Tuesday, November 26, 2013

11/26/13

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 FEATURES
--1.Psychology Advising Closed For Thanksgiving
GRADUATE STUDIES
--2.Kaplan Promotion
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--3.Post Grad Fellowships in Autism Research
--4.Volunteers Needed for Research
--5.Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Vision Science
SCHOLARSHIPS
--6.CLA Internship Scholarship
CAMPUS RESOURCES
--7.Student Technology Peer Tutors
COURSES OF INTEREST
--8.Psy 5960: Graduate Seminar on Neuroscience, Philosophy, & Ethics
--9.New Community Service-Learning Courses
--10.Student Success Courses
--11.CPSY 3301: Introductory Child Psychology
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--12.Youth Social Entrepreneurship (YSE) Intern
--13.Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison
--14.Tutoring Positions at Edina Learning Center
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
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1.Psychology Advising Closed For Thanksgiving
Psychology Advising will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you have questions for advising, please email psyadvis@umn.edu and we will get back to you when we return Monday, December 2nd. Have a great weekend, and safe travels.
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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2.Kaplan Promotions
Through December 3rd, Kaplan is running a promotion called "Season of Thanks" and it offers students a $150 discount on MCAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, OAT and DAT. In order to take advantage of this promotion, students need to use the code "THANKS150" when registering for their course. The code applies to all of our course offerings except "AdvantagePlus". Also, if you have not had a chance to enter, please fill out the form online for a chance to win a free Kaplan course! The winner will be notified via email on December 1st.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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3.Post Grad Fellowships in Autism Research
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering three fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, and the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2014 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2014, and they are 2 years in duration. The fellowships were previously sponsored by the Yale Child Study Center, and students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org.
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4.Volunteers Needed for Research
Undergraduate or graduate students are needed to contribute to an online research project about attitudes towards people with disabilities. The research aims to investigate attitudes and a number of related factors. If you would like to participate please visit the link below. For more information please contact James L. Bellini, at 315-443-9655, jlbellin@syr.edu and/or Dr. C. Mujde Koca-Atabey at 315- 443-3131, catabey@syr.edu.
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5.Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Vision Science
The Center for Visual Science at the University of Rochester announces its 2014 Summer Research Fellowship Program in Vision Science. Undergraduates in their junior (3rd) year during the 2013-2014 academic year of baccalaureate studies interested in neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical science are invited to join the Center for Visual Science for a summer of supervised laboratory training. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievements and an interest in pursuing graduate studies in science. Both US and foreign applications will be accepted. The fellowship will cover travel and on-campus housing expenses for non-local students and provide a stipend of $3600 for a summer of continuous training in a faculty member's lab. Training will also include an orientation with introductory lectures, weekly talks from CVS faculty, laboratory demos, a poster session and CVS picnic at summer's end. Rochester, located near Lake Ontario in western New York, is an internationally recognized center for visual and imaging science and provides a scenic and natural setting for a variety of outdoor activities. More information can be found online.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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6.CLA Internship Scholarship
Are you working at an unpaid internship? The CLA Undergraduate Internship Scholarship is a competitive $1500 scholarship award for CLA students (sophomores and above) doing unpaid internships. The internship must be off-campus and you must complete a minimum 120 hours total at the internship. More details and application instructions can be found online.
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
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14.Student Technology Peer Tutors
Have an assignment that requires Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator and feel a little lost? Student Technology Peer Tutors are available to provide one-on-one assistance to help you develop technical skills you might need to complete a course assignment. Peer tutors will: meet with you one-on-one in a Tech Stop (Coffman, Blegan or Coffey Hall), help you identify the technical skills you would like to improve, advise you on choosing the appropriate technologies, assist you in leaning specific technical skills and find resources to further your technical skills after the session. Visit z.umn.edu/peertutoring for more information.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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8.Psy 5960: Graduate Seminar on Neuroscience, Philosophy, & Ethics
Neuroscience increasingly allows us to explain the human experience in terms of mechanistic, electrochemical processes. The current course explores philosophical issues sparked by these developments in two modules. The first module examines the ways in which human neuroscience may shed new light on age-long philosophical quagmires such as mind-body dualism, free-will, and consciousness. The second module turns to neuroethical questions regarding the potential benefits and harms neuroscience might bring to the moral fabric of society. For example, could brain-based accounts of human behavior increase societal compassion toward those exhibiting taboo or antisocial behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, mental illness, violence, reckless driving, homelessness). Conversely, might such brain-based accounts harm society by exclusively placing blame for antisocial acts on the workings of our brains and thereby eroding our sense of moral responsibility (e.g., "My brain made me do it")? In what ways might these neuroethical issues impact the legal system and public policy? Following modules one and two, the course will cover an additional 3-4 topics chosen collectively by enrolled students. This seminar is open to juniors and seniors, and preference will be given to students who have completed Psy 3061, or an equivalent course. For more information about this course, contact the instructor, Dr. Lissek.
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9.New Community Service-Learning Courses
If you are interested in getting involved in the community, consider a service-learning course for Spring 2014. There are new courses being offered this spring, so be sure to check them out!
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10.Student Success Courses
As you plan your Spring 2014 schedule, consider EDHD 1620 Strategies for Student Success. These 1-credit, 1xxx-level courses support the development of students' academic, professional, and personal successes and are offered at various times throughout the semester. To learn more about these classes (course descriptions, instructor biographies, and student feedback) please visit z.umn.edu/apps.
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11.CPSY 3301 Introductory Child Psychology
This undergraduate survey course will examine social and cognitive development from the prenatal period through adolescence. The major goals include fostering an understanding of the usefulness of a developmental approach to psychological issues, and familiarizing students with current research and methodology in child psychology. This course emphasizes normal physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Class sessions will include a mixture of lectures, discussion, videos, and group activities. This course will count towards the Area B of the Psychology Major.
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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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12.Youth Social Entrepreneurship (YSE) Intern
The Youth Social Entrepreneurship (YSE) Intern is a part-time, 30 hour/week position that will provide an opportunity for youth to engage in transferable, professional experience, while making meaningful contributions to build the Youth Social Entrepreneurship (YSE) field in Minnesota. The position involves a major research component through which the intern will be tasked with outreach, data collection and processing for a YSE Research project. The YSE Intern will be an active part of the Youthprise Youth Innovators Collective (a collective of youth, aged 18-25, who engage in authentic, transferable professional experience while making meaningful contributions to programs and services for youth across Minnesota), attend Youthprise staff meetings, attend conferences and work on the Collective's projects. The ideal applicant will have expressed interest in the field of Youth Social Entrepreneurship and experience with data collection and research. In addition, the intern is expected to be a good communicator, self-motivated and able to create and maintain professional relationships in the community. For more information about this posting, visit their website.
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13.Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison
The office of Congressman Keith Ellison is accepting applications for the Spring 2014 internship program. Congressman Keith Ellison works to promote politics of inclusion and generosity within the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota. Internships are offered for individuals interested in learning the operations of a Congressional office, current events as they relate to Congressional activity, federal legislation and legislative issues, constituent services, and events research and planning. Interns will have the opportunity to see the direct connections of policies made on the federal level and the people affected by them through constituent outreach and advocacy. For more information about the responsibilities, qualifications, and application process please contact: mustafa.jumale@mail.house.gov. Applications are due December 9th.
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14.Tutoring Positions at Edina Learning Center
Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning. We provide intensive instruction in the underlying skills needed for proficiency in reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. Our instruction helps a wide range of individuals, pre-kindergarten through adult, by developing language processing that is critical to becoming a proficient learner in any subject. Lindamood-Bell is seeking energetic and friendly Tutors for our Twin Cities Learning Center! Seasonal positions are available, with PT hours. $13.00/hr. Visit us at www.lindamoodbell.com. and send resumes to resumes.twincities@lindamoodbell.com or fax to (952) 835-2790, Attn: Clinician Position. EOE.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

11/19/13

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:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Psi Chi Bake Sale Today and Tomorrow!
EVENTS
--2.Pre-Law Society Hosts Criminal Law Professional Today
--3.Social Venture Plan Competition Info Sessions Today
--4Business Careers for CLA Majors
--5.Employer Panel: Using Strengths on the Job
--6.University Student Legal Service Presents: Judicial Selection Panel
ENGAGEMENT
--7.CLA Career Services Opportunity!
--8.NEW HECUA Program - Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.Free Kaplan Course Raffle
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Post Grad Fellowships in Autism Research
--11.Volunteers Needed for Research
--12.Paid Research with ADAPT Study
--13.Research on Aggressive Behavior
SCHOLARSHIPS
--14.Boren Scholarships for Critical Language Study Abroad
CAMPUS RESOURCES
--15Student Technology Peer Tutors
COURSES OF INTEREST
--16.Dance/Movement Based Therapy Courses
--17.PubH 6123: Violence Prevention and Control: Theory research and Application
--18.PA 3990: Topics in Public and Nonprofit Management - Intro to Public Policy
--19.CPSY 3301: Introductory Child Psychology
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--20.Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison
--21.Tutoring Positions at Edina Learning Center
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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.Psi Chi Bake Sale Today
Psi Chi's is having a bake sale 12-4pm today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday), November 19th and 20th in the main lobby of Elliott Hall. Come by for a sweet treat between classes and help us fundraise!
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2.Pre-Law Society Hosts Criminal Law Professional Today!
The University of Minnesota Pre-Law Society is excited to host Andrew LeFevour, Senior Attorney at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO), who will discuss his distinguished career in criminal law. The event will take place in 330 STSS on November 19th at 5:30 pm. Andrew has served there as a local prosecutor for 19 years at the HCAO, one of the largest public firms in the Midwest, and is the managing attorney of its Gang Unit. More information can be found at the Facebook page: "U of M Pre-Law Society" or by emailing prelaw@umn.edu.
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3.Social Venture Plan Competition Info Sessions Today
Acara's annual social-environmental venture plan competition invites students to pitch their game changing solutions to an investor-like panel on February 21, 2014. Top performing teams will receive $1000 to pilot their plan and will then be eligible to apply for up to $5000 in seed funding per team. The entry form deadline is January 24, 2014. The challenge is open to any degree-seeking UMN student. Interested students can also review the 2014 Acara Challenge website. There will be an information session today, Tuesday November 19, 2013, 5-6pm (Carlson School of Management L-122) to learn more about the 2014 Acara Challenge venture competition. Food will be included. Contact Fred Rose at acara@umn.edu for additional information or with any questions.
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4.Business Careers for CLA Majors
On Friday, Novermber 22nd (12:15-1:45) in Walter 101, discover how a Liberal Arts major can prepare you for a successful career, what skills businesses look for and how to acquire them, and the importance of relevant work and internship experience. Featured speakers include CLA alumni with successful positions in business. Networking and refreshments will follow the panel discussion from 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. For more information search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.
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5.University Student Legal Service Presents: Judicial Selection Panel
The University Student Legal Service will be hosting an educational debate titled Judicial Selection Panel: Debating the Future of Minnesota's Judicial Elections. It will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in Room 25 at the University of Minnesota Law School. We are excited to feature one of Minnesota's most recognized legal scholars and political commentators, Dr. David Schultz (U of M and Hamline Law Schools), as the moderator for the event, and a distinguished group of panelists including: G. Barry Anderson (Current Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court), Eric J. Magnuson (Former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court), Liz V. Cutter (Current Hennepin County Court Judge), Thomas A. Tinkham (past President of the MSBA and former Chair of the Commercial Litigation practice group Dorsey and Whitney). Please email usls@umn.edu to request any further information. Light food and beverages will be served after the discussion.
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ENGAGEMENT
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6.CLA Career Services Opportunity
Are you unsure about your future career path? Or, do you know what you want to do, but have no idea how to get there? The UDream CLA Career Development Program can help!" The UDream program will help students build their portfolio of career and networking resources by providing an intensive career development experience and dedicated peer mentorship to a small group of selected students. For more information and next steps to apply go to www.clacareer.umn.edu/udream. The deadline to apply is November 22nd!
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7.NEW HECUA Program - Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System
This spring there will be a new HECUA program for undergraduate students interested in exploring the connections among the environment, agriculture, food justice, and how food and food production affects the health of our bodies and the health of our communities. This is a NEW MODEL for HECUA in that the program can be taken part-time. ID 3595 (4 credits) and ID 3596 (4 credits) must be taken in the spring semester, and the OPTIONAL internship (ID 3597 or 3598) may be taken concurrently during the spring semester or during the summer. Taking the internship in the summer would allow students to take classes at the U of M during the spring as long as the course schedules don't conflict. This gives students the flexibility to take required courses on campus while engaging in an immersive, experiential, community-based program. For more information, feel free to contact Kari Pederson Behrends - the HECUA Program Representative, or visit their website.
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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8.Free Kaplan Course Raffle
As requested by numerous students, this November, Kaplan will be raffling off one free course scholarship! The winner will receive a free Kaplan advantage on site, classroom anywhere or on-demand course for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, PCAT, DAT or OAT! The drawing is open to all University of Minnesota, Augsburg and St. Scholastica students, as well as young professionals in the Minneapolis area. Alumni are also eligible for the drawing! We will be holding the drawing on November 30th, and we will contact the winner via email. The course will need to be used in the next three years. You can enter the drawing here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Alyssa.johnson@kaplan.com.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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9.Post Grad Fellowships in Autism Research
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering three fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, and the Simons Fellowship in Design Engineering. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2014 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2014, and they are 2 years in duration. The fellowships were previously sponsored by the Yale Child Study Center, and students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org.
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10.Volunteers Needed for Research
Undergraduate or graduate students are needed to contribute to an online research project about attitudes towards people with disabilities. The research aims to investigate attitudes and a number of related factors. If you would like to participate please visit the link below. For more information please contact James L. Bellini, at 315-443-9655, jlbellin@syr.edu and/or Dr. C. Mujde Koca-Atabey at 315- 443-3131, catabey@syr.edu.
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11.Paid Research with ADAPT Study
The After Deployment: Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) study, in Family Social Science, has an Assessment Technician position open for a qualified individual to provide support for a grant project focused on parenting after military deployment. The Assessment Technician position completes multiple in-home assessments for the 400 families participating in the ADAPT Project. The position is up to 14 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends. For more information and to apply, please visit this link.
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12.Research on Aggressive Behavior
Student assistants wanted for a short-term project to identify recent research on aggressive behavior. The project involves scientific literature searches using scholar.google. After a 1 hour training session, assistants can use their own computers to carry out the searches. They will be asked to meet weekly search targets and to coordinate search results among themselves. To apply, contact Prof. M. Potegal at poteg001@umn.edu.
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
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14.Student Technology Peer Tutors
Have an assignment that requires Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator and feel a little lost? Student Technology Peer Tutors are available to provide one-on-one assistance to help you develop technical skills you might need to complete a course assignment. Peer tutors will: meet with you one-on-one in a Tech Stop (Coffman, Blegan or Coffey Hall), help you identify the technical skills you would like to improve, advise you on choosing the appropriate technologies, assist you in leaning specific technical skills and find resources to further your technical skills after the session. Visit z.umn.edu/peertutoring for more information.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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15.Dance/Movement Based Therapy Courses
Students interested in studying either Alternative Therapeutic approaches or psychotherapeutic frameworks for working with non-verbal expressions and experiences will be interested in some of the courses offered this semester. CSPH 5555: Introduction to Body and Movement Based Therapies; IBH 6910: Dance/Movement Therapy I - Theory and Practice; and the Language of Movement 1: Intro to Laban Movement Analysis are all being taught by Barbara Nordstrom-Loeb. If you have any questions, please contact her loebx001@umn.edu/612-916-1829.
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16.PubH 6123: Violence Prevention and Control: Theory research and Application
This two credit course is intended to guide students through a review and critique of major theories and epidemiologic research pertinent to the prevention of control and violence. It will cover a range of topics including: definitions and characteristics of various The course will cover a range of topics including: definitions and characteristics of various forms of violence, prevalence and risk factors, health effects, reporting and treatment protocols, and intervention and prevention initiatives. Discussions, readings, and speakers will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of efforts to prevent and control violence but the focus will be on the public health approach to violence prevention and control.
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17.PA 3990: Topics in Public and Nonprofit Management - Intro to Public Policy
This course will offer an introduction the study of public policy in the United States. It presents a foundation for the understanding of the what, who, where, and how of public policy making. These questions are explored from different perspectives while delving into questions such as: What is public policy good for? Who decides policy priorities? What effect does public policy actually have in solving public problems? For more information contact Emily Saunoi-Sandgren at sandg011@umn.edu.
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18.CPSY 3301 Introductory Child Psychology
This undergraduate survey course will examine social and cognitive development from the prenatal period through adolescence. The major goals include fostering an understanding of the usefulness of a developmental approach to psychological issues, and familiarizing students with current research and methodology in child psychology. This course emphasizes normal physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Class sessions will include a mixture of lectures, discussion, videos, and group activities. This course will count towards the Area B of the Psychology Major.
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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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19.Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison
The office of Congressman Keith Ellison is accepting applications for the Spring 2014 internship program. Congressman Keith Ellison works to promote politics of inclusion and generosity within the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota. Internships are offered for individuals interested in learning the operations of a Congressional office, current events as they relate to Congressional activity, federal legislation and legislative issues, constituent services, and events research and planning. Interns will have the opportunity to see the direct connections of policies made on the federal level and the people affected by them through constituent outreach and advocacy. For more information about the responsibilities, qualifications, and application process please contact: mustafa.jumale@mail.house.gov. Applications are due December 9th.
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20.Tutoring Positions at Edina Learning Center
Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning. We provide intensive instruction in the underlying skills needed for proficiency in reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. Our instruction helps a wide range of individuals, pre-kindergarten through adult, by developing language processing that is critical to becoming a proficient learner in any subject. Lindamood-Bell is seeking energetic and friendly Tutors for our Twin Cities Learning Center! Seasonal positions are available, with PT hours. $13.00/hr. Visit us at www.lindamoodbell.com. and send resumes to resumes.twincities@lindamoodbell.com or fax to (952) 835-2790, Attn: Clinician Position. EOE.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

11/12/13

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 FEATURES
--1.Save the Date - Research Info Session Tomorrow!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--2.Psi Chi Meeting - Trivia on Thursday
EVENTS
--3.Study Away Info Session - Thursday
--4.Employer Panel: Using Strengths on the Job}
--5.University Student Legal Service Presents: Judicial Selection Panel
--6.November 12th and November 13th: Admissions Panel with William Mitchell
--ENGAGEMENT
--7.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
--8.NEW HECUA Program - Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System
GRADUATE STUDIES
--9.Free Kaplan Course Raffle
--RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--10.Paid Research with ADAPT Study
--11.Research on Aggressive Behavior
COURSES OF INTEREST
--12.Dance/Movement Based Therapy Courses
--13.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
--14.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
--15.Health Career Exploration Courses
--16.Neuroscience Course (NSCI 3100) Course Number Adjustment
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--17.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
--18.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
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1.Save the Date - Research Info Session Tomorrow!
Wondering how to find a research opportunity? Join us for a panel event to find out the best ways to obtain an undergraduate research experience! Wednesday, 11/13 from 2:30 - 3:30pm in Elliott Hall room N639.
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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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2.Psi Chi Meeting - Trivia on Thursday
This Thursday (11/14) come to the Psi Chi meeting and show off your smarts at the psychology trivia contest! Bring two friends to make a team of three or form a team with some new friends when you come. The winning team will be awarded gift cards to Insomnia Cookies, so brush off that "Intro to Psychology" textbook and come join us. All are welcome; you do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend! The meeting will be at 4:00pm in S150 Elliott Hall.
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3.Study Away Info Session - Thursday
Interested in finding out about Learning Abroad and National Student Exchange experiences? Hear it from your peers! There will be a student panel - students who recently studied abroad or took part in the National Student Exchange (NSE). There will be time for questions and discussion. No registration - just show up with curiosity and perhaps a few questions. Thursday, November 14th from 3:00pm-4:30pm in 101 Walter Library.
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4.Employer Panel: Using Strengths on the Job
StrengthsFinder is a tool not only used by many college students, it's also a tool that many companies are using. CLA Career Services is putting on a panel where you can hear from employers from a variety of fields about how their organizations and units use Strengths in their day-to-day work environments to be successful. The event will be held this Thursday November, 14th from 4:00-5:30pm in 402 Walter, come prepared with questions for our panelists!
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5.University Student Legal Service Presents: Judicial Selection Panel
The University Student Legal Service will be hosting an educational debate titled Judicial Selection Panel: Debating the Future of Minnesota's Judicial Elections. It will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in Room 25 at the University of Minnesota Law School. We are excited to feature one of Minnesota's most recognized legal scholars and political commentators, Dr. David Schultz (U of M and Hamline Law Schools), as the moderator for the event, and a distinguished group of panelists including: G. Barry Anderson (Current Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court), Eric J. Magnuson (Former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court), Liz V. Cutter (Current Hennepin County Court Judge), Thomas A. Tinkham (past President of the MSBA and former Chair of the Commercial Litigation practice group Dorsey and Whitney). Please email usls@umn.edu to request any further information. Light food and beverages will be served after the discussion.
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6.November 12th and November 13th: Admissions Panel with William Mitchell
Great opportunity to meet with William Mitchell College of Law Admissions Representatives right here on campus! Sign up for the opportunity by visiting the 'On-Campus Interviews' section in GoldPASS, selecting "Sign up for interviews you qualify for" and locating Schedule ID 3204. You will need an approved resume on GoldPASS in order to sign up for a time.
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7.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
The University of Minnesota offers many opportunities, but few are as meaningful and powerful as the January 18th-20th Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR). The SJLR focuses on developing and fostering diversity and social justice leaders committed to improving the campus climate for all students and working towards a more just and equitable society. The 3 day retreat takes students and facilitators away from campus to explore issues of identity, oppression, and how to make an impact on campus and in the community after the retreat. Over 600 students have attended our retreats over the last nine years and those students are having a powerful impact on campus and in the community using what they learned and the connections they made. To find out more information about the retreat and to apply, please check out our website. The application deadline for the retreat is noon on Wednesday, November 27.
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8.NEW HECUA Program - Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System
This spring there will be a new HECUA program for undergraduate students interested in exploring the connections among the environment, agriculture, food justice, and how food and food production affects the health of our bodies and the health of our communities. This is a NEW MODEL for HECUA in that the program can be taken part-time. ID 3595 (4 credits) and ID 3596 (4 credits) must be taken in the spring semester, and the OPTIONAL internship (ID 3597 or 3598) may be taken concurrently during the spring semester or during the summer. Taking the internship in the summer would allow students to take classes at the U of M during the spring as long as the course schedules don't conflict. This gives students the flexibility to take required courses on campus while engaging in an immersive, experiential, community-based program. For more information, feel free to contact Kari Pederson Behrends - the HECUA Program Representative, or visit their website.
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9.Free Kaplan Course Raffle
As requested by numerous students, this November, Kaplan will be raffling off one free course scholarship! The winner will receive a free Kaplan advantage on site, classroom anywhere or on-demand course for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, PCAT, DAT or OAT! The drawing is open to all University of Minnesota, Augsburg and St. Scholastica students, as well as young professionals in the Minneapolis area. Alumni are also eligible for the drawing! We will be holding the drawing on November 30th, and we will contact the winner via email. The course will need to be used in the next three years. You can enter the drawing here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Alyssa.johnson@kaplan.com.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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10.Paid Research with ADAPT Study
The After Deployment: Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) study, in Family Social Science, has an Assessment Technician position open for a qualified individual to provide support for a grant project focused on parenting after military deployment. The Assessment Technician position completes multiple in-home assessments for the 400 families participating in the ADAPT Project. The position is up to 14 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends. For more information and to apply, please visit: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=115158
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11.Research on Aggressive Behavior
Student assistants wanted for a short-term project to identify recent research on aggressive behavior. The project involves scientific literature searches using scholar.google. After a 1 hour training session, assistants can use their own computers to carry out the searches. They will be asked to meet weekly search targets and to coordinate search results among themselves. To apply, contact Prof. M. Potegal at poteg001@umn.edu
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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12.Dance/Movement Based Therapy Courses
Students interested in studying either Alternative Therapeutic approaches or psychotherapeutic frameworks for working with non-verbal expressions and experiences will be interested in some of the courses offered this semester. CSPH 5555: Introduction to Body and Movement Based Therapies; IBH 6910: Dance/Movement Therapy I - Theory and Practice; and the Language of Movement 1: Intro to Laban Movement Analysis are all being taught by Barbara Nordstrom-Loeb. If you have any questions, please contact her loebx001@umn.edu/612-916-1829.
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13.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
This course explores the cultural and political aspects of gender and sexuality, paying special attention to historical and contemporary social movements within the feminist and LGBTQ communities. Grounded in Chicana feminisms, we take an interdisciplinary and intersectionality approach to study themes of family, identity, healing, nation, radical love, and community. Meets Liberal Education Requirement of Arts/Humanities, and Diversity & Soc. Justice in the U.S.
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14.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
This course focuses on six social movements in the last half of the twentieth century in order to understand the personal and political reasons people become involved in social movements and how they express their arguments and ideologies within the public arena. The course also focuses on how literary analysis helps us understand how and why authors and filmmakers have attempted to capture the events and the ideologies of these acts of protest and the responding acts of control. This course meets the Liberal Education Requirement of Literature and Civic Life and Ethics.
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15.Health Career Exploration Courses
Wondering which health career would be a good fit for you? Thinking about becoming a physician? Check out the Health Career Exploration course offered through the Academic Health Center. More information about courses offered can be found here: http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/courses/index.htm.
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16.Neuroscience Course (NSCI 3100) Course Number Adjustment
For those of you who are interested in a new course being offered by the Neuroscience Department (NSCI 3100, Mind and Brain), the course was not added to the Onestop class schedule in time for the start of registration, therefore, you will need to register for section 001 of Nsci 4151. When Nsci 3100 becomes available you can change your registration. The topic of this course will cover the implications of the physical nature of the mind, with an emphasis on decision-making as an entry point into neuroscience and psychology.
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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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17.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
Cardinal Scholars is an in-home and online tutoring company that matches exceptional tutors affiliated with top universities with elementary, middle, and high school students in need of additional academic support. We are offering our services to the Minneapolis area and seek tutoring candidates who are fantastic teachers and have experience teaching others, are academically curious and intelligent, love working with kids and are comfortable working in a home environment, are responsible, creative and motivated and attend or have graduated from University of Minnesota as either an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. There are many benefits to working with Cardinal Scholars. Including freedom to work within your own schedule (we expect you to be taking classes yourself!), tutoring between 2-15 hours per week, competitive compensation starting at $25/hr and getting to know great families from the community who will really appreciate your help. Interested? Apply online! To learn more about our company, visit http://cardinalscholars.com.
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18.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
The Emily Program staff provides the best in individualized care for eating disorders. We are deeply passionate about the integrity of our work, providing excellence in delivery of care, advocating for social change in an environment that supports wellness and maintaining the program as an excellent place to receive care as well as a rewarding place to work. We are always looking for exceptional people who share our values and our vision. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please apply online via the link supplied within each job posting.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

11/5/13

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 FEATURES
--1.Planning to Enroll in a Research Lab Project Section of PSY 3902W this Spring?
--2.Save the Date - Research Info Session Nov 13
PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--3.Research Experience Workshop - This Friday
EVENTS
--4.Study Away Info Session
--ENGAGEMENT
--5.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
COURSES OF INTEREST
--6.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
--7.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
--8.Health Career Exploration Courses
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
--10.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
--11.Studentexperience - PCA Positions Available
--12.Apply to be a 2014 Orientation Leader!
--13.AmeriCorps Promise Fellow - Recruiting Statewide
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
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1.Planning to Enroll in a Research Lab Project Section of PSY 3902W this Spring?
Senior Psychology majors registered for a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W Major Project this Spring have an alternative option for the required concurrent enrollment in PSY 4/5993. In the past, the research requirement has strictly been fulfilled through volunteering in a research lab of a faculty member as outlined on our webpage. Beginning last year, a specific PSY 5993 section (-042) is offered in a course-style format. This option provides an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups to complete a research study with archival data rather than participating in the current lab of a faculty. Spring's section of 5993 will focus on secondary data analysis by using existing data sets to answer questions that are of interest to students. Students will examine, in depth, one national data set and how it has been used to address questions in psychology that are related to clinical psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. The course will be taught by Professor Kristen Kling and will be held Fridays from 11:00 - 1:30 pm. To enroll in this unique PSY 5993 section, you must contact Psychology Undergraduate Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu including: 1) Name, 2) Student ID Number, and 3) Expressed interest in enrolling in the PSY 5993 course option. We will verify that you are a Psychology major appropriately enrolled in a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W, and provide a permission number for an open seat--there is a limited availability, so act now if interested and have a back-up plan in mind if seats fill. We will wait until the end of the senior registration queue to respond with permission numbers so that each senior has a chance to first enroll in PSY 3902W.
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2.Save the Date - Research Info Session Nov 13
Are you interested in getting involved in research in the department of psychology? Psychology Advising will be hosting an information session featuring psychology faculty members to discuss how to get involved in research on November 13th from 2:30-3:30pm. More information to come!
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PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION

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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in PISA activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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3.Research Experience Workshop - This Friday
Being an international psych major and thinking about research experiences? Wondering about the qualifications and chances of getting in? This workshop is especially for you! Psychology International Student Association is holding Research Experience Workshop from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Friday (11/8) in N639 Elliot Hall. International students who have successfully got involved in research are going to talk about their experiences and recommendations. There will also be time for discussion and questions. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. If research experiences are something on your future schedule, it would definitely be a great chance hear what insiders have to say. For those who are already involved in research, you are also welcome to simply come and meet other international students in the department, make friends, and share your experiences.
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4.Study Away Info Session
Interested in finding out about Learning Abroad and National Student Exchange experiences? Hear it from your peers! There will be a student panel - students who recently studied abroad or took part in the National Student Exchange (NSE). There will be time for questions and discussion. No registration - just show up with curiosity and perhaps a few questions. Thursday, November 14th from 3:00pm-4:30pm in 101 Walter Library.
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ENGAGEMENT
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5.Social Justice Leadership Retreat - Apply Now!
The University of Minnesota offers many opportunities, but few are as meaningful and powerful as the January 18th-20th Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR). The SJLR focuses on developing and fostering diversity and social justice leaders committed to improving the campus climate for all students and working towards a more just and equitable society. The 3 day retreat takes students and facilitators away from campus to explore issues of identity, oppression, and how to make an impact on campus and in the community after the retreat. Over 600 students have attended our retreats over the last nine years and those students are having a powerful impact on campus and in the community using what they learned and the connections they made. To find out more information about the retreat and to apply, please check out our website. The application deadline for the retreat is noon on Wednesday, November 27.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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IMPORTANT: Courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.
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6.CHIC 4232: Latina/o Gender and Sexuality Studies
This course explores the cultural and political aspects of gender and sexuality, paying special attention to historical and contemporary social movements within the feminist and LGBTQ communities. Grounded in Chicana feminisms, we take an interdisciplinary and intersectionality approach to study themes of family, identity, healing, nation, radical love, and community. Meets Liberal Education Requirement of Arts/Humanities, and Diversity & Soc. Justice in the U.S.
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7.WRIT 3361: Literature of Social Movements in the United States
This course focuses on six social movements in the last half of the twentieth century in order to understand the personal and political reasons people become involved in social movements and how they express their arguments and ideologies within the public arena. The course also focuses on how literary analysis helps us understand how and why authors and filmmakers have attempted to capture the events and the ideologies of these acts of protest and the responding acts of control. This course meets the Liberal Education Requirement of Literature and Civic Life and Ethics.
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8.Health Career Exploration Courses
Wondering which health career would be a good fit for you? Thinking about becoming a physician? Check out the Health Career Exploration course offered through the Academic Health Center. More information about courses offered can be found here: http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/courses/index.htm.
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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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9.Paid tutoring positions with Cardinal Scholars
Cardinal Scholars is an in-home and online tutoring company that matches exceptional tutors affiliated with top universities with elementary, middle, and high school students in need of additional academic support. We are offering our services to the Minneapolis area and seek tutoring candidates who are fantastic teachers and have experience teaching others, are academically curious and intelligent, love working with kids and are comfortable working in a home environment, are responsible, creative and motivated and attend or have graduated from University of Minnesota as either an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. There are many benefits to working with Cardinal Scholars. Including freedom to work within your own schedule (we expect you to be taking classes yourself!), tutoring between 2-15 hours per week, competitive compensation starting at $25/hr and getting to know great families from the community who will really appreciate your help. Interested? Apply here. To learn more about our company, visit http://cardinalscholars.com.
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10.Work at The Emily Program (Eating Disorders)
The Emily Program staff provides the best in individualized care for eating disorders. We are deeply passionate about the integrity of our work, providing excellence in delivery of care, advocating for social change in an environment that supports wellness and maintaining the program as an excellent place to receive care as well as a rewarding place to work.They are always looking for exceptional people who share their values and their vision. If you are interested in becoming part of their team, please apply online via the link supplied within each job posting.
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11.Studentexperience - PCA Positions Available
"Studentexperience" is a Personal Care Assistant company located in the Twin Cities and Duluth areas. They specialize in matching college students with meaningful experiences as Personal Care Assistants. Students would have the opportunity to work with clients with mental and physical disabilities. Clients range in age from four to mid 60s - the majority of clients are under thirty. This is an opportunity to gain hands on health related experience, with flexibility and scholarship opportunities. This organization has given out over $100,000 since 1994. A unique focus is on a student's development of transferable skills that will help acceptance to post-graduate study or to get a job. A car is necessary. Currently, they are looking to fill 18 positions in St. Paul/Minneapolis. As reflected in the name, Student Experience, they work completely around the schedule of the student. Check out the website to investigate further.
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12. Apply to be a 2014 Orientation Leader!
Represent the U of M and make an impact on the Class of 2018 by helping first-year students make a seamless transition from high school to college. As an Orientation Leader, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on more than 5,400 first-year students. Lead them through their first experiences as a student at the University of Minnesota while also developing your own personal leadership style. Compensation includes $3,500 plus room and board during summer orientation. Go to www.ofyp.umn.edu/ol to apply and to learn more about how you can make an impact on the Class of 2018! Ski-U-Mah!
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13.AmeriCorps Promise Fellow - Recruiting Statewide
The Minnesota Alliance With Youth is currently recruiting individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Promise Fellows in various locations across Minnesota. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows serve in schools (middle or high) and community based organizations supporting youth in grades 6-10 in areas of academic support, in and out of school time, and service learning to increase engagement in school and life. Members are supported by a supervisor at the host site, often times the data coach, assistant principal or counselor, or program manager, and part of a student support team to assist students. The Promise Fellow is particularly charged with supporting students with high truancy, behavioral referrals, and/or in need of academic improvements. The following link provides more information on the positions, the application, and the role of the Promise Fellow.
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