Lawrence University Career Center Podcast (@lawrencecareercenter)

Jacob Dalton graduated from Lawrence in 2017, having majored in Theater and minored in Creative Writing.   In this episode, guest host Laura Hoekstra talks with Jacob about "Dangerous", an independent film he wrote that will pre-screen at Lawrence on Sunday, November 13th, 2022.

Awa Badiane graduated from Lawrence in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Government.  While at Lawrence, she was a student writer for the Communications Office, a Communications Assistant for the Women's Equality Party UK while studying abroad, she co-chaired CODA, was the President of BSU and hosted a show on WLFM.  Today, she's an Executive-In-Residence for Media Village / AdvancingDiversity.org.

In this episode, Awa speaks to the critical importance of DEI work, the need to get hands-on experience in college, jobs in the media and why it's important to have fun at college!  Contact Awa at https://www.linkedin.com/in/awabadiane

Jeni Houser graduated from Lawrence in 2006 with Bachelor's Degrees in Music Education and English.  Today, she is a world-renowned opera singer, having performed all across the United States and Europe.  

Speaking with guest host Marissa Lake ’22, Jeni explains how she got started performing, shares what it's like to freelance, describes the opera scene in Europe vs. the United States and stresses the importance of doing "the next right thing."  Visit Jeni online at www.jenihouser.com

Katherine Langenfeld '10 was a Biology major at Lawrence University. Today, she is a Los Angeles-based freelance Script Coordinator & Writers' Assistant who has worked for CBS, Showtime Networks and Paramount Pictures.

Speaking with guest host Marissa Lake ’22, Katherine shares what it's like to work in the TV/Film industry and offers advice on how to get started!

Rachel Calvert ‘15 was an English major at Lawrence University. Today, she is the Operations Manager at the Bet Shalom Congregation in Minneapolis.

Speaking with guest host Marissa Lake ’22, Rachel shares her advice for working in a non-profit organization and describes what it is like to work in a faith community. Rachel also talks about the important role Lawrence faculty and staff played in her life and why being a fiddler in a bluegrass band is really cool!

Mikaela Bolker ’19 was a Theater and Film major at Lawrence University. Today, she is a successful freelance writer, an actor/musician and a U.S. Army Veteran.

In our 10th podcast, Mikaela shares why being a freelance writer is the right path for her and might be for you, how to get started as a freelancer, how Lawrence (both inside the classroom and out) prepared her for success and what she learned about leadership and teamwork from serving in the U.S. Army.

The 17th President of Lawrence University discusses the importance of a strong career education, the many ways in which Lawrence prepares students for success, the significance of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and shares her advice for students just beginning their Lawrence experience, and those about to begin their life after Lawrence.

U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly '68 was an Economics major at Lawrence, and spent most of his career serving his country around the world in the U.S. State Department.

Ambassador Donnelly discusses his career path, describes the life of a U.S. diplomat and shares his advice for Lawrence students who want to serve their country or work internationally.

Jill Manuel '84 was a Philosophy major at Lawrence, and has enjoyed a very successful career in the news media. She is currently the Director of Content at ABC10 in Sacramento, CA.

Jill discusses the importance of being able to create content for aspiring journalists, provides a look inside the modern newsroom, shares the value of working in and serving a diverse community and tells us why attending Lawrence made her who she is today!

Nathan Heffel '02 was a Government major at Lawrence and but chose to take an entirely different professional path and is enjoying a successful career as a radio broadcaster in both commercial and public radio.

In this podcast, we discuss why Nathan's career took a different turn, how his Lawrence experience prepared him to succeed in his field, what a career in radio is like and Nathan shares his insightful advice for a successful career and life after Lawrence! Connect with Nathan at https://vikingconnect.lawrence.edu/hub/lawrence/person?modal=profile&userProfile=nathanheffel