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ECON Networking and Career Fair

 

ECON Networking & Career Fair

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

4:30-7 p.m. (drop in) 

Location: Stamp- Colony Ballroom, UMD Campus

Register via Handshake 

The ECON Networking & Career Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in the areas of applied economics research, policy analysis, financial services, and consulting with federal government and private sector organizations throughout the DC Metro area. 

Participating Organizations

Analysis Group, Inc.
Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cato Institute
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Cornerstone Research
Diamond Communications
EY
Fannie Mae
Federal Reserve Board
FI Consulting
M&T Bank
Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Teach For America
U.S. Census Bureau (49966) - Maryland
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
UMD - MS in Applied Economics

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to gain tips from employers and UMD alumni working in the field of economics to learn about career options and identify job and internship leads. 

Current UMD Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics students and Economics majors & minors are strongly encouraged to attend!!  Questions? Contact Dr. Ronda Ansted, Career Outreach Strategist- ECON at econcareers@umd.edu. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments will be available. 

Preparation Tips for Students:

• Make a powerful first impression with these tips! 
• Need help preparing? BSOS majors may schedule an appointment to review your 30-second pitch.
• Business casual attire recommended. 
• Free parking in Regents Garage after 4 pm. 

Hosted by the Department of Economics, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, and the University Career Center. 

LEASE SHARE: BSOS Suit Yourself Award- priority deadline Sept. 13

 

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Award, which supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Complete the very short application before 5 pm on September 13, 2024. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply.

New date: On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meet-up, Sept. 9

 

On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meet-up

Monday, September 9, 2024  |  12:30-2:30 p.m. (drop in)   |  Register & View Employers attending via Handshake
Location: Atrium Room, Stamp Student Union
BSOS students, if you are seeking a part-time position for fall 2024, attend this event! This is an informal event where you can explore on-campus and near-campus part-time paid employment. 

Fall 2024 Coffee Chats

 

Find the Right Graduate Program in International Affairs and Public Policy

 October 24, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time | UMD Students can Register for free | 

Are you considering graduate school? Join us for our Online Graduate School Fair to hear from representatives of APSIA’s top international affairs and public policy graduate schools. Register today and answer your questions about: application requirements, curricula and joint degrees, financial aid, and career opportunities. Hosted by APSIA.

UMD Language and Global Opportunities Career and Internship Fair

 Wednesday, October 9, 2024  |  12-4 p.m. (drop in)   |  Register & View Employers attending via Handshake

Location: Colony Room, Stamp Student Union

Do you speak another language? Do you want to teach English, work or intern abroad? Interested in international issues? Don’t miss the 16th Annual Language & Global Opportunities Career & Internship Fair! Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus. Business attire is recommended, though not required. Be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume. Open to all UMD students.

Organizations Attending: 

Academy of Interpretation
American Councils for International Education
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)
Boren Awards For International Study
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Fairfax County VA Public Schools
FBI/National Virtual Translation Center
International Rescue Committee
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program
Liberty Language Services
Mary’s Center (registering soon)
Maryland Department of Commerce (registering soon)
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Peace Corps
Prince William County Public Schools, VA
Teach For America
U.S. Department of State (registering soon)
UMD Peace Corps Prep
UMD Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ALLE)
UMD Education Abroad
UMD Fellows Program
UMD National Scholarships Office

BSOS: Fall 2024 Fellowships and Opportunities

 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship- Apply by September 19, 2024

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship- Apply by September 26, 2024

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship- Apply by October 24, 2024

APSIA’s Diversity and Inclusion Resource Guide connects students and professionals from underrepresented groups with opportunities, funding, and more in the field of International Affairs.

Feller Center's Suit Yourself Award

 Apply before Sept. 13

Need professional clothing for the Career Fair, an upcoming internship or another professional opportunity? Eligible BSOS undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for this $200 award to purchase professional clothing!

BSOS: Study Abroad Fair

September 4, 2024 | 2-5 p.m.(drop-in) | Read more 

Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

Visit the Fair to explore hundreds of international programs for every student’s academic, financial and personal needs. Discover why Terps study abroad at twice the national average and learn how you can start your journey today. Browse 300+ programs in 60+ countries to see what might fit your career, academic and personal goals! Speak with study abroad alumni to hear from the experiences of students just like you! Learn about scholarship opportunities to help fund your time abroad!

Explore international internship opportunities and increase your employability after graduation!

Apply for the City of College Park's Needs-Based Student Housing Subsidy Pilot Program

 

Creating Connections: A Conversation with Maryland's First Lady Dawn Moore

Join University of Maryland Deans Stephanie Shonekan (College of Arts and Humanities), Susan Rivera (College of Behavioral and Social Sciences), and Kimberly Griffin (College of Education) for an intimate discussion with Maryland's First Lady Dawn Moore. The conversation will focus on arts and culture, women's economic empowerment and children's mental health—all among First Lady Moore’s Passion Pillars—and the interconnections between the disciplines of these academic colleges. 

Register for the event here.

Beinecke Scholarship

 Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

The Beinecke Scholarship program provides graduate study scholarships to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who plan to pursue research-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study in fall 2025 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

 

Learn more! In-person info session with Dr. Matthew Loar, Director, Beinecke Scholarship Program, and 2024 UMD Beinecke Scholar, Onyeka Arah!

Date: Wednesday, August 28th

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Place: Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center B0322

RSVP HERE

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and PhD studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs 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 as indicated through the FAFSA process.

 

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 3.7 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases. 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. 

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

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. 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 $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: February 14, 2025. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of the Beinecke application and one letter of recommendation to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

 

Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org

New Course for Fall 2024: GVPT318C

 

Fall 2024 Coffee Chats with the GVPT Department

 

Office of the Historian - House of Representatives Internship Opportunity

The Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives is excited to announce an internship opportunity for undergraduate students for Fall 2024. The office is looking for candidates with a background in history, political science, library science, and art history. Our goal is to foster interest in the fields of public and institutional history, archival science, and museum studies; and to provide a behind-the-scenes experience for visiting students.

 Interns may assist with the following tasks, including: 

• historical and biographical research
• educational content creation and outreach
• archival and object processing
• object, photo, and record preservation
• curatorial content creation
• other special projects as assigned

 

The intern must be highly motivated, collaborative, and possess excellent research, communication, and computer skills. The ideal candidate will have research experience; an interest in political history, archives, visual materials; and good writing and outreach skills.

 

Availability

The Office is seeking an intern to work a minimum of 15 hours per week with a potential for an in-person or hybrid schedule. This internship is unpaid; however, interns may work with the intern coordinator to accommodate scheduling relating to potential academic or work requirements. We are located in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

 

Applicant Instructions

Applications should be emailed to history@mail.house.gov with a subject line of “Internship – Fall 2024.” All applications should include a cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample of no more than five pages.

 

The deadline for Fall 2024 applications is September 8.

Wilson Center - Fall Internship Applications Open

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Do Good Institute Student Ambassadors Applications Open!

The Do Good Institute is looking for student ambassadors to join our team! The Do Good Institute is dedicated to motivating students to do good and equipping them with the skills, experiences, and resources that result in a lifelong commitment to social impact. As a Student Ambassador, you will support Do Good Institute’s outreach and engagement efforts through in-class workshops, presentations, tabling, and community events!

Student Ambassadors will deliver up to 15-20 workshops throughout the semester and support 3-5 tabling and/or community events. In total, student ambassadors will be paid $16.50/hour and can expect a 20-50-hour commitment in the Fall 2024 semester, depending on scheduling availability.

This is a great fit for students with public speaking, presentation, and/or facilitation skills. Applications for Student Facilitator are due Sunday, August 4 at 11:59 pm and require a brief questionnaire. Read the full position description and learn how to apply.

Following the deadline, finalists will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview the week of August 5th. Final decisions will be made on Monday, August 12th. Selected candidates will complete onboarding the week before the start of the semester (the week of the 19th) with two in-person trainings during the first week of classes.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Associate for Outreach & Engagement, Matthew Talley, at talley@umd.edu.

Get feedback on your resume from the Feller Center!

 Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors 

Hiring Managers review resumes as quickly as seven seconds! Will your amazing qualifications stand out? 

Gain tips for crafting a skills based resume that gets noticed by submitting your resume to be reviewed by the Feller Center’s Career Planning team. You will then receive tips and wording suggestions via email within a week.

Submit Your Resume

Would an appointment be better for you? The Feller Center looks forward to seeing you in person or during a virtual appointment. Schedule through TerpEngage.

* This program is open to current College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Undergraduate Majors at UMD. Program closes August 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm.  Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. View more resume and application prep resources.

SGA Civic Engagement Director Applications Open

 The University of Maryland's Student Government Association has opened applications for the Civic Engagement Director position. The Director of Civic Engagement coordinates non-partisan voter registration and civic affairs events and awareness campaigns across campus. Qualified candidates will have a high capacity for multitasking and are competent in large-scale programming.

Applications are due by August 18th at 11:59pm. More information about the position can be found here. Please submit your application and resume using this link. 

UMD Admissions - Student Tour Guide Positions Now Posted!

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is thrilled to announce the opening of student tour guide positions starting this fall! Previously, student tour guides were part of a student organization known as the IMAGERs, which has been active on campus since 1984 and recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

In collaboration with the IMAGERs, there has been a transition to a fully paid model for tour guides. This change will enable the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to work more closely with our guides on strategic goals for campus tours and ensure the team represents the diversity and entirety of our university.

EVS is looking to hire approximately 50 guides and four coordinators. The coordinator roles come with additional responsibilities, detailed in the job descriptions. Students can apply for both the campus tour guide and campus tour guide coordinator positions through e-jobs using these links. The best consideration deadline for applications is July 26th, and we look forward to interviewing a diverse pool of candidates.

Saint James Way/Santiago De Compostela Study Abroad Spring Break 2025

ARHU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese is offering an experiential learning opportunity to study abroad in Spain next Spring Break 2025.

In this 3 credits course, students engage in a hands-on learning experience and reflection connecting the knowledge learned in the classroom as they walk the last 101 km of the Camino de Santiago/Saint James Way. 

This course is taught in English. The Program is accepting applications until September 23rd. 

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers Scholarships for this program. The scholarship is open to ALL majors and minors (no exceptions). 

For more information about the program and/or scholarship students may contact:

Ginette Eldredge, PhD, Program Director, at geldredg@umd.edu  or visit EA Short-Term Programs at  Maryland Short-Term Compostela

2024 APSIA Forum for Students and Young Professionals

The 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals is taking place this weekend on July 13th and provides tailored advice to US community college students, undergraduates, recent graduates, and young professionals historically excluded from International Affairs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get advice on finding mentors, identify key opportunities (such as study abroad and scholarships), and navigate graduate school options with APSIA alumni and partners. 

What: 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals
Where: George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs

1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (Foggy Bottom Metro)

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
Register here: https://forms.gle/UU3YhR2QiwR3mFVc9

Tailored to US college students, recent graduates, and other young professionals who are from historically underrepresented backgrounds in International Affairs and Public Service, this exciting professional development opportunity will help your students 

• visualize possible career pathways within the dynamic field of International Affairs, 
• strengthen their professional skills, and 
• access free resources that can support them in becoming competitive, inspired and empowered as they explore educational and career opportunities.

International Rescue Committee Fall Internships Open

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now accepting applications for fall internships with their Baltimore office! The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Baltimore, the IRC works with refugees from the moment they step off the plane to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community.

Internship Details

• In-person: Fall 2024 internships will be in-person. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.
• Dates: Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Monday, September 9, 2024 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of September 10, 2024, and will continue through December 6, 2024 (13 total weeks).
• Hours: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 2 days per week.
• Laptop: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• Reimbursement: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2024 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

 

The IRC is not able to sponsor visas.

 

Application Process

• Due Date: apply online at www.rescue.org/careers by Sunday, July 28.
• Interviews: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately August 15-19. When possible, interviews will be conducted in-person in the Baltimore office.
• Offers: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 29, 2024. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 4.  
• Background Check: All selected interns will need to undergo and clear a background check to intern. We ask that, if possible, you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs.

To view internship opportunities and apply, visit this link. Applications require a resume.

 

Internship Opportunities

We offer unique internships that offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop different skills and gain experience including:

 

• Career and Financial Coaching Intern: Career and financial coaching interns will assist IRC employment specialists with daily activities that contribute to the self-sufficiency of clients. This may include working individually with clients to conduct job searches and prepare for interviews, leading small group job readiness training sessions, conducting research on potential employers and assisting with service documentation. Interns may also have the opportunity to develop an employment-specific project.  

• Community Engagement Intern: The community engagement intern will support the activities of the volunteer programs at the IRC. The volunteer program supports incoming refugee students and families to succeed through community integration. The community engagement intern will work closely with the team to assist with volunteer recruitment, training, processing and communication.

• Cultural Orientation Intern: The cultural orientation intern will assist the cultural orientation coordinator in designing, developing, and delivering structured training sessions on topics such as financial management, U.S. laws, housing, transportation, safety, healthcare, and cultural adjustment in order to aid refugees on their journey towards self-sufficiency.

• Health and Social Integration Intern: The health and social integration intern assists IRC’s intensive case management (ICM) program. The intern will work with the ICM team to connect at-risk clients to the healthcare, education, resources, and psychosocial resources that support their individual goals.

• Housing Intern: This intern will support the logistics specialist in planning and delivering essential housing program activities. This includes shopping for supplies, setting up new apartments, meeting with partners and volunteers, and conducting home visits and orientations with new clients.

• Immigration Legal Services Intern: The IRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services. Some of our services include filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Interns will experience a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures.

• Intake Intern: The intake team is the first point of contact for new “walk-in” asylees, parolees, secondary migrants and all other returning IRC clients. The team conducts eligibility assessments to determine client needs and refer to relevant IRC programs. Interns will meet directly with individual clients and families to support intake assessments. 

• Operations Intern: Operation interns assist the operation team with daily in-office tasks that support office functions.

• Resettlement Intern: Resettlement interns will assist IRC’s resettlement team with daily activities that help to welcome and contribute to the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The resettlement team is the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees and offers support, guidance and ongoing orientation through up to five years after arrival. Interns will work directly with individual clients and families to assist with providing resettlement services.

• Walk-In Services Intern: Walk-in services interns will assist IRC’s walk-in team with daily activities that help to welcome and contribute to the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The walk-in team is the first point of contact for newly arrived immigrants and offers support, guidance and ongoing orientation through up to five years after arrival. Interns will work directly with individual clients and families to assist with providing walk-in services.

• Youth Intern: The youth program supports incoming refugee students and families to succeed in U.S. schools through providing orientations to the U.S. school system, facilitating parent engagement in their children’s education, and supporting public schools to serve refugee students. The youth intern will work closely with the youth services team to provide direct services to refugee families.

 

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

GVPT Summer II Courses

Below is the full list of GVPT courses being offered during the Summer II Session. Classes will start on July 8th. 

For more information, please contact GVPT Advising at gvptadvising@umd.edu.

WGSS Summer Session II Courses

WGSS is excited to offer WGSS 205: Reproductive Justice: An Introduction and LGBT 327: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film & Video this upcoming Summer Session II!  Earn general education credit or just try something new all while exploring queer and feminist theory.

WGSS 205: Reproductive Justice

DSHS, DVUP, Online Asynchronous, Summer Session II

This course reviews the historical, legal, and social bases of reproductive rights in the U.S.; discusses the history of feminist organizing for reproductive freedom; surveys critical theories of reproductive justice that go beyond abortion law to advocate for broader social transformation; and evaluates the possible futures of intersectional feminist activism after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

LGBT 327/ENGL 359F: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film & Video

DSHU, DVUP; Online Asynchronous; Summer Session II-C

This course encourages students to engage in a comparative analysis of forms, themes, and the politics of representation in film and video by and/or about LGBT people. This course begins from the premise that movies are designed to give us a variety of meaningful viewing experiences, sometimes pleasurable, sometimes not. The class teaches a range of analytical approaches for understanding how films create meanings and what those meanings may be. In this course, we will trace both the diversity and similarities between global and Western representations of what we call homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender identities as represented in film and video.

For questions about the classes or the department, please contact Gwen Warman at gwarman@umd.edu.