Peer Advisor Weekly Words of Wisdom
Natalie Neal

Career Opportunities
Research Technician / Lab Manager, Recruitment Associate ...

Internship Opportunities
Water Quality Monitoring Internship/ Work Study Position ...

Workshops
Internship Search for English Majors ...

Events
Idealist NonProfit Career Fair and Working for Change Conference ...

Scholarships
Melvin George Scholarship, Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship, Kloek-Jenson Scholarship ...

Graduate School
Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours ...

Job Humor
Bathroom Conversation ...

Peer Advisor Weekly Words of Wisdom

"Great, so you got that resume and cover letter done, but you still have the interview. It may seem daunting that over 95% of employers hire on the basis of a personal interview and many questions are open ended like 'tell me about yourself.' Luckily, the CEL has your back and you can come in to either pick up handouts for interview techniques or participate in a practice interview with one of the CEL staff members. You don't have to be a natural speaker to nail that interview!”

—Natalie Neal '10, Peer Advisor

Career Opportunities

Summer Bible Camp Stipends
St. Olaf's Lilly Program offers stipends to students working in Bible/church camp positions over the summer.
Applications Due: April 1
For more information visit the Lilly Program site.

Marketing Specialist, Underwriting Trainee, Account Representative
GradStaff
Immediate opportunities in the Twin Cities.
More information and application online at OleRecruiting.

Recruitment Associate and Various Positions
Teach for America
Hiring immediately for July 14, 2008, start date.
Visit OleRecruiting for more information.

Research Technician / Lab Manager
Duke University
Work will include routine laboratory management activities such as ordering supplies, tracking lab spending, organizing lab functions, ensuring lab compliance with Duke University policies, and coordinating lab meeting and journal club schedules.  Non-administrative duties include transgenic mouse colony management.  No prior mouse handling experience is required.  Other lab work will include assisting a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow with their research project.  Extensive bench experience is not necessary—we are willing to teach you!  A two-year commitment would be preferred.  Past technicians from St. Olaf have gone on to graduate school in public health, neurobiology, and physiology.
Visit OleRecruiting for more information.

Internship Opportunities

Water Quality Monitoring Internship/ Work Study Position
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
Position to start April 1, 2008, and continue through October 31, 2008, with possible extension through March 2009. Accepting applications until the position is filled. Internship Option: Submit a resume on-line via OleRecruiting, including coursework and references (2 professional/academic, and 1 personal) and availability. Work Study Option: To apply as a work study applicant, complete the online application by visiting the CEL website or contact Diana Dargen.

Lilly Vocational Intern - 1 year position
The Lilly Vocational Intern position will provide a concrete, coordinated opportunity for a graduating senior/recent graduate to remain/return to St. Olaf for one year to hone his/her skills by working closely with the full array of vocational discernment programs with the Lilly Grant Program.
For more information regarding this position and how to apply visit the website.

Summer Vocational Community Internships
St. Olaf students to live at Luther Seminary in St. Paul and serve at area churches or service organizations over the summer.
Applications Due: March 20
For more information visit Lilly Program site.

Entrepreneurship Virtual Fair Final Opportunity!
Looking for a cool summer job or internship? The CEL has teamed up with Ole alums from six organizations around Minnesota to bring you exciting opportunities with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. Check back for more opportunities throughout the month-long e-fair, which lasts until March 15! Check out the Entrepreneurship Virtual Fair for more information on specific opportunities.

Workshops

Internship Search for English Majors
Sandy Malecha, Asst. Dir. of the Internships Program in the CEL, will share resources and information to assist English majors in their search for internship opportunities. Professor Jan Hill will be on hand to field questions about the types of internships past English majors have completed, and also departmental guidelines for students interested in completing an internship for academic credit.
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00pm, RML 477 (Library Computer Lab)

Events

Idealist NonProfit Career Fair and Working for Change Conference
Find opportunities related to: environment, youth, international, homelessness, poverty, public policy, technology, media, human services, animal rights, faith-based, secular... and much more! Free for candidates!

12:00–4:00pm: Meet organizations hiring all career levels including internships and volunteer opportunities!
10:00am & 11:00am and 1:00pm & 3:00pm: Free 45-minute workshops and panel discussions on careers in the nonprofit sector.

Register online at idealist.org
Monday, March 31, University of MN, Coffman Memorial Union

Scholarships

Campus Compact Student Honors - Minnesota
Applications Due: Friday, March 21  

Melvin George Leadership/Service Summer Fellowship
Click here for more information.
Applications Due: Tuesday, April 1

Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship for Summer Experiential Learning
Click here for more information
Applications Due: Tuesday, April 1

Kloeck-Jenson Scholarship for Peace and Justice Internships
Click here for more information
Applications Due: Tuesday, April 1

Please contact Nate Jacobi (Assistant Director, Civic Engagement in the Center for Experiential Learning) if you have specific questions about the above scholarships.

ELCO Scholarships for Study in Germany
The ELCA Wittenberg Center works with one of its church partners, the EKD, the Evangelical Church of Germany, to award 2 scholarships for 3 months of study in Germany.  We are currently looking for ELCA students/pastors/church workers or professors at ELCA-related universities and colleges who would be interested in applying for study in 2009. 
Please forward any questions to Stephen and Jean Godsall-Myers.
Download application and stipend guidelines from the website.
Applications Due: September 15

Graduate School

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 by the Modular Village!
Thursdays 9:00–11:00am at the CEL
Fridays 3:00–5:00pm at the CEL

Job Humor

Student Spotlight on
Amanda Carter:

The Northfield Reads and Counts Program

What is the Northfield Reads and Counts program? 
The Northfield Reads and Counts is a rewarding program that provides a unique opportunity for the youth of Northfield to connect with college-age adults. When listening to a child read or helping them with their math, you are not simply being a tutor, but a mentor. Sometimes a little attention and inspiration goes a long way —and I am not just talking about the children. 

Does this program pertain to your major ? 
I am an art history and studio art double major—not education. Surprised? I don’t think of the ways the Northfield Reads and Counts program pertains to my major, but more about how it pertains to my life, my goals, and my happiness. Often, too often perhaps, I strive for perfection and quick results. However, working with children teaches me the virtue of patience and how over time, when given attention and encouragement, a struggle may turn into a success. In many ways, the children help me more than I help them. They have opened my eyes to a brighter more fulfilled way of life. However, I must note, this world may come with marker-covered hands and cookie-covered faces, but without a doubt, it always comes with a smile. 

If someone was interested in learning more and getting involved, how would they go about doing that? 
Contact the wonderful and organized Diana Dargen to get started. If you are wondering if it would work with your schedule, check out the current tutoring needs at: http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/readscounts/Tutor_Request.html