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Engineering Job Opportunity

2011 RPS Food Drive Starts Next Week

Next week kicks off Research and Public Service’s 4th annual Food Drive to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.    
 
What:  Food Drive
When:  October 31 – November 18, 2011 (Online donations are now open!)
Where:  ISAT/CS/HHS Bldg (3 physical and 1 online)

1. ISAT/CS Bldg Main Lobby (by the elevator)
2. Dean’s Suite (3rd floor of ISAT/CS)
3. HHS Starbucks Coffee Machine (1st floor of HHS)
4. Donate online at:  http://vad.aidmatrix.org/vadxml.cfm?driveid=5579  (Please consider an online donation, as monies donated directly to the Food Bank can be used to purchase 2x to 4x as much food then what an individual could purchase at a grocery store.)

The most needed items are as follows:

Canned Meats:  Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Meat Spreads
Canned Vegetables:  Beans, Beans and Franks, Corn, Peas, Potatoes
Canned Fruits:  Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail, Apple Sauce
Canned Soups:  Chili, Beef Stew, Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetable Beef Soup
Grains, Boxed Pasta, and Sauces:  Boxed Cereals, Oatmeal, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti and Sauce, Boxed Rice, Dried Beans
Beverages (non-refrigerated):  Shelf Stable Milk, 100% Juice

Thank you!

Diversity Career Day at UVA, November 2, 2011

On Wednesday, November 2, UVA is hosting Diversity Career Day in Charlottesville, VA at the John Paul Jones Arena.  This career fair is open to college students across the state of Virginia…so that means you!  All students are welcome!    www.career.virginia.edu/students/events/dcd.php

If you’d like to check out the great employer list, see the website link below. I just went through it and pulled out companies of interest by concentration.  Those companies are listed below.
https://virginia-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=DCD11

Engineering
Electric Boat Corporation
Evonik Industries
Kimley-Horn and Associates
Maximus, Inc.
MeadWestvaco
Military Sealift Command
MITRE Corporation
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Niitek, Inc.
Rolls-Royce Crosspointe
SAIC
The Christman Company
Virginia Department of Transportation

The event is from 10am-3pm.  If you’d like to take the bus to Diversity Career Day from JMU, be sure to sign up in Warren 245 for the bus.  Meet the bus at Godwin at 8:30am, you’ll arrive at 10am, and get back to campus at 2pm.  Or you can drive yourself to Charlottesville, but parking will be limited so the bus will be easier and cheaper.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity like this to connect with some wonderful companies!

Engineering Positions in Recruit-A-Duke, Oct 26, 2011

Internship (9569)
MGM Resorts International - Las Vegas, Nevada
The MGM Resorts Internship Program is a paid 12-week summer program designed for undergraduate students to gain practical, hands-on work experience.
Interns will spend the majority of the program working in a host department at one of our properties. Interns will participate in a structured orientation that exposes them to the philosophy an ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Internship - Paid

Management Associate Program (MAP) (9568)
MGM Resorts International - Las Vegas, Nevada
The MGM Resorts International Management Associate Program (MAP) is a 12-month, hands-on training experience designed for recently college graduates.
These candidates must possess sufficient skills, both academically and through work experience, to meet the challenges and demands of management. MAP is specifically designed to help build futu ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

Marketing Manager, Internet and Social Media (9532)
iPlace USA - Vienna, Virginia
Company Profile:  iPlace is a global recruiting company with headquarters in Vienna, Virginia, USA and international recruiting center in Pune, Maharashtra, India. We provide professionally managed recruiting services for US companies. Sometimes when people hear that our recruiters work from India there is confusion about what iPlace does. ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

Financial Advisor (9509)
VIRGINIA ASSET MANAGEMENT - Richmond, Virginia
Are you looking for a job or do you want more? There's an opportunity as challenging as it is rewarding. As a financial advisor, you'll have a business without limits. You'll be able to use your talents to your greatest potential and have a career, not just a job. This unique opportunity gives you the ability to:
•    Help people and businesse ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Experienced Hire, Full Time - Entry Level

IT Analyst (9493)
Primatics Financial - McLean, Virginia
• Provide Java, Linux, and system QA support on financial software implementation projects
• Provide technical support for financial software packages in development, user acceptance, systems integration testing and production environments
• Work with project managers to define, implement, and integrate business requirements with appl ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

IT Security Analyst (8765)
CORSEC SECURITY, INC. - nationwide, United States
Are you an All-Around IT Superstar? Are you a network engineer who also enjoys programming and cracking code, or a programmer who engineered your company’s network because it was fun?
Join a positive, dynamic, growth-oriented company as an Associate Information Security Engineer! Help our clients achieve FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria sec ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Experienced Hire, Full Time - Entry Level

Resume Submissions Ending This Week!

Internship with Newell Rubbermaid in Research and Development (R & D)
12 week paid internship with housing stipend!
Resume Submission Deadline: October 29, 2011

Business Technology Analyst Summer Scholar with Deloitte Consulting
Resume Submission Deadline: October 27, 2011

Apply today on Recruit-a-Duke!  http://www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students/index.htm

Spring 2012 Registration for 2nd Year Students

Info Sessions this Week!

The following employers will be on campus this week, October 24th-28th, conducting information sessions.

• Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - Monday, October 24 @ 5:00pm, Festival Conference Room 4
• COMPUSEARCH Software Systems - Monday, October 24 @ 6:00pm, Sonner Hall Conference Room 119
• Sapient - Monday, October 24 @ 6:00pm, Festival Conference Room 7
• Carney, Sandoe, & Associates - Tuesday, October 25 @ 7:00pm, Festival Conference Room 3

These sessions will be informative opportunities for students to learn more about the employers and their job opportunities and careers.  They will also be excellent chances to network and establish professional contacts.  Be sure to dress professionally and also bring several copies of your resume.

If you have any questions, contact us at recruitaduke@jmu.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

All Majors: Employers are Recruiting Now!

One or more of the following companies will be on campus in the next few weeks to recruit students from your major for their current openings.  Employers, positions, and deadlines are listed below. However, please log in to Recruit-A-Duke to see specific requirements such as major, GPA, graduation dates, etc.

Employers:

• Virginia Asset Management - Financial Advisor - Deadline: 11/1/11
• AXA Advisors, LLC - Financial Advisor - Deadline: 11/2/11
• The Select Group - Account Manager - Deadline: 11/3/11

To learn more about the specific job opportunities and increase your chances of being selected for an interview, please submit your resume (if you have not already done so) on Recruit-A-Duke for these full-time opportunities.

1. Log on to Recruit-A-Duke at www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing.
2. Select Job Opportunities and then "On-Campus Recruiting".
3. Type the company name in keyword and proceed to submitting your resume.

Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. Job Opening

I’m a biomedical engineer emailing from Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc., a clinical lab offering testing of risk factors and biomarkers for cardiovascular and related diseases, located in the biotech park in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

We have an immediate job opening for a full-time Data and Process Engineer and are looking for upcoming Biomedical Engineering grads and alumni, and related fields. The environment here is fast paced, and pay and benefits package are competitive.

Please forward the following link to your distribution lists, and if you know any students who meet our qualifications and might be interested in such an opportunity, have them email their resume to me or apply online.

http://www.hdlabinc.com/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=79&task=view&id=77

Thank you very much,
Shahrzad Grami
Data and Process Engineer

Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.
737 N 5th Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: 877-443-5227 ext. 185

SGrami@hdlabinc.com

Visit our website:   www.myhdl.com
 

FIRST Lego League Tournament

Each fall our college sponsors a FIRST Lego League tournament, which is a robotics-based competition for 9-14 year olds. On the first Saturday in November we'll play host to about 120 kids and their LEGO robots for the day.

CS students have traditionally contributed to this event by helping setup the day before or volunteering on the day of the tournament. We would be glad to have your help either day if you're available:

* Friday, Nov 4th, from 5-7,  tournament setup
* Saturday, Nov 5th, from 8:00-3:00, tournament day  (free FLL t-shirt and food on Saturday!)

Please let me know if you would like to help with this project. Friends and family are welcome to pitch in, too!

Visit http://www.vadcfll.org for more information about FIRST Lego League.

Thanks,
Ralph Grove

--
Ralph F Grove, Ph.D.
Professor
James Madison University Department of Computer Science

Spring 2012 Registration

For First Year Students:
Spring 2012 registration times/dates have been posted to your e-campus Student Center.  Hopefully these should answer most of your questions, but feel free to set up an appointment to speak to me or Brad if you have additional questions or want more help.

HONDA Hispanic Scholarship Fund

To view in a browser, click here:
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Greetings from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund!

As the Hispanic Scholarship Fund's scholarship outreach and promotion coordinator I am emailing you to to inform you about the HSF/ Honda Scholarship Program!

For more information please read the scholarship description below or click here!

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and Honda have partnered to provide financial resources to an outstanding Latino undergraduate students with scholarships of up to $5,000! This program is for Latino/Hispanic students who will be entering the 2012-2013 academic year as a Junior or Senior at a four-year institution.

Students also:

Be majoring in Business Administration (includes Procurement and Supply Chain Management), Chemical Engineering, Electrial Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology or Mechanical Engineering
Students must be a US Citizen or US Legal Permanent Resident.

The last day to apply is December 15, 2011!

The maximum award amount is $2,500!
Click here for more info!
Don't miss out on this amazing chance to finance your education, develop new skills and become a better leader!

Remember to follow us on Twitter and be our friend/fan on facebook for the LATEST updates on scholarships, events and more!

Sincerely,
Amía Soto-Carrión
www.hsf.net

Manufacturing Operations Manager Needed

Below is a job description from an ISAT graduate - he is willing to overlook the 5-7 years of experience required for the right candidate.

Paramount Industries- Langhorne, PA (Greater Philadelphia Area)
 
Job Description

Key Objective

Direct and manage all plant operations for a state of the art additive manufacturing facility with overall responsibilities for scheduling, production, equipment maintenance, quality, and engineering, including facilities maintenance as well as other production-related activities while making the best use of materials and resources.

Key Responsibilities
•Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

•Assist with preparation of operation plans -- Annual Business Plan and Budget, and other plans as required.

•Improve manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

•Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation for multiple industries (e.g. aerospace, medical, consumer products).

•Manage all operational functions through Paramount’s supervisors and team leaders.  Collaborate with department managers and employees to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.

•Play a key role in the development of future leaders. Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Consultant,  as appropriate.

•Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.

•Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, employee involvement, security, etc.).

•Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.

•Work effectively and interact well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.

•Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

•Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.  Ability to determine/track the profitability of production lines and individual jobs.

•Possess a flexible approach to working hours and job demands.

•Drive and support lean manufacturing methodologies and 6S.

•Work with Regional Sales Managers to ensure customer requirements are met and complaints are resolved in a timely manner, visiting customers as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
•5-7 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
•Strong analytical skills.
•Prior experience with ISO and AS9100 Quality Standards.
•Prior experience with MRP, ERP systems.
•Prior experience in a continuous manufacturing environment with multiple shifts.
•Prior experience in the following processes: Additive Manufacturing Processes including Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Carbon Fiber Composites is preferred.
•Strong technical writing skills are a plus.
•Ability to obtain security clearance if required is a plus.

Company Description

www.paramountind.com

Additional Information
Posted:October 18, 2011Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Manufacturing  Industries: Defense & Space  Compensation:Base Salary Dependent Upon Experience

The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP)

Teach for America and Sabre Information Sessions This Week

Students, 
Good afternoon!  The following employers will be on campus this week, October 17th-21th, conducting information sessions.

• Teach For America - Wednesday, October 19 @ 6:30pm, Festival Conference Room 7
• Seeking all majors

• Sabre Hospitality Solutions - Thursday, October 20 @ 6:00pm, Festival Conference Room 7

• Seeking Technology, Business and SMAD majors for the following positions:
• Web Developer
• Search Engine Marketing Specialist
• Web Producer
• Account Manager

These sessions will be informative opportunities for students to learn more about the employers and their job opportunities and careers.  They will also be excellent chances to network and establish professional contacts.  Be sure to dress professionally and also bring several copies of your resume.
If you have any questions, contact us at recruitaduke@jmu.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

The 10 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters

If you're in your final year of college, be warned: the rumors about landing a job in this economy are true. You should be taking steps today, not next semester, to prepare yourself.

An April 2011 survey conducted by Braun Research on behalf of Adecco Staffing U.S. found that 71% of 500 recent four-year college graduates would have done something differently to prepare for the job market. While companies will hire 9.5% more graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the 2011 graduating class, according to another poll, employers are still looking for the pick of the litter.

"When you're not familiar with the job market or job seeking, you really don't know how much effort it will take," said Kathy Kane, senior vice president of talent management for Adecco NA,

To find out what students can do to better prepare for the current job market, we spoke with career coaches, recruiters and recent graduates.

"I would have started looking for jobs earlier."

Putting off your job hunt isn't a wise move. Among the Adecco survey's respondents, 26% said they would have started looking for potential positions earlier.

"It's easy to fall into 'my weekend starts on Thursday' mode, rather than 'I've got to put my job search into full gear today' mode," said Kane, "but procrastinators will have fewer choices."

Most students don't start thinking about their careers until they have to, said Lindsey Pollak, a career expert who focuses on Generation Y in the workplace. "There's so much you can do that's not a lot of work and not overly time consuming."

"I would have actually networked."

For students and older professionals alike, networking can feel like the most dreaded part of a job hunt. Twenty-nine percent of respondents to the Adecco survey said they would have spent more time building a solid professional network.

"Networking can be scary," said Pollak, "but about 70% of jobs are found through networking." Students who spend their time trolling job boards should instead spend that time making solid connections with people who are respected and involved in the workforce, industry experts and alumni, and spend only 30% of their time looking at job listings.

For the most part, Pollak said, people love to help students. As long as you are gracious and thankful and not trying to hard-sell yourself right off the bat, potential connections are likely to be receptive.

"I would have taken on a job or an internship in addition to my courseload."

Bottom line: There's no substitute for experience.

Having some professional experience under your belt before entering the workforce has become a necessity for many employers.

"I don't know a company that doesn't want people with internship experience," said Pollak. "My advice is to get yourself through the recession any way you can, and come out with whatever experience you can."

Look for internships that provide college credit or are paid. Otherwise, gain work experience in a setting such as waiting tables -- and talk with people at each and every table. "There are CEOs who started networking while they were waiting tables," Pollak said.

If you can't find a full- or part-time position on- or off-campus, try going to the Internet for virtual work. "There are jobs you can get without even leaving your dorm room," Pollak said, including maintaining someone's social media outlets, working as a copyeditor or building a website for a small business. Many of these types of jobs have flexible hours, an added benefit for busy students.

"I would have gotten more involved in career-relevant extracurricular activities."

On-campus groups, clubs, events and activities are a great place to get experience that translates to the working world. Skills are skills. You can show you have gained relevant experience by planning concerts on campus or working as a freshman orientation assistant, for example.

"Everybody wants to hire people who understand how to manage projects, work alongside difficult people, and have built their communication skills," said Kane. If you were on the dance team, and choreographed a group performance, for example, you've developed creative, leadership and training abilities, all of which translate to the workplace.

Experts say it's a matter of framing the extracurricular experience you've had in a professional way. Try thinking of your biggest accomplishments as a member or leader of an extracurricular group, and using them to brainstorm resume bullet points.

"I would have applied to more jobs."

Many recent graduates regret not putting out more feelers. According to the Adecco survey, 26% of recent graduates would have applied to more jobs prior to finishing school.

Putting your hat in the ring is the only way to be considered for most opportunities. The trick is to keep track of the applications you send out. "Sending in your application for hundreds of jobs on Monster.com will work against you," said Dan Schawbel, a personal branding expert and author of Me 2.0. Not only is it difficult to remember what you applied for and when, but you're also likely to send out generic resumes.

Write your resume so it highlights your experience with each position's requirements. Not sure what your relatable skill-set is? Try creating a Venn diagram that illustrates all of the skills and experience you've developed. The overlap can indicate your primary strengths, and the remainder can help you see where you have specific skills related to your prospective industry.

"I would have focused more on becoming 'professional.'"

Save the sweatpants and fratty T-shirts for the weekend. Replace them with clothes that are fitted, pressed and at the very least casual-Friday appropriate even when you're going to class. You may think dressing well every day doesn't matter, but the professors you ask for recommendations will remember your style.

Another way to show your professionalism is to pick up the tab for networking coffees, and send thank-you notes for even a little bit of help. "If someone gives you advice, all you have to do is say thank you after the fact," Pollak said.

And, of course, monitor your online appearance. Clean up and privacy-protect your Facebook accounts, start Tweeting interesting news (instead of which class you're skipping), be careful where you "check-in" on your smartphone, and set up a solid LinkedIn profile, Pollak said. Add a signature line to your e-mail account and set up a professional voicemail message.

"I would have done more to figure out what my career goals were."

Your first job out of college is unlikely to be your dream position, if you even know what that is. Indecision can hold you back, so set up some informational interviews to try to narrow your focus.

"It's a rare gift at any age to know what your passion is," said Bruce Tulgan, CEO of Rainmaker Thinking, a New Haven, Conn.-based management consultancy that focuses on integrating generations in the workplace. "In 99 out of 100 cases, people start to learn about a career path, gain experience in something, and over time they become passionate about it."

Don't be afraid to try something that you're initially lukewarm about, said Pollak. "I don't believe in dead-end jobs when you're early in your career," she said, "because everything is experience."

"I would have gone to the career center."

This is what they call a "no-brainer." You might not think you need your university's services, but there's no reason to find out the hard way you did something wrong that could have been avoided.

"College students have an advantage other job seekers don't -- an on-campus career center staffed with people who have one purpose: to help students find jobs," said Kane of Adecco. "Most career centers aren't taken advantage of to their full extent."

Once you get to know the counselors and they know what you're looking for, they can tell you about new opportunities, Kane said. It's also a good place to practice your elevator pitch, draft introductory e-mails or cover letters, perfect your resume, or any other measures you don't want to run by friends or family members.

"I would have kept better track of my achievements."

Experts say that even on-campus accolades belong on your resume.

"Start creating tangible results with your name on them so you have evidence of your ability to add value," said Tulgan. "Save the tangible results, date them, and be prepared to present them."

Tracking how many donations you collected from calling alumni or that you created a new filing system for the admissions office are achievements that translate to everyday work activities. Don't forget to highlight your academic awards, such as making the dean's list or honor society.

"Any accomplishment matters," said Schawbel. " Track them in a public setting, like your LinkedIn profile." If it's not out there for people to find, those achievements won't be doing anything to help you, he said.

"I would have focused more on developing relevant skills."

Having an awareness of industry-specific skills as well as broad, transferable ones is a way to really stand out.

"Companies aren't investing as much in training, so companies are more likely to look for someone who can hit the ground running," said Kane. That isn't just familiarity with industry terminology, it's also having professional "street smarts."

"Show your understanding of chain-of-command issues, working with older, more experienced colleagues and working with people in parallel roles in other departments, or with vendors and customers," said Tulgan.

You should also have excellent customer service knowledge – not only to use as a professional, but also to use as a job seeker. That includes making yourself available, being fully prepared for interviews,and knowing how to problem-solve, Tulgan said. "Above all, develop self-management skills and the ability to work effectively with a manager," he said.

Write to Kelly Eggers

Mock Interviews with HGL

Do you want experience for the job interviewing process? Worried about what is involved? Want an extra opportunity to network with employers?
JMU's Mock Interview Program can help you gain valuable experience interviewing with actual company representatives without leaving campus!

Mock Interviews, sponsored by Career and Academic Planning, are an opportunity for you to practice interviewing with an employer. The employer will offer you professional feedback on your performance. All Mock Interviews are held in the Sonner Hall Interview Center, on the lower level. All Mock Interviews are open to ALL majors.

HGL (HydroGeoLogic, Inc.) will be on-campus on November 2nd to conduct mock interviews with students.  Sign up to participate by clicking on the links below and logging into Recruit-A-Duke and then click on Apply and Interview.

HGL (HydroGeoLogic, Inc.) (HGL will have two interview schedules so if the first one is full or there isn't a time available that you need, click here to see the other schedule and sign up for a time slot) - sign up by 10/31!

Important Note: You must have On-Campus Interviewing rights to sign up for a mock interview. If you have yet to obtain these, you can easily do so by completing the 15-minute online workshop at the web address below. Please allow one business day for your completion of the workshop to be processed. Recruit-A-Duke Online Workshop: http://www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students/radworkshop/index.htm

CAER is offering LabVIEW II Course beginning Friday, October 28, 2011

The CAER is sponsoring or supporting the following events of interest to engineers and scientists in the region during the coming months.  We hope you will find them beneficial.  Let us know if there are other similar events you would like to see here in the region in the future.

______________________________________________________
CAER is offering LabVIEW II Course
beginning Friday, October 28, 2011 
  
The CAER has been recognized and certified by National Instruments (NI) as an official LabVIEW Academy School. The LabVIEW Academy program provides a classroom curriculum package to academic institutions and supports both credit and noncredit courses.

NI LabVIEW graphical programming has revolutionized the development of test, measurement, and control applications. Regardless of experience, engineers and scientists can rapidly and cost-effectively interface with measurement and control hardware, analyze data, share results, and distribute systems.

Core II course teaches you to design complete, stand-alone applications with the LabVIEW graphical development environment. This course, an extension of the LabVIEW Core I course, introduces you to common design techniques for successfully implementing and distributing LabVIEW applications for research, engineering and testing environments.

Course Schedule:
  
Core II - October 28, and November 4

The classes will take place from 8am-5pm on consecutive Fridays. All classes will be held at the Center for Advanced Engineering & Research, 1173 Research Way, Forest, VA 24551.

For additional information visit our website www.caer.us
 or contact Bob Bailey, Executive Director. 
bbailey@caer.us or (434) 477-5060.

J&L Green Farm Tour

4176 Swover Creek Road, Edinburg, VA

Saturday, October 22nd

3-5 pm

Free to All, Carpool Available

To carpool, RSVP to suzi@friendlycity.coop

Carpool meets Friendly City Food Co-op at 2pm

150 E. Wolfe Street downtown Harrisonburg

(540) 801-8882

www.friendlycity.coop

Benefits of Eating Locally and Seasonally

Federal Government Careers Panel on Friday and Public Service Fellows Program, application deadline Oct. 28

Have plans after graduation?  Interested in a career with the Federal Government?  If so, plan to attend this presentation on Friday, October 14, 1:30pm in Duke 240.  Owen Highfill (2006, BA English) will discuss “Careers in the Federal Government”.

Her presentation is supported by the Call to Serve Speakers Bureau, a division of the federal Partnership for Public Service.  The presentation is open to faculty and students. 

***The Partnership for Public Service is currently seeking applicants for their Public Service Fellows Program.  For more information on this program, please see the link below.  Applications are due Oct. 28, 2011.
http://apps.ourpublicservice.org/fellows/default.aspx

Engineering Positions in Recruit-A-Duke Now

Financial Advisor Internship (9410)
VIRGINIA ASSET MANAGEMENT - Richmond, Virginia

Supported by a strong network of advisors, mentors and training programs, you will gain invaluable experience learning the basics of becoming a financial advisor. Working 20 hours per week for ten weeks in a local firm, you will learn how to utilize advanced marketing systems to create marketing plans and plan client events.
If you want to get ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Internship - Paid

Loan Officer (9390)
NVR/RYAN HOMES - nationwide, United States

NVR Mortgage is strategically positioned to serve the NVR homebuyers with a full range of mortgage and settlement services. NVR Mortgage operates from eighteen metropolitan locations where NVR has homebuilding operations.

As a Loan Officer, you will have the opportunity to serve our homebuyer customer base with financial solutions they requir ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

Production Supervisor (9392)
NVR/RYAN HOMES - nationwide, United States

A career in NVR's Production function offers the opportunity to work in the field in a empowered environment with a high degree of responsibility, freedom and autonomy.

Production Supervisors experience the satisfaction of managing the entire home construction process...from the foundation to the customer's settlement. Distinguished by a comb ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

Sales & Marketing Associate (9391)
NVR/RYAN HOMES - nationwide, United States

Stability, growth, leadership …if you are seeking a future filled with opportunity then we would like to talk with you. NVR, Inc. (parent to Ryan Homes, NVHomes) is one of the largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies in the nation. We are currently the most profitable US builder and we have generated the industry’s highest earni ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level

Analyst (copy) (9388)
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. - , District of Columbia

Do you want to make a difference in the world and land a job after graduation? Here is your chance!

Consider a career with SRA. For almost 30 years, SRA has focused on making the world more resourceful, safer and healthier. How have we done it? Through technology and strategic consulting services and solutions - including systems design, ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Experienced Hire, Full Time - Entry Level

Associate Member of the Professional Staff (copy) (9389)
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. - , District of Columbia

Are you looking for a challenging internship or full time opportunity with one of “FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For?” Do you think that you have what it takes to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry? We want to hear from you!

As a SRA employee, you will be able to apply coursework concepts to real-worl ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Experienced Hire, Full Time - Entry Level

Software Engineers (9323)
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Washington DC Metro, District of Columbia

We are looking for motivated candidates who are able to work both independently as well as in a team environment. Our software engineers will be empowered to take an active role in supporting various clients. While the project assignments may vary, a software engineer is generally part of a team developing software solutions for enterprise env ... view details
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time - Entry Level, Internship - Paid

R&D Intern (8835)
Newell Rubbermaid - Winchester, Virginia

Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally ... view details
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Internship - Paid

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SRA is dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for clients in national security, civil government and global health. With three decades serving these clients, SRA delivers the expert knowledge, technical tools and trusted solutions for missions that matter – to us, our clients and the world.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, SRA provides the expert knowledge, technical tools and solutions that governments, agencies and companies need to improve performance, reduce costs and risks, introduce enterprise efficiencies and enhance human health.

SRA at a Glance

• More than 7,000 employees located in more than 50 locations around the world
• Dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for government organizations serving the national security, civil government and global health markets.
• Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for ten consecutive years — 2000-2009.

For more detailed information about SRA, please visit their website at http://www.sra.com

Sapient

We want to travel faster. Work faster. Communicate and connect faster. We're a society fixated on speed, because we're a society fixated on technology.
It's our collective accelerator. As technology moves, we move. But the same technology that fulfills our need for speed also poses our biggest challenge.
Because technology doesn't just increase the speed at which we move, it increases the speed at which change moves.

For two decades Sapient has helped its clients anticipate, navigate and leverage change. Our deeply engrained technology heritage, running through all of our businesses like a foundational thread, has allowed us to utilize technology to its fullest business application and creative expression, giving our clients something that, in today's business climate, they simply can't succeed without: the ability to quickly and confidently adapt to ever-changing conditions.

Throughout our history, Sapient has demonstrated to companies across a wide spectrum of industries and geographies, that success doesn't rely solely on how you manage your business, but also, on how you manage changes that affect your business. And, at no other time has that been more applicable, more profoundly relevant, than now.

For more detailed information about Sapient, please visit their website at http://www.sapient.com/

Harvest Jam!

Harvest Jam!

Come see local bands and enjoy good food at this JMU E.A.R.T.H. sponsored event for benefit of the community organization, the Valley Crop Mob. Featured bands include:
Money Can Not Be Eaten
Nick Melas and Friends
Craig Honeycutt
The Judy Chops
The Dish Dogs
Belle Star

The event will take place from 3pm-9pm on October 8th at the Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty St. $6 admission--$1 off with donation of garden tool or potluck dish.
Other activities include face painting, corn hole, potluck dinner, and informational booths from local organizations.