Welcome to the Center for Law, Diversity & Justice

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"All of us in the academy and in the culture as a whole are called to renew our minds if we are to transform educational institutions --and society-- so that the way we live, teach, and work can reflect our joy in cultural diversity, our passion for justice, and our love of freedom."
- bell hooks

"How can one not speak about war, poverty, and inequality when people who suffer from these afflictions don't have a voice to speak?"
- Isabel Allende

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The Center for Law, Diversity and Justice (CLDJ)was established in 2006 at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Washington University to support the work of students, faculty and community members around law, diversity and justice issues. Regardless of whether students choose to study at Fairhaven or pursue a major elsewhere at Western Washington University, the Center serves as an essential resource for pulling together the various threads of justice work taking place at WWU, Fairhaven and throughout the diverse communities in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

The Interim Coordinator for CLDJ is Midori Takagi. She is a professor at Fairhaven College, teaching courses related to various social justice issues and American Cultural Studies.

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Seeking INTERNS for the DOCUMENTARY FILM
“THE FACES OF CHANGE”
For information, call Producer/Director Julia Clifford at 360-305-7837

Looking for a crew of high energy, dedicated focused interns.  Skills needed include great communication skills and ability to follow through.  Call if you love film, journalism, social issues, history, writing, marketing research, interviews and a whole lot more!

ABOUT THE FILM
This is a story about the civil rights movement like no other.  The longest peaceful demonstration in the history of America was started in 1958 by 12 children ages 6 to 17 years old and their youth leader.  These children grow into young adults as their demonstration lasted five years and seven months.  Be a part of this moving documentary, a fantastic story and retrospect told at a critical time.  Two versions of the film are being developed:  1). A National TV and Theaters version & 2). A children’s version for public education institutes and insert for a children’s book.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• RESEARCH, CTONACT & INTERVIEW DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKERS

Filmmakers include: executive producers, producers, directors, assistant directors.

• RESEARCH AND CONTACT DOCUMENTARY FILM DISTRIBUTION TO THEATER TV & DVD OUTLETS, PUBLIC EDUCTION INSTITUTES, CHILREN’S BOOK PUBLISHING CO.

 

• DEVELOP BRANDING TOOLS AND MARKETING PACKETS THAT WILL HELP SELL THE DOCUMENTARY FILM TO DISTRUBUTION COMPANIES

• DEVELOP WEBSITE FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM USING BRANDING TOOLS

 

• GRAPHIC ART DESIGN

• GRANT WRITING

 

• DATABASE ENTRY & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• HISTORICAL RESEARCHERS

 

• MORE!!!!

 

Intern in the US House of Representatives:  Western Washington or Washington DC

Job Description/Requirements:   Gain experience at the Federal level of government. Whatever you are studying in college, or whatever degree you obtained, an internship in the House of Representatives is an incomparable experience. You will attend joint sessions of Congress; assist legislative staff in committee hearings, briefs and correspondence; complete administrative tasks, receive phone calls, accommodate meetings and organize incoming mail. Conduct tours of the Capitol and other places of government. Conduct legislative research in the Library of Congress. Application Requirements:   Contact Employer for more information; Resume, Cover Letter, Must fill out application form Deadline: 60 Days before prior to the first day of term. Mail materials to:   Office of Congressman Rick Larsen Julie Housh 107 Cannon Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202)225-2605     Fax: (202)225-4420 Email: julie.housh@mail.house.gov

Internships in the US Senate:  Washington State or Washington

Job Description/Requirements:   Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate college students who have completed at least one year of college and whose permanent residence is the state of Washington or are attending a Washington state college or university. Internship sessions are scheduled on the academic quarter: fall, winter, spring, summer. Internships are unpaid and are available for school credit if approved by your college or university. D.C. interns typically work full time (40 hours per week), however part-time schedules can be accommodated. All state internships are part-time. Senator Murray’s D.C. office offers legislative and press internships. Outreach and constituent casework internships are available in the state offices. Interns work in all areas of the office. Responsibilities include: research, written and verbal communication with constituents and federal agencies, assisting at press conferences, attending briefings, and performing a variety of administrative tasks including fielding calls from constituents and greeting visitors. Application Requirements:   Must fill out application form See murray.senate.gov/internship for more information; Deadline: Year Around Mail materials to:   U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Casey Fromson, 173 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Phone: (202)224-2621 Email: dcinternship@murray.senate.gov

Website: murray.senate.gov