We're pleased to announce the launch of the new THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine on Facebook Page. The page intends to focus on jobs and careers information, feature article information, fan feedback, and other information-sharing with fans of our magazine.
While many of the postings will be specifically focused on the interests of our college student, recent graduate, and active entry-level jobseekers, anyone on Facebook, of any background, who has an interest in keeping up with our magazine, website and online career tools is welcomed to become a fan.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Great Job Hunt Contest @ BCO
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN is pleased to introduce the 2009 GREAT JOB HUNT Contest.
We know the jobs climate may appear gloomy now, so we want to help motivate and invigorate your search for entry-level and internship opportunities. As our Mother Lode of Career Opportunities shows, there are good entry-level jobs out there for those determined to pursue them. The GREAT JOB HUNT "sweetens the pot" by offering cash and prizes just for exploring available job opportunities and career information on the Mother Lode of Career Opportunities.
We'll be adding new questions throughout the semester. The first person to submit the correct answer to each question will receive a prize of $50 + The Job Hunter's Survival Guide; the second person to submit the correct answer will receive a prize of $25; both winners will be featured with their photo on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online.
Try your hand at The Great Job Hunt Contest today.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
New Issue of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN
We're pleased to announce our First Semester 2009 Super Issue, the Career Planning and Job Search Issue, featuring:
- The Mother Lode of Career Opportunities for the Class of 2009
- Gentlemen of Quality
- Where are the Jobs in Government?
- Opportunities in the Green Economy
- The Job-Hunter's Survival Guide
New articles from the magazine will be added to our website on a rolling basis throughout the semester, along with some special online-only features.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Fellowship Program for PhD in Political Science
The American Political Science Association is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 APSA Minority Fellowship Program.
Deadline: postmarked by October 2, 2009.
Eligibility
Deadline: postmarked by October 2, 2009.
Eligibility
- The APSA Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in POLITICAL SCIENCE for the FIRST TIME.
Additional eligibility criteria include: - Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic minority groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans (federal and state recognized tribes)
- Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science
- Applicant must be a United States citizen at time of award
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
To apply, and review eligibility requirements and application materials, please visit: http://www.apsanet.org/content_3284.cfm
The APSA Minority Fellowship Program is in its 40th year. Please forward this announcement to interested students/individuals.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Job Tools and Expanded Jobs Network for Students
We're pleased to announce we've completed the migration to our new Job Tools format and jobs database, offering improved resume posting and Saved Search Job Alert agent tools, as well as the ability to search a vastly expanded selection of job opportunities through our new Job Sites Network.
Student and entry-level job seekers are welcomed to create an account on our new system using our Job Tools Quickstart wizard.
Other additions of interest include a new series of QuickTips offering advice on how to optimize your job search on our site network, and the ability to subscribe for Jobs and Careers Updates mailings to receive notices about additional features such as our virtual career fairs, Top 100 Employers specials, graduate study opportunities, unpublished job opportunities and more.
To view the new tools and try the extended job search, visit www.blackcollegian.com and click "Job Tools".
Student and entry-level job seekers are welcomed to create an account on our new system using our Job Tools Quickstart wizard.
Other additions of interest include a new series of QuickTips offering advice on how to optimize your job search on our site network, and the ability to subscribe for Jobs and Careers Updates mailings to receive notices about additional features such as our virtual career fairs, Top 100 Employers specials, graduate study opportunities, unpublished job opportunities and more.
To view the new tools and try the extended job search, visit www.blackcollegian.com and click "Job Tools".
Monday, July 13, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
New feature spotlights "Gentlemen of Quality" on HBCU campuses
We're glad to announce the return to THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online of contributor Ian Evans ("The Dress Code" First Semester Super Issues 2008) with a new feature, "Gentlemen of Quality," and examination of "Young Black Men who are upholding the tradition of achievement". The far-ranging article features young men from across America's HBCUs, who in photographs and quotes tackle the challenges of being young, Black and male in a society where "positive images of quality, educated, enlightened young black men are few, while the image of uneducated drug dealers, pimps and thugs are widely known and celebrated."
The piece gives a compelling look at what men from Morehouse, Dillard, Howard, FAMU, Tuskegee and Fisk feel about the opportunities and hopes, and the continuing challenges and stigmas that lay ahead for Black men in Obama-era America.
The piece gives a compelling look at what men from Morehouse, Dillard, Howard, FAMU, Tuskegee and Fisk feel about the opportunities and hopes, and the continuing challenges and stigmas that lay ahead for Black men in Obama-era America.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Deadline: HBS Summer Venture in Management Program 2009
Release from Harvard Business School:
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of Harvard Business School instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.
This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.
In order to attend, a completed application is due by May 11, 2009. Click here for particulars on the application process.
For more information about this program, please visit the SVMP Website.
Best regards,
MBA Admissions
Harvard Business School
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of Harvard Business School instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.
This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.
In order to attend, a completed application is due by May 11, 2009. Click here for particulars on the application process.
For more information about this program, please visit the SVMP Website.
Best regards,
MBA Admissions
Harvard Business School
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowships
With a new generation of social advocates and policy makers changing the landscape on Capitol Hill, it is important to provide them with the tools necessary to conduct positive change. For more than two decades, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has groomed motivated young adults into tomorrow's talented thought leaders. It is also one of the nation's largest provider of internships, scholarships, and fellowships to African Americans and persons of color.
A New Generation of Promise, by Sean Nixon, a 2009 CBCF Communications Intern, describes the program and the experiences of current Fellows, as the April 16 deadline approaches for next year's round of applications.
A New Generation of Promise, by Sean Nixon, a 2009 CBCF Communications Intern, describes the program and the experiences of current Fellows, as the April 16 deadline approaches for next year's round of applications.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Study: Black Student-Athletes More Likely to Finish School
Interesting findings from by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida, as reported on Miller-McCune.com:
Read the rest of the report, Grad Rates Higher For Black Athletes Than Black Students
A study released Monday on the occasion of National Student-Athlete Day (or, as is more widely celebrated, the last day of the men's March Madness tournament), turns on its head a long-standing stereotype about black college athletes and the schools that recruit them.Since the integration of major college athletic programs two generations ago, universities have been accused of using black athletes to win titles and build lucrative brands — with nary a degree exchanged in the process.
But today, it turns out, athletic departments are doing a better job of graduating black students than universities are as a whole. Put another way: black student-athletes are more likely to finish school than black students who aren't athletes.
Read the rest of the report, Grad Rates Higher For Black Athletes Than Black Students
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Updates to the Virtual Diversity Career Fair
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online is pleased to announce our 2009 Virtual Diversity Career Fair, co-presented this year with Black College Wire and IMDiversity.com!
Learn about employment and internship opportunities with major employers in a variety of sectors, including many who were featured in the Top 100 Employers List of our current issue. The annual Fair is by invitation only, and spotlights employers who are confirmed to still by seeking diverse entry-level candidates in the second semester, as well as college students and new graduates for internships and coops. Opportunities currently posted seek entry-level candidates in several majors, including engineering, business, IT, liberal arts, accounting and finance, and more.
It will be updated with new employers and opportunities throughout the semester until graduation, or until participating employers determine they are no longer actively hiring.
The Fair runs February 1 through April 30, with continuing new employer updates. Visit the Fair today at http://www.blackcollegian.com.
Learn about employment and internship opportunities with major employers in a variety of sectors, including many who were featured in the Top 100 Employers List of our current issue. The annual Fair is by invitation only, and spotlights employers who are confirmed to still by seeking diverse entry-level candidates in the second semester, as well as college students and new graduates for internships and coops. Opportunities currently posted seek entry-level candidates in several majors, including engineering, business, IT, liberal arts, accounting and finance, and more.
It will be updated with new employers and opportunities throughout the semester until graduation, or until participating employers determine they are no longer actively hiring.
The Fair runs February 1 through April 30, with continuing new employer updates. Visit the Fair today at http://www.blackcollegian.com.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ohio event: Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference
CLEVELAND CLINIC TO HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL ASPIRING PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCH SCIENTISTS CONFERENCE
Conference Focuses on African American and Hispanic College Students Interested in Science and Medicine
WHO: Cleveland Clinic is honored to host the second annual Aspiring Physicians and
Research Scientists Conference for African American and Hispanic/Latino(a) junior and senior math, science and pre-med majors. These 22 students are from historically black colleges and universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions and Ohio colleges and universities.
WHAT: This two-day conference will focus on medical and scientific innovation. Several Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientists will welcome and address the students who will, in turn, have the opportunity to present their research to these experts. Scholarships will be given to the (three?) students who win the poster research presentations.
WHEN: March 5-6.
WHERE: Cleveland Clinic HealthSpace Auditorium, 8911 Euclid Avenue
WHY: Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to attracting and teaching medical experts from all over the world. This event will be a learning experience as well as a networking opportunity for these students.
Media is invited to attend the conference, interview the physicians and students. For more information and a schedule of events call Natalie Guzzo at 216.444.5703
About the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic’s Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org.
Conference Focuses on African American and Hispanic College Students Interested in Science and Medicine
WHO: Cleveland Clinic is honored to host the second annual Aspiring Physicians and
Research Scientists Conference for African American and Hispanic/Latino(a) junior and senior math, science and pre-med majors. These 22 students are from historically black colleges and universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions and Ohio colleges and universities.
WHAT: This two-day conference will focus on medical and scientific innovation. Several Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientists will welcome and address the students who will, in turn, have the opportunity to present their research to these experts. Scholarships will be given to the (three?) students who win the poster research presentations.
WHEN: March 5-6.
WHERE: Cleveland Clinic HealthSpace Auditorium, 8911 Euclid Avenue
WHY: Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to attracting and teaching medical experts from all over the world. This event will be a learning experience as well as a networking opportunity for these students.
Media is invited to attend the conference, interview the physicians and students. For more information and a schedule of events call Natalie Guzzo at 216.444.5703
About the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic’s Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Features on the Outlook and Options for the Class of '09
It's a high anxiety time for seniors on college campuses across America. With the U.S. Department of Labor reporting that the unemployment rate has spiked to 7.6 percent, or a 16-year high, economic analysts continue to project a bleak employment outlook for the class of 2009.
Dr. Phil Gardner, director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University, writes in the current edition of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine, recruitment of new college graduates was already cooling off in the fall.
"Companies [were] still seeking to fill a number of positions and [had] a busy fall on many campuses," Dr. Gardner reported in his feature The Outlook for the Class of '09. But, he went on to warn, "Do not expect the same level of intensity during the second semester, however, as employers will be more likely to be very cautious as they monitor economic conditions."
This semester, the recruitment situation seems downright chilly in many corners of the stumbling economy.
So, what are concerned students to do? This is the question we take up in a couple of interrelated feature articles recently posted on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online.
As Walter Vertreace argues in How to Find Your Dream Job In a Nightmare Economy, "The process you would use to target your job search and evaluate opportunities in a stronger economy will still work today."
Researching companies, reviewing company websites and government sources, noting "top companies" lists, networking with knowledgeable professors, alumni and company employees in your network -- the same rules and tools still apply. Finding a job in today's market requires the same diligence, smarts and legwork as in better times, only augmented.
It's not always easy for jobseekers to meet and nail down knowledgeable employees of potential hiring organizations to ask their advice. In an extended online feature, Job Outlook for the Class of '09: Recruiters' Messages, we invited several recruiters from major employer organizations to share their frank advice for those seeking to enter the job market amidst today's harsh economic realities. An online-only companion to Dr. Gardner's feature, the real-world advice column will be updated on a rolling basis this semester with new contributions, many of which are being contributed by representatives of companies participating in our second semester Virtual Diversity Career Fair, an event for companies still actively hiring entry-level candidates up until graduation.
For other soon-to-be-grads, the difficulty of finding a job and the desire to be more strongly positioned for career with an advanced degree, making a direct move to apply to graduate schools is an increasingly attractive option.
As reports in a video piece for VoA News this month (Video: College Graduate Job Outlook (in streaming Windows Media Format), directors of college career offices are anticipating seeing more of their newly minted graduates head straight for graduate programs rather than get their feet wet in an entry-level employment opportunity. The current edition of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN features a special section for prospective Graduate and Professional school students -- what we're calling "a bit of an appetizer" introducing a new publication, "Diversifying Graduate and Professional Schools" to launch later this year.
For college seniors especially who have not yet found employment, we encourage you to review these features in our magazine at your campus career center, or on our website. You may preregister now for our career fair, which will be co-presented this year by the IMDiversity.com Career Center and Black College Wire, as well as post a searchable resume.
Dr. Phil Gardner, director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University, writes in the current edition of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine, recruitment of new college graduates was already cooling off in the fall.
"Companies [were] still seeking to fill a number of positions and [had] a busy fall on many campuses," Dr. Gardner reported in his feature The Outlook for the Class of '09. But, he went on to warn, "Do not expect the same level of intensity during the second semester, however, as employers will be more likely to be very cautious as they monitor economic conditions."
This semester, the recruitment situation seems downright chilly in many corners of the stumbling economy.
So, what are concerned students to do? This is the question we take up in a couple of interrelated feature articles recently posted on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online.
As Walter Vertreace argues in How to Find Your Dream Job In a Nightmare Economy, "The process you would use to target your job search and evaluate opportunities in a stronger economy will still work today."
Researching companies, reviewing company websites and government sources, noting "top companies" lists, networking with knowledgeable professors, alumni and company employees in your network -- the same rules and tools still apply. Finding a job in today's market requires the same diligence, smarts and legwork as in better times, only augmented.
It's not always easy for jobseekers to meet and nail down knowledgeable employees of potential hiring organizations to ask their advice. In an extended online feature, Job Outlook for the Class of '09: Recruiters' Messages, we invited several recruiters from major employer organizations to share their frank advice for those seeking to enter the job market amidst today's harsh economic realities. An online-only companion to Dr. Gardner's feature, the real-world advice column will be updated on a rolling basis this semester with new contributions, many of which are being contributed by representatives of companies participating in our second semester Virtual Diversity Career Fair, an event for companies still actively hiring entry-level candidates up until graduation.
For other soon-to-be-grads, the difficulty of finding a job and the desire to be more strongly positioned for career with an advanced degree, making a direct move to apply to graduate schools is an increasingly attractive option.
As reports in a video piece for VoA News this month (Video: College Graduate Job Outlook (in streaming Windows Media Format), directors of college career offices are anticipating seeing more of their newly minted graduates head straight for graduate programs rather than get their feet wet in an entry-level employment opportunity. The current edition of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN features a special section for prospective Graduate and Professional school students -- what we're calling "a bit of an appetizer" introducing a new publication, "Diversifying Graduate and Professional Schools" to launch later this year.
For college seniors especially who have not yet found employment, we encourage you to review these features in our magazine at your campus career center, or on our website. You may preregister now for our career fair, which will be co-presented this year by the IMDiversity.com Career Center and Black College Wire, as well as post a searchable resume.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
SuperScholar/EXCEL at XU Accepting Applications
NEW ORLEANS - The Xavier University SuperScholar/EXCEL program returns to the campus this summer June 21- July 18, 2009. The four-week summer program, which prepares African American students for college and ultimately for graduate or professional school, is currently accepting applications.
For full details, see the complete release SuperScholar/EXCEL at XU Accepting Applications.
Students are required to live on campus and also participate in social and cultural events. Extracurricular highlights include the Essence Festival, a steamboat cruise and a talent/fashion show. The total cost of the program is $1950; merit scholarships up to $1550 are available.
To participate in Xavier's SuperScholar/EXCEL summer program, students should be high school seniors in the fall of 2009 or graduating seniors who have been admitted to Xavier for the fall. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 15.For full details, see the complete release SuperScholar/EXCEL at XU Accepting Applications.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Scholarship Deadline March 1: Chemistry Majors
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are high school seniors, or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors are among those who can now apply for a scholarship from the American Chemical Society Scholars Program. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year.
Students must plan to major in or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science, and they must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on college level and economic need.
For full description, see the full release, ACS Scholars Program Accepting Applications for Minority Students Studying Chemistry.
Added: African-American History Month Contest
It's back! Our annual African-American History 101 Contest!
Readers are invited to take our African-American History 101 Pop Quiz, and possibly win $50.00 cash and be named THE BLACK COLLEGIAN's African-American History Scholar on your campus. Winners are announced along with their photo on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online!
Entering is easy: Contestants must be currently enrolled in a four-year university. Simply email us using the link at the bottom of the Quiz with the correct answers, along with your name, address, phone number and the name of your university. Be the first one from your school to score 100 percent on the quiz, and you win! Winners will be notified by email.
Think you know your stuff? Try the African-American History 101 Pop Quiz now.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Second Semester Super Issue
We're pleased to announce the release of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine Second Semester 2009 Super Issue - the Top 100 Employers / African-American History Month Issue!
Online previews of the magazine features will be released at THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online throughout the month, as well as extra and extended, online-only features. Highlights include:
The magazine is distributed through Career Services offices on college campuses nationwide. Ask for your copy in February.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
New Section: Xtra Video & Media
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online editors are pleased to introduce a new feature, Xtra Video and Media, highlighting original videos or multimedia pieces contributed by our readers.
Want to see your original video featured on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online? Visit the section to view our inaugural submissions and share your own original clips showing your talent, passion or hobby, your campus and friends, your life as a collegian.
Want to see your original video featured on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online? Visit the section to view our inaugural submissions and share your own original clips showing your talent, passion or hobby, your campus and friends, your life as a collegian.
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