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Peace Corps Recruiter On Campus

Join the Career Center and a Peace Corps Recruiter on Tuesday, April 11 for two opportunities to learn about the Peace Corps.

Info Session | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Chapman Hall, Room 202

Meet Regional Recruiter, David Abundis, to gain insight about the Peace Corps and learn about opportunities in over 60 countries. See Handshake here for details. It is never too early to get started!

1:1 Chats | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Chapman Hall, Career Center

Want to know more about the Peace Corps and get insider advice on applying for positions? Make a 30-minute appointment and set yourself apart from other applicants! Registration is required for a 1:1 Chat with David Abundis. Secure your spot on Handshake! 

Contact Danielle Kolman, Assistant Director, Employer & Alumni Relations in the Career Center with any questions.

M3 Insurance Recruiter On Campus

The Career Center will be hosting M3 Insurance Corporate Recruiter, Jessica Boudwine, on campus on Thursday, April 13. Join us to learn about opportunities with this company!

Info Session | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Chapman Hall, Room 202

Jessica Boudwine, a Corporate Recruiter with M3 Insurance, will be on campus providing insight about career and internship opportunities with M3! See Handshake here for details.

1:1 Chats | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Chapman Hall, Career Center

Make a 30-minute appointment to chat with an M3 Insurance Corporate Recruiter to learn about internships or careers in insurance and risk management. Registration is required for a 1:1 Chat with Jessica Boudwine. Secure your spot here on Handshake! 

If you are interested in a student’s perspective, reach out to current Lawrentian, Oliver De Croock ’24, to learn about his internship experience with M3 last summer!

Contact Danielle Kolman, Assistant Director, Employer & Alumni Relations in the Career Center, with any questions.

2023 Chicago Business Trek

Lawrence University’s annual Chicago Business Trek is taking place over Spring Term reading period May 4-5, 2023 with planned stops at employers like BCD, Madison Dearborn, McKinsey & Co., iHeartRadio, Nuveen, CME Group, and Northern Trust.

To participate, students need to complete a brief online application explaining your interest in Business by April 3 and attend an orientation before the trip. There is no cost to attend, and all class years and majors are welcome to participate! Apply today! Space is limited to 25 people.

This trip will give students the unique opportunity to network with employers and LU alumni in the Chicago area. See details and begin your application here! Questions?  Email Danielle Kolman, Asst. Director of Employer and Alumni Relations in the Career Center.

Internship Funding Available – Apply Now!

Are you thinking about summer plans and need funding for a project or internship? Good news – internship funds are available and you are invited to apply now! Read on for details and apply online here.

What does the funding pay for? Financial support (up to $5000) for unpaid or low-paying internships, service work, self-designed projects to further your career exploration, and/or mentored research projects.

How do I apply? Complete an online application on the Career Center’s Get Money page.

When should I apply? The priority deadline is March 31, 2023 and after that it will be on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.

Where do I find internships? Viking Connect, Handshake, or on your own.

If you have any 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 here.

From Lawrence to Hollywood Series

The Lawrence Community is invited to the upcoming From Lawrence to Hollywood Series on Sunday, Nov. 13th & Monday, Nov. 14th, featuring Jacob Dalton ‘17 and his new film “Dangerous” (Note: Film is rated R and features violent content).

LA-based filmmakers Jacob Dalton, a 2017 Lawrence alum, and his producing partner, Adam Moses, will be on-campus to pre-screen their film and meet with students to talk about what it’s like to be on a film set, make a film on a budget, be entrepreneurs, and make it all work in a city like LA.

The series includes:

  • Film Prescreening and Q&A – Sunday, November 13th 6-8pm (Warch Cinema)
  • Lunchtime Lecture – Monday, November 14th 12:30-1:30pm (Chapman Hall, Room 202)
  • 1:1 Chats – Monday, November 14th 2:00-3:30pm (Career Center) – sign up required
  • Pizza Social – Monday, November 14th 6pm (Cloak Theatre) – sign up required
  • Film Prescreening and Q&A – Monday, November 14th 9-11pm (Warch Cinema)

See Handshake for details and to sign up!

Chicago Council on Global Affairs – Career Lunch with Elizabeth Shackelford

Chat with Elizabeth Shackelford, Senior Fellow from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former career diplomat with the State Department on Monday, October 17th, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Career Center (Chapman Hall). Shackelford is a former career diplomat with the State Department and will share stories from her career, provide her perspective on the many global challenges facing the United States today, and answer your questions. The Career Center will provide light refreshments, but feel free to bring your lunch! Space is limited so reserve your spot on Handshake today!

Conversation on WI Election Reform with Local Elected Officials

Join us on Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30pm in the Warch Campus Cinema for a moderated conversation on Wisconsin election reform, featuring Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison).

Reps. Snodgrass and Tusler are co-sponsors of a bill that would introduce Final Five voting to elections in Wisconsin. Final Five voting combines open primaries in which the top 5 vote-getters advance and ranked-choice voting in the general election.

Register on GivePulse! Registrants will be able to pre-submit questions for the Representatives. There will also be a live Q&A at the event, time permitting.

InfoSession: Funded Opportunities Abroad

Are you interested in learning, working, or researching outside the U.S., either as an undergraduate or after graduation? Attend this virtual InfoSession on Tuesday, May 3rd from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT to hear about several different opportunities, including the Gilman, Watson, and Fulbright Fellowships. Brian Pertl (Conservatory), Lezlie Weber (Study Abroad) and Claire Kervin (Fellowships Advising) will introduce you to your options! Join us on zoom and register on Handshake.

Backstage Pass – Spring Term

Join us for a field trip to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, located in downtown Appleton, on Friday, April 22 from 12:30 – 1:40 p.m. This event will focus on arts administration and business operations with Maria Van Laanen, President & CEO, Nick Resising, Chief Audience Development Officer, and Lisa Shovan, Chief Finance Officer.

Shuttles will be leaving 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. Please register in Handshake!

Harvard Business School Online Summer Program (CORe)

Are you interested in a business career or learning business concepts for a side gig? If so, the Career Center is excited to support first-year and sophomore students who wish to pursue Harvard Business School’s Credential for Readiness (CORe) online program this summer. CORe consists of three courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting — and a final exam.

The Career Center will cover the cost of a portion of these classes for students whose applications are approved.  Apply by the priority deadline: April 29th. See program details and apply here.

If you have questions or would like help with your application materials, please make an appointment to meet with Grace Kutney on Handshake here.