College of Design Student News

Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM

You are invited to an information session to learn more about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional Planning.

Faculty, staff and current Humphrey students will provide information and answer questions about these degree programs, as well as our dual degree programs with the schools of Law, Social Work, Public Health, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering.

This event is free, however, space is limited, so please RSVP to: HHHadmit@umn.edu or via phone at 612-626-7229.

Information about Humphrey Institute degree programs can also be found at: www.hhh.umn.edu

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Friday, April 18, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Join us as we visit Spunk Design Machine and Studio on Fire, two local graphic design firms. We will hear from several designers at each firm, get a tour of their work space, and see samples of different projects.

Schedule:
9:30 a.m. -- Meet in McNeal Atrium
9:35 a.m. -- Board the bus
10:00-11:00 a.m. -- Spunk Design Machine
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. -- Design on Fire
12:45 p.m. - Return to McNeal

Register on GoldPASS. Login and click on "Career Events." The tour is limited to 30 students. Sign up today!

For more information contact Lucy Reile by e-mail or call 612-624-1245

Co-sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Design Student & Alumni Board.

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March 3, 2008
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Coffman Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union

Save the date! More details are available on the College of Design website.

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Monday, February 25, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center

Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. The Job and Internship Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni.

!If you register for the Fair and attend, you'll automatically be eligible to win some great prizes.

Register on-line today!

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 08:00 AM | Permalink

Thursday February 28, 2008
12:00 – 1:30pm
170 Humphrey Center

Learn more about the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) programs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

The MPP-STEP program prepares students with any undergraduate background to assume roles in public policy development, implementation, management, and leadership. MS and MPP-STEP graduates have a wealth of job opportunities available to them, and graduates end up in state and federal government, business, and non-profit policy positions.

Faculty, current students, and admissions staff will speak briefly and answer questions.
Beverages and pizza will be served.

RSVP on-line, by e-mail or by phone at 612-626-7229.

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Are you starting to think about summer jobs and internships? Don't forget to check GoldPASS often for new opportunties.

GoldPASS is the U of M's online database to help connect students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations, and internships across the country. Did you know that you can also post resumes, schedule interviews and register for career fairs on GoldPASS?

The St Paul Campus Career Center also has lots of helpful information and resources. Check them out today!

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Practice interviewing at the St Paul Campus Career Center
Wednesday February 13, 2008
4:00pm - 7:00pm

The St. Paul Campus Career Center (SPCCC) is offering opportunities to sign up for a 30 minute practice interview with representatives in a variety of fields, including Design.

The SPCCC has lots of resources to assist you in your career development including help with
- deciding major/career plans
- securing internships/experience
- effective job searching
- graduate school selection and application.

Learn more about Practice Interview Day at the St Paul Campus Career Center.

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 03:56 PM | Permalink

February 4, 2008
Coffman Memorial Union

If you are a talented student of color with:
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8,
- two or more summers remaining prior to graduation,
- a major in Business, Engineering, Computers & Information Sciences, Sales, Marketing, Allied Healthcare, or Retail Management,
plan to join Inroads to learn more about internship opportunities.

Contact Jenny T. Cherucheril at cherucheril@inroads.org with questions.

Continue reading "Info Day: Paid Internships with Inroads" »

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For environmental design students and students interested in environmental careers
February 6, 2008

For architecture and interior design students
March 3, 2008

U of M Job and Internship Fair
February 25, 2008

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February 8-10, 2008
Minnesota State University - Mankato
http://bydesignmankato.com/
Come "Take a Byte Out of Design" with a variety of speakers and workshops. They will focus both on the computer and tactile aspects of design. Speakers include:

• Pat Carney, The Carney Group
• Jenn Nienaber, Words at Work & Kate Kjellberg, Carmichael Lynch Thorburn
• Melissa Stone, Big Brain Girl
• Heather Olson, AIGA Education Director

For more information about the conference, submitting a poster, and registration visit bydesignmankato.com

Questions? Email bydesignmankato@mnsu.edu

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Attention Environmental Design Students!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
NorthStar Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
Open to students from all University of Minnesota Campuses

Fields Represented:
Bio-Products & Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy & Management, Fisheries & Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, Water Resources

More information is available at the St Paul Campus Career Center.

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 08:00 AM | Permalink

Attention Environmental Design Students!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
NorthStar Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
Open to students from all University of Minnesota Campuses

Fields Represented:
Bio-Products & Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy & Management, Fisheries & Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, Water Resources

More information is available at the St Paul Campus Career Center.

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 04:00 PM | Permalink

Monday, February 25, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center

Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Nearly 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. The Job and Internship Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni.

!If you register for the Fair and attend, you'll automatically be eligible to win some great prizes.

Register on-line today!

Posted by CDes Student Newsletter at 03:20 PM | Permalink

Market Your Study Abroad Experience
Minnesota Commons, St. Paul Student Center
11/12/2007
12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m.

If you have recently returned from an overseas experience attend this workshop to:
* Define your experience abroad for employers
* Identify skills learned abroad
* Articulate your experience in your resume and in interviews

Find out more at the Learning Abroad Center.

To hold your spot, RSVP to Jinous at 612/625-9370 by Friday, November 9.

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Forte Foundation: 2007 Career Lab
November 13, 2007
Coffman Memorial Union
Registration deadline: November 9, 2007
Sessions start at 4:30 p.m. View complete list of sessions

Come explore how business knowledge can enhance your academic background, professional ambitions, and social or service interests, and help you segue into an exciting and opportunity-rich career. Through Career Lab’s industry panels, networking sessions, and interactive workshops, accomplished women from Forté Foundation sponsor companies and schools reveal the new world of business and help you envision your role in it. All undergraduate women with an interest in business, regardless of major, will benefit from their insights.

View the scheduled presenters and register on-line.

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Wednesday, November 14th
9:00-10:00 a.m.
100 Rapson Hall Auditorium
Free coffee & donuts!

Undergraduate students: thinking of applying to an architecture professional graduate program here or elsewhere? Come and hear about program options, application portfolio advice and other insights into the process.

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October 23, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
McNeal Hall Atrium

Fair "booths" with information for interior design students including networking, professional information, interior design licensing, career services, and professional portfolio information. Sponsored by the ASID student organization. Click here for more information.

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Earn continuing education hours for licensure. Grow professionally. Explore new ideas. Refine your design skills.

The College of Design Continuing Education program (CDCE) at the University of Minnesota offers a broad range of seminars, lectures, and hands-on workshops for design professionals with topics ranging from architecture and landscape architecture to interior design, design history, hands-on media, and product development.

Note: Undergraduate students are welcome to participate, but the courses do not offer U of M academic credit.

Visit our website for a complete list of fall courses

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Meet employers hiring interns and full-time employees in fields related
to agronomy, animal science, bank/finance, bio-based products, commodity
trading, food industry, human resources, retail, and sales & marketing.
To learn how to make the most of a career fair view our online Job Fair
Success workshop. Questions about the event? Call the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-2710.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
10 am – 2 pm
Continuing Education and Conference Center

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