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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SPIRITUAL LIFE PROJECT GATHERING The Spiritual Life Project’s March Gathering will be Thursday, April 2 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm in the Globe, Room 2400. Gatherings include a collection of faculty, staff, and students who are interested in engaging conversations around meaning, purpose, and authenticity. The conversations tend to be grounding, thought-provoking, and engaging, so they encourage you to join them and contribute to the dialogue. Light refreshments will be provided and please bring others along for the conversation.
WORLD WATER FIELD DAY Take Back the Tap will be hosting the third annual World Water Field Day event on Landis Green on Wednesday, March 25 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm! Come out to compete in activities while learning about water issues and enjoying the outdoors. There will be free food, prizes, and reusable water bottles! You can register yourself or your team here! Please contact Marie-Claire Levy at [email protected] with any questions!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
FLORIDA STATE ALTERNATIVE BREAKS Applications to be on next year's planning committee are now available! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be a part of the team that plans these trips for students. Apply now to be on the Florida State Alternative Breaks Student Coordinator team for 2015-2016. Students do not need to have participated in FSAB previously. To apply, fill out the application online or pick-up a paper copy at the front desk of the Center for Leadership & Social Change at the Dunlap Success Center. Applications are due on Monday, April 6 at 9:00am. For more information, please email Elaine Giles at [email protected].
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.
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.
FSU SHARK TANK On April 1 at Digitech, there is a one-day $500 Pitch Competition for FSU Students. Any student with an idea can put together a few-minute pitch. Students can apply to pitch at www.fsusharktank.com. For more information, visit the website!
STARTUP WEEKEND TALLAHASSEE On Friday, April 3 in the evening, individuals pitch for 60 seconds, the best ideas form teams, work all weekend on developing these ideas, and pitching to judges on Sunday, April 5. Startup weekend includes all meals and unlimited coffee. Tickets are normally $99.99 but the Student Government Association Office of Entrepreneurship purchase 40 tickets for FSU students. Students can enter promo code SGAOEI to claim a free ticket. All they ask is that if a student uses a free ticket, that he/she commits to participating in the entire startup weekend. This event is April 3 through April 5 and you can find out more information at up.co/communities/usa/tallahassee/startup-weekend/5535.
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]
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/.
WFSU: SPRING RADIO PLEDGE DRIVE 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) 645-6071. You can use these hours for ServScript!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS Sustainable Campus (SC) is hiring for the following positions: Garnet & Gold Goes Green coordinator; reCycle Bike coordinator; Take Back the Tap coordinator; Graphic Designer; Garden Manager; and Book Club/Green Grad Pledge coordinator. All interested applicants should meet the following qualifications: ability to commit to 10-15 hours/week (depending on position); detailed-oriented and organized; have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to maintain professional working relationships with various campus departments; and be in good academic standing. For a complete list of position duties and how to apply, visit: fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50juxF7vizPQAzr.
INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE & LEADERSHIP SEMINAR Intercultural Dialogue & Leadership Seminar is a Summer 2015 Course offering at Florida State University (INR 593-0003 and INR 3932 – 0004). This is a 3-credit, summer session B (May 11 – June 19) course to be held in the Globe Room 2500 every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This multi-disciplinary seminar is for graduate students (and undergraduates with instructor permission) wishing to become effective leaders in diverse cultural and organizational settings. Students from the U.S. and other nations will integrate their personal and professional perspectives through class discussions, exercises and a term project. The seminar will be of particular interest to students majoring in International Affairs, Education, Communication, Urban & Regional Planning, Public Health and Public Administration, and for anyone who expects to participate in and lead groups or network at the organizational, local, state, national or international level. For additional information regarding the seminar and its requirements, please contact Dr. John Mayo at [email protected] or (850) 644-4321 or Dr. Tom Taylor at [email protected] or (850) 933-9444.
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.
THE RIDE FOR HOPE
Volunteer opportunities for “The Ride for Hope Volunteers” are now open. The Ride for Hope would not be possible without the help of its wonderful volunteers. Please click here to be a part of the team. It only takes a few
seconds to do. If you have questions regarding volunteer service for The Ride for Hope, please contact David Spear, TRFH Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].
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!
LEMOYNE CHAIN OF PARKS ART FESTIVAL
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts is pleased to present the 15th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 18 through April 19, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Tallahassee's downtown Chain of Parks. They are looking for volunteers to help make preparations in the week leading up to the event, as well as helping during the event on Saturday and Sunday. To see what positions and times are available, visit here.
NORTH FLORIDA HOMELESS VETERANS STAND DOWN You can end Veteran homelessness by December 31, 2015. Military type operations are getting underway which involve hundreds of the area’s Veterans, not fighting a war, but combatting life on the streets as a veteran experiencing homelessness. From April 24 to April 26, 2015 the North Florida Fair Grounds will be the host to the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down. In times of war, a stand down has exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover, be removed from the battlefields to a place of security and safety. This Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the estimated 400-500 homeless Veterans in North Florida. During the 3 day/2 night event, the North Florida Fairgrounds in Tallahassee, FL will take on a military atmosphere as tents and cots are set up for the Veterans who are experiencing homelessness in the Tallahassee area. They will live and sleep on the property throughout the weekend. Veterans who do not have permanent housing will have free access to housing assistance, showers, food, clothing, medical services, legal services, mental health services, and job counseling. Most importantly, though, they will receive companionship and camaraderie. The Stand Down expects an atmosphere of providing dignity and respect. North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down will “leave no Veteran behind”. Support your local government. Students wishing to get involved can contact: Colonel Claude W. Shipley, Retired U.S. Army and Program Director of the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down at (850) 508-7926 or [email protected].
HERITAGE PATHWAYS INITIATIVE
Heritage Pathways is an initiative to engage the surrounding community members to strengthen and deepen civic connections to the Historic Smokey Hollow Neighborhood and Downtown Tallahassee. Heritage Pathways will offer a venue that brings together arts, entertainment, education, history and wellness. The initiative aims to promote community identity and encourage a sense of place as well as enlisting the feedback of the public through surveys. For more info about participating in a survey, contact Tatiana Daguillard at [email protected] or (850) 681-7881.
FLORIDA HISTORY FAIR
Florida History Fair is a statewide program that promotes the learning and discovery of history by middle and high school students. The contest will take place from Sunday, May 3, to Tuesday, May 5. Help is needed with a variety of tasks, including student registration, exhibit set up, and merchandise sales. Most volunteer shifts are about four hours. Florida History Fair staff will confirm your placement in April. To sign up for a date and time, visit here. For more info, email [email protected] or call (850) 245-6486.
SOLIDAIRTY IMMERSION 2015 Solidarity Immersion joins student organizers from all over and leaders in the movement for social justice. From July 30 to August 12, student leaders will have the opportunity for an up-close look at how the global economy and fight for change is woven together in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Stay posted on their Facebook event page! Email [email protected] for more information.
BANGS SHOES 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?
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].
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.
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.
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.
TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL AIRPORT Tallahassee Regional Airport serves eleven neighboring Florida counties and twelve southern Georgia counties. They are in search for an Airport Security Specialist – Curbside Enforcement to be employed in Tallahassee, FL for $11 to $13.80. This position provides enforcement of curbside parking and ground transportation operations. It provides supplemental roles and when necessary, training will be provided. This position operates airport surveillance, access control, fire alarm, flight information, communications, and building management systems. This position is based heavily on customer service and providing information and assistance to Airport Customers. This is a local, part-time opportunity.
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].
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS
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 2015-2016 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.
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.
FSU STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SERVICES FSU Student-Athlete Academic Services strives to be recognized as a campus leader in terms of its ethics, non-discrimination, and unquestioned fiscal integrity. They are seeking a tutor to be employed at Florida State University Campus in Tallahassee, FL for $8.05-$14. The tutor will tutor athletes in assigned areas of study, and perform educational assistant duties in assigned areas of study.
BASCOM COMMUNICATIONS & CONSULTING, LLC Bascom Communications & Consulting, LLC is a Florida-based political communications consulting and public affairs firm. They are seeking 2015 summer interns in Tallahassee, FL. Over the course of the internship, you will learn and familiarize yourself with writing press releases, opinion pieces and collateral material; handling media; monitoring social media; clipping news articles; providing administrative assistance; managing contact lists and mass mailings; and compiling press kits. There will be a stipend.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: GOVERNOR’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
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.
TALLAHASSEE BALLET The Tallahassee Ballet is seeking interns for the summer and fall semesters. The purpose of this internship is to provide in-depth, hands-on training as an arts administrator providing experience in administration, finance, development, event planning, and marketing. The intern will provide between 8-10 hours of work each week and attend performances on nights and weekends. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high paced environment is required. Summer program runs from May 11 through August 7, and Fall program runs from August 24 through December 14. For more info visit here.
CHORUS TEACHER POSITION AT MACLAY SCHOOL Maclay School is seeking a part-time vocal music instructor to establish a Vocal Music program for middle and upper school students. The desired person will be enthusiastic and inspiring and will have a vast knowledge of popular music as well as choral, musical theatre, and jazz. A BA or BFA degree in Music Education or Vocal Performance is expected. Teacher Certification and experience conducting choral groups is preferred. A love for working with young adults is vital. For more info, contact Dr. Sherrie Pesta at (850) 893-2138 or [email protected].
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