Spring 2008 Calendar of Events

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

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Majors and Careers: Assessment

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.
• Tuesday, March 4, 3:45–5:00 - BC 144
• Thursday, March 6, 11:20–12:35 - BC 143
• Thursday, April 10, 11:20–12:35 -BC 144

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.
• Tuesday, March 11, 3:45–5:00 -BC 142
• Thursday, March 13, 11:20–12:35 -BC 142
• Thursday, April 17, 11:20–12:35 - 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.
• Tuesday, March 18, 4:00–5:00 - BC 144
• Thursday, March 20, 11:30–12:30 -BC 143
• Thursday, April 24, 11:30–12:30 -BC 220

Choosing a Major
Learn strategies and discover resources for an effective decision-making process.
Monday, March 10, 4:00–5:00 - BC 144

Internships

Internship Search for Psych Majors
Tuesday, March 4, 8:00–9:00pm - BC 144

International Internships Poster Session/Open House
Thursday, March 6, 10:00–1:00 - BC Crossroads

Internship Search for English Majors
Wednesday, March 19, 4:00–5:00 - RML 477

Internship Orientation
New workshop!  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 on the organization you work with this summer.   
Thursday, April 10, 11:30–12:30 - BC 143

Skills and Strategies

Resume Writing
Monday, February 11, 4:00–5:00 - BC 142

Job and Internship Fair Prep Session: What You Need to Know
• Tuesday, February 12, 4:00–5:00 - BC Gold Ballroom
• Thursday, February 14, 11:30–12:30 - BC Sun Ballroom

Interviewing Skills
Wednesday, February 13, 4:00–5:00 - BC 142

Direct from the Source: Networking & Interviewing Prep for Seniors and Interns
Network with recent alumni and HR representatives from several key companies and organizations in the Twin Cities.  Learn interview secrets from HR professionals who hire undergraduates; prepare for the upcoming fairs and on-campus interviews. 
Wednesday, February 13, 6:00–8:00pm - BC Sun Ballroom

Graduate/Professional School

Graduate School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Thursdays, Feb.–May, 9:00–11:00 - CEL (Mod Village)
Fridays, Feb.–May, 3:00–5:00 - CEL (Mod Village)

Graduate & Medical School Interviewing Skills
Thursday, February 7, 6:30–7:30pm - BC 143

Princeton Review Strategy Session
Professionals from Princeton Review present strategies that will help you answer the different types of questions on the graduate/professional school qualifying exams.  Registration is required at www.princetonreview.com/events.
GRE: Thur., Feb. 21, 7:00–8:30pm - BC 142
LSAT: Tues., March 11, 6:30–8:00pm - BC 143
MCAT: Wed., March 12, 7:00–8:30pm - BC 144

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.  Re-registration is required. 
Saturday, March 8, 9:00–1:00 - BC 144

Graduate School Application Process
Monday, April  7, 4:00–4:45 - CEL Seminar Rm (Mod Village)

Law School: Options and Applying
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.
Thursday, April  10, 11:30–12:30 - BC 142

Writing a Graduate/Professional School Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Monday, April  14, 4:00–4:45 - CEL Seminar Rm (Mod Village)

Writing the Personal Statement
Thursday, April  17, 11:30–12:30 - BC 144

Law School Quick Stop Walk-In Hours
Thurs., May 8, 11:30–12:45 & 4:00–5:00 - CEL Seminar Rm (Mod Village)

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 goodwill. 1,200 year-long post-graduate scholarships, worth up to $23,000, are available.
Thursday, February 14, 11:30–12:30 - BC 144

Fulbright Information Session
TBA

Entrepreneurship

What's Hot & What's Not Panel
Hear ideas for the next innovation in medical services, medical devices, the environment, technology and general business by learning “what's hot and what's not” in those areas.
Tuesday, February 12, 6:00–7:00pm - BC Viking Theater

Finstad Grant Information Session
Information session describing the process to apply for a Finstad grant.
Thursday, February 14, 11:30–12:30 - BC 146

Ole Ventures Business Plan Competition
Judges include Sean Benson ’90, Jodi Hubler, Mark Johnson ’82 and Erik Knutsen ’84
Tuesday, April  15, 6:00–7:30pm - BC Viking Theater

Braulick Speaker: Jacquie Berglund, Founder and CEO, Finnegan’s Brewery
Wednesday, April  16, 7:00–8:00pm - BC Viking Theater

Chapel Speaker: Social Entrepreneurship
Thursday, April  17, 11:00–11:15 - Boe Chapel

Social Entrepreneurship Panel
Economic, social and/or environnmental success in for-profits and non-profits.
Thursday, April  17, 11:30–12:30 - BC Viking Theater

Finstad Grant Marketplace
The Finstad Grant award winners will showcase their wares. Support innovative Ole students and score a great deal on apparel and much more.
Friday, April  18, 10:00–2:00 - BC Crossroads

Connections to Academic Programs

Media Studies Digital Portfolio Session
Learn more about the portfolio requirement of the MS concentration.  Attendance required for graduating seniors.
Thursday, March 6, 11:30–12:30 - BC 144

Biomedical Studies Information Session
Open to all students who want to know more about getting a concentration in Biomedical Studies. Required for students who have already decided to do the concentration.
Thursday, March 13, 11:30–12:30 - BC 144

Exploring Careers in the Biomedical Sciences
Learn resources and strategies to help you explore a variety of career options in the health-related fields.
Thursday, April 3, 11:30–12:30 - RML 477

Media Studies Information Session
Open 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.
Thursday, April  24, 11:30–12:30 - BC 144

Management Studies Information Session
The new Integrative Folder requirements introduced.  Attendance  required for ALL Management Studies juniors.
Thursday, April 24, 11:30–12:30 - Holland Hall 501

Career Exploration/Job Search

Professional Presentation for Students of the Fine Arts
Springboard for the Arts presents a workshop on preparing your promotional materials, including business card, artist statement, artistic resume, portfolio and more.   
Saturday, February 23, 10:00–12:00 - Dittmann 305

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. 
Monday, March 10, 7:00–8:30pm - BC Sun Ballroom

Social Work and Family Studies Career Night
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30–8:00pm - BC Sun Ballroom

Searching for International Internships & Jobs
Wednesday, March 12, 4:00–5:00 - BC Viking

Pathways to the Biosciences
Alumni from MN private colleges talk about careers in medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical science.  Must register at the CEL by 3/1.
Thursday, March 13, 3:30–7:00 - Twin Cities

Searching for Internships and Jobs in Public Service Organizations
Wednesday, April 16, 4:00–5:00 - BC 142

Events/Job Fairs

Summer Job/Camp Fair
Wednesday, February 13, 9:30–2:00 - BC Ballrooms

MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair
Must register in the CEL by 5 p.m., 2/13
Tuesday, February 19, 9:00–3:00 - Twin Cities

Worldwide Service Fair
Friday, February 22, 10:00–2:00 - BC Crossroads

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair/Working for Change
Must register at www.idealist.org
Monday, March 31, Time TBA - Twin Cities

MN Education Job Fair
Certified teachers only; must pre-register at the CEL by 4/18.
Monday, April  14, 9:00–3:00 - Twin Cities

Civic Engagement
Info Session: Leaders for Social Change (Summer Internship Program)
Intern with a Northfield-area nonprofit (paid) and live in community.
Monday, February 11, 4:00–5:00 - BC 143
Thursday, February 14, 11:30–12:30 - RML 520
Monday, February 18, 6:30–7:30pm - BC 143

Letter Writing for Social Change
Student groups will provide opportunities to advocate for social change.
Tuesday, February  19, 3:30–6:00 - BC Crossroads

Current State of the American Labor Movement
Speaker: Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Bob Muehlencamp, noted social justice activist and union organizer.
Tuesday, February 19, 7:00–8:30pm - BC Viking Theater

Student Retreat: Transforming Privilege—Ideals to Action
Explore themes of social justice, diversity and privilege (Fri. to Sat.). Please see the CEL Website for more information.
Friday, February 29, Depart 4:00pm - Off-campus
Saturday, March 1, Return 5:00pm - Off-campus