Full-time PT Tech employment, Hburg

APPALACHIAN PHYSICAL THERAPY is currently looking to hire full-time PT Techs for their Harrisonburg and Broadway locations.   If you are interested, please send your resume to Vicki Terry at vmterry@aptfc.com.   

Peace Corp

OCT 3 5:00-6:00PM Madison Hall 2001	PC Prep Info Session Join us to learn about the new Peace Corps Prep Program at JMU – about the benefits of the certificate and its requirements.  The PC Prep Program prepares students to engage in international development, public health, environment, education, and other global fields.  Sign up for the session here All majors welcome!
OCT 8 12:30-1:30PM Madison Hall 2001	PC Prep Application Workshop Ready to apply for Peace Corps Prep program at JMU?  Peace Corps Coordinator will be available to assist with the application process. Sign up for the session here. Preferred application deadline for Spring 2019 is October 15.
OCT 9 5:00-6:00 PM Madison Hall 2001	PC Prep Application Workshop Ready to apply for Peace Corps Prep program at JMU?  Peace Corps Coordinator will be available to assist with the application process. Sign up for the session here. Preferred application deadline for Spring 2019 is October 15.
OCT 15	Preferred Peace Corps Prep Application Deadline! Apply here.
OCT 22 5:00-7:00 PM SSC 4044	Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Panel Event open to Peace Corps Prep and students accepted into Peace Corps service program.  This will be an opportunity for students interested in Peace Corps service to connect with Returned Peace Corps volunteers in JMU community.

Unpaid internship scholarships

The Career and Academic Planning Office at JMU offers unpaid (Summer) internship scholarships. 

Internships must be:

·         Unpaid

·         At least 8 weeks long and 30-40 hours a week, or a minimum of 240 hours

·         Completed during the summer months

·         Secured prior to applying (an employer verification form is a required part of the application)

Eligibility

·         Minimum 2.5 overall GPA

·         You must have at least one fall or spring semester remaining at JMU after the summer you intern in order to qualify. 

CAP is offering Q&A sessions about the unpaid internship scholarship and application process in SSC 3270, all from 12-1: 

Thursday, October 24^th

Wednesday, November 13^th

Thursday December 5^th

Peace Corps Prep, Sept 24

Want to take some meaningful "gap time" after graduation? Do you want to travel abroad? Do you like the alternative break programs offered at JMU? Check out service programs like Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, or Teach for America. There is a Peace Corps Prep info session next week during International Week: 

PEACE CORPS PREP INFO SESSION

September 24

CGE Classroom (Madison Hall, 2^nd floor, Room 2001)

1 – 2 pm

Peace Corp Prep Student Guide

US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Internship Opportunities

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is an internationally recognized center of excellence with the medical research mission of optimizing Warfighter health and performance during training and on the battlefield.

USARIEM has research fellowship and internship opportunities available via the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Program, which is a U.S. Department of Energy asset that recruits and prepares the next generation of our nation’s scientific workforce by enabling people in the STEM field to conduct research in a federal lab under the supervision and mentorship of a senior researcher.

Opportunities are available at all experience levels, including summer internships for students (18 years of age and older), fellowships at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postdoctoral levels, and fellowships for Established Scientists.

https://www.usariem.army.mil/assets/docs/media/marketing/ORISE_flyer_rev2.pdf

Graduation and Professional School Fair

A Graduate and Professional School Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 3-6 pm at Hotel Madison.   This will be the largest Graduate Fair at JMU and the largest in Virginia this year.  More than 120 graduate programs will be here to speak with students about their graduate programs.  The representatives include 36 public health, healthcare and  medical schools, 21 law schools, and a wide range of other programs representing virtually every discipline and interest area. Representatives of institutions from across the country will be at JMU, hoping to discuss their programs with JMU students.  This is an opportunity that should not be missed.  The event is free.  No prior registration is required.  Information about the fair, including what students can expect and who will be attending is available at http://www.jmu.edu/gradfairs . 

 

This event is not for Seniors only!  This is a great opportunity for students at all levels to learn more about potential career pathways and what will be needed to submit a successful application to a particular type of program.  This event is co-sponsored by the JMU Graduate School and the Office of Career and Academic Planning.  It is a collaborative effort of JMU, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University and Mary Baldwin College.   

New! KIN Majors Club

KINESIOLOGY CLUB

Tuesday October 8 at 4pm                   

Godwin 341

Attn: All KIN Majors

Let’s “BE the CHANGE” in our field!

Our objective is to assemble kinesiology students into an organization which provides support and learning opportunities for the knowledge and skills needed for careers in pedagogy, coaching, fitness, and exercise science.

Along with establishing networks in the kinesiology profession, the club will be dedicated to the advancement of all individuals by helping to create a better understanding of wellness, physical activity, coaching, and teaching within the University and Community.

Want to join, but can’t make it to the meeting? Contact Ms. Duncan (dunca2ck@jmu.edu) or Ms. Pfahler (pfahlema@jmu.edu) to add your email to the contact list.

OFFICERS WANTED: Interested in fulfilling an officer position? Please contact Ms. Duncan or Ms. Pfahler by September 20.

SP2020 Info Sessions

Do you need to complete KIN 471 Practicum or KIN 481 Internship during the Spring 2020 semester? You must attend a mandatory information session. Only those students who attend the information session will be allowed to complete fieldwork during SP2020. Meeting times are:

Tues Oct 1, 3:30pm 4:30pm, Room 341

Wed Oct 2, 1:25pm-2:15pm, Room 341

Mon Oct 7, 12:20pm-1:10pm, Room 338

Wed Oct 9, 8:00am-8:50am, Room 338