- 906 Career Day
- Wednesday, September 6th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- On DHH Lawn
- Career Services has organized an opportunity for local recruiters to come and talk with students.
- Some of the recruiters will be looking for Social Sciences majors.
- A give away of $4,000 dollars worth of campus gift cards will also be available at this event.
- MSU Law School Admissions Officer
- MSU Admissions Officer Kimberly Wilkes will be on campus next week - Thurs Sept 7 from 4-6 pm.
- She will be in AOB 201 to meet with students interested in law school.
- She can talk both about Law School admissions in general and MSU particularly.
- If you can't make it at that time but would like to talk or have questions, please email her at wilkeski@law.msu.edu
- Faculty "TechTalks"
- Monday, September 11, from 12:00 - 1 pm.
- These talks will feature 2-minute faculty presentations focused on their research interests.
- This will be a great chance to learn more about your professors!
- Study Away Fair
- Please join us at the Study Away Fair on Thursday September 14 from 10 am to 2 pm.
- The fair will be located between the library and the EERC.
- Many of our study away trips will be represented there.
- Department Welcome at Hancock Beach
- Mark your calendars for Friday Sept 15 at 5:30 p.m.
- The Forge Food Truck will be serving us again, however this time we will also have some vegetarian options available.
- This event is a great opportunity to meet all the new students in the department.
- We will have some games, volleyball, and lots to drink.
- If you need a ride to Hancock Beach, please send a short note to Chris at csflood@mtu.edu and we will ensure you get a ride.
|
|
|
Social Scientists in Action
|
|
|
- BA History Perry Mesloh was highlighted in a news story on TV6!
|
|
|
Other Student Announcements
|
|
|
- Career Fair
- The MTU career fair will be held September 19th from 12-5 p.m. at the SDC, all social science students are encouraged to attend.
- A number of state department's will be in attendance looking for students in the social sciences!
- Be sure to look in Handshake for internships and permanent positions they are hiring for in advance of the career fair.
- Manoomin Rice Camp
- 9 am- 4pm Saturday, September 30th
- Please consider attending this hands-on educational event to learn more about wild rice processing.
- The event will be held in L'Anse at the KBIC Teaching Center.
- Law Club Weekly meetings: Mondays at 6:00pm in Library 103 (Starting Sept 11. 2023). Contact Johannah Greene if interested Jhmcneil@mtu.edu
- The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is gathering support and donations to host a powwow on November 4, 2023 at the Gates Tennis Center.
- Please consider attending this powwow or otherwise supporting by making a donation.
- If you are interested in becoming a member of AISES contact aises-l@mtu.edu or reach out to Robert Hazen.
|
|
|
Jobs and Other Opportunities
|
|
|
- Student Ambassadors
- The Social Sciences Department is hiring 5 students this year — preferably one to represent each major.
- Students will work about 35-45 hours total throughout the year at $15/hour.
- Please send a resume and letter of interest to Dr. Sarah Fayen Scarlett by September 8. at sfscarle@mtu.edu.
- American Historical Association Conference
- Interested in presenting at the American Historical Association 137th annual conference in San Francisco?
- The conference will be held January 4th-7th, 2024.
- A lightning round session as well as poster presentation are available for undergraduates.
- Don't forget the department offers the Developmental Mini Grant to help fund these kinds of opportunities.
- Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Grants and Fellowships
- MSGC aims to foster awareness of education in and research on communities in Michigan.
- Research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both.
- Deadlines:
- October 18, 2023 by Noon — All other submissions.
- November 8, 2023 by Noon — Internal deadline for undergraduate and graduate fellowship proposals.
- November 15, 2023 by 5 pm — Final materials, after review and approval by SPO, must be uploaded to MSGC by the applicant.
|
|
- Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Grants and Fellowships
- MSGC aims to foster awareness of education in and research on communities in Michigan.
- Research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both.
- Deadlines:
- October 18, 2023 by Noon — All other submissions.
- November 8, 2023 by Noon — Internal deadline for undergraduate and graduate fellowship proposals.
- November 15, 2023 by 5 pm — Final materials, after review and approval by SPO, must be uploaded to MSGC by the applicant.
- SEEA Research Associate
- The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is hiring for a full-time Research Associate hybrid position in Atlanta Georgia.
- Research will focus on how "climate change policy impacts people and the energy sector."
- A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred.
|
|
- September 6th
- Last day to add/drop full term classes with a refund
- September 15th
- Last Day to Drop Full Semester Courses Without a Grade Appearing on Academic Record
- November 3rd
- Last Day to Drop Full Semester Courses with a Grade of 'W'
|
|
|
|
|
