02/07/2012

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.IN PSY 3001W OR 3902W? PEER RESEARCH CONSULTANTS ARE BACK!
EVENTS
--2.AMERICORPS RECRUITMENT EVENT--MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
--3.ON THE JOB HUNT? ATTEND THE U OF M JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR!
--4.ROUNDTABLE: TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE RACIALIZED CLASSROOM
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--5.EXCITING RA OPPORTUNITY FOR CREDIT--BUILDING PEACE PROJECT
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--6.KENWOOD THERAPY CENTER SEEKS STUDENTS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITION
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--7.MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH DEPENDABLE HOME HEALTH CARE
--8.FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY IN DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT THE U OF M
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--9.2012-2013 A. I. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP
GRADUATE STUDIES
--10.POST-GRAD CERTIFICATE TO PREPARE FOR PSYCH PHD PROGRAMS!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.IN PSY 3001W OR 3902W? PEER RESEARCH CONSULTANTS ARE BACK!
The Peer Research Consultants provide one-on-one assistance to students with the goal of helping them develop research strategies needed for an excellent research paper. They can give students an overview of using the libraries for research, formulating a paper topic and search, helping students to find scholarly articles, books, and more. PRCs are upper-level undergraduates who have gone through 10+ hours of training on using the libraries and helping students to do the same. They hold drop-in hours in Wilson, Walter, and MCAE in Appleby Hall, or students can make an appointment. In addition, there are new weekend hours at Wilson Library this semester! You can check the schedule here.
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EVENTS
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2.AMERICORPS RECRUITMENT EVENT--MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Thursday, March 1st; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
524 Science Teaching & Student Services building (Interview Center)
Want to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you? Consider a position with AmeriCorps! Stop by this AmeriCorps Recruiting event at any time to learn about the types of opportunities available and the application process. You can talk directly with representatives from a variety of AmeriCorps programs. This event is free and open to all U of M students and to recent alumni within one year of graduation. Please note that you'll want to present yourself well, so dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. To learn more about Americorps, visit their website here. Students are encouraged to register for this event in advance. To do so, log in to GoldPASS, go to the 'Career Events' section, and select this AmeriCorps Recruitment event.
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3.ON THE JOB HUNT? ATTEND THE U OF M JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR!
Thursday, February 23rd; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Minneapolis Convention Center (downtown Minneapolis)
Are you looking for a job or internship? Whether you're looking right now or you will be in the future, be sure to attend the University of Minnesota Job and Internship Fair! Come to learn about current openings or to familiarize yourself with the search process. More than 200 companies and organizations will attend the fair this year. Go to www.umjobfair.org for registration instructions, preparation tips, and information about the employers attending. The fair is open to all students and recent alumni of the University of Minnesota. Registration is $10 for those who register online by February 20, 2012, or $25 at the door on the day of the event. For the latest updates: Visit www.umjobfair.org; like the U of M Job and Internship Fair on Facebook; follow on Twitter.
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4.ROUNDTABLE: TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE RACIALIZED CLASSROOM
Friday, February 10; 2:00 - 3:30 pm
31 Folwell Hall
This engaging roundtable discussion seeks to provide students, TAs, instructors, and faculty with a candid discussion about the myriad ways in which race impacts the teaching and learning experience--especially in classes in which women are teaching about racialized identities, power, and communities. Questions up for discussion include: How are instructors' and students' bodies and identities being read? How do instructors and students respond to one another given this reading of identities? What are some multiple strategies of addressing identity in the classroom? For more information, visit here.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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5.EXCITING RA OPPORTUNITY FOR CREDIT--BUILDING PEACE PROJECT
The Building Peace project is looking for undergraduate research assistants to work with a professor in Communication Studies trained in Social Psychology. For this project, RAs will work searching academic and policy literature, writing drafts, and searching for websites and organizations working for peace in places of ethnic and religious conflict. The lab is looking for motivated and reliable students who can commit to 6-9 hours per week (for which you can register for COMM 3970). Previous research experience preferred, but not required. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please email Prof. Albert at alber001@umn.edu as soon as possible, and include: a) why you are interested, b) any relevant background and skills, c) the hours you are available by days of the week (including evenings and weekends), with a total number of hours, d) your phone number(s) and when you can be reached. Please indicate BUILDING PEACE Project in the subject line. While this experience does not work toward Psychology major requirements, it is an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in relevant areas (and earn upper-division credit outside the major!).
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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6.KENWOOD THERAPY CENTER SEEKS STUDENTS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITION
Kenwood Therapy Center is a highly-regarded, innovative, creative, multidisciplinary clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN (www.kenwoodcenter.org). Kenwood Therapy Center is seeking responsible, 2nd- or 3rd-year students contemplating graduate school for Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or other mental health fields for an immediately available volunteer position. Candidates should be mature, reliable self-starter, collaborative team player and have strong computer, writing, and interpersonal skills as well as a real desire to help people. Values should be aligned with the mission of the Kenwood Therapy Center. Duties for this unique position include: Confidential phone intakes, insurance benefit checks, office work, registering and assisting staff in workshops, et cetera. Student volunteers will be given on-the-job training, workshop opportunities, and supervision. Hours will be negotiable and can be worked to accommodate the student's own schedule. However, once hours are agreed upon, volunteers are expected to dependably adhere to consistent hours. We would like a one-year commitment of 5 to 10 hours/week after a mutual probation period to see if it is a good fit. We highly respect and value students and believe that this can be a mutually beneficial opportunity for advanced training, life experience, and work. If this opportunity intrigues you, please email an attached cover letter that includes a description of your interest, contact information, and a brief bio of your experience and skills to info@kenwoodcenter.org with "Student Volunteer Position" in the email subject line. In your email, include your availability as well as how soon you can start. Do not call and tie up our client and workshop lines. We will contact you for a phone interview after reviewing the applicants. Those with significant skills, desire, experience, and availability can start training immediately.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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7.MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH DEPENDABLE HOME HEALTH CARE
Dependable Home Health Care's mission is to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. The organization teaches and supports people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills, and promotes independence by improving skills and fostering growth. Dependable Home Health Care is currently seeking highly motivated, energetic, patient and responsible persons for three different part-time Direct Care Counselor positions in group homes in the Roseville Area. The first position will deliver supportive services for four individuals with developmental disabilities, Monday - Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 am. This individual generally works without direct immediate supervision in the morning to help the individuals with their morning routines. The second position is the same as previous, except hours typically run in the evening, Monday-Friday from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. The third position is for weekend staff, making a weekend fun and enjoyable by taking individuals to community events, teaching daily living skills, and modeling healthy relationships. This position works one weekend (approximately 36 hours) then has three weekends off. Few part-time jobs offer such an opportunity to enrich the lives of others without consuming all of your weekends! For all positions, qualifications include: experience working in a group home is preferred but not required; able to read, write and speak the English language; minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED; clean driving record; must pass criminal background check. If interested fill out online application here and send resume to Jane Schneider, Human Resources Manager at janes@dependable-care.com www.dependable-care.com
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8.FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY IN DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AT THE U OF M
The Research Coordinator position, housed in the Department of Psychiatry at UMN-TC, includes working on several research projects led by Dr. Sanjiv Kumra. The research lab primarily studies adolescents with schizophrenia using brain imaging, neuro-cognitive testing, and medication trials. Eligible applicants should have: a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field to include research experience, experience or coursework in data analysis (using SPSS or similar software), and be comfortable interacting with a diverse range of populations including children, adolescents, young adults, and individuals with clinical disorders. Please apply online at the U of M's employment site (employment.umn.edu; requisition number 176184). Please contact Caroline Schimunek at schi0599@umn.edu with any questions.
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SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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9.2012-2013 A. I. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP
This scholarship was created to honor Alfred I. Johnson who was a Regent of the University and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. The selected students commit to completing an off-campus public service internship. This scholarship provides students who possess a demonstrated interest in public affairs a stipend for their internships. Applicants must show evidence of a strong interest in public affairs, with an intention to pursue a career or vocational activities in public affairs, including any kind of community volunteer activity, organizing to affect public policy, service on government advisory committees, and service in elective offices. Applications are due on Friday, March 9. Applicants are not expected to have confirmed their internship plans for the 2012-2013 school year at the time of application. Recipients will be notified of the Scholarship Committee's decision in April and will then have ample time to further explore and secure a suitable internship for the upcoming school year. Questions about the scholarship may be directed to Rose Miskowiec, Undergraduate Advisor, in the Department of Political Science. Call (612) 624-8517 or e-mail r-misk@umn.edu with any questions you may have. Applications are available at http://www.polisci.umn.edu/ugrad/scholarships.html. All degree-seeking undergraduates on the U of M Twin Cities Campus are eligible to apply.
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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10.POST-GRAD CERTIFICATE TO PREPARE FOR PSYCH PHD PROGRAMS!
The University of South Florida is offering a new program designed to prepare post-baccalaureate students for admission to Ph.D. programs in behavioral and social sciences. The program is called BRIDGE: Behavioral Research Immersion to Develop Graduate Excellence. BRIDGE will lead to a graduate certificate awarded by the University of South Florida. Students will strengthen their behavioral science research skills, participate as active members of faculty-mentored research teams, develop skills needed to apply to graduate school and to pursue research careers, and obtain community-based experience in an area related to their research interests. Visit the program page here for a more detailed description of the certificate along with the application process. If you have questions, contact Dr. Roger Boothroyd at boothroy@usf.edu.
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