Vol. 5, No. 22, April 18, 2008
 

 
 
 

 
 

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.


INTERNSHIPS
 
Economic Development Intern / City of Northfield

Application Due: May 31, 200 —This paid internship will consist of special projects as assigned, business development, research, spreadsheet and database development and maintenances, surveys, etc.  The start date, schedule and length of internship is flexible and will be negotiated based on school schedules.  Preference will be given to students who can work full time during May, June, July and August.  Qualified candidates will be enrolled in an accredited college or university studying business, public administration, economic development, planning, etc.  

Music Marketing Intern / Andrea Lynn Cianflone
Want to be a part of an exciting opportunity? Learn the ropes of the music industry and recording studio, travel and network with lots of people? If you have a passion for music, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have a positive drive and enthusiasm for the arts, read further: Interns will assist in the marketing, promotion, and music production of classical/cross-over singer Andrea Lynn Cianflone.  Some of the many duties include following up on phone and email conversations with key clients, creating weekly reports and continuing consistent communication with team members, delivering/emailing/faxing flyers and/or press kits to clients, and carrying out marketing plans developed by VIA Enterprises. For more information, contact Andrea Lynn Cianflone

The College Board of Business Consultant
Application deadline: April 21, 2008CBBC connects motivated, energetic St. Olaf and Carleton college students to local Northfield business people for short projects attempting to study, research, and potentially solve real-world business dilemmas. In its fourth year, this program now includes an academic internship option! Contact Sian Muir for more information, or visit OleRecruiting.

Gateway Music Festival and Tours
If you are a junior or senior interested in developing strong communication and organizational skills in a professional setting and you have an interest in international travel, check this out. SeeOleRecruiting for job posting and more information.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  


CAREERS

The English Opens Doors Volunteer Summer Program
May 24-August 5 / June 14-August 26 —This is organized by the Chilean Ministry of Education in connection with the United Nations Development Program—Chile. This program runs for 10 weeks and offers two sessions: May 24th - August 5th and June 14th - August 26th.  Please note: These are volunteer positions but there are no program or placement fees. Participants are responsible for their own airfare to Santiago de Chile, but once in Chile accommodations and meals with a host family will be paid for. Participants will also receive a $170 a month living stipend. Anyone interested in applying for the summer program, please contact Samantha Thomson.  Visit the Programa Ingles Abre Puertas Website for more information.
              

Director of Customer Service / HandyPro Professional Handyman Service
Application Due: May 15, 2008 —The Director of Customer Service works in the HandyPro office handling most customer interactions.  Basically this position entails handling incoming customer phone calls and emails, scheduling estimates, scheduling jobs and following up with customers to make sure they are satisfied.  This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate who is interested in learning how a small entrepreneurial business runs with an opportunity to create and initiate new processes and procedures to help the business grow.


WORKSHOPS

Media Studies Information Session
Thursday, April 24, 11:30-12:30 pm, BC 144Open to all students who want to know more about acquiring a concentration in Media Studies. Required for students who have already decided to do the concentration.

Management Studies Information Session
Thursday, April 24, 11:30-12:30 pm, HH501 The new Integrative Folder requirements introduced. Attendance required for ALL Management Studies juniors.

Law School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Thursday, May 8, 11:30–12:45 pm & 4–5 pm CEL Seminar Room (Modular Village)Have individual questions or concerns on the law school application process? Stop by the CEL to talk to Kirsten Cahoon, one of the pre-law advisors on campus.

Law Internship Advising Drop-In Hours
Tuesdays 3–5 pm , Fridays 9 am–1 pm, CEL Seminar Room (Modular Village)Need help finding a law-related internship? Stop by the CEL to talk to one of our pre-law peer advisors about law related internships and jobs.



EVENTS

United Seminary Visit
Wednesday, April 23, 11am, BC Stav Hall

Fulbright Scholarship Information Sessions
April 23 & 24 (Please attend one), 7pm, BC Black Ballroom--The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries. For more information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html or http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/ (click post-grad scholarship link).

Biomedical Studies Concentrator Senior Capstone
Monday, April 28, 7pm, BC 144
Senior Biomedical Studies Concentrator Amy Phillips warmly invites you to an informational session: learn more about the Make-A-Wish foundation and how you can make a positive impact as a volunteer.
-Katie Reilly, Make-A-Wish Volunteer Coordinator
Dr. Cynthia Wetmore, Mayo Clinic Pediatric Oncologist and Make-A-Wish Board Member
Victor Wong ‘08, St. Olaf Volunteer Network Coordinator
Amy Phillips ‘08, Biomedical Studies Concentrator and Make-A-Wish Volunteer

Graduate School Admissions Fair
Thursday, May 8, 5–7 pm, Humphrey Center Atrium—The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) admissions directors will be hosting a graduate admissions fair at the Humphrey Institute.  Each year, APSIA sponsors forums where potential and prospective graduate students can learn about programs from officers of APSIA member schools.  Come meet admissions officers from the professional schools of international affairs at leading universities to discuss admissions requirements, common curricula, financial aid packages, joint degree programs, and career opportunities; collect application information on programs of interest. Many of these schools also offer domestic policy programs, search the APSIA Website for more information.  Click here to get directions to the Humphrey Center Atrium.


SCHOLARSHIPS

David Minge Endowment for Peace and Justice Internships in Washington D.C.
Deadline: April 21, 2008 — The David Minge Endowment helps defray costs for St. Olaf College sponsored academic programs or academic credit internships in Washington D.C. The program is specifically focused on peace and justice issues and is available for semester, interim, and summer experiences. In most instances, awards are in the amount of $1000. Click here for additional details and specific application requirements.


CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Peace Corps Master's International Programs
The Monterey Institute of International Studies offers PCMI degrees such as MBA International Business, MPA International Management, TESOL, International Environmental Policy.  PCMI programs require separate applications to both the Monterey Institute and Peace Corps.  PCMI students spend 23 semesters on campus in preparation for the 27 months of service in Peace Corps.  After service, PCMI students return to campus to complete a required project for graduation, based on the Peace Corps assignment. Apply at the Monterery Institute of International Studies Website.


OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

CEL Resume and Cover Letter Contest
Deadline: Friday, April 25, 5pm — All majors and concentrations wanted! Winners will receive a $15 gift card to Target and their Resume or Cover Letter will be showcased on the CEL's website (name, contact, and other sensitive information will be removed). All submissions should be sent to Megan Rivera. Check out examples on the CEL Website. Good luck!

Summer Venture in Management (SVMP) Program
Deadline: Friday, May 9 — Spend a week at Harvard Business School for this week-long MBA experience. This program targets rising seniors who are members of minority groups typically underrepresented in business school and corporate America (African American, Latino, Native American, Lesbian, Gay, etc.). HBS covers on-site expenses, and other costs are covered by the corporate sponsors. For more information, see the Harvard Business School Website.



RESOURCE OF THE WEEK


     

If you are thinking about applying for graduate schools, now is a good time to start identify some of the scholarship options available to you.  Applying for fellowships, scholarships and grants should be part of your overall career planning. You should begin thinking about your options early in your academic career. Spotlight on Careers has a wealth of information on opportunities to finance your educational and career goals.


STUDENT SPOTLIGHT


SIRI SCHWEIGERT


PURSUING INTERESTS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS

 


Tell us about the first time you thought about doing an internship. What kind of experience did you decide on and how did that influence your thinking about your career goals?

The first time that I started thinking about an internship was when I was a sophomore here.  I knew that I was interested in doing experiential learning with psychology especially with guidance counseling and learning more about eating disorder treatments.  I decided to apply to do internships involving both and I was fortunate to gain experience with each of them.  These increased my interests in both areas, and I will continue my education in one of these fields.  

 Have you pursued other internships or opportunities? 
I have continued to keep in contact with the guidance office in Northfield and I will intern this next summer at the Eating Disorders Institute.  I plan on taking a year off to gain more work experience and then I will start grad school.

 How has the CEL helped you along the way?
The CEL has been extremely helpful with improving my resume and expanding my job search options.  Over the last couple of years, I have had help numerous times from both CEL peer advisors and staff, especially Megan Rivera.  They have all been extremely helpful with everything and have been an excellent resource for me in my time here at Olaf.  

 

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Editor Natalie Neal
Staff Supervisor: Paula Schanilec
Student Spotlight Coordinator: Leslie Abell
Resource of the Week Coordinator: Hannah Clark