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My internship at Lents Mazur & Associates was my first professional experience in my career journey. I’m proud of not only what I’ve accomplished but everything that I’ve learned along the way. At SLU, I was unsure about what I wanted my concentration in business to be once I graduated and joined the workforce, but now I’m happy to say that I want my future to be in the Public Relations industry. 

I have had the utmost privilege of working with some amazing clients in my 15-month internship – learning about their inspiring missions and helping them give back to their communities. Continue reading Scarlett’s blog post here.

• These Leaders Reinvest in Other Women’s Success; a Statewide Nonprofit Says They Define The ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
• PROPEL Center Celebrates 37 Faculty Fellows Following Year-Long Skills-Enhancing Training Program Designed for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Professors
• Free Dental Care for Veterans Hosted at St. Louis Dental Center
• Midwest Center for AIDS Research to Open in September
• No-Excuse Absentee Voting has Officially Begun for Missouri’s Aug. 6 Primary
• Revived Film Office Seeks to Convince Films and TV to Shoot in St. Louis
• Muppet*Vision 3D Should Be a National Heritage Site
• Kitty Ratcliffe Shares Her Thoughts with The American’s Mike Jones After Leading CVC Since 2006
• Disruptor in Chief Podcast Episode 5 – Dan Clerke & eSports
• Free Summer Fun Ideas From Explore St. Louis!
• The United WE National Commission On Childcare And Women’s Entrepreneurship Announces Its Statement Of Principles At Kauffman Foundation’s “Takes Heart” Event
• Empowering Futures: Kristie Larson’s Impact at The DeBruce Foundation & Make48
• THREE PEAT! Patrick, Brittany Mahomes Announce Baby No. 3
• Missouri Children are Losing Medicaid Coverage at Rate That is Alarming Pediatricians
• MoBot Uses AI to Learn How Trees Move and to Save Millions of Plant Specimens
• Graduation Toolkit Prepares HSSU Students for Next Chapter
• “GSA Does That!?”  GSA at 75 @ The Truman Presidential Library
• Microenterprise Program Helps Sistas’ Pop Culture Success
• Explore St. Louis Fills New Executive Post Ahead of President’s Exit
• Regeneration Game: A Gamechanger for the Global Food and Beverage Industry
• 2024 Q2 Luncheon: Speaker Series featuring Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight – Platte County EDC
• The Wiz: Tiny Desk Concert
• ‘Small Dollars, Huge Impact’
• Missouri Botanical Garden Offering Free Tours For Disability Community
• Sharrell Howard Joins Make48 and The DeBruce Foundation as Educational Experience Strategist
• Construction to Start Later This Year on $14M Trail Connecting CityPark to Midtown
• America’s Center Convention Complex Among National Finalists for Best Convention Center (US)

8/6/24 – Primary Elections
Missouri voters: Don’t forget to vote. Make your voice heard! 
Kansas votes: Don’t forget to vote. Make your voice heard!  
Voters in other states – make sure you know your primary election date.
All voters: Know your rights! 

8/6/24 – Agilities Tour by The DeBruce Foundation (virtual) *FREE
Join The DeBruce Foundation to learn more about the Agile Work Profiler, a free, 15-minute career assessment tool developed as a way for individuals to better understand their strengths and interests within the context of work activities, or Agilities. Discover how the Agilities and Career Explorer Tools can help individuals become more informed career decision-makers and more confident in taking the next step in their education or career journey. Learn more.

8/14/24 – Civic Pride Explorer Series Event at Danforth Plant Science Center (St. Louis) *FREE
The public is welcome to attend the fourth installment of the 2024 Civic Pride Foundation Explorer Series at the Danforth Plant Science Center! Since 1998, the Danforth Center has brought together the best and brightest plant scientists from around the world to work toward their mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Attendees will enjoy light appetizers and complimentary beverages from 4Hands Brewing Company. Learn more.

9/12/24 – MATI Places at the Harris-Stowe CIE (St. Louis) *FREE
Join Harris-Stowe State University’s Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for “Creative Elevation: Inspire, Innovate, Impact”! A dynamic event dedicated to empowering STL’s entrepreneurship and creative community. Experience activations filled with inspiration, innovation, and expression. Network with trailblazers, learn from industry pros, and showcase your talents. Learn more.

9/12/24 – United WE’s We Work for Change (Kansas City)
Unite with hundreds of women and male allies from across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. We Work for Change is United WE’s national event taking place in Kansas City, bringing together women, men, and allies to raise funds and awareness of United WE’s work, priorities, and results to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. Learn more.

9/24/24 – St. Louis Oasis Northwest Plaza Grand Opening & Falls Prevention Fair *FREE
St. Louis Oasis is thrilled to celebrate the opening of its brand-new location in St. Ann’s Northwest Plaza! On Tuesday, September 24, Oasis will host an open house and Falls Prevention Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided while guests tour the new office and classroom spaces. The Falls Prevention Fair will host more than 20 community partners offering fall risk-related screenings, education, and resources to empower older adults to mitigate their modifiable risk factors and prevent falls. Learn more.

9/25/24 – 2024 Explore St. Louis Annual Meeting & Awards
Join Explore St. Louis and industry colleagues as attendees reflect on the new development of the industry, success of this past year, recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the Hospitality Heroes and celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of St. Louis travel, tourism, meetings and events. This year will be a very special event as Explore St. Louis will hold this event in its new exhibit hall! Learn more.

9/30/24 – Applications close for the Greater MO Class of 2025
The 2025 Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge (GMLC) applications are accepted through September 30, 2024. The Challenge is a year-long statewide traveling symposium that provides women leaders with education and experiences to assist them in addressing critical issues facing our state. With the wealth of talented women in the state, GMLC provides an enriching experience for the participants, sponsoring organizations, and the state. You can also nominate someone for the program. The board of directors begins approving applications in October and makes final decisions by the end of December. Learn more, apply, and nominate.

11/19/24 – National Career Development Month Annual Convening (virtual) *FREE
SAVE THE DATE – Join The DeBruce Foundation for the 2024 National Career Development Annual Convening on November 19th, 2024, at 1PM CT. At this virtual event, The Foundation will be releasing its 2024 career research and new career-building resources. This event is for all who care about career pathways: workforce development leaders, educators, policymakers, and more. Attendance is free! Learn more.

Associate for Digital Engagement at Lents Mazur & Associates

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