Summer Courses
May session and Summer 13-week classes are scheduled to be delivered online, and will start on May 18. Please register ASAP for any courses you plan to take during the summer term.
If you have any questions about the summer session, please reach out to the DGS office, through Nina Wang, Graduate Program Coordinator via email or an online appointment.
Fall Registration
Fall registration began April 9, please remember to register for your Fall schedule as soon as possible. Registering for your fall schedule sooner rather than later will help ensure your successful admittance into the courses needed for your degree program.
The University has announced that they are prepared and excited to welcome students (and the entire University family) back to campus for learning and events for the 2020-21 academic year. However, given the quickly changing nature of this pandemic, they are simultaneously considering high-quality and engaging ways to offer a world-class education and experience if a return to campuses in the fall is not possible—with several alternatives in between. Their decision regarding this will be made in June.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your degree progress, please reach out to the DGS office, through Nina Wang, Graduate Program Coordinator via email or an online appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A significant update to your Zoom software either has been installed or will be soon. Please refer to this information about how to secure your Zoom meetings and address class disruptions using your newly updated Zoom.
A few other security changes to note:
- If you are a host or co-host, a “Security” button will appear in the dock at the
bottom of the meeting screen. - Meeting via Web Client is no longer available, though the U is evaluating whether to turn that back on;
- “Only Authenticated users can join” is now available from within Canvas;
- The meeting ID has been removed from the title bar (it can be found by clicking on the info icon at the top left of the client window or by clicking “Participants,” then “Invite”);
- The button to invite others to join your meeting is now at the bottom of the “Participants” panel; and
- You can now enable Waiting Room during a meeting, even if the feature was turned off before the start of the meeting.
If you’re interested in Zoom’s security details, see these resources: Rapid7 | Blog | Privacy Policy | UMN Recommendations
Student Legal Service is Open Remotely
Student Legal Service (SLS) is continuing to provide confidential legal advice and representation. Reach out to SLS if you need help with your lease. Email at [email protected] to schedule a phone or Google Hangouts Meet appointment.
The Aurora Center is Open Remotely
The Aurora Center’s physical office is closed but staff are available virtually during business hours. Clients are able to email [email protected] or call 612-626-2929. Staff may schedule a video conference to follow-up. The 24-hour helpline will remain operational at this time.
Get Help Managing Your Stress - now on Zoom!
Schedule a Stress Check-In on Zoom to talk with a student Peer Helper about the stress in your life and come up with solutions. Check-ins are free and confidential.
Prepare For Virtual Interviewing
Registered for a virtual career fair? Have a job or internship interview via Zoom? Watch our presentation on virtual interviewing here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Financial Wellness 101
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 p.m.
This session is geared towards current seniors and recent graduates from the past 3 years. Are you confident in your ability to make informed, sustainable financial decisions? Money can be a complex topic, and every one of us has a unique story and individual needs, and that was true even before the onset of COVID-19. This session will share strategies to help “launch” you into post-college life, including budgeting, savings, credit, and loans. Register and learn more here.
FINANCIAL AID
Emergency Fund for Graduate and Professional Students
The Graduate School and Provost’s Office, in partnership with many colleges and departments, have created an emergency fund for graduate and professional students. The types of things students may need help with include, but are not limited to: assistance with food/rent, temporary housing, space to self-quarantine, loss of job/income, and technology equipment support (laptops, WiFi, etc.).
The goal of the program is to get you the relief you need as quickly as we can. Students needing emergency financial assistance should email One Stop and use the subject line “COVID-19 Emergency Fund Request.”
Remember to check the University COVID site and the Grad School FAQ site periodically. The Graduate School is posting information there in order to keep the email traffic to a minimum. If you have questions or concerns not answered by these sites, please don't hesitate to let the Graduate School know.
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
KIN 5725: Organization and Management of Sport & Physical Activity
Summer 2020 | offered alternative instruction
Taught by Vicki Schull, PhD
Comprehensive analysis of organization and management of sport and physical activity settings. Focus on management and planning processes, management skills, functions, roles, decision making, leadership, shared systems, and organizational motivation. For physical education teachers, coaches, and community sport managers. Find more information here >>>
KIN 5136 Section 011: Psychology of Coaching
Summer 2020 | offered via alternative instruction
Taught by Nicole M. LaVoi, PhD
Psychological dimensions of coaching across age levels, including coaching philosophy, leadership, communication skills, motivation, and mental skills training for performance enhancement. >>">Find more information here >>>
KIN 8122: Graduate Seminar for Exercise Physiology "Free Radical Biology in Medicine and Exercise"
Fall 2020 | Cooke Hall 214
Thursday 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. | 2 Credits
Taught by Li Li Ji, PhD
All graduate students in exercise physiology and related fields are invited to register for this 2-credit course in Fall 2020. Major topics will include Literacy of COVID-19, History of free radical biology, exercise and immune function, Free radicals in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, redox signaling in exercise adaptation, metabolic and genetic regulation of skeletal muscle, antioxidant and phytochemicals in cell signaling, mechanism of aging, epigenetic control of gene expression, etc. Main means of instruction: reading and reviewing the literature, discussion, select lectures.
If you have a question regarding this course, please contact Professor Ji, [email protected].
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
KIN IT Fellow Graduate Position for Fall 2020
We are looking for a new Instructional Technology Fellow (ITF) to join the Digital Education and Innovation (DEI) team to support instructors in the School of Kinesiology. The ITF program matches a half-time Graduate Assistant dedicated to supporting instructors as they use technology in their teaching. The ITF will provide technical support and guidance on the use of the suite of learning tools supported by the University (e.g. Canvas, Google Suite). The ITF also provides support by researching new technologies and supports central DEI initiatives such as the Treks professional development workshops for faculty offered twice during summer.
Find more information and apply here.