ANNOUNCEMENTS

• WELCOME!
• FALL 2011 WALK-IN HOURS FOR PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING
  

• HAVE AN INTERNSHIP? REGISTER FOR ID 3208: INTERNSHIP REFLECTION

• JUMPSTART YOUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FAIR!
• CLA INTERNSHIP EVENT: LET YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN

• RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR VA MEDICAL CENTER LAB--FOR CREDIT
• RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY W/DRIVING SIMULATION-PT PAID, SHORT-TERM

• FALL 2011 CLA GRANTS FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
• INTERESTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE? APPLY FOR THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP

WELCOME!
Psychology Undergraduate Advising would like to welcome you to campus for the start of Fall 2011! As you get back into gear, keep our office's resources in mind. Some of you are returning from exciting summer experiences such as study abroad or internships or, for others, the less-exciting coursework and GREs. If you were like me, your summer may have flown by and you aren't quite sure what you did for those several months. No matter what your summer consisted of, we can likely help you in moving forward! Advisors in our office are available for appointments year-round to assist with psychology course-selection and major progress, career and graduate school preparation and selection, and general engagement to make the most out of your time here. To schedule an appointment, visit www.psych.umn.edu/undergrad/appointment.htm. We look forward to seeing you and wish you the best of luck in the coming semester!

FALL 2011 WALK-IN HOURS FOR PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING Psychology Undergraduate Advising has designated walk-in hours. While other units may have advisors available at all times, each advisor in our unit holds walk-in hours once a week and cannot address walk-in issues outside of these. While it may seem like a quick issue (such as signing a research contract), it often takes a little more time than expected and adds up when considering our large student population. To run efficiently and serve our students best, it is important that we recognize and respect these specified walk-in times. Due to the high student demand the first two weeks of the term, we will have an advisor available from 8:00am - 4:30pm for 5 - 10 minute issues. Our normal walk-in hours will take effect after Monday, September 19th. Check for this semester's walk-in hours on our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/undergrad/walkin.htm

HAVE AN INTERNSHIP? REGISTER FOR ID 3208: INTERNSHIP REFLECTION
This one-credit course, which is completely online, is for students who want to get the most out of their internship through course activities that will help them: tie their internships to personal and career goals; learn what it means to be a "professional" working in professional environments; evaluate their internship performance and accomplishments, and get feedback from others; and develop a stronger resume and interviewing skills that incorporate the lessons learned in their internship. This class is open to U of M sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have secured an internship that will begin in either August or September 2011. The internship must be at least 120 hours during the semester. In order to accommodate students who are returning to campus, and who may just be finalizing their internship plans now, course activities will begin during the second week of the Fall semester. Interested students should contact Paul Timmins via email at timmi004@umn.edu for more information, as the internship will need to be verified with the site supervisor before receiving a permission number to register. This course does NOT fulfill Psychology major requirements; however, it may work towards overall degree requirements (including upper-division outside your major!).

JUMPSTART YOUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FAIR! Wednesday, September 21st; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall You can make a difference in the Twin Cities community! This event provides students a chance to learn about local volunteer and internship opportunities. Talk to representatives from more than 90 organizations to find a position that matches your major, interests, and/or passions. Please visit http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/CIF for more information. This fair is coordinated by the Community Service-Learning Center and sponsored by Big Ten Network's LiveBig Campaign, Student Unions and Activities: Coca-Cola Academic Initiative grant, LEAD-UP Undergraduate Programs, and the Office for Student Engagement.

CLA INTERNSHIP EVENT: LET YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN
Tuesday, September 27; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 5th floor, Science Teaching & Student Services Bldg (STSS) This FREE event is open to all CLA students and recent alumni (within one year of graduation date). Employers at this event will have approximately 80 internships available! In addition to talking with employer representatives, students can also talk to CLA's professional career counselors, peer advisors, and fellow students who've done internships. This event is also an opportunity to develop networking skills and get advice. Employers attending will have both nonprofit and for-profit opportunities available. Please note that you'll want to present yourself well at this event. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. For more information and a detailed list of employers attending search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS. Register by searching the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.

RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR VA MEDICAL CENTER LAB--FOR CREDIT
A laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is conducting treatment outcome research to examine how individuals with serious mental illness change as a result of participating in group therapy. There is an opportunity for 2 undergraduate students to become involved with this project as a Research Lab in Psychology experience. Students will learn about the assessment of a variety of psychological concepts, including social functioning, coping skills, symptom severity, cognition, and attitudes toward treatment and recovery. In addition, weekly lab meetings will consist of educational seminar in which students can learn more about evidence-based psychosocial interventions designed for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Students primarily will be responsible for scoring and entering data, assisting with the development of study protocols, and attending weekly lab meetings. In addition, students will write an APA-style paper on a related topic. All research activities are conducted at the VA Health Care System. Students must be able to commute to the VA and be available to attend meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will be asked to commit to an average of 9 hours/week for one semester and can receive research credit (PSY 4993). For more information, please contact Tasha Nienow, Ph.D. at 612-467-1004 or send a resume to Tasha.Nienow@va.gov.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY W/DRIVING SIMULATION-PT PAID, SHORT-TERM
Drs. Kathleen Harder and John Bloomfield of the College of Design are working on a driving simulation study, using a STISIM simulator. We need five or six experimenters to help run experimental subjects in the simulator. We need people who can start at the beginning of October and who will be available for two to three months. These positions are paid and part-time. If you are interested, please send your resume and/or description of research background/experience to Dr. Harder at kharder@umn.edu. Please submit materials as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, September 9th.

FALL 2011 CLA GRANTS FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Have you secured an unpaid internship for fall 2011? The College of Liberal Arts offers $1200 grants to a small number of CLA undergrads doing unpaid internships. Apply if you have an unpaid internship this fall. See details and application instructions at http://www.clacareer.umn.edu/clagrant. Application deadline is September 28th.

INTERESTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE? APPLY FOR THE HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP The Truman Scholarships are awarded to undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in education, the non-profit sector, government, or elsewhere in public service, and who want to make a difference. Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students are encouraged to attend an informational session on the scholarship on Tuesday, 9/20 from 12:15 - 1:15 in Folwell, or Thursday 9/22 from 4:00 - 5:00 in 260 Social Sciences to learn more. Applicants must be Juniors, U.S. citizens or nationals, with strong academic records. Selection criteria include communication and leadership abilities and a demonstrated commitment to community service and/or political activism. The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school. The scholarship has a service requirement. Campus application deadline: November 7, 2011. For more information about this and other nationally competitive scholarships, visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships.

In 2006, The Department of Psychology received an American Psychological Association (APA) Culture of Service Award. The citation pointed out that “…the Department has a long history of commitment to service within the profession and to the public …�. The Department has used the accompanying cash award to initiate a program of small grants for Psychology undergraduate majors. The goal is to assist our students in activities linking their psychology studies with outreach and public engagement.

We are pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the APA Engagement Awards, for Fall 2007. From the pool of applicants, the two candidates who best articulated the link between their academic studies in psychology and their community projects were selected for the $500 award.

Samantha Weishan is combining her knowledge of research in psychology with her role as a board member of the University YMCA. Last year she conducted an evaluation of student leaders' experiences in the organization, which will now be used to improve students' future experiences. Also this year, she will examine why student leaders who choose to remain with the organization beyond one year do so and the role of demographics in the volunteer recruitment process.

Adam Wilke is teaching a class, "Neuropsychology of Emotion", through the Twin Cities Experimental College (ExCo at http://excotc.org). The goal of ExCo is learning through shared knowledge unrestricted by the social roles inherent in traditional classroom settings. Instructors are not assumed to be the experts, but learning occurs through shared investigation of diverse viewpoints. The class is free and open to the public.

Congratulations to Samantha and Adam for successfully linking their studies in psychology with public engagement.

Two awards will be made each semester, contingent on availability of funds. Information and application materials are available at: http://www.psych.umn.edu/undergrad/apaawards.htm. The Spring 2008 deadline is December 3, 2007. Questions may be directed to Holly Hatch-Surisook, hhatch@umn.edu.