Monday, September 10, 2007
Institute for New Media Studies
New Media Research@UMN Conference
September 13-14
The conference is open to any University of Minnesota faculty, graduate students, researchers, or librarians working on projects in the area of new media and Internet studies. Kick off the new academic year by connecting with fellow new media researchers about their projects at this important cross-disciplinary collaboration. The conference opens with a reception and poster presentation at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 and continues with a half-day conference from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 in the Digital Technology Center in Walter Library.
"From the Presidential Archives: the story of private polling and its implications for American democracy"
Featuring Lawrence Jacobs
Monday, September 17, 5:30 p.m.
Wilson Library, 4th floor
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries, the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Minnesota Journalism Center, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, and the departments of History and Political Science.
How to Write a Book... and Get It Published
Presented by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists & the Minnesota Historical Society Press
Tuesday, September 25, 7 p.m.
Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd. W, St. Paul
If you’ve toyed with the idea of writing a book but are uncertain about how to proceed, this event is made for you. We’ve assembled a panel of experts to talk about the book business here: agent or no agent, who’s who in publishing here, self-publishing, fiction and non-fiction, the marketability of your ideas, how to pace yourself in front of that computer screen day after day and a whole lot else.
Go to www.mnspj.org to find out more about the panelists, parking information and driving directions.
22nd Annual Silha Lecture
"The Kids Are All Right: Violent Media, Free Expression and the Drive to Regulate"
Featuring Robert Corn-Revere
Monday, October 1, 7 p.m.
Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center
Free and open to the public!
Sponsored by the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law
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Applications for Major Status
Applications for major status are now available in 110 Murphy Hall. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 21. To apply, students must first attend a pre-major informational meeting. Additional meeting times are posted at the front counter in 110 Murphy.
Monday, September 10 at 10:00am
Wednesday, September 12 at 1:30pm
Thursday, September 13 at noon
Monday, September 17 at noon
Tuesday, September 18 at 3:00pm
Thursday, September 20 at 10:00am
Friday, September 21 at 4:00pm
In addition to the required pre-major information session, you will have the opportunity to attend a question-and-answer session offered by the chair of the Admissions Committee, Professor Dan Wackman. Professor Wackman will explain how admissions decisions are made, and will answer any questions you have about the admissions process, your application, or your statement of intent.
These optional sessions are scheduled at the following times:
Tuesday, September 11 at 2:15 pm
Wednesday, September 12 at 1:10 pm
Information sessions will be held in the SJMC Conference Center
New Majors
If you were admitted to the journalism major at the end of spring semester, stop by 110 Murphy Hall during the second week of spring semester to be assigned a faculty adviser. Make sure you bring your completed sample program plan and your student handbook with you.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS
First AdClub Meeting of the Semester!
Our meeting will be held in Murphy 100
on Wednesday, September 12 at 3 p.m. There will be free pizza and an
informational session on what to look forward to this semester.
What is AdClub?
AdClub is an fun group of students dedicated to all sides of advertising.
AdClub wants to help you get to know what advertising really is and educate
students on the various careers available in advertising.You can expect
agency tours, resume reviews, speakers from local agencies, networking, an
Intern-for-a-day program and the opportunity to meet fellow advertising
students when you join this group. This year AdClub also plans to participate
in campus events such as Paint the Bridge, Activities Fair, Homecoming
Parade, and many more events.
When do we meet?
Every Wednesday at 3:00 in Murphy Hall Room 100
Our office is in 202 Murphy and our office hours are Wednesdays from 2-3 pm.
If you are interested in joining Ad Club, you can stop by the meeting on
Wednesday or email us at adclub.umn@gmail.com!
SJMC Alumni Mentor Program
SJMC juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to participate in the SJMC Alumni Mentor Program. Online application forms and further information will be available at www.sjmc.umn.edu the first day of fall semester, but you must attend one of the mandatory information sessions before you submit your application. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 24. Mentor Information Sessions will be offered by members of the SJMC Alumni Board at the following times:
Tuesday, September 11 at 1:30pm
Thursday, September 13 at 3 pm
Tuesday, September 18 at noon
Thursday, September 20 at 5 pm
Friday, September 21 at 4 pm
Information sessions will be held in the SJMC Conference Center.
Serve on an SJMC committee this year
This is your chance to help shape SJMC policy! Applications for Student Representatives are now available in 110 Murphy Hall. Students can pick up applications to volunteer as a representative to the SJMC Alumni Board or Undergraduate Committee. Two students will serve on each committee. Undergraduates and graduates in the program are welcome to apply. Email Heather Myers at myer0188@umn.edu if you have any questions.
CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Sports Career/Internship Fair
The Minnesota Twins are hosting the 3rd annual Sports Career/Internship Fair at the Metrodome on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 3:30 – 6:30 PM. The 2007 Sports Career/Internship Fair will offer prospective employees the opportunity to learn about a variety of employment and internship opportunities with many teams and sports related organizations throughout the upper Midwest. The fair will be exclusive to participants who register for the event in advance ($24.50) or at the door ($30, subject to availability). The entry fee will include one lower reserved ticket to the 7:10 game that night against the Texas Rangers and a food coupon that can be redeemed for a hot dog and soft drink at one of the Metrodome concession stands.
If your students are interested in participating in the exceptional opportunity to meet with a wide variety of sports organizations at one time, please send them to twinsbaseball.com and click on the “Job Opportunities” link at the bottom of the page to register. Early registration for this event is suggested, as space may be limited.
Minnesota Associated Press Job Fair
The 10th annual print/online journalism jobs fair sponsored by the 29 daily newspapers that make up the Minnesota AP Association will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial Union. It’s a great opportunity to talk with professional news managers looking for reporters, online journalists, copy/section editors, page designers, graphic artists and photographers. Weekly newspapers have again been invited to interview students interested in community journalism. At lunch, students can talk with professionals in a less formal setting. Coffee and pastries and lunch are included. The $10 registration fee will be reimbursed for the first 25 students who sign-up and attend the job fair. Stop by 110 Murphy Hall with a personal check made out to U of M by Wednesday, October 3 to sign up. If you have any questions please contact Heather Myers at sjmcugs@umn.edu.
Community Involvement Fair
You can make a difference in your community! Stop by the Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 3 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Twin Cities. Talk to representatives from more than 80 organizations working in youth education, the environment, outreach, health, political organizing and other fields. This event is free to all U of M students. For more information visit www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF.
Etiquette Dinner 2007
Don’t miss the Etiquette Dinner this year on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Do you know which fork is for your salad? Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table? Should you tell someone if they have food in their teeth? Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2007 Etiquette Dinner. Join fellow U of M students and learn how to professionally handle any dining situation. A 3-course meal by D'Amico catering will give you the chance to try out these new skills immediately. Registration ends October 1st. Visit http://alumni.umn.edu/etiquette for more information and to register.
Graduate and Professional School Day
Over 100 graduate and professional schools from across the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate and Professional School Day, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. This exciting annual event offers individuals the opportunity to discuss graduate and professional school applications/admission procedures, explore degree requirements, attend related workshops, obtain information on admission tests, compare graduate programs, and speak with representatives from a variety of graduate and professional programs including Law, Business, and Education. For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD.
Government Job and Internship Fair
Are you interested in public service? Did you know that government employs EVERY major? Do you want to meet employers with great hiring needs and opportunity for advancement? Come to the Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union. For a list of registered employers, including links, contact information and types of positions available, go to http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair and click on "candidates". This event is free and no registration is required. Remember to bring your resume!
Get paid for your research ideas!
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Over 5,000 students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about the application process, visit http://www.urop.umn.edu/.
JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opening at Usability Services
The Usability Services in the Office of Information Technology objective is to provide web design teams with the user perspective on their designs and conduct usability evaluations of computer interface designs for web applications and web site. The Usability Lab Assistant is for an undergraduate student who has open time in his/her Fall 2007 class schedule on both Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 1:15 - 6:00 p.m.
The job pays $13.08/hour with a guaranteed minimum of 8 hr/week and a maximum of 25 hr/week. The actual work schedule will vary from week to week depending on lab schedule Student employees learn one week in advance which hours they are assigned to work the following week. Most work assignments are during the day on weekdays, but sometimes evening or weekend hours are needed. Students hired for this position are required to be current undergraduates and are expected to work at least until the end of Fall Semester. The job could continue into the Spring semester, if the applicant remains an undergraduate student. The job is also posted on the the University of Minnesota's employment website (http://employment.umn.edu) refer to job number 150373 for more information.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please send Alice de la Cova an email (a-dela@umn.edu) as soon as possible with the following information:
1) Your resume
2) The date when you expect to complete your undergraduate degree
3) Your class schedule (including location of class) and your availability during Fall 2007
4) Your major(s) and minor(s)
5) Anything you know about your expected Spring 2008 schedule
Student Work-Study Job in SJMC’s Institute for New Media Studies
A student assistant is needed in the Institute for New Media Studies. Responsibilities include assisting with program and event planning and execution, writing/editing reports, website maintenance and general office duties. Some evening and weekend support is required for events. Students must have work-study funds to apply for this position! Contact Nora Paul, npaul@umn.edu or Karen Kloser, klose004@umn.edu.
Student Work-study Job in SJMC’s Digital Media Studio
A student assistant is needed in the digital media studio supporting journalism students and instructors with print, photographic and video hardware and software. Duties include basic troubleshooting with computer logins and access to servers, preparation of equipment reservations and checkout of equipment, basic maintenance and troubleshooting of printers and computer peripherals. Assist instructors and students in setting up and utilizing lab equipment. Student assistant will do basic cleaning and enforcing of lab use policies. Students should have basic operational skills with digital camcorders and video decks, digital still cameras, PC and Macintosh computers is helpful. Basic familiarity with non-linear editing systems, graphics and page layout programs will be helpful, but some training on-the-job will take place. Light web development skills are also desirable. Student assistant must be punctual and work well with people.
Flexible and include options for weekdays, evenings and weekends. Students must have work-study funds to apply to this position! Application Instructions Submit a Resume or Cover Letter that addresses these topics: Describe your customer service experience. Describe your experience with computers and technology. How many hours are you available to work. You can drop off an application in Room 17 or e-mail materials to: swans290@umn.edu
On-Campus Recruiting for the Fall
CLA juniors and seniors! If you're looking for an internship or full-time professional position, the Career and Community Learning Center, the career services office for the College of Liberal Arts, is hosting many on-campus recruiting opportunities with area employers. It's a great way to find a position without leaving campus! Below is a snapshot of our fall events. You must apply through GoldPASS (http://goldpass.umn.edu) to be considered for an interview for any of these positions. Note that when you upload your resume to GoldPASS, it must be reviewed and approved before it goes live. Visit www.cclc.umn.edu/OCR for application instructions and for more information regarding the following on-campus recruiting events.
Editorial Intern for Twin Cities Business magazine
Applications are being accepted now through September 14 for an internship that begins September 25 and runs through December 21. Candidates should be students in a journalism or communications program, in their second year or beyond. Work consists primarily of fact checking, but also includes research, project management, and reporting and writing for publication. The job provides opportunities to take part in meetings on story planning and design, ad sales, and magazine production. This is a full-time position that can be filled by one person or by two candidates whose schedules and skills enable them to do a job share. Hours are flexible, but will be limited to standard business hours and weekdays. Work must be performed on site at our office in downtown Minneapolis. This is a paid position, at a rate of $10/hour.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter, published clips (no more than four), and at least one unedited manuscript to:
Denise Logeland, Managing Editor
Twin Cities Business
dlogeland@tcbmag.com
220 S. Sixth St., Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Knight Foundation and MTV Partner on Global Grant Program for Young Digital Journalism Pioneers
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and MTV announced last week the Knight News Challenge "Young Creators Award," a new digital journalism grant program for young people age 25 and under anywhere in the world. The contest will award up to $500,000 to young creators with compelling ideas for using digitally delivered news and information to enhance physical communities – improving the lives of people where they live, work and vote. The new award is a component of the Knight News Challenge, an annual competition awarding $5 million for innovative ideas using digital experiments to transform community news. MTV will soon begin promoting the award throughout its international network – spanning more than 160 countries and nearly 500 million households – with promo spots that have been created in nine different languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian and more. This year, for the first time, the contest's Web site – www.newschallenge.org – will also allow entrants to invite public comment, to help improve their entries. A special Web site has also been created for the Young Creators category at think.mtv.com and at www.youngcreatorsaward.com. The Web site will accept applications through Oct. 15, 2007. Winners are expected to be announced by the spring of 2008.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant
Students who are of sophomore standing or above and are working for an unpaid, off-campus internship are eligible to apply. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. in the Career & Community Learning Center, 135 Johnston Hall, Wednesday, September 26. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant. Visit www.cclc.umn.edu/clagrant/ for more information.
The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08
The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08. For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org. The deadline to apply is December 14.
ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for Teaching & Learning is an excellent resource for graduate students with specific resources and programming. For more detailed information, please visit their website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/index.html
Vision: The Center for Teaching and Learning seeks to be a partner in shaping and sustaining a University environment where teaching matters. We envision a culture where the "drive to discover" includes the pursuit of effective pedagogies that stimulate high quality student learning.
Mission: The Center for Teaching and Learning enriches the professional growth of faculty, teaching assistants, and instructional staff through programs, services, and resources that promote significant learning experiences for students.
Graduate Student Programming
Preparing Future FacultyThrough its core courses – Teaching in Higher Education followed by a Practicum course – the Preparing Future Faculty Program provides a teaching and learning forum in which participants engage with a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural mix of masters students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral fellows. Participants discuss learning theory and strategies, develop teaching skills, create classroom and job search materials, and work with faculty from a range of institutional types.
International TA Program
The International TA Program provides nonnative English speaking graduate students with an opportunity to sharpen their use of discipline-specific English, master a variety of teaching and presentation strategies, and engage in meaningful analyses of the culture of teaching and learning at the University of Minnesota.
Teaching Enrichment Series
The August 2007 Teaching Enrichment Series will be held August 27, 29, and 30. Please visit the CTL web site for further detail.
