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CEL Modular Building
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

507-786-3268
507-786-3626 FAX
cel@stolaf.edu

 

Center for Experiential Learning -- Live your Learning!

Key components of the program

Nonprofit Internship
Gain valuable experience working 35 hours per week at a Northfield-area nonprofit organization.

Community Living
Live in community with 4-7 other students in a spirit of support and mutuality. Share in weekly community meals and reflection meetings.

Civic Engagement Seminars
Learn about community issues and social change strategies as part of weekly seminars with community leaders and St. Olaf faculty.

Compensation & Benefits
• $2000 stipend
• Room (at an Honors House)
• Grocery stipend ($200/participant)
• Tuition scholarship for a 0.5 credit internship

For more information, please contact Program Directors, Nate Jacobi (jacobi@stolaf.edu) or Kris Estenson (estensok@stolaf.edu)

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Summer Internship Program

The Leaders for Social Change program is an opportunity to put your ideals into action and to develop leadership skills necessary to understand the complexities of social problems, formulate solutions and mobilize others for social change. Click here to download the program description.

What You Should Know

Download the document "What you should know about Leaders for Social Change as you apply".

Application Process

Applications will be made available at the Information Sessions or by special appointment with Program Directors, Nate Jacobi (x3268) or Kris Estenson (x3625).

Completed applications must be delivered to Kris Estenson at the Center for Experiential Learning by 5:00PM on March 3rd.  Forms may also be submitted electronically to estensok@stolaf.edu.

A selection committee will evaluate the applications and arrange for individual interviews.  The interviews will take place during the weeks of March 5-11.

Five to eight students will be selected to participate in the program.  All students will be notified of the committee’s decision by March 12.