Psych Scoop

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

4/16/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
--1.Enrolling in a 'Research Lab Project' Section of PSY 3902W this Fall?
--2.Psychology Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
--3.Psychology May Term Course! PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2 credits
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--4.Pizza, Pop, & Grad School Talk--Next Wednesday!
EVENTS
--5.Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program (MPLS)
--6.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
--7.Child Psych Student Org Screening Documentary "It's A Girl"
--8.FREE 'R' Workshop on Reproducible Research
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.Consumer Analyst Position with Office of MN Attorney General
--10.FT Position: Program Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Student Programs
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
*****
1.Enrolling in a 'Research Lab Project' Section of PSY 3902W this Fall?
Senior Psychology B.S. majors registered for PSY 3902W Major Project have an alternative option for the required enrollment in PSY 4/5993. For Fall 2013, a specific PSY 5993 section (-042) will be offered in a course-style format. This option provides an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups to complete a research study with archival data rather than participating in the current lab of a faculty. Fall 2013's section will be broadly applicable to clinical psychology. The research will consider environmental processes that may be of relevance to the development of psychopathology. In this lab, students will be investigating various ways in which discrete emotions are shaped by others, and what individual differences may be linked with psychopathology, personality characteristics, ethnicity, etc. The course will be taught by Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, Ph.D. and will be held Mondays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. To enroll in this unique PSY 5993 section, you must contact Psychology Undergraduate Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu including: 1) Name, 2) Student ID Number, and 3) Expressed interest in enrolling in the PSY 5993 course option. We will verify that you are a Psychology major appropriately enrolled in a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W, and, after the senior registration queue is complete, will respond with a permission number for an open seat. There is a limited availability, so email now if interested and have a back-up plan in mind if seats fill.

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2.Psychology Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
Tuesday, April 23rd; 12:40-1:45pm
N639 Elliott Hall
If you're considering a future career as a psychotherapist, don't miss the upcoming Career Talk sponsored by Psychology Advising. Suzanne Morgan Dresdner, MSW, LICSW and private practice psychotherapist will discuss her decision to pursue her profession, choice of academic program, launching a private practice, and the rewards and challenges of independently managing a business and providing effective therapy to clients. Ms. Morgan Dresdner's specialties are eating disorders, LGBTQ concerns, and relationships. She has been in private practice for nearly 15 years, in both Pittsburgh, PA and Minneapolis. RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Private Practice" in the Subject line.

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3.Psychology May Term Course! PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2 credits
This 2-credit May Term course will investigate the portrayals of mental illness in the media. Mental illness is frequently discussed in the media, particularly when trying to understand horrific crimes (e.g, Newtown and Colorado shooting sprees). Moreover, films and television shows frequently portray individuals with mental illness. This course will investigate how these depictions treat mental illness, what this treatment means for those who suffer from these conditions, as well as implications for treatment. Different categories of mental illness (e.g., mood disorders and psychosis) will be investigated as well as relevant fictional and non-fictional portrayals. The course will watch and analyze news broadcasts as well as scenes from television programs and movies. Social media influence will also be considered. Several peer-reviewed journal articles on this topic will be read and discussed. PSY 3960 may count toward psychology students' PSY Elective area of the major. To see how this may fit in with your major progress, please review your major requirements. Registration is now open for this course through the online registration system.

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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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!
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4.Pizza, Pop, & Grad School Talk--Next Wednesday!
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, April 24th, from 4:30-5:30pm in N639 Elliott. It's time for our Pizza, Pop, and Grad School Talk! We have graduate students from a variety of programs who will be sharing their experiences with graduate school from applying to programs to being a student. Come with questions and we're sure they'll be happy to answer them for you. Free pizza and pop will be served, and you do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! If you have questions, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.

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EVENTS
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5.Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program (MPLS)
The University of Minnesota Law School will again be offering the Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) Program this summer. MPLS is a free, intensive LSAT and admissions summer preparation program taught by a Kaplan instructor and University of Minnesota Law School staff. College students considering law school, especially rising-seniors and those from groups historically underrepresented in law school, are encouraged to apply. The program is open to undergraduate students (and recent alums) from any undergraduate institution. Interested students can visit the MPLS webpage. The deadline to apply is May 2, 2013. Any questions can be directed to Kate Snowdon, Associate Director of Admissions at ksnowdon@umn.edu.

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6.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month is an opportunity for the U of M to raise awareness about sexual assault, and to learn what we as a campus community can do to help prevent sexual assault from happening on our campus. The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education, in collaboration with The Women's Center, Boynton Health Service and other University partners, is sponsoring a variety of events on sexual violence awareness, self-care, and positive body image. Click here to learn more about the events!

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7.Child Psych Student Org Screening Documentary "It's A Girl"
Thursday, April 18th; 7:30pm
Bell Auditorium
The film focuses on the current "gendercide" occurring in parts of India and China. Millions of girls have gone missing or have been killed due to this. The purpose of the event is to make others aware of this and promote donations for prevention programs. The film begins at 8:00pm with a social hour beginning at 7:30 with free donated food from around the area. We also have the privilege to have the director of the film present at the event to answer any questions or talk with about the film. This event is free but donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the prevention programs and awareness groups for the gendercide. View the film trailer here. If you have any questions, please email the Child Psychology Student Organization at cpso@umn.edu.

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8.FREE 'R' Workshop on Reproducible Research
Friday, April 26th; 2:30 - 5:30pm
N-391 Elliott Hall
Planning to pursue research-related grad programs or professions? Attend a free R workshop on Reproducible Research offered by Dr. Roger Peng (Johns Hopkins University) and the CLA Quantitative Methods Collaborative. This is a hand on workshop, so please bring a laptop. The validity of conclusions from scientific investigations is typically strengthened by the replication of results by independent researchers. Full replication of a study's results using independent methods, data, equipment, and protocols, has long been, and will continue to be, the standard by which scientific claims are evaluated. However, in many fields of study, there are examples of scientific investigations that cannot be fully replicated, often because of a lack of time or resources. In such situations, there is a need for a minimum standard that can serve as an intermediate step between full replication and nothing. This minimum standard is reproducible research, which requires that data sets and computer code be made available to others for verifying published results and conducting alternate analyses. The tutorial will provide an introduction to tools for statistical computing language and will discuss other tools that can be used for producing reproducible documents. Questions concerning this workshop can be directed to Drs. Niels Waller (nwaller@umn.edu) or Galin Jones (galin@stat.umn.edu).

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
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9.Consumer Analyst Position with Office of MN Attorney General
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is accepting resumes from upcoming 2013 college graduates who have the professionalism, capabilities, and motivation to perform outstanding work on behalf of the people of Minnesota as a Consumer Analyst. Consumer Analysts perform important work that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesota citizens as part of a highly committed team of professionals. The Consumer Analysts assist and advocate for Minnesota citizens on an array of different issues. Analysts research and analyze complex laws and problems and communicate with a variety of different parties to help forge solutions that benefit individual consumers. CLA Career Services will be hosting an on-campus interview on Friday, May 3rd for the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson for this position. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter through the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS by April 28th (GoldPASS Schedule ID: 2860). The AG's Office has indicated it feels a Psychology student would be an excellent fit for this role. Students who have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.

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10.FT Position: Program Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Student Programs
Interested in higher education and student services? The Office of Cultural Diversity at University of Minnesota, Duluth, is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for the Asian Pacific American Student Programs. This position's primary responsibility is to advise, counsel, and mentor students of Asian/Pacific American decent with academic, career, and personal objectives. Required qualifications include a Bachelor degree in a related field (such as Psychology) and a year of relevant experience, experience working with Asian/Pacific American students in higher education, demonstrated commitment to diversity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. For additional details, please visit the online employment system here.

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
--------------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
--1.Enrolling in a 'Research Lab Project' Section of PSY 3902W this Fall?
--2.Psychology Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
--3.Psychology May Term Course! PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2 credits
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--4.Pizza, Pop, & Grad School Talk--Next Wednesday!
EVENTS
--5.Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program (MPLS)
--6.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
--7.Child Psych Student Org Screening Documentary "It's A Girl"
--8.FREE 'R' Workshop on Reproducible Research
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.Consumer Analyst Position with Office of MN Attorney General
--10.FT Position: Program Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Student Programs
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURES
*****
1.Enrolling in a 'Research Lab Project' Section of PSY 3902W this Fall?
Senior Psychology B.S. majors registered for PSY 3902W Major Project have an alternative option for the required enrollment in PSY 4/5993. For Fall 2013, a specific PSY 5993 section (-042) will be offered in a course-style format. This option provides an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups to complete a research study with archival data rather than participating in the current lab of a faculty. Fall 2013's section will be broadly applicable to clinical psychology. The research will consider environmental processes that may be of relevance to the development of psychopathology. In this lab, students will be investigating various ways in which discrete emotions are shaped by others, and what individual differences may be linked with psychopathology, personality characteristics, ethnicity, etc. The course will be taught by Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, Ph.D. and will be held Mondays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. To enroll in this unique PSY 5993 section, you must contact Psychology Undergraduate Advising at psyadvis@umn.edu including: 1) Name, 2) Student ID Number, and 3) Expressed interest in enrolling in the PSY 5993 course option. We will verify that you are a Psychology major appropriately enrolled in a Research Lab Project section of PSY 3902W, and, after the senior registration queue is complete, will respond with a permission number for an open seat. There is a limited availability, so email now if interested and have a back-up plan in mind if seats fill.
*****
2.Psychology Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
Tuesday, April 23rd; 12:40-1:45pm
N639 Elliott Hall
If you're considering a future career as a psychotherapist, don't miss the upcoming Career Talk sponsored by Psychology Advising. Suzanne Morgan Dresdner, MSW, LICSW and private practice psychotherapist will discuss her decision to pursue her profession, choice of academic program, launching a private practice, and the rewards and challenges of independently managing a business and providing effective therapy to clients. Ms. Morgan Dresdner's specialties are eating disorders, LGBTQ concerns, and relationships. She has been in private practice for nearly 15 years, in both Pittsburgh, PA and Minneapolis. RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Private Practice" in the Subject line.
*****
3.Psychology May Term Course! PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2 credits
This 2-credit May Term course will investigate the portrayals of mental illness in the media. Mental illness is frequently discussed in the media, particularly when trying to understand horrific crimes (e.g, Newtown and Colorado shooting sprees). Moreover, films and television shows frequently portray individuals with mental illness. This course will investigate how these depictions treat mental illness, what this treatment means for those who suffer from these conditions, as well as implications for treatment. Different categories of mental illness (e.g., mood disorders and psychosis) will be investigated as well as relevant fictional and non-fictional portrayals. The course will watch and analyze news broadcasts as well as scenes from television programs and movies. Social media influence will also be considered. Several peer-reviewed journal articles on this topic will be read and discussed. PSY 3960 may count toward psychology students' PSY Elective area of the major. To see how this may fit in with your major progress, please review your major requirements. Registration is now open for this course through the online registration system.
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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!
*****
4.Pizza, Pop, & Grad School Talk--Next Wednesday!
The next Psi Chi/Psychology Club meeting will be on Wednesday, April 24th, from 4:30-5:30pm in N639 Elliott. It's time for our Pizza, Pop, and Grad School Talk! We have graduate students from a variety of programs who will be sharing their experiences with graduate school from applying to programs to being a student. Come with questions and we're sure they'll be happy to answer them for you. Free pizza and pop will be served, and you do not have to be a member of Psi Chi to attend-- all are welcome! If you have questions, attend a meeting or send an email to psichi@umn.edu for more information.
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EVENTS
*****
5.Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program (MPLS)
The University of Minnesota Law School will again be offering the Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) Program this summer. MPLS is a free, intensive LSAT and admissions summer preparation program taught by a Kaplan instructor and University of Minnesota Law School staff. College students considering law school, especially rising-seniors and those from groups historically underrepresented in law school, are encouraged to apply. The program is open to undergraduate students (and recent alums) from any undergraduate institution. Interested students can visit the MPLS webpage. The deadline to apply is May 2, 2013. Any questions can be directed to Kate Snowdon, Associate Director of Admissions at ksnowdon@umn.edu.
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6.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month is an opportunity for the U of M to raise awareness about sexual assault, and to learn what we as a campus community can do to help prevent sexual assault from happening on our campus. The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education, in collaboration with The Women's Center, Boynton Health Service and other University partners, is sponsoring a variety of events on sexual violence awareness, self-care, and positive body image. Click here to learn more about the events!
*****
7.Child Psych Student Org Screening Documentary "It's A Girl"
Thursday, April 18th; 7:30pm
Bell Auditorium
The film focuses on the current "gendercide" occurring in parts of India and China. Millions of girls have gone missing or have been killed due to this. The purpose of the event is to make others aware of this and promote donations for prevention programs. The film begins at 8:00pm with a social hour beginning at 7:30 with free donated food from around the area. We also have the privilege to have the director of the film present at the event to answer any questions or talk with about the film. This event is free but donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the prevention programs and awareness groups for the gendercide. View the film trailer here. If you have any questions, please email the Child Psychology Student Organization at cpso@umn.edu.
*****
8.FREE 'R' Workshop on Reproducible Research
Friday, April 26th; 2:30 - 5:30pm
N-391 Elliott Hall
Planning to pursue research-related grad programs or professions? Attend a free R workshop on Reproducible Research offered by Dr. Roger Peng (Johns Hopkins University) and the CLA Quantitative Methods Collaborative. This is a hand on workshop, so please bring a laptop. The validity of conclusions from scientific investigations is typically strengthened by the replication of results by independent researchers. Full replication of a study's results using independent methods, data, equipment, and protocols, has long been, and will continue to be, the standard by which scientific claims are evaluated. However, in many fields of study, there are examples of scientific investigations that cannot be fully replicated, often because of a lack of time or resources. In such situations, there is a need for a minimum standard that can serve as an intermediate step between full replication and nothing. This minimum standard is reproducible research, which requires that data sets and computer code be made available to others for verifying published results and conducting alternate analyses. The tutorial will provide an introduction to tools for statistical computing language and will discuss other tools that can be used for producing reproducible documents. Questions concerning this workshop can be directed to Drs. Niels Waller (nwaller@umn.edu) or Galin Jones (galin@stat.umn.edu).
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JOB/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.
*****
9.Consumer Analyst Position with Office of MN Attorney General
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is accepting resumes from upcoming 2013 college graduates who have the professionalism, capabilities, and motivation to perform outstanding work on behalf of the people of Minnesota as a Consumer Analyst. Consumer Analysts perform important work that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesota citizens as part of a highly committed team of professionals. The Consumer Analysts assist and advocate for Minnesota citizens on an array of different issues. Analysts research and analyze complex laws and problems and communicate with a variety of different parties to help forge solutions that benefit individual consumers. CLA Career Services will be hosting an on-campus interview on Friday, May 3rd for the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson for this position. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter through the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS by April 28th (GoldPASS Schedule ID: 2860). The AG's Office has indicated it feels a Psychology student would be an excellent fit for this role. Students who have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.
*****
10.FT Position: Program Coordinator for Asian Pacific American Student Programs
Interested in higher education and student services? The Office of Cultural Diversity at University of Minnesota, Duluth, is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for the Asian Pacific American Student Programs. This position's primary responsibility is to advise, counsel, and mentor students of Asian/Pacific American decent with academic, career, and personal objectives. Required qualifications include a Bachelor degree in a related field (such as Psychology) and a year of relevant experience, experience working with Asian/Pacific American students in higher education, demonstrated commitment to diversity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. For additional details, please visit the online employment system here.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

4/9/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--2.Learn About UROP at Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Tomorrow
--3.Spring 2013 Psi Chi Inductee Fee Deadline is TOMORROW!
--4.First Meeting of Psychology International Student Association!
COURSES OF INTEREST
--5.PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2-credits May Term
--6.Earn Credit for a Summer Internship-- CFAN 3096
--7.Summer Course on Health Program Personal Statement Writing
--8.Engagement & Professional Topic Courses--1-Credit 1xxx-Level
--9.Fall 2013 Course on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
LECTURES OF INTEREST
--10.Attitudes Towards Immigration: The Role of Personal Predispositions
--11.Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sexual Behavior: A Research Symposium
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--12.Summer RA Needed for Psychopathology/Psychophysiology Research
--13.Summer RA Opportunity for Social Interaction Research
--14.Summer RAs Needed for LGBT & Racial/Ethnic Minority Research
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Peer Advisor for CLA Career Services
--16.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Training Coordinator for SELP
--17.Full & Part-Time Positions in HR, PCA, & Direct-Care Counseling Areas!
--18.Youth Job Corps Job Coach Intern with City of St. Paul
GRADUATE STUDIES
--19.Information Session for NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
Tuesday, April 23rd; 12:40 - 1:45pm
N639 Elliott Hall
If you're considering a future career as a psychotherapist, don't miss the upcoming Career Talk sponsored by Psychology Advising. Suzanne Morgan Dresdner, MSW, LICSW and private practice psychotherapist will discuss her decision to pursue her profession, choice of academic program, launching a private practice, and the rewards and challenges of independently managing a business and providing effective therapy to clients. Ms. Morgan Dresdner's specialties are eating disorders, LGBTQ concerns, and relationships. She has been in private practice for nearly 15 years, in both Pittsburgh, PA and Minneapolis. RSVP in advance to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Private Practice" in the Subject line.

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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!
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2.Learn About UROP at Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Tomorrow
Interested in learning more about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)? Come to the Psi Chi/Psych Club meeting in Elliott N119 this Wednesday, April 10th, to hear from a UROP representative about the process of finding a mentor, coming up with research ideas, and the application process. UROP is an excellent way to get to know faculty while gaining invaluable experience doing research--all while getting paid!

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3.Spring 2013 Psi Chi Inductee Fee Deadline is TOMORROW!
Initial membership dues for Spring 2013 Psi Chi inductees are due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10th. Please drop off your membership dues in the drop box outside of N108 Elliott Hall, or bring your dues to the Psi Chi/Psych Club meeting.

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4.First Meeting of Psychology International Student Association!
The first meeting of the Psychology International Student Association (PISA) is finally on its way! The meeting will be held this Friday, April 12th at 2:30pm in N639 Elliot Hall. Fresh people, fresh group, and fresh connections aimed at helping international students are provided. Senior psychology students will be attending to give suggestions for summer and fall course registration. Please join!

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COURSES OF INTEREST
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5.PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2-credits May Term
This 2 credit May Term course will investigate the portrayals of mental illness in the media. Mental illness is frequently discussed in the media, particularly when trying to understand horrific crimes (e.g, Newtown and Colorado shooting sprees). Moreover, films and television shows frequently portray individuals with mental illness. This course will investigate how these depictions treat mental illness, what this treatment means for those who suffer from these conditions, as well as implications for treatment. Different categories of mental illness (e.g., mood disorders and psychosis) will be investigated as well as relevant fictional and non-fictional portrayals. The course will watch and analyze news broadcasts as well as scenes from television programs and movies. Social media influence will also be considered. Several peer-reviewed journal articles on this topic will be read and discussed. PSY 3960 may count toward psychology students' PSY Elective area of the major. To see how this may fit in with your major progress, please review your major requirements. Registration is now open for this course through the online registration system.

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6.Earn Credit for a Summer Internship-- CFAN 3096
This course is ideal for students seeking support and/or credit during their summer internship experience. Open to any major! Spring registration and introductory sessions ensures NO summer tuition for this 1-credit course! This course covers topics that will help you have an excellent summer internship experience including: Mentoring and support from a professional "coach" throughout the internship experience; Helping students resolve internship challenges and build relationships with co-workers; Learning how to successfully market your internship to future employers; Creating clear internship goals with your site supervisor; Learning about professionalism and strategies for ensuring success on the internship; Online reflection and discussion with peers to learn and gain support from classmates; Activities to help you network with professionals at your internship site. To secure a permission number to register, simply contact the instructor Heidi Perman at hperman@umn.edu or 612-624-9120. View a sample syllabus here.

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7.Summer Course on Health Program Personal Statement Writing
Do you need to write a personal statement or essay for your application to a health profession program? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get started, or how to tell your story in a concise and compelling way? Register for AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement, a 1-credit Summer 2013 course. Writing a personal statement can be challenging. Take this class and learn how to build your own story... and learn to express yourself the "write" way! Pre-health students who will be applying to a health professional program within the next year should register! Students should submit request for permission numbers here.

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8.Engagement & Professional Topic Courses--1-Credit 1xxx-Level
EDHD 1620: Strategies for Student Success courses offer an array of 1-credit topics that support the development of student's academic, professional, and/or personal success and are offered at various times throughout the semester. New sections and topics are added often, so check back! Current topics include: Building Your Professional Network; Developing Your Personal Brand and Online Identity; Preparing for Community Engagement; Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing, and Applying; Writing a Research Proposal from "A" to "IRB." Registration details, course descriptions, and instructor contact information can be found here.

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9.Fall 2013 Course on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
GWSS 3415: Feminist Perspectives on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence focuses on the history of and contemporary thinking about activism, social change, public policies, and legal remedies directed toward sexual assault and domestic violence in the US, particularly from the point of view of feminism. The course deals, for example, with how notions of privacy and assumptions about traditional gender roles contribute to attitudes toward stranger sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Readings in the course offer insight into early links between slavery and rape, between the temperance movement and domestic violence, and between views of child abuse and sexual abuse, as well as the increasing roles of psychiatry and social work in addressing such violence. The course traces how these historical foundations and cultural attitudes help determine contemporary responses by legal officials, and the course covers such diverse topics as sexual abuse of men and women in prison; incest; child abuse; and sex offender treatment. This course carries LE credit in Diversity and Social Justice and can be used for upper-division credit outside of the psychology major. For additional details and to register, use the online registration system.

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LECTURES OF INTEREST
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10.Attitudes Towards Immigration: The Role of Personal Predispositions
Monday, April 15th; 2:00 - 3:00pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Robert Klemmensen and Asbjorn S Norgaard of the Department of Political Science, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, will present for the Personality, Individual Differences and Behavioral Genetics Colloquium. In this presentation they add the Big Five personality traits to the explanation of attitudes towards immigration, scrutinizing whether personality traits matter beyond the traditional situational factors of economic and cultural threat and analyze how individuals with different personalities react when confronted with the same situational triggers. Come to the talk to learn more!

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11.Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sexual Behavior: A Research Symposium
Saturday, April 20; 8:30am - 12:30pm
The Commons Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is hosting a 1/2 day symposium. Registration is $30-38 for students and $45-$60 for regular registration. Presenters from all over U.S. and Canada will be present. Visit here for additional information on the symposium and to register.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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12.Summer RA Needed for Psychopathology/Psychophysiology Research
Summer research assistant needed to help with data processing/analysis for a study on the neurobiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using psychophysiological and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) measures. Duties include visually inspecting skin conductance data files, helping to run fMRI sessions, attending lab meetings, and data entry. Position requires 5-10 hours/week. Scheduling of hours is very flexible (based on your availability). Must be available this summer or sooner. This is a non-paid position which offers an excellent opportunity to gain research experience. It may be taken for PSY 4993 credit if interested. Check out this website and email kaczk003@umn.edu if you are interested!

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13.Summer RA Opportunity for Social Interaction Research
The Social Interaction Lab run by Dr. Jeff Simpson is looking for research assistants to work this summer as video coders. Video coders will be trained to watch videos of couples engaging in decision-making discussions and rate the partners' behavior on a variety of scales. After three scheduled group training sessions, they will watch and code these videos on their own, meeting occasionally to discuss issues that may arise during coding. Coders will work approximately 4 hours per week and be able to set their own schedules after completing training. There will be opportunities to stay on through the fall. Competitive applicants will be highly conscientious, attentive, and able to comprehend English fluently.If you are interested in this position, send Allie Farrell (farre212@umn.edu) an email by 11am on Friday, April 12th, with "Interest in RA Positions" as the subject line and the following information contained in the body: name, email, class year, GPA, and reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please). Qualified applicants will receive a full RA application. Late emails will not receive a response. Email Allie Farrell (farre212@umn.edu) with any questions about these positions or the application process.

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14.Summer RAs Needed for LGBT & Racial/Ethnic Minority Research
A counseling psych lab is seeking a few research assistants (RAs) interested in research on LGBT and/or racial/ethnic minority groups. Positions are for the summer with the possibility of starting this semester and continuing into next fall/spring. Primary tasks involve qualitative data transcription, coding, and analysis. Students can participate for PSY research credit. If interested, please send an email to ajayi006@umn.edu to set up a brief interview.

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JOB/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.
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15.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Peer Advisor for CLA Career Services
Gain excellent on-campus experience as a Peer Advisor in CLA Career Services. Great for student interested in helping roles (education, counseling, etc) or business roles (HR, administration, etc). For more details and to apply, visit the University's employment page.

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16.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Training Coordinator for SELP
The Office for Student Engagement is hiring a part-time student employee to serve as the Student Employment Leadership Program (SELP) Training Coordinator for next year. This person would coordinate workshops and professional development for student employees. The position posting and application instructions can be found on the University's employment webpage (Req. #183612). This position will close on April 19th, please apply before this date to be considered for this opportunity

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17.Full & Part-Time Positions in HR, PCA, & Direct-Care Counseling Areas!
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. Due to growth, there are several open positions in group home settings, one-on-one environments, and even the human resources area! Positions are located in the Twin Cities Metro area. For complete job descriptions and application instructions, please visit this website.

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18.Youth Job Corps Job Coach Intern with City of St. Paul
The YJC Job Coach Intern is a motivated and interested individual who will provide assistance in training and mentoring YJC participants throughout the course of the summer. The position will require planning and co-leading weekly training workshops in topics such as professionalism, conflict resolution, working with younger children, and more. The position will help ensure that teens placed at recreation centers have a meaningful work experience and develop the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Interns will co-facilitate weekly two-hour YJC staff meetings for three cohorts of participants. These staff meetings will include discussions of work experiences and issues, check-ins about progress on individual summer learning goals, and workshops on various work readiness and job skills topics, including resume writing and interviewing. The YJC Job Coach Coordinator will provide at least one hour of reflection, support, and supervisory time with interns each week. Average of 3-13 hours/week, weekday mornings June - August 2012 (schedule negotiable depending on intern's requirements). Interested applicants should visit this website for the link to a complete job description and application instructions. Application deadline is 4:30 P.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 30.

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GRADUATE STUDIES
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19.Information Session for NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Monda,y April 15th; 4:00 - 5:00pm
145 Nicholson Hall
Undergraduates who are interested in applying for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to support their future graduate studies should attend this information session! For research-based PhDs in the social sciences (including psychology), sciences, engineering, mathematics, and history & philosophy of science beginning fall 2014 or later.

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--2.Learn About UROP at Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Tomorrow
--3.Spring 2013 Psi Chi Inductee Fee Deadline is TOMORROW!
--4.First Meeting of Psychology International Student Association!
COURSES OF INTEREST
--5.PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2-credits May Term
--6.Earn Credit for a Summer Internship-- CFAN 3096
--7.Summer Course on Health Program Personal Statement Writing
--8.Engagement & Professional Topic Courses--1-Credit 1xxx-Level
--9.Fall 2013 Course on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
LECTURES OF INTEREST
--10.Attitudes Towards Immigration: The Role of Personal Predispositions
--11.Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sexual Behavior: A Research Symposium
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--12.Summer RA Needed for Psychopathology/Psychophysiology Research
--13.Summer RA Opportunity for Social Interaction Research
--14.Summer RAs Needed for LGBT & Racial/Ethnic Minority Research
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Peer Advisor for CLA Career Services
--16.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Training Coordinator for SELP
--17.Full & Part-Time Positions in HR, PCA, & Direct-Care Counseling Areas!
--18.Youth Job Corps Job Coach Intern with City of St. Paul
GRADUATE STUDIES
--19.Information Session for NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.Career Talk: Private Practice Psychotherapy
Tuesday, April 23rd; 12:40 - 1:45pm
N639 Elliott Hall
If you're considering a future career as a psychotherapist, don't miss the upcoming Career Talk sponsored by Psychology Advising. Suzanne Morgan Dresdner, MSW, LICSW and private practice psychotherapist will discuss her decision to pursue her profession, choice of academic program, launching a private practice, and the rewards and challenges of independently managing a business and providing effective therapy to clients. Ms. Morgan Dresdner's specialties are eating disorders, LGBTQ concerns, and relationships. She has been in private practice for nearly 15 years, in both Pittsburgh, PA and Minneapolis. RSVP in advance to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Private Practice" in the Subject line.
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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!
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2.Learn About UROP at Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Tomorrow
Interested in learning more about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)? Come to the Psi Chi/Psych Club meeting in Elliott N119 this Wednesday, April 10th, to hear from a UROP representative about the process of finding a mentor, coming up with research ideas, and the application process. UROP is an excellent way to get to know faculty while gaining invaluable experience doing research--all while getting paid!
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3.Spring 2013 Psi Chi Inductee Fee Deadline is TOMORROW!
Initial membership dues for Spring 2013 Psi Chi inductees are due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10th. Please drop off your membership dues in the drop box outside of N108 Elliott Hall, or bring your dues to the Psi Chi/Psych Club meeting.
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4.First Meeting of Psychology International Student Association!
The first meeting of the Psychology International Student Association (PISA) is finally on its way! The meeting will be held this Friday, April 12th at 2:30pm in N639 Elliot Hall. Fresh people, fresh group, and fresh connections aimed at helping international students are provided. Senior psychology students will be attending to give suggestions for summer and fall course registration. Please join!
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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5.PSY 3960: Mental Illness & the Media--2-credits May Term
This 2 credit May Term course will investigate the portrayals of mental illness in the media. Mental illness is frequently discussed in the media, particularly when trying to understand horrific crimes (e.g, Newtown and Colorado shooting sprees). Moreover, films and television shows frequently portray individuals with mental illness. This course will investigate how these depictions treat mental illness, what this treatment means for those who suffer from these conditions, as well as implications for treatment. Different categories of mental illness (e.g., mood disorders and psychosis) will be investigated as well as relevant fictional and non-fictional portrayals. The course will watch and analyze news broadcasts as well as scenes from television programs and movies. Social media influence will also be considered. Several peer-reviewed journal articles on this topic will be read and discussed. PSY 3960 may count toward psychology students' PSY Elective area of the major. To see how this may fit in with your major progress, please review your major requirements. Registration is now open for this course through the online registration system.
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6.Earn Credit for a Summer Internship-- CFAN 3096
This course is ideal for students seeking support and/or credit during their summer internship experience. Open to any major! Spring registration and introductory sessions ensures NO summer tuition for this 1-credit course! This course covers topics that will help you have an excellent summer internship experience including: Mentoring and support from a professional "coach" throughout the internship experience; Helping students resolve internship challenges and build relationships with co-workers; Learning how to successfully market your internship to future employers; Creating clear internship goals with your site supervisor; Learning about professionalism and strategies for ensuring success on the internship; Online reflection and discussion with peers to learn and gain support from classmates; Activities to help you network with professionals at your internship site. To secure a permission number to register, simply contact the instructor Heidi Perman at hperman@umn.edu or 612-624-9120. View a sample syllabus here.
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7.Summer Course on Health Program Personal Statement Writing
Do you need to write a personal statement or essay for your application to a health profession program? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get started, or how to tell your story in a concise and compelling way? Register for AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement, a 1-credit Summer 2013 course. Writing a personal statement can be challenging. Take this class and learn how to build your own story... and learn to express yourself the "write" way! Pre-health students who will be applying to a health professional program within the next year should register! Students should submit request for permission numbers here.
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8.Engagement & Professional Topic Courses--1-Credit 1xxx-Level
EDHD 1620: Strategies for Student Success courses offer an array of 1-credit topics that support the development of student's academic, professional, and/or personal success and are offered at various times throughout the semester. New sections and topics are added often, so check back! Current topics include: Building Your Professional Network; Developing Your Personal Brand and Online Identity; Preparing for Community Engagement; Graduate School: Exploring, Preparing, and Applying; Writing a Research Proposal from "A" to "IRB." Registration details, course descriptions, and instructor contact information can be found here.
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9.Fall 2013 Course on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
GWSS 3415: Feminist Perspectives on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence focuses on the history of and contemporary thinking about activism, social change, public policies, and legal remedies directed toward sexual assault and domestic violence in the US, particularly from the point of view of feminism. The course deals, for example, with how notions of privacy and assumptions about traditional gender roles contribute to attitudes toward stranger sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Readings in the course offer insight into early links between slavery and rape, between the temperance movement and domestic violence, and between views of child abuse and sexual abuse, as well as the increasing roles of psychiatry and social work in addressing such violence. The course traces how these historical foundations and cultural attitudes help determine contemporary responses by legal officials, and the course covers such diverse topics as sexual abuse of men and women in prison; incest; child abuse; and sex offender treatment. This course carries LE credit in Diversity and Social Justice and can be used for upper-division credit outside of the psychology major. For additional details and to register, use the online registration system.
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LECTURES OF INTEREST
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10.Attitudes Towards Immigration: The Role of Personal Predispositions
Monday, April 15th; 2:00 - 3:00pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Robert Klemmensen and Asbjorn S Norgaard of the Department of Political Science, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, will present for the Personality, Individual Differences and Behavioral Genetics Colloquium. In this presentation they add the Big Five personality traits to the explanation of attitudes towards immigration, scrutinizing whether personality traits matter beyond the traditional situational factors of economic and cultural threat and analyze how individuals with different personalities react when confronted with the same situational triggers. Come to the talk to learn more!
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11.Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sexual Behavior: A Research Symposium
Saturday, April 20; 8:30am - 12:30pm
The Commons Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is hosting a 1/2 day symposium. Registration is $30-38 for students and $45-$60 for regular registration. Presenters from all over U.S. and Canada will be present. Visit here for additional information on the symposium and to register.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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12.Summer RA Needed for Psychopathology/Psychophysiology Research
Summer research assistant needed to help with data processing/analysis for a study on the neurobiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using psychophysiological and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) measures. Duties include visually inspecting skin conductance data files, helping to run fMRI sessions, attending lab meetings, and data entry. Position requires 5-10 hours/week. Scheduling of hours is very flexible (based on your availability). Must be available this summer or sooner. This is a non-paid position which offers an excellent opportunity to gain research experience. It may be taken for PSY 4993 credit if interested. Check out this website and email kaczk003@umn.edu if you are interested!
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13.Summer RA Opportunity for Social Interaction Research
The Social Interaction Lab run by Dr. Jeff Simpson is looking for research assistants to work this summer as video coders. Video coders will be trained to watch videos of couples engaging in decision-making discussions and rate the partners' behavior on a variety of scales. After three scheduled group training sessions, they will watch and code these videos on their own, meeting occasionally to discuss issues that may arise during coding. Coders will work approximately 4 hours per week and be able to set their own schedules after completing training. There will be opportunities to stay on through the fall. Competitive applicants will be highly conscientious, attentive, and able to comprehend English fluently.If you are interested in this position, send Allie Farrell (farre212@umn.edu) an email by 11am on Friday, April 12th, with "Interest in RA Positions" as the subject line and the following information contained in the body: name, email, class year, GPA, and reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please). Qualified applicants will receive a full RA application. Late emails will not receive a response. Email Allie Farrell (farre212@umn.edu) with any questions about these positions or the application process.
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14.Summer RAs Needed for LGBT & Racial/Ethnic Minority Research
A counseling psych lab is seeking a few research assistants (RAs) interested in research on LGBT and/or racial/ethnic minority groups. Positions are for the summer with the possibility of starting this semester and continuing into next fall/spring. Primary tasks involve qualitative data transcription, coding, and analysis. Students can participate for PSY research credit. If interested, please send an email to ajayi006@umn.edu to set up a brief interview.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
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15.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Peer Advisor for CLA Career Services
Gain excellent on-campus experience as a Peer Advisor in CLA Career Services. Great for student interested in helping roles (education, counseling, etc) or business roles (HR, administration, etc). For more details and to apply, visit the University's employment page.
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16.Part-Time On-Campus Job: Training Coordinator for SELP
The Office for Student Engagement is hiring a part-time student employee to serve as the Student Employment Leadership Program (SELP) Training Coordinator for next year. This person would coordinate workshops and professional development for student employees. The position posting and application instructions can be found on the University's employment webpage (Req. #183612). This position will close on April 19th, please apply before this date to be considered for this opportunity
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17.Full & Part-Time Positions in HR, PCA, & Direct-Care Counseling Areas!
Dependable Home Health Care has been providing support services to people with developmental disabilities for the last twenty years. Due to growth, there are several open positions in group home settings, one-on-one environments, and even the human resources area! Positions are located in the Twin Cities Metro area. For complete job descriptions and application instructions, please visit this website.
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18.Youth Job Corps Job Coach Intern with City of St. Paul
The YJC Job Coach Intern is a motivated and interested individual who will provide assistance in training and mentoring YJC participants throughout the course of the summer. The position will require planning and co-leading weekly training workshops in topics such as professionalism, conflict resolution, working with younger children, and more. The position will help ensure that teens placed at recreation centers have a meaningful work experience and develop the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Interns will co-facilitate weekly two-hour YJC staff meetings for three cohorts of participants. These staff meetings will include discussions of work experiences and issues, check-ins about progress on individual summer learning goals, and workshops on various work readiness and job skills topics, including resume writing and interviewing. The YJC Job Coach Coordinator will provide at least one hour of reflection, support, and supervisory time with interns each week. Average of 3-13 hours/week, weekday mornings June - August 2012 (schedule negotiable depending on intern's requirements). Interested applicants should visit this website for the link to a complete job description and application instructions. Application deadline is 4:30 P.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 30.
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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19.Information Session for NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Monda,y April 15th; 4:00 - 5:00pm
145 Nicholson Hall
Undergraduates who are interested in applying for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to support their future graduate studies should attend this information session! For research-based PhDs in the social sciences (including psychology), sciences, engineering, mathematics, and history & philosophy of science beginning fall 2014 or later.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

REGISTRATION EDITION

4/2/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Participate on Psi Chi/Psych Club's Relay for Life Team THIS Friday!
--2.Gain Valuable Experience & Skills as a Psi Chi/Psych Club Officer!
--3.Next Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Wednesday 4/10
--4.Join the NEW Psychology International Student Association
EVENTS
--5.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Featuring The Aurora Center
--6.Film & Discussion on Bullying & Mental Health in MN Schools
--7.Cirque De-Stress - Balancing Life, Juggling Responsibilities
--8.Colloquium in Social Psych--Social Identity Threats & Intergroup Disparities
--9.Talk by Founder of the Non-Profit 'To Write Love On Her Arms'
COURSES OF INTEREST
--10.Deadline Extended! PHIL 4326: Lives Worth Living
--11.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--12.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.Gain Counseling-Related Experience & More through Tubman
--14.Full-Time & Part-Time Summer Tutors Needed!
--15.Gain Experience Working with Autism--Full-Time & Part-Time Openings
--16.Work With Youth This Summer! TRiO Upward Bound is Hiring
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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!
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1.Participate on Psi Chi/Psych Club's Relay for Life Team THIS Friday!
Help Psi Chi/Psych Club raise money for cancer research by joining the Relay for Life team. Go to this link and click "Join a Team," then search for Psi Chi/ Psychology Club. Relay for Life will be held this Friday, April 5th--please plan to attend!

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2.Gain Valuable Experience & Skills as a Psi Chi/Psych Club Officer!
Interested in being an officer in Psi Chi or Psych Club? There are currently two officer spots (Public Relations Chair and Advertisement/Recruitment Chair) that need to be filled, and we are looking for enthusiastic students to join our team. You do not necessarily need to be a member of Psi Chi in order to be eligible (although some positions do require membership) and we think you will find the experience to be fun and rewarding in addition to looking good on resumes and graduate school applications. This can be a great way to gain skills relating to leadership, communications, event planning, marketing/PR, accounting, higher education, and networking in the field of psychology. If you are interested, come talk to the Psi Chi officers at one of our biweekly meetings or send us an email at psichi@umn.edu.

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3.Next Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Wednesday 4/10
The next meeting will take place in Elliott N119 on Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30pm--topic is to be determined! Please add it to your calendars and check back next week for additional details.

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4.Join the NEW Psychology International Student Association
A new and exciting student group is emerging in the Department of Psychology! This group is a subset of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi. This is a group specifically intended for international students majoring or minoring in psychology, which distinguishes itself apart from the University of Minnesota's International Student group. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please send an email to Becky Mooney, Psychology Advisor, at moone013@umn.edu.

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EVENTS
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5.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Featuring The Aurora Center
Tuesday, April 2nd; 7:30pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Room 203
Active Minds is a student-run mental health advocacy group devoted to educating students about the prevention of mental health issues and reducing the stigma of mental illness. The next meeting will feature The Aurora Center who will present on a topic called "Step Up!"

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6.Film & Discussion on Bullying & Mental Health in MN Schools
Wednesday, April 3rd; 5:45pm
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
MPR reporter Tom Weber will moderate a panel discussion on bullying and mental health in Minnesota public schools, which follows the 5:45 p.m. screening of Minnesota Nice?, a documentary by student filmmaker Alec Fischer. The event is part of the National Public Health Week Film Festival. For more information, see bullying.

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7.Cirque De-Stress - Balancing Life, Juggling Responsibilities
Wednesday, April 3rd; Hourly from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union (Great Hall)
Stressed out? Take a break and see the biggest show on campus! You will flip to see aerialists, high-wire walkers, clowns, jugglers, belly dancers, stilt walkers, and more! Plus: Look for juggling and balancing exercises and stress management and mental health resources. The event is FREE! For more information, check here.

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8.Colloquium in Social Psych--Social Identity Threats & Intergroup Disparities
Friday, April 19; 2:30 - 3:30pm
Elliott Hall, Room N639
Dr. Geoffrey Cohen from the Department of Psychology Stanford University with be presenting "Wise Intervention: A Social Identity Threat Approach to Understanding and Reducing Intergroup Disparities." The Department of Psychology welcomes you to come! The abstract for the talk is following: Persistent threats to people's social or group identity--such as negative stereotypes targeted at their group--can contribute to intergroup disparities, for example in education and health. The manifestations of this process in laboratory and real-world educational settings will be explored. A general model of how social identity threat unfolds over long periods of time will be presented. Based on this model, several randomized field experiments will demonstrate that highly leveraged psychological interventions ("wise" interventions) can reduce intergroup disparities and yield lasting benefits, particularly for educational outcomes. Finally the talk will explore how and when the effects of social-psychological interventions propagate over time.

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9.Talk by Founder of the Non-Profit 'To Write Love On Her Arms'
Friday, April 12th; 7:30pm
Coffman Memorial Union (Great Hall)
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of TWLOHA, will be coming to campus to speak about the organization he started. More information can be found here.

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COURSES OF INTEREST
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10.Deadline Extended! PHIL 4326: Lives Worth Living
Attend 'Philosophy Camp' this summer, May 28th - June 21st! During this 6 credit experience, participants gain a fresh perspective on questions of self, vocation, and community while enjoying simple living on the prairie of southwestern Minnesota. Students and instructors form a community for living and learning to investigate their own and others responses to questions such as these: What is an authentic self? Who am I? What is vocation? What is my work in the world? What kind of community do I want to have around me? What do I bring to my relationships and community? What makes communities resilient, able to flourish through change and conflict? Students and instructors also meet local residents to learn how they are living the answers to life's important questions and creating lives worth living. Visit here for information on this course including application process, cost and financial aid/scholarship info. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Camp Student Adviser in the Community Service-Learning Center by April 15th (pcamp@umn.edu, 612-626-2044).

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11.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
What can a neighborhood teach us about leadership and social change? Global Leadership for Social Change- A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3 credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of study abroad, and could be usable toward your Psychology major requirements! Using concepts of leadership and community engagement as a focus, Global Leadership for Social Change will give students an opportunity to identify the international and diverse quality of neighborhoods connected to us right here on the West Bank. With the course being based in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, you will be given a greater opportunity to explore the neighborhood's historic commercial, theatrical and residential diversity. You will be learning and working in the Cedar-Riverside community and examining questions of leadership, power, cultural diversity, and social change. The course involves an exciting blend of community engagement, neighborhood excursions, readings, and lively discussions. The course also includes a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Visit here for additional details. If you would like more information as to how this may be used toward Psychology major requirements, contact psyadvis@umn.edu with your student ID number included.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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12.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
Participate in cutting-edge clinical research in the Research Division of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System by serving as a research assistant in the laboratory of Professor Scott Sponheim, PhD. The Minneapolis VA is easily accessible by light rail from the U of M campus. The successful candidate will be a current Junior or Senior pursuing a psychology major, have a GPA of 3.0 or high, and be flexible in hours (evenings/weekends). An interest in graduate school in psychology is a plus. Duties include: 5-10 hours per week in the laboratory, recruiting and scheduling participants, preparing clinical interview materials, attending weekly lab meetings, and data entry. Opportunities are available to conduct your own research project. This may be done as a volunteer or for PSY 4993 research credit. Please submit a resume or CV, transcripts, and references to Nicolaas VanMeerten, vanm0034@umn.edu.

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
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13.Gain Counseling-Related Experience & More through Tubman
Gain experience working with individuals & families thru internship and volunteer opportunities at Tubman! Summer and Fall internships and volunteer opportunities. Community Advocate: Provide supportive counseling, resources and referrals to individuals who call or walk into Tubman sites. Positions available in Maplewood and Minneapolis. Youth Advocate: Work with and advocate for youth who have experienced family violence. Promote family healing through creation of a fun environment, provision of family activities, and respite childcare. Youth & Young Adult Assistant (YAYA): Work with individuals between the ages of 13-24 who have experienced partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Help them access resources and write and attain goals. Must have previous direct client work experience. Financial Workshop Facilitator: Lead financial literacy/budgeting workshops for women living in Tubman shelters or Transitional Housing. Training provided for all positions--summer training begins May 18th. Contact Joanie at jbraun@tubman.org or Katie at kmassie@tubman.org. Visit the website for more info.

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14.Full-Time & Part-Time Summer Tutors Needed!
Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning through providing intensive instruction in the underlying skills needed for proficiency in reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. The instruction helps a wide range of individuals, pre-kindergarten through adult, by developing language processing that is critical to becoming a proficient learner in any subject. Lindamood-Bell is seeking energetic and friendly Tutors for the Twin Cities Learning Center! Seasonal summer positions are available, running approximately 5/13/13 - 9/01/13 with FT and PT hours. $13.00/hr. Visit this website for more information. Send resumes to resumes.twincities@lindamoodbell.com or fax to (952) 835-2790, Attn: Clinician Position.

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15.Gain Experience Working with Autism--Full-Time & Part-Time Openings
Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based group home providing progressive residential services for adults affected by autism who function in moderate to profound ranges of developmental disability. Part- and full-time direct care staff are currently needed to work at the Brooklyn Park location. Direct-care staff assist residents in domestic tasks, personal hygiene & grooming, community integration, leisure & recreation, adaptive communication, and behavior management/modification. All applicants for part-time positions must have at least 44 college credits complete, and applicants for full-time positions must have a completed degree in a related field by the close of the current academic semester. All applicants must be able to work the following shifts: AMs (6am-9am), PMs (2pm-10pm), Overnights (11pm-7am), and every other weekend. To learn more about the position and set up an application appointment, call Human Resources Coordinator Gael Palkki at 763-560-2988, or send email inquiry to gpalkki@afpwa.org.

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16.Work With Youth This Summer! TRiO Upward Bound is Hiring
Want an amazing job working with youth? TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota is the longest standing college preparation program in the Twin Cities. Each summer, TRiO coordinates an academic and residential summer program for high school-aged participants. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to impact some amazing Minneapolis youth - this is the job for you. TRiO is now accepting applications for various positions including: Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Residential Youth Counselor. Apply via the University's employment system by April 19th.

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Participate on Psi Chi/Psych Club's Relay for Life Team THIS Friday!
--2.Gain Valuable Experience & Skills as a Psi Chi/Psych Club Officer!
--3.Next Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Wednesday 4/10
--4.Join the NEW Psychology International Student Association
EVENTS
--5.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Featuring The Aurora Center
--6.Film & Discussion on Bullying & Mental Health in MN Schools
--7.Cirque De-Stress - Balancing Life, Juggling Responsibilities
--8.Colloquium in Social Psych--Social Identity Threats & Intergroup Disparities
--9.Talk by Founder of the Non-Profit 'To Write Love On Her Arms'
COURSES OF INTEREST
--10.Deadline Extended! PHIL 4326: Lives Worth Living
--11.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--12.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.Gain Counseling-Related Experience & More through Tubman
--14.Full-Time & Part-Time Summer Tutors Needed!
--15.Gain Experience Working with Autism--Full-Time & Part-Time Openings
--16.Work With Youth This Summer! TRiO Upward Bound is Hiring
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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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!
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1.Participate on Psi Chi/Psych Club's Relay for Life Team THIS Friday!
Help Psi Chi/Psych Club raise money for cancer research by joining the Relay for Life team. Go to this link and click "Join a Team," then search for Psi Chi/ Psychology Club. Relay for Life will be held this Friday, April 5th--please plan to attend!
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2.Gain Valuable Experience & Skills as a Psi Chi/Psych Club Officer!
Interested in being an officer in Psi Chi or Psych Club? There are currently two officer spots (Public Relations Chair and Advertisement/Recruitment Chair) that need to be filled, and we are looking for enthusiastic students to join our team. You do not necessarily need to be a member of Psi Chi in order to be eligible (although some positions do require membership) and we think you will find the experience to be fun and rewarding in addition to looking good on resumes and graduate school applications. This can be a great way to gain skills relating to leadership, communications, event planning, marketing/PR, accounting, higher education, and networking in the field of psychology. If you are interested, come talk to the Psi Chi officers at one of our biweekly meetings or send us an email at psichi@umn.edu.
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3.Next Psi Chi/Psych Club Meeting Wednesday 4/10
The next meeting will take place in Elliott N119 on Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30pm--topic is to be determined! Please add it to your calendars and check back next week for additional details.
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4.Join the NEW Psychology International Student Association
A new and exciting student group is emerging in the Department of Psychology! This group is a subset of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi. This is a group specifically intended for international students majoring or minoring in psychology, which distinguishes itself apart from the University of Minnesota's International Student group. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please send an email to Becky Mooney, Psychology Advisor, at moone013@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
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5.Active Minds Meeting TONIGHT! Featuring The Aurora Center
Tuesday, April 2nd; 7:30pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Room 203
Active Minds is a student-run mental health advocacy group devoted to educating students about the prevention of mental health issues and reducing the stigma of mental illness. The next meeting will feature The Aurora Center who will present on a topic called "Step Up!"
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6.Film & Discussion on Bullying & Mental Health in MN Schools
Wednesday, April 3rd; 5:45pm
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
MPR reporter Tom Weber will moderate a panel discussion on bullying and mental health in Minnesota public schools, which follows the 5:45 p.m. screening of Minnesota Nice?, a documentary by student filmmaker Alec Fischer. The event is part of the National Public Health Week Film Festival. For more information, see bullying.
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7.Cirque De-Stress - Balancing Life, Juggling Responsibilities
Wednesday, April 3rd; Hourly from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union (Great Hall)
Stressed out? Take a break and see the biggest show on campus! You will flip to see aerialists, high-wire walkers, clowns, jugglers, belly dancers, stilt walkers, and more! Plus: Look for juggling and balancing exercises and stress management and mental health resources. The event is FREE! For more information, check here.
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8.Colloquium in Social Psych--Social Identity Threats & Intergroup Disparities
Friday, April 19; 2:30 - 3:30pm
Elliott Hall, Room N639
Dr. Geoffrey Cohen from the Department of Psychology Stanford University with be presenting "Wise Intervention: A Social Identity Threat Approach to Understanding and Reducing Intergroup Disparities." The Department of Psychology welcomes you to come! The abstract for the talk is following: Persistent threats to people's social or group identity--such as negative stereotypes targeted at their group--can contribute to intergroup disparities, for example in education and health. The manifestations of this process in laboratory and real-world educational settings will be explored. A general model of how social identity threat unfolds over long periods of time will be presented. Based on this model, several randomized field experiments will demonstrate that highly leveraged psychological interventions ("wise" interventions) can reduce intergroup disparities and yield lasting benefits, particularly for educational outcomes. Finally the talk will explore how and when the effects of social-psychological interventions propagate over time.
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9.Talk by Founder of the Non-Profit 'To Write Love On Her Arms'
Friday, April 12th; 7:30pm
Coffman Memorial Union (Great Hall)
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of TWLOHA, will be coming to campus to speak about the organization he started. More information can be found here.
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COURSES OF INTEREST
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10.Deadline Extended! PHIL 4326: Lives Worth Living
Attend 'Philosophy Camp' this summer, May 28th - June 21st! During this 6 credit experience, participants gain a fresh perspective on questions of self, vocation, and community while enjoying simple living on the prairie of southwestern Minnesota. Students and instructors form a community for living and learning to investigate their own and others responses to questions such as these: What is an authentic self? Who am I? What is vocation? What is my work in the world? What kind of community do I want to have around me? What do I bring to my relationships and community? What makes communities resilient, able to flourish through change and conflict? Students and instructors also meet local residents to learn how they are living the answers to life's important questions and creating lives worth living. Visit here for information on this course including application process, cost and financial aid/scholarship info. Interested students should contact the Philosophy Camp Student Adviser in the Community Service-Learning Center by April 15th (pcamp@umn.edu, 612-626-2044).
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11.Have an Abroad Experience Without Leaving the Twin Cities!
What can a neighborhood teach us about leadership and social change? Global Leadership for Social Change- A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3 credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of study abroad, and could be usable toward your Psychology major requirements! Using concepts of leadership and community engagement as a focus, Global Leadership for Social Change will give students an opportunity to identify the international and diverse quality of neighborhoods connected to us right here on the West Bank. With the course being based in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, you will be given a greater opportunity to explore the neighborhood's historic commercial, theatrical and residential diversity. You will be learning and working in the Cedar-Riverside community and examining questions of leadership, power, cultural diversity, and social change. The course involves an exciting blend of community engagement, neighborhood excursions, readings, and lively discussions. The course also includes a neighborhood theater performance and meals at local restaurants. Visit here for additional details. If you would like more information as to how this may be used toward Psychology major requirements, contact psyadvis@umn.edu with your student ID number included.
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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12.RA Needed for Psychopathology Research at VA Medical Center
Participate in cutting-edge clinical research in the Research Division of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System by serving as a research assistant in the laboratory of Professor Scott Sponheim, PhD. The Minneapolis VA is easily accessible by light rail from the U of M campus. The successful candidate will be a current Junior or Senior pursuing a psychology major, have a GPA of 3.0 or high, and be flexible in hours (evenings/weekends). An interest in graduate school in psychology is a plus. Duties include: 5-10 hours per week in the laboratory, recruiting and scheduling participants, preparing clinical interview materials, attending weekly lab meetings, and data entry. Opportunities are available to conduct your own research project. This may be done as a volunteer or for PSY 4993 research credit. Please submit a resume or CV, transcripts, and references to Nicolaas VanMeerten, vanm0034@umn.edu.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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13.Gain Counseling-Related Experience & More through Tubman
Gain experience working with individuals & families thru internship and volunteer opportunities at Tubman! Summer and Fall internships and volunteer opportunities. Community Advocate: Provide supportive counseling, resources and referrals to individuals who call or walk into Tubman sites. Positions available in Maplewood and Minneapolis. Youth Advocate: Work with and advocate for youth who have experienced family violence. Promote family healing through creation of a fun environment, provision of family activities, and respite childcare. Youth & Young Adult Assistant (YAYA): Work with individuals between the ages of 13-24 who have experienced partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Help them access resources and write and attain goals. Must have previous direct client work experience. Financial Workshop Facilitator: Lead financial literacy/budgeting workshops for women living in Tubman shelters or Transitional Housing. Training provided for all positions--summer training begins May 18th. Contact Joanie at jbraun@tubman.org or Katie at kmassie@tubman.org. Visit the website for more info.
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14.Full-Time & Part-Time Summer Tutors Needed!
Lindamood-Bell is an organization dedicated to enhancing human learning through providing intensive instruction in the underlying skills needed for proficiency in reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. The instruction helps a wide range of individuals, pre-kindergarten through adult, by developing language processing that is critical to becoming a proficient learner in any subject. Lindamood-Bell is seeking energetic and friendly Tutors for the Twin Cities Learning Center! Seasonal summer positions are available, running approximately 5/13/13 - 9/01/13 with FT and PT hours. $13.00/hr. Visit this website for more information. Send resumes to resumes.twincities@lindamoodbell.com or fax to (952) 835-2790, Attn: Clinician Position.
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15.Gain Experience Working with Autism--Full-Time & Part-Time Openings
Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based group home providing progressive residential services for adults affected by autism who function in moderate to profound ranges of developmental disability. Part- and full-time direct care staff are currently needed to work at the Brooklyn Park location. Direct-care staff assist residents in domestic tasks, personal hygiene & grooming, community integration, leisure & recreation, adaptive communication, and behavior management/modification. All applicants for part-time positions must have at least 44 college credits complete, and applicants for full-time positions must have a completed degree in a related field by the close of the current academic semester. All applicants must be able to work the following shifts: AMs (6am-9am), PMs (2pm-10pm), Overnights (11pm-7am), and every other weekend. To learn more about the position and set up an application appointment, call Human Resources Coordinator Gael Palkki at 763-560-2988, or send email inquiry to gpalkki@afpwa.org.
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16.Work With Youth This Summer! TRiO Upward Bound is Hiring
Want an amazing job working with youth? TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota is the longest standing college preparation program in the Twin Cities. Each summer, TRiO coordinates an academic and residential summer program for high school-aged participants. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to impact some amazing Minneapolis youth - this is the job for you. TRiO is now accepting applications for various positions including: Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Residential Youth Counselor. Apply via the University's employment system by April 19th.