International Justice Mission ( Anti-Human Trafficking organization) Thrift Shop fundraiser

International Justice Mission ( Anti-Human Trafficking organization) Thrift Shop fundraiser in front of McKeldin Library from 10am-3pm Nov. 13-14 where we'll be selling gently used clothing donated by members of the campus community. The profits raised will go towards funding missions that IJM organizes with the local authorities of other countries to rescue those trapped in human trafficking. 

International Justice Mission Website: https://www.ijm.org/

Chapter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ijmumd/

Threads Thrift Shop Event: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ijmumd/events/?ref=page_internal

Sign Up for IDEA258C: Designing Ethical Campaigns (1 Credit)

This student taught course will introduce students and immerse them in the methods of running an ethical campaign with an emphasis on the Academy's  focus on design thinking and lean start up. It can be difficult to get change accomplished, especially around polarized issues. From immigration to the environment, being able to persuade and convince people in an ethical way is one of the keys to change. Discover what you are passionate about and learn how to design a campaign around it in a way that can make tangible differences AND stay true to its core values. With the ability to choose from Political, Advocacy, or a Social Media/Advertising Campaign, there is lots of opportunity to innovate! Questions? Contact Andrew String (apstring@umd.edu) or Alexis Amos (aamos1@umd.edu). Click here to learn more about the course

Part Time Job in Res Life

Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time job opportunity within the Department of Resident Life? Are you or a friend looking to develop your skills as a professional in a fun work environment?  Look no further than the Program Assistant (PA) position!

Applications are now open for Program Assistant positions in the Student and Community Development Programs office!

We are seeking motivated students interested in working on campus with the opportunity to start either in winter 2020 or spring 2020. 

The application for this position can be found here:

 Program Assistant Application 

Applications are due by 11:59PM on Friday, November 8th, 2019.

I hope you will consider sharing this opportunity with your friends, peers and students you work with. Any specific questions about this opportunity may be directed to sjolson@umd.edu.     

Engineering Playdate hackathon needs mentors and volunteers

Engineering Playdate is an organization that plans and executes a mini hardware hackathon for girls aged 8-12, giving them a chance to explore, create, and learn engineering principles. This event is meant to empower young girls to be who they are, while still exploring the STEM space. We are looking for mentors and volunteers for our Fall 2019 event! To register, please sign up at ter.ps/egrpdment19 to mentor and at ter.ps/egrpdvol19  to volunteer. Mentoring and volunteering is open to all majors.

Paid Summer 2020 Research Opportunities in STEM / Social & Behavioral Sciences - Info Nov. 4 - 15

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2020 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2020.

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:  

Monday, November 4 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu
Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Thursday, November 7 at 3:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Friday, November 8 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Monday, November 11 at 4:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Wednesday, November 13 at 1:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Thursday, November 14 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Friday, November 15 at 12:30 pm- 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu

>>>> The sessions listed below will ALSO highlight programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences 

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs:  

Monday, November 4 at 4:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Wednesday, November 6 at 1:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Thursday, November 7 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Friday, November 8 at 12:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Monday, November 11 at 12:00 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Thursday, November 14 at 3:00 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu 
Friday, November 15 at 12:00 noon- 1201 Marie Mount Hall - Please RSVP ugresearch@umd.edu

PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAIL TO ugresearch@umd.edu WHICH SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND – SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

MD Leadership Conference Nov 9 - 10; Register by Nov. 1

Join us for the 2019 Maryland Leadership Conference!

Saturday, November 9 to Sunday, November 10, 2019

YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD

Now in its 43rd year, the Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC) is the longest running student leadership conference in the country. During this two-day, off-campus retreat, students enhance their group leadership skills through interactive simulations, small group dialogues, and tangible application. 

About the Maryland Leadership Conference:

• The Maryland Leadership Conference takes place on November 9th-10th at the YMCA Camp Letts Center in Edgewater, MD. Transportation is provided. 
• All participants will be asked to attend 1 pre-conference meeting during the week of November 4th - 7th. 
• The conference fee is $25 which includes transportation, housing accommodations, meals, and conference materials. Sponsorships from campus departments/offices are available to cover the fee!

As a part of the MLC Community, you:

• Get two days of intensive leadership development in a community-centered environment.
• Network with over 90 students who are emerging campus leaders.
• Receive mentoring and guidance from staff and peer leadership educators.
• Receive an official MLC 2019 shirt! 

Registration Information: 

• Log in to Terplink and visit go.umd.edu/MLC2019  to sign up today!
• The deadline to register is Friday, November 1st, 2019.
• Spaces are limited!

For more information or questions, visit go.umd.edu/mleadconference or contact us at mdlead@umd.edu. 

Paid Research Asst Position

The UMD School of Public Health’s Center on Young Adult Health and Development is looking for a paid research assistant to assist with the operations of several projects, including a large-scale, longitudinal research study on the health-related behaviors of young adults during a critical life transition (The College Life Study), and a statewide collaborative project on reducing drinking and alcohol-related problems among college students. The Center is looking for a motivated, responsible student who is able to commit to working with us for at least the next two semesters, starting January 2020.

Please note: Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply but this position is not a graduate assistantship and does not offer any tuition remission benefits. This is a paid, hourly position.

Responsibilities

Communication with study participants

Literature review and management

Online research

Quality assurance

Document scanning

Data entry, cleaning, and verification

Other tasks as assigned

Hours per Week

15-20

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short letter explaining your interest in the position/what makes you an ideal candidate to Grace McManus at graceh@umd.edu. The application must be submitted by Wednesday, November 13.

For more details about our projects and the Center, visit our websites at www.cls.umd.edu, www.marylandcollaborative.org, and www.cyahd.umd.edu.

Honors College Gordon Prize

Apply for the Gordon Prize and you could win $1000.00! All Honors College students in good standing are eligible to apply for this cybersecurity award. The award seeks creative and innovative essays that address the topic of “Managing Cybersecurity Resources” from any of a variety of perspectives. Share with the Committee your solutions to the problem(s) associated with managing cybersecurity. The submission deadline is January 10, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

The award will be presented to the winner(s) at the spring Honors College Citation Ceremony
(Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4:30 pm). Find more information here and the application at: https://www.honors.umd.edu/temp/GordonApp1908.docx.pdf .

FUEL: The Future - November 16th from 10AM-2PM in AJC Forum 1101.

FUEL is the Asian American Student Union's annual educational conference held to raise awareness and encourage dialogue about Asian American and Pacific Islander struggles. This year's theme is FUEL: The Future, where we hope to discuss the definition of success in the AAPI community, especially through the lens of cultural ideals and also the model minority myth. We aim for this event to be a space to have this discussion and allow it to be an opportunity for us to not only redefine the traditional definition of success, but to also defy the conventional notions of it. 

Registration is free and can be found here, and food will be provided!

Demagoguery & Democracy

Dialogues on Deliberation and Demagoguery

Friday, November 8
12:30-2:30pm
ESJ 1201

RSVP: ter.ps/PDI 

Dialogues on Deliberation are designed to inspire students to talk to other students about their participation in public life. Undergraduate students will reflect together on the ways in which their daily communication habits and social practices contribute to or challenge a culture of demagoguery. Participants will also brainstorm strategies for promoting healthier deliberation practices individually and culturally. The dialogues will address the guiding assumptions and principles in Dr. Patricia Roberts-Miller’s first-year book: Demagoguery and Democracy. Dr. Roberts-Miller will be present to lead students and participate in the dialogues. RSVP here: ter.ps/PDI 

Organized by the Department of Communication, Rosenker Center for Political Communication & Civic Leadership, Office of Undergraduate Studies, and College of Arts and Humanities

Communications/Journalism student position

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 assisting in writing stories for our
website and newsletter and assisting in social media marketing during the spring
semester, or earlier depending on the candidate.

Start date: Flexible
Structure: 10 to 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Pay: $12/hour.

Position description:
Are you a journalism or communications 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 websites, including program
descriptions, faculty profiles, and news updates.
● Work with ALEI team members to produce external communications, including
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. Students who have news writing
experience from within any academic major are encouraged to apply.
● 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 at lgoering@umd.edu

MEDLIFE Mobile Clinic Peru Trip - Winter Break

Are you interested in experiencing a new culture and making a real change for communities in need? Then a MEDLIFE mobile clinic trip is a great opportunity for you! 

Experience the journey of a lifetime this winter with the University of Maryland MEDLIFE. We are traveling to Cusco, Peru: the ancient capital of the Incan Empire and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Work closely with local medical professionals to provide medical care, as well as alongside community members in developing needed infrastructure. A MEDLIFE mobile clinic is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture while making a difference to those in need.

When? January 11-19th, 2020

Cost Summary: 

-$990 participation fee (includes lodging, meals, and local travel)

-Airfare (cost depends on airline chosen)

If interested, please fill out the interest form: http://bit.ly/umdmedlifeclinic

Contact medlifeumd@gmail.com for more information!

2020 Engineering Alternative Spring Break Trip

Calling All Engineers!
We are currently recruiting for the 2020 Engineering Alternative Spring Break Trip!

Each year, engineering students at UMD volunteer to lead a service trip with Habitat for
Humanity. All prospects must apply and be selected to participate in this trip which will take
place during the 2020 spring break (March 15th-21st). We spend a week working on building
different houses for lower income families while utilizing our engineering knowledge and team
building skills AND having fun.

The first step is our application process- you can apply for the trip via this link:
http://tiny.cc/EASB2020 . Applications are due November 10th. After this, we will hold a group
interview/information session before participants are selected so you can know a little more
about EASB, and why we think it’s the best experience ever.

If you’re on the fence about applying, feel free to email us at engineeringasb@gmail.com. We’ll
be sending information out about the group interview in early November, so look out for that!

We can’t wait to get to know all you ~wonderful~ engineers,

Katie &Ben
EASB 2020 Leaders

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City

For the second year in a row, Intern for a Day is expanding to New York City over students' winter break!  The process is the same as the regular fall and spring Intern for a Day program, but the location is different.  The Big Apple, here we come!

Click here for the Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City Host List!

Students must participate in a 30-minute orientation in order to have access to the application.  There are four (4) orientations for students to choose from.  Click on the date to RSVP:

• Tuesday, November 5, 3:30-4pm
• Wednesday November 6, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, November 7, 12-12:30pm
• Friday, November 8, 10-10:30am

 

Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, November 10 at 11:59pm.  

After the student is matched with a host, the student will connect with their host via email to determine a day to shadow them during winter break.  Travel reimbursements will not be provided for this program.

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.  

Meet the United Nation's Refugee Agency - Nov. 8

An organization on campus called "Peer to Peer" has been in contact with the UNHCR (the United Nation's Refugee Agency) in Washington D.C.  It is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. They've been kind enough to host a briefing for a group of students at their D.C. office. The briefing will be with Chris Boian, UNHCR Spokesperson in the United States. Chris will provide a briefing on the global refugee crisis and UNHCR's mandate to protect and assist refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. There will also be time for Q&A.

The briefing will be held on Nov. 8 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. All those attending will meet at the College Park Metro Station by 1 pm. The event sign-ups are first come first serve because there is limited space. 

https://forms.gle/h58vDuy1RematFt87 

Engineering world health

Today from 6-7 pm in KEB 1105 (Pepco Room) we will be having our first guest speaker event of the semester! Ms. Katie Geary, a UMD BioE alum, currently works at the FDA. She will coming in to talk about her work on reverse total shoulder arthroplasty devices. She also has had prior work experiences at Hanger Inc., Johns Hopkins University, and 3i Diagnostics Inc. in orthotics, cardiac electrophysiology, and microfluidics respectively. We hope to see you all there!

Girl Up UMD's Menstrual Products Drive

UMD's chapter of Girl Up is a UN affiliated group dedicated to improving girls lives all around the world, especially through advocacy for health and education. 

I am writing to inform you that our club will be hosting a menstrual products drive from October 21 to November 1, and all the donated products will be given to Shepherd's Cove Women's Shelter, a local homeless shelter in Capitol Heights. This cause is important almost two-thirds of low-income people in cities cannot afford the period products they need, but they are in short supply at shelters. If you would be willing to include the information about this drive in your Listserv/newsletter, that would be greatly appreciated. If anyone is interested, the donation drive boxes will be in SORC on the group floor of STAMP for anyone to donate to. 

Smith Undergraduate Student Association Leadership Interest Meeting

SUSA Leadership Interest Meeting 

Monday, October 21st | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | VMH 1311

Are you looking to be a part of an organization that seeks to drive change? Would you like to work with some of the top leaders at Smith? Apply for a position with the Smith Undergraduate Student Association! 

The interest meeting will cover an overview of each of SUSA's 11 committees, including the Executive and Committee positions available in each. You will also have the chance to meet the current SUSA Executive Board and ask any questions! 

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/777950029327612/

Fall Fest Friday Oct 25

Join the School of Public Policy for the Third Annual Wicked Public Problems Event! Oct 30

Halloween is almost here and something WICKED this way comes!  

Topics include: Education, Constitutional Authority, Housing and Food Insecurity, Misinformation and our Democracy and Criminal Justice 

Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30 - 8:00

6137 McKeldin Library- 6th Floor Special Events Room

Come for Food!  Prizes!  And an engaging, interactive debate about some of our most complex policy problems.

See you there!

Artists of Conscience at The Phillips - Nov. 14 (transportation provided)

The Artists of Conscience explores the role that the arts have in advancing wellness among veterans.  The bus between the Phillips and UMD will leave the STAMP Union at 5:30 on Nov. 14

National conference on civic engagement...opportunity to volunteer!

The national news can be pretty discouraging these days. It makes many of us wonder what the future of our democracy will be, and what we can do about it. This month, our University of Maryland community has an incredible opportunity to learn how we can get involved and take action.

The annual meeting of the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) will be held on campus this year on October 29th and 30th in collaboration with the School of Public Policy. This year's conference, one year out from the 2020 elections and a few months away from the 2020 Census, is entitled "Bright Spots: Local Leaders Inspiring Hope in America." This gathering will provide a unique opportunity for a national network of scholars, practitioners, and student leaders to share ideas and best practices for civic renewal while stimulating dialogue on how to better prepare and engage citizens of all ages to participate in our democracy.

The School of Public Policy is recruiting student volunteers to help ensure the overall successful and smooth implementation of the conference. They have asked for help with this from the wider student body, and we're hoping to have some performing arts students in the mix. Roles and responsibilities of student volunteers will generally include: ushering, directing and greeting guests, note taking, etc. Student volunteers will enjoy free admission to the conference and, more importantly, be able to witness and participate in the critical dialogues that are shaping the way our country protects and reinforces its democratic processes.

For students interested in networking with nationally recognized experts in the field of democracy-building and civic engagement, or who have a general interest in themes of civic education, arts citizenship, fighting disinformation, and voter registration and participation, among others, then this is a volunteer opportunity you cannot pass up. The conference will provide a great mix of local and national leaders including: former U.S Secretary of Education John King; Desmond Meade, who was instrumental in restoring voting rights to Floridians with previous felony convictions; former mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Gillum, who will be presenting this year's NCoC’s Citizen of the Year award;  Maryland Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, who is also a senior member of the team at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; along with Maryland students and scholars and numerous artists and performers.

The deadline to sign up is Monday, October 21st at 12:00pm, or whenever we get a sufficient number. Preference will be given to students who are able to commit to at least two volunteer time slots.

Because this is a national conference, student volunteers will be required to uphold a high level of professionalism. As such, professional attire will be required.

You can find access the full conference agenda and more detailed information here: https://ncoc.org/2019-annual-conference/

Sign up to volunteer here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HDoO10A2Ul74ogDHqo5HD_VJCSNbAJ9baGVjCIcS2t8/edit   

If you have any questions about the sign-up process, please contact Makee Cross at mcross09@umd.edu.  For any questions about the conference overall, please contact Paul Brown at pbrown15@umd.edu.  Thanks!

PG Latino Student Fund’s Tutoring Program seeks Tutors

My name is Samantha Park and I am the Prince George's County Tutoring Program Coordinator for the Latino Student Fund (LSF). I am reaching out to you today because we are seeking volunteer tutors for our Saturday morning tutoring program in PGC and believe your students could make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

The Latino Student Fund’s Tutoring Program provides free support and academic assistance to Washington metropolitan area students to ensure their academic success. We aim to close the achievement gap by offering individualized tutoring to support students from PreK through 12th grade in math and reading.

The tutoring sessions for PGC are held at the Maryland Multicultural Youth Center in Riverdale on Saturday mornings from 9:30am-12:00pm. 

Volunteers can sign up using this link to begin tutoring with us:

latinostudentfund.volunteerhub.com  

We believe tutoring with LSF is a great way for your students to give back to their community. Please pass this opportunity on to your students and let me know if you have any questions.

Latinx in Stem Panel - Oct. 28

ter.ps/LatinxinSTEM

Critical Language Scholarships for Summer 2020 - new sessions! - Info Oct 16-18

Want to study one of these critical languages during summer 2020 – all expenses paid?

ARABIC - AZERBAIJANI - BANGLA - CHINESE – HINDI - INDONESIAN - JAPANESE - KOREAN - PERSIAN - PORTUGUESE - PUNJABI - RUSSIAN - SWAHILI - TURKISH - URDU  

Want to study language in one of these countries during summer 2020 – all expenses paid?

AZERBAIJAN - BRAZIL - CHINA - GEORGIA - INDIA - INDONESIA - JAPAN - JORDAN - KYRGYZ REPUBLIC - MOROCCO - OMAN - RUSSIA - SOUTH KOREA -  TANZANIA - TAJIKISTAN - TURKEY

To learn more about the US State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer 2020 programs and about preparing a strong application by the November 19 deadline, attend an information session. Please RSVP to clscholarship@umd.edu as space is limited. Note the different locations.

Wednesday, October 16 at 10 am, 1201 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, October 17, 12 noon, 1201 Marie Mount Hall  

Thursday, October 17, 3:00 pm, 1201 Marie Mount Hall   

Friday, October 18, 12 noon, 1201 Marie Mount Hall   

To be enrolled in our CLS Resource site on ELMS, include your umd.edu email address or your UID in your reply or RSVP.

Application Deadline: November 19

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be: US Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: CLS programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian require one or two years of previous study of these languages – for details see:
http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants

For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website
at  http://www.clscholarship.org/

• Thursday, October 17 at 12:30pm
• Thursday, October 17 at 3:00pm
• Friday, October 18 at 12pm (noon)