An immigration attorney from a local law firm will provide information on H-1B eligibility requirements, the application process, and the necessary timelines. This workshop is specifically for people who are interested in becoming an H-1B for employers other than University of Minnesota.
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Location: Honeywell Auditorium, CSOM
OR
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Time: 4:00 to 5:30pm
Location: 331 Smith Hall
Questions? Please contact ISSS.
Learn how to define your experience abroad for employers and graduate schools by identifying skills learned abroad and articulating your experience on resumes and in interviews. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear career counselors discuss effective interview and resume practices specifically tailored to individuals with international experiences!
When: Friday, February 3rd, 3-5 pm
Where: 130 Blegen Hall
Register in advance here.
Questions? Please email the Learning Abroad Center.
The University of Minnesota's Asian American Studies Program along with the Organization for Chinese American (OCA) National Center invites you to register for the APIA U Leadership Training 101.
Leadership 101 provides Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA) student leaders and activists a unique training that focuses on development of leadership and organizational skills that are relevant to APIA campuses and communities.
The program involves hands-on exercises, small group discussions, and presentations led by two qualified APIA facilitators. The one day training focuses on self-awareness, team-building, and direct action organizing. Participants will be asked to challenge themselves, share their experiences, and develop leadership tools in order to effectively serve as catalysts for change. Be the leader that you were meant to be!
Where: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Coffman Memorial Union
Mississippi Room
When: SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2012
8:30AM - 6:00PM
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served!
FREE TRAINING
Registration Instructions
Step 1 Go to www.ocanational.org
Step 2 Click Programs
Step 3 Click APIA U 101
Step 4 Click Registration and complete on-line form
OR click here to be taken to the on-line form
Deadline to register is March 5, 2012
For more information, please contact: Saengmany Ratsabout 612.625.4813 or 612.321.8413
Program Selection Advising is available through scheduled appointments and on a drop-in basis. Program Selection Advisers meet one-on-one with you to assist in finding a program that matches your academic and personal goals and interests.
**You must complete a First Step and online profile before meeting with a Program Selection Adviser.**
• Scheduled Program Selection Advising Schedule (by appointment; 230 Heller Hall, West Bank)
Monday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Drop-in Program Selection Advising Schedule
Monday through Friday: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. 230 Heller Hall, West Bank
Monday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. STSS Room 511, East Bank
Note: To Complete the First Step Meeting: Please go to http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/about/advising.php
During the U of M Job and Internship Fair on February 23, free shuttle buses will be available to transport students and staff to and from the Minneapolis Convention Center. Separate buses will serve the St. Paul Campus and the Minneapolis Campus.
The bus service will function basically like it has in the past, but due to light-rail construction on the Minneapolis campus, changes needed to be made to the bus stops used on the East Bank and West Bank. We consulted with the Parking and Transportation Services office on these changes. Buses will now stop at three locations on the West and East Banks:
--- West Bank: Near Mondale Hall on 19th Ave. S.
--- East Bank: On University Avenue at the intersection with Pleasant Street
--- East Bank: On University Avenue at the Rec Center
(Note that no changes have been made to our St. Paul Campus stop, which is at the St. Paul Student Center.)
For more details on Job Fair Transportation options, including more information about the bus stops (and a link to a handy Google Map showing the Minneapolis stops), details about wheelchair-accessible buses, and parking/directions information for those driving to the fair, is on the Job Fair website. Visit
During the U of M Job and Internship Fair on February 23, free shuttle buses will be available to transport students and staff to and from the Minneapolis Convention Center. Separate buses will serve the St. Paul Campus and the Minneapolis Campus.
The bus service will function basically like it has in the past, but due to light-rail construction on the Minneapolis campus, changes needed to be made to the bus stops used on the East Bank and West Bank. We consulted with the Parking and Transportation Services office on these changes. Buses will now stop at three locations on the West and East Banks:
--- West Bank: Near Mondale Hall on 19th Ave. S.
--- East Bank: On University Avenue at the intersection with Pleasant Street
--- East Bank: On University Avenue at the Rec Center
(Note that no changes have been made to our St. Paul Campus stop, which is at the St. Paul Student Center.)
More details on Job Fair Transportation options, including more information about the bus stops (and a link to a handy Google Map showing the Minneapolis stops), details about wheelchair-accessible buses, and parking/directions information for those driving to the fair, is on the Job Fair website. Visit http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/umjobfair/transportation.html
Apply to be a Welcome Week Leader! As a Welcome Week Leader, you will get to develop your personal leadership on campus leading a group of first-year students. You will also meet great people throughout the process, get lots of free food, cool t-shirts, and you will make an impact on the Class of 2016.
To learn a little bit more about this opportunity, talk to somebody in person:
•Visit us at one of our tables on the ground floor of Coffman between 10am -2pm on any of the following dates:
o Tuesday, January 31
o Thursday February 2
o Monday February 6
o Wednesday, February 8
o Friday February 10
•Stop by to chat and get some hot cocoa during any of the following events:
o Tuesday, February 7, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Middlebrook Hall
o Thursday, February 9, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Territorial Hall
o Monday, February 13, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Frontier Hall
o Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Comstock Hall
o Thursday, February 16, 11am-1pm at Northrop Plaza
Applications are online at http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/welcome-week-leader-wwl.html and due February 22.
If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at (612) 624-1979 or visit www.ofyp.umn.edu/welcome-week-leader-wwl for more information.
Announcing the new undergraduate Public Health minor at the University of Minnesota!
Its finally here! Students can now declare the University of Minneosta's new undergraduate Public Health Minor!
The new Public Health Minor is a collaboration between the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Public Health. This minor is ideal for undergraduate students interested in Public Health issues which can be explored through courses spanning the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Public Health curriculum spectrum.
Protecting the public's health requires addressing challenges that are influenced as much by individual behavior, social behavior, and the particulars of culture and history as they are by biology, chemistry, and physics. Indeed, understanding things like biology, the environment, social and political-economic systems, and technology as well as the methods necessary to study public health will equip students to protect the health and well-being of the population. To better understand public health, College of Liberal Arts students and students from other colleges are invited and encouraged to enroll in the Undergraduate Minor in Public Health as a complement to their major degree programs. The program includes coursework from both the School of Public Health and the College of Liberal Arts.
This innovative minor--offering a broad training in approaches to and understandings of public health--is designed to give students a foundation in the language, concepts, and methods used when addressing population-level health challenges. The minor can serve as a foundation for further study in public health, in other health professions, or in any field in which the health of persons and populations is a relevant concern. Public Health Minor courses also contribute to a comprehensive liberal arts education.
The new Public Health Minor is being administered through the advising offices of both the Department of Sociology and the Department of Geography.
Students can find the Public Health minor requirements and declaration application by visiting the Geography and Sociology department webpages: www.geog.umn.edu/undergrad/ or www.soc.umn.edu/undergrad/
IMPORTANT CURRICULAR INFORMATION: While information is listed on the University Catalog, it is important to be aware of the following change. The Capstone curse under the Global Impact section of the minor must be PubH 3600 or by advisor approval only.
To declare the minor, please print out and complete the minor declaration application (see department links above). Next, contact Public Health Minor advising (pubhadv@umn.edu) to set up a time to meet with an advisor (Jeanette Simmonds Department of Geography Or Becky Mooney Department of Sociology)
Attend this session for an overview of the application process and selection criteria for students planning to apply to the University of Minnesota Medical School. This session will cover the basics of the application process with input from members of the Admissions Committee.
Monday, February 13, 2012
3:00 - 4:30
2-530 Moos Tower
Click here to register for this information session.
Greetings from the Humphrey School!
One of the best ways for students and professionals to learn about our programs is to attend an information session. Spring is a great time to learn about the Humphrey School and where you fit. During an information session, prospective students can meet students and staff, explore the curriculum and career prospects, and ask the questions that will help them make good decisions about their future. Prospective students may click the links below to reserve a seat.
Spring 2012 Information Sessions
Master of Public Affairs (MPA):
Wednesday, February 22 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 8 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 16 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS-STEP):
Wednesday, February 15 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Public Policy/Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP):
Tuesday, January 31 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 29 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 18th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Development Practice (MDP):
Tuesday, March 6 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
COST: FREE
Meet employers hiring interns and full-time employees for environmental and natural resources fields. Free and open to students from all University of Minnesota Campuses!
For more information visit: http://www.careerhelp.umn.edu/envjobfair/
ENGINEERING AND IT CONSULTING DAY
Friday, February 3, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm
Keller Hall Atrium
Come network with companies hiring for Engineering and IT consulting positions. Companies attending include Microsoft, Baker Tilly and Genesis10. Attendance is free and food will be served.
For more information visit: http://www.umnconsulting.com/
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
Thursday, February 23, 2012
10:00am - 4:00pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
Registration for the 2012 Fair is open now!
Come to the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. The Job and Internship Fair is open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. This event was created for you.
For more information visit: http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/umjobfair/index.html
CLA PRACTICE INTERVIEW DAYS
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 and Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Choose your own 45-minute interview time
Cost: FREE
Register via the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS
This is a great way to practice for job or internship interviews. This free event is open to all CLA students. You'll do a practice interview with an employer and receive helpful feedback afterward. Professional recruiters from various companies and organizations facilitate the interviews.
For more information search the 'On-Campus Interviews' section or the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.
Visitors to the MLK office in Appleby Hall have probably noticed that we have a lot of empty walls. We are beginning to fill this empty space in our computer lab and study area, but we would love to display art work by MLK students. If you're interested, please fill out the form below! (Trouble viewing the form? Try this link).
Consider taking part in a Pay It Forward Tour with Students Today Leaders Forever, or participating in a Y Immersion spring break trip with the University YMCA!
The Pay It Forward Tour (PITF) is a multi-day, multi-city experience engaging students in service and leadership. Nou is an MLK senior who participated in PITF last spring break and took a trip to Washington, D.C. During the tour, Nou and other students participated in a variety of projects in cities along the way D.C: helped get a house prepped and painted for a family in need, took part in clean up projects, visited with residents at a nursing home, and sorted donated goods like school supplies and clothes for those in need.
Nou's favorite part of the experience was knowing that the small amount of time spent volunteering in each city added up to make a big difference to the different organizations and projects they worked with, and she would "definitely recommend" this opportunity to other students.
Students can also participate in a service-learning spring break trip through the University YMCA and can learn more by visiting the Y Immersion website. More details are available for Pay It Forward Tours here.
Have you participated in one of these programs or another service-learning trip over break? Tell us about it in the comments section below!
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) hosts a two-day Multicultural Kickoff (MKO), which helps incoming first-year students make a successful transition to college by building community and identifying academic and cultural supports on campus. This year, the Multicultural Kickoff begins Tuesday, August 28 and concludes Wednesday, August 29 before Welcome Week begins.
We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic current students to serve as MKO Ambassadors during the event. Ambassadors will work in pairs to lead a small group of freshman throughout the event. Ambassadors should be knowledgeable about on-campus resources for multicultural students and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Upon completion of the MKO Ambassador program, students will receive a $200.00 stipend. Students are expected to attend an April information session, training sessions on Friday, August 24th and Monday, August 27th (including move-in), and must be present for the entire Multicultural Kickoff on Tuesday, August 28th and Wednesday, August 29th, 2012.
For all details and to apply, please visit this website.
Priority deadline is Friday, February 3rd, and the final deadline is Friday, February 17th. Apply today!
For questions, please email MKO Coordinator, Jasmine Omorogbe at jasmineo@umn.edu
Work with First Year Students
Gain the experience
Increase your Confidence
Build Your Resume
CLA is currently accepting applications for program assistants and program assistant leads (PAs & PALs) to work with our First Year Course, CLA 1001 and 1002. PAs and PALs will help to implement this first year experience for all CLA students.
PAs will be working directly with first year students to deliver the course. To apply, visit this website: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100415
PALs will guide the PAs and work on the implementation of the course. To apply, visit this website: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100416
CLA's First Year course (also known as CLA 1001 and 1002), is focused on providing the connections, resources and support to help make first year students successful. PAs and PALs will learn facilitation skills, mentor other students, develop leadership skills and work as part of the CLA First Year experience team.
For more information, please check out the job descriptions or contact mthul@umn.edu.
Please consider participating in the Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program!!!!! The program will be held on the Twin Cities Campus from June 4 - August 10, 2012. Postmarked application deadline for the program is February 17, 2011.
Established in 1986, the Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) at the University of Minnesota provides undergraduates an opportunity to develop research and inquiry skills with a faculty mentor on an individual basis or as part of a research team.
If you are interested, please refer to the MSROP website
http://www.grad.umn.edu/outreach/research/MSROP/ for:
* Application Form
* Program Structure
* Program Goals
* Financial Support Package
* Eligibility Requirements
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Additional U of MN Summer Research Programs
We encourage qualifying students to apply. Feel free to contact MSROP at MSROP@umn.edu or 612-625-6858.
Photo by Nicole Holdorph, Source
Apply to be a Welcome Week Leader! As a Welcome Week Leader, you will get to develop your personal leadership on campus leading a group of first-year students. You will also meet great people throughout the process, get lots of free food, cool t-shirts, and you will make an impact on the Class of 2016.
To learn a little bit more about this opportunity, talk to somebody in person:
• Visit us at one of our tables on the ground floor of Coffman between 10am -2pm on any of the following dates:
o Tuesday, January 31
o Thursday February 2
o Monday February 6
o Wednesday, February 8
o Friday February 10
• Stop by to chat and get some hot cocoa during any of the following events:
o Tuesday, February 7, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Middlebrook Hall
o Thursday, February 9, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Territorial Hall
o Monday, February 13, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Frontier Hall
o Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Comstock Hall
o Thursday, February 16, 11am-1pm at Northrop Plaza
Applications are online at www.ofyp.umn.edu/wwl and due February 22.
If you have any questions, please contact Reece Quesnel or Katie Kranz, Student Program Coordinators for Orientation & First Year Programs at (612) 624-1979, or check out www.ofyp.umn.edu/wwl for more information.
Learn how a job fair works including what to expect, how to talk to employers what to wear, what to bring and more!
- Students with Disabilities - Friday, February 3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, DSCC 2nd Floor Coffman Union
- Multicultural Students - Tuesday, February 7, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, 230 STSS
- International Students - Thursday, February 16, 5:00pm-6:30pm, 140 Nolte Hall
Can't make it to one of these sessions? View the online job fair preparation workshop instead!
Undergraduate Research Program - URP
The purpose of the Undergraduate Research Program is to provide promising students from populations under-represented in research with knowledge, skills, and experience in healthcare research. This program provides research training through a structured core curriculum, closely supervised research projects, clinical research seminars and participation in selected additional symposia and scientific meetings. The cornerstone of the research training program is the trainee's participation in a research project. This will be under the direct supervision of faculty mentors who represent a cross-section of ongoing clinical and translational research in areas such as lab sciences, community health, survey, qualitative, and clinical. With input and oversight from the assigned faculty mentor, the trainee will design a mutually acceptable research training plan, according to his or her career interests and the ongoing research programs of the faculty mentor. URP scholars will have opportunities to present at local, regional and possibly national meetings.
• Applicants must be University of Minnesota - Twin Cities undergraduate students who are from an under-represented population.
• Stipend $424/week for a full-time 10-12 week summer experience with a competitive option to continue paid research during the academic year.
• Up to $1,000 for travel funds to a national meeting within the year following the training program to present research for outstanding projects.
• Applications due February 15, 2012, with decisions made by March 1, 2012 - start date Summer 2012.
• Up to 10 students will be selected and paired with a faculty mentor for this prestigious program.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Megan Hoffman, Administrative Director for the Center for Health Equity, at hoff0511@umn.edu or 612-626-4120.
SAVE THE DATE: February 29, 2012
Careers in Law Forum
Willey Hall Atrium
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn about law schools, law-related career options, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities. You can talk with representatives from law schools, paralegal organizations, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and test prep services.
Stop by anytime during the event. You do not need to register in advance to attend. More information is available here: http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/events_misc/Law_Forum.html
In the meantime, take a second to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
U of M Job & Internship Fair
Thursday, February 23, 2012
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
www.umjobfair.org
Don't miss the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 200 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Visit the Web site to learn more, register, and get preparation tips. The Fair is open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. Free transportation will be provided from campus.
Cost: $10, if you pre-register online by February 20, or $25 at the door on the day of the fair.
For the latest job fair updates:
like U of M Job & Internship Fair page on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
The University of Minnesota Job and Internship Fair is sponsored by the Career Services offices on all Minnesota campuses. Find more info online, or from your college or campus career office. Disability accommodations are available upon request. Please contact the Career Services Center at 612-624-7577. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Apply online today!
Questions? Contact Bruce Yang at Bruce.Yang@ymcatwincities.org or Patti Neiman at Patti.Neiman@ymcatwincities.org.
A few thoughts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from Andrew Williams, director of the MLK Program:
I've spent the morning of our MLK holiday reading and reflecting on Grace Lee Boggs' new book The Next American Revolution. She emphasizes that any of us committed to creating a more just and equitable society must continue to grapple with the full complexity and implications of the life, work, and ideas of MLK. Among her quotes of King is this one, "We must rapidly begin the shift from a "thing-oriented" society to a "person-oriented" society. When machines, computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered." Thank you MLK!
I wish you a day of hope, reflection and renewed courage to continue to act each day in the spirit of Dr. King.
Welcome to spring semester, MLK students! We hope you all had a great winter break. MLK advisers will have walk-in advising throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, January 17-18. We will resume regular walk-in hours on Thursday, January 19. If you need to make an appointment to see your adviser, please stop by our front desk or give us a call at 612-625-2300.
Make sure you're aware of the class cancel/add and refund deadlines this semester. You can see the full chart of deadlines at here on One Stop.
Have a great first week of classes!
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Do you have the next big business idea? Get the resources you need to put your ideas to paper, get funding, and launch your start-up!
The University of Minnesota's Office for Business & Community Economic Development is hosting an unConference on Saturday, Jan 21st from 10 am - 2 pm. This event is intended for aspiring Black, Latino, and Asian entrepreneurs who need the resources and connections to make their business idea a reality. You don't need to currently have a business up and running. Representatives from Google and Milestone Growth Fund will be in attendance.
Registration is free! Register at this link.
