November 3rd, 2015

November 3, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Registration Begins Next Week! 2. Psychology Undergraduate Diversity Council is Accepting Applications

Events 3. Spur 2015: Connecting & Inspiring Innovative Women 4. Interested in Teaching? Attend the DirecTrack to Teaching Info Session  5. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Preview Day

Research 6. Research Exploration Fair  7. UGRA Positions at the Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab

Engagement 8. University Honors Program Accepting Applications for Fall 2016 Admission 9. HECUA: Build Knowledge & Community While Creating Social Change

Courses 10. EPSY 5800- Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management & Living a Happy, Healthy, & Effective Life  11. AHS 3101: The New Health Professions Team

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 12. Student Experience is Hiring  13. Full-time Mental Health Worker at Andrew Residence  14. Full and Part-time Positions Available with Partners in Excellence  15. Front Office Receptionist/Medical Records Technician at Hamm Clinic

November 3, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. Registration Begins Next Week!  Spring 2016 registration begins soon! Be sure to check your MyU account (Go to "Academics > "Registration") to find the date and time you can begin to register for classes. To prepare for this year's registration, meet with both your College advisor and your Psychology Major Advisor. Keep in mind that registration is the busiest time of year for advisors, and thus appointments tend to fill up 1-2 weeks in advance. 2. Psychology Undergraduate Diversity Council is Accepting Applications  Psychology Advising invites applications from current students for the Psychology Undergraduate Student Diversity Council. We are interested in applications from students of diverse backgrounds and identities. The purpose of the Psychology Undergraduate Diversity Council is to engage diverse perspectives in the Department of Psychology and to ensure accessibility of services and programs within the Psychology undergraduate program. The expected commitment is one meeting prior to the end of Fall term (1-2 hours) and 2-3 meetings during Spring 2016. To apply, submit the short, 3-question Application by Thursday, November 12th. Please consider applying or encouraging your peers to do so! If you have any questions, contact psyadvis@umn.edu subject line" Attn: Kelley"

Events 3. Spur 2015: Connecting & Inspiring Innovative Women Wednesday, November 11th, 5:30-7:30pm, Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, Minneapolis SPUR is an ongoing series of events at women-owned businesses across the metro. Please join us for food, refreshments and conversation with some of the metro’s most prominent women business leaders at Eyebobs! The event is a great opportunity for women students interested in learning more about opportunities outside of the large corporate career path and network with people in positions to hire interns and future University of Minnesota graduates. Space is limited-- register today. 4. Interested in Teaching? Attend the DirecTrack to Teaching Info Session  Friday, November 13th, 1:30-3:30pm, 355 Peik Hall  The DirecTrack to Teaching program at the University of Minnesota puts undergraduate students on the path to teaching licensure. The program offers early admission to the College of Education and Human Development’s initial licensure program and gives undergraduates early exposure to the culture of teaching and schools. Attend this info session to learn more about the advantages of the DirecTrack program, its requirements, and how to apply.  5. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Preview Day  Saturday, November 14th, 8am-12:30pm, Humphrey School of Public Affairs (West Bank)  We welcome you to attend our fall Preview Day to learn more about the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The Humphrey School wants to help you create change in our communities and around the world. Whether you hope to fix the United States’ immigration system, create better access to healthier food, bring education to every corner of the globe, or secure equal rights for all communities, the degrees at the Humphrey School will give you the skills you need to be a change maker. The program will highlight five of our master's degree programs (including the new Master of Human Rights) Join us and discover the programs and coursework from the faculty themselves, hear personal anecdotes from current students, and learn about all the possibilities a degree from the Humphrey School can bring you from our alumni. Register today!

Research 6. Research Exploration Fair  Wednesday, November 11th, 6-8pm, Coffman Union Mississippi Room (3rd floor) Find your research opportunity! Join the CLA Student Board Wednesday, November 11th for our Research Exploration Fair in the Mississippi Room of Coffman Memorial Union. The event is open from 6:00-8:00pm. The event is free to all CLA students. There will be free Afro-Deli catering available to all those that come to the research fair. Get information about how you can get involved in research from groups such as MAYO, UROP, Lillehei Heart Institute, the Minnesota Craniofacial Research Training Program, CLA Career Services, and many more! This is your opportunity to find your perfect research position! 7. UGRA Positions at the Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab  The Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (DSCN) is seeking undergraduate research assistants (for credit). The Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab is seeking motivated undergraduate research assistants to contribute to a number of projects investigating relations among brain and cognitive development in children 5 to 10 years of age. This position is especially ideal for students who would like to acquire experience collecting, processing, and interpreting data in the context of developmental psychology or developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students must commit to 6 to 9 hours a week (2-3 credits), be available during the evenings with some weekend availability, with a minimum of a 2 semester commitment. Students may begin working in the lab this semester. Please contact Dr. Sammy Perone (sperone@umn.edu) if interested, include Name, Class, GPA, and reason for applying in the body of the email and “undergraduate research interest” in the subject line.

Engagement 8. University Honors Program Accepting Applications for Fall 2016 Admission The University Honors Program (UHP) is now accepting applications for Fall 2016 admission. The application deadline is February 3, 2016. If you are a highly-motivated student and intend to participate in research, scholarship, or artistic activity under the guidance of a faculty mentor, you may wish to apply. Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Session session to learn more about the University Honors Program and the application process. Please confirm dates and times on our website and RSVP for a session of your choice. To learn more, visit honors.umn.edu or call 612-624-5522.  9. HECUA: Build Knowledge & Community While Creating Social Change HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) is a nonprofit consortium based in St. Paul. It includes 17 colleges and universities, with the University of Minnesota among its founding members. HECUA strives to build knowledge and community while enabling students to create social change. HECUA's off-campus study programs address some of the most important issues of our time. Semester-long HECUA programs incorporate classroom studies, an internship, and field work. Check out their website for more information about the programs offered for spring 2016. There will be an info session for the Art for Social Change program on Thursday, November 19th from 4:00-5:30 in 223 Appleby Hall. Come anytime between 4:00-5:30 to learn more. We welcome sophomores through seniors from any academic background, as Art for Social Change is an interdisciplinary program. Students also don't need to consider themselves as artists to participate. Minimum gpa of 2.5 is the only requirement.

Courses IMPORTANT: Not all courses listed below are 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. 10. EPSY 5800- Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management & Living a Happy, Healthy, & Effective Life  Everyone experiences adversity and stress at some level, whether it's the pressure to perform in school or work, relationship problems, financial difficulties, or simply the number of tasks to do in a short period of time. Research has shown that people can learn and use specific resilience skills and positive routines in order to better manage stress, bounce back quicker after a setback, be more effective in their academic and vocational pursuits, develop stronger relationships with others, be physically and mentally healthy, and be satisfied with their lives overall. The purpose of this course is to teach individuals the science behind becoming a resilient person. Stated simply, resilience is the ability to survive and thrive. Resiliency is not only about your ability to positively adapt in the face of adverse or challenging circumstances (that is, survive), but it is also about learning the positive skills, strategies and routines that enable you to live a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life (in other words, thrive). This course gives you the permission to take care of yourself in order to effectively manage life stressors and maximize health and overall effectiveness in work and relationships.  11. AHS 3101: The New Health Professions Team  Interested in Health Care? Check out the Health Careers Center courses being offered for spring semester! AHS 3101: The New Health Professions Team is designed to help undergraduate students learn about and develop the qualities required of effective health profession team members. Students will analyze and practice these qualities through participation in self-assessment, reflection, group activities, and case studies. This 2 credit course is recommended for juniors and seniors who plan to enter the field of health care. For more information about this course and other courses offered through the Health Careers Center, visit their website.

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.  12. Student Experience is Hiring  Have you been looking for an opportunity to gain experience in your field, help others, and make money doing it? If so, we have the opportunity for you! Student Experience, located in Minneapolis, specializes in matching college students with young children, adolescents, and adults with physical or behavioral needs to assist with daily living activities as a Personal Care Assistant. We serve clients that range from age 4 to mid-sixties. While the majority of student employees are studying helping professions such as Healthcare, Education, Psychology, and Sociology, all majors are welcome. Working at Student Experience provides you with an opportunity to work on your professional development, gain transferable skills for your career path and helps to build your resume for future positions or graduate school. Student Experience does require a commitment of 12-15 hours per week and a minimum two semester commitment (summer semester included). We also ask that you have access to a vehicle. Student Experience is hiring NOW for 17 part time positions! Visit our website http://www.studentexperience.com to apply today. 13. Full-time Mental Health Worker at Andrew Residence  Andrew Residence is a 212-bed residential treatment center for adults with mental illness. The position requires a Bachelors Degree with a major in Social and Behavioral Sciences (students graduating in December are welcome to apply). Position duties include: To participate in the provision in of a comprehensive program of services, including providing floor coverage, interacting with residents in both individual and group settings with an emphasis on the milieu to facilitate the residents’ acquisition of independent living skills; To assess residents’ mental health status daily and communicate their status to treatment teams, intervening in emergency and non-crisis situations as needed; To administer medications and treatments per legal order and follow established Andrew Residence protocol; To provide individual program management as assigned. To apply, send a resume to Courtney Sedgwick, Human Resources Director at cks@andrewres.com. We are an equal opportunity employment employer. 14. Full and Part-time Positions Available with Partners in Excellence  Partners in Excellence provides services to children ages 1 through 10 with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. At Partners we are currently seeking individuals who have those same beliefs to provide one-on-one therapy to young children with autism. This position is responsible for providing direct therapy to clients by following treatment plans, documenting therapy services, and collaborating with a team to achieve the best possible outcomes. To learn more about our organization and apply please visit our website at www.partnersmn.com. Open positions are available at the following locations: Burnsville and North St. Paul, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin 15. Front Office Receptionist/Medical Records Technician at Hamm Clinic  Established in 1954, Hamm Clinic is an adult outpatient community mental health clinic. Our mission is to provide quality, culturally competent mental health assessment and treatment for adults in our community, particularly the underserved and those who are unable to afford the full cost of care; expert training and education for mental health professionals; and leadership in our community for effective mental health care. Hamm Clinic currently has an opportunity available for a part-time front office staff person. This position has several important functions: first, to receive afternoon and evening clients as they check-in, second, to prepare medical records and materials to be sent out to requesting facilities or providers, and third, to review the medical record data for integrity and accuracy. Students must be at least a junior undergraduate student. For a full job description and to apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to jobapplication@hammclinic.org.

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