January
18, 2008
Winter
Poem
once a snowflake fell
on my brow and i
loved
it so much and i
kissed
it and it was happy and called its cousins
and brothers and a web
of snow engulfed me then
i
reached to love them all
and i squeezed them
and they became
a spring rain and i
stood perfectly
still and was a flower
--Nikki Giovanni
In this edition:
A quick
reminder: Monday, January 21, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an official
University holiday. Classes begin Tuesday, January 22. See you then!
Honors news
* Farewell
to Grant
*
Tales to Tell: a celebration of study abroad experiences; rsvp
by Feb. 1
*
What should I do this term?
*
Honors thesis grants: application deadline Friday, Feb. 1
College news
*
Registration deadline reminders
*
National Student Exchange: application deadline is Feb. 8
*
CLA internship grants: application deadline is Feb. 13
University news
*
Cross-cultural discussion groups for spring term
*
Cross-cultural leadership retreat; apply by Feb. 5
*
Auditions for Vagina Monologues Jan. 21-22
*
Galileo Project auditions now scheduled for Jan. 31
*
Awards for students, faculty, staff; nomination deadline Feb. 15
Hot courses
*
Advanced editing course has seats
Scholarships
*
Rotary scholarships info session Jan. 31
*
Sullivan scholarship for study abroad (deadline: Feb. 8)
*
CLA scholarships for continuing students (deadline: Feb. 15)
*
A.I. Johnson scholarship (deadline: Feb. 15)
*
Critical language scholarships for intensive summer study (deadline: Jan. 25)
Learning abroad
*
Learning abroad options for health sciences students
*
May term in
*
Summer study in
Graduate/Professional programs
*
*
Pre-med forum Jan. 26
*
Pharmacy admissions info session Jan. 28
* DirecTrack to teaching: priority application deadline Feb.
1
Internships/Jobs
*
Peer mentors sought for Bridge to Academic Excellence Program
*
SMART Commons needs peer learning consultants
*
AmeriCorps/VISTA postions
*
Target business analyst internship
*
Student job with homeland security
*
Mark your calendars: job fair on Feb. 25
Special opportunities
*
College awareness day event in February
*
Four Humors Theatre: auditions for Romeo and Juliet
*
Photographers & digital video artists: call for art work
*
Volunteer in
Lively links
*
The science and art of reading
*
Doris Lessing's Nobel Prize lecture
Events
*
Sunday: MLK concert
*
Tuesday: free lecture on NASA's Saturn mission
*
Tuesday: Work in progress with performers Geoff Sobelle
& Trey Lyford
*
Thursday & Friday: U Bookstore readings
*
Discount tix for touring productions of Sweeney
Todd and My Fair
Lady
Honors news
FAREWELL
TO GRANT
Today is
Honors advisor Grant Schwartz's last day in the office. He has accepted a new
position outside the University that will ultimately take him (this spring) to
his dream city of
TALES TO
TELL: A CELEBRATION OF STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES
Have you studied abroad? Do you want to study abroad? Are you studying abroad
right here? You are invited to share your stories, experiences, and advice at
the first annual 'Tales to Tell' event hosted by Honors in the
WHAT SHOULD I DO THIS TERM?
If you're a senior and plan to graduate in spring or fall semester, be sure
that everything is on track for completing your degree. If you have not met
with your advisor recently, call the office to set up an appointment. The
deadline to apply for spring semester graduation is Tuesday, February 5 (do
this on-line via OneStop).
If you're a junior: if you have not done your junior-senior planning meeting
yet, schedule it as soon as possible. If you plan to graduate in 2009 and have
not had a "graduation balance sheet" meeting with your advisor, call
to schedule an appointment to do so.
If you're a sophomore: if you have declared a major and have completed
at least 40 graded credits, you can complete a junior-senior planning form
(available in the office). If you have not yet declared a major, you must do so
before registration for fall classes or you will have a hold on your record. If
you have questions about this, contact your advisor.
If you're a freshman: continue exploring your interests if you have not
yet determined the disciplines in which you might major. Look into study abroad
and service learning opportunities for the future. Your advisor will be happy
to discuss any of this with you.
HONORS
THESIS GRANTS: APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, FEB. 1
If you
are working on your honors thesis/project and have some out-of-pocket costs,
consider applying for an Honors thesis grants; these grants (up to $500) can
cover thesis-related expenses. To download a copy of the application, visit http://www.cla.umn.edu/honors/Thesis%20grant%20app%202006.pdf.
The deadline for spring semester grants is Friday, February 1.
College news
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE REMINDERS
Through Tuesday, Jan 29: you may add and drop classes, and change your
grade base.
Through Monday, Feb. 4: you may add a class with instructor permission,
drop a class, or change your grade base. Changes made during the first two
weeks do not show on your record.
Through Tuesday, March 18 (note: this is the Tuesday of
spring break): you may drop a class without permission; a "W" will
indicate your withdrawal on your record. After March 18, you may drop a class
using your "one-time-only late drop" option if you have not already
done so. This must be done by the last day of classes (Friday, May 9), and
requires a petition in the Honors office. You may also petition to drop after
the deadline if you can document extenuating circumstances.
NATIONAL
STUDENT EXCHANGE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEB. 8
Apply
soon for the fall 2008 or spring 2009 semesters of National Student Exchange.
NSE lets you study at another college in the
CLA
INTERNSHIP GRANTS: DEADLINE IS FEB. 13
The
University news
CROSS
CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS FOR SPRING TERM
Here is
another opportunity to expand your cross-cultural experiences! Applications are
now available for the International Students and Scholar Services's
spring 2008 cross-cultural discussion groups. The discussion groups provide an
opportunity for both
international and
http://www.isss.umn.edu/programs/disgroup/default.html.
CROSS
CULTURAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Application
deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 5. This retreat is for international and
interactive, high-energy retreat becomes a living laboratory of what it takes
to work with people from vastly different cultures. You will meet other
students, begin friendships with people from all over the world, and discover
your own leadership potential. A cutting edge cross cultural leadership model,
Personal Leadership, will be used to develop participants' cross cultural
skill-set that is needed for professional and personal lives in the 21st
century. Space is limited so hurry up and apply online
http://www.isss1.umn..edu/leadership/BRQ.lasso before February 5. If you have questions, please contact Thorunn Bjarnadottir at thorunnb@umn.edu.
VAGINA
MONOLOGUES AUDITIONS JAN. 21-22
It's that
time of the year again for the annual Vagina Monologues production, in
cooperation with Eve Ensler's V-Day Foundation.
Sponsored by MPIRG, the production will tour to five area universities to
celebrate and re-claim The Vagina. Join us for auditions Monday and Tuesday
(January 21-22) from 5-9 pm at the MPIRG office at the
P.S. We have a Facebook Event page too!
http://minnesota.facebook.com/event.php?eid=9613955980
GALILEO PROJECT AUDITIONS NOW SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 31
The Galileo Project will audition January 31 with callbacks February 1 in 10 Rarig Center. The production is being directed by Lisa Channer, new directing faculty member in the Theatre Arts
department, as part of the University Theatre Subscriber series. It will be
performed in the Xperimental Theatre April 25-27.
Rehearsals begin March 24. The
project will be developed from a base of several sources:
• The play Galileo by Bertolt Brecht
• The book Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel
• The transcripts from Brecht's testimony before the House Un-American
Activities Committee
• The transcript of Galileo's confession before the Inquisition
• Articles and books about the contemporary schism (real and imagined) between
science and religion
Professor Channer will be looking for a company
of about 12 who are interested in this topic and are talented and creative
actors, and will be happy to have a few assistant directors on the team
too. For the January 31 audition, you should prepare one of the sides from the
play by Brecht provided (on the door to 55, 580 or 510C Rarig).
The entire
audition may not exceed 4 minutes. You may sign-up to audition in either
monologue or pairs depending on what side you choose to prepare. So each
4-minute block may have a single name or two people listed. You may not sign up
twice. "Prepare" means "as prepared as possible including the
option to memorize and rehearse before auditioning." Callbacks will be on
February 1 and instructions for these will be given out later. Sign-up sheets
are posted on the Production Notices Bulletin Boards across from the tunnel (NE
end of the basement level of Rarig). In order to
audition for this production you must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credits
spring semester 2008. Students cast in this production cannot be in The Wiz.
SHOWBOAT
AUDITIONS & WORKSHOP
Auditions
for the
minutes). It may be comic or dramatic, but should deal with elevated text
(Wilde, Coward, Pinero, Shaw, Shakespeare, etc.). In addition, you should
prepare to sing a song accompanied by piano. Please bring sheet music with
you for the accompanist. Tape accompaniment is not acceptable. The
entire audition may not exceed 4 minutes.
NOTE: Because these are paid positions, there are further eligibility
requirements that must be met in order to be cast in the Showboat
Company. These are posted and will also be available at auditions.
Audition workshop offered: Because Showboat productions demand a unique playing
style, we are offering an audition workshop to provide some helpful
information. Anyone is welcome to attend, but space is limited to the
first 50 people who sign up. The workshop will be led by Vern Sutton, Olio
Director, who will present ideas about auditioning for a musical theatre
performance. Participants are encouraged to bring musical selections to
perform if they wish to be critiqued or coached as a part of the
workshop. It will take place from 5:45-7:45 pm on Thursday, January 24, in
the arena theatre in Rarig.
AWARDS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF: NOMINATION DEADLINE FEB. 15
The
Office for University Women (OUW) requests nominations for these awards:
Sharon L. Doherty Award ($400
bookstore certificate): Twin Cities undergraduate or graduate student who has
demonstrated outstanding volunteer service concerning women's issues on campus
and/or in the broader community.
Mullen/Spector/Truax
Women’s Leadership Award ($1000): Honoring Patricia Mullen, Janet Spector, Anne Truax:
University faculty or staff woman who has made outstanding contributions to
women’s leadership development.
Civil Service/Bargaining Unit Staff Award
($1000): Twin Cities campus CSBU staff member who has
made outstanding contributions to improve the work environment for CSBU
employees. Deadline for submissions:
4:30 pm, Friday, February 15. For nomination forms and guidelines, visit
http://www1.umn.edu/women/awards.html.
For questions, contact OUW at women@umn.edu
or 612.625.9837.
Hot courses
ADVANCED
EDITING COURSE HAS SEATS
ENGL 5712
Advanced Editing (prereq 5711; credit will not be
granted if credit received for: 5402) 78806 TTh
4:40-06:35 pm, SmithH
121, 4 credits, instructor: Michael Tortorello. A
disgruntled filmmaker once said, "Ninety-eight percent of the jobs in the
world suck, and someone else always hogs the other two
percent." To put that cheery adage another way, how can a hard-working
student translate her affection for Beckett and Byatt
into a career working with words and ideas? This hands-on seminar will chase an
answer to that question along two tracks. First, the class will host more than
a half-dozen professionals from the fields of book editing, author
representation, journalism, market research, conservative blogging, and first
amendment law. These experienced guests will bring real, raw texts from their
working lives--articles, features, author pitches, and manuscripts--for the
class to slice and dice. Second, using present-day print, the seminar will
meditate on the practice and philosophy of editing. Did lousy editing help lead
the
Scholarships
INFO
SESSION ON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD IN 2009-10
Thursday January 31, 3:30-4:30 pm, 101 Walter Library.
Learn about the world's largest privately funded scholarship program for
international education! Representatives of Rotary International will
discuss the Ambassadorial, Cultural Ambassadorial, and World Peace
Scholarships. Opportunities are offered for study abroad in nearly 100
host countries, iincluding academic year
scholarships, multi-year scholarships, and scholarships for 3-6 months of
intensive language study and cultural immersion. Awards range from $10,000
to $23,000, depending on the type and length of the program. Some of the
scholarships have language proficiency requirements. SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS,
SENIORS, AND GRADUATES may apply. Must be citizen of a
country with Rotary Clubs. Initial application is made through a
Rotary Club in the applicant's hometown or place of current full-time
study. Apply this February for scholarships for the 2009-10
year! For further information visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/ or contact
fellowship advisor Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu, 612.624.0399.
SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD (DEADLINE: FEB. 8)
Applications
are now available for the 2008-09 Katherine E. Sullivan
Scholarship for Study Abroad. This scholarship provides full or partial
support for a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country for
outstanding students from any campus of the
abroad that immerses the student in the host university as well as in the host
culture, for a full academic year or equivalent. One to three scholarships
will be awarded for 2008-09. Eligibility requirements: currently enrolled U of
M undergraduate with senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end
of Fall 2007, including at least 30 credits earned in
residence at the
http://cla.umn.edu/honors/sullivan.htm. Application
deadline: February 8.
CLA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS (DEADLINE: FEB. 15)
The
deadline to apply for CLA Scholarships for Continuing Students is Friday,
February 15. For more information, see http://scholarships.cla.umn.edu/continuing_students/.
The online application is at: https://mycla.umn.edu/scholarship.php.
A.I.
JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP (DEADLINE: FEB. 15)
Applications
for the A. I. Johnson Scholarship are available online (http://www.polisci.umn.edu/ugrad/scholarships.html);
the deadline to apply is February 15. The A. I. Johnson Scholarship is
available to all degree-seeking U of M-Twin Cities undergraduates with a
sincere interest in public service and a strong desire to serve the public
good. Interns must commit to completing 400 internship hours at a public
service organization during the 2008-2009 school year.
Scholarship amounts vary but tend to be quite generous (this year’s four
recipients each received $10,000-$15,000!).
CRITICAL
LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTENSIVE SUMMER LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD
These U.S. government-sponsored scholarships support intensive summer language
study in the "critical need languages," Arabic, Bengali, Chinese,
Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, or Urdu, at approved
language institutes abroad. Applicants must be
Learning abroad
LEARNING
ABROAD FOR STUDENTS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES
Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm,
MAY TERM
IN
This
study abroad course will provide a first-hand experience in four critical sites
for understanding the development of
SUMMER
STUDY IN
New summer
option: Language and Culture in
Graduate/Professional programs
The
English Department at
PRE-MED FORUM SATURDAY, JAN. 26
Pre-Medical
Forum: In the Spirit of Healing. Saturday, January 26, 8 am-7 pm, University of
Are you
interested in medicine? Interested in applying to medical school? Full of questions about the application process, MCATs, financial aid, & medical school in general?
Just interested in getting a peak into different medical specialities?
Regardless of where you are in your post-secondary education, if you are a
minority student or are interested in medicine related to health disparities,
under-privileged communities, or minority affairs, this conference has
something for you. What will the forum entail? This year's PMF will provide
preparatory information for anyone interested in a career in medicine. On
Saturday, January 26, we have an entire day of conference events planned, closing
with a dinner and evening social event. Attendees will:
•
Learn about the medical school admissions process.
•
Acquire strategies on taking the MCAT.
•
Be advised on crafting their personal statements.
•
Learn about dual-degree programs & research programs.
•
Meet & lunch with medical students and physicians.
•
Choose and participate in two different interactive workshops.
Our
featured workshops will be in (subject to change) • Anatomy and
Physiology
• Radiology • Infectious Disease • Pulmonology •
Surgical
Suturing
• Emergency Medicine • Cardiology • Holistic Medicine • Sports
Medicine
• and more!
Registration
fee is a low $35 in advance (yes, there are scholarships available) and seating
is limited. Registration fee includes continental breakfast lunch & dinner!
All information, including the registration form & schedule of events is
available at our web-site:
http://student.med.umn.edu/snma/PMF/. Please don’t miss this once-a-year
opportunity to learn about medical school, attend specialty workshops &
mingle with other medical students & physicians.
PHARMACY ADMISSION INFO SESSION MONDAY, JAN. 28
Monday,
January 28, 2-3 pm. The Admissions Coordinators for the College of Pharmacy
hold sessions that provide in-depth detail on the admissions process and tips
on putting together a competitive application. On the Twin Cities Campus, go to
www.healthcareers.umn.edu/events to
register for a Pharmacy Admissions Information Session.
DIRECTRACK
TO TEACHING: PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB. 1
DirecTrack to Teaching is designed for exceptional undergraduate students who
hold promise as future educators (middle school/junior high, or high
school teachers).
The
program provides early admission to the
Internships/Jobs
PEER
MENTORS SOUGHT
The Bridge to Academic
Excellence Program is an academic program for new freshmen students at the
SMART COMMONS SEEKS PEER LEARNING CONSULTANTS
The SMART
Learning Commons has three openings for Peer Learning Consultants for the
spring semester on the Twin Cities campus. Students maintaining a minimum GPA
of 3.0 who have competencies in mathematics, chemistry, biology,
statistics, economics, and/or applied economics are encouraged to apply. Interested
students should refer to requisition 152686 at
the U of M Job Site. Direct link: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68657.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to Bosu
Seo at seox0024@umn.edu.
ADMISSION
POSSIBLE: AMERICORPS/VISTA POSITIONS
Admission
Possible in
What is Admission Possible? Admission Possible is a seven-year-old nonprofit
organization dedicated to helping promising low-income high school students in
the Greater Twin Cities earn admission to college. We provide our
students with (1) SAT/ACT test preparation; (2) guidance in the college application
process; (3) assistance in the financial aid application process; and (4)
guidance in transition to college. We currently have 1,200 students in the
program, in 15 high schools in
TARGET BUSINESS ANALYST INTERNSHIP
Target Headquarters seeks CLA students for its paid summer business analyst internship program. This executive training program gives interns the opportunity to complete a significant project while being mentored by Target professionals. Learn more and apply via GoldPASS--http://goldpass.umn.edu. Search on job #27947. Application deadline: January 30, 2008.
STUDENT JOB WITH HOMELAND SECURITY
The
Office of Chief Counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is currently recruiting a student for
part-time employment, not to exceed fifteen hours per week. Interested
students should submit the following: a current (unofficial) transcript copy,
resume, and one-two paragraphs stating why the student would like a position
with the Office of Chief Counsel, Immigration and Customs
Enforcement. Documents should be mailed to:
Office of Chief Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ATTN: Bonnie Lindstrom
P.O. Box 11898
St. Paul, MN 55111
Closing date for receipt of transcript, resume, and paragraph(s) is February 1.
Once a selection is made, a Federal employment package will be forwarded to the
student for the required background investigation. Employment would
commence 1–2 months from receipt of properly completed and cleared Federal
employment documents. Please direct any questions to Bonnie Lindstrom, Mission
Support Specialist, 952.853.2764.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JOB FAIR FEB. 25
Monday, February 25, 10 am-4
pm,
Special opportunities
COLLEGE
AWARENESS DAY EVENT IN FEBRUARY
On
February 19, 2700 third graders attending
FOUR
HUMORS THEATRE: AUDITIONS FOR ROMEO AND JULIET
Four Humors, who brought you Bards and Deviled Eggs, are mounting it's first non-company created production. Romeo and Juliet will be performed at Bedlam Theater in the
first few weekends of May (official dates are pending) with rehearsals
beginning in April. There will be a small stipend. All parts are
open. Audition dates for Romeo and Juliet: Friday January 25:
4-8 pm; Saturday January 26: 11-4 pm; 5-8pm; Sunday January 27: Callbacks 12-6
pm. 10 Minutes slots; 1-2 Minute Shakespeare monologue (nothing from Romeo
and Juliet); other piece (something that highlights you: i.e. song, juggling,
story telling, another monologue, whatever you want). This piece should
not last longer than 5 minutes. Email fourhumors@gmail.com for an
audition time; please give us a one hour time slot that works for you and we
will email back the specific time for your audition.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
& DIGITAL VIDEO ARTISTS: CALL FOR ART WORK
~Artists
must be faculty or students at
~Present
the theme of self and the 21st century
~All art
must have been created in 2007 or 2008
~Media
type must be photography or digital video
Submission deadline: postmarked March 31, 2008. For complete submission information, visit www.chambersminneapolis.com/whyyoubelong/
VOLUNTEER
IN
Didn’t think it was possible for you to study
abroad? Wouldn’t want to be away for an entire semester? Here’s your
chance to go abroad and do something different this spring break—spend it
volunteering at an orphanage in
Lively links
THE
SCIENCE AND ART OF
from The New
Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2007/12/24/071224crat_atlarge_crain?currentPage=all
DORIS
LESSING'S NOBEL PRIZE LECTURE
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/2007/lessing-lecture_en.html
Events
SUNDAY:
ANNUAL MLK CONCERT
Sunday, 4
pm, Ted Mann Concert Hall: The University of Minnesota hosts "From Every
Voice," the U's annual concert in honor of the life and work of the Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The concert is sponsored by the Office for Equity
and Diversity and the
TUESDAY:
NASA PRESENTATION ABOUT SATURN
Tuesday,
4 pm, 133 Tate Lab of Physics. Trina Ray from the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory will talk about the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn.
TUESDAY:
WORK IN PROGRESS WITH PERFORMERS GEOFF SOBELLE & TREY LYFORD
Tuesday,
7 pm, Thrust Theatre, Rarig, free. In this
contemporary cabinet of curiosities, performers Geoff Sobelle
and Trey Lyford (authors, producers, and performers of the award-winning
vaudeville production all wear bowlers) unearth a museum of absence and artifact through
highly physical techniques. Drawing from the esoteric worlds of
pseudo-science, medical anomaly, and spiritualism, Amnesia Curiosa
conducts a surgical séance, exhuming a repository of familial ghosts, memory
and wonder.
BOOKSTORE
READINGS NEXT WEEK
Thursday, 2 pm: Novelist Geraldine Brooks, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and
former Wall Street Journal correspondent, will read from her new novel, People
of the Book.
Friday, 5
pm: Journalist Glenn Hurowitz will discuss his new
book Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party.
DISCOUNT
TIX FOR TOURING PRODUCTIONS OF SWEENEY TODD & MY FAIR LADY
Sweeney Todd will appear at the State Theatre February 5-10. Stephen
Sondheim’s musical masterpiece is set in darkest Victorian England and tells
the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber who forms an enterprising
business relationship with Mrs. Lovett, the proprietress of the downstairs pie
shop. In this chilling and truly unique production--a vision of director and
designer John Doyle--no one leaves the stage and the players are also the
show’s musicians, with each of the actors playing at least two instruments.
It’s a theatrical event that’s not to be missed!
My Fair Lady,
Lerner & Loewe’s legendary musical at the Orpheum Theatre February 20–
March 2, premieres in the
and Lisa O’Hare who earned rave reviews for their dynamic performances as
Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. Based on the Cameron
Mackintosh/National Theatre of Great Britain’s award-winning
beloved scores.
This $23 ticket offer to student, faculty, and staff members is available now.
The Sweeney Todd offer expires on February 1, and the My Fair
Lady offer ends
February 18.
To order: For these and other special offers for the Hennepin Theatre
District, please visit this Web site often: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales (be sure to
enter entire address). Enter your special password: studentoffers.