Thursday, February 28, 2019

Daring to Break Stereotypes: Arab History’s Greatest Female Role Models - 3/11

Daring to Break Stereotypes: Arab History’s Greatest Female Role Models,” is a speech and discussion event hosted by the Gibran Chair. Director May Rihani will speak on how Arab women broke barriers and forged a path forward despite many obstacles. This event is for students and researchers to learn more about Arab women who broke stereotypes and discover how the newly created Pioneers and Leaders HUB can be used as a research tool.

We would be delighted if you could join us for this event on Monday, March 11th, from 12:30-1:30pm in the second floor conference room of the Chincoteague building (room #2113). The discussion will include a light lunch. Please RSVP at http://ter.ps/ila if you plan to attend.
 


Federal/Global Fellows Internship Program- Great for Honors College Students!

Want an internship in Washington, D.C.? Interested in global or domestic issues? Apply now to the Global Fellows or Federal Fellows Program! Earn Scholarship in Practice credit and a Fellows Program notation on your transcript! All our courses are cross-listed with Honors!

In the fall, students take a seminar course from industry practitioners in one of several concentrations covering foreign policy, diplomacy, homeland security, energy and environment, and science in a global context. In the spring, students intern at federal agencies, congressional offices, think-tanks, nonprofits, and related organizations. Past internship locations include Department of State, embassies, Department of Homeland Security, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, White House, U.S. Helsinki Commission, and many more.  Activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers. 

APPLY NOW!!! Application Link: Online Application

For complete details regarding the application requirements, visit our websites: http://federalfellows.umd.edu and/or http://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261. First wave of applications will be reviewed on 
March 25
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Rolling admissions thereafter.

The SGA Sexual Misconduct Prevention committee is having an open meeting - 3/6

What needs to be changed here at UMD in regards to sexual misconduct? The SGA Sexual Misconduct Prevention committee is having an open meeting next Wednesday from 5-6pm. Details can be found in the image below. This time has been reserved to hear the concerns of students from across different areas of campus about sexual misconduct on our campus. 

Real Estate Club - March 4

On March 4th at 8 PM, the Real Estate Club has a guest speaker presentation hosted by Scott Rowe, a Planning Supervisor at Prince George’s County Planning. He will be discussing the relationship between planners and developers, the role of planners, and Prince George’s County Planning Department’s role in shaping the built environment of College Park.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Social Impact Job Opportunity (for a Soon to be College Graduate)

My name is Ashley Humbert and I am the Assistant Director of Partnerships & Operations at Bridges, a rapidly growing community-based organization committed to the long-term success of motivated Baltimore City youth. The program, which currently works with 270 youth ages 9-22, seeks one highly motivated college graduate to spend 2 years leading programs and supporting the success of the young people it serves. 

Resumes and cover letters for the "Public Service Fellowship" will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 12 and the position will begin in June (full description is here).

Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) - Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2019!

To apply, go to our page https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form.

Applications are welcome on a rolling basis. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at MIDCMinfo@umd.edu

CIA Careers Information Session (Federal and Global Fellows hosting) - Next week, 3/5

Dear Honors Students!

The Federal and Global Fellows Programs are excited to announce that we'll be hosting CIA Career Information Session in 2407 Marie Mount Hall next week.  The session will be conducted by CIA Recruiters.  Honors students are welcome but please RSVP as below (we need a head count for chairs and food).
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Event: CIA Career Information Session
Date: Tuesday, March 5th 
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (including Q&A and one-on-one talking with recruiters!)
Location: Federal and Global Fellows Office, 2407 Marie Mount Hall
Featuring CIA Recruiters!
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The presenters will be sharing tips about characteristics they seek, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency. Get an insider view!  Bring HARD copies of your resume to share if you like.

Please RSVP here
Audience: All years, ALL majors, are welcome!  And if you are a sophomore, this is a great time to think about the process of applying to the CIA (and possible fellowships along the way)!Lunch will be provided.

The CIA is the premier agency responsible for providing global intelligence on the ever-changing political, social, economic, technological and military environment. They preempt threats and further US national security objectives by collecting intelligence that matters, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting effective covert  operations, and safeguarding the secrets that help keep our Nation safe. The agency hires individuals from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds to serve in roles both in the US and overseas.Please note that only US Citizens are eligible to pursue employment in the intelligence community.

***Session hosted by UMD Federal and Global Fellows Programs! Fall 2019 Federal and Global Fellows Applications now open! Please tell your friends!  www.federalfellows.umd.eduwww.globalfellowsdc.umd.edu    
We hope to see many of you next week!

Warm regards,

Federal and Global Fellows Team

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

American Institute of Graphic Arts presents Howard Smith of Beth Singer Design 2/27

This Wednesday 2/27 at 12:30pm in ASY 2322, as part of this year's Clarvit Lecture Series (thanks to the gracious gifts to our design program from the Clarvit family), AIGA is pleased to welcome Howard Smith of Beth Singer Design. Mr. Smith will be speaking about their work, specifically their three-dimensional design work.
The event is free and open to the public, with lunch provided!

REMINDER: UNIV100 TA Applications Due 3/4

The Office of Orientation & New Student Programs is currently accepting applications to be a UNIV100 Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Fall 2019 semester! This is an exciting opportunity to mentor first-year students and further develop your teaching and facilitation skills, all while earning course credit and giving your resume a boost. To be eligible to apply, you must be at least a rising sophomore and have a minimum 3.0 GPA--no prior UNIV100 experience required! Please note that this is an unpaid position, but TAs do earn 4 credits, 3 of which fulfill your Scholarship In Practice (DSSP) requirement.

To learn more about the position and submit your application, please visit ter.ps/univta. Questions? Reach out to Allie Gibeily at nsp@umd.edu. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Monday, March 4th.

Spring 2019 courses for the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program (WEIDP) still have open seats!

WEIDP sessions are 7-week, 1-credit courses for undergraduate students and count towards the Cultural Competence Diversity Requirement (DVCC).  Students who register for a course on Testudo will work with the WEIDP team to complete a student profile and be placed in one of the themes of their dialogue. Over the seven weeks, students will work with trained facilitators to explore the complexities of culture, marginalization, and privilege as it relates to their theme.  

Questions?  Email dialogue@umd.edu
 
 

Friday, February 22, 2019

Intern For A Day

INTERN FOR A DAY - SPRING 2019
Mandatory Orientations Occur Next Week!

Intern for a Day connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences.

 

In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, students must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how students will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing the host on-site and how to show appreciation to the host after the experience.

Spring 2019 Intern for a Day Orientation Dates (Total of 7 Sessions Available): 
All orientations take place in the University Career Center & The President's Promise
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Please RSVP for the session that works best with your schedule.
Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, March 3 at 11:59pm.

The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu.

Students who have already participated in Intern for a Day still need to attend one orientation session. 

Maryland General Assembly (MGA) Internship Program

You are invited to apply for the Maryland General Assembly (MGA) Internship Program, a two-semester course open only to students who have earned superior academic records and who have demonstrated effective writing skills. 

The minimum criteria for this two-semester program is as follows:
·         A minimum cumulative UMD GPA of 3.0
·         Junior standing (minimum of 60 credits) by the end of the Fall 2019 semester
·         A grade of B- or better in any writing courses taken at UMD
·         Registered UMD student in both Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters

Many program alums have stated the MGA program offers the best internship opportunity at UMD. Interns serve at the MGA for 16-20 hours per week during the spring legislative session (January-April 2020). Their assignments develop invaluable professional skills. In previous sessions, interns researched proposed legislation, responded to constituent mail, organized news conferences, and wrote and delivered testimony. The internship (ENGL388M/HONR379W) conveys six credits.

In the preceding fall semester, students will take a three credit course (ENGL381/HONR368A) which teaches students the skills that the internship will require. In addition, students learn about the MGA and Maryland state politics.

ENGL 381 satisfies the Professional Writing Requirement for the General Education Program, and ENGL 388M satisfies one Scholarship in Practice requirement.

Benefits of participating in the program:

•             Earn a total of nine upper level credits
•             Complete the university’s professional writing graduation requirement
•             Satisfy one of the university’s two required Scholarship in Practice courses, at least one of which must be taken outside of your major
•             Receive a minimum of $850 as a stipend to help defray travel expenses
•             Receive a pass for free parking in the Naval Academy stadium parking lot
•             Serve as an undergraduate ambassador to the state government

There are two other benefits to this program that are perhaps even more valuable. First, the program helps develop skills that will help graduates secure real-world jobs. Second, it enables them to network with legislators and legislative staff. (Several program alums have gone on to work for the MGA!)

Here’s what recent interns had to say about their experience in Annapolis:

·         “My Delegate asked me to prepare testimony for his bill hearing.  He read my speech verbatim during the hearing and it was quoted in the local paper the next day!”
·         “My Senator, my office, and other connections I made in Annapolis recommended me for jobs after graduation and wrote great law school recommendations.”
·         "I learned more in this internship than I ever could from sitting in a classroom. The firsthand experience of being in Annapolis and experiencing the day-to-day actions helped me to gain a much better understanding of how Maryland politics works."

You can find full information about the program on http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate/internships/current/mga-0.

To apply, just download an application from the website. You will need to submit the completed application (including an unofficial copy of your transcript) along with two recommendations ASAP to receive full consideration. The application deadline for your portion of the application is Friday, April 5, 2019. (Recommendations may arrive shortly thereafter if necessary.) After that, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis ONLY if space in the class is still available.

If you have additional questions about the program, please feel free to contact lewiske@umd.edu.

The Student Legal Aid Office is now accepting applications for our Fall 2019 internship

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a resume, cover letter (explaining why you are applying for this internship
and how you will contribute to our office), and transcript to your application (official
transcript, please). The next page is a data sheet that must accompany all applications. A
minimum 3.0 G.P.A. is recommended. The application will not be considered
complete unless accompanied by the transcript. You can either have the registrar
mail us the transcript, or they can issue you a copy which can be dropped off at our
office.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1. To qualify for the internship, you must have completed 56 credit hours by the time you
begin the internship, 12 of which must have been at UMCP.

2. If accepted, you must attend the scheduled intern training prior to the start of the
semester. If you cannot attend the mandatory training, you cannot participate in the
internship. Training will be Friday August 23, 2019 from 10am to 2pm.

3. If accepted, you must provide a schedule of hours available for work in the office. A
minimum of 12 hours of availability (between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday through
Friday) must be provided, although a lesser number will be assigned. The number of
scheduled office hours is usually about six per week. If you do not provide a schedule
conducive to the needs of the office, you cannot participate in the internship.

4. If accepted, you must attend a class on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., so you
should arrange your schedule accordingly.

5. If accepted, you will complete an “Experiential Learning Proposal” and register for this
three-credit course as EDCP 386. NOTE: You may receive credit for EDCP 386 only
once.

6. This application can be dropped off at our office, or emailed to Sarah Grabowski at
sboyer1@umd.edu. A transcript must be delivered with every application.




Student Legal Aid Office
3125 South Campus Dining Hall
301-314-7756

INTERN APPLICATION DATA SHEET

Fall 2019

Please be advised that all interns will be required to attend a mandatory training session
scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2019, from 10am to 2pm. Acceptance of a student into the
internship program will not be final unless the student completes the training program.
Please return the application to our office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 27, 2019.
Late applications will not be accepted.

***ALL APPLICATION INFORMATION WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL***
PLEASE TYPE

NAME DATE OF BIRTH

UNIVERSITY ID

LOCAL ADDRESS

PHONE EMAIL

PERMANENT ADDRESS

NUMBER OF CREDITS BY BEGINNING OF NEXT SEMESTER

MAJOR

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE (MONTH & YEAR)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

WHAT IS YOUR CUMULATIVE G.P.A.?

ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ANY OTHER INTERNSHIPS FOR THE NEXT SEMESTER?
DESCRIBE.

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