September 25, 2009
Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Resources
September 25, 2009
Student Leadership
Biomedical Science Careers Program
Two objectives: primary objective is to provide approx 700 African American, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native student with an opportunity to network with advisors/role models from the basic and clinical sciences, medicine, public health, academic administration and the private sector. The second objective is to enable student participants to meet, inspire and network with one another.
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: from 7:30am to 6pm
Location: Westin Hotel Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts
Registration Details: To participate in the Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference, please complete the application form and mail in the envelope provided to: Biomdeical Science Careers Program, c/o Minority Faculty Development Program, Harvard Medical School, 164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5818. The applications can also be faxed to 617.432.3834.
Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2009
For more information: contact Lise D. Kaye @ lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
Internships
HRC Communities & Marketing Internship
The Communications & Marketing Department at the Human Rights Campaign is responsible for the organization's media relations, message development, publications, advertising and marketing. This internship focuses on media relations and publications, offering an opportunity to learn the techniques and strategies used in press outreach for a large non-profit organization, as well as the production of a variety of written materials including booklets, pamphlets, ads and brochures, along with HRC's quarterly magazine, Equality. This internship represents an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning about careers in non-profit communications.
Eligibility:
- Majors in journalism, communications, English, public relations or related fields preferred
- Professional writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills
- Strong copyediting skills, a strong command of English spelling and grammar; experience with AP style preferred
- Proficiency and experience with Lexis/Nexis and online research
- General computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Demonstrated interest in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues
- Team player who is willing to pitch in and help out a definite plus - creativity welcome!
Application: Interns are hired on a rolling basis, so submit your application as soon as possible. The dates listed below are the first and last date on which we will accept applications.
(http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5552.htm)
Deadline: Friday, October 2 through Friday, November 13, 2009 (for Spring 2010)
For More Information: http://www.hrc.org/
HRC Political Internship
The Human Rights Campaign's Political Department consists of the Federal Legislative Team and HRC's Political Action Committee. Political interns work with this team and assist with tracking legislation, researching voting records and statements of elected officials and sending correspondence to Capitol Hill. Political interns play a vital role in the success of the department
Eligibility:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- General knowledge of the legislative process
- Enthusiasm and an interest in the role of policy advocacy and GLBT issues
- Strong research skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Lexis Nexis.
Deadline: Friday, October 2 through Friday, November 13, 2009 (for Spring 2010)
Application: Interns are hired on a rolling basis, so submit your application as soon as possible. The dates listed below are the first and last date on which we will accept applications.
(http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5552.htm)
For More Information: http://www.hrc.org/
HRC Finance Internship
The Finance team at the Human Rights Campaign hopes to make every internship with our group a beneficial and satisfactory experience for both the intern and the staff. Each intern will rotate through a number of tasks to get a feel for the varied components of managing the finances of a large non-profit organization. In addition, Finance interns are encouraged to participate in opportunities to assist other programs and network throughout the organization, while supporting the broader mission of our organization.
Eligibility:
- Assist Accounts Payable with check runs to understand the process from receipt of a check request through payment;
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and/or bank statements to ensure proper accountability of cash;
- Process revenue, including preparing daily deposits, processing in-house charges and keying journal entries;
- Review pledges receivable to identify accounts in need of follow-up;
- Tracking of tasks in Outlook and MS Project;
- Assist in drafting or reviewing procedures;
- Ensure proper accounting for activities among three primary organizations and one subsidiary fund;
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Satisfactory completion of Principles of Accounting I and II and proficiency with Excel
Deadline: Friday, October 2 through Friday, November 13, 2009 (for Spring 2010)
Application: Interns are hired on a rolling basis, so submit your application as soon as possible. The dates listed below are the first and last date on which we will accept applications.
(http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5552.htm)
For More Information: http://www.hrc.org/
HRC Field Internship
The Human Rights Campaign's Field Department engages in state and local advocacy and electoral work. HRC works with advocacy groups and fair-minded legislators across the country to advance gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality at the state and local levels. HRC tracks all legislative developments at the state level; provides legislative language and legal analysis; offers legislative, political, and electoral assistance; activates grassroots support; and convenes meetings, conferences and trainings for activists and state GLBT leaders. HRC provides similar financial and staff support to ballot campaigns conducted to advance GLBT equality or to defeat anti-LGBT measures.
Eligibility:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Willing to learn about state and federal legislation and elections
- Basic proficiency in or willing to work with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; proficiency in Power Point is a plus but not required
Deadline: Friday, October 2 through Friday, November 13, 2009 (for Spring 2010)
Application: Interns are hired on a rolling basis, so submit your application as soon as possible. The dates listed below are the first and last date on which we will accept applications.
(http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5552.htm)
For More Information: http://www.hrc.org/
On-Campus Events
Events Sponsored by UNH's Center for Experiential Education's Internship Office
(For more information about any of these events, please contact Arleen Anderson: AAnderson@newhaven.edu; 203-932-7491; Kaplan 210)
Lowe's Information Session
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Maxcy 124
Co-sponsors: Prof. Ben Judd & Arleen Anderson
All majors welcome
Refreshments served
Girl Scout's Job Spot Table
Stop by for a cookie and talk to Kelly about volunteering & internships!
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Kaplan Hall
All majors welcome
Refreshments served
US Marine Corps Job Spot Table
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Kaplan Hall
All majors welcome
Criminal Justice/Non-Profit Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Westfield State College
All majors welcome; UNH students invited to attend. (Students responsible for own transportation; ride-sharing recommended)
Please see list of companies attending (as of 9/22/09)(updated weekly)
Speed Networking Event
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 5pm - 7:30pm
Location: Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall
All majors welcome
Registration is required
A light dinner will be served
Frontier
Discussion on international conservation volunteer opportunities
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Dodds 305
Co-sponsors: Prof. Roman Zajac & Arleen Anderson
For more information: http://www.frontier.ac.uk/
All majors welcome
Off-Campus Events
Tim Wise Lecture
Tim Wise is a well respected antiracist ready to share his insights with UConn
Date: Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsor: University of Connecticut-Storrs
For more information: contact Jody Poth @ 486-3904 or jody.poth@uconn.edu; Tim Wise's website: http://www.timewise.org/
Miscellaneous
Multicultural Experiences Survey (Conducted by Faculty at Arizona State University)
"Under the direction of Professors Brandon Yoo, Kelly Jackson, and Rudy Guevarra at Arizona State University, we are conducting a research study to examine multiracial experiences of adults over the age of 18 with multiple racial backgrounds. This area of research is understudied thus making your participating even more invaluable!
We are currently looking for multiracial individuals (i.e., have biological parents from different racial groups) to fill out a one- time, on-line questionnaire on the topic of race, ethnicity, and well- being, which will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and confidential.
For your participation, your name will be entered into a raffle with opportunity to win a multiracial t-shirt. ONE OUT OF EVERY FOUR PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT FROM MULTIRACIAL APPAREL!!!!
If you have any questions concerning the research study, please email us at multiracialproject@gmail.com.
If you are ready to begin the survey, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CMsj3OhPiuperiOb0NpZgQ_3d_3d
Thank you so much for your time!"