March 2012 Archives

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Thanks for helping to improve our student experience. Remember, U Matter!

Friday, March 30th, 2:00pm - 3:30 pm
Elliot Hall, RM N639

If you're thinking about careers in mental health, don't miss the Mental Health Careers Panel where you can hear from current graduate students in mental health programs Augsburg (Social Work), St. Thomas (Counseling), University of Minnesota Department of Psychology (Counseling) and Department of Educational Psychology (School Psychology) about their experiences from a graduate student perspective on mental health programs and careers. At the end of the session, panelists will entertain any questions you may have.

Please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu.

PCAT Changes

Starting July 2012, the Biology and Chemistry sections of the PCAT will be changing to include more genetics, health and human anatomy & physiology, and basic biochemistry processes and will have less identification of nomenclature and non-human biology (including plants & animals).

All information about PCAT updates, Candidate Information Booklet and online practice tests are available on the PCAT website.

PCAT Test Dates for 2013 Admission:

July 18 & 19
September 18,19, 24, 25 & 26
January 8 & 9

Students should register at least two months before their desired test date!

PCAT Prep Course

The University of Minnesota offers a PCAT prep course taught by two current pharmacy students who did well on the PCAT. Many students who took the prep course last year have been admitted into the program!

Saturdays at 8:30-12:30 on July 21-August 25
Course fee $580 includes all materials

Students & Advisers are invited to Preview Day!

Come visit the College of Pharmacy at Preview Day to learn about the profession of pharmacy, the Pharm.D. curriculum, admissions, and student life, along with a tour of the College of Pharmacy. Feel free to bring friends and family with you!

Twin Cities Campus
Saturday, April 14
1:00-4:00 pm

Duluth Campus
Saturday, April 21
1:00-4:00 pm

Preview Day is offered every fall and spring semester on both the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. Pre-pharmacy students are strongly encouraged to visit both campuses before applying to the Pharm.D. Program.

In today's job market, networking is an important resource to finding a great job. Come and hear from successful CLA alumni and their secrets to how they found a great position after graduation!

Three Reasons to Attend:
Advice directly from CLA Alumni: Throughout the day, you'll talk to alumni about their journey and how they utilize their Liberal Arts degree.
Resume critiques: Bring a copy of your resume to get it critiqued during the event.
Tasty appetizers, professional portfolio, keynote speaker and a chance to network:
Cost is $5. See registration instructions below.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
12:30 - 1:00: Registration
1:00 - 2:30: Networking Presentation by Teresa Thomas-Carroll
2:30 - 3:15: Alumni Panel
3:15 - 3:30: Break
3:30 - 4:30: Open networking, resume critiques, resource fair

To Register go to www.goldpass.umn.edu and search 'Secrets from CLA Alumni: How They Got Great Jobs'

Registration Instructions:
To register for Secrets From CLA Alumni and pay the $5 fee:
1. Click the "Register for Event" button and enter your credit card information through GoldPASS.
2. Your registration is considered complete after you've entered all of your credit card information. (NOTE: There will be no refunds for this event.)
3. You must enter all of your information when you click "Register for Event" (if you exit out of the event, your registration will not be considered complete)
If you have questions about registration please contact Jen Vassallo in CLA Career Services at 612-626-6574 or stop by 411 Science Teaching and Student Services building.

What to wear:
Since you'll be networking with alumni at this event, we encourage you to dress professionally.

QUESTIONS? This event is coordinated by CLA Career Services, the career office for College of Liberal Arts students. Contact us at 612-626-6574 or clacareer@umn.edu.

We are sorry to report that there have been a number of thefts in Appleby Hall lately. In a recent theft, a student left a backpack on the restroom counter and it was gone within 5 minutes.

We urge you to be aware of your belongings and to never leave them unattended, whether you are studying in the hallway spaces, study lounge, or when using the restroom.

Walk-in Hours in the MLK Office (33 Appleby Hall)
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
11:00am to 1:00pm

Diversity of learning opportunities
The Humphrey School offers degrees in Public Policy; Urban and Regional Planning; Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy; Development Practice in international development; and a mid-career Public Affairs degree. This ensures a great diversity of views and experiences among the faculty, staff, and students and makes for a rich learning environment. Our many policy, research, and outreach centers provide numerous opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom.

Humphrey students benefit from many opportunities offered by attending one of the largest and most respected research universities in the world. Students can take courses in more than 150 graduate programs across the University or work as graduate assistants in other departments.

The Humphrey School also offers joint-degree programs in law, public health, business, civil engineering, and landscape architecture.

Ways to learn more
We invite you to continue to explore the School's website, which offers a wealth of information. Visitors to our website can take a virtual tour of the school, hear perspectives from current students, and learn why our faculty members chose careers in public affairs. Academic Advisor Joel Mixon will be holding open walk-in hours on Thursday, March 29th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, in 33 Appleby Hall to share about Humphrey degrees, scholarships and tuition, and answer any questions you have about taking the next step in your career through a Humphrey degree.

If you have any questions, you may reach Joel at hhhadmit@umn.edu.

Minnesota Law Early Admissions Program (MLEAP)
Please join Associate Director of Admissions, Rachel Martinez, on Wednesday, April 4 from 1:20-2:30 in STSS 123 to learn more about an exciting new opportunity for Minnesota undergraduate students, Minnesota Law Early Admissions Program (MLEAP). Light refreshments will be provided. No RSVP necessary.

The purpose of MLEAP is to provide current University of Minnesota students who have not taken the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) an opportunity to apply to the Law School. Students considering MLEAP should have researched law programs and determined that the University of Minnesota Law School is the best choice for their legal education. This binding decision program requires that admitted students do not take the LSAT prior to matriculation or initiate any new law school admissions applications.

For additional information on MLEAP please visit http://law.umn.edu/prospective/mleap.html. The application for Fall 2013 entrance is available now and is due June 1, 2012.

On Friday, March 30th, the Institute for Global Studies is holding an OPEN HOUSE from 10am-4pm. There will be presentations by our advisor, Danielle Dadras, and the Global Studies mentors each hour. Covering a variety of interesting and important topics such as study abroad, global leadership, internships, specifics about the major, etc. We are also holding a meet and greet with the Global Studies faculty and professors over the lunch hour. For more information on the event, please direct all questions to the Global Studies peer adviser, Drew Grover, at igspeer@umn.edu.

Call for Proposals, Spring 2012 Student Speaker Conference - Deadline Friday, March 23

The theme for this spring's iteration of the biannual IPID Student Speaker Conference is Development and Global Health. We are soliciting presentations or multimedia projects (such as photo essays or short films) based on papers, ongoing research, or prior professional experience, from students across all departments and professional schools in the University. The deadline for submissions is midnight this Friday, March 23. Up to five presentations that demonstrate an advanced level of critical and creative thinking will be selected the conference.

The event will take place on Friday, April 6 from 3-7pm in Walter Library Room 101, at which each selected student will give a 15-20 minute presentation based on his or her paper or multimedia piece, followed by a brief Q&A. After all speakers have made their presentations, there will be a moderated discussion involving all presenters and audience members to tie together the ideas presented. The conference will be recorded and, if the presenters have papers or other final products to accompany their presentations, these will be published on IPID's website.

Please submit abstracts of up to 500 words (including paper title), or a link to your photo(s) and an accompanying written piece of up to 500 words (either as an attached essay or as captions to each photo), along with a short bio, to Gilles Ouedraogo (ouedr005@umn.edu) with the subject line: "IPID SSC Submission." If you have questions, feel free to e-mail Gilles with them.

The Development and Global Health theme is intentionally broad, and we would love to see a range of presentations approaching the nexus of health and development from a variety of disciplines. Just as an example of how diverse the potential presentations might be, some ideas the IPID Executive Committee came up with in a 5-minute brainstorm include: Health outcomes as a key piece of a national development strategy; international intellectual property law and the pharmaceutical industry; environmental and health effects of development projects or natural resource extraction; the role of international NGOs or organizations like the World Health Organization; humanitarian aid and health outcomes; differential effects of climate change on health outcomes; etc, etc.
The possibilities are endless - please consider submitting a proposal if your research or prior experience is even slightly relevant!

Thursday, March 22, 2012
11:00am - 2:00pm
Carlson School Atrium

Cost: FREE

No registration required
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for students to connect with employers representing various aspects of marketing. The flow will feel like a mini career fair with tables and student mingling. Please note that not all companies will have open jobs and are attending solely to provide you with insights into various marketing functions. Come speak to employers from advertising agencies, integrated marketing firms, mid-size companies, and more! The event is open to all U of M students!

For more information search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.

Ongoing Spring 2012

524 Science Teaching and Student Services Building

Cost: FREE

On-campus interviews are open to CLA students seeking full-time jobs or internships. Each semester we host local and national companies, both for-profit and non-profit, of all sizes. Check often as new schedules are added regularly!

For more information search the 'On-Campus Interviews' section on GoldPASS.

AIESEC Minneapolis can help!

AIESEC Minneapolis is a smaller chapter of the world's largest, student-run, not-for-profit organization called AIESEC (pronounced eye-sek). We desire to foster cultural understanding and develop our generation into youth leaders and global citizens; a goal which is implemented through facilitating international exchanges in various volunteer and work areas. We provide an opportunity for students and recent graduates access to a database of various traineeships in 111 countries around the world along with guidance from our team at AIESEC Minneapolis.

The opportunities we offer provide professional, hands-on work experience while offering the chance to go abroad and experience a new culture! We provide volunteer and work experience in many fields, some of which include cross-cultural and bilingual education, community development and NGO work, marketing, finance and management. We are also affiliated with companies and other global exchange partners such as Coca Cola, Mastercard, HSBC, Electrolux, Nike, Microsoft and C.H. Robinson.

Right now, there are opportunities available in a variety of fields in places like Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Germany, Turkey, Kenya, and hundreds of other countries! If you're interested in learning more, we will be holding informational sessions on:

March 22 from 4-6 PM in Folwell 121, and

March 23 from 4-5 PM in STSS 432A

If you have any questions, or want more information but can't attend a session, please contact us at aiesecminneapolis.exchange@gmail.com.

For more information about our organization, please visit: www.aiesecus.org.

Saturday, March 24th
8am-4:30 pm
Coffman, Mississippi Room
Cost $5 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Please join the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) MN Chapter at our annual Pre-Medical Forum. This event is geared towards premedical students wishing to gain valuable information about applying to medical school, medical school curriculum, and interesting aspects in the medical field through our speakers and unique workshops.

Please register by Wednesday, March 21st. Our space is also limited, so register early!

REGISTER HERE:
https://sites.google.com/site/snmapremedforum/

Tuesday, April 17
12 to 1:15 p.m.
Science Teaching and Student Services building, 512A

Attend this free event to learn how a Liberal Arts major can lead to a successful business career. We'll tell you which skills businesses look for and how to acquire them. Featured speakers include U of M / CLA alumni.
No registration required. See http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/events/business_careers.html

Friday, April 6
12 to 1:30 p.m.
Coffman Union, President's Room

Attention CLA students: Attend this panel discussion to learn about the benefits of internships, hear from people who've done successful internships, and to grab a slice of pizza! Free. See the event page: http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/events/internship_advice.html

MCAE and College Possible will be holding FAFSA renewal sessions! Need help completing the FAFSA? Don't know where to start? Don't know how to finish? College Possible coaches and a OneStop representative will be on hand to answer any questions and help you understand the FAFSA renewal process.

Who: Open to all students (Not just CP students)! No need to sign-up, just stop by.

Deadline: Priority deadline for returning students is April 1st! But don't wait, the sooner the better!

Dates and Times:

Mon 2/6 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon 2/13 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon 2/27 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon 3/5 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon 3/19 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon 3/26 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Location: MCAE Computer Lab, Appleby Hall Room 27

What to Bring: Parent and Student tax forms, and W2s

If you have questions about the workshops or for more information contact College Possible at 612-626-1632, 131 Burton Hall East Bank, or Kou Vue at KVue@collegepossible.org and Nora Leinen at NLeinen@collegepossible.org

Should I Go to Law School?

Are you thinking about going to law school? This workshop is for any U of M student considering it. We'll talk about the skills you need, and how to decide if law school's a good fit for you. We'll also provide basic tips about getting into law school, and what you can do to prepare.
SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE for Should I Go to Law School?:
Tuesday, March 27, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION NOTE: Advance registration NOT required. Please arrive at 411 Science Teaching and Student Services shortly before the workshop begins.

Applying to Law School

This free workshop is for students who know they're going to law school and would like guidance about the application process. We'll discuss application materials and deadlines, and how to prepare your application materials so that you're the best law school applicant you can be. This workshop is open to all U of M students.
SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE for Applying to Law School:
Monday, April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION NOTE: Advance registration NOT required. Please arrive at 411 Science Teaching and Student Services shortly before the workshop begins.

(If a student wanted to attend this and needed funding to do so, it would be wise to apply for a scholarship from the Department of Political Science. Applications were e-mailed out last week. The application deadline is Monday, April 2.)
The Prague's Center for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) is pleased to announce the forthcoming Prague Summer Schools 2012 on the following topics:
European Summer Institute on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels
Summer School on Crime, Law and Psychology
Summer School on European Union: Interests versus Culture?
Summer School on China: A World Superpower - Myth or Reality?
Where? Summer Schools will take place in Prague, Czech Republic
When? June 30 - July 7, 2012
Why? The Prague Summer Schools are seven-day academic programs designed to bring together undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds to enjoy their summer holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment.
We invite you to visit our website www.praguesummerschools.org to discover the details about the upcoming programs. The website contains detailed information on academic content, guidelines to application process including on-line application, practicalities, photos and alumni feedback.
We also suggest students to submit their applications to Prague Summer Schools by Early Bird Application Deadline of April 30, 2012. The Final Deadline is May 15, 2012.
Should you have any questions regarding the Prague Summer Schools or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Prague Summer Schools 2012
Center for Public Policy
Vyjezdova 510
190 11 Prague 9
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 737 679 605
E-mail: info@praguesummerschools.org

The Sorensen Scholarship for Study Abroad is administered by the Institute for Global Studies. Any CLA student who is enrolled and studying abroad in Summer or Fall of 2012 is eligible to apply.

The application deadline is March 30.

Awards will be made in the amount of $2000. Applications are available in the Global Studies office in 214 Social Sciences.

Questions about the scholarship should be directed to Danielle in Global Studies at glosuga@umn.edu.

Purpose: Encourage research in the archives of the Minnesota Historical Society on elected government officials whose service in office improved the state and the opportunities of its citizens.

Eligibility: Applicants for a Mondale Research Fellowship must prepare a clearly written proposal of no more than 3 pages (or 750 words) for logical and important research on a consequential elected Minnesota government official and his or her contribution to the lives of Minnesotans. The proposal should identify specific archival collections and particular sets of records and discuss plans to attract broader public attention to the completed research - whether through a public presentation or publication.
Applications are welcome from students in high school, college, and graduate school as well as academic and non-academic researchers.

Awards: Winning proposals will be recognized as a Mondale Research Fellow and receive a financial award to support the proposed archival investigations based on established research record, QUALITY OF RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSED, extent of time commitment, and availability of funds. The financial awards will normally range between $500 and $3,000.
Timeline and submission: Applications should be submitted by April 9, 2012 (Noon) via electronic mail to cspg@umn.edu - please note in the subject line "Mondale Research Fellowship." Each application should include the following: research proposal, name of applicant, U.S. Mail and email addresses, current position, highest level of education achieved to date, and a selected list of most significant previous research projects or publications.

Review process: All applications will be evaluated by a review committee of Lawrence R. Jacobs (Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs) and David Hage (Star Tribune).

State Capitol | March 30
You're invited to join your fellow students to Support the U at the capitol in Saint Paul.
The day features a rally where you'll hear from President Kaler, Governor Dayton, and student leaders, as well as a free lunch, free t-shirt, meetings with legislators, and interactive U exhibits.
10 a.m. to noon--Bus shuttle service between Coffman Union and the Capitol
11 a.m.--Registration in the rotunda
Noon--Rally in the rotunda
12:30 p.m.--Free lunch! (Capitol Great Hall)
1-4 p.m.--Meetings with legislators
1-4 p.m.--Discover the U exhibits in the rotunda
2 to 4:30 p.m.--Bus shuttle service between the Capitol and Coffman Union
Register to attend!

The Bridging Scholarship program will award 50 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan during the 2012-2013 academic year or the Fall 2012 semester. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from U.S. corporations and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation, and administered by the American Association of Teachers of Japanese. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded more than 1,200 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan.

The deadline for applications for the Fall 2012 semester or the 2012-2013 academic year is April 6, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the results by May 30. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need. (Students studying in Japan during only the Spring 2013 semester should apply in fall of 2012.)
In addition, Morgan Stanley Japan will award two $7,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who will be studying abroad in Japan during the 2012-2013 academic year and who have an interest in public policy, economics, or international finance. Applicants must submit an essay on one of several designated public-policy topics together with an application for the Bridging Scholarship program.
Information on the Bridging and Morgan Stanley scholarships and online application forms are available at AATJ's website.
Download application brochures from the website, or request printed copies by mail.

Our seminars feature a variety of interdisciplinary and career−oriented topics, and provide a forum for open, thoughtful discussions about current issues. Please take a moment to send the following description to students who might be interested: Vacation with a purpose at an IHS summer seminar!
IHS hosts more than 10 seminars on individual liberty and economic freedom. Seminars feature interdisciplinary topics and discussions with students from around the world. Throughout the week, participants can talk with enthusiastic faculty--in sessions, over meals, and in one−on−one discussions during breaks. One afternoon is free to explore the surrounding area!
•Learn more: www.theIHS.org/seminar-list
•Apply: www.theIHS.org/apply -- Final Deadline: March 31
Apply by March 15 to qualify for our free book offer!
Peace Corps Info Session
Peace Corps info session March 26th at 5 pm.
Watch a video, hear from a former volunteer, and learn about the application process. Meet your campus rep and get answers to your questions. Want more info on events? Check out our facebook page facebook.com/UMNPeaceCorps or send an email peacecor@umn.edu!
Life is calling. How far will you go?

This special event is designed for CLA students as well as recent grads. Get connected with CLA alumni and begin thinking about and planning for using your liberal arts degree in a career search. For more details, please visit the CLA Career Services website.

TRiO Upward Bound, the longest standing college preparation program in the Twin Cities, is now accepting applications for various positions including:

Lead Teacher
Classroom Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Residential Adviser
TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota is a federally funded college prep program. Each summer, we coordinate an academic and residential summer program for our high school aged participants. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to impact some amazing Minneapolis youth - this is the job for you.

All interested applicants must be available for the following dates:
Orientation: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 [5:00 - 9:00 PM] or Saturday, June 9, 2012 [9:00 - 1:00 PM]
Training Week: Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15, 2012 [8:00 - 4:30 PM daily]
Program Dates: Monday, June 18 - Friday, July 20, 2012 [hours vary]
Classroom Staff wrap-up: Monday, July 23 - Friday July 27, 2012 [hours vary]
Experienced educators, youth workers and/or individuals with a passion for working with diverse, urban, teenage youth are encouraged to apply.

Each position is posted separately on the University of Minnesota employment site and also on GOLDPASS. To learn more about the positions and apply, click on the following links.

Lead Teacher (Req. # 176522)
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100953

Classroom Assistant (Req. # 176526):
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100959

Administrative Assistant (Req. # 176523):
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100955

Residential Adviser (Req. # 176525):
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100958

Apply by Friday, April 6, 2012 for full consideration.

MLK is kicking off a Peer Mentor Program next school year, and we're looking for current MLK students to become mentors!

Peer mentors will be matched one-on-one with first-year MLK students and coach them as they transition to life at the University. As a peer mentor, you will receive training and support from MLK advisers, learn new skills, gain experience, and contribute to the MLK and University community. You can view more details about this position at the application link below.

Applications are being accepted through Tuesday, March 20th. You can submit an application online, download a paper copy, or pick up an application in the MLK office. Apply today!