Wednesday, March 18, 2015
It’s About…
INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SPIRITUAL LIFE PROJECT STUDENT COORDINATOR
Interested in making a difference in the FSU community while gaining
leadership experience? The Spiritual Life Project is now accepting
coordinator applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. The
Spiritual Life Project (SLP) fosters students’ search for meaning,
purpose, and authenticity in life, deepens their self-understanding,
broadens their awareness of diverse perspectives and themselves as
global citizens, and develops a commitment to higher ideals and
truths. The Spiritual Life Project is not affiliated with any religious
institutions. Its focus is to provide opportunities for dialogue and
connection between students with diverse ideas, while supporting
individual students in developing their own purpose and values. In
order to further this mission on campus and reach more students the
SLP are looking for three (3) individuals to work on a coordinator
team, creating programming and resources for FSU students. The SLP
are looking to fill the positions of Campus Relations Coordinator,
PR/Marketing Coordinator, and Programming Coordinator. They are
looking for student leaders who show high levels of creativity,
initiative, integrity, and commitment to service who have a passion for
learning about leadership and spirituality. Some of the responsibilities
include:
 Facilitating programming focused on meaning, purpose, or
authenticity and researching funding options for programming.
 Assisting and serving with Civility Week, focused on Thank a
Professor through the Street Team.
 Connecting with RSO’s and groups on campus interested in the
topics of meaning, purpose, and authenticity.
 Professional and personal development on the topics of leadership
and spirituality.
Applications are due Friday, April 3 by 5:00pm via email to
[email protected]. For more information and to find the
application check the website at www.slp.fsu.edu.
Leadership
Community
Advocacy
Change
Citizenship
Action
Acceptance
Participation
Vision
Awareness
Justice
Civility
PROFESSIONOLE CONNECTIONS
Come to ProfessioNole Connections: College of Social Sciences & Public
Policy Networking Night on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30pm to
8:00pm in Bellamy 102. Find out what you can do with your major
from successful College of Social Sciences & Public Policy Alumni. The
event will begin with an Alumni panel followed by an opportunity for
students to network with the Alumni in attendance. The College of
Social Sciences & Public Policy invited eight successful ALUMNI from
the college including Drew Amrhein, Dominick Ard’is, Dustin Daniels,
David W.Grimes, David Gilmore, Jennifer Green, Katie Hayden, and Neil
St. John Rambana. They work in diverse fields including lobbying, state
government, law, and insurance. Please RSVP to this event in Seminole
Link and keep in mind that it is dressy business casual. RSVP to this
event in SeminoleLink by: 1) Click on Student Login; 2) Login to
Seminole Link using the link above (your login is your black board id
and your password is your blackboard password); 3) Click on the tab
on the top titled, Events; 4) Click on Workshops; 5) Click on the
Workshop titled, Social Sciences and Humanities Career Panel; and 6)
Click RSVP. Questions? Contact Erin Keenan at [email protected] or
Charlie Ricker at [email protected].
FSU COLLEGE OF LAW:
SUMMER FOR UNDERGRADUATES PROGRAM
The Florida State University College of Law is currently accepting
applications for its 2015 Summer for Undergraduates Program, which
provides students an inside look at law school and the legal profession.
The program will take place May 18 through June 11. All
undergraduate students (except Spring 2015 graduates) are eligible to
apply. Applications are due Friday, March 27, 2015. For more
information and to apply, visit www.law.fsu/slp.
WFSU: SPRING RADIO PLEDGE DRIVE
WOMEN STUDENT UNION
The Women Student Union (WSU) is celebrating Women’s History
Month through Creating Her Story, which highlights the narratives of
women in their personal and collective journeys. Focusing on the
multidimensional aspects of women, WSU takes time to appreciate the
under-appreciated in everything from science to literature. Join WSU
as they dedicate this month to Creating Her Story on the Florida State
University campus. There are plenty of ways to get involved with
Women's History Month! Visit www.sga.fsu.edu/whm for a list of
activities. The Ladies' Legacy Banquet is one of the culminating
events of the month, and a time for students, faculty, staff, and alumni
to come together. Pre-registration and the nomination process for a
variety of awards given at the event can be found here.
MOCK INTERVIEW MENTOR
Mock Interviews held at the Career Center are conducted by trained
Mock Interview Mentors (MIMs). If you are a current FSU student
leader and want to have hands-on interviewing experience while
helping other students, consider the Career Center Mock Interview
Program. Information Sessions will be held to learn more about this
role. Applications will be available starting Monday, March 16th.
Students must submit an application via SeminoleLink by April 2nd.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
This year's Undergraduate Research Symposium kicks off the
inaugural Student Research and Innovation Week. Running from March
31 to April 8, the Student Research and Innovation Week will offer
eight days of events showcasing the wide range of research and
innovation initiatives being undertaken by undergraduate and
graduate students at Florida State University. For more information
about the Student Research and Innovation Week, view:
researchandinnovationweek2015.sched.org. Any questions about the
Undergraduate Research Symposium can be directed to Crista Coven at
[email protected]
Volunteer with WFSU for the Spring
Radio Pledge Drive: Get service hours
in a casual, fun environment, and get a
behind-the-scenes look at how radio is
made. WFSU is looking for volunteers to
help answer phones during the Spring
Radio Pledge Drive, April 16 through
April 24. Volunteers must be age 18+.
Shifts are 1.5-2 hours long and range
from morning to evening and on
Saturday and Sunday. There is plenty of free parking on-site and
snacks are provided. Sign-up online here or contact Sarah Cassidy
Hipsher if you have questions or if you would like to schedule a group
to volunteer together at [email protected] or call (850) 6456071. You can use these hours for ServScript!
RSO PALOOZA
Be part of RSO Palooza this year at Spring Fling 2015! The Student
Activities Center is happy to invite your RSO to be part of “RSO
Palooza" at the Union’s annual carnival, Spring Fling! This year the
event will be held in the Oglesby Union on Friday, April 17 from
7:00pm to 12:00am. Each RSO can decorate a table and host a
carnival-like game for everyone in attendance to play. The best part is,
your RSO can compete for prizes! Registration is now open
online through SOAR Board’s Nole Central page. Please register to be
part of RSO Palooza before Monday, April 13 at 5:00pm. Please
contact Gabe Marenco ([email protected]) with questions regarding
RSO Palooza registration. For more information on Spring Fling, please
visit: union.fsu.edu/spring/.
WALK LIKE MADD AT FSU
Join MADD Noles and FSUPD's first 5K in support of Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) Northwest Florida. This year, thousands of
people in over 60 cities around the nation will participate in 5K events
to eliminate drunk driving from the roadways. Walk Like MADD is your
chance to do something about drunk driving at FSU and in the
Tallahassee community. Students are welcome to register as a team or
individually at www.walklikemadd.org/event/tallahassee.
BANGS SHOES
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CLEANUP DAY
All are invited to help the School of Arts & Sciences (3208 Thomasville
Road) give its campus a needed spring cleaning! It’s been a while…Let’s
help get their Dragon campus in top shape for testing, playing and
learning! The Campus Clean Up Day 2015 will be held on Sunday,
March 29 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, rain or shine. Stay as long as
your schedule permits. Please sign up for your preferred task(s) by
clicking here. When you arrive, please check in at the Auditorium. Any
questions? Contact Barbara Shoplock at [email protected]. Bring
your own gear, if you have any. If not, there will be some to share:
shovels, rakes, clippers, fire ant/wasp spray, buckets, brooms, paper
towels, cleaning rags, cleaning supplies, mops, etc. If working outside,
don’t forget to bring bug spray, sunscreen and water!
PALMER MUNROE TEEN CENTER: SAY YES TO THE DRESS
Palmer Munroe Teen Center is hosting an event called Say Yes to the
Dress. This event will serve Leon PACE Center for Girls and all local
female students within the community as they prepare for prom or
their school’s end of the year dance. Every girl can receive a free dress.
Say Yes to the Dress will be from 9:30am to 2:00pm on March 28.
In addition to dress and show donations, they also need the following
items for survival kits for each girl: Bobby pins; Clear nail polish; Mini
deodorant; Safety pins; Lip balm; Tissues; Hair ties; Food bar; and
Mints/gum. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Manuela Queliz at [email protected] at the time you are
available. Feel free to drop off any donations you would like to give by
the Palmer Munroe Teen Center.
PAVE THE WAY FUNDRAISER
The Gaines Street Art Alley is being transformed into an attractive
outdoor art gallery and a functional pedestrian pathway. The
community’s help is needed to complete this project. The supporters of
the Alley along with the City of Tallahassee have come up with a plan to
improve the Alley. To purchase a brick/paver, make a donation to the
project, or sign up to be a volunteer, visit here.
BANGS Shoes is recruiting one brand Ambassador on campus. Do you
live life as an adventure? Are you interested in helping people?
Travel? Photography? To learn about BANGS Shoes and their mission,
watch their 8 minute TEDx talk here. To apply for the position,
email [email protected], subject line: BANGS Ambassador App,
with your name, age, major, picture and answer to this question: What
are your thoughts on our mission to help people start businesses in the
USA and around the world?
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON U.S.-ARAB RELATIONS
The Florida Regional Model Arab League invites you to participate in
the 2015 Florida Regional Model Arab League, a debate-based
simulation of the League of Arab States. This academic and leadership
development experience is open to both high school and university
students. The conference will be held in Tampa, FL at the University
Area CDC, from March 19 to March 20 and fees are completely
waived! Through participation in the Model Arab League program
students develop essential skills from leadership and public speaking
to critical thinking and writing, all while also gaining practical,
immediate knowledge about a critical region – the Middle East and the
Arab world. Forming a team for a Model Arab League conference does
not have to be difficult! Whether led by a faculty adviser or student
leaders, any size group of students may form a team and register
online to receive a country assignment. Your team will then research
its country's policies on the most important issues facing the Arab
world and Middle East today, found in the MAL Agenda. Finally, you
will practice the rules of debate found in the MAL Handbook before
attending the conference. The National Council's staff stands ready to
assist your team at every step. You can find conference details, country
assignments, and more at:
ncusar.org/modelarableague/conferences/frmal/. Want to learn
more and get involved? Contact Josh Hillbrand at (202) 293-6466 or
email at [email protected] to find out how to take part in the program.
INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, &
PAID OPPORTUNITIES
SETH ROSSETTI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006, this memorial scholarship was created in memory
of Seth Rossetti. The purpose of this scholarship is to support one
undergraduate student who is presently or who was for a significant
part of his/her life, the child of a single parent. This scholarship is
available to all current FSU undergraduate students with a minimum
2.5 cumulative grade point average and all incoming FSU freshmen
with a minimum 3.0 high school cumulative grade point average.
Applicants for the award must submit a pictorial collage of at least
10 but no more than 20 photographs/images that will
communicate the student's sense of his or her personal identity
and how he or she defines the concept of diversity. Collages
cannot exceed a size of 15” x 20”. The collage will be accompanied
by an essay of no more than two to four pages describing the
collage in terms of the applicant's personal definition of diversity
and explaining their financial need as it relates to your single
parent experience. Essays must be typed and submitted using the
standard U.S. 8 1/2” x 11” format, double-spaced, in 12-point font
(Times New Roman). One winner will receive a $1000 scholarship
($500 in Fall 2015 & $500 in Spring 2016). Submit your materials here.
If you have any questions, please contact Junior Pena at
[email protected].
BEN ROSENBLOOM MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
The Ben Rosenbloom Memorial Service Scholarship is designed to
recognize a student with an outstanding record of service and
a commitment to a lifetime of service. Loyal Seminoles, Ben and Wilma
Rosenbloom were founding members of the FSU Parents Association.
Following their move to Tallahassee in 1991, the Rosenblooms’ tireless
efforts revived the organization from its latent condition. In order to
re-establish the FSU Parents Association, the Rosenblooms attracted
hundreds of new members and prompted tens of thousands of dollars
in donations. Ben Rosenbloom gave countless hours of service to help
students and their families feel at home at Florida State University. His
faithful dedication to the education and support of FSU students has
become a model of joys and rewards of service. This scholarship was
established by the FSU Parents Association in deep appreciation for his
exemplary service to FSU. Who is Eligible to Apply? Any rising
sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate full-time student who will be
returning to FSU for the 2015-2016 academic year with a minimum of
2.0 GPA is eligible to apply. The scholarship is valued at $1,000. A
scholarship winner may reapply each year. To apply, please click here.
FSU CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
The FSU Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is looking for a CGE
Immigration Front Desk Intern for summer or fall 2015. CGE offers
programs and services to facilitate international diversity. This
position is located on FSU’s campus in Tallahassee, FL. This position
offers an opportunity to learn about immigration rules and regulations
as they pertain to F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars as
well as H-1B international employees. Students are able to gain
exposure and insight into the multitude of programs and activities
sponsored by the Center for Global Engagement, gain experience
working with people from other cultures, and learn about immigration
or cultural adjustment services.
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER:
SUMMER COUNSELORS
When school is out, science is in! The
Challenger Learning Center is seeking
enthusiastic counselors for its Summer
Camp programs (June 1, 2015 - August
14, 2015). Camp Counselors must
possess knowledge of and/or the
desire to learn and share their
knowledge of the STEM subject areas. For more information and to
apply, click here.
TONI JO MASON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Toni Jo Mason and will serve as an
example of Dr. Mason in overcoming the obstacles experienced by
individuals with disabilities. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy soon after
birth, her parents refused to believe that their incredibly cheerful child
could not do anything any other child could do with time and
determination. Dr. Mason ultimately earned a Doctorate of Philosophy
degree from Florida State University with an emphasis in Teacher
Education and Special Education. Dr. Mason’s career was committed to
ensuring that all people were recognized by their abilities, rather than
their disabilities. Applicants must provide a current transcript which
documents a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all
credits. High school students who are applying for the first year of
college should submit a current high school transcript. Applicants with
a physical disability are eligible. Students may contact the Student
Disability Resource Center (SDRC) at Florida State University for
clarification as to what is required. First-time, degree-seeking
undergraduate students of Florida State University are eligible.
Applications, disability documentation, personal statements, letters of
recommendation, and a transcript must be received by the SDRC no
later than July 15, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Mr.
Timothy Ebener at [email protected]; (850) 644-9566 or TTD
(850) 644-8504.
CAREER CENTER EVENTS
Health Professions Career Fair
Thursday, March 19 | 12:00pm to 4:00pm
College of Nursing (Duxbury Hall)
Education & Library Career Fair
Thursday, April 23 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Oglesby Union Ballrooms
TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM
The Tallahassee Museum is seeking enthusiastic teachers
for their summer camps. A 52-acre classroom of wild
habitats, historic buildings, exhibit space, nature trails,
lakes, and forestry offers a healthy balance of indoor and
outdoor activities. A clean driving record and level 2
federal background screening are required. For more
information and to apply, visit here.
DIVERSE COMPUTING, INC.
Diverse Computing, Inc. is a provider of law enforcement information
technology solutions to federal, state and local public safety agencies
and they are searching for an Administrative Assistant. This position is
located in Tallahassee, FL and pays $10 to $12 per hour. The
Administrative Assistants completes
a variety of assigned tasks to assist
the administrative, sales, marketing,
development, and/or customer
support departments.
TALLAHASSEE FILM SOCIETY
AT ALL SAINTS CINEMA
The Tallahassee Film Society at All
Saints Cinema is seeking social media/editing interns for both the
summer and fall 2015 academic sessions. Interns will be responsible
for editing of the weekly TFS newsletter, composing and maintaining
All Saint's Cinema page and online calendars, and working at the
cinema for at least two shifts per month. Being familiar with Facebook
is required. A $500 stipend will be awarded at the end of the semester
if work is completed in a highly satisfactory manner. For more info,
visit here. Resume may be sent to John Fraser
at [email protected].
CAMP CODY
Camp Cody is a traditional summer camp for girls and body, ranging in
age from 7 years to 15 years old. Camp Cody is looking for a Summer
Activities Counselor. This camp is located in Freedom, New Hampshire
and pays $250 to $350 per week. A Summer Activities Counselor is
expected to plan, direct, and implement activities in his or her area of
expertise and coordinate the activities into the entire camp program.
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS
FLORIDA VETERANS FOUNDATION:
PROGRAM STAFF INTERN
The Florida Veterans Foundation is seeking a Program Staff Intern.
Florida Veterans Foundation serves, supports, and advocates for
Florida veterans to improve their well-being. This position can be
found at SeminoleLink (Job ID: 765076). This position is located in
Tallahassee, FL. The focus of this position is to assist in the planning
and organization of the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down
and other FDVA events; assist in fundraising and development efforts;
maintain customer/donor relations in both the private and corporate
sectors; and assist with grant filings, website updates, and clerical
duties as needed.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:
GOVERNOR’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Success Academy Charter Schools is a high performing network of 32
schools across New York City that currently educates over 10,000
scholars. Success Academy Charter Schools is currently interviewing
for their Summer Teaching Fellows Program and STEM Fellows
Program (deadline to apply is March 27). Both programs start in June
and are full-time, salaried positions with benefits. In addition to these
opportunities, which do not require previous teaching experience, they
have begun hiring for Lead Teacher/Leadership roles for the 20152016 school year. Lastly, for those students who are not graduating
this year, explore their Summer Internship opportunities. Success
Academy Charter Schools continues to look for talented teachers,
school operations and Network staff to support their schools and
growing network. For more information, contact Hilary Nigrosh at
(718) 915-6820 or email at [email protected].
FOREIGN SERVICE INTERNSHIPS
The Department of State is seeking diverse, culturally aware,
adaptable, well-rounded and strategic problem solvers, who are
seeking a substantive internship. This is your chance to support and
gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career
avenues and acquire lifelong skills, as you represent America to the
world. The U.S. Department of State offers an internship to fit every
student including: Pathways Internship Programs (Paid, Domestic);
U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (Unpaid,
International in U.S. embassies and consulates); or Virtual Student
Foreign Service Interns (VSFS).
FOREIGN SERVICE CAREERS
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote
peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while
advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about
public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a
career is waiting for you. The work you’ll do will have an impact on the
world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270
embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas,
Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and
North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and
even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great
challenges and rewards. Explore a career in the Foreign Service and
start your journey with the Department today. Start by looking
at where we work, or taking the quiz to find out if the Foreign
Service is right for you, or what career track is the best fit.
The Executive Office of the Governor’s goal is the understanding of the
inner-workings of state government. The Governor’s Internship
Program will be hosting an information session on Wednesday,
March 18 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Bellamy 116. Learn about the
executive branch of state government. Learn what the internship
program entails. Learn what they look for in an intern applicant. The
information session outlines the semester-long internship cycles. At
the end of the presentation, listen the Q&A session followed by
personalized conversations with both the Internship Coordinator and
the Director of the Gubernatorial Fellows Program.
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