3/19/13

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.Reminder of Spring Break Office Hours
--2.Psych Advising Front Desk Unavailable Mon. 3/25 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
--3.Phil 4326: Lives Worth Living--Questions of Self, Vocation, & Community
--4.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
--5.Study Health Care in South Africa!
EVENTS
--6.MN Psych Applied to Work Meeting & I/O Career Panel
--7."Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities"
--8.Talks from Adrian Owen of the Brain & Mind Institute
--9.Interested in Law School? Attend These Upcoming Events!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Therapy Center Seeking Volunteer Intake Support
--11.FT Paid Research Assistant Position with Youth Mental Health Lab in NYC
--12.Recent or Upcoming Grads--PT Position in Department of Psychiatry
--13.Starting to Explore Job & Career Possibilities? Read on!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.Reminder of Spring Break Office Hours
The University, including Psychology Undergraduate Advising, will be closed this Friday, March 22nd. Our office remains open the rest of the week, and advisors are available to meet with students through scheduled appointments.

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2.Psych Advising Front Desk Unavailable Mon. 3/25 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
Psychology Undergraduate Advising's front desk will not be staffed from 12:00-1:30pm on Monday, March 25th. If you have questions during this time, please send them to psyadvis@umn.edu. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

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UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
*****
3.Phil 4326: Lives Worth Living--Questions of Self, Vocation, & Community
Attend 'Philosophy Camp' this summer, May 28th - June 21st! During this 6 credit experience, participants gain a fresh perspective on questions of self, vocation, and community while enjoying simple living on the prairie of southwestern Minnesota. Students and instructors form a community for living and learning to investigate their own and others responses to questions such as these: What is an authentic self? Who am I? What is vocation? What is my work in the world? What kind of community do I want to have around me? What do I bring to my relationships and community? What makes communities resilient, able to flourish through change and conflict? Students and instructors also meet local residents to learn how they are living the answers to life's important questions and creating lives worth living. Visit here for information on this course including application process, cost and financial aid/scholarship info. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Camp Student Adviser in the Community Service-Learning Center before April 1, 2013. (pcamp@umn.edu, 612-626-2044).

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4.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
What can a neighborhood teach us about leadership and social change? Global Leadership for Social Change- A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3 credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of study abroad, and could be usable toward your Psychology major requirements! Using concepts of leadership and community engagement as a focus, Global Leadership for Social Change will give students an opportunity to identify the international and diverse quality of neighborhoods connected to us right here on the West Bank. With the course being based in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, you will be given a greater opportunity to explore the neighborhood's historic commercial, theatrical and residential diversity. You will be learning and working in the Cedar-Riverside community and examining questions of leadership, power, cultural diversity, and social change. The course involves an exciting blend of community engagement, neighborhood excursions, readings, and lively discussions. The course also includes a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Visit here for additional details. If you would like more information as to how this may be used toward Psychology major requirements, contact psyadvis@umn.edu with your student ID number included.

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5.Study Health Care in South Africa!
Are you interested in health care? Consider this NEW abroad option! IBUS 4080 "Health Care Industry Dynamics in Africa" is offered in Fall B term followed by two weeks abroad in Cape Town, South Africa in January 2014. Students from any college may apply. The course explores the challenges and opportunities of health care in Africa. The course examines the multi-dimensional problem of health care management in the sub-Saharan region, analyzes the role of national, regional and global stakeholders in African health care, and investigates how improvements in health care can unlock commercial opportunities for American companies. For more detail, see the website. (This course does not fulfill Psychology major requirements, but may be beneficial for overall degree requirements or general interest.)

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EVENTS
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6.MN Psych Applied to Work Meeting & I/O Career Panel
Tuesday, March 26th; 5:00pm
Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Minnesota Psychology Applied to Work (MPPAW) is hosting a career panel that will be a great way for you to learn more about careers in I/O psychology. The MPPAW Career Panel will include discussions about educational paths and job options in the field of psychology applied to work and human resource management. There will be 6 panelists with experience in a variety of areas (e.g., human resources, academia, internal and external consulting) across a wide range of organizations. The panel will be followed by MPPAW's monthly meeting, featuring a presentation from Dr. Nathan Kuncel, professor of I/O psychology at UMN, which students can also choose to attend. To register and for further info visit here.

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7."Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities"
Thursday, April 4; 12:15-1:30pm
2-620 Moos Tower
Center for Health Equity Research Rounds and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute will present "Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities." Nancy Adler, vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry, director of the Center for Health and Community, and Lisa and John Pritzker Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of California at San Francisco, will give the talk. Please attend!

*****
8.Talks from Adrian Owen of the Brain & Mind Institute
The Department of Psychology will be co-sponsoring a visit by Professor Adrian Owen, Ph.D. to the University of Minnesota April 4-5th, 2013. Adrian Owen is a faculty within The Brain and Mind Institute at University of Western Ontario. He will be presenting on the following topics, with summaries of the talks found here. Please feel free to attend!
The Search For Consciousness: Detecting Awareness in the Vegetative State
Thursday, April 4; 7:00pm; Cowles Auditorium
Detecting Awareness in the Vegetative State: Ethical Challenges & Scientific Solutions
Friday, April 5; 12:15-1:30pm; 2-690 Moos Tower
When Thoughts Become Actions: Functional Neuroimaging in Disorders of Consciousness
Friday, April 5, 3:35-5:05, 275 Nicholson Hall

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9.Interested in Law School? Attend These Upcoming Events!
Both events will be held in 411 STSS--registration is NOT required. These workshops are open to all U of M students!
Should I Go to Law School? ---Tuesday, March 26; 9:30am
Are you thinking about going to law school? This workshop is for any U of M student considering it. We'll talk about the skills you need, and how to decide if law school is a good fit for you. We'll also provide basic tips about getting into law school, and what you can do to prepare.
Applying to Law School ---Monday, April 1; 1:00 - 2:00pm
This free workshop is for students who know they're going to law school and would like guidance about the application process. We'll discuss application materials and deadlines, and how to prepare your application materials so that you're the best law school applicant you can be.

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations 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.
*****
10.Therapy Center Seeking Volunteer Intake Support
Kenwood Therapy Center is a highly regarded, innovative, 12-therapist, multidisciplinary clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN. Kenwood is currently offering a volunteer opportunity for individuals to do confidential phone intakes and referrals, insurance benefit checks, and scheduling. This is a chance to speak to real people about real problems and will provide context to further positions and graduate work in clinical fields. Experience, comfort, compassion, maturity, good judgment, and interest in working with clients with emotional, relational, sexual, and other serious life issues are important. This position provides the opportunity for immersion in the daily life of the clinic, as well as research and evaluation, so additional supportive tasks will be assigned as needed. Ideal for upperclassman student or individual contemplating going on to graduate school in Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, or other mental health fields; or someone interested in general work in a mental health and family therapy clinic. At this dynamic, innovative center, opportunities for your role to evolve are abundant. Past volunteers have eventually assisted with group therapy sessions, taken session notes for therapists, and some have continued on to be hired for a paid position here at the Kenwood Center. Students and volunteers will be given opportunities for on-going training and supervision with experienced staff and therapists. Hours requested are 3-7 pm Tuesdays AND Thursdays. We are looking for someone to start ASAP! If you are interested, please email a letter with a bit of your experience and interest to info@kenwoodcenter.org or call (612) 377-9190, ext. 1. You can find out more about the Kenwood Therapy Center here.

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11.FT Paid Research Assistant Position with Youth Mental Health Lab in NYC
The Laboratory for Leveraging Evidence & Practice for Youth Mental Health Services in the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University is seeking a Research Assistant. The lab focuses on dissemination and implementation of empirically supported interventions for youth mental health. Specific tasks will include word processing for scientific manuscripts, grants, and interview schedules; assisting in the creation of tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and presentations; conducting literature searches; corresponding with human subjects, grant offices, and community partners; assisting with project expenditures and reconciling financial statements; conducting basic data analysis as needed (construct variable and statistical analyses using SPSS); assisting with participant recruitment and data collecting; and assisting with observational coding of psychotherapy session recordings. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint; have good command of the English language and excellent written and oral communication; must be extremely organized, detail oriented, able to maintain high quality of work and accurate, manage multiple tasks, problem solve, and work independently and efficiently. Further, the candidate must have experience with survey research, database management, SPSS, and IRB submissions. As a member of a collaborative research team, you will also be expected to interact with other team members and their research groups on the subjects of joint research. The candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Psychology, including completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods for social sciences with a grade of B+ or higher. Of particular interest are candidates with experience in psychology research related to treatment outcome or dissemination and implementation, along with work or volunteer experiences with youth (child & adolescent). Interested applicants should submit CV, 2 references, and a description of research interests to Abby Bailin at abby.bailin@einstein.yu.edu . Free to contact Abby with questions.

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12.Recent or Upcoming Grads--PT Position in Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the UMN--TC is seeking a Community Program Specialist to assist with developing, coordinating, and facilitating the participation of parent and teen participants in a federally-funded study on the efficacy of recovery schools as continuing care. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field or a combination of relevant education and related experience total four (4) years is required. Visit the employment webpage for additional details and application.

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13.Starting to Explore Job & Career Possibilities? Read on!
GoldPASS now offers students and alumni the opportunity to reach out to professionals via the Professional Networking Database. Network and connect with professionals in your field and engage in informational interviews, email networking, job shadowing, and other activities. Search using keywords or your major to sort through the database and find professionals that work in the fields most relevant to you. Access the database by logging into GoldPASS and selecting the "professional networking" tab.

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.
--------------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
--1.Reminder of Spring Break Office Hours
--2.Psych Advising Front Desk Unavailable Mon. 3/25 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
--3.Phil 4326: Lives Worth Living--Questions of Self, Vocation, & Community
--4.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
--5.Study Health Care in South Africa!
EVENTS
--6.MN Psych Applied to Work Meeting & I/O Career Panel
--7."Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities"
--8.Talks from Adrian Owen of the Brain & Mind Institute
--9.Interested in Law School? Attend These Upcoming Events!
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Therapy Center Seeking Volunteer Intake Support
--11.FT Paid Research Assistant Position with Youth Mental Health Lab in NYC
--12.Recent or Upcoming Grads--PT Position in Department of Psychiatry
--13.Starting to Explore Job & Career Possibilities? Read on!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENTS
*****
1.Reminder of Spring Break Office Hours
The University, including Psychology Undergraduate Advising, will be closed this Friday, March 22nd. Our office remains open the rest of the week, and advisors are available to meet with students through scheduled appointments.
*****
2.Psych Advising Front Desk Unavailable Mon. 3/25 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
Psychology Undergraduate Advising's front desk will not be staffed from 12:00-1:30pm on Monday, March 25th. If you have questions during this time, please send them to psyadvis@umn.edu. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
--------------------------------------------
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
*****
3.Phil 4326: Lives Worth Living--Questions of Self, Vocation, & Community
Attend 'Philosophy Camp' this summer, May 28th - June 21st! During this 6 credit experience, participants gain a fresh perspective on questions of self, vocation, and community while enjoying simple living on the prairie of southwestern Minnesota. Students and instructors form a community for living and learning to investigate their own and others responses to questions such as these: What is an authentic self? Who am I? What is vocation? What is my work in the world? What kind of community do I want to have around me? What do I bring to my relationships and community? What makes communities resilient, able to flourish through change and conflict? Students and instructors also meet local residents to learn how they are living the answers to life's important questions and creating lives worth living. Visit here for information on this course including application process, cost and financial aid/scholarship info. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Camp Student Adviser in the Community Service-Learning Center before April 1, 2013. (pcamp@umn.edu, 612-626-2044).
*****
4.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
What can a neighborhood teach us about leadership and social change? Global Leadership for Social Change- A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3 credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of study abroad, and could be usable toward your Psychology major requirements! Using concepts of leadership and community engagement as a focus, Global Leadership for Social Change will give students an opportunity to identify the international and diverse quality of neighborhoods connected to us right here on the West Bank. With the course being based in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, you will be given a greater opportunity to explore the neighborhood's historic commercial, theatrical and residential diversity. You will be learning and working in the Cedar-Riverside community and examining questions of leadership, power, cultural diversity, and social change. The course involves an exciting blend of community engagement, neighborhood excursions, readings, and lively discussions. The course also includes a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Visit here for additional details. If you would like more information as to how this may be used toward Psychology major requirements, contact psyadvis@umn.edu with your student ID number included.
*****
5.Study Health Care in South Africa!
Are you interested in health care? Consider this NEW abroad option! IBUS 4080 "Health Care Industry Dynamics in Africa" is offered in Fall B term followed by two weeks abroad in Cape Town, South Africa in January 2014. Students from any college may apply. The course explores the challenges and opportunities of health care in Africa. The course examines the multi-dimensional problem of health care management in the sub-Saharan region, analyzes the role of national, regional and global stakeholders in African health care, and investigates how improvements in health care can unlock commercial opportunities for American companies. For more detail, see the website. (This course does not fulfill Psychology major requirements, but may be beneficial for overall degree requirements or general interest.)
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EVENTS
*****
6.MN Psych Applied to Work Meeting & I/O Career Panel
Tuesday, March 26th; 5:00pm
Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Minnesota Psychology Applied to Work (MPPAW) is hosting a career panel that will be a great way for you to learn more about careers in I/O psychology. The MPPAW Career Panel will include discussions about educational paths and job options in the field of psychology applied to work and human resource management. There will be 6 panelists with experience in a variety of areas (e.g., human resources, academia, internal and external consulting) across a wide range of organizations. The panel will be followed by MPPAW's monthly meeting, featuring a presentation from Dr. Nathan Kuncel, professor of I/O psychology at UMN, which students can also choose to attend. To register and for further info visit here.
*****
7."Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities"
Thursday, April 4; 12:15-1:30pm
2-620 Moos Tower
Center for Health Equity Research Rounds and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute will present "Five Generations of Research of Health Disparities." Nancy Adler, vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry, director of the Center for Health and Community, and Lisa and John Pritzker Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of California at San Francisco, will give the talk. Please attend!
*****
8.Talks from Adrian Owen of the Brain & Mind Institute
The Department of Psychology will be co-sponsoring a visit by Professor Adrian Owen, Ph.D. to the University of Minnesota April 4-5th, 2013. Adrian Owen is a faculty within The Brain and Mind Institute at University of Western Ontario. He will be presenting on the following topics, with summaries of the talks found here. Please feel free to attend!
The Search For Consciousness: Detecting Awareness in the Vegetative State
Thursday, April 4; 7:00pm; Cowles Auditorium
Detecting Awareness in the Vegetative State: Ethical Challenges & Scientific Solutions
Friday, April 5; 12:15-1:30pm; 2-690 Moos Tower
When Thoughts Become Actions: Functional Neuroimaging in Disorders of Consciousness
Friday, April 5, 3:35-5:05, 275 Nicholson Hall
*****
9.Interested in Law School? Attend These Upcoming Events!
Both events will be held in 411 STSS--registration is NOT required. These workshops are open to all U of M students!
Should I Go to Law School? ---Tuesday, March 26; 9:30am
Are you thinking about going to law school? This workshop is for any U of M student considering it. We'll talk about the skills you need, and how to decide if law school is a good fit for you. We'll also provide basic tips about getting into law school, and what you can do to prepare.
Applying to Law School ---Monday, April 1; 1:00 - 2:00pm
This free workshop is for students who know they're going to law school and would like guidance about the application process. We'll discuss application materials and deadlines, and how to prepare your application materials so that you're the best law school applicant you can be.
--------------------------------------------
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations 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.
*****
10.Therapy Center Seeking Volunteer Intake Support
Kenwood Therapy Center is a highly regarded, innovative, 12-therapist, multidisciplinary clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN. Kenwood is currently offering a volunteer opportunity for individuals to do confidential phone intakes and referrals, insurance benefit checks, and scheduling. This is a chance to speak to real people about real problems and will provide context to further positions and graduate work in clinical fields. Experience, comfort, compassion, maturity, good judgment, and interest in working with clients with emotional, relational, sexual, and other serious life issues are important. This position provides the opportunity for immersion in the daily life of the clinic, as well as research and evaluation, so additional supportive tasks will be assigned as needed. Ideal for upperclassman student or individual contemplating going on to graduate school in Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, or other mental health fields; or someone interested in general work in a mental health and family therapy clinic. At this dynamic, innovative center, opportunities for your role to evolve are abundant. Past volunteers have eventually assisted with group therapy sessions, taken session notes for therapists, and some have continued on to be hired for a paid position here at the Kenwood Center. Students and volunteers will be given opportunities for on-going training and supervision with experienced staff and therapists. Hours requested are 3-7 pm Tuesdays AND Thursdays. We are looking for someone to start ASAP! If you are interested, please email a letter with a bit of your experience and interest to info@kenwoodcenter.org or call (612) 377-9190, ext. 1. You can find out more about the Kenwood Therapy Center here.
*****
11.FT Paid Research Assistant Position with Youth Mental Health Lab in NYC
The Laboratory for Leveraging Evidence & Practice for Youth Mental Health Services in the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University is seeking a Research Assistant. The lab focuses on dissemination and implementation of empirically supported interventions for youth mental health. Specific tasks will include word processing for scientific manuscripts, grants, and interview schedules; assisting in the creation of tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and presentations; conducting literature searches; corresponding with human subjects, grant offices, and community partners; assisting with project expenditures and reconciling financial statements; conducting basic data analysis as needed (construct variable and statistical analyses using SPSS); assisting with participant recruitment and data collecting; and assisting with observational coding of psychotherapy session recordings. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint; have good command of the English language and excellent written and oral communication; must be extremely organized, detail oriented, able to maintain high quality of work and accurate, manage multiple tasks, problem solve, and work independently and efficiently. Further, the candidate must have experience with survey research, database management, SPSS, and IRB submissions. As a member of a collaborative research team, you will also be expected to interact with other team members and their research groups on the subjects of joint research. The candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Psychology, including completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods for social sciences with a grade of B+ or higher. Of particular interest are candidates with experience in psychology research related to treatment outcome or dissemination and implementation, along with work or volunteer experiences with youth (child & adolescent). Interested applicants should submit CV, 2 references, and a description of research interests to Abby Bailin at abby.bailin@einstein.yu.edu . Free to contact Abby with questions.
*****
12.Recent or Upcoming Grads--PT Position in Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at the UMN--TC is seeking a Community Program Specialist to assist with developing, coordinating, and facilitating the participation of parent and teen participants in a federally-funded study on the efficacy of recovery schools as continuing care. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field or a combination of relevant education and related experience total four (4) years is required. Visit the employment webpage for additional details and application.
*****
13.Starting to Explore Job & Career Possibilities? Read on!
GoldPASS now offers students and alumni the opportunity to reach out to professionals via the Professional Networking Database. Network and connect with professionals in your field and engage in informational interviews, email networking, job shadowing, and other activities. Search using keywords or your major to sort through the database and find professionals that work in the fields most relevant to you. Access the database by logging into GoldPASS and selecting the "professional networking" tab.