Monday, April 13, 2020

List of Virtual Events for the Week of April 13, 2020

The Department of Government and Politics Advising will be sharing a list of virtual events on a weekly basis. These events will include career fairs, workshops, webinars, information sessions, and panels. Students can review this resource and see which virtual events will be taking place in the upcoming week. This document outlines events that will take place during the week of April 13, 2020.

Date  
Event Link
Time
Description
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 
11:00 - 3:00 pm 
Looking for a safe, no cost way to engage with faculty students and admissions reps? Then register now for the  Science & Environmental Studies Graduate School Virtual Fair.    
11:00 - 2:00pm
Hire Big 10 Plus Consortium is a collaborative group of career services representatives from the fourteen schools in the Big Ten Conference, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame and DePaul University.
All UMD students and alumni are invited to participate (free of charge) in this easy and efficient way to find full-time jobs, internships, and Co-ops.
Learn more and see the list of participating employers: https://hirebig10.vfairs.com    
12:00 - 1:00 pm
This conference will bring together leading scholars from a diverse range of disciplines to discuss how we can come together to find solutions for the existential environmental threats facing the planet. By approaching the problem from different perspectives, the speakers will address key questions surrounding the science, ethics, and implications of climate change.
Virtual Conference Link: tinyurl.com/global-climate
Access Password: global2020  Event Registration Page
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Week 1. Introduction to Professional Development in the age of COVID19
For neurodiverse students and students with other disabilities, the recent disruption in school and work may have particular salience.  Let's come together and figure out the best way to manage career preparation and planning. This is Week 1 of a 4-part series. Please see the other modules scheduled for April 20, 27, May 4.
**Register through the zoom link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For additional information about this event: 
Contact Nancy Forsythe at nforsyt2@umd.edu
Thursday, April 16, 2020
3:00 - 4:00  pm
At Bank of America, we’ll match your drive and ambition to where you can make a  real impact.
We invite interested freshmen and sophomores to join our team of recruiters and professionals for a live webcast. During our BofA Career Lab: Building Your Personal Brand, we will provide useful information on the importance of a strong personal brand and review tactics on how to develop a dynamic personal brand. We will go over how to prepare for the recruiting process by building a strong elevator pitch and networking effectively. Participating students will have the opportunity to ask questions through a live Q&A.
To see more of our online events and to register, please go to this  page
For additional information about this event:
Contact Micheal Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu
Friday, April 17, 2020
2:00 3:30 pm
Interested in learning about how your peers secured their summer internships? Want to hear from international students about their internship and/or job search process? Join us for a panel discussion that will highlight the international student experience in the job market.  Be sure to sign up for this Virtual Event on iTERP!

For additional information about this event:

Contact Gaby Gillespie at gabymg@umd.edu
11:00 am
Join us as HUD’s Human Resources Advisor for Special Employment Programs and the Program Manager for HUD’s Pathways Internship Program walk you through the Do’s and Don’ts of building your Federal Resume. You’ll also learn about HUD’s full time or part time Student Trainee positions in various areas of Community Planning & Development which are excellent opportunities and possible first steps to a long-term government career. RSVP NOW

For additional information about this event:

Contact Lydia Woods at lwoods13@umd.edu
Monday, April 20, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Week 2. Story/Your Brand
For neurodiverse students and students with other disabilities, the recent disruption in school and work may have particular salience.  Let's come together and figure out the best way to manage career preparation and planning. This is Week 2 of a 4-part series. Please see the upcoming modules scheduled for April 27 and May 
**Register through the Zoom link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For additional information about this event:
Contact Nancy Forsythe at nforssyt2@umd.edu

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