March 15th, 2016

March 15, 2016

Psychology Advising 1. Research in Psychology Week! March 30th-April 1st

Psi Chi/Psychology Club 2. Psi Chi Applications Due March 25th

Events 3. Employer Site Visits: Ordway & Be the Match

Scholarships 4. Spend a Post-Graduation Year Abroad with a Fulbright Scholarship! 5. Scholarships for Post-graduate Study in China

Courses 6. Need a Semester Refresher? LASK 1101 Starts Monday, 3/21

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 7. CLA Career Services is Hiring Peer Advisors!

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Psychology Advising 1. Save the Date for Research in Psychology Week! March 30th-April 1st Psychology Undergraduate Advising is excited to present Research in Psychology Week! This 3-day event will expose psychology students to the variety of research opportunities within the psychology department, as well as help students understand what to expect and how to prepare for completing research for credit through PSY 4/5993: Directed Research. Stop by the Research in Psychology Fair anytime during the times listed below, and attend the Research in Psychology panel to learn more about the process for getting involved in research! RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY FAIR: Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st, 12:30-2:00pm, Elliott Hall 1st floor lobby. Stop by anytime! Representatives from Psychology research labs, UROP, and Psychology Advising will be available to give information and answer questions about research in psychology. RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY PANEL: Friday, April 1st, 1:00-2:00pm, N219 Elliott Hall Learn about Psychology research experience from Undergraduate Research Assistants, Psychology lab supervisors, and faculty members! *Please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu, subject: "Psychology Panel" to reserve your spot. This panel will also be videotaped and available for later viewing.

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! 2. Psi Chi Applications Due Friday, March 25th 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 Friday, March 25th. Follow this link to find out more about becoming a member.

Events 3. Employer Site Visits: Ordway & Be the Match Employers from the Ordway and Be the Match will be visiting with CLA students on Friday, April 1st. These visits are a great opportunity for students interested in nonprofit work. For more information, go to CLA Career Services website. Register on GoldPASS in the 'Career Fairs/Events' section (Ordway Event ID: 2893; Be the Match Event ID: 2892)

Scholarships 4. Spend a Post-Graduation Year Abroad with a Fulbright Scholarship! Fulbright supports Americans for one year of study, research, creative work, or English teaching abroad. Over 100 countries participate; over 1000 Fulbright scholarships are awarded annually. Prepare your application by August 2016 for a fulbright for the 2017-2018 academic year. Information session for undergraduates are available at the following dates and times: Tuesday, 3/22 12:00-1:00pm, 20 Humphrey (West Bank) Thursday, 3/24, 3:00-4:00pm, 210 Blegan (West Bank) Monday, 3/28, 12:00-1:00pm, B80 Ford (East Bank) Wednesday, 3/30, 2:00-3:00pm, 107 Folwell (East Bank) 5. Scholarships for Post-graduate Study in China Info Session: Monday, March 28th, 2:30-3:30pm, 240 Northrup Hosted by the Office for National and International Scholarships. Information about completing a graduate degree in China. Learn about: Yenching Academy; Critical Language Study Awards; Luce, Schwarzman, Fulbright and Boren Scholarships. Email natschol@umn.edu or visit their website for more information.

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. 6. Need a Semester Referesher? LASK 1101 Starts Monday, 3/21 SASS will be offering LASk 1101 (Academic Refresher; #48992), which will start on Monday, March 21st. This 1-credit course is a term-B, mid-semester course that offers assistance over the 2nd half of the semester to students experiencing academic concerns. You may find the course listed in the Class Search, using "LASK" as a subject search term. Feel free to contact the SASS Director at 612-626-0150 with any additional question.

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. 7. CLA Career Services is Hiring Peer Advisors! Looking for a job for next year? CLA Career Services is looking for excellent students to join their team. Peer Advisors work in the resource room approximately 10-14 hours a week during the normal office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Active participation in weekly one-hour staff meeting is required. We will be hiring for 5-6 positions starting in September 2016 for the 2016-17 academic year. The position pays $9.50/hour. To apply, go to the U's employment site by searching for job ID 308148. The deadline to apply is 12pm (noon) on Friday, March 25, 2016. Want to learn more about being a peer advisor? Consider attending one of the optional information sessions on either Tuesday, March 22 at 11:30am or Wednesday, March 23 at 12:30pm, both occurring in 518/520 Bruininks Hall.

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