Schreyer Honors College, Penn State

1. WOMEN, LAW & PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/3 TO 11/5
SHC APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10/3
2. **INFORMATION SESSION ON THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S PROGRAM IN
BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (PIBS) – 10/18
3. **SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT KAPLAN, STATE COLLEGE
4. **SPRING BREAK IN IRELAND – 3/9 – 3/19
5. **FULL-TIME POSITIONS AT BRIDGESPAN GROUP – APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/18

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1. WOMEN, LAW & PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/3 TO 11/5 – SHC APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10/3
The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) invites you to the Women, Law & Public Policy conference, which provides students with an opportunity to discuss strategies for success in law school, discover careers in public interest law, and meet women attorneys working the public policy field. The conference will take place from November 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C. Through interactive panels, open discussions and dynamic briefings, students improve their understanding of the fields of law and public policy. In addition, students participate in a panel discussion on preparing for law school and beyond. For additional information or to download and print a registration form please visit the PLEN Web site at www.plen.org . If you are interested in attending this conference, or would like to contact SHC students who have attended PLEN conferences, e-mail Clare Cowen at cec15@psu.edu by Tuesday, October 3. The SHC can help with registration fees.

2. **INFORMATION SESSION ON THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL STUDIES (PIBS) – 10/18
PIBS is the admissions gateway to 13 Ph.D. programs in the Biomedical Sciences at the University of Michigan. Learn about their 13 Ph.D. Training Programs, the University of Michigan, applying to graduate school, and Summer Research Opportunities at an information session on Wednesday, October 18, at 6 p.m. in 119 Thomas Building. Free pizza will be served. For more information see http://www.med.umich.edu/pibs .

3. **SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT KAPLAN, STATE COLLEGE
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is seeking SAT teachers for the Summer Study program at Penn State University for the summer of 2007. Interested applicants should be able to provide SAT score reports at or above the 90th% mark (roughly 680 or above in each section). Positions are part-time, Mon-Fri, during the day starting late June-mid-August. If you would like to schedule an audition or would like more information call 1-800-KAP-TEST. More information about Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions can be found online at www.kaptest.com . Auditions will be scheduled throughout the fall and early spring. Training will be held at the Kaplan center on College Avenue on nights and weekends in March, April and May. No teaching experience is required to apply. Training is paid. Teaching rate begins at $16/hour. If you have questions, contact Stacey Dorang, State College Center Director, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions at stacey_dorang@kaplan.com or at 814-238-1423.

4. **SPRING BREAK IN IRELAND – 3/9 – 3/19
Penn State Dickinson School of Law and Penn State Abington College, in collaboration with University College Maynooth announce their Study Abroad program, Course SP06 ADMJ 499B: there are six required seminars at PSU between January 11 and March 1. During spring break Students will attend lectures at University College Maynooth and study comparative law and policing. A comparative research paper is required when students return from Ireland. For more information contact Elena De Luca at emd2@dsl.psu.edu.

5. **FULL-TIME POSITIONS AT BRIDGESPAN GROUP – APPLICATION DEADLINE 10/18
An SHC alumnus who works at the Bridgespan Group, a consulting company, encourages SHC seniors to apply on-line for positions with them. See below for a job description. Submission deadline for résumés is Wednesday, October 18. Résumés can be submitted online at www.bridgespan.org .
Founded in 2000 and incubated at Bain & Company, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization bringing leading-edge strategies and tools to the challenges and
opportunities facing nonprofit organizations and foundations.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that nonprofits are the best hope for addressing many
of today’s pressing social and environmental problems. A strong and effective nonprofit sector
can be a powerful lever for change – as well as a source of human inspiration.
While the tools and frameworks used in the for-profit world provide a powerful starting point
for creating this critical impact, the nonprofit sector requires different and distinctive strategies
to produce the desired results. Bridgespan exists to apply the best thinking to the task of
building stronger and more effective nonprofit organizations.
The Bridgespan Group is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the fall of 2007 for
the position of Associate Consultant. Positions are available in our San Francisco and Boston
offices.
The Bridgespan Group will not sponsor H1B visas, but will provide documentation to anyone
eligible to apply for a TN permit.
Position Summary:
Associate Consultants (ACs) are a vital part of the Bridgespan Group’s core consulting
strength, working as members of case teams to provide nonprofit clients with powerful data
and analyses that identify solutions to their greatest challenges – thus enhancing
organizations’ abilities to drive social change. Each AC’s responsibilities will vary from case to
case depending on the needs of the client, which grants ACs exposure to many different types
of analysis. Typical AC case responsibilities include:
· Conducting qualitative research and analysis through interviews with nonprofit client
staff, client beneficiaries, and experts in the field
· Conducting quantitative research and analysis of the nonprofit marketplace
· Conducting financial analysis, including forward-looking financial projections
· Preparing clear and compelling presentation materials
· Presenting analysis and findings
The Bridgespan Group invests heavily in the training and development of each Associate
Consultant. While most of the training is on the job, ACs attend formalized training throughout
their time with the Bridgespan Group, starting with an extensive in-the-office program. This is
followed by a 10 day off-site program with both Bain and Bridgespan ACs from around the
world. Bridgespan helps each Associate Consultant build the fundamentals of a successful
career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and
collaborating with senior Consultants and Managers.
Qualifications:
Associate Consultant applicants must have:
· Strong academic backgrounds
· Analytical skills
· High motivation level
· Strong commitment to teamwork
· Outstanding interpersonal skills
· Commitment to changing the nonprofit sector
The Bridgespan Group provides competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.
We are committed to proving equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations, and are
committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we
are in contact are treated without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status.

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