Wednesday, August 31, 2016

NOW HIRING SAT/ACT PREP CLASS INSTRUCTORS!



Join a dynamic and growing educational organization in Maryland!

We are looking for highly motivated University of Maryland Honors Program students to teach SAT and/or ACT prep courses to high school students at Maryland high schools.

Flexible schedule - evenings and weekends available.

Training, curriculum and materials are all provided.

Competitive pay with bonus potential.

Now hiring for Fall 2016!

Send resume to: info@theanswerclass.com

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**Our mission: We feel strongly that all students, regardless of family income, location, school and extra-curricular schedules should have the opportunity to present their strongest college application.

For this reason, we founded The Answer as a way to make SAT & ACT prep as accessible as possible to as many students as possible -- and in some small measure work to even the playing field for students taking the SAT & ACT. **

3rd annual UMD Spring Break in Japan program on disaster recovery - Apply by Oct 1

UMD Study Abroad Program for Spring Break 2017!
3 credit course: “Disaster Recovery in Japan”

Apply by October 1st!
Visit www.ter.ps/sbjapan to learn more and apply.

Floods, earthquakes, terrorism—disasters take many forms.  How can communities recover?

Japan, a nation with a long history of disasters, is a global leader in disaster management. For your 2017 spring break, travel to Tokyo, Sendai, and the Sanriku Coast to learn from Japanese officials, entrepreneurs, activists, students, and educators involved in Japan’s recovery from the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Prepare for your travel with 2 weeks of pre-departure online coursework, and then transition your learning from Japan to your own life and career by participating in 2 weeks of post-travel online coursework and a student-led service project in Maryland.

If you are interested in spending your spring break gaining hands-on experience in an international setting, learning how to address real-world problems faced by communities, you should apply to this program.  Disasters affect all of us: UMD students of all majors and all years can benefit from—and contribute to—this program.

Questions? Contact the Program Director: Meredith Collier-Murayama (maecolli@umd.edu).

University of Maryland Math Tutoring Program Needs YOU

The University of Maryland Math Tutoring Program partners with local schools to bring math education and reinforcement to high school and middle school students in the area. Tutors cover subjects ranging from algebra to calculus. We welcome students from all majors and experience levels who seek to make a difference in the local community. Transportation will be provided. If interested, please fill out this following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczBA0TeFGF--h3qHGyz6HS_mawA4VUY3j1h5cvbAGbXSeJtg/viewform

Contact: Aaron Solomon (aaroncsolomon@gmail.com)

Summer 2017 International Affairs Programs - Fall Deadline


 Are you a freshman, sophomore, or junior excited about pursuing a career in International Affairs and Policy?
 Learn about the PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs) and Rangel Summer Enrichment programs for sophomores and juniors with strong interests in pursuing careers in international affairs. (See program links below) These all-expenses-paid programs offer comprehensive experiences including courses (with transferable credit), a full range of extracurricular activities and career-development support, and room and board.

**These programs focus on students with financial need, as well as students from groups historically underrepresented in international affairs leadership roles in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings.**

US citizenship or permanent residency is required to apply for these programs. GPA minimum of 3.2.

Information session schedule – ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN 2403 MARIE MOUNT HALL

Tuesday, September 6 at 12:30 pm – please rsvp to duvinage@umd.edu if you plan to attend

Wednesday, September 7 at 12:30 pm – please rsvp to duvinage@umd.edu if you plan to attend

Thursday, September 8 at 12:30 pm – please rsvp to duvinage@umd.edu if you plan to attend

Monday, September 12 at 12:30  pm – please rsvp to duvinage@umd.edu if you plan to attend

PPIA and Rangel Websites:
Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program - http://www.rangelprogram.org/index.cfm?session.areaid=2&contentid=684&typeid=CBRIAPSEP

Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Fellows Program - http://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/what-we-do/junior-summer-institutes/

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Email:duvinage@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 314-9458
Fax: (301) 314-0085
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

We are looking for students to join the Sustainability Fund Review Committee - Deadline Sept. 9

The link for sign-ups can be found here: https://goo.gl/forms/1s8sgYfgvItACiwB2. All applications are due September 9 at 11:59!

This group of students reviews all of the grant proposals vying for funds from the University Sustainability Fund. The group meets every other Friday from 1-3 to review applications. Our recommendations are ultimately presented to the University Sustainability Committee for final approval. This is a great opportunity for those that enjoy sustainability, campus development, and grant experience!

Omicron Delta Kappa Applications are now open! - Apply by Sept. 16

 Now is your chance to submit an application to one of the most prestigious honors societies in the nation. ODK brings together junior, senior, and graduate students with our most outstanding faculty members, to recognize campus leaders and to encourage other students to achieve.  We seek accomplished leaders in five areas of campus community life.

Scholarship
Campus or community service, social, religious activities and campus government
Athletics
Journalism, speech, and the mass media
Creative and performing arts


Please visit odk.umd.edu to find out more about eligibility requirement and begin the application. Applications must be received electronically no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016.

Is Federal Work Study a part of your financial aid package? If so, please consider working for Writers' House as an Administrative Assistant (AA)

 The AA will work with the Writers' House staff to help pursue the mission of the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House by performing the following duties:
Develop recruitment materials
Updating the website and Facebook pages
Jellema Collection upkeep
Organize/maintain closet and supplies
Update bulletin boards
Attend recruitment events
 Run errands
Publicity, as needed
Copying and scanning
Other duties assigned if time permits.


The AA will work approximately 10 hours a week starting as early as this 9/1/2016.  If interested, please send a resume, the name and contact info for a character/employment reference,
and a letter (e-mail) expressing your interest and availability for this position to: Johnna Schmidt jmschmid@umd.edu, or simply reply to this e-mail with your letter, resume and references attached.
 

Upon being hired you will also need to furnish two forms of identification, your course schedule for the fall, your award letter from FWS, and your financial aid page, showing your FWS allotment. 

For best consideration please send your materials in as soon as possible.

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Johnna Schmidt
Director
JimĂ©nez-Porter Writers’ House
Mailing: 1102 Francis Scott Key Hall
4282 Chapel Ln.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Office: 0105 Queen Anne's Hall
7645 Preinkert Dr.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742


Ph: 301.405.0671

Apply to SGA Finance!

Looking for a way to get involved in the campus community? Ever wanted a behind the scenes view of the student-run programs and events happening at the University of Maryland?

Apply to join UMD's Committee on Financial Affairs! The committee is charged with allocating the student activities fee that is collected with your tuition. We review student organizations' budgets and allocate funds for clubs to create awesome experiences for the entire student body!

Interested? Apply here!
Ter.ps/ApplyFinance

Or email Perry Bloch, SGA's Vice President of Financial Affairs with any
questions!
SGAVPFinance@umd.edu

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Boost your creative confidence: Apply to take IDEA258A (1-credit) this fall!

Want to flex and strengthen your creativity muscles? Looking for a fun 1-credit course to take this semester?

This fall, learn to see the world like a designer and unleash your inner innovator in this 1-credit course, IDEA258A: “Becoming a Design Thinker: Mindsets and Tools for Innovation.”
 

Offered by the Academy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, this class is open to ALL majors, but space is limited!

Learn more and apply by Tuesday 8/30: ter.ps/IDEA258A

Lab For Early Social Cognition Seeking Research Assistants

The Lab or Early Social Cognition, directed by Dr. Jonathan Beier, is looking for a motivated undergrad Research Assistant to aid in essential lab duties starting in the Fall 2016 semester. The individual chosen for this position will start as a recruiter and gradually work their way to running studies, coding data, and assisting with study design. The lab investigates social and cognitive development in infants and young children using methods such as eye tracking and live-action behavioral assessments. The lab also conducts studies with adults to examine social and cognitive processes over time. Visit socialkidslab.umd.edu to learn more about the research projects currently underway.

Responsibilities:
-2 semester commitment
-10 hours/week during school year
-Contacting families in the area to participate in studies
-Scheduling families to come into the lab
-Updating our database
-Assist in eye tracking and behavioral studies
-Code data
-Attend Lab Meetings

Qualifications:
-Strong academic standing
-Professionalism
-Strong communication skills
-Have taken PSYC100
-Interest in developmental psychology
-Computer science skills are a plus!

How To Apply:
If interested, please email Noor Qasmieh, the Lab Manager, at nqasmieh@umd.edu with completed
lab application and resume/CV. The lab application can be found at
http://socialkidslab.umd.edu/undergrad.html

FT Job Opening at Bridges for Recent Grad



Position: Public Service Fellowship – High School Program


Bridges is a rapidly growing community-based organization committed to the long-term success of motivated Baltimore City youth. The program, which currently works with 200 youth ages 9-18 at two sites in Baltimore, seeks one highly motivated recent college graduate / young professional to join our small, hard-working, and innovative team at St. Paul’s School. This person will spend 1 to 3 years as our High School “Public Service Fellow” (PSF), which includes (a) providing on-going one-on-one support to a grade of Bridges high school students, (b) developing & managing high school weekend enrichment activities, and (c) helping students develop life and professional skills via Bridges’ Summer Jobs Program. He/she will work under the guidance of the High School Program Director.

Cover letters and resumes for the "Public Service Fellowship" will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 9/17 and the position will begin in mid-October. The PSF role is a rewarding one, but is also quite demanding.  It requires a person who thrives in a fast paced working environment, is optimistic, likes to learn, and seeks excellence in all responsibilities.

Bridges Sites
-Bridges at St. Paul's School - established 1993
-Bridges at Gilman School - established 2014


The High School PSF will:

- School Year (September – May): Manage and provide one-on-one support to a grade of
Bridges high school students, direct weekend enrichment programs for ninth through twelfth
grade students, and help to manage a tutoring partnership with Loyola University.

- Summer (June – August): Work in the Bridges Summer Jobs Program, helping with Monday
enrichment workshops & providing one-on-one professional development to students.

- Communications (Year-Round): Work with our Communications team to help market our
work via Facebook, newsletters, and our annual Kickball Classic fundraiser.

Why Become a PSF?

Working as a PSF can help to jump-start a career in human services. It can also clarify career
aspirations in education, counseling, public policy, and non-profit management. It’s a great way
to serve others and an opportunity to develop leadership skills that will help in any career path.

Desired Background

The PSF role is a rewarding one, but is also quite demanding. It requires a person who thrives in
a fast paced working environment, is optimistic, likes to learn, and seeks excellence in all
responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

Education

- Under-graduate degree with a proven record of academic success

- Volunteer / work / leadership experience

- Experience working with urban youth between the ages of 13 and 19

- Success in at least one post-high school leadership role

- We will look favorably upon prior volunteer experience at Bridges

Willingness and Ability To

- Build strong & trusting relationships with students, parents, volunteers, staff, and partners

- Help us improve the organization and our programs

- Grow from failure

- Maintain confidentiality

- Support other projects and assignments that are in the best interest of the organization

- Use existing workplace technology (Excel, Outlook, Word, Dropbox) and adapt to new
applications as needed

- Drive a 14-passenger van (We will train you!)

- Speak publicly



Length of Commitment

- The Public Service Fellow’s first year commitment is Fall 2016 – August 2016.

- Bridges will look favorably upon applicants with an interest in a 2-year commitment.

To Apply

- Please send a resume with a brief cover letter to rpaymer@stpaulsschool.org by 9/17/16.

- Candidates will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.


To Learn More about Bridges

- Web: www.bridgesbaltimore.org

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/bridgesbaltimore

- ‘This Week’ with George Stephanopoulos (May 2015) – 2 minute snapshot of Bridges:
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/building-bridges-baltimore-31106531



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical demands while performing this job include:

- Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

- Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

- Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties

- Requires bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and
sitting.





Contact
Rob Paymer
Bridges, Executive Director
rpaymer@stpaulsschool.org

Summer Job 2017: MD Orientation

Do you love Maryland? Do you love to share your love for UMD with everyone you meet? How do you show your Terp Pride?

Show your Terp Pride by applying to be an Orientation Advisor or Program Registrar!

Throughout the 2017 summer, you will work directly with the incoming students and their families, Orientation Staff, administrators, department heads, deans, and faculty members to assist in the orientation and transitions of new students to the university.

What are the perks??
$3000 Stipend
$250 in Terrapin Express
Summer housing
Eppley Recreation Center summer membership
Summer parking pass
Tons of Terp Swag
An unforgettable summer!!!!!
For more information about being an OA or PR and how to apply, visit orientation.umd.edu.
Applications are due IN PERSON in 1102 Cole Field House by Friday, September 30th at 4:30 pm.

We are looking forward to reading your applications!!
Kevin Halliday and Harlie Pietrangelo
Student Coordinators
Orientation Office
University of Maryland
phone: 301.314.8215
orientation.umd.edu

Technica - University of Maryland’s all-women hackathon

My name is Jennifer Le and I am a member of the organizing team for Technica, the University of Maryland’s all-women hackathon. I would like to cordially invite all female and non-binary students within the Honors College to participate in our event this year!

A hackathon is a creative and collaborative event where students gather to grow their coding skills, explore different aspects of the technological world, and collaboratively push the limits of technology as we know it today. However, most hackathons today are primarily male populated, which can often discourage women from attending. Technica’s goal is to introduce and support young women in technology in order to tackle this problem of diversity in tech. Thus, we are convening sponsors, mentors, volunteers, and (this is where you come in!) enthusiastic female coders for a hacktastic weekend to learn more about the field and code up some amazing projects.

A bit more info: Technica is open to women and non-binary folks of all levels of technical background and all majors, so whether a student is an expert hacker or has never written a line of code, they will spend an incredible weekend at our event. Additionally, we provide free lodging, food, swag and mentorship for the whole duration. Last year, Technica drew over 400 attendees from a variety of backgrounds, including 85 high school students, and this year, we hope to double both numbers. In addition, this year, the week leading up to the hackathon will also be filled with tech workshops and info sessions held at the University of Maryland to prepare attendees with skills to build something new or solve difficult problems - more info on this to come!

Registration for Technica is currently open and the application can be found on our website. Additionally, students can stay in the loop (pun intended!) by liking Technica on Facebook or following us on Twitter. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Technica team via email at hello@gotechnica.org, or through our Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you for your time and we hope to see you on November 5th!

Best regards,
Jennifer Le
Marketing
 www.gotechnica.org
@gotechnica

Monday, August 29, 2016

Seeking Journalism or Communication's Undergrad - On Campus Job

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) and the Ag Law Education Initiative (ALEI) seek an undergraduate student in journalism or communications to assist us in promoting our work by writing stories for our website and newsletter and assisting in promoting work on social media during the fall semester.

Start date: Flexible

Structure: 10 to 15 hours per week, M – F schedule can be flexible.

Pay: $11/hour.

Position description:

Are you a journalism or communications graduate student interested in using your skills to support a vibrant and innovative University of Maryland department and program?

AREC (arec.umd.edu) and ALEI (umaglaw.edu) are recruiting an intern to write news stories/multimedia stories for both websites and ALEI’s quarterly newsletter. This paid position is a great opportunity to produce external communications and develop real world experience with two dynamic University of Maryland programs.

Job Responsibilities:

- Gather story ideas and write/produce news stories

- Work with staff to generate copy for our website, including program descriptions, faculty profiles, and news updates.

- Work with ALEI team members to produce external communications, including our quarterly newsletter and press releases.

- Work with ALEI team members to highlight materials and accomplishments on social media.

- Fact check, proofread, format, and edit as necessary.

- Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

- University of Maryland undergraduate student, preferably in Journalism or Communications.

- Previous news writing experience preferred.

- Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.

- Attention to detail.

- Self-starter who can take direction and contribute ideas.

Please send a resume and writing sample to Paul Goeringer (lgoering@umd.edu)

Study Abroad Fair - Sept. 8


Explore your world at the Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, September 8th - 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Grand Ballroom, STAMP

Facebook event: http://ter.ps/eafairfa16

Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program.

Thursday, September 8th
3PM – 7PM Grand Ballroom, Stamp.
Educationabroad@umd.edu, 301-314-7746

PAL COACH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2016!



The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) program is a peer-to-peer academic coaching program, in which trained PAL coaches assist UMD students in using effective learning techniques to improve study skills and gain confidence in their scholastic abilities.

Students engage in a semester-long, peer mentor training program, and are able to volunteer (for a small stipend), or receive 1 or 3 upper-level credits. PAL coaches also have the opportunity to become a certified mentor by the Learning Assistance Service or the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).

If you are motivated to learn how to support UMD students in achieving their academic goals, please see the attached flyer and complete an application by September 7, 2016.

For more information, please visit go.umd.edu/laspal or
contact the PAL Program Coordinator, Juliana Wong at jwong626@umd.edu.

The Stamp Gallery presents Paradise Now, August 29 through October 15


A GAMING EVENT BY KIMI HANAUER CURATED BY STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

Opening Round: Thursday, September 1, 6–8:30 pm

*The 60-minute game begins promptly at 7 pm*

Free and Open to the Public


This fall, the University of Maryland’s Stamp Gallery
presents Paradise Now, a project by Baltimore-based artist Kimi Hanauer featuring work by Sydney Spann, Michael Stephens, and Nikki Lee. Paradise Now is a game of unequal circumstances and varying objectives. From August 29 through October 15, Paradise Now invites visitors to develop their potential as players by participating in gaming rounds that, over time, will collectively alter and reinvent the game’s score thus changing the rules of the space itself. Visitors are invited to experience the game’s opening round on Thursday, September 1, 7–8 pm, doors at 6 pm, featuring live performances by Sunatirene, Michael Stephens, and Nikki Lee.

Paradise Now is curated by Stamp Gallery docents Christopher Bugtong (UMCP ’17), Grace DeWitt (UMCP ’17), and Shay Tyndall (UMCP ’17), all current undergraduate students at the University of Maryland—College Park. An incubator for emerging artists and curators, the Stamp Gallery regularly presents exhibitions curated by undergraduates. Recent student-
curated projects include In Response: Conversations Between Emerging Artists and Contemporary Work From The CAPP Collection (June 15–July 31, 2015) organized by Genesis Henriquez (UMCP ’16), Korey Richardson (UMCP ’16), and Shay Tyndall (UMCP ’17), and Magnified: A Student Curated Show (June 5–July 24, 2014) featuring work by Al Zaruba, Chip Irvine, and Michael Sylvan Robinson and curated by Carmen Dodl (UMCP’16), Geena Gao (UMCP ’16), and Martine Gaetan (UMCP ’15).

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Kimi Hanauer is a Baltimore-based artist and organizer from Pittsburgh, PA via Tel Aviv. Kimi received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2015. She is the co-founder and lead organizer of Press Press, an interdisciplinary publishing initiative based in Baltimore, and is a resident artist at Baltimore City Community College Refugee Youth Project. Kimi has participated in and organized a range of projects both hyper-locally and internationally, from founding and organizing Alloverstreet, to facilitating youth take-over's of local galleries, to throwing games, talks, conferences and other forms of public actions. http://kimihanauer.com/

Nikki Lee. Space no longer fits its three fundamental inhabitants of
expression separately. They learned to morph into a hybrid creature. It now searches for a home and often creates one. Sweet hours die and give birth to new creations. The world is still left to its never ending loops- light to dark, dark to light. Both holding the power to blind. In this hunt is where I reside.

Sydney Spann is a Baltimore-based musician and performance artist whose solo project exists under the moniker Sunatirene (sún-ah-chur-ráin). Drawing from musique concrete, folk music, and pop tendencies, she uses field recordings, archival samples, generative processes, and her voice as soundscaping and storytelling tools. She translates visual symbols into aural forms and focuses on the healing and architectural potential of sound in an attempt to create new, genre-less music. Her first release is available via Ehse Records. https://soundcloud.com/sunatirene

Michael Wasteneys Stephens grows best in direct sunlight and thorough waterings.

ABOUT THE CURATORS

Christopher Bugtong is a senior Computer Science and Film Studies double major at the University of Maryland. In addition to being a student curator, docent, and Head of Social Media at the Stamp Gallery, Bugtong is founder and radio personality for Art Hour as a part of WMUC and is a Design, Cultures, and Creativity Honors College alumni.

Grace DeWitt will graduate with a double degree in Animal Science and Studio Art in spring 2017. DeWitt is Student Manager of the Stamp Gallery and a member of the 2016–17 student-led Contemporary Art Purchasing Program committee in addition to being a curator of Paradise Now. She is an Honors Humanities alumni and has an interest in painting and film photography.

Shay Tyndall is a senior at the University of Maryland who will graduate with a double major in English and Mandarin Chinese and a certificate in East Asians Studies. In addition to her work as a docent and student curator at the Stamp Gallery, Tyndall is the Student Manager at the Stamp’s Art and Learning Center, a member of Sigma Alpha Pi, a National Leadership Honor Society, and an alumni of the College Park Scholars Arts program.

ABOUT THE STAMP GALLERY

Located on the first floor of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union—Center for Campus Life at the University of Maryland, College Park, The Stamp Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art, especially the work of emerging and mid-career artists. Stamp Gallery supports contemporary art that is challenging, academically engaging, and attuned to broad community and social issues. Through meaningful exhibitions and programming, the Stamp Gallery offers outside-of-the-classroom experiential learning opportunities. It functions as a laboratory where emerging artists and curators experiment and work through their ideas. The Gallery’s programming aims to emphasize the importance of process to contemporary artistic practice and to provide a forum for dialogue.

FREE and open to the public: Mondays–Thursdays: 10 am–8 pm; Fridays: 10 am–6 pm; Saturdays: 11 am–4 pm; Sundays: Closed. More information: thestamp.umd.edu/gallery.

WORK OPPORTUNITY - Class Checkers

WORK OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking only the best, consummate professionals, UMD
students that have the drive, dedication and integrity to excel
academically.

Is it you we are looking for?

- Do you have integrity?

- Can you play by the rules?

- Are you looking for a challenge?

The ASCDU is currently looking to fill the following part-time
positions:

- Class Checkers

Academic Support & Career Development Unit (ASCDU)
Seeking qualified undergraduate & graduate students
to work in the ASCDU Tutorial Program!

If interested, please contact an ASCDU Program
Coordinator for an application!

ASCDU PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Todd Nally
terptutor@umd.edu


GO TERPS!

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Are you thinking about studying abroad in spring 2017 or summer 2017?  Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational grant)?

Learn about the GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad students with financial need who receive Pell Grants. Last year, 35 University of Maryland students won Gilman Scholarships - nearly 50% of our applicants!

The deadline to apply is October 4 - there is still plenty of time to write a strong application, and no recommendations are required!

To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process join us for a panel info session with returned UMD Gilman Scholars and staff from the National Scholarship Office and Education Abroad. Food will be served!

GILMAN SCHOLARS PANEL: Tuesday, September 6, 5:00-6:00 pm, 3105 Susquehanna Hall. Please RSVP to gilman@umd.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFO SESSIONS STARTING THIS WEEK: If you are unable to attend the panel we will hold six information sessions in our offices. Please RSVP to gilman@umd.edu and indicate which session you plan to attend. If you cannot attend any of these please email us at the same address.

Wednesday, August 31, 3:00-3:30 pm – 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 1, 12:00-12:30 pm – 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 7, 4:30-5:00 pm - 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 9, 12:00-12:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, September 12, 2:00-2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, September 13, 4:30-5:00 pm - 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant.

Application Deadline: October 4, 2016 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for spring 2017 OR summer 2017 study.

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers 1,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 to students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies world-wide. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Programs must be at least 4 weeks in length.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Office Assistant and Communications Support Intern, On Campus, Part Time



Compensation:$9.00 - $9.50/hour

The Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance seeks an energetic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented student to assist with administration tasks and other communications projects as assigned.

This a part-time, 10-15 hours/week position.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

- Answering phones, greeting guests, processing mail, and other clerical duties as needed.

-Assisting with communications projects, including, but notlimited to:

o Drafting documents and other communications materials
o Assisting with logistics for meetings and special events
o Designing posters, flyers, and other outreach materials
o Supporting ongoing website redesign project (updating new website via Drupal CMS, writing
and editing website content, conducting research on website development and design, etc.)

Qualifications:

Must be a current University of Maryland graduate or undergraduate student with at least sophomore
standing. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended. All applicants with the requisite skills will be
considered, but students with an area of study related to communications, journalism, marketing, business
administration, or graphic design are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn in a professional setting
- Ability to maintain a consistent and reliable schedule
- Discretion, and an understanding of the confidentially associated with a Vice President’s office

Desired:
- Basic photography skills
- Knowledge or experience with website administration
- Experience with online research and gathering data
- Familiarity with Dreamweaver, Drupal, InDesign and Photoshop a plus

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to:
Tacy Lambiase, Coordinator
Division of Administration and Finance
University of Maryland
2119 Main Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742

301-405-6111

lambiase@umd.edu

Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 9, 2016.

Interviews may be scheduled prior to this date if a sufficient number of applications are received in advance.

Saturday Morning Physics - a series of free lectures by the world experts here at UMD


These lectures are aimed at anyone who would like to learn about the fascinating subjects of QM, relativity, astronomy, Large Hadron Collider, Theory of Everything, etc. etc. The intended audience includes everyone from school students to senior citizens.

You can look at the details here:


and can register here:

After-School Mentorship Program

Are you enthusiastic about math or science?  Do you want to make a difference in a young girl’s life?  If you answered yes, then you should be a GEMS Undergraduate Mentor!

We are now looking for mentors for our programs in three schools :
- William Wirt program (Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:55 pm)
- Nicholas Orem program (Every Wednesday, 4:15-6:00 pm)
- Buck Lodge program ( Every Thursday, 3:30-5:00 pm)

Our most urgent need is for mentors, but other volunteer opportunities are also available: curriculum development, field trip coordinator, funding, PR/Communications, IT, parent relations.

The weekly time commitment for each mentor would include the time in their chosen school as well as 30 mins- 1 hr for the weekly mentor meeting, which can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Our program has historically had 5 mentors in each school, each doing hands-on activities with a group of 3-5 girls.  We will start our program in the first week of October, meet when University of Maryland meets (except the week of Thanksgiving) and we stop before exam week.

Students interested in being a can apply at ter.ps/9t0. For best consideration, Apply by Tuesday, September 13th, 2016. Don’t hesitate to contact us even if the deadline has passed!

We know that many students would like to make a difference in the life or a young girl, but do not have the time needed to be a mentor for a semester. We have benefited in the past and we would welcome this semester as well presentations from University of Maryland students to our girls. The students can talk about their fields of studies, how they became interested in them, their internships, and future jobs.

For more information contact:  Raluca Rosca rarosca@gmail.com  or our organization’s account umdcpgems@gmail.com.
 

The Diamondback's Copy Desk is Hiring


The Diamondback, the university’s independent student newspaper, is hiring copy editors for the fall semester. Copy editors fact-check articles and columns and proofread pages for accuracy, spelling, grammar and Associated Press style. Copy editors work two four-hour shifts each week and will start on August 28. Priority will be given to applicants who will be available to work three or more shifts a week.

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in the newsroom and a great way to get involved at The Diamondback. Copy editors also get paid a biweekly stipend. All majors are welcome to apply; we especially encourage candidates with previous journalism or editorial experience.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume via email attachment to copy desk chiefs Jack Paciotti and Ryan Romano at copydbk@gmail.com with a subject line of "Last Name, Fall Copy Editor Application." We are looking to hire as soon as possible; we will accept applications on a rolling basis, but we will give priority to those who apply by the end of the day Sunday, August 21. Thanks in advance to all applicants!

Winter Term Study Abroad in Taiwan

Want to experience warm weather for Christmas and New Year's Day in Taiwan this winter?

You will have the opportunity to study Chinese language and Taiwanese culture in Taipei, Taiwan this January and earn course credit of CHIN269 or HORN258M!

This program offers language classes in the morning, cultural
classes in the afternoons, a total of 3 short excursions in Taipei and 3 long excursions during the weekends. Students will explore the northern, southern and eastern part of the country to learn the history, religion and politics situation of Taiwan. Speaking partners are offered daily for language practice through free conversation. Housing, group meals, local transportation, and excursions are included in the program fee.

For more information about the program details and itinerary, feel free to contact:
Dr. Phoenix Liu at PhoenixL@umd.edu or visit our Study Abroad page at http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10633

Maryland Student Researchers Program

MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH – 
Maryland Student Researchers Program

Francis DuVinage, Director – Jacquelyn de la Torre, Coordinator – http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/ - ugresearch@umd.edu

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2016 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review nearly 150 available opportunities by visiting our website at: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-studentresearchers.html

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program serves as a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Nearly 150 projects are listed with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s).  The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Most positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous information sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities – space for each session is limited so please RSVP to ugresearch@umd.edu with the date/time of the session you plan to attend:

Schedule for MSR Information Sessions, Fall Semester 2016:

Wednesday, August 31,  12:00-12:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 1,  10:00-10:30 a.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 1, 1:00-1:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 2,  12:00-12:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 2,  3:00-3:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, September 7,  1:00-1:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, September 7,  3:00-3:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 8,  10:00-10:30 a.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, September 8,  1:00-1:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, September 9,  2:00-2:30 p.m. - 1201 Marie Mount Hall


ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills.  It is open to students of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Most positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Chilean Culture, Democracy, and Social Change. Winter Term, 2017


This Education Abroad Offering allows a unique opportunity to study the lead up to and continuing effects of the 1973 Coup D'etat and the following 17-year-long dictatorship through the lens of culture, writing, and the arts.

Program Dates:  Jan 1-20 2017
​Pre-requisites: None
Language of Instruction:  English
Program Fee:  $3950.


Visit numerous sites included in the readings: major governmental and cultural institutions as well as former detention centers and other places of repression which have been transformed into museums, theaters, and parks for reflection and the preservation of collective memory.


Participate in a community engagement opportunity where you will help run a week-long summer camp for 20 to 30 elementary and middle school aged children in Valparaiso.


Explore three cities: Santiago, the bustling and arts-enriched capital city; Valparaiso, world UNESCO Heritage site; Pucon, a beautiful lake town known for its abundance of outdoor adventure activities.
Education Abroad will enroll you in one of the following 3-credit courses: ARHU350, CMLT498C, GVPT309F, HIST329N, HONR349C.


Fulfills the ARHU "Global Engagement" requirement!
Deadline for Applications:  10/01/2016
Scholarship Application Deadline:  09/24/2016, fill out your scholarship application here:
http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/scholarships#UMD

For more information, please check out the website: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10150

​Or, reply to: Johnna Schmidt, jmschmid@umd.edu​ or Vivianne Salgado, viviannesalgado24@gmail.com

Clinical Assistant Position Open at Cardiology Clinic


Suburban Heart Institute is a cardiology clinic located a few blocks from the University of Maryland College Park campus. The clinic provides comprehensive outpatient cardiac services including physical exams, EKGs, echocardiograms, stress testing, and lipid management. The clinic is formally affiliated with the George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C.

The position available is for a part time clinical assistant. This position entails the initial reception of the patients, taking vital signs, and working with the physician in patient management. The position also involves collecting patient laboratory data, communicating to patients their results, and communicating patient care plans to other physicians. Competitive salary is offered.

This job provides an excellent opportunity to obtain clinical experience for a graduate who wants to pursue a career in medicine or affiliated fields such as nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, or sonography. Please apply for the position by sending your resume to ashmuhammad@hotmail.com or by fax to 301-277-1241. Our contact telephone is 301-277-2290.

MOROCCO: In the Footsteps of the Beat Generation (ARHU/ENGL) Winter Term 2017



If Morocco is on your bucket list, you won't want to pass up this opportunity to engage in literary study while exploring four cities in Morocco!


Journey to Morocco to explore the influence of Moroccan culture on American culture, specifically on the writers and poets associated with the Beat movement in the U.S.
Visit Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Essaouira while reading works written by Moroccan and American writers who lived in the country, and watching movies from American cinema filmed in Morocco.
 

Highlights include:  Guest lectures from professors at a local college in Rabat and survival Arabic language tutorials. All literary course content occurs in English.

You will stay in private and shared accomodations.
 

There is a pre-departure component to the program that will take place on campus during the Fall 2016 semester (2 meetings).
Education Abroad will enroll you in ARHU269M (3 credits) OR ENGL269M (3 credits).
 

More info here:  http://ter.ps/wtmcarhu

Program Dates:  Jan 2-20
Pre-requisites:  None
Program Fee: $3975
Deadline:  10/01/2016
Scholarship Application Deadline:  09/24/2016, fill out your scholarship application here:
http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/scholarships#UMD Education Abroad Fund

Reply to: Zein El-Amine, at zelamine@gmail.com for more information.

Website:  http://ter.ps/wtmcarhu

Sierra Club internship

Sierra Club internship deadlines are approaching.

If you are applying for an internship, please be sure to:

1/ Submit materials as detailed at the bottom of the Maryland Sierra Club Internship page  http://sierraclub.org/maryland/internships if you haven't already.

2/ Fill out this survey after you send in your materials.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13GUfmsghNw9fLrr8JmLrfS0y2WlJHLrRMBG2L3s_Mns/viewform?usp=send_form

Fall Paid Tutoring Positions

Are you interested in providing peer tutoring to your classmates at UMD? The Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) is recruiting for fall paid tutoring positions! AAP peer tutors gain exposure to teaching and facilitation fundamentals while providing peer-led small-group tutoring in a collaborative learning environment for first-generation college students and students in the campus’ most challenging courses.

This is a paid position at $8.50-9.25/hour with a time commitment of 3-4 hours/week per course. All positions are filled on a rolling basis and will require at least one in-person interview. Applications are due via email to Christal Dimas at aaptutoring@umd.edu on/before Monday, August 22nd.
The ASTS application can be found at http://aap.umd.edu/TutorApplication.html

Tutors needed in particular for these courses:
ECON230, ECON321, ECON201, ECON201, ECON330, CMSC216, STAT100, MATH220

Job Opportunity with Beyond the Classroom: Program Management Specialist

Program Management Specialist  
Contingent I Status

Beyond the Classroom Living and Learning Program, Office of Undergraduate Studies

Beyond the Classroom (BTC) Living and Learning Program is seeking a half-time (50 percent) Program Management Specialist to help prepare undergraduate students for professional leadership in the nonprofit and civil society sector. The successful candidate for this position will interact with and provide support to students and university staff.

DUTIES:
·   Compiling, writing, and disseminating the BTC Program Updates listserv to students of program events, and assisting with social media outreach strategies and efforts.
·   Assisting with all aspects of the recruitment process including: outreach to academic departments, faculty advisors, student groups and in courses; making presentations about the program; attending targeted events; answering student inquiries; collecting and organizing applications; and following up with admitted students about program requirements.
·   Supporting curricular and extracurricular activities of the program, including planning and coordinating events such as seminars, film series, receptions, community service opportunities, civic learning trips, career forums, and course- related activities.
·   Developing and implementing marketing campaigns, including the writing, design, duplication and distribution of program announcements, newsletters, press releases, etc.
·   Providing courteous and efficient service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors;
·   Answering routine questions about program details and procedures;
·   Assisting with the program’s housing process for students;
·   Actively participating in the activities of the BTC community.
·   Assisting with other duties to be delegated by the Director, based on the candidate’s skills, interests, and expertise.

DESIRED SKILLS:
·   Effective written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and highly organized.
·   Team player who works well in a collaborative, dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
·   Committed to and passionate about social, political, and civic issues; and able to think critically about those issues.
·   Able to use various social media platforms as well as develop creative strategies to maximize their input.

QUALIFICATIONS: College degree AND two years of experience providing administrative support.

PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to candidates with previous educational and academic support and community service experience. Willingness and ability to learn and explain detailed program information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to respond pleasantly to demanding constituents. Professional phone manner and ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to exercise independent judgment and ensure confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: Candidates should be able to handle moderate physical demands in order to help with set up of conference room tables and chairs, and to walk across campus for program events, meetings and activities.
                                                                                                                              
SALARY: Pay Range 10, minimum $17.35 hour; maximum $20.76 hour.                                    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a Nonexempt, Contingent I, hourly position for 20 hours per week.
                                           
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, the names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter to:  EJOBS.UMD.EDU

Job Posting Quicklink: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/45180

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Volunteer with Justice for Juniors

Justice for Juniors works across campuses: George Washington University, Catholic University, and UMD! The volunteer opportunity trains students to help facilitate conversations with boys detailed and awaiting adjudication and/or disposition by the courts at the Youth Services Center in NE DC. At the facility, students have the opportunity to interact with these youths by discussing how to navigate ethical issues presented in news articles. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., students will work in small groups to review the article and open conversation about the subject material. Each session lasts about an hour. Afterwards, student volunteers meet for a debrief wrap up conversation with fellow volunteers.

   Secondly, there is a mentoring and hope formation session at the first floor lobby, GW Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, N.W. DC ( two blocks from the GW/Foggy Bottom Metro (orange, blue and silver lines).  Juvenile shelter residents attend the sessions from 10:00 A.M. to noon.  They continue to resolve ethical dilemma questions to develop critical thinking and decision making skills; and they ask questions related to how the faith of the Black Tradition (Islam and Christianity) enables transformation.

   Thirdly, on Sundays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the UMD Hillel Building, 7612 Mowatt Lane, College Park, Md. Justice for Juniors Volunteers tutor and mentor juveniles on probation and those brought there by parents. 

   Finally, there is a Public Policy component to Justice for Juniors: the Annual UMD Juvenile Justice Forum.  The forum invites experts to address public policy questions pertaining to Juvenile Justice locally and nationally.  The Fall Forum is scheduled for November 3rd, 6:30 p.m. (at a place to be designated at UMD). This fall's forum is co-sponsored by the US Justice Department, the Sentencing Project, the Council of Churches, Greater Washington; the State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections; and UMD Hillel.

This is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the justice system and volunteer with youths.   So, if you are interested please contact Chaplain Johnson at jsiafa@gmail.com.  An orientation will be scheduled at UMD for all interested student volunteers.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Academic Listening Comprehension Study



The purpose of this research project is to investigate academic listening for non-native speakers of English. Participants will be asked listen to several mini-lectures in English and answer multiple choice questions. Participants will also complete a questionnaire about their listening ability and a short dictation test. The research will take place in a single session lasting no more than two hours, and participants will earn $20.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and intermediate to advanced learners of English who are native speakers of another language.
If interested, please contact Martyn Clark at language.testing.research@gmail.com

Sustainability Internships and Opportunities Get involved and make a positive impact

We are excited to announce a wide range of sustainability opportunities for fall 2016. 
More information is available on our Internships and Volunteer Opportunities page

Office of Sustainability: Sustainability Advisors, Green Office, Academic Assessment, Writing and Communications, LEAF Outreach Team, Graphic Design, Photography, and Video Production.

UMD: Recycling Volunteers for Football Games, Farmers Market Volunteers, Cycling Outreach and Education Intern, Green Dining Staff, Applied Alternative Transportation, GIS and Transportation Demand Management Intern, Campus Pantry Intern, Terp Farm Volunteers, Arboretum & Botanical Garden Volunteers, Community Learning Garden Volunteers, and Office of Community Engagement Interns.

Off-Campus: Sierra Club, Chesapeake Bay Trust, U.S. Green Building Foundation, Solar Energy Industries Association, Department of American Forests, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Wilderness Society, National Wildlife Federation, and more.

Save the Date: Law, Legal & Nonprofit Networking Night, Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m.

Law, Legal & Nonprofit Networking Night, September 27, 6-8 p.m. (Colony Ballroom, Stamp)
The Law, Legal & Nonprofit Networking Night connects current students with UMD alumni and employers working in the legal, law enforcement, or nonprofit field in a variety of positions throughout the DC Metro area.

Students in attendance will…
·  make connections in their field of interest;
·  learn how to network and job search effectively in Washington, D.C.;
·  market their skills and potentially identify internship and job openings.

Over 60% of job seekers cite networking as the most successful strategy when gathering career path information as well as to identify job leads, so don’t miss this amazing event. We expect over 30 employers and alumni will participate!

Visit http://go.umd.edu/lawnetworking to view participating organizations and RSVP.


Sponsored by the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Department of Government & Politics, Alpha Phi Sigma and the University Career Center & The President's Promise.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Winter Term Study Abroad Trip to Morocco


PT Job at Optometrist Office for Pre-Health/Pre-Med Student

Looking for UMD pre-health/pre-med student (junior or senior standing) interested in part-time job at optometrist office located off Route 1 in Beltsville, MD. MUST have flexible hours, transportation and love working with people! If interested contact drnicholsonsoffice@gmail.com with resume and
schedule of Fall 2016 classes.

NOW HIRING SAT/ACT PREP CLASS INSTRUCTORS!



Join a dynamic and growing educational organization in Maryland!

We are looking for highly motivated University of Maryland Honors Program upperclassmen to teach

SAT and/or ACT prep courses to high school students at Maryland high schools.

Flexible schedule - evenings and weekends available.

Training, curriculum and materials are all provided.

Competitive pay with bonus potential.

Now hiring for Fall 2016!

Send resume to: info@theanswerclass.com

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Our mission: We feel strongly that all students, regardless of family income, location, school and extra-curricular schedules should have the opportunity to present their strongest college application.

For this reason, we founded The Answer as a way to make SAT & ACT prep as accessible as possible to as many students as possible -- and in some small measure work to even the playing field for students taking the SAT & ACT.

Join Us for a Day to Serve 2016 Webinar: Wednesday, August 10



From September 10 to October 10, 2016, join Marylanders across the state in Day to Serve. It's an annual program that encourages volunteerism and promotes how our state's residents serve their communities.

Our third informational webinar is on Wednesday, August 10, at 10 a.m. Learn more about registering your Day to Serve event and how to track results!
Register today!

Helpful Resources
1. Download Maryland Day to Serve flyer
2. Listen to the July 13 webinar
3. Read questions and answers from the July 13 webinar
4. Request Maryland State Fair Vouchers

Don't forget to participate online! Use #MDdaytoserve to join the conversation on social media.

Additional Questions? Contact:
Lauren Cahalan lauren.cahalan@maryland.gov
Day to Serve Coordinator, Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
410-514-7767

Jimmy Kwak james.kwak@maryland.gov
Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
410-767-2937

Michelle Humanick Scholarship application deadline extended to Aug. 15

We are currently accepting applications and nominations for the Michelle Humanick Scholarship Award.  Applications and nominations for the Fall 2016 semester award are now due August 15, 2016. All University undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Faculty, staff, and members of the campus community are welcome to nominate deserving students of this award.

The Michelle Humanick Scholarship was established by Michelle’s family and friends to honor her memory and to provide need-based scholarship support to University of Maryland students. Preference will be given to students who are returning to school after time away or serve in leadership positions on campus and who exemplify Michelle’s spirit and the joy that she brought to the lives of others.

These are one-time awards of up to $1,000, dispersed evenly over the fall and spring semesters.

For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit
http://www.sagiving.umd.edu/HumanickScholarship.

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the scholarship, please feel free to contact Tracy Kiras at tkiras@umd.edu 301.314.3030 or Donna Lim at dylim@umd.edu 301.314.8491

Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Students

Are you thinking about studying abroad in SPRING 2017?  Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational grant)?

Learn about the GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad students with financial need who receive Pell Grants.  In the last year and a half, nearly 50% of University of Maryland students that applied won Gilman Scholarships!

To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship and the application process, please contact us at:  gilman@umd.edu


Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant.

Application Deadline: October 4, 2016 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for spring 2017 study.

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers 1,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 to students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies world-wide. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Programs must be at least 4 weeks in length.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
www.scholarships.umd.edu

Leslie Brice, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, National Scholarships Office
2403 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742
301.314.1289 * www.scholarships.umd.edu