Hello Sociology Majors and Minors,

Welcome back from spring break! Spring is officially here (well on March 20th). Enjoy the nice weather to come. And check out these awesome opportunities we have for you.

Special Note: Fall registration is just around the corner.  

  • Check out all our courses, meeting times, and instructors: here
  • Expanded course descriptions, workload breakdown, and more: here

Upcoming Events & Programs

#ImmigrationAND Scholar Series

The #ImmigrationAND Scholar Series invites you to continue intersectional learning & imagination this April. We will focus on how immigration intersects with Racial Capitalism (Apr 1), Movement Lawyering (Apr 5), and Immigrant Futures (Apr 13). RSVP today, bring your friends, and help us spread the word!

  • Apr 1 at 12pm: #ImmigrationANDRacialCapitalism. RSVP at tinyurl.com/immigrationandracialcapitalism
    • E. Tendayi Achiume | UCLA Law
    • Todd Miller | Journalist & Writer
    • Emily Mitchell-Eaton | Colgate University 
    • Sherally Munshi | Georgetown Law
  • Apr 5 at 12pm: #ImmigrationANDMovementLawyering. RSVP at tinyurl.com/immigrationandmovementlawyer
    • Chioma Azi | African Communities Together
    • Laila Hlass | Tulane Law School
    • Silky Shah | Detention Watch Network
    • Azadeh Shahshahani | Project South
  • Apr 13 at 12pm: #ImmigrationANDImmigrantFutures. Leemah Nasrati from the International Refugee Assistance Project will be moderating this discussion. RSVP at tinyurl.com/immigrationandfutures
    • Shirleen Achieng | Haitian Bridge Alliance
    • Angélica Cházaro | University of Washington School of Law
    • Jamila Hammami | Open Borders Conference, Free Migration Project
    • Cinthya Rodriguez | Mijente

This discussion is part of the #ImmigrationAND Scholar Series. #ImmigrationAND is a justice-oriented program (open to everyone) exploring interdisciplinary topics within immigration with a focus on collective liberation. Learn more about #ImmigrationAND at bit.ly/ImmigrationAND.

UMN Health Professional School Expo 
  • Weds, March 30 from 10am – 4pm  Hosted virtually in Handshake Student Registration Open Now

The Health Professional School Expo will give pre-health students the chance to network with admissions representatives from medical schools and other health science schools around the country! Registered schools will set their schedules during the 10am – 4pm window with a mix of group sessions (like an information session about their programs) and one-on-one appointment slots. Students can build their own personalized schedule for the event in Handshake! 

Learn More About the Expo & Register Here: http://z.umn.edu/umnhealthexpo  

Employment, Internship, Volunteer, & Leadership Opportunities

Student Parent HELP Center

The Student Parent HELP Center has a wonderful opportunity for work-study eligible undergrads interested in child and family related careers, psychology and sociology related careers and who are in those related majors. (Those with unrelated majors should not apply). Strong candidates will be Freshman through Jr status with at least 2 years to graduation.

This is an entry level career/resume building UG Student Employee position supervised by masters level social workers and family social science staff and involves working with pregnant and parenting U of M students.

We are hoping the start date would be April for training, with an option for summer hours and continuing on through the 22-23 academic year. Hours needed are 16 to 20 per week.All interested candidates MUST APPLY THROUGH THE U O MN JOB CENTER SITE. They may find the position by using JO # 346086. 

PAID Internship – Market Research  Intern

Deft Research is seeking an Intern to join the team in Minneapolis, MN. Deft Research started in 2005 with the goal of better understanding the shopping habits and motivations of seniors purchasing health insurance coverage through the newly created Medicare Part D program. 

  • Apply through Handshake 
  • Application due April 25 @11:00pm
Carlson Global Institute: looking for “Information Management Lead”  

Carlson Global Institute, the study abroad and global degree program office at the Carlson School of Management, is hiring an “Information Management Lead”. Please pass along the information to anyone you think may be interested.

The salary range for this position is $42,000-$47,000 annually depending on qualifications.

Thank you in advance! Anyone with questions can contact cgi@umn.edu or Maxine Kobinski at kobi0025@umn.edu. 

Resources & Other Opportunities

The Nonprofit Scholarship

Do you have a dream of working in the nonprofit world? Are you passionate about raising funds for a worthy cause? If so, the Nonprofit Scholarship may help you reach that goal. The Nonprofit Scholarship (up to $2,000.00 award) recognizes and supports students who have a passion for nonprofit work that makes the world a better place. This scholarship honors the lifelong work of Robert Burgett, an inspiring example of genuine care, leadership, and commitment to the nonprofit sector as the Senior Vice President of Development at the University of Minnesota Foundation. 

Applications for the scholarship are encouraged from students in all UMTC undergraduate colleges. This undergraduate scholarship is awarded to current University of Minnesota Twin Cities juniors and seniors who have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to nonprofit work, strong academic history, and financial need. Preference is given to students with an interest in fundraising.

Detailed information about qualifications and the application process is available at the scholarship application site. Click ‘Let’s Begin’ and find the link for the Nonprofit Scholarship.

  • The deadline for the completed application is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
  • Direct questions about the application to OUE Special Scholarships at ouespecialschol@umn.edu.
Sustainability & Environment Scholarship 

TO: Students Interested in Sustainability and the Environment

  • Do you have a dream of solving pressing environmental challenges in Minnesota and globally?  Do you want to find solutions for our world’s grand environmental challenges?  Do you have an interest in sustainability and the environment?  

The Ecolab Scholars Program may help you reach that goal…

  • The Ecolab Scholars Program is accepting applications from first and second year students interested in sustainability fields who want to advance their communities economically and environmentally.

The scholarship application is available at z.umn.edu/ecolabscholars. Click ‘Let’s Begin’ and find the link for the Ecolab Scholars Program.  It will include detailed information about the qualifications and the application process. Direct questions about the application to OUE Special Scholarships at ouespecialschol@umn.edu.

The deadline for complete applications is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 18th, 2022.

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Mass Shooting Database Organization looking for new members

Hello!  My name is Emmaline Taylor, and I am the Executive Director of Mass Shooting Database. We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose goal is to create a comprehensive database of mass shootings in the United States. 

We currently have 33 volunteers and interns, most of whom are college and university students from across the country, and are looking for more individuals who would like to help with many different aspects of our project (graphic design, data entry, computer science, fact checking, research, social media, etc.)

Learn more about the organization here

Thank you for reading. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at  socadvis@umn.edu 

Best, Clare