3/25/14

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:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Pizza, Pop, and Grad School Talk
--2.Relay For Life
--3.Psi Chi Officer Recruitment
EVENTS
--4.Psychology Colloquium Hosts Dr. Patricia Frazier - Control Your Stress!
--5.Minnesota Center for Mental Health Annual Conference
--6.Northwestern Hosts a Graduate School Research Sneak Peek
--7.Psychology Colloquium Hosts Dr. Eli Finkel - The Suffocation of Marriage
--8.Kaplan Free Sample Classes
--9.Internship Advice & A Pizza Slice - International Addition
--10.Learning Abroad Center - Targeting Your Resume and Cover Letter for Career Success
--11.Effective Interviewing: Tell your International Stories
--12.Active Minds Meeting Tomorrow
ENGAGEMENT
--13.Language & Culture in Florence Italy
--14.Philosophy Camp
--15.Join the CLA Business Club
SCHOLARSHIPS
--16.A Place for Mom Senior Care Innovation Scholarship
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--17.Full-Time Research Coordinator Position
--18.CLA Employer Relations team is Hiring a PT student Employer Relations Assistant
--19.YIPA is Hiring a Membership Coordinator
--20.Clinician (Tutor Positions) with Edina Learning Center
--21.Summer Employment Opportunities with TRIO Upward Bound
--22.Research Assistant at the University of California San Diego
--23.Summer Internships and Employment Opportunities with Youth Farm
--24.AmeriCorps VISTA Position with Minneapolis Health Dept Youth Violence Prevention
--25.Mental Health Worker - Senior Lodge
--26.Behavior Therapist Positions
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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.Pizza, Pop, and Grad School Talk
Join us this Thursday 3/27 at 5:00pm in Elliot Hall N639 for Pizza, Pop, and Grad School Talk! We will be hosting a panel of graduate students from multiple different areas of psychology, they will share their personal experience and answer questions you may have! Psychology Club is open to all psychology majors!
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2.Relay For Life
Psychology Club/Psi Chi are building a team for U of M Relay for Life. The event is at 6:00pm on April 4th and we would love you to join our team! It is a great way to meet your fellow psych majors and support a great cause! To join just go to uofmrelayforlife.com and at registration choose to join the Psychology Club/ Psi Chi team. All Psi Chi members who join will be given graduation honor chords for free for participating!
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3.Psi Chi Officer Recruitment
Psi Chi is looking for officers for next year! If you are interested in gaining leadership experience and becoming more involved you can fill out an application here. Two of the positions to be filled do not require you to be a Psi Chi member.
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EVENTS
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4.Psychology Colloquium Hosts Dr. Patricia Frazier - Control Your Stress!
This week Thursday, March 27th Dr. Patricia Frazier will be presenting as part of the Department of Psychology's Spring 2014 Colloquium Series. Dr. Frazier's talk will provide an overview of her translational program of research on the role of perceived control in coping with stressful life events from initial theoretical work to the recent development of an online intervention to increase perceived control. Much of the talk will focus on the online intervention, which as now been tested with more than 1,000 students and found to be effective in reducing perceived stress and the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Join us Thursday (March 27th) from 4:00-5:00pm in 402 Walter Library.
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5.Minnesota Center for Mental Health Annual Conference
Minnesota Center for Mental Health is hosting a two-day conference this week Thursday and Friday (March 27-28) that addresses co-occurring mental health and addictive disorders (day 1) and first episode psychosis (day 2). More information about the conference can be found online, including details about the break-out sessions and speaker bios, and online registration. Special conference pricing is available for students: $75 for day 1, $50 for day 2 or $100 for both days. The conference will be a great introduction to COD for students that are interested but unfamiliar with the subject. There are also advanced-level breakout sessions for students that have a solid grounding in COD.
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6.Northwestern Hosts a Graduate School Research Sneak Peek
Northwestern's psychology department is hosting a program on Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th for undergraduates who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups (including first generation college students), and who are potentially interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology. Activities will include a workshop designed to help with the graduate school application process and opportunities to meet psychology department faculty members and graduate students to learn what graduate school is like and how they might fit into the graduate programs and laboratory groups at Northwestern. Travel and accommodation costs associated with participation will be covered, and the application process will be fast and free (applications are due by April 14th @ 5 pm). Visit their website for more information.
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7.Psychology Colloquium Hosts Dr. Eli Finkel - The Suffocation of Marriage
Next week Thursday, April 3rd Dr. Eli Finkel, Northwestern University, will be presenting as part of the Department of Psychology's Spring 2014 Colloquium Series. Dr. Finkel's presentation distills insights from historical, sociological and psychological analyses of marriage to develop the suffocation model of marriage in America. According to this model, contemporary Americans ask their marriage to help them fulfill their physiological and safety needs much less than in the past, but they ask it to help them fulfill their esteem and self-actualization needs much more than in the past. These changes require increased investment of time and psychological resources to foster the relational bond, but most Americans are investing less in their marriages, rather than more. As a result, mean levels of marriage quality and personal well-being are declining. Join us Thursday (April 3rd) from 4:00-5:00pm in N639 Elliott Hall.
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8.Kaplan Free Sample Classes
Kaplan is hoping you had a great spring break, and as a welcome back would like to invite you to join them for a FREE 90-minute Sample Class. You'll learn essential strategies designed to help you ace your exam and get a first-hand look at what Kaplan has to offer. Just choose a date and time from the options below and Kaplan looks forward to meeting you. GMAT: Monday March 24th, 9:00PM ET or Thursday April 3rd, 7:30PM ET; GRE:Tuesday March 25th, 7:00PM ET or Wednesday April 2nd, 8:00PM ET; LSAT:Thursday March 27th, 7:00PM ET or Wednesday April 2nd, 8:00 PM ET; MCAT:Wednesday March 26th, 9:30PM ET or Tuesday April 1st, 7:30PM ET; DAT:Sunday, March 23rd, 10:00PM ET or Tuesday April 1st, 8:00PM ET; OAT: Sunday, March 23rd, 8:00PM ET or Tuesday April 1st, 10:00PM ET; PCAT:Thursday, March 27th, 7:00PM ET or Wednesday April 2nd, 10:00PM ET.
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9.Internship Advice & A Pizza Slice - International Addition
Join CLA Career Services to learn more about how international students can be successful in their internships. This session will be held Friday, March 28th from 2:00-4:00pm in the President's Room (3rd Floor) of Coffman Memorial Union. This workshop is open to all CLA students, GoldPASS registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be welcome.
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10.Learning Abroad Center - Targeting Your Resume and Cover Letter for Career Success
Sarah Newberg will be leading this session on Friday, March 28, 2:00-3:15 p.m. at the University International Center (UIC) 101. This workshop is part of the "Market Your International Experience Workshop Series," and is meant to help students integrate their international experiences into their career materials, and generally better articulate their experiences.
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11.Effective Interviewing: Tell your International Stories
Maggie Kubak will be leading a session next Wednesday, April 2nd 2:00p - 3:15p.m. at the University International Center (UIC) 101. This workshop is part of the "Market Your International Experience Workshop Series and is structured to help students articulate their international experiences during interviews.
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12.Active Minds Meeting Tomorrow
Active Minds will be meeting this Wednesday the 26th at 7:00pm-8:00pm in 213 Coffman along with University Suicide Awareness and Prevention. A member of the Crisis Connection will be there to share their resources and explain what they do. They are hosting a walk on May 3rd and looking for teams to join! Please come and learn a little more about community resources for mental health!
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ENGAGEMENT
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13.Language & Culture in Florence Italy
Spend fall semester exploring the Renaissance city of Florence, while earning Psychology credits towards your degree. In addition to a Cross Cultural Psychology course, take classes in Italian language, Art, Art History, Business, Sociology, Retail Merchandising, or Literature. You can also participate in an internship to gain a deeper appreciation of the Italian culture. A one-week study tour to Sicily is also included in the program fee. This program is open to sophomores through seniors and there is no language pre-requisite. For additional information, contact Jessica Hartnett at hart0581@umn.edu.
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14.Philosophy Camp
Philosophy Camp is the affectionate nickname given by students to the University of Minnesota course Phil 4326/5326--Lives Worth Living: Questions of Self, Vocation, and Community (4 credits, 3 weeks). Students and instructors meet daily, May 27th through June 13th, and create a residential living-learning community experience. Asking questions is central to the practice of philosophy and democratic education. Participants gain a fresh perspective on questions of self, vocation, education, sustainability, and community while enjoying simple living on the prairie of southwestern Minnesota. Students and instructors form a community for living and learning to investigate their own and others responses to questions such as these: What is an authentic self? Who am I? What is vocation? What is my work in the world? What kind of community do I want to have around me? What do I bring to my relationships and community? What makes communities resilient, able to flourish through change and conflict? We'll eat healthy foods, live simply and thoughtfully, work to create and maintain rich nourishing social spaces and discuss how to grow as individuals, community members, and citizens. We create the syllabus democratically based on our interests. We share stories. We share meals together. We learn from each other. Students and instructors also meet local residents to learn how they are living the answers to life's important questions and creating lives worth living. Philosophy Camp is now taking applications for the upcoming 2014 May-term. Visit http://www.philosophycamp.org for information on this course including application process, cost and financial aid info. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Camp Student Adviser in the Community Service-Learning Center before April 1, 2014. (pcamp@umn.edu, 612-62
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15.Join the CLA Business Club
A number of students have expressed an interest in forming a new CLA Business Club for students and young alumni, and Lynn Argetsinger (lpa@umn.edu) is helping them get this off the ground. We are looking for sophomores or juniors who might be interested in being one of the creating officers. The intent would be to have a business-oriented CLA club that provides access to CLA business connections through CLA alumni speakers, panels, networking opportunities, site visits, etc. If you are interested, please contact Lynn directly.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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16.A Place for Mom Senior Care Innovation Scholarship
Five $1000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate level program at an accredited school in the fields of gerontology, medicine, nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, or long-term care administration. Deadline April 30, 2014. Essay topic and details found online.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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17.Full-Time Research Coordinator Position
A paid, full-time research coordinator (lab manager) is being sought for the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu, Dr. Brooks King- Casas, and Dr. Stephen LaConte at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. Drs. Chiu, King-Casas, and LaConte's work centers on functional neuroimaging of healthy and clinical populations (e.g., mood/anxiety, substance, at-risk youth) with an emphasis on social neuroscience and reward-guided decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in graduate school in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology and related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment. Minimum requirements for the position include a BA/BS in psychology, biology, engineering, or related field, and two years of prior research experience. Required application materials: Cover letter, CV/Resume, list of references. At least two letters of recommendation will be required prior to final consideration. Please apply online (posting #SW0140158).
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18.CLA Employer Relations team is Hiring a PT student Employer Relations Assistant
The CLA Employer Relations team is hiring. They have a part-time student Employer Relations Assistant position now open and posted on the central HR website (Requisition Number: 190311). Students interested in the fields of recruiting, staffing, generalist human resources duties and working with/marketing to external professionals will gain many valuable and transferable skills in this position. While undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts are preferred, students with undergraduate majors in all colleges will be considered and are encouraged to apply. The priority application deadline is April 14, 2014.
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19.YIPA is Hiring a Membership Coordinator
Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA) is hiring a Membership Coordinator with the primary responsibility of the recruitment and retention of our rapidly growing membership. YIPA is committed to creating systemic change in how society perceives and works with at-risk youth. Our mission is to increase awareness and support for youth intervention services. We desire a dynamic mission driven individual with impeccable interpersonal skills and a unwavering commitment to service. If you want to help youth by creating systemic change, this is your unique opportunity. Passing this posting on to others is greatly appreciated. View the job posting online.
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20.Clinician (Tutor Positions) with Edina Learning Center
Edina Learning Center is looking for energetic, positive individuals to work as Clinicians (Tutors). These positions are seasonal. Paid 7-10 day training in our research validated programs is provided. Ideal candidates will have a background in the education field and a passion for helping others. Responsibilities will include: Providing one-to-one instruction based upon each individual client's learning needs, working with Center Director and Consultant to implement client plans, and interacting positively and professionally with clients and staff to provide a safe and fun learning environment. Please complete the application for Clinician (Tutor) -Edina, MN at the following website: https://lindamoodbellcareers.silkroad.com/
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21.Summer Employment Opportunities with TRIO Upward Bound
TRIO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development is currently in search of talented individuals to support the program in providing quality summer services to TRIO UB high school participants. We have three job categories we're for which we are currently accepting applications (these positions are open to the public i.e. not exclusive to U of M students): Classroom Assistant (requisition # 189936), Teacher (lead) (requisition #189937), Administrative Assistant (requisition #189939) (this position has the potential to start as early as May 20th). To apply, go to employment.umn.edu and search the listed requisition number or click on the link to each specific job. All candidates will need to pass a criminal background check. All candidates must be available minimally for the following days/times: Please contact 612-625-3021 or ubtrio@umn.edu w/ employment questions.
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22.Research Assistant at the University of California San Diego
Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. of the University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) is currently seeking a research assistant to work on his research studies regarding implementation of evidence-based practice. The implementation of evidence-based practice into real-world human service settings is an important priority for improving the quality of services and outcomes for families. However, little is known about what factors facilitate or impede implementation, and how implementation of an evidence-based practice affects organizations and staff. Our lab investigates what it takes to effectively implement clinical practices in community-based settings. We focus on organization and policy factors that affect whether clinical interventions are used effectively with clients and patients. Our studies aim to identify and support the organizational factors that improve evidence-based practice implementation, including organizational culture, organizational climate, and leadership. Under supervision, the incumbent will work as a Research Assistant for the Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) in the UCSD Department of Psychiatry. The main duties and responsibilities can be found online. Candidates with any qualitative research experience are especially encouraged to apply. The position is full-time, starting salary ranging from $15.77 - $17.15 per hour. Full benefits available. Preferred start date is on or around July 7, 2014 and a two-year commitment is strongly preferred. Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and writing sample to nshapiro@ucsd.edu and apply online. The application deadline is 3/28/14.

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23.Summer Internships and Employment Opportunities with Youth Farm
Youth Farm is excited to announce our summer 2014 internships and employment opportunities across our five neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul! Youth Farm is hiring summer youth workers and a chef, and also has a variety of internship opportunities available. All summer staff and interns will play, farm, cook, eat, bike, and hang out with an awesome group of young people. We welcome interns and staff who are excited to engage with youth, get dirty in the farms, and can adapt to anything in the kitchen. For more information about internships and employment opportunities, please visit http://youthfarmmn.org/get-involved/job-openings/ or http://youthfarmmn.org/get-involved/internships/.
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24.AmeriCorps VISTA Position with Minneapolis Health Dept Youth Violence Prevention
The Minneapolis Health Department is recruiting for an AmeriCorps VISTA to support our youth violence prevention efforts. The VISTA will join our team to assist with development and implementation of a hospital-based intervention program for youth victims of violent assault injuries, coordination of training around youth violence prevention for medical professionals and community partners, and building community capacity. VISTA is a 12 month full-time commitment, and the term of service is June 2014-June 2015. VISTAs must have a college degree by the beginning of the service time, be US citizens, nationals, or legal residents, and pass a criminal background check. They cannot be employed in any other paid position while serving as a VISTA member. They will receive a bi-weekly living allowance, health coverage, and an education award of end-of-service stipend. You can find more details about this great opportunity and apply online. The deadline to apply as a VISTA is April 11th, but interviews will occur on a rolling basis as applications arrive. Feel free to contact Josh Peterson with any questions.
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25.Mental Health Worker - Senior Lodge
Tasks unlimited, Inc. has an opening for a PT Mental Health Worker at our Senior Lodge (6 adult clients with serious and persistent mental illness), located in St. Louis Park. The position is approximately 14 hours per week - predominantly on the weekends to be present for the evening medication group. The position currently is 4-10pm on Sunday, every other Saturday from 4-9pm, and a few weekday evenings from 7-9pm, however hours may be negotiable. Because there are no case note requirements or relief coverage expectations, this pay range for this position is starting at or near $11.56 per hour. Prefer Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field. Prefer at least one year experience with adults diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness, but not required. Successful candidates will be flexible in availability to work, possess positive and constructive communication skills both in writing and verbally, and have a desire to empower people who have been diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. Anyone interested in applying should e-mail Kris Roegiers (HR Director) at: kroegiers@tasksunlimited.org, and let her know how they found out about this job!
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26.Behavior Therapist Positions
Behavioral Dimensions is hiring Behavior Therapists to provide intensive in home behavioral services to children with autism and other related disabilities. We will train you to use positively based techniques to work with children who engage in a variety of challenging behaviors. Specifically, you will be using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a set of rigorous, data-driven practices grounded in over 40 years of peer-reviewed evidence in the treatment of disordered behavior and skill deficits in any setting. Behavior Therapists are an integral part of a team of highly trained staff supervised by licensed psychologists and board certified behavior analyst who are able to effectively work with a wide variety of children. We are seeking Behavior Therapists throughout the metro area for both full and part time positions. To qualify for this position you need to meet one of the following requirements: 1) Have a bachelor's degree AND 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness or children with emotional disturbances, 2) Be ENROLLED as a graduate student in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields at an accredited college or university, or 3) Have completed 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness or children with emotional disturbances. If you are interested in learning more about the services BDI provides, the employee benefits available, wage information, if you meet requirements for employment, or would like to fill out an application please visit www.behavioraldimensions.com.
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