International Studies

Employers want to meet YOU at the WestPACS Job and Internship Fair, Wednesday, October 11, 10 am – 3 pm at the Monroeville Convention Center.

It’s the largest job fair in the region with 150 employers expected!

Pre-register today for FREE at www.westpacs.org.

Career Education provides transportation for $10. Sign-up by 4 pm on Friday, October 6, 2017, in The Gateway.

Employers interested in Liberal Arts students include:

Bobby Rahal Automotive Group

CF Real Estate Services

Chesterfield County Police Department

ChildCare Careers

Combined Insurance Company of America

Compunetix, Inc.

DEA

First National Bank

Lash Group

Montgomery County Police

Prudential Advisors

Reliance First Capital

South University

UniFirst Corporation

United States Marine Corps

The Global Citizens Scholars program was featured in the Fall 2017 issue of Engaged, published by the Allegheny Office of Civic Engagement.  The program integrates study in civic engagement, global learning, and U.S. diversity with the aim of developing a globally mindful & committed citizenry sensitive to community & cultural contexts.  (Below is a link to the full issue — the GCS article begins on page two.)

Engaged Magazine Fall 2017

View the official flyer for an overview of the program, which includes a 14-day working immersion experience in Nicaragua, and details on the upcoming information sessions.

Allegheny Program Develops Committed Global Citizens

The Wayne Merrick Scholarship in International Studies is intended to assist promising Allegheny College students majoring in International Studies with study for a semester or year abroad.  

Applications should be made for study abroad in academic year 2017-18. 

Applications for the scholarship should be submitted to Prof. Laura Reeck by Monday, April 10, 2017 (applications may be sent to Professor Reeck through campus mail [Box 190] but students should ensure that all materials arrive by the deadline).  

Applications should include the following:

1) a narrative description of study abroad plans, curricular and co-curricular activities and how study abroad will foster these

2) a copy of the applicant’s college transcript (it need not be official) 

3) documentation of acceptance to a study-abroad program or description of concrete plans to study abroad

Two scholarships of $2000 will be awarded. Please note that the monies will not be awarded to the student in cash, but will be applied to the student’s financial aid package. Recipients will be selected by the International Studies Steering Committee.