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October 27, 2003
Contents:
*Workshops and Events
*Career Center Links
*Human Rights Day and Education Forum
*National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Scholarships
*David A. Peterson Graduate Fellowships in Aging
Starting
*Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
*ACM Chicago Arts Program
*German Chancellor Scholarship Program
* Institute for Humane Studies Opportunities
*American Heart Association Programs
*Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS)
*2004 Essay Contest for The Elie Wiesel Prize in
Ethics
*Graduate Internships at the Getty
*Medical Scientist Training Program
*Global Health, Epidemiology and The University
of Pittsburgh
*Minnesota's Electronic Portfolio
* Carleton Recruiting and Jobs Database (eRecruiting)
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Workshops and Events
Be sure to drop by the Career Center with your questions about internships,
resumes, etc. Times when no appointments are needed:
2-3 p.m. Career Counselor drop-in time (15 minutes)
3-5 p.m. Peer Career Advisor office hours
Summerbridge Internship Info Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fireside Room, East Dining
Fellowship Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting for Juniors with interest in fellowships or the Initiative for
Service Internships in International Development LDC 104
NW College of Chiropractic
Tabling on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Great Space
Interview Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 253
Information Session
Dahlen, Berg & Co.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sayles Hill 251
Pizza provided!
Dow Jones Editing Test
Editing test is required for summer internships with major newspapers.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Career Center.
UPS
Tabling on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Great Space
Info session for winter break jobs, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
Refreshments provided!
Choosing Your Major Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 253
Etiquette Dinner
(No Jobs for Slobs)
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall
Juniors and Seniors only.
Sign up in the Career Center
Cost: $5
University of North Dakota Law School
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
MN Private College Job Fair Information Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
GRE Subject Tests
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2nd Floor CMC
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sayles Hill 251
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CAREER CENTER LINKS
Here are some great web resources for you to explore this fall.
CareerSearch.
This site allows you to search through businesses and organizations
all over the country. This is a great way to find information and contacts.
You will find lists of organizations matching the criteria you've selected.
Use these profiles to contact them about jobs or internships. Username:
carleton; password: career.
Liberal
Arts Career Network Internships and Jobs. This is one of the
best ways for Carleton students to find internships. Carleton and 27
other selective liberal arts colleges have posted all their available
internships on this one searchable web site, giving you access to more
than 10,000 internships worldwide. Jobs are also posted in this database.
Username instructions are on the web page.
Liberal
Arts Career NetWORK (Vault).
This site contains company, industry and career profiles and guidebooks.
Password: lacnhamilton.
MonsterTrak.
Monster provides job search chat sessions, interviews with people working
in various industries, tips on resumes and cover letters, and a job
database with over 20,000 positions listed. This site is geared specifically
toward entry-level jobs. Click on "Search Jobs and Internships," select
"Carleton College," password: career.
Spotlight
on Careers. This site includes a list of resources compiled
by small liberal arts colleges (like Carleton) sorted by job category.
It holds links geared toward students and provides information as well
as actual job postings. From film to medicine to the environment, this
web site focuses on some of the most popular topics for Carleton students.
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HUMAN
RIGHTS DAY AND EDUCATION FORUM
Friday, December 5.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights presents its 20th annual
conference, featuring NAACP Chairman Julian Bond in the human rights
event of the year. A series of powerful new workshops highlights the
latest trends, emerging issues, best practices and key decisions shaping
the future of human rights. This event is being held at Touchstone Energy
Place at RiverCentre in Saint Paul, MN. To register visit: www.humanrights.state.mn.us.
Call 1-800-657-3704 for more information. Special group rates available.
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NATIONAL
SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for NSEP scholarships are now available in the Off-Campus
Studies Office for freshman, sophomores, or juniors who are planning
to study abroad in 2004-2005. The intent of the program is to provide
financial support to US undergraduates who, through study abroad, will
acquire skills and experience in less commonly studied languages and
cultures. This highly competitive scholarship is merit-based and pays
up to $10,000 per semester. The campus deadline for completed applications
is Tuesday, January 13, 2004. Students must begin working on the lengthy
and detailed application during winter break in order to complete it
by the deadline. All applicants will be interviewed on campus in
January. Applications are due in Washington D.C. by February 12, and
finalists will be notified of awards in May 2004. Feel free to call
Margit Johnson, OCS Associate Director at ext. 4031 or email mjohnson@acs.carleton.edu,
or check the NSEP web site at www.iie.org/nsep.
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DAVID
A. PETERSON GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN AGING
Starting in the Fall, 2004, up to 5 doctoral and 10 master of science
students annually will be provided financial support for full-time study
in aging at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University
of Southern California through the David A. Peterson Fellowships in
Aging. The purpose of the fellowships is two-fold: first, to honor the
leadership and scholarship of the School's former director, David A.
Peterson, Ph.D.; second, to offer substantial financial support to students
with exceptional academic ability who want to become leaders in research
and service to older persons. Students in the Leonard Davis School of
Gerontology come from many different backgrounds, across the social,
biological and health sciences. Alumni from the Ph.D. program are leaders
in research in academic, corporate and government settings across the
nation. Graduates of the Master of Science program are also national
leaders in administration, advocacy, and direct services to older persons.
To be considered for the Peterson fellowships, applicants must meet
admission criteria that are significantly above minimums for the Leonard
Davis School of Gerontology published in the USC Catalogue. Applicants
to the Master of Science (MSG) program should have earned a minimum
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
for undergraduate work, and have obtained scores of at least 550 on
the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE). Ph.D. program applicants should have cumulative GPAs of at least
3.5 for undergraduate work, and 3.6 or better for graduate work. Ph.D.
applicants are expected to have obtained scores of at least 650 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. A separate application
is not required for fellowship consideration. Applicants meeting the
above criteria for the Master of Science and Ph.D. in Gerontology programs
will be considered upon completion of their application files. Preference
is given to applicants who complete their application files no later
than December 10 for the Ph.D. program, and February 1 for the Master
of Science Program. Application forms are available on line at:
http://www.usc.edu/gero. Fellows will be notified of their awards by
the Leonard Davis School beginning February 1 and no later than April
1. For further information visit: www.usc.edu/dept/gero/fellowships/
or email aging@usc.edu.
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JAPAN
EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAM
Deadline: Complete application must be received on or before Friday,
December 5, 2003.
The Japanese Government is currently promoting the JET Program. Currently,
over 6,000 young graduates from 40 countries around the world participate
in the JET Program. Experience life in Japan while teaching English
or working for a local government. Benefits include: ¥3,600,000/yr,
tax free; round-trip airfare; health insurance; generous vacation; international
alumni network. Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship; bachelor's degree
in any major by July 1, 2004; no teaching experience or knowledge of
Japanese required!
Applications can be found at www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET%202004/homepage.htm
or write to:
Japan Information Center
737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, Illinois 60611.
Phone: (312)280-0434.
Email: jicmext@webkddi.com.
JET FAQ: www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp.jic/jetfaq/html.
Students interested in JET should also consider applying to NOVA through
SLAC-Chicago.
Deadline: Monday, Oct. 27, midnight Pacific time
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ACM
CHICAGO ARTS PROGRAM
The Chicago Arts Program is an off-campus experience for students interested
in the arts: performing, language, visual, media and commercial. It
is preparation for students who hope to pursue art-related careers,
as well as students with strong general interests in the arts and humanities.
By combining practical, creative and scholarly activity, the Program
teaches students how to put what they're learning on campus into practice.
The program is designed for juniors and seniors and is open to students
from any academic major. Download the application from the ACM web site
www.acm.edu/cap.
ACM must receive completed applications (having gone through all on-campus
procedures) by Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 for the spring session.
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GERMAN
CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers ten German Chancellor
Scholarships annually to highly motivated individuals in the private,
public, non-profit, cultural and academic sectors. The program sponsors
individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between
Germany and the United States through their profession or studies. The
scholarship provides a one year stay in Germany for professional development,
study, or research. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite.
Applications and information can be found on the foundation's web site
at www.humboldt-foundation.de.
Application deadline for 2004-2005 awards: Friday, October 31, 2003.
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THE
INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
For over forty years, the Institute for Humane Studies has been
dedicated to helping bright undergraduate and graduate students interested
in individual liberty pursue their intellectual interests. We are currently
offering the following opportunities for students:
Felix Morley Journalism Competition: recognizing the published work
of talented young journalists.
Deadline: December 1, 2003.
Humane Studies Fellowship: scholarships of up to $12,000 for undergraduate
and graduate students.
Deadline: December 31, 2003.
Film & Fiction Scholarships: for students pursuing an MFA.
Apply online at www.TheISH.org/film&fiction
Deadline: January 15, 2004.
Students can visit www.TheISH.org
for more information about the programs or to apply online. Please contact
Keri Anderson, Student Coordinator, at ihs@gmu.edu
with any questions or comments.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PROGRAM
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Award Activation: July 1, 2004
Greater Midwest Affiliate Predoctoral Fellowship
Objective: To help students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke
research by providing research assistance and training.
Greater Midwest Affiliate Postdoctoral Fellowship
Objective: To help a trainee initiate a career in cardiovascular and
stroke research while obtaining significant research results.
Greater Midwest Affiliate Scientist Development Grant
Objective: To support highly promising beginning scientists in their
progress toward independence by encouraging and adequately funding research
projects that can serve to bridge the gap between completion of research
training and readiness for successful competition as an independent
investigator.
Greater Midwest Affiliate Grant-in-Aid
Objective: To encourage and adequately fund the most innovative and
meritorious research project from independent investigators.
For further information on each of these programs or for applications,
visit www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=9215
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CENTER FOR INFORMAL LEARNING AND SCHOOLS
(CILS)
Recruiting Ph.D. candidates
The Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) is currently accepting
applications for 10 Ph.D. fellowships in Developmental Psychology and
Science Education. They are seeking students interested in research
and graduate opportunities related to: -the nature of learning, and
- how informal systems of education can connect with formal systems
to improve K-12 science education. CILS is a collaboration of the Exploratorium,
the University of California Santa Cruz, and King's College London.
Through funding from the National Science Foundation's Centers for Learning
and Teaching initiative, CILS offers doctoral, post-doctoral, and professional
development programs in science education and developmental psychology,
with a focus on informal learning. More details are available at www.exploratorium.edu/cils/.
Questions about CILS programs can be sent to cils@exploratorium.edu.
Application materials and deadlines vary from fellowship to fellowship
and can be found on the web
site.
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2004 ESSAY CONTEST FOR THE ELIE WIESEL
PRIZE IN ETHICS
Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2003
Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to compete for awards up to $5,000.
A distinguished panel of readers will evaluate all entries and a jury,
including Elie Wiesel, will choose the winners. All winners will be
announced in April of 2004. Students entering the contest are required
to complete an entry form along with their Faculty Sponsor. To obtain
an entry form and further information, please visit the web site at
www.eliewieselfoundation.org
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GRADUATE
INTERNSHIPS AT THE GETTY
Application Deadline: Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
Each year, the Getty accepts applications from graduate students who
intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual arts and who
are interested in full-time internships. Programs and departments throughout
the Getty provide training and work experience in areas such as curatorial,
education, conservation, research, information management, public programs,
and grantmaking. Students must be currently enrolled in a graduate program
leading to an advanced degree in a field relevant to the internship(s)
for which they are applying or have completed a relevant graduate degree
since June 2002. Internships are full-time for eight months beginning
in September 2004 with the exception of conservation internships, which
are full-time for twelve months. Grant amounts are $17,300 for eight
months and $25,000 for twelve months. The grant includes health benefits
and an educational travel allowance. Housing is not provided. Hand-delivered
applications nor applications sent by email or fax will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the Getty's decision in April 2004.
Please address inquiries and requests for applications to:
Attn: Getty Graduate Internships
The Getty Grant Program
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1685
Phone: 310-440-7320
Fax (inquiries only): 310-440-7703
Email: gradinterns@getty.edu
or visit www.getty.edu
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MEDICAL
SCIENTIST TRAINING PROGRAM
The Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Washington
is looking for bright, highly qualified candidates throughout the United
States to apply to the program. The goal of the M.D.-Ph.D. program is
to provide young scientists both with in-depth research experience and
with medical expertise to investigate the most challenging problems
of human health. Our students spend the first two academic years at
the UW medical school curriculum and the summers of those years in laboratory
rotations. At the beginning of year three, each student chooses a lab
for Ph.D. research and spends (typically) four years on a dissertation
project. Students then return to medical school for the final two years
of clinical studies. Students graduate with both the M.D. and the Ph.D.
and enter residency or postdoctoral training. Our graduates are extremely
competitive for these post-graduate positions and generally have their
choice of a very wide range of top-rated opportunities. The program
is especially strong in biotechnology, genetics, neurobiology, cancer
research and molecular and cell biology. Please visit the program web
site at www.mstp.washington.edu
for more specific details regarding the program itself and the application
requirements.
In order to apply to the University of Washington's MST Program,
you must submit the AMCAS application to the University of Washington
Medical School by Saturday, November 1, 2003. After submission, complete
the online MSTP application. The application deadline for the program
is Thursday, January 15, 2004.
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GLOBAL
HEALTH, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
AIDs, Cancer, SARS, Monkey Pox, Smoking and health, the Epidemic of
Obesity, Bioterrorism. These have been some of the epidemics of this
young new century. Who investigates these? Who prevents these? Epidemiologists.
WHO, CDC, PAHO, NIH the World Bank all use epidemiologists to track
down and stamp out disease. Epidemiologists have been called medical
detectives. We sift through data like detectives to find the causes
of diseases and do what ever we can for prevention. In Pittsburgh we
are looking for top students who are interested in joining our efforts.
One effort for example is the global Supercourse, which is a telepreventive
medicine effort of over 10,000 scientists sharing knowledge about prevention
(www.pitt.edu/~super1).
Our department is large, and one of the most productive in the country.
We are interested in having you come and train. We want to build a diverse
student body, and therefore are looking for top qualified students from
many different areas, biology, physics, medicine, psychology, history,
etc. It has been estimated that in the next 5 years there will be 5
times more positions for epidemiologists than there are people with
training.
If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.epidemiology.pitt.edu/
or write to:
Ronald E. LaPorte, Ph. D.
Director, Disease Monitoring and Telecommunications
WHO Collaborating Centre
Professor of Epidemiology
Graduate School of Public Health
3512 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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MINNESOTA'S
ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO
eFolio Minnesota, is a multimedia electronic portfolio designed
to help you create a living showcase of your education, career and personal
achievements. All Minnesota residents, including students enrolled in
Minnesota schools, educators and others can use eFolio Minnesota to
reach their career and education goals.
For more information please visit the Career Center or www.efoliomn.com.
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CARLETON RECRUITING AND JOBS DATABASE
(eRECRUITING)
To view all job listings in the eRecruiting database, go to the Career
Center's On-Campus
Recruiting page. To access the system, use your e-mail address followed
by the @ sign plus the word "carl" as your username (e.g. smitht@Carl)
and the word "career" as your password.
General Mills
Application Deadline for Marketing Associate position: Monday, Oct.
27.
Interview Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4.
For application information visit Carleton's eRecruiting
database.
Dahlen, Berg & Co.
Dahlen, Berg & Co. is a management consulting firm which specializes
in energy-related issues. Our mission is to enable our clients, in the
complex and changing world of energy industry restructuring, to manage
their energy risks and to control their energy costs.
Information Session: Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sayles Hill 251, pizza provided.
Application Deadline: Friday, Oct. 31. for Analyst Position.
Interviews: Thursday, Nov. 6.
Interested students may contact David Niles, '02, or Laura
Janke, '03, both Economics majors who are currently employed by
Dahlen, Berg & Co. at 612-349-6868.
Educational Resource Group (ERG)
Multiple Teaching Position Deadline: Monday, Nov. 3.
ERG works with approximately 650 independent schools. The schools
use ERG to locate, interview, and recommend candidates for specific
positions. Opportunities include administrative and teaching positions
as well as paid internships.
For application information visit Carleton's eRecruiting
database.
Interviews: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo
Interviews: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
