This Week’s News from Career Education 11/12/18

Duquesne University School Of Pharmacy

When: Wednesday November 14, 2018

What: Join us to explore the pharmacy profession and how Duquesne is a good fit for you. Come explore our two nationally recognized pathways to success. Transfer into the Weekday pathway or enroll in the Weekend pathway.

Contact Dr. Merrilee Anderson with any questions at manderson@mtaloy.edu

Peace Corps, AmeriCorps KEYS, AmeriCorps VISTA, & City Year

When: Thursday, November 15, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Where: Campus Center 303

What: Join the information session to learn about learn about volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.

Peace Corps All Access Day

Thursday, November 15

When and Where:
Information Session, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Campus Center 303
One-On-One with recruiter, Ryan Stannard, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Campus Center 318
International Education Week Presentation, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM, Campus Center 302

What:
Join Peace Corps recruiter and returned volunteer, Ryan Stannard (Thailand), as he answers all of your questions about the program. He will cover application procedures and share stories about his time abroad.

A Roadmap for Business and Economics

When: Thursday November 15, 12-15 – 1:15 pm


Where: Quigley Auditorium, lunch provided
What: What can you do with a degree in business or economics?  What paths to successful Allegheny graduates take to great careers?  How do you go about taking charge of your future?
A Roadmap for Business & Economics Lunchtime Learning is a great starting point for first and second year students with interests in business or economics.

Attend this Lunchtime Learning as Chris Allison ’83, Entrepreneur in Residence provides his unique insights on how to make the most of your studies here at Allegheny and move into that critical first job or the graduate school of your choice after graduation.

Did you know? Professor Allison is the former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Tollgrade Communications Inc. He is both Entrepreneur in Residence and  the Co-Director of the Center for Business & Economics.  A published author of two books and multiple articles in the Pittsburgh media, his teaching and research interests include Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Investing Theory, Writing and Public Speaking.

International Education Week 2018

When: November 12-18, 2018

Nov 12th: Study Away Fair

Interested in Studying Abroad?
Representatives from our study away partners will be present to answer questions.
Where: CC Lobby 10:30AM-1:30PM

Nov 13th: Diwali

Come celebrate the Hindu festival of lights! Enjoy a photo booth, crafts, henna, and indulge in Indian food!
Where: CC Lobby 7:00-9:00PM

Nov 14th: Fashion Show

Enjoy fashion from around the world! Students will be representing their culture as they walk down the runway in traditional clothing.
Where: CC Lobby 7:00PM

Nov 15th: Peace Corps Speaker

Sample dishes from around the world! Tickets
are $7 and will be sold in the Campus Center
Lobby during the lunch hour.
Where: Schultz Banquet Hall 6:00-8:00 pm

Nov 16th: United Nations Translator
Simone Bonneville, a contracted translator for the United Nations, will share how her love for languages launched her career.
Where: Tippie Tillotson Room 12:00-1:00PM

RSVP required

Language Tables

Chinese: Thurs 11:30AM Coffee Hour: Thurs 3:15PM
French: Mon & Thurs 12:00PM Coffee Hour: Tues 4:30PM
German: Coffee Hour Wed 3:30PM
Spanish: Tues & Fri 12:00PM Coffee Hour: Mon 4:30PM
Arabic: Mon 12:00PM

Nov 18th: International Bazaar

Sample dishes from around the world! Tickets are $7 and will be sold in the Campus Center Lobby during the lunch hour.
Where: Schultz Banquet Hall 6:00-8:00pm

Chatham Financial Excel Boot Camp

When: January 3-4, Kennett Square, PA  (outside Philadelphia)

What: The Excel Boot Camp will run from January 3rd to 4th and is open to undergraduate students. The event will entail a full day of instruction from Wall Street Prep, a Chatham mixer in the evening, and a relevant case-study application on the second day of the event. Chatham has run this event for the past three years and has received excellent feedback that the course is extremely beneficial to students regardless of their area of study.

Registration is open and students are encouraged to apply now, as space is first-come, first-serve and requires the completion of a prerequisite course prior to admittance.

Please reach out to bootcamp@chathamfinancial.com with any questions, and thank you!

The Economics Department can provide funding for all expenses for this experience for a limited number of students.  First apply to the Boot Camp, if you are accepted into their program, email Beth Ryan your resume and academic transcript  by December 7, 2018.

Meadville Medical Center, Spring 2019 Internships

When:  Applications due by Friday, November 16 to Professor Becky Dawson (rdawson@allegheny.edu)

What: The Meadville Medical Center (MMC) is recruiting students for 5 internships in the spring. These are for-credit internships and provide students with opportunities across the spectrum of work done by a community hospital. Specifically, MMC is looking for students to fill positions in marketing, patient education, community-based research, and administration.

Please share widely. Positions are most appropriate for sophomores & juniors; however, they will entertain applications from all who are interested. Details about applying are on Gator Connect, along with a description of each position.

Questions?  Please reach out to Professor Becky Dawson via email, or during her office hours, Carr Hall 206.

College to Congress Summer 2019 Internship

College to Congress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates pathways for students
to intern in Congress who otherwise could not afford to do so. Through our comprehensive
program, we aim to disrupt the traditional pipeline of wealthy and connected people filling positions of power in the United States Congress. By empowering the next generation of
passionate and diverse young leaders to kick-start their careers in public service, we get one step closer to creating a Congress that is truly reflective of the beautiful diversity in America.

The application opens on October 1, with a priority deadline of October 31, and a general
deadline of November 30.

Interested in applying? Want to learn more? Check out our website at
www.CollegeToCongress.org, sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on social media!

PULSE Pittsburgh Fellowship

PULSE cultivates a community of young servant leaders to transform Pittsburgh.
PULSE Fellows…
– SERVE with a Nonprofit
– LIVE in Community
– GROW as a Leader

Want to learn more?
– Please visit our website to learn more about us
– Hear stories from our fellows and partners on our YouTube channel
– Connect with PULSE on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@pulsepittsburgh)
– Reach out to Neal at ndonovan@pulsepittsburgh.org or 412-361-0124
Apply Now!
Date(s): The Fellow Application deadline is March 3, 2019.