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January 25
Doing Well by Doing Good Luncheon Series - "Public Health" with Michael Crinnin, Executive Director, AIDS Community Resources - AIDS Community Resources of Syracuse provides prevention, education and support services to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. This organization works to prevent the spread of HIV, enhance the quality of life for those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS, collaborate in communities to address HIV/AIDS related needs, facilitate access to available resources, and work to end stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. Join us to learn more about Michael's career path, work in the field of AIDS care.  Sponsored by the Center for Career Services and the Center for Outreach, Volunteerism and Education (COVE). Free lunch is served and all are welcome. 12:20 pm, The COVE
The Michael J. Wolk '60 Conference on Medical Education - Do you have an interest in healthcare careers? Join us for a two day program discussing the many facets of healthcare today, including the variety of career opportunities in healthcare. The program will run from 4 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, January 25 with dinner provided; and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, January 26 with lunch provided. During the conference a "Careers in Healthcare" table display will be located in Olin Hall Lobby. The program is co-sponsored by the Michael J. Wolk Foundation and Colgate University. Some space is still available for this FREE conference opportunity, so if you are interested please RSVP Jill Ford, jcford@mail.colgate.edu, in the Health Sciences Advising Office to register by Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

January 28
Résumé Basics 101 - Your résumé is one of your key marketing documents in your job or internship search. We'll walk you through the process of creating a first résumé so that you can begin speaking with alumni, employers, faculty and other networking contacts. 4:20 pm, 109 Persson
Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Summer Analyst Information Session - Morgan Stanley is a worldwide leader in investment banking and is ranked among the top institutions in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting of equity and equity-related transactions, high yield debt financings and corporate debt issuances. 6:00 pm, 27 Persson

January 29
Creating Cover Letters - Recruiters, employers, and alumni all indicate that the cover letter is one of the most important tools in a job or internship search. We will walk you through how to create a cover letter that articulates your interests and credentials and helps you stand out.  11:30 am, 109 Persson
Recruiting Program Information Session - This information session will cover what is required to be eligible to participate in the Colgate Recruiting Program.  11:30 am or 3:20 pm, Career Services Conference Room
First-Year Experience Dinner with Dean Scott Brown - 6:00 pm, Seven Oaks Clubhouse

January 30
Class of 2011 Open House - meet the Career Services staff and learn about how you can take advantage of the resources and programs through our office over your four years at Colgate. Light refreshments will be provided.  3:30 - 5:00 pm, Career Services
EF Education Information Session - EF has evolved into the world’s largest educational organization. We are committed to our lofty mission: breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography through travel and cultural exchange. As you can imagine this is no small feat…EF accomplishes its mission every day through 14 different programs concentrating in Language, Travel and Tours, Cultural Exchange and Academics.  7:00 pm, 109 Persson

January 31
Colgate Connection - Colgate alumni can be an invaluable asset in career exploration and decision-making, as well as Summer Learning Experience, job and graduate school searches. Our alumni are enthusiastic in sharing their time, energy, and expertise, and in return request only that students be prepared to speak with them. To meet that request, we require that before students receive alumni names, they complete a three step process. Come find out what you need to do to start taking advantage of your Colgate Connection. 11:30 am, Career Services Conference Room
Barclays Summer IBD/DCM & Sales & Trading Information Session - The Barclays Capital Summer Program is designed to provide summer analysts with broad exposure to the Barclays Capital businesses. This program consists of practical work assignments and various other learning opportunities throughout the summer. The goal of the summer program is to enable the summer analysts to achieve a solid understanding of the strength and capabilities of our global platform, its businesses and its culture. 6:00 pm, 27 Persson
Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst Information Session - Goldman Sachs’ Securities Division is currently looking for rising seniors with quantitative and analytical skills from any major with strong academic backgrounds and demonstrated leadership abilities. Qualified candidates should have a keen interest in financial markets and a high level of enthusiasm. 7:30 pm, 105 Lawrence

February 1
Barclays Capital Interview Prep 101 - Barclays Capital would like to host an Interview Prep 101 for students preparing to go through the summer internship interview process.  Keynote Speakers: Joe McGrath '85, Managing Director, Co-Head of Leveraged Finance Colgate Team Co-Captain and Stacie Sasaki-Glass, Associate Director, US Campus Recruiting.  Joe & Stacie will present an insightful hour of interview tips and hold a Q&A session for students preparing to go through the Summer Internship recruiting process. Think about everything you want from a career, and then ask who can make you the perfect offer. As an investment bank we offer a new way - an innovative and challenging approach to standard business practices and to professional advancement.  12:30 pm, 27 Persson

February 4
Creating Cover Letters - Recruiters, employers, and alumni all indicate that the cover letter is one of the most important tools in a job or internship search. We will walk you through how to create a cover letter that articulates your interests and credentials and helps you stand out.  4:20 pm, 109 Persson

February 5
Recruiting Program Information Session - This information session will cover what is required to be eligible to participate in the Colgate Recruiting Program.  11:30 am or 3:20 pm, Career Services Conference Room
Doing Well by Doing Good Luncheon Series: Public Policy with John Graham - free lunch is served and all are welcome.  12:20 pm, The COVE

February 6
Colgate Connection - Colgate alumni can be an invaluable asset in career exploration and decision-making, as well as Summer Learning Experience, job and graduate school searches. Our alumni are enthusiastic in sharing their time, energy, and expertise, and in return request only that students be prepared to speak with them. To meet that request, we require that before students receive alumni names, they complete a three step process. Come find out what you need to do to start taking advantage of your Colgate Connection. 4:20 pm, Career Services Conference Room

February 7
Résumé Basics 101 - Your résumé is one of your key marketing documents in your job or internship search. We'll walk you through the process of creating a first résumé so that you can begin speaking with alumni, employers, faculty and other networking contacts.  11:20 am, 109 Persson
Class of 2011 - Emotional Intelligence Session with Shelly Lear - 12:20 pm, location TBD

February 8
Doing Well by Doing Good Luncheon Series - "Economic Development and Giving Back to Colgate" with Marianne Crosley '80, President, Non-Profit Services, LLC - sponsored by the Center for Career Services and the Center for Outreach, Volunteerism and Education (COVE). Free lunch is served and all are welcome. 12:20 pm, The COVE

February 9
Test Drive for LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT by Kaplan Educational Services - Kaplan will administer the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and GMAT at Colgate University. This is a FREE opportunity to see what the required entrance tests are all about - and to see how well you can do. The exams are given paper/pencil. Test scores are for your use only, they are not reported.  You must register in advance with Kaplan at www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST. 11:00 am, Persson Hall
GRE Subject (Biology and Psychology) Practice Exams by Kaplan - Kaplan will administer the GRE Subject Biology and GRE Subject Psychology Practice Exams at Colgate University. This is a FREE opportunity to test your competency on these exams. The exams are 30 minutes in length, given paper/pencil. Test scores are for your use only, they are not reported. You can register for the practice GRE at 11 am, which takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, and then take the GRE Subject at 1:30 pm. You must register in advance with Kaplan at www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.  1:30 pm, Persson Hall

February 11
Central New York Communications Consortium Information Session - If you are looking for a job or internship opportunity in the communications field - be it in television, radio, publishing, advertising, and publications - then you want to participate in this event. Leading employers from the industry will interview for job and internship positions nationwide. There also will be an evening job fair at which you can learn more about the industry and opportunities in it. This is another exclusive event, with students from only five schools invited to apply. You must attend an information session to apply.  4:20 pm, 108 Persson

February 12
Central New York Communications Consortium Information Session - If you are looking for a job or internship opportunity in the communications field - be it in television, radio, publishing, advertising, and publications - then you want to participate in this event. Leading employers from the industry will interview for job and internship positions nationwide. There also will be an evening job fair at which you can learn more about the industry and opportunities in it. This is another exclusive event, with students from only five schools invited to apply. You must attend an information session to apply.  11:30 am, 108 Persson
Recruiting Program Information Session - This information session will cover what is required to be eligible to participate in the Colgate Recruiting Program.  11:30 am or 3:20 pm, Career Services Conference Room

February 13
Class of 2011 - Time Management Brown Bag Lunch with Dean Low - 12:15 pm, Career Services Conference Room
Peace Corps Information Session - The Peace Corps offers a combination of adventure, community service and the chance to develop language, cross-cultural and professional skills. It's the toughest job you'll ever love! Peace Corps volunteers are working in over 70 countries in approximately 66 different program areas including education, agriculture, business, health and environment sectors.  6:00 pm, 515 Peterson Seminar Room, Case Library. The Peace Corps will also have a COOP table from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!

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