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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Section Leader Recruitment

Section Leader Recruitment

The First Year Experience is currently in the process of recruiting candidates for the Section Leader position for the 2015-16 academic year.  A gentle nudge is sometimes all a student needs to take that first challenging step toward campus engagement.  Any help that advisers and career counselors can provide in identifying student candidates and encouraging them to apply will be greatly appreciated!

Here is a link to the job posting, and I have also attached a PDF of the job description to this email.


Position Title: Section Leader, First Year Experience
Requisition Number: 196946
Department: Lib Arts Asst Dean's Office (448C)

Monday, February 23, 2015

University of Minnesota Medical School Information Sessions

The University of Minnesota Medical School Office of Admissions is hosting three information sessions for prospective applicants this spring. These information sessions are for prospective applicants and academic support personnel to learn about the University of Minnesota Medical School Admissions.

The session will cover:
  • A review of University of Minnesota selection criteria used by the admissions committee to select applicants for admission to our medical school
  • Recommendations on applying to medical school
  • Programs and educational opportunities

If you or your students have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office at meded@umn.edu or at 612-625-7977.

We look forward to seeing you and your students there!

University of Minnesota Medical School Information Sessions
"Applying to Medical School"

February 25, 2015 3:30pm-5:00pm
Room 3-100 Mayo

March 25, 2015
11:30am-1:00pm
Room 1-451 Moos

April 22, 2015
3:30pm-5:00pm
Room: 3-125 Mayo

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Major Madness Workshop

Major Madness workshop
Friday, February 27th 1-5pm, $10                                
This 4 hour workshop is especially a good option for students who are in the early stages of major exploration. Details can be found on our website, and in the promotional blurb I have provided below (please feel free to use in your own emails to students). A flyer is also attached if you want to print out copies for your office.

CAPE Express drop-in hours
Friday, March 27th and Thursday, April 16th, 1-4pm
Students can drop in on either of these days to meet with a professional CAPE coach for 15 minutes. We also have our regular drop-ins with our Peer Coaches every day throughout the semester.


Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Careers in Law Fair

The University Student Legal Services, Mock Trial Association, CLA Career Services and the Pre-Law Society are proud to present the Careers in Law Fair.

The event will be located in the Willey Hall Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 4th. Registration is not required!

Participants include more than 50 exhibitors from a number of prominent government agencies, nonprofits, criminal justice organizations, several political offices, and a dozen law schools. Learn first hand about graduate school options, related volunteer and internship experiences, and professions in the local legal community. This event is not just for those considering law school- it features opportunities for a variety of academic disciplines in law-related fields.

https://cla.umn.edu/events/careers-law-fair