{"id":17512,"date":"2017-07-14T08:36:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T13:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17512"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:52:41","slug":"experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning Opportunities in History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in history, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews.\u00a0 Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf History students have completed experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity \u2013 there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Organizations\">Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#General\">General Search Resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><i>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major &gt;&gt;<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Categories of organizations include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Business\">Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Government\">Government &amp; International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Local\">Local Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Media\">Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Museums\">Museums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-in-history\/#Other\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"Organizations\" name=\"Organizations\"><\/a>Organizations where Oles have interned in the past<\/h2>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Business\" name=\"Business\"><\/a>Businesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/frauenshuh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frauenshuh Healthcare Real Estate Solutions<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Minneapolis, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/removemypool.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Collyard Landscaping<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Lake Elmo, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zieglercat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ziegler, Inc.\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Internships located across the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.signatureflight.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Signature Flight Support<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 BBA Aviation plc company.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ml.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merrill Lynch<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Financial management and advisory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Government\" name=\"Government\"><\/a>Government &amp; International<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Dept. of State\/US Embassy<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Internships both domestic and abroad.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisgov.state.wi.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State of Wisconsin \u2013 Office of the Governor<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 State government internships in Executive Office.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterplace.org\/en\/organisations\/2829-children-better-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children Better Way<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organization located in Ghana assisting children and communities who have been affected by the conflict.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pazyesperanza.org\/pe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paz y Esperanza<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Association focused on the promotion of justice and development of the poor located in Peru.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sse.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School for Social Entrepreneurship<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in London, England.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Local\" name=\"Local\"><\/a>Local Opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannonriverwatershedmn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cannon River Watershed Partnership<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Northfield, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/archives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf College, Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/theater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/st-olaf-entrepreneurial-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Entrepreneurship Scholars<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Civic engagement program located in Northfield, MN; formally Leaders for Social Change<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northfieldschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northfield Public Schools \u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naha.stolaf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norwegian American Historical Association<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Organization focusing on interpreting and archiving Norwegian-American History.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Olaf College, History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/communityactioncenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northfield Community Action Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Media\" name=\"Media\"><\/a>Media<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of Public Television Stations<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Internships available in legislative, communications, and member services departments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearchannel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clear Channel Broadcasting<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Year round internship opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/corporate.hubbardradio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Museums\" name=\"Museums\"><\/a>Museums<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northfieldhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northfield Historical Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nga.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Gallery of Art<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swope.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swope Art Museum<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Terre Haute, IN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota State Capitol<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Minnesota Historical Society.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.traces.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRACES Center for History and Culture<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 non-profit educational organization created to preserve and present stories of people during World War II.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lsa.umich.edu\/kelsey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelsey Museum of Archaeology<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 University of Michigan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhskids.org\/locations\/clyde-stacks-visual-arts-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Milton Hershey School Art Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Other\" name=\"Other\"><\/a>Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christoncapitolhill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in St. Paul, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clchurch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Located in Minneapolis, MN.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/interfaithaction.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Paul Area Council of Churches<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Organization connecting congregations throughout the metro area.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.armenian-genocide.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Armenian National Institute<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensheartlink.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Childrens Heartlink<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 International medical nonprofit.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Small Business Administration<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Independent agency assisting small business located in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wolf-ridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Located in Finland, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"General\" name=\"General\"><\/a>General Search Resources<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\">Where To Look- Piper Center Internship Search Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Specific Internship Postings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wright.edu\/cola\/Dept\/hst\/pubhst\/opportunities\/internships.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public History-Wright State University\u2019s postings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/curricular\/history\/after\/internships\/#history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carleton College postings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/StudentsAndGrads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USAjobs.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanhistory.si.edu\/getinvolved\/internprog.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Museum of American History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smithsonian Institution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.preservationnation.org\/career-center\/#.U43VWRZpsVs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagohistory.org\/internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago History Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Professional Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aam-us.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Association of Museums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historians.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Historical Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Historical Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/professional-association-websites\/\">Professional Associations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links<\/strong><em>\u00a0which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">History \u2013 Museum &amp; Archival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/experiential-learning-opportunities-by-field\"><i>Return to Experiential Learning Opportunities by Major &gt;&gt;<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in history, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews.\u00a0 Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf History students have completed 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