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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:
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
1.PSY 3960: Stress & Trauma - 3 credits
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
2.Like Psychology Advising on Facebook!
RESEARCH
3.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Conflict Mediation
4.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Political Communication
COURSES
5.Register now for EPSY 5401 - Counseling Procedures
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
6.Intern with the Sexual Violence Center
7.Employment with The Annex Teen Clinic
8.Communications and Network Associate
9.Office Manager in STSS
10.MCTC Student Services Resource & Referral Specialist
11.World Without Genocide Internship
12.Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
13.Fall Internship Opportunity with Congressman Ellison
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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1.PSY 3960: Stress & Trauma - 3 credits
This new course is an introduction to the psychological aspects of stress and trauma. Students will gain understanding of the major theories and research findings related to stress and trauma, including the effects of stress and trauma on mental and physical health, factors related to more effective coping with stress/trauma (e.g., social support). and interventions designed to decrease the negative effects of stress and trauma (e.g., stress management training). Students will practice analyzing and critiquing the scientific methods used to study these topics and will have the opportunity to apply stress and trauma research to their own lives through reflection and personal application assignments. Sign up today!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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2.Like Psychology Advising on Facebook!
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RESEARCH
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3.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Conflict Mediation
The Conflict Mediation Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the Fall semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with coding participants' written responses from conflict mediation sessions and data analysis in a study examining the effect of verbal and non-verbal behaviors on conflict mediation outcomes. Responsibilities include coding mediation data as well as attending a weekly team lab meeting, which will be scheduled based on lab members' availability. The position runs during the Fall semester, with the opportunity to continue into the Spring. RAs will be expected to work approximately 9 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the University Honors Program, to students willing commit to at least 2 semesters in the lab, and to those with previous research experience. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "Mediation Research Assistant Position" to Ally Williams (will3621@umn.edu) by 1pm on Tuesday, September 2nd, containing the following information: Name, Email, Class Year, Cumulative GPA, and Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please). Only students who respond accordingly will be sent the full research assistant application and considered for this position.
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4.Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed - Political Communication
The Political Communication Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the Fall semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with literature reviews and data analysis in a study examining the relationship between different types of verbal accounts (e.g., excuses or denials) and political scandal. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, helping to build a large database using news archives from across the country, and attending a weekly team lab meeting, which will be scheduled based on lab members' availability. The position runs during the Fall semester, with the opportunity to continue into the Spring. RAs will be expected to work approximately 9 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the University Honors Program, to students willing commit to at least 2 semesters in the lab, and to those with previous research experience. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "Political Communication Research Assistant Position" Pierce Ekstrom (ekstr076@umn.edu) by 1pm on Tuesday, September 2nd, containing the following information: Name, Email, Class Year, Cumulative GPA, and Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please). Only students who respond accordingly will be sent the full research assistant application and considered for this position.
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COURSES
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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5.Register now for EPSY 5401 - Counseling Procedures
EPSY 5401(Counseling Procedures) is designed as an introduction to counseling. Students will learn about the types of issues that clients bring to counseling, counseling and interpersonal skills that can be used with clients and in students' own lives, case studies, role playing, and demonstrations will be used. Multicultural counseling topics will be covered. For individuals who are interested in exploring the field of counseling and for individuals whose professional work may include counseling and interviewing. Both graduate and undergraduate students are invited to enroll.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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6.Intern with the Sexual Violence Center
The Sexual Violence Center (SVC) is currently seeking interns for the upcoming 2014-15 year. Interns provide crisis phone counseling, short-term individual counseling, and advocacy support to clients. SVC is a non-profit agency with offices in Minneapolis and Chaska, serving youth and adult victims/survivors of sexual violence 12 years of age and older, free of charge. SVC prefers interns who can commit to at least 6 months, but a commitment of 12 months is preferred. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Kristen Sukura at ksukura@sexualviolencecenter.org.
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7.Employment with The Annex Teen Clinic
The Annex Teen Clinic provides low cost, confidential, nonjudgmental sexuality-related health care for adolescents and young adults through age 25. We provide sexuality-related health care services in a friendly and comfortable setting. We also facilitate fact-based education for young people, parents, professionals and community members. The Annex Teen Clinic is seeking passionate youth workers to fill two positions as a Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Facilitator! Learn more and apply online (at: https://careers-macc.icims.com/jobs/2222/teen-outreach\program-%28top%29-facilitator/job).
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8.Communications and Network Associate
Sprockets is Saint Paul's out-of-school time network which includes the City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul Public Schools and over 45 community organizations including the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College. Sprockets key strategies are designed to improve the quality, availability and effectiveness of out-of-school time learning for all youth in Saint Paul. Sprockets communications and network building strategies are key to our mission. Sprockets is focused on building public awareness about the importance of after-school and summer learning while helping families and youth learn about and connect to OST opportunities in Saint Paul. Sprockets also focuses on network communications, ensuring our network partners and other stakeholders have reliable information about both the state of after-school and summer learning in Saint Paul and the opportunities available to them through Sprockets to strengthen quality and accessibility. Sprockets is currently hiring a Communications and Network Associate to coordinate communications and event activities while providing administrative support. See the full posting and apply online! (http://ow.ly/zVhiy )
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9.Office Manager in STSS
The Career Services Center in STSS is hiring for our Office Manager role. The Office Manager will serve as office manager, overseeing the reception area, supervising of student employees, and assists with projects within the unit. We are seeking a candidate with excellent customer service skills and would ideally prefer a candidate with past experience in a career services or student services setting. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates. Interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks with the goal of hiring someone by the beginning of the school year. Complete details can be found online (employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=122499).
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10.MCTC Student Services Resource & Referral Specialist
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is currently hiring a Student Services Resource and Referral Specialist. The position will be responsible for coordinating and leading a network of campus and external services to mitigate issues of homelessness, hunger, health, child care and housing affecting MCTC students. See the complete job post, or apply online. http://mnscu.edu/jobs/viewPosting.php?pid=11805
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11.World Without Genocide Internship
World Without Genocide (www.worldwithoutgenocide.org) is a human rights organization headquartered at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN. We provide education to raise awareness about past and current conflicts and advocacy at local, state, and national levels for policies and legislation to protect innocent people, prevent genocide, prosecute perpetrators, and remember those whose lives have been affected by genocide. We address conflicts in the past, those occurring today, and the challenging problems of child soldiers, human trafficking, gender-based violence, weapons trafficking, and resource scarcity or abundance as causes of conflict. World Without Genocide is currently looking for an Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for Fall 2014. This is an unpaid internship (12-15 hours per week) that could be sponsored for credit. The full internship post and information about how to apply can be found online. http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/about-us/internship-opportunities
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12.Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
We have part-time positions open for Cognitive Trainers in Chanhassen and Maple Grove. 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 are graduating soon. Hours are flexible but we require at least four days with availability between the hours of 3PM-8PM. 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.
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13.Fall Internship Opportunity with Congressman Ellison
Congressman Keith Ellison is looking for the next group of smart, hardworking, and dedicated students for a fall internship opportunity in his Minneapolis office. 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 must work at least 15 hours per week. Unfortunately, due to House ethics guidelines, we are not able to offer compensation to interns. People of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Though this internship demands high-quality work and investment, we are seeking applicants who are passionate about social justice and in need of experience. Applications are due by August 15, 2014, and may be emailed to nicky.leingang@mail.house.gov. Please see the full posting online for more information. If you have any questions, please email Nicky Leingang via email (nicky.leingang@mail.house.gov) or telephone (612-522-1212).
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