Careers for Sports Lovers
November 9, 2009
Love sports? Would you love to work in the sports field? Hear a panel of sports professionals discuss their careers:
Mike Atwood – Coach, Foxboro High School
Leah DeCosta – Assistant Director of Sports Marketing, Boston College
Gerry Randolph – Intern, New York Giants
Lizz Summers – Director of Communications, The New England Revolution
When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 | 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Where: Vanderslice Hall, Cabaret Room
Additionally, be sure to check out our many web resources on Careers in Sports & Recreation!
Career Night for the Arts
November 6, 2009
Interested in a career in the arts? Come to the Career Night for the Arts to speak informally with BC alumni who work in various fields in the arts.
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 | 7-8:30pm
Where: McMullen Museum, Devlin Hall
For more information and a list of the alumni who will be attending, please go to http://www.bc.edu/offices/artscouncil/artscareers.html.
The Stanford Teacher Education Program
November 5, 2009
Do YOU want to TEACH? Do YOU want to CHANGE the world?
The Stanford Teacher Education Program is a unique teacher education program leading to a Master of Arts in Education and a preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential.
STEP seeks to prepare and support teachers working with diverse learners to achieve high intellectual, academic, and social standards by creating democratic classrooms and equitable schools.
Kristen Babineau, an admissions representative from STEP, will be holding an information session about the program and application requirements. STEP alumni will also be present to answer any questions.
When: Monday, November 9, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Boston University School of Management, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston MA, Room 412
Contact Information – Kristen Babineau, STEP Coordinator
Phone: 650-723-2110 Email: kbabineau@stanford.edu
Web: SUSE– http://ed.stanford.edu STEP– http://suse-step.stanford.edu
Applications: http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu
A&S Career Conversations
November 4, 2009
A&S Career Conversations are weekly happenings where A&S alumni return to campus to speak about their careers in an informal, roundtable discussion format. This week, hear Amy Anselmo, Manager of Electronic Media Production of Bose speak.
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Career Center Conference Room
“How To Find An Internship” Workshops
November 2, 2009
Participating in internships is an essential part of your college experience! Through this workshop, you’ll learn how to use our SIX internship databases, as well as how to set yourself apart through your resume and cover letters.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5pm OR Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5pm
Where: McGuinn 121
Take this opportunity to meet Juanita Allen, Recruitment and Outreach Manager for the Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and learn about opportunities in state public service.
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at
Where: Boston Room
RSVP via EagleLink for this event and others in the Workshops for Government Opportunities Series.
Lunch & Learn: Inside the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
October 23, 2009
Hear about opportunities with the Department of Health and Human Services regarding jobs and internships. Jon-Paul Correira, Assistant Special Agent, will provide information and tips for landing a position in this field.
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12pm
Where: Boston Room
RSVP via EagleLink for this event and others in the Workshops for Government Opportunities Series.
Specialized Programs in Graduate Business Fair
October 23, 2009
Interested in a Master’s Degree? Join Boston University for Specialized Programs in Graduate Business!
When: October 27, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Sheraton Copley, 39 Dalton Street, Boston
Specialized Programs in Graduate Business provides prospective students an opportunity to learn about business degrees, the admissions process and choosing the right program. Meet business school admissions directors, current students, and alumni of specialized graduate business programs and receive answers to all of your program and admissions questions!
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, email: mathfn@bu.edu
Been There, Done That: Former Volunteers Give Advice to Undergraduates
by Paula Gonzalez, former Graduate Assistant, Boston College Career Center
Have you ever considered volunteering fulltime after graduation, but did not know where to start? Boston College graduate students and employees shared their advice and personal experiences from post-graduate volunteer programs. Here is what they had to say:
If it feels right, do it! That was the number one piece of advice given by former volunteers. But, don’t forget that each volunteer program is different and you have to do your research to find the right fit for you. Think about what you want from a program. Work experience, spiritual growth, international experience?
“The rewards are incredible- meeting new people, building a skill set, becoming more marketable for whatever career path, growing personally. I have so much more life experience to build off of and it was a benefit for me to have a totally new experience after graduation.” – Rosto de Cristo volunteer
What are they doing now? Although most participants surveyed are Boston College graduate students, they are studying a variety of different subjects across the university including law, pastoral ministry, higher education, social work, and theological studies. Others work in the volunteer and service learning center and the alumni association.
All volunteers said that their volunteer experience has greatly impacted their everyday lives. The impact was often characterized as an experience of personal growth, broadened perspective, and a deeper understanding of social justice.
“My post undergraduate volunteer experiences influence me every single day- my ability to deal with difficult situations, ability to be more self-reliant, self-confident, do more with less, complain less about things that don’t really matter, a better perspective on life and a much stronger, more real Christian faith.” – JCV Nicaragua volunteer
Seven Strategies for Success:
- Do your research ahead of time (about yourself and the programs)
- Don’t expect everything to be easy or perfect
- Keep an open mind
- Be aware of the challenges of community and simple living
- Try not to have too many expectations
- Immerse yourself in the culture
- If an opportunity comes your way, take advantage
If you’re interested in volunteering, be sure to check out our website for more information on Post-Grad Volunteering, the Volunteer Opportunities Listings page, as well as the Boston College Post-Graduate Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Tuesday, October 27th from 4-7pm in the Heights Room.
Lunch & Learn: Federal Government Jobs & the FBI
October 19, 2009
Come hear advice from Special Agent Krista Toole of the FBI on how to apply for jobs and internships with the federal government and hear about programs with the FBI office.
When: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12pm
Where: Shea Room, 2nd floor of Conte Forum
RSVP via EagleLink for this event and others in the Workshops for Government Opportunities Series.
