Spider Road Trips
Spiders for the Common Good 2008
What is it? Spiders for the Common Good will allow 20
students to explore the ways a liberal arts education provides a
strong basis for work in the non-profit sector. Selected
students will have a chance to combine readings and discussion
in areas such as social entrepreneurship, leading change, and
social responsibility with visits to a wide range of
organizations in Washington, DC that address these issues. At
each site, students will learn about the organization’s mission,
methods for social change, and opportunities with the
organization. Students will reflect on what they learned and
discuss connections with the selected readings. Suggested
readings include sections of Bill Clinton’s Giving and David
Bornstein’s (editor) How to Change the World: Social
Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. These sessions will
also provide time for students to talk about how their studies
relate to work in non-profits and the public sector. Katybeth
Dreisbach (CDC) and Dr. Amy Howard (CCE) will lead the trip.
When will it occur?
January 8 & 9, 2008
Who can go?
This program is open to juniors and seniors. Students should
have a demonstrated interest in social change and the
willingness to research the organizations we will visit over
winter break. Space is limited to 20 students and admission for
the program will be rolling.
Costs
Students must support their own travel costs. Lodging will be
provided—students will share hotel rooms. Meals will be on your
own if not provided by organizations.
Application
Log into SpiderConnect to download an application and apply
online today! Search for "Career Development Center" under
employers.
November 28, 5:00pm (Wednesday): Application Deadline
November 30, 5:00pm (Friday): Notification of students
Spiders in New York: Media & Communications 2008
What is it? This is an annual CDC program designed to expose
juniors to the various industries and companies related to the
media and communications industries: public relations,
marketing, advertising, television, sales, publishing and more.
The organizations that we will visit will provide presentations
on various topics and educate students on the culture and
insights of the various industries and also offer an opportunity
to connect with alumni discussions about career paths in various
industries.
When will it occur?
January 8 & 9, 2008
Who can go?
This program is open to juniors but we encourage interested
sophomores and seniors to apply as there may be available room. Students should have a
demonstrated interest in one or a number of these industries and
the willingness to research the organizations and industries we
will visit over winter break. Space is limited to 20 students
and admission for the program will be rolling.
Costs
Students must support their own travel and lodging costs. Once
selections are made, students can room together to cut down on
costs. We will be working to reserve a block of hotel rooms and
will determine where that is in the coming weeks. Meals will be
on your own if not provided by employers.
Application
Log into SpiderConnect to download an application and apply
online today! Search for "Career Development Center" under
employers. November 28, 5:00pm (Wednesday): Application
Deadline
November 30, 5:00pm (Friday): Notification of students
Spiders on Wall Street 2007
Spiders on Wall Street is an annual CDC program designed to
expose juniors to the finance industry and a variety of
opportunities in New York. The firms will provide structured
presentations on various finance industry topics.
When will it occur?
The program takes place on October 15 & 16, 2007
Who can go?
This program is open to juniors (If room permits, interested
sophomores may participate). Students should have a demonstrated
interest in the finance industry (investment banking, sales &
trading, etc), and the willingness to research the finance
industry over winter break. Space is limited to 20 students and
admission for the program will be rolling.
Costs
Students must support their own travel and lodging costs. Once
selections are made, students can room together to cut down on
costs. We will be working to reserve a block of hotel rooms and
will determine where that is in the coming weeks. Meals will be
on your own if not provided by employers.
September 24 (Monday): Application Deadline (5pm)
September 26 (Wednesday): Notification of students
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