May 2010 Archives

The Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS) will be holding the second annual STEM Academy on June 5th, 2010 from 10 am -- 2 pm at Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota. (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) This event focuses on getting elementary school children excited about the sciences through hands-on experiments. Last year we had nearly 100 kids from around the Twin Cities attend, and we're hoping for an even larger turnout this year.

We need volunteers to run experimental stations. The kids will be at each station for 15 minutes, so short experiments focusing on a specific area or scientific principle are ideal. We have a list of possible experiments, but we encourage you to lead an experiment in your area of interest/expertise!

We are encouraging scientists at every stage of their education to participate in the event--the more role models for aspiring scientists the better!

If you would like to volunteer to help at this year's event, please email us at ams@umn.edu or contact one of the AMS officers listed below!

Andrea Yoder, Administrative Chair (763) 742-2457
Marian Rodriguez, Records Chair (939) 389-1004

Beginning in June the Medical School on the Twin Cities campus will provide information sessions for students interested in medicine.  The schedule and registration system is on our web site at http://www.meded.umn.edu/admissions/

Sessions will be held twice monthly during the summer and then once a month beginning in the fall.

June 3, 2010

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2-520 Moos Tower

The Nuts and Bolts of Medical School Admissions
An overview of the application process and selection criteria for students planning to apply to the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Register Online

June 17, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2-520 Moos Tower

The Complete Package
A presentation focusing on each component of the application process and the importance of each in the holistic review process.
Register Online

July 8, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2-520 Moos Tower

The Nuts and Bolts of Medical School Admissions
An overview of the application process and selection criteria for students planning to apply to the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Register Online

July 22, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2-620 Moos Tower

The Complete Package
A presentation focusing on each component of the application process and the importance of each in the holistic review process.
Register Online

August 10, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3-100 Mayo Building

The Nuts and Bolts of Medical School Admissions
An overview of the application process and selection criteria for students planning to apply to the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Register Online

Volunteer Opportunities Tutoring Adults:

 

Computer Lab Supervisor

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center's computer lab supervisor will monitor usage of the lab including logging clients into workstations, fixing simple computer problems, answering questions regarding web searches or basic computer skills, and helping to maintain cleanliness in the lab.  Weekdays during business hours in Minneapolis.
 
Monday Job Search Tutor

Help ensure all clients are receiving the one-on-one attention needed to be able to learn how to utilize technology in their job search at Resource Inc. in Minneapolis.  Assist staff in coaching clients in other areas of job search, such as interviewing.  Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm ----weekly commitment preferred.

 

One Time/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

 

RoseFest
East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association is looking for individuals, families, friends and groups to staff 2 hour shifts assisting with inflatables, pony rides, carnival games and serving and selling food and beverages.  July 17th in Minneapolis.
 
Summer Concert Escort

Enjoy the great music at the parks this summer while helping individual(s) with developmental disabilities from Hammer Residence Inc, in Wayzata.  Drive individuals to the park to enjoy the music or ride along with staff to help assist individuals while they are at the park listening to music.
 
Party Planner

Plan a Cheerful Givers house party where you will host a group of your friends and introduce them to Cheerful Givers.  We provide information and you or your guests provide food and entertainment.  Can be held at any time at your location.
 
Summer School-Age Program Intern

Children's Home Society & Family Services Summer School-Age Program Intern will work with students individually or in-group settings; help supervise field trips; maintain accurate and timely records; and complete tasks that will enhance CHSFS overall service.  Requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week in Minneapolis.

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Shop with a Senior
Vision Loss Resources of Minneapolis needs you to provide a visually impaired person with round-trip transportation to a nearby grocery or department store and help select items.  Hours and schedule are flexible and mileage reimbursement is available.  Currently, there is a high need in the Minneapolis area.
 
Study Buddy

Study Buddies is a youth mentoring and academic support program that provides one on one mentoring and academic assistance to school age residents of CommonBond Communities of St Paul.  Make an impact by helping with their schoolwork - and being a good role model.  Available at communities throughout the Metro area and Greater Minnesota.
 
Bingo Assistant

Call bingo, transport, help individuals to respond successfully and enjoy activity at Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills for 1 hour; Monday & Tuesday afternoons.
 
Handyperson Adult Volunteer/Worker

Invest your time and talent by helping seniors in a St. Paul neighborhood maintain their independence and stay in their homes.  Do minor household repairs using your own tools.  Must have patience and be trustworthy with good listening and verbal skills.  Get paid for your time or volunteer!  Requires orientation, paperwork, and a background check.

Volunteer Opportunities Working With Youth:

 

Summer Explorers Internship
Perspectives Family Center has an unpaid summer internship in St Louis Park open to undergraduate students.  Responsibilities include working with children grades K-6 on social, cognitive and educational skills.  Settings include classroom, assisting with lunch, and recreation at the park or rec center.  Flexible time commitment.  Must have experience working with children.

Camp Counselor

Kids with special hearts deserve a special camp!  Camp Odayin's Residential Camp is near Crosslake on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in beautiful Northern Minnesota for children ages 8-17 with heart disease.  Free round trip transportation is provided by bus from the Minneapolis / St. Paul area.

 

Physically Active Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Spring Lake Regional Park Restoration Event

Great River Greening is seeking volunteers to help remove buckthorn and protect the high-quality Maple Basswood Forest plant communities at Spring Lake Park, located in the heart of Scott County, near Prior Lake.  Saturday June 5th.
 
Senior Chore Service Volunteer

St. Anthony Park Community Council has opportunities for youth and adults to help neighborhood seniors and disabled individuals maintain their independence and stay in the homes by providing minor home maintenance chores.  Most chores are outdoors and some minor indoor household chores, all on a on-call basis.  Requires orientation.
 
Nellie Stone Johnson Playground Build Day

Help build a playground for Nellie Stone Johnson School in Minneapolis on Friday, June 2.  Assemblers, builders, painters, gardeners, food servers and a clean-up crew are needed.

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities:
 
Got 1 Hour? Deliver Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels in the Twin Cities needs your help delivering hot, nutritious meals to seniors and those with limited mobility in our community. Deliver meals at lunch time Monday through Friday.
 
Blood Drive Coordinator

Organize new blood drives at your place of employment or group activity for Memorial Blood Centers. Drives must include a minimum of 40 registered donors with a minimum age of 14.
 
Adult Basic Education / GED Tutor Classroom Aide

Volunteer with Metro North Adult Basic Education for a minimum of 2 hours a week assisting teachers at several locations around the metro. Work under supervising instructors with low to advanced Adult Basic Education (ABE) students.

EdPA 3305: Learning About Leadership Through Film and Literature (3cr.)

Meets from 2:30-3:45 PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Fall 2010

 

This course will combine readings from leadership studies, literature, and film to examine a number of specific issues related to leadership and followership, including: ethical dilemmas, different styles of leadership and their consequences, the intersection of public and private in the course of exercising leadership, and the competing loyalties and pressures felt by leaders and followers. In addition, we will address fundamental questions about the nature and desirability of leadership.

EuroScholars offers advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a high-level academic research project. This program is available for a semester or year at one of twelve top research institutions in Europe. With research projects available in a variety of fields, students will gain significant research experience, preparing them for a career in research and/or post-graduate education. Learn more at http://www.euroscholars.eu/.

The Foundation for Asia Pacific Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences within the Asia Pacific region.   The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain an international experience in the Asia Pacific region.

 

General Eligibility for all Foundation Scholarships

·         At the time of applying for any of the Foundation scholarships, students must be enrolled in a North American college or university where transfer credit from an academic program abroad will be applied to your degree being earned. 

·         Students must be a US or Canadian citizen

·         Time abroad must be spent in one of the these countries.

 

Each scholarship listed here has its own requirements.  Please see the website (below) for full details:

·         Foundation for Asia Pacific Education General Scholarship

·         Globe Trot - Employees, Family and Friends of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Scholarship

·         Diversity Abroad / GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Scholarship

 

Deadlines:

August 31, 2010 deadline for programs that begin September 1-December 31, 2010

December 31, 2010 deadline for programs that begin January 1-April 30, 2011

 

For more information and to access the application, please visit http://www.asia-pacificfoundation.org/Scholarship-Details.htm

AustraLearn offers biological science internships for credit in Australia and New Zealand. They have had over 150 internship locations in the past and are constantly adding new placements.

 

Examples of internships include:

·         The University of Waikato and The New Zealand Department of Conservation - Hamilton, New Zealand

·         The Howard Florey Institute, Centre for Neuroscience - Melbourne, Australia

·         The New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust - Dunedin, New Zealand

The next application deadline is coming up for the September 2010 Professional Development for Academic Credit (PDAC) internship. The dates of the internship are September 21-December 3 and the application deadline is June 1.

Link- Up Mentor Program

 

This fall, a new campus-wide program, Link-Up, will begin to help first-year students become acclimated to the U.  We are looking for students who are at least in their second year that would love to spend their time leading and learning from an incoming student.

 

·          For more information and applications, go to  http://z.umn.edu/linkup

·          Questions? E-mail us at linkup@umn.edu

 

This program is run by students and supported by the Office of Student Engagement and the College of Liberal Arts

Volunteer Opportunities Working With Youth:

 

Drumming Circle Leader

Lead a facilitated drum circle that helps to focus the intent and improve the quality and effect of the drum jam.  Work with teens in the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center in St Paul to create stress release, promote community and have fun together.  Must have knowledge of types of drumming circle formats and facilitating groups.
 
Valley View Elementary School Project

Join HandsOn Twin Cities in a Proctor and Gamble sponsored school make-over at Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights on May 8th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Help redo the landscaping at the school's entrance, cleaning and organizing the school's media center, and painting murals.
 
Study Buddy

Study Buddies is a youth mentoring and academic support program that provides one on one mentoring and academic assistance to school age residents of CommonBond Communities of St Paul.  Make an impact by helping with their schoolwork - and being a good role model.  Available at communities throughout the Metro area and Greater Minnesota.

 

Volunteer Opportunities for the Summer:

 

Summer Concert Escort

Enjoy the great music at the parks this summer while helping individual(s) with developmental disabilities from Hammer Residence Inc, in Wayzata.  Drive individuals to the park to enjoy the music or ride along with staff to help assist individuals while they are at the park listening to music.
 
Golfing Volunteers Needed

Vision Loss Resources of Edina works with people who have vision loss in the Twin Cities and they are holding How to Get Back to Golf classes for clients this spring.  Work one on one with a client to help them line up shots or find their ball as well as give encouragement and support.  Classes are the four Tuesdays in May from 10am until 12pm at Braemar Golf Course.  No knowledge of golf required.
 
Carousel Ride Operator

Volunteers at Cafesjians Carousel in St Paul work on and around the carousel. They operate the machine, greet & assist visitors, sell tickets & gifts, and share historic carousel information. Volunteers ensure a fun and safe time for all.  Shifts during the week and weekends.

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Party Planner

Plan a Cheerful Givers house party where you will host a group of your friends and introduce them to Cheerful Givers.  We provide information and you or your guests provide food and entertainment.  Can be held at any time at your location.
 
Construction Skills

Use your construction expertise to help guide Goodwill/Easter Seals of Minnesota Construction Skills Training Program participants in the training shop and at construction sites in St Paul!  Work with the trainer to provide additional training support in all aspects of construction.  Should have extensive construction experience.
 
Friendly Visitor

Macalester-Groveland Living at Home/Block Nurse Program caring and compassionate volunteers help neighborhood seniors maintain their independence through supportive and friendly visits at the client(s) home in St Paul.  Visit client(s) regularly, refer them to staff as needed, and consult with staff as needed.  Requires orientation and in-service training.

HandsOn Twin Cities is very excited to be working with Proctor and Gamble in a national campaign to make schools "Bounty Clean!" We are working with Proctor and Gamble to create three volunteer projects at local schools that will engage community volunteers to make their school a better place.

Interested volunteers can click on the name of the project for more information or to sign up.

Valley View Elementary in Columbia Heights
Volunteers will be redoing the landscaping leading into the school as well as cleaning/oragnizing the media center and painting murals for the school.
May 8, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stevenson Elementary in Fridley
Volunteers will be planting a butterfly garden, organizing two classrooms and painting a mural for the school.
May 17, 2010 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Woodland Elementary in Brooklyn Park
Volunteers will be cleaning the WETlab as well as cleaning/oragnizing the media center and painting murals for the school.
May 22, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

THE DISTINGUISHED VISITING SCHOLAR SERIES ON HEALTH DISPARITIES continues with Barbara Israel, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, and Angela Reyes, executive director of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.

Israel and Reyes will present, "A Partnership Approach to Examining and Addressing Health Disparities," May 11, noon-1 p.m. 2-530 Moos Tower. The talk will also be available online in real time at Academic Health Center, in the Program in Health Disparities Research folder.

Lunch will be available at 11:45 a.m. Sandwiches and beverages will be provided for the first 75 attendees.

Tutor/Instructor/Educator Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Nature-Based Art Teacher and Docent Intern

Caponi Art Park and Learning Center in Eagan is seeking an Art Teacher and Docent to further the park's mission of integrating creativity into everyday living through educational park tours and art enrichment activities.  Normal schedule is 1-3 tours/activities a week for 1-3 hours at a time, May - September, however most activities occur June - August.
 
Computer Skills

Instructors needed for sessions in the 27 computer lab centers of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board.  You don't need to be an expert, just proficient in basic skills, Internet, Emailing, Microsoft programs, or Digital Photography.  Teach a group of 5-7, from school-aged to senior citizens. Scheduling is flexible.
 
City Explorers

Project for Pride in Living City Explorers, a summer program for 1st-5th grade youth, needs volunteers to assist youth in literacy skill building activities in Minneapolis.  PPL seeks volunteers of diverse back grounds and experiences to help make reading, writing, and story-telling fun.  Time and Commitment of 2 to 6 hours/week, from June 14-Aug. 12.
 
Adult Basic Education / GED Tutor Classroom Aide

Volunteer with Metro North Adult Basic Education for a minimum of 2 hours a week assisting teachers at several locations around the metro. Work under supervising instructors with low to advanced Adult Basic Education (ABE) students.

 

Onetime/Short Term Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Event Corps

Be part of HandsOn Twin Cities Day!  Event Corps Project Leaders are needed to lead a variety of HandsOn Twin Cities Annual Events!  Event Corps Project Leaders will aid in leading, delegating, organizing, supporting, and being actively engaged with volunteers.  A commitment of 1-hour training and 3-4 hours on Day of Event are required.
 
Library 5K Volunteer Support

Support the Friends of the Ramsey County library at their very first 5K walk/run on May 22, 2010.  Volunteers will help at registration, on the course, and at the end of the walk/run.  Takes place at 2180 N. Hamline - newly remodeled Ramsey County Library in Roseville, MN.
 
AirExpo 2010

Wings of the North is producing AirExpo 2010, an air show event aimed at educating, preserving, and presenting aviation history at Flying Cloud airport in Eden Prairie, Jul 17-18 with setup on Jul 16.  Volunteers are need with setup, both show days, and cleanup.  Go to www.wotn.org for more details.

 

Physically Active Volunteer Opportunities:

 

Sidewalkers for therapeutic riding program

Majestic Hills Ranch for Children in Lakeville needs volunteers to assist children with therapeutic riding.  Sessions are M-Th and are in 4 hour increments once a week.  Need not have experience with horses, but need to be able to walk for up to an hour and jog for brief periods.  Also need to attend one orientation and training session on April 3rd, 10th or 17th.
 
Gardening for small groups

Small groups of 3 to 6 volunteers are needed to help with gardening and yardwork projects at People Incorporated programs located around the metro area.

The Annual Ruth Stricker Mind-Body Lecture with Jacqueline Olds, MD
Exploring the Importance of Human Connections to our Health & Wellness
May 12, 2010

The level of social isolation is increasing at an alarming rate in our country. While statistics differ, clinicians have noted that the number of people who don't regularly speak of significant matters with anyone (in the last 6 months) has increased to as much as 25 percent of the U.S. population. This is an epidemic of alarming proportion, with crucial effects to both physical and emotional health. Join author and psychiatrist Jacqueline Olds, MD, as she explores social isolation and the importance of human connections to our health and wellness. Dr. Olds will discuss a prescription for forming community and the importance of intergenerational discussion, to restore perspective and achieve balance in our health and wellness.

 

Date: When: Where: Register: Cost:

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 3:30 - 5:00 pm followed by book signing and light refreshments Mayo Memorial Auditorium 425 Delaware Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN  55455 http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/MMA/ Online at www.tickets.umn.edu, click on the Center's logo. $20

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 5-6pm
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 5-6pm
Mayo Memorial Building, Room D 305

Discover the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.  A degree in public health prepares students to address health issues at the community level, through research, prevention and health promotion, and the development of health policy. Students come to public health from a variety of disciplines.  The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is among the top 10 schools of public health in the country.  We pride ourselves on our global orientation and rich connections to the community. The school offers a variety of majors and interdisciplinary minors, as well as dual degree options.

The sessions will include information about:

• The field of public health

• The School of Public Health

• Academic options and degrees

• Application requirements

• Next steps and resources

Register online at http://www.sph.umn.edu/prospective/visit.asp