Monday, September 17, 2007

"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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Monday, September 17 at noon
Tuesday, September 18 at 3:00pm
Thursday, September 20 at 10:00am
Friday, September 21 at 4:00pm

Additional meeting times are posted at the front counter in 110 Murphy.

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.

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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

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 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.

Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute
The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree. For more information and an application visit: www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Applications are due November 1, 2007.

Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico
Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty.

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CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

University of Minnesota’s American Marketing Association
We are a unique student organization here on campus because our members are given the opportunity to connect and utilize resources provided by the professional AMA chapters.   Opportunities to network and attend events and conferences with marketing professionals are unique and beneficial experiences which gives our members more contacts, tools, and skills to apply to their future careers.  Our organization meets weekly at the Carlson School of Management on Tuesdays from noon to 1:00pm in L-118.  Each meeting features speakers from Twin Cities companies who have experience in the marketing and/or advertising field and are willing to help students learn about the exciting opportunities within these areas.  All majors are welcome!

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.

Reporters Institute in Florida
The Society of Professional Journalists Reporters Institute is a crash course in the characteristics of outstanding journalism and the techniques of exceptional journalists. It was created for is young journalists who have graduated and are in their first three years in the journalism profession. The Reporters Institute will be Nov. 11-14 in St. Petersburg. The cost to participate is $300, which includes hotel accommodations and most meals. The application process is competitive, and the deadline to apply is Sept. 21. Apply online at https://www.spj.org/ri-form.asp.

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/.

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JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

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.

The Center for Writing
The Center for Writing also has workshops, consultation and support available for teaching with writing. For a complete listing of available services and more information, please visit: http://writing.umn.edu/tww/index.htm

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