10/2/12

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
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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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!
--2.Check Out Our New Space at the Psychology Advising Open House!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--3.Learn More About Psi Chi/Psych Club & Hear from an ACR & Kaplan Rep--Snacks Provided!
LECTURES/PRESENTATION OF INTEREST
--4.Film Screening & Q&A for 'Crime After Crime'--Examine Issues of Domestic Violence & Law
--5.Interested in Addiction Studies? Attend SCOR Lecture Series
EVENTS
--6.Exploring Grad School Options? Attend Graduate and Professional School Day
--7.Exploring Career Options? Attend the Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
--8.Want Help with Career Prep or Law School Planning? CLA Career Services Can Help!
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--9.Want Counseling-Related Experience? Volunteer Opportunity as a Support Group Facilitator!
LEARNING ABROAD
--10.Spend Your Summer in Cuba or South Africa Researching an Area of Interest!
--11.Volunteer Around the World with AIDE Abroad
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!
Thursday, October 4th; 2:30 - 3:30pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Graduate School Information Session,' an opportunity to hear from a panel of PhD graduate student from the U of M's Department of Psychology. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Grad Panel" in the subject heading.
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2.Check Out Our New Space at the Psychology Advising Open House!
Psych Students! Come and check out our fancy new undergraduate space during our Open House on Thursday, 10/11 from 1pm - 3pm in N108 Elliott Hall and the Advising Corridor. There will be snacks, juice, and fun! We promise. No RSVP required--come for any amount of time.
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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3.Learn More About Psi Chi/Psych Club & Hear from an ACR & Kaplan Rep--Snacks Provided!
Join us for the first Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting of the school year! The meeting will be held this Thursday, October 4th at 4:30pm in N639 Elliott. Along with officer introductions and talking about our plans for the school year, we will be talking with a representative from ACR HealthCare Group. ACR Healthcare Group is a company that provides residential support for people who have physical and/or developmental disabilities. They will be giving a presentation on developmental disabilities and direct-care job opportunities for students. We will also be meeting with the Campus Manager for Kaplan Test Prep, who will be talking about the free resources as well as courses for purchase to help students prepare to take the GRE and LSAT. Come hungry! Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, email psichi@umn.edu.
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LECTURES/PRESENTATION OF INTEREST
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4.Film Screening & Q&A for 'Crime After Crime'--Examine Issues of Domestic Violence & Law
Tuesday, October 16th; 7:00pm
Rm 25 Mondale Hall, U of M Law School
The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce that we are co-sponsoring (with the Law School and other departments) the showing of a film, 'Crime after Crime,' about domestic violence. The film, described as incredibly powerful, has won 16 major awards since it premiered at Sundance last year. Free From Abuse, a national nonprofit project to help educate law school students and legal professionals about domestic violence law, is working with law schools nationwide to make arrangements for bringing this film, and the people behind it, to campuses. "Crime After Crime" closely follows the legal battle to free a survivor of domestic violence from prison, 20 years after she was sentenced to life behind bars for murdering the man who abused her. The film has earned over 20 awards including the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and The New York Times called the film "Magnificent." Please view the trailer here. The film director, Yoam Potash, and an attorney featured in the film will both come for a Q&A session afterwards.
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5.Interested in Addiction Studies? Attend SCOR Lecture Series
Thursday, October 4th; 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Masonic Cancer Center Rm 450 MCRB
Hear a lecture from the Specialized Centers of Research (SCOR) on Sex Differences on 'Sex Differences and Progesterone Effects on Impulsivity, Smoking, & Cocaine Abuse.' Lecturers include: Marilyn Carroll, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry; Sharon Allen, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health; and Sheila Specker, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry. Sandwiches and beverages will be provided. For more information or questions, please contact Nicole Tosun at 612-624-5350 or tosun004@umn.edu. Sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry.
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EVENTS
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6.Exploring Grad School Options? Attend Graduate and Professional School Day
Thursday, October 18th; 10:00am - 2:00pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and Professional School Day. This free, University-wide event provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law, business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Effective Personal Statements". This annual event is coordinated by CLA Career Services. For more information, visit here.
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7.Exploring Career Options? Attend the Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Friday, October 26th; 10:00am - 3:00pm
Coffman Union, Great Hall
Stop by this annual event to visit with federal/state/county/municipal government entities as well as non-profit organizations to explore both internship and full-time opportunities. This is a great chance to learn about job opportunities that may be of interest and available to you following your psych degree! Visit here for more information. There will also be a series of workshops and panels on relevant career topics that you are invited to attend throughout the day! Schedule and information for this can be found here.
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8.Want Help with Career Prep or Law School Planning? CLA Career Services Can Help!
CLA Career Services offers 60-minute workshops as an introductory preparation tool. See descriptions and complete schedule here . Career Prep workshops include: Job and Internship and Search Strategies: October 10; LinkedIn Basics: October 11; Resumes and Cover Letters: October 12 and October 23; Personal Statements: October 22; Effective Interviewing: October 25. Pre-Law workshops include: Should I Go to Law School?: October 8; Applying for Law School: October 31. Advance registration NOT required. Please arrive at 411 Science Teaching and Student Services shortly before the workshop begins.
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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9.Want Counseling-Related Experience? Volunteer Opportunity as a Support Group Facilitator!
1 million people die by suicide every year. They leave behind countless family members and friends to make sense of it. In November, survivors of suicide loss come together at healing conferences in their communities and online for support and guidance. The Greater MN Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting an event in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 17, and we are looking for a few volunteers to facilitate healing discussion groups on that day. The format would be casual and conversational, generally designed to provide new opportunities for peer support as this day may be the first time some have ever spoken with other survivors. If you are interested in being a discussion facilitator and would like more information, please email Erik Arveseth at earveseth@gmail.com. Additionally, if you know survivors that would benefit from the event, please invite them and provide them with this participant registration link: www.survivorsday.eventbrite.com. General Information is available here and here.
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LEARNING ABROAD
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IMPORTANT: Programs listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
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10.Spend Your Summer in Cuba or South Africa Researching an Area of Interest!
Next summer (2013), the Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN) will send groups of students to Cuba and South Africa. Students will conduct independent research of their own choosing, working with qualified academic advisors. For a total of 8 U of M academic credits, you can study the country and define your research during this school year ('12-'13), live and work in the selected country for 8 weeks next summer ('13), and write an extensive research paper next year on your findings ('13-'14). Students from any Minnesota college or university are eligible to participate in SPAN. Contact span@umn.edu and you will be put in contact with the appropriate program advisor. For more information, see visit here.
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11.Volunteer Around the World with AIDE Abroad
Be the change you want to see in the world. Explore unique cultures and landscapes while developing your skills or fulfilling your life's purpose. AIDE Abroad offers exciting volunteer opportunities personalized to fit your passion and academic or professional needs. Simply visit this site and choose a field of interest or select a destination to start your adventure.