Sticky situation
Some students mow lawns or baby sit to bring in extra cash. But in the name of scientific research, third-year College student Michael Finnegan exercised his hand. A lot.
Finnegan worked very hard to collect enough sperm to donate to the contraceptive study at the Center for Recombinant Gamete Contraceptive Vaccinogens.
"It was a relatively painless experience, except you have to go in so early to donate," Finnegan said.
He said he learned about the study through a Cavalier Daily classified ad asking donors for the protein coat on their sperm.
Donors receive $15 for each donation with a maximum of two donations a week and a $100 bonus after 25 donations.
Finnegan made around $450 until the Center notified him that he had been terminated as a donor.
"I was surprised, shocked. I'm a little frightened as to why," he said.
"They told me over e-mail and said they 'were currently taking on new donors and no longer need my donations.'"
At least he'll get to sleep in now.
Turn up the heat
Trying to come up with some summer plans that will look good on a resume?
Today, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom, the eighth annual Internship Fair, organized by University Career Services, offers a place to look for internships with a wide variety of companies and organizations.
"This is a wonderful way for students to make contacts for the summer as well as for the future," Asst. Director Carrie Rudder said.
Seventy-five organizations will be at Internship Fair 2000 to talk about summer opportunities. Students can pick up literature and applications and learn more about different career plans in general.
"We're looking for entrepreneurial, highly-motivated students who want to learn how to run their own business," said Barry Lake, the founder of Tuition Painters, a company that will be represented in today's fair.
Students of all years are welcome, but the competition is higher for first years, Rudder said.
In addition, Rudder suggests that students bring a resume and dress professionally.
If you have any ideas for future Odds & Ends, please contact Christie or Ryann at 924-1092.
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