December 1st, 2015

December 1, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. PSY 3996-Psychology Internship Class Application Deadline EXTENDED!  2. Advising Office Hours Next Week

Events 3. Perspectives on Food & Health 4. Peace Corps Info Sessions 5. Curious About Grad School? Info Sessions Every Friday

Campus Resources 6. Get Ready for Final Exams at University Libraries!

Scholarships 7. $5,000! Internship Scholarship Application Due December 15th

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 8. Internship Opportunity with Hennepin County Corrections & Rehabilitation  9. Citizen Outreach Director for December Grads 10. Full & Part-Time Positions Available at Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc.

December 1, 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. PSY 3996-Psychology Internship Class Application Deadline EXTENDED!  PSY 3996-Psychology Internship is a pilot internship class being offered through the Department of Psychology Spring 2016. This is a psychology focused course with an opportunity to gain academic credits within your Psychology major for an internship within the curriculum. This 3 credit course works within the electives area of your Psychology major. The deadline to apply is this Friday, 12/4 at 3:00pm. If you are interested in applying, it is important to carefully read the email you received on Monday, November 30th titled “Psy 3996-Psychology Internship Class." This email includes details about the course, internship opportunities available, and instructions for applying via GoldPASS. Email psyadvis@umn.edu "Attn: Becky" with questions. 2. Advising Office Hours Next Week  Due to staff training and professional development, Psychology Advising's office hours will be different next week. Please note the following changes to Psychology Advising Office hours for next week:  -Thursday, December 10th: Mike's drop-in hours will be held from 2:30-4:30pm  -Friday December 11th: The office will be closed all day for Staff Meeting and Professional Development  Regular Advising office and drop-in hours will resume the week of December 14th.

Events 3. Perspectives on Food & Health  Thursday, December 3rd, 6:00-7:30pm, RecWell Center  Presented by: Minnesota Medical Leaders, University of Minnesota Sociological Association, and the Undergraduate Public Health Association. Free Food! Learn about the clinical, social, and public health perspectives on food and health. Featuring: Lisa Diers, Director of Nutrition & Yoga at the Emily Program; Rachel Shurman, Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota; and Llisa Harnack, Director of Nutrition Coordinating Center in Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health. RSVP here.  4. Peace Corps Info Sessions  Monday, December 7th, 6:00pm & 7:00 pm, 325 Coffman Union  Wondering about what is coming after graduation? Interested in work or service abroad? The next big application deadline for Peace Corps is January 1, 2016. Attend an info session next week to learn more: "Living & Working in Eastern Europe": Learn about Eastern Europe through the perspectives of an international student from Bulgaria and a UMN Peace Corps alum who served in Moldova. (6:00pm) "What is Peace Corps?" Learn about Peace Corps, how to apply and ask returned Peace Corps volunteers about their service. (7:00pm) For more information about Peace Corps and its advantages, go here or contact UMN Peace Corps representative Frieda von Qualen at peacecor@umn.edu 5. Curious About Grad School? Info Sessions Every Friday  Every Friday, 1:00pm, 309 Johnston Hall The Graduate Admissions Office will be hosting information sessions and tours of the campus. Whether you are already working on an application or even just thinking about pursuing a graduate degree, we would love to meet with you! These sessions are designed to provide information about the process of applying to a graduate program and answer questions. Learn more about Grad School!

Campus Resources 6. Get Ready for Final Exams at University Libraries!  The University Libraries will offer "distraction-free" studying for finals that includes extended hours in our buildings, as well as stress-reducing activities. Use our spaces, our computers, our coffee shops, get help when you need it, and take a break with our awesome activities. Inspire others by sharing a photo and a tip of how you study best. Share on Instagram and use the hashtag #GetItDone and you may be chosen as a winner of a limited-edition University Libraries T-shirt during finals week. Tutors and consultants will be out in force at the SMART Learning Commons and the MCAE Instructional Center. Work with knowledgeable peers to jump start your prep week. Snacks and free selected practice exams will also be available. Find out more about extended walk-in tutor hours and Exam prep Workshops for Math, Chemistry, Computer Science and Physics. Remember that 24/7 Escort Services and the Gopher Chauffeur are available to make sure you get home safely from a late night of studying. Check out all the University Libraries have to offer!

Scholarships 7. $5,000! Internship Scholarship Application Due December 15th  CLA Career Services introduces the Mulhollem Cravens Leadership Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity will combine the hands-on experience of a summer internship with an internship reflection course, enhanced career coaching and alumni mentoring opportunities. Application deadline is December 15. No need to have an internship secured by the time of application. For more information and to apply visit cla.umn.edu/leadership-scholarship.

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.  8. Internship Opportunity with Hennepin County Corrections & Rehabilitation  Hennepin County, Adult Field Services and Sentence to Service is seeking an undergraduate student (preferably a junior or senior) for a spring semester volunteer position (400 hours from January-June), 16 hours per week minimum. The position is unpaid but may be available for credit if requested. Student will receive hands-on professional experience in Adult Probation or Sentence to Service by assisting staff in daily communication with clients by phone or in person while monitoring completion of court-ordered conditions, keeping them law-abiding and on track toward positive change and away from re-offending. For more information and to apply, please contact Tatiana Przytula, Senior Coordinator of Volunteers & Interns at tatiana.przytula@hennepin.us 9. Citizen Outreach Director for December Grads Hiring December Grads: Direct a Campaign to Protect the Environment, Public Health, and LGBT Rights! As a Citizen Outreach Director for the Fund, you run a campaign office in one of dozens of cities throughout the country. The staff you supervise educate citizens about the issues and get them involved in campaigns to win progressive change. They do this by canvassing; they go out into communities and talk to as many people as possible and get them involved. In essence, your job is to build a team of committed activists who mobilize hundreds, even thousands of citizens to take action. You give leading groups the people power they need to win. At the Fund for the Public Interest, we partner with these and other leading progressive organizations to help fight for the future of our health, our environment, and our democracy. We are looking for candidates to join us as Citizen Outreach Directors. This position can be found on GoldPASS (Job ID# 156608) or at www.fundjobs.org 10. Full & Part-Time Positions Available at Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is looking to fill both Full Time Supervisory and Part Time Direct Care staff positions. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is a non-profit residential service for adults with autism. Our programming efforts are supported by CappsDATA, a computer-aided process that supports our direct care services and enhances the way our services are designed, administered, tracked, and analyzed. Full time positions start at $15.25/hr and require a four year degree. Part time positions start at 14.40/hr and require 15 completed college credits. For more information, a full job description and required shift hours, or to apply, please contact Erin Sipe at 763-560-5330 or esipe@afpwa.org.

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