SEAS Weekly 4-4-2022

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Academic Integrity Reminder

Please remember that all students are obligated to follow the Code of Academic Integrity. As noted, “If a student is unsure whether his action(s) constitute a violation of the Code of Academic Integrity, then it is that student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor to clarify any ambiguities


Words to think about this week

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” —Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist


Highlights for the Week

  • Penn Engineering Student Learning and Engagement (PESTLE): The goal of PESTLE is to provide an opportunity for all Penn Engineering students to engage with the Philadelphia community.  There are multiple opportunities for engagement, whether they are one-time service events or ongoing commitments, student organization activities, school initiatives, or university partnerships with local community centers.  Learn more at https://pestle.seas.upenn.edu/

 

 

  • Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) are available as direct grants to students with financial need and on student public health initiatives related to COVID-19. Find out more here: https://srfs.upenn.edu/heerf

 

  • Integrity Matters: As we return to campus we invite all members of the Penn community to affirm their commitment to  integrity, honesty and academic excellence. We are invested in adhering to the tenets of Academic Integrity both in the classroom and in our own private domains. We value the experience of learning as an opportunity to better ourselves, our community,  and the world around us. We strive to work hard in order to earn our successes while also learning from our failures. As we launch a campaign to raise awareness about  Academic Integrity, we—faculty, staff, and students alike—vow to partner together in communicating our mutual expectations and in fostering a shared sense of responsibility and support for each other. We, the Penn community, believe that integrity matters.

 

  • Student Health and CAPS Are Available for Students Remember to call first!
    • SHS: https://shs.wellness.upenn.edu/
    • CAPS: https://caps.wellness.upenn.edu/ 
    • In-Person Visits
      • Monday through Friday, 9:30a – 1:30p
    • Telehealth (phone or videoconferencing)
      • Monday through Friday, 9:30a – 4:30p
    • After-hours
      • On-Call Clinician for Urgent Issues (SHS): 215-746-3535, Option 3
      • 24/7 Access to a Clinician (CAPS): 215-898-7021, Option 1

Important Dates:

Date Event
April 18-May 1 Advance Registration for Fall Term & Summer Sessions
April 18 Registration for Summer Session Begins
April 27 Last Day of Classes
April 28-May 1 Reading Days

Engineering Activities

Announcements:

RAS Academic Advising

 

Register Now for Spring 2022 Master in Law Courses
Course Offerings • Master in Law • Penn Law

 

EDAB Coffee Chats Signup Now!


The Engineering Deans’ Advisory Board (EDAB) is a student board that works directly with deans and faculty to implement initiatives that enrich the learning and welfare of engineers.

Pair up with a current EDAB member to discuss all things related to our work, life on campus and just hang out!

EDAB Coffee Chat Signup form is available here: https://forms.gle/1Q6gNDcSrnVdjdC97

Check us out through our website: https://www.edabpenn.com/ 

 

Register to vote!

Register to vote! Encourage others to participate in the democratic process!

Penn Engineering is in a friendly competition with the other UG Schools in how many Penn Engineers will participate in the Motivote voter drive. You can register to vote and take other actions to earn points. Not a citizen? No problem. You can still earn points for the School!

Participants should first sign up at http://upenn.motivote.us and then can join the Engineering Team: Undergraduate https://upenn.motivote.us/t/penn-engineering-1/overview/

 

Wellness Wednesday Workshop Series

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) in the School of Engineering and Applied Science is thrilled to present the Wellness Wednesday Workshop series! These recurring lunch-and-learn programs will bring various campus resources into the ODEI space and provide access to informative and innovative sessions specifically timed to bring you success in the spring semester. Financial Wellness, Student Health and Counseling, and the Weingarten Center are pillars of individual and collective wellbeing here at Penn, so we are excited to have them as facilitators. Come engage in conversations about wellness and restoration, continue building a sense of community with your peers, and gain tangible academic strategies to help you finish this semester on a high note! We look forward to seeing you there!

Workshop Dates: 03.30 | 04.06 | 04.13 – Time: noon to 1pm EDT 

RSVP Here

 

Calling All Engineering Students -Summer Job Opportunity for ALL Engineering students!

Summer plans still up in the air?  Not sure what you want to do this summer?

Join us!!!

It’s that time of year again. Penn GEMS is happening this summer: June 27 – July 1, 2022  We need counselors. This is a Co-Ed week long summer camp, for middle school students.

Are you going to be in Philly June 27 – July 1? Do you like to talk to young people about engineering? Advancing Women in Engineering is looking for counselors (all engineering students welcome to apply!) for our Penn GEMS summer camp. From June 27-July 1, middle school students will be on campus to learn more about engineering and we need your help.

Counselors are needed from 8:30-4:30pm each day and will be paid for their time and provided lunch.

There will be a tentative training for counselors who are selected in June. Training will be no longer than 2 hours and you will be paid for it.  Dates and times/format to be determined.

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, creative and fun students who like working with preteens and teens. The middle school students who are coming to this camp really look up to you and are intrigued and excited about engineering. Help AWE introduce engineering as a possibility for their futures.

Please send in your resume and complete the form below as soon as possible. A resume is required. Please upload to the Google form.
https://forms.gle/USLrWMdsnKJiHdmu6

For more information about the Penn GEMS program, check out:
http://www.seas.upenn.edu/awe/gems/index.php

 

Earth Week (April 17th - 22nd)

Join the Seas Green Team in celebrating Earth Week!

Book Swap & E-Waste Collection

When: April 19th: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Levine Hall Lobby

The Drop Box will be available from April 4th-22nd, also located in Levine Hall Lobby.

Cobbs Creek Tour

When: April 20th: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Where: 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19143

Earth Week Cleanup

When: April 23rd: 10:00 am

Where: Flat Rock Park, 122 River Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035

For more information, visit https://sustainability.upenn.edu/penn-community/earth-week-april-18-22

 

Free Yoga Class with Society of Women Engineers (April 11)

Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for a relaxing free yoga class on April 11th from 7-8pm. Unwind with fellow women in engineering! Location will be emailed when it’s finalized. A great opportunity to de-stress and meet other women in the engineering community. Register here.

 

VIPER Student Board & Penn Climate Ventures present Current Trends in Energy Research Panel (April 8)

Join the VIPER Student Board and Penn Climate Ventures for their Current Trends in Energy Research Energy Week Panel featuring speakers from industry and academia including Mark Tomasovic (Principal at Energize Ventures), Katherine Gomes (PhD Candidate in the Clean Energy Conversions Lab), and Professor Jason Baxter (Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering). The event will be held on Friday, April 8th from 3-4PM in the Lynch Room of the Chem Building. Visit here for more information.

 


Penn Activities

ISSS OPT Workshops - Spring 2022 Semester

We hope the beginning of your semester is going smoothly.

We would like to remind you that ISSS will be hosting a number of webinars/Q&A sessions on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students. These virtual workshops will provide a thorough overview of topics such as timelines, eligibility, and documents required to apply for these work authorization types. Members of the ISSS advising team will be online to respond to questions.

Please see below for the full schedule. Details and information about additional upcoming events can be found at https://global.upenn.edu/isss/events.

* January 31, 11:00AM-12:00PM (OPT)

Register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/asvdduvy

* February 15, 11:00AM-12:00PM (OPT)

Register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/czyreqkz

* February 24, 1:00-2:00PM (OPT)

Register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/pypagsaj

* March 22, 1:00-2:00PM (OPT)

Register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/uqwcqpzk

* April 5, 11:00AM-12:00PM (CPT)

Register: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/hptyayfh 

 

Sunday Check-In Series

On behalf of the Penn Engineering Communications Team, I’d like to invite you to participate in our “Sunday Check-In” series.

Our Sunday Check-In project is about catching up with students, staff and faculty across our School. Here’s the link to a Google form with several questions. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out at ebonej@seas.upenn.edu. Thanks so much for participating!

 

Wellness at Penn presents: I SHARE: Connection, Healing, and Hope

Wellness at Penn launched a video this semester called I SHARE: Connection, Healing, and Hope about the power of sharing and ways to get support for students experiencing stress, distress, or crisis. We would love to have student feedback!

It’s easy: just WRITE, WATCH & WIN!

WRITEwrite in your responses to a 2-minute I SHARE Survey.

WATCHwatch an awesome video by Penn students (video link provided at the end of the survey)

WINwin a prize raffle by completing one final survey! (portable electronics, smartwatch, yoga kit, and more!)

Students can learn more about I SHARE on Instagram @WellnessAtPenn.

 

Penn Leads the Vote (PLTV)!

Penn Leads the Vote encourages you to make updating your registration part of your back-to-campus to-do list.

Right now: take two minutes to update your voter registration address or register for the first time online. Live in a College House? Make sure you specify your mailing address and residential address, learn more here.

Visit us at our new website for more information – https://vote.upenn.edu

Opportunities to get involved:

We are looking for students, faculty, and staff to join us in making Penn a more civically engaged campus.

Consider joining us through one of the following opportunities (ordered from least to most commitment):

  1. Volunteer: This is a high impact, low commitment opportunity for those who want to multiply your impact. Volunteers receive free PLTV swag and get priority access to events like National Voter Registration Day.
  2. Fellowships: If you are looking for a longer, more professionally-oriented opportunity to support voting and civic engagement on campus, a fellowship is for you! Fellows work closely with PLTV staff to complete high impact projects over the course of the semester.
  3. Paid Positions: PLTV is hiring an undergraduate partnerships coordinator and diversity and inclusion coordinator. These are paid positions open to students who are passionate about civic engagement and are able to commit 10 hours a week for the remainder of the year. Learn more on our website.

 

Now Recruiting Campus Polling Place Workers

As of today, just 43 days remain until Pennsylvania’s Primary Election on May 17, 2022.

Are you interested in supporting Penn’s Primary Day efforts? Sign up today to serve as a campus polling place worker!

As a reminder, polling place workers:

– Must be available to work from 6:30 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022

– Must be registered to vote in Philadelphia

Meals and breaks will be provided throughout the day, and workers will receive compensation from the City of Philadelphia for their time.

Sign up by contacting Rachel Kurlander at rakur@upenn.edu by Thursday, March 31.

Ask questions by contacting Dawn Deitch at maglicco@upenn.edu.

 

Community Conversation: What Makes Being in Class in Person Meaningful? (April 18)

What Makes Being in Class in Person Meaningful? 

a Community Conversation among Instructors and Students

Monday. April 18, 3:30-5:00

DRL 3N1H

As we wrap up the year’s return to in-person classes, this Community Conversation will bring together faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students to explore what we value in learning together, and the teaching practices that make the most of that in-person experience. This is an opportunity for instructors and students to learn from one another, as we consider how we would like our teaching to develop in light of our experiences over the past two years.

Registration Link

 


Scholarships

James Dyson Award

James Dyson Award.

What is the James Dyson Award?

The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages, and inspires the next generation of design engineers. The challenge is simple: design something that solves a problem.

Who can enter?

It is open to current university students of engineering, product design, and industrial design – and those who have graduated in these subjects in the last four years. We’ll ask to see official documentation that proves it.

What can you win?

Students that enter have the opportunity to win $2,500 as a national winner and $35,000 as an international winner, along with a donation of $6,000 to the departments that supported them. New this year! We will offer an additional $35,000 prize for the sustainability award winner, which is the best entry that addresses an environmental issue. The award not only provides an opportunity for students to commercialize their ideas through funding, it also provides an international media platform and exposure which has allowed previous winners such as MarinaTex, a home compostable material designed as an alternative single-use plastic film, to develop into businesses. Be sure to also check out our US National Winner, Thipok Cholsaipant, who is the inventor of Aerolyze, the world’s first breath glucometer for prediabetics. By replacing blood with a breath, the design eliminates the pain and inconvenience of pricking your finger altogether.

Learn more about the James Dyson Award here: https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-us/home/ 

 

Dept. of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship

The Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.

For more information and the application process please visit DoD – SMART Scholarship 

 


Paid/Unpaid Opportunities

Participate In NSF Funded Study: Discover How Network of Developers / Mentors Can Impact Professional Identities in Engineering!

Here is an exciting opportunity of participating in a study that can help you discover how Network of Developers/Mentors can impact your professional identities in Engineering !

This study is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). See attached the Flyer giving participant criteria, benefits including monetary incentive, & Sign-up link.

Here is the Sign-up Link as well: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3n6NdYC1cFp4nAO 

 

Tech Jobs @ SEAS! (work-study not required)

We’re Computing and Educational Technology Services (CETS), the tech support team for Penn Engineering, and we’d like to invite you to apply for one of our student positions. Why consider joining the best computing staff on campus? See what CETS offers…

Flexibility:

At CETS you’re *never* on call, so work doesn’t interfere with your study time. In fact, you customize your schedule to fit your needs and you have the option of making changes as often as you like.

Great Pay/Consistent Pay:

Our positions *start* at $11.00 an hour and our hours are consistent *throughout* the semester, so you never need to worry about slow work weeks affecting your pay.  Work-study is NOT required for this position.

Autonomy:

Our students have a team of professionals to back them up, however, our Help Desk is essentially staffed and managed by students.

Nurturing environment:

Our students work with computing professionals who aren’t afraid of giving them real responsibilities while providing encouragement and guidance. Yet, many of our students initially came to us with very little experience.

Engineering is a very demanding curriculum requiring frequent use of our labs. As an Engineering student you will be spending a lot of time in CETS labs using software not found anywhere else on campus. Why not get paid for sharing what you learn?

If you haven’t applied to CETS yet and you want to make the most of your college career, slots are limited so apply today.

Please apply here…

http://www.seas.upenn.edu/cets/student-employment/apply-online.php

 

Penn Libraries are hiring students! Apply

The Penn Libraries is now hiring students in a variety of roles. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available at library locations across campus.

Applicants should search “Library” in Workday for open positions.

Learn more: https://www.library.upenn.edu/about/hr/students

All students are eligible for employment in the libraries.          

Penn Libraries Hiring Students – January 2022

 

Red & Blue Engagement Center is hiring non-work study students

The Red & Blue Engagement Center is looking for enthusiastic students (both undergraduate and graduate level) who love Penn or freshman who are learning to love Penn and want to connect with alumni and parents about the great things happening at the University! The center is open year-round and always hiring for the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

The job is posted to Handshake but students can also apply directly at  https://upenn.theengagementcenter.com/

 

Platt House is seeking an App Designer

Platt House is seeking a designer to create a user friendly app where student artists can connect with other student artists for projects and independent work. We would like to call it Debut or something similar and a description is below.  Compensation will be provided and determined before work is started.

Debut is an app for student artists looking to connect on short term projects. Debut provides a platform for student artists to connect, portfolio-build, and gain experience. This role would require the ability to program an app and would provide creative development and leadership opportunities.

Contact Laurie McCall, Platt House Director (lmccall@upenn.edu) for more information.

 

Airport Cooperative Research Program's University Design Competition (DEADLINE for submissions: May 13, 2022)

The FAA-sponsored Airport Cooperative Research Program’s University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs provides an outstanding opportunity for individual students or student teams working under the guidance of faculty advisors to design solutions to real world issues addressing our nation’s airports and the National Air System.

Students win cash prizes ($3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third place) in each of four different broad categories:

  • Airport Operation and Maintenance
  • Airport Management and Planning
  • Airport Environmental Interactions
  • Runway Safety/ Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions Including Aprons, Ramps, and Taxiway

A variety of multidisciplinary topics are suggested, but students can come up with their own relevant topics for their design solution.

First place winners present their work at an award ceremony at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, D.C. and also at a relevant national professional conference.  All expenses are covered.

Competition runs from August 16, 2021 to May 13, 2022.  Find more information here: ACRP Design Competiton .  Access guidlines here

 

Out For Undergrad LGBTQ Conference (Application Due May 1)

Out for Undergrad (O4U) Engineering Conference (all at 11:59 PM PST)

Round 1 deadline: March 6, 2022
Round 2 deadline: April 3, 2022
Round 3 deadline: May 1, 2022

*It is encouraged that students apply as soon as possible, as O4U Engineering has historically selected more students during Rounds 1 and 2.

The 2022 Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference will be held in person, from September 16 through the 18. Official location will be shared in the upcoming months. This conference is geared towards serving students that identify as LGBTQ+ and plan on pursuing a career in engineering, whether it be industry or academia. Students are admitted on a rolling basis.

The conference is free to attend! Flights, hotel, and conference costs are covered entirely by O4U thanks to our sponsors, with no application or registration fee!

Here is a little more about the conference: 

  • Out for Undergrad is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization designed to help high-achieving LGBTQ undergrads reach their full potential.
  • LGBTQ+ engineering students will have the opportunity to discuss being out in the engineering industry and hear from professionals who are out in their careers.
  • Students will network with LGBTQ+ peers and professionals from top engineering companies from a wide range of industries across the country.
  • Students will have the opportunity to find LGBTQ+ mentors in their field.
  • Sponsoring companies will recruit students for jobs and internships at the career fair and throughout the conference. Some company sponsors in the past have included: General Motors, Medtronic, Clorox, Blue Origin, Genentech, Accenture, Barr, university graduate programs, and more!
  • Apply here: Out for Undergrad Fall 2022 Application
  • For more information, check out the conference website: Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email the O4U Engineering Admissions Team at adrik.shmavonian@outforundergrad.org

 

Hospitality Services Hiring for Summer 2022

Hospitality Services is hiring for Summer 2022! We have a number of student positions available.  Please see below for list of summer positions and brief description.

 

This Summer we have the following roles available:

Guest Services Attendant:

The Guest Services Attendant will share in the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome on Penn’s campus. They serve as front-line customer service representative and central service provider for residential and visiting guests. Provide administrative support to the Guest Services Manager and the Residential Services Manager in the management of access, emergency room assignments, and daily report logs. Work in cooperation with the Information Centers to support move-in/move-outs, facilities issues, and coverage for other Information Centers as needed. This individual will assist with all phases of Information Center operations including, but not limited to, providing excellent customer service, creation of move-in materials, access management, and providing prompt follow-up on facilities and housekeeping concerns. The Guest Services Attendant supports and fosters the customer service goals of Hospitality Services. Compensation for this role will be $12.00 per hour.

Guest Services Manager:

The Guest Services Manager will play a vital role in presenting Penn as a hospitable, service-oriented institution. The Guest Services Manager assists the Residential Services Manager in providing overall management for the day-to-day operation of the Information Center. They serve as the buildings primary contact for Hospitality Services staff, FRES and Building Operations group, residential program leaders and additional university partners. This role will manage the building Information Center and train, supervise, and assign work to the Guest Services Attendants in conjunction with the Residential Services Manager. They will assist RSM with documenting, evaluating, and following up on facilities requests. Assists with front-line management of emergency response to events (fire alarms, facilities emergencies, etc.). Coordinates response with appropriate staff. This role will participate in an on-call rotation during evenings and weekends and communicate on-call activity. The Guest Services Manager required duties include, but are not limited to, managing student staff, communicating guest & conference information to Hospitality Services, leading weekly staff meetings, ensuring Guest Services Attendants are successful in their positions, and providing front-line service on a regular basis. Compensation for this role will be $13.00 per hour.

Hospitality Intern:

The Hospitality Intern serves in a cross-functional capacity and is responsible for assisting in the operations of Hospitality Services. This position reports directly to the Associate Directors, Program Manager, and Coordinators. Each intern will have an area of focus (events, operations, front-line) but will support the entire Hospitality Services team. Each Hospitality Intern must have very flexible work availability; some weekend work is required. The hospitality Intern required duties include, but are not limited to, answering main phone line & email account, & responding to customer inquiries. Perform data collection and entry, communicate with clients and participants, check individual/program content for accuracy, double check information, & assist in the preparation and distribution of materials Communication with internal partners including Housing, Dining, Catering, Transportation, PennCard, and others. Perform additional duties as assigned & provide support for other areas as needed. Compensation for this role will be $13.00 per hour.

Hospitality Operations Assistant:

The Hospitality Operations Assistant will play a vital role in the various ‘behind the scenes’ projects that create a seamless & customer-focused operation and present Penn as a hospitable, service-oriented institution. The Operations Assistants perform varied physical, facilities-related, and logistical tasks in support of summer operations including, but not limited to helping guests with move-in & move-out processes. They will provide set-up, breakdown, parking & traffic control support for large program events and move-in/move-out days. Perform inspection of facilities to identify life safety issues, housekeeping issues, and condition of facilities. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for distribution of guest amenities, inventory management, floating Information Center coverage, and maintaining clean storage areas as needed. Compensation for this role will be $12.00 per hour.

Hospitality Operations Manager:

The Hospitality Operations Manager will lead in the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome on Penn’s campus. This individual will train and supervise a team of Operations Assistants; together the team will play a vital role in the various ‘behind the scenes’ projects that create a seamless & customer-focused operation and present Penn as a hospitable, service-oriented institution. The Operations Manager will oversee logistical and operational projects including, but not limited to; signage, staffing & payroll, move-ins & move-outs, parking control, cart management, amenity delivery, facilities inspections, storage organization and inventory. As a project leader in the field the Operation Manger schedules and assigns work to inspection teams, responsible for quality control of inspections (safety issues, housekeeping issues, and condition of facilities), and makes sure inspections are handled in a responsible, appropriate, and timely manner. This person will lead weekly Hospitality Operations staff meetings and set a positive and professional tone for his/her staff. This individual is also responsible for maintaining data on the status of facilities projects in summer buildings. Compensation for this role will be $13.00 per hour.

Information Technology Assistant:

The Information Technology Assistant (ITA) will share in the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome and acclimated on Penn’s campus. This individual will assist guests with their technical needs including accessing the Penn Network and monitoring the computer labs to make sure the university’s equipment is properly maintained. The Information Technology Assistant required duties include but are not limited to; monitor and aid during computer lab shifts, ensuring that labs schedule is strictly followed and that the university’s equipment is monitored or always secured. According to conference move-in calendar, participate in “mini-crushes” (patches, scans, etc.) and AirPennNet connection sessions (laptops, mobile devices, gaming systems). Maintain excellent communication with the ITA Manager to make them aware of guest’s problems and needs. Compensation for this role will be $12.00 per hour.

Information Technology Manager:

The Information Technology Manager will supervise a team of Information Technology Assistants (ITAs). The ITA Manager has the overall responsibility for the open labs and will work to create seamless & customer-focused operational processes. This person will lead weekly ITA staff meetings and set a positive and professional tone for his/her staff. This position participates in staff orientation and in an on-call rotation during evenings and weekends and communicate on-call activity via written report. The Information Technology Manager will oversee computer labs in summer buildings and ITA staff, including but not limited to setting lab and staff schedules, leading ITA staff meetings, implementing staff training, and working with the ADO to submit staff payroll. They Participate in covering lab shifts and according to conference move-in calendar, schedule staff for “mini-crushes” (patches, scans, etc.) and AirPennNet connection sessions (laptops, mobile devices, gaming systems).

Compensation for this role will be $13.00 per hour.

Summer Community Advisor:

The Summer Community Advisor (SCA) will share in the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome on Penn’s campus. The Community Advisor acts as a university liaison and campus resource for approximately 30-60 students residing in on-campus housing during the summer months. This position requires administrative, programming, and judicial duties pertaining to your residents. The Summer Community Advisor reports to the Summer Residential Director. This position serves in the On-Duty rotation for after-hours student issues. This is a live-in position and free on-campus housing is provided. The Summer Community Advisor required duties include but are not limited to establish and maintain relationships with residents by meeting on a weekly basis. Be sensitive and aware of potential issues and how to address them in a supportive manner. Create programming that supports the needs of your residents. Respond to residents’ academic, social, and personal concerns/questions in a timely manner. Serve as an advocate for the students’ needs and concerns. Balance the student voice with the institutional needs. Compensation for this role will be $12.00 per hour.

Senior Summer Community Advisor (SrSCA):

The Senior Summer Community Advisor (SSCA) will share in the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome on Penn’s campus. The Sr. Community Advisor acts as a university liaison and campus resource for approximately 30-60 students residing in on-campus housing during the summer months and manages Summer Community Advisors. This position requires administrative, programming, and judicial duties pertaining to your residents. This is a live-in position and free on-campus housing is provided. The Senior Summer Community Advisor reports to the Summer Residential Director. This position serves in the On-Duty rotation for after-hours student issues. The Senior Summer Community Advisor required duties include but are not limited to working with the Summer Residential Director to oversee the Summer Community Advisors. Establish and maintain relationships with residents by meeting on a weekly basis. Be sensitive and aware of potential issues and how to address them in a supportive manner. Create programming that supports the needs of your residents. Respond to residents’ academic, social, and personal concerns/questions in a timely manner. Serve as an advocate for the students’ needs and concerns. Balance the student voice with the institutional needs. Compensation for this role will be $13.00 per hour.

 

Paid Summer College Position-Coordinator, OCA-NY Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project (App Due April 17)

2022 PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP 

COORDINATE OCA-NY ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ADVOCATES’ 16TH ANNUAL HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ART PROJECT 

OCA-NY is looking for a college student or recent college graduate for a full-time summer internship position to coordinate OCANY’s 16th Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project. Statistics from the FBI, New York Police Department, and community watch groups all show that xenophobic hatred against Asian Americans, notably against APA women, is on the rise. This spike in hate crimes, locally and nationally, is against a backdrop of nearly three years of misplaced backlash for Covid-19, an anti-immigrant climate, and fear fueled by elected politicians and organized hate groups toward marginalized communities-racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and women. More than ever, this Project is needed. This Project involves coordinating an online training of diverse teenagers from select youth organizations on hate crimes and using art as a tool to prevent hate crimes. These youth then devise the rules of a city-wide hate crimes art contest, advertise the contest, judge the submissions, and plan the opening of the Art Exhibit. The Project will return to in-person training and an in-person exhibit. For more info, go to www.oca-ny.org. 

Dates of Internship: May 15th, 2022 (flexible) – August 15, 2022 

Stipend: $3,180 (includes local travel expenses) 

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 17th, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. EST 

Please send a cover letter, current resume and essay (500 words maximum) on why you should be selected for this position, include names and contact information of two references: one from someone who is knowledgeable about your character and leadership skills and one from a professor that has taught you within the last year. E-mail cover letter, resume, essay and references to info@oca-ny.org. Indicate in the subject line: “OCA-NY Hate Crimes Project Summer 2022 Internship-then put your name.” 

Interviews: April 19-21, 2022 (phone or in-person interviews in Manhattan, NY) 

Qualifications: Commitment to social justice issues 

Experience in facilitating youth projects 

Leadership experience in student organizations 

Ability to work independently, a self-starter, strong organizational skills 

Flexible schedule, some weekends and nights are required 

Work well with diverse student groups (ethnic, economic, social)