INTERNSHIPS

January Law Firm Internship / Thomsen and Nybeck, P.A.
The firm offers an internship for a St. Olaf student during Interim and it is sponsored by St. Olaf alum Chris Renz '98.  The primary focus of the internship is allowing an individual to observe and experience the practice of law.  As such, the internship is intended for those interested in the possibility of practicing law in the future. The essence of the internship will be accompanying the firm's attorneys as they conduct themselves in the various events that are the practice of law, from hearings to arraignment calendars to depositions to trials. The intern must complete this experience for academic credit in accordance with St. Olaf's policy on Academic Internships. The internship is an unpaid position.  The intern will be expected to generally be at the firm or accompanying an attorney during the five day work week for the four weeks of interim.

Interim Internship / Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota
This would be an especially good internship opportunity for Interim, with opportunities to related to preparing for the Minnesota Legislative Session, drafting policy statements, researching and/or organizing church communities around various social and environmental issues.  Internships in a number of areas are available such as Policy, Hunger, Advocacy, Information Technology Support, Research and Communications, Environment. The Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota seeks self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals to develop advocacy and education campaigns centered on issues of social and economic justice. Possible topics include hunger, poverty, creation care, healthcare, and children's issues. Interns will use these initiatives to educate constituencies and encourage grassroots advocacy. In addition, opportunities exist to interact at the legislative level while the session is convened. Internships are typically not paid but you are encouraged to apply for financial assistance through any of a number of scholarship opportunities.  For further information and/or to apply, contact Mark Peters
or call him at (651) 224-5499.

Local Internship Opportunities
Work with a non-profit or for-profit, in the arts, business, education, and more right here in the local community! Many of these organizations are willing to support student interns in receiving academic credit for the internship.  Each of the positions listed below is posted in OleRecruiting. Here is a list of local internship opportunities:

Northfield Nursery School, Teacher’s Aid Position
EFCE Early Childhood Assistant
Machinery & Materials Internship
Historian
International Communications/Research Assistant
Communications Specialist
Family Advocate Internship
Northfield History Documentary Internship
Administrative Assistant, Bilingual
Marketing/Development Internship
Product Research & Development Assistant

For more details about each internship, check out the flyer or visit OleRecruiting.

Development Intern / Graywolf Press
Application Deadline: Saturday, November 15— As an intern, you will work closely with the Development Director, while assisting on a wide range of fundraising projects. Conduct research and analysis to support solicitation strategies and present findings to the board and national council member meetings.  Prepare for donor events hosted in the Twin Cities and across the country. Contact Erin Kottke for more details.


The Executive Pathways Internship Program 
Application Deadline: December 5, 2008— This program aims to recruit students who are interested in careers in public service. There will be 12 internships in summer 2009. Internships begin in the end of May or beginning of June, 2009.  The Office for Equal Opportunity coordinates these paid internships, which are located throughout the Department.  Graduate and advanced undergraduate students in public policy, social work, law, information technology and other human services-related programs of study are encouraged to consider an internship through the Executive Pathways Internship Program at the MN Department of Human Services. Email Executive.Pathways@state.mn.us to receive the application or an informational brochure available in others forms, or by calling 651-431-3040. For more information, visit the Office for Equal Opportunity, Minnesota Department of Human Services or check out Executive Pathways Brochure.

Spring 2009 Studio Assistant Internship / Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Application Deadline: Monday, November 10— This part-time internship in Minneapolis will allow for interns to participate and observe in new printmaking shop. Interns will be expected to assist with use of the shop, assist with projects, inventory, special events and visiting artists. Must be able to commit to 11-15 hours per week. For more information, contact Carla McGrath.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREER

What to do with a Job Offer
Raschel Rask, career advisor at the CEL, has a few words of wisdom to share regarding what you should do when you are offered a job. She talks about things you should keep in mind while evaluating a job, how to accept a job offer and how to decline a job offer. Check it out here.

Inside/Outside Sales / Nielsen Media Group
Application Deadline: Friday, October 31— This part-time position requires a highly motivated individual to sell advertising in cityguide123.com to a targeted market. Work with key decision makers and business owners to identify marketing needs. For more information, contact Amy Nielsen.

Rimbach Teacher Award/ St. Olaf College
Application Deadline: Monday, December 1— The Award offers transportation and a monthly stipend to teach English at the Martin Luther Schule in Rimbach, Germany. This is open to graduating seniors demonstrating excellent communication skills and basic German skills to teach English at all levels. Must display a commitment to school and community programs. Applicants will be reviewed by St. Olaf professors. Contact Karl Fink in the German department for more information.

Actuarial Assistant / Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Application Deadline: Friday, December 5 — Use your creative problem solving and analytical skills as an entry level actuarial assistant. Research and develop appropriate assumptions and methods used in models, analyze and evaluate produced outcomes, and develop and maintain computer models while continuing your progression in the Society of Actuaries exams. Questions? Contact Andrea Johnson.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Introduction to Management Studies
Monday, October 27, 4-5, Viking— Learn more about a concentration in Management Studies and the requirements for the Integrative Folder.

Writing the Personal Statement
Tuesday, October 28, 3:30-4:30, RML 525— Professor Rich DuRocher will provide tips for writing a graduate or professional school essay that stands out.

Interests & Career Options: Strong Interest Inventory (Part 2)
Thursday, October 30, 11:30-12:45, BC 143— The SII will identify specific careers related to your interests. Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.

Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Thursdays, 3-5, CEL— Do you have questions regarding graduate school or would you like your personal statement or CV critiqued? Stop in for our "Quick Stop Walk-In Hours."

To view CEL video workshops online visit
http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/video_workshop.html

EVENTS

Epic Systems Information Session
Thursday, October 30, 7-8 pm— canceled

SCHOLARSHIPS


Lilly Graduate Fellows Scholarship
Application Deadline:  Friday, October 31, 2008— For more information, visit the Lilly Graduate Fellows Web site.  

Minnesota HIMSS Scholarship Opportunity
The Minnesota Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society is awarding a $1000 scholarship for students studying in the healthcare information or management systems field.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, communication skills, and potential for future leadership in the healthcare field. To read the guidelines and requirements for this scholarship, visit Minnesota HIMSS Web site.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2009
Contest Deadline: December 19, 2008— Juniors and Seniors are invited to participate in the 2009 Essay Contest  sponsored by The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity.  In 3,000-4,000 words, students are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues and identify dilemmas.  The essay should be developed from the student’s point of view and may take the form of an analysis that is biographical, historical, literary, philosophical, sociological or theological.  Some suggested essay topics include: what does your own experience tell you about the relationship between politics and ethics and, in particular, what could be done to make politics more ethical?  From a personal viewpoint, how does globalization impact your view of the Other in society and in the world? For more information, visit the Elie Wiesel Foundation Web site and take a look at the guidelines for the contest.  

The Villers Fellowship
Application Deadline: January 15— A fellowship created for leaders with a passion in health care justice, this position allows the fellow to work in the health policy department on an effort to improve access to health coverage to low income and vulnerable communities. The fellow will conduct research on health care policy and contribute to publications relevant to health policy debates. For more information, visit the Villers Fellowship Web site.

Wellstone Fellowship
Application Deadline: February 6— The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is  a year-long, full-time, salaried position in Washington DC, focusing on advancing social justice through health care advocacy, specifically analyzing the challenges faced by communities of color. This fellow must demonstrate interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. For more information, including an application visit the Wellstone Fellowship Web site.

Ralph and Iris Salomon Scholarship
Cross-Cultural Solutions is offering a partial scholarship of $455 per student.  All individuals nominated must be matriculated students in good standing at the institution and should intend to participate in the program during the period of time for which this agreement applies. In order for an individual to receive the Ralph and Iris Salomon Scholarship, the College Office must nominate him/her prior to program enrollment in the following way:

1. Receive notification from interested student(s) that they wish to be nominated.
2. Email Cross-Cultural Solutions with the student’s name, email address, phone number and a written verification that the student is matriculated and in good standing.  

The agreement is non-binding and can be terminated by the College Office at any time, for any reason with no explanation required. Should you agree with the terms of the scholarship all you need to do is sign the attached scholarship Memorandum of Understanding and fax it back to Vanessa Shaw at (914) 632-8494.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Reflections on the Election: A New Generation? A New Coalition?
Sunday, November 9, 7:00-8:00 pm, Regents Hall 150— Did youth participation make a difference in the 2008 election? Has a new generation jumped into electoral politics? Are we witnessing the beginning of a new generation of public life? How did these contributions affect the election? How did these experiences shape a generation? Now that the election is over, what's next? Eric Black, a political blogger ("Black Ink") and former StarTribune writer will present his analysis of the election. Students from PSCI 111 and AmCon101 will also reflect on the election and their experiences doing political work through their civic engagement projects this fall. For more information, contact Eric Fure-Slocum or Dan Hofrenning.

Three Scholarships for Social Justice and Vocational Exploration Internships for Interim 2008
Application Deadline: October 31, 5:00 pm

Kloeck-Jenson Scholarship for Peace and Justice Internships— Award Amount: $1,000-$4,000 (dependent on proposal and student need)

Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship for Vocational Exploration Internships— Award Amount: $1,000-2,500 (dependent on proposal and student need)

David Minge Scholarship for Peace & Justice Internships/Academic Programs in D.C.— Award Amount: $1,000 (dependent on proposal and student need)

Please see the CEL Web site for more information about the scholarships and the application process: www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/scholarships.html.



Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur Program
Application Deadline: December 1, 2008— Minnesota Campus Compact will be awarding three $1000 CASE grants for the 2009 spring semester. Created by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation, this grant recognizes excellence in academic-service learning through financial support to campus-community partnerships. Students are encouraged to apply for this grant in conjunction with an established community partnership and will construct an academic-service learning project plan. Funds are awarded directly to the community partner and student projects are published online with recognition from former President Jimmy Carter. Recipients will be announced at the end of 2008 fall semester. Please visit www.servicebook.org to create an account and apply. If you have further questions, please contact Ryan Majerus at 651-603-5084.  Nate Jacobi, Assistant Director for Civic Engagement in the CEL is available to help you develop your project proposal.