Monday, April 11, 2011

PAST INTERNSHIP: WPWX 92

Area of Internship: Radio
Date of Internship: Aug-Dec 2010
Location: Hammond, IN

Brief Description of Company or Organization: WPWX Power 92 Station is a popular R&B and Hip Hop radio station from Chicago. It is owned by Crawford Broadcasting and has been running successfully to urban audiences for 10+ years.

Brief Description of Duties: Assisting with promotions with the studio, (preparing promotional items for the week, giveaways, daily preparations). Updating website with events, polls, virtual calender. Retrieving air-checks and updating playlists. Helping and inputting ideas with the creative team for promotions.

Contact Information:
Address: 6336 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
Phone: 773-933-6961

PAST INTERNSHIP: BASE PRODUCTIONS

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Television
Date of Internship: Aug-Nov 2010
Location: Burbank, CA

Brief Description of Company or Organization: BASE Productions is a production company working to create a variety of reality, documentary, and informational entertainment-based programming. BASE produces programming for channels such as A&E, the Discovery Channel, Fox Sports Net, ESPN and MTV.

Brief Description of Duties: As an intern I'll be gathering preliminary research, background information, fact-checking, and providing production assistance during pre-production and production of segments for the show.

Contact Information:
Address: BASE Productions
4540 W. Valerio
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: 818-333-5765

PAST INTERNSHIP: INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

Area of Internship: English/Writing
Date of Internship: Sep-Dec 2010
Location: Bloomington, IN (Indiana University)

Brief Description of Company or Organization: This program is designed to help students study English to perform successfully at the university level. This program has been in existence for over 30 years on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington The program is divided in to 7 levels and each session is 7 weeks long.

Brief Description of Duties: I will be working on event planning for two sessions. The session projects involve Orientation, Session Activities and the Session Event (trip).

Contact Information:
Address:
Department of Second Language Studies Memorial Hall, Room 313
1021 E. Third St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-855-6457

PAST INTERNSHIP: LIONSGATE

Area of Internship: Film/Writing
Date of Internship: Sept-Dec 2010
Location: Santa Monica, CA

Brief Description of Company or Organization: LIONSGATE is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio with a strong and diversified presence in motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digital distribution of content.

Brief Description of Duties: Interns will have a variety of responsibilities across all areas within the International group including reading scripts and doing coverage, filing and data entry in preparation for the Berlin and Cannes Film Markets. Interns will learn the financial and production sides of a film and gain a broad understanding of how a movie comes together start to finish.

Contact Information:
Address: 2700 Colorado Ave., Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-255-5785

Career Development Center Newsletter April 11-15

IN THIS ISSUE:

* ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES)
* PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION SESSION
* SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE OF ART INFORMATION SESSION
* MOCK INTERVIEWS WITH C.H. ROBINSON
* FREAKED OUT? HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE JOB SEARCH AND MANAGE STRESS
* MOVING TO NEW YORK
* REGISTER FOR ASCS Q299 AND Q294 - ONLINE FOR SUMMER SESSION I
* REGISTER FOR ASCS Q398 - ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
* PARENTS FUND INTERNSHIP HOUSING GRANT - APRIL 15 DEADLINE
* APPOINTMENTS FOR STUDENTS SEEKING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
* APPOINTMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
* FIND US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN!

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ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES):

4/13/11: FARMERS INSURANCE, Agency Manager, Schedule ID 234

Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.

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PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION SESSION Monday, April 11, 4-5 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Amy Bush from the Partnership for Public Service will host an information session to discuss federal internships and job search strategies, as well as advise students on the role the federal government can play as a career. The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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SOTHEBY'S INSTITUTE OF ART INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, April 13, 6-7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Looking for a career in the international art world?

Sotheby's Institute of Art invites prospectives to an information session on Wednesday, April 13th at the Career Development Center. Learn about the wide range of career options a graduate degree at Sotheby's Institute of Art will enable you to pursue and how to apply. Graduate level programs include Art Business, Contemporary Art, Photography, Fine & Decorative Art, East Asian Art and Contemporary Design. Sotheby's Institute of Art is among the world's leading institutions for graduate art studies offering master's degree programs, summer study programs and specialized short courses in art scholarship, connoisseurship and art business. Campuses are located in London, New York and Singapore.

Find out more at www.sothebysinstitute.com. Download our brochure/catalog at www.sothebysinstitute.com/brochures/brochure.php.

In addition to your myIUcareers registration, please RSVP to Lauren Mang at l.mang@sothebysinstitute.com by Tuesday, April 12th.

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MOCK INTERVIEWS WITH C.H. ROBINSON
Tuesday, April 19, 1-4 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Recruiters from C.H. Robinson will conduct 30-minute mock interviews at the Career Development Center. This experience will allow you to hone your interviewing skills and gain advice from experienced recruiters.

At C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. our roots run deep. In 1905, Charles Henry Robinson started a small produce brokerage that developed the traditions and standards of service that shaped the Fortune 500 Company we are today. As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services, we are headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN and operate through a network of more than 7,600 employees in 231 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and South America. We are the largest third party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 36,000 customers globally, ranging from other Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in a variety of industries. In 2010, our gross revenues were $9.3 billion and we recognize that success is based on innovation.

Sign up for a time slot through your myIUcareers account under the "On Campus Interviews" tab.

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FREAKED OUT? HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE JOB SEARCH AND MANAGE STRESS Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

How worried are you about finding a job? Do you know where to start? Who to talk to? What resources are out there to help you?

Freaked Out? How to Prepare for the Job Search and Manage Stress is an event hosted by both the Career Development Center and Counseling and Psychological Services. The event will focus on job search strategies such as networking. Additionally, a discussion concerning the fears, worries and stresses of the job search will be conducted and useful coping strategies will be provided.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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MOVING TO NEW YORK
Wednesday, April 20, 6-8 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

The IU Alumni Association's Metro New York Chapter President Karen Stone will talk with students about "Moving to New York" at the IU DeVault Alumni Center (just across 17th Street from Assembly Hall). This event is open to all students interested in relocating to New York City for work. In this session, Karen will educate students on the apartment search process. Karen will provide the tools needed to locate, negotiate and move into your first NYC apartment. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

To RSVP: Email ebehrman@indiana.edu

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REGISTER FOR ASCS Q299 AND Q294 - ONLINE FOR SUMMER SESSION I

ASCS Q294:Basic Career Development and ASCS Q299: Job and Internship Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students are now available as online courses for Summer 2011!

ASCS Q294 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course that is open to all freshmen and sophomores. It is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are choosing a major or exploring career fields.

ASCS Q299 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course that is offered open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This course teaches students how to conduct an effective job search.

For more information, visit www.iucareers.com/services/courses.

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REGISTER FOR ASCS Q398 - ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Interested in earning academic credit for an internship this summer? Think about taking ASCS Q398!

* ASCS Q398 provides up to 3 credits for your internship
* ASCS W498 and W499 are non-credit options used simply to maintain half-time or full-time student status

To learn more about course requirements and the application process, go to www.iucareers.com/services/courses or call 812-855-5234.

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PARENTS FUND INTERNSHIP HOUSING GRANT

The Indiana University Parents Fund has donated $50,000 to assist with housing expenses for students participating in non-paid, summer internships in U.S. cities.

Qualified students may receive up to $1,500 in grants.Currently, the program is for Summer 2011 only.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

* Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
* Be a rising senior or rising junior, with preference given to upperclass students
* Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
* Demonstrate proof of financial need and qualify for a Pell Grant; FAFSA mustbe on file
* Participate in a non-paid internship in the United States, with preference given to students participating in internships that are over 100 miles or more from their permanent or Bloomington address
* Complete a career plan that describes how the internship will assist in their career goals
* Complete a budget for the costs of participating in the internship, especially housing costs
* Complete the internship and all requirements of the internship including the signing of the internship agreement. If the internship requirements are not met, students will need to repay the grant

The internship must:

* Be both non-paid and meet the academic internship guidelines established by the Career Development Center (See "Q398 Requirements" at http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/courses/q398_w499.php)
* Be at least 32 hours per week, and last at least 9 weeks

Application and deadline:

Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2011. The application is available at http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/jobs_internships/grant.php.

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APPOINTMENTS FOR STUDENTS SEEKING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and transform the way government works. Amy Bush, the Federal Service Student Ambassador for Indiana University, will hold office hours at the Career Development Center
(625 N. Jordan Ave.) throughout the spring semester to assist students in finding internships and full-time jobs with the federal government.

To schedule an appointment: Visit your myIUcareers account and sign up for a time slot under the "On Campus Interviews" tab.

Below is an overview of dates that are currently available for appointments:

WEDNESDAY APPOINTMENTS: 2:30-5 p.m.
* 4/20/11

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APPOINTMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Victoria Adamov, the Student Energy Ambassador for the U.S. Department of Energy, will hold office hours in the Career Development Center (625 N. Jordan Ave.) to raise awareness and interest about the careers, internships, and educational opportunities available with the Department of Energy.

To schedule an appointment: Visit your myIUcareers account and sign up for a time slot under the "On Campus Interviews" tab.

Below is an overview of dates that are currently available for appointments:

FRIDAY APPOINTMENTS: 2-4:45 p.m.
* 4/15/11

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FIND US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN!

Join the Career Development Center's Fan page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive updates on events and services, interesting career news, and much more.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IUCareers
Twitter: http://twitter.com/iucareers
LinkedIn: IU Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services--Group Page

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

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Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, on the corner of 10th and Jordan, (812) 855-5234, www.iucareers.com or www.indiana.edu/~career

Audio Scenery All Day Free Music Festival

:: AUDIO SCENERY :: ALL DAY FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL ::
Benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington

What: Audio Scenery Music Festival
When: April 30th, noon-8:30 pm
Where: Dunn Meadow
Why: To raise money for The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington. The event itself is free, however, donation tables will be set up.

LINEUP:

12:00-12:40 Snaarj http://www.myspace.com/snaarj
12:55-1:25 IU B-boys
1:40-2:40 Charlie Patton’s War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdBmS-zj_G0
2:55-3:25 Pangaea Drum. Dance.
3:40-4:40 Clouds As Oceans http://www.myspace.com/cloudsasoceans
4:55-5:55 The Mundies http://www.myspace.com/themundies
6:10-7:10 Elephant Quiz http://www.myspace.com/elephantquiz
7:25-8:30 DJ LittleFoot http://soundcloud.com/littlefoot-1

Bring your easel! Bring your hula-hoop! Bring body paint! Bring a picnic! Bring yourself! Bring friends!

If you're an artist and would like to set up an easel or space at any time during the event, we would more than encourage you to do so! It will be a great opportunity to showcase your work. Skill level is not relevant. We simply want as many artistic minds as possible to make for an inspiring atmosphere.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the production of the festival or would simply like to find out more about Audio Scenery contact us at: iuaudio@indiana.edu.

Stay in the know for future events by "liking" our fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Audio-Scenery-Providing-Free-Concerts-to-You/100482946696224

Friday, April 8, 2011

Summer Radio Internship Opportunity in Chicago

Marketing & Promotions Internship Description:

104.3 K-HITS is accepting resumes from college students for our summer 2011 internship program, in our Marketing & Promotions Department. If you love music and your idea of work is meeting new people and traveling all over the Chicago area, we want to hear from you!

K-HITS will give you the chance to learn the inner workings of a large market radio station while providing exposure to the promotions, programming, and sales departments. This is your chance to join a brand radio new station and help us build from the ground up on our adventure to the top!

Responsibilities include assisting management in the execution of various promotions including station broadcasts, remotes, appearances, festivals, concerts, movie screenings and more. It involves daily interaction with our listeners, clients and getting inside of inflatable costumed characters. You will be one of the smiling faces that represent Chicago’s greatest radio station on the streets (The New 104.3 K-HITS!). Interning at K-HITS will give you a chance to interact with several radio personalities well known to Chicago including Eddie and Jobo, Gary Spears, Bo Reynolds and George McFly!

This position will also include various clerical works in the office, such as answering phones and checking e-mails, prize fulfillment and database management, research projects, helping with our online content, blogging, utilizing our social media pages and much more. We require that you work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. You get to earn college credit while working on your tan and jamming out to K-HITS all summer long, what could be better? If you feel that you are outgoing, energetic, hard-working, send your resume and cover letter to us.

*ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE UNPAID

REQUIREMENTS
• Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Must be able to receive college credit for internship; and provide proof of class registration.
• Commit to at least 20 hours a week at the station; including evenings, weekends, holidays and must commit for a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks.
• Must not be an employee or intern at any other station while doing an internship at WJMK-FM/K-HITS; college stations exempt.

SEND RESUME AND LETTER OF INTEREST TO:
Christopher Clybor, Marketing & Promotions Director
WJMK-FM/104.3 K-HITS 180 N. Stetson, Suite 900 Chicago, IL. 60601
For Immediate Consideration Fax to: 312-977-1859
or email resume to Christopher.Clybor@cbsradio.com

CBS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - www.cbsradio.com & http://khitschicago.radio.com/

It is the policy of CBS Radio to afford equal opportunity to all, to discriminate against none, to take affirmative action to promote equal employment and advancement opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, or height or weight. Please note employment after internship may be possible if positions are open but it is not guaranteed.

PAST INTERNSHIP: THE BIG TEN NETWORK

Area of Internship: Marketing/Communications
Date of Internship: Jul-Aug 2010
Location: Chicago, IL

Brief Description of Company or Organization: The Big Ten Network is a 24-hour cable television network dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of all things Big Ten. Airing round-the-clock coverage of various athletic events, campus profiles, and on-site interviews, the Big Ten Network is the place to go if you are a Big Ten sports fan.

Brief Description of Duties: As an intern, I will be directly responsible for a number of marketing and communications-related tasks and objectives. I (along with a team of five other interns) will be completely redesigning the company's on-campus internship (creating orientation manuals, PowerPoint presentations, Gmail accounts/documents, and a start-to-finish specific outline of the various responsibilities of the on-campus interns), planning and working August's Big Ten Media Days, managing the company's Twitter account and various Facebook fan pages, and participating in a number of different promotional tasks around Chicago. We also help manage the network's website. My team and I will have to communicate directly and effectively in order to ensure that our numerous tasks get accomplished. In the middle of every work week, my team and I also meet with our Supervisor in order to give her an update on our progress.

Contact Information:
Address: The Big Ten Network 600 West Chicago
Suite 875 Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-665-0762

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Convicted, Condemned, and Cleared: How an Exonerated Man Helped Abolish the Illinois Death Penalty

Convicted, Condemned, and Cleared:
How an Exonerated Man Helped Abolish the Illinois Death Penalty

Randy Steidl


Tuesday, April 12, 2011
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Maurer School of Law Moot Court Room (room 123)


Randy Steidl, of Witness to Innocence, is one of twenty innocent men sentenced to death and later exonerated by the state of Illinois. It was due to those fundamental miscarriages of justice that Governor Pat Quinn recently signed groundbreaking legislation abolishing the death penalty in Illinois. Mr. Steidl played an active role in the legislative efforts in Illinois.


If you have a disability or need assistance, arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 855-9325.

Audio Scenery Club

Audio Scenery promotes cultural interaction among various music, dance, and art forms through the production of concerts benefiting local charities. We are in correspondence with very active people within the arts scene, providing us with contacts for press, musicians, dancers, DJs, and artists. Our goal is to attract strong community support for the organization to promote the musicians, sponsors, and most importantly, various charities that we choose to raise money for at each event. We are constantly seeking new music talent, sponsors, and people who are interested in fulfilling a role within the club.

We practice open membership, meaning that anyone can be a member. An individual benefits from being a member because they are notified by email of upcoming concerts and are therefore well informed about prospective events.

If you are interested in getting involved email contact iuaudio@indiana.edu.