-Visit with our Peace Corps Campus Representative
-Discover the professional and personal benefits to work with the Peace
Corps
-Learn about current positions & the steps to apply
When: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (short video followed by question & answer period)
Location: 325 Education Sciences Building
-Learn about current opportunities & employer contacts
-Find out the steps to apply & following up
-Listen to first-hand experiences of past & present AmeriCorps employees
*This event is open to students and alumni*
When: Thursday, December 3rd
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm (open to come by anytime during this time slot)
Where: Room 325, Education Sciences building
What Can I Do With A Major In - The Arts Thursday November 12, 2009
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
E110 (In-Flux Room) Regis Center for Art This panel discussion is
recommended for students majoring (or
interested) in Art, Art History, and BIS/IDIM with an art concentration.
Attend this exciting event to hear what a diverse group of professionals in
the field have done with their own arts related degree and career.
Co-sponsored by the Arts Student Community and the Career and Community
Learning Center. Questions? Contact Chris Buckley at cbuckley@umn.edu or
612-625-9358.
Breakthrough Saint Paul is looking for a diverse group of talented
undergraduate and high school students (juniors/seniors) to teach and lead
at an innovative academic summer program for high-potential, under-resourced
middle school students in Saint Paul. Breakthrough provides paid summer
internships, complete with training and classroom teaching experience.
Open to all majors!
This internship was ranked as one of the TOP TEN SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS by the Princeton Review.
Please check out the attached documents and visit our website for more
details!
http://www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org/teachers_become.html
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2010
Do you want to connect with employers and gain career resources without
leaving your room? Now you can with a virtual online event hosted by
Monster.com on November 12, 2009 at 2PM to 8PM CST.
With cutting edge technology, Monster is hosting the prestigious Diversity
Leadership Programs event on a virtual platform where the best of the best
college students network with top companies; while getting career tips on
how to get a job. Best of all, no travel is required!
The Monster DLP Educationxpo will provide participants an opportunity to:
* Learn more about the Monster DLP and company sponsors to learn about
available job opportunities and resources.
* Gain additional insight on resume-building and interviewing from
industry-leading company recruiters.
* Connect with other high-achieving peers in a fun, interactive
environment.
* An opportunity to be entered in a Sweepstakes of $1,000 scholarships
and prizes!
This program is completely FREE, and no downloads are necessary. All you
have to do sign-up
November 11, 2009 at 5PM EST.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships for Study Abroad in 2011-12 Info Session:
Wednesday November 4, 3:35-4:30, Folwell Hall 108 Learn from Rotary
representatives about the world's largest privately funded scholarship
program for international education! Opportunities are offered for a year of
study abroad in nearly 100 host countries.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars receive a flat grant of $25,000 to support
their studies. May not be used for university-sponsored study abroad
programs. Language proficiency requirements apply to some destinations.
SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS, AND GRADUATES may apply. Must be a citizen of
a country with Rotary Clubs. Applicants should have strong academic records
and a commitment to service. Initial application is made through a Rotary
Club in the applicant's hometown or place of current full-time study. APPLY
THIS JANUARY for scholarships for the 2011-12 academic year. For further
information, visit honors.umn.edu/scholarships
Hi students & alumni, Please check out the recent jobs that were posted to
GoldPASS. There are a wide variety of employers looking to connect with our
students and alumni, so don't miss out on these great opportunities! Please
log into GoldPASS at https://goldpass.umn.edu
Check out recent posts from organizations such as:
-MN Department of Revenue
-MN Conservation Corp
-Timberwolves
UMHRDO (University of MN Human Resource Development Student Organization) is
seeking Graduate and Undergraduate students to participate in the group.
Meetings occur every other Wednesday
Goals consist of:
-Networking with peers & industry professionals
-Organizing professional speakers
-Visiting companies
-Planning workshops with student services
Next meeting:
Wednesday, November 4th
250 Wulling Hall
Time: 3:30pm
Washington, D.C.-Sydney Internship Program (spring, summer)
Washington, D.C.-London Internship Program (summer, fall)
Washington, D.C.-Oxford Internship Program (summer only)
We're extending our deadline for the spring D.C.-Sydney Program until
November 13 in order to give students additional time to apply.
If you'd like to find out more about these opportunities, please visit
www.twc.edu/internabroad
or feel free to contact us at internabroad@twc.edu or 202-238-7900 any time!
Thinking of Graduate School? Want to Explore Public Health?
Join us at a Brown Bag Information Session on Environmental Health Sciences
(EnHS) Specialty Tracks.
Thinking of making a contribution to the health sciences but not sure how
much science you need to apply? Come and learn more about Environmental
Health Sciences (EnHS) specializations.
*Information for Prospective Students*:
http://enhs.umn.edu/prospective/index.htm
Our multidisciplinary and highly collaborative faculty provide exciting
educational and research opportunities across a broad range of environmental
health specialties, ranging from infectious diseases and toxicology to
injury prevention and industrial hygiene.
Our Students in the News:
'Team D'
*'Team D' Continues to Make Headlines. * Last year, 'Team Diarrhea', or Team
D - the Minnesota Department of Health's highly effective food-borne illness
investigation unit - discovered that jalapenos were the cause of a
nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul.
This year, Team D was the first to identify Peanut Corporation of America as
the producer of salmonella-tainted peanut butter that recently sickened more
than 677 nationwide.
*Learn More at a Brown Bag Information Session:*
When: Thursday October 29, 2009
Where: 1155 Mayo Memorial Building
Time: 12:00 -1:00pm
rsvp: enhsss@umn.edu
National Student Exchange is a network of nearly 200 U.S. and Canadian
colleges and universities. Students can go on exchange for a semester or a
year to schools all over the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and Canada!* NSE is AFFORDABLE!* Most students pay U of M tuition
while on exchange and most financial aid applies.
Benefits of NSE include:
* Live in a different geographic location (like Hawaii, Maine, US
Virgin Islands, Alaska, and many places in between!)
* Gain access to different courses and faculty at another school.
You can choose from approximately 550 majors/minors!
* Evaluate a school you might attend later for graduate studies.
* Research another job market and network or look for jobs there.
* Pursue internship opportunities outside of Minnesota.
* Pursue language study (improve your Spanish at a school in Puerto
Rico or work on your French at a school in Quebec!)
* Experience different cultures and traditions.
* Study at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
* Grow personally, academically, and professionally!
Applications to participate in NSE during the 2010/2011 school year are due
before *February 10th, 2010*. Attend an info session (register at
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/infosessions/#NSE) to receive an application.
If you'd like more information:
* Visit www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse.
* Attend an NSE info session (register at
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/infosessions/#NSE).
* Pick up an NSE catalog in 345 Fraser Hall.
* Contact an NSE advisor at 612-626-2044 or nseadv@umn.edu.
-Learn about current opportunities & employer contacts
-Find out the steps to apply & following up
-Listen to first-hand experiences of past & present AmeriCorps employees
*This event is open to students and alumni*
When: Thursday, December 3rd
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm (open to come by anytime during this timeframe)
Where: Room 325, Education Sciences building
Hi students & alumni, Please check out the recent jobs that were posted to
GoldPASS. There are a wide variety of employers looking to connect with our
students and alumni, so don't miss out on these great opportunities! Please
log into GoldPASS at https://goldpass.umn.edu
10/21
WITS Education is seeking to fill a position for fitness
educators/professionals to teach a Personal Trainer Certification class at
Minneapolis Community and Technical College on weekends/weeknights. This is
a great part time gig for those seeking extra money. . The pay is
$25.00-$35.00 an hour. Candidates MUST possess a Bachelors degree in the
Health and Fitness Sciences or hold a fitness certification for the past 3
years and have teaching experience.
ACET, Inc. is currently accepting applicants for an internship for winter or
spring of 2010. Our goals for creating this opportunity are to develop new
talents in the field of evaluation and to expand our network. This is a very
competitive internship that only allows 2 interns per semester. Job
information is on GoldPASS job ID# 17893
Over the last six years, students from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of
Public Policy, the College of Education and Human Development at the
University of Minnesota have interned at ACET. Previously, students have
received up to five graduate-level credits for their internship.
Immediate need!
WITS Education is seeking to fill a position for fitness
educators/professionals to teach a Personal Trainer Certification class at
Minneapolis Community and Technical
College on weekends/weeknights. This is a great part time gig for those
seeking extra money. . The pay is $25.00-$35.00 an hour.
Qualifications:
Candidates MUST possess a Bachelors degree in the Health and Fitness
Sciences or hold a fitness certification for the past 3 years and have
teaching experience.
Application Process:
Please check out this opportunity and application instructions on GoldPASS
at https://goldpass.umn.edu
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare announces an upcoming
workshop �C �DLearning Dreams: A Strategy for Promoting Educational
Engagement for Families in the Child Welfare System‖ to be held Wednesday,
October 21, 8:30-4:00 at the McNamara Alumni Center. Dr. Jerry Stein, Senior
Fellow in the School of Social Work, will present the Learning Dreams model
for educational engagement as a tool for child welfare workers to use to
motivate youth and help them make long term progress in their lives. It will
also teach workers how to use creative community building strategies to
effectively support the learning dreams of youth in the child welfare
system. Learning Dreams is built on the premise that actively supporting a
culture of learning in homes and communities creates a foundation for
students' educational success. To For more information, or to register, go
to: cehd.umn.edu/ssw/cascw
link on the banner under the pictures!
The MN Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced their summer 2010
Executive Pathways Internship Program offering 12 internships in a number of
programs areas for full time graduate students in a number of 3
professional degree programs, including social work. The deadline for
application is December 11, 2009. Each placement is designed to provide
in-depth learning opportunities in a state government setting. Interns are
appointed as Management Analyst I with a pay rate of $16.41 per hour for up
to 400 hours.
A brief description of DHS's major internship areas and a list of Executive
Pathways placements available in 2010 summer is at : www.dhs.state.mn.us
Type "Office of Equal Opportunity" in the "advanced search" box, and you
will see a link for the Executive Pathways application. You can also send an
email to executive.pathways@state.mn.us to receive this application in
MSWord or RTF formats. The Executive Pathways internships usually cannot be
used as your School of Social Work field placement. If you apply for this
internship, check with the field program first. For more information on the
Executive Pathways program, you also can email njohnsto@umn.edu.
Job Purpose: To work with Northwest Suburban Hennepin County youth, with a focus on Brooklyn Center, to provide opportunities for youth to gain employment skills and secure jobs.
Duties:
• Identifies area employers who are interested in hiring youth
• Locates individuals who will provide job shadowing opportunities for area youth and creates a listing for youth to access
• Organizes activities related to gaining employment skills for area youth (3 large activities during the school year)
• Develops youth through one-on-one meetings focused on the goals of each individual youth to gain employment or skills to seek employment
• Creates flyers, postcards, and other promotional products for events
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications;
Skills/Qualifications:
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience working with youth
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Written and oral communication skills
Applications Accepted By:
Fax: (763) 561-1966
E-mail: Tallen@brookcntr.k12.mn.us (Subject line should read Outreach to Schools Intern Position)
Mail: Tonya Allen
Brooklyn Center Area Learning Center
6870 Shingle Creek Parkway, Ste 113
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
October 21st
10:00-11:30 am in 250 Wulling Hall (East Bank)
Find funding for your work!!!!
Join Jennifer Kay from the General Counsel of Canada as she explains grant
programs offered by the Government of Canada. Grants include:
* Research grants (large and small)
* Dissertation grants
* Funding for collaborative conferences with Canadian universities and
organizations
* Funding to develop courses with Canada themes or taught in Canada
Contact Chris Johnstone at john4810@umn.edu
Sponsored by CEHD
Hi students & alumni, Please check out the recent jobs that were posted to
GoldPASS.There are a wide variety of employers looking to connect with our
students and alumni, so don't miss out on these great opportunities! Please
log into GoldPASS at https://goldpass.umn.edu
Outreach to Schools Intern (Paid position): Brooklyn Center ALC
Job Purpose: To work with Northwest Suburban Hennepin County youth, with a
focus on Brooklyn Center, to provide opportunities for youth to gain
employment skills and secure jobs.
Campaign Finance Intern (Upaid) Paul Thissen for Governor is seeking an
intern to work on the campaign. Could be great experience for a Business
Marketing major.
IES Global is seeking people to teach in China. (Paid position) Since this
is a FT position, it would be good for an upcoming graduate.
University of MN Urban Youth Development is seeking Youth Program leader
Interns (Paid!) This could be a great opportunity for multiple majors
Land O' Lakes is seeking a Marketing Intern. This is a paid internship
opportunity and a great opportunity for our Business & Marketing students.
University of Southern Indiana has several vacancies from administrative
support to faculty positions. Please visit their website at www.usi.edu
application instructions.
MN Department of Human Services has 12 openings for the Executive Pathways
Internship program. These are PT or FT paid internship opportunities and
perfect for someone interested in public service careers.
College Tutors & Nannies Inc.- St. Paul has several PT tutor positions. This
is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of education.
UMD Recreation Department is recruiting for an Information & Registration
Associate. Great opportunity for someone with a background in recreation &
leisure.
The School of Social Work will be hosting MSW information sessions
throughout the next few months. Representatives will be sharing information
about the MSW program, admissions process and financial aid opportunities.
For more information, visit the School of Social Work web site at:
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/SSW/prospective_students/msw/admission
The School of Social Work will hold an information meeting to discuss the
May Semester Trip to Namibia. Come learn about this beautiful and
fascinating country and the exciting program of travel events. The
information session is Thursday, October 15, 11:45-12:45, 280 Peters Hall.
Hello CEHD Students,
Join CEHD Student Services staff at our Open House on Thursday October 22nd,
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
. See our beautiful new space including beautiful views, private
study spaces and a coffee shop!
. Meet the Student Services staff.
. Learn about CEHD majors, minors and certificate programs.
. Talk with advisers from all CEHD majors.
. Speak with career counselors.
. Find out how to get involved in CEHD.
There will be tricks and treats, refreshments, and fabulous prizes!
CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS
The Ethics and Politics of Research with Immigrant Populations
President's Interdisciplinary Conference
June 4-5, 2010
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Conference chairs Assistant Professor Bic Ngo (Curriculum and
Instruction), Associate Professor Martha Bigelow, (Curriculum and
Instruction) and Professor Stacey Lee, Department of Educational
Policy Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, announce the
conference and extend a call for papers. Submission deadline: December
21, 2009.
Details are available at the conference website:
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/Immigrant-Research
Join CEHD Student Services staff at our Open House on Thursday October 22nd,
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
. See our beautiful new space including beautiful views, private
study spaces and a coffee shop!
. Meet the Student Services staff.
. Learn about CEHD majors, minors and certificate programs.
. Talk with advisers from all CEHD majors.
. Speak with career counselors.
. Find out how to get involved in CEHD.
There will be tricks and treats, refreshments, and fabulous prizes!
The Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good is an opportunity to learn more about a variety of graduate programs such as:
-Public Policy
-Non-Profit Management
-Education
-MBA
-Social Work
-and many more
The fair will be held Wednesday, October 7, 5:00 a.m.-8 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota (300 Washington Ave. SE) This event is sponsored by the Humphrey Institute. To learn more about the Humprey Institute and our graduate programs, visit: http://www.hhh.umn.edu
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Downtown Minneapolis Target (bus transit provided by Lime Connect)
This is a special event for U of M students with disabilities. This
recruiting event is coordinated and hosted by Lime Connect, a nonprofit
organization working to connect employers and students with disabilities.
Students with all disabilities can attend this event to network with
corporate recruiters and with representatives from Lime Connect. You'll
also learn more about how Lime Connect works. Companies represented at this
event include Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PepsiCo, Target, Goldman Sach,
and Google. They're recruiting students with disabiltiies for internships
and full-time positions.
Find details and registration information at:
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/Events/Lime_Recruitment.html
Mark your calendars for the annual Health Careers Fair on Tuesday, October
13, in the Coffman Memorial Union's Great Hall from 2:00 - 5:00pm and
explore academic paths to a health career. This is your one chance to visit
with admissions and program representatives from different health
professional programs available here at the U - all on the same day! Don't
miss it!
At the Health Careers Fair:
. Students can learn about different health and related educational
options available at the University of Minnesota.
. Students can meet admissions staff and others from the different
programs and ask their questions (see below for a list of programs).
. The representatives will be all in one area.all at one time!
Featuring:
. Clinical Laboratory Sciences
. College of Biological Sciences
. College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences
. College of Liberal Arts - Natural Sciences
. Dental Hygiene
. Dental Therapy
. Dentistry
. Genetic Counseling
. Health Careers Center
. Institute of Technology
. Kinesiology
. Learning Abroad
. MD/PhD program
. Medicine - Twin Cities, Duluth
. Minnesota Area Health Education Center
. Mortuary Science
. Nursing
. Nutrition and Food Science
. Occupational Therapy
. Pharmacy
. Physical Therapy
. Public Health
. Scientific & Technical Communication
. Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
. Social Work
. Spirituality & Healing
. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
. University of Minnesota - Rochester
. Veterinary Medicine
And more!
For additional details, click here:
http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/events/healthcareersfair/home.html
This event is free and no registration is required.
This event is sponsored by the Health Careers Center. Visit us online at
office in 2-565 Moos Tower, or contact us at
HCC@umn.edu or 612-624-6767.
Monday, October 19 4-5pm
250 Wulling Hall
Two positions available: Undergraduate HR Intern and Graduate HR Intern
(positions posted on GoldPASS)
They will also provide pizza, cookies, and beverages!
University of Minnesota Alumni Association Etiquette Dinner
October 20, 2009
To register visit www.MinnesotaAlumni.org/etiquette
When you register, you may either create a guest account
or use your Alumni Association membership number to register for our Web
site.
Students will need to create a non-member 'guest' account.
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs is hosting an information session
to promote its graduate programs in Public 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 Business, Law, Social Work, Public
Health, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering.
To register, click on the link below your interested date.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/390592272
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/390598290
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/390606314
The School of Social Work will be hosting MSW information sessions
throughout the next few months. Representatives will be sharing information
about the MSW program, admissions process and financial aid opportunities.
For more information, visit the School of Social Work web site at:
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/SSW/prospective_students/msw/admission/infosessions.asp
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD
More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the
country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate
and Professional School Day. This free, University-wide event provides
students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law,
business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and
professional programs.
The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School." This annual event is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center. For more information, go to www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD
Remember to check out GoldPASS for the latest job opportunities, internships
and volunteer opportunities at https://goldpass.umn.edu/
The Citizen's League is holding a public forum ("Policy and a Pint") next
Thursday at the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on the topic "The Elements of
Education."
When: Thursday, October 8, 6-7pm (doors open at 5:30)
Where: Varsity Theater, Dinkytown
Who: Steve Seel (moderator, 89.3 DJ), Amber Damm (MN Teacher of Year),
Nathan Eklund (Search Institute)
Cost: $10, $5 for students (with ID) (appetizers included)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country
will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and
Professional School Day. This event is free and open to the public.
It provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law,
business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and
professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How
to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School." This annual event
is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center (cclc@umn.edu;
612-624-7577).
For more information, go to www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) will be hosting a
four-part training series in partnership with the Center for Democracy and
Citizenship that will allow graduate students to identify issues that affect
them and to address those issues through community organizing. Each session
of the breakfast club will include an interactive discussion followed by
group work and action planning. One session will build upon the next and
participants will be developing different public work skills to apply to a
public issue they care about.
Public Issues may include student visas and international student concerns,
student debt, loans, and tuition, as well as any other ideas or interests
participants may have. Please feel free to attend if you have an interest in
community organizing as well.
Develop your public work skills--Learn about organizing--Work on real issues
you care about!
Join us for our first session: "Self-Interest, One-to-Ones, and Public
Issues"
Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Shepherd Room at the Weisman Art Museum
Breakfast will be provided!
Please RSVP to gaspapa@umn.edu by Wednesday, Oct 7th
Big 10 Conference and Career Expo
--Friday, March 12, 2009
--9:00am - 3:00pm
--Union Station, Indianapolis, Indiana
www.bigtencareerexpo.com
Attending the Big 10 Basketball tournament? Considering attend the Big 10
Conference and Career Expo while you are there to meet employers looking to
hire students from Big 10 Schools. Career panels will also be held
throughout the day.
Lime Corporate Recruitment Event for Students with Disabilities
Tuesday, November 3rd, Target's Global Headquarters , 5:15 p.m.
Don't miss this panel discussion and networking opportunity with recruiters
and executives from Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, PepsiCo, Target, Goldman
Sachs and Google who are seeking to hire students with disabilities for a
variety of internship and full time positions.
(Transportation will be provided from The University of Minnesota campus)
For more info, and to RSVP: **www.limeconnect.com/upcoming-events.html
Co-sponsored by Lime and the University of Minnesota's Institute of
Technology, Carlson School of Management and Disability Services.
Students:
** Are you interested in a health career or thinking of becoming a health
professional? **
** Wondering what kinds of education the University of Minnesota has to
offer? **
** Want to talk to admissions representatives from the different health and
health-related programs? **
This is the event for you!
Mark your calendars for the annual Health Careers Fair on Tuesday, October
13, in the Coffman Memorial Union's Great Hall from 2:00 - 5:00pm and
explore academic paths to a health career. This is your one chance to visit
with admissions and program representatives from different health
professional programs available here at the U - all on the same day! Don't
miss it!
HEALTH CAREERS FAIR 2009
Explore academic paths to a health career
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union
Great Hall
Invited programs include:
* Clinical Lab Sciences
* Dental Hygiene
* Dentistry
* Genetics
* Health Journalism & Communications
* Kinesiology
* Medicine (MD, MD/PhD, Duluth)
* Mortuary Science
* Nursing
* Occupational Therapy
* Pharmacy
* Physical Therapy
* Public Health
* Respiratory Care
* Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
* Social Work
* Scientific & Technical Writing
* Spirituality & Healing
* Veterinary Medicine
Plus related majors, programs, student groups, and MORE! Come and check it
out!
For additional details, click here:
http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/events/healthcareersfair/home.html
This event is free and no registration is required. This event is sponsored
by the Health Careers Center. Visit us online at www.healthcareers.umn.edu,
stop by our office in 2-565 Moos Tower, or contact us at HCC@umn.edu or by
calling 612-624-6767.
The Minnesota Twins are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Minnesota
Twins Internship Program. The following internship opportunities, including
full descriptions and requirements, are now posted on their website
www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities:
Intern, Accounting
Intern, Ballpark Engineering
Intern, Ballpark Maintenance
Intern, Ballpark Operations
Intern, Baseball Communications
Intern, Baseball Operations
Intern, Broadcast
Intern, Community Fund
Intern, Community Relations
Intern, Corporate Partnerships
Intern, Emerging Markets
Intern, Game Presentation
Intern, Information Technology
Intern, Marketing
Intern, S/T Baseball Communications
Intern, S/T Community Relations
Intern, Ticket Office
Intern, Ticket Sales
Intern, TSS Game Day
Qualified applicants should apply online only.
www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities
All applications must be turned in by October 15, 2009.
Join more than 1,000 of your nonprofit and philanthropy colleagues at the
foremost event of the year - the MCN/MCF Joint Conference. Only once every
three years do these two organizations come together for an experience bringing
both nonprofits and grantmakers together. This is it!
Watch a special video invitation at www.transformingourwork.org from conference
planning committee co-chairs Ellis Bullock, executive director of the Grotto
Foundation and Susan Haigh, president & CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for
Humanity.
Get all the the latest conference information at www.transformingourwork.org:
* Plan your conference with the schedule at a glance
* View the conference sessions by track
* Get to know the conference speakers
* See who else is going to be there
* And don't miss the best parts of the conference
Get the best rates! There are two ways to save:
* Team Registration makes it affordable for your organization to get the
most out of the conference by sending four people and get the fourth free.
* MCN and MCF members save $60 off their registration just for being a
member! Get the member rates of $179 by using the promo code TRANSFORM when
registering online. Plus, there are scholarships available for small
organizations.
Don't miss out on the largest conference of its kind - right here in Minnesota.
Register now! at www.transformingourwork.org.
Idealist.org will be holding a Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at Coffman Memorial Union at 300 Washington Avenue SE. If you, or anyone you know, are thinking of going to grad-school next year, this fair is a great place to meet with representatives from 55 graduate programs in fields such as Nonprofit Management, Education, Social Work, Global Health, International Affairs, Law, Business,
Public Policy, Urban Planning, and more.
For more information and to register for free, please go to http://bit.ly/minnegf and click on
Registration on the top right-hand side of the page.
You are invited to an information session to learn more about graduate
programs in Public Policy and Urban and Regional planning on the
following dates:
* *Monday, October 5, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Monday, February 15, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:00-1:30 PM
The information session will take place in Room 205 Humphrey Center
(Freeman Commons). Beverages and pizza will be served. Faculty and
current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs
and will also be available to answer questions.
People with interests such as yours have been very successful in our
programs, and in their careers promoting the public good (through the
public, non-profit and private sectors).
We offer concentrations and specializations in Public and Non-Profit
Management and Leadership, Community and Economic Development, Social
Policy, Policy Analysis, Global Public Policy (including International
Development), Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, Women and
Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, Land Use
and Urban Design, Housing and Community Development, and Regional,
Economic and Workforce Development. We also offer joint degrees with the
schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Architecture and
Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering.
This event is free and open to the public
Space is limited, so please visit our recruitment events page to RSVP:
http://www.hhh.umn.edu/learn/LearnMore.html
Information about our degree programs can also be found on our website
at www.hhh.umn.edu
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Hubert Humphrey Center, Room 215 (Wilkins)
Talk to a panel of professionals working in many interesting government and
law enforcement fields. Learn about their career paths, what it requires to
do their job, and why you might consider a career in any of these fields.
Ask any questions you have. Attend the whole event or come for as much as
you can!
This event is free and open to all U of M students. Feel free to bring your
lunch-cookies will be served. Note that this event is good preparation for
the October 26 Government Job and Internship Fair. For more deatils visit www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Attend the sixth annual Government Job and Internship Fair sponsored by the Minnesota College & University Career Services Association on Monday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet with hundreds of outstanding students and alumni from the 30 participating 4-year institutions. These candidates are seeking the type of professional opportunities and internships your agency may have available.
Register online at www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair before October 16 as space is limited. The registration fee is $75 per table.
For more information, contact Fair Registrar, Lu Ann Rice, at 320.202.1831 or luann@togevents.com.
Sponsored by the Women's Center and the Center on Women and Public Policy
August 10, 2009
Student Workshop 9 a.m. - Noon
Train-the-Trainer Session 1 - 3 p.m.
115 Nicholson Hall
$tart $mart Campus Initiative teaches college women to negotiate fair salaries and benefits, helping them to avoid the gender wage gap at the start of their careers.
$tart $mart covers the following topics:
1. The personal consequences of the gender wage gap: what a $1million loss over one's working lifetime means.
2. Resources for benchmarking reasonable salaries and benefits: learn about job titles, their functions and salary ranges, the impact of market realities on salaries; compare skills and accomplishments to job requirements and market to target a realistic salary range.
3. Negotiation: how to aim high and be realistic; practice negotiation through role play exercises.
4. Know your bottom line: develop a "bare bones" budget to pay rent, buy groceries, repay student loans, and other basic expenses.
The student workshop, focused on women in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, will be held from 9 - 12. $5.
The train-the-trainer session requires observation of the student workshop (9 - Noon) and the follow-up training (1 - 3 p.m.). At this workshop trainers will be prepared to present $tart $mart workshops on their own campus. Trainers are charged a $50 registration fee - checks made out to The Wage Project.
To register: Please send the following information to dfitzpatrick@umn.edu: Name, Title, College, E-mail and Phone. Bring payment to the workshop on August 10.
For more information, contact the Center for Women and Public Policy at 612-625-7176 or the Women's Center at 612-625-6039.
September 21, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Paul Student Center, St. Paul Campus
http://www.stpaulcareers.umn.edu/spjobfair/index.html
Open to students and alumni from all University of Minnesota campuses! Fields represented include Agriculture, Animal Science, Banking/Finance, Bio-based Products, Food Industry, Human Resources, Retail, Sales & Marketing.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD
More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and Professional School Day. This free, University-wide event provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law, business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School." This annual event is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center.
Five sessions offered this summer, June 9 - August 4. One hour information session designed primarily for pre-med students. To register online: http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/
Wednesday, May 27th
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 9 a.m.)
Cherrywood Room, St. Paul Student Center
This intensive workshop is for recent U of M grads, or those who will graduate soon. (It's open to graduates from December 2008 to August 2009).
Here's what you'll get out of this intensive workshop:
STRATEGIES AND TACTICS, INCLUDING:
--How to figure out where you want to work, and what your options are (businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of all sizes.)
--How to research organizations and job openings.
--How to get your foot in the door.
--How to write a resume that gets attention.
--How to impress anyone you interview with.
--How to network.
--How to find alternative job options, like AmeriCorps, Teach for America, and more.
INFO ABOUT CURRENT JOB MARKET TRENDS:
We'll review the realities of the tough job market. Some media reports are true and some aren't. We'll help you sort it all out and take action.
A SCRIPT:
We'll help you develop a short script (aka "elevator speech") you can use when you meet people who might help you find a job.
NETWORKING PRACTICE:
We'll teach you how to network with professionals, then we'll practice doing it.
AN ACTION PLAN:
Together we'll plan out the next steps of your job search.
LUNCH!
TIPS FOR HANDLING STRESS AND FINANCES:
Searching for a job can be draining mentally and financially. We'll discuss ways to stay positive, and manage your finances.
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FEE: $10 (includes lunch)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 25
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
To register and pay the $10 fee:
1. Click 'RSVP" and enter your credit card information through GoldPASS
2. Your registration is considered complete after you've entered all of your credit card information
3. You must enter all of your information when you click RSVP. (if you exit out of the event, your registration will not be saved.)
If you have questions about registration, please contact the Career and Community Learning Center at 612-624-7577.
Please note you'll be interacting with employers for a networking activity and panel discussion at this event.
QUESTIONS? This event is coordinated by the Career Services offices at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Feel free to contact your career office (http://www.career.umn.edu/offices.htm) with any questions.
Wednesday, May 13th
10:00am-2:00pm
400 Sibley Street, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101
http://www.south-metro.org/careers/index.cfm?cid=16895
Requirements needed for entry-level positions: Bachelors degree in Psychology or Social Work, no experience needed, or have experience working in group homes with knowledge of mental illness. Please bring your resume; we will be conducting interviews for all available positions.
If you are interested in attending, or to preview the list of available positions, please visit our website at:
http://www.south-metro.org/careers/
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
10:00am-3:00pm
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Are you a veteran that wants to explore career options? Attend this great event to meet employers, get your resume critiqued and to get tips on job searching.
Register by June 1 to present your research poster. The event will be held in the new TCF Bank Stadium on Wednesday, October 7. Current students and 2009 graduates are both welcome to present. More information, including the registration form, can be found here: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/osa/expo2009.html
Thursday, April 23rd at 3:30pm
B-33 Johnston Hall.
No registration is required
The Health Careers Center and the College of Liberal Arts invite you to attend the Alternative Health Careers Panel. Beyond the traditional health careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc. there are many other alternatives for students interested in health careers. Students will have a chance to learn from professionals practicing in a variety of health related fields such as complementary medicine, health informatics, scientific and technical communications, and medical sales. Panel speakers will share their career path and job experiences and introduce students to the various career opportunities in several alternative health fields.
See event announcement: http://hns.class.umn.edu/Alternative_Health_Careers_2009.html
Monday, April 20, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Walter Library, Room 402
This FREE event is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges across the U of M.
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). The panel discussion will occur from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, followed by an informal networking opportunity for our students.
Panelists will include representation from: Accenture; McKinsey & Co.; Genesis 10; Wipfli, LLP; MDA Leadership Consulting; GTD Consulting (and possibly Robert Half)
Learn about internships & full-time positions
Career diplomat Dr. Brian Flora will discuss internship and career opportunities with the U.S. Department of State during three information sessions on:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
140 Nolte Hall
1:30-2:30 PM
(geared for CLA or CEHD students)
1-123 Carlson School of Management
5:00-6:00 PM
(geared for business students)
1-123 Carlson School of Management
6:00-7:00 PM
(geared for Humphrey Institute students)
While sessions may be tailored to the majors or degrees for the above audiences, all sessions are open to any University of Minnesota students (undergraduate and graduate), and alumni. Not need to RSVP, simply show up!
The Department of State is the Federal agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. The Department’s personnel represent the U.S. and protect its interests and citizens around the world. The State Department seeks high caliber employees with the skills and competencies needed to deal with the demands of the coming decades. It recruits a diverse group of individuals with knowledge not only in areas traditionally associated with diplomacy (such as history, political science, international relations, and economics), but also those with backgrounds in business, office management, public administration, natural sciences, communications, law, information management and security. Its 25,000 U.S. employees (Foreign Officers and Specialists and Civil Servants) serve domestically, primarily in Washington DC, and at 265 embassies and consulates in over 160 foreign countries.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Flora -- Dr. Flora will be available for one-on-one meetings with individuals between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall, and between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the Carlson Business Center.
Please contact Dr. Flora to set up an appointment: flora.brian@gmail.com
Other questions? Please contact the Career and Community Learning Center, the career office for the College of Liberal Arts, at 612-624-7577 or hirecla@umn.edu .
Third Annual Minneapolis Teen Job Fair
Saturday, April 25, 2009
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hennepin County Library - Central
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-673-6220
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/teen-job-fair-flyer.pdf
Summer is fast approaching and in precarious economic times, preparation is the hallmark of satisfied jobseekers. Introduce your teens to the workforce. Teens, 14 and up, will have an opportunity to meet employers, get information about jobs, volunteering and internships and attend workshops.
This event is sponsored by the Hennepin County Library, the City of Minneapolis Employment and Training Program, the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, Achieve Minneapolis and others.
Tuesday, April 14th
University of Minnesota
Coffman Union, Great Hall
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/idealist.html
-Workshops run from 10:00am-4:00pm
-Career Fair runs from noon-4:00pm
Come to this event to explore jobs and career paths in nonprofits and social change organizations. This event is both a career fair and a career exploration conference. This event may be particularly interesting to graduate students, graduating seniors, other undergraduates considering careers in the non-profit or social change oriented sectors, and other job-seekers. Spend the whole day or just stop by for the event(s) that interest you!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN
What you can expect at this Career Fair:
-Meet face-to-face with employers that are hiring
-Meet with service providers that can provide information on benefits
-Get information on GI Bill benefits
-Meet with resume critique experts
-Attend workshops that teach you the latest trends in finding a job and making a career change
Panel Session
Monday, April 20th, 2009
4:00-6:00 PM
(panel: 4:00-5:30, networking 5:30-6:00)
402 Walter Library (East Bank)
Save the date for this moderated panel session. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Panelists will include representation from the following industries: IT, Business/Financial, Engineering, Human/Social Service, and much more.
Sponsored by:
Employer Relations Group and the Career Development Network
Questions, please email: A Yang, yangx326@umn.edu
Tuesday, April 14th
-Workshops run from 10:00am-4:00pm
-Career Fair runs from noon-4:00pm
University of Minnesota
Coffman Union, Great Hall
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/idealist.html
Come to this event to explore jobs and career paths in nonprofits and social change organizations. This event is both a career fair and a career exploration conference. This event may be particularly interesting to graduate students, graduating seniors, other undergraduates considering careers in the non-profit or social change oriented sectors, and other job-seekers. Spend the whole day or just stop by for the event(s) that interest you!
From 12:00 to 4:00pm is the "Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair". During that time, more than 80 organizations will have tables and staff reps inside Coffman's Great Hall. Stop by to talk to them and learn about the jobs and internships they have available. Bring your resumes!
Between 10:00am and 4:00pm is the "Working for Change Conference" portion of the event is ongoing. During that time there will be numerous, 50-minute workshops that will feature panelists talking about the paths that led them into nonprofit and social justice work (as well as for-profit GREEN careers, social entrepreneurship, working abroad, post-college service programs and other topics that may be of interest to anyone). Feel free to attend just one workshop or all of them - pick any that interest you. View the workshop schedule here: http://www.cclc.umn.edu/Events/Idealistorgworkshops.html.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but please preregister at http://www.idealist.org/careerfairs.
April 29, 5:00 p.m., University International Center Room 101
Enjoy free pizza!
Looking for opportunities to live abroad and get paid? Thinking about making a career change? Come and learn about exciting opportunities to teach English abroad. What better way to learn about a culture than to become immersed in it! There is demand for English teachers all over the world. During the info session, students can discover where and how, while hearing from people who have taught abroad themselves.
April 15, 5:00 p.m., Heller Hall Room 110
Enjoy free pizza!
Students can learn about exciting opportunities to work abroad! If you are interested in travel, learning about other cultures, and gaining cross-cultural work experience while getting paid, then this is the info session for them. You could be working at a café in France, in the tourism industry in New Zealand, with kids in Spain, or at a university in Ireland. We’ll explore options for short term working abroad during the summer or after graduation.
The Learning Abroad Center is offering this workshop for students that have recently returned from a study, work, intern, or volunteer experience abroad.
Attend this workshop on marketing your experience abroad in order to identify skills learned abroad, articulate your experience with relevant details and stories, and, finally, communicate the value of your time abroad in a job search or graduate/professional school application process, in a resume or interview.
Workshops are 1 hour and in groups of 2 or more and will be conducted Mondays and Wednesdays the first and third week of the month; time is negotiable. Bring a story about your experience abroad to share! Call 612.626.5311 or email gradadv@umn.edu to reserve your place!
Sponsored by Inst. for Global Studies
Wed., March 25th
Session I 2:15-3:15
Session II 3:30-4:30
Carlson School of Management
Room 2-224
If you are looking to truly become a global citizen, gain knowledge about other cultures and countries, and gain valuable work experience, the Peace Corps is a wonderful way to do just that! Find out more about the application process, benefits of service, and speak with a recruiter.
For more information contact Ryan Kattner at: 612.221.5541 or rkattner@peacecorps.gov
The goal of these workshops is to help student veterans and service members get their resumes organized and effectively translate military experience for potential civilian employers.
Tuesday, March 10
8:00am-9:00am
B20 Fraser Hall
Friday, March 13
11:30am-1:00pm
Veterans Transition Center, 302 Wesbrook Hall
Date and Time: Monday, March 30, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Place: Educational Sciences Building room 325
Purpose: This panel discussion will feature professionals from the education field who will share their experiences/viewpoints on the teaching job search. Speakers include an ELL teacher, an assistant principal, a second grade charter school teacher, and a charter school principal. After brief presentations, the audience will be able to ask the speakers questions regarding getting a teaching or other education position. Speakers will provide useful tips regarding what employers look for in interviews and for getting through that first year.
Who Should Attend? Anyone is welcome to attend this free event. It will be most useful for initial licensure students who are embarking on a teaching job search.
Questions? Please contact Kaitlin Lindsey (lind1263@umn.edu).
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
10:00am-11:30am
140 Nolte Hall.
Click for details…
This informational workshop offers a quick way to learn the basics of saving, investing, and money management. Stop by to get tips and to ask questions. It's open to all U of M undergraduate and graduate students. No prior registration is required.
Identify skills learned abroad, articulate your experience with relevant details and stories, and communicate the value of your time abroad in a job search or graduate/professional school application process. Workshops are one hour in groups of two or more and will be conducted Mondays and Wednesdays the first and third week of the month; time is negotiable.
Bring a story about your experience abroad to share! Call 612.626.5311 or email gradadv@umn.edu to reserve your place.
Wednesday, March 25
10:00 am to 6:00pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
And…
Thursday, March 26
10:00 am to 4:00pm.
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
Now in its 15th year, GradFest delivers "no hassle for a tassel" service to U of M graduates with one-stop access to everything they need to prepare for graduation. For more info...
Sponsored by Ramsey Co. Recruitment Committee
Saturday, February 28, 2009
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Boys Totem Town
398 Totem Road
St. Paul, Minnesota
Representatives from:
• Ramsey County Corrections and Sherriff Department
• Hennepin County Corrections and Sheriff Department
• Dakota County Corrections and Sheriff Department
• Anoka County Corrections
• MN State Highway Patrol
• Dept. of Corrections – Faribault
• Local Law Enforcement
• Community Resources – for
Probation Officers and Caseworkers seeking services for clients. Information on careers, internships, volunteerism, community resources. Please contact Gerald Settles @ (651) 254-1225 or gerald.settles@co.ramsey.mn.us for more information.
February 4, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
Find volunteer and internship opportunities in the health or health-related field and gain valuable experience BEFORE you apply to health-professional programs. Connect with community organizations, government agencies and private sector companies to learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities available to you.
See what kind of inter-professional, cross-cultural, research and clinical opportunities are available for students like you! Don’t miss this once-a-year event! See details on GoldPASS http://goldpass.umn.edu
Monday, February 9
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Free and open to all U of M students and recent alumni
Further information and registration: http://www.cclc.umn.edu/umjobfair/
RESUME REVIEWS IN A FLASH!
Prepare for the U of M Job & Internship Fair or Finalize CEHD Major Applications
15 Minute Walk-In Resume Reviews
Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services
127 Appleby Hall
Wednesdays: January 28th & February 4th
12:00pm-2:00pm
ETC Services career counselors will be available to look over your resume and provide feedback. First 10 students on Jan. 28th and first 10 students on Feb. 4th will receive a free 1 GB flash drive!
January 28, 2009
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Atrium, Carlson School of Management
To register: http://www.wfwuevents.com/aspx/events/brochure.aspx?t=1&adm=y&EventID=206
Contact for more info: Nicole Crews (612-624-5149)
An opportunity for you learn about Wells Fargo's career opportunities, products & services, Wells
Fargo culture, and Team Member Resource Groups.l Lunch be provided. Meet team members from across the company representing different lines of businesses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with:
• Senior Management- Jon Campbell, Chief Executive
Officer for Wells Fargo’s Minnesota Region, and a board member of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and U of M Foundation will welcome you and share information on the future of Wells Fargo. Don’t miss his welcome at 12:30 PM!
• Recruiters from finance/accounting, marketing, operations, sales, and technology businesses will talk with you about full-time and summer internship opportunities.
• Student Financial Service Representatives will talk with you about financial tools and resources available to students and provide education and awareness around financial literacy.
• Team members will provide first-hand perspectives of our culture, vision & values, community commitment, and social responsibility.
• Historians and marketing experts will provide you with insight into our rich history and brand. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be available for photo opportunities.
February 25, 2009
Wiley Hall Atrium
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
All students thinking about law are welcome to attend this free event. Stop by to learn about law schools or law-related career options. You can talk with representatives from law schools, paralegal organizations, corrections and law enforcement organizations, and test prep services. Some representatives will also have information on volunteer or internship opportunities. Stop by anytime during the event. You do not need to register in advance to attend. More information is available at www.cclc.umn.edu/events.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
More info…http://www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF
You can make a difference in the Twin Cities community! This event provides students a chance to learn about local volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 organizations to find a position that matches your major and/or interests. Spring semester and summer opportunities will be promoted at this fair. This fair is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center and sponsored by the Minnesota Student Association and the /Lend a Hand, Hear the Band /event.
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 on the following dates:
Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155346646
Monday, February 16, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155350658
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155355673
Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM http://www.eventbrite.com/event/155357679
The information session will take place in Room 205 Humphrey Center (Freeman Commons). Beverages and pizza will be served. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs and will also be available to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, must RSVP: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/admissions/request_information.html
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Appleby Hall (first floor and garden level hallways)
http://cehd.umn.edu/students/
Are you interested in exploring majors in education, business, recreation and fitness, and social sciences/human services? Then join us for the CEHD Majors Fair! You will have the opportunity to talk with advisers for all the CEHD majors and CEHD career counselors. There will also be representatives from CEHD student groups available to talk with you and representatives from the Learning Abroad Center. Come for refreshments and prizes. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
10:00am-2:00pm
Coffman, Great Hall
http://www.cclc.umn.edu/EIM
Wonder what you’re doing at the U of M, and what it has to offer? Stop by this big event for advice and info!
-Learn about all U of M majors
-Get individual help from advising staff
-Take a Career Interests quiz
-Explore campus resources and ways to get involved
-Learn about national and international study opportunities
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
1:00 – 4:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
Event details…
Thursday, March 5, 2009
1:00pm-4:00pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
Contact Pam Dickman at dick0308@umn.edu for details
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2:00pm-6:00pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
More info...
Fields/Majors Represented: Bio-Products and Biosystems Engineering, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Design, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Sciences Policy and Management, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation Resource Management, Soil Science, Water Resources.
To see a list of employers attending go to GoldPASS http://goldpass.umn.edu and click on the "Career Events" menu. Questions? Contact the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-2710.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
4:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Coffman Student Union, Presidents Room
Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota.
Event is free and open to students who would like to hear more about transportation related careers, learn how to prepare for securing their first job, and connect with potential employers. The Career Expo will provide opportunities for students to network with eager engineering, transportation policy & planning, intelligent transportation systems and logistics professionals.
The format of the Career Expo includes a general session featuring panel discussions, round table discussions, and Q/A session. The panelists will discuss career experiences, strategies, and opportunities. The Expo concludes with an exhibitor reception (including food!). Students are encouraged to bring their resumes and drop them off at the registration desk. The Expo provides professional volunteers to critique student resumes and answer questions.
For additional info and to register…
February 20, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Target Center, 600 First Ave, Minneapolis.
Opportunity to network and meet professionals from organizations in the sports/entertainment industry including: Timberwolves, Lynx, Vikings, Twins, Alexandria Beetles, Waterloo Bucks, and much more.
$25 includes participation in career fair and ticket to the Timberwolves game vs. Indiana Pacers on 2/20 and the Meal Deal, which includes a hot dog, chips, and soda. For more info email: hr@timberwolves.com.
Friday, March 13, 2009
9:00am-3:00pm, Union Station, Indianapolis, Indiana
Students and alumni of all Big Ten institutions are welcome to attend this career fair held in conjunction with the Big 10 Basketball tournament. Click for more info...
U of M, Twin Cities students are you undecided? Are you decided but want to further explore your interests?
Put this event in your calendar!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
CAREER FAIRS & EVENTS
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Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs: Information Sessions
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs offers joint degrees with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Design, and Civil Engineering. Info sessions on the Humphrey Institute’s graduate programs in Public Policy (MPP) and Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) are held throughout the year. Click to read more...
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What Can I Do With A Major In - The Arts
Thursday, November 13, 2008
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
E110 (In-Flux Room) Regis Center for Art
This panel discussion is recommended for students majoring (or interested) in Art, Art History, Dance, BIS/IDIM, Music, and Theatre Arts. Attend this exciting event to hear what a diverse group of professionals in the field have done with their own arts related degree and career. Snacks will be provided! Contact Chris Buckley at cbuckley@umn.edu or 612-625-9358.
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The Disney College Program: Information Presentation
November 13, 2008
1:00-4:00
Coffman Union in the President's Room. This is an E-presentation Event with the Campus Reps from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Learn more at Disney College Program...
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Environmental Internship and Career Fair
February 4, 2009
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
Click for more info...
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U of M Job & Internship Fair
February 9, 2009
Minneapolis Convention Center
Click for more info...
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Hire Big 10+ Career Fair
Friday, April 3, 2009
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Click for more info...
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Minnesota Education Job Fair
Monday, April 6, 2009
Minneapolis Convention Center
Click for more info...
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Idealist.org Minneapolis Nonprofit Career Fair
Click for more info...