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The CEL E-Newsletter is published each Friday to inform students of events and opportunities available through the Center for Experiential Learning and its four programs: Career Connections, Internships, Civic Engagement, and Entrepreneurship. It is published online at http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/ and sent by email to the CEL_Yourself alias. |
Wall Street Internship Program
Application Deadline: December 10, 2008— Gotta Mentor and The AlumniAthlete Network are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2009 AlumniAthlete Wall Street Internship Program. The Wall Street Internship Program provides collegiate sophomores and juniors paid internships at the most prestigious investment banking firms in the world. This 10-week, paid internship program is targeted to students who have displayed leadership, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to perform under pressure. The internship is open to both student-athletes and non-athletes. The early application deadline is December 19 and the regular decision application deadline is January 23. To apply, you must register at the Gotta Mentor Web site. To learn more or to apply directly to the program, please go to the AlumniAthlete link.
Interns/ U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31— As an intern, you will be paired with a legislative assistant based on policy interests and experience and will conduct policy research for the staff to be used in floor speeches, committee hearings, and other legislative materials. In training, you will become familiar with the Congressional Research Service and the Legislative Information System, while attending professional development workshops. For more information about this internship, contact Greg Bohrer
Summer Internship Program / The Cloisters
Application Deadline: Friday, January 16— This branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is offering nine-week summer internships in the education department. As an intern you will conduct gallery work shops for day camps and develop a public gallery talk, which will be given in the last week of employment. Special consideration is given to applicants in their first or second year of undergraduate studies. Questions? Contact the Cloisters Museum.
Economic Assistants (Research Fellows Program) / Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Application Deadline: Monday, December 22— An economic assistant will assist their Division with projects related to or enhancing the Corporations programs for identifying, monitoring, and addressing existing and emerging aggregate risks to the deposit insurance funds. Applicants should have a combination of classes and experiences equivalent to a major in economics. Knowledge of statistical packages and computer programming is a plus. For more information contact Krista Hughes, the Administrative Program Manager.
Senior Programs Coordinator / Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 26— Work with local service providers and community partners assisting seniors and their caregivers in the Rice County and Canon Falls area. Position will provide direct service and coordination of the Home Delivered Meals Program and Caregiver Advocacy Program. Ideal candidates have prior experience in social work. Candidates with experience in Spanish are a plus. For more information, contact Jenny Larson.
Sales Analyst / Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31— Super Valu Corporate is looking for a self-motivated leader with strong analytical skills to provide sales support through analysis of sales planning, project analysis, scorecard development and other administration activities. Must be able to provide analysis and interpretation of information regarding all service deli categories to Super Valu Personnel and includes database development and management, critical analysis, data gathering, reports and relationships wit third party data and systems providers. Serves as point of contact for Super Valu Corporate Deli Department and external business partners. For any questions, contact Mark O’Toole.
Citizen Outreach Director / Fund for Public Interest Research
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31— Looking to work with an advocacy nonprofit after graduation? This job entails working with environmental and progressive groups like the Sierra Club, Environmental Action, Human Rights Campaign, and state-based environmental groups like Environment California. Responsibilities include supervising canvassers, fundraising, recruiting members, and overseeing all administrative functions. Coordinate petitions, letter-writing campaigns, coalition-building, news conferences and grassroots lobbying. Interested? Contact Jenna Garland for more information.
Youth Ministry Director / Tentmakers
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 31— Work with Pipestone, Minnesota First Lutheran Church’s young adults to give them the proper training they need to be servants of Christ. The director will have the opportunity to work with students of all ages from Kindergarten through High School. Must to be able to effectively develop a team of adults and youth to make positive progress on these goals. To apply, e-mail a resume to pipestone4youth@hotmail.com.
There are no more workshops scheduled for this semester, please check back later!
Johnson Social Innovation Internship Program Informational Meeting
Thursday, December 4, 11:30 am-12:00 pm, RH 354— Mark Johnson '82 has created the Johnson Social Innovation Internship program in which two St. Olaf students will have the opportunity to design and develop innovative and resourceful approaches that address social problems in the Twin Cities area. A stipend of $5,000, plus a full academic credit valued at another $1,000 will be awarded to the two chosen students for the summer internship. If you plan to attend, contact Kris Estenson, Coordinator of Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship. For more information, check out the Johnson Social Innovation Internship Program Web site.
MN Private College Job and Internship Fair Registration
Monday, December 1— Registration begins for the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. For more information, visit the Job Fair link. Students can begin to pre-register in the CEL on December 1.
Pre-Law Society Field Trip
Thursday, December 4, 8:30 am-5:00 pm— The Pre-Law Society is sponsoring a field trip to the four Minnesota law schools (U of MN, William Mitchell, Hamline, and St. Thomas). For details, contact Annie Knutson, Pre-Law Society President. Students will learn more about each of the four schools through interaction with faculty, admissions reps and St. Olaf alumni at each of the schools. The field trip includes touring each school, and getting in-depth information about the application process and timeline, financial aid, student life, and employment/areas of practice.
SCHOLARSHIPS
21st Century Media Fund
Proposal Deadline: December 1, 2008— As a part of the transition away from the yearbook, SGA is now looking for new and innovative ideas in student media. SGA, working with the Dean of Students’ Office, has set aside $14,000 for establishing the next big thing(s) in St. Olaf media. They will be taking student applications and the possibilities are sure to be varied; perhaps an idea will emerge form a spectacular, modern day yearbook, or something completely new! A Student Senate subcommittee, an Olaf faculty member, and a representative from IIT will review the proposals. Attached are the guidelines and the application. For more information about the application process and the 21st Century Media Fund in general, please contact Wade Hauser, the SGA President.
Free Kaplan LSAT Prep Course
Friday, January 9, 2009— The St. Olaf Pre-Law Society is awarding one deserving student a full-length “Kaplan LSAT Classroom Course” (a $1299 value!) The classroom course may be taken at any one of Kaplan’s nationwide locations and must start before October 19, 2009. To apply for this opportunity, respond to the essay question below and attach a copy of your resume/CV. Applications should be directed to Kirsten Cahoon, Pre-law Advisor, and must be submitted by Friday, January 9, 2009. Applications will be reviewed by the faculty pre-law advising committee, and a decision will be announced by the end of January. The essay question is as follows: Provide a written statement (no more than 500 words) explaining how this KAPLAN course would further your goals for the future, commenting specifically on your need for financial support.
Davis Projects for Peace
Application Deadline: Friday, January 16— At least one St. Olaf student will receive this grant as an initiative for students to design their own creative and innovative grassroots project for peace, to be implemented in the summer of 2009 with a $10,000 budget. Projects can be domestic or worldwide in scope. To apply, a two page written statement describing your project, expected prospects, outcomes, and future impact and a one-page budget should be submitted to Nate Jacobi in the CEL. Visit Davis Projects for Peace Web site or contact Nate Jacobi or Kris Thalhammer in the philosophy department directly.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
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.
PEER ADVISOR WEEKLY WORDS OF WISDOM
"It's not too early to start thinking about what you're going to do next summer. If you're looking for experience in a specific area, check out the Site Directories by Major page on the CEL website. We've collected and compiled lists, sorted by interest area, of the organizations where Oles have interned in the past -- these resources are great as you figure out where to pursue internships for the future. Be sure to check back often, as we're continuing to add majors and make updates, and good luck in your internship search!" -Kevin Friede '09, Peer Advisor
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
ZEN AND THE ART OF MAKING A LIVING Are you looking for a way to express your talents in meaningful ways that serve others? Zen and the Art of Making a Living by Laurence G. Boldt is a resource that can assist you in developing what you need to express what’s in you in the outer world. This resource is aimed at designing creative strategies for realizing your life’s work. It is structured for those who take up their work as a creative pursuit, working in the spirit of service. You can find a wealth of information on staring your own business, working as a freelancer, or founding a nonprofit corporation. There are also sections on creating multiple careers and on obtaining grants, sections on volunteering and on networking, sections on negotiating and on obtaining publicity. As Friedrich Nietzsche once stated, “He who has a why can endure any how.”
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
ALEX JOSEPHSEN What was your internship? (City, organization, what did you do on a daily basis, major projects, etc.)
HOLIDAY HUMOR
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Editor: Natalie Neal
Assistant Editor: Laura Sancken
Resource of the Week: Hannah Clark
Student Spotlight Coordinator: Solveig Hagen