Career Services

COME MEET OUR GSEF FELLOWS AND CHECK OUT THEIR SUMMER RESEARCH WORK !

WHEN:         MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019

WHERE:       THE CENTER FOR CAREER, LIFE, AND COMMUNITY       ENGAGEMENT (CLC), CHAPMAN HALL, 2ND FLOOR

TIME:            4:30 TO 6:00 P.M.

If you are a student with sophomore standing from underrepresented
backgrounds and is interested:

• in pursuing a doctoral degree in the humanities or humanistic social sciences, or a terminal master’s degree in the arts,
• have a genuine interest in academic research and/or teaching at the college level as a career
• is a US citizen, permanent resident of the US, or non-US citizen with DACA

THEN COME MEET CURRENT FELLOWS AND LEARN WHAT THE GSEF FELLOWSHIP CAN OFFER YOU!

More information can be found here: ACM.edu/GSEF

January 28, 3:10 – 4:10 p.m., Steitz 202

Join Jay Morrell ’17 and Jaremy Cobble ’95, Sr. Chemist as they give a general presentation about Millipore Sigma and discuss entry level career opportunities within their organization. Millipore Sigma aims to solve the toughest problems in life science by collaborating with the global scientific community and accelerate access to better health for people everywhere.

This unique job and internship fair, sponsored by the Wisconsin Private College Consortium (WIPCCC), is designed for students attending one of Wisconsin’s private colleges or universities.  Nearly 200 career recruiting professionals will be there seeking college students just like you!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network and meet with employers 1:1. Transportation will be provided by the LU CLC.  See Handshake for more details.

For the fourth year in a row, David Eddy ’81 and Chiao-Yu Tuan ’14 have graciously offered to provide an insider’s view into Silicon Valley through a trek that takes place this year over spring break (March 18-22). Selected students will fly into San Francisco on Monday, March 18 and engage in visits to various organizations Tuesday through Thursday. Students will depart San Francisco on Friday, March 22. Visits will include Facebook, Google and Airbnb among other networking stops and events yet to be determined.

To be considered for participation in this trek, please submit a cover letter describing why you are interested in the experience and why you should be considered. Please submit a current resume in addition to your cover letter and submit both directly to Handshake by Friday, February 1 at 5 p.m. Applicants will be chosen and notified promptly after the deadline. If you need assistance with your resume or cover letter, please make an appointment with an advisor in the CLC.

You are invited to participate in the annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service happening Monday, January 21.

Join the entire Lawrence community and embody the work of Dr. King through support of some of today’s continuing civil rights movements. Students, staff and faculty will honor the continuance of the efforts and ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through learning, serving, and celebrating.

Both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are available to students, staff, and faculty.  Each activity is a student-led initiative that benefits the community and helps Lawrentians solidify the value of learning through engaging. Select from options to support organizations across the Appleton area making positive change.

Sign up today on Lawrence University’s GivePulse page, the go-to place for community engagement opportunities which synergize your skills, interests, career goals, and shape your life journey.

If you’re committed to applying your education and training to solving problems in Indian country, check out the Udall Scholarship and join their growing alumni network of community leaders in Indian country.

$7,000 scholarships are available each year for undergraduate sophomore and junior Native American/Alaska Native/First Nations students who want to give back to Indian country.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to Indian country through leadership activities, public service (paid or unpaid), and cultural/ community involvement. GPA is not a factor, but students should be engaged in challenging coursework that supports their career goals.

For more information, contact Kia Thao in the Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement, Chapman Hall, 2nd floor; OR visit udall.gov

Foundation deadline: March 7, 2019. Campus deadline: February 18, 2019.

Study sustainability? Gung-ho about green jobs? Focused on
forests? Jazzed about environmental justice? Wild about wildlife?

$7,000 scholarships are available for sophomores and juniors going into environmental careers!

Candidates must demonstrate deep and sustained commitment to the environment through leadership activities, public service (paid or unpaid), and community involvement. GPA is not a factor, but students should be engaged in challenging coursework that supports their career goals.

For more information, contact Kia Thao in the Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement, Chapman Hall, 2nd floor, OR visit udall.gov

Foundation deadline: March 7, 2019. Campus deadline: February 18, 2019.

MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Lawrence University is an annual event that invites the entire Lawrence community to continue honoring the ideas of Dr. King and the civil rights movements that continue to this day.  Students, staff and faculty will honor the continuance of the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through learning, serving, and celebrating.

A variety of both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are available to students, staff, and faculty.  Each activity is a student led initiative that benefits the community and helps Lawrentians solidify the value of learning as you serve. Select from a number of options, any of which will benefit a variety of agencies in the Appleton area.

Register for all events by Thursday, January 17th.