September 15, 2015 |
Psychology Advising
1. Fall 2015 Drop-in Advising
2. Join us for a Psychology Advising Open House!
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Psi Chi/Psychology Club
3. Psi Chi Kick Off meeting--Get to Know us Pizza Night!
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Pychology International Student Association - PISA
4. PISA Welcome Back BBQ & Buddy Program Kickoff
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Events
5. Community Involvement Fair THIS Thursday, September 17th!
6. International Student Fair Prep Workshops
7. CLA Internship Fair
8. El Grito-Cultural Event on Campus
9. Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat
10. Take Advantage of CLA Career Services Info Sessions
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Research
11. UGRA's Needed: Social, Political, & Legal Psychology
12. Apply for UROP: Spring 2016 Deadline is October 5th
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Scholarships
13. $500! Apply for a Fall 2015 Psychology Undergraduate Engagement Award!
14. $1,500! CLA Internship Scholarship Program
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Engagement
15. GLBTA Mentor Program: Now Accepting Mentees!
16. Get Involved with the University YMCA
17. Active Minds First Meeting This Thursday, 9/17
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Learning Abroad
18. Global Health in Thailand: Humans, Elephants and Disease
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Jobs/Internship Opportunities
19. History Day Mentorship Program Seeking Interns
20. Shen Neurolaw Lab Hiring Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant
21. Paid Undergraduate Research Positions in Chicago Longitudinal Study
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September 15, 2015
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Psychology Advising
1. Fall 2015 Drop-in Advising
Psychology Undergraduate Advising has designated Drop-in Hours during the academic year. Due to high student demand the first 2 weeks of the term, we will have an advisor available on drop-ins from 8:30-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 9:45-4:30 on Thursday. Drop-in hours are a great time to get research contracts signed, and to ask 5-10 minute questions; longer issues will be referred to schedule a full appointment. Our normal drop-in hours will take effect on Tuesday, September 22nd. Please see our website for more information on our Office Hours & Availability. Check the Psych Scoop each week for possible change in availability.
2. Join us for a Psychology Advising Open House!
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2:00-4:00pm, Elliott Hall Lobby
Psychology Advising would like to invite you to join us for an open house in Elliott Hall. Come catch up with advsiors, instructors, and fellow students, meet student group representatives and learn about engagement opportunities and post-graduate resources. Meet new Advising staff: Coordinator Mike Houlahan, Psychology Advisor Kelley Redmond, and CLA Career Counselor Laura Heilman. Take a study break to enjoy free food and good company! We are excited to see you and hear about how your school year is going so far!
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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!
3. Psi Chi Kick Off meeting--Get to Know us Pizza Night!
Come get to know Psychology Club/Psi Chi at our kick off event this coming Monday! Join us for pizza, games and meet some great people. Everyone is welcome so bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you Monday, September 21st from 5:30 to 6:30 in Elliot Hall room N391!
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Pychology International Student Association - PISA
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!
4. PISA Welcome Back BBQ & Buddy Program Kickoff
Are you an international student majoring in Psychology? We are the Psychology International Student Association (PISA) and our mission is to serve and helps international psychology major students to succeed here at the U! We are holding our first event of the semester at Elliott Hall Courtyard from 5-8pm on Friday, September 25, 2015! There will be FREE FOOD! So mark your calendar, bring your friends and we’ll see you there! For more information, feel free to check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
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Events
5. Community Involvement Fair THIS Thursday, September 17th!
Thursday, September 17th, 10:00am-2:00pm, Coffman Great Hall
You can make a difference! This free event gives students (grad and undergrad) a chance to learn about Twin Cities volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 local organizations to find a position that matches your major or interests. Learn about volunteer and internship positions in fields such as: Youth Education and Mentoring, ELL/ESL Tutoring, Environment, Animal Rights, Healthcare / Public Health, Law / Criminal Justice, Housing / Homelessness, Refugee and Immigrant Communities, Political Organizing / Public Policy, Family Services / Family Violence, the Arts, GLBT Communities, Women and Gender issues. This event is hosted by the Community Service Learning Center. Go to http://www.servicelearning.
6. International Student Fair Prep Workshops
Thursday, September 17th, 12:00-1:00pm, Room 50B, Humphrey School of Public Affairs OR Monday, September 21st, 2015, 3:00-4:00pm, Room 250, Blegan Hall
If you plan to attend a Fall Job or Internship Fair, this workshop is for you! Through this workshop, you will learn: What to expect at Job and Internship Fair; How to target and research companies; How to talk about your visa status; The elements of how to introduce yourself to a company. Workshops are being offered on two different dates; please only attend one session. For more information, search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS using Event ID numbers 2586 and 2587 respectively.
7. CLA Internship Fair
Friday, September 25th, 10:00am-2:00pm, Coffman Great Hall
Explore internship opportunities with a variety of employers who are hiring and who have internships for CLA students. Many employers will also have full-time and volunteer opportunities available. The CLA Internship Fair is also an opportunity to develop your networking skills and to get advice about internships and full-time professional work. This event is open to all CLA students. Registration encouraged; search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS for more information and to register.
8. El Grito-Cultural Event on Campus
Friday, September 18th, 5:00-8:00pm, Northrop Plaza
El Grito celebrates the independence of Mexico and other Latin American countries. Come and support our inclusiveness, celebration, and cultural awareness event Friday September 18th from 5pm to 8pm at the plaza of Northrop. Stop by for free food and music! All are welcome.
9. Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat
Friday, October 9th - Saturday, October 10th
ISSS is currently looking for undergraduate students to apply for the Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat. This retreat is for undergraduate students who want to become more effective in international environments. This interactive, high-energy event becomes a living laboratory of what it takes to work with people from dicipants start friendships with people from all over the world and discover their own leadership potential. A cutting edge cross-cultural leadership model, Personal Leadership, will be used to develop participants' cross cultural skill-set that is needed for professional and personal lives in the 21st century. Students who have completed this retreat were and are currently in various leadership positions, from Welcome Week Leaders, Global Gopher Week Leaders and CAs across campus! Space is limited, so apply online by noon on Wednesday, September 30th at http://z.umn.edu/cclr. Both US and international students are eligible to apply. Students will be notified of their acceptance on Friday, October 2nd at noon. Contact Marina Uehara at uehar003@umn.edu or call 612-624-7381 with any questions.
10. Take Advantage of CLA Career Services Info Sessions
Throughout the year, CLA Career Services holds informational sessions for students to learn about career opportunities at organizations throughout the Twin Cities. Each semester we host local and national companies, both for-profit and non-profit, of all sizes. Upcoming organizations hosting info sessions on campus include Kohls, Wells Fargo, and Qualtrics. Check often as new sessions are added regularly! Search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS for more information and a full list of upcoming events. You can also stay informed by subscribing to CLA Career Services' weekly newsletter.
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Research
11. UGRA's Needed: Social, Political, & Legal Psychology
Researchers in social, political and legal psychology are looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the Fall semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting with coding and data analysis in a study examining racial attitudes, prejudice regulation, and public policy attitudes. Responsibilities include coding and entering data, and attending regular meetings, which will be scheduled based on RA's availability. The position runs during the Fall semester, with the opportunity to continue into the Spring. RAs will be expected to work approximately 6-10 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 willing to commit to 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 “Social, Political and Legal Psychology RA position” to Joe Vitriol (joevitriol@gmail.com), containing the following information: Name, Email, Class Year, Cumulative GPA, 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.
12. Apply for UROP: Spring 2016 Deadline is October 5th
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. Thousands of students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To learn more about the UROP program, visit www.urop.umn.edu. The due date for UROP applications for spring 2016 is October 5th, 2015. Please contact Wendy Nicholson-Kotas, nicho421@umn.edu with questions. Please note: it is important to check with One Stop to determine how the UROP scholarship could affect your financial aid package for the academic year.
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Scholarships
13. $500! Apply for a Fall 2015 Psychology Undergraduate Engagement Award!
Deadline: September 21st, 2015 Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this fall? Or engaging in a learning opportunity that takes you outside of the classroom for a unique experience? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship or research component, etc.). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered Fall 2015. The Fall 2015 application deadline is September 21, 2015. Notification Date: October 1, 2015. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our webpage. Please submit application materials to Michael Houlahan. Materials must be submitted electronically to mhoulaha@umn.edu.
14. $1,500! CLA Internship Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 7, 2015 Do you have an unpaid internship this fall? The $1,500 CLA Internship Scholarship program through CLA Career Services may be what you're looking for. Approximately 100 scholarships will be awarded in 2015-2016. For more information, visit www.cla.umn.edu/internship-
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Engagement
15. GLBTA Mentor Program: Now Accepting Mentees!
The GLBTA Mentor Program creates long-lasting connections across students and employees. Studnet Mentees can quickly connect to someone at the U of M while the Mentors check in with adjustment to the U of M culture; advancing their own sense of self & identity exploration; navigating being GLBTA within a specific academic field or career path; creating connections throughout the local Twin Cities community. Mentees & Mentors meet individually as tehy please, abiding by general guidelines tailored for studnet success and mentorship. We welcome you to join us as a Student Mentee! For an application or more information, visit: https://diversity.umn.edu/
16. Get Involved with the University YMCA
The University YMCA is a vibrant campus community that is diverse, inclusive and global – a place where all are welcome and all can thrive! Students are welcome to bring in their innovative ideas as entrepreneurs, to start something new or join our current teams and/or programs that serve youth in the community. See the University YMCA website for more information.
17. Active Minds First Meeting This Thursday, 9/17
Active Minds is a student organization that educates people about mental health issues and tries to reduce the stigma around mental health. Classes are officially underway and it's time for the first Active Minds meeting of the semester! We will be meeting this Thursday the 17th from 6-7pm in Coffman 213 with FREE PIZZA. To help us get an idea of how much pizza we need, please RSVP with this form. Anyone is welcome at the meeting, bring a friend! Stay informed about Active Minds and other mental health news and activities on campus! Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
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Learning Abroad
18. Global Health in Thailand: Humans, Elephants and Disease
Application open until October 1st. Global Health in Thailand: Humans, Elephants, & Disease, is a 3 credit winter break program, but combines two weeks in Thailand with 7 classes, one hour each week, Jan-March. This class, led by health professionals, looks at the relationship between human health and animal health – with a particular focus on tuberculosis in elephants and humans. In Thailand students will visit elephant camps, and learn about the transmission of TB from human to elephant as well as elephant to human. Back in the US, students will meet weekly for seven weeks to further explore TB in Minnesota, hearing from health experts who are actively working on both TB and drug-resistant TB. Finally students will have an opportunity to explore the role that culture plays in zoonotic diseases including discussions of other zoonotic diseases such as ebola, Hantavirus, avian influenza, ovine spongiform encephalitis, rabies and many others. For more information, click here. Apply here through the Learning Abroad Center.
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Jobs/Internship Opportunities
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19. History Day Mentorship Program Seeking Interns
National History Day in Minnesota is looking for undergraduate students interested in history, history education, or community service! The History Day Mentoring Program is a PAID internship where undergraduates have the opportunity to mentor middle school and high school students as they create original projects. Working with the History Day program will help you build your resume, introduce you to career opportunities in education and public history, and support connections between the U and the community. A short application for prospective mentors can be found online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/
20. Shen Neurolaw Lab Hiring Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant
Neuroscience + Law = Neurolaw, and the Shen Neurolaw Lab is actively exploring a number of topics at the neurolaw intersection. The Lab, directed by Dr. Francis Shen, McKnight Land-Grant Professor and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota, is looking to hire a part-time undergraduate research assistant for the Fall 2015 semester. The research tasks will involve several empirical research projects related to psychology, neuroscience, and law. No previous exposure to law or legal research is required for this position, but preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence. Hours and hourly compensation will be arranged based on availability and experience. Please apply online at http://www.fxshen.com/
21. Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions in Chicago Longitudinal Study
The Chicago Longitudinal Study (CLS) is seeking undergraduate research assistants (URAs) to start immediately. Since 1985, the CLS has been following up with a group of 1,500 low-income individuals who attended Kindergarten in Chicago Public Schools. Intervention group members attended the Child-Parent Center (CPC) Program, the oldest federally funded extended early childhood intervention. Previous results have been published in top scientific journals and have informed educational policy at the local and national levels. They also enabled the project's team to win a $15 million U.S. Department of Education grant to expand the CPC Program across the Midwest. More information is available on the project's website: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/icd/
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