Advise Me Weekly: Front Page News: Week of Feb 2, 2009

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January 30, 2009

Week of Feb 2, 2009

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For those of your thinking ahead to Spring and Summer classes, there are more courses than ever being offered at UM!
You can preview the Spring/Summer time schedule now at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/newcourses

The Golden Apple Award nominations are officially open and nominations can be made by going to www.thegoldenappleaward.com.
Nominate your favorite professor! Nominations close on Sunday, February 15, at 5 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Not-For-Profit Career Expo, MPowered Career Fair, Peace Corps Application Workshop

ONGOING EVENTS: Pre-Health Quick Questions, Visiting (Non-LSA) Advisors in Angell, Cross Campus Transfer information sessions

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

Monday	SYNC: Career/Academic Peer Advising Mondays G150 Angell Hall Are you a first or second year student thinking about choosing a major or exploring career options? Now, you can meet with a Career Center Peer Advisor AND an Academic Peer Advisor at the same time! SYNC appointments are held on Mondays from 3-5pm at the PAAO office in Angell Hall. Schedule your SYNC appointment by calling 764-7460!
	BBA Essay Session Monday Feb 2 Ross School of Business Online registration is open for the following BBA Essay Session dates: February 2nd and 4th. Prospective BBA applicants should plan to attend one of these sessions.
Tuesday	International volunteering: What you should know before you go Tuesday, February 3, 2009 6:30-8:30 4448 East Hall This workshop will feature a panel discussion with studentswho have volunteered abroad. They will discuss their experiences and will cover topics such as finding or creating a good program, maintaining strong mutual relationships with the host site, managing language and cultural barriers, and how to market the experience when you return, . The panel will be followed by a resource fair featuring campus resources to assist you in volunteering abroad, including information on programs, and funding opportunities.. To register for this workshop, visit http://uuis.umich.edu/workshop2/workshopdet.cfm?wid=268 Sponsored by the Ginsberg Center, International Center and the Career Center. For a full listing of workshops for the semester, see http://ginsberg.umich.edu.
Wednesday	Summer Academic Peer Advisor Information Session Wednesday Feb 4 7-8pm G239/243 Angell Hall Great Leadership Opportunity! Welcome first-year students, introduce them to the academic aspects of life at UM, and assist them with Registration.Work with LSA Academic Advisors. Training provided.Earn $3300, plus room & board in S. Quad for the summer (May 18-Aug7). Applications due Feb 20th 4pm. Applications available at the Advising Office or www.umich.edu/~paao
	Housing Fair 2009 Wednesday, Feb 4 12-4:30pm Michigan Union (2nd floor) This event will provide students the opportunity to learn about the many housing options, both on- and off-campus, available for 2009. Area landlords and representatives of University Housing's Residence Halls and Nortwood Community Apartments will be present to give information and answer students' questions. Other housing options, such as the ICC Co- ops, Martha Cook Residence Hall and HomeShare will be participating, as well as rental services, vendors and City of Ann Arbor services.
	Resume Writing Workshop Wednesday, Feb 4 Career Center (3003 Student Activites Building) Attend this workshop to learn the skills and tools you can use to write an effective resume! If you already have a resume, please bring it with you.
	BBA Essay Session Wednesday Feb 4 4pm Ross School of Business Online registration is open for the following BBA Essay Session dates: February 2nd and 4th. Prospective BBA applicants should plan to attend one of these sessions.
Thursday	M-Teach Information Session Thursday February 5 6-7pm School of Education, Rm 2302 (map) Interested in learning more about teacher certification options at the University of Michigan? Join us at one of our M-Teach Information Sessions.
Friday	UROP Summer Fellowships Deadline Friday Feb 6 UROP sponsors several Summer Research Fellowship Programs designed for University of Michigan undergraduate students seeking an intense research experience in traditional laboratory settings and in the community. These fellowship provides students with the chance to undertake and complete individual research projects; learn firsthand about the life of an academic researcher; think about academic and post graduate careers; and develop strong mentor relationships. To learn more, go to http://www.lsa.umich.edu/urop/summer/fellowship

UPCOMING EVENTS

Not-For-Profit Career Expo
Tuesday Feb 10
2-6pm
Michigan Union
For students thinking about going into non-profits, this Expo gives you a chance to explore career paths in not-for-profits, meet with employers to discuss internship and full-time positions, learn about volunteer opportunities, discuss ways to stay involved in community service throughout your career, and build networks to expand your job search efforts. Register for the event at the Career Center Website.

MPowered Career Fair (aka Small Company Career Fair)
Wed Feb 11
11am-4pm
North Campus (Pierpont Commons, Duderstadt Center, Chrysler Center)
The MPowered Career Fair is your door to experience entrepreneurship. This annual fair is a great opportunity for students with diverse academic backgrounds to get jobs and internships with ambitious small companies and start-up firms. It aims to encourage Michigan companies to hire Michigan grads and to encourage Michigan grads to stay in the state. Register at http://mpowered.studentorgs.umich.edu/index.php?n=Fair.Students-StudentRegistration This is not only for engineers...many companies are looking for all majors!! A regularly updated company list (with degrees sought) can be viewed here: http://mpowered.studentorgs.umich.edu/index.php?n=Fair.Companies-List

Peace Corps Application Workshop
Friday Feb 13
2-3pm
Weill Hall
Receive advice and assistance with filling out your Peace Corps application from U-M Peace Corps Office Staff

ONGOING EVENTS

Pre-Health Quick Questions
David Brawn: Mondays 2–4pm (starting January 12th) in the Newnan Center library
Peggy Zitek: Thursdays 2-4pm (starting January 8th) in alcove #5 in the Science Learning Center (Rm 1720 Chem)

Visiting Advisors to the Newnan LSA Advising Center
Please call 764-0332 to schedule an appointment with one of these advisors in 1255 Angell Hall from Jan 19th-April 21st.

Architecture: Wednesdays 1:30-4:30pm (Ann Schoen saschoen)
Computer Science: select Mondays 2-4pm (Martin Strauss martinjs)
Engineering: Tuesdays 8:30-11:30am (Gary DeGuzman gdeguzmn)
Health Science Scholars: Tuesdays 1-4pm (Joyce Sutton jesut)
Kinesiology: Wednesdays 1:30-4:30pm (Martha Reck mrreck)
Music: select Tuesdays 1-3pm (Charles Garrett cgarr)
Pharmacy: select Mondays 8:30-11:30am (Valener Perry vlperry)
Public Policy: Wednesdays 10am-12pm (Beth Soboleski bsobo)

Cross Campus Transfer (to LSA) Group Information Sessions
All Sessions are 4-5pm in G239 Angell

2/12/09 Thursday
2/16/09 Monday
3/4/09 Wednesday
3/19/09 Thursday
4/7/09 Tuesday
4/20/09 Monday
5/11/09 Monday
5/27/09 Wednesday

Considering transferring to LSA? Come to this information session to find out about degree and transfer requirements. This session is a mandatory part of the cross-campus transfer process. Once you've attended you can make an appointment with an LSA advisor to discuss your individual situation and complete the transfer paperwork if you are eligible to transfer.

Posted by yunecs at January 30, 2009 02:54 PM