Take note of the Morris Udall Foundation Scholarship for Environmental Policy/Studies/Science Competition. Information is on-line at: http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=200 . This is an excellent opportunity for an IU student interested in environmental studies/policy/science to receive recognition both monetary and honors.
Here's a few facts about the scholarship:
1. It is a national competition open to all U.S. citizens who are current sophomores or junior undergraduates.
2. It's purpose is to encourage greater involvement in environmental policy/science activities by today's young leaders.
3. 80 current sophomore or junior undergraduates are awarded merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 (50 additional students receive honorable mention awards)
4. Each university can nominate up to six students for these scholarships which can be used for tuition, books, and room and board.
PLEASE NOTE (THIS IS IMPORTANT): Student nominees need not be environmental studies or science majors. The key requirement is a demonstrated interest in environmental issues, particular policy issues. Representative major have included political science, chemistry, biology, sociology, anthropology, public policy, and of course environmental studies.
Students must have at least a "B" average and be a matriculated sophomore or junior. Students cannot directly submit their applications, but rather must submit their application, along with an "official" transcript to the campus faculty representative. See the website for details. The deadline for internal submission is February 18, 2008. Awards will be announced April 8, 2008.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Senior Scholarship Information
IU COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ANNOUNCES THE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2008-2009
For students majoring in the IU College of Arts and Sciences
Application requirements:
· Full-time status both semesters of Academic Year 2008-2009
· You must plan to graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences at IU-Bloomington in May or August, 2009
· Signed application form (available from your academic advisor or online, see below)
· Two letters of recommendation from your professors in the College of Arts and Sciences
· Personal statement (400-500) words describing your interests, your experiences, your long-term goals and the way your plans for the next 3-5 years will affect these goals.
· Your résumé or CV
* Individual award amounts vary *
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ALL MATERIALS: 4 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008
Submit all materials to: Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Kirkwood Hall #012, hours 8-12 and 1-4 each weekday
Complete information: http://coas3.coas.indiana.edu/recruiting/Scholarships/details.cfm?ID=125.
Application form:
http://www.indiana.edu/~college/undergrad/scholarships/application.pdf
For students majoring in the IU College of Arts and Sciences
Application requirements:
· Full-time status both semesters of Academic Year 2008-2009
· You must plan to graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences at IU-Bloomington in May or August, 2009
· Signed application form (available from your academic advisor or online, see below)
· Two letters of recommendation from your professors in the College of Arts and Sciences
· Personal statement (400-500) words describing your interests, your experiences, your long-term goals and the way your plans for the next 3-5 years will affect these goals.
· Your résumé or CV
* Individual award amounts vary *
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ALL MATERIALS: 4 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008
Submit all materials to: Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Kirkwood Hall #012, hours 8-12 and 1-4 each weekday
Complete information: http://coas3.coas.indiana.edu/recruiting/Scholarships/details.cfm?ID=125.
Application form:
http://www.indiana.edu/~college/undergrad/scholarships/application.pdf
Career Events/ Interviews for Week of January 28th
Interested in networking for a job or internship? Sign up on IUCareers.com for the following interviews/events happening the week of January 28th!
1. Global Careers Networking Night
2. Aerotek, Full-time
3. Coca-Cola Enterprises, Full-time
4. Liberty Mutual, Full-time
5. WestPoint Financial, Full-time
6. Wolseley North America, Mock Interview and/or Resume Critique
1. Global Careers Networking Night
2. Aerotek, Full-time
3. Coca-Cola Enterprises, Full-time
4. Liberty Mutual, Full-time
5. WestPoint Financial, Full-time
6. Wolseley North America, Mock Interview and/or Resume Critique
Transition Information for Seniors
Attention All Seniors! Have a fear of the unknown? You are not alone! The transition from college to the “real world” can be a difficult one if you don’t have the right information. The Career Development Center’s Backpack to Briefcase Workshop Series is designed to equip you with some essential knowledge that will assist you in the transition.
Wednesday, February 6
Relocation 101: Everything You Need to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
Wednesday, February 20
Living on Your Own vs. Moving Back Home: Personal Financial, Planning, Loans, and Budgeting
These events will take place at 6:30pm in the CDC, 625 North Jordan, (Corner of 10th and Jordan). Please RSVP to IUCareers.com. Seating is limited!
Wednesday, February 6
Relocation 101: Everything You Need to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
Wednesday, February 20
Living on Your Own vs. Moving Back Home: Personal Financial, Planning, Loans, and Budgeting
These events will take place at 6:30pm in the CDC, 625 North Jordan, (Corner of 10th and Jordan). Please RSVP to IUCareers.com. Seating is limited!
LAMP Information Meetings and Application Deadlines
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores: Are you interested in majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences AND learning about business and management? Do you enjoy studying multiple points of view? Are you looking for an interdisciplinary educational experience?
LAMP is an interdisciplinary honors certificate program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School of Business. It allows you to integrate any major in the College with specialized training in business and management.
Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~lamp to find out more, or call 812 856.4966 to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Gray, LAMP’s academic advisor.
APPLY NOW!
Applications accepted February 1 – March 31
Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~lamp to apply
Email lamp@indiana.edu with any questions
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LAMP!
UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS:
Thurs., January 31 6:00 p.m. Woodburn 109
Mon., February 4 4:00 p.m. Ballantine 240
Wed., February 6 12:00 p.m. Wylie Hall 329
Mon., February 18 5:30pm Wright Conference Room
Thurs., February 21 4:00pm McNutt Formal Lounge
Mon., February 25 7:30pm Woodburn 110
Wed., February 27 12:00pm Wylie 329
Mon., March 3 4:00pm Collins Coffee House
LAMP is an interdisciplinary honors certificate program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School of Business. It allows you to integrate any major in the College with specialized training in business and management.
Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~lamp to find out more, or call 812 856.4966 to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Gray, LAMP’s academic advisor.
APPLY NOW!
Applications accepted February 1 – March 31
Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~lamp to apply
Email lamp@indiana.edu with any questions
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LAMP!
UPCOMING INFORMATION MEETINGS:
Thurs., January 31 6:00 p.m. Woodburn 109
Mon., February 4 4:00 p.m. Ballantine 240
Wed., February 6 12:00 p.m. Wylie Hall 329
Mon., February 18 5:30pm Wright Conference Room
Thurs., February 21 4:00pm McNutt Formal Lounge
Mon., February 25 7:30pm Woodburn 110
Wed., February 27 12:00pm Wylie 329
Mon., March 3 4:00pm Collins Coffee House
OCA Seeks Applicants for Summer Internship Program
Washington, D.C.- OCA, a national Asian Pacific American organization dedicated to ensuring social justice for APAs, is seeking motivated and qualified students for its highly successful summer internship program. The internship will last approximately ten weeks and a stipend will be provided. Applications and information can be found on the OCA National website at http://www.ocanational.org. Internships are also available during the winter, spring and fall sessions at the OCA National Center. For more information, please contact: Douglas Lee Senior Program Manager 202 223 5500 dlee@ocanational.org
Deadline to apply for summer internships: March 15, 2008.
Deadline to apply for summer internships: March 15, 2008.
Northwestern U's Summer Internship
If you are looking for a summer internship, look no further!! The Northwestern University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) may be what you are looking for.
SROP is open to sophomores and juniors majoring in the social sciences, humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. The program is eight weeks in length, from June 23 to August 15, 2008, and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities (i.e. graduate school application workshop, public speaking workshops, etc.), and a research conference. Sophomores and juniors who are from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate schools (Native- American, African-American, Hispanic and Pacific Islander) are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the web site.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 10, 2008. For more information and to access the on-line application, please visit the following web site: http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/multiculturaloffice/research/srop/
If you have questions, please contact Mario Craigen, coordinator of multicultural affairs, at 847-491-5995 or m-craigen@northwestern.edu.
SROP is open to sophomores and juniors majoring in the social sciences, humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. The program is eight weeks in length, from June 23 to August 15, 2008, and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities (i.e. graduate school application workshop, public speaking workshops, etc.), and a research conference. Sophomores and juniors who are from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate schools (Native- American, African-American, Hispanic and Pacific Islander) are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the web site.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 10, 2008. For more information and to access the on-line application, please visit the following web site: http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/studentlife/multiculturaloffice/research/srop/
If you have questions, please contact Mario Craigen, coordinator of multicultural affairs, at 847-491-5995 or m-craigen@northwestern.edu.
Free Language Classes
FREE Language Classes are available to you! Where: Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street.
Mondays- Vietnamese (3:30- 4:30)
Tuesdays- Mandarin (5-6pm)
Japanese for beginners (6-7:20)
Japanese Intermediate (7:30- 8:30)
Thursdays- Korean for beginners (3:15-4:15
Korean Intermediate (4:20- 5:20)
Mandarin (6-7pm)
Learn and practice the language for FREE only here at the ACC! Please contact Babita Upadhyay at acc@indiana.edu for more info.
Mondays- Vietnamese (3:30- 4:30)
Tuesdays- Mandarin (5-6pm)
Japanese for beginners (6-7:20)
Japanese Intermediate (7:30- 8:30)
Thursdays- Korean for beginners (3:15-4:15
Korean Intermediate (4:20- 5:20)
Mandarin (6-7pm)
Learn and practice the language for FREE only here at the ACC! Please contact Babita Upadhyay at acc@indiana.edu for more info.
Jewish Studies Scholarships
Students who are continuing at IU as Jewish Studies majors, area certificate students, or Hebrew minors may apply for Jewish Studies scholarships and internships for 2008-2009.
If you aren't graduating before December, 2008 and you have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, you are eligible to apply for Jewish Studies scholarships (and internships) for the 2008-2009 year. Where can you find the information about applying, the application form and the recommendation forms? Go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~jsp/scholarships.htm . There you will find all the information about scholarships and you can print off the application form as well as two recommendation forms. The deadline isn't until February 29, 2008.
If you aren't graduating before December, 2008 and you have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, you are eligible to apply for Jewish Studies scholarships (and internships) for the 2008-2009 year. Where can you find the information about applying, the application form and the recommendation forms? Go to: http://www.indiana.edu/~jsp/scholarships.htm . There you will find all the information about scholarships and you can print off the application form as well as two recommendation forms. The deadline isn't until February 29, 2008.
Interactive Sessions for Seniors
Attention All Seniors! Transitioning to an alumni should be fun! Come to our interactive sessions, bring your friends, eat free appetizers, and learn something new.
Where? The Irish Lion from 8-9:30p.m.
Questions?? Call the Student Alumni Association at 812 855-9263 or on-line at: www.alumni.indiana.edu/saa
Deal or No Deal
Jan. 30 What’s the deal with 401k, retirement, investments, and other work forms?
Why Be Down about Moving Up?
Feb. 6 The emotional ups and downs of graduating and getting that first job
Fueling A Legacy
Feb. 20 Change the world; make a difference; love your job and what you do
Where? The Irish Lion from 8-9:30p.m.
Questions?? Call the Student Alumni Association at 812 855-9263 or on-line at: www.alumni.indiana.edu/saa
Deal or No Deal
Jan. 30 What’s the deal with 401k, retirement, investments, and other work forms?
Why Be Down about Moving Up?
Feb. 6 The emotional ups and downs of graduating and getting that first job
Fueling A Legacy
Feb. 20 Change the world; make a difference; love your job and what you do
Upcoming Speech- Moving from Dialogue to Action
Breaking the Cycle: “Moving from Dialogue to Action”
Did you get to hear Eric Thomas speak at the Men of Color Leadership Conference last November? Well get ready because he will be returning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 for an encore performance. There will be more information in the coming weeks. He will be speaking about academic success and leadership. To view Eric’s bio you may access the following url: http://www.indiana.edu/~moc/speakers/eric.html. Again, there will be more information to follow.
WHAT: Breaking the Cycle: “Moving from Dialogue to Action”
WHO: Speaker Eric Thomas
WHEN: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
WHERE: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Room A201
TIME 7:00 p.m.
Did you get to hear Eric Thomas speak at the Men of Color Leadership Conference last November? Well get ready because he will be returning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 for an encore performance. There will be more information in the coming weeks. He will be speaking about academic success and leadership. To view Eric’s bio you may access the following url: http://www.indiana.edu/~moc/speakers/eric.html. Again, there will be more information to follow.
WHAT: Breaking the Cycle: “Moving from Dialogue to Action”
WHO: Speaker Eric Thomas
WHEN: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
WHERE: Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Room A201
TIME 7:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days
STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DAFFODIL DAYS OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
For 35 years, the American Cancer Society has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease through its Daffodil Days program. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils every spring to donors in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers – it is everyone’s opportunity to share hope for a world free of cancer. Daffodil Days 2008 is coming to Indiana University the week of March 24, immediately following spring break. The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers – anyone from students to faculty and staff – to assist in taking daffodil requests during January and February and packing and delivering daffodils during March. To help make a difference in the fight against cancer through Daffodil Days, contact Committee Chair Mary Ann Miller at 855.3810 or mamiller@indiana.edu. Initial order deadline is Feb. 8, but requests can still be placed until March 14. For a minimal donation, supporters will receive a bunch of fresh-cut daffodils and, more importantly, the knowledge that they are helping defeat cancer. A bunch of 10 fresh-cut daffodils will be available for a donation of $10 or $15 for a bunch and a glass vase. Also available is the Gift of Hope for a donation of $25, which provides a bouquet of flowers anonymously delivered to a cancer patient in the area. Dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the Society to offer free programs and services that help people fight cancer with courage and optimism, while providing physical and emotional support and financial information to ease the cancer experience. Additionally, daffodil contributions provide the Society with much-needed dollars to fund groundbreaking cancer research, which happens right here at Indiana University, and by educating people about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection and advocate for meaningful public health policies that benefit the community. To volunteer for Daffodil Days 2008 or to place your order, please contact Mary Ann Miller at 855.3810 or mamiller@indiana.edu.
For 35 years, the American Cancer Society has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease through its Daffodil Days program. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils every spring to donors in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers – it is everyone’s opportunity to share hope for a world free of cancer. Daffodil Days 2008 is coming to Indiana University the week of March 24, immediately following spring break. The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers – anyone from students to faculty and staff – to assist in taking daffodil requests during January and February and packing and delivering daffodils during March. To help make a difference in the fight against cancer through Daffodil Days, contact Committee Chair Mary Ann Miller at 855.3810 or mamiller@indiana.edu. Initial order deadline is Feb. 8, but requests can still be placed until March 14. For a minimal donation, supporters will receive a bunch of fresh-cut daffodils and, more importantly, the knowledge that they are helping defeat cancer. A bunch of 10 fresh-cut daffodils will be available for a donation of $10 or $15 for a bunch and a glass vase. Also available is the Gift of Hope for a donation of $25, which provides a bouquet of flowers anonymously delivered to a cancer patient in the area. Dollars raised through Daffodil Days enable the Society to offer free programs and services that help people fight cancer with courage and optimism, while providing physical and emotional support and financial information to ease the cancer experience. Additionally, daffodil contributions provide the Society with much-needed dollars to fund groundbreaking cancer research, which happens right here at Indiana University, and by educating people about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection and advocate for meaningful public health policies that benefit the community. To volunteer for Daffodil Days 2008 or to place your order, please contact Mary Ann Miller at 855.3810 or mamiller@indiana.edu.
Get Your 30 Minutes of Fame!
The Career Development Center is looking for experienced juniors and seniors to share their advice with freshmen and sophomores in our ASCS Q294 (Basic Career Development) course. If you've had experience with student organizations, volunteer work, internships, and/or study abroad programs, this is a great chance to inspire other students! The dates and times of the Q294 student panel sessions are:
Section # Date Time Location
12248 Wed. Feb. 13 11:15a SY002
12250 Thurs. Feb. 14 11:15a Career Development Center
12251 Thurs. Feb. 14 2:30p Career Development Center
If you would like to participate in a 30-minute panel session, please choose a class section(s) that will work for you and contact Doug Hanvey at dhanvey@indiana.edu. A confirmation email will follow.
Section # Date Time Location
12248 Wed. Feb. 13 11:15a SY002
12250 Thurs. Feb. 14 11:15a Career Development Center
12251 Thurs. Feb. 14 2:30p Career Development Center
If you would like to participate in a 30-minute panel session, please choose a class section(s) that will work for you and contact Doug Hanvey at dhanvey@indiana.edu. A confirmation email will follow.
Volunteers Needed at the Middle Way House
The message is being forwarded from: Monte Simonton, who runs the after school program at Middle Way House The Rise. The Middle Way House, The Rise serves children between the ages of 3-19 years old who have come from domestic violence, homeless, and poverty situations. We have several volunteer options and a service learning course that we need more volunteers for. Each of them are described below.
Mentoring:
We currently need 25 men and 25 women to be mentors to the children in our program. We pair IU students with a child of the same gender for a year commitment as a mentor. The mentor must spend an average of 3 hours a week with the child, not counting winter, summer, or spring breaks. Some of our boys have been waiting close to a year to get mentors, because we have not had that many male applicants. We have a large number of female children who have recently moved and also need mentors. Mentoring is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in a child’s life. Just by hanging around them and incorporating them into your life, you can make a major difference in their lives. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.
Tutoring;
We tutor children between the ages of 4-18 with their homework. We do tutoring Mon-Thurs from 5-7 p.m. and Friday from 4:00-5:30. We need help with tutoring children in all grades. We could also use help in developing assignments for children to do when they do not have homework that would increase their literacy and math levels. We are tutoring about 30 children a day and need more volunteers. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.
CLLC L100:
Every year we collaborate with a service learning course (CllC-L100, 12268) to provide the children with a Spring Break Camp. The class meets Feb 28th, March 6th, and March 20th and includes meeting the week of Spring Break from 9-5 p.m. The first two classes the students will get a foundation on the effects of domestic violence on children. They will learn about Middle Way House and about what we will doing with the children over spring break. During spring break we will spend Mon-Fri 9-5 with the children. We will go to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, Blue Spring Caverns, and Wonder Lab. We will go to a Chemistry Magic show, go swimming, Tie-dye t-shirts and have live animals brought in by the Humane Society for some educational programs. It is a really fun week that allows students to make a difference in a child’s life over Spring Break.
Mentoring:
We currently need 25 men and 25 women to be mentors to the children in our program. We pair IU students with a child of the same gender for a year commitment as a mentor. The mentor must spend an average of 3 hours a week with the child, not counting winter, summer, or spring breaks. Some of our boys have been waiting close to a year to get mentors, because we have not had that many male applicants. We have a large number of female children who have recently moved and also need mentors. Mentoring is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in a child’s life. Just by hanging around them and incorporating them into your life, you can make a major difference in their lives. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.
Tutoring;
We tutor children between the ages of 4-18 with their homework. We do tutoring Mon-Thurs from 5-7 p.m. and Friday from 4:00-5:30. We need help with tutoring children in all grades. We could also use help in developing assignments for children to do when they do not have homework that would increase their literacy and math levels. We are tutoring about 30 children a day and need more volunteers. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.
CLLC L100:
Every year we collaborate with a service learning course (CllC-L100, 12268) to provide the children with a Spring Break Camp. The class meets Feb 28th, March 6th, and March 20th and includes meeting the week of Spring Break from 9-5 p.m. The first two classes the students will get a foundation on the effects of domestic violence on children. They will learn about Middle Way House and about what we will doing with the children over spring break. During spring break we will spend Mon-Fri 9-5 with the children. We will go to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, Blue Spring Caverns, and Wonder Lab. We will go to a Chemistry Magic show, go swimming, Tie-dye t-shirts and have live animals brought in by the Humane Society for some educational programs. It is a really fun week that allows students to make a difference in a child’s life over Spring Break.
Free Student Academic Center Workshops
Student Academic Center workshops are free and open to all students. There is no need to register ahead of time. However, students who arrive 5 minutes past the starting time will not be allowed to participate. Monday and Tuesday night workshops take place in classrooms with limited seating so arriving early is advised. If you have any questions and/or concerns please contact Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D., Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator, Student Academic Center, 812 855-7313
Monday, 1/28/08, The Balancing Act: Getting Good Grades and Having Fun Too, 7:00-8:00pm, Briscoe Academic Support Center
Tuesday, 1/29/08, Reading Your Course Materials More Effectively and Efficiently, 7:00-8:00pm, Teter Academic support Center, Teter TEF258
Wednesday, 1/30/08, Reading Your Course Materials More Effectively and Efficiently, 7:00-8:00pm, Ballantine Hall 109
Monday, 1/28/08, The Balancing Act: Getting Good Grades and Having Fun Too, 7:00-8:00pm, Briscoe Academic Support Center
Tuesday, 1/29/08, Reading Your Course Materials More Effectively and Efficiently, 7:00-8:00pm, Teter Academic support Center, Teter TEF258
Wednesday, 1/30/08, Reading Your Course Materials More Effectively and Efficiently, 7:00-8:00pm, Ballantine Hall 109
Disabilities Awareness Day
Join Disability Student Services for Disabilities Awareness Day on March 26, 2008 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Wells Library Lobby for an interactive event exploring disabilities on IU’s campus.
Possible Scholarship for Science Majors
The School of Education administers a scholarship available to science majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Applications are now being accepted on line. Absolute deadline for submission of all materials is February 7, 2008. The committee will not consider incomplete applications. If you have any questions after looking at the on-line information, please contact Dorothy Slota in the School of Education: dslota@indiana.edu Details are on-line at: http://site.educ.indiana.edu
Summer Fellowship in Vision Science
Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Vision Science, June 2 -August 1, 2008
The application deadline is February 1, 2008 http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/fellowship_2008.pdf
The Center for Visual Science at the University of Rochester announces its 2008 Summer Research Fellowship Program in Vision Science. Undergraduates in their junior year of baccalaureate studies interested in neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical science are invited to join the Center for Visual Science for a summer of supervised laboratory training. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievements and an interest in pursuing graduate studies in science. Both US and foreign applications will be accepted.Our fellowship will cover travel and on-campus housing expenses for non-local students and provide a stipend of $3462 for a summer of continuous training in a faculty member's lab. Training will also include an orientation with introductory lectures, weekly talks from CVS faculty, laboratory demos, a poster session and CVS picnic at summer's end. Rochester, located near Lake Ontario in western New York, is an internationally recognized center for visual and imaging science and provides a scenic and natural setting for a variety of outdoor activities.
http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/ug_fellowship.html
The application deadline is February 1, 2008 http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/fellowship_2008.pdf
The Center for Visual Science at the University of Rochester announces its 2008 Summer Research Fellowship Program in Vision Science. Undergraduates in their junior year of baccalaureate studies interested in neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical science are invited to join the Center for Visual Science for a summer of supervised laboratory training. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievements and an interest in pursuing graduate studies in science. Both US and foreign applications will be accepted.Our fellowship will cover travel and on-campus housing expenses for non-local students and provide a stipend of $3462 for a summer of continuous training in a faculty member's lab. Training will also include an orientation with introductory lectures, weekly talks from CVS faculty, laboratory demos, a poster session and CVS picnic at summer's end. Rochester, located near Lake Ontario in western New York, is an internationally recognized center for visual and imaging science and provides a scenic and natural setting for a variety of outdoor activities.
http://www.cvs.rochester.edu/ug_fellowship.html
Indiana Employer Career Fair
Are you seeking internships or job opportunities in Indiana? If so, the Indiana Employer Career Fair will be held on February 13, 2008 from 12:00pm-4:00pm in Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union. The Career Development Center Arts & Sciences Career Services, the School of Public Environmental Affairs, the Kelley School of Business, and the School of Informatics have teamed up to sponsor this event for students to explore opportunities within Indiana.
Recruiters will be looking for qualified candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds that have an interest in acquiring full-time or internship positions. Remember to dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume. For a list of employers, please see IUCareers.com.
Recruiters will be looking for qualified candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds that have an interest in acquiring full-time or internship positions. Remember to dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume. For a list of employers, please see IUCareers.com.
Shalom Community Center Seeks Volunteers
Right now, the Shalom Community Center is gearing up for the New Year and is looking for volunteers to help us in this process.
KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS are needed to help prepare, serve and clean up after the breakfast and lunch meals. We prefer a minimum of a two-hour shift commitment a week.
HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS work at the front desk, answer the telephone, take and distribute messages and mail, provide referral information, register guests for showers, use of laundry facilities, check item in and out of long and short-term storage. We prefer that volunteer commit a minimum of one two hour shift a week and must attend hospitality volunteer training. A criminal history check is also required.
Please see the Shalom Community Center web site at: www.cgi.hoosier.net/~shalom/home/ for more information.
KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS are needed to help prepare, serve and clean up after the breakfast and lunch meals. We prefer a minimum of a two-hour shift commitment a week.
HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS work at the front desk, answer the telephone, take and distribute messages and mail, provide referral information, register guests for showers, use of laundry facilities, check item in and out of long and short-term storage. We prefer that volunteer commit a minimum of one two hour shift a week and must attend hospitality volunteer training. A criminal history check is also required.
Please see the Shalom Community Center web site at: www.cgi.hoosier.net/~shalom/home/ for more information.
Mediation Training
For students interested in the practice of law and social justice:
Mediation Training on 2 weekends
The Community Justice and Mediation Center in Bloomington (CJAM, http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mediate/) will offer a 32-hour basic mediation training with 4 full day sessions on Saturday and Sunday, February 16-17 and March 1-2. The lead trainer will be Prof. Edwin Greenebaum of the IU Law School. The fee for the training will be $200 (very reasonable for trainings of this length); limited scholarships will be available for those who cannot afford the full fee. An application form is available on the website, under "conflict resolution training and education."Students may choose to participate in the training for professional development, or to volunteer for CJAM.
Mediation Training on 2 weekends
The Community Justice and Mediation Center in Bloomington (CJAM, http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mediate/) will offer a 32-hour basic mediation training with 4 full day sessions on Saturday and Sunday, February 16-17 and March 1-2. The lead trainer will be Prof. Edwin Greenebaum of the IU Law School. The fee for the training will be $200 (very reasonable for trainings of this length); limited scholarships will be available for those who cannot afford the full fee. An application form is available on the website, under "conflict resolution training and education."Students may choose to participate in the training for professional development, or to volunteer for CJAM.
Study Participants Sought
A PhD candidate in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is seeking participants aged 18-33 years for a dissertation related study. In order to participate, you must have normal-hearing and speak English as your primary language. Your task is to listen to two people speaking at once and to identify the message spoken by one of the talkers. You will be asked to complete up to 5 sessions, 90-120 minutes in duration. You will receive $7 per hour for your participation. Please e-mail: jaejalee@indiana.edu , for more information.
Consumer Strategy Workshop
Each year, Consumer & Market Knowledge hosts a week long Consumer Strategy Workshop for students who will be entering their junior year in the fall. This program is a great opportunity to apply consumer market research, act as a business team to impact Proctor and Gamble brands, and interact with other top students from around the nation. At the end of the week, each student will be interviewed for a potential summer internship the following summer. The opportunity is ONLY open to sophomores. For details, see the flyer in the PSY advising office and/or sign up on IUCareers.com today!
SPEA Celebrates Black History Month
During the month of February, the SPEA Undergraduate Programs Office is exhibiting photographs of prominent African Americans involved in the arena of public and environmental affairs. Please visit our exhibit in SPEA 240 any day in February during regular business hours.
We are also hosting a casual reception on the afternoon of February 7, and hope you can join our celebration ! Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, February 7
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SPEA Undergraduate Programs Office, Room 240
RSVP: Michelle Bird (miabird@indiana.edu) by Friday, February 1
We are also hosting a casual reception on the afternoon of February 7, and hope you can join our celebration ! Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, February 7
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: SPEA Undergraduate Programs Office, Room 240
RSVP: Michelle Bird (miabird@indiana.edu) by Friday, February 1
Math Help Sessions
The Academic Support Center offers help sessions for all Mathematics courses: M014 through M212 at Teter, Briscoe and Forest Quads on Sunday — Thursday from 7:00 pm — 11:00 pm. For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~acadsupp/info2.shtml
Math Tutoring Help Available
The IUB Math Learning Center, located in Swain East 340, offers tutoring help for the following courses: M014, M018, J111, J112, J113, M025, M026, M027, D116, D117 on Monday — Friday, 9:00 am — 4:00 pm. For more information, see the following website: http://www.math.indiana.edu/programs/undergrad/mlc .
Health Programs Fair
THE 2008 HEALTH PROGRAMS FAIR
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall
Co-Sponsored by: Applied Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Come find out about career choices, educational opportunities, and campus resources related to the healthcare professions.
Meet with representatives from medical schools and health professions programs from across the country.
Find out about volunteer opportunities and student organizations.
For information on the fair, and to view a list of schools and programs that were represented at the fair in 2007, please go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-hpf.shtml.
Questions? Please call the Health Professions and Prelaw Center at (812) 855-1873, send email to hpplc@indiana.edu, or visit Maxwell Hall 010.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall
Co-Sponsored by: Applied Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Come find out about career choices, educational opportunities, and campus resources related to the healthcare professions.
Meet with representatives from medical schools and health professions programs from across the country.
Find out about volunteer opportunities and student organizations.
For information on the fair, and to view a list of schools and programs that were represented at the fair in 2007, please go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-hpf.shtml.
Questions? Please call the Health Professions and Prelaw Center at (812) 855-1873, send email to hpplc@indiana.edu, or visit Maxwell Hall 010.
Study Abroad in Bangalore
Study Abroad in India-- Bangalore
July 10- August 10
Six IU credits in “Democracy and Governance in India” and “Law and Society in India”
Taught by Arvind Verma, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of India Studies Academic Program
Application deadline Feb. 4, 2008
For more information see http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/bangalore.html
Key highlights of the Program:
-Live in Bangalore- India’s IT city
-Interact with Students of India’s Top Law School
-Earn 6 IU credits assigned to Criminal Justice, India Studies
-Excursions to world heritage ruins of the city of Hampi
-Visit the sea-resort of Mangalore and beautiful city of Mysore
-Observe democratic participation in Panchayats
July 10- August 10
Six IU credits in “Democracy and Governance in India” and “Law and Society in India”
Taught by Arvind Verma, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of India Studies Academic Program
Application deadline Feb. 4, 2008
For more information see http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/bangalore.html
Key highlights of the Program:
-Live in Bangalore- India’s IT city
-Interact with Students of India’s Top Law School
-Earn 6 IU credits assigned to Criminal Justice, India Studies
-Excursions to world heritage ruins of the city of Hampi
-Visit the sea-resort of Mangalore and beautiful city of Mysore
-Observe democratic participation in Panchayats
Summer In Amsterdam
Social Justice in the Netherlands, University of Amsterdam
July 3 – August 2, 2008
Six IU credits in “Conflict Resolution” and “Social Policy in the Netherlands”
Directed by Stephanie Kane, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Gender Studies
Application deadline: February 11
For more information see: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/amsterdam.html
Key points:
-Live in the city’s center for one month on U of Amsterdam campus
-Take 2, 3-credit courses:
-Dutch Social Policy (drugs, prostitution, migration) and Conflict Resolution (from international perspective)
-Credits can be assigned to ANTH, CJUS, GNDR, POLS-Y, or SPEA
-2 weekend excursions to other parts of the Netherlands
-Some scholarships and loans available
July 3 – August 2, 2008
Six IU credits in “Conflict Resolution” and “Social Policy in the Netherlands”
Directed by Stephanie Kane, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Gender Studies
Application deadline: February 11
For more information see: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/amsterdam.html
Key points:
-Live in the city’s center for one month on U of Amsterdam campus
-Take 2, 3-credit courses:
-Dutch Social Policy (drugs, prostitution, migration) and Conflict Resolution (from international perspective)
-Credits can be assigned to ANTH, CJUS, GNDR, POLS-Y, or SPEA
-2 weekend excursions to other parts of the Netherlands
-Some scholarships and loans available
Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies Internship/ Job Fair
The Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies Internship/Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5th 2008 in HPER GYM 163 from 10:30-1:00PM! Approximately 30-40 Organizations/Employers will be on at the event to meet Indiana University students for summer internships, volunteer opportunities and full time jobs. This is a great opportunity for students to network and secure summer internships that will provide them with great experiences that are transferable to their future career. This event is open to ALL MAJORS.
Upcoming Career Fairs
Take note of the following career fairs:
Spring IT Career Fair
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
11 am - 4 pm
IMU Alumni Hall
Sponsored by the School of Informatics Career Services.
Idealist Job Fair
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
11 am – 3 pm
Primos in Indianapolis
Sponsored by Office of Career Services School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA)
Spring IT Career Fair
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
11 am - 4 pm
IMU Alumni Hall
Sponsored by the School of Informatics Career Services.
Idealist Job Fair
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
11 am – 3 pm
Primos in Indianapolis
Sponsored by Office of Career Services School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA)
Cox Scholarship
Calling motivated and resourceful students! You may be a candidate for the prestigious Cox Scholarship.
Every year, the Cox Scholarship rewards the efforts of 21 outstanding students who have demonstrated academic success while working to fund their education. Open to students at IU Bloomington and IUPUI, the next application deadline is March 1, 2008.
Visit the Cox Scholars website at: http://iufoundation.iu.edu/cox/index.html for more information about this generous scholarship, which pays 75 percent of the total cost of tuition and is renewable for three years.
Every year, the Cox Scholarship rewards the efforts of 21 outstanding students who have demonstrated academic success while working to fund their education. Open to students at IU Bloomington and IUPUI, the next application deadline is March 1, 2008.
Visit the Cox Scholars website at: http://iufoundation.iu.edu/cox/index.html for more information about this generous scholarship, which pays 75 percent of the total cost of tuition and is renewable for three years.
Computational Cognition and Learning Lab Looking for Students
Chen Yu's Computational Cognition and Learning Lab is looking for motivated undergraduates interested in assisting graduate students in experimental psychology research during the spring semester (or earlier).
Our lab studies human development and learning through both empirical studies and computational models. We are particularly interested in how language is grounded in sensorimotor experience and how language development depends on complex interactions among brain, body and environment. To learn more, please visit the lab website at http://www.indiana.edu/~dll/index.html
If you are interested in learning how to conduct research, and you have approximately 8-12 hours per week, we're looking for you. You can volunteer or work for class credit during your first semester, with the possibility of being asked to continue as a paid URA after this training semester. No prior lab experience is necessary, but a 3.5 or higher GPA is required. If you're considering graduate school, this is a great opportunity to see what working in a lab is really like. You will attend weekly lab meetings, run subjects in experiments, score and analyze data, and help design new experiments.
For more information, please contact Amara Stuehling at astuehli@indiana.edu or Chen Yu at chenyu@indiana.edu Please include the following information: Your Name; Year in School (freshman, sophomore, etc); Number of hours available to work and tentative time blocks available; Major (declared or undeclared); GPA; Psychology/Cognitive Science classes (taken or will be taking)
Our lab studies human development and learning through both empirical studies and computational models. We are particularly interested in how language is grounded in sensorimotor experience and how language development depends on complex interactions among brain, body and environment. To learn more, please visit the lab website at http://www.indiana.edu/~dll/index.html
If you are interested in learning how to conduct research, and you have approximately 8-12 hours per week, we're looking for you. You can volunteer or work for class credit during your first semester, with the possibility of being asked to continue as a paid URA after this training semester. No prior lab experience is necessary, but a 3.5 or higher GPA is required. If you're considering graduate school, this is a great opportunity to see what working in a lab is really like. You will attend weekly lab meetings, run subjects in experiments, score and analyze data, and help design new experiments.
For more information, please contact Amara Stuehling at astuehli@indiana.edu or Chen Yu at chenyu@indiana.edu Please include the following information: Your Name; Year in School (freshman, sophomore, etc); Number of hours available to work and tentative time blocks available; Major (declared or undeclared); GPA; Psychology/Cognitive Science classes (taken or will be taking)
Late Start Spring 2008 Course on Modern Israel Studies
IU students have a special opportunity in Spring 2008 to take two courses on modern Israel Studies - “The Arab-Israeli Conflict,” and “Jews, Muslims, and Christians in Israel,” taught by Rosenbloom Visiting Scholar, Professor Daphne Tsimhoni, Department of Humanities and Arts, The Technion and The Harry S. Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Professor Tsimhoni is the author of The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank since 1948: An Historical, Social, and Political Study. She is currently writing The Jews of Modern Iraq 1921-1952. She taught recently in the U.S. at Knox College.
** JSTU-J 204 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Daphne Tsimhoni Topic: The Arab-Israeli Conflict TR 4:00-5:30 Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.
Since its inception, the Arab-Israeli conflict has dominated the political agenda and many aspects of life in Israel, the Middle East, and beyond. This course will introduce the students to the origins of the conflict in the late nineteenth century, the British pledge for a Jewish national home and the British mandate for Palestine, the development of the conflict from a local to a regional one, involving the Arab states. We will study the establishment of the State of Israel, the 1948 war and the creation of the Palestinian problem in its various aspects; both the 1956 Suez war and the Six Days 1967 war and their impact on Israel and the Middle East. We will discuss the emergence of the PLO and the Palestinian organizations, the first Lebanon war, the road to the first Palestinian uprising (intifada), and to the peace accords. We will conclude by discussing the wars and the prospects for peace. The course will be based on historical studies, various documentation, documentary films, and websites. Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.
** JSTU-J 304 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies/3 cr./ Daphne Tsimhoni Topic: Jews, Muslims, & Christians in Israel #25561 TR 6:30-8:00 Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.
Established as the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel has an ethno-religious, socioculturally diverse population. This course will introduce students to this diversity and its impact on Israeli politics and society. We will explore the historical origins of this complexity: The religious significance of the Holy Land, the preservation of Ottoman and British mandatory traditions, the 1948 war and the mass immigration to Israel from Europe and the Middle East. We will examine the socio-cultural and religious diversity within the Jewish majority that extends far beyond the common division between western European (Ashkenazim) and Middle Eastern (Mizrahim) and the Palestinian Arab minority that is no less complex and includes Muslims, Christians, Druze and smaller communities. Based on socio-historical research and documentaries, we will discuss the following issues: Is the breach between the Jewish majority and the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel bridgeable? Is there a 'demographic issue' in Israel? and if so, what is its impact on Israeli politics? Who are the 'Arab Jews'? Can they form a bridge between Jews and Arabs? Is there an Israeli identity? What are its components?
Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay. Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course or Religion & Thought course; S&H
Professor Tsimhoni is the author of The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank since 1948: An Historical, Social, and Political Study. She is currently writing The Jews of Modern Iraq 1921-1952. She taught recently in the U.S. at Knox College.
** JSTU-J 204 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Daphne Tsimhoni Topic: The Arab-Israeli Conflict TR 4:00-5:30 Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.
Since its inception, the Arab-Israeli conflict has dominated the political agenda and many aspects of life in Israel, the Middle East, and beyond. This course will introduce the students to the origins of the conflict in the late nineteenth century, the British pledge for a Jewish national home and the British mandate for Palestine, the development of the conflict from a local to a regional one, involving the Arab states. We will study the establishment of the State of Israel, the 1948 war and the creation of the Palestinian problem in its various aspects; both the 1956 Suez war and the Six Days 1967 war and their impact on Israel and the Middle East. We will discuss the emergence of the PLO and the Palestinian organizations, the first Lebanon war, the road to the first Palestinian uprising (intifada), and to the peace accords. We will conclude by discussing the wars and the prospects for peace. The course will be based on historical studies, various documentation, documentary films, and websites. Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.
** JSTU-J 304 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies/3 cr./ Daphne Tsimhoni Topic: Jews, Muslims, & Christians in Israel #25561 TR 6:30-8:00 Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.
Established as the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel has an ethno-religious, socioculturally diverse population. This course will introduce students to this diversity and its impact on Israeli politics and society. We will explore the historical origins of this complexity: The religious significance of the Holy Land, the preservation of Ottoman and British mandatory traditions, the 1948 war and the mass immigration to Israel from Europe and the Middle East. We will examine the socio-cultural and religious diversity within the Jewish majority that extends far beyond the common division between western European (Ashkenazim) and Middle Eastern (Mizrahim) and the Palestinian Arab minority that is no less complex and includes Muslims, Christians, Druze and smaller communities. Based on socio-historical research and documentaries, we will discuss the following issues: Is the breach between the Jewish majority and the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel bridgeable? Is there a 'demographic issue' in Israel? and if so, what is its impact on Israeli politics? Who are the 'Arab Jews'? Can they form a bridge between Jews and Arabs? Is there an Israeli identity? What are its components?
Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay. Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course or Religion & Thought course; S&H
Considering Grad School?- Links
For those considering graduate school in 2008, please see the opportunities at over 100 colleges and universities:
Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see http://www.agep.us/
For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: see http://www.igert.org/
IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.
Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see http://www.agep.us/
For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: see http://www.igert.org/
IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.
GiveALink Project- A Brief Survey
Please support the GiveALink project (http://givealink.org/) by participating in a brief online user study that will help us develop improved interfaces for Web search and navigation. The study is completely anonymous and will take at most thirty minutes of your time --- but you can help a lot even in a few minutes.
Socially Induced Web Navigation Survey (IRB study #07-12006) We invite volunteers to participate in an experiment to evaluate Web exploration methods. Volunteers will use any computer to browse through a number of Web pages on predefined topics, using particular interfaces in an open-ended manner, and providing feedback on information they find.
If you wish to participate in this study, please visit the experiment page by clicking on the link below, where you will find an informed consent form: http://www.givealink.org/cgi-pub/social_nav_study/consent.cgi (or http://tinyurl.com/346grk )
Thank you in advance for your participation and support!
Socially Induced Web Navigation Survey (IRB study #07-12006) We invite volunteers to participate in an experiment to evaluate Web exploration methods. Volunteers will use any computer to browse through a number of Web pages on predefined topics, using particular interfaces in an open-ended manner, and providing feedback on information they find.
If you wish to participate in this study, please visit the experiment page by clicking on the link below, where you will find an informed consent form: http://www.givealink.org/cgi-pub/social_nav_study/consent.cgi (or http://tinyurl.com/346grk )
Thank you in advance for your participation and support!
Hutton Honors College Annual IUB Undergraduate Symposium and Research Fair
The Hutton Honors College presents the 2008 Annual IUB Undergraduate Symposium and Research Fair, April 6th & 9th 2008
Deadline for abstracts & proposals Feb 1st, 2008
Submit to Assistant Dean Lynn Cochran (lcochran@indiana.edu)
The Hutton Honors College invites proposals and abstracts for our annual symposium and research fair. The symposium is to be held on Sunday, April 5th, at the Indiana Memorial Union from 9-5. Students who choose to present papers at the symposium will be asked to speak for ten minutes on their work, with a five minute Q&A to follow. Each presenter will be included on a panel of other students working in a similar field of study. Last year the topics included sociology, international issues, business & economics, science, the humanities & social sciences, and medicine & psychology. Every year the topics vary somewhat according to the abstracts submitted. A schedule of sessions will be forthcoming in March.
The research fair poster session will be held Wednesday, April 9th, in the Frangipani Room from 7-9 pm. Students will present posters describing the projects they have been working on. This year we hope to have judges for the first time for the poster fair.
All IU undergraduates are invited to participate in these two events, and all IU faculty and students will be invited to attend. The Hutton Honors College will hold workshops for students who would like to know more about paper or poster presentations. Whether you choose to present a paper at the symposium or a poster at the fair, or would like to participate in both events, we welcome one page abstracts by Feb 1st; please be sure to indicate whether you are interested in presenting a paper and/or a poster. If you choose to participate in both events, you will just submit one abstract. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you will be submitting an abstract this year and we will send you an abstract template to make your submission easier. Also, be sure you have a faculty mentor for your project, as they will be asked to sign off on your abstract.
The symposium and fair are open to all disciplines, including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, business and economics, education, and nursing.
This is a great opportunity to let others see the valuable work you have been doing during the past year, and to see what other students in a variety of fields are exploring here at IU. It is also a great chance for you to perfect your presentation skills and receive valuable feedback from faculty and interested colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity for professional experience!
Deadline for abstracts & proposals Feb 1st, 2008
Submit to Assistant Dean Lynn Cochran (lcochran@indiana.edu)
The Hutton Honors College invites proposals and abstracts for our annual symposium and research fair. The symposium is to be held on Sunday, April 5th, at the Indiana Memorial Union from 9-5. Students who choose to present papers at the symposium will be asked to speak for ten minutes on their work, with a five minute Q&A to follow. Each presenter will be included on a panel of other students working in a similar field of study. Last year the topics included sociology, international issues, business & economics, science, the humanities & social sciences, and medicine & psychology. Every year the topics vary somewhat according to the abstracts submitted. A schedule of sessions will be forthcoming in March.
The research fair poster session will be held Wednesday, April 9th, in the Frangipani Room from 7-9 pm. Students will present posters describing the projects they have been working on. This year we hope to have judges for the first time for the poster fair.
All IU undergraduates are invited to participate in these two events, and all IU faculty and students will be invited to attend. The Hutton Honors College will hold workshops for students who would like to know more about paper or poster presentations. Whether you choose to present a paper at the symposium or a poster at the fair, or would like to participate in both events, we welcome one page abstracts by Feb 1st; please be sure to indicate whether you are interested in presenting a paper and/or a poster. If you choose to participate in both events, you will just submit one abstract. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you will be submitting an abstract this year and we will send you an abstract template to make your submission easier. Also, be sure you have a faculty mentor for your project, as they will be asked to sign off on your abstract.
The symposium and fair are open to all disciplines, including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, business and economics, education, and nursing.
This is a great opportunity to let others see the valuable work you have been doing during the past year, and to see what other students in a variety of fields are exploring here at IU. It is also a great chance for you to perfect your presentation skills and receive valuable feedback from faculty and interested colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity for professional experience!
IUSF Scholarship
The IU Student Foundation has announced the availability of $30,000 in scholarships. The application deadline is March 7, 2008. Here is the press release with further information: http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/6711.html. Please note that there is a typo in the press release giving the application deadline as March 7, 2007. However, the IUSF website provides the correct date of March 7, 2008.
Sexual Psychophysiology Lab Needs RAs!
RA recruitment for the Sexual Psychophysiology Lab
The lab is looking for research assistants in the spring and summer 2008. You must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be a PSY major OR be interested in sex research. You must be able to work 9-10 hours/week and you must make a 2-semester commitment. Contact Kathryn Macapagal (karmacap@indiana.edu) or Yvette Hill (ynhill@indiana.edu) or call 812-855-7216 for an application. Announcements are posted in the PSY building as well.
The lab is looking for research assistants in the spring and summer 2008. You must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be a PSY major OR be interested in sex research. You must be able to work 9-10 hours/week and you must make a 2-semester commitment. Contact Kathryn Macapagal (karmacap@indiana.edu) or Yvette Hill (ynhill@indiana.edu) or call 812-855-7216 for an application. Announcements are posted in the PSY building as well.
Native Speakers of Korean, Japanese and Spanish Sought
A research team in the department of linguistics is seeking native speakers of Korean (Seoul dialect), Japanese (Tokyo dialect), and Spanish (any Latin American dialect) for experiments running from a half hour to two hours. These experiments involve either speaking and being recorded or listening to and evaluating samples of speech recorded from others. Subjects will be paid at least $10 for their participation. If you are interested in participating, please contact Eric Oglesbee at eoglesbe@indiana.edu .
Math Tutors Needed
Math Tutor for Middle School Latino Students Needed!
Basic Duties: Conduct weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with middle school Hispanic/Latino students in the subjects of math and science. Document contacts with students and teachers and submit as required. Maintain a positive tutor-learner relationship. Attend training sessions. Help motivate students to set goals for their academic present and professional future. Promote college tours, career/college fairs, PSAT/SAT workshops and other activities as offered. Work with a Mentor to discuss future career opportunities. Aid the Tutor Coordinator with recruitment and office tasks as needed.
Qualifications:Must be an IU student who is work-study eligible. Must be enrolled in any field of study involving math/science knowledge (including math or science education). Must be willing to travel to off-campus sites within Bloomington. Hispanic/Latino interest and Spanish language skills preferred.
Benefits: $7.25/hour, Flexible hours, Casual work environment, Being a part of a program dedicated to helping people and bettering our community.
If interested, please go to the following link and follow the instructions: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcdw9ngn_12d9h9jj
Questions? Please contact Diana Schmalzried (dschmalz@indiana.edu), AmeriCorps Tutor Coordinator, “Math Matters in Bloomington,” a project of Raices y Alas, jointly sponsored by St. Paul Catholic Center Hispanic Outreach, The City of Bloomington’s El Centro Comunal, and IU Center for Research and P-16 Collaboration.
Basic Duties: Conduct weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with middle school Hispanic/Latino students in the subjects of math and science. Document contacts with students and teachers and submit as required. Maintain a positive tutor-learner relationship. Attend training sessions. Help motivate students to set goals for their academic present and professional future. Promote college tours, career/college fairs, PSAT/SAT workshops and other activities as offered. Work with a Mentor to discuss future career opportunities. Aid the Tutor Coordinator with recruitment and office tasks as needed.
Qualifications:Must be an IU student who is work-study eligible. Must be enrolled in any field of study involving math/science knowledge (including math or science education). Must be willing to travel to off-campus sites within Bloomington. Hispanic/Latino interest and Spanish language skills preferred.
Benefits: $7.25/hour, Flexible hours, Casual work environment, Being a part of a program dedicated to helping people and bettering our community.
If interested, please go to the following link and follow the instructions: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcdw9ngn_12d9h9jj
Questions? Please contact Diana Schmalzried (dschmalz@indiana.edu), AmeriCorps Tutor Coordinator, “Math Matters in Bloomington,” a project of Raices y Alas, jointly sponsored by St. Paul Catholic Center Hispanic Outreach, The City of Bloomington’s El Centro Comunal, and IU Center for Research and P-16 Collaboration.
2nd 8 Week Spring Semester Course, The Art of Meditation
Another Spring semester 2008 course to consider...
The Art of Meditation, Spring 2008 (second eight weeks only), CLLC L100 / Class 13252 Credit Hours: 2.0, M/W 6:50p - 8:20p, Collins Living-Learning Center Ed Basement, Instructor: Doug Hanvey (dhanvey@indiana.edu)
In this course you will learn and practice mindfulness, the essential meditation practice of Buddhism. In addition to meditating, you will read, discuss and write about several core concerns of Eastern philosophy, including the nature of consciousness, reality, time, self, and the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. We will broadly compare Eastern and Western approaches to psychological and spiritual development, asking how Western traditions that aim to strengthen the ego can be reconciled with Eastern traditions that aspire to transcend it.
Note that this will not be an easy "activity" class (or in this case a "nonactivity" class). While we will meditate regularly and intensively, the discussion component of this class will be equally emphasized. In fact, you may discover that meditation is more rigorous than you thought it would be, and the philosophical ideas you will learn about may turn your world upside down and inside out (which is also the fun of it). You may be challenged at the deepest levels of your being–intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, perhaps even physically. But as a saying goes, "Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth. Tame the dragon and the gift is yours."
An understanding of the basic principles of psychology is helpful, but not required. Requirements will likely consist of participation, reading quizzes and two papers.
The Art of Meditation, Spring 2008 (second eight weeks only), CLLC L100 / Class 13252 Credit Hours: 2.0, M/W 6:50p - 8:20p, Collins Living-Learning Center Ed Basement, Instructor: Doug Hanvey (dhanvey@indiana.edu)
In this course you will learn and practice mindfulness, the essential meditation practice of Buddhism. In addition to meditating, you will read, discuss and write about several core concerns of Eastern philosophy, including the nature of consciousness, reality, time, self, and the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. We will broadly compare Eastern and Western approaches to psychological and spiritual development, asking how Western traditions that aim to strengthen the ego can be reconciled with Eastern traditions that aspire to transcend it.
Note that this will not be an easy "activity" class (or in this case a "nonactivity" class). While we will meditate regularly and intensively, the discussion component of this class will be equally emphasized. In fact, you may discover that meditation is more rigorous than you thought it would be, and the philosophical ideas you will learn about may turn your world upside down and inside out (which is also the fun of it). You may be challenged at the deepest levels of your being–intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, perhaps even physically. But as a saying goes, "Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth. Tame the dragon and the gift is yours."
An understanding of the basic principles of psychology is helpful, but not required. Requirements will likely consist of participation, reading quizzes and two papers.
New Policy on Multiple LSAT Scores
Many of you may have heard rumors about a change in policy by the LSAC regarding the reporting of multiple LSAT scores. In the past, law schools reported the average score if an applicant had multiple scores. This past December, the LSAC Board voted to change this “cautionary policy,” and to require instead the reporting of the highest score only. The ABA has gone along, and as of July 1 law schools now only report the highest LSAT score for admitted students.
This is significant, because about 90% of a law school’s all-important rank is determined by the LSAT average of the first year class (as reported to the ABA). In the past, when an average of multiple scores was reported, law schools often hesitated before admitting a student who had a very low score (even though it was clearly an aberration) along with a higher score. Why? Here’s an (admittedly poor) example: a student has LSAT scores of 140 and a 166. The law school is convinced that the first score is unrepresentative of the candidate’s true abilities. Under the prior rules, if the law school admitted this student it would report the score as a 153. If that school wanted to attain an average LSAT score of 158 for the incoming first-year class, they might hesitate to admit this applicant in favor of one who had a single score of 160. Under the new rules, they would be free to ignore the low score and admit the first student without fear of affecting their LSAT average—and rank. That’s the theory.
Law schools remain free to use any criteria they choose in deciding whether to admit an individual applicant, including still using the average of several scores. However, most professionals believe, and anecdotal evidence from the law schools themselves suggests, that most (if not all) will now consider only the highest LSAT score for admissions purposes. This will be the new policy for IUB Law, for example. Again, individual schools may vary, but the “institutional pressure” will be on them to use only the highest score. At this point, the student should check with individual schools to see how they will be handling this development. The LSAC has announced that it will retain this policy for at least the next few years.
Bottom line: unfortunately, and incredibly, the LSAT score (i.e., receiving a relatively good score) will be even more important than it has been in the past. Average LSAT scores will undoubtedly rise across the board. It will pressure students to take the exam multiple times. Thus, (unless they want to go through this grueling experience several times) it is crucial that students begin to prepare early, and that they develop individualized plans for achieving their true potential on this exam the first time they take it. Remember that HPPLC has copies of all past disclosed LSAT exams, which students may borrow free of charge, and that we sponsor LSAT preparation classes prior to every official exam. However, many students will do quite well preparing for this exam on their own. If any student would like to discuss their situation and available options, or has any questions, they should not hesitate to contact HPPLC and set up an appointment with a Prelaw Advisor.
FYI, please read the articles on pages two and three of the most recent LSAC newsletter:
http://www.lsacnet.org/publications/lsac-report/ReportJuly2006.pdf.
This is significant, because about 90% of a law school’s all-important rank is determined by the LSAT average of the first year class (as reported to the ABA). In the past, when an average of multiple scores was reported, law schools often hesitated before admitting a student who had a very low score (even though it was clearly an aberration) along with a higher score. Why? Here’s an (admittedly poor) example: a student has LSAT scores of 140 and a 166. The law school is convinced that the first score is unrepresentative of the candidate’s true abilities. Under the prior rules, if the law school admitted this student it would report the score as a 153. If that school wanted to attain an average LSAT score of 158 for the incoming first-year class, they might hesitate to admit this applicant in favor of one who had a single score of 160. Under the new rules, they would be free to ignore the low score and admit the first student without fear of affecting their LSAT average—and rank. That’s the theory.
Law schools remain free to use any criteria they choose in deciding whether to admit an individual applicant, including still using the average of several scores. However, most professionals believe, and anecdotal evidence from the law schools themselves suggests, that most (if not all) will now consider only the highest LSAT score for admissions purposes. This will be the new policy for IUB Law, for example. Again, individual schools may vary, but the “institutional pressure” will be on them to use only the highest score. At this point, the student should check with individual schools to see how they will be handling this development. The LSAC has announced that it will retain this policy for at least the next few years.
Bottom line: unfortunately, and incredibly, the LSAT score (i.e., receiving a relatively good score) will be even more important than it has been in the past. Average LSAT scores will undoubtedly rise across the board. It will pressure students to take the exam multiple times. Thus, (unless they want to go through this grueling experience several times) it is crucial that students begin to prepare early, and that they develop individualized plans for achieving their true potential on this exam the first time they take it. Remember that HPPLC has copies of all past disclosed LSAT exams, which students may borrow free of charge, and that we sponsor LSAT preparation classes prior to every official exam. However, many students will do quite well preparing for this exam on their own. If any student would like to discuss their situation and available options, or has any questions, they should not hesitate to contact HPPLC and set up an appointment with a Prelaw Advisor.
FYI, please read the articles on pages two and three of the most recent LSAC newsletter:
http://www.lsacnet.org/publications/lsac-report/ReportJuly2006.pdf.
Credential Files
The note below is from the Career Development Center:
We have had many inquiries about storing letters of recommendation for students in a credentials file which they may later use for graduate school and/or job applications but this is not a service we have ever provided at the Career Development Center Arts & Sciences Career Services. However, credential files for students in the College of Arts & Sciences can be established through the Career Services office in the School of Education. Their address is:
Education Career Services Office
School of Education
W.W. Wright Education Building, Room 1000
201 N. Rose Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 856-8506
carsrv@indiana.edu
www.education.indiana.edu/~careers
Students interested in opening a credential file may print forms off at: http://education.indiana.edu/~careers/coas.html or pick up the forms at the Education Career Services Office. Completed forms must be submitted in person to the Education Career Services Office.
The School of Education has excellent systems in place to process requests, and has an outstanding record of handling credentials on a timely basis.
We have had many inquiries about storing letters of recommendation for students in a credentials file which they may later use for graduate school and/or job applications but this is not a service we have ever provided at the Career Development Center Arts & Sciences Career Services. However, credential files for students in the College of Arts & Sciences can be established through the Career Services office in the School of Education. Their address is:
Education Career Services Office
School of Education
W.W. Wright Education Building, Room 1000
201 N. Rose Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 856-8506
carsrv@indiana.edu
www.education.indiana.edu/~careers
Students interested in opening a credential file may print forms off at: http://education.indiana.edu/~careers/coas.html or pick up the forms at the Education Career Services Office. Completed forms must be submitted in person to the Education Career Services Office.
The School of Education has excellent systems in place to process requests, and has an outstanding record of handling credentials on a timely basis.
PSY "Area A" and "Area B"
Students frequently ask an advisor about the the courses that make up "Area A" and "Area B" in the Psychology major. These courses are listed in the bulletin, but to make it easier we thought we would post them here as well. Please note that this applies to students who began their studies at IU previous to fall semester 2007.
Area A: P303, P325, P326, P327, P329, P330, P335, P340, P349, P350, P402 (depending on topic), P405, P407, P410, P411, P413, P416, P417, P423, P438, P444, P459
Area B: P315, P316, P319, P320, P323, P324, P336, P375, P402 (depending on topic), P425, P430, P434, P442, P446, P447, P448
Area A: P303, P325, P326, P327, P329, P330, P335, P340, P349, P350, P402 (depending on topic), P405, P407, P410, P411, P413, P416, P417, P423, P438, P444, P459
Area B: P315, P316, P319, P320, P323, P324, P336, P375, P402 (depending on topic), P425, P430, P434, P442, P446, P447, P448
New PSY Courses
Beginning fall semester 2007, IU is offering new courses for psychology and neuroscience students. You will not fnd these courses in the current 2006-2008 College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin, but rather in the bulletin supplement.
PSY P304 Social Psychology and Individual Differences (3 cr.) S&H P: P101 or P106 or P151 or P155 or equivalent. A foundations course illustrating how psychological questions and problems can be addressed from the social, group, and individual differences level of analysis. Credit only given for one of P304 or P320.
PSY P337 Clinical Neuroscience (3 cr.) P: P346 or P326. Psychological disorders such as depression and autism exact a huge toll in human suffering and social costs. This course surveys the role of disturbed neural mechanisms on the development of psychological disorders. Methods for investigating the relationship between a disorder and proposed
PSY P304 Social Psychology and Individual Differences (3 cr.) S&H P: P101 or P106 or P151 or P155 or equivalent. A foundations course illustrating how psychological questions and problems can be addressed from the social, group, and individual differences level of analysis. Credit only given for one of P304 or P320.
PSY P337 Clinical Neuroscience (3 cr.) P: P346 or P326. Psychological disorders such as depression and autism exact a huge toll in human suffering and social costs. This course surveys the role of disturbed neural mechanisms on the development of psychological disorders. Methods for investigating the relationship between a disorder and proposed
Top Six Career Related Tips for Seniors
The IU Career Development Center presents: Top Six Tips for Graduating Seniors!
1. Sign up on IUCareers.com and apply for interviews for internships and full-time positions NOW! Employers are here (recruiting starting in September every year).
2. Enroll in ASCS Q299, Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts students if you haven’t already taken it.
3. Update your resume and cover letter and refine your interviewing skills.
4. Develop your Job Search Plan: this will include networking, alumni resources, professional associations, on-line postings and on-campus interviews, career fair attendance and more.
5. Sharpen your professional image and consider purchasing an interview suit: first impressions are key.
6. Apply for graduate or professional schools if that is part of your plan.
The Career Development Center/Arts & Sciences Career Services is here to assist you with each step of your job search process. Career Advising takes place M-F, from 1-4 p.m. at our Center, located at 10th and Jordan.
1. Sign up on IUCareers.com and apply for interviews for internships and full-time positions NOW! Employers are here (recruiting starting in September every year).
2. Enroll in ASCS Q299, Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts students if you haven’t already taken it.
3. Update your resume and cover letter and refine your interviewing skills.
4. Develop your Job Search Plan: this will include networking, alumni resources, professional associations, on-line postings and on-campus interviews, career fair attendance and more.
5. Sharpen your professional image and consider purchasing an interview suit: first impressions are key.
6. Apply for graduate or professional schools if that is part of your plan.
The Career Development Center/Arts & Sciences Career Services is here to assist you with each step of your job search process. Career Advising takes place M-F, from 1-4 p.m. at our Center, located at 10th and Jordan.
Social Neuroendocrinology Lab Seeks Students
A new lab is looking for Research Assistants!
Dr. Sari van Anders is recruiting for the new Social Neuroendocrinology Lab at Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Positions are open for students who are: comfortable working with people, dependable, motivated, interested in research, able to devote 3-10 hrs/week to the lab, psychology or neuroscience majors; also welcome are majors in anthropology, biology, gender studies, human biology, etc. Positions include: paid RAs, students for course credit, lab volunteers.
Dr. Sari van Anders is recruiting for the new Social Neuroendocrinology Lab at Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Positions are open for students who are: comfortable working with people, dependable, motivated, interested in research, able to devote 3-10 hrs/week to the lab, psychology or neuroscience majors; also welcome are majors in anthropology, biology, gender studies, human biology, etc. Positions include: paid RAs, students for course credit, lab volunteers.
Career Information
Ongoing Career Related Opportunities:
Q299: Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students – 2-credit, 8-week course geared toward helping students conduct a successful job search
On-Campus Recruiting: Check IUCareers.com regularly to see what employers are coming to campus!
Q299: Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students – 2-credit, 8-week course geared toward helping students conduct a successful job search
On-Campus Recruiting: Check IUCareers.com regularly to see what employers are coming to campus!
Submissions Sought for the Indiana U.G. Journal of Cognitive Science
The Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science is accepting submissions for the Fall 2007 publication.
Undergraduate students are invited to submit their original works in Cognitive Science or related disciplines. Submissions may originate from any field within cognitive science including, but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, logic, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
Interested authors are asked to submit their work electronically in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe PDF format to the IUJCS Editorial Board, at iacs@indiana.edu . The deadline for the Fall publication is October 31, but submissions are accepted continuously for future editions of the journal.
For further information, please visit the journal’s home the Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science webpage at http://www.cogs.indiana.edu/iacs/journal.html or contact Brenden Sewell, the executive editor at brrsewel@indiana.edu .
Undergraduate students are invited to submit their original works in Cognitive Science or related disciplines. Submissions may originate from any field within cognitive science including, but not limited to: artificial intelligence, anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, logic, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
Interested authors are asked to submit their work electronically in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe PDF format to the IUJCS Editorial Board, at iacs@indiana.edu . The deadline for the Fall publication is October 31, but submissions are accepted continuously for future editions of the journal.
For further information, please visit the journal’s home the Indiana Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science webpage at http://www.cogs.indiana.edu/iacs/journal.html or contact Brenden Sewell, the executive editor at brrsewel@indiana.edu .
Pre Law/ Pre Med Information
Hello from the advisors in the Health Professions and PreLaw Center (HPPLC)!
Are you interested in even the possibility of attending law or medical school in the future? Get to know HPPLC. They are dedicated to helping you become a well-prepared and successful applicant to professional school. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to meet with a preprofessional advisor.
ALL STUDENTS:
1. Register for your area’s email list. Go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/, and click the link for “Email Lists”. It takes 20 seconds. You will receive email only for your area of interest and year in school.
2. Review the material for your area at the above address.
3. Take a look at the HPPLC calendar of preprofessional events: http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/events.php. Try to attend as many of these events as possible!
4. Make an individual appointment to meet with a preprofessional advisor. Just call 812.855.1873. 5. You may also email HPPLC directly at hpplc@indiana.edu.
Are you interested in even the possibility of attending law or medical school in the future? Get to know HPPLC. They are dedicated to helping you become a well-prepared and successful applicant to professional school. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to meet with a preprofessional advisor.
ALL STUDENTS:
1. Register for your area’s email list. Go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/, and click the link for “Email Lists”. It takes 20 seconds. You will receive email only for your area of interest and year in school.
2. Review the material for your area at the above address.
3. Take a look at the HPPLC calendar of preprofessional events: http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/events.php. Try to attend as many of these events as possible!
4. Make an individual appointment to meet with a preprofessional advisor. Just call 812.855.1873. 5. You may also email HPPLC directly at hpplc@indiana.edu.
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