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Diane Stipcak, from the IUP Career and Professional Development Center, was selected as Liaison of the Year by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.

Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2016 semester. The Disney College Program offers a one-of-a-kind, Disney-designed experience that provides you with the tools, education, and opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.

Jobs that sound too good to be true should raise a red flag for any college student. Fake job postings abound in unsolicited e-mails sent to student accounts and in online job listing sites.

The Career Development Center has changed its name to Career and Professional Development Center to reflect more accurately the comprehensive functions and services it provides.

The fair will be held Thursday, May 8, and is for seniors, graduate students, and alumni who are seeking positions in the field of education.

An IUP student gained valuable experience this summer interning for the Figue fashion design line in New York City.

Are you ready to Rock? Join us this fall for the 2013 IUP Hawk Rock, a 24-hour dance-a-thon beginning at 10:00 a.m. on October 19 and continuing until 10:00 a.m. on October 20 at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Join us at one of the upcoming NSE Information Sessions from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Pratt 305 on September 24, October 23, November 21, or December 4, 2013.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Service Learning on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center/Folger Hall for the annual IUP Community Involvement Fair.

Plan on attending the upcoming information session at 6:00 p.m. on September 11, 2012, in the HUB Ohio Room and discover why the Disney College Program is an experience you just can’t miss!

Recruitment meetings for the Scholars In Service to Pennsylvania and Community Fellows Scholarship programs will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m., both in Pratt Hall, Room 305.

Please join Alumni Services and the Career Development Center for an alumni and student networking event at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

The IUP Career Development Center is sponsoring the 13th annual Summer Employment and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

The IUP Career Development Center offers Walk-In Wednesday résumé reviews every Wednesday during the semester from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in Pratt 302.

The IUP Career Development Center is sponsoring numerous alumni and/or employer networking events during the Spring semester as well as on-campus interview opportunities.

Students from Business Honors, Fashion Merchandising and Hospitality Management had the opportunity to attend a networking event in New York City on December 8 and 9, 2011.

Please join President David Werner, the IUP alumni host committee, and PNC hosts at the PNC Networking Reception on Thursday, September 22, 2011, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Please join the Circle K Club and the Office of Service Learning on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center to donate blood through the Central Blood Bank.

Please join the Upward Bound Math and Science Program and the Office of Service Learning on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room to donate blood through the American Red Cross.

The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll is one of many ways of promoting student service-learning and civic engagement.

The IUP Office of Service Learning thanks the individuals, organizations, and faculty/staff members for giving their time, skills, energy, and talents in helping others and serving their communities.

Information on campus events and online sites has been compiled on the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief webpage by the Office of Service Learning.

Tired of seeing that pile of unused shoes at the bottom of your closet? Bring them to the Soles4Souls Shoe Drive on Monday–Friday, March 21–25, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the HUB Fitness Center Atrium.

The Office of Service Learning and Goodwill Industries are hosting a clothing drive for new or gently-worn clothing and monetary donations from Monday through Friday, March 21–25, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the HUB Fitness Center Atrium.

A Central Blood Bank blood drive sponsored by Alpha Tau Delta will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall.

The fair takes place on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Monroeville Convention Center. Deadline for the bus registration sign-up will be Wednesday, March 16.

IUP’s Nursing Class of 2012, along with the Central Blood Bank, is planning a blood drive on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Wallwork Hall, Room G98, the Multipurpose Room.

The Career Development Center is offering walk-in resume reviews on Monday, February 21, 2011, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the HUB Fitness Center Atrium.

The Washington Center provides internship programs and academic seminars in Washington, D.C., or abroad, where students can gain knowledge and experience while earning academic credit. Come to our information session on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

You are invited to join the Office of Alumni Relations and Career Development Center at upcoming networking events in March 2011 in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. It’s not always what you know, but who you know!

The IUP Office of Service Learning invites you to nominate an individual, faculty/staff member, organization, or service learning project that you feel has made an invaluable contribution to our university and/or community.

Finding a job after graduating from college is the ultimate goal of students, and LinkedIn is one tool that can help students and alumni connect with job opportunities.

IUP’s Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Lambda, along with the American Red Cross, are planning a blood drive on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Folger Hall Crimson Event Center.

Students can win $50 in Flex money at the Community Involvement Fair on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

This spring, incoming and returning students are very actively seeking employment opportunities for 2011. Please send the Student Employment Center any announcements of anticipated student employment opportunities for us to post.

Sponsoring a blood drive is a great way to show that your organization cares about the community! You can also co-sponsor with another organization, if you wish.

The Office of Service Learning, Gamma Sigma Sigma, and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.

The IUP Office of Service Learning and Michael B Shoes/Campus Corner are cosponsoring a collection event to provide an opportunity for the IUP community to help make a difference in the lives of others worldwide by the simple act of donating shoes.

The IUP Office of Service Learning is sponsoring a cell phone collection event focused on helping victims of domestic violence.

The Career Development Center is pleased to announce that Tammy Manko, assistant director, and Kelly Cordero, graduate assistant, along with Emily Cicconi (IUP SAHE '08), a recruiter for PLS Logistics Services, were awarded a $1,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers (PennACE).

The Office of Service Learning is sponsoring opportunities to help make the upcoming holiday season a joyful one for local families and children in need. The IUP community is invited to participate in the Toys for Tots and Treasures for Children programs.

Tammy Manko, Career Development Center, served as the commencement speaker for the University of Phoenix Pittsburgh Commencement Ceremony in September 2010.

IUP’s Alpha Phi Omega, with the Central Blood Bank, is planning a blood drive on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall.

A blood drive will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2010, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center. The blood drive is sponsored by IUP’s Delta Phi Epsilon in memory of Trevor Hart, a cousin of one of its members.

Join the Career Development Center “Under the Big Top” for an open house Tuesday, September 21, 2010, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and learn interview tips, how to “dress for success,” and more!

Donate blood on September 8, save up to three lives, get a free t-shirt, and feel good about yourself!

Job seekers and employers, including IUP alumni, are invited to participate in the IUP Career Expo 2010 on September 28.

Incoming and returning students are very actively seeking employment opportunities for 2010–2011. Please send the Student Employment Center any announcements of anticipated student employment opportunities.

Tammy Manko, assistant director of the Career Development Center, recently defended her dissertation and received a Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

The Office of Service Learning and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on campus Wednesday, July 21, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. Enter to win a $5,000 vacation getaway.

The IUP Office of Service Learning is collecting data to tally an accurate count of volunteers and volunteer hours served in the IUP community during the 2009–2010 academic year.

The Office of Service Learning and Central Blood Bank are having a pre-Fourth of July celebration blood drive Thursday, July 1, 2010, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Folger Hall Crimson Event Center.

The Office of Service Learning and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on campus Wednesday, June 16, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Folger Hall Crimson Event Center.

The Office of Service Learning continues to coordinate donations for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort, including a $109 donation from the members of the Sutton Chapter of Mortar Board, who held a hot chocolate sale in the Oak Grove.

Diane Stipcak, Office of Service Learning, was a keynote speaker for the third annual SALSA (Southern Alleghenies Learn and Serve Alliance) Workshop on May 2, 2010, at Juniata College.

Just as a reminder, if any offices or departments have any openings for student employees for this summer, or if you anticipate any for next fall, please post those positions at Student Employment.

Sponsoring a blood drive is a great way to show that your organization cares about the community, and it’s easy to arrange with the assistance of the Office of Service Learning.

The Office of Service Learning, Alpha Tau Delta, and Kappa Sigma are sponsoring a blood drive Wednesday, April 28, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.

Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Career Development Center at the Pittsburgh Night for Networking on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh.

The Office of Service Learning will hold a three-day food drive to benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program’s food bank on March 17, 18, and 19, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Indiana Giant Eagle along Seventh Street. Please stop by and give a donation!

A collection of personal hygiene items for Haiti will be conducted now through March 19, 2010.

The IUP Office of Service Learning invites you to nominate an individual, faculty/staff member, organization, or service learning project that you feel has made an invaluable contribution to our university and/or community. Nominating someone for our Volunteer Service of the Year Award is a great way to show a person or organization that what they do is recognized and appreciated.

The Office of Service Learning and Student Government Association (SGA) are accepting monetary donations for IUP's Haiti Relief Fund inside the Co-Op Store at the indoor lobby entrance February 22–26, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

At the Haiti Relief Initiative meeting, discussion was held regarding a fund which has been set up for IUP fundraising efforts for Haiti relief. If your organization is conducting a fundraiser for Haiti, here is information to include submitting your donation.

The Community Involvement Fair, originally scheduled for February 10, 2010, has been postponed and rescheduled for March 3, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.

An American Red Cross blood drive will take place Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Wallwork Hall, G98 Multipurpose Room.

Join us for Groovin’ for Haiti on February 16, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room. Come out and join us as we raise money to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.

Please post your student employee positions on the Student Employment Center Job Board.

The Student Employment Center invites you and your student employees to the workshop “Conflict Resolution” on Monday, April 13, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.