Widener Works Externship Host Descriptions 2018-2019 Exploratory Studies Widener Works Host Site Index (Scroll down to learn more about each host site): Externship Host #1: Jessica Prince, Assistant Director of Alumni Initiatives, Widener University Externship Host #2: Kandy Turner, Director of International Student Services and Programs, Widener University Externship Host #3: Nicole Crossey, Law Student, Drexel University Informational Interview Host #4: Rachel Schendler, Transplant Social Worker, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center Externship Host #5: Allison (Ally) Roelofs, Editor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, INC Externship Host #6: Joann Kline, Television Producer, CBS21 WHP-TV Externship Host #7: Hunter Tower, Executive Director, Republican Committee of Lancaster County Externship Host #8: Stephen J. Barron, Jr., Director of Fiscal Affairs, Northampton County Externship Host #9: Julia Lo Ehrhardt, Community Outreach Manager, Tyler Arboretum Externship Host #10: Julia Lo Ehrhardt, Horticulture Department, Tyler Arboretum Externship Host #11: Michele Little, Vice President, Staffing Plus Externship Host #12: Chris Heleniak, Township Manager, Skippack Township Externship Host #13: Autumn Heisler, Staff Writer, LRP Publications Externship Host #14: Jamie Collins Albright, Account Manager, SLACK INC. Externship Host #15: Julie Hunter, Human Resources Manager, WHYY Externship Host #16: Kaitlin Schnalzer, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center Externship Host #17: Maureen Gentry, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center Externship Host #18: Dr. Shannon Gallagher, American Association of Cancer Research Externship Host #19: Charles Sarnoski, State of Delaware DNREC, Division of Air Quality Externship Host #20: Shijo Benjamin, 2nd year Medical Student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Externship Host #21: Erika Dahl, PhD Student, Penn State Hershey Externship Host #22: Dan Marcellus and Alyssa Coffey, Life Cycle Engineering Externship Host #23: Marybeth Brownlee, Medical Student, PCOM Externship Host #24: Brandon Veiga, Wyanoke Group Externship Host #25: Katie Wooten-Bielski, MSN, CRNP, Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA Externship Host #26: Dr. Kathy Tracy, VMD, Veterinarian, Conchester Animal Hospital Externship Host #27: Bob Scott, Healthcare Journalist, Wyanoke Group Career Services | 526 E. 14th St. | (610) 499-4176 | [email protected] | Twitter: @WidenerCareers Facebook: Widener Career Services | www.widener.edu/careers Externship Host #1: Jessica Prince, Assistant Director of Alumni Initiatives, Widener University Widener University Alumnus and Former History Major Externship Description: Externs may have the opportunity to view myself and my co-workers strategize about the best ways in which we can plan and promote on and off campus alumni events. Students might also have the opportunity to observe us interacting with alumni, students, and fellow colleagues. Alumni Engagement is an interesting career because every day is different and you interact with a number of different constituents. Location: Widener University, Chester, PA, Old Main third floor room 332 Length of Externship: 1 Day Spots Available: 2 Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019. Externship Host #2: Kandy Turner, Director of International Student Services and Programs, Widener University Current Doctoral Candidate in Widener University’s Higher Education Leadership Program Externship Description: Students will be able to learn how an international student services and study abroad office functions at a university. Students will gain cross-cultural competency skills. Location: Widener University, Chester, PA, International Student Services & Study Abroad, Upper Level University Center Length of Externship: 1-3 days Spots Available: 1 Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019. Externship Host #3: Nicole Crossey, Law Student, Drexel University Widener University Alumnus and Former History, Political Science, and International Relations Major Externship Description: Students will have the opportunity to attend upper-level classes, tour the campus, learn about what law school is like for a first-year student, and meet current students. Location: Philadelphia, PA Length of Externship: 1 day Spots Available: 2 Clearances and Special Instructions: Students must bring a state-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, to sign into the law school. Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available Monday, January 7th thru Friday, January 11th. Career Services | 526 E. 14th St. | (610) 499-4176 | [email protected] | Twitter: @WidenerCareers Facebook: Widener Career Services | www.widener.edu/careers Informational Interview Host #4: Rachel Schendler, Transplant Social Worker, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center Widener University Alumnus and Former Sociology Major Externship Description: This experience would consist of an informational interview for a student who was interested in learning more about social work specifically medical social work. Students should attend this informational interview with 4-7 questions about Rachel and her work. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of Rachel’s work students will not be able to shadow her inside of the medical facility. Location: Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center, 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia PA 19104 Length of Externship: 1 day Spots Available: 2 Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019. Externship Host #5: Allison (Ally) Roelofs, Editor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, INC Widener University Alumnus and Former English Major Externship Description: While there are some limitations regarding proprietary information that I will be unable to share with any student who would like to come to SEL, they can observe my daily practices and my interactions with my subject matter experts and interact with them themselves, and they will have the opportunity to meet and interact with my peer who joined a little over a year ago. The student will also learn about the software I use, information flow and control, schedule management, edit implementation, content review, and team dynamics. I will also show the student the products we manage and the related software programs that are developed wholly by SEL between collaborating country-wide teams. The student might also have the chance to attend any meetings that occur during their externship. I will also acquaint the student with the origin and history of the company. Location: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc- 671 Moore Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19426 Length of Externship: 1-2 days Spots Available: 2 Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available December 17-21, 2018, January 3-4, 2019, & January 7-11, 2019 Career Services | 526 E. 14th St. | (610) 499-4176 | [email protected] | Twitter: @WidenerCareers Facebook: Widener Career Services | www.widener.edu/careers Externship Host #6: Joann Kline, Television Producer, CBS21 WHP-TV Widener University Alumnus and Former Communication Studies Major Externship Description: This externship will provide you with an opportunity to shadow a newscast producer. See what it’s like behind the scenes of the CBS affiliate in the 43rd market of the United States. Meet and interact with people who work in front of the camera and behind it. Externs will take empty slate and create a newscast during this shadow experience. During said newscast you could sit in the control room or in the studio. You will experience putting together at least 2-3 shows in one day! Location: WHP CBS21 NEWS- 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Length of Externship: 1-2 days Spots Available: 6 (2 per day) Clearances and Special Instructions: Must complete CBS Release Form Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available on Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays between December 17, 2018- January 11, 2018. Externship Host #7: Hunter Tower, Executive Director, Republican Committee of Lancaster County Widener University Alumnus and Former Political Science Major Externship Description: This externship will provide you with an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the political arena through interacting with elected officials and committee members. Location: 902 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 Length of Externship: 1-3 days Spots Available: 1 Clearances and Special Instructions: Extern will have to sign an agreement form on the day of the externship. Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019. Externship Host #8: Stephen J. Barron, Jr., Director of Fiscal Affairs, Northampton County Widener University Alumnus and Former Political Science Major Externship Description: County government is very diverse. This externship will provide