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Liberty Mutual Student Diversity Symposium April 6

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Liberty Mutual Insurance
Student Diversity Symposium
Friday April 6, 2018

The Student Diversity Symposium is a daylong event designed to encourage and facilitate a constructive dialogue amongst students with diverse backgrounds. Topics are focused on diversity, inclusion and the future of the workplace with the support of Liberty Mutual leadership.

What to expect: Students from diverse backgrounds, representing partnership schools from across the country, will travel to our corporate headquarters in Boston, MA for one day to participate in activities focused on promoting diversity on campus and in the workplace. Activities include workshops, executive speakers, and panels, as well as networking and idea sharing with other students, Liberty Mutual leaders, and recruitment professionals. Participants should have the opportunity to brainstorm new ideas, share best practices, and ultimately return to campus with tools to start a constructive dialogue with their peers.

Who should attend: Sophomores or juniors who are actively involved with diverse or multicultural student organizations are encouraged to apply and attend.

When is the 2018 Student Diversity Symposium?
The Student Diversity Symposium will take place Friday April 6, 2018 in Boston, MA. Liberty Mutual will incur all costs for approved travel, lodging, and meal expenses.

How to apply?
Submit your resume along with a brief description (100 words or less, in the body of the email) as to why you would like to attend the symposium with the subject line “Student Diversity Symposium Application” to LibertyMutualCampusPrograms@libertymutual.com.

Please include your school and the student organization you are representing. We will choose 2 people per student organization to attend across a variety of colleges and universities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at LibertyMutualCampusPrograms@libertymutual.com

Apply by March 16, 2018

Qualifications:

  • Be a current, full-time, undergraduate student in your sophomore or junior year of study.
  • Have a strong interest in the insurance industry.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Kohl’s Recruiting for Store Management Trainees & Interns

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We’re more than your Mom’s favorite store! Looking for a career where you can own your personal development? Where the self motivated are valued and teamwork is just as important? Where you can WIN everyday? Look no further! This is not only the place, but the path. Consider applying for the Kohl’s Store Management Internship or Trainee program!

Store Management Trainee (MIT)

Overview

Looking for a career where you can own your personal development? Where the self motivated are valued and teamwork is just as important? Where you can WIN everyday? Look no further! This is not only the place, but the path.

Store Management Trainees, or MITs (Manager-in-Trainees) as you’ll hear us refer to them as, go through a 12 week structured training program that prepares them to be Assistant Store Managers in multi-million dollar Kohl’s stores. Our MITs love fast paced environments where change is the only constant. They are emotionally and professionally resilient, which will be needed as they are learning all aspects of the retail business and how to build great teams. They take a hands-on approach to learning and actively seek out information to make smart decisions. Upon successful completion of the program, they are then placed as an Assistant Store Manager, but the winning doesn’t stop there…

Our Managers don’t just sell socks and underwear. They support the communities and causes our Customers and Associates care about through initiatives like the Kohl’s Volunteer Program and Kohl’s Cares for Kids. They earn trust by living up to their commitments and embrace diverse perspectives. They see our customers as a constant source of inspiration and guidance, take a “Yes We Can” approach to everything they do, and actively empower, engage, and continually develop all of their Associates.

If this sounds like your idea of winning, then join us here at Kohl’s!

Career Growth

After successful completion of the 12 week training program, MITs are placed in a store within the region in which their metro is located. Placements and locations are dependent upon available openings. All MITs must be relocatable throughout their region. See recruiter for geographic details. Career path of an MIT: Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager

Location and Start Date

With over 1100 stores, the Store Management Trainee position is available nationwide. We offer start dates in February, June, July, and August based on your graduation date.

Program Highlights

  • 12 Week structured training program
  • Provided with a Coach
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Hands on experience with in-store merchandising, sales projections, store operations, omnichannel, scheduling, payroll, hiring and human resources
  • Exposure to Senior Leadership within the stores organization
  • Executive placement as an Assistant Store Manager upon successful completion of the MIT training program

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Grad date of Fall 2017 or Spring 2018)
  • Desire to pursue a career in retail management
  • Self motivated
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
  • Strong analytical skills along with superior critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to drive to develop retail business knowledge
  • Flexible schedule, work hours will be based on business needs

To Apply: Email Tori Hoffman @Toriatkohls 

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Store Management Intern

Overview

The Kohl’s Store Management Internship provides an eight week experience for you to explore various aspects within a Kohl’s Store and an opportunity to lead directly alongside Store Executive Management. From Human Resources to Operations to Merchandising to Developing a Team, as a Store Management Intern you will be exposed to the behind the scenes of running a multi-million dollar Kohl’s Store. The retail environment is evolving and so are our stores. During the internship, you will also gain exposure to omnichannel management within your store’s four walls. Learn what we sell, how we sell it, who we sell it to, and where we sell it.

The Internship takes place inside a Kohl’s Store where you will not only learn store operations and how to drive sales but you will also learn about our most powerful asset: Our People. You will interact with, learn about, and engage with many different types of personalities. In addition you will spend time at the heart of the company: on the sales floor with our Customers helping us better understand how to fulfill and empower lives. Learn how to have courageous conversations, navigate peer to peer relationships, and how to lead and inspire teams (what we do best at Kohl’s)!

Develop your inner leader, meet great people, and come have fun with us Summer 2018!

Career Growth

This isn’t just an internship. It is a full experience to preview your life in retail management. The internship can lead to a full-time offer with us as a Store Executive upon graduation. Imagine securing your career before graduation!

Location and Start Date

With over 1100 stores, our Store Management Internship is available nationwide and begins in June.

Internship Highlights

  • Attend a Regional Intern Kick-Off Event and network with other Interns and Leaders
  • Give back! Participate in a nationwide Intern Kohl’s Volunteer Event in your local market
  • Opportunity to manage a department
  • Lead a Final Store Walk with District Manager
  • Kohl’s Executive Speaker Series: Hear directly from senior leaders as an Intern

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Junior standing towards a bachelor’s degree (Grad date of Fall 2018 or Spring 2019)
  • Full-time availability June through July (40 hours/week), must be available nights and weekends
  • Desire to pursue a career in retail management
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Self Motivated
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others

To Apply: Email Tori Hoffman @Toriatkohls 

Global Programs Seeking Orientation Leaders

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Application deadline February 15

Penn State Global Programs is seeking multiple Orientation Leaders (both undergraduate and graduate) to work during International Student Orientation (ISO). These students will help Penn State welcome our incoming international students by facilitating information sessions, guiding students to events/social gatherings, and assisting with moving students from temporary housing to permanent on-campus housing. Orientation Leaders can work Summer 2018 orientation (June 21-24) and/or Fall 2018 orientation (graduate orientation: August 5-8, undergraduate orientation: August 9-15). Previous experience living abroad or working with diverse groups is a plus.

Applications due before February 15. Apply today! Job #76109.

Cargill Global Scholars Program 2017-2018 Launch

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Cargill and the Institute of International Education (IIE) are pleased to announce the launch of the 2017-2018 Cargill Global Scholars Program application cycle. As a valued partner university of the Cargill Global Scholars Program, we are very pleased that two Pennsylvania State University students have been selected as scholars since the inception of the program in 2013.

We look forward to receiving more applications for this year’s competition from eligible Pennsylvania State University students who:

  • Are in their freshman or sophomore year of undergraduate studies
  • Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate high academic performance and leadership potential

Students in the following fields of interest are encouraged to apply:

  • Agriculture Related Fields
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Food Science
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy

Ten scholars will be chosen in the United States for the sixth cohort of the Cargill Global Scholars Program.
The scholars will receive:

  • Annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years
  • Fully funded travel and participation to attend two Leadership Development Seminars held during
    Summer 2018 and Summer 2019
  • In-person networking with fellow scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia
  • One-on-one mentorship from Cargill executives in the United States and abroad

Application Deadline: March 1, 2018

We are currently accepting applications. To access the application or learn more about the Cargill Global
Scholars Program, please visit: CargillGlobalScholars.com. Watch this video for more details on the program.

For any questions, please contact
the program team at IIE:
1- 844-803-9887 (toll-free) or
e-mail us at:
Cargillglobalscholars@iie.org

Oracle is Hiring – Full time positions for Summer Start Dates

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Do you like challenges?  Inspired by technology? Like to work in teams?

ORACLE Class Of is hiring!  If you are interested in Sales and Business Development, this is the opportunity you’ll want to consider!

Oracle Class Of, is a multi-year training and development program that will bring your skills to the next level.  We will be on campus again soon, interviewing upcoming grads for Summer 2018 start dates in the Oracle Class Of program.

We are looking for outgoing, achievers, with a strong business acumen and harbor a passion for technology.  We want people that like to succeed and have the drive to do it. The Sales and Business Development Representative role does not require any special knowledge of technology, just an interest in how it’s used in business today.

Visit us on campus at any of these events:

Penn State University Non-Technical Full-Time, Co-Op & Internship Recruitment 2/5/2018 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Penn State University PSMA Marketing Career Fair 2018 2/6/2018 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Penn State University Interview Day 2/12/2018 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Penn State University Interview Day 2/13/2018 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM

Below are some links to help you get familiar with the program, the company and the role:

The Opportunity

The Job Description

About Oracle

TO APPLY:

If you would like to be considered for interview, please send a soft copy of your resume and copy of your unofficial transcripts to collegerecruiting_us@oracle.com.

Prior to any consideration for this opportunity, Oracle requires that you apply online at:

https://oracle.taleo.net/careersection/6/jobdetail.ftl?job=17001GGV

#OracleClassOf

 

Spring 2018 Pre-Law Advising Sessions

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Interested in law school and want to learn more?  Pre-Law Advising offers two different sessions, a Pre-Law Orientation Session and an Applying to Law School Session. Please read the descriptions and prerequisites of the two sessions carefully to determine which session is most appropriate for you.

Pre-Law Orientation Session (for 1st and 2nd year students):  First- and second-year students must attend a Pre-Law Orientation Session prior to scheduling an individual appointment with the Pre-Law Adviser or attending the Applying to Law School Session (see below).

Topics covered in the Pre-Law Orientation Session include:

  • Preparing for law school and strengthening your application now (even if you are not yet certain that you want to attend)
  • Skills required for law school
  • Learning about law school
  • Learning about the practice of law
  • Deciding whether to apply to law school
  • Pre-Law Advising resources

Spring 2018 Pre-Law Orientation Session dates:

Thursday, January 18: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Monday, January 29: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 20: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 17: 11:00–12:00 p.m.    

All sessions take place in the Grange Building.  Check in at the front desk upon arrival.

Registration is required and is available on-line at:

https://dus.psu.edu/pre-law/attend-pre-law-orientation-session

Applying to Law School Session (for juniors and seniors):  This session is designed for juniors and seniors who are getting ready to apply to law school.   First- and second-year students who have attended a Pre-Law Orientation Session are also invited to attend but it may make sense to wait until junior year to attend this session so that the information is fresh in your mind when you are ready to apply. 

 Topics covered in the Law School Application Session include:

  • Introduction to the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
  • Strategies and options for LSAT preparation
  • Review of law school application timeline
  • Using lsac.org to apply to law school
  • Drafting personal statements/diversity statements/résumés/addenda
  • Obtaining strong letters of recommendation
  • Selecting/Evaluating law schools (brief intro to this topic)
  • Financing law school (brief intro to this topic)
  • Pre-Law Advising resources

 Spring 2018 Applying to Law School Session dates:

Thursday, January 25: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Friday, February 9: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27: 11:00–12:00 p.m.
Monday, March 26: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 12: 1:00–2:00 p.m.

All sessions take place in the Grange Building.  Check in at the front desk upon arrival.

Registration is required and is available on-line at:   

https://dus.psu.edu/pre-law/attend-applying-law-school-session

Katherine E. Garren, J.D.
Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser/Pre-Law Adviser
Division of Undergraduate Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
Grange Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: keg146@psu.edu

To schedule an appointment, please call (814) 865-7576.  Please complete the Appointment Prep and submit it to me prior to your scheduled appointment.

Pre-Law Advising website:  http://dus.psu.edu/prelaw

You’re Invited! Deloitte Undergraduate Case Competition

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Are you interested in learning more about Technology, Human Capital, or Strategy & Operations Consulting?

Do you enjoy working in an interactive team to solve real-life business challenges?

If yes, we invite you to participate in the Deloitte Consulting Undergraduate Case Competition to:

  •   Gain real world, hands on experience
  •   Meet Deloitte Consulting leaders
  •   Win and take home a prize

Teams should consist of up to 4 current undergraduate students (freshman and sophomores only, please). All majors are welcome.

Timing: School Competitions will be taking place at universities in February and March 2018. Penn State’s Case Competition will take place on Thursday, February 1st and Friday, February 2nd.

Applications: Team applications are due by Friday, January 19th. To participate, please submit an application online for your group at www.deloitte.com/us/undergradcasecomp. Please note, you will need to submit your team’s resumes and an essay response to apply, we recommend reviewing the “Apply Now” link in advance.

National Competition: If successful in your school’s competition, your team will go to the National Undergrad Case Competition at Deloitte University on March 8-10th with all expenses covered!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jim Dlugos, jdlugos@deloitte.com.

 

 

High Lantern Group 2018 Summer Associates Program

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Program Overview
High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic positioning and reputation management consultancy focused on developing early-stage strategy and communications for some of the most iconic brands and dozens of notable public and private organizations.

Our Summer Associates Program is a structured, competitive ten-week program. Summer Associates will be exposed to a wide range of consulting work in the fields of strategic communications, public affairs, public policy, and business strategy. Summer Associates (SAs) will have many responsibilities, including conducting market and public policy-related research, developing client proposals and engagement strategies, constructing reports for internal and client-facing presentations, drafting client deliverables and other collateral, and assisting with administrative duties. In addition, SAs will have access to a wide-range of HLG resources to make their experience both intellectually stimulating and supportive of their career aspirations.

Candidates may apply for any of High Lantern Group’s five offices: Asheville, NC; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, D.C. Applying to multiple offices is welcome. Candidates will be expected to commit to a full-time position for ten weeks, from June 11 to August 17. SAs may start earlier upon request and availability.

In addition to the traditional program, we are offering a marketing analytics fellowship position for those with more experience and interest in addressing issues using insights from data. Fellows will still have the opportunity to participate in the seminars and other structured elements of the SA program. For more information on the fellowship, please visit
www.highlanterngroup.com/careers.

Desired Qualifications
Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience and/or a graduate degree. Undergraduates that expect to graduate after June 2018 will not be considered for the program at this time. We do review applications for interns on a rolling basis. Please check our website for available internship opportunities.

We seek motivated self-starters who have experience with or an interest in strategic communications, business, politics, and public policy. Ideal candidates have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, strong attention to detail, the capacity to balance multiple responsibilities, and the ability to work independently.

Compensation
Summer Associates will be compensated $20/hour with the expectation of a 40-hour workweek.

How to Apply
Please apply online at www.highlanterngroup.com/careers. You are required to submit a cover letter and resume bundled as one document.

Applications are due by January 19th at 5 p.m. PST. Candidates will be notified if selected for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.

Key Dates and Deadlines

  • December 4: Summer Associate application process opens
  • January 19: Summer Associate application deadline
  • March 9: Candidate selection deadline
  • June 11 – August 17: 10-week Summer Associate Program

About High Lantern Group
High Lantern Group is one of the preeminent consulting firms in the growing field of strategic positioning and corporate reputation. We use the power of ideas and signature issues to help clients build influence, enhance reputation, and gain competitive advantage. Since it was founded eight years ago, High Lantern Group has served leading corporations, industry
associations, and nonprofit organizations across multiple industries and issues.

From our start, we imagined a new kind of consulting firm dedicated to delivering new ideas and fresh perspectives that feels like a natural extension of the client. We imagined a firm with the kind of consultants we always wanted to work with: smart, resourceful, and motivated. We built High Lantern Group from the ground up to deliver that – from our care in hiring, to our attention to talent development, to the services and processes we use to meet our clients’ challenges.

We have growing offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Asheville, NC, and Geneva, Switzerland. For more information on our people and capabilities, please visit us at www.highlanterngroup.com.

Full-Time Leadership Development & Risk Management Positions with Chase

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2018 CHASE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: GENERAL MANAGEMENT
FULL-TIME ANALYST OPPORTUNITY

WILMINGTON, DE

J.P. Morgan is once again the #1 financial services employer in the U.S. among undergraduate business majors and MBAs and moved into the “Top 100” Ideal Employers among Engineers according to Universum’s 2017 U.S. Most Ideal Employer Rankings, released this month via Forbes.

Collaborate with our industry experts while working on meaningful projects that align to our business priorities and growth strategies. You’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while developing your professional expertise in a dynamic team environment.

What You Can Expect
Work with some of the best and brightest on a number of high-impact projects in our Consumer & Community Banking business. Our Chase Leadership Development Program: General Management track is a two-year rotational program designed to provide you with a uniquely broad set of experiences that will help you advance in your career and become a future leader at the firm.

“The Chase Leadership Development Program will provide you with a diverse skillset working across different businesses, as you gain a deep understanding of how we operate as a company and serve our customers. You will network with senior employees and interact with fellow Analysts. Everyone is willing to help you jump start and grow your career.”  – Natalie, Analyst

You will gain a solid understanding of our customers, products, services and strategies through three eight-month-long rotations, each in one of our Chase business units: Auto, Business Banking, Card, Chase Wealth Management, Consumer Banking, Digital, Marketing and Communications, Merchant Services, Mortgage Banking, Oversight and Controls, Operations and Strategy.

Within the General Management program, projects may include using data analytics to measure operational effectiveness; business case development for new digital features or functionality; project management for high visibility brand, marketing & media initiatives; evaluating and quantifying business strategy while upholding business controls and regulations; or strategizing marketing initiatives for the various Chase products and services.

Our training curriculum will enhance your business knowledge and professional and technical skills. A dedicated program manager focused on your career progression will further guide your experience. Upon successful completion of the program, you will utilize the network and knowledge gained throughout your rotations to help you identify your next role – one that best suits your interests and skills.

About You

We’re looking for highly motivated team players to be future leaders of our business.

Key qualifications:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • Pursuing a B.A., or B.S. degree with expected graduation by December 2017 or May 2018. All majors considered.
  • Excel and Word proficiency (advanced proficiency preferred)
  • Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills – We encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work because being well-rounded matters.
  • Excellent project management and problem solving skills – We love to solve problems, so be ready to share solutions.
  • Proactive, responsive team player who can thrive in a dynamic and changing collaborative environment – We are extremely busy and need you to be resourceful.
  • Ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
  • Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

Our Mission
Talent is the currency of our business. Our commitment to providing best-in-class industry solutions is enabled by you. In turn, we offer a framework for career growth through unmatched training, experiences and access across our businesses in over 100 countries. Our collaborative culture is designed to support your success — wherever it takes you.

 What Next?
Join our world-class team by submitting your application through the careers website and through your campus career center’s website, if required.

Please visit us at jpmorganchase.com/careers for more opportunities

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2018 CHASE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FULL-TIME ANALYST OPPORTUNITY

WILMINGTON, DE

J.P. Morgan is once again the #1 financial services employer in the U.S. among undergraduate business majors and MBAs and moved into the “Top 100” Ideal Employers among Engineers according to Universum’s 2017 U.S. Most Ideal Employer Rankings, released this month via Forbes.

Put yourself at the forefront of our global business, working with our industry experts to identify, assess and manage risk. You’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while developing your professional expertise in a dynamic team environment.

What You Can Expect

In the two-year rotational Chase Risk Management Program, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our top-tier professionals across the Consumer & Community Banking Risk business. Through three eight-month-long rotations, you’ll shape product strategy and ensure our financial reputation and regulatory performance. You’ll help mitigate and manage risk, and maintain transparency with management, clients, regulators and shareholders.

“The training here is best in class. From my very first day to this moment in my career, I’ve had access to some of the best training programs available.” – Tony, Executive Director

Within the Risk program, projects may include product strategy development, analyzing data to support risk/reward business decisions, assessing and forecasting profit and loss, and analyzing performance metrics. In addition, you will gain knowledge of our credit risk management, controls, and infrastructure, and help provide effective risk management improvements.

Our training curriculum is designed to enhance your business knowledge, professional and technical skills. A dedicated program manager focused on your career progression will further guide your experience. Upon successful completion of the program, you will utilize the network and knowledge gained throughout your rotations to help you identify your next role – one that best suits your interests and skills.

About You

We’re looking for highly motivated team players with the initiative and insight to develop innovative risk solutions.

Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • Pursuing a BA, or BS degree with expected graduation by December 2017 or May 2018
  • Coursework in Actuarial Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or Physics a plus
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excel and Word proficiency (advanced proficiency preferred)
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

Our Mission

Talent is the currency of our business. Our commitment to providing best-in-class industry solutions is enabled by you. In turn, we offer a framework for career growth through unmatched training, experiences and access across our businesses in over 100 countries. Our collaborative culture is designed to support your success — wherever it takes you.

What Next?

Join our global team of risk professionals by submitting your application through our careers website and through your campus career center’s website, if required.

Please visit us at jpmorganchase.com/careers for more opportunities

Interested in traveling to West Africa over Maymester?

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Earn credits and study abroad by enrolling in LING/AFR 497, Language in Africa, this spring.

This embedded course, which is a course taught on campus that includes a short-term embedded travel component, will be traveling to Benin in West Africa for two weeks during the Maymester.

Benin is a particularly interesting country because, while it’s official language is French, there are more than 50 languages regularly spoken in the country. Dr. Deborah Morton will be leading the course and has been conducting research in Benin for several years.

To learn more about the embedded course & travel, please visit this website & enter the password “PSU2018”:  https://worldstrides.com/custom/african-linguistics-in-benin/

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