CSB/SJU Biology Department Newsletter
Volume 4 Number
10
February 23, 2001
Letter from the
Editor
Here's a newsletter to get you started on the weekend. I wanted to post it now even though there are some unfinished categories, because there are some time sensitive items. If interested in any of them, don't delay.
Student News
none reported
Curriculum News
Calendar
of Events
Feb 26 | Biology Internship Program - CSB Career Resource Center; 7:00 P.M. |
Mar 2 | Biology Career & Internship Fair - UM |
Mar 21 | Biology Dept Seminar: "The nomadic life of the T lymphocyte" - Dr. Y Shimizu, UM |
Mar 23 |
GRE Registration deadline (contact
CSB/SJU Career Resource
center |
April 2 | Biology Dept Seminar: "Vistas of Tan Spot Research" - Dr. L. Francl, North Dakota State U. |
May 3 | Biology Dept. Seminar: Dr. H Jakubowski, CSB/SJU |
May 5 | Celebrating Scholarship Day at CSB/SJU. Contact Dr. M. Webster for details. |
Biology Club News
Biology
Internship Program - On
Monday February 26th, the Biology Club is cosponsoring a biology internship
program and we need individuals willing to talk about
their internships to help. Talks
can last fronm 5 to 15 minutes, and should describe what and how you got your
internship. Please help us as we all know how difficult it is to find an
internship! For more
information, contact Kristi (6341 or email kskubista) or Greg (2457 or
gmdukinfield).
Internships/Scholarships/Jobs
Biology
Internship or Job Search Strategies.
This session will identify strategies and options for
finding internships/jobs, key items to consider in your resume, and things to
consider when preparing for the Career Fair at the UM on March 2. This
program is sponsored by CSB Career Services and the Biology Club.
Summer
Research Fellowships in the Biology Department.
All current 1st year students, sophomores, and juniors are invited to
apply for Summer Research Fellowships in the Biology Department.
Fellowships are intended for Bio/NS majors and minors, and will be of
greatest benefit to students considering graduate school in the Life Sciences.
Fellows are paid (about $2800 for 10 weeks) and receive free room and
board. Fellows live on or off
campus and are expected to work full time from 6/4/01 through 8/10/01.
This summer, five professors are participating and seek students with
interests in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, behavioral ecology, and
microbiology. See the posters now
in the Science Center or open the file below for more information.
Applications are available online.
The online form and a printout of your current transcript are DUE Feb. 23rd by 4:00 pm. The online application form goes automatically to Dr. Marcus Webster, Biology Department Summer Research Coordinator. Deliver your transcript to Ann Arndt, Natural Science Division Office, Engel Sci Ctr 257, by 4:00 pm on 2/23/01.
Lancy Foundation Fellowship for Summer 2001.
Biology Work Study Positions for 2001-2002
If you are interested in a position as a work-study student
in the Biology Department during the next academic year, contact Carol Jansky
(3178) or apply online. Deadline March 30.
Wild
Rockies Field Institute
A representative from the Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI), an
independent, nonprofit organization that offers undergraduate, rigorously
academic, field-based courses accredited through the University of will be on
campus on February 20. Keep posted
for more details. For more
information about the WRFI visit their web site.
Biology
Career and Internship Fair 2001
On
Friday, March 2nd from 11AM-3PM the University of Minnesota Annual Biology
Career and Internship Fair will be held. The
location is McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis.
There are over 50 organizations scheduled to be there recruiting for
their organizations. For more
information contact Ed Stubblefield in Career Services, College of Saint
Benedict at 363 5707 or estubblefiel@csbsju.edu
MCAT
Registration � news from Dr.
Manuel Campos
Registration for the
April 01 and August 01 MCAT is now available.
You can register online.
I encourage to go to the newly revamped AAMC
student page for more detailed information on MCAT deadlines, application
process updates and suggestions. Recall
that starting this year the AMCAS application is only available online.
I
also have the MCAT paper registration packages in my office, but the online
registration is faster and more efficient.
Finally
note that the AAMC has a fee assistance program for the MCAT and AMCAS
application for individuals with �extreme financial limitations�.
To get more information on the criteria to meet this definition and for
more information on this program go to the following web
site.
MN-DNR
JOBS:
Prescribed
Burn Crew - 5 positions - full-time from April 9 to May 18, 200; and Seasonal
Laborer - 2 positions - full-time April 2 to October 31, 2001.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2001. Send completed State Job Application Form to MN DNR,
Scientific and natural Areas Program; Ellen Fuge, Management Specialist; 500
Lafayette Rd., Box 25; St. Paul, MN 55155-4025; Phone:
651-297-3288; Fax: 651-296-1811
Internships
& Field Experience - Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program:
Ranger Assistant; Natural History Interpreter; Program Coordinator;
Backcountry Ranger Assistant; Trail Crew; Park Caretaker; Museum Assistant.
These positions offer housing and expense allowance. Transportation to
Alaska is the responsibility of the volunteer.
If you are interested in receiving college credit for your work, fill out
the Supplemental Volunteer Intern Application. Applications must be received no
later than April 1st. Visit their web
site; or email: volunteer@dnr.state.ak.us;
Phone: (907) 269-8708; Fax: (907)
269-8907
CSB/SJU
Undergraduate Research & Creativity Support Program �00-�01
Funds are available for participating in professional meetings.
For more information, contact Mary Tamm, URCS Coordinator, SJU Quad 451;
or Dr. Marcus Webster. Don't delay - the deadline is soon.
Analytical
Lab Intern- Braun Intertec Corporation
3 months up to 6 months starting in May/June; Full Time $11.00 to
$13.00 per hour. Application
deadline: March 30, 2001. For
more information contact Julie in the CSB/SJU Internship Office.
Biology
Department Seminar Schedule
Dr. Chuck Rodell, the CSB/SJU Biology department seminar
organizer has recently released the seminar schedule for spring semester.
Check the halls for the bright orange fliers. The seminars are all
scheduled for 4:00 p.m. in NEWSC 140. Refreshments and meeting with the speaker
begins at 3:30 p.m. in NEWSC 150 (Museum).
21 Mar | Dr. Yogi Shimizu (UM Medical School) | "The nomadic life of the T lymphocyte: Cell adhesion and the immune response" |
2 April | Dr. Leonard Francl (North Dakota State Univ) | "Vistas of Tan Spot Research" (plant pathology) |
3 May | Dr. Henry Jakubowski (CSB/SJU Chemistry Dept.) | TBA |
Miscellaneous
Biology
of the Pacific Northwest - 2001
There will be an informational meeting for this 4 credit,
upper division biology course that will be offered this summer. This
course satisfies the Group IV requirement for biology. It is a month-long
intensive experience in field biology and natural history. The trip will
run from 15 July - 13 August, 2001 and be lead by Dr. Gordon Brown and Dr. Larry
Davis. The cost of the trip is $1700-$2000 (depending upon
enrollment). For more information contact Dr. Brown (dgbrown@csbsju.edu,
3175) or Dr. Davis (ldavis@csbsju.edu, x 3328).
Celebrate
healthy heart month
Take care of
your heart by eating heart healthy and exercising heart healthy. Diane Veale-Jones, Nutrition Professor, and Steve Schmelzer,
SJU Nursing Student, will present heart healthy information, offer blood
pressure screening and explain the new �Health on Wheels Cart� sponsored by
the Healthy Learning Community on February
27, 2001; CSB - TRC Fireside Room 11:30am-12:30 pm
(dessert/beverage provided); SJU
- Quad 264 3:00-4:00 pm (refreshments provided).
Wild Rockies Field Institute
A recruiter from the WRFI visited campus this past week to
describe the programs available through the institute. For more
information, check out their web
site.
Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge
According
to a web site put together by the Defenders of Wildlife, �Big Oil is lobbying
Congress to drill in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge is the only remaining 5% of Alaska's North Slope not already open to
drilling.� If you are interested
in this issue visit their web site
for more information.
Searching
For a Grant?
This is to announce a new on-line resource for science
and science education students. GrantsNet
is a one-stop resource to find funds for training.
Professors and administrators who seek to provide undergraduates with
research experience and other opportunities will, also, find hundreds of
programs that offer support. It is supported by the Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS) GrantsNet is completely free. GrantsNet
can be accessed on line.
Web
Sites Worth A Visit
(have you visited any cool sites lately? Send us your suggestions
Puzzler of the Week
Joke of the Week
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stephen G. Saupe
Professor & Herbarium Curator
Biology Department
College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-2782; (320) 363-3202 (fax); ssaupe@csbsju.edu
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