Vol. 5, No. 20, April 4, 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
 
The College Board of Business Consultant
Application deadline: April 21, 2008—CBBC 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.

 

Water Quality Monitoring Internship / Work Study Position
The Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) is a non-profit conservation organization working to protect & improve the water and natural systems of the Cannon River watershed.  The Cannon River watershed is a six-county, 1462 square mile area.  The intern would assist the CRWP Watershed Analyst with water sample collection and data analysis. Position will be open until filled. Submit a resume on-line via OleRecruiting, including coursework and references (2 professional/academic, and 1 personal) and availability. Students who are federal and/or state work study eligible can apply to fulfill their work study award while learning, acquiring, and bringing skills to this opportunity. This is a combination of work study position and an internship. Contact Diana Dargen if you at any questions

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

 

CAREERS

CEL Peer Advisor
Deadline to apply is April 18, 2008 — Are you looking for the perfect work experience to stand out on your resume?  Do you have the desire to critique resumes & cover letters, lead workshops, help grow programs and work with other students to explore their career track? Peer Advisors welcome students to the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) and help them in seeking career, internship, civic engagement, community-based work study or entrepreneurial experiences.  They talk students through the graduate school application process and resources on choosing a major; assist students with resumes and cover letters; help them navigate searches for job, internship, and volunteer opportunities; and work with them on identifying internet and book resources for all of the above needs.    

English Language Instruction / Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School, China
Check out the message below from the Assistant Principal of The Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou:

It's that time of year again to recruit college graduates to teach English here at the Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PR China. Over the past 5 years our school has employed 10 St. Olaf graduates, all of whom have been great teachers. I would therefore love to recruit more St. Olaf graduates and would appreciate it if you would share this message with any potential candidates. More information on our school and specifics about teaching English can be found on our website. Click on "English" in the right hand upper corner and then on "Jobs". Potential candidates can also contact me directly for more information and/or for the email addresses of past and current St. Olaf graduates to get their perspective on teaching English here at our school.

Thank you, Dr. Bob Robert J. Kowalczyk, Ed.D. Assistant Principal The Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PR China Email: robertk@mninter.net
 

WORKSHOPS

Graduate School Application Process
Monday, April 7, 4-4:45 — CEL Seminar Room (Modular Village)

For Pre-Law Workshops, check out the Events section below

EVENTS

Thinking about going to law school?

Pre-Law Panel
Wednesday, April 9, 7–8 pm, Valhalla Dining Room, BC— Come hear Ole alumni talk about their experiences with the law school admissions process, their decision to go into law, and experiences during and after law school. The panel moderator is Hamline Law School alumna and former alumni representative to admissions, Liz Reppe, who is now a reference librarian at St. Olaf.  If you have any interest in law school, please come with questions and explore whether law is the right route for you! Hosted by the Pre-Law Club, Center for Experiential LearningaAnd the Pre-Law Advising Committee.

Law School: Options and Applying
Thursday, April 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 pm, BC 142 — Why do you feel law school is right for you? Which law school is right for you? Learn how to explore opportunities and successfully apply to law schools.

Law Internship Advising Drop-In Hours
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-1 pm, CEL (modular Village) — Need help finding a law-related internship? Stop by the CEL to talk to one of our pre-law peer advisers about law related internships and jobs.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Federated Insurance Leadership Scholarships
Deadline: April 11, 2008 —Federated Insurance, Owatonna, MN, has made a gift to St. Olaf College that will allow the awarding of two $1,000 scholarships for the academic year 2008-09. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must currently be a JUNIOR (class of 2009) with a declared major in MATH or ECONOMICS or a concentration in MANAGEMENT STUDIES, and a GPA of at least 3.0.

To apply for one of the Federated Insurance Leadership Scholarships, students must submit the following via OleRecruiting (download complete instructions):
* current resume
* unofficial academic transcript
* short essay (500 words or less)
The essay should explain briefly career goals and how the student has demonstrated one or more of the Federated cornerstone principles in an employment, extracurricular, or community involvement/service activity. For more information, click here.

 

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 2-3 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.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

JENNIFER KRAMM
PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

How did you first get involved with the Northfield Reads and Counts Program?
My first year I volunteered as a tutor through the Northfield Reads and Counts program working one-on-one with students. I learned about the after-school program called the MSYC, and volunteered there as well. I noticed an opening for work-study employment at the MYSC and Diana Dargen from the CEL enrolled me, allowing me to work where I had already gained volunteer experience.

What was something valuable that you learned as a part of the program?
I appreciate volunteering as a mutually advantageous experience. I have been touched by the stories and perseverance I have learned from students, have been inspired by dedicated adults, and am confident that when you invest your time, your heart benefits as well.

How did your experience here lead to you applying for the Phillips Scholarship?
As I was working at the Middle School Youth center this January, I noticed puzzle pieces that fit together. Seeing a need in the summer for youth programming and identifying an opportunity to fulfill that need, I applied for the Phillips Scholarship. I am grateful for the services and staff that helped me during the proposal writing process. Overall, St. Olaf offers the tools for success. I identified the opportunity through an informational session advertised through the celyourself alias, set up a meeting with a staff member from the CEL to bounce around ideas, and consulted the ASC’s writing place for a second, a third, and a fourth eye on my writing. 

Does this connect to your future plans?
Yes, my experience at the middle school supplements my pending education licensure. Long term, I aspire to manage a non-profit that supports the Latino immigrant population. If St. Olaf course offerings do not directly align with your professional ambition extra-curricular activities can fill in the gap while providing a hands-on opportunity to prepare for your career and serve with a mission. 

 

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK



APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL?
     
If you are considering applying to law school, an important resource to familiarize yourself with is the LSDAS homepage. This site assembles data from law school candidates looking to apply to law school.  The LSDAS consolidates information from many sources including school transcripts and LSAT scores. 

Almost all ABA accredited law schools require you to register with LSDAS using the application forms in the Information Book. You may also send letters of recommendation to be kept on file. For further and more detailed information on the LSDAS registration process, consult the LSDAS website www.lsac.org. 

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