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  • New Virtual Employer Chats Added

    OPIA has added some additional virtual employer chats to the schedule for January 20th and 21st. Connect with representatives from a variety of public interest organizations during these informal networking sessions. The 1-hour sessions, broken into two 30-minute slots, allow you to speak directly with employers and learn more about their work.

    January 16, 2026

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    January 26, 2026
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins

    January 26, 2026
    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    January 26, 2026
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Catherine’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    January 26, 2026
    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Joan’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    January 27, 2026
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    January 27, 2026
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    January 27, 2026
    4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    January 28, 2026
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    January 28, 2026
    10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins

    January 28, 2026
    4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.