Posts by Allison Heppner
Mel Lin
Mel Lin My internship over the summer was mostly remote, but I had the opportunity to travel to a set and film with the company for a day over the summer. When I went on my trip, I explored a street in New York, took a lot of pictures, and tried food at a really…
Read MoreNate Harrington
Nate Harrington I was very fortunate to be selected for a summer internship at the Newhouse School beginning the process of creating the school’s next big journalism project. This journalism project is about the Erie Canal, which was boring at first, but the more I read, the more I understood the vitality the canal brought…
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Elizabeth Malcolm In Spring 2024, I got the opportunity to study for a semester through Syracuse University’s London satellite campus. For those 3 and a half months, I studied the United Kingdom’s communication’s laws, learned about British masculinity in film through the cinematic universes of James Bond and Sherlock Holmes, was taught about the various…
Read MoreEmily Castillo-Langley
Emily Castillo-Langley I worked as an Investments Summer Analyst with Willis Towers Watson this summer in Pittsburgh, PA. This was my first professional internship, as I spent the previous two summers working in professional theatre in Texas and New York. Because of my major and my background, I was extremely nervous to try something new;…
Read MoreNiki Swackhamer – Academic Advisor
Niki (she/her) is an Honors Advisor, bringing a rich background in education, admissions, and student services. Originally from Western New York, she previously served in admissions (Utica University), as a project manager, researcher and co-author of a paper in PubMed (SUNY Upstate Medical University), and as a career advisor within the College of Visual and…
Read More40th International Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunity
The 40th International Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunity is on Thursday, November 21st. The Center for International Services is looking for students to volunteer to set up the event on Wednesday, November 20th from 1-5pm at Goldstein Auditorium and then throughout the following day and on the evening of the event. Students who volunteer can submit for…
Read MoreLeah Farrell
Leah Farrell In Spring 2024 I studied abroad in Strasbourg, France. During my time in Strasbourg, I interned with the Collectif pour l’accueil des solliciteurs d’asile de Strasbourg or CASAS. This organization helps asylum seekers in Strasbourg obtain their refugee status and provide cultural and social support. I mainly worked within the child and family…
Read MoreEmma Isaacson
Emma Isaacson This summer, I was a full-time Fan Services and Community Relations Intern with the Saint Paul Saints. Through this experience, I gained exposure to the complete operation of a minor league baseball team. In my direct role, I assisted with the preparation and the execution of in-game and out-of-game community initiatives. As part…
Read MoreHNR 340’s Songwriter Showcase
HNR 340’s Songwriter Showcase Professor Rodger’s HNR 340 Inside the Words and Music class is hosting a Songwriter Showcase. The class is currently collecting submissions for the showcase, and they want to hear from you! The class is looking for songwriters from all genres (Rap, R&B, singer/songwriter, etc.) to submit their original work for the 17th Annual…
Read MoreTanner Boshart
Tanner Boshart I had a professional development experience interning at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where I was the intern for the Europe Department, which handles U.S./Europe relations for businesses. The organization is a behemoth in D.C. activities, so I got to experience many significant events and networking opportunities. During my time…
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