The Murphy Weekly

Minnesota Associated Press Job Fair
The 10th annual print/online journalism jobs fair sponsored by the 29 daily newspapers that make up the Minnesota AP Association will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial Union. It’s a great opportunity to talk with professional news managers looking for reporters, online journalists, copy/section editors, page designers, graphic artists and photographers. Weekly newspapers have again been invited to interview students interested in community journalism. At lunch, students can talk with professionals in a less formal setting. Coffee and pastries and lunch are included. The $10 registration fee will be reimbursed for the first 25 students who sign-up and attend the job fair. Stop by 110 Murphy Hall with a personal check made out to U of M by Wednesday, October 3 to sign up. If you have any questions please contact Heather Myers at sjmcugs@umn.edu.

Hearst Journalism Award
Professional Journalism track students are encouraged to participate in the 2006-2007 Hearst Journalism writing, photojournalism and broadcast news competitions. All entries must have been “published” or “broadcast” within the last year. Monthly scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500-2,000 to top entries. All finalists will compete in the National Championship Finals for additional scholarship awards ranging from $1,500-5,000. For more information visit The Hearst Foundation Web site.

IRE Watchdog Workshop
Monday, October 15 & Tuesday, October 16
Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Sponsored by the Star Tribune, Saint Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Journalism Center

IRE is combining its highly rated Better Watchdogs Workshop for reporters, editors, and producers with a special program for midlevel editors, called Unleashing the Watchdogs, presented in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The Better Watchdogs track will offer practical nuts and bolts instruction for reporters, especially those at small- to medium-sized newsrooms and in bureaus of larger news organizations. The instructors will be experienced journalists and trainers from IRE. The Unleashing the Watchdogs track will feature top editors who have years of experience in producing investigative and enterprise work. They share tips and techniques on how to get watchdog journalism done, especially from reporters covering beats and daily stories. The workshops also cover the guiding of reporters in the effective use of the Internet, open-records laws, computer-assisted reporting and anonymous sources.

Workshop Fee: (includes a one-year IRE membership): $60 professional, $30 student
Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training to be offered Tuesday afternoon, 10/16: $30 Visit the IRE Web site to register online.

Serve on an SJMC committee this year
This is your chance to help shape SJMC policy! Applications for Student Representatives are now available in 110 Murphy Hall. Students can pick up applications to volunteer as a representative to the SJMC Alumni Board or Undergraduate Committee. Two students will serve on each committee. Undergraduates and graduates in the program are welcome to apply. Email Heather Myers at myer0188@umn.edu if you have any questions.

Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute
The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree. For more information and an application visit www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Applications are due November 1, 2007.

The First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI)
FYLI is an 11 week-long program offered in the spring semester for first-year students designed to help these students enhance leadership skills, foster intrapersonal, interpersonal, ethical and moral development, as well as connect first-year students to the U of M and surrounding communities. Participants will attend weekly meetings, a weekend retreat, and will be paired with a senior student mentor. In addition, participants will work on Campus Engagement Projects throughout the program to make change for the better on a campus-related issue they care about. Applications are currently available for this program at http://www.lead.umn.edu/first-year/app_information.html and are due by October 22.

Spring 2008 Magazine Practicum: JOUR 4992
Many of you have asked for a Jour 4992 (practicum) related to magazines. We're happy to let you know that we'll be offering such a course in the spring of 2008. The class will place students in a variety of magazines from around the Twin Cities, where they'll work for 14 hours per week doing what typical interns do. The class will also meet once a week for a lecture and discussion about topics in magazine publishing. Most of those sessions will involve editors and writers from the participating magazines. Applications for this course will be available in late-October. The 4992 will count as a professional skills course. The experience will be well worth your while. Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu.

Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico
Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty.

CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Community Involvement Fair
You can make a difference in your community! Stop by the Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 3 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Twin Cities. Talk to representatives from more than 80 organizations working in youth education, the environment, outreach, health, political organizing and other fields. This event is free to all U of M students. For more information visit www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF.

Etiquette Dinner 2007
Don’t miss the Etiquette Dinner this year on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Do you know which fork is for your salad? Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table? Should you tell someone if they have food in their teeth? Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2007 Etiquette Dinner. Join fellow U of M students and learn how to professionally handle any dining situation. A 3-course meal by D'Amico catering will give you the chance to try out these new skills immediately. Registration ends October 1st. Visit http://alumni.umn.edu/etiquette for more information and to register.

Graduate and Professional School Day
Over 100 graduate and professional schools from across the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate and Professional School Day, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. This exciting annual event offers individuals the opportunity to discuss graduate and professional school applications/admission procedures, explore degree requirements, attend related workshops, obtain information on admission tests, compare graduate programs, and speak with representatives from a variety of graduate and professional programs including Law, Business, and Education. For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD.

Government Job and Internship Fair
Are you interested in public service? Did you know that government employs EVERY major? Do you want to meet employers with great hiring needs and opportunity for advancement? Come to the Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union. For a list of registered employers, including links, contact information and types of positions available, go to http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair and click on "candidates". This event is free and no registration is required. Remember to bring your resume!

Get paid for your research ideas!
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Over 5,000 students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about the application process, visit http://www.urop.umn.edu/.

Write for The Moyers Blog
The Moyers Blog, the companion site to Bill Moyers Journal, is now accepting submissions of original reporting from journalism students for publication. The Moyers Blog sees tens of thousands of visitors each week and can be found on the Journal’s Web site at www.pbs.org/moyers. The suggested first assignment is now posted, but the Blog is interested in a variety of topics that students may want to report on. Please visit www.pbs.org/moyers/jstudents for more information on how you may contribute to The Moyers Blog.

Health Careers Fair 2007
Are you interested in a health career or thinking of becoming a health professional? Wondering what the University of Minnesota has to offer? Mark your calendars for the annual Health Careers Fair 2007 on Thursday, October 4, in the Coffman Memorial Union’s Great Hall from 2:00 – 5:30pm. This is your one chance to visit with admissions and program representatives from different health professional programs available here at the U – all on the same day!

Institute for Human Studies Internships in Journalism
IHS Print Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30 clips. The deadline for early decision is November 1. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism.

IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid internships at major media networks or news production houses. For more information, please visit www.TheIHS.org/broadcast. Production Internships are expanding to include placements in video game development in addition to feature film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country. IHS considers applicants at all levels of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant
Students who are of sophomore standing or above and are working for an unpaid, off-campus internship are eligible to apply. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. in the Career & Community Learning Center, 135 Johnston Hall, Wednesday, September 26. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant. Visit www.cclc.umn.edu/clagrant/ for more information.

The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08
The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08. For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org. The deadline to apply is December 14.

	Monday, September 24, 2007


	How to Write a Book... and Get It Published Presented by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists & the Minnesota Historical Society Press Tuesday, September 25, 7 p.m. Minnesota History Center 345 Kellogg Blvd. W, St. Paul If you’ve toyed with the idea of writing a book but are uncertain about how to proceed, this event is made for you. We’ve assembled a panel of experts to talk about the book business here: agent or no agent, who’s who in publishing here, self-publishing, fiction and non-fiction, the marketability of your ideas, how to pace yourself in front of that computer screen day after day and a whole lot else. Go to www.mnspj.org to find out more about the panelists, parking information and driving directions. 22nd Annual Silha Lecture "The Kids Are All Right: Violent Media, Free Expression and the Drive to Regulate" Featuring Robert Corn-Revere Monday, October 1, 7 p.m. Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center Free and open to the public! Sponsored by the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law Emerging Digerati Same time – Different Place – Fresh Pizza Monday, October 1, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Walter Library, Room 410 Join the cool kids for the launch of this year’s Emerging Digerati Series – a showcase and discussion of interesting and unusual applications of new media technology across disciplines from people across campus. Presenters include: Aaron Doering, asst. professor – Learning Technologies When Sex, Drugs, and Violence Enter the Geography Classroom That got your attention! Aaron will discuss the use (and abuse) of learning environment avatars by middle school geography students. Blake Krone, 2004 Information Technology Infrastructure grad Mobility made easy The concept of Unified Communications and how mobile entertainment and communication systems can be set-up are this presentations topic. As an extra bonus, Blake will discuss how to leverage available online free services. Blake is all about technology and lifestyle integration…aren’t we all? Learn more about both – and a surprise third presenter (a surprise because we don’t know who yet, either!) at the 2007-2008 Emerging Digerati Season kick-off. If you have a project you’d like to share with the EDers or know someone with an interesting project – let us know. Contact Emerging Digerati Curator – Anne Jin Soo Preston. Sponsored by the Institute for New Media Studies INMS New Media Breakfast Featuring Mexican new media scholar Dr. Cristóbal Cobo, professor and director of the Communication and Information Technology department, FLACSO-Mexico (Faculty of Latin American Social Sciences) Topic: Planet Web 2.0 Thursday, October 4, 8:30 a.m. Digital Technology Center - Walter Library, Room 401 Dr. Cobo’s presentation offers a review of different concepts and principles, from the collective intelligence perspective (also described as the wisdom of crowds , architecture of participation, and Intercreativity) to the idea of the Internet as "fast food" mass media (cheap, short lifespan and low quality content). His new e-book, *Planet Web 2.0. Collective intelligence or media 'fast food', (in Spanish - http://www.planetaweb2.net/) is a mosaic of academic reflections oriented to understanding the implications of the current evolution of the Internet and its application. He reports that in the first week of its release it has already registered 40,000 downloads! He's got Latin America buzzing. Come to the New Media Research Breakfast to hear what all the buzzing is about. RSVP by Wednesday, October 3* to 612-625-0576 or klose004@umn.edu Sponsored by the Institute for New Media Studies University of Minnesota Bookstore Reading and Discussion Monday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. University of Minnesota Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Alan Weisman will discuss his new book The World Without Us. Weisman offers a unique look at environmental destruction and global warming in his new book The World Without Us as he examines how nature would respond without the pressures of humans. As an award-winning journalist, Weisman draws on the expertise of paleontologists, structural engineers, biologists, art conservators, diamond and coal miners, oil drillers, marine biologists, astrophysicists, and religious leaders to examine the impact on the earth without man. Free and open to the public. back to top

	ANNOUNCEMENTS Minnesota Associated Press Job Fair The 10th annual print/online journalism jobs fair sponsored by the 29 daily newspapers that make up the Minnesota AP Association will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial Union. It’s a great opportunity to talk with professional news managers looking for reporters, online journalists, copy/section editors, page designers, graphic artists and photographers. Weekly newspapers have again been invited to interview students interested in community journalism. At lunch, students can talk with professionals in a less formal setting. Coffee and pastries and lunch are included. The $10 registration fee will be reimbursed for the first 25 students who sign-up and attend the job fair. Stop by 110 Murphy Hall with a personal check made out to U of M by Wednesday, October 3 to sign up. If you have any questions please contact Heather Myers at sjmcugs@umn.edu. Hearst Journalism Award Professional Journalism track students are encouraged to participate in the 2006-2007 Hearst Journalism writing, photojournalism and broadcast news competitions. All entries must have been “published” or “broadcast” within the last year. Monthly scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500-2,000 to top entries. All finalists will compete in the National Championship Finals for additional scholarship awards ranging from $1,500-5,000. For more information visit The Hearst Foundation Web site. IRE Watchdog Workshop Monday, October 15 & Tuesday, October 16 Hosted by the University of Minnesota Sponsored by the Star Tribune, Saint Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Journalism Center IRE is combining its highly rated Better Watchdogs Workshop for reporters, editors, and producers with a special program for midlevel editors, called Unleashing the Watchdogs, presented in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The Better Watchdogs track will offer practical nuts and bolts instruction for reporters, especially those at small- to medium-sized newsrooms and in bureaus of larger news organizations. The instructors will be experienced journalists and trainers from IRE. The Unleashing the Watchdogs track will feature top editors who have years of experience in producing investigative and enterprise work. They share tips and techniques on how to get watchdog journalism done, especially from reporters covering beats and daily stories. The workshops also cover the guiding of reporters in the effective use of the Internet, open-records laws, computer-assisted reporting and anonymous sources. Workshop Fee: (includes a one-year IRE membership): $60 professional, $30 student Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training to be offered Tuesday afternoon, 10/16: $30 Visit the IRE Web site to register online. back to top STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NEWS back to top ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Serve on an SJMC committee this year This is your chance to help shape SJMC policy! Applications for Student Representatives are now available in 110 Murphy Hall. Students can pick up applications to volunteer as a representative to the SJMC Alumni Board or Undergraduate Committee. Two students will serve on each committee. Undergraduates and graduates in the program are welcome to apply. Email Heather Myers at myer0188@umn.edu if you have any questions. Princeton University Public and International Affairs Summer Institute The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. There is an array of opportunities under the Fellowship which span a period of development from the junior year of college to beyond the completion of a graduate degree. For more information and an application visit www.ppiaprogram.org/app/. Applications are due November 1, 2007. The First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI) FYLI is an 11 week-long program offered in the spring semester for first-year students designed to help these students enhance leadership skills, foster intrapersonal, interpersonal, ethical and moral development, as well as connect first-year students to the U of M and surrounding communities. Participants will attend weekly meetings, a weekend retreat, and will be paired with a senior student mentor. In addition, participants will work on Campus Engagement Projects throughout the program to make change for the better on a campus-related issue they care about. Applications are currently available for this program at http://www.lead.umn.edu/first-year/app_information.html and are due by October 22. Spring 2008 Magazine Practicum: JOUR 4992 Many of you have asked for a Jour 4992 (practicum) related to magazines. We're happy to let you know that we'll be offering such a course in the spring of 2008. The class will place students in a variety of magazines from around the Twin Cities, where they'll work for 14 hours per week doing what typical interns do. The class will also meet once a week for a lecture and discussion about topics in magazine publishing. Most of those sessions will involve editors and writers from the participating magazines. Applications for this course will be available in late-October. The 4992 will count as a professional skills course. The experience will be well worth your while. Contact Gayle Golden at golde017@umn.edu. Mark Pedelty to teach May Term Global Seminar in Mexico Dr. Pedelty will teach JOUR 3991 Mexican Popular Culture in Mexico during May Term 2008. From public murals and mariachi music to artful films and romantic telenovelas, Mexican popular culture is known throughout the world. In this course, students will actively explore Mexican culture through its media and public spectacles. For more information, email Dr. Pedelty. back to top CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Community Involvement Fair You can make a difference in your community! Stop by the Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 3 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Twin Cities. Talk to representatives from more than 80 organizations working in youth education, the environment, outreach, health, political organizing and other fields. This event is free to all U of M students. For more information visit www.cclc.umn.edu/CIF. Etiquette Dinner 2007 Don’t miss the Etiquette Dinner this year on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Do you know which fork is for your salad? Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table? Should you tell someone if they have food in their teeth? Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2007 Etiquette Dinner. Join fellow U of M students and learn how to professionally handle any dining situation. A 3-course meal by D'Amico catering will give you the chance to try out these new skills immediately. Registration ends October 1st. Visit http://alumni.umn.edu/etiquette for more information and to register. Graduate and Professional School Day Over 100 graduate and professional schools from across the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate and Professional School Day, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. This exciting annual event offers individuals the opportunity to discuss graduate and professional school applications/admission procedures, explore degree requirements, attend related workshops, obtain information on admission tests, compare graduate programs, and speak with representatives from a variety of graduate and professional programs including Law, Business, and Education. For more information, visit www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD. Government Job and Internship Fair Are you interested in public service? Did you know that government employs EVERY major? Do you want to meet employers with great hiring needs and opportunity for advancement? Come to the Government Job and Internship Fair on Monday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union. For a list of registered employers, including links, contact information and types of positions available, go to http://www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair and click on "candidates". This event is free and no registration is required. Remember to bring your resume! Get paid for your research ideas! The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Over 5,000 students and faculty across the University have already discovered the benefits of these hands-on research opportunities in laboratories, studios, libraries, and field sites. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about the application process, visit http://www.urop.umn.edu/. Write for The Moyers Blog The Moyers Blog, the companion site to Bill Moyers Journal, is now accepting submissions of original reporting from journalism students for publication. The Moyers Blog sees tens of thousands of visitors each week and can be found on the Journal’s Web site at www.pbs.org/moyers. The suggested first assignment is now posted, but the Blog is interested in a variety of topics that students may want to report on. Please visit www.pbs.org/moyers/jstudents for more information on how you may contribute to The Moyers Blog. back to top JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Health Careers Fair 2007 Are you interested in a health career or thinking of becoming a health professional? Wondering what the University of Minnesota has to offer? Mark your calendars for the annual Health Careers Fair 2007 on Thursday, October 4, in the Coffman Memorial Union’s Great Hall from 2:00 – 5:30pm. This is your one chance to visit with admissions and program representatives from different health professional programs available here at the U – all on the same day! Institute for Human Studies Internships in Journalism IHS Print Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily newspapers across the country and participate in an opening career building workshop. The internship offers real reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30 clips. The deadline for early decision is November 1. For more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism. IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid internships at major media networks or news production houses. For more information, please visit www.TheIHS.org/broadcast. Production Internships are expanding to include placements in video game development in addition to feature film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other major media centers across the country. IHS considers applicants at all levels of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work in the film and media industry. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production. back to top SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant Students who are of sophomore standing or above and are working for an unpaid, off-campus internship are eligible to apply. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. in the Career & Community Learning Center, 135 Johnston Hall, Wednesday, September 26. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant. Visit www.cclc.umn.edu/clagrant/ for more information. The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Application 2007-08 The Freedom Forum, in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism. Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year to outstanding sports journalists. These awards are only available to current full-time juniors who will be completing their senior year in 2007-08. For more information and an application visit the NCAA website at www.ncaa.org. The deadline to apply is December 14. back to top
	ANNOUNCEMENTS back to top ACADEMIC, CAREER & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program Application Deadline: October 15, 2007 Program Dates: September through May (9 months) Information and Application:http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm As the countries of the world become more interdependent, the Robert Bosch Foundation recognizes the importance of familiarizing American professionals with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe and of the Federal Republic of Germany. To further this goal, and to strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Germany, the foundation sponsors a fellowship program that enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. Although a prime goal of this program is the advancement of transatlantic relations, it also contributes to the participants' professional competence and expertise, and broadens their cultural horizons. The program provides young American professionals (ages 23-34) with two high-level work placements in the federal government and private sector in Germany. Three seminars taking place throughout Europe provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing Germany and the European Union today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism, law, political science and public policy. Graduate School Fall 2007 Commencement Deadline The Graduate School’s Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 14th. Those wishing to participate must submit the Commencement Attendance Approval Form to 316 Johnston Hall no later than Monday, October 1, 2007. The Center for Teaching & Learning The Center for Teaching & Learning is an excellent resource for graduate students with specific resources and programming. For more detailed information, please visit their website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/index.html Center for Writing Fall 2007 Workshops & Panel Discussions for Instructors Each semester, the Center for Writing's Teaching with Writing Program offers a series of panel discussions and workshops to all University of Minnesota faculty members, TAs, and instructors. These lively and practical sessions provide strategies, support, and community for instructors who incorporate writing assignments into courses across the University's curriculum. Teaching with Writing Online Friday, September 28 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1-142 Carlson School In this panel discussion, we will discuss why we would want to use WebCT/Vista, UThink blogs, or other online technologies to teach with writing, and how can we do so effectively. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Sept 25: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Coaching Graduate Writing Friday, October 12 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 113 Vincent Hall Writing is an absolutely crucial part of graduate education. Yet, there are very few models to help faculty train and support their graduate students, either in courses or through one-to-one mentoring. In this panel discussion, we will discuss productive and positive strategies for coaching graduate writers, including those working on theses and dissertations. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Oct 7: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 "It’s All About Efficiency": Lunch and Conversation for Graduate Students who Write and Teach with Writing Friday, October 19 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 219 Appleby Hall In this roundtable discussion for teaching assistants, three experienced TAs will facilitate a discussion about balancing the roles of graduate student and teacher. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Oct 12: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Commenting on/Responding to Student Writing Wednesday, October 24 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 135 Nicholson Hall Our comments on student papers are one of the most effective means we have to motivate students to revise and improve their writing. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss (and practice) ways to read student drafts, articulate meaningful comments, and manage the paper load. Those interested in this session may also be interested in the Grading Student Writing session on Friday, November 9 (see below). Register online by Oct 17: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Grading Student Writing Friday, November 9 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 219 Appleby Hall In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss time-efficient systems for grading student writing (holistic grading, rubrics, portfolios) and share strategies for this important, but challenging, teaching activity. Lunch will be provided to participants whose registrations have been confirmed. Register online by Nov 2: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or call (612) 612-7579 Return to top

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