Interested in Foreign Service or Other Government Jobs?

An e-mail from a colleague:

On Thursday, October 7th, James Benson, a Marquette alumnus and former Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. State Department, will present and take questions on foreign service and working for the federal government. Now retired, Mr. Benson’s final assignment with the State Department was in Havana, Cuba.

Mr. Benson will talk for a short time about his experiences and then take questions. He also welcomes the chance to talk with students individually at the end of the event. The talk is from 2:00-3:30 in Cudahy Hall, room 137. Refreshements will be provided.

If this looks like a splendid opportunity for any student seriously considering a career in the foreign service, that’s because it is.

Is the Phrase “Careers in Political Science” an Oxymoron?

According to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national Political Science honors society at Marquette, it’s not.

Tonight, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in Raynor Library Conference rooms B & C, they will be hosting a Career Panel.

Panelists will include a:

• Lawyer
• Business professional
• Foreign Service officer
• Non-profit sector professional
• Congressional staffer
• Lobbyist
• Graduate school representative

So yes, it is possible to convince your parents that the money they spent on your education actually got you some leverage in the job market.

And yes, you might have a shot at paying back your loans.

The most important thing about the proceedings: refreshments will be provided.