College of Design Student News

Wednesday, November 18
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Design at Noon: May Term Greece & Cyprus
225 Rapson Hall

Students who participated in the May term trip to Greece & Cyprus will
present the results of their work at Design@Noon on November 18.
Greece & Cyprus are related environments that are undergoing immense
architectural change. Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided by a UN
Buffer Zone, which encompasses hundreds of buildings from the 14th to
the 20th centuries. While in Cyprus, students studied these buildings
and considered their future. In Greece, examined the rich layers of
history from antiquity to the present. They visited urban, island, and
rural environments, confronting topics including tourism, restoration,
materials, the environment, modernity, technology, public space &
community life. The Greece/Cyprus M-term is led by Rachel Iannacone
and Nikolas Bakirtzis.

Please join us!

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There are 13 exciting Global Seminars to choose from this year! Study apparel design in Ecuador, visit a Buddhist community in Thailand, or see the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Global Seminars are 3 week, 3 credit courses taught in English by U of M faculty. Participate in a Global Seminar and fulfill a Liberal Education requirement, get to know other U of M students and a faculty member, and take part in numerous excursions for each program!

More information is available on the Learning Abroad Center Web site. http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/GLOBAL_SEMINARS/index.shtml

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National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
April 15-17, 2010
University of Montana, Missoula
Application deadline: November 2, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

NCUR will take place at the University of Montana, Missoula on April 15-17, 2010. There is funding available to support approximately 30 U of M students each year who are accepted to present a research project/findings at the conference. Are you currently involved in or have you recently completed a research experience in the last year? Please consider applying to present your research results.

Click here for more information

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Truman Scholarships support outstanding undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in government, education, the non-profit sector, or elsewhere in public service, and want to make a difference. The scholarships provide up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school. Applicants must in the class of 2011, U.S. citizens or nationals, in the upper 25% of their class, and should be engaged in community service and/or political activism.

To find out more, students can attend an informational meeting:

Wed., Oct.7
12-1 p.m., 135 Nicholson Hall

or

Thurs., Oct. 8
3:35-4:30 p.m. 1314 Social Sciences
http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships

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HECUA offers off-campus study programs that address some of the most important issues of our time.
Each program takes students off campus to engage in hands-on learning through field work and an internship.

Wednesday, October 14th
Noon-1:00pm
303 Coffman Memorial Union
www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/hecua/index.html

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Are you thinking of applying to graduate school for a professional architecture degree (ex. M.Arch)? If so, attend a preparation session to learn about the process and receive advice about preparing your portfolio, as well as other insights when choosing and applying to graduate school.

Wednesday, September 30th
43 Rapson Hall
12:15-1:00 p.m.

Renee Cheng, head of the School of Architecture, will discuss putting together a portfolio and other steps of the application process. This session is for students who are applying to architecture graduate schools in general (not just specific to the U of M).

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
3:30PM to 5:00PM
50 Mondale Hall (Law School), West Bank

Thinking about attending law school? This free event will provide you
with information that can help! Come hear presentations from the U of
M's pre-law advisor, an admissions representative from the U of M
law school, law students, and a practicing attorney. Topics to be
addressed include: pre-law resources, admission tips, what law school is
like, and what's it's like to practice law.

Please visit:
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/Events/Wide_Road_to_Law_School.html

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The deadline to apply for the College of Design Mentor Program is Friday, September 18th by 5:00 p.m. Undergraduate Students: You must be in your 2nd year of the program or have 30 completed credits in order to apply.

The mentor program gives you the opportunity to work with a mentor who helps you learn more about your field of interest. Online applications and program information are available at www.design.umn.edu/mentor. We try to match as many students as we can, however we receive over 200 student applications each year and a match is not guaranteed. The more details and specific information you include, the better match we can make for you. For questions, contact Lucy Reile, College to Career Coordinator at lreile@umn.edu or 612-624-1245.

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Learn basic design techniques using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and basic HTML! The College of Design is offering Basic Media Graphics, a non-credit workshop.

Pick from two sections: TWTh July 28-30 or TWTh August 4-6 (three hours, 6-9 pm each evening). The fee is $150.

For more information, or to register, go to http://www.design.umn.edu/workshops.

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The hours for the Rapson 127 computer lab are now available on the CDes lab news blog. A link to the calendar, which shows final review dates, lab hours, and plotting priority during final reviews, is below.

The blog post can be found here: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cdescc/news/2009/04/finals_printing_and_plotting_i.html

The calendar can be found here: http://www.design.umn.edu/about/offices/it/labs/documents/FinalReviewLabSchedule.pdf

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File the 2009-10 FAFSA (April 1, 2009 was the priority deadline) as soon as possible to optimize grant and scholarship awards for next year. Some aid is still available for spring or summer 2009 terms, so make sure that you have also filed a 2008-2009 FAFSA. The final deadline for filing the 2008-09 FAFSA is June 30, 2009.

Look into filing a Special Circumstances Appeal Form. Special circumstances include job loss or reduction in income (specific situations); unusual, unreimbursed medical expenses; separation, divorce, or death of a parent or spouse after filing the FAFSA; and other circumstances are specified on the form. The 2008-09 and 2009-10 forms are available online.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Monday, February 16, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM

Room 205 Humphrey Center (Freeman Commons)

Information sessions on graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology, Environmental Policy, and Urban and Regional Planning will be held at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each degree program and will be available to answer questions. Beverages and pizza will be served.

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Please note that the CDes computer lab in Rapson Hall will be open additional hours to facilitate plotting during final review time. The lab hours can be found here.

Please keep in mind that this time will be very busy - to ensure that you get your plots in time, please print a day ahead of your review if possible.

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 10:37 AM | Permalink

The Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library will be closed at 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 26, and will remain closed Friday and Saturday. We will be open Sunday as regular hours:

Wednesday, 11/26: Open from 9 AM - 6 PM

Thur., Fri., & Sat., 11/27-11/30: Closed

Sunday, 11/30: Open from 1-5 PM

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Saturday, December 6
9 am - 1 pm
SMART Klaeber Court

Wednesday, December 10
1 pm - 6 pm
SMART Walter Library

Consultants and tutors are available in a wide range of subjects and selected past exams will also be available. Come take advantage of this great resource!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 12:00-1:30 PM
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 PM

Room 205 Humphrey Center (Freeman Commons)

Information sessions on graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology, Environmental Policy, and Urban and Regional Planning will be held at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each degree program and will be available to answer questions. Beverages and pizza will be served.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union

More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented at this free, University-wide event. This event provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from a wide variety of graduate and professional programs. It will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School." For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD .

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Managed printing in the CDes Computer Labs will be starting this Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Please make sure to visit a “Value Port� machine and add money to your Gopher Gold account prior to this date.

The locations which are most convenient for CDes students are Walter Library (East Bank) or Magrath Library (Saint Paul).

If you have not added value to your account by Tuesday, September 16th, then you will not be able to print.

Please feel free to stop by one of the computer labs and ask the staff any questions that you may have about managed printing.

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Have a quick question? See your adviser during drop-in hours for 10-15 minute sessions!

In 107 Rapson Hall:
For Architecture and Environmental Design Majors: Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

In 12 McNeal Hall:
For Clothing Design and Retail Merchandising Majors: Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
For Housing Studies and Interior Design Majors: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
For Graphic Design Majors: Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

If you need more time, call Student Services to schedule an appointment with your adviser:
McNeal Student Services: (612) 624-1717
Rapson Student Services: (612) 626-3690

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Applications for the 2008-2009 program are now available. You can complete your application online at www.design.umn.edu/mentor. The program is open to students in all majors who have completed 30 credits or more. Application deadline is Monday, September 15, 2008.

For more information about the program, visit www.design.umn.edu/mentor. Information Sessions will be available at the beginning of September.

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June 10th is the deadline to apply for graduation in Summer 2008. If you are planning to finish your course work and graduate at the end of the summer term be sure you have applied at One Stop.

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Cram Slam is an opportunity for student to get one-on-one content support and study help in several subject areas as they head into finals. Two Cram Slam dates are scheduled for Spring 2008:

Wednesday, May 7th, 1pm to 6pm in the Wilson Library SMART Learning Commons
Saturday, May 10, 9am to 1pm at the Klaeber Court SMART Learning Commons

Drop-in consultations and study help will be available at both events. The Wilson Cram Slam will also include a series of exam prep workshops. Free food and copies of past exams in selected courses will be made available to students participating in Cram Slam.

For more information about Cram Slam, including the workshop schedule as it becomes available, see this link: http://smart.umn.edu/cramslam.html or contact Bosu Seo at seox0024@umn.edu.

Cram Slam is an event co-sponsored by the SMART Learning Commons and the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, with the University Libraries as a partner.

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The deadline for withdrawing from a class without permission of the college was Monday, March 17. However, if you have not used your "one time drop after the deadline", you may still be able to withdraw until the last day of class before finals.

If you want to use your one time drop, we strongly advise that you meet with your adviser before then. While it is best not to wait until the last minute, staff will be available until 4:00 pm on May 9 in both CDes Student Services location (107 Rapson Hall and 12 McNeal Hall) to process your one-time drop.

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The deadline for withdrawing from a class without permission of the college was Monday, March 17. However, if you have not used your "one time drop after the deadline", you may still be able to withdraw until the last day of class before finals.

If you want to use your one time drop, we strongly advise that you meet with your adviser before then. While it is best not to wait until the last minute, staff will be available until 4:00 pm on May 9 in both CDes Student Services location (107 Rapson Hall and 12 McNeal Hall) to process your one-time drop.

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The Student Academic Success Services office (SASS) is offering two end of semester workshops for students.

Effective Test Taking Strategies
April 29th from 5:00-6:00 pm
Covers test taking and managing test anxiety.

Stress Management
April 30th from 5:00-6:00 pm
Covers important tips and strategies for managing stress during finals season

The workshops are free but registration is required. Call 612-624-3323 to reserve a seat in a workshop.

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UCCS is excited to announce a new series of podcasts for students to help effectively manage End-of-the-Semester challenges such as stress and communicating with professors; as well as, preparations for successful 're-entry' home from college.

Podcasts include: End of Semester "Re-Entry", Mindful Walking, The Importance of Relaxation, Learning Styles, Assertive Communication.

Take a minute or two to download some effective tips and strategies at http://www.osa.umn.edu/podcasts/

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Registration for this summer's 2008 Split Rock Arts Program is now open. For a roster of this year's workshops and retreats in creative writing, visual art, and design, please visit the Split Rock Arts Program web site.

The Split Rock Arts Program is also hiring Program Assistants. The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the successful day-to-day, on-site operations of the Split Rock Arts Program (SR) during the workshop season, including pre-season preparation; classroom, studio, and supply management; office and event staffing; troubleshooting; quality assurance; hosting of faculty and students; and post-season evaluation and clean-up. This position is a seven-week, 30 hour-per-week (approximate), $15-per-hour position with the Split Rock Arts Program. Program Assistant would work a total of 40 hours between May 27-June 7, 2008 and approximately 30 hours per week from June 9-August 8, 2008.

To apply, send cover letter and resume by April 7, 2008, to Anastasia Faunce.

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Strategic Career Planning Course – CFAN 4201 (1 credit)
Summer 2008
Wednesdays 9:35 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. (06/16/2008 - 08/08/2008)

Ideal for sophomores and juniors looking for summer internships and seniors or recent graduates looking for full-time employment. Topics Covered include: Skills Assessment, Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Job Searching & Networking, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation

Questions? Call the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-2710 or spccc@umn.edu

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