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Register for a Virtual Employer Chat!
Connect with representatives from public interest organizations during virtual employer chats between January 12th-20th. These 1-hour sessions, broken into two 30-minute slots allow you to speak directly with employers and learn more about their work. Over 70 employers have registered for a virtual employer chat.
January 9, 2026
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Bid Now Through SIP and Register for a Virtual Employer Chat!
Don’t miss out! Bidding is open for the public sector Spring Interview Program and registration will close TONIGHT for virtual employer chats.
January 9, 2026
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Appointments now available with OPIA’s spring term Wasserstein fellows – Sign up now
OPIA will be hosting a number of Wasserstein Fellows during the spring term. Learn more about our group for the spring and connect with them through one-on-one advising and attend their community discussions.
January 9, 2026
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
January 9, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHave 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
January 12, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave 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 12, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHave 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 Catherine Pattanayak
January 12, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave 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 Joan Ruttenberg
January 12, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave 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 Grayce Wiggins
January 13, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHave 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 Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
January 13, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave 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 Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck
January 13, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHave 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 Jillian Tuck
January 14, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pmHave 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 14, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmHave 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.