Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Study Abroad Fair, 2/3/15

Education Abroad is hosting their 16th Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 3pm-6pm in the Grand Ballroom at Stamp Student Union.
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 Morocco.  Explore Mayan culture and tropical rainforests in Belize. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Israel. 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.

Monday, December 15, 2014

December Graduates Post-Graduation Survey

December Grads- Congrats! We want to hear about your post-graduation plans!
Click the link below to share what your post-graduation plans include. The collected information is used to demonstrate the success of our graduates to your college Dean, future students, prospective employers, and the public at large, so your response is very important! The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.Please note that information provided in individual responses will be kept confidential. Survey results will be reported in aggregate.
When you access the survey you will be prompted to login with your Directory ID and password. Only those students reported as graduating in August/December 2014 will be able to access the survey - if you are unable to access and graduated in August/December 2014 please contact Adrianne Bradford at abradfor@umd.edu ASAP to receive access.
To start the Graduation/First Destination Survey - CLICK HERE.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Education Abroad Internship Opportunities Spring 2015

The University of Maryland’s Education Abroad office (EA) offers 2 semester-long internship opportunities for students who are interested in learning about the field of international education, gaining professional experience in the workplace, and participating in the internationalization of the University. Internships may be extended through the summer. All internships are unpaid.

Internship Positions (see further description on page 2):

  • Online Communications
  • Diversity Initiatives

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience living, working or studying abroad
  • Ability to devote 8 to 10 hours weekly
  • Junior, Senior or Graduate student

Benefits:

  • Develop skills in a professional work environment.
  • Expand knowledge of the field of international education.
  • Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Frequent opportunities to communicate with diverse audiences about the professional takeaways from your study abroad experience.
  • Engage with EA campus partners and build professional networks.
  • Gain professional experience working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural and dynamic environment.
  • Enhance your resume with international education experience.

Internship Requirements:

  • Enthusiasm, reliability, strong communication skills, and genuine interest in international education.
  • Weekly check-in meetings with supervisor.
  • Ability to complete projects in a timely and responsible manner.
  • Willingness to support the daily processes of the Education Abroad office.

How to Apply:

E-mail a cover letter and resume to Leanne Johnson at lijohnso@umd.edu. Please specify which internship is of interest to you and also include any additional requirements listed under the internship for which you are applying. For best consideration, apply by January 20th, 2015.


INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

Online Communications Internship

Expertise: social media strategies and online content development

This intern will report to the Applications Coordinator to support and improve EA’s social media presence.

Projects may include:

  • Assisting with management and organization of EA social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr
  • Carrying out social media initiatives aimed towards increasing EA’s presence on campus and attracting UMD students of diverse backgrounds to study abroad
  • Researching social media tools and strategies that will help EA connect to students and stakeholders and creating action plans for implementation
  • Developing content for biweekly listserv
  • Documenting campus events and share photos, videos, and quotes from attendees on social media
  • Conceptualizing and proposing projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission and which are uniquely supported by the intern’s particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferences: Strong oral and written communication skills, experience using social media platforms to represent a group or organization, engagement in campus groups and activities.

Diversity Initiatives Internship

Expertise: outreach and underrepresented students in study abroad.

This intern will work closely with an EA Advisor and the Assistant Director for Advising and Outreach on initiatives geared towards supporting students who are underrepresented in study abroad. At UMD this category includes but is not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, first generation college students, males and students with high financial need.

Projects may include:

  • Identify and correspond with student organizations to promote study abroad.
  • Represent Education Abroad at presentations and on student panels.
  • Help to organize the Welcome Back Dinner for minority student study abroad alumni.
  • Conceptualize and propose projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission and which are uniquely supported by the intern’s particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
  • Collect data about expectations and the decision-making process of underrepresented students regarding studying abroad.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional requirements: An expressed interest in working to support students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Students who identify with an underrepresented group are strongly encouraged to apply.

UMD Education Abroad Internship Opportunity

The University of Maryland’s Education Abroad office (EA) offers 2 semester-long internship opportunities for students who are interested in learning about the field of international education, gaining professional experience in the workplace, and participating in the internationalization of the University. Internships may be extended through the summer. All internships are unpaid.

Internship Positions:

Online Communications Internship
Expertise: social media strategies and online content development
This intern will report to the Applications Coordinator to support and improve EA’s social media presence. Projects may include:
  • Assisting with management and organization of EA social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr
  • Carrying out social media initiatives aimed towards increasing EA’s presence on campus and attracting
  • UMD students of diverse backgrounds to study abroad
  • Researching social media tools and strategies that will help EA connect to students and stakeholders and creating action plans for implementation
  • Developing content for biweekly listserv
  • Documenting campus events and share photos, videos, and quotes from attendees on social media
  • Conceptualizing and proposing projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission and which are uniquely supported by the intern’s particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Preferences: Strong oral and written communication skills, experience using social media platforms to represent a group or organization, engagement in campus groups and activities.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience living, working or studying abroad
  • Ability to devote 8 to 10 hours weekly
  • Junior, Senior or Graduate student


Diversity Initiatives Internship
Expertise: outreach and underrepresented students in study abroad.
This intern will work closely with an EA Advisor and the Assistant Director for Advising and Outreach on initiatives geared towards supporting students who are underrepresented in study abroad. At UMD this category includes but is not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, first generation college students, males and students with high financial need.
Projects may include:
  • Identify and correspond with student organizations to promote study abroad.
  • Represent Education Abroad at presentations and on student panels.
  • Help to organize the Welcome Back Dinner for minority student study abroad alumni.
  • Conceptualize and propose projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission and which are uniquely supported by the intern’s particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
  • Collect data about expectations and the decision-making process of underrepresented students regarding studying abroad. Other duties as assigned.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience living, working or studying abroad
  • Ability to devote 8 to 10 hours weekly
  • Junior, Senior or Graduate student
How to Apply
E-mail a cover letter and resume to Leanne Johnson at lijohnso@umd.edu. Please specify which internship is of
interest to you and also include any additional requirements listed under the internship for which you are applying. For best consideration, apply by January 20th, 2015.




Thursday, December 11, 2014


American Red Cross Winter/Spring 2015 Internships
The American Red Cross Foundation has made a variety of internships available for the Winter and Spring of 2015 to all interested students.

All applications are due December 29, 2014.

 

 
2015 Legislative Internship with Delegate Ariana Kelly

Delegate Ariana Kelly is opening the doors of her office to undergraduate, recent graduate, and graduate students who have a concentration in Political Science, Goverment, Public Policy, Law, and Women's Studies or similar concentration.  To apply please send a cover letter and resume stating your interest in the position with the subject line "2015 Legislative Internship" to DelArianaKelly@gmail.com
House of Representatives Internship Opportunities
Members of the House and related committees are announcing the availability of internships and calling all interested persons. There are a great variety of tasks available for the intern. View more here.  
Spring Internships with Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva
Application Deadline: January 23, 2015 
 
To apply to the internship located in Washington, D.C. students must submit a cover letter, resume and a one-page writing sample to Cristina.Villa@mail.house.gov Rep. Grijalva's internship coordinator.
 
Smithsonian Institution Internships

The Smithsonian Institution in conjunction with the National Science Foundation have created numerous internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Listed below are just a few of the them. Click on the internship title to be directed to more information.
 
Application Due Date: January 27, 2015
 
Application Due Date: February 1, 2015
 
Application Due Date: February 15, 2015
 
Application Due Date: February 15, 2015
 
Application Due Date: February 15, 2015

STRI Research Experience for Undergraduates 
Application Due Date: February 15, 2015  

Application Due Date: February 25, 2015
 
Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award
Application or Nomination deadline: January 4, 2015

The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstance. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $1,000 per recipient.

Anthropology Course for Winter 2015 Semester

Are you interested in issues of sustainable development and culture? 
Announcing the University of Maryland Winter Term Course:ANTH 298E: Anthropological Approaches to Sustainable Development 
This is a CORE course counting toward SB: Behavioral and Social Sciences; it also counts as a Social and Human Dimensions elective for the Sustainability Studies Minor. 
This is an ON-LINE COURSE.  Students do not need to be on campus to take this course. 
Course Description:This course is an introduction to anthropological approaches to sustainable development. The material will cover an overview of the history of sustainable development, major development and environmental theories, and development strategies as they relate to an anthropological concern for an integrated, holistic, comparative, and humane approach to sustainable development. We will examine the relationship between social well-being and the conservation of natural resources, and we will take a critical approach to common assumptions about this relationship. We will also look at practical applications of an anthropological approach to project methodology. The overall aim of this course is to engender a more context-based and culturally aware approach to sustainable development. 
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Stevens at melissa.stevens7@gmail.com.

Kalu Yala Entrepreneurial Internship in Panama

The Kalu Yala Program in Panama has a variety of entrepreneurial internship programs for students such Agriculture, Biology, Business, Farm to Table Culinary Arts, Health and Wellness, and Outdoor Recreation.

Since Summer 2010, Kalu Yala has had students from 17 countries, 45 states, and 160 colleges. 

Internship programs are available for the Spring, Summer and Fall, and are 11 week programs that take place in Panama.

Students interest are welcome to find more information and apply at www.kaluyalainternships.com

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Global Action Corps Opportunity


HIST428M: DC Area Immigrant Voices Project Course


Scholarship Day 2014: 24 Hours for a Lifetime of Change


TODAY, December 10th, will be the competition that we have all been anticipating: Maryland’s 2nd annual Scholarship Day! Help your fellow Terps make history for UMD & a transformative difference in the lives of our scholarship recipients.
 

$5 won’t go very far in College Park but it CAN help your classmates and friends receive the scholarship that will allow them to stay at Maryland and afford the education they’re pursuing. Each year, more than $80 million in financial aid requests go unfunded – let’s help!
 

 

Donors can choose from multiple scholarship options! The college or school with the most donors and participants in 24 hours will receive matching funds! Last year, The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, with 10 outstanding academic departments, was at the top of the Scholarship Day leaderboard and received an additional $2,500 in matching funds thanks to all of YOUR participation.
 

Check out the schedule of Hourly Challenges below, and help inform your family, friends and fellow Terps! MIDNIGHT – 1AM is when our students can make the greatest impact & help BSOS bring in matching funds…but winning one challenge is just the start. We’re asking our students to support our all-out, 24-hour effort to get more BSOS students to participate throughout the day than ANY other college or school!
 

Stop by the table in Tydings Hall, on the ground floor by the Tydings courtyard, to grab a sticker and help spread the word.
 

How else can YOU help raise scholarship money this year? Social Media!

Follow the action through BSOS’s social media platforms. Post, share or retweet BSOS Facebook and Twitter messages and leaderboard updates throughout the day! Keep your eyes peeled for raffles that donors will qualify for! 

http://www.twitter.com/bsosumd 

http://www.facebook.com/bsosumd #ScholarshipDayUMD

 



 

  



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid Internship at the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. is looking to hire student interns for a part-time (25 hours) paid position in the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys. 

Students interested in applying must have at least a 2.5 GPA. 

Application closes on December 15, 2014

For more information about the position and its requirements please visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/387615200

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Library Award for Undergraduate Research

Completed a research paper? Turn it into cash!

The University Libraries are again offering up to three awards of $1,000 each. Show us how library resources and services helped you complete your research paper.
Papers must be completed in the 2014 calendar year. 

Applications are due February 15, 2015.

  

For more information: http://www.lib.umd.edu/libraryaward

Questions?  Contact Nedelina Tchangalova (nedelina@umd.edu) or Patti Cossard(pcossard@umd.edu ).

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

Attention creative writers!  Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application TODAY!

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg, which provides two prizes, $600 for first prize and $300 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergrads are eligible to apply.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit http://ter.ps/sebastian

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 .

Questions? Contact Jennifer Kilberg, BSOS Alumni and Donor Relations at 301.405.2998 or jkilberg@umd.edu 

Monday, December 8, 2014

The Israel Studies Department is Offering Several Courses on Israeli and Middle Eastern Politics

The Israel Studies department is offering a number of classes in the Spring 2015 semester that focus on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics:

- ISRL329A: Special Topics in Israel Studies; Israel and the Arab Spring
- ISRL329B: Special Topics in Israel Studies; The Dayans: Portrait of an Israeli Aristocracy
- ISRL329C: Special Topics in Israel Studies; Between Jerusalem and Washington: A Very Special Relationship
- ISRL349J: Investigating Topics in Israel Studies; Diversity, Education and Nation-building in Israel

For more information about these courses, visit Testudo or contact Prof. Paul Scham at pscham@umd.edu


PUAF 388G "Seminar on Global Perspectives on Leading and Investing in Social Change"

 PUAF 388G Seminar on Global Perspectives on Leading and Investing in Social Change will be offered this spring on Thursdays from 11:00am to 1:30pm. In addition to learning about global social change in a fun and engaging way, you will also have the chance to make a real impact. How do you tackle the world’s most pressing issues? From poverty, climate change, gender equity, human trafficking, refugee and humanitarian emergencies, and public health crises, you will learn how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and philanthropy are working across borders and in the most desperate circumstances to alleviate suffering and solve problems. By the end of this class you will be able to create a better world by actually investing thousands of dollars in a real nonprofit organization! What other class gives you the power to make a change in the world? 

 PUAF 388G Seminar on Global Perspectives on Leading and Investing in Social Change

Dr. Angela Bies, Endowed Associate Professor of Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Thursdays 11:00am-2:30pm (Taliaferro 1126)


Check out the Washington Post article profiling an earlier version of this course: http://wapo.st/9sRINK

Apply for the Truman Scholarship

ATTENTION JUNIORS!!! Do you have outstanding public service accomplishments, an excellent academic record, and clear evidence of leadership ability? Are you passionate about public service? Are you planning graduate study to help you prepare for a career working for the public good and shaping public policy?

Learn about the Truman Scholarship (www.truman.gov) which honors President Harry S. Truman by recognizing JUNIORS with outstanding potential for making contributions to the public good and to public policy. The Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 toward relevant graduate studies, exceptional internship opportunities and other important benefits. Maryland nominees have won Truman Scholarships each of the past 3 years!

WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or nationals (by March 2015) - Juniors, 3rd year Seniors - GPA of 3.7 or higher strongly recommended - All Majors ­ All candidates for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their university.

To learn more about the Truman Scholarship and Maryland's nomination process please contact Francis DuVinage at truman@umd.edu as soon as possible – please attach a resume to your email.


Prof. Margaret Pearson, Dept. of Government and Politics, is Maryland's faculty advisor for the Truman Scholarship.

Accepting Applications for the Beinecke Scholarship Program

ATTENTION JUNIORS!! Are you a planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social studies and have an outstanding academic record?

The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides graduate study scholarships in the humanities and social sciences to JUNIORS of exceptional ability who have a high degree of financial need.

The Beinecke program seeks highly motivated and intellectually accomplished JUNIORS who plan to pursue graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2015 and August 2016.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and Ph.D. studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs of any kind ARE NOT supported.

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

Candidates for the Beinecke Scholarship must be nominated by their university or college – the University of Maryland, College Park can nominate 1 outstanding junior annually to compete for a Beinecke Scholarship. To seek nomination, candidates must submit a complete draft of a Beinecke Scholarship application by January 23, 2015.

Learn more about the Beinecke program by contacting the National Scholarships Office at scholarships@umd.edu

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

  • Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.8 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases.

  • Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2014-2015 academic year.

  • Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation.

  • Be a United States citizen or a US national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

  • Be a Pell Grant recipient as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years.

Campus Deadline: January 23, 2015. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of a Beinecke application to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.


Paid Internship with MD Delegate Ariana Kelly's Office

Delegate Ariana Kelly represents district 16 of Montgomery County, which includes Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Glen Echo, Somerset and parts of Rockville and Potomac. She sits on the Health and Government Operations Committee. Please visit www.DelegateArianaKelly.com for more information on Delegate Kelly’s positions and legislative priorities.

Interns must be available for the legislative session from January through April. Interns must be able to work in the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis at least twice a week, three days is ideal. The busiest days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with few or no committee hearings scheduled for Mondays or Fridays.  Undergraduate, graduate, or recent grads are welcome to apply. Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Law, Women’s Studies or similar concentrations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:
·  Conducting research on bills, constituent issues, & potential stakeholders
·  Helping to read and draft/edit legislation
·  Reaching out to legislators for co-sponsorship opportunities
·  Attending committee hearings and stakeholder meetings
·  Meeting with constituents, lobbyists, or other advocates
·  Drafting correspondence (letters, emails, or eblasts) to constituents
·  Writing, preparing, and organizing Delegate and witness testimony for bill hearings
·  Organizing and keeping track of bill status
·  ​Providing general support to Delegate Kelly and her staff

Qualifications include excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Each intern is awarded a stipend to help defray the costs of participating in the program. The total session stipend varies, depending on the number of days per week the intern works in Annapolis. To be eligible for the program, a student must be able to work a minimum of two full days each week of session.
·         $850 per session = 2 days per week
·         $1,250 per session = 3 days per week
·         $1,650 per session = 4 days per week
·         $2,000 per session = 5 days per week


Please send cover letter and resume stating your interest in the position with the subject line “2015 Legislative Internship” to DelArianaKelly@gmail.com

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Gilman International Scholarship

Are you thinking about studying abroad or interning abroad in SUMMER or FALL 2015 or ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16? Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational grant)?
 
The GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP provides up to $5000 for study abroad for students who receive Pell Grants.  In the past three years more than 100 Maryland students have won Gilman Scholarships!
To learn more and to receive advice about preparing a Gilman Scholarship application, RSVP atgilman@umd.edu to one of the following information sessions.
Monday, December 8, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, December 9, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, December 10, at 12:00 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, December 11, at 4:30 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, December 12, at 4:30 pm, 2403 Marie Mount Hall
If you cannot attend please contact us through our Gilman Portal and we will reach out to you:http://www.scholarships.umd.edu/gilman
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: March 3, 2015 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for study abroad programs for summer 2015, fall 2015 and academic year 2015-16.
 
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.