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Last day to withdraw from a fall semester class is Monday, Oct. 29
Monday, Oct. 29 is the last day you can withdraw from a 2012 Fall Semester class without using your One-Time-Only Late Withdrawal or petitioning to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances. If you withdraw now, you will have a "W" on your record.
Read more...Affiliated Construction Services hosting info session on Tuesday, Oct. 30
Learn more about careers at Affiliated Construction Services at an information session on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., STSS, Room 121.
Read more...Learn about May Session Global Seminars at info meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 31
Learn more about the four College of Science and Engineering Global Seminars to Israel, China, Switzerland, and Denmark during May Session 2013 at a special information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 1130. Lunch will be provided. Attend in costume for a special treat!
Read more...Physics Open House is Thursday, Nov. 1
Get a physics program overview, tour labs, hear from current students, and learn about jobs in physics from guest speakers in a variety of industry, research, and high school teaching careers at a Physics Open House on Thursday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 435. Free pizza lunch!
Read more...CSE students invited to join entrepreneurs for Twin Cities Startup Weekend Nov. 2-4
College of Science and Engineering students are invited to join local entrepreneurs and marketers for Startup Weekend Twin Cities on Friday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Carlson School of Management. The event is designed to bring together entrepreneurial developers and engineers to pitch ideas for new technology startups. There is a $40 discounted rate for U of M students. Register now!
Read more...Mentoring scholarships available to women of color pursuing STEM degrees
Honoring Women Worldwide currently has several scholarships available for its College Leadership Mentoring Program for Women of color. This program pairs first-generation junior and senior female college students of color in science, technology, and engineering programs with top female professionals in companies around the Twin Cities such as 3M and Boston Scientific.
Read more...CSE Exploring Majors Night is Tuesday, Oct. 23
Hear from faculty and students about majors offered in CSE at the Exploring Majors Night on Tuesday, Oct. 23 in Tate Lab of Physics. Session 1 is 5-6 p.m. and Session 2 is 6:15-7:15 p.m. Session topics include Impacting the Environment; Computation, Modeling, and Design; and Medical Devices and Health.
Read more...Learn about San Francisco company tour trip at info meeting on Friday, Nov. 2 and Monday, Nov. 5
The Career Center for Science and Engineering is leading a group of about 15 students to participate in medical tech company site visits in San Francisco on Jan. 16-18, 2013. Learn about the trip itinerary and costs at an upcoming information meeting on Friday, Nov. 2, Noon-1 p.m. or Monday, Nov. 5, Noon-1 p.m. Both meetings are in Walter Library, Room 402.
Read more...Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Sneak Peek is Saturday, Oct. 27
Explore majors that help to develop a more sustainable world at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Sneak Peek Event on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Paul Campus research labs. The event includes lab tours and lunch with faculty and current students. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Read more...Student groups can win up to $10,000 from Johnson & Johnson
If you're part of a University-sanctioned student organization that has a real impact on improving the health, well-being, or prosperity of the local or global community, your group could win up to $10,000 in a nationwide contest sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
Read more...Sign-up deadline extended for India Global Seminar during winter break
There are still a few spots left to study sustainable development in India during the upcoming winter break and earn three credits during a CSE Global Seminar! No language prerequisite. Sign up now!
Read more...Gemini Project workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25 features Ecolab CTO
Meet Ecolab's Chief Technical Officer Larry Berger who will give insights on how to excel as an engineer/scientist and avoid career stallers at the next Gemini Project workshop "View From the Top: What the CTO Wants You To Know" on Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5:30 p.m., Walter Library, Room 101. Food will be provided. Register now!
Read more...Tau Beta Pi hosting scavenger hunt on Friday, Oct. 19
Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, is hosting its First Annual Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Meet in the Lind Hall Courtyard. All students are invited to participate in this one-hour, picture scavenger hunt where students in groups of three or four will take pictures of their group completing various tasks at various locations throughout campus. Free food and prizes for the winners.
Read more...Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers hosting two upcoming events in October
The UMN Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) is hosting two upcoming events. A representative from Emerson Process Management will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 5-6 p.m., Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 1130. SASE needs volunteers for an event for about 80 kids visiting campus through the Kids on Campus program on Friday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.
Read more...Engineers Without Borders to host board game night on Tuesday, Oct. 23
The Engineers Without Borders-UMN student chapter is hosting a board game night on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., STSS, Room 530B. Play amazing board games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Ticket to Ride and more! Free pizza.
Read more...Learn how to give a quality presentation at event on Thursday, Oct. 25
Learn from a professor how to give a quality presentation at the next CSE Ambassador's meeting on Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 131. All students welcome. Free pizza!
Read more...Student groups to host speaker from Genentech on Thursday, Oct. 25
The UMN student chapters of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Material Advantage invite you to a special presentation by Dana Olson, a UMN chemical engineering alumna and associate engineering at the leading biotechnology company Genentech. The presentation is Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., Amundson Hall, Room B75. Free food!
Read more...Learn about engineering careers in the public sector at Thursday, Oct. 25 presentation
The Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers--U of M student chapter is hosting a presentation on engineering careers in the public sector on Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Akerman Hall, Room 225. Free pizza and pop!
Read more...Student group hosting speakers from Polaris on Monday, Oct. 29
The National Organization for Business and Engineering (NOBE) student group is hosting two business and engineering professionals from Polaris to discuss a product's journey from concept to final development at a special event on Monday, Oct. 29, 6-7 p.m., STSS, Room 330. All students welcome to attend.
Read more...CSE student volunteers needed for October student recruiting events
College of Science and Engineering student volunteers are needed for two upcoming "Fall for Minnesota" student recruiting events on Friday, Oct. 19 and Friday, Oct. 26 between 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Speak with prospective students and their families about your experiences at the University of Minnesota!
Read more...Monday, Oct. 15 is deadline to apply for winter break CSE Global Seminar in India
Study sustainable development in India during the upcoming winter break and earn three credits during a CSE Global Seminar! No language prerequisite. Apply by Monday, Oct. 15.
Read more...Google coming to campus Tuesday, Oct. 16
Google is hosting a resume and interview information session for College of Science and Engineering students on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Keller Hall, Room 3-180.
Read more...Teach for America on campus Oct. 15, 17 and 18
Teach for America representatives will be on campus meeting with students on Oct. 15, 17, and 18. Teach For America is a national corps of outstanding recent college graduates, graduate students, and professionals of ALL academic majors and career backgrounds who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Sign up to meet with a representative.
Read more...Sign up by Friday, Nov. 2 for special CSE student tour of Ecolab
The College of Science and Engineering is hosting a special tour of Ecolab Inc. for first- and second-year CSE students on Friday, Nov. 9, 11:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Free lunch and transportation provided. Get a first-hand view of the company and hear from current employees who work in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 2.
Read more...Student Organizations Fair display winners announced
GOFIRST and the Minnesota Geological Society took first and second place in the Best Display/Presentation category at the College of Science and Engineering Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Oct. 11. CSE International Ambassadors and Alpha Sigma Kappa-Women in Technical Studies received honorable mention. The winners received gift certificates to support activities in their student organization.
Read more...Starbucks in Lind Hall extends hours
Starbucks in Lind Hall is now open until 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The new hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday.
Read more...Enjoy free food and prizes at Lind Hall Student Services Grand Opening on Friday, Oct. 12
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Lind Hall first floor on Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-Noon, Lind Hall. Pairs of Homecoming football game tickets, U of M mugs, and Starbucks coupons will be given away at 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30 a.m. in the Taylor Center. Twenty prizes will be given away each half hour! A short program and official ribbon cutting is at 10:30 a.m. Free cookies!
Read more...CSE Ambassadors hosting pumpkin carving contest on Friday, Oct. 12
The CSE Ambassadors student group is hosting a pumpkin carving contest on Friday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m., Northrop Plaza before the Homecoming parade. All CSE students are welcome to attend. Supplies will be provided and there will be prizes for the top pumpkins!
Read more...No Academic Advising drop-in hours on Friday, Oct. 12
Due to events in Lind Hall, CSE Academic Advising will not hold regular drop-in advising hours on Friday, Oct. 12.
Read more...Apply for spring semester admission to your major
The CSE Admission to the Major database is now accepting applications for spring semester admission into the major. In order to be eligible to apply, you must have completed or currently be enrolled in the required courses for your chosen major. Most CSE students apply while enrolled in sophomore level courses. If you are eligible, please apply immediately!
CSE Student Organizations Fair is Thursday, Oct. 11
Find out how you can get involved in science and engineering student groups at the College of Science and Engineering Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Keller Hall, Atrium. Free food and great prizes!
Read more...Gemini Project workshop on Thursday, Oct. 11 focuses on innovation
Hear from a panel of industry professionals on what it takes to be a great innovator at the next Gemini Project workshop "The Innovator's DNA: What Distinguishes the Best from the Rest?" on Thursday, Oct. 11, 4-5:30 p.m., Nolte Center, Room 140. Food will be provided. Register now!
Read more...Employers host info sessions on campus in October
Bostik Inc. and TE Connectivity are hosting information sessions for College of Science and Engineering students in October. Bostik will be on campus Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
Keller Hall, Room 2-260 and TE Connectivity will host an information session on Monday, Oct. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Keller Hall, Room 2-260.
Leadership training opportunities available for CSE students
Two upcoming leadership training opportunities are available to CSE students. Catalyst is a one-day leadership exploration event on Friday, Nov. 2, 1-7:30 p.m. Apply by Friday, Oct. 19. LeaderShape is a six-day, off-campus intensive leadership experience set for Jan. 15-20. Apply now!
Read more...ACM student chapter hosts LAN Party Friday, Oct. 5
The University of Minnesota Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) student chapter is hosting a LAN Party on Friday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Keller Hall atrium. Enjoy LAN games and free pizza and beverages.
Read more...Develop a mobile app, win a prize
Do you have an idea for a mobile app? Are you willing to see your idea through and actually launch a new app? The University of Minnesota student Mobile App Challenge is your opportunity to do just that. You can also win prizes. To help you get started attend an informational kick-off event on Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30-8 p.m., Walter Library, Room 101. Free pizza!
Read more...Pre-register to vote in Minnesota by Tuesday, Oct. 16
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. The deadline to pre-register to vote in Minnesota is Tuesday, Oct. 16. You may, however, register to vote or update your registration information at your local polling place on Election Day if you are a U.S. citizen, as long as you can provide proof of residence.
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