LMU Sociology Society

Join the session Thursday, May 2nd to learn more!

Here’s another paid internship opportunity provided by Los Angeles Pierce College! Apply now📚

Here are 5 internships provided by Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization! Apply now!

LA County Arts Internship Program! Apply now!

Here is an AmeriCorps service year opportunity!

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will work collaboratively with other AmeriCorps Members in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met. While the commitment to our organization is only one year, the impact AmeriCorps Members have on the children in their care is lifelong.

They are currently accepting applications for the September 2024-August 2025 service year!

Applications are now open for McCourt School of Public Policy for the 2024-2025 school year!📝

Now offering for Pre-Med Students. New Altius
MCAT opportunities including free Roundtrip Airfare and Full & Half-Tuition Scholarships!Apply now!📚

An important cautionary article about "following your passion" that was written by a sociologist https://theconversation.com/5-drawbacks-to-following-your-passion-183708?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_4617345_nl_Your-Career_date_20220711&cid=yc&source=ams&sourceid=&fbclid=IwAR1Y6NExxIDeiW5kLFVSleCCIqx8bJMuXNLUE9scUFFdaAp3FrnZbqlf7_A

5 drawbacks to following your passion A sociologist took a critical look at the cherished career advice to ‘follow your passion.’ What she found is that this advice often brings unintended consequences.

The Hammer Museum, a free museum dedicated to dynamic galleries and free public programs, is hiring! Apply for either the Gallery or Frontline Ambassador role: both positions are part-time and open to undergraduate students. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and work availability to [email protected], with either "Gallery Ambassador" or "Frontline Ambassador" in the subject line. To learn more about either position, visit their Handshake page, which is accessible through your LMU login

Hello Lions! Finals Week is around the corner, bringing with it all the stress of exams, papers, and projects! To help with this, the William H. Hannon Library has collaborated with LMU FitWell, Campus Safety Services, KXLU, Student Psychological Services, and Housing to bring you stress-relieving events and support! Join us for Feel Good Finals, a series of events running from April 26 to May 5 full of fun to make your finals season less stressful! Check out the link below for a complete run-down on what events to expect!
https://libguides.lmu.edu/finals

The TELACU College Success Program (CSP), a comprehensive support system that offers everything from financial awards to informative workshops to college students, is accepting applications! CSP prioritizes applications from full-time, first-generation college students who demonstrate financial need and have at least a 2.5 GPA. For more information and to access the application, check out this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca6951UnlH9lQizD1g3MHD2j4ANo8Ol1giSNg4hvjU_IX_8Q/viewform

Are you looking for hands-on experience in government work? The Los Angeles Office of United States Senator Diane Feinstein is currently looking for an intern! The intern's responsibilities will include conducting legislative research, drafting correspondence, assisting the staff with preparation for the Senator's visits to the state, and more! This opportunity is open to all majors! Check out the flyer below for the applications' requirements and where to turn them in. Applications are due Friday, April 29, at 11:59 PM PST!

DC Service Corps is an 11-month service leadership experience for young adults (ages 21-35) that desire to participate in a Catholic program with a Franciscan heart. With a focus on professional and spiritual development through service in the DC community, DC Service Corps facilitates the integration of faith into all aspects of one’s life.

We have opportunities to serve at the FMS headquarters and with partner agencies in a variety of roles. From designing promotional materials as the FMS Communications Associate to connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with important resources to mentoring high school students from families with limited resources, our volunteer opportunities allow you to use your gifts and make a difference.

In addition, all volunteers live in intentional community, pray together, and strive to be witnesses to justice and peace. Each week, you’ll also gather as a cohort with other DC Service Corps volunteers for leadership development, guided reflection, and discussions focused on integrating faith into your service experience.

Program Benefits Include:
-Housing/utilities
-Monthly stipend
-Health insurance
-Weekly spiritual formation sessions
-Three retreats throughout the program year
-Spiritual accompaniment
-10 vacation days and 5 sick days

If you are still in search of an internship opportunity for the summer, consider taking the following steps:

Drop in to virtual peer advising to get your resume and cover letter reviewed by a Peer Advisor or Graduate Assistant
Schedule a virtual appointment with a Career Coach or Graduate Assistant on Handshake
Explore internship opportunities on Handshake

Need help with next steps? Practice your interviewing skills on Big Interview. Submit your resume for instant personalized feedback on VMock. Connect with alumni and expand your network on The Pride. Browse interviews with alumni on Roadtrip Nation. Discover and develop new skills through LinkedIn Learning.

Questions?
Visit careers.lmu.edu/internshipfunding or email Erica Privott at [email protected].

Join LMU’s Center for Media and a Just Society (MAJS) and Communication Studies for “Diversities, Advocacy, & Storytelling: The Evolving Faces, Voices, & Responsibilities of PR, Creative, and Marketing Industry Professionals”, a panel featuring creative executives from RPA Advertising, a Los Angeles based marketing firm. The panel will seek to start a lively discussion on the industry’s response to calls for more diversity, equity, inclusion, access and advocacy in the media. The panel will be on Monday, April 18th; for more information, check out the poster below!

The Getty Foundation is offering several internships at Los Angeles-area museums and Visual Art Organizations for Summer 2022! Internships range from location to location, and vary from curatorial positions, to artist in residence positions, to engagement internships, and more! Students from ethnic groups that are historically underrepresented in museums and visual art organizations are especially encouraged to apply. To check out all the available internships, visit https://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/internship_positions.html

The Summer Pathway Program, hosted by Cornell University’s Migrations initiative, is looking for applicants to attend their fully-funded research-focused Summer 2022 program! The program provides hands-on research training to underrepresented minority students who are interested in (broadly) researching migration, and teaches them valuable research skills such as conducting interviews, collecting data, professional development, and more. The one-and-a-half-week program consists of both virtual and in-person research workshops and training, with awardees staying at the Cornell Ithaca campus for the in-person portion. The application is due Thursday, April 28. See the attached flyers for more information on the program and application!

Galileo Learning - a nationwide network of STEAM and innovation focused summer camps - is hiring over 2,600 summer staff members in the Bay Area, Southern California, Seattle, Chicago, and Washington D.C. to help lead and teach their students! Three positions are currently open: Summer Operations Intern, Camp Counselors, and Instructors. The next priority application deadline is Sunday, April 10th at 11:59PM PT.

DEADLINE TODAY: LMU’s Phi Delta Phi Pre-Law Honor Society offers resources to support students considering law school after graduation, including free LSAT workshops, meetings and Q&A sessions with professors and lawyers from various legal fields, and networking events throughout the semester. Phi Delta Phi has a few open spots for Spring ‘22 recruitment.

The deadline for submissions will be April 1, 11:59 PM.

If students have any questions, email [email protected].

Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0uxJI2Jcl5RUHccr1zCi4FJa-j1Mf8JkQ3Le7y7_ef-hiKw/viewform

LMU's Phi Delta Phi Pre-Law Honor Society is accepting applications until 11:59 PM tonight! The pre-law society offers valuable resources and support to students such as free LSAT workshops, meetings and Q&A sessions with professors and lawyers from various legal fields, and networking events throughout the semester. Again, the deadline is today, April 1st, so check out the application below ASAP if you're interested!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0uxJI2Jcl5RUHccr1zCi4FJa-j1Mf8JkQ3Le7y7_ef-hiKw/viewform

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Career and Professional Development, the Black Student Space, and African American Studies invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a panel featuring recent grads who will discuss how to build professional networks, compete for internships and jobs, and land post-grad opportunities. The event will be moderated by Dr. Marne Campbell, Professor and Chair of African American Studies, and Dr. Branden Grimmett, Associate Provost for Career and Professional Development. Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP on Leo!

Tuesday, March 29
4:30 p.m.
The Mbongi Spot

Career and Professional Development (CPD) is excited to offer grant awards to students who have secured unpaid or underpaid internships for Summer 2022. The maximum award amount is $2,500.

Students interested in applying are encouraged to attend an info session to learn more. In addition, please closely review the Eligibility Guidelines and Required Application Materials on our Summer Internship Funding page as this application process is competitive.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Final application deadline is Wednesday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m.

Questions?
Visit careers.lmu.edu/internshipfunding or email Erica Privott at [email protected].

The William H. Hannon Library is hosting the Library Research Awards: Projects that make use of the library's various resources creatively or expertly have a chance to win up to $1000! Both scholarly or creative projects can be nominated, as well as individual or group projects. Nominations are due April 10, 2022. For more information, visit library.lmu.edu/lra

Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day with LMU! To honor Cesar Chavez's legacy and LMU's own workers, a collaborative event between the William Hannon Library, CLSS, and the CSJ Center for Reconciliation and Justice will present a dual performance and exhibit on Tuesday, March 29th, at 12 PM. Snacks and refreshments will follow the performance. Everyone from the LMU community is welcome; let's show our appreciation for LMU's hardworking facilities management and food service staff! For more information on the event, visit https://cal.lmu.edu/event/hidden_uniforms_honoring_cesar_chavez_through_our_workers

Interested in making a little extra cash? Participate in the paid economic experiments! Students do not need to be ECON majors to participate and they will be paid in cash for about 45 minutes of their time.

Do you have any ideas on how to address a pressing global challenge? The Global Policy Institute is hosting the The 3-Minute Global Policy Competition! The global policy challenge must relate to one of the following areas: Environment; Poverty and Inequality; Democracy; Health; Identity; Security; Borders. Submit a one-page description of your ideas to [email protected] by April 10, 2022. If you are chosen to be a finalist, you will be given 180 seconds to present in front of an audience and judges. The competition will take place Friday, April 22 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in The Living Room. Come and join the audience and support the finalists! Find more information here: https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/gpi/events/the3-minuteglobalpolicycompetition/

Every third Saturday of each month, LMU’s Loyola Law School partners with the St. Francis Center to run a meal center in Downtown Los Angeles, helping to serve homeless individuals a hot breakfast. Volunteers are greatly appreciated, and assist in tasks like preparing food, washing dishes, and more. Giving back to your community is an important part of not just being a Lion, but a person. To sign up, visit the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepHgvVcynCRPaVhN-lj-PAweLCoRDu9NgBmc6cAslOAMzwCg/viewform

Are you looking for a new career or an internship opportunity? Are you passionate about social justice, advocacy, and leadership?

Career and Professional Development (CPD) invites you to attend Social Impact Career Week March 15-17th to network with alumni and guests, learn about career prospects in your desired professions, and get valuable career guidance as you move forward towards your career.

Explore upcoming events at https://careers.lmu.edu/events/socialimpactcareerweek/. All students and alumni are welcome!

The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is a Loyola Law School organization that offers assistance to those students that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal system. Students who are working on public interest legal work can apply for stipends through the PILF Summer Stipend Award Program. For those interested in learning more, PILF will be hosting an information session on the grant on March 16, from 12 PM - 2 PM. For more information on the PILF grant and Zoom info session, visit the PILF LMU page!

Los Angeles's ESMoA art laboratory is accepting applications for two paid Summer 2022 internship positions: Communications and Digital Media Intern and Education and Public Programs Intern. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to community engagement and art education, ESMoA is especially looking for interns who are passionate about the arts and are members of groups that have historically been underrepresented in careers relating to museums and the visual arts. To learn more about the intern positions and to apply, visit https://esmoa.org/