INTERNSHIPS

Financial Analyst Intern / General Mills
Application Deadline: October 8– This Summer internship program is designed to enhance overall knowledge of a multi-faced, multi-national corporation while developing a functional expertise within corporate finance.  As an intern, you will become a key team member working on real business projects. Example projects include: managing financial systems, analyzing capital investment projects, and performing manufacturing and inventory accounting. For more information, contact Gretchen Johnson.

Historian, Archivist, and Research Intern / Scanlan International, Inc.
Application Deadline: December 12– Responsibilities of the internship include: assiting in the compilation and writing of the company/family history, conducting genealogy research, researching correspondence, and creating a report of all research. English, Journalism, History, and Communication Majors encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Patty Neeson.

Ordway Circle of Stars (OCOS) Gala Intern / Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
A part-time, volunteer intern will assist the Ordway Circle of Stars Board and Manager with clerical duties, data entry, and acting as a representative of the Ordway Center. Major job responsibilities include event planning, volunteer coordination, and attending all gala committee and board meetings. For more information, contact Shira Naharit.

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CAREERS / VOLUNTEER

At-Sea Biologist / Alaskan Observers, Inc.
As an at-sea biologist working aboard U.S.-flagged commercial fishing vessels, you will gather data essential to the sustainability of fisheries resources in Alaska.  Following a paid three-week training in either Anchorage, Alaska, or Seattle, Washington, you will make two deployments in the course of six to eight months.  Observers live and work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, identifying fish species, sampling catches to determine their species composition, making estimates of total catch and collecting age structures and biological data from target species.  This is a post-graduate opportunity for biology students.  For more information, contact David Edick.

Production Assistant / WUCW TV
Make your mark in broadcasting.  The ideal candidate must have a strong interest and some experience in TV productions and promotions.  Great communication skills and ability to multi-task are required.  Assist producers, editors and videographers with a variety of tasks including dialing promo logging, logging tapes, assisting on shoots and station events, making dubs, studio maintenance and other duties assigned.  For more information, contact Laura Puklich.

Fitness Leader/ Fitness Instructor/ Grand Hall Studio in Farmington
Grand Hall Studio is looking for someone with fitness related experience and/or a child education degree.  Create and implement an exercise camp or after school program for kids 9-12 years of age.  Grand Hall Studio is creating new classes and sessions throughout the year and would schedule a term that accommodates your schedule.  For more information, contact Amy Nielsen.
          

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WORKSHOPS

Graduate School Application Process
Monday, September 22, 4-5pm, BC 144— Learn more about the application process, gather preparation tips, and get your questions answered at this workshop!

Bio-Medical Studies Senior Capstone Information Session
Tuesday, September 23, 6-7pm, BC 144— We will review expectations for the Senior Capstone requirement of the Biomedical Studies Concentration. Senior concentrators are strongly encouraged to attend.

Identifying Vocational Interests (Part 1)
Wednesday, September 24, 3:45-5pm, BC 143— Understand how your VISA (values, interests, skills, and abilities) relate to specific career options. Two assessment inventories will be introduced.

Finstad Grant Information Session
Tuesday, September 23, 6-7pm, BC 143— The Finstad Grant program awards grants up to $3,000 to St. Olaf students or teams that develop the best business plan for an entrepreneurial venture.

Princeton Review Prep Sessions - GRE
Wednesday, September 24, 7-8pm, BC 143— Professionals from Princeton Review present strategies that will help answer the different types of questions on the GRE graduate school qualifying exam. Pre-registration required at www.princetonreview.com/events.

"Get an Internship!" Panel & Open House
Thursday, September 25, 6 pm, Pause— Ask a panel of employers and past interns questions about internships, and learn about the resources to help you in your search.

Vocational Discernment through Post-Graduate ServiceThursday, September 25, 4-5 pm, BC 144— Are you thinking about a year of service after you graduate? Curious about which programs fit your interests? Learn how to ask the right questions to match your call to the world's needs.

To view CEL video workshops online visit
http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/video_workshop.html

EVENTS

General Mills Pizza Party and Information Session
Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 pm, Gold Ballroom— Pizza Party:  Meet informally with young alumni working at General Mills in Marketing, Finance and Operations.  Get your questions answered about the interview process and what life is like starting out at GMI! Information Session:  Learn more about internship and career opportunities from a range of St. Olaf alumni working at General Mills. 7-8 p.m., Black Ballroom, BC.

Travelers Information Session
Thursday, September 25, 7:30-8:30 pm, RH 435— Learn more about internships and jobs in actuarial science from two St. Olaf alumni working at Travelers in St. Paul, MN. 


Intern Night sponsored by Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists
Wednesday, October 1, 6:15-8:00 pm, WCCO-TV, 90 S. 11th Street, Minneapolis— Meet managers from Minnesota newspapers, TV stations, and other media outlets.  Learn what it takes to find, interview for, and complete an internship in one of the top journalism markets in the country. Bring your resume and be prepared to ask questions. Space is limited to the first 75 students. Please e-mail Nolan by September 29 to guarantee your spot.  For more information, e-mail minnesota.spj@gmail.com.

Leaders for Social Change Chapel Talk & Reception
Thursday, October 2, Chapel Talk: 11:00 am, St. Olaf Chapel, Reception: 11:20-12:15 am, Sun Ballroom— The Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program provided the opportunity for nine students to complete academic internships with local nonprofit organizations while living in an intentional community and reflecting on social change strategies. Stop by the reception to learn about what the students accomplished and how they were impacted by their experiences.  Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Get an Internship! Panel and Open House
Thursday, September 25, 6–8 pm, Lion’s Pause— Come learn about internships and take away information on how to gain a competitive edge in today’s job market. Ask questions to a panel of employers and past interns, representing a variety of majors and concentrations. Employer panelists include: Training Manager/Organizational Effectiveness with the Target Corporation, Executive Producer of Kare 11-TV, and the TreeHouse Recruiting Coordinator and HR Associate. Enter the chance to win a prize drawing including $15 Cage dollars, $25 St. Olaf Bookstore certificate, or a $50 Target gift card!

SCHOLARSHIPS

ISES Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline: September 30— The International Special Event Society is the premier association for the special events field, connecting over 5,000 event professionals from around the world. ISES is offering a year long scholarship for students to become a member of the organization. Membership offers students the opportunity to investigate the discipline and network with event professionals in Minnesota and potentially worldwide. Also, students will gain ten hours of hands on event experience. Students who are interested in applying should major in a related field (Hospitality, Communication Studies, PR & Marketing, Business/Management/Economics, Theater and Visual Arts, etc). For more information, contact Rosealee M. Lee.

Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2008—The Koch Associate Program is a one year, paid career opportunity for bright, young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector.  Associates are placed into a full-time role with a reputable organization where they work four days each week. The positions available cover various fields such as policy analysis, donor relations, program management, legal reform, public relations, and marketing. One day each week, associates come together in a classroom setting. To learn more about the program and the foundation, please visit www.cgkfoundation.org.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Candidate Forum Moderator Training
Friday, September 26, 3:30pm, BC (room TBA)— The League of Women Voters moderator training is coming to St. Olaf. This is an excellent opportunity for students, faculty and anyone else that is interested to learn from the League how to moderate non-partisan candidate forums. The League is a well-respected and experienced organization with a long history of nonpartisan action and education. You will learn to develop a script, write and screen questions, think about "what ifs" and participate in a mock forum. The skills taught in this training transfer to many other life experiences outside the political and public policy realm. The training is $30 for nonstudents and nonmembers of the League of Women Voters. LWV members and students are free. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity please contact Clare Muffly.

International Day of Peace Celebration
Sunday, September 21, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, First United Church of Christ, Northfield— Come hear Tammy Walhof, the regional director of Bread for the World, speak on “Dignity and Justice for all of us.” This event is hosted by Northfield residents interested in peace, justice and human rights.