Heartland Alliance’s Research and Policy program has three types of internship opportunities available for graduate students during the 2020-2021 school year! Attached is a brief internship overview for students who are interested in working in one of the leading anti-poverty organizations in the Midwest. Heartland Alliance Research Policy Intern Job Description FINAL 2020-21
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Scholarship Opportunity: The Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Cleveland Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year. Application deadline is 5 p.m. EDT, April 15, 2020. Awards will be announced by June 15, 2020. The fund was established by a unanimous vote at the 1999 CWA District 4 Meeting in…Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity: The Robert D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Internship Opportunity: Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is searching for a dedicated summer intern! Applications are due March 1st. Read below for more information. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is currently seeking applicants for part- or full-time internships during the summer of 2020. This internship provides the opportunity to devote a number of weeks to researching a…Continue reading Internship Opportunity: Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Workshop Opportunity: Iowa Summer Program
MFA/MAWP students can take a summer workshop at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop for graduate course credit. Check out the summer course offerings here: https://writersworkshop.uiowa.edu/summer-programs. Deadline to apply is March 2. The 8-week courses offered by Amanda Nadelberg (poetry) and Tom Drury (fiction) begin June 15. If you’re interested, please see Rebecca Johns Trissler, director…Continue reading Workshop Opportunity: Iowa Summer Program
Residency Opportunity: Taleamor Park
Taleamor Park, located on a scenic farm 60 miles east of Chicago, is offerong two-week residencies for writers and artists in all media between May 9 and September 5. Residents live in a lovely 1854 Italianate farmhouse that has four private air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, a laundry room, two common rooms, a library, a writing nook, and a paper studio. Vintage outbuildings offer both…Continue reading Residency Opportunity: Taleamor Park
Upcoming Events: CWA’s Networking for Writers Panel
Do you want to expand your network with year? Join Chicago Writers Association at their panel discussion “Networking for Writers Panel” on February 15th with five amazing authors to learn more information about residencies, conferences, professional organizations, and more. Event Details: Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Columbia College – Hokim Hall –…Continue reading Upcoming Events: CWA’s Networking for Writers Panel
JAM at the Art Institute of Chicago
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at an art museum? Area students and emerging job seekers, as well as college and university faculty and staff, are invited to a day of career-focused programming at the Art Institute of Chicago. Several DePaul students will be giving gallery talks. The program will include: • A museum…Continue reading JAM at the Art Institute of Chicago
Fellowship Opportunity: Schweitzer
The Schweitzer Fellowship is currently recruiting graduate students in health, social service, and public interest professions to apply for 2020-2021 Schweitzer Fellowships. The deadline to apply is February 1st. The Schweitzer Fellowship is a prestigious year-long service-learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who design and implement innovative direct-service projects aimed at improving…Continue reading Fellowship Opportunity: Schweitzer
Upcoming Events: Winter MAWP Director Pitch Meeting
Writing and Publishing students: Rebecca Johns Trissler, director of MFA/MA in Creative Writing and Publishing, is planning on holding another pitch meeting for anyone who wants to talk about 1) pitching their work for publication; or 2) pitching themselves for jobs in publishing or higher education. This quarter the meeting will be at noon on Friday, February…Continue reading Upcoming Events: Winter MAWP Director Pitch Meeting
Tutoring Opportunity: Children’s Dyslexia Center
Train to be a certified dyslexia tutor through the Children’s Dyslexia Center! The program is enrolling new students with a deadline of Jan. 31, 2020 and encourages any DePaul students who might be interested to apply. NOTE: The Center will extend their deadline for DePaul students. Applicants need to have an undergraduate degree or…Continue reading Tutoring Opportunity: Children’s Dyslexia Center
Partial Tuition Scholarship Deadline is January 31st
The M.A. in English and M.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s two graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2020 winter graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and MAWP…Continue reading Partial Tuition Scholarship Deadline is January 31st
Abroad Opportunity: Trinity College Dublin Workshop
The Sancho Panza Literary Society, in residence for 10 day writer’s workshops at Trinity College Dublin each May/June, is now accepting applications for their 2020 Trinity College Dublin workshop! This year’s sessions will take place from May 25-June 3 and June 5-14. Last year, the workshops had a mix of undergrads, grad students, faculty, and…Continue reading Abroad Opportunity: Trinity College Dublin Workshop