College of Design Student News

International Education Week 2009 is November 16-20. University of Minnesota departments, campuses, and student groups are encouraged to plan events to highlight the University's support of international education. For more information, visit http://www.international.umn.edu/news/ieweek/events.php

*CDes Study Abroad Students Share Their Experiences*

Rapson Hall Students

Monday, November 16, 2009

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Room 43 Rapson Hall

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McNeal Hall Students

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Room 22 McNeal Hall

Some of the topics that will be addressed include: initial hesitation about studying abroad, skills learned and advice for other students considering an experience abroad.

Sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Learning Abroad Center

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*Career Information Session for CDes International Students*

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Room 58 Rapson Hall

There are a number of programs and resources available to support the career development of international students. The focus of this session is to help international students learn about the resources available through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), the St. Paul Campus Career Center (SPCCC), and the College of Design College to Career Program. Learn about obtaining work related experiences, internships and jobs. Students will also hear how international students have successfully obtained work in their field of interest and how they have connected with professionals.

Sponsored by CDes Student Services College to Career Program, St. Paul Campus Career Center and International Student and Scholar Services

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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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1 Credit, Open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Recent Grads

May Session DES 3160
8:45am - 10:40am Tuesdays & Thursdays
--146 McNeal Hall

This course is ideal for students in a design major/minor looking for full-time jobs or internships. In this economy, it’s important to be strategic about your job search. This course covers topics that will prepare you for your job/internship search including:
--skills assessment
--writing a design friendly resume
--effective interviewing
--job searching
--portfolios
--salary negotiation

NOTE: If you are a student graduating at the end of spring term, you may register for this class and it will not affect your graduation. Your record will be reviewed at the end of the spring semester to ensure all requirements for the degree have been completed, and if they have, the college will clear you for your degree and the Office of the Registrar will change your registration status for the May term to "non degree."

However, you may CHOOSE to change your expected term of graduation to May session if you have financial aid or if you wish the grade from the class to be included in your graduation GPA. The deadline for applying for the May term graduation has technically passed; if you have applied for your degree spring 2009 and wish to change it to May term, contact Laurie Gardner at lgardner@umn.edu (via your official U of M email account) and she will change your expected term of graduation from spring 2009 to May term 2009.

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Friday, April 24, 2009
9:30 a.m. – Meet in McNeal atrium to board the bus
10:00 a.m. – Panel discussion and tour of Target Corporation
12:30 p.m. - Return to McNeal

Join us as we visit Target Corporation to hear about all parts of the retail and apparel industry. This is a great opportunity to meet professionals in the industry as well as hear real examples of how the retail and apparel industry work across the globe to bring products to the consumer.

Register on GoldPASS, www.goldpass.umn.edu. Login and click on Career Events. Space is limited to 25 students so sign up quickly!

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Thursday, April 23, 2009
12:10 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet in Rapson, HGA Gallery (outside of room 100) at 12:10 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming tour this spring at the Minnesota Zoo to learn about the current landscape project at the zoo. A landscape architect from Damon Farber and Associates will be providing information regarding their work on the project and a project manager with the MN Zoo will also be our tour guide. Whether you are interested in the project, love the zoo, or both, please join! Feel free to bring your lunch on the bus!

Register for this event on GoldPASS - www.goldpass.umn.edu. Login and click on Career Events. Register early - only 25 spots available!

This event is co-sponsored by the College of Design Student Services and the Design Student and Alumni Board (DSAB). Please contact Lucy Reile with questions, 612-624-1245 or lreile@umn.edu.

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The follow internships are currently available through the NPS-Great Lakes Research and Education Center.

1) Using Oral Histories to learn more about the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers and St. Croix NSR at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

2) Natural Resource Education and Outreach Intern at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

3) Summer Research Internships at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Voyageurs National Park

For more information, visit http://www.cesu.umn.edu/news.htm.

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Monday, April 20, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402

A moderated panel discussion to education undergraduate and graduate students about career opportunities in the consulting industries. Panel discussions will be diverse in their company size and represent industries across U of M colleges (i.e. Business/Financial, IT/Engineering, Social/Human Service, and much more).

Note: This FREE event is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges across the U of M.

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Friday, April 3, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join us as we visit 3 architecture and interior design firms. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the organizations and meet professionals in your field. In this type of economy, it's important to network and connect with professionals in order to learn about job opportunities and advice.

The firms include Ellerbe Becket, Gensler, and Perkins+Will. Each firm will discuss a topic specific to their project work such as international work, collaboration across disciplines, and sustainable practices.

Register on GoldPASS. Login and click on Career Events. Space is limited to 25 students so register early!

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Friday, March 27, 2009
7:00-9:00 p.m.
William G. Shepherd Room - Weisman Art Museum

Find out about designers' best and worst experiences. A great way to learn more about the field of design and meet designers!

Light snacks and refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early as these events fill up!

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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
St Paul Student Center- Minnesota Commons

5:30 p.m. Arrive
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

This event is a dinner and panel discussion with housing field professionals. Please come prepared with possible questions you may have regarding a certain fields. Dress to impress. RSVP to H.O.U.S. President Carissa at sloa0042@umn.edu by March 6. Please include your preference for vegetarian or non-vegetarian meal in the email.

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Thursday, February 26
4 pm- 8 pm
St. Paul Student Center- North Star Ballroom

The St. Paul Campus Career Center is will be hosting Practice Interview Day for both undergraduate and graduate students. Employers from a wide range of fields will be on hand to conduct practice interviews with students to help them improve their interview skills. The registration deadline for this event is this upcoming Friday, February 20th.

To learn more about Practice Interview Day, please see the website at
http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/interviewday/.

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Monday, February 9, 2009
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center, Downtown Minneapolis

Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! Over 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Check the Job Fair site to see which organizations are attending. The Fair is free and open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. To register for it, go to www.umjobfair.org, where you'll also find preparation tips and info about free transportation.

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Friday, December 5, 2008
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
225 Rapson Hall

The panelists are landscape architects who have branched out to work in areas outside of private design firms. Come hear about their experiences and learn about the array of opportunities for landscape architects. Feel free to bring your lunch. Free snacks will be provided.

Panelists:
Deb Boyd - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Adam Regn Aarvidson - Treeline
Andrea Weber - Minneapolis Park Board, Planning and Project Management Department
Howard M. Merriam - Anchor Wall Systems
Doris Sullivan - US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Peter Olin - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Friday, November 21, 2008
Northrop Auditorium, Gold Room
6:30 p.m. - Doors open, 7:00 p.m. - Presentations by designers

Kerry Riley, clothing designer, Red Shoe Clothing
Wink, graphic design firm

Find out these designers’ dirty little secrets about their best and worst work experiences. Prepare yourself for one juicy night of design gossip!

Food and beverages will be served.

Co-sponsored by CDes Student Services and Design Student and Alumni Board. Funding provided by a grant from Student Unions and Activities.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
144 McNeal

Are you interested in hearing about career paths in the apparel design field? Attend this panel event where you can meet professionals from the industry and get your questions answered. You will hear their advice and suggestions on topics such as internships, job searching, portfolios, resumes, marketing yourself and more!

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Professional Panel, 144 McNeal
6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Reception and refreshments, McNeal atrium

Sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Design Student and Alumni Board

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Strategic Career Planning for Design (DES 3160)
1 credit career course during spring semester in Rapson Hall

For undergraduate students in architecture, clothing design, environmental design, graphic design, interior design, and design minors.

Topics covered:
* Skills assessment
* Effective design resumes
* Job searching in design
* Networking
* Interviewing/Portfolios
* Salary Negotiation

For questions contact the St. Paul Campus Career Center at spccc@umn.edu or 612-624-2710.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
4:00-5:00 p.m.
10 McNeal

You are interested in working in the retail industry, but how do you choose working for a large corporation vs. a small company? Attend this panel event to hear from industry professionals about the pros and cons of the organization’s size. You will also have the opportunity to meet with the professionals.

Sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Design Student and Alumni Board

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Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
144 McNeal

Are you interested in hearing about career paths in the apparel design field? Attend this panel event where you can meet professionals from the industry and get your questions answered. You will hear their advice and suggestions on topics such as internships, job searching, portfolios, resumes, marketing yourself and more!

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Professional Panel, 144 McNeal
6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Reception and refreshments, McNeal atrium

Sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Design Student and Alumni Board

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Interested in participating in the CDes Mentor Program? Online applications are available at www.design.umn.edu/mentor. APPLICATION DEADLINE is Monday, September 15, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Students must be in their 2nd year of the program or have 30 completed credits in order to apply.

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Interested in participating in the CDes Mentor Program? Come to an information session to learn about the program and the benefits of working with a mentor. The session will also cover the application process and ways to make your mentoring relationship successful.

St. Paul:
Thursday, September 4, 12:00-12:30 p.m., 22 McNeal Hall
Wednesday, September 10, 2:30-3:00 p.m., 22 McNeal Hall

Minneapolis:
Wednesday, September 10, 12:15-12:45 p.m., 47 Rapson Hall

Online applications and more information about the program are available at www.design.umn.edu/mentor.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 15, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Students must be in their 2nd year of the program or have 30 completed credits in order to apply.

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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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