Portuguese Program

 

Smith Business Minor Information Sessions

 The Smith Business Minor program will also be hosting two upcoming information sessions for students who would like to explore the possibility of adding one of three Business minors to their academic portfolio. 

Students interested in General Business or the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minors should attend the information session on Thursday, February 4th at 6pm. While those interested in Business Analytics should attend the Monday, February 1st session at 6 pm.

Students interested should RSVP here: go.umd.edu/smithminorSP21info

Policy Internship with Cornerstone Government Affairs

Cornerstone is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and advisory services. The Intern Program is offered to students from second year undergraduates to second year law students and Masters degrees graduates. 

 

Applications can be submitted through our website: https://cgagroup.com/internships/

Our Summer Internship application deadline is March 1^st.

 

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 undergraduate students are eligible to apply. 

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/herbstein. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021. 

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu. 

Terp Dream Scholarship

 

South Asia Junior Fellowship Program

 South Asia Program Junior Fellowship 

The Henry L. Stimson Center’s South Asia Program welcomes applications from highly motivated graduating seniors or individuals who have completed their undergraduate or master’s degree in the past year for its 2021-2022 cohort of Junior Fellows. 

  

Purpose 

The one-year, full-time fellowship will provide individuals with a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge of security issues in the subcontinent, engage the South Asia policy community in Washington and the region, and experience working at a dynamic think tank that provides close interaction with senior staff and researchers. Junior Fellows will receive a salary of $37,000 for the full year as well as health insurance and transit benefits for the duration of the fellowship. 

Junior Fellows will support the Stimson South Asia Program’s efforts to research, analyze, and inform policymakers about the evolving dynamics of deterrence, conflict risks, military modernization, and great-power competition in Southern Asia. Fellows will be expected to support research, publications, and programmatic efforts (including South Asian Voices,Strategic Learning, and public events and workshops). They will receive professional development opportunities to engage with leading scholars and practitioners in the field, to represent Stimson at scholarly and policy convenings, to hone technical and analytical skills, and to conduct, present, and publish their own research. 

The Stimson South Asia Junior Fellowship will help emerging analysts develop the research, analytical, writing, and project management skills required to succeed in fields related to peace and security in South Asia.  

 

Selection Criteria  

Requirements 

• A strong background in: South Asian politics, economics, or security; strategic studies and nuclear issues; international relations theory; or other social sciences. 
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and writing skills. 
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with peers in a team environment. 
• A record of academic excellence. 
• Bachelor’s degree. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for the full twelve months of the fellowship following graduation. 

 

Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Precise editing skills (work experience in university writing center or newspaper a plus). 
• Experience living/working in South Asia and/or working in intercultural settings. 
• Hindi, Urdu, or Mandarin (or other relevant) language skills. 
• Data science skills. 
• Event and/or project management experience. 
• Web management experience/skills. 

 

 

Application Materials 

• A one-page cover letter laying out the candidate’s research interests and career goals. Applicants should discuss how they can contribute to the mission and work of the Stimson South Asia Program and how the Stimson South Asia Junior Fellowship would contribute to their long-term professional growth. 
• A two-page maximum curriculum vitae or resume including all educational qualifications, study abroad experience, and extracurricular activities, as well as any work experience to date.
• Unofficial transcript(s) with academic record of undergraduate and Master’s (if applicable) coursework and study abroad experience.
• One letter of recommendation from a professor or former employer explaining what qualifications, skills, and experiences make the candidate a good fit for the fellowship; 
• A writing sample of no more than two pages on a topic related to South Asian political or security issues. 

  

Letters of recommendation should be emailed to southasiaadmin@stimson.org with the subject line “Stimson South Asia Junior Fellowship—Last name of applicant.” All other application materials should be submitted as PDF documents through Stimson’s online application system.  

  

Selection Process 

Completed applications are due February 15, 2021. Interviews will be conducted soon after, and final decisions will be communicated in March. Applicants selected for interview may be required to complete one or more short research, editing, and/or writing assignments as part of the evaluation process. The fellowship will begin in August 2021 (start date flexible) and continue for 12 months. 

START Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program Virtual Information Sessions

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based here at the University of Maryland will be hosting two virtual information sessions to discuss our Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program! I am reaching out hoping you might be able to pass this information along to any interested students:

Want to know more about START’s Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program?

Please sign up to attend one of our upcoming webinar information sessions to learn more about START's Minor Program! We will be offering two info sessions this spring, the first to take place on Thursday, January 28th, the second on Tuesday, February 16th. The application deadline for the Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program fall 2021 cohort is coming up on Friday, February 26, 2021. 

The info sessions will be led by START’s Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Thomas Guarrieri and START's Experiential Education Specialist, Eva Coll, who will discuss how the Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program currently works, what students have to gain from their experience in the program, application requirements, and any other questions attendees may have. 

Please register to attend through START's website via the links below: 

• 01/28/21: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-global-terrorism-studies-minor-program-012821
• 02/16/21: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-global-terrorism-studies-minor-program-021621

You will receive an email the morning of the event with detailed information on how to access the webinar in UMD's Zoom platform via a computer or phone.

Congressional Careers: Capitol Hill & Annapolis

Are you interested in a future career on Capitol Hill or in Annapolis?

On Wednesday, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:00pm - 6:00pm, you can attend the Congressional Careers panel to hear speakers discuss their experience in the Federal and state government. 

Learn more about the broad variety of roles that exist in and around Federal and state government. A list of panelists will be provided here closer to the event date. 

BSOS Career Chat

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Academic Advising and Career Planning is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Students who attend, 

• learn about a new career field;
• make a new contact;
• gain application tips for your industry of interest.

Each Chat will last around 30-minutes and the format will be informal. Students will have the option to talk with professionals through the Zoom chat feature or unmute themselves to pose questions. 

Hosted by the BSOS Career Planning team. Questions? Please email bsoscareers@umd.edu.

BSOS Career Chats Spring 2021 Schedule

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Federal Air Marshal, Department of Homeland Security

February 24, 2021 |  3 pm  |  RSVP through Careers4Terps to access the Zoom login link

Details: TBA

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Alexis Carpinteri, CCJS '93 | Special Agent, FBI

March 2, 2021 |  3:00 pm | RSVP through Careers4Terps to access the Zoom login link

Alexis graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1993 with a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduating, she earned her JD from Georgetown University as well as her master’s in forensic psychology from Nova Southeastern University. With her law background, she began interning with the FBI. As she learned more about the organization, Carpinteri said she fell even more in love with it. 

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/LEGAL

Lillia Damalouji, GVPT '18 | Contracts Lead, Naval Sea Systems Command

March 9, 2021 |  4:00 pm | RSVP through Careers4Terps to access the Zoom login link

Lillia graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2018 with a BS in Government and Politics. After graduation, she began her career with the Naval Sea Systems Command in the Dept. of Navy. She currently supports the Hospital Ship and Submarine Tender Division as the Contracts Lead and a 3L evening student at George Mason Law.

Spring 2021 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program

Do you want to connect with your peers? Learn about social issues? Do direct service? 

Join us for the Spring 2021 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program!

Program Details:

• The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.

• Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community. 

• Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.

• Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021. 

• The experience is free.

Who should participate?:

• Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.

• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more. 

How will you benefit from participating?:

• Connect with a community of peers from across campus  and create new friendships. 

• Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 

• Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue

What should I expect?

• Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.

• Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.

• Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.

• Engaging in direct service alongside a local community partner. 

• Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.

Application Information:

• Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Monday, December 7th, 2020.

• The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31st, 2021. 

Apply Today for BSOS Scholarships

 

Debate on Vladimir Lenin and His Legacy

On Wednesday, January 6th at 11 AM Pacific/12 PM Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern, there will be a debate between Professor Andrew Arato (The New School) and Professor August Nimtz (University of Minnesota) on Vladimir Lenin and his legacy. All students are welcome to attend this debate through Zoom. 

 Zoom link here:
https://zoom.us/j/94739702896

A public debate with August Nimtz and Andrew Arato, moderated by Chris Cutrone.

In the 20th century, socialism and liberalism became opposed political categories, with liberalism associated with the defense of capitalism and socialism associated with increased state control all the way up to totalitarian states led by nominally “Marxist” Communist Parties. Previously, however, socialism sought to advance freedom beyond what was possible in capitalism, and accused liberalism of falling short of its own social and political ideals. The turning point seems to have come with the Russian Revolution led by the Bolsheviks under Lenin. The Soviet Union, while continuing to promise socialism, brought not greater but less political and social freedom. At the same time, anti-Communism often brought about political alliances between liberals and authoritarians and even fascists, compromising freedom in the name of freedom. In the Cold War era, millions died in the conflict between liberalism and socialism. More than 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union and allied Eastern European states, how do we now stand regarding the relation of liberalism to socialism? How do we make sense of their vexed history today? What is the current status of the struggle for freedom under capitalism, and how might the history of Marxism help -- or not -- to contribute to this struggle? 

UMD College of Education MCERT Information Sessions - Spring 2021

 

START Minor Information Session

Event Date and Time

Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 6:00 pm to  Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 7:00 pm

Location

Virtual

Host

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

Speaker

Eva Coll

 

Want to know more about START’s Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program?

Please sign up to attend one of our upcoming webinar information sessions to learn more about START's Minor Program! We will be offering two info sessions this spring, the first to take place on Thursday, January 28th, the second on Tuesday, February 16th.

The info session will be led by START’s Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Thomas Guarrieri and START's Experiential Education Specialist, Eva Coll, who will discuss how the Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program currently works, what students have to gain from their experience in the program, application requirements, and any other questions attendees may have. 

Please register here: https://go.umd.edu/SWK