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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. |
Teaching Internship / Choate Rosemary Hall
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 25— This opportunity allows students to gain classroom experience under senior staff at a boarding school. Teach high school or middle school students in multiple disciplines over the course of the summer. In addition to teaching, participants will live in a dorm as a student advisor, coach afternoon athletic programs, and chaperone student activity trips. For more information, contact G. Maddox, director of summer programs.
Interfaith Worker Justice Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: March 15— Interfaith Worker Justice invites students to spend the summer exploring the connection of faith and social justice while participating in the worker justice movement through the Interfaith Worker Justice Summer Internship. Participants will be placed at interfaith worker justice committees or workers' centers for eight weeks of hands-on service, community organizing, and social justice advocacy. The program begins June 8 in New Orleans for a week of training and orientation in conjunction with the IWJ National Conference, after which interns will depart to their placement sites. Geographic preferences are respected in assigning sites and students are encouraged to work locally to explore issues of worker justice within their own community. Participants will reconvene August 11-14 in Chicago for reflection and exploring next steps. For more information and applications, visit the Interfaith Worker Justice Web site or contact Meg Koach.
Radio Show Producer/ Hubbard Broadcasting Inc.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6— Do you have an insatiable desire for news? Have you experienced operating a broadcast console, automation systems or audio editing software? As a radio producer, operate a broadcast console for high-profile programming, such as Minnesota Twins baseball games. Partner and assist On-Air Personalities with creating, preparing and clarifying program ideas. Assist with editing program segments. Need more information? Contact the human resources department.
Financial Advisor / Edward Jones
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Edward Jones is looking for performance-driven individuals to apply a successful business model which gives independent ownership without risks and costs attached. Learn how to run your own single-financial advisor office with the support of an international industry leader and a personal office administrator. Receive industry-leading training. As an employee, experience leading-edge technology solutions and extensive regional support. For more information, contact Sue Collen.
Focus on First Years Workshops
Attend an ice cream social in your dorm with the CEL! In each session, peer advisors will explain how to utilize the CEL's resources in order to get the most out of your liberal arts education.
Kildahl Hall : Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 pm, Lounge
Mohn Hall: Tuesday, January 13, 8:30 pm, Lounge
Hoyme Hall: Wednesday, January 14, 7:00 pm, Lounge
Hill-Kitt Hall: Thursday, January 15, 7:00 pm, Lounge
Ellingson Hall: Thursday, January 22, 7:00 pm, Lounge
Identifying Vocational Interests (Part 1 of the series)
Monday, January 12, 3:45-5:00 pm, BC 143— Understand how your VISA (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities) relates to specific major and career options. Workshop will introduce the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and is a prerequisite for taking these interest instruments.
Resume Writing
Tuesday, January 13, 4:00-5:00 pm, BC 143— Learn the basics of creating a great resume.
MN Private College Job and Internship Fair Registration
Now through February 10, 2009— Students can begin to pre-register in the CEL for the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair and registration will go until February 10. Job fair is both internship and full time, and business and non-profit opportunities. For more information, visit the Job Fair link.
Sports Internship & Career Fair
February 20, 2008, 1:00-4:00 pm— The Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx will be hosting their annual Sports Internship & Career Fair and also holding College Nights for students to attend games at a discounted price. For any questions, please contact Amy Taylor, Human Resources Assistant or Trisha Exsted, HR Manager.
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.
Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program
Wednesday, January 28, 4:00-4:45 pm, BC 142 and Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:00 pm, Trollhaugen— The Leaders for Social Change program is an opportunity for St. Olaf
students to contribute to the local community and to develop leadership skills necessary to foster social change. Current St. Olaf sophomores and juniors are invited to attend the information sessions for the Leaders for Social Change summer internship program that runs from June 6 through August 8 in Northfield. There is a $2100 stipend, plus a room and board and tuition scholarship for an academic internship. Please see Leaders for Social Change Web site for more information.
Civic Engagement Week
February 12-19, 2009
Northfield Connect: Civic Engagement in the Local Community
Thursday, February 12, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Viking Theater
Leaders for Social Change Presentation and Info Session
Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:00 pm, Trollhaugen
Activism for Social Change Fair
Tuesday, February 17, 4:30-6:30 pm, Crossroads
PEER ADVISOR WEEKLY WORDS OF WISDOM
"January is arguably the single greatest time to work on future-planning during the academic year. Use it! If you have any extra time this month, fill it with thinking, planning and acting in a future-minded fashion. Begin to sort out what you want from this summer and what aspire for after graduation. Make lists of your priorities, companies, non-profits and organizations that align with your passions and skills. Now begin to make contacts, call the contact listed on the organization's website or find Ole alum contacts through the online alumni directory and educate yourself on the field, career or cause! The sooner you starting thinking and acting intentionally, the more expansive your options will be." -Solveig Hagen '09, Peer Advisor
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE OF CAREER? Unlock the secrets of your personality to find your perfect career path with Donna Dunning's book What's Your Type of Career Choice? It helps the readers understand themselves in order to make an authentic career choice built on their strengths, skills, preferences, and values. Whether you're a first-year deciding on a major, or you're a senior figuring out what you want to do after graduation, this book is an excellent resource. Check it out at the CEL library!
HUMOR
The truth is out: the campus squirrels are in fact Jedi masters. |
Editor: Natalie Neal
Assistant Editor: Laura Sancken
Resource of the Week: Hannah Clark
Student Spotlight Coordinator: Solveig Hagen