Friday, October 30, 2009

Masters in Social Work Presentation!

Are you looking into graduate school options? Interested in learning how to become a clinical psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work?

Presentation: What exactly is the IU Masters in Social Work Program?
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Time: PSY Main Office, Large Conference Room, Room 128

You are invited to an Informational/Question & Answer session on the Masters in Social Work program, which is offered at five IU campuses. Susan Larimer, MSW Student Services Director, will give a presentation on the MSW program to interested students on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM in the Large Conference Room, located in the PSY Main Office, Room 128.

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Media and Entertainment Networking Night

Media and Entertainment Networking Night Tuesday, November 17 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the Media and Entertainment industry for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and sharing advice for students entering the world-of-work. An introduction to networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers. Don't miss this great event.

Panelists Include:
Jerry Harbin, Indianapolis Colts
Joe Hren, WTIU-TV
Dean Metcalf, Tom and Bob Show
Dan Nelson, WTIU
Lucy Robinson, Secretly Canadian
Jared Thompson,The Funny Bone Comedy Club

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

Networking Nights is a collaborative event hosted by the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association. It is a night created to give students the opportunity to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in their field of interest.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Career Development Center Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:

* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* USPIRGS INFORMATION SESSION
* FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS.WHY NOW?!
* JET (JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING) PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
* STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
* OPEN SOURCE CENTER (OSC) INFORMATION SESSION
* WEST EUROPEAN CAREERS NIGHT
* CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
* INTERVIEWING 101

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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

10/26/09: USPIRG, Fellowship Program/Campus Organizer
11/4/09: Windy City Realtors Inc, Leasing/Sales Agent

Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through your myIUcareers account.

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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:

* Finelight, Junior Data Analyst
* Eaton, Supply Chain Management Leadership Development Program
* Deshpande Foundation, Deshpande Foundation Sandbox Fellowship
* AvePoint Inc., Inside Sales Associate

Internships:

* Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, Networking Nights Event Planner Internship/Global Careers Event Planner Internship
* Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana, Development/Fundraising Intern
* Northwestern Mutual - The Bloomington Group, Intern
* The San Jose Group, Hispanic Advertising Internship

Part-time positions:

* IU Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* IU Bever Lab, Research Associate (Work-Study)
* BloomingtonOnline.NET, Customer Sales and Support (Non-Work Study)
* Gallman Rentals, Yard Work (Non-Work Study)

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USPIRGS INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, October 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Come and learn how USPIRGS address's real problems and gets meaningful results. If you want a job where you can work to solve problems each day, consider a job with the state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). The state PIRGs are a national network of nonprofit organizations that advocate on behalf of the public interest. Starting with thorough research, we tackle problems that need to be solved.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS...WHY NOW?!
Wednesday, October 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Kelley School of Business BU209

Plan to join the partners of WestPoint Financial Group for a power hour panel discussion including the experiences of working in financial services. Topics to be covered include:

Making the Decision/College to Career Transition/Networking and Community Involvement/Developing Centers of Influence/Establishing a Market/Challenges and Success Stories/Finding a Mentor

Panelists include:
* Jack Hettiger, Sales Manager/Partner, Financial Advisor, MBA
* Klynt Brummett, Financial Advisor, MS
* Abigail Huffer, Financial Advisor, JD
* Shane Kennedy, Financial Advisor
* Greg Freeman, Financial Advisor

Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This event is free and open to all majors.

WestPoint Financial Group, a Mass Mutual company, is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry.

www.westpointfinancialgroup.com

RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to Amanda Leonard aleonard@finsvcs.com

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STATE FARM ACTUARIAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, October 29, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Are you majoring in Actuarial Science or Mathematics/Statistics?

Don't overlook the advantages of participating in a summer internship program with State Farm. Our internship program includes eleven weeks in a training environment where interns experience practical actuarial assignments. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in professional and personal development classes, including enhancing their public speaking and presentation skills. Interns have free access to State Farm Park and the opportunity to participate in many after-work activities sponsored by State Farm. At the conclusion of the internship, individuals may be given consideration for full-time employment.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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JET (JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING) PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, October 29, 1 - 2 p.m.
HPER 017

Sponsored by the Japanese government, the Japan Exchange and Teaching
(JET) Program offers you the opportunity to engage in intercultural exchange through language teaching in the Japanese public education system or by working in a local Japanese government office.

More detailed information available benefits and qualifications on myIUcareers.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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OPEN SOURCE CENTER (OSC) INFORMATION SESSION Monday, November 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Interested in an internship with the Central Intelligence Agency?

Learn more about paid internships for Summer/Fall 2010 with the Open Source Center. Opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D.
students will be discussed.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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WEST EUROPEAN CAREERS NIGHT
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who specialized in language skills and knowledge of Western Europe and now work in careers that draw on these skills. Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for students seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This night should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the creative industries for an evening of networking. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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INTERVIEWING 101
Thursday, November 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Join us at this workshop to learn how to successfully execute this important part of the job search. Topics will include: - Types of interviews - What to expect - How to prepare - What to wear - Tips for dealing with anxiety - And much more! There is no bad time to improve your interviewing skills! Don't miss this great opportunity to give yourself a competitive advantage.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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

New Student Group at Indiana University

The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals at Indiana University (NOGLSTP at IU) is now an official Indiana University Student Organization and a regional group affiliate of NOGLSTP.
> NOGLSTP at IU Fall Callout
> Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 pm
> Ballantine Hall Room 144

Are you Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Ally?
Are you enrolled in (or employed by) Indiana University in the Sciences or a science-related field?
Are you a scientist in Monroe or a surrounding county?
Or, do you like the idea of hanging out with queer scientists?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, you are encouraged to join the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals, Inc. (NOGLSTP). NOGLSTP was founded 29 years ago and is an official affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). For more information about NOGLSTP, visit http://www.noglstp.org/. Everyone is welcome to join.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Kase at , President of NOGLSTP at IU (the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals at Indiana University).

Student Academic Center Workshops

Free Student Academic Center workshops for the weeks of 10/26/09 through 11/5/09 with your students.

These workshops are open to all students and focus on a variety of college-level learning strategies. Students do not need to sign up in advance to attend but are advised to arrive early to get seating.
Questions and/or concerns can be addressed to Sharon Chertkoff
(schertko@indiana.edu)

Monday, 10/26/09, Emergency Test Preparation: A Systematic Approach to Cramming, Briscoe Academic Support Center, 7-8:00pm

Tuesday, 10/27/09, Making Groups Work For You, Teter Academic Support Center, Teter TEF 260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, 10/28/09, Making Groups Work For You, Ballantine Hall 109, 7:00-8:00pm

Monday, 11/2/09, How to Succeed in Accounting A100, Forest Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, 11/3/09, Motivating Yourself to Achieve Success!, Teter Academic support Center, Teter TEF260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, 11/4/09, Motivating Yourself to Achieve Success!, Ballantine Hall 109, 7:00-8:00pm

Global Careers West European Career Night Event

Global Careers West European Career Night Event Tuesday, November 3 6:30-8:30 PM Career Development Center

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who specialized in West European Studies, and now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of West European languages and culture. This year's panelists come from a variety of backgrounds including:
* Government/ Intelligence
* Business
* Technology
* Education

Panelists will share their experiences abroad, provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for students seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests.
This night should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers. Please register on myIUcareers through IUCareers.com

Monday, October 26, 2009

New Student Group Call Out - NOGLSTP at IU

The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals at Indiana University (NOGLSTP at IU) is now an official Indiana University Student Organization and a regional group affiliate of NOGLSTP.

> NOGLSTP at IU Fall Callout
> Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 pm
> Ballantine Hall Room 144

Are you Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Ally?
Are you enrolled in (or employed by) Indiana University in the sciences or a science-related field?
Are you a scientist in Monroe or a surrounding county?
Or, do you like the idea of hanging out with queer scientists?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, you are encouraged to join the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals, Inc. (NOGLSTP). NOGLSTP was founded 29 years ago and is an official affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). For more information about NOGLSTP, visit http://www.noglstp.org/. Everyone is welcome to join.

If you have any questions, please contact me at . I hope to see you on Tuesday at 6:00 in Ballantine Hall Room 144.

Best Regards,

Chris Kase
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President of NOGLSTP at IU (the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals at Indiana University)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Student Academic Center Workshops

FStudent Academic Center Free Workshops for the weeks of 10/12 through 10/21

The Student Academic Center free workshops for the upcoming two weeks are open to all students and you do not have to register ahead of time.

Monday, 10/12/09, Overcoming Procrastination Now, Briscoe Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, 10/13/09, How to Ace Your Next Exam, Teter TEF260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, 10/14/09, How to Ace Your Next Exam, Ballantine Hall 109, 7:00-8:00pm

Monday, 10/19/09, Improving Reading Speed, Forest Academic Support
Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, 10/20/09, How to Master Essay Exams, Teter TEF260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, 10/21/09, How to Master Essay Exams, Ballantine Hall 109,
7:00-8:00pm

If you have questions and/or concerns please contact me.

Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D.
Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator
SAC
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
855-7313

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Apply to be an Advocate for Community Engagement

Advocates for Community Engagement (ACE)--Now Hiring

Are you passionate about community service, leadership, and advocacy?
Do you want a job that makes a difference?

Apply to be an ACE! The Advocates for Community Engagement (ACEs) are IU undergraduates who serve as liaisons between service-learning classes and local non-profits. Through the support of paid undergraduate assistantships with the Office of Service-Learning, each ACE serves with a specific agency for at least two semesters. The ACE program also provides leadership development and a campus community of peers for students of diverse backgrounds who have a common commitment to service.

The Office of Service-Learning is currently hiring for two ACE positions to start in January 10': Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Stone Belt. To learn more or to apply on-line, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~copsl/aces.shtml. Deadline for applications:
November 6th, 2009 at 5pm.


Colleen Rose
Civic Engagement Coordinator
Student Activities
Office of Service-Learning
Indiana Memorial Union, Rm 371
812.856.1203

Study Abroad in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean!

Explore Your Options: Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean--TONIGHT--Foster Harper Formal Lounge @ 6:30 p.m.

**TONIGHT**

Thursday, October 8th

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD: AFRICA, CARIBBEAN
6:30-7:30p.m., Foster-Harper Formal Lounge

Add a global dimension to your undergraduate experience!

Whether your primary interest is economics and trade, politics, human rights, the arts, health or the environment, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean are places that matter in the 21st century.

Enjoy free food, music and informed discussion with faculty members from African Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Hear from undergraduates recently returned from study abroad
experiences in these regions. Spend an hour and get information about
academic opportunities that can expand your horizons and set you apart.

The Foster Harper Formal Lounge will be to your left as you enter Foster Harper from the Fee Lane entrance.

This event is free and open to all undergraduates.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Sherwin-Williams Job Interviews

Management Trainee Interviews
Sherwin-Williams

Resume Submission Deadline: 10/07/2009

Qualifications:
A college degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Management or Liberal Arts. Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus. This is a three phase training program which includes an assistant manager assignment that prepares you for store management and/or outside sales rep opportunities. Store Managers are required to develop a wholesale market by outside sales calls. Other store activities include: credit and account receivable management, inventory management, and personnel management.

Company Overview:
Description of Organization: In 2007, the Sherwin-Williams Company celebrated 141 years. We are the largest independent manufacturer and distributor of paint and coatings in the U.S. A Fortune 500 industry leader, the company distributes paint and related products through a network of 3200 locations in the U.S., in addition to operations in 22 foreign countries. Sales, profits and dividends have increased each year for 28 consecutive years. Sherwin-Williams was named one of Fortune's Top 100 Companies to work for in 2005 and 2006.

Apply via myIUcareers

Other Campus Interviews Coming Soon:
Dow ................... closes 10/09
Bank of America ....... closes 10/12
Kohl's Corporate ...... closes 10/13
Westpoint Financial ... closes 10/14

Submit your resume online via myIUCareers on IUCareers.com by the due date to sign up and apply for interviews.

Monday, October 5, 2009

International Student & Scholar Support Group

Want to know more about American culture?
Miss home and want to make more friends?
Stressed out because of academic expectations?
Don’t know where to find the resources?

Come join us! Let’s learn from each other!

This 9-session series will focus on a different topic each week:

Culture related:
Why are Americans like that?
Friendship in America
Explore your identity in a new culture

Academic related:
Adapting to the American classroom
How to cope with language difficulties
How to write academic papers

Resources
Academic and community resources for you and your family

This is an open group that welcomes new members at any point!
Sponsored by IU Outreach And Support for International Student and scholars (OASIS)
at the Center for Human Growth & Leo R. Dowling International Center

IU Center for Human Growth
is a counseling center providing services for ALL including international students, scholars, de-pendents, and local community
Phone: (812) 856-8302
Questions?
Call the Center for Human Growth and ask for
Aileen, Maureen, Mink, Winnie, or Yvonne

International Student & Scholar Support Group
FREE DATES Every Monday from
10/12/09 -12/07/09
TIME 7:00-8:30 pm
LOCATION Leo R. Dowling
International Center
111 S. Jordan Ave.

Job for Graduates: Research Assistant at Duke

Research Assistant
The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
Duke University

Drs. Scott Huettel and Liz Brannon in The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University seek a full-time research associate to conduct functional MRI research with adults and children. The position requires recruiting and testing adults and children in behavioral and fMRI studies, analyzing data, and supervising undergraduates. Some knowledge of cognitive or developmental psychology and/or cognitive neuroscience, as evidenced through research experience or course work, is preferred. A commitment of 2 years is required. Salary will range from $28,000-32,000 (with benefits), commensurate with experience. Applicants will be considered immediately, upon receipt of materials. Please send a resume, the names of two references, and a cover letter to Anna Beth Keith (anna.beth.keith@duke.edu).

Anna Beth Keith
Duke University
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
w:(919) 681-4630
c:(205) 541-0159

Friday, October 2, 2009

Job for Graduates: Research Assistant at U of MD

Faculty Research Assistant
Child Development Lab
University of Maryland
(http://education.umd.edu/EDHD/faculty/Fox/index.php)

The Child Development Lab at the University of Maryland is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to work in a dynamic research environment studying longitudinal trajectories of social learning in infants during the first year of life. Primary responsibilities include recruiting participants, scheduling visits, collecting cognitive, behavioral, and psychophysiological data, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and data management.

Qualifications include a strong research background, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience with infants or young children is desirable.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV by October 31,
2009 to Kristin Ross Stauffer at 301-405-8315 or kross3@umd.edu.
Review of applications is underway and will continue until the position is filled. The qualified candidate will begin immediately.

Job for Graduates: Research Assistant at OSU

Full-time Research Assistant
Cognitive Development Lab
Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive Science The Ohio State University

We invite applications for a Full-time Research Assistant in Dr.
Vladimir Sloutsky's Cognitive Development lab (cogdev.cog.ohio-state.edu). The application process begins on October
5 and the starting date is as early as December 1.

The successful candidate will assist with research investigating cognitive and developmental processes in preschool and elementary school children (there are also plenty of opportunities to work with infants).

Current projects examine word learning, categorization, and the acquisition of early mathematical knowledge. Responsibilities will include data collection, data entry, subject recruitment, database management, communication with parents and teachers, and monitoring of IRB compliance.

Qualifications: a bachelor's degree in psychology, cognitive science, education, human development, or in a related field. Experience working in an educational setting is desirable and interest in research with young children is preferable. Interested candidates please email cover letter and CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent via email to Jennifer Kaminski (kaminski.16@osu.edu). Include "Research Assistant Position" in the subject line.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in getting research experience!

Paid Experiment in Gold's Psychology Lab--$100 total

Dr. Jason Gold's vision lab is in need of participants for experiments involving visual perception. The experiments will involve performing a simple pattern discrimination/detection task on a computer. The experiment will involve a series of ten 50-minute sessions at a rate of $10 per session. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to goldvisionlab@gmail.com with times that you would be available. Thank you!

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*Note: although our times are very flexible, we do need subjects to commit to all ten 45-minute-to-one-hour sessions. We also emphasize that subjects need to complete one session per every weekday that they participate, so please only respond if you have time slots available to come in for ten consecutive business (/week)days. Thanks again!