Dear Sociology Majors and Minors,  

Happy April Fool’s! Fall registration is just around the corner. Be sure to check your MyU for your registration date. Check out all of the summer jobs, paid research, and internship opportunities we have in this issue.

Special Note: For those of you looking to take the Capstone (Soc 4966W) in Fall semester we’ll be in contact with you late next week on how to get a permission number for the course. Remember the pre-reqs for Soc 4966W are enforced! C- or higher in Soc 1001, 3701, 3801, 3811, and at least 4 out of the 5 Soc electives before enrolling in the course.

Upcoming Events & Programs

The Power of Youth: Movie and Discussion

  • Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
  • Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Location: Wilson Library Collaboration Studio (1st floor)
  • Register in advance for this event 

Join the UMN Libraries and Minnesota Transform for a movie night highlighting the power of youth in the Civil Rights Movement. Guests will watch “The Children’s March of 1963,” followed by a guided discussion. The film and discussion aim to empower youth and people of all ages to be the change they wish to see in the world, even though the path is not always easy. Pizza will be served!

Trigger Warning: Racism, Violence, Harsh Language

Mentoring  Conference: Fostering Diverse Communities of Mentorship – Evidence-Based Practices for Reciprocal Growth 

The Mentoring Institute at UNM is pleased to announce its 15th Annual Mentoring Conference, Fostering Diverse Communities of Mentorship: Evidence-Based Practices for Reciprocal Growth

We invite faculty, staff, and students of higher education, researchers, K-12 educators, community leaders, administrators, non-profit partners, government agencies, and other professionals to participate in this five-day event, which will be held from Monday, October 24th, 2022, through Friday, October 28nd, 2022, at The University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico*.

Together, we will develop dynamic conversations and networking opportunities through hands-on workshops, individual/panel presentations, and plenary sessions. We aim to foster engagement among scholars and professionals in the fields of mentoring, coaching, and leadership. 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Call for proposals release – March 21st 
  • Abstract  proposal submission deadline – May 15th 
  • Accepted proposals notification – May 31st  
  • Late date to register as presenter and/or peer-reviewer – June 15th
  • Paper submission due – June 30th
  • Peer-review process – July 1st – 30th 
  • Peer-review papers returned – August 3rd
  • Final paper submission due – August 31st 
  • Standard registration deadline – October  14th 

For  more information: visit their website

Public Health Association Conference  

This year’s conference focuses on the shared challenges and opportunities in health equity, environmental health and justice, and workforce development. With breakout sessions highlighting work done in Minnesota on these topics and inspiring plenary speakers, conference attendees will leave with new ideas and strategies to use in their communities. Please visit the 2022 conference website for additional details.

The MPHA conference covers a range of current public health topics that students are interested in such as health equity. For students, the conference provides an opportunity for career exploration through hearing speakers from diverse sectors of public health and networking with public health professionals who can potentially provide internships or informational interviews. Students can also learn more about the Association, which has several ways for students to be engaged including student roles on the Governing Council and committee projects. 

Employment, Internship, Volunteer, & Leadership Opportunities

MCAE is Hiring Academic Consultants 

  • Apply here Job # 346723
  • Deadline: April 13th 

Market Research Intern @ Deft Research Inc. 

  • Deadline: April 25th 
  • Apply here 

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. 

Internship with Sociology Alum Mellissa Solin 

Sociology Alum Mellissa Solin (LCJ BA, 2003) is looking to hire an intern for the Summer and beyond. St. Croix Regional Medical Center is seeking a Marketing Intern to work 32-40 hours per week during the summer. There will be an opportunity to continue working a part-time schedule when school resumes for up to 12 months. This role will work on-site at our St Croix Falls, WI location. The Marketing Intern will have administrative duties including developing and implementing marketing strategies. This position will collaborate with our marketing team in all stages of marketing campaigns to help develop, expand and maintain SCRMC marketing channels.

For further information, including how to apply, please visit here

CLA Student Service Peer Advisor 

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Student Services office provides direct service to students as a key information, intake, peer advising, and referral office for all CLA undergraduate students. In this role, the CLA Student Services office located in Johnston Hall (or remote), serves as a pivotal outreach and communication arm of CLA Student Services (CLASS) for students, faculty, staff, the university community, and the general public. Functionally, the CLASS team operates as the “front door” of the College for the majority of our incoming first-year and transfer students. Our team also supports CLA advising by assisting students with basic advising decisions and referrals to professional advising staff. The CLASS office staff coordinate registration and orientation operations for the college, maintain student records, and provide mail and equipment services to CLASS. The CLASS office staff provide critical central support and communications for advising functions throughout CLASS, including the student advising communities, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, Individualized Degree Programs and the First and Second Year Experience program. Students served are continuing CLA students with special emphasis on newly admitted students. 

Learn more and apply here

Office of Financial Empowerment – City of Saint Paul: CollegeBound Saint Paul Outreach & Engagement Coordinator ($49,462.40 – $69,534.40 Annually)

This position will provide management support services for the CollegeBound Saint Paul (CBSP) program. This position will also lead the development and implementation of outreach and engagement efforts of the CBSP program, including coordinating volunteers, performing community outreach, and establishing community partnerships.

Undergraduate Archive Assistant Job 347128

JOB DESCRIPTION

IPUMS (part of ISRDI) curates the world’s largest collection of individual-level population and health survey data freely accessible online (ipums.org). Thousands of researchers use these data worldwide, and you can contribute to the support, development, and enhancement of this public good. We have three openings for undergraduate archive assistants, beginning immediately and continuing through summer and beyond (pending satisfactory performance).

Starting rate: $13.00/hour

Hours: Flexible scheduling from 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday. 10-20 hours per week.

Office location: Selected candidates will be required to work IN PERSON in our West Bank Office Building 

Student Positions with OTE

Orientation & Transition Experiences is hiring for two summer student positions: Operations Crew Members and Orientation Program Assistants. 

Operations Crew Member

The Operations Crew Members implement the check-in process for Orientation programs for new, incoming students and their guests. They also facilitate the check-in, attendance management, and event staffing for Welcome Week.

Applications and more information: z.umn.edu/ote-opscrew

Position closes: April 8, 2022 

Orientation Program Assistant

Orientation Programming Assistants (OPAs) are responsible for logistical support of Orientation and Welcome Week which includes event set-ups, supply management and delivery, disability accommodations, and other projects. 

Applications and more information: z.umn.edu/ote-opa 

Position Closes: April 8, 2022

Recruiting Welcome Week Leader 

What is a Welcome Week?

Welcome Week is a six-day program directly before fall semester and focuses on providing a quality transitional experience for new students and helps them prepare for their life at the University of Minnesota through planning, exploring campus, building community, and participating in campus traditions. Welcome Week 2022 will take place Wednesday, August 31 – Monday, September 5.

What are Welcome Week Leaders (WWLs)?

Welcome Week Leaders are a team of volunteers who help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment during Welcome Week by leading a small group of 20-25 new students. WWLs are trained to facilitate small group activities and conversations. All students are encouraged to apply to be Welcome Week Leaders!

WWL Benefits

  • Make connections with other student leaders on campus 
  • Receive training on topics such as small-group facilitation, campus resources, inclusion, and leadership development
  • Receive five unique WWL t-shirts and other fun swag 
  • Selected meals provided during training and Welcome Week program 
  • Parking during August training and program for leaders traveling more than one (1) mile to campus 
  • Support the incoming Class of 2026 and transfer students as they transition to the University

How to Apply

Resources  & Other Opportunities

UMN Scholarship in Honor of George Floyd 

The University of Minnesota Scholarship in Honor of George Floyd is now accepting applications from all eligible students, including those with financial need and those who have been victims of police violence. Candidates are eligible to be considered for this scholarship if they are currently registered full-time in an undergraduate degree-seeking program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

The scholarship application is available at the UMTC Undergraduate Scholarship Search site. Click ‘Let’s Begin’ and find the link for the University of Minnesota Scholarship in Honor of George Floyd.  It will include detailed information about the scholarship program and the application process. The award amount is expected to be approximately $4,000 for two UMTC students split evenly between the fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.

To the maximum extent possible, preference will be given to students who will enhance the diversity of the student body as described by the University. In evaluating student body diversity, after the eligible pool of candidates is selected, an additional consideration will be given to Black or African American students if they are underrepresented in the University. For the current term, spring 2022, Black or African American students are underrepresented at the University.

  • The deadline for complete applications is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
  • Direct questions to OUE Special Scholarships at ouespecialschol@umn.edu 

Undergraduate Fellowships/Awards in Human Rights 

Fellowship 

The Don and Arvonne Fraser Fellowships offer $3,500 in funding to support placement of two UMN -Twin Cities undergraduate students in leading human rights organizations for summer 2022. The Don Fraser Fellow will work with The Advocates for Human Rights and the Arvonne Fraser Fellow will be placed with Global Rights for Women. 

  • Visit z.umn.edu/fraser2022 for information on these opportunities to gain valuable experience in the field of human rights.
  • Fellowship applications due Friday, April 8, 2022

Award 

This spring we offer the 11th Annual Inna Meiman Human Rights Award and the Sullivan Ballou Award recognizing UMN – Twin Cities undergraduate students who have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. Each award comes with a $1,000 payment and recognition at an April 29th Awards program. We welcome nominations by faculty, staff and peers as well as self-nominations, with a letter of support. 

  • Visit z.umn.edu/hrawards2022 for more information on criteria and the nominations process.  
  • Award nominations due Friday, April 8, 2022

Accepting Applications for the Cargill Thrive Scholarship Program

The Cargill thrive program is now accepting scholarship applications. This program was created to support the academic and career success for women and BIPOC students pursuing careers in agriculture, business, and STEM. Please support me in spreading the word and informing your students about this wonderful opportunity. Students can apply at z.umn.edu/thriveapp and visit our website for additional information. Students can reach out to me directly with any questions at bayes@umn.edu.

Eiger Presidential Fellows Program 

“Are you interested in conducting research on the American Presidency, Congress, or the national policy making process?  Would you like to work with a professional mentor and network with political leaders in Washington, D.C.?  Then you should apply for the Eiger Presidential Fellows Program offered by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.  This is a one-year non-resident program through which you are matched with a mentor, write a 10-15 page research paper while completing your regular on-campus classes, and then travel to Washington, D.C., during the spring semester for a leadership conference and networking opportunities. The UofMN-TC application deadline is Sunday, May 1, at 12:59pm, and the selected student will be notified by Friday, June 10.  z.umn.edu/CSPCPresidentialFellows

Students with questions about the Eiger Fellowship and the Program should contact Paul Soper at: psoper@umn.edu 

Thank you for reading. If you have any questions or concerns email us at soocadvis@umn.edu.

Best, Clare