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News from the College of Arts and Science

Upcoming Career Development Events:

How to Conquer the Career Fair

Sept. 19, 2-3 p.m., Agriculture Building, Room 2-43 (sponsored by Coyote

Logistics)

Learn the best strategies for making the most of your time at the upcoming career

fair

It’s Career Fair Season!

Don’t miss the College of Business Career Fair Thursday, September 20th from 10-3

in the Mizzou Arena, followed by the CAFNR/A&S Career and Internship Fair next

week, Wednesday, September 26th from 12-4 in the Mizzou Rec Center. For more

details on the fairs, download the Career Fair Plus app. Employers looking for

Communication majors include:

Business:

Dish Network

AT&T

Commerce Bank

DEG Digital

Division D

Mediacom

CAFNR/A&S:

True Friends

HGS USA

Buckeye International

Collabera

Alzheimer’s Association

Peace Corps

Internship Elective Courses!

INTDSC 2942, a course designed for students wanting to intern in the future, is

being redesigned into a second 8 week course. Focus will be on the internship

search and creating professional application materials (resume, cover letter,

LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch, etc.) If you are looking to add a 1 credit S/U course

for the second 8 weeks of fall semester, contact Rachael Cobb Orr in the A&S

Advising Office for a consent number. It will meet MW 2-2:50.

Opportunity from the Office of Undergraduate Research

Travel Awards – undergraduate students, any major

Application Deadline: 4 weeks prior to travel

The MU Office of Undergraduate Research offers undergraduate research travel

grants for students presenting their research at professional meetings and

conferences.

Scholarship Deadlines

Use these scholarships to help fund a COMM study

abroad experience in Italy, or a research experience with

a favorite COMM professor!

Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program for Spring 2019

The Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program is an opportunity for rising

juniors to collaborate actively with faculty mentors, learning firsthand about the

natural integration of research and teaching. All A&S students with 50-75 hours of

course work and at least a 3.25 GPA are eligible to apply for a mentorship. The

deadline for spring 2019 proposals is Oct. 12. Learn more

Bond International Scholars Award for Spring 2019

The Bond International Scholars Award will provide five $5,000 study abroad

scholarships to MU students. All full-time MU undergraduate and graduate

students participating in semester or academic/calendar year study abroad

programs are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and

demonstrate appropriate academic merit or financial need. To apply, students

should complete the International Center scholarship application as part of their

program application in myStudyAbroad. Applications for spring 2019 are due

Sept. 20, 2018, and the first cohort of Bond international scholars will be selected

by Nov. 1. Learn more

Get Involved!

Last Week to Sign Up for Career Day!

Sign up here:

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Now Accepting Applications: A&S Student Council

A&S Student Council's main mission is to provide resources and

representation for students belonging to MU’s College of Arts and Science.

This is accomplished primarily by coordinating both social and educational

programming, allocating scholarships, awards, and grants and articulating

student concerns to the university’s administration on a regular basis.

Applications are due via email by Wed., Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. To learn more,

contact an A&S Student Council member.

Research Opportunity

You are invited to consider joining an interesting research project analyzing mother‐child 

conversations about their disagreements (for example, about getting their homework 

done, cleaning their rooms, fighting with siblings).  The children are 5th graders, so 10 or 

11 years old. 

 

This semester, the professors involved in the research (Drs. Carlo, Ispa, and Horstman) are 

looking for students who are detail‐oriented and enjoy thinking about parent‐child 

interaction. The work will involve watching videotapes of mother‐child conversations and 

transcribing (typing word‐for‐word) what they say.  The families who participated in the 

research are African American, European American, and Latino, and we plan to match 

transcribers with families of the same ethnicity.  All work will be done in Gentry 

Hall.  About twice a month, we will schedule a meeting to give everyone an opportunity to 

discuss their observations and practice some coding. 

 

This rich learning opportunity is available as a volunteer research experience (which looks 

great for a resume!), for academic credit, or for pay through the Work Study program and 

additional options. Please email Dr. Haley Horstman at horstmanh@missouri.edu if you 

are interested!

LPE (Lambda Pi Eta)

Lambda Pi Eta (LPE) is the National Communication Association’s official honor

society at four-year colleges and universities. LPE has more than 500 active

chapters at four-year colleges and universities nationwide.

Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 21st. Students wishing to

join should meet the following requirements:

Have completed 60 hours of coursework (with at least a 3.0 GPA)

Have completed a minimum of 12 hours of coursework within the

Communication department (with at least a 3.25 GPA)

For more information, or to access the application, please

visit: https://communication.missouri.edu/?q=undergrad/lpe

Please send completed applications to lpeapplications@gmail.com

Job / Internship Opportunities

Missouri Coordinated Campaign

Missouri has some of the most competitive and nationally‐watched races this fall, which 

presents a great opportunity to civically engage through campaign work. 

 

If you are interested in working in a fast‐paced, high‐stakes environment, or would like to 

make professional connections in this sector, this job is for you. 

 

Apply today by following this link.

Please email intern@missouridems.org with any questions.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education Internship

The Missouri Department of Higher Education is offering a Communications & Marketing 

internship in their department in Jefferson City.

 

See the posting on Handshake for more 

information: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1831250.

Communications Internship

Purpose:

The goal of the internship is to provide a meaningful and educational experience

for the communications intern at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-

Missouri (RMHC-MM). The communications intern will work directly with the

Communications Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

The communications intern will interview guest families via phone or in-person,

and write stories for our newsletter, e-newsletter and other publications. Other

duties may include producing and updating website content, drafting and other

communication duties and helping with special events.

Qualifications:

* Eagerness to learn and serve.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

* Concentration of study may include English, Journalism, Communications, or a

related area.

* Should have completed two years of undergraduate study.

Time Commitment:

* 5-10 Hours weekly (flexible depending on student credit hours desired)

* After initial training period, much of the internship can be completed out of the

office.

* Start and End Dates to be determined by the House and the student.

Compensation:

Unpaid

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri:

Since 1983 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri has been keeping

families close while their child receives medical care in the Columbia area. The

Ronald McDonald House gives: children a place to play after a long day at the

hospital; parents a home for a good night’s sleep and a warm meal near the

hospital; and families relief from the financial and emotional burdens of traveling

for their child’s medical care. Learn more at www.RMHCmidMo.org.

To Apply: Send resume to Lindsay DuCharme at Lindsay@rmhcmidmo.org.

Work for Disney

Walt Disney Studios is currently accepting applications for a paid Media Marketing

Internship based out of Burbank, California.

Find more information about this opportunity at:

https://www.biginternships.com/internship/disney-careers-california-us-2-media-

marketing-intern-fall-2018-disney-careers-california-us-7/?ar=1

Work at KOMU 8

KOMU 8 has 3 part-time job openings including floor direction and live truck

operation which includes cameras, audio, lights, etc. No experience necessary –

looking for career minded students. Don't miss your opportunity to break into the

world of broadcasting, contact Shelly Silvey today.

Want experience? Need income? Start Your Semester Off

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your home career office for assistance.

Did you know you can...?

Lobbyist

Average Annual Salary: $70,633 (Payscale, September 2018)

Lobbying is a profession that many people have heard of, yet many do not know

exactly what it entails. In essence, a lobbyist is an individual who advocates for a

specific cause or company. More specifically, lobbyists work closely with Congress

to persuade them to pass legislation that will benefit their clients. Some lobbyists

are also involved in research, advertising, and the political realm in general. In

addition to a degree in Communication, an interest in politics and passion for what

you advocate for will set you up for a great career as a lobbyist.

Important Dates

Monday, September 24: Last day to drop a course without a grade

Monday, November 12: COMM Scholarships application deadline

Thursday, October 4: COMM Career Day

Do you have COMM-related announcements, news, or pics to

share? Send them to Ethan Morrow

(ecmdmb@mail.missouri.edu).

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