Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

 

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice DART will hold an online info session on Tuesday, April 13 at 6pm eastern to discuss careers in community organizing. All UMD students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before January 2022. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including: * Holding police departments accountable * Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline * Reining in predatory lenders * Expanding access to primary health and dental care * Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training * Fighting for immigrants' rights   Associate Community Organizer starting salary $40,000/year + benefits.  Positions begin on June 7, 2021, August 9, 2021 or January 10, 2022 in: Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg Kansas: Topeka, Wyandotte County, Johnson County Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington South Carolina: Charleston   Lead Community Organizer / Executive Director positions begin spring/summer 2021 in: Florida: Sarasota Kansas: Wyandotte County, Johnson County DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply. To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact moe@thedartcenter.org or 602.510.4658.

The Intentional Life Lab - BMGT160: The Intentional Self

 

Young Men's Democratic Club of Prince George's County Fellowship Program

 The Maryland Democratic Party is excited to launch the Young Men's Democratic Club of Prince George's County Fellowship Program this summer. This fellowship will give young leaders hands-on experience with both state and national politics. Fellows will have the opportunity to work with the political, fundraising, digital, communications, data, field, and operations departments.  

The fellowship will cover an eight-week period this summer. Fellows will either work remotely or out of the Maryland Democratic Party office in Annapolis depending on need and public health guidance. Fellows will be expected to commit at least twenty hours per week. Up to a $2,500 stipend will be paid to each fellow to cover related expenses. In addition to a stipend, these individuals will gain valuable experience on the inner workings of Maryland Politics. Fellows will develop valuable skills and relationships working with Maryland Democratic Party staff and elected officials.

Further details and the application can be found at this link. 

Jamie Conway | Fundraising Director Cell: (443) 223-5261 He/Him/His
	275 West St, Suite 70 Annapolis, MD 21401 Office: 410-269-8818

Please Share: Language Career Night, March 23

 

Language Career Night

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: go.umd.edu/lhcareernight (no need to RSVP, just click this link for the event)

 
Curious about how your language skills can translate to a career? Hear from UMD Language House alumni and get a chance to ask questions.
Featuring:

• Dr. Melanie Zimmerman, Consul General, US Consulate in Quebec
• Dr. Dan Krieger, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, NASA
• Catherine Baker, Fellow, U.S. House of Representatives
• Moussa Traore, Business Enabling Environment Advisor, USAID

Presented by the Language House, but open to all students. For additional information about this event: Contact Dr. Marilyn Matar at mmatar@umd.edu

Lunch and Learn Event- LAW SCHOOL: 3/26 @ 12 pm

Don’t know whether law school is in your future?  Having trouble figuring out how to figure this out?  Join us for a panel discussion featuring MLAW Professors Mike Spivey, Christine White, Erica Smith, and Marty Kobren who will discuss their experiences in deciding whether to go to law school and offer some advice in deciding whether law school is right for you.  All are welcome.  Bring your questions!

When? Friday, March 26th at 12pm!

Pre-registration required:  https://go.umd.edu/SKo

Zoom link:  https://go.umd.edu/SKo

The Feller Lecture with Congressman Eric Swalwell

 

Arabic Intensive Summer Institute

 

Apply to be a Spring 2021 BSOS Commencement Speaker!

Attention Graduating Seniors!

As you prepare to embark on your next journey after graduating from the University of Maryland, what reflections would you share with your fellow graduates?

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will select two students, one undergraduate and one graduate student, to deliver a 3-minute speech at a commencement event. The theme of the speech is entirely up to you, but must speak to all graduates from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

A winning speech will:

• Emphasize experiences unique to the University of Maryland and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Have a clear theme
• Be well-written
• Be delivered in 3-4 minutes

The selected student speaker will get to deliver their message to students, faculty, and guests during a BSOS commencement event. 

 Eligibility

• A GPA of 3.50 or better
• Cleared for Spring 2021 graduation
• Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least 60 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park 

 You will be required to answer the questions below along with the submission of a resume/CV and 2 references:

1. What is your BSOS and Maryland journey? 

2. What would be 1) memorable UMCP experiences, 2) experiences unique to BSOS 3) other reflections, and 4) goals/hope for the future that you would want to share with the audience?

3. Why do you feel like you should be selected to be featured among your graduating class?

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 26th. To access the application, please visit go.umd.edu/springstudentspeaker2021.

Mon 3/15: Invitation to attend debate on the Democratic Party and the Left

Invitation to attend a four-way debate on "The Democratic Party and the Left" we are holding on Monday, March 15th at 4 PM Pacific/5 PM Mountain/6 PM Central/7 PM Eastern between: 

(1) Harvey Kaye (Professor Emeritus of Democracy & Justice Studies at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, author of The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great (Simon & Schuster, 2014))

(2) Reid Kotlas (Liberty Union Party candidate for US Senate from Vermont in 2018, author of "Would Eugene Debs support socialists running as Democrats? Sanders, Shachtmanism, and the death of the Debs legacy" https://platypus1917.org/2018/10/01/would-eugene-debs-support-socialists-running-as-democrats-sanders-shachtmanism-and-the-death-of-the-debs-legacy/)

(3) Wayne Price (author of The Abolition of the State: Anarchist and Marxist Perspectives https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/wayne-price-the-abolition-of-the-state)

(4) Gerald Smith (founding member of Berkeley Copwatch, organized anti-apartheid protests at UC Berkeley, coordinated the efforts of Occupy Oakland, former member of the Black Panther Party)

Zoom link here:

https://zoom.us/j/96026557670

What was the historical relationship between the Left and the Democratic Party, and what can that tell us today about the problems and tasks inherited from the 1920s-30s Old Left, the 1960s-70s New Left, and even earlier?

MLAW Applications Open for Rolling Admission

 

Check out the online application or visit the MLAW webpage.

Lunch and Learn Event 3/9 with John Chesley

MLAW is hosting a Lunch and Learn Event with John Chesley, a litigation partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. Office, who will share about the recent Game Stop issue and a recent win he got on a case their firm has been fighting for 7 years to free an innocent man from prison! 

BSOS Alumni of Color Career Panel - Politics and Economics

 

Intern for a Day Lite

 Intern for a Day Lite

Mandatory Online Orientation Now Open!

go.umd.edu/ifad

Intern for a Day Lite will match UMD undergraduate students with professionals working in a field of interest for 30-60 minute virtual informational interviews!

Check out our list of 270+ professionals interested in meeting with Terps through an informational interview here.

Want in?  Enroll in and complete this 20-minute asynchronous online orientation open now and available until Monday, March 22 to learn about the program and best practices on how to conduct an informational interview.

More information: go.umd.edu/ifad

Click here to enroll in the mandatory orientation!

Open Monday, March 1 and closing on Monday, March 22

It is required to complete the orientation in order to have access to the application.  

I completed the orientation, now what?

1. You will receive the Intern for a Day Lite application on Tuesday, March 23 and you will rank the top 8 professionals you're most interested in talking to through an informational interview.
    
2. After you submit your application by the deadline of Sunday, March 28, University Career Center staff members will begin matching students with professionals.
    
3. You will be notified of your match by early April 2021!

Congressman Eric Swalwell (GVPT '03) Gives Annual Feller Lecture

BSOS Career Chat -- Compliance Analysis

Interested in a career path in compliance analysis? 

RSVP to join: https://fellercenter.umd.edu/bsos-career-chats 

March 25, 2021 - 4:00 pm

Daniel Chen, SOCY '18 | Compliance Analyst, National Electrical Benefit Fund: Daniel graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2018 with a degree in Sociology and minors in Business and Sustainability. He currently works as a Compliance Analyst at the National Electrical Benefit Fund. His past experiences include work in legal services, sociological research at UMD, and volunteering with the National Park Service.

View all BSOS CAREER CHATS: Interested in learning about a new field or gaining industry specific application tips? Attend this 30-minute session to learn how these alumni made it! The session will be informal and start with a short overview, followed by a Q&A with students. Students will have the option to talk with professionals through the Zoom chat feature or unmute themselves to pose questions. Questions about the Career Chats? Please email mcslone@umd.edu. 

Hosted by the Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Advising & Career Planning 

ACES Cybersecurity Minor-Applications Due March 15!

 Just a reminder that the ACES Minor is accepting applications for the Fall 2021 semester! 

The ACES Minor is a 16-credit academic minor open to students of all majors. Students gain practical skills in cybersecurity through technical and non-technical coursework, group projects, internships and research opportunities. 

This curriculum is bolstered by regular interactions with cybersecurity industry leaders both in the private and public sector who serve as mentors and professional networks for ACES Minor students.

The ACES Minor is also an Upper Level Concentration for Computer Science students! 

Students can submit the application via the ACES website at aces.umd.edu. Applications are due March 15, 2021.

Questions? Contact ACES at aces@umd.edu

Summer GVPT Course Offerings

 

Summer Internship Opportunities for Students

Global Fairness Initiative (GFI), is currently recruiting summer interns who will be working virtually with our Washington DC team. GFI is a non-profit international development organization working on economic development projects across the world. Currently, we are engaged in programs in Nepal, Tunisia, India, and Latin America.

Intern for a Day Lite

 

More information: go.umd.edu/ifad

Intern for a Day Lite will match UMD undergraduate students with professionals working in a field of interest for 30-60 minute virtual informational interviews! Students have access to 270+ professionals! 

 

GVPT majors may be interested in meeting the professionals working at the following organizations/areas.

 

LAW/LEGAL

Andalman and Flynn, P.C.

DLA Piper LLP (US), Paralegal 

Law Office of Eshigo P. Okasili, LLC

Law Office of Gary Kaufman, PLLC (GVPT Alum '03)

Maryland Judiciary

Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings

Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Judge

State of NJ; Judiciary, Superior Court Judge

Wallace Kleid Law, LLC

Wood Law Offices, LLC

 

GOVERNMENT 

Insight Technology Solutions, Contractor 

Deloitte, Government Consultant 

Department of Homeland Security, Management and Program Analyst

US Department of Labor, Senior Advisor

 

POLICY, ADVOCACY, & THINK TANKS

American Kidney Fund, Associate Director of Government Relations

Joyful Heart Foundation, Policy and Advocacy Consultant

NYC Department of Health, Senior Adviser for Policy

Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, CEO

The Brookings Institution, Research Analyst

USDA APHIS, Policy Analyst

Wireless Infrastructure Association, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs 

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Director of Community Relations-DC

 

POLITICS 

City of College Park, MD, Mayor

Maryland General Assembly - Department of Legislative Services, Ethics Counsel

Prince George’s County Legislative Branch, Policy Analyst 

U.S. House of Representatives- Rep. Dina Titus, Legislative Assistant

 

Search for the organizations above and/or view all 270+ professionals participating! 

 

 

Steps to Participate in Intern For a Day, Lite: 

1. Enroll in and complete the 20-minute asynchronous online orientation between Monday, March 1 and Monday, March 22, 2021 to learn about the program and best practices to conduct an informational interview. It is required to complete the orientation in order to have access to the application.

2. You will receive the Intern for a Day Lite application on Tuesday, March 23 and you will rank the top 8 professionals you're most interested in talking to through an informational interview.

3. After you submit your application by the deadline of Sunday, March 28, University Career Center staff members will begin matching students with professionals.

4. You will be notified of your match by early April 2021!

 

Questions can be directed to ifad@umd.edu. Hosted by the University Career Center.