CV300.205: Learning and Thriving Early on a Friday Morning

It’s 8:00 a.m. on a Friday, and the students in CV300.205 are wide awake, actively engaging in Hernan Espinosa’s class. Kudos to both the instructor and the students for bringing energy and focus to early morning career development!

CV300 is …

By Yasmin Silva
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Celebrating National Internship Day: Honoring Tomorrow’s Leaders

The last Thursday of July marks National Internship Day, celebrating the invaluable contributions of interns across various industries. This day highlights the importance of internships in shaping the future workforce by providing essential skills, experience, and confidence.

Personal Development

Internships …

By Jennifer Kidd
Jennifer Kidd Office Manager
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Funding Available for Summer Internships!

Through Dominican University’s Title V PA2 grant, funding is available for current undergraduate students in unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations. Internships must occur between May and August of 2024. To see the terms of funding and apply, complete the application …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Celebrating Success: Owen Morrow Lands IT Internship with ARCO

Congratulations to junior Owen Morrow who stopped by during DU’s Reunion Weekend to share his exciting news. Owen just accepted an internship with ARCO in their IT department!

By Yasmin Silva
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ShopDU Featured in the Dominican Star

Written by Bianca Dinkha for the April edition of the Dominican Star

What started as an artistic passion for senior Chris Rice, later became a creative independent business with unique services in graphic design.  

Rice’s business is featured in ShopDU, the one-stop-shop …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Why Your Organization Should Close in Celebration of Juneteenth

Illustration by Marian Blair

Alongside a growing number of employers across the country, the Idealist office is closed on Thursday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the official ending of slavery in the United States on June 19th, 1865.

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Funding Available for Summer Internships!

Through Dominican University’s Title V PA2 grant, funding is available for current undergraduate students in unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations. Internships must occur between May and August of 2024. To see the terms of funding and apply, complete the application …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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The Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations is expanding DU’s award-winning Career and Vocation program.

The Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations is expanding DU’s award-winning Career and Vocation program. Aligning with DU’s strategic plan, this represents a significant advancement in our dedication to providing comprehensive support to our students as they navigate their …

By Jennifer Kidd
Jennifer Kidd Office Manager
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Career Programs Highlighted at the Chicago Career Professionals Network

Career Programs director of career curriculum and employer relations, Kathy Meisinger, presented to the Chicago Career Professionals Network (CCPN) on March 19, 2024. Her talk outlined the innovative work in Career Programs, student outcomes, and advice for other institutions wanting …

By Yasmin Silva
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DU’s Spring 2024 Career Fair

Dominican University held its Spring 2024 Career Fair on Thursday, February 29th. The fair had a record turnout with more than 360 students and 33 employers in attendance. The Office of Career Programs & Employer Relations would like to thank …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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