion will bring together experts in emergency response, public health, and ethics to address the realities, risks, and ethical and philosophical issues surrounding disaster response decision-making.

Monday, March 4, 2013
6:00 - 8:00pm
Mills College, Moore Natural Sciences Building, Room 213
RSVP: ppol@mills.edu
Directions

Panel Discussion on Women and the 2012 Election

Do you know why the "Gender Gap" is so important? Women will be the swing vote in deciding who the next President will be, who controls Congress, and which initiatives pass or fail in California.

Join us for a panel discussion about the 2012 election's impact on women in office featuring:

• Public Policy Program Director Carol Chetkovich
• City of Novato Management Analyst Carla Hansen, Mills MPP '11
• California Women Lead CEO Rachel Michelin
• Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby
• Oakland School Board Trustee Rosie Torres
• APCO Worldwide Senior Director Cassandra Walker Pye

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Mills College
Rothwell Center, Faculty/Staff Dining Room
6:30 - 8:00pm
RSVP: ppol@mills.edu
Directions

Drop-in Admissions Information & Advising

Join us at a cafe near you for drop-in advising. Come get your questions about the program answered, as well as inside info about the application process and financial aid. And let us treat you to lunch!

Friday, January 25, 2013
11:30am to 1:30pm—drop by anytime!
Awaken Cafe
1429 Broadway at 15th St, Oakland
Register here.
Public Transit: BART to 12th St or 19th St
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

11:30am to 1:30pm—drop by anytime!
Boudin Bakery & Cafe
619 Market Street, San Francisco
Register here.
Public Transit: BART or MUNI to Montgomery Street

Friday, April 5, 2013
11:30am to 1:30pm—drop by anytime!
Au Coquelet
2000 University Avenue, Berkeley
Register here.
Public Transit: BART to Downtown Berkeley

 

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Last Updated: 2/27/13