9/24/13

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:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Apply for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology!
EVENTS
--2.Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
--3.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
--RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--4.The Carlson Child Development Lab is looking for research assistants
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--5.Kenwood Center Informational Meeting
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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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1.Apply for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology!
Instructions on how to apply are outside the door in the Psych Advising hallway. Visit psichi.org for more information! Applications for Fall semester are due Friday, October 25th. If you are not eligible for Psi Chi, no worries! You are still welcome to participate in all Psi Chi/Psychology Club activities and events as a member of the Psychology Club (the Psychology Club is open to any psychology majors and minors!)
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EVENTS
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2. Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
Wednesday, October 2nd; 4pm-5:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Graduate School Information Session for Mental Health' an opportunity to hear from a panel of Mental Health graduate students from across the metro area, including a few from the University of Minnesota. 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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3.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
If you thought study abroad was not affordable, think again! The Learning Abroad Center is committed to helping you learn more ways to make your dream of studying abroad a reality! Thursday, September 26th from 3-5pm (214 Heller Hall) the Learning Abroad Center will be holding an information session about study abroad scholarships and financial aid. The session will be broken into two parts, the first hour will give you an overview and tools that will help you choose an affordable program and apply for scholarships & financial aid, and the second hour will be specifically for Pell Grant recipients. There are special study abroad scholarships (up to $8000!) for Pell Grant recipients, and the second hour will cover eligibility requirements, application deadlines, process, resources, and tips. Contact Amanda Fischer in the Learning Abroad Center at fisch856@umn.edu or 612-625-9370 with questions.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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4.The Carlson Child Development Lab is looking for research assistants
The Carlson Child Development Lab offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience and earn college credits while working with preschool and school-aged children in a laboratory setting. Current research topics include self-control, perspective-taking and pretend play. Our undergraduates are an integral part of our lab, and participate in all levels of our research. From offering suggestions for developing protocols to running sessions with children and families, research assistants are afforded every opportunity to pursue their own interests and apply their own skills within our lab. As a Carlson Lab RA, you will interact with some of the leading scientists in the field of child development,. You will also have the chance to contribute to presentations of our research at international conferences and be included in future publications. This is the perfect opportunity to develop important research skills and relationships while learning about children's social cognitive development. Schedules are highly flexible. Inquiries can be directed to childlab@umn.edu. Two credit, two semester minimum.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
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5.Kenwood Center Informational Meeting
The Kenwood Center would like to invite undergraduates to join us at our fall informational meeting on October 2nd. This is a great chance to learn about opportunities available to undergraduates as well as the counseling field in general by hearing about this dynamic, multidisciplinary therapy center in Minneapolis. At this meeting, you will hear about new therapist, internship, research and volunteer positions at Kenwood. You will also learn about the Narrative Therapy Certificate Program, and LMFT, LP and LPCC supervision details. Food and drink will be provided, and you are welcome to visit with Kenwood Staff. We invite all helping professionals, students, and the interested public to this gathering. The meeting will be held Wednesday, October 2nd Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at Kenwood Therapy Center, LLC. The event is free if you pre-register, $5 at the door. You can preregister online by clicking here: http://www.kenwoodcenter.org/workshops/schedule.html.
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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:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Apply for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology!
EVENTS
--2.Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
--3.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
--RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--4.The Carlson Child Development Lab is looking for research assistants
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--5.Kenwood Center Informational Meeting
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
*****
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!
*****
1.Apply for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology!
Instructions on how to apply are outside the door in the Psych Advising hallway. Visit psichi.org for more information! Applications for Fall semester are due Friday, October 25th. If you are not eligible for Psi Chi, no worries! You are still welcome to participate in all Psi Chi/Psychology Club activities and events as a member of the Psychology Club (the Psychology Club is open to any psychology majors and minors!)
*****
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EVENTS
*****
2. Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!
Wednesday, October 2nd; 4pm-5:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Graduate School Information Session for Mental Health' an opportunity to hear from a panel of Mental Health graduate students from across the metro area, including a few from the University of Minnesota. 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.
*****
3.You CAN Afford to Study Abroad
If you thought study abroad was not affordable, think again! The Learning Abroad Center is committed to helping you learn more ways to make your dream of studying abroad a reality! Thursday, September 26th from 3-5pm (214 Heller Hall) the Learning Abroad Center will be holding an information session about study abroad scholarships and financial aid. The session will be broken into two parts, the first hour will give you an overview and tools that will help you choose an affordable program and apply for scholarships & financial aid, and the second hour will be specifically for Pell Grant recipients. There are special study abroad scholarships (up to $8000!) for Pell Grant recipients, and the second hour will cover eligibility requirements, application deadlines, process, resources, and tips. Contact Amanda Fischer in the Learning Abroad Center at fisch856@umn.edu or 612-625-9370 with questions.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
4.The Carlson Child Development Lab is looking for research assistants
The Carlson Child Development Lab offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable research experience and earn college credits while working with preschool and school-aged children in a laboratory setting. Current research topics include self-control, perspective-taking and pretend play. Our undergraduates are an integral part of our lab, and participate in all levels of our research. From offering suggestions for developing protocols to running sessions with children and families, research assistants are afforded every opportunity to pursue their own interests and apply their own skills within our lab. As a Carlson Lab RA, you will interact with some of the leading scientists in the field of child development,. You will also have the chance to contribute to presentations of our research at international conferences and be included in future publications. This is the perfect opportunity to develop important research skills and relationships while learning about children's social cognitive development. Schedules are highly flexible. Inquiries can be directed to childlab@umn.edu. Two credit, two semester minimum.
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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.
*****
5.Kenwood Center Informational Meeting
The Kenwood Center would like to invite undergraduates to join us at our fall informational meeting on October 2nd. This is a great chance to learn about opportunities available to undergraduates as well as the counseling field in general by hearing about this dynamic, multidisciplinary therapy center in Minneapolis. At this meeting, you will hear about new therapist, internship, research and volunteer positions at Kenwood. You will also learn about the Narrative Therapy Certificate Program, and LMFT, LP and LPCC supervision details. Food and drink will be provided, and you are welcome to visit with Kenwood Staff. We invite all helping professionals, students, and the interested public to this gathering. The meeting will be held Wednesday, October 2nd Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at Kenwood Therapy Center, LLC. The event is free if you pre-register, $5 at the door. You can preregister online by clicking here: http://www.kenwoodcenter.org/workshops/schedule.html.
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