The project: As part of the America250 exhibition Mapping Philadelphia Pharmacy, A People’s History (MSMHP) is creating a map and directory of independent pharmacies operating in Philadelphia today. The Philadelphia Independent Pharmacy Map will be printed as a full color folding pamphlet and be freely distributed in the museum and at participating pharmacies throughout the city. The map will include illustrations of twenty-four featured pharmacies created by undergraduate or recently graduated artists. The originals of the illustrations commissioned for the map will be placed on display in the museum exhibition.

Who’s eligible: Undergraduate students currently enrolled in or within one year of graduation from Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)-affiliated universities. PHENND is a consortium of over 30 colleges and universities in the greater Philadelphia area. Click here for a full list of participating universities.

What’s required: Selected artists will create illustrations of eight Philadelphia pharmacies. Artists will receive their pharmacies assignments upon their acceptance of the commission. Illustrations must be no smaller than 5×7 in. and no larger than 12×16 in. All eight original illustrations must be received by the museum no later than August 3, 2026.

What’s awarded: Artists will receive a $500 cash prize upon project completion. Original artwork will be displayed in the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, located at 600 S. 43rd Street in Philadelphia, from August through December 2026.

Selection process: Three artists will be selected by a committee of Saint Joseph’s University faculty and staff and MSMHP’s 2024/2025 Artist-in-Residence Teresa Cervantes. Selected artists will be notified by June 5, 2026.

Applications close at midnight on May 29th, 2026.

APPLY HERE! (This is a google form, so you will need to be signed into a google account to complete it.)

Step into the future of energy and sustainability at this free, week-long residential programs – August 2 to 7, 2026 at Saint Joseph’s University. designed for students currently in 10th or 11th grade who want to spark change. This opportunity will let you dive into hands-on activities and interactive field trips; connect with inspiring leaders in STEM and energy industry careers; collaborate with peers on real-world energy solutions; compete in an exciting energy challenge with prizes. Plus, every participant receives an iPad to use during the program—and keep afterwards!

Deadline to apply is March 15, 2026.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact for First Gen students navigating their SJU experience.
• Coordinate the Rebound Program, chair the Rebound Committee, track engagement of Rebound participants, and assess the outcomes of the program.
• Manage the AIM Early Arrival Program, oversee and train the undergraduate student mentors, lead marketing efforts, and organize logistics of the multi-day program.
• Co-Lead the Invisible Safety Net Committee (ISN).
• Serve as the secondary functional lead for the Starfish Student Retention Management technology system, meet regularly with the Starfish Consultant, provide support and training for faculty and staff Starfish users.
• Actively engage with the Starfish Student Retention Management System, respond to flags and referrals, and perform appropriate follow-up in a timely fashion.
• Co-Advise the Tri-Alpha First Gen Honor Society and a First Gen Student Organization.
• Monitor attrition activity and reach out to students who are considering transferring out of SJU to determine potential attrition causes and seek solutions.
• Compile the “Underrepresented Students Persistence Report” in conjunction with Fall and Spring Persistence Reports.
• Conduct exit interviews with undergraduate day students voluntarily withdrawing from the University and communicate student withdrawals to stakeholders.
• Have consistent office hours posted in Starfish for meeting with students.
• Manage and update the AIM website.

Learn more and apply here.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct the implementation of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program in coordination with department chairs and faculty members.
• Supervise a student staff of 25-35 SI Leaders, which includes recruiting, hiring, approving hours, and collaborating with professors
• Train and observe SI Leaders and Mentors, including start-of-term training and observations conducted throughout the academic year
• Market the SI program through in-person classroom visits and web and print marketing materials
• Maintain the program by scheduling session times and rooms, securing materials, and processing schedule and room changes as requested by SI Leaders
• Maintain documentation of program attendance and report the information throughout the semester
• Evaluate and assess the program through design and distribution of evaluations to leaders, students, and professors; process evaluations and contribute to the OLR Mid-Year and End-of-Year Reports; suggest improvements to program as a result of the feedback
• Coordinate the Peer Educators Acquiring Knowledge (PEAK) professional development program for tutors and SI Leaders, which includes securing speakers from across the university
• Offer consistent Learning Strategy Consultations for 11-12 hours weekly
• Develop and deliver learning focused workshops as part of a designated series and/or as requested by faculty and student groups
• Support student retention by representing the office at Invisible Safety Net (ISN) meetings and assigning flags for outreach from Starfish (the student retention management system)
• Proctor exams for the Office of Student Disability Services during peak testing times
• Mentor students through the Rebound and PASS programs
• Represent the office at meetings and on committees relevant to learning and student success

This is a 10-month position.

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This in-person position entails working one-on-one with a set group of first year students as they navigate the transition to college. Collaboratively, the coach and student design an individualized plan to help the student get and stay organized, manage their time and assignments, and navigate the social and personal transition successfully.

Learn more and apply.

This year’s event will focus on care for the whole student, while exploring best practices in collegiate recovery. Our goal is to create a space for networking and sharing ideas to enhance our knowledge and approaches in supporting young people on their journey to recovery from substance use and other co-occurring issues.

Program proposals are now being accepted. Submit a proposal to present a 50-minute break-out session by completing this Program Proposal Webform.

Proposal applications are due by midnight (EST) on Friday, April 11th, 2025.

Please contact Dr. Allison Dukes (adukes@sju.edu) or Aimee Della Porta (recovery@sju.edu) if you have any questions.

Each presentation selected will receive one free registration to the conference. Preference will be given to sessions that align most closely with the conference goals.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
• Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (setup can begin at 10:30 am)
• Location: Campion Doyle Banquet Halls, Saint Joseph’s University Hawk Hill Campus (5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131)
• Cost: Free to attend
• Lunch: Provided for recruiter

Register here.

This scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled in a degree seeking program from a local college or university and who identifies as a person in recovery .

The scholarship will be awarded on August 7, 2024 at Transforming Student Support: Exploring Best Practices in Collegiate Recovery, hosted at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.

Please contact recovery@sju.edu with questions.

Apply here.

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Saint Joseph’s University, Hawk Hill Campus, Mandeville Hall, 5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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In this virtual conference, you will learn from national leaders, volunteer coordinators, K-12 students, university students, and community advocates about ways to build and maintain reciprocal K-12, university, and community organization partnerships.

Keystone Speaker

Dr. Ira Harkavy, Associate Vice President and Founding Director of the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships. Dr. Harkavy is a national leader on creating university-community partnerships and university-assisted community schools.

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Learn from the experiences of women in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, we’ll encounter scientific luminaries – including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists – who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable & open to all.

Date and Time: Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:00–8:00 PM

Location: Saint Joseph’s University, Mandeville Hall

5PM – 6PM | Book Signing + Reception
Mandeville Hall, Room 123

6PM – 8PM | Screening + Panel
Mandeville Hall Teletorium + Zoom

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We are now accepting program proposals!

Deadline for proposals: April 5, 2024

The Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, in collaboration with the Executive Team, is responsible for partnership development, fundraising, and creating an advisory board.

Fundraising:

• Identify funding streams for PRISE that include foundations, businesses, industries, government, and private donations.
• Design and managing fundraising campaigns.
• Write applications/proposals.
• Liaise with university offices regarding fundraising efforts.

Partnerships:

• Cultivate partnerships with both individuals and organizations to support the work of the organization.
• Formalize partnership agreements.
• Enhance organizational visibility in the region to include a website and social media presence.

Advisory Board:

• Develop and convene the PRISE advisory board.
• Engage the board in fundraising efforts.
• Work with the advisory board to implement the strategic plan.
• Work with the advisory board to establish the long-term viability of PRISE.

Minimum Requirements:

• Terminal degree in Business, STEM, or Education.
• Experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in K12 or higher education environments.
• Experience in organizational development.
• Experience with productivity (MS Office, Google, etc.), social media, and website tools.

Learn more and apply here.

The Project Administrator would be responsible for supporting various projects. They would report directly to the PRISE Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support of specified projects for timely execution and completion of deliverables
• Coordination of logistics for project events, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Record keeping for project management (minutes, lists, purchasing, expenses and budget management, etc.)
• Internal and external communication for projects
• Interface with PRISE Program Manager, Principal Investigators, Project Partners, Participants, and Evaluators
• Attend various program and project meetings
• Participation in team decision making and planning
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: Administrative experience, Associate Degree or 60 course credits.

Learn more and apply here.

The Project Administrator would be responsible for supporting various projects. They would report directly to the  PRISE Program Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support of specified projects for timely execution and completion of deliverables
• Coordination of logistics for project events, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Record keeping for project management (minutes, lists, purchasing, expenses and budget management, etc.)
• Internal and external communication for projects
• Interface with PRISE Program Manager, Principal Investigators, Project Partners, Participants, and Evaluators
• Attend various program and project meetings
• Participation in team decision making and planning
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more and apply here.

Primary responsibilities of this position include providing students with specific success strategies to promote independent learning, assisting students in developing skills to prioritize commitments, and implementing general time management strategies to meet collegiate demands. The coach will foster a mentor/mentee relationship to provide individualized feedback to students in order to facilitate improvement, enhance performance in study habits, and raise awareness of skills needed to transition successfully to college.

In addition, the coach will assess students’ needs, will develop an individualized learning plan for success, will monitor academic performance, will track students’ progress, will provide feedback to each assigned student, and will keep the Lead Coach updated on students’ progress for more information or to apply.

Application deadline: July 17, 2023

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Submit a proposal to present a 45-minute break-out session or 30-minute micro session by completing this Program Proposal Webform no later than June 16, 2023, at 5 p.m. Priority review will be given to submissions received by May 30, 2022.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Planning Team and confirmed by the end of June. Each presentation selected will receive one free registration to the conference. Preference will be given to sessions that align most closely with the conference goals.

Learn more.

Co-Sponsored with the Criminal Justice Department, Institute for Environmental Stewardship, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Political Science Department, and Sociology Department at Saint Joseph’s University.

Date and Time: March 29, 2023, 7:00 PM

Register.

This year’s Post Graduate Volunteer Fair will be on our Hawk Hill Campus, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 in the Campion Student Center on Tuesday, November 8, 11:30 AM –  1:30PM.

Organizations that coordinate full-time post-grad service programs such as Americorps, City Year, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, etc. (so not occasional volunteer opportunities, not summer only opportunities, not grad school programs, not internships, etc.) are welcome to participate. If you would like to participate, please register at least two weeks in advance (so that we can order the appropriate # of tables).