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  • The Entry-Level Job Search E-Advising Series: Fellowships

    We strongly encourage you to apply for fellowships to support the work that excites you. Because many fellowships require you to pursue a project with a host organization and some fellowships have very early deadlines, it is important to begin preparing NOW.

    February 28, 2025

  • Report Your Summer Internship Status

    Have you been interviewing for summer internships, or even accepted an offer? Still seeking a position? If you haven’t reported your summer internship status (or haven’t done so recently), please fill out this brief survey to let OCS and OPIA know where you stand.  

    February 27, 2025

OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    March 3, 2025
    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

    March 3, 2025
    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 Catherine Pattanayak

    March 3, 2025
    3:00 pm – 5:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    March 3, 2025
    5:00 pm – 6:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    March 4, 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 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 Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey

    March 4, 2025
    3:00 pm – 5:00 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

    March 4, 2025
    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.