Monday, April 27, 2009

Faculty and Students Interested in Behavior

Dr. Rebecca Knickmeyer, University of North Carolina will give a talk this Friday, May 1 on “Sex on the Brain: Gonadal Steroids and Genetic Factors in Human Neurodevelopment” (please see abstract below). The seminar will be held in the Student Building room 150 at 2:00PM. This seminar is part of the Spring 2009 IU Behavior Colloquia, sponsored by CISAB and hosted by Michael Muehlenbein, Dept. of Antrhopology. ALL interested are welcome to attend!

SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH DR. KNICKMEYER:
We are preparing Rebecca’s itinerary for meetings with individuals or groups on Thursday, April 30 in the afternoon and Friday, May 1 from 9am to Noon. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with Rebecca please send the day and time(s) you are available. Thank you!

INFO ON DR. KNICKMEYER:
B.A., Goucher College
Ph.D., University of Cambridge
Postdoctoral Training: The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Center and Department of Psychiatry, UNC-Chapel Hill
Web site: http://www.med.unc.edu/psych/directories/faculty/rebecca-knickmeyer-ph-d/

Dr. Knickmeyer's research is focused on understanding the mechanisms which modulate the differential vulnerability to and expression of neurodevelopmental disorders in each sex, with a particular focus on hormonal and genetic factors. She is currently using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to explore the sexual differentiation of the brain in human children and in non-human primates. She is also studying early brain development in children with sex chromosome abnormalities, such as Turner Syndrome, and the effects of prenatal exposure to antidepressant medications on early brain development.

ABSTRACT: Relative risk levels for many psychiatric disorders are dramatically different in males and females. Early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders occur significantly more often in males then females, including autism, ADHD, and early onset persistent antisocial behavior. Other conditions, such as schizophrenia, occur at similar rates in males and females, but the sexes differ in age of onset, symptomatology and course of disease. It has been hypothesized that the prevalence and expression of these disorders is related to sex differences in brain development and that sex chromosome effects and early exposure to gonadal hormones (especially androgens and estrogens) are strong candidates for a causal role. The speaker will discuss strategies for studying sex hormone and sex chromosome effects in human populations. She will characterize sex-differences in brain morphology during infancy and childhood, review evidence linking variation in prenatal testosterone exposure to social and communicative development and present recent data on whether early testosterone exposure and sex chromosome abnormalities predict variation in neonatal brain morphology.

Career News for the Week of April 27th!

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* artWORKS: A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:
* Target - Bloomington, Team Leader
* Iowa Department of Natural Resources, AmeriCorps Position (Multiple
Positions)
* Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Marketing and Communications Director

Internships:
* The Tranel Financial Group, Marketing Intern
* BlueLock, Graphic Design Intern
* Kimpton Productions, Production Intern
* Tyscot Records, Intern

Part-time positions:

* St. Charles Daycare Ministry, Teacher Aide(Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Magazine of History, Editorial Assistant(Non-Work Study)
* IU Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations, Research Assistant (Non-Work Study)
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A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals

Thursday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wells-Metz Theatre, Department of Theatre & Drama, 275 North Jordan Ave.
Join us for an intimate conversation with NPR's Scott Simon. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters, having won every major award in broadcasting, including the Peabody and an Emmy. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently, he is the host of National Public Radio's Weekend Edition, which the Washington Post called "the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial."

During this discussion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Simon's multi-faceted career, followed by an open-floor question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Bloomington Kaplan FREE Events

The School year is coming to an end, but Kaplan has plenty of FREE Events and Classroom courses available. The local Bloomington Kaplan Center would like to invite you to the following free events listed in this email. If you would like to sign up for an event, please email me at Keely.Davenport@Kaplan.com or sign up online at www.kaptest.com

As an added bonus, Kaplan is also offering $200 off on any comprehensive course option between now and the end of the month! I have listed the local class options below.

LSAT
LSAT Free Practice Test
Walk in Wednesday Practice Tests!
**Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm (Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
**Monday May 18, at 5pm

Secrets of the LSAT SEMINAR- Thursday June 11th at 6pm **Learn the Secrets of the LSAT admissions Process and Exam!


MCAT
MCAT Free Practice Test -Walk in Wednesdays **Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm (Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

MCAT Secrets of the CBT (Computer Based Test) **Tuesday May 12th, 2009 6pm Learn how the Computer Based Test works and bring all your MCAT test questions to be answered.

Med School Personal Statement Workshop
**Thursday May 14th, 2009 at 6pm
Learn what components are involved in preparing your personal statement

GRE
GRE Free Practice Test -Walk in Wednesdays **Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm (Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
**Wednesday, May 20th, at 5pm

GRE Sample Class-
**Thursday April 23, 2009 at 6pm

Meet our fabulous GRE instructor and learn valuable strategies for tackling the GRE.

GMAT
GMAT Free Practice Test -Walk in Wednesdays **Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm **May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm (Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
**Tuesday, May 19th, at 5pm

GMAT Sample Class-
**Thursday April 23, 2009 at 6pm

Meet our fabulous GMAT instructor and learn valuable strategies for tackling the GMAT

***SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER*******
Before final exams begin, it's time to get serious about your prep.
We'd like to offer you a chance to take advantage of an amazing offer!
When you sign up for a course before April 30th you'll save $200* on any of Kaplan's comprehensive course options. It doesn't matter where your plans take you this summer; Kaplan has a comprehensive prep option that is right for you! If you are staying in the Bloomington, there are still a few seats left in the following classes:

Bloomington Class Options
LSAT
LSBL9006- Starts May 4th and meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Last chance to prep for the June LSAT in Bloomington!! Sign up today and start using your resources to study!

LSBL9007- Starts June 14th and meets only on Sunday Flexible one time a week class! Gives you plenty of time to get all you're studying in. Sign up today and get access to your online resources.

**Please log onto www.kaptest.com to see all our Bloomington LSAT Class Schedules!!

MCAT
MCBL9004 - starts May 11th and meets Mondays and Wednesdays This class is the perfect class for the student who is looking to prepare over summer break and take the MCAT in August. Classes meet in the evenings, on Mondays and Wednesdays, so students are able to work or complete an internship during the day and attend class at night.
This class also starts very early so students are able to get their books and access to their online resources, which means more time with the materials. This class also allows students to have the weekend.
The class will conclude in time for the MCAT test dates in August and September.

MCBL9005B - Starts May 13th and meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays This class is the perfect class for the student who is looking to prepare over summer break and take the MCAT before heading back to school in the fall. Classes meet in the morning, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The class will conclude in time for the MCAT test dates in late July and, of course, August and September.

The instructor for this class is Jason Nguyen. Here is what some of his past students have said about Jason and the classroom environment he creates:

"He did an excellent job taking complex processes and explaining them."

"He is an excellent teacher. He was and is always willing to meet up to discuss the MCAT. I would not change anything about his teaching."

"He did a really good job teaching the course. He gave really good analogies and mnemonic devices that helped me learn a lot of concepts without having to actually memorize the material. I enjoyed his class a lot and am very glad that I decided to take this course with him."

"He is an excellent teacher who knows how to relate to his students and keep them interested in the subject matter. I feel lucky to have had a teacher who knew how to make his students always feel comfortable to ask questions and participate in class. Also, I appreciate that he was always willing to take time outside of class for anyone that needed help."


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Your competition to get into medical school is fierce - and a high MCAT score is a great way to stand out. If you're taking the MCAT this summer or any time in the next year, now is the time to enroll! Call 1-800-KAPTEST to enroll today or visit us at www.kaptest.com/mcat to reserve your seat in any Bloomington class or our MCAT Online option.
Seats are limited - don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great offer! Remember, you have to enroll before April 30th to get this savings - so enroll today!

DAT and OAT
DABL9001/OABL9001- Starts June 1st and meets Mondays and Wednesdays Excellent Instructor!!
Last chance to prepare before the 2009/2010 School Year!
Only class this summer!

GMAT
GMBL9002- Starts May 19th and meets on Tuesday and Thursday Excellent Instructor!!
Last chance to prepare before the 2009/2010 School Year!
Only class this summer!

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

"Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. "

"She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic."

"She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student's progress...... I would recommend her to others"

GRE
REBL9003- Starts May 10th and meets on Sundays only Flexible one time a week class. This option gives you plenty of time to use all your resources! Great Instructor Kayleigh Lebak.

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

"Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. "

"She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic."

"She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student's progress...... I would recommend her to others"

REBL9004- Starts July 7th and meets Tuesday and Thursday Great 2x a week class which ends before the school year starts up!

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

"Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. "

"She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic

"She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student's progress...... I would recommend her to others"

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Career Events for the Week of April 20th!

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
* SustaIN: INDIANA´S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT
* artWORKS: A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* Provident Funding - Mortgage Professional
* First Investors Corporation - Financial Services Representative
* Chatteris Educational Foundation - Chatteris Native-speaking English Tutor (CNET)
* The Hope Foundation - Web Designer

Internships:

* Philip Morris U.S.A. - Territory Sales Manager Internship
* Westlake Design - Graphic Design Intern
* Buskirk-Chumley Theater - Front of House Staff

Part-time positions:

* IU Academic Assistant Dean's Office, College of Arts and Sciences - Student Worker (Non-Work Study)
* WXIN - FOX59/ WTTV 4 - Part-Time Non-Linear Editor (Non-Work Study)
* Big Red Hot Air Balloons LLC - Hot Air Balloon Chase Team (Non-Work Study)

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INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, Indianapolis IN

The Indiana Collegiate Career Fair (ICCF) is a premiere multi-school employment fair for current, degreed, or soon-to-be degreed candidates from any college or university.

Visit https://careerfairs.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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Sustain: INDIANA´S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Union Station, Indianapolis, IN

SustaIN: is a unique forum for students, business professionals, and the general public to meet with and learn from Indiana's research and industry leaders about green and sustainability initiatives and practices.

Visit https://sustain.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals Thursday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wells-Metz Theatre, Department of Theatre & Drama, 275 North Jordan Ave.

Join us for an intimate conversation with NPR's Scott Simon. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters, having won every major award in broadcasting, including the Peabody and an Emmy. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently, he is the host of National Public Radio's Weekend Edition, which the Washington Post called "the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial."

During this discussion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Simon's multi-faceted career, followed by an open-floor question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

Monday, April 20, 2009

Paid IRS Internships: Summer '09

Marsha Franklin and Joelene Bergonzi, Dept of Political Science Woodburn Hall 210,855-6308, are the IUB campus liaisons, with whom students would speak about earning credit for this internship, or others with the Washington Center.

The Washington Center is seeking applicants for internship opportunities with the Internal Revenue Service in Florence, Kentucky for summer 2009. An internship with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would provide students with substantial financial assistance as well as housing in Florence, KY for the duration of the internship. For priority consideration at the IRS, students need to submit materials by Wednesday April 22, 2009. After that date, applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

This program gives interns the opportunity to develop skills, make professional contacts, build their resumes and explore future career opportunities within the IRS. Students will need to commit to 10-weeks at the agency, beginning in late May.

With the IRS, students are given a lot of leverage to make their own projects and pursue their own interests. Work will be substantive in nature; the exact tasks will vary by major and interest area.

Applicants must:

* be U.S. citizens.
* have a 3.5 GPA or above.
* be enrolled as a junior or senior undergraduate student in fall 2009.

Desired Majors: Humanities, History, Political Science, Communications, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts, and other related majors.

Compensation: Interns will receive financial assistance covering the cost of housing and will also be awarded a bimonthly stipend. Those who do not need housing in Florence will have their stipends adjusted accordingly.

Application Procedures: Send a resume, a short statement of interest and an unofficial transcript to The Washington Center's Office of Federal Relations at federalrelations@twc.edu by Wednesday April 22.

With any questions about the IRS opportunities available through The Washington Center, please contact Danielle Gaquin at danielle.gaquin@twc.edu or (202)238-7906. We thank you for sharing this opportunity with eligible students!


The Washington Center
1333 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)238-7900
E-mail: info@twc.edu

Upcoming Lecture

The Linda & Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science & The Program in Neuroscience

are pleased to present a talk by

Klaus-Armin Nave, Ph.D.
Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine

"Axon-glia interactions and mouse models of human myelin disease"

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:00 p.m.
Psychological & Brain Sciences Building Room PY101 IUB Hosted by Cary Lai

Abstract:
The long-term integrity of axons is a bottleneck for the function of the nervous system, as illustrated by many several neurodegenerative diseases. Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells myelinate long axons for rapid impulse conduction, but other important functions of these axon-associated glial cells exist that remain poorly understood. We have identified genes expressed exclusively in mature oligodendrocytes, such as Plp1 and Cnp1, that are not essential for myelination, yet required the long-term survival of axons. The role of ensheathing glia in preserving axonal integrity also involves peroxisomes that are often localized at sites of axon-glial contact. Loss of peroxisomal functions in oligodendrocytes of conditional Pex5 mutants causes axon loss in the white matter and a strong inflammatory response, with the infiltration of B and activated CD8(+) T cells. The model is discussed that oligodendrocytes provide a neuroprotective function against both axonal degeneration and neuroinflammation, which is relevant for human neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.

Misty Theodore
Indiana University
The Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Sciences
1101 East Tenth Street, Room 345
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Phone: (812) 856-1930
Fax: (812) 856-7187
Email: mtheodor@indiana.edu
Gill Center- http://www.indiana.edu/~gillctr/ Program in Neuroscience- http://www.indiana.edu/~neurosci/index.html

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Upcoming Fulbright Workshop

Fulbright Grant information session Friday April 17 in Business 111. Twenty minute presentations begin at 2pm and 3pm. Come for a full session including a Q&A or stop by any time to pick up brochures and sign up to receive additional information by email.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Lecture Announcement

The Linda & Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science & The Program in Neuroscience

are pleased to present a talk by ---

Tibor Harkany, Ph.D.
University of Aberdeen School of Medical Sciences and The Karolinska Institutet

"Endocannabinoid signaling during brain development"

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Psychological & Brain Sciences Building Room PY101 IUB

Hosted by Ken Mackie

Abstract:
Endocannabinoids (eCB) function as retrograde messengers at both excitatory and inhibitory synapses, and control various forms of synaptic plasticity in the adult brain. The molecular machinery required for specific eCB functions during maintenance of synaptic homeostasis is becoming well established. However, eCB signaling plays surprisingly fundamental roles in controlling the acquisition of neuronal identity during CNS development. Recent work suggests that selective recruitment of regulatory signaling networks to CB1 cannabinoid receptors dictates neuronal state-change decisions. In addition, the spatial localization and temporal precision of eCB action emerges as a novel organizer in developing neuronal networks. At the moment, we are far from understanding the molecular logic and chronodynamics of how eCB signaling networks specify in the embryonic brain, and how their specific neurodevelopmental functions relate to and define their retrograde control of neurotransmitter release at mature synapses. Important open questions include: where and when eCBs are produced in the developing brain; the molecular identity of eCBs and whether they represent 'active' signals; whether respective receptors and intracellular signal transduction cascades differ from those in the postnatal brain; how eCB signaling integrates with other regulatory systems; and how the relative power of this newly-emerging signaling entity contributes to define neurodevelopmental processes. In this talk, I will summarize contemporary discoveries establishing eCB-driven cellular identification events in the developing cerebrum, and define a unifying concept of how eCB signaling provides positional signals for excitatory and inhibitory afferents along the dendritic tree of cortical neurons, thus shaping the complexity of cortical connectivity.


http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sms/staffprofile.php?id=t.harkany>

INTERESTED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL AND A CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE?

The IU spring semester deadline for the 2010 Truman Scholarship
competition is FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009.

An INFORMATION SESSION for prospective undergraduate applicants,
especially for those planning to seek nomination for the coming year's
competition, will be conducted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009,
3:00-4 p.m. in the Great Room of the Hutton Honors College, 811 E.
Seventh Street (corner of 7th and Woodlawn).

Next year, The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation is expected to
award 70-75 merit-based scholarships to students across the nation who
will be ?juniors? in 2009-10 and who plan to attend graduate or
professional school in preparation for careers in government or public
service. (See Eligibility section below for the Truman Foundation?s
definition of ?juniors.?) Each scholarship is worth $30,000 and the
Foundation assists Truman Scholars ?with career counseling, internship
placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development.?
To compete for the award, students must be nominated by their
undergraduate institutions. The IU Truman Selection/Nomination
Committee has set Friday, April 24, 2009, as the campus deadline for
current sophomores who wish to be considered for the 2010 competition.
(Interested juniors should check the eligibility requirements noted
below to determine whether or not they are also eligible for
consideration this spring.) In the past, Truman scholars have come
from such diverse fields as history, political science, international
relations, journalism, economics, education, law, public
administration, nonprofit management, physical and social sciences,
and technology policy. Truman Scholars are eligible to receive up to
$15,000 for the first year of graduate study and $15,000 for the final
year of graduate study.

The Truman Scholarship seeks to promote public service, which the
foundation defines ?as employment in government at any level,
uniformed services, public-interest organizations, non-governmental
research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools,
and public-service oriented nonprofit organizations such as those
whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or
to protect the environment.? Scholars are required to work in public
service for three of the seven years following completion of a
graduate degree program funded by the Truman.

Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration for the Truman
Scholarship, a student must have a clear commitment to a career in
public service, be in the upper quarter of his or her class, be a U.S.
Citizen or National, and be nominated by his/her university.
The student must also be a ?junior-level student,? which for the 2010
competition, we anticipate being defined as a student who plans to
continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a
baccalaureate degree between December 2010 and August 2011, or
third-year student who expects to graduate during the 2009-10 academic
year. (Residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are
eligible in their fourth year.) See http://www.truman.gov for
official eligibility criteria.

Nomination and Selection Standards: Because Truman Scholarship
attracts the interest of top candidates around the country, IU only
nominates students with outstanding credentials. The foundation
chooses scholars on the basis of their excellent academic performance
and communication skills, potential for leadership, extensive records
of public and community service, and commitment to careers in
government or elsewhere in public service. (See the Truman
Foundation?s definition of ?public service? above.) IU?s nominating
committee and the Truman Foundation selectors are looking for
candidates who show promise of making a difference in the world
through their public service.

IU Nomination Process: The IU committee will select up to four
nominees for the national 2010 Truman competition. To be considered by
the IU committee, IU students must submit a completed Truman
Scholarship application, including a 500-word policy proposal on a
significant issue related to the candidate?s intended area of public
service. Candidates must also include one of the three letters of
recommendation described in the Truman application material.
Application materials may be picked up or requested from Elaine Hehner
in the Hutton Honors College, 811 E. Seventh Street, Room 204,
Bloomington, IN 47405. For additional information on the scholarship
and guidance on the application, including the 500-word policy
proposal, see the Truman Web site: http//www.truman.gov. For
additional information on the scholarship and the IU nomination
process, contact IU?s Truman faculty representative Judy Failer,
jfailer@indiana.edu , or Elaine Hehner atehehner@indiana.edu.

Attention Graduating Seniors!

Graduating seniors and others are invited to a program that the IU Alumni Association (IUAA) sponsors as a part of Bloomington Commencement activities.

Baccalaureate, a traditional celebration of academic achievement held the day before Commencement at Indiana University's Bloomington campus, will be observed in an interfaith ceremony on Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m.
in the IU Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

In 2002, a campus-wide committee restructured the traditional baccalaureate ceremony into an event that recognizes the many faith traditions that are represented on the IUB campus. This multiplicity is now the format of the event, which contains teachings and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. The 50-minute celebration will feature prayers, readings, a brief message by Vice President Ed Marshall, and special music.

Baccalaureate Celebration 2008 was honored with the Bronze Award for Diversity Programs by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District V (CASE V). This recognition illustrates the culture of mutual respect, acceptance, and diversity that the IUAA strives for in its programming. The committee is proud that our institutional peers saw the value of a diversity program such as this.

Call for Applications

I am writing to let you know of a call for applications open now through April 30th for the International Neuroscience Doctoral Programme, which will begin next September in Lisbon, Portugal.

With 2009, the Ph.D. programme is entering its third year as part of the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme, a new and growing neuroscience initiative that now comprises 10 research groups with a general focus on neural circuits and systems underlying behavior.

We are fully supporting international applicants and I would be grateful if you could bring the programme to the attention of any prospective students from your institution. Further information, including posters that are suitable for printing, can be found at http://www.ineurophd.org.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Best wishes,

Alexandra Piedade
Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência

phone: +351 21 446 4682

email: apiedade@igc.gulbenkian.pt

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 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! Plus, it's a great experience to add to the "Presentation" portion of your resume!
The dates and times of the Q294 student panel sessions are:

Section# 11505
Monday, April 27
11:15 am
Fine Arts 010

Section# 11510
Monday, April 27
2:30 pm
Woodburn 002

Section# 11507
Monday, April 27
4:00 pm
Forest Quad C147B

Section# 11506
Tuesday, April 28
11:15 am
Teter F256

Please contact Alexa
Yarnelle(ayarnell@indiana.edu) with any days/times you may be available to be on a student panel.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Tanzania Study-Abroad Program

University of Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Eligibility
* Junior standing with 3.0 GPA, or higher
* One Africa-focused course, preferably L232 - Contemporary Africa
* Two semesters of Kiswahili (or its equivalent in summer intensive study)
* Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance


Application Deadlines
* September 2009 -- for spring 2010
* February 2010 -- for academic year 2010-2011


For further questions, please contact:

Dr. Alwiya Omar, African Languages Coordinator, aomar@indiana.edu or Dr. Maria Grosz-Ngaté, Associate Director, African Studies Program, mgrosz@indiana.edu

Thursday, April 9, 2009

SPHS-A 100--ASL--available for summer!

Summer 2009 Registration has finished, and there are still open seats in SPHS-A 100 (American Sign Language, Level I): 8 seats in SSI and 19 seats in SSII as of today. There is NO CLASS RESTRICTION on who may enroll during the summer sessions. Anyone (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) may enroll. Now would be a great opportunity to experience this remarkable course!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Research Assistant Position

Research Assistant Position
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh

Pending budgetary approval, The Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) at the University of Pittsburgh will be hiring one full-time research assistant to start in the summer of 2009. The successful applicant will assist the Principal Investigators in carrying out several NIMH-funded longitudinal studies: one is a study of the precursors to depression in girls, another is a study examining postpartum adjustment among teenage mothers, and the third is a study of the effects of prenatal nutrition on stress reactivity during pregnancy. The primary responsibilities of the research assistant are to collect data in the form of questionnaires, diagnostic interviews and observational paradigms. The research assistant will also be trained to reliability in conducting semi-structured psychiatric interviews, and phlebotomy. This position is excellent for candidates planning to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related field. The studies are carried out at WPIC/UPMC: a multidisciplinary, academic, clinical research setting. Applicants from ethnic and racial minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related discipline is required. Excellent communication skills are required. Research experience is preferred, especially candidates with experience in conducting psychological research. A non-binding two-year commitment is requested.

Qualified candidates may submit a resume, copy of academic transcript, and two letters of recommendation via fax to Jan Ciccozzi at: (412) 383-5070 or by e-mail at hudakj2@upmc.edu.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Undergraduate Employment Opportunities for Students with a 3.000 GPA for the 2009-2010 academic year

The Student Academic Center has several different employment possibilities for undergraduates during the academic year 2009-2010.

l. Supplemental Instruction Leader for Math courses: M014, M025 and M027. This is a 10 hour a week position where SI leaders work two four-hour evening shifts from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday evenings within the residential halls facilitating collaborative learning sessions for the students enrolled in the above math classes. Two hours a week are spent in staff/training meetings with the SI coordinator, usually on Fridays. The pay is $9.00 per hour. Applicants must have earned a B+ or higher in M119 and/or M211 or received IUB credit for one of these courses through testing.

2. Supplemental Instruction Leader for Economics E201 or Economics E202: This is a 10 hour a week position where SI leaders periodically attend two to three sections of Econ. E201 or Econ. E202; facilitate up to 6 hours of collaborative learning sessions; and attend 1 hour of staff/training meeting per week. The pay is $9.00 per hour. Applicants must have earned a B or higher in the following Economics courses preferably here at IUB: at least E201 and E202; and possibly a 300 level economics course such as E321 and E322.

3. Undergraduate Teaching Intern for Educ. X101: Learning Strategies for Finite Math (M118): This position is a 10 hour per week position. The UGTI attends a section of Educ X101 each week for approximately 3 hours total and facilitates at least two 2-hour evening peer learning sessions. In addition there are 2 hours of staff meeting/training hours each week. Students must have earned at least a B+ in M118 or S118 here at IUB. The salary is $9.00 per hour.

4. Undergraduate Teaching Intern for Educ X156: College and Life Long Learning.
This position is a 10 hour per week position. The UGTI attends either the Tuesday evening or Wednesday evening weekly workshop from 7 to 8:00pm. Each UGTI is assigned up to 7 students to meet with individually for an hour weekly conference to discuss the workshop topic and to help each student become a more effective and efficient learner. The salary is $9.00 per hour.

Students interested in any one or more of these work positions should call the Student Academic Center at 855-7313 to set up an interview appointment with Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D. Or the student may be able to accomplish setting such an interview appointment through e-mail with Sharon Chertkoff (schertko@indiana.edu).

Upcoming career events: Two career fairs this week!!

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* UPWARD BOUND INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
* U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
* DIVERSIFY YOUR OPTIONS: NETWORKING EVENT
* I'M GRADUATING...NOW WHAT?
* SUMMER JOBS FAIR
* WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
* CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) INFORMATION SESSION
* IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
* MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY? - A PRACTICAL HOW-TO INFORMATION SESSION
* DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION
* artWORKS: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* The Gallup Organization - International Emerging Leader, Business Development Consultant
* Human Capital Research Corporation - Research Analyst
* Fave Media, Inc. - Online Sales Account Executive
* The Hope Foundation - Marketing Promotions Associate

Internships:

* Cartoon Network Studios - Intern
* Student Conservation Association - Expense Paid Conservation Internships
* Heartland Film Festival - Operations Intern, Marketing & Research Intern, Film & Research Intern, Film Intern
* Hill-Rom - Intern
* Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council - Program Delivery Intern

Part-time positions:

* Girls Incorporated - Sports Specialist (Non-Work Study)
* IUB Herman B Wells Library - Public Services Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services - Peer Advisor (Work Study)
* IUB Office of the Registrar - DMR Assistant (Work Study)
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UPWARD BOUND INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
Monday, April 6, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Learn more about summer employment opportunities with Upward Bound
where you can be a tutor, summer teacher or support staff member.

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their
preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities
for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and
ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves:
high school students from low-income families; and high school students
from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The
goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants
complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from
institutions of postsecondary education
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
Wednesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m., School of Public and Environmental
Affairs (SPEA) Atrium
Thursday, April 9, 4:30 p.m., Ballantine Hall Room 004

Career diplomat Brian Flora will be on campus for two information
sessions on career opportunities with the U.S. Department of State,
including a detailed discussion of the application procedure. Both
sessions will last approximately 45 minutes, with ample opportunity for
questions.

The Department of State is the Federal agency responsible for the
formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. The Department's
personnel represent the U.S. and protect its interests and citizens
around the world. The State Department seeks high caliber employees
with the skills and competencies needed to deal with the demands of the
coming decades. It recruits a diverse group of individuals with
knowledge not only in areas traditionally associated with diplomacy
(such as history, political science, international relations, and
economics), but also those with backgrounds in business, office
management, public administration, natural sciences, communications,
law, information management and security. Its 25,000 U.S. employees
(Foreign Officers and Specialists and Civil Servants) serve
domestically, primarily in Washington DC, and at 265 embassies and
consulates in over 160 foreign countries.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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DIVERSIFY YOUR OPTIONS: NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
McNutt Residence Center, Flame Room

"Want to network your way to a great internship or career?"

Please join us for Diversify Your Options, a speed networking event and
reception with top employers. Topics for the evening will focus on
diversity in the workplace. Employers from a variety of sectors
including corporate, health care, nonprofit, and government will be
present to share information about their organization's efforts to
recruit, support and retain members of underrepresented populations.
Participants will have the opportunity to network with employer
representatives individually and in small group settings. You won't
want to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with some of the top
employers in the nation! This event is free for all students.
Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited.

Employers include Target, Cook Medical, General Mills, Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), Social Security Administration (SSA), The
Children's Museum of Indianapolis, The Boys and Girls Clubs of
Bloomington, and Teach for America.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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I'M GRADUATING...NOW WHAT?
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union State Room East

Nationally-renowned speaker Kent Burns will give a lecture on what to
do after graduating college.

Kent is actively involved in multiple businesses, and serves as an
advisor to others in several industries. His portfolio of experiences
as a successful entrepreneur, finance leader and top performing sales
executive make Kent a unique talent. He is sought after by and works
with a wide range of organizations, both public and private.

He is a frequent speaker and has been featured in publications such as
Forbes, CFO Magazine, HR Magazine, InBIZ Magazine, The Journal of
Accountancy, The Boston Globe, Reuters, The Houston Chronicle, The
Indianapolis Business Journal and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has
authored numerous whitepapers and is also the author of What's Your
Why? (AuthorHouse, 2006)

Kent's prior experience includes eight and one-half years with
MRINETWORK, the world's largest search firm. He was a Partner and
perennial top producer in the company's Indianapolis-North office,
which prior to his departure was consistently ranked in the top five of
over 1,000 offices Worldwide. In 2003, Kent was the Top-Producing
Individual Account Executive for MRINETWORK, outperforming
approximately 3,500 recruiters. His clients include The Limited,
Ingersoll-Rand, Carrier Corporation, Cook Group, Federal Signal, Bath &
Body Works, Victoria's Secret and Ernst and Young.

Before entering the executive search field, Kent was Chief Financial
Officer for a high growth Midwest company. He has worked for two Big
Four accounting firms as part of their audit and tax disciplines, and
has also served as a part time faculty member at two Indiana
universities.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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SUMMER JOBS FAIR
Wednesday, April 8, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

Looking for a summer job? IU's Summer Jobs Fair is an excellent
opportunity for students who are staying in the Bloomington area over
the summer. Employers will be on hand to recruit summer employees to
fill full and part-time vacancies ON and OFF campus. If you are looking
for a summer job, you will not want to miss this event! Employment
experience will enhance and build your skill sets, your resume, and
your wallet. Come talk to employers and find the perfect part-time job
at the SUMMER JOBS FAIR!
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.

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WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Let us introduce you to career paths where language skills and
knowledge of Western Europe are necessary. We will have 4-5 alumni and
panelists speak to you about careers in their field and the resources
available at IU. There will also be time set aside to meet individually
with panelists for networking.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 9, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Librarians! Geographers! Linguists!

Come and hear more about paid internships in the D.C. area for Spring &
Summer 2010. Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD students are encouraged to
attend. Applicants must be US Citizens.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
Thursday, April 9, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall, IMU

Don't miss IUB's final career fair for spring 2009! Connect with
employers from across the country and learn about internship and
full-time opportunities.
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.
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MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY? - A PRACTICAL HOW-TO INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Geology 126

Moving to New York City? As a broker for Citi-Habitats, the largest
residential real estate firm in Manhattan, Karen Stone (an IU alum)
will discuss what to expect during the rental process, whether you're
looking for a studio or to share an apartment and all logistics from
settling-in services like movers, wall-builders and locksmiths.

Karen will also be attending the IU Bloomington Spring Career Fair on
April 9, from 12-4 p.m. in Alumni Hall at the Indiana Memorial Union.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

DART is a nonprofit network of affiliates, founded in 1982 to assist in
the development of strong, congregation-based, grassroots community
organizations committed to democratic principles and values of justice
and fairness. The DART Network currently consists of 20 affiliates
spread throughout Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and
Kentucky, each with their own leaders, staff, funding base, and
accomplishments toward justice at the local level. DART has fought and
won across the country on a broad set of issues like joblessness,
access to health care, living wage and job source agreements, police
misconduct, improved public education, quality affordable housing, fair
immigration practices, and dozens of others. We are broadening our
power into new communities throughout the country by training a new
generation of community organizers.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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CARDINAL STAGE COMPANY: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Woodburn Hall, Room 007

Join us for a panel discussion with five representatives from the
locally-owned and operated, Cardinal Stage Company. Cardinal
consistently produces vital interpretations of established classics and
develops and produces original material of local interest and national
importance.

Come learn about artistic direction, arts administration, production
and other aspects of running a theater company. The panel will also
share a glimpse into their careers and offer advice to students
interested in various theater professions. This event is free for all
students.

Light refreshments provided.
Sponsored and presented by the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit
www.iucareers.com and sign in to your
myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by
using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events
tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time
employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship,
fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development
Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and
events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain
contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career
Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Lecture Announcement!

The Linda & Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science & The Program in Neuroscience

are pleased to present a talk by

D. James Surmeier, Ph.D.
Northwestern University

" To go or not to go: dopaminergic modulation of striatal synaptic plasticity"

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Psychological & Brain Sciences Building
Room PY101

Lab website:
http://www.physio.northwestern.edu/faculty/SurmeierLab.htm

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Hutton Honors College Research Symposium & Fair Saturday, April 4th, 2009 9:30-5:00

This Saturday the Hutton Honors College is holding its third annual Research Symposium & Fair at the new Honors building, the corner of 7th and Woodlawn, from 9:30-5:00. The schedule of events is attached.
This is an exciting chance for students to learn about the research being conducted by IU students and find out more about the research opportunities at IUB. Any IU student is welcome to the symposium and fair and there will be refreshments served at the Meet at Greet at 9:30 in the Great Room.

This is a great opportunity for any student planning to write a senior thesis or a research paper for any class to learn how they could present their work at next year's symposium. All IU students are invited to participate in the Honors Research Symposium and Fair. The poster fair takes place in the Student Collaborative Work room from 1:15-2:15. Come participate in a great professional development opportunity!

Hope to see you Saturday!


The Research Symposium Steering committee