Wednesday, April 16, 2014
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES & REMINDERS
• March 17 – April 27 : Fall 2014 Registration period
• Friday, March 21st: Spring 2014 LATE DROP DEADLINE: Last Day to Late Drop a Course (No refund of tuition and fees and given a W grade as of 1/29): (11:59 p.m.) Last day for students to drop a course without Dean’s approval. After March 21st all dropped courses require the instructor’s AND dean’s signature on a special action form. These forms are available at the instructor’s department. All dropped courses will be assessed full tuition and fees, and a W grade will appear on the transcript.
• Monday, April 28th: Last day to add a course without petitioning your dean. Course add processed by instructor’s department through April 28. Note: After April 28, all added courses require the instructor's AND dean's signature on a Change of Record form, which must include the student’s final course grade.
• Friday, May 9th: Graduation! 8:30am is the large university commencement ceremony; directly afterwards is the IPHY department ceremony at 11:30am.
• At 11am IPHY students gather in front of MACKY Auditorium, and at 11:30am the IPHY graduation ceremony will start and last approximately until 1:00pm. Cake and lemonade will be served afterwards.
• You pick up cap and gowns for graduation at the CU Bookstore
• IPHY 3500, Applied Clinical Research Fall 2014 Clinical Research Course CANCELED due to staffing problems-apologies for inconvenience—hoping to offer it again in the future.
IPHY STUDENT PHYSIOLOGY CLUB EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES
• PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM Director of Admissions for the Anschutz Medical Campus teaches us what it takes to succeed in a pharmacy program & learn about drug resistant bacteria and the impact that has in the medical community
• WHERE/WHEN: Tuesday & Wednesday April 15th & 16th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM Clare 210
• WHY: Snacks & Refreshments provided; Tips to stand out on an application; GPA and course requirements; Career Paths with in the field of Pharmacy; Learn about an interesting case study
CAREER/ HEALTH FAIRS
• JUST IN TIME HIRING AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
• Thursday, April 17th
• 9am-3pm
• UMC Ballroom & room 235
• 70% of employers seeking Arts & sciences majors!
• Companies specifically seeking A&S majors:
Colorado Department of Corrections: Manager Trainees
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Management Trainees
Flagship Biosciences: administrative & technical positions
FlipTask: Interns
Grassroots Campaigns: Assistant Canvas Director
Oppenheimer Funds: Technical and finance positions
Spectranetics Corporation: Executive & Distribution Interns
STRIVE Preparatory Schools: Math Fellows
Total Quality Logistics: Sales
Transperfect Translations: Financial Representative
University of Colorado Boulder: Administrative & Technical positions
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY-STUDENT SPECIFIC
• WHAT: Personal Statement 2-HOUR Essay Writing Workshop
• WHEN and WHERE: Friday, April 25 at 2p in UMC325.
• TOPIC: workshop designed to offer guidance and support for writing your personal statement for application
• ***Please bring 2 copies of your current personal statement to pass around for editing purposes. This can be a rough draft.
• TO REGISTER: Please register via the online scheduling system: aacportal.colorado.edu. Use your Identikey and password to logon. Each workshop is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.
• Questions? Contact Anne at anne.brooks@colorado.edu.
• CU Boulder Student Association for Pre-Health Professionals (SAPP) is now accepting applications for leadership positions for the groups for the 2014-2015 school year:
• * Medicine (MD)
• * Physician Assistant (PA)
• * Nursing
• * Physical Therapy (PT)
• * Pharmacy
• ABOUT US: SAPP is a group for students interested in pursuing health-related careers. Our goal is to help each other succeed and get accepted into the graduate program of their choice. We provide students with volunteer and leadership opportunities, advice, information and resources, and a support system of peers with similar ambitions. SAPP is composed of several different specialty groups: Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Physician's Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Occupational/Physical Therapy, public health, and Optometry. Specialty groups meet throughout the year to discuss topics that are specific to their discipline, including admissions, career options, and student life.
• Responsibilities of a Leader:
• 1. Attend Leader Meetings
• 2. Attend General Meetings
• 3. Plan specialty group meetings (2-3 per semester). This includes contacting guest speakers such as admission representatives, practicing health professionals, current health students, etc.
• 4. Manage your specialty group e-mail account 5. Hold weekly office hours (2 hrs per week)
• Advantages of being a Leader:
• 1. Gaining leadership and administrative experience.
• 2. Networking with admission representatives, practicing professionals, and current health-students.
• 3. Resume building.
• 4. Acquiring volunteering, internship, and/or shadowing opportunities.
• INTERESTED? For more information and to request an application for the leadership positions, please contact Gabe Flood at prhlth@colorado.edu or stop by the SAPP office (UMC 327).
PRE-MED STUDENT SPECIFIC
• Annual Accepted to Med School Panel- April 28!!
• WHEN: Monday April 28, 6:30-8:00pm
• WHERE: Benson 180
• TOPIC: A panel of students who have just been accepted to medical school will talk about their experiences through the application process, their opinions about different medical schools, and give advice to future applicants. This is an incredibly useful informational event; come hear what it's like from those who just went through it. Includes those accepted to allopathic (MD), osteopathic (DO), podiatric (DPM) medicine, and MD/PhD schools, first-time applicants as well as re-applicants, new graduates and non-traditional applicants.
• HOSTED BY: Prepro and AMSA
• CONTACT: anne.bekoff@colorado.edu
• Medical School Selection Workshops- Heads Up!
• WHEN:
• Tues., April 29th, 6:30-7:45pm
• Tues., May 6th, 6:30-7:45pm
• Thurs, May 22nd, 6:30-7:45pm
• Wed., Jun 4th, 6:30-7:45pm
• WHERE: University Club 11 (basement)
• TOPIC: There will be several Choosing Medical Schools workshop this year, covering how to select the best set of MD and/or DO schools to maximize your chances of acceptance. We will focus on MD and DO schools, but will also have some tips for MD-PhD, TX, non-US schools, and international applicants.
• REGISTRATION Requested: Go to the online appointment system (https://aacportal.colorado.edu/), choose PreProfessional on top menu bar then select Workshop: Choosing Med Schools.
• REMEMBER: Workshops become visible 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date and disappear 1 day before the scheduled date. Please register so we know how many handouts to bring. However, if you have not signed up, you can still come to the workshop.
• PREPARATION: The workshop is most useful if you have made a tentative list before you come so that you see where you will have questions. Resources: MSAR (aamc.org) for MD; Osteopathic Med Coll Info Book (aacom.org) for DO.
• CONTACT: anne.bekoff@colorado.edu or penny.bennett@colorado.edu
• MedSpanish Pre-Professional Summer Program
• TOPIC: Interested in global health? Spend Summer 2014 in the safe, UNESCO World Heritage Site Guanajuato, Mexico as a student of the MedSpanish Pre-Professional Summer Program! Students interested in all health professions will have one-on-one and small-group Spanish lessons with an emphasis on collecting patient histories, performing physical exams, and understanding intercultural concerns. No prior Spanish ability is required. Students will also have 4-5 hours of clinical experiences daily in Red Cross ambulances, mobile medical brigades, and in other clinical settings. MedSpanish students rapidly learn the essential skills of general and medical Spanish and receive significant exposure to international medicine.
• DATES: June 16 - July 25, 2014
• WEBSITE: http://pace-medspanish.org/summer-program/
• CONTACT: Gabe.Bonfanti@centro-pace.org
PAID CAREER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Reminder: The Opportunities page of our IPHY department website, where Leif and Carrie work together to post both volunteer and paid positions when community members contact us wanting to recruit our wonderful IPHY students is updated in real-time very frequently… you can always checkout new opportunities here
IPHY’s Locomotion Lab seeking bicyclists for study on interactions between rider and saddle:
• Subjects will be asked to ride on a stationary bike while force measurements are taken at the saddle, handlebars and cranks. We will record the motions of your spine, pelvis and legs and also record the activity of some of your muscles
• Male cyclist, 18-45 years old in good health e.g. train on your bike at least 100 miles per week (or 8 hours per week) and are a Category 3 or higher
• Male triathlete, 18-45 years old in good health e.g. train at least 4 hours per week and race a 40km time trial in <1:10 or equivalent • The study consists of a number of experiments that each take up to 2 hours • You can choose to participate in 1 or more experiments. • You will be compensated at $10/hour in University Bicycles shop gift cards. • All experiments are completely non-invasive and have been approved by the University of Colorado Institutional Review Board • If you are interested, please contact cucyclingstudy@gmail.com
• Animal Attendant/Doggie Day Care staff needed for busy small animal/exotic hospital. PT or FT position.
• Must be detail-oriented and dependable. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Job entails care of boarding animals, doggie day care supervision, and kennel care. Although this is a non-clinical position to start, there is great potential to be promoted to a paid clinical veterinary assistant position in the future.
• TO APPLY: Provide your resume and cover letter (via email, fax, or mail, or by dropping it off in person): Arapahoe Animal Hospital
Attn: Niki Musco, Veterinary Medical Manager and Boarding/Day Care Operations Manager
5585 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
Email: jobs@arapahoeanimalhospital.com
Fax: 303-442-2951.
• Medical Assistant (paid) needed FT for busy dermatology practice.
• Candidates must possess a good work ethic and be reliable. Must be able to travel to satellite offices in a 20 mile radius. Requires schedule flexibility. Ideal candidate would be a quick learner who can follow procedures in a fast-paced environment and exhibit good judgment, while maintaining a friendly demeanor towards patients. Ability to multi-task is vital.
• Responsibilities include: Record medical histories, take vitals, administer subcutaneous lidocaine injections, prepare patients for biopsies and surgeries, assist with surgeries, dress surgical and non-surgical sites, submit electronic prescriptions, provide diagnosis and treatment education, schedule procedures and follow up appointments, sterilize and pack surgical instruments, and perform triage. The medical assistant will also document all aspects of the patient encounter on an electronic medical record system.
• This is great experience for pre-med and pre-PA. College education preferred.
• Location: Boulder County and East
• Compensation: TBD
• Send resume and cover letter to mgiles@bvderm.com
• Ophthalmic Technician, PT
• DESCRIPTION: Part-Time (MUST BE AVAILABLE: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: hours are approximate 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) • We request that the applicant be willing to fill in for additional hours (i.e. office staff is sick, out for vacations, etc.) • Immediate opening • Preferred length of commitment: 1-2 years or more
• JOB DETAILS: We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician in a fast paced Retina Practice. This position requires an individual to be organized, able to multi-task, support the physician, and be able to assist patients through our office with excellent care and consideration. Ophthalmic Technician will be required to work-up patients (to include: patient intake on medical history, medications, allergies, diagnostic testing, etc.)
• CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLICANT: Professional; Personable and kind with elderly patients ; Dependable and responsible; Detail oriented and efficient; Organized with the ability to follow-up on various tasks ; Team oriented; Effective communicator; Able to take direction
• Salary: $15/hour, No health benefits (part-time position); PTO to be discussed during interview
• Cover letter and résumé; Email only rlarson.era@gmail.com and laurenfox.era@gmail.com • Application to follow after review of resume • Prior to applicant being hired, we will require:
• Background check required and Recent credit report (30 day)
• EXERCISE SPECIALIST WITH FRAIL ELDERS
• We are looking for a compassionate Exercise Specialist who has experience working with frail seniors. This part-time (paid) opportunity (possibly growing to full time) requires travel within Boulder County and involves providing one-on-one functional fitness services to elders. We are looking for applicants with or working toward a bachelors' degree in a related field.
• Job Criteria: EXPERIENCE WITH FRAIL ELDERS AND DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED.
• Candidate MUST have:
An excellent understanding of the functional aspects of the human body as it relates to aging.
The ability to assess functional capabilities (ROM, strength, functional mobility) and be able to prescribe exercise programs specific to the senior population.
An understanding of age-related disease processes/medical conditions and appropriate modification of exercises related to those conditions.
Good time management skills
Excellent observation skills
Creative ideas & problem solving around functional fitness
Exceptional communication skills
Patience, openness and compassion
• For information about our services please go to www.functionalaging.com. Initial inquiries by email please to sage@functionalaging.com. We will only consider applicants with a resume and cover letter.
• Therapy/Clinic Aid - FT Paid position
• Applicants can email their resume and cover letter to Felicia.Latsko@childrenscolorado.org.
• Job Title: Therapy/Clinic Aide, Job ID: 46885, Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
• A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Department: Occupational Therapy
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5
• Provide a clean, organized and appropriately prepared environment for therapy. May also assist clinic staff (in patient care activities or in front office tasks) and be responsible for day-to-day facility management. Assist therapy team in completion of prescribed daily therapies/treatments for children. Assist the Early Childhood Specical Education Teacher in implementation of intervention programs for children with learning disorders.
Qualifications: Preferred License/Certification - CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
Six months experience as a therapy aide or certified nurses assistant. Skilled in use of general office equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and product lines.
• Summer 2014 Orientation Leader Job Description and Application Instructions
The Office of Orientation is seeking applicants for the position of Orientation Leader (OL) for summer. OL’s are a vital component of the New Student Orientation experience, they assist students and their families in the transition to living on campus, introduce components of student life and will work to facilitate the objectives of the program.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Answering incoming telephone calls from students and parents.
• Talking with students and parents who arrive in person at the office.
• Utilizing the Orientation database, and other technology sources to obtain information and problem-solve.
• Word-processing and using e-mail and the web to provide information.
• Moving materials to and from various campus locations.
• Conducting check-in for students and parents.
• Conducting campus tours.
• Assisting college advising and registrar staff.
• Participating in informational panels and presentations on campus issues.
• Serving as an ambassador of the University of Colorado at Boulder in a variety of structured and informal formats.
• Acting as a paraprofessional in distributing information to new students and family members regarding the university and the campus community.
• Participating as a productive member of the orientation staff in the preparation for and facilitation of each orientation session.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing at least two semesters at CU.
• Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university at the time of application. No student may hold an Orientation Leader position while on academic probation.
• Must be in good financial standing with the university.
• Must be able to participate in all scheduled training and work schedule activities listed below.
Work and Training Schedule:
• Applicants must be available to work full time May 19th through July 31st,
and again from August 11th – 22nd.
• There will be a vacation break from Friday, August 1st, through Sunday, August 10th.
• The University is closed on Monday, May 26th, (Memorial Day) and on Friday, July 4th, (Independence Day).
• Work hours on non-session days are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break.
• Hours during a session can vary from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the most common hours being from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., with at least one half hour lunch break.
• Weekend work is not anticipated.
• Orientation Leaders may not have another job on campus.
• Orientation Leaders may not take summer courses or hold an off-campus job that interferes with the duties of the OL position.
Compensation Information:
• Salary is $9.00 per hour.
• OL’s will work an average of 40 hours/week.
• Time and a half is paid for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• Work-study is preferred, but not required.
• On-campus housing is not provided.
Application Process:
• Download both the Application Form 2014 as well as the Rec Form 2014 from the following web page, http://orientation.colorado.edu/workorvolunteer.
• Applications received by April 28th have review priority, but we will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.
• Completed applications should include an Application Form, responses to the Personal Statement questions, and a completed Recommendation Form (to be sent by recommender).
• By signing the application you certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and you give us permission to check your GPA and disciplinary standing. You also give us permission to contact your previous employers and references.
• You may email your application to maria.spoon@colorado.edu or you may turn in a hard copy to the Office of Orientation in Regent 1B80 anytime Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Email is preferred.
• If you are chosen for an interview you will be contacted by phone by a staff member to schedule an interview time.
• If you are selected and accept the terms of employment, you will sign a contract confirming your commitment to work and to the training and work schedule.
IPHY’s Locomotion Lab seeking bicyclists for study on interactions between rider and saddle:
• Subjects will be asked to ride on a stationary bike while force measurements are taken at the saddle, handlebars and cranks. We will record the motions of your spine, pelvis and legs and also record the activity of some of your muscles
• Male cyclist, 18-45 years old in good health e.g. train on your bike at least 100 miles per week (or 8 hours per week) and are a Category 3 or higher
• Male triathlete, 18-45 years old in good health e.g. train at least 4 hours per week and race a 40km time trial in <1:10 or equivalent • The study consists of a number of experiments that each take up to 2 hours • You can choose to participate in 1 or more experiments. • You will be compensated at $10/hour in University Bicycles shop gift cards. • All experiments are completely non-invasive and have been approved by the University of Colorado Institutional Review Board • If you are interested, please contact cucyclingstudy@gmail.com
• Animal Attendant/Doggie Day Care staff needed for busy small animal/exotic hospital. PT or FT position.
• Must be detail-oriented and dependable. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Job entails care of boarding animals, doggie day care supervision, and kennel care. Although this is a non-clinical position to start, there is great potential to be promoted to a paid clinical veterinary assistant position in the future.
• TO APPLY: Provide your resume and cover letter (via email, fax, or mail, or by dropping it off in person): Arapahoe Animal Hospital
Attn: Niki Musco, Veterinary Medical Manager and Boarding/Day Care Operations Manager
5585 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
Email: jobs@arapahoeanimalhospital.com
Fax: 303-442-2951.
• Medical Assistant (paid) needed FT for busy dermatology practice.
• Candidates must possess a good work ethic and be reliable. Must be able to travel to satellite offices in a 20 mile radius. Requires schedule flexibility. Ideal candidate would be a quick learner who can follow procedures in a fast-paced environment and exhibit good judgment, while maintaining a friendly demeanor towards patients. Ability to multi-task is vital.
• Responsibilities include: Record medical histories, take vitals, administer subcutaneous lidocaine injections, prepare patients for biopsies and surgeries, assist with surgeries, dress surgical and non-surgical sites, submit electronic prescriptions, provide diagnosis and treatment education, schedule procedures and follow up appointments, sterilize and pack surgical instruments, and perform triage. The medical assistant will also document all aspects of the patient encounter on an electronic medical record system.
• This is great experience for pre-med and pre-PA. College education preferred.
• Location: Boulder County and East
• Compensation: TBD
• Send resume and cover letter to mgiles@bvderm.com
• Ophthalmic Technician, PT
• DESCRIPTION: Part-Time (MUST BE AVAILABLE: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: hours are approximate 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) • We request that the applicant be willing to fill in for additional hours (i.e. office staff is sick, out for vacations, etc.) • Immediate opening • Preferred length of commitment: 1-2 years or more
• JOB DETAILS: We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician in a fast paced Retina Practice. This position requires an individual to be organized, able to multi-task, support the physician, and be able to assist patients through our office with excellent care and consideration. Ophthalmic Technician will be required to work-up patients (to include: patient intake on medical history, medications, allergies, diagnostic testing, etc.)
• CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLICANT: Professional; Personable and kind with elderly patients ; Dependable and responsible; Detail oriented and efficient; Organized with the ability to follow-up on various tasks ; Team oriented; Effective communicator; Able to take direction
• Salary: $15/hour, No health benefits (part-time position); PTO to be discussed during interview
• Cover letter and résumé; Email only rlarson.era@gmail.com and laurenfox.era@gmail.com • Application to follow after review of resume • Prior to applicant being hired, we will require:
• Background check required and Recent credit report (30 day)
• EXERCISE SPECIALIST WITH FRAIL ELDERS
• We are looking for a compassionate Exercise Specialist who has experience working with frail seniors. This part-time (paid) opportunity (possibly growing to full time) requires travel within Boulder County and involves providing one-on-one functional fitness services to elders. We are looking for applicants with or working toward a bachelors' degree in a related field.
• Job Criteria: EXPERIENCE WITH FRAIL ELDERS AND DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED.
• Candidate MUST have:
An excellent understanding of the functional aspects of the human body as it relates to aging.
The ability to assess functional capabilities (ROM, strength, functional mobility) and be able to prescribe exercise programs specific to the senior population.
An understanding of age-related disease processes/medical conditions and appropriate modification of exercises related to those conditions.
Good time management skills
Excellent observation skills
Creative ideas & problem solving around functional fitness
Exceptional communication skills
Patience, openness and compassion
• For information about our services please go to www.functionalaging.com. Initial inquiries by email please to sage@functionalaging.com. We will only consider applicants with a resume and cover letter.
• Therapy/Clinic Aid - FT Paid position
• Applicants can email their resume and cover letter to Felicia.Latsko@childrenscolorado.org.
• Job Title: Therapy/Clinic Aide, Job ID: 46885, Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
• A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Department: Occupational Therapy
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5
• Provide a clean, organized and appropriately prepared environment for therapy. May also assist clinic staff (in patient care activities or in front office tasks) and be responsible for day-to-day facility management. Assist therapy team in completion of prescribed daily therapies/treatments for children. Assist the Early Childhood Specical Education Teacher in implementation of intervention programs for children with learning disorders.
Qualifications: Preferred License/Certification - CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
Six months experience as a therapy aide or certified nurses assistant. Skilled in use of general office equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and product lines.
• Summer 2014 Orientation Leader Job Description and Application Instructions
The Office of Orientation is seeking applicants for the position of Orientation Leader (OL) for summer. OL’s are a vital component of the New Student Orientation experience, they assist students and their families in the transition to living on campus, introduce components of student life and will work to facilitate the objectives of the program.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Answering incoming telephone calls from students and parents.
• Talking with students and parents who arrive in person at the office.
• Utilizing the Orientation database, and other technology sources to obtain information and problem-solve.
• Word-processing and using e-mail and the web to provide information.
• Moving materials to and from various campus locations.
• Conducting check-in for students and parents.
• Conducting campus tours.
• Assisting college advising and registrar staff.
• Participating in informational panels and presentations on campus issues.
• Serving as an ambassador of the University of Colorado at Boulder in a variety of structured and informal formats.
• Acting as a paraprofessional in distributing information to new students and family members regarding the university and the campus community.
• Participating as a productive member of the orientation staff in the preparation for and facilitation of each orientation session.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing at least two semesters at CU.
• Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university at the time of application. No student may hold an Orientation Leader position while on academic probation.
• Must be in good financial standing with the university.
• Must be able to participate in all scheduled training and work schedule activities listed below.
Work and Training Schedule:
• Applicants must be available to work full time May 19th through July 31st,
and again from August 11th – 22nd.
• There will be a vacation break from Friday, August 1st, through Sunday, August 10th.
• The University is closed on Monday, May 26th, (Memorial Day) and on Friday, July 4th, (Independence Day).
• Work hours on non-session days are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break.
• Hours during a session can vary from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the most common hours being from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., with at least one half hour lunch break.
• Weekend work is not anticipated.
• Orientation Leaders may not have another job on campus.
• Orientation Leaders may not take summer courses or hold an off-campus job that interferes with the duties of the OL position.
Compensation Information:
• Salary is $9.00 per hour.
• OL’s will work an average of 40 hours/week.
• Time and a half is paid for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• Work-study is preferred, but not required.
• On-campus housing is not provided.
Application Process:
• Download both the Application Form 2014 as well as the Rec Form 2014 from the following web page, http://orientation.colorado.edu/workorvolunteer.
• Applications received by April 28th have review priority, but we will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.
• Completed applications should include an Application Form, responses to the Personal Statement questions, and a completed Recommendation Form (to be sent by recommender).
• By signing the application you certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and you give us permission to check your GPA and disciplinary standing. You also give us permission to contact your previous employers and references.
• You may email your application to maria.spoon@colorado.edu or you may turn in a hard copy to the Office of Orientation in Regent 1B80 anytime Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Email is preferred.
• If you are chosen for an interview you will be contacted by phone by a staff member to schedule an interview time.
• If you are selected and accept the terms of employment, you will sign a contract confirming your commitment to work and to the training and work schedule.
UNPAID CAREER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Reminder: The Opportunities page of our IPHY department website, where Leif and Carrie work together to post both volunteer and paid positions when community members contact us wanting to recruit our wonderful IPHY students is updated in real-time very frequently… you can always checkout new opportunities here
• Physical Therapy Volunteer Opportunity
• Looking for a student who would be interested in gaining experience by assisting my relative with physical therapy appointments. Six months ago he suffered a TBI. He will be getting his PT and OT therapies through Mapleton Outpatient rehabilitation. He suffered damage to his right eye and is unable to drive. He has dyskinesia in the right leg but is mobile and able to walk on his own. At this time, therapists have recommended that he be attended at all times.
• We are looking for someone to drive him to his appointments two times a week and possibly shadowing the PT/OT. In addition, if possible we would be interested in having someone then oversee some PT time at home or the gym MWF for an hour or two.
• If interested, please contact us at bestetina@me.com.
• Support Undergraduate Research
• Exposure to undergraduate research may help you realize if you want to participate in research yourself:
• Please join us for the annual UROP-HHMI Poster symposium sponsored by the Biological Sciences Initiative (BSI)
• Monday, April 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 in the UMC room 235.
• Refreshments will be served!
• This year we will have 29 undergraduates presenting their work from MCDB, Biochem, Psych, EBIO, and Chemical and Biological Engineering.
• Representing IPHY we have:
Hannah Beck (Seals Lab)
Donald Borchet (Fleshner Lab)
Ashley Miller (Sherwood Lab)
Courtney Bouchet and Erika Sisneros (Greenwood Lab)
Chris Brazell and Andrew Lamb (Lowry Lab)
Karlie Johansen, Shane Nau, and Ian McClain (LeBourgeois Lab)
Joanna Shea (Welsh lab)
Thomas Moehlman (Wright Lab)
• Physical Therapy Volunteer Opportunity
• Looking for a student who would be interested in gaining experience by assisting my relative with physical therapy appointments. Six months ago he suffered a TBI. He will be getting his PT and OT therapies through Mapleton Outpatient rehabilitation. He suffered damage to his right eye and is unable to drive. He has dyskinesia in the right leg but is mobile and able to walk on his own. At this time, therapists have recommended that he be attended at all times.
• We are looking for someone to drive him to his appointments two times a week and possibly shadowing the PT/OT. In addition, if possible we would be interested in having someone then oversee some PT time at home or the gym MWF for an hour or two.
• If interested, please contact us at bestetina@me.com.
• Support Undergraduate Research
• Exposure to undergraduate research may help you realize if you want to participate in research yourself:
• Please join us for the annual UROP-HHMI Poster symposium sponsored by the Biological Sciences Initiative (BSI)
• Monday, April 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 in the UMC room 235.
• Refreshments will be served!
• This year we will have 29 undergraduates presenting their work from MCDB, Biochem, Psych, EBIO, and Chemical and Biological Engineering.
• Representing IPHY we have:
Hannah Beck (Seals Lab)
Donald Borchet (Fleshner Lab)
Ashley Miller (Sherwood Lab)
Courtney Bouchet and Erika Sisneros (Greenwood Lab)
Chris Brazell and Andrew Lamb (Lowry Lab)
Karlie Johansen, Shane Nau, and Ian McClain (LeBourgeois Lab)
Joanna Shea (Welsh lab)
Thomas Moehlman (Wright Lab)
RECOMMENDED CLASS TO CHECK OUT
• Interested in youth empowerment and education reform? Contact verveer@colorado.edu to register for INVS/EDUC 2919: Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools. A practicum course, INVS/EDUC 2919 invites undergraduates to work in teams of two or three to support local K-12 students as they identify and address salient community issues, including bullying, domestic violence, global warming, youth homelessness, immigration, school funding, teen pregnancy, teen substance abuse, and texting and driving.
• The following sections of the course, which has been approved for the Education Minor, Human Diversity Core requirement, and the AmeriCorps scholarship program, are open:
• Section 801 will meet on campus on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
• Section 802 will meet on campus on Mondays from 2:55-4:25 p.m.
• Students, who enroll in INVS/EDUC 2919, will also be required to support local K-12 students at one of the following times and locations
• Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette Thursdays, 3:45-5:00 p.m. at Casey Middle School in North Boulder Fridays, 11:15-12:10 p.m., 1:10-2:05 p.m., or 2:05-3:00 p.m.** at Centaurus High School in Lafayette
• Note: Practicum times at Centaurus High School have yet to be solidified. A fourth practicum at Pioneer Elementary School in Lafayette may also be offered.
• The course, which provides CU undergraduates with a meaningful opportunity to apply acquired skills and knowledge in school-based settings, has emerged as a favorite among CU students.
• Enrollment for the course is controlled, thus students will need to contact Instructor and Public Achievement Director Elaina Verveer at verveer@colorado.edu for more information as well as to be enrolled. This course is open to ALL CU undergraduates.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VIA CU BOULDER:
• Take the class: ESBM3100: Intro to Entrepreneurship
• The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship has a Certificate of Entrepreneurship for Leeds students and a Minor/Certificate for students across campus.
• There are international entrepreneurial classes, programs and seminars.
• We have entrepreneurial study abroad opportunities around the world.
• Participate in competitions like the CU New Venture Challenge, CU’s crosscampus entrepreneurship championships.
• Get direct mentor support; continue to attend 100s of events and networking
• Opportunities on campus and in the Boulder community.
ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOPS COMING UP:
Test Anxiety/Stress Management
04/21/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 150
Stress and anxiety are often synonymous with taking exams. Some anxiety can aid performance, but too much can interfere. Learn tools you can utilize to help you; we will review related study skills strategies and direct calming techniques which can be applied while taking tests. It’s never too early, or too late, to practice these tried and true methods for stress management—be ready for whatever comes your way!
Taking the Test: Finals Prep
04/16/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 170
04/24/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM C4C-N320
04/29/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Fleming 150
At the end of the semester, one needs to be focused, able to prioritize, and use time to it’s fullest. We welcome you to gain support and confidence as you prepare for your final weeks!
FOCUS for 4/24 and 4/29: Specifically on Finals!
1st Things 1st! The Art of Managing Time For Finals!
04/22/2014 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Fleming 150
04/30/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
Do you have problems managing your time? Are you a procrastinator? Tired of pulling all-nighters? Learn the basic skills to succeed, taking your unique learning style into consideration.
Start your plan now, so that you are ready for April midterms and (yikes!) finals that start May 3rd
Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours Fleming 190
SORCE: Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours
04/28/2014 11:00 AM-1:00 PM UMC Gallery
Need help in any academic study area but can’t make it to the workshops offered? Bring in your question(s) and we will help you identify what you can do to improve your academic skills! Attending one of the workshops listed above can be extremely beneficial – students share helpful hints and experiences! If those don’t work in your schedule, c’mon in! First come, first served!
Yoga for Every Student
04/25/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 265 A&B
05/01/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
"This special workshop will teach you valuable breathing (pranayama) and simple yoga poses proven to reduce stress. No special equipment needed (bring your yoga mat, if desired for C4C. We have a few mats for those who RSVP to the Fleming Workshops). Dress in relaxed clothing that is easy to sit in. Simple moves that you can integrate immediately into your life. Presentation by Yoga A
REGISTER AT: http://www.colorado.edu/sasc/skills
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME TO ALL WORKSHOPS*
Questions? skills@colorado.edu or (303)492-8761 or just stop by Fleming 190!!!
04/21/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 150
Stress and anxiety are often synonymous with taking exams. Some anxiety can aid performance, but too much can interfere. Learn tools you can utilize to help you; we will review related study skills strategies and direct calming techniques which can be applied while taking tests. It’s never too early, or too late, to practice these tried and true methods for stress management—be ready for whatever comes your way!
Taking the Test: Finals Prep
04/16/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 170
04/24/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM C4C-N320
04/29/2014 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Fleming 150
At the end of the semester, one needs to be focused, able to prioritize, and use time to it’s fullest. We welcome you to gain support and confidence as you prepare for your final weeks!
FOCUS for 4/24 and 4/29: Specifically on Finals!
1st Things 1st! The Art of Managing Time For Finals!
04/22/2014 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Fleming 150
04/30/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
Do you have problems managing your time? Are you a procrastinator? Tired of pulling all-nighters? Learn the basic skills to succeed, taking your unique learning style into consideration.
Start your plan now, so that you are ready for April midterms and (yikes!) finals that start May 3rd
Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours Fleming 190
SORCE: Academic Skills Open Walk In Hours
04/28/2014 11:00 AM-1:00 PM UMC Gallery
Need help in any academic study area but can’t make it to the workshops offered? Bring in your question(s) and we will help you identify what you can do to improve your academic skills! Attending one of the workshops listed above can be extremely beneficial – students share helpful hints and experiences! If those don’t work in your schedule, c’mon in! First come, first served!
Yoga for Every Student
04/25/2014 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Fleming 265 A&B
05/01/2014 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Fleming 150
"This special workshop will teach you valuable breathing (pranayama) and simple yoga poses proven to reduce stress. No special equipment needed (bring your yoga mat, if desired for C4C. We have a few mats for those who RSVP to the Fleming Workshops). Dress in relaxed clothing that is easy to sit in. Simple moves that you can integrate immediately into your life. Presentation by Yoga A
REGISTER AT: http://www.colorado.edu/sasc/skills
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME TO ALL WORKSHOPS*
Questions? skills@colorado.edu or (303)492-8761 or just stop by Fleming 190!!!
STUDY ABROAD SPOTLIGHT
• Global Seminar in International Management still has summer spots & scholarships!
• What: Cross-Cultural Management in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium
• Who: Open to all majors and for students who want exposure to management and international business concepts
• When: Summer Term A June 10th –27th
• Apply through Study Abroad website
• Email with questions: antonio.papuzza@colorado.edu
CU/COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS
If you are interested in a night of suspenseful, revenge-filled music, Larisa Netterlund, Film studies program academic advisor at CU Boulder is acting in an ensemble with a great cast, and a large, beautiful set; elaborate, period costumes and complicated, pulse-pounding music performed by top-notch musicians: Sweeney Todd at the Longmont Theatre Company!
• If you have seen the Johnny Depp version of the musical, you may be familiar with the story and some of the music; however all of the violence in our production will be stylized and not at all graphic. No buckets of blood here.
• If you are interested, all of the info can be found here
• If you have seen the Johnny Depp version of the musical, you may be familiar with the story and some of the music; however all of the violence in our production will be stylized and not at all graphic. No buckets of blood here.
• If you are interested, all of the info can be found here
POST-GRADUATION CAREER/ SPRING 2014 GRADUATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program
• Somos Hermanos is currently accepting applications for both the July - December 2014 (a few spaces still open) and the January - June 2015 program sessions. The goal of our program is to increase the number of bilingual and culturally competent health care providers in the U.S. through a six-month intensive language and culture immersion experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
• Check out our newly updated website that includes more than 250 Somos alum currently at medical, dental, PA, nursing and therapy schools across the country; in addition we have graduated medical professionals working in their fields and using their Spanish and cultural skills gained in the Somos Hermanos program.
• The SIP targets students who have completed their undergraduate Education and are taking a year (or more) off before continuing on to graduate school in the health professions. We accept students who will be attending graduate school for medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, physical therapy, public health, and other health-related fields.
• Somos Hermanos aims to reduce the health care disparity experienced by Latinos by increasing the number of bilingual, culturally competent Health care providers in the U.S. The SIP is a six-month language and Cultural immersion program based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The program combines intensive Spanish instruction, a comprehensive lecture series, socially and culturally relevant volunteer projects, weekly activities, and a trip to El Salvador and Mexico to ensure our participants gain the language capability and cultural competency desperately needed to serve marginalized, Spanish-speaking Latino populations.
• DEADLINES: The annual early application deadline for both sessions is October 31 AND our extended application deadline for both sessions is APRIL 30th.
• WEBSITE: www.somoshermanos.org
• CONTACT: info@somoshermanos.org
• Life Chiropractic West (Hayward, CA) preview event coming up Thursday July 31st – August 2nd, 2014
• Space is limited so register NOW. Life Chiropractic has some funds available to reimburse you for travel expenses, but you must act soon.
• Register online at www.lifewestwave.com/prospectivestudents/ for the July –August event or call 510-780-4501 to register via phone!
• Assistant Director, GLBTQ
• The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer Resource Center (GLBTQRC) at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the division of Student Affairs is seeking an Assistant who will serve as a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty and staff as well as multiculturalism and social justice issues on the CU Boulder Campus. The Assistant Director formulates and implements specific projects; ensures inclusion in the development of GLBTQ Resource Center policies and programs; serves as a consultant to other campus and community organizations and committees; designs systems, guidelines and standards for GLBTQ Resource Center operations; co-manages student employees and volunteers; provides direction for programs and services; assists in grant writing and other fundraising activities and helps with general administrative duties.
• Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university that included at least six semester hours in LGBTQIA studies, women’s studies, ethnic studies, sociology or psychology or related field AND at least one year of professional experience working with LGBTQIA and diversity related programs in a non-profit or higher education organization.
• For more information and to apply, please go to http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/80849.
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
YOUR 4/16/2014 DOSE OF INSPIRATION:
You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true-Peotr Julianov
If you don't build a foundation step by step, the house will crumble when the storm comes. A sturdy foundation is time consuming, but it is one of the first building blocks for continued success- Jebreh Harris
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