Four Elon undergraduates and four Elon Law students have been selected for 10-week summer internships with North Carolina state agencies. The N.C. State Government Internship Program, in its 38th year, is coordinated by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office in the Department of Administration. Details...
Undergraduate students and their internships include the following:
- Brittany Feimster of Stony Point, a junior studying human services: Correctional Case Manager internship, Department of Correction’s Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville
- Kimberly Duggins of Winston-Salem, a sophomore studying psychology: The Unauthorized Substances Tax Enforcement Agent internship, Department of Revenue, Winston-Salem
- Lauren Brown of Wendell, a junior studying communications: The Press internship, the Governor’s Press Office, Raleigh
- Christine Mallia of Raleigh, a sophomore studying communications: The Public Relations/Communications internship, Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
Elon Law students and their internships include the following:
- Stephanie Fabricius of Mebane: The state Court of Appeals internship with Judge Ann Marie Calabria in Raleigh
- David Morrow of Burlington: The state Supreme Court internship with Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson in Raleigh.
- Lila Riley of Chapel Hill: The Court of Appeals internship with Judge Douglas McCullough, Raleigh.
- Melanie Crenshaw of Greensboro: The Clerk of Court internship, N.C. Supreme Court, Raleigh
“This outstanding group of students will gain hands-on experience in dozens of diverse jobs across state government this summer,” said Governor Mike Easley. “These opportunities help to prepare our students for the challenges of the global marketplace and encourages public service.”
Ninety-eight North Carolina students were awarded internships in 2007. This year, 586 students from 70 counties and 109 post-secondary institutions applied for internships. Through a competitive selection process overseen by the N.C. Internship Council, 100 students were selected to work in projects in 22 departments and 50 divisions of state government.
Internships begin on May 27 and continue through Aug. 1. Students receive $8.25 an hour. The jobs span the state and include a wide range of important tasks.
Chalmers Brumbaugh, Elon professor of political science, is a member of the N.C. Internship Council.