Thursday, January 28, 2010

Scholarship Information

Following is information about two awards that will now be administered by the Office of Scholarships, the Cox Scholarship and the Sony Scholarship Program. Both require strong academic performance at IU and represent wonderful opportunities for students. Please disseminate this information to candidates in your department who you feel may qualify for these programs and encourage them to apply.

Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Scholarship:

The Cox Scholars Program is for Indiana Residents and is a unique opportunity for working students. The Cox Scholarship rewards the efforts of current IU students who have demonstrated the motivation and resourcefulness required for success through their part-time work and strong academic performance. Each selected scholar will receive up to 75% of the yearly cost of attendance. The application is due March 1. For more information, including details on how to apply for the Cox Scholarship, click here.

Sony Scholarship Program:

The Sony Scholarship is a new IU scholarship, which is the result of a partnership between UITS and Sony. The Sony Scholarship will place the tools to succeed directly in the hands of a select few of our most deserving and exceptional students. The scholarship rewards the efforts of five current IU students who have achieved academically as well as have demonstrated financial need. Selected recipients of the Sony Scholarship will receive a Sony equipment package including a VAIO PC Notebook and related equipment, valued at $1200. The application is due February 15. For more information, including the application, click here.

Free Student Academic Center Workshops

The following free Student Academic Center workshops focusing on a variety of college-level learning strategies will be taking place over the next two weeks. The workshops are open to all students and there is no need to sign up in advance. However it is important to arrive early to get seating.

Questions and/or concerns can be directed to Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D., schertko@indiana.edu,Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator, Student Academic Center, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, 855-7313.

Monday, February 1, The Balancing Act: Getting Good Grades and Having Fun Too, Briscoe Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, February 2, Building Bridges, Not Walls: Learn to Communicate with Your Instructor, Teter TEF260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, February 3, Building Bridges, Not Walls: Learn to Communicate with Your Instructor, Ballantine Hall 247, 7:00-8:00pm


Monday, February 8, Learning from Your Returned Exam, Forest Academic
Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, February 9, Tips to Get Your Money's Worth Out of Your
Textbooks, Teter TEF260, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, February 10, Tips to Get Your Money's Worth Out of Your
Textbooks, Ballantine Hall 247, 7:00-8:00pm

Lab Coordinator position at UCSD

The Language and Development Lab at UCSD (San Diego, California) is looking for a laboratory coordinator beginning July 1, 2010 or later.

The lab conducts research on language acquisition, conceptual development, and cross-cultural differences in each area (e.g., in Japan, Taiwan, and India). Duties include managing and leading research projects in the lab: designing studies, creating stimuli, recruiting participants, testing infants, toddlers, and adults, analyzing data, and participating in the final synthesis of research for publication. The position also involves administrative duties, such as interviewing and hiring undergraduate volunteers, managing subject recruitment, training students, purchasing equipment, and planning lab events and meetings. All past lab coordinators have co-authored at least one paper during their tenure.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science.
Experience working with children & strong interest in language.
Knowledge of Excel, SPSS statistical software is preferred.
Strong organization and writing skills.

Minimum 1 year commitment. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience, according to the UCSD Lab Assistant 1 scale.

For more information about the lab, and to request details about the job, visit http://www.ladlab.ucsd.edu, or email Jennifer Audet at ladlab.coordinator@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AT THE YALE COGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT LAB

The Yale Cognition and Development Lab, under the direction of Professor Frank Keil, announces the opportunity for undergraduates to participate in the lab's annual Summer Research Internship. This 9-week Internship involves hands-on research experience and training in the fields of cognitive psychology and developmental psychology.

Responsibility: The Interns will play key roles in ongoing research projects investigating higher cognition, and will participate in planning and developing several new ventures. Specific responsibilities will include developing stimuli, scheduling and running subjects, analyzing data, maintaining lab computer equipment, as well as miscellaneous office and administrative duties. Interested Interns will also have the opportunity for hands-on experience with statistical software and web site design.

Opportunity: The Interns in our lab tend to be involved in every phase of the research process--a very rewarding experience for all concerned.
We strive to nurture competence by giving Interns far greater levels of training, responsibility and independence than is customary in most psychology labs. We are also committed to maintaining a relaxed, close-knit team spirit, and a level of excitement and fun about our work. The Internship is a terrific opportunity for motivated self-starters interested in research experience. It is ideally suited for a person seriously considering graduate school in cognitive or developmental psychology.

Focus: This full-time Internship involves research in cognitive/ developmental psychology. Our research interests are fairly broad. At a very general level, we are investigating how knowledge is organized, and in how that organization unfolds in the course of development.

Details: The internship is open to all undergraduate students. The full-time schedule is approximately 35 hours/week, and the internship is 9 weeks long (June 7 - August 6), with a week off for July 4.

Applying: The application and further information can be found on our website, http://www.yale.edu/cogdevlab/summer.htm If you have any questions, please e-mail Jonathan Kominsky at cogdevlab@yale.edu

CALLOUT!! Pamplona, Spain 2010

Please join Dean John Graham for an information session in the 2nd floor SPEA Atrium on Friday, January 29 from 3:00-4:15

Study economic evaluation of health, safety, and environmental issues in Pamplona Spain from May 23-June 18:

* Six credit hours of SPEA V450 (two, 3 credit hour courses)

* Excellent value at a low cost, which includes tuition, meals,
books, and excursions

* Three planned excursions

* Optional field trips, fantastic shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing

* Opportunities for travel in Spain, Europe, and Morocco

Program applications due February 15 at http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/applications/summer.shtml#app

For more information, go to http://www.speapamplona.info and http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/pamplona.html

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Discover how technology can play a role in your future career

The School of Informatics & Computing would like to invite you and any of your students that you think would enjoy an event that provides the unique chance for students to discover the various ways technology can play a role in their future careers through focused discussions with over 40 alumni, engaging keynote speakers, and relevant industry professional panels.

Changing the way we … Work, Live, Play: The Human Side of Technology
Changing the way we … Save Lives: Transforming Healthcare
Changing the way we … Help People: Serving a Community using Technology

Students can register here http://alumni.indiana.edu/info/ . If you would like to come, please email (brownr@indiana.edu) and we will get you set up!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Summer 2010 White House Internship

This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve…I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”
—President Barack Obama, May 22, 2009

President Obama believes in the capacity of young people to move America forward. He is committed to providing young leaders from across the nation an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and fostering a continued commitment to public service through the White House Internship Program. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and prepare them for future roles in public service. To learn more about the program, please visit whitehouse.gov/internships.

How To Apply:
Go to: www.whitehouse.gov/internships
A completed application includes:
• two essays
• three letters of recommendation
• resume
Deadline for the Summer Internship Program: February 7

Questions or concerns?
Email: intern_application@whitehouse.gov

Thursday, January 21, 2010

2010 UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference

Dear Psychology Research Faculty:

It is with great excitement that I write this letter to announce the application deadline for the 2010 UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. PURC will be on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at UCLA and will showcase approximately 100 undergraduate psychology research projects in poster and paper talk sessions.

We are looking for a diverse representation of campuses and we would like to see more applicants from Indiana University–Bloomington. We are looking for high quality abstracts written by undergraduate researchers in your department. Students must submit the application and fees online by Friday, February 26th, 2010. The application and details are available at http://purc.psych.ucla.edu/.

If you’re hesitant about sending this to your students because of the distance, or because of the date, keep in mind that many of your undergraduates may call Southern California home, and others would love to travel to a conference city where the beaches are warm and sunny—especially if they are at the end of their own academic year.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me.


Sincerely,
Sarah Bejarano
PURC Coordinator,
UCLA Department of Psychology
bejarano@psych.ucla.edu

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Scholarship for Science Majors

A scholarship is available through the School of Education for students majoring in an area of science. Students in the College are eligible to apply for this scholarship even if they do not intend to teach.

If interested, you may learn more about the scholarship on the following site:

http://education.indiana.edu/scholarships

Look under “Additional Scholarships” and find “Science Education” . The scholarship is named the Paul Klinge Scholarship. Instructions for applying for this scholarship are available at the site.

Deadline is February 11, 2010.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Nestle Purina Petcare Technician GP Opening- Temporary

Petcare Technician GP - Temporary
Research & Development
Department: Research & Development
Location: St. Joseph MO
Job Number: nest-00012670

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for organizing and performing the necessary work related to the care of and pet waste management studies with the cats under general supervision. This is a temporary position.

Apply online at http://nestlepurinacareers.com

This is a wonderful job opportunity! The employee would be
working closely with Jill A. Villarreal, Ph.D., Animal Behavior Scientist, studying cat elimination behavior.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Advertising, Design, and Public Relations Networking Night

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 • 6:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
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.
Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the Advertising, Design, and Public Relations industries 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.

Panelist Include:

Doran Moreland, Director - Peritus Public Relations

Terry Followell, Associate Creative Director - Finelight

Marsha Lovejoy, Public Relations Coordinator - Cook Medical

Matt Klein, Account Director - Ten Adams Advertising Agency

ATTENTION: Camp STAR Applicants

Camp STAR, A Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children with ADHD:

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in partnership with JCYS North Shore Day Camp is recruiting recreational and educational counselors for summer 2009. Camp STAR is Chicago-land's only evidence-based therapeutic program designed to help children learn to manage behavioral, emotional, social, and learning issues.

Camp STAR is a 7-week therapeutic day camp for children ages 6-12.
Children will be in groups of 12 with 6 counselors per group. While leading children though team sports, skills drills, swimming, Academic Learning Center, computer games, and arts and crafts each day, counselors are constantly monitoring behaviors though a point system and positive reinforcement.

Camp STAR gives upper level undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to:
-Earn graduate school and work recommendations -Receive extensive training in behavior modification and social
skills training
-Participate in daily supervision with clinical psychologists -Gain clinical experience with children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning
issues and the social challenges associated with high-functioning
Autism/Asperger's syndrome

We are seeking applicants with:
-A strong academic background particularly in psychology or education -Experience and interest in working with children -Sports knowledge (basketball, softball, soccer, swimming) & the
ability to demonstrate skills
-Outgoing, positive attitude and enthusiasm

The camp runs from June 14th-July 30st at Wayne Thomas School, Highland Park, IL. Counselors are required to attend two weeks of training starting June 1st. Counselors will typically work from 8:00AM-6:30PM on weekdays and may be needed to supervise children once a week from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Counselors will receive a stipend for their participation.

Please contact Danielle Raubuck for more information or an application at draubuck@psych.uic.edu

Danielle L. Raubuck
Visiting Coordinator of Clinical and Research Programs Program Director of Camp STAR www.jcys.org/campstar University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Juvenile Research
312.996.4331
draubuck@psych.uic.edu

APA Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates

Applications due February 12

The APA Science Directorate is pleased to announce a partnership with the George Mason University Department of Psychology to host the 2010 Summer Science Fellowship (SSF). SSF aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our principal objective is to inform these students about the science of psychology and its promise for the future, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in psychological science.

An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the SSF will place up to 10 talented students in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington , DC area. The lab experience will be six weeks in length. The SSF program gives students an opportunity to explore the intellectual, personal, and social processes of scientific inquiry and to experience cutting-edge psychological research through hands-on laboratory activities. SSF offers promising students the opportunity to equip themselves with skills essential to succeed in graduate school, and gives students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological science the opportunity to be mentored by nationally-known faculty.

The 2010 program is expected to run from June 20 to July 31. APA will pay students a summer salary, as well as cover all travel and living expenses. This should make the program financially feasible for most college students.

Eligibility is strictly limited to students who are currently juniors at US or Canadian colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required.
Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

In 2010, placements may be available in the following areas of psychology. Final word on the involvement of specific faculty and labs will be made closer to the time of student selection.

Applied Developmental Psychology
Biopsychology
Clinical Psychology
Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology Industrial Organizational Psychology School Psychology For more information, including the application, visit http:// www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx.

LAMP Information Sessions Start Soon!

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores,

The Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) will be accepting applications from February 1st-March 31st. Apply online at www.indiana.edu/~lamp.

Are you interested in majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences but also learning about business, management and leadership? Do you enjoy studying multiple points of view? If you answered "yes" then LAMP might be the right place for you. What is LAMP you ask? LAMP is an honors interdisciplinary program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences in cooperation with the Kelley School of Business. It allows students the opportunity to have a major in the College but take classes in the business school that enhance management and leadership skills. LAMP students are drawn from the full range of majors within the College-from Biochemistry to Theater & Drama. Students can complete either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science, and many LAMP students pursue a double major.
At LAMP students don't just learn inside the classroom, we provide a wide variety of co curricular programs for students to get involved in.
During any given week a student could attend a Master Class with the CEO of Clorox, have lunch with the Sudan Desk Officer from the US State Department , and attend a workshop on preparing for a career fair. We encourage students to pursue all their passions, whether that is multiple majors, overseas study, or internship experience. We are here to make sure that students can get the most out of their 4 years at Indiana University.

Come Learn More About LAMP at an Information Session Monday, January 25 at 5:00pm in the Collins Coffee House Wednesday, January 27 at 6:00pm in the Teter Academic Service Center Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00pm in the McNutt Advising Office Monday, February 8 at 6:00pm in the Forrest Map Room Wednesday, February 17 at 5:00pm in the McNutt Advising Office

If none of the above times work for you, please feel free to schedule an appointment with the LAMP academic advisor by calling, (812) 856-4966. For the most up to date information regarding the application and frequently asked questions, visit the LAMP website at www.indiana.edu/~lamp.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

APA Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates

APA Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates -- Applications Available

APPILICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2010 The APA Science Directorate is pleased to announce a partnership with the George Mason University Department of Psychology to host the 2010 Summer Science Fellowship (SSF). SSF aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our principal objective is to inform these students about the science of psychology and its promise for the future, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in psychological science.

An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the SSF will place up to 10 talented students in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington, DC area.
The lab experience will be six weeks in length. The SSF program gives students an opportunity to explore the intellectual, personal, and social processes of scientific inquiry and to experience cutting- edge psychological research through hands-on laboratory activities.
SSF offers promising students the opportunity to equip themselves with skills essential to succeed in graduate school, and gives students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in psychological science the opportunity to be mentored by nationally-known faculty.
The 2010 program is expected to run from June 20 to July 31. APA will pay students a summer salary, as well as cover all travel and living expenses. This should make the program financially feasible for most college students.

Eligibility is strictly limited to those who are currently juniors at US or Canadian colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
In 2010, placements may be available in the following areas of psychology. Final word on the involvement of specific faculty and labs will be made closer to the time of student selection.

Applied Developmental Psychology
Biopsychology
Clinical Psychology
Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology Industrial Organizational Psychology School Psychology

For more information, including the application, visit http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Psychology and Law REU Program at UNL

The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Nebraska/Lincoln Law and Psychology Program a grant to house and train undergraduate psychology students interested in psychology and law.
This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program brings 8 to 10 undergraduate students to UNL to study law and psychology for an academic year. Undergraduate students are provided with room and board, along with a stipend for working in UNL law and psychology research laboratories. They spend time working with UNL joint law and psychology doctoral (JD/ Ph.D and MLS/Ph.D.) students. The University of Nebraska/Lincoln faculty mentors these undergraduate students, helping them gain valuable experience to assist in preparing them for graduate school in psychology. As you can see from the UNL website (address provided below), in the last five years, REU students have had a rewarding academic experience at UNL as shown by some of their comments. This year UNL accepted 10 new students as their fifth class and they all finished the fall semester and are going on to the spring semester. Next year UNL will accept their sixth class of REU students beginning in summer of 2010. The website describes the program in detail. The program description and application materials are available on the following website:

http://www.unl.edu/psychlawreu/

UNL will begin selecting REU students on March 1, 2010. UNL will continue accepting applications until all slots are filled. Students who apply early will have an advantage in this competitive selection process.

Richard L. Wiener
Charles Bessey Professor of Law and Psychology Director, Law and Psychology Program University of Nebraska/Lincoln
338 Burnett Hall
402-472-1137
rwiener2@unl.edu

Constructive Conflict Resolution Training

Interested students, as well as other community members are invited to attend...
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Basic Mediation Training
Are you interested in constructive conflict resolution, restorative justice, and the mediation process? The Community Justice & Mediation Center (CJAM) invites you to attend Basic Mediation Training.

* Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 13-14, 2010
* 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* IU Maurer School of Law, Room 214

"Basic Mediation Training" is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth.

Participants who complete CJAM's "Basic Mediation Training" are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills is also welcome to participate.
For more information see http://www.cjam.org.

STUDENT SPORT PSYCHOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES

The American Board of Sport Psychology is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of tuition-based positions in its 5th ANNUAL SPRING/SUMMER:

Internship, Training and Visiting Fellowship programs in Applied Evidence-Based Sport Psychology

ABSP Summer programs continue to grow and be productive with participants being involved in groundbreaking research and applications in evidence-based applied athlete assessment and intervention. Participants were/will be included as co-authors in numerous papers that were/will be submitted for publication and in conjunction with the presentation of data and findings that were derived from summer long research that will appear in the book Evidence-Based Applied Sport Psychology: A Manual for Practitioners, Researchers and Students (Carlstedt RA [2010] NY:
Springer Publishing).

Selected individuals will be exposed to applied research and evidence-based approaches to athlete assessment and intervention and the opportunity to work (under supervision of Dr. Roland A.
Carlstedt) with athletes from various sports and organizations that we provide consulting services to. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on assessment, intervention and research experience in settings that have a high degree of ecological validity. Hours can be accrued toward clinical supervision, applied or used for college credit and will count toward ABSP certification.

Venue: New York City (activities throughout greater New York City area); additional special weeks may be held in Boston as well

Population: Athletes from various sports and organizations

Dates: Starting in May and running through September (Summer long positions are available). One-Month minimum participation required (latest start time: August).

Hours per week- minimum of 20 hours of applied sport psychology activities per week

Activities:

1. Orientation/Overview of ABSP Evidence-based athlete assessment and intervention protocol (see ABSP website; link to Journal and Test Center pages)

2. Applied sport psychology/applied neuroscience and psychophysiology lab

3. Experiencing the ABSP Protocol first hand (taking the ABSP-BRC Internet-based test battery)

4. Analysis of your test results

5. In-the-field athlete assessment and intervention

6. Data-analysis

7. Applied Interventions/Supervising Athlete intervention

8. Participation in on-going research projects (longitudinal data acquisition, assessment and intervention on-going investigation).

9. Numerous other learning and training activities including lectures on components of the ABSP Evidence-Based Protocol

10. Ethical practice and marketing of sport psychology services

11. Working with Coaches


Undergraduates are eligible for the Intern-Research Assistant positions and graduates, graduate students, coaches and faculty/ administrators are eligible for the Fellowships.

CONTACT: rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org for an information package and application.

ABSP will be providing psychological performance analysis services involving all Major League Baseball teams in 2010 and are seeking student analysts.

CONTACT: rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org for more details


Roland A. Carlstedt, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist***Licensed Applied Psychologist Board Certified Sport Psychologist (ABSP) Board Certified in Applied Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (BCIA)
Chairman: American Board of Sport Psychology Research Fellow in Applied Neuroscience: Brain Resource Company Clinical and Research Director: Integrative Psychological Services of NYC
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of the American Board of Sport Psychology

www.americanboardofsportpsychology.org

rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org

Tel. 917-680-3994

YOU TUBE: ABSP: Intern and Visiting Fellowship Program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ZskvC7cto

Monday, January 11, 2010

African American Arts Institute Ensemble Auditions this week!

This week the African American Arts Institute is holding auditions for the Spring 2010 semester for The African American Dance Company, The African American Choral Ensemble and IU Soul Revue.

Audition details are as follows:

African American Dance Company
January 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A217

This company’s repertoire consists of original choreography based on a fusion dance styles including modern, jazz, contemporary, African and Latin American dance forms.

Audition Description:
A short warm-up followed by a dance combination given by the Director. Please do not bring prepared dance routines. Dance specialties will be evaluated at the end of the auditions. No dance experience is required. Audition dress must be dance attire: Leotards, tights, jazz shoes or bare feet. Men may wear sweat-pants. No Street wear, tight pants or shorts.

African American Choral Ensemble
January 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A219

The ensemble’s repertoire includes spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music and formally composed works of African American composers.

Audition Description:
Vocalists are to bring one prepared piece with or without accompaniment.

IU Soul Revue and AAAI Band
January 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall

The ensemble delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, Soul, Funk, and contemporary urban black popular music.

Audition Description:
Vocalists
Prepare a one piece a cappella or bring a recording to accompany your solo. You will be asked to match pitches and harmonize.

AAAI Band
Instrumentalists - bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece. Drums and Amplifiers provided.

Come try out for one of these great ensembles!

Please visit our website at www.indiana.edu/~aaai or call the AAAI Marketing Office at (812)855-5427

International Job & Internship Search Strategies Career Night

January 27, 2010
6:30-8:30
Career Development Center

It’s time to think about starting your international job/internship search! Join IU Alumni and career professionals working diverse global careers for an evening of information and networking. Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans 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.

CIA INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, January 28, 2010 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
Learn about the exciting positions available right now within the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency.
National Clandestine Service careers offer fast-paced, varied work environments that will challenge you to find innovative solutions to complex problems, to travel internationally, and to use existing or new language skills in ways that will make a positive difference to you, your family, and your country. This is more than a job. It is a way of life for professionals who demand the highest personal satisfaction from their work.
This information session will focus on overseas and Washington, DC-based opportunities with the CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS). Agency recruiters will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency mission, potential career opportunities, the on-line application process, and a question and answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume.
Applicants with foreign language skills or overseas study or work experience are likely to be most competitive for current NCS career opportunities. US citizenship is required.
Visit our website: www.cia.gov
The NCS is currently seeking applicants with skills in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, and Russian for Language Officer and operational positions.

Job Position

Position Title: IGERT Program Coordinator
Department: Cognitive Science
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, 20 hours per week
Salary: $20/hour
Dates: Training program funding currently scheduled to end 8/2014, but may be extended
Location: Eigenmann Hall

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The program coordinator will provide clerical and administrative
support to a new NSF-funded IGERT training program in Cognitive Science
(http://igert.cogs.indiana.edu/). They will work with the PI and Fiscal
Officer on budget tracking and maintaining the records necessary for
reporting requirements. They will work with the Recruiting and
Admissions Committee to coordinate and make arrangements for all
recruiting activities and graduate student visits and admissions, as
well as a summer program for undergraduates from underrepresented
groups. They will work with the Education and Training Committee to
make arrangements for visiting speakers, maintain student checklists,
and to organize an annual research showcase. They will work with the
Evaluation Committee on collecting information to satisfy NSF reporting
requirements. Finally, they will work with IGERT faculty and students
and a system administrator to keep the IGERT program web page up to
date.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required, BS or BA preferred; Clerical
experience; Basic word processing, spreadsheet and web skills; Business
writing and communication skills; Excellent organizational skills, with
demonstrated ability to manage details, work independently, and set
priorities; Confidentiality.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and references to stowle@indiana.edu

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Learn to be a better student AND earn credit for it!

Enroll now for EDUC-X156 College and Life Long Learning
1 credit, semester-long, Satisfactory/Fail course Section 6729, 7:00-8:00pm, Tuesday Section 6730, 7:00-8:00pm, Wednesday

You will participate in workshops for procrastination, time management, test-taking skills, note-taking, and many other topics. You will also get individual support with your ‘Academic Fitness Trainer’ in weekly hourly conferences!

For more information, visit sac.indiana.edu

Free Spring 2010 Student Academic Center Workshops!

College and Lifelong Learning

SAC College and Lifelong Learning Workshops focus on a variety of college-level learning strategies and are free and open to all students. Students do not need to sign up in advance to attend but are advised to arrive early to get seating.

TUE 1/19, WED 1/20 Spring Into School with Effective Study Goal Setting
TUE 1/26, WED 1/27 Where Does Time Go? Strategies to Beat Procrastination
TUE 2/2, WED 2/3 Building Bridges, Not Walls: Learn to Communicate with Your Instructor
TUE 2/9, WED 2/10 Tips to Get Your Money’s Worth Out of Your Textbooks
TUE 2/16, WED 2/17 Note Taking Made Easy: Lectures and Power Point
TUE 2/23, WED 2/24 College Thinking: Become a Better Memorizer
TUE 3/2, WED 3/3 How to Ace Your Next Exam TUE 3/9, WED 3/10 How to Master Essay Exams
TUE 3/23, WED 3/24 Making Groups Work for You
TUE 3/30, WED 3/31 Motivating Yourself to Achieve Success!
TUE 4/6, WED 4/7 Matching Your Learning Preferences to Academic Course Demands
TUE 4/13, WED 4/14 May Day! May Day! Managing Stress?
TUE 4/20, WED 4/21 Eyes on the Prize: Preparing for Success After College
TUE 4/27, WED 4/28 How to Cope with Your Finals

TUESDAYS
7 P.M.–8 P.M.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (ASC)
IN TETER RESIDENCE HALL TE F260

WEDNESDAYS
7 P.M.–8 P.M.
BALLANTINE HALL 247

If you have any questions concerning our workshops, please contact -

Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D, Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator (schertko@indiana.edu).
Student Academic Center
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
316 N. Jordan
855-7313

"Win a Trip with Nick" New York Times Contest

Announcing the "Win a Trip with Nick" New York Times contest.

Are you a college or university student with a yearning to see the best and worst of the world? Nicholas D. Kristof, Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, invites students to write an essay and/or make a video to enter to win a reporting trip to Africa in the spring of 2010. Check out Nick's video about the trip and his announcement about the contest. Deadline for contest entries is January 18, 2010.

Find Nick’s regular blog at nytimes.com/ontheground.

Announced by:
Kandace Rusnak
Education Manager – IN, OH, Western PA
The New York Times
Office: 888-725.3777
Cell: 440-610.5285
Kandace.rusnak@pcfcorp.com

African American Arts Institute Audition Reminder

The African American Arts Institute will be holding auditions for the spring 2010 semester for The African American Dance Company, The African American Choral Ensemble and IU Soul Revue.

Audition details are as follows:

African American Dance Company
January 12, 2010, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A217 at 7:00 p.m.

The company’s repertoire consists of original choreography based on a fusion dance styles including modern, jazz, contemporary, African and Latin American dance forms.
Audition Description: A short warm-up followed by a dance combination given by the Director. Please do not bring prepared dance routines. Dance specialties will be evaluated at the end of the auditions. No dance experience is required. Audition dress must be dance attire: Leotards, tights, jazz shoes or bare feet. Men may wear sweat-pants. No Street wear, tight pants or shorts.

African American Choral Ensemble
January 13, 2010, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Room A219 at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble’s repertoire includes spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music and formally composed works of African American composers.
Audition Description: Vocalists are to bring one prepared piece with or without accompaniment.

IU Soul Revue
January 14, 2010, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Grand Hall at 7:00 p.m.
The ensemble delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, Soul, Funk, and contemporary urban black popular music.
Audition Description:
Vocalists
Prepare a one piece a cappella or bring a recording to accompany your solo. You will be asked to match pitches and harmonize.

AAAI Band
Instrumentalists - bring your instrument and be prepared to solo and accompany in a combo setting on an R&B, Soul, or Gospel piece. Drums and Amplifiers provided.

Summer Research Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (PSLC) at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh has an exciting summer research opportunity available to undergraduate students. This program encourages applications from students who would like to do research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies. The PSLC's program provides support for talented undergraduates to spend 8 or 10 weeks during the summer working in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University or the University of Pittsburgh. The program aims to encourage the participation of underrepresented students in our graduate programs and to make the PSLC's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to our fields. The program supports the PSLC's commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology, education, and psychology leaders. Applications will be considered from eligible students without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity.

For more information and application materials see: http://www.learnlab.org/opportunities/PSLC_summer_internship.php