Attorney Frank Dolce is looking for two Honors College student interns to work in his law office in September. The interns must be honors sophomores or juniors in Fall 2008 who are interested in law, can work 20 hours per week and have a car. Interested students may contact Frank Dolce at 716-852-1888 and indicate that they are an Honors College student calling about the internships.
This summer, 200 interns will participate in the Everett Program to help further the mission of over 65 non-profit organizations in Washington, DC and New York City. This paid ($280/week), 10-week summer internship is perfect for students of all degree interests as there are a variety of positions available.
Deadlines are fast approaching— now is the time to inform your students about this opportunity! All details, including exact deadline dates and application instructions, can be found on our website at: www.everettinternships.org.
A sampling of the organizations that participate in the Everett Internship Program:
Alliance for Justice
Child Welfare League of America
Co-op America
Human Rights Watch
International Center for Journalists
Legal Momentum
Natural Resources Defense Council
National Women’s Health Network
Teach for America
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Public Citizen
Urban Justice Center
…and many more!
The 2008-09 Live, Learn & Intern programs are sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University. The Institutes are academic internship programs held each summer, spring, and fall in Washington, D.C. for undergraduates interested in the following subject areas:
• Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs
• Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
• Lobbying and Government Affairs
• Nonprofit and Community Service
The Institutes combine hands-on professional experience for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. These residential programs provide students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in job placements and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until June 1, 2008 for the Fall 2008. The spring semester deadline is November 1, 2008, respectively. For more information visit www.dcinternships.org
There are multiple opportunities to work for the New York State Senate.
Go to http://www.senate.state.ny.us/undergrad.nsf/($all)/EF00DE19772E3CED852573560068C9C2/$file/2008%20UG%20sp%20Desc%20Bro.pdf?OpenElement for more information.
When: Friday, Feb 15th at 1:00pm (meet at the Academies office in 17 Norton, transportation will be provided to Praxair)
Description: Praxair is a worldwide leader in engineering and research. The trip to the facility in Tonawanda, NY is a showcase of Praxair’s National Logistics Center. The Tonawanda location is not only a site of engineering and systems innovation, but is also a corporate headquarters. The tour will include a brief presentation on Praxair’s R&D work, a tour of their labs to see test equipment, and time for Q&A. The tour will also discuss internship possibilities and the value of these opportunities.
Space for this event is limited and Transportation is available. To reserve a spot contact Chris Piotrowski at 645-8176, or email at cmp26@buffalo.edu
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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce our special Campaign 2008 Academic Seminar website. This site contains information about our forthcoming programs at the Democratic and Republican national conventions, as well as the 2009 Presidential Inauguration program. A new online application is now available to make it easy to apply.
Partners in the Parks is a new program developed in cooperation with the National Parks Service offering participants the opportunity to experience and appreciate the unique natural treasures that make up America*s national park system.
Seven projects are planned for 2008. Each will be hosted by a select Honors program working in partnership with a regional national park to offer students and faculty unprecedented access and insights into the park through an extended 5-6 day excursion. Projects will include educational and recreational seminars led by expert faculty and NPS rangers specifically designed to take advantage of the unique resources within each park.
Last year*s pilot project at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah was a roaring success. Students experienced a full range of park activities including administration, tourism, back country camping, instructional seminars, and outdoor adventures. Faculty and park rangers led participants in a wide range of educational and recreational activities in both group and individual settings.
2008 projects will offer a variety of terrain, ecosystems, and adventures to choose from.
* Acadia National Park (Maine) - August 2008: Sustainable
architecture, biology, geology, kayaking, beach combing, hiking
* Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah) - May 2008: Geology, fire
management, endangered species, archeology, hiking, camping, backpacking
* Big Thicket National Preserve (Texas) - March, Spring Break,
2008: Ecology, invasive species, biodiversity inventory, hiking, canoeing
* Fire Island to Ellis Island (New York) - May 2008: History,
geology, urban living, culture, hiking, sailboat excursion
* Grand Canyon/Parashant National Monument (Arizona) - May 2008:
History, archeology, biology, writing, hiking, camping
* Mammoth Cave National Park (Kentucky) - May 2008: Geology,
economics, development, canoeing, hiking, spelunking,
* Zion National Park (Utah) - May 2008: Geology, biology,
history, soundscapes, hiking, backpacking, camping
For more information visit the Web site at http://www.partnersintheparks.org
The Washington Center announces continuation of our summer internship program with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Students selected for this highly competitive internship program will intern full-time during the 10-week summer term. The program gives enrolled, degree-seeking students the opportunity to develop skills, make professional contacts, build their resumes, and explore future career opportunities in the Department of Defense. Examples of work completed by past interns include evaluation of major weapon systems, statistical analysis of budget submissions, updating and maintenance of departmental websites, and assistance with military to military bilateral relations.
If selected, undergraduate DoD interns will receive a stipend of $4,773 and graduate students will receive $6,426. Students must be degree-seeking US citizens enrolled at a college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. Desired majors include: engineering, computer science/IT, business, economics, and math/statistics. Applications are due by November 30, 2007.
All students who apply to The Washington Center’s general program and who meet the stated eligibility requirements will automatically be considered for these opportunities. Students interested in applying only to the Department of Defense program, and not other opportunities at TWC, must apply using a downloadable DoD application. To find out more about these options, contact us at info@twc.edu or visit http://www.twc.edu/default.shtml
The New York Assembly Session Internship Program is open to juniors and seniors from any major. The program provides a stipend of $4,140 and the application deadline is November 1, 2007. More information is available at their website: http://assembly.state.ny.us/internship/
New York State Senate - Student Programs
http://www.senate.state.ny.us/undergrad.nsf/Public_ApplicationDisplay?OpenForm
