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In this week's E-Newsletter . . .
Career Opportunities
Bentz Whaley Flessner, Research Assistant . . .
Internship Opportunities
Phillips Exeter Academy
Interim Opportunity
Washington, D.C.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine . . .
Seminars, Conferences and Fairs
30th Annual Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair 2007 *Registration begins December 1.*
Job Humor
A Day Off of Work
Career Opportunities
To view more position openings and recruiters visiting campus, go to OleRecruiting.
Bentz Whaley Flessner
Research Assistant - See OleRecruiting
Children's Dental Services
Public Health Outreach Specialist - See OleRecruiting
Longbridge Pacific
English Teacher in Korea, FREE Airfare & Housing - See OleRecruiting
Attention Juniors & Seniors:
Phillips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire
Each year, the Phillips Exeter Academy Summer Session invites a number of outstanding college seniors and juniors who have expressed an interest in teaching as a career to participate in an apprenticeship in residential school teaching with the Summer School faculty.
Those interested in applying for internships should contact Ms. Kale Auger (kauger@exeter.edu) in the Summer School Office. Ms. Auger will forward an application packet to you. A copy of the school's catalog, Viewbook, and program description are available in the CEL.
Applications Due: February 15, 2007.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Attention Sophomore and Junior Chemistry, Math, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering Majors: Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Conduct original research under the supervision of faculty members of the Dept. of Pharmacology. $5,000 stipend. See brochure for more information.
The Hamilton Project Economic Policy Innovation Prize
$25,000 awarded for best innovative policy proposals. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. See brochure for more information.
Proposals Due: Friday, June 1, 2007
Interim Opportunity
See the other side of power in Washington, D.C.
January 27 - February 3, 2007, as you meet St. Olaf alumni working in government, nonprofit, and faith-based community efforts. Trip cost is $250 for up to 12 participants thanks to generous funding by the Lilly Grant Program Lives of Worth and Service. For more information contact Merrie Benasutti, Associate Director of Service and Civic Leadership in the CEL office.
Seminars, Conferences and Fairs
30th Annual Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair 2007
Registration Deadline: February 13 in the CEL
For more information: Connect to http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/jobfair.html or contact the CEL at x3268.
So you want the day off? Let's take a look at what you are asking for . . .
There are 365 days per year available for work.
There are 52 weeks per year in which you already have 2 days off per week, leaving 261 days available for work.
Since you spend 16 hours each day away from work, you have used up 170 days, leaving only 91 days available.
You spend 30 minutes each day on coffee break. That accounts for 23 days each year, leaving only 68 days available.
With a one hour lunch period each day, you have used up another 46 days, leaving only 22 days available for work.
You normally spend 2 days per year on sick leave. This leaves you only 20 days available for work.
We are off for 5 holidays per year, so your available working time is down to 15 days.
We generously give you 14 days vacation per year which leaves only 1 day available for work and you want to take that day off!?
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Student Entrepreneur
and Finstad Grant Recipient
Jenna Wagner
Why did you decide to apply for a Finstad Grant?
I had been knitting loads of Christmas gifts for my (large) family, and right around that time I heard about the Finstad Grant program. I thought it would be fun to start a knitting business, since, after all, I’m in Minnesota on a college campus with 3,000 students who have to walk outside everyday. The grant sounded too good to be true - $3,000 to start a business – but I had always been into running my own “businesses” when I was a kid, and I thought it would be so much fun to knit all day and say I was working!
What is the venture that you are working on?
Urbane is a business that makes and sells pre-made and customizable handknit items. We mainly do smaller items – scarves, hats, mittens, purses & bags, jewelry, and accessories – and we have a product customization service and we’re working on online shopping.
What is the best part about running your own venture?
I like being my own boss and getting to make all the decisions. I also enjoy learning about running a business, while still receiving guidance from my awesome Finstad adviser.
What are the challenges?
There are many challenges, but the biggest right now is being in college and trying to balance Urbane time with homework and work time. It can get frustrating when I have no time for weeks on end to spend working on Urbane things. For many people, running their own business is their full-time job. But, being in school requires giving your attention to other things, and that can be frustrating when you have so many things you want to do with your business.
What advice would you give to anyone considering applying for a grant?
Don’t let anyone tell you your idea will never make it until you’ve tried it.
How do you see this experience being useful in your life after college?
I’m hoping to have my own business for the rest of my life. I’m not sure if it will be Urbane, but whatever it is, this experience is teaching me so much about entrepreneurship that I will be able to use after college. There is only so much you can learn in the classroom, and having the opportunity for real-world experience during college is invaluable.