CPIC News & Events

Upcoming CPIC Info Sessions

CPIC Programs Information Session - 11/9

Are you interested in working in a public interest organization AND getting paid?

Come to the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) at Harvard College Information Session on Monday, November 9th at 5 p.m. in the Phillips Brooks House Parlor Room to learn about summer and post-graduate opportunities.

You'll learn about the programs, the application processes, and what it is like to be a CPIC participant from past CPIC alumni/ae.

Check us out online at www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu to learn more about the: CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program, the CPIC-Heckscher Fund for Service Internship (FSI) Program, the Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program, the Public Service Work-Study Grant Program, the Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship, and the Steamboat Scholar Program.

Questions? Email or call Amanda Sonis Glynn, Coordinator of CPIC, at asglynn@fas.harvard.edu or (617) 496-8622.

We look forward to seeing you on November 9th. Can't make the 9th? We're having another session on December 7th at 5 p.m. in the Parlor Room of Phillips Brooks House.

CPIC-Heckcsher FSI Program Information Session - 11/10

Are you interested in working in a New York City nonprofit that serves children and youth AND getting paid and free housing?

Come to the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC)-Heckscher Fund for Service Internship (FSI) Program Information Session on Tuesday, November 10th at 5 p.m. in the Phillips Brooks House Parlor Room.

You'll learn about the program, the application process, and what it is like to be a CPIC-Heckscher FSI Program Intern from past FSIers.

Check CPIC out online at www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu to learn more about the:
CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program, the CPIC-Heckscher Fund for Service Internship (FSI) Program, the Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program, the Public Service Work-Study Grant Program, the Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship, and the Steamboat Scholar Program.

Questions? Email or call Leanne Gaffney, CPIC-Heckscher FSI Program Coordinator, at gaffney@fas.harvard.edu or (617) 495-3321.

We look forward to seeing you on November 10th!

Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Information Session - 11/16

Do you want to explore the dynamic field of public interest law AND get paid?

Come to the Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Information Session on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5 p.m. in the Phillips Brooks House Parlor Room.

The Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship provides stipends to undergraduates working in public interest law positions over the summer. Students identify internships of their choosing and take part in a Colloquium of Liman Fellows at Yale Law School on March 4-5, 2010 before their Fellowships commence.

What: Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Information Session
When: Monday, November 16, 2009, 5 pm - 6 pm
Where: Parlor Room, Phillips Brooks House
Why: At the information session, you will learn about the program and the application process. You will also hear past Liman Fellows speak about their experiences.

Questions? Contact Amanda Sonis Glynn, Coordinator of the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) at Harvard College, at asglynn@fas.harvard.edu or (617) 496-8622. For more information, check us out online at www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu.
Sarah Hurwitz '99, JD '04, a speechwriter for President Obama, appears on campus on behalf of CPIC

The Center for Public Interest Careers at Harvard College, in collaboration with the Harvard Foundation, Harvard College Women's Center, Institute of Politics, Office of Career Services, and the Phillips Brooks House Association, is pleased to present Sarah Hurwitz '99, JD '04 on Thursday, November 5th at 4pm in the Parlor Room at Phillips Brooks House (PBH).

Sarah Hurwitz is currently a speechwriter for President Barack Obama and previously worked as Chief Speechwriter for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, Deputy Chief Speechwriter for the presidential campaigns of Senator John Kerry and General Wesley Clark, and as a lawyer for the Washington, DC law firm WilmerHale. She is a 2004 graduate of Harvard Law School, and a 1999 graduate of Harvard College.

Questions? Please contact Amanda Sonis Glynn, Director of the Harvard Public Service Network and Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC), at asglynn@fas.harvard.edu.
CPIC Summer 2009 Newsletter

This summer's newsletter celebrates a record year for Fellowship and Internship placements, and also highlights the Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Program, a seminar on children's rights, and ways alumni/ae can volunteer with CPIC. Click here to read more!
CPIC on Twitter

CPIC now has a Twitter feed to post new fellowship and internship opportunities: http://twitter.com/harvardcpic. Please share with any Harvard students or recent graduates who might think be interested in public service opportunities!
2/25/09 LATEST NEWS:
CPIC Student Representative Job Opportunity!

Want to spread on-campus awareness of public service opportunities?

Want to get PAID to do it?

Apply to be a CPIC Student Representative!

The Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) engages and supports Harvard undergraduates and recent graduates in expanding awareness of and exploring public interest careers. Working closely with university, alumni/ae, and community partners, CPIC develops public interest fellowships, internships, networks, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

CPIC is looking for undergraduates who are passionate about public service and/or the nonprofit sector to act as CPIC Student Representatives on campus. The role of the Student Representative will be to provide their peers with knowledge and advice on paid public service opportunities through CPIC.

CPIC Student Representatives will be expected to work for 25-30 hours per semester for 2009-2010 academic year. Student Representatives will be paid $300 per semester and will be exposed to professional development opportunities.

To view the complete job description, please see the attached file.

Applicants should send a résumé and a completed application (which can be downloaded here in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) to both Leanne Gaffney at gaffney@fas.harvard.edu and Diana Wan at dianawan@fas.harvard.edu by Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Please contact Leanne Gaffney or Diana Wan if you have any questions.
1/23/2009
Upcoming CPIC Deadlines!

For any of you who are interested in applying, there are several CPIC programs with upcoming deadlines.

CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program - Deadline 1/29

The Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) at Harvard College connects undergraduates and recent graduates with paid positions in public interest organizations across the United States. To see a complete list of positions at participating Host Organizations, please visit http://www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu.

This past year, CPIC placed 76 Harvard College graduates and undergraduates in yearlong Fellowships and Summer Internships with organizations in Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. This year, we are excited to expand our programming to Los Angeles, as well. We are always looking for bright, energetic, and dedicated students looking for a great public service experience!

While CPIC summer Internships are well suited for all class years, including rising sophomores and juniors, the CPIC Fellowship is designed for graduating students who desire a more in-depth experience in the public interest sector.

Applications for the CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program are due on January 29, 2009 by 5 pm. Please drop off applications to Phillips Brooks House, Room 307.

For additional information or questions about this program, please contact Travis Lovett at tlovett@fas.harvard.edu

CPIC-Heckscher Fund for Service Internship (FSI) Program - Deadline 1/29

The Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) at Harvard College has established the CPIC-Heckscher Fund for Service Internship (FSI) Program with funding from the Heckscher Foundation for Children of New York City.

Through this program, CPIC will place 25 Harvard undergraduates as 10-week, full-time summer Interns in nonprofit organizations or government agencies committed to improving the lives of children and youth in the New York City Metro Area. CPIC will pay each Intern a $4,000 stipend and will provide housing.

Summer Interns will be assigned a Harvard alumnus/a as a mentor and will meet with him or her during the summer. In addition, CPIC will provide a spring and summer seminar program and other professional development related activities.

to see a complete list of positions at participating host organizations, please visit http://www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu. Applications are due on January 29, 2009 by 5 pm. Please drop off applications to Phillips Brooks House, Room 307.

For additional information or questions about this program, please contact Leanne Gaffney at gaffney@fas.harvard.edu.
12/2/2008
Ackerts Make $1 Million Multi-Year Gift to CPIC
President Faust and Dean Hammonds Also Announce University-Wide Public Service Committee

In an effort to support the ongoing commitment to public service by Harvard students and alumni/ae, President Drew Faust announced that Charlotte Chen Ackert '76 and David Ackert are making a generous, multi-year donation of $1 million to the Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) at Harvard College. The Ackerts' gift has already allowed CPIC to hire a second Fellow to assist with outreach and strategic programmatic efforts for the Center.

President Faust and Dean Hammonds also announced the appointment of a University-wide Public Service Committee. They have appointed this committee to investigate and make recommendations regarding actions [that should be considered] to improve the support of our undergraduates in identifying and pursuing work and career opportunities across a broad range of fields, including public service and the nonprofit sector (from the Charge to the Public Service Committee).

Over a hundred students, staff, and alumni/ae who have worked alongside of CPIC celebrated President Faust and Dean Hammonds' announcements and the Ackerts' gift at a reception in University Hall on November 13.

The Ackerts have been involved with the CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program in New York, volunteering time to mentor students and providing financial support for internship opportunities at WLIW, the Public Broadcasting Station based in New York. Charlotte Ackert has worked closely with CPIC Founder and New York Area Coordinator, Nick Beilenson '58, HLS '61, to plan seminars and social events for students in New York.

Since 2001, CPIC has responded to student interest in public service by providing paid fellowship and internship opportunities to over 1,000 students through its six programs across the country. Last year, 143 students were supported through CPIC programs. Through CPIC, students pursued internship and fellowship opportunities in several areas, including public health, public interest law, education, community development, the arts, public administration and policy development.

The Ackerts' donation will allow CPIC to meet several strategic goals, ranging from alumni/ae engagement and outreach to relaunching the Fellowship and Internship Program in Los Angeles in the next year. With this funding, CPIC has also hired a second CPIC Fellow, Diana Wan '08, to provide additional staff support for programming.

The CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program is supported by alumni/ae volunteers in six cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. All alumni/ae who are interested in sponsoring CPIC internships or fellowships are encouraged to contact Amanda Sonis Glynn at asglynn@fas.harvard.edu or 617.496.8622. To learn more about CPIC, please visit www.cpic.fas.harvard.edu.
3/24/2008
Harvard Clubs Opportunities Still Available

We are still accepting applications for the following Harvard Clubs
for the Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship program:

*Long Island
*Minnesota
*Montana
*St. Louis
*Western New York

If you are interested in applying, please contact Amanda Sonis Glynn at asglynn@fas.harvard.edu for further instructions.

Click here for information about the Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship Program.
1/31/2008
CPIC Fellowship and Internship Program and FSI Program Applications Due
1/18/2008
Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Applications Due
3/17/2007
Harvard Launches a New Summer Program Supporting NYC Youth
9/13/2006
CPIC Announces Competitive New Internship Program