APRIL 7, 2015 Psychology Advising News 1. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session! PSI CHI/Psychology Club 2. Psi Chi Membership Fee DUE Monday, April 13th PISA – Psychology International Student Association 3. PISA is Having a Graduate Student Panel Event! Events 4. Employment-based Visas and Permanent Residency Workshop – Tomorrow! 5. Secrets From CLA Alumni: How-To’s of Networking 6. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals 7. Virtual Career Fair: Hire Big 10+ Tomorrow 8. Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities Research 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium Scholarships 10. CHI Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Promise and Financial Need Engagement 11. First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors Courses 12. Family Social Science Courses this Summer Jobs/Internship Opportunities 13. GoldPass on Campus Interviews 14. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology 15. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open 16. One Stop is Hiring Customer Service Representatives 17. Undergrad Chinese Tutors April 7, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!  Psychology Advising News 1. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session! On Thursday, April 9th, 3:30-5:00 pm in N639 Elliott Hall, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Psychology Graduate School Information Session' an opportunity to hear from a panel of UMN-TC Department of Psychology doctoral students in different areas of specializations, as well as our very own Coordinator of Advising, Holly Hatch-Surisook. 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.

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! 2. Psi Chi Membership Fee DUE Monday, April 13th If you were accepted to Psi Chi this semester, please make sure that you submit your membership fee to the Psi Chi drop box near Psychology Advising (N108) by noon on Monday, April 13th. If you have any questions please contact Psi Chi at psichi@umn.edu.

PISA – Psychology International Student Association 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! 3. PISA is Having a Graduate Student Panel Event! Do you know what to do when you graduate? Are you planning about going graduate school? If you are psychology major who want to know more about graduate school, you should come to our graduate students panel event on Thursday April 16th, 6 to 7 pm at Elliot Hall N 219. PISA will be inviting psychology graduate students from our department and they will be there just to answer your questions regarding graduate school. If you want to find out what graduate school is like and how to apply for psychology graduate programs, this event is for you! This will be an informal networking session so feel free to come and leave whenever you like! Food and drinks will be provided by PISA. Please visit our face book page to know more about PISA or graduate students panel event. If you have any question, feel free to contact Jingyuan Tian (President) at tianx188@umn.edu or PISA at pisaumn2014@gmail.com.

Events 4. Employment-based Visas and Permanent Residency Workshop – Tomorrow! Tomorrow, April 8th from 4:00-6:00pm in 235 Blegen Hall, an immigration specialist from a local immigration law firm will give an overview of employment-based visa options such as H-1B, O-1, and L-1 visas. Second part of the workshop provides the information on the process for becoming a permanent resident through employment! 5. Secrets From CLA Alumni: How-To’s of Networking Many students understand the importance of networking with alumni and professionals, but they are not sure how to actually go about networking. The ‘How to's of Networking’ event on April 10th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center will help students better understand the different components of networking and the best steps to do so. More than 20 CLA alumni with careers in law, consulting, sales, nonprofits, communications, software, and management will be at the event to help you practice and refine your networking skills. Admission is free and includes a padfolio, appetizers from D'Amico Catering, and an opportunity to meet and network with CLA Alumni. Sign up in the ‘Career Fairs/Events’ section of GoldPASS (search on event ID #2502). Only 100 seats are available, so act quickly so you do not miss this valuable opportunity! RSVP Now! 6. Animal/Human Connection: Roles of Service, Emotional Support, & Therapy Animals For millennia, humans have had complex relationships with animals. They have served humans as a source of food, tools, clothing, and scientific research; they have provided labor, transportation, and companionship, and in certain cultures, they are seen as inspirational, even sacred. This conversation explores animal/human emotional, physical, and cognitive connections and addresses specific questions and issues involved in the use of service animals that work with people with disabilities. It also provides important information about the differences among service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals. Join us for a conversation that expands our understanding of animal roles, care, and relationships with their human owners and handlers on April 17 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm in the Givens Conference Room, Andersen Library. Information about more conversations like this one can be found online. 7. Virtual Career Fair: Hire Big 10+ Tomorrow Looking for a job, internship, or co-op? Students and alumni are invited to interact via chat sessions and meet employers recruiting talent across all majors and degrees tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th. Attend this fair from anywhere! 8. Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities Are you a person with a disability, looking for a career opportunity or internship? This Virtual Career Fair on April 14th is FREE for students and alumni with disabilities to attend. This is a unique opportunity for college students and college grads with disabilities to meet online with employers across the nation. Check it out!

Research 9. Undergraduate Research Symposium Students across all colleges will showcase their research to the University community during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Great Hall, Coffman Union on April 22nd. More than 250 undergraduate students will present on a range of topics, deepening the understanding of undergraduate research across the University. Learn more about this event online.

Scholarships 10. CHI Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Promise and Financial Need The CHI Undergraduate Scholarship supports students who show academic promise and financial need. Undergraduate students must be currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota. Students must demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and respect for other cultures. Scholarship recipients must also meet the following requirements: Must be enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota pursuing or on track to pursue a health related major; Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater and second-year (30 credits or more) or higher; Must show financial need. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented or underserved populations in the health professions and/or have past work and community experiences that demonstrate a commitment to addressing health related disparity issues in underrepresented or underserved populations; Must be full-time (13 credits) student; Must submit an essay of no more than 500 words about your passion for health care and your plans for utilizing your health-related degree to make a difference for underrepresented or underserved populations; Must have a completed FAFSA on file. More information and application instructions can be found here. Application materials are due by May 1, 2015 at 11:35pm. Feel free to contact Linda Vang Kim (vang0286@umn.edu) with any questions.

Engagement 11. First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors Honoring Women Worldwide’s mentoring program, is an organization that pairs first-generation, diverse, female junior and senior college students with top female organizational leaders. 70% of past participating students have been able to find an internship or job through the connections they make during this program. Current Mentor organizations include: 3M, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Federal Reserve Bank, HealthPartners, Target, Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo and others. Benefits for Student Mentees include: Leadership Development, developing professional skills, knowledge and connections to enter the work world, growing personally and professionally, developing skills and strategies to successfully resolve conflicts, forming valuable networks with diverse cultures, business leaders and student peers, enriching and deepening dialogue among female leaders of all ages, stages, and walks of life, creating your Roadmap to Success. During each meeting developing, building and expanding a Roadmap to Success plan. Qualifications for Students are: First-generation, diverse, female junior or senior college student, GPA of 3.0 or above; Major relevant to the business world (including science, math, engineering, technology, business, human resources, finance, healthcare, accounting, or any other relevant major); Desires to be in a leadership position and to make a difference; Invested in their own growth and development and the development of others, and commits to the program and has ability to follow through. HWW is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 program year. Go online for more details and to apply or call 651-730-0900.

Courses IMPORTANT: Not all courses listed below are 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. 12. Family Social Science Courses this Summer The Department of Family Social Science is offering a variety of interesting Special Topics (FSOS 4150) may term and summer courses, many of which are 1 credit and can be completed online or in 2 days. Some of the course titles include: Childhood Trauma and It's Impact on the Family; Human Animal Bond within the Family System; OK Cupid, Sexing and Social Media: Sex, Technology and Families; Child Welfare System through the Eyes of the Family; Cultural Differences in Parenting Styles; Families, Children, and Disability; Health and Illness in Families; and Fatherhood and Families. More info online.

Jobs/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. 13. GoldPass on Campus Interviews The ‘On-campus interviewing’ opportunities in GoldPASS are great! New schedules are always being added, and these interviews are great opportunities to land a job before the end of the semester. Apply before April 15th to interview with General Mills for a Campus Leader Program on April 22nd, or to interview with Insight Global for a Recruiter/Account Manager position on April 23rd. 14. On Campus Internship – Counseling Psychology Counseling and Assessment Clinic (CCAC) is seeking an undergraduate intern for the 2015-2016 school year (beginning in summer, 2015). CCAC is a non-profit career counseling clinic that has served the community for over 30 years. The intern is involved in administrative tasks that help the clinic run smoothly. The intern has the option to attend our biweekly case consultation meetings where counselors discuss their clients‘ goals and strategize how to best meet those needs. Finally, it may be possible for interns to take the career assessments offered by the clinic to gain their own self-knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology or related fields. If you are interested, please email Kelly Jordan at kjordan@umn.edu for more information. 15. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open We have positions open for Cognitive Trainers in Chanhassen, Maple Grove and Vadnais Heights. Come join the LearningRx cognitive skills training team and help change lives by improving cognitive ability! Our part-time Cognitive Skills Trainers work one-on-one with individuals utilizing clinically-proven procedures to improve areas such as memory, attention, auditory processing and IQ. We are looking for quick thinking, high energy individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree or in their junior/senior year. Hours are flexible but we require at least four days with availability between the hours of 3:30PM-8PM. This is a great long-term, part-time position for individuals seeking psychology experience. Training is provided. For more information and to request an interview give us a call at 952-949-6900. After calling - resumes can be sent to nate.maus@learningrx.net. 16. One Stop is Hiring Customer Service Representatives One Stop is hiring student Customer Service Representatives! Apply online now! 17. Undergrad Chinese Tutors The Chinese Language department is looking for undergrad Chinese students to be tutors next semester. The main contact for this position is Jiang Liu, interested students should contact him at his e-mail: liux2795@umn.edu.