Dear Sociology Majors and Minors,

Only 4 more weeks left of classes! Fall registration dates are out on MyU so make sure you know what your registration time is. Questions about courses selection and making sure you’re on track email us at socadvis@umn.edu or set up an appointment.  As we count down the weeks check out this weeks newsletter filled with different events and academic resources to help you prepare for finals.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Target U of M Alumni resume review event
  • Target U of M Alumni Resume Review event (in-person)
    • Friday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • 411 Bruininks Hall
  • This event is for CLA students only (especially geared toward students enrolled in CLA 3002 Career Kickstarter)
New Attorney Panel VIRTUAL 

Wednesday, April 5th, 5:30pm Central Time

Featuring University of Minnesota Alums who recently graduated from law school and live outside of Minnesota z.umn.edu/newattorneypanel

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanfaord University 
  • Friday April 7th 12pm Tate Hall Rm 120
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Future Legal Professionals – IN PERSON

Wednesday, April 12th, 5:30-7:30pm

RSVP Required
Pre-Law Society and Pre-Law Advising invite you to network with alumni and students interested in working in legal careers. Students, if you’re interested in law careers and would like to hear about alumni experiences in the field, this is an incredible opportunity for you to gain information about real-world experience. Buffet from Afro Deli will be provided.

Fulbright Stories (Study, Research, & Teach Abroad)

  • Friday April 14th  2-3PM Northrop 240
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Reapplicant Renovation Workshops
  • In-person: Wednesday April 12th, 3:00 – 4:30pm in the Phillips Wangensteen Building rm 3-152
  • Virtual: Friday April 28th, 2:00 – 3:30pm (a Zoom link will be provided)
  • Register here
UMN Library Events & Workshops

Employment, Internship, Research, & Leadership Opportunities

Undergraduate Office Assistant IPUMS

The Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation invites applications for two Undergraduate Office Assistants to work with the ISRDI Administrative team.  Job ID 354339.  The Office Assistants will be responsible for office reception and operations assistance during weekday business hours. This is a great opportunity for students interested in careers in HR, finance, events management, or administration.  Deadline: Immediate

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Volunteer/Internship Opportunities with Tubman

Tubman has some student volunteer and internship opportunities starting in May and in August, and I thought Sociology students might be interested.  We have the Resource Advocate position, which offers supportive counseling and resource referrals to people experiencing relationship violence, legal issues, mental and chemical health concerns, as well as other trauma.  We also may have openings for the Youth Outreach Advocate position, at a drop-in space at Maplewood Mall called NorthStar, that offers support and resources to youth and young adults. 

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Student Transition Experience Interns

The Student Transition Experience Interns are responsible for the development and implementation of small (5-20) and mid-sized (50-250) events and programs serving first-year students, transfer students, second-year students, and other special sub-populations of students. Specific duties will be divided between a small team of 2-3 Student Transition Experience Interns but include event planning and logistics including budget planning, supply ordering, marketing, implementing, and following up with about 5-8 events per month. Full job description with detailed information about the responsibilities and commitments of the STE Intern position. If interested in applying fill out the application Student Transition Experience Intern Application by Friday, April 21 at 11:59pm

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Resources & Other Opportunities

Tools for research papers and projects
  • The Assignment Calculator gives you steps to complete big research papers, speech or lab reports. Add dates to your calendar to stay on track. 

These short videos will help you to find high-quality sources quickly and efficiently with some of our most popular tools. Also learn more about databases (3 min video) and why you should use them.

Working on a capstone or senior project? 

Learn how to use time and project management skills to stay on task using this Effective U module for capstone senior projects. Try new strategies to find and organize sources, learn ways to format your project, and get support from across campus. 

Find space for studying, zooming, and creating

Need a good place to study? Our campus libraries are a great place to relax between classes, reserve a group study room, print, try the Makerspaces or get a cup of coffee. Here are some tools to find a great spot: 

Try Wilson Library’s Sensory Room designed to promote calm and focus

Help get started with faculty-sponsored research 

The UMN Libraries and Office of Undergraduate Research are offering “Think Like a Researcher” all semester to help undergraduates get started with faculty-sponsored research. It is a self-paced mini-course with videos and short activities (2-3 hours to complete on their own timeline). Students can register today.

Thank you for reading!

Clare