Career Services

CHICAGO:  3^nd Annual Forest Preserve Foundation Internships – Deadline Extended!
Shelley Davis ’92 will host one or two interns who are interested in protecting and restoring the natural habitats of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.  Interns will assist with donor communications—appeals, mailings, social networking, and a potential event with their young professionals association.  If you are interested in communications in the environmental field apply today!  Past interns have included Rachel Gregory ’17, Casey Merkle ’17, Angela Intia ’19 and Emily Teerink ’19.  See LUworks Job ID 28745 for more details.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 2^nd Annual First Steps Recovery and Wellness Internship – Deadline November 9.
Betty Barrett ’55 is again helping us offer an in-depth D-Term experience at First Steps Recovery and Wellness Center in Huntington, West Virginia. First Steps is a non-profit organization that supports addiction recovery and transition out of homelessness.  Junior Lainey Harrison ’19 interned with Harmony House last December.  See LUworks Job ID 27472 for more details.

Monday, Oct. 23
Emory University Candler School of Theology Info Table: Candler School of Theology is one of seven graduate schools at Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Join Ashly Cargle-Thompson ’04 to learn about the application process and how to set yourself apart from the competition.
Info Table
Noon – 2:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area Near Mailroom
1:1 Chats*
2 – 4:00 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Tuesday Oct. 24
Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program Kick Off: International students who have been admitted into the LIAM Program must attend this session to set goals for the year!
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Room 202

Thursday, Oct. 26
Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

BOSTON:  5^th Annual KIPP Academy Public Charter School Internships
Susie ’72 and John Kane are pleased to offer two internships at KIPP Academy in the Boston metropolitan area.  If you are interested in experiencing an innovative system of education in a diverse, inner city environment, then apply by the end of the day to be a part of this experience.  The dates of the experience are November 27—December 15.  Housing and meals provided. See LUworks Job ID 28744 for more details.

MINNEAPOLIS:  1^rst Annual KIPP Academy Internship in Minneapolis!
This opportunity is similar to the Boston opportunity, but in Minneapolis!  Housing and meals not provided at this location.  See LUworks Job ID 28729 for more details. 

CHICAGO:  3^nd Annual Forest Preserve Foundation Internships
Shelley Davis ’92 is happy to extend an opportunity to one or two interns who are interested in protecting and restoring the natural habitats of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.  Interns will assist with donor communications—appeals, mailings, social networking and a potential event with their young professionals association.  If you are interested in communications in the environmental field apply today!  Monday, November 27 through Thursday, December 14; Minimum commitment 2 – 3 days/week.  See LUworks Job ID 28745 for more details.

TODAY!
Careers in Conservation Info Session: Engage with recent Lawrence Biology Alumni as they discuss Life after Lawrence and their careers in Conservation. Panelists include Cait Williamson ’11, Director of Conservation Programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Paul Senner ’11, Field Technician at V3 Companies and Darcy Kind ’97, Conservation Biologist at the State of Wisconsin.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Monday, Oct. 16
Internships 101
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

College Possible Info Table: Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, College Possible seeks to make college admission possible for low-income students in the United States through an intensive curriculum of coaching across students in all 50 states. Chat with Izzy Ramirez from the Milwaukee office to learn more about this prime opportunity for Lawrence students; great for those who have worked in admissions, career offices, financial aid or as RLAs.
Noon – 2:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
College Possible 1:1 Chats*
2:30 – 5 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Tuesday, Oct. 17
Sensient Technologies Info Session: ATTN Sciences and other majors! Senior Global Corporate Recruiter Jerry Broitzman will be on campus talking about careers and internships with Sensient Technologies, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances for food and cosmetic industries.
1 – 2 p.m.; Thomas Steitz Hall of Science, Chemistry Commons Room 230

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Trip Orientation: Students who have registered and paid their deposit to attend this year’s LSB Reading Period Trip to Chicago must attend this last orientation session to confirm your spot and learn basic networking skills and how to prepare for the experience!
5 – 6:00 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Wednesday, Oct. 18
Strategies for Career Success: Life after Lawrence: What happens after graduation?  Tips on getting off to a good start in your new job, acclimating to your new home and more.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program and Award
Calling all sophomores and juniors! Lawrence has the resources you need to help you secure cutting edge internships.

The new Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program is offering support in preparing for and finding top business internship opportunities.

Fifteen students will be selected to receive training in a variety of aspects of business and support from a group of well-established alumni mentors in applying for internships.  Additionally, 1-3 candidates will receive funding AND mentoring to support their summer internships. This unique program integrates education and mentoring in business, interviewing and networking skills and support in finding internship opportunities.  For a full list and bios of alumni participants, please click here.

Due THIS Friday, October 6.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154 and visit Career Services.

Friday, Oct. 6
Marine Corps Band Info Table: Capt. John Devroy will be on campus to talk about the Marine Corps Band and how to audition.  An audition date will also be set later this year so visit the table to learn how to prepare!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Conservatory, Lower Lobby

Monday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 12
Internships 101
Monday at 11:10 a.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; Career Services

Wednesday, Oct. 11
Strategies for Career Success: Managing Your Money and Repaying Loans
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Wake Forest University Info Session: Hear about a 2018 summer opportunity with Sara Quandt ’73, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Study the occupational health of Latino farm workers, including trying to understand the health consequences of pesticide exposure.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Thursday, Oct. 12
Careers in Conservation Info Session: Engage with recent Lawrence Biology Alumni as they discuss Life after Lawrence and their careers in conservation. Panelists include Cait Williamson ’11, Director of Conversation Programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Paul Senner ’11, Field Technician at V3 Companies and Darcy Kind ’97, Conservation Biologist at the State of Wisconsin.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program
Due this Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3179.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program and Award
Due Friday, October 6.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Mid-Term Reading Period Trip to Chicago
Registration closes on Wednesday, October 11. For a trip agenda and details on how to register, please see LUworks Event ID: 3168.

Internships 101
Mondays 11:10 a.m. and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.; Chapman 140 (use Film Studies entrance)

Friday, Sept. 29
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra/Building for Kids Info Session with Oliver Zornow ’10: Hear about current internship opportunities with both of Oliver’s organizations!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Monday, Oct. 2
Hear from Annie Kaiser ’11 as she discusses careers and internships with Cisco Systems, Inc. a technology conglomerate headquartered in the center of Silicon Valley.  Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products and is the largest networking company in the world.
1:1 Chats*:  9 – 10:30 a.m., Career Services Conference Room
Info Table: 11 a.m. – Noon, WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
Info Session: Noon – 1 p.m., WCC, Kraemer Room

Wednesday, Oct. 4
Strategies for Career Success: Making Professional Connections: Learn how to connect with professionals who can help you advance your career and Lawrence University Social Media Director Kasey Corrado will show you how to use LinkedIn to help create those connections.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Friday, Oct. 6
Marine Corps Band Info Table: Capt. John Devroy will be on campus to talk about the Marine Corps Band and how to audition.  An audition date will also be set later this year so visit the table to learn how to prepare!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Conservatory, Lower Lobby

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program
Approximately ten students will be selected to receive personalized guidance from a group of International Alumni Mentors to increase readiness for a career in the United States. Sophomore and Junior FI visa holding students with an intent to gain employment in the United States upon graduation should apply. For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3179. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline: Friday, September 29, 5 p.m.

LSB Alumni Mentoring Program and Award:
The new Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program is offering support in preparing for and finding top business internship opportunities.
Fifteen students of Sophomore or Junior standing will be selected to receive training in a variety of aspects of business and support from a group of well-established alumni mentors in applying for internships.  Additionally, 1-3 candidates will receive funding AND mentoring to support their summer internships. This unique program integrates education and mentoring in business, interviewing and networking skills and support in finding internship opportunities.  For a full list and bios of alumni participants, please click here.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline:  Friday, October 6.

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Mid-Term Reading Period Trip to Chicago
All majors are invited to register for this networking and immersion trip to Chicago with Lawrence alumni and other connections! Our group will depart from the Wriston turnaround on Thursday, October 19 and return to campus on Friday, October 20. For a trip agenda and details on how to register, please see LUworks Event ID: 3168. Deadline: Wednesday, October 11.