4/8/14

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:
EVENTS
--1.Big 10 Virtual Career Fair
--2.Active Minds Meeting
--3.Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Presents The Vagina Monologues
--4.General Mills Sourcing Career Day
--5.Criminal Prosecution and the Courts
--6.Secrets from CLA Alumni: How They Got Great Jobs
--7.Fulbright Scholarships For 2015-16 Info Sessions For Undergraduates
--8.Careers in Social Work 2014
RESEARCH
--9.Karatekin Research Group is Looking for Volunteers
ENGAGEMENT
--10.Volunteer at St. Joseph's in South Minneapolis
--11.Volunteer for Mental Health Awareness Day 2014
--12.iCan Summer Bike Camp
COURSES
--13.CPSY Courses That Will Count Towards Your Psychology Major
--14.Summer Family Social Science Offerings
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.Minnesota Alliance With Youth Recruiting AmeriCorps Promise Fellows
--16.Living Skills Instructor
--17.Behavioral Dimension
--18.Resource Inc Employment Counselor
--19.Dreamline Job
--20.Minnesota Consumer Analyst Position
--21.Paid Research Assistant Positions
--22.Work That Matters With The Fund for the Public Interest This Summer
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EVENTS
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1.Big 10 Virtual Career Fair
Looking for a job or internship? Meet recruiters live, online. Students and alumni can interact with employers via chat sessions at the Big 10 Virtual Career Fair this week (Tuesday, April 8 - Thursday, April 10)! Employers are recruiting talent across all majors and degrees. Register online.
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2.Active Minds Meeting
Active Minds will have its next meeting on April 9th. Four panelists will be there to discuss various career options in the mental health community. This will be a good opportunity to ask questions about potential careers in addition to hearing about just a few of the many careers aimed to support positive mental health. The following organizations/departments will be represented: University Counseling and Consulting Services, The Aurora Center, The Emily Program, and Disability Services. Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00-8:00pm in Coffman 213.
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3.Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Presents The Vagina Monologues
April 13th: The Vagina Monologues (7-8:30 pm, Coffman Memorial Union, $5 - Students; $8 - Non-students). Once a year a performance of this play, along with other works created by V-Day, raise awareness and funds to help end violence against women and girls. This event is part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) activities being organized by The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education during the month of April. To register, click here.
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4.General Mills Sourcing Career Day
This Friday, April 11th (from 8:30am-2:30pm) General Mills Worldwide Sourcing is excited to invite you to experience "a day in the life" of a Sourcing Management Associate (SMA). You will have the opportunity to see a world-class sourcing organization, shadow Sourcing professionals, and experience personalized career development. You will be able to create connections for future internship opportunities through case studies, mock interviews, and more! (Located at 1 General Mills Blvd. Golden Valley, MN 55426).
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5.Criminal Prosecution and the Courts
The U of M Pre-Law Society will host an event titled Careers in Criminal Prosecution and the Courts on Tuesday, April 15th at 5:00 PM in 530B STSS. The event will feature the Hon. Liz Cutter, a current Hennepin County District Court judge and former Senior Assistant Hennepin County Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General. Judge Cutter is considered an expert in criminal law and has served on an outstanding number of local, state, and international advisory boards, including as the President of Minnesota Women Lawyers. Additionally, she was honored as a 2011 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. Please join us for a discussion of Judge Cutter's career and topics in criminal law.
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6.Secrets from CLA Alumni: How They Got Great Jobs
This event will be held this Friday, April 11th from 12:45-4:00 p.m. in McNamara Alumni Center. "Secrets from CLA Alumni" is a career-planning event aimed at CLA juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. This is a great opportunity to hear from recent CLA Alumni on how they landed their dream jobs! Students will hear from keynote speaker, Career Consultant Sarah Rohne on Building Your Brand as a Young Professional, a panel of alumni will discuss career advice, and there will be plenty of time to practice networking skills with other attendees and alumni.
Cost of attendance is $5 and registration is via GoldPASS.
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7.Fulbright Scholarships For 2015-16 Info Sessions For Undergraduates
Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarships, which provide generous support for 1000+ recent college graduates to study, carry out research or creative work, or serve as English Teaching Assistants abroad in over 100 countries. U.S. citizenship is required. Approximate campus application deadline for the 2015-16 Fulbright Program: August 2014. For more information about the Fulbright program and other national scholarships, please visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships. Current juniors (class of 2015) who want to spend a year abroad after graduation are especially encouraged to attend. Event times: Wednesday 4/9, 12:00-1:00, Lind Hall 303 (East Bank); Wednesday 4/9, 4:00-5:00, Vincent Hall 113 (East Bank); Thursday 4/10, 12:30-1:30, 120 Coffey Hall (St Paul).
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8.Careers in Social Work 2014
Did you know that Social work employment is expected to grow by 20% in the next decade? Join our panel of School of Social Work alumni to discuss the trends and career opportunities they anticipate in their organizations and practice areas over the next decade. This program will be appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate-level students and include discussion about both generalist and clinical social work practice and career opportunities. This event will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 - 6 pm at The University of St. Thomas, McNeely Hall, MCH100. Go online for information about the schedule, specific panelists, and to register (event is free).
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RESEARCH
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9.Karatekin Research Group is Looking for Volunteers
The Karatekin Research Group is currently looking for volunteer students interested in a research project on parent- and sibling-directed aggression. The project is conducted in collaboration with Tubman Center (http://tubman.org/home/) , the largest provider of domestic violence services in the state. We are currently conducting semi-structured interviews with mothers and interested children over the age of 12 on these topics. The interview takes approximately an hour. The interviews may be conducted in Maplewood or the Minneapolis locations of Tubman, or at the U if the parent can come to the U. Interviews may occur once every few weeks, depending on how often potential participants contact us, and can be conducted at any time based on your and the parent's schedules. To conduct the interviews on your own, you'd need to go through Tubman's 6-session training, observe another interviewer twice, and be observed yourself twice. Because the training is time consuming, and interviews may not be scheduled very frequently, you should be willing to commit to the project for at least a year. This project can be a very useful opportunity for students who are interested in these very under-researched aspects of domestic violence and who want to gain experience with interviewing parents. If you are interested, please contact Canan Karatekin, Ph.D (karat004@umn.edu).
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ENGAGEMENT
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10.Volunteer at St. Joseph's in South Minneapolis.
We are seeking students who are interested in a volunteer opportunity promoting gardening and nutrition with at-risk teens. The time commitment would be approximately one to two hours a week, and would involve working in the garden and cooking with the youth. Volunteers with gardening and/or cooking experience will be preferred, but the most important qualification is a desire to invest in the lives of the youth at St. Joes. The time frame would be May through September, with flexibility for vacations, etc. This position offers flexibility to the volunteers involved, and will also offer support from experienced gardeners and the St. Joseph's nursing staff. Please contact Jess Welsh if you're interested in receiving more information on this opportunity. Due to the overwhelming response last year, we will only reply to e-mails that have a resume or description of the volunteer's qualifications included. We will select our volunteers by the first week in May. Please email Jess Welsh with your materials (jaw08@hotmail.com).
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11.Volunteer for Mental Health Awareness Day 2014
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans struggle with mental illness every year, and 1,1000 students die by suicide nationwide. The University of Minnesota is no exception. It's time to talk about it! Active Minds and USAP will recognize Mental Health Awareness Day on April 23rd with an event on Northrop Plaza to encourage conversation and show support. The event starts at 9 am and ends at 3:30 pm, but we also need volunteers to help setting up from 7 to 9 in the morning and cleaning up from 3:30 to 4:30. It is required for the people who volunteer between 9 to 3:30 to attend an one hour training. The training is on Thursday, April 17 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm and Friday, April 18 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. You can choose to attend the training that works with your schedule. The location of the training is not known yet, but we will update you once we decide. If you are interested in being a volunteer for the MHAD, please email xuexx106@umn.edu the time you are available to volunteer, and your t-shirt size. Last but not least, breakfast and lunch will be provided! :) Your support is always appreciated!
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12.iCan Summer Bike Camp
Are you looking for a community service opportunity that blends fitness and service? Consider volunteering at the iCan Bike Camp - Twin Cities the week of August 4th. You are instrumental in a camper achieving a milestone in life...independently riding a two-wheel bike.... that creates confidence, independence & friendship. You may find volunteer and camp information at www.dsamn.org, www.icanshine.org, or http://www.facebook.com/ICanShineTwinCities.
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COURSES
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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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13.CPSY Courses That Will Count Towards Your Psychology Major
There are 2 courses from the Child Psychology Department that can count towards the Psychology Major requirements, CPSY 3301: Introductory Child Psychology for Social Sciences and CPSY 4303: Adolescent Psychology. Both courses count towards the Area B (Clinical, Personality & Social Area of the Major). If you have already fulfilled Area B, these courses can count towards your Psychology Elective Requirement. For information about the topics of these courses, see the CPSY Course Catalog, and see the Summer and Fall 2014 Class Schedules to see their offerings.
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14.Summer Family Social Science Offerings
If you are looking for some online or short-term course options for this summer, the Family Social Science Department is currently offering a myriad of courses that you may be interested in. Check them out online!
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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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15.Minnesota Alliance With Youth Recruiting AmeriCorps Promise Fellows

The Minnesota Alliance With Youth is recruiting AmeriCorps Promise Fellows to support academic achievement and civic engagement gap work at a variety of both school-based sites and community-based organizations throughout the state of Minnesota. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows coordinate tutoring and mentoring programs before, during, and after school for youth in grades 6-10 at risk of dropping out of school. Members provide small group and one-to-one support, connect youth to service-learning opportunities and caring adults, manage community volunteers and other activities that support overall success in young people's school, work, and life. The AmeriCorps Promise Fellow program is a full-time commitment; the term of service is September 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals, or legal residents; high school graduates; and pass a criminal background check. They cannot be employed or enrolled in school full-time while serving. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows receive a bi-monthly living allowance, health coverage, student loan deferment, education award, and ongoing training. You can find more details about this great opportunity and apply online. The priority deadline to apply as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow is May 1st, but interviews will occur on a rolling basis as applications arrive.
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16.Living Skills Instructor
Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is currently seeking part-time direct-care Living Skills Instructors. This position includes assisting and teaching adults affected by autism and moderate to profound intellectual disability in a progressive residential setting. Requirements include: at least 15 college credits completed and the ability to work a variety of shifts, including AMs, PMs, Overnights, and weekends. Starting wage is $13.56 per hour, we offer $500 per academic semester scholarships, and we encourage the use of work hours toward academic internship credits. Please submit a resume to gpalkki@afpwa.org, call 763-560-2988 for more information, or visit our website at www.afpwa.org for a full job description. You can also find this position listed on GoldPass.
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17.Behavioral Dimension
Behavioral Dimensions, a private company based out of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, provides services to children with autism and other disabilities. We are looking to hire for positions throughout the metro area. Part time and full time positions are available. Go online for more information.
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18.Resource Inc Employment Counselor
Graduating seniors who are looking for jobs, check out Resource Inc. They are currently accepting applications for an Employment Counselor or MFIP Case Manager. Check out their website to find out more.
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19.Dreamline Job
Dreamline is a Nonprofit program based out of the Sanneh Foundation in St. Paul, and they are currently recruiting talented youthworkers to serve students in St. Paul schools during the 2014-2015 school year. Dreamline coaches are high-energy positive role models based full-time in a school, building relationships and mentoring students to increase academic performance and self-efficacy, and help change the overall school climate. They specifically target youth who are academically disengaged or feel disconnected from school. Dreamline is looking for idealistic, passionate, resilient people to join our diverse youth development team. In particular, they are looking for people who have lived experience or work experience with urban and immigrant youth, as they work hard to have coaches reflect the demographics of the students in the schools. For more information on exactly what the position entails and what they're looking for, please visit their website.
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20.Minnesota Consumer Analyst Position
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is accepting resumes from recent graduates and upcoming 2014 college graduates who have the professionalism, capabilities, and motivation to perform outstanding work on behalf of the people of Minnesota as a Consumer Analyst. Consumer Analysts perform important work that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesota citizens as part of a highly committed team of professionals. Our Consumer Analysts assist and advocate for Minnesota citizens on an array of different issues. Analysts research and analyze complex laws and problems and communicate with a variety of different parties to help forge solutions that benefit individual consumers. Applicants must have superior written and oral communication skills, strong research and analytical abilities, good judgment and character, and leadership potential. CLA Career Services will again be hosting on-campus interviews for the Consumer Analyst position with the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. The interviews will take place on Thursday, May 1st. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS by April 23rd (GoldPASS Schedule ID: 3363).
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21.Paid Research Assistant Positions
Part time undergraduate research assistants needed to help with conducting driving simulation experiment in research lab. Responsibilities include collecting data from research subjects who will drive through a set of simulated roadway scenarios. Schedule will be arranged individually with each hire. Pay is $12/hour. If interested please email, Kathleen Harder, Ph.D., at kharder@umn.edu.
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22.Work That Matters With The Fund for the Public Interest This Summer
Work to protect the Boundary Waters and win campaigns on other issues with the Fund this summer! The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations across the country. We run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, USPIRG, and Environment America. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns. In Minnesota, we'll be working with Environment Minnesota to protect the Boundary Waters from toxic sulfide mining. Last summer our staff helped stop toxic gas drilling, worked to end subsidies for junk food, and built support for equal rights for all Americans- all while building valuable leadership skills. Currently, we have paid positions open on our campaign staff in each of our locations. We require that interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication skills. As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.
To apply, please visit www.JobsThatMatter.org or call 1-800-75-EARTH (1-800-753-2784).
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