Opportunities CU Multicultural and Women
in  Engineering Program

October 2, 2007

IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION: (Click on a bookmark to go to this section of the newsletter)

GENERAL INTEREST - Agilent Technologies Panel, NASA Undergraduate Students Research Program, Wanted! After School Mentor, Course Repetition Information
OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEERING - Multicultural Career Fair
CAREER SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES - Career Fair Prep classes and workshops, Multicultural Career Fair, Boeing Recruitment, Fall Career Fair

GENERAL INTEREST

Agilent Technologies Panel
During the week of the Fall Career Fair Agilent Technologies will be providing an informal panel discussion regarding engineering opportunities, not just in Research and Development.  Hear about personal experiences and get all your questions answered.  This is a great opportunity to learn about career possibilities through Agilent.  This will be on October 8th from 6p.m. – 7p.m. in ECCR 1B40.  In addition, pizza will be provided.

NASA Undergraduate Students Research Program
Seeking sophomore, junior and seniors in engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences.  Gain hands-on, real life experience in a paid internship with NASA.  Join a 10-week summer session or 15-week spring/fall session.  Click here to see the USRP Flyer.

Wanted! After School Mentor
Are you interested in giving back to the community, working with elementary school students and making some money?  If you are fluent in both Spanish and English this is a great opportunity for you to get involved.  Pioneer Elementary School is seeking a bilingual student to assist students on a weekly basis every Wednesday from 2:35 until 3:35p.m.  The pay is $10/hr and compensation for mileage is additional.  If you are interested please contact Janet Yowell at Janet.Yowell@colorado.edu.

Course Repetition Information
Didn’t do so well the first time around?  Get a second chance at completing that course.  Apply for course repetition on-line by Friday, December 14th, 2007.  No more paper applications, $5.00 fee, or transcript requirement.  Find the application on CUCONNECT under “Academics and Research”, then “Registrar Forms”.  For more information regarding course repetition see http://registrar.colorado.edu/students/registration/course_repetition.html

OUTREACH/VOLUNTEERING

Multicultural Career Fair
Help out with the Multicultural Engineering Fair.  Earn Certificates of Participation and lunch with industry reps by donating your time.  Assistance is needed starting at 10am on October 9th to set-up chairs and table cloths.  In addition, at 11am there will be opportunities for volunteers to distribute packets.  Also, escorts are needed to help professionals to the Coors Event Center from ECCE 100 on October 8th. If you are available during these times please contact Michael Deragischi at michael.deragisch@colorado.edu

CAREER SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES

Career Fair Prep with Lockheed Martin
Wednesday, October 3rd
5p.m. - 6:30p.m, ECCR 200

Learn valuable tips from the professionals.  This event is open to all majors and is a great way to get first hand experience to prepare you for the career fairs. 

Career Bound with Liz Ryan
Thursday, October 4th
5:30p.m. - 7p.m., Benson 180

Make sure you are prepared to sell yourself for the upcoming career fairs.  Learn everything you need to know from this author, speaker, and commentator. 

Attend the...
Multicultural Career Fair
Monday, October 8th
5p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Bring your Student ID!
This event is designed for employers recruiting for diversity.  This is a great opportunity for you to give the employer another look at your skills!  The Multicultural Engineering fair precedes the Fall Career Fair but promotes the same opportunities.

Boeing Recruitment - At Career Fair
October 8th, 9th, and 10th

Boeing is looking for new hires, co-ops, and interns during their visit to CU.  They are primarily looking for ECEN, MCEN, ASEN, CHEN, CSEN, and Business majors.  Freshen up that resume and get out to the career fair!  Apply online at www.boeing.com/collegecareers and then hit "Get Hired".  
There will be a Boeing Info Session on Monday, October 8th from 6:30p.m. until 7:30p.m. in ECCR 200.  Food is provided!


Fall Career Fair
Tuesday, October 9th
1p.m. - 6p.m., Coors Event Center
Bring your student ID!

All employers will be offering internships or career opportunities. This is your chance to find the job or internship you’ve been looking for! Don't miss out on GREAT opportunities! Bring resumes, look sharp, and be prepared.
Go to:
http://careerservices.colorado.edu and click on Career and Internship Fairs for more information, including a list of employers attending the fair.
Get Career Fair Tips at:
http://careerservices.colorado.edu/CommonFiles/PDF/fairTips.pdf   

Fall 2007
Calendar of Events

10/3
Career Fair Prep with
Lockheed Martin
5p.m. - 6:30p.m.
ECCR 200

10/4
Career Bound: Liz Ryan
5:30p.m. - 7p.m.
Benson 180

10/8
Multicultural Career Fair
5p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Coors Event Center

10/8
Agilent Technologies Panel
6p.m. - 7p.m.
ECCR 1B40

10/8
Boeing Info Session
6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.
ECCR 200

10/9
Fall Career Fair
1p.m. - 6p.m.
Coors Event Center