Career Center
Career Connections Newsletters
The Career Connections newsletter is written and edited by Communications Specialist David Buesing.  He can be contacted at (309) 556-3229.

October 2009(pdf)
Issue Highlights:

  • Alumni Profile of William Keller, Class of 2002: He drove the wiener mobile and more!
  • Alumni Profile of Luke Durbin, Class of 2005: Worked as a biologist in Alaska

Past Issues of Career Connections:
September 2009 (pdf)
Issue Highlights:

  • Intern Profile of Brandon Dorn, Class of 2011
  • Let the Job Seeking Begin!  Find out more information about internships and fairs in this article.

March 2009 (pdf)
In this issue:

  • Alumni Profile of Brian Udovich, Class of 1998.  He is now a Hollywood Film Producer!

  • Job or Internship Searching?  Time to Think Federal.  The US Federal Government is still hiring.  Find out more in this article!

February 2009 (pdf)
In this issue:

  • Alumni Profile of Jason Dennis, Class of 2000.  He is now the Dean of Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School

  • Is Law School Right For You? Information and insight from Alumni in this article could help!

January 2009 (pdf)
Issue highlights:

  • Intern Profile of David Nutt, Class of 2010:  He held a production internship with the Ravinia Festival Association during the summer of 2008.

  • College vs Work: How to prepare for differences between IWU and work!

November 2008 (pdf)
Issue highlights:

  • Interview with Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas, Class of 1976:  She is now the Director of Volunteers at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
  • Information on Architecture: "Architecture is open to anybody.  The crazier they are and the more passion they have, the more welcome they should be to this profession." --Russel Francois

October 2008 (pdf)
Issue highlights:

  • IWU Internship Fair: "Whether you are considering interning next semester, over the summer, or next year, the Fair is a perfect time to begin looking at options and practicing your professional networking skills."
  • Affiliated Internship Programs: It's not quite studying abroad, but the Hart Career Center's affiliated programs offer a variety of opportunities in a metropolitan setting!

September 2008 (pdf)
Issue highlights:

  • Deon Hornsby, class of 1997, discusses his work as Regional Underwriting Manager with the American International Group.
  •  Let the Job Seeking Begin: Fairs offer jobs, internships, and more offers valuable advice for those interested in attending the IWU/ISU Fall Job and Internship Fair