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Lawrence University Public Health Week (April 4-9, 2022)

The Career Center and Center for Community Engagement and Social Change are excited to celebrate National Public Health Week here on campus during Week 2! Students are invited to join us for programming throughout the week that includes:

  • Monday, April 4: Register for a virtual watch party of the American Public Health Association’s virtual forum, “Public Health is Where You Are” (free lunch provided)
  • Tuesday, April 5: Sign up for a 1:1 Virtual Coffee Chat with alumni working in public health
  • Wednesday, April 6: Come connect with community organizations working in public health at the Public Health Engagement Fair
  • Thursday, April 7: Register for a workshop on graduate programs in public health, featuring alumna Dr. Sara Quandt ’73 (free lunch provided)
  • Friday, April 8: Sign up to take a field trip to Mosaic Family Health
  • Saturday, April 9: Join the CCE and Prevent Suicide Fox Cities for a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk

Read more about all of our events and how to register for individual events here. We look forward to celebrating Public Health Week with you.

Diversity in Conservation Internship Cohort

Have you ever wondered what a conservation career is like? The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s Diversity in Conservation Internship Program provides meaningful experiences for undergraduates interested in careers in natural resource conservation. The program encourages applicants from underrepresented groups or disadvantaged backgrounds.

The program takes place during a 10-week period from June-August. Students are paired with a host conservation organization, which provides a full-time internship opportunity that engages the student in a specific project, while allowing them to learn about the organization, its role, and how it operates. Each student receives a $5,000 stipend for their participation in the experience. Application deadline is April 3, 2022. Learn more and apply here!

Visual & Performing Arts | Summer 2022 Internships

Are you looking for a paid internship with an internationally renowned arts organization? If so, apply today to spend your summer interning at Carnegie Hall, Merit School of Music, New York Jazz Academy, or the Center for Deep Listening. See details here and apply before March 20th to these internship opportunities that are open exclusively to Lawrence students.

WorkForce Fair: Jobs, Internships & Graduate Schools

What will the next step be in your career journey? Whether you’ve been thinking about an internship or full-time position, grad school or a gap year, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with 100+ organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3-7 p.m. CDT, virtually on Handshake.

Take these easy steps to register and prepare today:

  • Register for the WorkForce Fair on Handshake.
    • Get personalized recommendations for potential employer matches based on your Handshake profile.
    • Pre-schedule 10 minute 1:1s or 30 minute group sessions with organizations that interest you.
  • Prepare to make the most of the fair by attending a virtual prep session on February 21, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CDT (sign up on Handshake here).
    • Learn how to prepare for the fair.
    • Get tips on how to stand out to employers.
    • Plan for 1:1 sessions and group sessions.
    • And more!

Careers in International Affairs

Are you interested in learning what a career in international affairs looks like and the internships and jobs that are available now? If so, we invite you to attend this virtual event on Wednesday, January 26, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CST.

Join our three panelists who will share their paths to working in International Affairs and current opportunities:

See Handshake here for the full agenda and zoom link!

This event is co-sponsored by the Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies.

Experiential Learning Funds Available – Apply Now

Are you thinking about summer plans and need funding for a project or internship? If so, we invite to apply now! Read on for details and apply online here.

  • Receive up to $5000 for unpaid (or low-paying) internships or self-designed projects to further your career exploration and career development. If you’re still looking, explore opportunities on Viking Connect, Handshake, or craft your own!
  • Complete an online application here (includes a project description, name of supervisor, intended learning goals, and budget).
  • Apply by April 8, 2022 (priority deadline) and after that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 6, 2022.

For questions about the application process, please email Michelle Buchinger, and if you have questions about projects or internships, or would like help with your application materials, make an appointment with an advisor on Handshake here.

Social & Environmental Justice Cohort – Applications Open for Summer 2022!

This celebrated program will return for its second year to provide Lawrentians with the opportunity to explore social and environmental justice impact careers, gain professional experience, and develop as leaders.  

Students will complete a full-time summer internship with an identified social and/or environmental justice impact organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, while participating in regular academic and career reflection with fellow students, Professor Jason Brozek, the Career Center, community leaders, and alumni. Students who apply and are accepted for positions with identified partner organizations will also receive a stipend of $5000 to support wages and housing. 

For additional information on the program and application process:

For assistance with your application materials, please make an appointment on Handshake (SEJ option), and for more information, email Mandy Netzel or Professor Brozek.  

Fall Term Backstage Pass

Join us off-campus on Friday, Oct. 8, 12:30 – 1:40 p.m. as leaders from the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center talk about their roles in the arts, how they got there, and ever-evolving industry trends! For this Fall session, take a peek BEHIND the curtain and learn about stage production and managing the many aspects of performances with Gerald Henley, Director of Theatrical Production and his team. We will also be joined by alum Kristi Ross-Clausen ’85, member of the IATSE Theater Union, and all around theater guru.

Shuttles will be leave the Con Drop Off and go to the PAC at 12:30 p.m. and head back to Lawrence when the program finishes at 1:40 p.m. The formal program will begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. If you are walking or providing your own transportation, please enter at the Valet Entrance and plan to arrive promptly at 12:40 p.m. A variety of sandwiches will be available for lunch. For details and to register, see Handshake.

Consulting Wednesdays – Fall Term

Get a sneak-peek into Gary Vaughn’s Inaugural Topics in Consulting Course (IE-295), and a broad look into the world of consulting by joining our Wednesday presentation series focused solely on consulting.  

All presentations will take place on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:40 a.m. in Briggs 223 or join via zoom. These sessions are open to all class years and majors.

  • September 15: McKinsey & Company 
  • September 22: Boston Consulting Group  
  • September 29: Deloitte 
  • October 6: PwC (Price, Waterhouse, Coopers)  
  • October 13: Deloitte (different alum!)
  • October 20: Optum
  • October 27: KPMG
  • November 3: EY Parthenon 
  • November 10: McKinsey & Company, Wrap-Up 
  • November 17: Lawrence University Career Center, Mapping Your Path to Consulting 

You can find each week’s zoom link on Handshake under events (search Consulting Wednesdays – Date/Speaker Name).