Election Day is Nov. 6, 2012. The deadline to pre-register to vote in Minnesota is Oct. 16. You may, however, register to vote or update your registration information at your local polling place on Election Day if you are a U.S. citizen as long as you can provide proof of residence. As a U of M current student, you can use your UCard and Billing Statement, provided your address is current. To ensure that information is current, you must update your Student Billing Address and/or your Current Mailing Address online or in person at One Stop Student Services prior to September 10, 2012.

The Minnesota Secretary of State has more information about registering to vote and polling locations. If you are from another state and wish to vote in your local or state election, go here to find out how to vote via absentee ballot.

You can also get voter registration forms and information at the following UMD locations:

• One Stop Student Services (23 Solon Campus Center)
• Kirby Info Desk
• Office of Student Life (245 Kirby Plaza)
  

Recently a new UMD student reported having responded to an email offering a job opportunity. Because it came in her UMD email, she thought it was an email from UMD, and she responded by providing some information and indicating an interest in this job. Unfortunately, the email was not from UMD, and it is hard to tell whether or not it was a legitimate business. Luckily, she did not provide any private financial information, so we hope all will be well. If you are wondering how to tell whether an email is legitimate or not, here's a good article that might help. How To Tell If an Email Is a Phishing Scam

Please be alert to email phishing attempts, which try to fool you into providing private information such as your Internet password, banking information, or other information that might lead to identity theft. Here is some additional information about phishing scams from the University of Minnesota's Office of Information Technology.

UMD ITSS is scanning email before it is delivered and tagging suspicious email in the subject line with [phish?]. There is no need to call or email us when you see a message like this. Unless you have a good reason to believe it is legitimate, you should simply delete the message. Please know that we can't detect every phish message, so you should still remain vigilant. In gmail, you can also choose to tag the message as spam, using the icon that looks like a stop sign with an exclamation point inside.

Please know that no reputable business, including the University of Minnesota, will ask you to provide personal information via email. In particular, guard your passwords, bank numbers, social security numbers, and similar data, and do not provide it via email. You should also avoid clicking on a web link in a suspicious message.

WE WANT YOU!! to be part of UMD JAZZ. If you are interested in playing Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass or Drums in one of UMD's Jazz Big Bands or Jazz Combos, than we want to hear you play! Come join us for another great year!!

Auditions will happen during the first week of classes. You should sign up for a Jazz Band Audition time on the Jazz Bulletin Board in the Humanities hallway, 2nd floor by Humanities 245. Auditions will occur on Wednesday, September 5th and Thursday, September 6th, and Friday September 7th.

For further information, see the jazz bulletin board, or email Ryan Frane (rfrane@d.umn.edu) or Tom Pfotenhauer (tpfotenh@d.umn.edu). Jazz Bands are taken for credit and will count towards Liberal Education - Category 10.

Diversity Funds are available for Student diversity projects:

• Effective 2012-2013, $2,000.00 has been allocated on a recurring basis for diversity initiatives for students and/or student organizations.

Limited funds are available to support students or student organizations that focus on diversity, discrimination, social justice, sexual harassment prevention, equal opportunity/affirmative action and inclusivity.

• Small Grants (up to $300.00) may be awarded to individual students or student organizations.
• Major Grants ($301 and above) may also be awarded to individual students or student organizations.

Applications are accepted beginning July 1 of each year and will continue on a rolling basis throughout the academic year as long as funds are available. Click here for information on the grant guidelines and application.

For questions, please send an email to mcameron@d.umn.edu or call 726-7912

Equity Education and Diversity Grant Review Committee
Mary L. Cameron, UMD Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
Joie Acheson Lee, UMD Kirby Student Center, Student Activities
Cathy Rackliffe, UMD Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity

Financial aid satisfactory academic progress quantative standards have changed for master's degree and doctoral students. Read more...

This is an open session to all students to learn the basic steps to study abroad. This is a great intro for students who know they want to study abroad but don't know where to start, or for those who have found a program and want to know the "next steps". Come join us! Please visit the IEO calendar of events.

There are several job and internship fairs this fall, both on campus and within driving distance. These fairs are open to current UMD students and recent graduates.

ON CAMPUS

• E-fest: an Engineering, Computer Science and Science Career Fair - September 19
• Head of the Lakes Fall Job & Internship Fair - October 3

IN THE REGION

• Twins 2012 Sports Internship & Career Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - September 13
• Fall 2012 Science and Engineering Career Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - September 18 (undergraduates) & September 19 (Master's/PhD)
• St Paul Campus Job & Internship Fair (St Paul, MN) - September 19
• Accounting & Auditing Student Conference (Minneapolis, MN) - October 2
• Michigan Tech Fall Career Fair 2012 (Houghton, MI) - October 2
• Government and Nonprofit Career Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - October 26

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Seniors seeking employment after graduation. Don't wait until spring to start looking!
• Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors looking for an internship to gain experience in your field or to "try out" a career. Some majors require an internship.
• Freshman gathering information on careers or employers, to help with planning your career. Anyone looking for summer jobs, training programs, volunteer opportunities, or a chance to network with employers.

HOW TO PREPARE

Getting Ready for the Job Fair Workshop - September 6, 11, 25, 26 and October 18
Getting Ready for E-fest Workshop - September 13
Resume Drop-in Hours - Tuesdays and Wednesdays
More Resources on our website

Thursdays, starting September 6
1 to 3 pm
SCC 22

So you've heard about LinkedIn, and even developed a LinkedIn profile, now what's the next step? Come to our NEW LinkedIn Drop-in Hours! Our staff will give you immediate feedback and suggestions on your current profile.

Similar to our Resume Drop-in Hours, no appointment is needed for these 10-15 minute sessions. Bring your laptop! (Please see us if you do not have a laptop available.)

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting September 4
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.

Thursday, September 6
4 to 5 pm
SCC 22

Find out what to do ahead of time, proper attire, making a good impression, questions to ask, and what to do after the fair.