Photo by Michael Dueñes
Left to right: Annalee Hanson, Sam Augspurger, Kristen Fellows, Jiake Chen, Anna Lethert, Robert Zuleger, Lidiya A. Girma, Fong Chang, Tara Benkofske, Justine Marosi, Alycia Klatt, Christopher Hirsch, Zizanie Bodene-Yost
Workshops at the University of Minnesota are free and open to all students faculty and staff. Here are some very interesting workshops being offered this semester:
Create your Poster in PowerPoint
Getting ready to do a poster at an upcoming conference? Learn pointers about using PowerPoint to create the poster as one giant slide, and send it to a large-scale printer. Click here to register.
Designing Effective Library Research Assignments
Do your students have trouble selecting appropriate sources? Do they too often rely on Google and Wikipedia? Learn strategies to design engaging library research assignments. Discuss assumptions faculty make about students skills and challenges students face when using the library. Click here to register
Grant & Fellowship Information in the Social Sciences
Whether you are doing research on trends in research funding or hoping to apply for funding for new projects, the Libraries have wonderful tools to help you. Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Setting up e-mail updates on specific subjects will also be covered, as well as how to find internal U of M funding sources.
This workshop is targeted specifically to those in the social sciences and education.
Resources for the course are listed on the Web site of the Office of the VP for Research, http://www.research.umn.edu/opportunities/
Click here to register
Google for Researchers
With Google, you already search the web, share photos/movies/music, map directions and discover new things...but there are some tools you may have missed. This web search engine is on a mission to "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible." So let's explore the new tools and technology that pair Google-efficient tools with library-quality results to weave together a rich information web that goes beyond just the World Wide Web.
We'll look at tools such as, Google Docs, RSS Reader, Google Scholar, and iGoogle Research Gadgets that will help you access, evaluate, and share information in an easy collaborate environment.
To register go to:http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/index.phtml#eventidXX260
Each year the University of Minnesota distributes approximately $500,000 for study abroad scholarships. The scholarship deadline for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, and Calendar Year 2009 is Wednesday, October 22, 2008 . The application can be used to apply for the Study Abroad Scholarship, Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship, and the Access Abroad Scholarship.
Selection of scholarship recipients is not based on financial need or merit, but rather the essays that each student writes. Currently one-third of all students who apply receive a scholarship. If you will be studying abroad for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, or Calendar Year 2009, please visit the Learning Abroad Center’s scholarship webpage at http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/uofmScholarships.html.
Saturday, November 1 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2
10:00am-2:00pm
Room 180 HHH Center
FREE: All food and materials provided
NOTE: Retreat is for a day and a half
- Develop cross-cultural communication skills
- Develop cross-cultural leadership skills
- Develop a living laboratory on campus
- Develop friendships
- Highly interactive
- High energy
This retreat is for undergradute international and U.S. students who want to learn to become more effective in international environments. This highly interactive, high-energy retreat becomes a living
laboratory of what it takes to work with people from vastly different cultures. You will meet other
students, begin friendships with people from all over the world, and discover your own leadership potential.
A cutting edge intercultural leadership model, Personal Leadership, will be used to develop participants’ cross cultural skill-set that is needed for professional and personal lives in the 21st century.
Space is limited. Hurry up and apply online before noon October 20 at http://www.isss1.umn.edu/leadership/BRQ.lasso
Any questions: Contact Thorunn Bjarnadottir at thorunnb@umn.edu
Sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services & Culture Corps
The Minnesota Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) is pleased to offer three
scholarships to encourage the pursuit of careers in transportation-related fields.
• $2000 Donna W. Allan Undergraduate Scholarship
• $500 Katherine F. Turnbull Undergraduate Leadership Award
• $2000 WTS Minnesota Graduate Scholarship
The scholarships are competitive and are based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Financial need is not a primary consideration. Scholarship funds can be applied to Spring Semester 2009 expenses—students in their final year of school are welcome to apply.
WTS Scholarships are open to women who:
• Are currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation related field (such as engineering,
planning, finance, or logistics) in Minnesota and can provide proof of this enrollment. Students at
schools in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa are also eligible if they have had Minnesota residency
in the last 5 years
• Have a GPA 3.0 or higher
• Plan to pursue a career in transportation
Electronic applications are available by contacting Kristin Thompson at 612.349.7782 or via email at
kristin.thompson@metc.state.mn.us .
The application form, an accompanying transcript, personal statement, and letter(s) of recommendation must be sent to the address indicated on the application form, and be postmarked by Monday,
November 10, 2008.
Three local winners will advance to the WTS International competition for the following scholarships:
• $3000 Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
• $3000 Louise Moritz Molitoris Leadership Fund for Undergraduates
• $6000 Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship
A local graduate applicant who demonstrates leadership and commitment to public service may also be advanced to the WTS International competition for the $3000 Elaine Dezenski Legacy Scholarship.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, the scholarships awarded, or if your major/program fits the requirements of a transportation related field, please contact Kristin Thompson (see contact information above) prior to filling out your application.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008
WTS is an international organization of transportation professionals with more than 4,000 members in 44 chapters across 3 countries. The women and men who belong to WTS are committed to advancing women in the transportation industry and provide support to students seeking future careers in transportation. The organization provides a neutral forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences, encourages the professional development of its members, and promotes industry recognition of women in the field of transportation.
http://wtsinternational.org/chapters.aspx?id=7028
Mid-Semester Support for Students
As with recent semesters the Student Academic Success Services (SASS) office is offering three Mid-semester workshops for students (see attached flyer). These workshops are excellent options for students who need to fine tune their time management or test taking skills. Please encourage students to consider these informative and practical 1 hour workshops.
Ace Your Midterms and Finals
Location: 202 Eddy Hall
Date: Thursday, October 30th
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Time Management Refresher
Location: 202 Eddy Hall
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Staying on Track (... if your falling behind)
Location: 202 Eddy Hall
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION*:
call 612-624-3323 or www.uccs.umn.edu for information
* Seating is limited and students will be enrolled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Contact information: Michael Starkey 612-624-2564 stark216@umn.edu
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2008
We are offering 25 intern positions in virtually every department within the Twins organization. This is an exciting time to jump on board as Target Field nears completion for the home opener in 2010.
To apply, go to www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities
and click on “View Postings”. There, you can read through the full descriptions of each of the internships being offered and print off the application.
