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• PwC Events

  Jan 22, 2020 10:30 am508 views

  Event: PwC Info Night

  Who: Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors in a 5-year program

  Date:  Monday, February 3rd, 2020

   

  Event:  Start & Career Preview Info Night

  Date:  Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

   

• United Airlines internship recruiting at UIUC

  Sep 6, 2016 4:00 pm101 views

  Attention juniors and seniors majoring in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering and Design – Learn about internship opportunities available at United Airlines at the following events:

  Information Session

  Tuesday, September 6th

  7:30 PM

  Transportation Building, Room 114

   

  ECS Career Fair

  Wednesday, September 7th

  12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Activities and Recreation Center

  Please email Kelsey Blake kelsey.blake@united.com  with any questions about these upcoming events

• Rolls-Royce @ Expo

  Sep 18, 2013 9:39 am72 views

  Rolls-Royce will be at the Engineering EXPO next Monday and Tuesday at the Illini Union.  If you would like to stop by and drop off a resume, we would be happy to speak with you about our co-op program, upcoming summer internship opportunities as well as full-time openings.

  Please apply online at www.rolls-royce.com/careers using position number 45906 for an engineering co-op, 44935 for a summer internship and 44616 for full-time positions including our Graduate Development Program.  This will make you eligible for an on-campus interview.

  We will also be having an info session on Monday, 9/23/13 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Engineering Hall 106B8.  It is a good opportunity to stop by and mingle with Rolls-Royce recruiters and hiring managers.  Be sure to bring your resume!

• BP Early Engagement Programs

  Jan 26, 2017 1:00 pm41 views

  Applications for early engagement programs with BP are currently open and being accepted through March 16, 2017.  Each program application requires completion of a virtual interview.  To successfully prepare applicants for virtual interviews, BP will host a Lunch and Learn on February 2, 2017. 

  BP will be on campus for the following events:

  Wednesday, February 1st
  Business Spring Career Fair (2-7p)

  Thursday, February 2nd
  BP Lunch and Learn – Virtual Interviewing (11-12p)
  Time: 11:00 AM
  Location: Wohlers Hall, Room 370

  Students can register for these events at www.bp.com/uscampus/events

• UIUC Graduate and Professional School Fair

  Sep 19, 2017 10:30 pm41 views

  Wednesday, October 18,2017. 12 - 4PM. Illini Union, Rooms, A,B,C.

  Join us for Grad School Prep Month! - Attend a workshop before and after the Graduate and Professional School Fair.

  10/4 Finding Research Opportunities  616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 p.m.

  10/5 Exploring Graduate School 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.

  10/11 Crafting Your Personal Statement 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 p.m.
  

  10/12 Making the Most of the Graduate and Professional School Fair 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.
  

  10/26 Taking the Next Step: After the Graduate & Professional School Fair 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 p.m.
  

  10/27 International Graduate Student Panel: How to Prepare for Graduate School Applications 616 E. Green St.,Champaign, Room 213, 4-6 p.m.
  

• Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR) Poster Expo

  Apr 14, 2015 9:45 am39 views

  Come by 104 Illini Union between 4:30-6:30PM and listen to undergraduate students talk about the research they are involved in!

  Snacks will be served.

  Please contact Natasha Mamaril for more information.

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  "Where Rubber Meets Road"-- Hip Hop Lecture Series

  Jan 30, 2013 1:15 pm33 views

  The IPowered Hip Hop Lecture Series

  "Where the rubber meas the road: a town hall conversation" with Chrysler Group Design Senior VP and President of SRT Brand RALPH GILLES on the business of high performance technology and popular culture.

  Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  1:30-3:00 PM

  Beckman Institute Auditorium (Room 1025)

  405 N. Mathews  Urbana, IL  61801

  Ralph Gilles, Chrysler Group Design Senior VP and President of SRT Brand, discusses the business of high performance technology and popular culture.

   

  RSVP if you will attend:  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7573963

• Illinois LLAA Student Reception

  Mar 26, 2013 1:45 pm33 views

  You are invited to the University of Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) Student Reception!

  WHEN:  April 13, 2013

  TIME:  6:00 - 8:00 PM

  WHERE:  Timpone's Restuarant

                710 S. Goodwin Ave.

                 Urbana, IL  61801

  Please read more for further information

• Invitation to Apply for Undergraduate Research Experience at IIDAI 2022-2023

  Apr 18, 2022 1:00 pm30 views

  The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology including hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, accelerated materials discovery, and sustainability to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges. Leading scientists and engineering from both IBM and The Grainger College of Engineering are partnering on a variety of projects.

   

  Application Deadline: April 26, 11:59PM CST

  For questions, please contact

  Dr. Tasha Mamaril (nmamaril@illinois.edu)

• Undergraduate Research Resource Fair

  Sep 15, 2017 2:00 pm27 views

  SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

  DROP BY ANYTIME between 4:00 – 6:00 PM

  Illini Union Rooms ABC

  LEARN about engineering research

  EXPLORE research opportunities

  NETWORK with researchers

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2017 - Now accepting student submissions

  Nov 2, 2016 11:45 am26 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 27. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 23-29), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Learn more and apply by Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu; please put “URS Application” in the subject line.

• UIUC: Grainger Engineering Preview Weekend (MERGE)

  Aug 2, 2021 10:45 am25 views

  Learn more about Grainger Engineering graduate programs in the virtual 2021 Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) Event on September 24, 2021, 2:00-5:30 pm central time.

  Apply now for MERGE 2021

• Procter & Gamble Open House and Networking Social

  Oct 3, 2013 9:00 am25 views

  Tuesday, October 8, 2013, from 5 - 7 PM

  ACES Library Heritage Room

  Keynote speaker:  RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Information and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director

  Open to all Majors and Years

• Lam Research Equipment Seminar Sessions

  Feb 6, 2014 11:45 am23 views

  Join Lam Research for the seminar sessions with the
  NPRE at UIUC on Tuesday, February 11th

  Undergraduate: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm in Room 103 Transportation Bldg
  
  Graduate: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. in 218 Mechanical Engineering Bldg

  Also, visit in-person during the Engineering
  Expo on Thursday, February 13th or go online
  to learn more about opportunities for:
  Process Engineers
  Mechanical Engineers
  Software Engineers
  Electrical Engineers
  Manufacturing Engineers
  Field Service Engineers
  Supply Chain Business
  Operations
  Marketing
  Finance

  Join the network at:
  lamresearch.avature.net/talent

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  SpeakUp! - Engineering Ambassadors' Speaking Competition

  Feb 14, 2017 1:30 pm21 views

  Do you want a chance to express yourself? Do you encourage sustainability? Speech is powerful. Here is a chance for you to expand your communication skills and win fabulous prizes.

  The Speaking Competition is hosted by the University of Illinois Engineering Ambassadors, sponsored by Monsanto.

  An info session is happening Tonight (February 14th) at 5:30pm in 106B1 EH.

  Theme: Environment, Conservation, Sustainability
  All STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) Majors welcome.
  Prizes of $200, $100, $50 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, respectively.
  Accepted contestants will be REQUIRED to attend a public speaking workshop on Sunday March 5th from 9am - 5pm.

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight, February 19th
  Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/OoZVf22pp2eCTPfg1
  Your submission will be reviewed and results will be announced by February 24th

  Any questions can be directed to ambassadors@engr.illinois.edu

   

• P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions

  Oct 7, 2013 2:45 pm21 views

  Procter & Gamble Open House & Networking Social
  Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm
  ACES Library Heritage Room

  RSVP on Facebook

  Keynote speaker: RosaMaria Cruz, P&G Informaon and Decision Solutions (IDS) Associate Director

  
  Join representaves from P&G’s Informaon & Decision Support (IDS) as they discuss internship and employment
  opportunies at P&G. Business casual a-re is recommended.

  Visit P&G online at us.experiencepg.com for more Info or apply directly to the links below!

  • Full Time: IDS00001079, looking for students Graduating December 2013- May 2014
  • Internship: IDS00001073, looking for students Graduating December 2014- May 2015
  • IT Elite (Summer Sophomore Camp): IDS00001072, looking for students Graduating December 2015- May 2016

   Co-sponsored by The Career Center, Office of Minority Student Affairs, and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.

  OPEN TO ALL MAJORS AND YEARS

• NSF REU on the Internet of Things at UCF

  Jan 27, 2017 11:45 am20 views

  The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold a 10-week 2017 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Things. REU students will be trained in research-based theory and applications of the technologies used in this fast-moving interdisciplinary field. The REU students will join well-established research groups under the close supervision of faculty with expertise in security, privacy, data analytics, healthcare simulations, and social computing.

  REU Program Dates: May 22 - July 28, 2017

  Eligibility

  Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
  Majors: computer science, computer, electrical, mechanical engineering and information technology
  Must be US citizens or permanent residents
  Minimum overall GPA of 2.7

  Program Benefits

  $5000 stipend
  $600 travel allowance
  On-campus housing
  Meal allowance

  Online application: http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/

  Application deadline: March 1, 2017

  For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Damla Turgut at turgut@cs.ucf.edu or Dr. Yier Jin at yier.jin@eecs.ucf.edu

• Cornell University: (FLAME) Summer Program

  Mar 8, 2022 12:30 am20 views

  June 5 to August 5, 2022

  Application deadline: March 18, 2022

  The Cornell FLAME Summer Program provides students from historically underrepresented backgrounds a unique opportunity to launch into a Ph.D. program through enhanced summer research experience and through a subsequent fast-tracked/prioritized admission into the Cornell MAE Ph.D. program with tailored programmatic and financial support. It is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Energy and Sustainability, Robotics and Autonomy, and Space Science and Engineering.

   

  Questions: please contact flame@cornell.edu

• Loyola Medical College Applying to Med School and Post-Bac Informational Session

  Mar 17, 2016 10:30 am16 views

  Interested in medical school? Come to this informational session:

  Date: Thursday, March 17, 2016

  Time: 5:00-7:00

  Location: 160 English Building

  Thursday, March 17, 2016

  Time: 5:00-7:00

  Location: 160 English Building

• NCSA is offering two summer programs

  Feb 6, 2022 11:45 am15 views

  • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools (FODOMMaT) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer training experience in machine learning. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of cutting-edge FODOMMaT research projects that develop open-source machine learning models and tools and use them to solve real-world problems.
    • The applications are due March 15, 2022.
  • The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The SPIN program will be accepting applicants for the Summer 2022 session starting from January 21, 2022.
    • The applications are due March 21, 2022.

  If any questions, please contact Olena Kindratenko at  kindrat2@illinois.edu.

• IEFX Network Lunch Series - P & G

  Feb 18, 2014 3:00 pm13 views

  Be sure to join us for the IEFX Network Lunch Series.  These lunches and workshops are part of our commitment to support you in your academic and professional development.  Space is limited, please RSVP using the form linked below.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.

  Please be sure to check your schedule before signing up!

   Lunch Series: Procter & Gamble

   Wednesday, February 19th 

  112 Engineering Hall

  12:00pm-1:00pm

  RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2066008

   -- P&G is the world’s largest and most profitable consumer products company, with nearly $84 billion in sales. More information found at http://www.pg.com/en_US/index.shtml

   To gain the most out of this experience we recommend that you research the company and bring a smile, your appetite, and a list of questions that you would like to ask. Remember you have the opportunity to receive a free lunch, learn about the company, start creating contacts, and gain insight into potential internship opportunities that may give you an edge after graduation.

   For any questions please feel free to contact Ndubuisi Egekeze at negekeze@illinois.edu . 

• Students of Color Abroad

  May 11, 2015 2:45 pm12 views

  Why do more students of color need to study abroad? Learn more here

• MEP Welcome Back Meeting - 1/29/14

  Jan 26, 2014 5:44 pm11 views

  Please plan to attend the MEP Welcome Back Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th at 5pm in 100 MSEB.  This is an opportunity for you to hear important updates, learn more about NSBE and SHPE, and connect with MEP administrative staff.  Dinner will be served!!

  Please RSVP at http://go.illinois.edu/MEPWelcomeBack_RSVP by 1/28/14.

• FSG Schedule

  Feb 10, 2014 2:30 pm11 views

  FSG Schedule for Spring 2014

  Scheduled to begin week of 2/10/2014

  Math 231 – Mondays 9-10:30 PM, Room 403 Grainger and Thursdays 7:30-9:00 PM, Room 403 Grainger

  Math 241 – Mondays 9-10:30 PM, Room 401 Grainger and Tuesdays 9-10:30 PM, Room 401 Grainger

  Physics 211 – Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM, Room 403 Grainger and Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM, Room 101 Engineering Hall. 

   

  Contact Andrea Wynn with questions at 244-3959/armoore@illinois.edu

• 10-Week Summer Program

  Nov 8, 2019 10:45 am10 views

  Community-Academic Scholars Initiative
  For undergraduates from any discipline interested in addressing critical issues in the areas of health equity, brain health, and poverty or social inequality. 
  Deadline: February 1, 2020

• Spring 2017 Conference Travel Grant Competition

  Feb 7, 2017 12:00 pm8 views

  Need funding to present your work at a conference?

  The campus-wide Illinois Office of Undergraduate  Research (OUR) provides awards up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters and/or papers. These awards are meant for students who will present their work.

  Competition Deadlines

  Spring 2017
  Applications due: March 6 at 11:59PM

  Fall 2017
  Application period: September 6 - October 16, 2017

  Eligibiilty

  - Students must be in good academic standing during the term the award is received
  - Students graduating in December can apply for and may receive an ward for travel during the following spring semester
  - Students may only receive one Conference Travel Grant Award per academic year
  - Students must include in the application: conference dates and location, evidence that conference participation has been confirmed, itemized estimated expenses (or actual expenses for recently completed travel), and possible (or actual) support from mentors and departments

  Online Application: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6643104

  For more information please visit: OUR Conference Travel Grant Competition

• Goldman Sachs Strats Business: Siebel Center Info Session

  Sep 18, 2014 12:30 pm7 views

  Internships, career opportunities, networking, and more. Register today!

• UC Irvine Center for Complex and Active Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates

  Feb 3, 2022 5:00 pm5 views

  The CCAM Materials REU is an 8-week program with a focus on research to discover new materials and novel functionalities through structural design and molecular-scale control. CCAM REU program will support up to 18 participants in: (1) a one-week boot camp introducing fundamentals of MSE concepts to provide baseline knowledge to succeed on their REU project; (2)  design and execution of interdisciplinary materials research projects: (3) preparation for applying to advanced degree programs in the physical sciences and engineering; and 4) seminars and enrichment activities to build students’ skills to be successful in graduate programs.

  Date: June 19 – August 12, 2022

  Location: University of California, Irvine

  Application Deadline:  Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST

• Master of Engineering in Energy Systems

  Feb 7, 2017 12:00 pm4 views

  February 20, 2017, Monday
  3:00 - 4:00 PM114 Transportation Building

  Information Session: MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENERGY SYSTEMS

  Designed for professional engineers, the Master of Engineering in Energy Systems program prepares students for work in the private sector, government and non-governmental organizations in a diversifying global energy systems environment.

  Applications are due JUNE 1, 2017 to start in the Fall 2017 Term

  Contact Amy McCullough (amccul2@illinois.edu) if you have questions.

• IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series

  Mar 7, 2014 3:15 pm4 views

  Dear Students,

  Be sure to join us for the IEFX NetWORK Lunch Series.  These lunches are part of our commitment to support you in your academic and professional development.  Space is limited, please RSVP using the form linked below.  If you are unable to sign-up, don’t worry because there will be several events in the future.

  Please be sure to check your schedule before signing up!

   Lunch Series: Boeing

   Wednesday, March 12th

  112 Engineering Hall

  12:00pm-1:00pm

  RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2403150

• Volunteer for the ECS Career Fair

  Sep 9, 2017 2:30 pm4 views

  Want a chance to do some potential networking while helping others do the same? Volunteer for the ECS Career Fair happening on Sept 12!

  Not only are there a lot of opportunities for students to give just an hour or two of their time, it’s also a great way for students to be able to see the event if they’ve never been to a Career Fair before!

  If you would like to help out just go to this link: https://www.volunteersignup.org/84B3C

• Join Illinois Engineering Ambassadors!

  Sep 15, 2014 3:00 pm3 views

  Tell younger students what engineering is all about!

  Attend the info session on Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm in 1265 DCL to learn more!

• The ECS Winter Job Shadow Program

  Oct 24, 2014 3:30 pm3 views

  Explore potential career opportunities. Register today!

• 2017 Stemposium

  Nov 15, 2017 3:00 pm3 views

  Don’t Miss Out: Call for Performances for the 2017 STEMposium!

  The Engineering for Social Justice Scholars Program is hosting a public arts event called STEMposium, on Thursday, December 7th, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café. This event will include a series of short performances such as spoken word poetry, stories, skits, monologues, dialogues, theatrical vignettes, songs, stand-up comedy, mini documentaries, etc. related to the following theme: intersections of STEM and issues of identity, power, education, ethics, engagement, and/or social justice. Our goal is to create a collection of performances that raise public awareness of issues related to STEM and social justice and to inspire others into action. We hope to help the audience understand alternative perspectives and experiences in new ways and to think critically about education and engineering for social justice.

   

  We are looking for individual students or student groups who care about social justice and would be interested in collaborating on this event. If you’re interested, please use the link below to submit an idea for a performance. To allow enough time for screening performances and planning the overall program, submissions are due NO LATER THAN November 15. If you are interested in participating, but need some help to brainstorm/workshop ideas or obtain feedback about your concept for a performance, please contact Valeri Werpetinski at werpetin@illinois.edu

• Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium

  Jan 27, 2017 11:45 am2 views

  Submissions are due on February 1, 2017!

  The campus-wide Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) which will be on April 27, 2017. You may submit an abstract or title that has not been finalized.

  Online submission at: http://go.illinois.edu/urs2017

  Submission Deadline: February 1, 2017, Wednesday, 11:59 PM

• Making Your Major Decision Workshop

  Mar 24, 2015 2:30 pm2 views

  Learn about how you can find a major that's right for you.

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  OMSA Fall Tutoring and Advising

  Sep 9, 2020 4:15 pm2 views

  OMSA Fall 2020 tutoring and advising schedule and StudentLingo interactive success workshops.

• The Hoeft Technology & Management Program

  Nov 7, 2014 9:00 am2 views

  Learn more at the info sessions.

• Conflict Resolution Training Opportunity

  Nov 25, 2014 9:30 am2 views

  Develop your conflict resolution skills. Deadline: Jan. 26

• Harvard Business School MBA Opportunity

  Oct 22, 2014 9:00 am1 views

  Visit the Career Center on October 29 at 7 for more information.

• Tutoring/Academic Coaching Positions Available

  Nov 25, 2014 10:15 am1 views

  Visit OMSA and apply today.

• Summer Internships for Native Americans in Genomics (SING)

  Jan 15, 2015 4:30 pm0 views

  This workshop will be held August 2-9 here at UIUC. Apply today

• Spring Career Fairs

  Feb 2, 2016 4:30 pm0 views

  Engineering Career Fair

  February 9 – 10

  2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Illini Union

   

  Engineering/Founders Startup Career Fair

  February 11

  2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Illini Union

   

  Engineering Employment Expo

  February 18

  10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the ARC

   

  Research Park Corporate Internships and Careers Fair

  March 15

  4:30 pm at the Research Park, 1900 South First Street, Champaign

• Spring 2016 Premed Workshops for Engineers

  Feb 4, 2016 3:30 pm0 views

  Do you want to become a doctor? Attend the spring 2016 premed workshops for engineers.

• Illinois Leadership Program – Imprint

  Feb 9, 2015 3:00 pm0 views

  Register today to develop skills to become a successful leader.

• New Bioimaging REU - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Feb 11, 2015 10:30 am0 views

  Spend 10 weeks training and performing research in biomedicine! Application deadline: March 15, 2015

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  Grad School Seminar

  Feb 14, 2017 1:30 pm0 views

  Thinking about Graduate School?

  Join us on March 6 in 106B1 Engineering Hall at 4pm to learn more about graduate school, applying to graduate school and Engineering at Illinois graduate programs.

  Topics will include selecting a program, the application process, and much more!

  If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda McElroy at rmcelroy@illinois.edu

• Purdue's Early Discovery Program

  Feb 28, 2022 5:45 pm0 views

  Purdue University College of Engineering is now accepting applications for our Early Discovery event! Be empowered to build your network and discover your next step. This interactive two-day FREE online event will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions on topics like: Is Grad School for Me?, Graduate School Funding, Careers with a Graduate Degree, and more!  

  Application Deadline: Submit your Early Discovery application no later than March 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

  This event is not your typical campus visit. Participants will learn from pre-watch materials and come to Early Discovery prepared to engage with presenters and other participants. Early Discovery aims to help participants build a professional network. Join us, and encourage your friends to apply, too! Our supportive network is here to help you learn and succeed: before, during, and after the event.

• 2015 Bio Nanotechnology Summer Institute: July 27-August 7, 2015

  Mar 9, 2015 9:15 am0 views

  Network and train with experts in the field. Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

• Now Hiring: La Casa Cultural Latina

  Apr 9, 2015 2:00 pm0 views

  Join La Casa to assist with event programming, community outreach and more. Application deadline: April 24, 2015