September 8th, 2015

September 9th, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Welcome Back! 2. Fall 2015 Drop-in Advising 3. Meet CLA Career Counselor and Psychology Liasion, Laura Heilman!

Events 4. CLA Internship Fair: Tuesday, Sept. 15th 5. Learning Abroad Fair: Wednesday, Sept. 16th 6. Kenwood Therapy Center Info Session: Wednesday, Sept. 16th 7. LGBTQIA Student Leadership Retreat: Saturday, Oct. 24th

Research 8. Call for Undergraduate Research Papers 9. UGRA needed for Political Psychology Lab 10. UGRAs needed in School Psychology Research Lab

Scholarships 11. $500! Apply for a Fall 2015 Psychology Undergraduate Engagement Award! 12. $1,500! CLA Internship Scholarship Program

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 13. ACR Hiring Program Counselor 14. Full-Time One Stop Counselor Openings 15. Disability Consulting Services Seeking PCAs 16. Affinity Plus Foundation Assistant Internship 17. Roseville Family Seeking PCA

September 9, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni everyTuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. Welcome Back! Psychology Undergraduate Advising would like to welcome you to campus for the start of Fall 2015! As you begin your first week of classes, keep our office's resources in mind. Some of you are returning from exciting summer experiences such as study abroad or internships or, for others, the less-exciting coursework and GREs. No matter what your summer involved, we can likely help you move forward! Advisors in our office are available for appointments year-round to assist with psychology course-selection and major progress, career and graduate school preparation and selection, and general engagement to make the most out of your time here. To schedule an appointment, fill our our appointment request form online. We look forward to seeing you and wish you the best of luck in the coming semester! 2. 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. 3. Meet CLA Career Counselor and Psychology Liasion, Laura Heilman! Psychology Undergraduate Advising is excited to announce our new partnership withCLA Career Services! Starting this fall, Career Counselor Laura Heilman will hold appointments in Elliott Hall to meet with Psychology students the about postgraduate planning, job search and exploration, internships, graduate school, and more. Laura completed her undergraduate degrees in psychology and communication from the University of Minnesota Duluth before working as a college access and success coach with the Twin-Cities-based nonprofit organization College Possible. During this experience Laura developed a passion for helping students navigate the career development process within higher education. She went on to earn her MA in leadership in student affairs from the University of St. Thomas where she gained experience in career services and academic advising at Augsburg College and in the dean of students office at Macalester College. Laura is committed to providing inclusive services to aid students by helping them recognize their strengths, explore meaningful options after college, articulate the value of their liberal arts degree, and empower them to achieve their goals. To schedule an appointment with Laura, follow this link. Laura can be contacted by email at stit0028@umn.edu.

Events 4. CLA Internship Fair  Tuesday, September 25th, 2015 10:00am - 2:00pm Northrop Plaza  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. For more information and to register search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS. 5. Learning Abroad Fair Wednesday, September 16th10:00am - 2:30pmNorthrop Plaza  Thinking about study abroad? Want to learn more about the programs, locations, and opportunities offered? The Learning Abroad Fair is designed for students to discover the variety of learning abroad options available at the University of Minnesota. Students will have the opportunity to meet Learning Abroad Center staff, affiliated program staff, college advisers, and many other departments from around the U that will help with the decisions and steps needed to participate in an education abroad experience. Opportunities to study, work, intern, and volunteer abroad during college and after graduation will be represented. See the Learning Abroad Center website for details. 6. Interested in Therapy as a Career? Learn More at the Kenwood Center Informational Meeting Wednesday, September 16th6:00pm - 8:00pm Kenwood Center, Minneapolis Come and learn about the Kenwood Center’s programs, services, research, training, and other projects. Witness live demonstrations of Narragrams and narrative therapy in practice. Receive information on the Narrative Therapy an Consultation Certificate Program and registration. The evening will be enjoyed over complimentary food, drink, and conversation with participants and the Kenwood Team. Register by mail, fax, or by email at info@kenwooodcenter.org. Contact Molly Schlieff at schli199@umn.edu with questions. 7. LGBTQIA Student Leadership Retreat Saturday, October 24th - Sunday, October 25th, 2015 Water Park of America Hotel, Bloomington Cost: FREE - Registration required  The GLBTA Programs Office is excited to present the University of Minnesota's 2nd Annual Student Retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual and allied (LGBTQIA) undergraduate and graduate students. Our 2nd annual retreat will focus on leadership development and community building while exploring intersecting identifies and oppressions through a social justice lens. It's also a great way for students to make new friends and make connections! Hotel, meals, & parking pass included at no cost to U of M students. Space is limited and application is required. Apply here.

Research 8. Call for Undergraduate Research Papers Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field (i.e. psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics)? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work? If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) WANTS YOU to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released Spring 2016. URJP is an organization dedicated to informing the community of psychological findings through research run by undergraduates from all universities. URJP is one of the few established psychology journals that publish undergraduate psychological research in the country. The deadline to submit papers is October 31, 2015. More information regarding our submission criteria and types of articles accepted can be found on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at psychjournal.ucla@gmail.com for further information. 9. UGRA needed for Political Psychology Lab The Political Psychology Lab is looking for one undergraduate research assistant to start work immediately, earning research credit for PSY 5993. The RA will be assisting with managing studies on all different stages, including literature review, creating surveys, collecting data, cleaning data, and data analysis. The RA will be involved in one or more of the studies examining libertarian ideology, moral dilemmas, definition of culture, and self-affirmation. 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 with previous research experience. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line “Political Psychology Research Assistant Position” to Max Hui Bai (baixx062@umn.edu) by 1pm September 13th Sunday, containing the following information: 1. Name, 2. Email, 3. Class year, 4. Cumulative GPA, 5. Reason for applying (no more than three sentences, please). 6. transcript *Only students who respond accordingly will be sent the full research assistant application and considered for this position. 10. UGRAs needed in School Psychology Research Lab We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students who can work in Dr. Ted Christ's research lab and help with data entry, organization, assessment development, and other lab activities related to School Psychology and reading or math assessment research during the fall semester. Credit and volunteer options are available. Please contact Dr. Mary Jane White by email (whit0782@umn.edu) if you are interested and attach a 1 page resume that includes information about your work and schooling experience, references, skills using Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, etc.), SPSS, R and/or other statistical software.

Scholarships 11. $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 isSeptember 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. 12. $1,500! CLA Internship Scholarship Program Deadline: October 7, 2015Do 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, visitwww.cla.umn.edu/internship-scholarship or contact Ben Hansen at bdhansen@umn.edu.

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. ACR Hiring Program Counselor ACR Healthcare is currently in need of additional staffing 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 others. 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. The Program Counselor position pays $11.00/hr during weekdays, $12.75 if working an awake night. During weekends, you would make $12.81 for day and evening shifts, and $15.00 for awake nights. We also have an internship program for any employee planning to pursue nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-based careers. We can also form new internships for any major or field of study, as long as the individual is an employee with ACR Healthcare. If interested in this position, please contact Caitlin Fortin:fort0191@umn.edu; (952) 261-7038. 14. Full-Time One Stop Counselor Openings One Stop Student Services is excited to announce that we are hiring for our One Stop Counselor position (3 openings) in Academic Support Resources. One Stop Counselors hold the lead role for counseling and advising on complex issues and problems regarding student academic and degree progress, as well as financial matters. Visit the U of M Job Board for full position descriptions and to apply. To find the position, enter the job ID in the keyword search: 304374 15. Disability Consulting Services Seeking PCAs Disability Consulting Solutions has frequent need for Personal Care Attendants (PCA) to provide part-time assistance for children and youth with special needs. Prior experience with children with autism or other special needs is helpful. Must have own transportation. The pay is generally around $15.00/hour, depending on experience. If interested, please email David at david7sherman@yahoo.com to inquire about specific openings. 16. Affinity Plus Foundation Assistant Internship Affinity Plus Credit Union is seeking an undergraduate student intern for the fall semester. As a Foundation Assistant Intern, you will play a large role in the Affinity Plus Foundation as the organization ramps up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Silent Auction. This internship will not be dull. You will get firsthand experience in fundraising as you obtain and organize donations, communicate important event information, support the branch network with their Silent Auction needs, and assist the Executive Director in various capacities. This position is a paid internship for 15-20 hours per week from early September - December 15. For more information and to apply, follow thislink. 17. Roseville Family Seeking PCA Family looking for after school care help for their 14-year-old daughter with special needs. She is universally developmentally delayed with her biggest delay being speech. The job includes getting her off the bus, helping with snack, attending to personal care needs (e.g. toileting). She needs to be transported to speech therapy and back one afternoon a week. This is a M-F job, 3:00 to 5:30-6:00. It pays $12 per hour. Family is located in Roseville. For more information, please contact Aimee Fierke atafierke@mcgough.com

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