Job + Internship Drop-In Hours
Monday, March 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Virtual + In-Person (3-104 MCB)
Stop by this special career drop-in session focused on searching for an internship or job. Attend in person or via Zoom. Students with questions unrelated to this topic are also welcome to attend drop-ins.
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Socially Responsible Science Seminar
Tuesday, March 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 3-120 MCB
Join our panelists for an evening of discussion on the importance of water stewardship and how to engage with water conservation in the context of your field of studies/careers in a socially responsible way. Prior to the event, attendees are invited to watch River’s End, a documentary on the California and global water crisis. Dinner will be provided.
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CBS BioCareers: Visit the BCA Forensic Science Services
Wednesday, March 20 | 12:30-4 p.m. | BCA offices in St. Paul
Join CBS and CSE students to a site visit to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. At this event, you'll hear a brief overview of the MN BCA and choose to tour one of the three divisions of the facility, Forensic Science Laboratory, Investigations, and MN Justice Information Services. Transportation to and from campus will be provided, with limited spots available!
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Let's Get Planning!
Wednesday, March 20 | 4:30-6 p.m. | 131B Bruininks
Join CBS advising to learn how to build your graduation plan and understand what requirements you have left to complete. Pizza will be provided and students who attend this event will be entered into a raffle to win U of M apparel.
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Alumni Insight: Yale School of the Environment
Thursday, March 21 | 12-1 p.m. | MP 6, RecWell
Join CBS alumnus Bennett Olupo for lunch as he talks about his experience earning his master's degree at the Yale School of the Environment! You will have the opportunity to: hear about his journey to graduate school, his experience at Yale, details about the Yale School of the Environment and its programs, and ask Bennett questions. Space is limited, register now!
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CBS International Student Community Gathering
Friday, March 22 | 12-1 p.m. | 3-104 MCB
Join fellow international students of the CBS community for lunch and connection. Students, faculty, and staff who currently or previously identify as being an international student are all invited and encouraged to attend.
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CBS BioCareers: Visit NMDP's Biorepository Lab
Friday, March 22 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Onsite at National Marrow Donor Program's facilities
Join us for the CBS site visit to NMDP's biorepository lab, the facility responsible for processing and storing millions of potential blood stem cell donor and research samples from transplant recipients and their donors. At this event, you'll have the chance to connect with NMDP employees and tour their spaces. Transportation to and from campus will be provided, with limited spots available!
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Handshake and LinkedIn: Build Profiles, Explore Careers, and Apply for Opportunities
Monday, March 25 | 3-4 p.m. | 3-104 MCB
Join the CBS Career Team as we guide you through the process of building profiles on Handshake and LinkedIn that showcase your skills and experiences. Then learn how to utilize these platforms as you explore career pathways and search for jobs and internships. Space is limited – register now!
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Health Professions Student Panel
Friday, March 29 | 12-1 p.m. | virtual on Zoom
Attend this virtual panel discussion with UMN alumni currently enrolled in a health professional program to hear about their application and educational experiences. This event is for CBS students from all class years interested in a health profession.
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Tips and Tricks for Interview Success
Monday, April 8 | 3 p.m. | virtual on Zoom
Get interview-ready with the CBS career team! This session will teach you how to prepare for an interview, review the types of questions you might be asked, and strategies for answering some of the most common questions. We will focus on learning how to be successful and provide resources for future practice.
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CBS Students with Disabilities Community Gathering
Tuesday, April 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 2-122 MCB
Join fellow members of CBS community with disabilities for an evening of dinner and connection. Students, faculty, and staff who navigate the world with any physical, mental health, or cognitive disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend.
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CBS BioCareers: Connect with Life Science Professionals
Wednesday, April 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Coffman Mississippi Room
Attend this event for the chance to connect with CBS alumni and other life science professionals from a range of career fields. Practice networking with professionals, explore career pathways and job titles in the life sciences and receive a free professional headshot. This event is open to all CBS students and early alumni (up to two years post-graduation). Registration is encouraged but not required.
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CBS BioCareers: Visit Pace Analytical
Friday, April 12 | 1:15 p.m. | On-site at Oakdale facilities
Join us for the CBS site visit to Pace Analytical's Oakdale facility. At this event, you'll have the chance to connect with Pace employees and tour their spaces. Transportation to and from campus will be provided, with limited spots available!
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Petri Dish: Monkey Business
Wednesday, April 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Urban Growler Brewing
Primates are our nearest relatives. Much has been made of brain size evolution in our human ancestors compared with our nearest relatives, and certainly humans demonstrate a greater capacity of cognition. But what do we really learn when we compare ourselves to our ape cousins? They engage in all sorts of complex behaviors and group dynamics, solve problems and communicate. Are we really so different?
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Your Next Degree: Preparing for and Applying to Graduate School
Monday, April 15 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | 121 Bruininks
Thinking about the next steps in your academic journey? Learn about the components of a graduate school application, what makes a strong applicant, and timelines for completing necessary steps at this session.
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CBS Drop-In Service Project + End of Year Celebration
Tuesday, April 23 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | MCB Lawn
Come celebrate the end of the year with the CBS Community! Stop by MCB to pick up an ice cream treat, participate in a service activity, and enjoy time with friends and other members of our community.
Golden Pipettes
Wednesday, April 24
Details coming soon.
Pre-Health Drop-In Hours
Wednesday, April 24 | 2-4 p.m. | Virtual + In-Person (3-104 MCB)
Stop by this special career drop-in session focused on pre-health planning and applications. Attend in person in MCB 3-104 or via zoom. Students with questions unrelated to this topic are also welcome to attend drop-ins.
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Petri Dish: Genes vs. Environment
Wednesday, May 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Urban Growler Brewing
The debate over whether nature or nurture is more important in shaping our personalities and choices has been going on for centuries. As our understanding of biology and external impacts on children have increased, are we finally at a point where we can put this discussion in the rearview mirror? What do we know about the significance of genetics versus environment in determining who we become? We’ll discuss what makes us us.
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