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The following employers will be engaging in the Center for Career and Professional Development’s signature on-campus interviews (OCIs), conducting preliminary 30-minute interviews with 3-4 selected students, for internships and full-time positions for the remaining October dates & times:

Friday, October 18 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• City Year – AmeriCorps Member including:
  • Student Success Coach
  • School Day learning coach
  • Afterschool enrichment coach
• The Bradley Center – Child Development Specialist

Friday, October 25 – 12:30 – 2:30 * pm

• Erie Insurance (ERIE)* – variety of internships, visit Handshake for more information
  • Marketing
  • Risk Management
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Data Science/Actuarial
  • Software Engineer
  • Information Technology 
  • and more!
• First Bank of the Lake* – small business lending intern program
• Highmark
• • IT Audit
  • Business Analyst
  • Communications/PR
  • Project Management
  • Software Engineer
  • Underwriting
  • and more!

*ERIE will only be conducting interviews from 12:30 pm – 2 pm

Please submit the following application materials to career@allegheny.edu by Monday, October 14 @ 5 PM if interested in interviewing:

• Resume
• Position(s) interested in, and
• Cover letter explaining why you should be selected

Those who do not submit all documents will be automatically disqualified from consideration! Need help building a resume and cover letter?

Check out our Handshake resources page and meet with career coach Bonnie during her office hours 1:30-2:30 pm on Mondays!

We previously announced that Allegheny College will honor our veterans by offering Veteran’s Day as a paid holiday, November 11, 2024, for those who submit a DD-214 to the Office of Human Resources.

This is a friendly reminder to please provide a copy of your DD-214 by November 1, 2024, if you haven’t already, in order to participate in this benefit. Allegheny College thanks you for your service!

The deadline for the next People & Places, which reports on the professional activities of members of the College community and highlights student achievements, is Friday, October 18. Please submit items here. If you have questions about People & Places, please send an email to people@allegheny.edu.

The G2G Live: Blue & Gold Career Fair student survey is still open! Students who attended the dynamic, inaugural fair are encouraged to offer feedback about their fair experience that will aid in the continual provision of relevant and accessible recruitment events/programs.

Students who complete the survey by Friday, October 18 will be entered into a raffle to win the last remaining career essentials gift basket!

Allegheny is experiencing more electric vehicles on campus which is great for reducing our carbon footprint and helps make a positive impact on the environment. We currently have four electric vehicle charging stations on campus, two in the Vukovich Parking Lot and two in the Bentley Parking Lot.

With the increase in electric vehicles, we are also experiencing an increased demand to use the charging stations. We have limited the usage period to two hours per vehicle. Please be conscientious and move your vehicle from the charging station after two hours. This will allow time for a others to use the charging station as needed.

The Gator Express vehicle is an electric vehicle owned by Allegheny that is utilized to transport students to local appointments free of charge. This vehicle must also use the electric vehicle charging stations. Please be cognizant of you charging station use time so that the Gator Express vehicle can be charged to provide this essential service.

Questions and concerns regarding parking policies and enforcement may be directed to publicsafety@allegheny.edu. Questions and concerns regarding sustainability may be directed to sustainability@alllegheny.edu.

The pool will be closed October 10 to 12 for Fall Break. It will reopen on October 13 for regular hours.

Allegheny Rec will hike the Muddy Creek Trail and the Trolley Line Trail in the Erie National Wildlife Refuge during peak fall foliage. Total hiking will be about 3.25 miles. The trails are flat and not too strenuous. Must sign up on Google Form here.

Questions? E-mail jluteran@allegheny.edu

We will not have FCA this week! Enjoy Fall Break! Blessings!

Lunch & Learn: Current Events & The Classroom will be held on October 25 at 12:15 pm in Pelletier Collaboratory.

We’re anticipating that the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, regardless of what the outcome is, will affect many members of our campus community. We also recognize that some faculty either are more practiced or feel more ready to talk through the effects of current events in their classrooms than other faculty may.

To this end, the Center for Faculty Teaching and Research is planning a Lunch & Learn panel on October 25 centered around how to navigate classroom conversations around current events so that everyone can add some tools to their teaching toolbox.

Lunch will be available at 12 pm, and the panel starts at 12:15 pm. Please RSVP using this link by Monday, Oct. 21 so that we can plan for food accordingly.

Had a fall on campus and aren’t sure where or how to report it? Learn more about reporting an Accident to Human Resources here. 

Were you a victim of bias, harassment or another type of incident and not sure if you need to report it? Read more about different types of incidents and how to report them, if needed, here.

Have you had a sex-based discrimination or sexual misconduct incident like sexual assault, dating violence or stalking? This would be reported through the Title IX Reporting and Concern Form, learn more here. 

All these links are listed at the top of the main navigation box on the Safety Committee Website. Become familiar with the website and all the information it contains to be better prepared to protect yourself, your co-workers, and your students.

Winslow will be closed Thursday, October 10 and Friday October 11 for fall break. We will resume our normal hours Monday, October 14 at 10 am.

If you need care during this time, please visit Vernon Express Care, 16332 Conneaut Lake Rd., Meadville or if it’s an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Security at extension 3357. Have a safe and enjoyable break!

Are you starting a new student organization at Allegheny? Make sure to complete the New Club Registration Form to get your club officially recognized! To be approved, you’ll need:

• 50 Signatures from interested members
• A Club Constitution (that follows the Club Constitution Format)
• Link to Form

Submitting these documents is a crucial step in becoming an official campus organization, gaining access to funding, events, and other resources.

Have questions or need help? Contact quinola01@allegheny.edu for assistance!

As we prepare for the upcoming semester, it’s important that all student organizations complete the required Club Registration Form. This form ensures that your club remains in good standing and eligible for funding, events, and resources.

Deadline: End of the Fall Semester
Link to Form

Failure to complete the form by the deadline may result in your club being unable to access vital student government resources (i.e. funding).

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to quinola01@allegheny.edu.

Thank you to all who have shared professional attire with the Gator Success Closet! The first students to use the closet have given us valuable feedback. Shoes, ties, belts, and other accessories are the most common items student need that we don’t have – so if you have those items (or any other professional attire) gathering dust at home, please bring them in after Fall Break!

Collection containers will be available once again in the Campus Center (outside the Office of Post and Print) and at the Office of Sustainability (Tippie ground floor).

Anything appropriate for a job interview is welcome, especially shoes and accessories. We hope to offer a variety of sizes for students of any gender. Remember, please only donate items that are clean, dry, and in wearable condition!

If you have any questions, please contact sustainability@allegheny.edu! A huge thank you to all who have donated to this program, from your colleagues in the Office of Human Resources, the Center for Professional and Career Development, the IDEAS Center, and the Office of Sustainability.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the security and reliability of the college network, we will be implementing MAC address filtering for wired network connections in academic and administrative buildings. This change will be rolled out over the course of several weeks, beginning on October 10.

What is MAC Address Filtering? MAC address filtering is a network security feature that restricts network access to authorized devices based on their unique hardware address (MAC address). By implementing this measure, we can better control which devices are allowed to connect, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and increasing overall security.

What This Means for You:

• Only wired ethernet connections are affected by this change.
• All current college-owned devices are automatically registered.
• Registered devices should experience no disruption in service.
• Unregistered devices attempting to connect will be automatically blocked.

Need assistance? If you have questions or find that your wired connection is no longer working, please submit a ticket (if possible) or contact ITS at 814-332-2755. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our campus network secure for everyone.

The Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking students interested in being featured in future social media content!

If interested, email kfrazier@allegheny.edu. You will be added to a list and contacted for upcoming video or photography opportunities.

The Game Room will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9, and will reopen with regular hours on Monday, October 14.

Join us for Pre-Law Student Day in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, October 22! We have space for ten students. We’ll depart campus at 7 AM and return by 7 PM. During the day, you’ll meet with three Allegheny alumni at the McGuireWoods Law Firm: Jerry Stubenhofer ’90, Dave Hornyak ’95, and Ben Dauber ’14.

You’ll learn about three different types of legal practice, visit the Pittsburgh City Courthouse, and enjoy a lunch discussion with Steve Kaufman ’84, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Law Schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for education and networking, so don’t miss out! To register, please contact Kirsten Peterson at kpeterso@allegheny.edu by October 15.

Items to be included in the notice of the October 17 Faculty Meeting should be sent to Faculty Secretary Margaret Nelson (mnelson@allegheny.edu) by 9 a.m. on Monday, October 14.

Please include electronic versions of any reports or documents associated with your agenda item, as well as suggested text for any announcement.

For questions regarding potential inclusion of new business items or reports on this or future agendas, please contact Margaret Nelson or Ken Pinnow, faculty moderator.

Pelletier Library Fall Break Hours:

• Wednesday, October 9: 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Thursday, October 10: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13: CLOSED

Please note that the building is closed on Friday in addition to Saturday and Sunday. Regular Fall Semester hours resume Monday morning.

Winslow Health Center will be closed for fall break, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11. The Health Center will re-open on Monday, October 14. Please email wellness@allegheny.edu or call Winslow Health Center at 814-332-4355 for any questions or concerns.

Employees — the campaign kickoff is quickly approaching, and there is still time to grab your free “In for Allegheny” T-shirt at the Merriman Campus Store! Stop in today to make sure you have it for the big event.

Thanks to the almost 600 members of the Allegheny community who have downloaded the Reuzzi app and participated in our new green box checkout system, we have collectively avoided the use of over 5,000 disposable takeout containers just since the start of the semester.

Now we need you to return your boxes before Fall Break! Please use the containers at McKinley’s and Brooks to return your boxes before the end of the day on Wednesday, October 9.

This will allow us to verify the returns of all the boxes we have on hand, and take stock of how many are still outstanding. Those who have a 100% return rate on Monday, October 14 will be entered into a drawing for Sustainability Office swag!

If you have not downloaded the Reuzzi app and created an account with your Allegheny email, you can do so here:

• Reuzzi for iOS
• Reuzzi for Android

This year, Gator Day is on Election Day, November 5. Gator Day is a long-standing tradition at Allegheny College; in lieu of classes, students can attend sessions designed to promote their academic and professional development, and maximize their Allegheny experience.

There will be designated times during the Gator Day schedule where shuttles will be available to ride to the voting polls. Stay tuned for more information about Gator Day!

The International Club and International Services Office will host their annual International Bazaar on November 24. The Bazaar is a culinary event that provides students the opportunity to share their heritage while allowing the campus and local community to learn about cultures from around the world.

The club has officially opened the sign-up forms for the Bazaar. Students can either submit a recipe OR can sign up to volunteer for the event. Recipes can be submitted here and those wanting to volunteer can submit here. Submissions are due October 14.

Have questions? Contact the International Club at IC@allegheny.edu.

Please join the Office of Community Engagement for the next Service Saturday, October 19! Projects will range from indoor to outdoor help with local residents and with nonprofit organizations.

All volunteers are expected to be at the Pelletier Library by 8:30 am to receive and get matched to their project assignment. A light breakfast will be provided.

Please pre-register to volunteer that morning by using this link. Any questions can be directed to Colin Hurley, Associate Dean, Director of Community Engagement, at churley@allegheny.edu

Are you stuck on a project where you have to use and analyze data? If you need help getting started using computational tools and methods such as working with data, machine learning, statistical models, visualization techniques or similar, then drop by the campus center every Thursday starting at 12 pm over the lunch period.

The illustrious DataGators will help you get started with your project. When you go to their table, be sure to bring your computer and your idea to start the conversation. Office hours are also available for questions regarding analysis.

Open to all students and faculty. Organized and supported by the Department of Computer and Information Science and the Office of the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Assessment.

The Campus is looking for a business manager to handle finance, advertising, and budgeting! The role requires approximately 2-3 hours per week and offers a fantastic addition to any resume.

It is a great fit for students who are eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic environment, while working alongside a great team. To learn more, interested students can email newspaper@allegheny.edu.

Talk with a Dean, Mon. through Thur. in the Campus Center Lobby or Brooks Dining Hall from noon to 1 p.m.

Stop by to chat or ask questions about life on campus. We hope to chat with you soon! The schedule for the Deans is as follows:

• Mondays in Brooks – Aacha Brown-Gregg, First-Year Class Deans and Dom Turner, Associate Dean Inclusive Excellence
• Tuesdays in the CC Lobby – Erin O’Day-Frye, Dean of Student Success
• Wednesdays in Brooks – Carene Shipley, Third and Fourth-Year Class Dean
• Thursdays in the CC Lobby – Amy Stearns, Second-Year Class Dean

Did you know that you can always get free skate rentals at the MARC (Meadville Area Rec Complex) with your Allegheny ID? This applies to students and employees. Here is the schedule for their ice rink so you can see when they have public skate sessions for only $7 admission. Questions? E-mail jluteran@allegheny.edu.

Professor Dawson is working with the local hospital to research the mental health of children in the community. The goal is to involve local middle and high schoolers in the analysis of this data rather than speaking for them, allowing them to advocate for the changes they would like to see.

MANY OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO GET INVOLVED, such as data analysis, classroom engagement, discussion leading, etc.

This is a time-flexible opportunity, please respond to the following form to express interest. Contact earwood01@allegheny.edu with questions!

The Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity workshop series is back! Each session will be held in the ALIC lab in Doane Hall of Art, A106 on Wednesday’s 4 – 5 pm lead by Lucy Glassman ’24.

To sign up to attend a workshop, please click here.  Workshops are open to all members of the Allegheny College community, faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend!

Creating Stickers with Illustrator 9/25 and 10/2:
In this workshop, we will use Adobe Illustrator to create vector images from hand-drawn doodles. We will discuss how to format files for printing stickers using a Cricut cutting machine and other ways to get your stickers printed. This workshop is great for beginners, no previous experience in Illustrator is required!

10/9:
In this workshop, we will use Adobe Indesign to create mini zines. Create your own design, or use my example to learn the ways of Indesign! We will be learning to format pages, use the margins and guidelines, and how to fold the zine once it is printed. Great for beginners; no previous experience with Indesign is required! You can use your new skills to complete projects for other classes.

10/16:
In this workshop, we will be using Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom Tablet to digitally paint. We will learn how to use a Wacom Tablet for any purpose, and how to navigate Photoshop to create artwork. Paint anything you want, paint the example photos I provide, or edit a photo with the Wacom. Beginners welcome, no previous art or Photoshop experience is required!

Here are a few things to remember about My Allegheny:

• Items for MyAllegheny must be submitted by 4 pm to be posted to MyAllegheny the following day. In the summer, items must be submitted by 3 pm.
• Items are not posted on Saturday or Sunday except for Safety Alerts.
• Items to be posted on Monday must be received by 4 p.m. the previous Friday.
• Submissions may be edited for length and clarity; please note that submitting an item does not guarantee that it will be published.
• Submissions are automatically removed after an event has passed.
• Due to the volume of postings, we receive, we cannot re-post items.
• MyAllegheny only accepts items for college-sponsored events.
• Academic events are also listed in the calendar box to the right of the postings to give them greater visibility and so that you can quickly see lectures, concerts, gallery shows, and other events related to our lives as scholars.

Questions about My Allegheny? Contact news@allegheny.edu.