Canisius College

1. A full-time undergraduate student 
2. A minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher 
3. Completed at least two semesters 
4. An understanding of and/or demonstration of support for the needs of ALANA students
5. Demonstration of financial need 

1. Assist the college in the planning/execution of cultural and social programs produced or co-produced by appropriate entities on campus 
2. Plan, organize and implement at least one cultural or social event during the academic year 
3. Develop rapport with ALANA first-year students and introduce them to campus resources and activity programming at Canisius
4. Assist with planning and implementing ALANA trips in and outside of Buffalo, New York, for undergraduate students

1. Type a 200-word biography or personal statement 
2. Type a 500-word essay on "What Diversity Means to Me" 
3. Submit two letters of recommendation from Canisius faculty and/or staff.
4. Submit an official transcript and a resume

Submit all requested items to Multicultural Programs (Frisch 008) by the third Friday in March.

Internship sponsored in part by the Western New York Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Fund.

For more information, please come by our office or call (716) 888-2787.

For other internship possibilities at Canisius, click here.

Other Office Opportunities
Our office provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge attained in the classroom by offering an undergraduate work study position and a graduate assistantship.

• Undergraduate Work Study
  The undergraduate work study position includes clerical work and serving as a liaison to ALANA student organizations.  Financial eligibility is required to receive a work study position ($500--$900 per semester).
  
  
• Graduate Assistant
  He/she coordinates campus-wide activities centered on various ALANA celebrations, serves as our liaison to ALANA student committees and is in charge of special projects. For a detailed description of this position, click here. The assistant is responsible for the publication of our newsletter. Use these links to view a newsletter: Spring/Summer 2006 (.pdf) Spring 2005 (.pdf)

Acceptance to a graduate program at Canisius College and outstanding letters of recommendation are required of candidates for this position (tuition package includes tuition waiver, stipend, and meal plan; renewable for two years). Preference is given to students enrolled in the College Student Personnel Administration Program. 

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