Public Lecture Elyse Nelson, Assistant Curator of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts-The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Thursday, October 6
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s bust Why Born Enslaved! is a famous work in the history of French art. Well-known to Western audiences through the many replicas in museum collections, it depicts a Black woman whose head is tossed over her shoulder while her truncated arms and torso are bound by rope. Beneath her, a socle bears the inscription: “Pourquoi Naître Esclave!” Created in 1868 – exactly twenty years after slavery was finally abolished in the French Atlantic – and presented at the Paris Salon a year later, the bust conveys slavery’s inhumanity while it simultaneously affirms a strict racial hierarchy. Drawing from the interpretive framework proposed in the current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, entitled Fictions of Emancipation: Carpeaux Recast, this talk examines how a sculpture long celebrated for its abolitionist message also participated in the culture of racial bias that emanated from discourses of empire and colonialism in the nineteenth century.
Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 4:30pm-6pm
Location: Mahaney Arts Center 125
Check out these winter term internship opportunities in Arts, Media, and Communication!
- Editorial Intern: Winter Term 2023 – (communications/publishing opportunity) Deadline date: November 1
- Winter Term 2023 Financial Analyst Internship (film industry opportunity) – Deadline date: October 30
- Winter Term 2023 Sports Mentoring Program Coordinator – (communications opportunity) Deadline date: November 1
- Costume Shop Winter Term 2023 Internship – (arts opportunity) Deadline date: November 1
- Winter Term internship 2023: Health & Wellness Education – (media and communications opportunity) Deadline date: November 1
Click here to review the complete list of winter term internships posted.
Dow Jones News Fund’s summer internship
College sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students will be able to apply for paid summer internships in audience engagement, data journalism, digital media, business reporting, and multiplatform editing.
This summer we placed 107 interns in more than 70 newsrooms.
We will host two information sessions (Monday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 12) about our programs, including the application and selection process; and two test prep sessions (Thursday, October 6 and Thursday, October 13).
Students can sign up here to RSVP or request recordings.
UpNext: Careers in Technology program on Friday, October 21 – register now for one or multiple sessions. Open to all students.
Schedule of Events for Friday, October 21, 2022
9:00 am-12:00 pm > Resume Review Office Hours in Kitchel House
If you are interested in a career in technology, don’t miss this chance to get valuable feedback on your resume from Middlebury alumni currently employed in the industry. Resume reviews are private, one-on-one conversations and approximately 20 minutes in length.
- Dan Kelley ’99 (Political Science, German), Engineering Manager, Meta
For students interested in software engineering. - Chris Hench ’11 (German Literature and Economics), Senior Applied Scientist ML/NLP, Amazon Alexa
For students interested in data science. - John Bowllan ’19 (Math), Data Science Technical Lead, Whoop
For students interested in data science and/or working in a tech start-up. - Elizabeth Knox ’17 (Computer Science and Economics), Digital Specialist, McKinsey & Company
For students interested in technology consulting. - Pete McSherry ’06 (Economics), Senior Vice President, Platform Data Strategy and Solutions, Epsilon
For students interested in market research and/or data analytics. - Leah Bracken ’19 (Computer Science), Customer Engineer, Google
A virtual session for students interested in software engineering.
12:30-1:30 pm > Panel Discussion in Hillcrest 103
When it comes to the technology field, there is a broad variety of ways to pursue your interests and find outlets for your abilities; digital technology has driven convergence in many ways. The panelists will talk about the trends shaping the scope of this industry and what they mean for future roles in this field? Hear from a panel of Middlebury alumni with a variety of backgrounds who now have careers across a wide spectrum within the industry.
A Conversation With:
- Dan Kelley ’99 (Political Science, German), Engineering Manager, Meta
- Pete McSherry ’06 (Economics), Senior Vice President, Platform Data Strategy and Solutions, Epsilon
- Meghan Weber ’07 (History), Senior Space Product Manager, Amazon Web Services
- Chris Hench ’11 (German Literature and Economics), Senior Applied Scientist ML/NLP, Amazon Alexa.
- Elizabeth Knox ’17 (Computer Science and Economics), Digital Specialist, McKinsey & Company
- John Bowllan ’19 (Math), Data Science Technical Lead, Whoop
2:00-4:45 pm > Breakout Sessions in various locations
Experienced professionals currently employed by a variety of technology firms will host multiple breakout sessions designed to set you up for success as you explore career possibilities, apply for positions, interview, and begin your own career. Each workshop is 45 minutes.
IRTS Multicultural Media Career Workshop in NYC Thursday, 11/17 – Friday, 11/18 – DEADLINE DATE: Friday, October 7
Now in its 38th year, the Multicultural Career Workshop has earned the reputation of being one of the best support systems for BIPOC students and recent grads that want to get a jump start in their careers. Workshop attendees will gain a greater understanding of the industry, learn about exciting career paths, and hear why the media business needs new talent and perspectives more than ever.
DAY 1: Meet Media Leaders & Gain Industry Insights
Hear from some of our industry’s most dynamic professionals. Panel and keynote speakers will cover a variety of topics that will not only introduce the plethora of opportunities that exist within our business but also cover how to get your foot in the door. The majority of our speakers are IRTS program alumni – a testament to how valuable participating in this event can be.
DAY 2: Connect with Top Companies
Conferees will have the chance to meet with recruiters and representatives from a wide range of media giants during our career fair and networking events. Past representatives have included: Disney, Fox, HBO, NBCU, and Paramount to name a few. Update that resume and get ready to network!
ELIGIBILITY:
- FREE! There is no cost to attend!
- College Sophomores to Grad Students
- Recent Graduates (within last year)
- Interest in media industry
- All majors welcome! Including but not limited to: Advertising, Business, Communications, Data, Journalism, PR, etc.
Deadline date: Friday, October 7
Click here to apply!
The Museum offers a variety of paid internships during the the academic year!
Academic Year Internships at the Middlebury College Museum of Art are an exciting way to gain experience in the dynamic and multifaceted professional world of art museums.
Interns typically work 4–8 hours per week and are instrumental in facilitating the day-to-day operations of the Museum’s various programs. Internships begin in September or early October and offer competitive pay based on Middlebury’s student employment wage scale. Although most positions run September through May, requests for semester-long internships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Click here to learn more and to apply to this opportunity!
Emma Bowen Foundation Internship- Building a Diverse Media Industry
EBF promotes a more diverse industry by recruiting promising students of color for multi-year paid internships at some of the nation’s leading media and tech companies.
Whether you’re interested in being a producer, a journalist, a web developer, an engineer, a business executive, a PR agent, a sales representative, or any other career in media or tech, the EBF Internship is here to help you get your start. If selected, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these organizations so you can learn, grow and put yourself on the fast-track to career success. We focus on Content (News Production, Journalism, Digital Media), Business (PR, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources), and Innovation.
Click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply!
News Creator Workshops 2022
The News Creator Workshops educate news creators on how to launch and grow their YouTube platforms as part of our commitment to support a thriving digital news ecosystem.
Eligibility
All independent journalists who meet the following criteria are encouraged to register:
- We can only offer workshop language translation support in the following languages: Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Hindi, Indonesian (Bahasa), Japanese, and Korean. Interested candidates who require language translation in other languages should register their interest in future programs in our “Connect with us” form on news.youtube.
- Prior reporting or newsroom experience
- Currently working independently or able to work independently
- Interested in or have experience with video news as a primary focus. Registrants are not required to have a YouTube channel today to register (although an existing digital video platform presence is preferred)
- Able to apply best practices for developing news and current affairs content and building an independent video presence and audience
*There are a limited number of spots available for this global learning program, so early registration is advised!
If you have any issues registering, please email agomez@middlebury.edu.
Click here to register!
New England Review (NER) Poetry Reading Group starting Thursday, September 29 at 12:30 pm in the CTLR (Lib225)
Join the New England Review (NER) to discuss US Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s book The Hurting Kind and receive a copy of the book. Come to one Thursday discussion or all three (9/29, 10/27, and 11/10). Lunches welcome. The CTLR will provide coffee/tea. To sign up or for questions email Leslie Sainz.
Mastering the Art of Interviewing – Friday, September 23!
Join us for our next BRIDGES event, “Mastering the Art of Interviewing” — and hear how to get started right this recruiting season. Discuss how to bolster your confidence and increase your overall interviewing effectiveness. Let’s turn your interviews into offers!
Come prepared to network with:
- Amy Onori, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition @ Publicis Media
- Edward Bourelly, Vice President of Marketing @ Planet Fitness
- Tommy Zoppa, Global Senior Program Manager, Inclusive University Programs @ Uber (Moderator)
During this session we will:
- Discuss the state of interviewing in today’s recruiting environment,
- Understand how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes in interviewing,
- Identify techniques and pro-tips that help manage anxiety and combat imposter syndrome during the interview process, and
- Learn why you need to be prepared to ask your employers the right questions.
Date: Friday, September 23, 2022
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm ET
Click here to register for the event!