1. Meeting with Houston Independent School District (HISD) Recruiters - TODAY
2. WORK FOR BLOOMBERG!
3. National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) at Rice - TOMORROW
4. Employment Possibilities:Rice Aquatics Program
5. RU Fit: Flying Owls Running Clinic
6. OWLS for ISRAEL -- Lecture! - TOMORROW
7. Farnsworth Pavillion Art Gallery Open Call
8. Alcoholic Beverage Policy Host/Server Training
9. RUMI club invites you Lecture Series on Islam
10. 3 IT events this week
11. SCS Internship Opportunities
12. Rice Consulting Club event
14. Picture Yourself and FREE yearbooks
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1. Meeting with Houston Independent School District (HISD) Recruiters - TODAY
Find out what public school recruiters look for when hiring teachers!
February 23, 2010
12:05 - 12:50
Herman Brown 21
Appointments for interviews to be held on March 11th will be available. Pizza will be provided.
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2. WORK FOR BLOOMBERG!
Bloomberg LP is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to join our Research & Development department in New York.
The Company
Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.
The Role
Our Research & Development (R&D) staff builds high visibility, high impact, high performance software systems used by thousands of clients to manage billions of dollars every day. Bloomberg's R&D department offers exciting opportunities for highly motivated individuals seeking a challenging technical role in the financial industry. An extensive training program will provide technical and financial skills needed to succeed in Bloomberg's fast-paced and dynamic organization. Successful applicants will be involved in the design and development of state-of-the-art financial information products. The position can lead to a variety of career paths, including technologist and financial specialist. Candidates with related career experience in fields such as finance or accounting are encouraged to apply. We offer both full time positions and summer internships/co-ops.
Requirements
Our jobs require strong communication skills, problem solving skills,
customer focus, and the desire to learn. Both undergraduate and graduate
students are welcome. To be eligible for full time, you must be graduating
prior to or during the summer of 2010. Those graduating some time after the
summer should apply for the internship. We are looking for the following
majors: any science or engineering, mathematics, statistics, finance, economics,
accounting, etc. We provide extensive training, including computer science
training to those without CS backgrounds.
Ready to apply?
2010 Financial Software Developer Intern:
http://careers.bloomberg.com/hire/jobs/job23715.html
2010 Financial Software Developer Full Time:
http://careers.bloomberg.com/hire/jobs/job23482.html
Or, search for 'Bloomberg' on RICElink (http://cspd.rice.edu/students_ricelink).
Please contact Blake Brogdon (Baker '09) at wbrogdon@bloomberg.net with any questions.
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3. National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) at Rice
NOLS will be visiting Rice University next Wednesday, February 24th
Schedule of events:
Ø 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – NOLS information table in the Student Center
Ø 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. -NOLS information presentation in Willy’s Pub
Ø 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - NOLS social and alumni reunion in Willy’s Pub (light refreshments will be available)
This event is open to the Rice community, NOLS alumni and the general public. Please call 713-348-4069 if you have any questions.
NOLS information - http://www.nols.edu/
Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, NOLS--a 501(c)(3) not for profit educational institution--takes people of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions, teaching technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics in some of the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms. What NOLS teaches cannot be learned in a classroom or on a city street. It takes practice to learn outdoor skills and time to develop leadership. The wilderness provides the ideal setting for this unique education.
With courses ranging from 10 days to a full academic year, we attract highly motivated students who want to learn how to lead. Our hands on, learn-by-doing approach means that our graduates get the skills they need to be competent, responsible wilderness travelers long after their course is over.
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4. Employment Possibilities:Rice Aquatics Program
The Rice Aquatics staff is currently looking for people to work on the maintenance staff. We are looking for people who would be willing to work early morning shifts and they must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. No previous experience is required. If interested please fo to job.financial.rice.edu.
If there are any questions feel free to contact Tatyana Luttenschlager, student maintenance supervisor at tel1@rice.edu.
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5. RU Fit: Flying Owls Running Clinic
Program Description: RU Fit is a running program designed for individuals with the goal of completing the Flying Owls 5K on April 17th. The program will be led by expert coaches and is open to participants of all levels. Upon joining, each participant will receive a training schedule, will be eligible to participate in twice weekly group runs, and will be given a Rice Fitness Program water bottle.
Group Training: Training group runs will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the courtyard in front of the Gibbs Recreation Center. Group runs will be held from Tuesday, March 8, 2010 until Thursday, April 15, 2010
Cost: $20 for Recreation Center Members
$30 for Non-Members
Registration: Register online at: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricerec/fitness/specialty_programs.html
*After the 5k, all RU Fit participants are invited to join in on a VIP post-race party to celebrate their accomplishment. Delicious food and festivities will abound!
If you have any questions please contact eslator@rice.edu
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6. OWLS for ISRAEL -- Lecture!
On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH at 2PM in the RMC, MINER LOUNGE, Professor Ilan Fuchs will speak about abortion and Israeli/Jewish law. He is an expert in secular and religious law at Bar Ilan University and has taught about Israeli constitutional law, legal theory, legal writing, Jewish law, Jewish family law and the history of Chasidism. He has also clerked at the Israeli Supreme Court for its Registrar, Judge Oded Shaham and Justice Elyakim Rubenstein and received his rabbinic ordination from Bar Ilan University's Institute for Higher Torah Learning. This year, he is a visiting professor at Tulane University.
Oh and by the way, we will have RICE COFFEE HOUSE catering! So come learn about an interesting topic while enjoying COOKIES AND ICED TEA!!
Hope to see you at 2PM on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH in the MINER LOUNGE, RMC!
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7. Farnsworth Pavillion Art Gallery Open Call
The theme is Fairytales. You can pull from existing stories or create something completely new.
People's Choice Winner: $100
The Rules:
All 2d media are accepted
Must be under 25 pounds
Must be hang-able
Entrant must be a student at Rice (grad, undergrad, or part-time)
There is no limit to entries per person, but remember quality over quantity!
Deadline: March 20th, 2010
Entries will be displayed in the Farnsworth Pavillion Gallery in the student center.
For questions or to arrange
delivering your artwork, contact Amy ( HL5@rice.edu )
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8. Alcoholic Beverage Policy Host/Server Training
Student Judicial Programs is hosting an Alcoholic Beverage Policy Host/Server Training session on Friday, March 12 from 3:30-4:30PM in Farnsworth Pavilion. Please pass this information on to anyone in your college who may be interested in becoming Host/Server Certified. Additionally, as some colleges are in the midst of their elections, please email sjp@rice.edu with the new President and Chief Justice contact information for your college.
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9. RUMI club invites you Lecture Series on Islam
RUMI (Rice University Mystic Inspirations) Club invites you to the coming lecture series
about the essentials of Islam. Below you can find a brief description and the syllabus of
it as attached.
=RUMI LECTURE SERIES-UNDERSTANDING ISLAM=
It is aimed to introduce Islam as the last manifestation of Abrahamic
(Judeo-Christian-Islamic) tradition. Throughout the gatherings the essentials of Islamic
faith, are going to be introduced in order to better familiarize with what Muslims
believe, practice and how Muslims give meaning to life.
Faith in Islam, Understanding Human Being and the Aim of Creation
Pillars of Islam (Worshipping, Supplication and the Prescribed Prayer)
Resurrection and Eternal Life
Hot Topics (Women in Islam, Jihad etc.)
Join us to find out about these and many other contemporary topics from authentic and
reliable sources.
Place: HUM - Room 117
Dates: From 02/22/2010 to 04/19/2010 | (8 weeks) except holidays
Time: Every Monday, 12 PM - 1 PM
Contact: mec5@rice.edu or
call Emre at 646-288-5166
PS.=Since its during lunch time, please feel free to bring your lunch, we'll also provide
Pizza!=
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10. 3 IT events this week
IT is hosting or co-sponsoring three events
this week:
1. Explore IT (open house)
Tuesday, February 23, 2-4pm, Mudd Lobby
http://events.rice.edu/index.cfm?EventRecord=13342
Explore new Rice IT technologies, including
iPhone Apps, Google Apps, electronic payment
processing for your web site, clicking your
way to course interactions, how to use software
without installing it, and many more new IT
tools and applications.
2. Teaching with Technology - Academic Blogging
Thursday, February 25, noon-1pm, Digital Media Center
http://events.rice.edu/index.cfm?EventRecord=13287
Discuss how blogs can work for academics, and
specifically, how they are being used in Rice
courses. Co-sponsored by Fondren Library's Digital
Media Center.
3. Rice Web Forum - New Web Technologies at Rice
Thursday, February 25, 2-3pm, Miner Lounge, RMC
http://events.rice.edu/index.cfm?EventRecord=11697
A panel of five speakers will discuss new web
site technologies and tools now available at
Rice. Co-sponsored by Public Affairs.
Join us for the events that best match your
interests and schedules!
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11. SCS Internship Opportunities
The Shell Center for Sustainability will be posting summer internship opportunities at the SCS Website. Be sure to save the link and check for internships working on sustainability projects.
http://cohesion.rice.edu/centersandinst/shellcenter/education.cfm?doc_id=12080
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12. Rice Consulting Club event
Please join Rice Consulting Club (RCC) for a consulting networking event: "A Day In The Life of a Consultant," on March 15, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in Willy's Pub. This reception will follow the Case Study Interview Panel Discussion hosted by the Rice Center For Student Professional Development. At the RCC networking event, Rice undergraduate students will have an opportunity to mingle with numerous recruiters, executives, and Rice Alumni to learn more about a career in consulting. Free food will be served!
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14. Picture Yourself and FREE yearbooks
Come to the RMC this Thursday, February 25th anytime between 6PM to midnight to have your picture taken for Picture Yourself. Picture Yourself is an open shoot session where anyone is welcome to walk in and get their picture taken! If you are affiliated with a club and haven’t submitted a club picture, you are welcome to attend this event. All(yes, every single one of these) pictures taken during PY will be included in 09-10 Campanile yearbook that will be coming out next October. This is the only way to guarantee being included in the yearbook… willingly.
In addition we will have past yearbooks available for pick-up. If you were an undergraduate and haven’t picked up your yearbook from past years, your blanket tax has already paid for your yearbook so these books are FREE. We will have books set up in the RMC also, so drop by anytime to get your books.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Yesle Kim at yesle@rice.edu. See you Thursday!
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15. Spring break you are so close
But so, so far away. What a tease.
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Your secs (who love you lots),
Chethlyn
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