Events
 
April 25, 2008
Announcement of Summer Stipend Recipients
Applicants to the Gephardt Institute Summer Stipend Program and the Goldman Fellows Stipend Program will be notified of the results.
August 25, 2008
Voter Registration Drive for Grad Students
Graduate Center, 3rd floor, Danforth University Center. Bring identification with Missouri address and a signature. Absentee voting info will also be available.
5:00
September 11, 2008
Take a Stand Rally
Present your cause in a creative way. Up to $200 in funding available for student groups. Contact: dsalls@ymcastlouis.org for information. Danforth University Center NE Courtyard Presented by the VP Debate Program Planning Committee
11:00 am
September 16, 2008
Constitution Day Trivia Face-Off
Student teams representing Washington University and Saint Louis University will face off in a trivia contest to commemorate Constitution Day. Come out to support your team! Danforth University Center, Rooms 233-234
6:00 p.m.
September 18, 2008
Voter Registration and Change of Address Drive
Visit our tables at the following locations: Mallinckrodt Main Floor: 9:15am-5pm Campus Y: 9am-5pm Danforth University Center Commons: 9am-9pm Wohl Center: 5pm-8pm Art/Architecture Cafe: 10am-2pm Ursas Stageside: 6pm-9pm Village Cafe: 5pm-8pm Farrell Learning and Teaching Center (Medical School): 10am-2pm Law School Cafe: 10am-2pm Brown School of Social Work Commons: 10am-2pm Olin Business School Main Enterance: 10am-2pm
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September 23, 2008
Public Service Fair
Over 50 nonprofit agencies will attend to recruit volunteers and interns for both short-term and long-term work. DUC Commons. Presented by Community Service Office/Gephardt Institute for Public Service
3:00-5:00 pm
September 23, 2008
Networking for Pro Bono Services
Non-profits, graduate and professional students, and faculty share ideas on matching student pro bono services with organizational needs. Refreshments provided. Location: Graduate Student Center, 3rd Floor of Danforth University Center
5:00 pm
October 02, 2008
Vice Presidential Debate
October 29, 2008
Government and Public Policy Careers Keynote and Panel Discussion
Featuring Ms. Brooke Markley, International Trade Specialist with the Foreign Agricultural Service, (USDA) and Ruby BOnner, Director of St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency, Represenative Rachel Storic, MO House of Representatives, and John Wagner, Policy Director for FOCUS St. Louis. Learn more about their jobs and get advice on pursuing similar career paths. Co-sponsored by the Career Center and Gephardt Institute for Public Service Location: Danforth University Center, Room 234
5:00 pm
October 30, 2008
Summer Funding for Social Change
LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THIS SUMMER? WANT TO BE PAID FOR HELPING A COMMUNITY? Join us to find out how… at SUMMER FUNDING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE!! The Community Service Office, the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, the Skandalaris Center for Entreprenuerial Studies, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Career Center are offering an information session to highlight the grants and stipends available through each office to WU students. This year there is over $200,000 available for students who are looking for a way to help a community without foregoing an income over the summer. Each office will discuss individual funding opportunities, highlight award winners and projects from previous years, and there will be time for Q & A. Danforth University Center Room 276
4 pm
November 13, 2008
Government and Public Policy Career Networking Dinner
Sign up for this networking dinner in Brown Lounge with our government and public policy representatives ( Americorps, State Dept., CIA, USDA, Planned Parenthood). Enjoy informal discussion about their career paths and tips for finding a job. Hear from others in the room through mini-info sessions following the meal. $5 participation fee. RSVP by email gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu.
6:00-7:30 pm
November 13, 2008
Graduate Student Lunch with Govt. Employers
Graduate students can ask questions at this roundtable catered lunch with the following employers: Air Force Communications Agency, State Dept., Peace Corsp, CIA, and St. Louis VA Medical Center. In the Danforth University Center, Room 248. RSVP required: gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu
12:00 pm
November 13, 2008
Preparing Yourself for a Foreign Service Career
A State Dept. representative will present this info session for anyone interested in a career in the U.S. Foreign Service. Lambert Lounge, upstairs in Mallinckrodt Center.
1:00 pm
November 13, 2008
Resume Reviews
Studens can walk in to the Career Center on the first floor of the Danforth University Center to get tips on polishing their resume from government employers: Social Security Administration, Air Force Communiations Agency, CIA, MO Dept. of Transportation, and St. Louis VA Medical Center.
2:00-4:00 pm
November 13, 2008
Government Job Search 101
This workshop will cover tips and timelines for a government job search and discuss government-specific resumes. With Social Security Administration, Air Force Communications Agency, State Dept., CIA, and St. Louis VA Medical Center. Danforth University Center, Room 233.
4:00-5:00 pm
November 13, 2008
CIA Info Session
Learn the in's and out's of applying for a job with the Central Intelligence Agency. Danforth University Center, room 233.
8:00-9:00 pm
November 26, 2008
Deadline for Community-Based Teaching and Learning RFP
Faculty must submit Community-Based Teaching and Learning grant applications by 5:00 pm to gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu. Please visit the Community-Based Teaching and Learning section of the website for more details.
5:00 pm
December 03, 2008
Deadline for International Service-Learning Program
December 3rd is the deadline for applications to the International Service-Learning Program in Chile. Six undergraduates will be selected to live in Santiago for 9 weeks. Participants will have language instruction, a homestay, and an internship in international development. For application and further information, please contact Amy Suelzer at International and Area Studies acsuelze@wustl.edu or 935-8372
January 26, 2009
Summer in Kenya Service Learning Program Deadline
Spend 6 weeks in Kenya with Senior Lecturer Mungai Mutonya learning Swahili and studying African culture while enjoying a homestay. The experience includes an intensive service internship at a community-based organization. Cost is $4500 plus airfare and program dates are June 6-July 21. http://artsci.wustl.edu/~overseas/programs/KenyaWU.html
February 19, 2009
Government and Public Policy Career Day
12:00-1:15 Lunch with Government Representatives. Location and employers TBA 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 Sign up for individual "mock" interviews and get feedback on the spot! 3:00-4:00 Panel Discussion on Internships related to Politics and Government. Hear from fellow students and employers.
12:00 pm
April 02, 2009
Faces of Hope Celebration of Community Service and Civic Engagement
Location: Whitaker Hall Atrium and Auditorium 4:00-5:00 pm Poster Session highlighting service by students, faculty and staff 5:00-5:45 pm Ceremony led by Chancellor Wrighton and Congressman Dick Gephardt, featuring student speakers Reception following. For information, contact Robin Hattori at rhattori@wustl.edu
4:00 pm
April 02, 2009
Lunch with Congressman Richard A. Gephardt
Students interested in running for public office or working in politics may lunch with Congressman Dick Gephardt and hear his insights. Location: Brown Lounge, 2nd floor of Brown Hall. RSVP is required for this event at gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu.
12:00-1:30 pm
September 17, 2009
Constitution Day Panel: Did the Japanese American Internment Violate Constitutional Rights...and Why Do We Care?"
7-8:30 pm in DUC 242 followed by reception in DUC Formal Lounge. Panelists dissect the Constitutionality of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and discuss the internment's relevance today. Featuring John Haley, Orthwein Distingues Professor of Law, Denise Lieverman, lecturer in Political Science, Wendy Roll, President of the Japanese American Citizens League. Moderated by Randall Calvert, Thomas F. Eagleton University Professor.
7:00 pm
September 22, 2009
Public Service Fair for Students, Faculty, and Staff
4-6 pm, DUC Commons. Over 40 nonprofit and community organizations will recruit for volunteer and internship opportunities. Learn about the many ways to get involved in the St. Louis community. Click here for a list of agencies: http://www.gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu/ServiceAcrossCampus/AnnualEvents/Pages/home.aspx
4:00 pm
October 13, 2009
Government & Public Policy Internship Panel
Location: TBD Entering the competitive world of politics requires a strong internship experience. This panel will feature current WashU students who've had exceptional internship experiences in government or public policy. This is your opportunity to learn how to land a great internship, make the most of that experience, and leverage that opportunity to land your first job! Lunch will be served. RSVP online through CareerLink at careers.wustl.edu. Co-sponsored by the Career Center and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service
12:00 pm
November 10, 2009
A Fresh Look at Government Jobs: Civil Service in the 21st Century
Presented by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service and the Career Center. Please RSVP at CareerLink or call the Career Center at 314-935-9005 if you are not registered. 11:30 am Career Center’s Lunch with a Pro Featuring George Selim, Policy Advisor, Office for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security Location: DUC 234
11:30 am
November 10, 2009
1/2 Hour Resume Reviews with Government Pros
Presented by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service and the Career Center. Please RSVP at CareerLink or call the Career Center at 314-935-9005 if you are not registered. 1:00-4:00 pm 1/2 hour Resume Reviews by Government Career Professionals • Mike Butkovich, Equal Employment Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Lane Koch, Office Manager, Office of U.S. Senator Kit Bond • Corinne Moore, Recruiter, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) • George Selim, Policy Advisor, Office for Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security • Ken Walsh, International Trade Specialist, Foreign Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce Location: Career Center
1:00pm
November 10, 2009
Graduate Student Panel and Happy Hour with Government Pros
4:00-6:00 pm Graduate Student Panel Discussion and Networking Event with Government Professionals Panel discussion followed by a networking happy hour Featuring the EPA, CIA, Senator Kit Bond's office, Foreign Service, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, and the FDIC. Co-sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Committee Location: DUC 276 followed by reception in DUC Formal Lounge
4 pm
November 10, 2009
CIA Information Session
7:00 pm CIA Information Session Featuring Nicole Emerson and Karen Ross, CIA, Clandestine Services Recruiters Location: DUC 234
7pm
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