Joseph R. Cerrell Sacramento Seminar in Political Leadership

The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics invites you to apply to the 2013 Joseph R. Cerrell Sacramento Seminar in Political Leadership to be held Thursday, March 7th through Saturday, March 9th.

In Sacramento, students will have the opportunity to meet the executive and legislative leaders who shape the laws and policies of the state. Scheduled events include discussions with legislators, lobbyists, campaign strategists, journalists, Capitol staff and representatives of the Brown Administration. In addition to formally structured events, students will have the opportunity to meet and network with political, policy and government experts throughout their time in Sacramento.

For those chosen to attend the Cerrell Seminar, transportation from Los Angeles to Sacramento, hotel accommodations in Sacramento, and most meals will be provided. Students will be responsible for personal and incidental expenses.

Eligibility:

The program is open to undergraduate students of all majors currently pursuing degrees at USC with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As this is a competitive program, in addition to exemplary academic work, candidates should have a demonstrated interest in politics, government or public service, as shown through means such as:

• Attending and/or organizing political events (especially on-campus)
• Prior political volunteerism
• Political internships
• Politically-related student activities
• Attendance and/or participation in Unruh Institute events

Application instructions:

Please complete the attached application, and include an unofficial transcript, a letter of recommendation from a professor (he/she does not have to be from USC), and your answers to the two questions listed within the application. The application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2013 at 5PM.

You may return all application materials via email to amhidalg@usc.edu or submit hard copies to:

            The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics
            RE: Cerrell Seminar
            University of Southern California, VKC 263
            Los Angeles, CA  90089-0045
            Phone: (213) 740-8964
            dornsife.usc.edu/unruh

Please direct any questions regarding the Cerrell Seminar to Andrenna Hidalgo Berggren, Staff Director at the Unruh Institute, at amhidalg@usc.edu or (213) 740-8964.