I will need to modify office hours tomorrow, Wednesday March 29th to 1 pm to 3 pm. I can do quite a bit to help find an internship, even now. Get to my office for chocolate, coffee, and help finding an internship!
Dr. Lenze
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Dr. Lenze off today
Due to a family emergency, Dr. Lenze will not be on campus today. If you need to reach him please contact him at 724-840-8295. You may reach him until 2 PM today.
What do I do now?
If you have an internship:
Submit the paper work and wait for Dr. Lenze to send you registration materials in the first week of May. Do not delay in submitting paperwork.
If you don’t have an internship:
It is not too late!
- You were supposed to create an Indeed account and apply for 10 internships a week, starting in January. Did you? If not, do it now.
- Follow up with applications you already sent. Give them a call. What can it hurt?
- Visit Dr. Lenze during office hours and let’s look together! MWF 12 pm to 2 pm.
April 17th is the deadline to submit a signed site offer form and student data sheet. Avoid the rush! Get it done as soon as possible!
River Point Realty: Social Media Marketing and/or Production
River Point Realty is a small real estate brokerage in Pittsburgh. We are looking for a summer marketing intern to help out with social media marketing, graphic design, photography, or other area of production.
Andrea Henderson, Director of Marketing
IUP Communications Media Alum, Class of ’21
– Andrea@RiverPointPgh.com
– 412-518-0070
River Point Realty, LLC
7112 Church Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Career and Professional Development Programs
The Career and Professional Development Center will present 3 upcoming Career Ready Seminar Series programs. All are topics (life design, company culture, DEI) that we believe students, regardless of major or career goals, could benefit from hearing and learning more about. Furthermore, we are extremely excited to be bringing back 2 IUP alumni to speak with both Laurie Kuzneski and Je’Mone Smith each leading a session. As a reminder, the IUP Career Ready Seminar Series provides an overview of key competencies which impending graduates need to learn and develop to be successful as they make the transition from higher education into the professional world of work.
Title: Designing Your Dream Life – 6pm, Great Room, Elkin Hall – March 22, 2023
Description: Figuring out who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to do with your life is no small feat and something that people struggle with regularly. Join us for this informative discussion on design thinking and learn strategies to help you answer some of these tricky questions. Inspired by topics and ideas covered in the Designing Your Life book by Stanford professors, Bill Burnet and Dave Evans, and resources used in their popular courses offered through the Life Design Studio, this CRSS event will give you the tools needed to design a life that is authentic to you and adaptable for the future.
Learning Outcome: Participants will learn various tips related to life design and design thinking to better understand how to navigate their own career trajectories successfully.
Title: Company Culture – Why It’s Important and How to Determine if It Is the Right Culture for You and if You Are Right for It presented by IUP alumna and Trustee Laurie Kuzneski – 6pm, Great Room, Elkin Hall – March 27, 2023 (also a Six O’clock Series)
Description: Every company has a culture; some are well-defined and intentional while others happen when no one is looking. IUP alumna and Trustee, Laurie Kuzneski will discuss how culture-focused companies evaluate potential new hires as well as what job seekers should consider before accepting any job offer.
Learning Outcome: Participants will develop an understanding of how company culture shapes and impacts a work environment and gain knowledge about what job seekers should look for before accepting an offer of employment.
Title: Leading with an Inclusive Mindset presented by IUP alumnus Je’Mone Smith – 6pm, Room 225 Jane E. Leonard Hall – April 11, 2023
Description: Leading with an inclusive mindset is a critical part of being successful in today’s workforce. Join us for an interactive session with IUP alumnus Je’Mone Smith — a former professional football player with the Philadelphia Eagles, who has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology/Pre-Law and a Master of Arts degree in Labor Relations from IUP. During this program, Je’Mone will talk not only about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, but he will also dive into topics such as how teamwork makes the dream work, and the ways to communicate effectively in a complex world.
Learning Outcome: Participants will develop an understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion shape our personal and professional views and learn how they can translate experiences they have in college into the professional world.
Spring Break Availability
Like you, I am going on Spring Break next week. You will be able to submit paperwork during that time. I will, however, be out of the office and not look at any paperwork until I return from break. If you need me urgently, you may call me at 724-840-8295, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm. I will be happy to take the call. I will NOT be checking email so call me if you need me urgently. Otherwise, I’ll process paperwork and respond to email when I return.
Dr. Lenze
Time to Visit Dr. Lenze!
Please Visit My Office!
If you are still looking for an internship and need options, come and see me! I can help you look! No, I can’t raise your GPA or create new content for your portfolio, but I can advise you on the best options going forward. I just added a bunch of new chocolates to my candy bowl! Maybe that’s enough to get you to visit me in my office.
Here are upcoming deadlines!
April 1st, 2023 – Last day to be placed at The Washington Center
Students not placed on a site with The Washington Center by April 1st are recommended to look for other internship opportunities. Note: It is too late to begin an application with TWC.
April 1st, 2023 – Deadline to apply for graduation in August.
This is the date that matters most to seniors who are completing their internships this summer.
https://www.iup.edu/registrar/students/undergraduate-graduation-application/
April 17, 2023 – Last day to submit paperwork for all internships
This is the last day you may submit a site offer form and student data sheet for any internship. Paperwork is due by 11:59 pm. Any paperwork turned in after this date will be rejected.
May 1, 2023 (End of Spring Semester) – Registration for Internships Begins
You will be notified by email when you are able to register for your internship credits and the CRN# for your section will be included in that email. Don’t pester the internship coordinator.
Downtown Indiana, PA Internships!
The Indiana Theater in downtown Indiana is being revived and you can be part of it! Downtown Theater Project, a nonprofit managing and restoring the theater, is looking for qualified interns to work part-time over the summer. Three positions are available: Production & House Management; Marketing and Social Media; and Grant Writing. All positions include flexibility in hours, but will include some evenings and weekends. Positions are unpaid, but there will be opportunities for possible paid work outside of the scope of the internship if a candidate is interested. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a portfolio of work to share. For more information, please go to https://theindianatheater.com/job-openings/ Application deadline for all positions is 2/28/23.
IUP TV Internship (Update)
This is a reminder that IUP TV / The Swoop is an outstanding internship that recruits the best students! If you have a 3.0 or higher, you should consider applying! The deadline is March 22nd!