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Resource of the Week
Learning more about microfinancing
Career Opportunies
The Minneapolis Foundation, Stephen Ministries ...
Internship Opportunities
Media and Social Change Summer Fellowship
Scholarships
Phillips Scholars Program
Workshops
Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours ...
Events
Homeless Awareness Bonfire and Sleep-out, Fulbright Symposium Day
Job Humor
Perks of Medical Careers
Are you interested in learning more about microfinancing?
As the Microfinancing Week 2007 comes to a close, continue the discussion by picking up Asif Dowla and Dipal Barua’s book The Poor Always Pay Back. This book is an introduction to Grameen II, an improved version of the classical Grameen model that is currently being used to financially empower the poorest families across the globe through savings and loans. The success of microcredit movement has proved the credit worthiness of the poor beyond question. Grameen II shows that the poor, if given the opportunity, will save a great deal and will always pay back.
Career Opportunities
The Minneapolis Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation is seeking a student to be the Destination 2010 Student Resource Coordinator who is responsible for designing, coordinating and implementing individual and organizational partnerships. Destination 2010 provides scholarships, academic enrichment and support services to approximately 200 members of the class of 2010 in Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools.
For more information see OleRecruiting.
Stephen Ministries
Two kinds of internship opportunities at Stephen Ministries--the Leadership and Management Internships and the Writing-Plus! Internships--allow undergraduate university students to work closely with seasoned executives and published writers. They are located in St. Louis, MO.
Deadline: December 31, 2007
For more information see OleRecruiting.
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments, located in Chicago, is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to work with Associate Consultants to provide actuarial services and consulting advice to clients regarding their benefit program programs with a specialty in defined benefit plans.
For more information see OleRecruiting.
Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning- Interim Internship
Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning is seeking a student to be an intern during January as a Corporate Records Indexer. This internship is for a student interested in a future career in library science and/or database management.
Deadline: December 31, 2007
For more information see OleRecruiting.
Media and Social Change Summer Fellowship
The Northwest Institute for Social Change, located in Portland, Oregon, hosts a summer academic program that teaches and inspires undergraduate students about how the arts and media can bring about social change. A combination of liberal-arts styled coursework and practical hands-on projects, students learn how to gear their media interests into a powerful career. This is a full-ride fellowship with the option of earning academic credit through the University of Oregon.
Applications are available online and are accepted on a rolling basis.
Program runs June 20 through August 15.
Phillips Scholars Program
The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards a $15,250 scholarship to six sophomore students from private colleges in Minnesota who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders.
For more information or to download an application, visit the website.
Contact Nate Jacobi in the CEL if you have questions.
Informational Meetings:
Thursday, November 15th, 11:15-Noon, BC 144
Tuesday, November 26th, 7:00-7:45pm, BC 144
Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Do you have questions regarding graduate school or wish to have your personal statement or CV critiqued? Stop in for our "Quick Stop Walk-In Hours"
Tuesdays 3:00–5:00 in the CEL (Modular Village)
Bio-Medical Studies Senior Capstone Information Session
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
CEL—Modular Village
Finstad Grant Information Session
Thursday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
BC 142
Homeless Awareness Bonfire and Sleep-out
Thursday, November 15
Bridge Square, Downtown Northfield
7:15 p.m. Ride from campus
8:00 p.m. Conversation and Bonfire
10:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m.) Rides back to campus
Sponsored by the Civic Engagement Program (CEL), Ole Helpers, in collaboration with the Northfield Community Action Center
For more information, contact Nate Jacobi
Fulbright Symposium Day
A full day of information open to anyone interested in learning about the Fulbright program.
11:30-12:30 p.m: Poster session of students who've applied for the Fulbright, BC Crossroads
4:00-5:00 p.m: Keynote Address, Karen deBartolomé, BC Viking Theater
7:00-8:30 p.m: Alumni Panel Discussion, BC Viking Theater
November 15
Download complete program here »
An applicant was being interviewed for admission to a prominent medical school.
"Tell me," inquired the interviewer, "Where do you expect to be ten years from now?"
"Well, let's see," replied the student. "It's Wednesday afternoon. I guess I'll be on the golf course by now."
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Student Spotlight on
Fulbright Scholarships:Emilie Midtling
What's the Fulbright application like? How do you get started?
The Fulbright process begins with an informational session which is held every spring for juniors and seniors. Most applicants then use summer break to think about their interests, about what country and culture they would like to learn from, and about what questions they wish to explore. I began to draft my proposal and personal statement and to learn more about the country I was applying to when I returned to campus. Faculty on the Fulbright Committee meet with students every week to offer suggestions and help throughout the application process. The Fulbright application requires commitment to your project- you have to write and rewrite- but it is a great experience. You learn how to draft grants and meet many dedicated faculty who would like to see your proposal succeed.
What is your tentative project?
I hope to join Dr. Stefan Schreiber's research team at Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany, which has recently identified the genes involved in susceptibility to Crohn's disease. We would use genetically modified mouse models to examine biochemical pathways in disease initiation which could be therapeutic targets.
What kind of faculty support have you gotten along the way?
I received much help, feedback, and editing advice from faculty on the Fulbright Committee. Professors Walter and Freedberg in the biology department helped me to shape the science portions of my proposal. Professors Zempel and Dalgaard offered many suggestions in addition to guidance on the logistics of the application process.
Do you have any recommendations for students thinking about applying
for post-graduate scholarships?
Search widely for opportunities and identify mentors in your field of interest. Look for scholarships or grants that would allow you to be enthusiastic about the project you propose to join.
Do you have a Plan B?
I have applied to MD and MD/PhD schools. I will also be applying for an independent faculty grant offered by Christian-Albrechts-University if my Fulbright proposal is not chosen this year.
