November 3rd, 2015

November 3, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jobs/Internship Opportunities IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.  12. Student Experience is Hiring  Have you been looking for an opportunity to gain experience in your field, help others, and make money doing it? If so, we have the opportunity for you! Student Experience, located in Minneapolis, specializes in matching college students with young children, adolescents, and adults with physical or behavioral needs to assist with daily living activities as a Personal Care Assistant. We serve clients that range from age 4 to mid-sixties. While the majority of student employees are studying helping professions such as Healthcare, Education, Psychology, and Sociology, all majors are welcome. Working at Student Experience provides you with an opportunity to work on your professional development, gain transferable skills for your career path and helps to build your resume for future positions or graduate school. Student Experience does require a commitment of 12-15 hours per week and a minimum two semester commitment (summer semester included). We also ask that you have access to a vehicle. Student Experience is hiring NOW for 17 part time positions! Visit our website http://www.studentexperience.com to apply today. 13. Full-time Mental Health Worker at Andrew Residence  Andrew Residence is a 212-bed residential treatment center for adults with mental illness. The position requires a Bachelors Degree with a major in Social and Behavioral Sciences (students graduating in December are welcome to apply). Position duties include: To participate in the provision in of a comprehensive program of services, including providing floor coverage, interacting with residents in both individual and group settings with an emphasis on the milieu to facilitate the residents’ acquisition of independent living skills; To assess residents’ mental health status daily and communicate their status to treatment teams, intervening in emergency and non-crisis situations as needed; To administer medications and treatments per legal order and follow established Andrew Residence protocol; To provide individual program management as assigned. To apply, send a resume to Courtney Sedgwick, Human Resources Director at cks@andrewres.com. We are an equal opportunity employment employer. 14. Full and Part-time Positions Available with Partners in Excellence  Partners in Excellence provides services to children ages 1 through 10 with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. At Partners we are currently seeking individuals who have those same beliefs to provide one-on-one therapy to young children with autism. This position is responsible for providing direct therapy to clients by following treatment plans, documenting therapy services, and collaborating with a team to achieve the best possible outcomes. To learn more about our organization and apply please visit our website at www.partnersmn.com. Open positions are available at the following locations: Burnsville and North St. Paul, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin 15. Front Office Receptionist/Medical Records Technician at Hamm Clinic  Established in 1954, Hamm Clinic is an adult outpatient community mental health clinic. Our mission is to provide quality, culturally competent mental health assessment and treatment for adults in our community, particularly the underserved and those who are unable to afford the full cost of care; expert training and education for mental health professionals; and leadership in our community for effective mental health care. Hamm Clinic currently has an opportunity available for a part-time front office staff person. This position has several important functions: first, to receive afternoon and evening clients as they check-in, second, to prepare medical records and materials to be sent out to requesting facilities or providers, and third, to review the medical record data for integrity and accuracy. Students must be at least a junior undergraduate student. For a full job description and to apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to jobapplication@hammclinic.org.

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October 27th, 2015

October 27, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. PsyCareer Drop-in Hours 2. Careers & Pizza: Learn about the Field of Human Resources 3. Psychology Study Room CLOSED Wednesday Afternoon

Psi Chi/Psychology Club 4. Pizza, Pop, & Grad School Talk! 5. Apply to be a Member of Psi Chi -- Applications due November 6th

Pychology International Student Association - PISA 6. Buddy Program Apps due Today!

Events 7. Mental Health Resources Recruitment Open House 8. UMTC Counseling & Student Personnel Psychology (CSPP) Grad Program Info Session 9. Your Voice Matters! Academic Advising Task Force Listening Sessions

Courses 10. NSCI 3100: Mind & Brain - Usable for Psychology BS Outside Foundation

Campus Resources 11. Student Conflict Resolution Center 12. Peer Research Consultants

Scholarships 13. PFund Scholarship

Engagement 14. Apply for this Year's Social Justice Leadership Retreat!

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 15. MN Capitol Pathways Paid Internship Program for College Students of Color 16. MN Twins Diversity Marketing Opportunity 17. Full Time Position with Natalis Outcomes

October 27, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesdaythroughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. PsyCareer Drop-in Hours Do you have questions about internships, job search strategies, graduate school planning, or career fields related to your psychology major? Visit our new weekly PsyCareer Drop-in Hours with Laura Heilman, CLA Career Counselor. Laura will hold drop-ins once each week on a different day and time in conjunction with Psychology Undergraduate Advising Drop-in Hours. Laura will be holding her next PsyCareer drop-ins at the following times during this week: Wednesday, October 28th from 10:00am-12:00pm, N118 Elliott Hall 2. Careers & Pizza: Learn about the Field of Human Resources Tuesday, November 3rd, 11:30-1:00, N219 Elliott Hall Join Psychology Advising next Tuesday for Careers & Pizza, featuring a professional currently working in the Human Resources division of Target. This is an opportunity for you to talk to a professional in the field in an intimate and informal setting. Enjoy a free lunch of Mesa pizza while you learn what you can be doing now to pursue a career as a Human Resources professional. Please bring a pen, paper, and your questions! An RSVP is required, as seating is limited--please email psyadvis@umn.edu bySunday, 11/1 with "Careers & Pizza" as your subject heading. 3. Psychology Study Room CLOSED Wednesday Afternoon The Psychology Study Room N118 in the Psychology Advising Cooridor will be closed after 2:00pmtomorrow, Wednesday October 28th due to a staff event. The rooms will reopen at 8am on Thursdaymorning as usual, and continue will normal hours (8:00am-4:30pm).

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! Monday, November 11th, 5:30-6:30, N119 Elliott Hall Psi Chi/Psychology Club is having a graduate student panel this coming Monday. Graduate students will tell us about their fields of study and you can ask questions about their research, work, or the graduate school process in general. We look forward to seeing you all there! 5. Apply to be a Member of Psi Chi -- Applications due November 6th! If you are interested in becoming a member of Psi Chi, applications for fall semester are due by 8:00 pm on Friday November 6th. Please go to http://www.psichi.org/ to submit your online application to become an official member of Psi Chi!

Pychology International Student Association - PISA PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in PISA activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend! 6. Buddy Program: Applications due Today! Want to get a buddy asking which professor’s class to take? Want to get a buddy discussing different labs from neuroscience to workplace? Want to get a buddy with shockingly different cultures and eye-opening stories? Join our Buddy Program! The goal of the PISA Buddy Program is to find you a buddy who is also studying Psychology with similar interests and with whom you can discuss various topics in psychology while helping each other in achieving academic goals. Please follow this link to answer some questions about your goals and interests to help us match you with a buddy. The matching process will be on a rolling basis and the deadline for submission of the form is today! Sign up as soon as possible! If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact PISA at pisa@umn.edu

Events 7. Mental Health Resources Recruitment Open House Thursday, October 29th, 5:00-7:00pm; MHR East, St. Paul Mental Health Resources, Inc. (MHR) is a nonprofit organization achieving the mission of fostering hope, health and recovery for those affected by mental illness. Our community-based model provides mental health services, case management, and care coordination for adults living with serious mental illness. Our goal is to partner with clients to enhance their ability to live full and independent lives in the community. With over 200 full-time staff, MHR is one of the largest community mental health providers in the Twin Cities. We are always looking for strong talent to provide direct services in case management, care coordination, and counseling. Join us to learn more about our organization and commitment to our philosophy of care. During this two-hour Open House event, you will learn about MHR and excellent employment opportunities currently available. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so please register today to ensure your seat at this workshop. 8. UMTC Counseling & Student Personnel Psychology (CSPP) Grad Program Info Session Thursday, November 5th 2:30-3:30pm, 15 Mondale Hall The Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology (CSPP) program at the University of Minnesota is holding an information session next week. The session is designed for interested students who would like to learn more about our M.A. program in Counseling, School Counseling and College Student Personnel. Faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions about the program, and talk about the application process. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP athttp://z.umn.edu/rsvpinfosession2015. To learn more about the Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology program, please visit out website 9. Your Voice Matters! Academic Advising Task Force Listening Sessions The Academic Advising Task Force makes recommendations aimed at enhancing the advising experience for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Task Force members will be spending the next month conducting Listening Sessions across campus to gather feedback from the advising community, students, faculty, and other stakeholders regarding these initial recommendations. Currently, there are two open sessions scheduled for students, faculty and staff on the following dates: Nov. 3, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Nicholson Hall 115 and Nov. 5, 11 - 12 noon, Ruttan Hall B36. If you are not able to attend an in-person Listening Session, feel free to share your recommendation feedback at z.umn.edu/initialrecommendations.

Courses PLEASE NOTE: Not all courses listed below are not offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to consult with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program. 10. NSCI 3100: Mind & Brain - Usable for Psychology BS Outside Foundation Looking for a course to take for spring to fulfill Psychology BS Outside Foundation requirements? NSCI 3100: Mind & Brain will count toward the Biological Sciences Foundation Cluster (Area D) of thePsychology Outside Foundation coursework. This course will cover topics such as decision-making, memory, imagination, cognition, neural systems of self-control, and the consequences of the physical mind. We will take a neuroscience and psychological perspective in which the physical neuroscience instantiates but does not diminish the psychological constructs. Although our conceptual framework will be computational, this course will not require or expect any mathematical or computer background. No prerequisites are required, but students are encouraged to have taken NSCI 1001 or NSCI 1100. For more information, contact Dr. David Redish at redish@umn.edu

Campus Resources 11. Student Conflict Resolution Center Need help with ANY campus-based problem or concern? The Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) can help. SCRC staff can assist students with a variety of issues, including but not limited to: grading or instructional complaints, financial and billing conflicts, graduate advising concerns, scholastic or behavioral misconduct and academic incivility. Their services are confidential and free. You can contact the SCRC at: http://www.sos.umn.edu, by phone at: 612-624-7272 or email atsos@umn.edu. 12. Peer Research Consultants Working on a class project that requires library research? Peer Research Consultants are here to help! PRCs provide one-on-one assistance and give students an overview of using the libraries for research, formulating a paper topic and search, helping students to find scholarly articles, books, and more based on an individual's needs. They are upper-level undergraduates who have gone through 10+ hours of training on using the libraries. Using University libraries can be intimidating. The PRCs guide students to the subject librarians when needed and make it easier for students to set up that interaction. We have drop-in hours in Walter SMART Learning Commons or in MCAE in Appleby Hall or students can make an appointment. Check schedule at http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/prc.

Scholarships 13. PFund Scholarship The PFund Foundation is a vital resource and community builder for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied communities by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders and inspiring giving. To view and apply to scholarships/grants, click HERE.

Engagement 14. Apply for this Year's Social Justice Leadership Retreat! The University of Minnesota offers many opportunities, but few are as meaningful and powerful as the annual Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR). The SJLR focuses on developing and fostering diversity and social justice leaders committed to improving the campus climate for all students and working towards a more just and equitable society. This year's SJLR will take place from January 16th - January 18th, 2016. The 3 day retreat takes students and facilitators away from campus to explore issues of identity, oppression, and how to make an impact on campus and in the community after the retreat. Over 600 students have attended our retreats over the last nine years and those students are having a powerful impact on campus and in the community using what they learned and the connections they made. To find out more information about the retreat and to apply, please check out their website. The application deadline for the retreat is Tuesday, December 2nd at noon.

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. 15. MN Capitol Pathways Paid Internship Program for College Students of Color Through this program, interns will build relationships with established capitol leaders, gain exposure to various kinds of careers in policy, and get real-world experience in career fields they would like to learn more about — and build a strong professional resume in the process. Interns will be placed for 10 hours weekly for 12 weeks with a host site working at or around the 2016 Minnesota Legislative Session. Any student in good academic standing at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education who identifies as a person of color may apply to participate. Apply here--applications are due November 16th. 16. MN Twins Marketing Internship Opportunity The Minnesota Twins are currently accepting applications for the 2016 Minnesota Twins Internship Program. All applications must be posted as soon as possible. To apply, applicants must visit our website at www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at jobs@twinsbaseball.com. 17. Full Time Position with Natalis Outcomes Natalis Outcomes is seeking candidates to interview for a full-time care management position. Principle duties include the following: (1) coordinating team-based care for persons with complex medical or health conditions; (2) tracking and communicating care outcomes between primary and specialty care; (3) counseling persons in need of community resources; (4) providing motivational interviewing and psychosocial support to help clients manage social, environmental and economic determinants of health; and (5) effectively working with Medicaid Managed Care staff. Qualifications include the following: (1) a recent or 2016 bachelor’s degree in psychology; (2) experience working on a close-knit team; (3) good verbal communication and personal rapport building skills; (4) knowledge or experience with electronic databases for health and human services; (5) good personal organization skills for scheduling, billing and tracking service activities; and (6) an ability to meet urgent client help requests and unexpected needs outside of normal business hours.  The total compensation package of $17 per hour includes a base rate of $14.30 per hour, and employee benefits and employer payroll taxes of $2.70 per hour. This is an exempt position, i.e. no overtime pay.  The limited benefits’ package includes a small company contribution to a group life/disability insurance plan, a monthly medical expense and cell phone stipend.   Applicants must be able to provide (1) a valid driver’s license, (2) proof of valid auto insurance, (3) a reliable personal vehicle, (4) willingness to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area (mileage reimbursement is available), and (5) a personal cell phone ($50 monthly stipend given) for work use and authorization for a criminal background check. To apply, please send by e-mail a current resume and letter of interest to the attention of Jeffrey Wigren at Jeffrey.wigren@natalisoutcomes.org

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October 20th, 2015

October 20, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Introducing PsyCareer Drop-in Hours! 2. Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!  3. New Transfer Students: Psychology Transfer Welcome Party!

Pychology International Student Association - PISA 4. Meet the Graduates: Graduate School Q&A for International Psych Students 5. Buddy Program

Events 6. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Info Session  7. Government & Nonprofit Career Fair  8. ACR Homes Health Career Info Session - free Mesa Pizza & Coffee!  9. Translate Your Social Science Degree for Career Success  10. Mental Health Resources Recruitment Open House  11. National Alliance on Mental Illness State Conference: Forging a Better Future

Research 12. Volunteer Research Assistants Wanted

Campus Resources 13. Mental Health Resources  14. University Libraries

Learning Abroad 15. Volunteer over Spring Break in Ecuador or Guatemala

Courses 16. Start the Semester Off On the Wrong Foot? LASK 1101 Can Help

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 17. Consumer Advocate Position with MN Attorney General Lori Swanson 18. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Position Openings  19. Active Recess Volunteers Needed at Windom Elementary  20. AmeriCorps Positions with College Possible

October 20, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. Introducing PsyCareer Drop-in Hours!  Do you have questions about internships, job search strategies, graduate school planning, or career fields related to your psychology major? Visit our new weekly PsyCareer Drop-in Hours with Laura Heilman, CLA Career Counselor. Laura will hold drop-ins once each week on a different day and time in conjunction with Psychology Undergraduate Advising Drop-in Hours. Laura will be holding her next PsyCareer drop-ins next Wednesday, October 28th from 10:00am-12:00pm (during Kelley's Drop-in hours) in N118 Elliott Hall.  2. Considering Grad School in Mental Health? Attend this Info Session!  Wednesday, October 28th, 5:00-6:30pm, N219 Elliott Hall  Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Mental Health Graduate School Information Session'. This is an opportunity to hear from a panel of graduate students in various Mental Health-related programs from across the metro area, including a few from the University of Minnesota. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Grad Panel RSVP" in the subject heading. 3. New Transfer Students: Psychology Transfer Welcome Party!  Wednesday, October 28th, 2:30-4:30pm, N118 Elliott Hall  Psychology Undergraduate Advising invites you to attend the Psychology Transfer Welcome Party for transfer students in the Psychology major. Use this time to learn more about opportunities available to you in the community and on campus, ask Psychology Advisors & Psi Chi/Psych Club and PISA officers questions about your major and getting involved, get to know your peers, and enjoy some of the area’s unique pizzas! We’ll have the famous Mesa Pizza (a staple to the U of M student experience), Campus Pizza, and Pizza Luce. If you require a gluten-free option, please note this in your RSVP—we can order one from Pizza Luce! The Transfer Welcome Party will be held from 2:30pm – 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 in the Psychology Advising Corridor, starting in the Study Room N118 Elliott Hall. You do not have to stay for the whole time and may come when you are available - no formal presentation will be taking place. If you plan on attending for any amount of time, you must RSVP no later than Monday, October 26th by sending an email to psyadvis@umn.edu with “I’m coming for pizza” in the subject line. Hope to see you there!

Pychology International Student Association - PISA PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in PISA activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!  4. Meet the Graduates: Graduate School Q&A for International Psych Students Monday, October 26th, 5:30-6:30pm, N668 Elliott Hall. "What am I going to do now? I have no idea what am I going to do after I graduate…" Keep calm and MEET THE GRADUATES! There will be 1-2 international graduate students from each area of psychology. Food will be provided! This event is open for ALL STUDENTS, both domestic and international, who interested in pursuing graduate school in Psychology. ALL graduates students that will be represented are international students. For more information about PISA and our events, please check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pisastudentgroup or email us at pisa@umn.edu 5. Buddy Program  Want to get a buddy asking which professor’s class to take? Want to get a buddy discussing different labs from neuroscience to workplace? Want to get a buddy with shockingly different cultures and eye-opening stories? Join our Buddy Program! The goal of the PISA Buddy Program is to find you a buddy who is also studying Psychology with similar interests and with whom you can discuss various topics in psychology while helping each other in achieving academic goals. Please follow this link to answer some questions about your goals and interests to help us match you with a buddy. The matching process will be on a rolling basis and the deadline for submission of the form is October 27th! Sign up as soon as possible! If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact PISA at pisa@umn.edu

Events 6. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Info Session  Wednesday, October 21st, 11:15am-12:45pm, 205 Humphrey School  The Central Intelligence Agency is interested in meeting with students from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. Agency representatives will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency's mission, potential career opportunities, the online process, an overview of the security and medical screening process; and there will be a question-and-answer period. In addition, students will have the opportunity to meet with agency representatives one on one during Recruiter-in-Residence sessions. Learn more about these one-on-one sessions by attending the information session. Learn more about careers at the Central Intelligence Agency at cia.gov. For more information search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS. 7. Government & Nonprofit Career Fair  Friday, October 23rd, 10:00am-3:00pm, Coffman Great Hall  The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows students to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. There will be optional breakout sessions throughout the day located in the Coffman Theatre (first floor). 10:00am: NP 101: Intro to Careers in Nonprofits; 11:15am: Professionals in Government: City, County, State, and Federal Jobs;12:30pm: Keynote: Kate Warren from Devex: The Media Platform for the Global Development Community. No registration is required. Dress professionally, bring a resume, and come learn about the wide range of career opportunities in the government and nonprofit sectors. Just a few of the employers represented include: Amicus - Volunteers of America, Central Intelligence Agency, Camphill Association of North America, City of Saint Paul, City Year Inc., Family Wise, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Homeward Bound, plus many more! View a full list of employers at  www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair 8. ACR Homes Health Career Info Session - free Mesa Pizza & Coffee!  Monday, October 26th 12:00-4:00pm, 518 Bruininks Hall Come hear from various Health Career Professionals about their experiences! This is an open house format, so please stop by when you can. There will be a presentation at 1pm by Natalie Ikeman, PA-C who is a Physician Assistant at HCMC. She will discuss the careers listed below and include information on pre-reqs, graduate and doctoral programs, job market and salaries. ACR Homes will also share opportunities to gain experience through flexible jobs and internships within their organization. Careers represented: Pharmacist, Acupuncturist, Physician, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Dentist, Chiropractor, Audiologist and Social Worker 9. Translate Your Social Science Degree for Career Success  Tuesday, October 27th, 4:00-5:30pm, 1210 Heller Hall Come to this panel of Human Resources professionals who work in corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to find out how you can market and apply the skills gained in your social science major to jobs in a variety of industries! Organizations represented will include: Teach For America; Arthur J. Gallagher; The Arc Greater Twin Cities; Minnesota Historical Society, and State of Minnesota. For more information and to register, search the 'Career Fairs/Events' section on GoldPASS. 10. Mental Health Resources Recruitment Open House  Thursday, October 29th, 5:00-7:00pm; MHR East, St. Paul Mental Health Resources, Inc. (MHR) is a nonprofit organization achieving the mission of fostering hope, health and recovery for those affected by mental illness. Our community-based model provides mental health services, case management, and care coordination for adults living with serious mental illness. Our goal is to partner with clients to enhance their ability to live full and independent lives in the community. With over 200 full-time staff, MHR is one of the largest community mental health providers in the Twin Cities. We are always looking for strong talent to provide direct services in case management, care coordination, and counseling. Join us to learn more about our organization and commitment to our philosophy of care. During this two-hour Open House event, you will learn about MHR and excellent employment opportunities currently available. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so please register today to ensure your seat at this workshop. 11. National Alliance on Mental Illness State Conference: Forging a Better Future Saturday, November 7th, 8:30am-5:00pm; RiverCentre, St. Paul; Registration Required!  NAMI Minnesota's State Conference will be held Nov. 7, at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. The opening keynote speaker will be Lisa Dixon, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center, and director of the Center for Practice Innovations at New York State Hospital. Dr. Dixon is an internationally recognized health services researcher with over 25 years of continuous funding from the National Institute of Mental Health and the VA. The closing keynoter will be activist and comedian Kevin Breel, known widely for his virally viewed TED Talk, "Confessions of a Depressed Comic" which gives voice to an often silent struggle and offers a message of hope. The conference will also include a Youth Track. A more detailed agenda will be posted soon.The cost for students is $35, and there are limited partial scholarships available. Lunch is included. Find complete details and registration here.

Research 12. Volunteer Research Assistants Wanted  Students assistants wanted for a project involving searching for recent studies of aggression, and related searches, using Google Scholar. Please contact Prof. Michael Potegal, Associate Professor in Occpuational Therapy, at poteg001@umn.edu for further information.

Campus Resources 13. Mental Health Resources  As fall semester is now in full swing, this time of year can also be a time of transition, increasing demand, and heightened stress. It can sometimes be difficult to find the right balance. We want to make sure that you know that the University has a number of resources available to help students through tough times. Go to the Student Mental Health website to find information about the various University of Minnesota mental health resources available to students. These resources may be of assistance to you, as well as friends who may be experiencing emotions and/or displaying behavior that concerns you. 14. University Libraries  The U Libraries are a great resource for students! They have free workshops, tutorials and services! There are Peer Research Consultants who provide one-on-one assistance to students to help them develop academic research strategies and navigate the . The Libraries also sponsor an Online Assignment Calculator that allows students to keep track of due dates and receive step-by-step instructions to stay on top of assignments like a research papers, presentations, projects, UROP proposals, and more. If you aren't sure where to start with conducting research in the library system, there is an Online Tutorial to walk you through the basics of using the University Libraries, the website, and finding academic sources. These are just a few of the resources the libraries have to offer --check out www.lib.umn.edu for more information.

Learning Abroad 15. Volunteer over Spring Break in Ecuador or Guatemala  Applications for the Learning Abroad Center's volunteer and community engagement Spring Break programs are due November 2nd. On the Volunteer & Community Engagement in Ecuador program, students will spend spring break in Ecuador volunteering and engaging with the local community. They will explore colonial Quito, a cloud forest reserve, and the beautiful Andes mountains; volunteer at a community-based project in a rural area; and live with a host family. On the Volunteer & Community Engagement in Guatemala program, students will explore the colonial city of Antigua during spring break. They will engage with local community members through volunteer activities, homestays, and Spanish tutoring. Volunteer projects include education, social work, and construction. The Non-Credit Learning Abroad Grant is applicable to these programs. For more information, see the Learning Abroad Center's website.

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. 16. Start the Semester Off On the Wrong Foot? LASK 1101 Can Help  If you're having some difficulties this semester, LASK 1101: Academic Refresher might be a great B-term course for you. LASK 1101 is a 1-credit, mid-semester course that offers assistance over the 2nd half of the semester to students experiencing academic concerns. In LASK 1101, students receive weekly instruction and the opportunity to consult with students facing similar challenges. A permission number is not needed to register for this course. You may find the course listed in the Class Search, using "LASK" as a subject search term. See the Student Academic Success Services (SASS) websitefor more information.

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.  17. Consumer Advocate Position with MN Attorney General Lori Swanson The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is seeking a Consumer Advocate. Consumer Advocates assist and advocate for Minnesota citizens on an array of different issues. They research and analyze complex laws and problems and communicate with a variety of parties to help forge solutions that benefit individual consumers and make a difference in their lives. They have one, possibly two openings for this role.The job posting can be found on GoldPASS (job ID# 150331). General Swanson's office will also be represented at next week's Government & Nonprofit Career Fair.  18. Entry-Level Cognitive Trainer Position Openings  LearningRX has positions open for Cognitive Trainers in Chanhassen, Maple Grove and Vadnais Heights. Come join the LearningRx cognitive skills training team and help change lives by improving cognitive ability! Our part-time Cognitive Skills Trainers work one-on-one with individuals utilizing clinically-proven procedures to improve areas such as memory, attention, auditory processing and IQ. We are looking for quick thinking, high energy individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree or are in their junior/senior year. Hours are flexible but we require at least four days with availability between the hours of 4PM-8PM. This is a great long-term part-time position for individuals seeking psychology experience. Training is provided. For more information and to request an interview give us a call at 952-949-6900. After calling - resumes can be sent to nate.maus@learningrx.net. 19. Active Recess Volunteers Needed at Windom Elementary  Active Recess is an approach designed to increase the physical activity of students during recess, as well as decrease incidents of problem behavior on the playground. Volunteers will assist the "Recess Squad" (a group of Windom students) in setting up and supervising the Play Stations, and will promote positive interactions between the students and/or assist in conflict resolution when problems arise. Volunteers will also provide the school's Behavior Mitigation Team with feedback, input and suggestions, based on their observations, on how to mitigate student behaviors, improve the recess experience for the entire student body, and/or for specific students who need extra behavior support during recess. The schedule for this volunteer opportunity is between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Being able to speak and understand Spanish is a plus, but is not required for this position. For more information or to volunteer, contact Reynaldo Diaz at Reynaldo.Diaz@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3376. 20. AmeriCorps Positions with College Possible College Possible is a growing nonprofit dedicated to coaching low-income students to-and-through college, breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering our workforce. Our rigorously-tested model earns top-of-field results that have helped 98 percent of students served earn admission to college and supported nearly 80 percent through graduation. A 2011 Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college. As an AmeriCorps organization, College Possible is recruiting college graduates to serve for one year to help make a college degree and college success possible for low-income students. With positions ranging from working directly with students to writing grants to coordinating events, there are many opportunities offered. Not only do College Possible AmeriCorps members make a difference in their community, they gain valuable experience for their next job or graduate school endeavor. For application and more information, click here. The priority application deadline for the 2016-2017 year is November 2nd.

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