Beware Email Scams

Please be aware that UMD has seen another increase in the number of scam emails coming to campus mailboxes this week. Some of these are phishing schemes, aimed at getting you to respond with your private information, such as passwords or other identification. Please remain highly suspicious of these. If you recognize them as scams, you can ignore and delete them. If you aren't sure, feel free to ask Linda Deneen at ldeneen@d.umn.edu.

Here is more information on phishing and identity theft.

KPB's Big Spring Concert!

Kirby Program Board's annual big Spring concert falls on April 21st, and is a lineup you won't want to miss! Titled North by Midwest, this festival like show will feature hip-hop artists Heiruspecs and P.O.S. along with up-and-coming indie group Polica and folk artist Haley Bonar. Tickets are now on sale for only $5 cash at the Info Desk with a valid U-Card and non-student tickets are $10 at the Info Desk, Electric Fetus and etix.com! Come support the best home grown music Minnesota has to offer April 21st in the Romano Gymnasium. Spread the word! Invite your friends!

If you are interested in volunteering the day of for a free ticket to help make the show a great success, email Tom Schneider at schne714@d.umn.edu to get involved!

FREE CONCERT this Wednesday Featuring: The Tribe and Big Cats!

The Basement brings you a FREE Concert this Wednesday, April 11th featuring future Soundsetters, a fresh duo known as The Tribe and Big Cats! They will be joined by Bobby Raps, and the entire night is hosted by Duluth's own DJ Episteme. The music starts as soon as the doors fly open at 7:00pm in the Kirby Ballroom. This concert is presented by KUMD's The Basement and sponsored by KPB. Concert is free with your U-Card, and open to the public. For more information check out the events page.

If you are interested in volunteering the day of for a free ticket to help make the show a great success, email Tom Schneider at schne714@d.umn.edu to get involved!

UMD Stores: April is "Bag Free" Month!

DO YOU REALLY NEED A BAG? Bring your own bag or backpack, grab a used bag off the BAG TREES at our store entrances, or purchase a reusable bag at UMD Stores.

APRIL BAG SALE
20% off ChicoBags
99¢ Black UMD Reusable Bags

SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES. When you bring your own bag, you'll get a wooden nickel to drop in the bin so that local charities will benefit from your conscious effort to GO GREEN at UMD Stores (Purchases must be "baggable" merchandise to earn wooden nickels for charity.)
The local charities you're supporting when you bring your own bag are:
UMD Sustainability
Boys and Girls Club of the Northland
Domiano Center

THANK YOU FOR GOING GREEN WITH UMD STORES!

For store hours , events, and merchandise visit www.umdstores.com. UMD Stores is also on Facebook and Twitter!

Fitness 101: An Introductory Workshop

Wednesday, April 11
11am-12pm
Sports and Health Center 135

This fitness workshop is designed to teach basic fitness skills which can be used at home or in the gym. Topics covered in the workshop will include proper warm-up, exercises to build strength and cardio, proper cool-down, nutrition basics, and more! No experience necessary!

Swing Dancing

April 10
9:00pm
Rafters

Free!
Love swing dancing? Ever wanted try it out? Here is your chance! You don't need to bring a partner – just bring your fun attitude! All levels are welcome!

Live Music: Matt Mason

April 11
9:00pm
Rafters

Free for UMD students/$5 Non-UMD Kirby goes Country! Wear your best outfit! www.myspace.com/mattmasonmusic

Gaming: 9-Ball Tournament AND Black Ops (2v2)

April 12
8:00-11:00pm
Kirby Underground

$5 entry fee/UMD students only (goes towards prizes)
Pool tournament is free.
Register by phone at 218.726.8734 or in person 15 minutes before the tournament!
All skill levels are welcome.

POV Film Screening: If A Tree Falls

Thursday April 12th
5pm
Bohannon 90
Hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement

This film "explores two of America's most pressing issues — environmentalism and terrorism — by lifting the veil on a radical environmental group the FBI calls America's "number one domestic terrorism threat." Daniel McGowan, a former member of the Earth Liberation Front, faces life in prison for two multimillion-dollar arsons against Oregon timber companies. What turned this working-class kid from Queens into an eco-warrior?"

As an educational institution, UMD is able to access Point of View (POV) films and show them at no cost to campus and the community. The Office of Civic Engagement selects multiple films each semester highlighting important topics related to community, current issues, and civic engagement.

Please contact the Office of Civic Engagement with questions. 726-6630 or umdoce@d.umn.edu

Beginners Resume Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
11 am to Noon
SCC 42

We will go over the basics of how to write a resume. Key concepts include: function, format, content and any other questions students may have.

Getting Ready for the Education Job Fair Workshop

Wednesday, April 11 OR Thursday, April 12, 2012
5 to 6 pm
SCC 42

Job fair preparation tailored to those attending the Minnesota Education Job Fair on April 23rd. Find out what to do ahead of time, proper attire, making a good impression, questions to ask, and what to do after the fair.

GRE Workshop

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
4 to 5 pm
SCC 22

A brief overview of the current Graduate Record Exam General Test with information on registration, preparation and test taking strategies.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
4 to 5 pm
SCC 42

Learn about various job search strategies and how social media can be a useful tool within that search process.

New! GoldPASS Workshop

Thursday, April 12, 2012
5 to 6 pm
SCC 22

Are you...

...looking for employment / internship / volunteer opportunities?
...trying to connect with employers or volunteer organizations - nation wide?
...wanting to learn more about a specific company or organization?
...registering for a job fair, on-campus interview, or other career-related event?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, GoldPASS can help! Join us to learn more about GoldPASS and how to effectively use it for addressing your needs. This resource is only available to U of M students and alumni, so don't miss out!

Resume Drop-in Hours

Tuesday, April 10 OR Wednesday, April 11, 2012
2 to 4 pm
SCC 22

Get immediate feedback on your resume, no appointment necessary! These 10-15 minute sessions are for students who already have a written resume and have reviewed the Resume Guidelines in the Career Handbook. You MUST bring a paper copy of your resume to the session, and then receive feedback from Career Services staff.

If you are a beginning resume writer, develop your resume prior to attending one of these sessions by using the Resume Writing section of the Career Handbook.

Preparing for the Real World: It's Not So Scary When You Have a Plan (Webinar)

Available online after Wednesday, April 11

After more than a decade in the human resources field, including work as a college recruiter, I kept seeing the same things over and over again with our recent college graduates. Our new hires were bright in their subject matter fields, but they were often missing some critical life skills, or soft skills, that are necessary to be successful over the long haul.

It occurred to me that many of these skills aren't being taught in the classroom. In fact, many of us learned these skills in the "school of hard knocks."

Destination Real World: Success after Graduation provides 25 tips to help new college graduates navigate through the challenges of finding and keeping their first jobs and living on their own.

During our webinar, we'll discuss some of these tips, including:

• Defining your career roadmap,
• Writing your first resume,
• How to prepare for an interview and beat the interview jitters, and
• Managing employer expectations once you land your first job.

Part of the Spring 2012 Career Webinars by TalentMarks.

Guitar Ensembles

Monday, April 9, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Guitar Ensemble I & II • Billy Barnard, conductor
Classical Guitar Ensemble • Jacob Jonker, conductor

Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3
Tickets: 218-726-8877
LINK

Jazz Combos

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Combo I • Tom Pfotenhauer, conductor
Combo II • Ryan Frane, conductor
Combo III • Billy Barnard, conductor
Combo IV • Gene Koshinski, conductor

Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3
Tickets: 218-726-8877
LINK

Vocal Jazz Cabaret

April 12, 13 & 14, 2012 @ 7 pm
East High School (301 N. 40th Ave. E.)

Vocal precision and showmanship by Lake Effect and Chill Factor, under the direction of Tina Thielen-Gaffey, perform their annual event at East High School alongside East High School students.
Tina Thielen-Gaffey, conductor

Adult $12 • Senior $10 • Student $7 • UMD Student $5
Tickets: 218-726-8877
LINK

Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, April 14, 2012 • 7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Jean R. Perrualt, conductor

Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3
Tickets: 218-726-8877
LINK

Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band: Music for Wind Ensemble and Organ

Sunday, April 15, 2012 • 3 pm
Pilgrim Congregational Church (2310 E. 4th St.)

Featuring Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble • Mark Whitlock, conductor
Concert Band • Daniel W. Eaton, conductor

Adult $8 • Senior $7 • Student $5 • UMD Student $3
Tickets: 218-726-8877
LINK

Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA

Presented by UMD Theatre in collaboration with UMD Symphony Orchestra

April 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
April 22, 2012 @ 2 pm (Family Royalty Day - children can dress up as their favorite character) Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Kate Ufema, director Jean R. Perrault, conductor - UMD Symphony Orchestra Rebecca Katz-Harwood, Choreographer "The Prince is having a ball!" . . . the first line of Rogers and Hammerstein's beloved musical fairy tale, Cinderella, comes to life on our MPAC Mainstage. Bring your family. Bring your friends, and celebrate and rejoice in the 'happily ever after!' Adult $18 • Senior/Student $13 • Child (12 & under) $8 • UMD Student $6 Tickets: 218-726-8561 BOGO Offer Thurs., 4/19 & Wed., 4/25: UMD Students/Faculty/Staff - Buy one ticket | Get one ticket FREE (Call to the box office to purchase BOGO offer) DIRECT TICKET LINK

Chemistry Show

The Chemistry and Biochemistry club is having their annual Chemistry show!
April 13th at 6pm in Chem 200

They will be preforming various experiments such as elephant toothpaste, mentos and diet coke, burning money, electric pickle, pH rainbow, and many more! Come join them for a wonderful show!