POSITIONS FILLING BY MID-FEBRUARY! APPLY SOON! The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2013 teaching positions. The Institute of Reading Development provides a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to: Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between…
Paid Storytelling Internship with Idealist.org
The non-profit organization Idealist.org is hiring paid Storytelling interns for their Portland office! Interns would be responsible for helping tell inspiring stories of people turning their good intentions into action by creating biweekly content for Idealist’s social innovation blog series, pitching Idealist content to other media outlets, finding stories from lesser-covered regions, and evaluating the…
Keep Calm and Be Merry
We bloggers are heading into hibernation for the holidays, so please stay tuned for more posts after the New Year! We hope that you all enjoy your time with friends and family and take a well deserved break from the stresses of school and work. Although we’ll be resting up just as much as you,…
Internships Available with Prichard Communications
Prichard Communications is currently looking for two interns to begin work in January! Prichard Communications is a communications agency in downtown Portland offering services to philanthropies, nonprofits and public agencies nationwide. Anyone with a background in technology and social media should apply! These are part-time, unpaid positions, however school credit is available. See below for…
When in Rome… Travel!
While UP students are gearing up for finals here in Portland, one English Major, Junior Sarah Hansell, is studying somewhere very different. Here is her story: Almost three months after arriving in Rome, I can’t believe that in just three short weeks I will be back on American soil, the people around me speaking English (in…
Portland Monthly wants you!
Portland Monthly is currently interviewing for new interns! Both editorial and web-editorial positions are available for the winter term 2012-2013, and both include compensation in the form of college credit. Please see below for more specific details. Editorial Internship: 20 hours per week, 5 days a week Duties Fact-checking articles Assisting editors with research and…
Media Internships Available
Sparkloft is currently calling for applicants interested in Media Internships! Available positions are advertised as follows: Next Big Thing: Technology Development Research technology trends and software applications and develop a new idea that is relevant for tourism/travel. Research & report on industry trends, and develop product ideas. Inspirational Blend: Content Creation Work with a specific…
A Marathon–English Style!
When Homer originally wrote The Iliad, his words were presented in front of large audiences, intently listening to the heroic and captivating stories as they were read out loud by orators. Anyone who has read the Iliad knows that such a reading would take hours, or even perhaps an entire day. Despite the time commitment…
Polaris: A Literary Journal in Need of Submissions
Polaris is an undergraduate literary journal that has been in publication for 54 years. Currently Polaris is accepting submissions now through February 1st. Polaris publishes in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual art. Please visit their website for more information on the journal and the opportunity to submit your work….
Anna Karenina Goes to the Theatre
In the past few months our blog has been host to many posts about book to film adaptations. You read about The Perks of Being a Wallflower’s safe and easy transition onto the big screen, as well as Cloud Atlas’ more risky adaptation. Today we bring you yet another adaptation story, again along the risky…