Career Services

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.

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.

Seniors, enjoy a full-course meal with VP for Student Life Chris Card! Learn about proper business dining etiquette for your future interview and business lunches.

Seating is limited so reserve your seat today!  Deadline to register is May 16^th.

Warch Campus Center, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room May 23^rd, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join Cal Husmann, VP for Alumni and Development for “Advancing to Alumni” tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Somerset room in Warch.

Seniors can celebrate becoming alumni and learn the many privileges that come with being Lawrence alumni!  Beer, wine and appetizers are included in this event and is only for those 21 and over.

Staff and faculty alumni are also invited!

Join Career Services and the Cabinet for two Seniors-Only events on May 10^th.  At 11:10, it’s “Insurance Insanity!” with Athletics Director Christyn Abaray.  She’ll lead an important discussion about the various types of insurance seniors will need to understand after they graduate, including health, life, auto and renters insurance. Refreshments provided!  Warch Campus Center.  Kraemer Conference Room.

Then at 5:30, join Cal Hussman, VP for Alumni and Development for “Advancing to Alumni”.  Seniors can celebrate becoming alumni and learn the many privileges that come with being Lawrence alumni!  Beer, wine and appetizers are included in this event and is only for those 21 and over.  Please be prepared to show proof of age.  Warch Campus Center. Mead Witter Room.

May 8 (11-1pm) Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons
During Spring Term, Career Services will be celebrating student achievements with Spotlight! We want to recognize students who have secured a summer internship, graduate school acceptance or full-time employment by celebrating their achievements. Stop by the table to register your achievements with Career Services and be highlighted through posters around campus and online.