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Upcoming career fairs help students find jobs

By Kelley Byrne | February 4, 2014

Career Services’ upcoming fairs will help match students with internships and jobs.Career Services will host the Internship Fair on Feb. 18, Full-Time Job Fair on Feb. 19 and the Educators’ Job Fair on Feb. 24. Workshops — ABCs of Getting an Internship...

D.C. internship registration open

By Northern Star staff | October 13, 2013

Students can apply for the university’s annual congressional internship program.This program is held in Washington, D.C., and is open to all majors. Four students will be selected to live and work in the nation’s capital. The program runs from late...

U.S. State Rep. Randy Hultgren offers spring internship

By Northern Star staff | November 7, 2011

Applications for an unpaid spring semester internship are currently being accepted by U.S. State Rep. Randy Hultgren. The internships take place in his Washington, D.C. and Geneva offices.While interning at the Washington, D.C. office, interns will greet...

Blog: Important lessons learned from summer break

By Taurean Small | August 22, 2011

As I was approaching the end to an intense school year filled with term papers, Powerpoint presentations, and final exams (oh my), I realized summer employment was the last thing on my to do list. Unfortunately, procrastination brought me missed opportunities...

Extracurricular activities in college are just as important as academics

Extracurricular activities in college are just as important as academics

By Alyssa Pracz | May 4, 2011

It is important to receive good grades during your college career; however, being involved in extracurricular activities and getting work experience, like an internship, is valued more. Extracurricular activities and work experience allow you to get hands-on...