IT Student Services Announcements

Sep 25, 09

Sign up by Oct. 2 for the Mentor Program

Registration is now open for Institute of Technology students to sign up for a professional mentor through the award-winning IT Mentor Program. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with professionals in your future career. Registration deadline is Oct. 2.

Sep 25, 09

Ingersoll Rand hosts career event is Oct. 1

Ingersoll Rand, an international supplier to transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries, is hosting a special event on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus on Thursday, Oct. 1 to get to know Institute of Technology students.

Sep 25, 09

Leadership skill-building opportunity highlighted at Sept. 30 meeting

Find out about a six-day leadership institute available to Institute of Technology students at a LeaderShape information session on Wednesday, Sept. 30, noon–1 p.m., Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall (West Bank), Room 1-107. Lunch will be provided.

Sep 25, 09

Attend the Learning Abroad First Step Meeting on Sept. 29

If you were unable to join us at the first Institute of Technology study abroad meeting of the year, you have another chance to attend. Mark your calendar now for the Learning Abroad First Step Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2–3:30 p.m., Walter Library, Room 101.

Sep 25, 09

Mentor registration deadline is Oct. 2

Don't miss a great opportunity to network with professionals in your future career through the award-winning Institute of Technology mentor program. Register for a mentor by Friday, Oct. 2.

Sep 24, 09

Advising offers drop-in hours Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m.

The Institute of Technology Office of Academic Advising offers drop-in advising hours Monday–Friday, 2–4 p.m., Lind Hall, Room 128. Drop-in advising is handled on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to 5–10 minute sessions.

Sep 24, 09

Active Energy Club event Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 will help U save energy

Help the University save energy and money at an Active Energy Club "Power Police" energy blitz event on Thursday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. both days in Lind Hall. Stop by the lobby of Lind Hall anytime either day to help.

Sep 18, 09

Mock Interview Week is Sept. 28-Oct. 2

Practice your interviewing skills to get the job you want during Mock Interview Week Sept. 28–Oct. 2. Sign up on GoldPASS beginning Sept. 14. Sign up early because interviewing spots are limited.

Sep 18, 09

Follow final instructions for IT Career Fair Sept. 22-23

Bring your UCard, leave your backpack at home, dress professionally, and research employers. These are just a few of the things you should do before the Institute of Technology Career Fair, Sept. 22–23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall.

Sep 18, 09

University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Fair is Sept. 22

Learn about hundreds of learning abroad opportunities all in one place on one day at the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., West Bank plaza near Blegen Hall.

Sep 18, 09

Students graduating this fall need to apply for their degree by Sept. 22

If you plan to complete your degree this Fall 2009 semester, you need to "APPLY" for your degree and complete the application no later than Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Sep 18, 09

HKN hosts General Mills career information session on Sept. 21

The U of M chapter of HKN, an electrical engineering honors group, is hosting a panel discussion by General Mills employees who will discuss career opportunities on Monday, Sept. 21, 6 p.m., Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 18.

Sep 18, 09

Alpha Chi Sigma hosts ice cream social Sept. 20, pizza party Sept. 24

Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional fraternity for men and women students in the chemical sciences, is hosting two events for all Institute of Technology students. A Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social is on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m. and a Pizza Explosion is on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5-7 p.m. Both events are at the fraternity house located at 632 Ontario St., S.E., Minneapolis.

Sep 18, 09

IT leadership group to hold information sessions on Sept. 22 & 23

Plumb Bob, an Institute of Technology leadership student group, is looking for new members to help plan college-wide student events, including IT Week. The group is holding information sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m., Lind Hall, Room 315 and Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m., Amundson Hall, Room 104.

Sep 18, 09

SHPE hosts Microsoft information meeting on Sept. 23

The U of M student chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is hosting a Microsoft career information meeting after the Institute of Technology Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 3-210.

Sep 18, 09

Engineers Without Borders meeting is Sept. 24

Learn about exciting opportunities to get involved in projects around the world with Engineers Without Borders-University of Minnesota student chapter at the first meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m., Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 170.

Sep 18, 09

Student groups host fun bridge-building competition Sept. 26

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) are hosting a fun bridge-building competition on Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 3-230.

Sep 11, 09

Update your GoldPASS account for IT Career Fair Sept. 22-23

Update your GoldPASS account and start preparing now for the Institute of Technology Career Fair, Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall. At the fair, discover science and engineering job, internship, and co-op opportunities.

Sep 11, 09

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) meeting is Sept. 18

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is hosting an information meeting on Friday, Sept. 18, noon-1 p.m., Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 221. Lunch is provided. The special guest is Barry Cordero, a manufacturing engineer at Medtronic.

Sep 11, 09

IT student groups host ice cream social Sept. 14

The Institute of Technology Student Board, Active Energy Club, National Society of Black Engineers, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers are co-hosting an open house and ice cream social on Monday, Sept. 14, 12:30-2 p.m., Lind Hall, Room 107.

Sep 11, 09

Learn how to get a paid international internship

If you're interested in a paid international internship during Summer 2010, come to an information meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m., Appleby Hall, Room 11. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Sep 11, 09

Attend the Learning Abroad First Step Meeting on Sept. 16

Start planning your international experience at the Learning Abroad First Step Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2-3:30 p.m., Walter Library, Room 101.

Sep 11, 09

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) BBQ kickoff is Sept. 17

Come meet and interact with fellow professional and student engineers at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 17, 4-8 p.m., Superblock grill area (Frontier Hall). Free food will be served.

Sep 11, 09

Solar Vehicle Project information meeting is Sept. 17

Learn more about being part of the team to build and race the University of Minnesota's next generation solar car at the Solar Vehicle Project information meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 170.

Sep 1, 09

Make the new Student Dashboard your home page

A new Web site landing page designed specifically for students gives you all the links and tools you need to succeed (and have fun!) at the University of Minnesota. Visit the Web page now at www.it.umn.edu/dashboard. Make it your home page, and tell your friends.

Sep 1, 09

SMART Learning Commons merges with IT Tutoring

Beginning Fall Semester 2009, the SMART Learning Commons is merging with the Institute of Technology Tutoring. Go to the Smart Learning Commons on the second floor of Walter Library for all of your tutoring needs.

Sep 1, 09

Prepare now for the IT Career Fair on Sept. 22-23

Get your resume ready and start preparing now for the Institute of Technology Career Fair, Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall. Discover science and engineering job, internship, and co-op opportunities at a wide variety of companies.

Sep 1, 09

IT Public Lecture on Sept. 10 features hometown astronaut

Join space shuttle astronaut, Minnesota native, and U of M alumnus Duane "Digger" Carey for a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. space program and the "right stuff" it takes to succeed in life at the next Institute of Technology Public Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Van Vleck Auditorium, Tate Laboratory of Physics. Register now.

Sep 1, 09

U of M solar house public tours are Sept. 16-18

Get a sneak peek of the University of Minnesota's solar house designed and built by students during free public tours of the house Sept. 16-18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the St. Paul Campus. The University of Minnesota student team is one of only 20 international teams competing in the Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. this October.