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Amanda Netzel

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New Program: Lawrence Scholars in Civic Engagement

Message from: Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory, Mary Meany, Dean of Career Services and Kristi Hill, Director of Volunteer and Community Service Programs

We wanted to announce an exciting program we are launching this term called Lawrence Scholars in Civic Engagement (LSCE). LSCE is designed for students who are interested in exploring work in civic engagement, including: not-for-profit, education, social impact, cultural and political advocacy and the arts through an internship or volunteer opportunity. LSCE will help us package and promote the many non-profit opportunities we have for our students in one place. This will also assist Admissions in their work with prospective families, as well as help our students have an easier time of identifying opportunities and funding.

We have developed partnerships with multiple organizations to offer internships that provide an award to support students in their co-curricular pursuits. Through one application, students have the opportunity to apply for pre-identified internships with a number of organizations such as Carnegie Hall, KIPP Academy, Bread for the World and others! Also, students who have self-identified an internship or volunteer opportunity in civic engagement as described above, are eligible to apply for financial support through the same application. Check out the LSCE page to learn more about each opportunity.

Encourage students to apply online here! Please know the Career Services staff is available to help students discern their interests as they prepare their application materials. Deadline for funded internships is February 23, 2018 and for self-identified internships or service projects is April 7, 2018.

With thanks for helping us help students,

Brian, Mary and Kristi

Drop-In Lunch with Dan Meyer, Director of Facility Services

Dan Meyer, Director of Facility Services, will be the guest of Staff Connection’s Drop-In Lunch next Thursday, January 25 from noon – 1 p.m. We will meet in the Lower Level Classroom in Brokaw Hall. Bring your own lunch and have a conversation with Dan about facility happenings around campus, including an update on the on-going conversations surrounding street parking around campus.

Upcoming Career Services Events

Saturday, January 20
U.S. Marine Corps Band Recruiting Table:  Join Dylan Richardson ’16 (Bassoon) and Capt. John Devroy as they discuss the Marine Corps Band and how to audition. Following the table, dine in Andrew Commons to hear Dylan and his Woodwind Quintet perform.
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
5 – 7 p.m.; Woodwind Quintet Performance, Andrew Commons

Tuesday, January 23
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, attend this session to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, January 24
Strategies for Career Services – Making Professional Connections: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on making Professional Connections and will feature Jonathan Bauer ‘83!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Deloitte Consulting Info Table:  Chat with Jonathan Bauer ’83 about getting engaged in the career process early and how to prepare for a career in consulting.
12:15 – 1 p.m.; Lobby Table near Mail Room
*1:1 chat times TBD; See LUworks

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Join Career Services and the Wellness Center for free chair massages, fruit and granola while learning about upcoming events, the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; Seeley G. Mudd Library

Thursday, January 25
Alumnus to Student: Grad school abroad with Lawrence Scholar in Business Award Recipient Tony Darling `13:  Hear about Tony’s career path and how his degree in Economics and Government led to studying public policy in Russia. Learn also how he is looking ahead to careers in consulting.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall. See above for details!

Friday, January 26
State of Wisconsin Summer Internships:  Hear from Jennifer Zschernitz, Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Specialist at the State of Wisconsin, about multiple summer internships available with the state and how to masterfully maneuver the application process.
*1:1 Chats , 10 a.m. – Noon; Alice G. Chapman, Second Floor, Career Services Conference Room
Noon – 2 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room
* Registration through LUworks is required.

Upcoming Career Services Events

Tuesday, January 16
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend a session to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Wednesday, January 17
Strategies for Career Success – Interviewing: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on preparing for interviews featuring Carl Hubbard, College Recruiting Manager at Kimberly-Clark!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Chat with members of Career Services about upcoming events, see the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room

Student to Student: Summer Internships with Pacon presented by Jake Roeper `18: Hear about Jake Roeper ’18’s experience as a Finance Intern at Pacon, a leading global supplier of education, art, and craft products. Learn how you can pursue summer internships at the organization.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Thursday, January 18
Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall

Friday, January 19
Alumni to Student: Summer Internships at the Boldt Company: Learn about 2018 Summer Internship opportunities at the Boldt Company from Trevor Hietpas ’16. Trevor was a Lawrence intern who turned his experience into a full time position at Boldt. He is now recruiting new interns for the summer of 2018.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area near Mailroom
*1:1 Chats to follow, see LUworks

* Registration through LUworks is required.

Staff Connections Save the Dates: All Staff Meeting and January Drop-In Lunch

Thursday, January 25
Dan Meyer, Director of Facility Services, will be the guest of our next Drop-In Lunch on Thursday, January 25 from noon – 1 p.m. We will meet in the Lower Level Classroom in Brokaw Hall. Bring your own lunch and have a conversation with Dan about facility happenings around campus, including an update on the on-going conversations surrounding street parking around campus.

Thursday, February 8
Our next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Please submit questions for Mark Burstein and Katie Kodat to staff_connection@lawrence.edu.

Upcoming Career Services Events

Tuesday, Jan. 9
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*11 a.m. – noon; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

Boy & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Info Table:  Looking for experience working with youth? Stop by to learn more about part-time jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities with the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, West Lobby Table near Commons

Wednesday, Jan. 10
Strategies for Career Success:  Setting Goals/Resume and Cover Letter Writing:  A successful launch to your career depends on setting goals and knowing what you want in a job.  We’ll discuss how to set those goals and also go over how to prepare your resume and cover letter.
*11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Chat with members of Career Services about upcoming events, see the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room

Editorial Internships with Fox Cities Magazine:  Hear first-hand about Fox Cities Magazine’s Editorial Internship from Senior Editor Amelia Compton Wolff. Gain magazine publishing, writing, web and social media experience while getting an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication.
*5 – 6 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Thursday, Jan. 11
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

* Registration through LUworks is appreciated.

All Staff Meeting Next Wednesday, December 13, 9 a.m.

The next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

All questions you would like to ask of Christyn Abaray, Director of Athletics or Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music should be emailed to staff_connection@lawrence.edu. 

All Staff Meeting December 13, 9 a.m.

The next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

All questions you would like to ask of Chris Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Christyn Abaray, Director of Athletics or Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music should be emailed to staff_connection@lawrence.edu. 

All Staff Meeting December 13, 9 a.m.

The next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

All questions you would like to ask of Chris Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Christyn Abaray, Director of Athletics or Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music should be emailed to staff_connection@lawrence.edu.