Dear Sociology Majors and Minors,

Happy April! The end of the semester is just around the corner. Make sure you are keeping up with your classes! Fall 2024 registration will be open soon. Be aware of your registration time and make an appointment with Soc Advising if you have any questions about classes!

Undergrad SERU Survey

The SERU survey is used to assess student experiences on campus. Your input ensures that the Twin Cities campus is providing the best undergraduate experience possible for current and future students. Take the survey now.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Gopher Grad Workshop

Pursuing Grad School as a Transfer/Community College Student
April 2nd, 2024 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Zoom link: z.umn.edu/TransferGopherGrad

The workshop will describe what graduate school is and address “why pursue a doctorate?’ by highlighting the extraordinary career versatility a PhD offers from academics, research, industry, etc.—along with the critical need for more doctorates across disciplines. Participants will see the unique strengths of being a transfer or community college student and the journey to becoming a future graduate school student.

Wild Rockies Field Institute Info Session

A representative from the Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) will be on campus to talk more about their programs. I connected with staff and students from WRFI at NACADA, and the program could be a good opportunity for any students looking to get more hands-on interdisciplinary experience out in the field. 

Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI)
Info Session: Thursday, April 11th
Green Hall 19 from 2-4pm

Wild Rockies Field Institute is an academic field program that offers undergraduate students opportunities to earn upper-division college credit while backpacking, biking, hiking, and kayaking across landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West. Our outdoor classes take place in Montana, Canada, and the American Southwest, combining academic inquiry with cultural immersion and extended backcountry expeditions. Students engage in small, discussion-oriented classes, hands-on, field-based ecological studies, and build authentic connections with community members who live and work in the places we travel through, all the while sleeping in a tent! If you’re interested in learning more about WRFI, stop by on April 11th anytime between 2:00-4:00pm in Green Hall 19. Please reach out to zoe@wrfi.net with any questions.

BTHX Courses Fall 2024

The Center for Bioethics is offering two courses for the Fall semester. Our cross-disciplinary courses provide uniquely engaging experiences built upon robust and respectful dialogue that fosters deeper understanding of ethical issues.  These courses are designed for graduate and professional students but are open to upper-level undergraduate and non-degree seeking students. 

BTHX 5650 Disability Ethics (3 cr)
Instructor: Jamie Konerman-Sease, PhD, HEC-C | Tuesdays, 1 – 3:30 pm | Remote: Online with live Zoom meetings

BTHX 5325 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr)
Instructor: Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C | Thursdays, 1 – 3:30 pm | Remote: Online with live Zoom meetings *This course has been approved for Interprofessional Education (IPE) credit for health professions students.

Please email bthxed@umn.edu with questions

MILI 3585 – Business of Healthcare Markets

Take a look at this elective being offered outside of Soc. BS majors, we are happy to talk about how this course could be a part of your sub-plan. Reach out with any questions.

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Employment, Internship, Research & Leadership Opportunities

Internship Opportunity – MN Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings Training Camp is coming up at the end of July and I need an assistant to help assist with security set-up, resource allocation, risk management, incident response, and event safety. This is an opportunity for students to gain experience in working with multiple stakeholders, large-scale communication, and staff management. See below for position details: 

Title: Security Coordinator Intern (Paid)
Company: Minnesota Vikings
Location: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center (TCOPC), Eagan, MN
Duration: July 15, 2024 – August 30 2024 (Subject to change based on the Training Camp Schedule. Position will start 2 weeks prior to Training Camp and end 1 week after)

Join the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Security Team and be part of one of the most exciting NFL experiences in the country. Our training camp offers an immersive opportunity for fans and players alike to engage with the sport they love. As a Security Coordinator Intern, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of all attendees, players, and staff.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about sports and eager to gain experience in security coordination, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to [schulza@vikings.nfl.net]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until [May 31, 2024]. Resumes will not be accepted after May 31, 2024. Interviews will be conducted either in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams by the end of the first week of June, and secondary interviews will be conducted as necessary shortly after. An offer will be made by or before June 17th.

MPRB Job Openings

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board currently has job openings the following positions:

To view a full list of seasonal, temporary and year-round job postings and to apply for any opening at MPRB, visit www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.

Resources & Other Opportunities

Accepting Fall 2024 Applications

As you and your students’ progress through your spring term, we wanted to inform you that we are still accepting master’s degree applications for Fall 2024. If any students are interested in advancing the common good or considering careers in policy, planning, development, or human rights, they still have time to join our incredible community of scholars and changemakers. 

Still learning about the Humphrey School? Browse our master’s degrees, important quick facts, and what makes the Humphrey experience a valuable next step for your students’ post-graduate plans.

THAT IS ALL FOR NOW!

Any Questions? Make an appointment or email us at socadvis@umn.edu