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Psych Scoop 9/23/14
The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology Advisor!
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
--1.Psychology Colloquium: Can Consuming Narrative Fiction Create Empathy?
PISA - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--2.Research and Internship Session
PSI CHI
--3.Apply to Psi Chi
EVENTS
--4.CLA Internship Fair
--5.Health Careers Fair
--6.MCAE Fall 2014 Workshops and Study Sessions
--7.Minnesota State Senate Intern Recruitment Session
--8.Pop-in Resume Critique Event
--9.CLA Practice Interview Days
RESEARCH
--10.Institute of Child Development Research Open House
--11.Facial Emotion Coding RA Position Available Immediately
--12.Think About Applying for a UROP Research Grant
SCHOLARSHIPS
--13.Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Studies
--14.Learning Abroad Center Scholarships
--15.Gilman International Learning Abroad Scholarship
ENGAGEMENT
--16.Volunteer & Community Engagement Abroad Information Sessions
--17.Spanish Language Opportunities over Winter Break
ACADEMICS
--18.New Minor in Interior Environments
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--19.Part-Time AVID Tutors in Saint Paul Public Schools
--20.Entry-level Cognitive Trainer Positions Open
--21.Positions with ACR Healthcare
--22.Tutoring Positions at Edina Learning Center
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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1.Psychology Colloquium: Can Consuming Narrative Fiction Create Empathy?
On Friday, October 3rd, from 11:00am-12:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall, the Department of Psychology will host Raymond A. Mar, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, York University to present as part of the Psychology Fall Colloquium Series. Most of us engage with fictional narratives on a daily basis, be it a novel, film, or favorite television show. In doing so, we often imagine the inner worlds of others who are quite different from ourselves, which may provide an avenue for developing perspective-taking and empathy towards others. In this talk Dr. Mar will provide a critical overview of the available research on whether exposure to narrative fiction can improve our capacity to understand other people. This includes work based on various methodological approaches, including neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and individual differences.
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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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2.Research and Internship Session
Interested in gaining research experience in the Psychology Department? Want to learn more about getting internships related to Psychology? Come and hear PISA officers' experiences as international students in finding research and internship opportunities in psychology at the Research and Internship Seminar on Monday, 29th September in Elliot N639, 5-6 p.m. Please RSVP on Facebook or email pisaumn2014@gmail.com to let us know that you will be attending our event.
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PSI CHI
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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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3.Apply to Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the International National Honor Society in Psychology. It's a great way to improve your resume and become eligible for new opportunities within the field of psychology. We are taking applications now, and they are due October 23rd. Follow this link to find out more about becoming a member.
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EVENTS
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4.CLA Internship Fair
The CLA Internship Fair will be held Friday, September 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Great Hall (Coffman Memorial Union). Attend this event to explore internship opportunities with a variety of employers who have internships and want to hire CLA students. Starting dates for these opportunities may include fall 2014 and spring or summer 2015. This event is open to all CLA students and recent alumni (alumni within one year of graduation). For more information and a detailed list of employers attending search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS.
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5.Health Careers Fair
The annual Health Careers Fair, is on Wednesday, October 1st! It will be held from 12:00 - 3:00pm in the Great Hall at Coffman Union. A large number of health professional degree programs will be in attendance, as well as other related programs from on and off campus. The pre-health student groups will also be there as a great way for students to learn how to get involved with these organizations. We will be joined by the therapy animals again this year, because who doesn't want to pet a pup or say hi to Woodstock the rooster while exploring health program options. More information can be found online.
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6.MCAE Fall 2014 Workshops and Study Sessions
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) offers a series of workshops throughout Fall Semester, be sure to check them out! Time Management will be held on Wednesday, 9/24; Find your Learning Style will be held on 10/21, and Writing to Research, 11/17. MCAE Also hosts a weekly study session called the Power Productivity Palooza, which takes place each Thursday from 7-10pm in STSS 530A. Our educational consultants are present during this time for both STEM and writing.
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7.Minnesota State Senate Intern Recruitment Session
Please join the Department of Political Science on Wednesday, October 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in 250 Blegen Hall to learn more about internship opportunities at the State Capitol in St. Paul AND how you can receive credit for the internship experience. Dozens of student interns are needed for the upcoming 2015 legislative session which begins in January. Scott Magnuson, Director of the Senate Information Office, and Professor Paul Soper, Internship Director for the Department of Political Science, will be at the session to talk about the upcoming internship opportunities available to undergraduates in spring semester and how you can receive credit for this exciting experience. Applications will be available at the session. All students, in all majors and in all colleges, are eligible for and encouraged to apply for a Minnesota State Senate internship. Applicants with a variety of interests, skills, and strengths are needed as interns. Students who are unable to attend the session due to their class schedules may stop by the Department of Political Science Undergraduate Advising Office in 1482 Social Sciences AFTER October 1 to pick up an application. Anyone with questions may direct them to Rose Miskowiec, Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Political Science, at (612) 624-8517 or r-misk@umn.edu.
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8.Pop-in Resume Critique Event
Do you want to attend the CLA Internship Fair but you're not sure what it is or what to do when you're there? Attend a prep event for answers and advice: Pop-in Resume Critique Event: September 24, 1:00 - 4:00pm in 411 STSS. No registration required.
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9.CLA Practice Interview Days
Wednesday, October 1 and Friday, October 3 CLA Career Services will be hosting Practice Interview Days. This is a great way to practice for job or internship interviews. This free event is open to all CLA students. You'll do a practice interview with an employer and receive helpful feedback afterward. Professional recruiters from various companies and organizations facilitate the interviews. Register via the 'Interview On Campus' section on GoldPASS. Choose your own 45-minute interview time. Cost: FREE. For more information search the 'Interview On Campus' section on GoldPASS.
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RESEARCH
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10.Institute of Child Development Research Open House
Are you looking for a way to get involved in research in the Institute of Child Development? The Child Psychology Student Organization will be hosting a research lab open house Wednesday, September 24th at the Institute of Child Development where any students (including Psychology Majors) interested in research with ICD will be invited to find out more. At 6:00pm students will have the opportunity to take a tour of ICD. Beginning at 6:15pm in room 105 of ICD, researchers and research assistants will be answering questions and presenting information pertaining to the work that is currently going on in their labs. Learn more about the research being done by faculty members as well as possible research opportunities available to undergraduate students. Free pizza and snacks will be served at the event. Please RSVP online!
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11.Facial Emotion Coding RA Position Available Immediately
A lab at the Institute of Child Development is seeking Research Assistants to help us this fall semester with a facial emotion coding project. You will gain training in face emotion coding and learn more generally about conducting psychology research. This may be an especially good opportunity for individuals who think they may want to eventually pursue graduate studies in psychology or child development and want to gain research experience. This experience can be from 1 to 3 credits, depending on your time commitment (3-9 hours per week effective from now until the end of the fall semester). To apply please forward your resume, which includes your current GPA near the top, to Jyothi and Madelyn at ramak032@umn.edu and label052@umn.edu; please be sure to put "ICD Emotion Coding Project" in the Subject Line. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions. Thanks for your interest!
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12.Think About Applying for a UROP Research Grant
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduates either to work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project or to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor. UROP projects are an ideal way to bring together the University's research and teaching missions, and the program is well funded, providing over 100 grants for CLA students every year. Electronic applications can be submitted at urop.umn.edu. The due date for UROP applications for spring 2015 projects is October 6, 2014.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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13.Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Studies
The Beinecke Scholarship Program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate program. Each scholar receives $34,000 for graduate study toward a PhD or MFA (professional degrees such as law, public policy, education, etc. are not eligible). 20 scholarships will be awarded nationwide. The U is one of the 106 select institutions which may nominate students for the scholarship. Applicants must be juniors with a history of receiving need-based financial aid. The Office of National and International Scholarships will be holding an information session for interested student on October 6 from 12:00-1:00 in the Crosby Seminar Room (240 Northrop).
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14.Learning Abroad Center Scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are approaching for students participating in winter break and spring 2015 programs. Deadlines are as follows:
Financial Need/First-Generation Scholarship: Wednesday, September 24; Study Abroad Scholarship: Wednesday, October 15 and Diversity Scholarship: Wednesday, October 15. Contact the LAC for more information.
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15.Gilman International Learning Abroad Scholarship
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for US-citizen, undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Applicants must be Pell Grant-eligible (check your eFAAN to confirm). Awards up to $8000 are available for summer, semester, and year programs. Contact Thuy Doan, 612.626.8686, with questions. Information sessions will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., 214 Heller Hall and Friday, September 26, 2-3 p.m., 214 Heller Hall.
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ENGAGEMENT
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16.Volunteer & Community Engagement Abroad Information Sessions
Volunteer and Community Engagement programs are for UofM students and are led by UofM staff. The Non-Credit Learning Abroad Grant is applicable to these programs. For more information visit our site. To learn more, attend an info session. Ecuador and Guatemala: Wednesday, October 8, 12-1 p.m., 230 Heller Hall; Senegal: Wednesday, October 8, 4-5:30 p.m., 219 Appleby Hall. Pizza and refreshments are provided at all sessions.
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17.Spanish Language Opportunities over Winter Break
Need to Finish your Language Requirement? The Learning Abroad Center offers several intensive Spanish language programs that allow students to complete a semester's worth of Spanish in only 3 weeks. Students also benefit from small class sizes, living with a host family, and being immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment. The following programs and courses are available: Intensive Spanish in Ecuador: (equivalents of) SPAN 1004-SPAN 3015 Language and Culture in Buenos Aires: (equivalents of) SPAN 1003, SPAN 1004 Study Abroad in Mexico: SPAN 1004-SPAN 3015. For more information, visit the links above or contact Molly Micheels in the Learning Abroad Center.
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ACADEMICS
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18.New Minor in Interior Environments
The College of Design is excited to offer a new minor in Interior Environments. The Interior Environments minor will introduce students to the discipline's core principles and the question of how health and well-being are impacted by the social, cultural, historical, and technological forces behind the design of interior environments. This pay be of interest to students studying: psychology, business, architecture, individually designed degrees and those who have a general interest in design. Information and online application.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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19.Part-Time AVID Tutors in Saint Paul Public Schools
AVID tutors serve as leaders and role models for students, helping them achieve more and get ready for college. You would be a great fit if you are: A college graduate or current college student, have access to a car, bus, bike or other reliable transportation, can support students as they learn: math, reading, social studies, and other school subjects, and love working with students from diverse backgrounds. These positions will be part-time, up to 14 hours per week with flexible schedules and competitive pay. All positions will be in the Saint Paul Public School District. If you're interested, please apply at spps.org. Email toni.herman@spps.org with questions.
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20.Entry-level 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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21.Positions with ACR Healthcare
ACR is currently in need of employees for a direct care position titled "Program Counselor," which involves working with individuals that have physical/developmental disabilities. Some roles of a Program Counselor include escorting residents to appointments, which could be for an annual check-up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, and other possibilities. Other general roles of a PC include administering medications, providing care for daily activities, preparing meals, and also taking residents on community outings such as movies, concerts, parks, and anything else that interests them. Since there are over 50 houses within ACR, there are some homes that have more medical-based residential care, and others that are more behavioral. The position does require training before being permitted to work at any home, which covers first-aid, CPR, medication administration, how to handle behaviors, and other classes depending on the assigned home. Training can take up to two weeks, but the good news is that all training is paid! ACR Healthcare does require a minimum of 12 hours a week (around two shifts), and we prefer staff to commit for at least 6 months. ACR Healthcare was voted #1 workplace in Minnesota for 2014, and it is a great company to be involved with. We also have an internship program for any employee planning to pursue nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-based careers. Any student that is interested in this position can contact Caitlin Fortin via email (fort0191@umn.edu) or phone (952) 261-7038.
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22.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. Our 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 need, 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 among other things. Please complete the application for Clinician (Tutor) -Edina, MN at the following website: https://lindamoodbellcareers.silkroad.com/
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