Smithsonian Internship
In the spring of 2016, Colorado State University Pueblo and The Smithsonian Institution signed a memorandum of understanding making it possible for CSU Pueblo students to intern at the Smithsonian for one month in the summer. The internship is designed for students who may not have the opportunity to complete a 15-week internship at the Smithsonian to complete a four-week Internship. The relationship, made possible by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and University's (HACU), allows students from CSU Pueblo to experience hands-on learning opportunities in fields specifically associated with their majors. Students have interned at a number of locations including the National Museum of American History- Lemelson Center for the Study of Innovation and Invention, the Archives of American Art, The National Postal Museum, Office of Protection Services, Smithsonian Facilities Digital Archives Management, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (FSGA) and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Smithsonian Internship Cohorts
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2018
Congratulations to the 2018 Smithsonian Internship Cohorts!
Cohort Major Graduation Year Michelle Bedard Mass Communications 2018 Dawn Carver History 2019 Hannah Higgs Liberal Studies 2018 Spencer Little History 2019 Diana Rios-Martinez Spanish and Political Science 2019 Alyssa Vargas-Lopez Sociology 2019 -
2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Smithsonian Internship Cohorts!
Cohort Major Graduation Year Teagan Boda History 2018 Genesis Enriquez-Moncada Economics 2017 Keragan Ettleman English 2018 Jelsea Ford Social Work 2017 Matthew Hawkins Political Science 2017 Frankie Jaramillo Sociology 2017 -
2016
Congratulations to the 2016 Smithsonian Internship Cohorts!
Cohort Major Graduation Year Diane Archuleta History 2017 Terrin Hearst English 2016 Cassidy Nemick History 2018 Jose Ortega History 2016 Megan Peterson History 2016
Apply for the Smithsonian Internship
This summer CSU-Pueblo will be sending 6 students to DC from May 30th- July 1st. This is an unpaid internship with housing covered by the university and a small stipend for expenses while interns are in DC. There is the possibility of earning up to 3 credit hours of internship.
Required to Apply
- Junior or senior level standing
- 3.0 GPA
- Ability to pass a federal background check
- At least one course focused on Diversity in the United States. These courses should have an emphasis in ethnicity or gender. Possibly classes are Chicano Studies and Women's Studies.
Students Should Submit the Following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter specifying why student is interested in interning at the Smithsonian
- 250 word statement of interest specifically stating what you would like to learn.
- 2 letters of recommendation preferably from CSU-Pueblo faculty or staff.
- Transcript
- Applications are due by December 15th to fawnamber.montoya@csupueblo.edu
Students Will Be Required To:
- Keep a weekly blog
- Give a formal presentation before the Board of Governors at the August board meeting
