The following internship is targeted to Juniors and Seniors.
Please address your resume and cover letter to Renata Bator, Business Development Associate. You can submit those documents to Nigel Marriner (nmarrine@buffalo.edu) as soon as possible.
***This would count as an Honors Experience: Internship***
Business Development Intern Job Description:
The intern will assist in the development of a business plan for a new medical device firm, working with the business lead for the firm, along with supervisors based at UB who are experienced in creating this type of plan. The assignment will involve internet searches, possible contact with potential customers and others to collect information, and document preparation including narrative and financial information. The intern needs to be proficient in written and verbal communications, as well as Microsoft Office and Web search tools. The position would be approximately 8-10 hours per week for the Fall 2009 semester, for which the intern would receive credit through the UB Honors Program. The intern would be based at one of two downtown UB locations, either the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences or the Jacobs Executive Development Center. Supervision would be provided by business development personnel at the Center of Excellence and the Executive Director of the UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Qualified UB graduating seniors and graduate students are encouraged to consider applying for a Fulbright Grant for graduate study or research abroad in academic fields and for professional training in the creative and performing arts.
The internal (i.e., campus) application deadline for this year’s competition will be September 18, 2009. The campus Fulbright committee will interview all applicants in early October at the UB campus, the precise date and location to be announced. The final application must also be submitted in electronic format to the IIE by October 19, 2009. The grant period for this cycle in most countries extends from September, 2010, to May, 2011.
The first step in the process is to complete the schedule an appointment with the Fulbright Advisor Professor Sasha Pack via email at sdpack@buffalo.edu.
Interested students should also visit the main Fulbright site for students: http://www.fulbrightonline.org to explore possibilities on a country by country basis.
Posted by Jessica on April 29, 2009 in Internships
This fall: August 29 – December 12, 2009 Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
FINAL DEADLINE – JUNE 1, 2009
**SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION FOR NCHC HONORS STUDENTS**
**Students completing applications by April 24 will be entered into a drawing to win $200 toward travel to DC**
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, exclusive briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2009. Students are encouraged to complete their applications by April 24 in order to be entered into a drawing to win $200 toward travel to Washington, DC for the program.
Students from NCHC honors programs will be given priority in scholarship awards from our general scholarship fund. Honors students should indicate on their application materials that they are a member of an honors program and list their honors activities on their resume
- Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C
- Classes – 12 transferable credits in political science and economics from Georgetown University
- Housing – In furnished, private residential buildings on Capitol Hill
- Guest Lectures – Featuring prominent government officials and policy experts
- Site Briefings – At the White House Complex, State Department and U.S. House of Representatives
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need
Internship placements are available in the following subject areas:
- Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
- Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
- Business and Government Affairs
- Nonprofit and Community Service
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or (202) 986-0384.
Posted by Jessica on March 30, 2009 in Internships
Cora P. Maloney College Public Service Internship Program
Students—Looking for Internships for the Summer and/or Fall 2009 semesters?
The following are organizations looking for interns for the summer and/or fall 2009 semesters. This is only a sample. Contact the Public Service Internship Program at 716.645.5593 or cwalther@buffalo.edu for more information.
Senator Antoine Thompson’s District Office: Office Interns, including shadowing Senator to events.
Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper: Multiple positions, including communications, EcoTeam and Riverwatch
Basil Resale Center—Sheridan Drive: Marketing and PR
Associates Interactive: Assistant Web Developer
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: Finance Intern
International Institute of Buffalo, Inc.: Multiple positions
Fisher Price: Multiple positions
Still Can’t Find an Internship? Not sure where to start?
We work with students to identify their needs, and to identify the skills and knowledge they would like to develop. We then help students utilize a number of resources to find the perfect fit.
For not-for-profit opportunities search www.idealist.org
Internship postings also at Career Services BullsEye on www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu
For Paid Internships (non-credit bearing) go to www.BuffaloInterns.com
For International Internships check out www.internabroad.com and the Washington Center at www.twc.edu
More resources available in 255 Capen.
Ask for the Public Service Internship Program!
Cathleen M. Morreale, Coordinator
Public Service Internship, Peer Mentor, and Experiential Learning Program
Cora P. Maloney College
255 Capen Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260-1603
716.645.5593 (phone)
The office of Career Services is in search of qualified students for the highly selective Career Peer Advisor Program. Our program is an opportunity for undergraduate students to develop presentation, resume writing/critiquing, and helping skills. During the first semester, students will earn 3 internship credits and will have the opportunity to be paid in the second semester. This program is open to all majors but may be particularly beneficial for students interested in careers in counseling, teaching, human resources, and higher education.
We are asking for students with good writing and communication skills, and a GPA of 3.0 or above. Junior or senior standing is preferred at the start of the fall 2009 semester! Students also must be willing to give a full year (2 semester) commitment.
Applications are available at the front desk of Career Services (259 Capen Hall) or online at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerpeeradvisors.php<http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerpeeradvisors.php>.
***This opportunity would count as an “Internship” Honors Experience.***
Career Conversations…in Rochester
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
6:15 pm - 8 pm
Genesee Valley Club
421 East Avenue, Rochester, New York
Make the most of your spring break! For the first time ever, this event (held annually in New York City) will take place in the Rochester area! Career Conversations: A Student-Alumni Career Networking Night is designed to link established UB alumni with current UB students and recent graduates who are interested in launching their careers in the Rochester area.
As opposed to a more formal, job-oriented career fair, the event facilitates informal discussions, networking and career information gathering. A variety of career fields will be represented. A more specific list of industry areas will be available prior to the event.
Registration is required to attend this event. To register, fill out the registration form at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv. Upon registration, a detailed confirmation will be sent via email.
** Space is limited, so register early!
Questions? Contact Megan Pendergast at 716-645-2232 x114 or mrp6@buffalo.edu.
Posted by Jessica on February 11, 2009 in Internships
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER INSTITUTES
June 6 – August 1, 2009
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
Final Deadline: March 5, 2009
*****************SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE******************
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.
Students will be accepted in a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2009. Generous Scholarship funding is still available.
Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
Housing – Furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
Site Briefings – At the White House Complex, State Department, U.S. House of Representatives and Federal Reserve
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world
Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need
Four eight-week programs are offered in the following subject areas:
Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
Corporate Business and Government Affairs
Nonprofit and Community Service
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.dcinternships.org or contact Haley Heieck, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-696
Career Services will be hosting its spring job fair, CareerFEST, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in the UB Alumni Arena Main Gym from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Students of all majors and all class years are encouraged to attend. A diverse group of 100+ employers from Western New York, New York State, and across the country will attend. Students are encouraged to dress professionally and to bring multiple copies of their resume. To view the list of participating employers, students should visit www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/student and log into BullsEye.
The Robotics Institute Summer Scholars program is a summer research experience program for highly qualified and motivated undergraduate students. Acceptance to the program is limited and very competitive. Summer scholars who are accepted into the program will have a chance to work on state-of-the-art research projects at Carnegie Mellon’s world-renowned Robotics Institute. Scholars will be assigned to work with faculty members who fit their area of interest. Projects will range from a wide variety of sub-fields in robotics including (but not limited to!) mobile robotics, computer vision, machine learning, robot navigation, autonomy, humanoid robotics, human-robot interaction, multi-robot systems, graphics, and mechanical design. We also expect to host some special social and educational activities specifically for the Summer Scholars.
Details about the program, including how to apply, can be found at http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~summerscholar <http://www.cs.cmu.edu/%7Esummerscholar <http://www.cs.cmu.edu/%7Esummerscholar
Posted by Jessica on January 26, 2009 in Internships
CAPITAL SEMESTER FALL 2009 & SPRING 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. This fast-paced, residential program is offered each fall and spring, and provides 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 for our fall program will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of June 1, 2009. Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of March 1, 2009 to receive 5% off their tuition balance as well as priority admissions and scholarship consideration.
Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
Classes – 12 transferable credits from Georgetown University
Housing – Furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
Site Briefings – At the White House Complex, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with hundreds of other student leaders from around of the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS. Should you have any questions, please contact Haley Heieck, Recruitment and Admissions Assistant at Admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.
