SPRING 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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For all upcoming events and workshop details, check out the St. Olaf master calendar.

Majors/Careers: Assessment

Choosing a Major
Exploring majors? Learn strategies and discover resources for an effective decision-making process.
Thurs., April 2, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 142

Identifying Vocational Interests (Part 1)
Understand how your VISA (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities) relate to specific career options.  Workshop will introduce two assessment inventories.
Thurs., February 26, 11:20-12:35 p.m., RNS 310
Tues., March 31, 3:45-5 p.m., BC 144
Thurs., April 16, 11:20-12:35 p.m., BC 142

Interests & Career Options: Strong Interest Inventory (Part 2)
The SII will identify specific careers related to your interests.  Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.
Thurs., March 5, 11:20-12:35 p.m., BC 144
Tues., April 7, 3:45-5 p.m., BC 143
Thurs., April 23, 11:20-12:35 p.m., BC 143

Personal Strengths & Careers: MBTI Interpretation (Part 3)
The MBTI highlights personal strengths and helps identify career niches that fit with your style.  Pre-requisite:  Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.
Thurs., March 12, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 144
Tues., April 14, 4-5 p.m., BC 142
Thurs., April 30, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 143

Internships

Internship Search for Psych Majors
Tues., February 24, 8-9 p.m., BC 143

Internship Search for English Majors
Thurs., February 26, 11:30-12:30 p.m., RML 477

Internship Search for Media Studies Concentrators
Tues., March 3, 4-5 p.m., BC 142

Media Studies: Filling out the Academic Internship Learning Agreement & Plan
Tues., April 14, 4-5 p.m., BC 143

Internship Orientation
Learn important tips and advice to make the most of your summer job or internship, including how to present a professional image, networking skills, and how to leave a lasting positive impression.
Thurs., April 16, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 144

Skills and Strategies

Resume Writing
Mon., February 9, 4-5 p.m., RNS 208

Interviewing Skills
Wed., February 11, 4-5 p.m., RNS 210

Job and Internship Fair Prep Session: What You Need to Know
Tues., February 10, 4-5 p.m., RNS 210
Thurs., February 12, 11:30-12:30 p.m., RNS 210

Direct from the Source: Networking and Interviewing Prep for Seniors and Interns
Learn interview secrets from HR professionals who hire undergraduates; prepare for the upcoming fairs and on-campus interviews.
Thurs., February 12, 7-8 p.m., BC Sun Ballroom

The Hidden Job Market
Join us for a webinar featuring strategies and tips for finding jobs in a challenging market.
Thurs., February 26, 12-1 p.m., BC Viking Theatre

CEL's Video Workshops: Job & Internship Search
Available anytime from the comfort of your dorm!  These video workshops, linked from the CEL's student website, will help you get started with your job or internship search in the non-profits, business, communications, the arts, science and math, and/or international settings. You can also get advice on what to do during a gap year(s).

Graduate/Professional School

Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Tues. 3-5 p.m. & Friday 12-3 p.m., CEL

Law School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Tues./Thurs. 9-10:30 a.m., CEL

Graduate & Medical School Interviewing Skills
Thurs., February 12, 4-5 p.m., RNS 208

Health Professions Committee Interview Prep Session
A new session for students preparing for HPC interviews this spring.  Come hear important information that will guarantee you a successful experience.
Thurs., February 19, 11:30-12:30 p.m., RNS 310

Princeton Review Strategy Session - GRE
Professionals from Princeton Review present strategies that will help you answer the different types of questions on the graduate/professional school qualifying exams.  Pre-registration is required at www.princetonreview.com/events.
Tues., February 24, 7-8:30 p.m., BC 142

Princeton Review Practice Exam - LSAT
Register with Princeton Review at www.princetonreview.com/events to take a free practice exam; receive your results at the Prep Session several days later.  Pre-registration is required.
Sat., March 7, 9-1 p.m., TBA

Princeton Review Strategy Session - LSAT
Wed., March 11, 7-8:30 p.m., TBA

Graduate School Application Process
Tues., April 21, 4-5 p.m., BC 144

Writing a Graduate/Professional School Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Tues., April 28, 4-5 p.m., BC 142

Law School Advising Session for Juniors
Meet with St. Olaf's pre-law advisors to learn about the law school application process and timeline.
Thurs., April 30, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 144

Writing the Personal Statement
TBA

Post-Graduate Scholarships

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Information Session
The Rotary Scholarship provides for study abroad in 162 Rotary-club countries and is designed to further international understanding and goodwill.  1,200 year-long post-graduate scholarships, worth up to $23,000, are available from Rotary Clubs worldwide.
Wed., February 18, 4-5 p.m., BC Black Ballroom

Fulbright Scholarship Information Session
The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries by offering opportunities for graduating seniors to undertake international graduate study, research, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
Wed., April 22, 4-5 p.m., RML 525
Thurs., April 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., RML 525

Entrepreneurship

Johnson Social Innovation Internship Program Information Session
Learn how you can spend your summer immersed with a social organization that tackles real-life problems within the social sector.
Wed., February 11, 3-3:30 p.m., BC 144

Entrepreneurial Grant Information Session
Information session describing the process to apply for an entrepreneurial grant. Grants are awarded up to the amount of $3,000 for social & for-profit ideas.
Thurs., February 12, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 143

What's Hot & What's Not Panel
High level speakers from venture capital and/or entrepreneurial start-ups will be sharing their ideas on where new career opportunities can be found.
Thurs., February 19, 6-7:30 p.m., HH 501

Connections to Academic Programs

Biomedical Studies Information Session
Open to all students who want to know more about a concentration in Biomedical Studies.
Thurs., March 5, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC Viking Theatre

Exploring Careers in the Biomedical Sciences
Learn resources and strategies to help you explore a variety of career options in health-related fields.
Thurs., March 12, 11:30-12:30 p.m., RML 477

Completing the Management Studies Portfolio
The Integrative Folder requirements introduced.  Attendance required for ALL Management Studies juniors.
Mon., April 20, 4-5 p.m., BC 143
Thurs., May 7, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 143

Media Studies Information Session
Open to all students who want to know more about a concentration in Media Studies.
Thurs., April 23, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 144

Career Exploration/Job Search

Feminist & Social Justice Careers: Where They Are and How to Get Them
Learn about opportunities in the field and how you can take advantage of them.
Friday, February 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., BC 142

Music Therapy Career Panel
Come listen to a panel of St. Olaf alumni working in a diverse range of music therapy careers.
Wed., March 4, 7-8 p.m., BC Viking Theatre

Social Work and Family Studies Career Night
Network with and learn from alumni working in the social work & family studies!
Tues., March 10, 6:30-8 p.m., BC Sun Ballroom

English Majors Make Good
Network with and learn from alumni working in the writing and publishing industries!
Thurs., March 12, 7-9 p.m., RML 525

Pathways to Communications Careers
Alumni from MN private colleges talk about careers in communications.  Must pre-register in the CEL.
Wed., April 1, 3:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities

Searching for Internships and Jobs in Public Service Organizations
Thurs., April 2, 11:30-12:30 p.m., BC 143

Oles Gone Global: Vocations of Global Citizenship (An Alumni Panel)
Learn how alumni in a variety of fields have successfully integrated international work into their careers.
Mon., April 6, 7-8:30 p.m., BC Sun Ballroom

Civic Engagement

Chapel Talk: The Vocation of Civic Engagment
Miriam Samuelson ’08, Lilly Vocational Intern
Thurs., February 12, 11-11:15 a.m., Boe Chapel

Northfield Connect: Serve and Learn in the Local Community
Short presentations from local nonprofit leaders on opportunities to get involved.
Thurs., February 12, 11:20-12:30 p.m., BC Viking Theatre

Leaders for Social Change Presentation and Information Session
Learn about nine student's experiences with the Leaders for Social Change Summer program.
Mon., February 16, 6-7 p.m., BC Trollhaugen

Activism for Social Change Student Organization Fair
Student organizations focused on social activism will be providing info. & advocacy resources.
Tues., February 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m., BC Crossroads

Retreat: "Moving Forward While Standing Still"
A day of reflection for discernment of strenghts, vocation & direction present in our lives today as we prepare for tomorrow. Must pre-register in the CEL.
Sat., April 4, 10-3 p.m., Off-Campus

"Unnatural Causes": Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
A documentary exploring racial and socioeconomic inequalities in health.  Discussion on health and poverty in Northfield to follow.
Wed., April 22, 7-9 p.m., BC Viking Theatre

"A Day in the Life": Understanding Urban Homelessness
Educate yourself experientially about some of the daily challenges that confront people experiencing homelessness.  Must pre-register in the CEL by 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 14.
Sat., April 25, 8-6 p.m., Twin Cities

Events/Job Fairs

MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair
Must register in the CEL by 12pm (noon) on February 10th.
Tues., February 17, 9-3 p.m., Twin Cities

Summer Job/Camp Fair
Recruiters from Lutheran Camps and other organizations will be on campus to meet and interview interested students.
Thurs., February 19, 10:30-1:30 p.m., BC Ballrooms

Peace Fair
Take this opportunity to connect with advocacy and volunteer/service organizations. In conjunction with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.
Friday, March 6, 4-7 p.m., BC Crossroads
Sat., March 7, 11:30-1:15 p.m., BC Crossroads

MN Education Job Fair
Certified teachers only; must pre-register in the CEL by April 1st.
Mon., April 6, 9-3 p.m., Twin Cities

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair/Working for Change Conference
Must register at www.idealist.org.
Tues., April 14, 10-4 p.m., Twin Cities