Weekly Announcements - Jan. 11-17
News & Announcements
2016 Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program. Now in its 18th year, this prestigious program is designed to encourage and develop future leaders as well as prepare individuals for greater civic involvement. This experience is open to qualified students from ANY major who have an interest in Congress, civil leadership or public service. Click here for complete program requirements and details. The application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 4.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Staff Award
Staff employees, faculty members, and department or division heads are encouraged to submit nominations for the Outstanding Staff Employee award. The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2015-16 award is Friday, Feb. 5. The Outstanding Staff selection criteria and nomination form can be found on the Administration & Finance website.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Student Employee Award
Faculty and staff members can show their appreciation for student employees by nominating them for the university's 2015-16 Outstanding Student Employee of the Year (OSEY) award. Cal Poly’s OSEY will be announced in April. The winner is entered into the state competition and could go on to the regional and national competitions. The nomination form can be found on the Administration & Finance website. Submissions are due to Barbara Rollins in Financial Aid by Friday, Feb. 5.
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Staff Award
Staff employees, faculty members, and department or division heads are encouraged to submit nominations for the Outstanding Staff Employee award. The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2015-16 award is Friday, Feb. 5. The Outstanding Staff selection criteria and nomination form can be found on the Administration & Finance website.
Winter Quarter German Conversation Table starts Jan. 20
Practice your German from 12:10-1 p.m. every other Wednesday starting Jan. 20 in Julian’s Café at Kennedy Library. Subsequent dates are Feb. 3, Feb. 17 and March 2. For more information contact Angelica Browne.
Spanish Conversation Table meets on Thursdays
Spanish Table meets on Thursdays, UU Hour (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) at the tables in front of The Avenue. All are welcome to come and practice Spanish. For more information contact Marion Hart or Brittany Anderson-Cain.
Events
'100% Acrylic' in Art Gallery
Jan. 14 – Feb. 5
University Art Gallery, Dexter Building (No. 34)
Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department will present “100% Acrylic,” an exhibit featuring the work of painter and installation artist Erin Curtis. The show will open Thursday, Jan. 14, in the University Art Gallery in the Dexter Building (No. 34). The evening will start with a talk by Curtis at 5:10 p.m. in the KTGY Gallery in the Engineering West Building (No. 21) Room 105, across Dexter Lawn. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. in the University Art Gallery.
The Art of No-Budget Filmmaking (Science, Technology and Society)
3:10 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12
Advanced Technology Laboratories (Bldg. 7)
Mark Stolaroff is an award-winning independent film producer with 25 years of experience. Stolaroff founded NO BUDGET FILM SCHOOL in 2005 and teaches filmmakers the fine art of micro-budget filmmaking. Email sts@calpoly.edu or call 756-1525 for more information.
Career Services Events:
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Careers in Business for Non-Business Majors Workshop
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19
Career Services (Bldg. 124), Room 117
Supercharge Your Resume presented by Triage Consulting Group
1:10 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19
Career Services (Bldg. 124), Room 117
Winter Career Fair Day #1
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20
Bldg. 43, Rec Center Main Gym
What is Consulting & How We Support Our Clients presented by Motive Power
Career Services (Bldg. 124), Room 117
Networking for Introverts & The Shy
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13
Career Services (Bldg. 124), Room 117
Perfecting Your Pitch presented by Western Digital
Come learn from Industry Insider Meagan Graham, University Recruitment Manager
1:10 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13
Career Services (Bldg. 124), Room 117
Change of Major Workshop
6 – 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20
Bldg. 42, Room 205E)
Winter Career Day #2
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21
Bldg. 43, Rec Center Main Gym