Internships on the Hill Virtual Panel April 10th

Internships on the Hill Panel

April 10, 2024 |  5- 6 PM | Virtual, Register via Handshake

Do you have a passion for politics and policy? Ever wonder what it’s like to intern on the Hill? Join the Feller Center for a panel discussion featuring students and alumni who’ve interned on Capitol Hill. Topics include: tips for landing an internship on the Hill, learn about the day-to-day work experiences, how they juggled coursework and their internship, what they liked and what they learned. Open to all UMD students, but the event will be especially helpful for BSOS majors. 

Post Grad Gap Year and Alternative Employment Panel

Taking a gap year after graduation may benefit many students. Join alumni and recruiters to learn more about what a gap year is, what gap year opportunities are available, and how a gap year may benefit students. Open to all majors. 

February 28, 2024  |  5- 6 PM | In-person, Hornbake Library, Multi-purpose Resource Room 3135  | Register via Handshake for a reminder 

Here are the names of the confirmed panelists:

• Hayley Rost, CCCC Program Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Trust's Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps

• Erin Doolin, Fellowship Program Manager, Govern For America

• Nicki Fiocco, Director of Programs and Communication, Transform Mid-Atlantic (Transform Mid-Atlantic works with AmeriCorps VISTA and Nicki is an AmeriCorps alum)

Questions? Contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/University Career Center at lharden1@umd.edu

DOJ Antitrust Division Panel

 2024 DOJ Antitrust Division 

Paralegal Recruiting Event for Undergraduate Students & Recent Graduates, February 15^th at 11 AM ET/8 AM PT

The Antitrust Division’s Diversity Committee is hosting a virtual panel for undergraduate students and recent graduates who are interested in applying for a Paralegal Specialist position at the DOJ. See the attached flyer for more information. Attendees can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RMFZCK.

DOJ Antitrust Division’s Paralegal Recruiting Event February 15th

 The 2024 Department of Justice Antitrust Division Paralegal Recruiting Event for Undergraduate Students & Recent Graduates is happening on February 15^th at 11 AM.

The Antitrust Division’s Diversity Committee is hosting a virtual panel for undergraduate students and recent graduates who are interested in applying for a Paralegal Specialist position at the DOJ. See the attached flyer for more information. 

Attendees can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RMFZCK

BSOS EVENT NEXT WEEK - Restorative Justice Panel

“Building a Restorative Campus” Panel | Tuesday, November 14th from 5pm-7pm

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, in conjunction with the Justice & Legal Thought Scholars Program and MLAW Programs, is hosting an event focused around Restorative Justice (RJ) education. Our other campus partners include BSOS, TerrapinSTRONG, BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance, and Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA).

The event will feature two guest experts in RJ, Josh Bacon and Debra Budiani-Saberi, who will engage in an open discussion about RJ practices in classroom settings, across campus, and beyond. It will take place next Tuesday, November 14th, 5-7PM, in the Atrium located in STAMP. We will also have food available for attendees. All students, staff, and faculty members are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Please RSVP here: Building a Restorative Campus RSVP Form (bit.ly/RestorativeCampus - case sensitive)

Careers in the Legal Field Panel

 

Careers in the Legal Field Panel 

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 5 - 6 pm | Register in Handshake to reserve your seat 

Location: University Career Center, 3rd floor Hornbake Library, South Wing

Attend this panel to learn from and network with alumni in the legal field. Panelists will include lawyers as well as professionals with careers that do not require a JD. The event will begin with a moderated question and answer session and conclude with an opportunity to talk with the professionals individually. The event is open to all current UMD students. 

Panelists:

• Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office
• Child Forensic Interview Specialist, Department of Justice, Criminal Division
• Managing Commissioner, Maryland Judiciary 
• TBA

Hosted by the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department and the Feller Center in BSOS. Questions? Contact Shannon Sibel, CCJS Career Outreach Specialist.

Employer Visit: Nasdaq, New York | June 6, 2023

 

Employer Visit: Nasdaq, New York

June 6, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 pm  

Register (required to participate)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at Nasdaq?

Nasdaq is an online global marketplace for buying and trading securities—the world's first electronic exchange. Brandon Tepper, a BSOS alum, will host a small group of students on site to share his insights on the organization and his career lessons! Attendees will also hear career tips from professionals working in the field of business, finance, communication, technology and/or marketing. This visit is open to all undergraduate UMD students and UMD faculty/staff. Transportation is not included. Students who will be in the New York area on June 6th are encouraged to register.

Space is limited. Registration closes June 1st or when we reach capacity. Questions? Contact the BSOS Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Expert Panel Space Policy Panel

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS@UMD - seds.umd.edu) is hosting a panel of government and public policy and its role in the developing private space industry. The participating companies are leaders in their respective fields.

 Monday April 10th, 7:30pm in IRB0318 (Gannon Auditorium).

 

Real Talk: Being Queer & Your Career

Date/Time: April 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and & Engineering, Antonov Auditorium & Iribe Lobby

Join the UMD Community for a panel event and networking opportunity as we go beyond the surface of what it means to be an LGBTQ+ professional.

Panelists will engage in discussion around their experiences being out at work, including conversations around the benefits and limitations experienced by sharing identity in the workplace. Panelists will join us from a variety of settings, including higher education, STEM, consulting, and advocacy-based industries, among others. The second part of this program will also allow for panelists and participants to network and continue conversations around these important topics. Join Career Services professionals, LGBTQ+ professionals, students, and others in the UMD community as we address these important topics related to being out at work.

Register here

Questions? Contact cmnscareers@umd.edu for more information. 

International Policy Alumni Career Chat: Today!

Join the School of Public Policy today, Thursday, March 30th, from 7:00-8:30pm in the third floor Reading Room of Thurgood Marshall Hall to learn from their very own alumni about their jobs in global development, foreign policy, and international security.  Speakers will represent:

• U.S. Department of State
• Millennium Challenge Corporation
• RAND Corporation, USAID
• U.S. Department of Defense

Don't miss this unique opportunity to ask career-related questions from professionals who have been in your shoes. Desserts and refreshments will be provided!  Co-sponsored by the International Policy Council.

To RSVP, click here.

Celebrating Women in US National Security Careers Panel

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invite undergraduates, faculty, and staff to a special session for Women's History Month Celebrating Women in US National Security Career on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:45pm ET. 

The panel will feature representatives of the US National Security Council and the conversation will include one segment with more senior officials and one with more junior officials. Undergraduates from any institution are welcome.

Register by Midnight ET on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 

Gildenhorn Institute Event March 2nd

 

ECON Panel Discussion on Russia's War in Ukraine

The Economics Department is hosting a panel discussion on the war in Ukraine this Thursday, March 2nd from 3:30-5:00pm in ESJ 2208. All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn more about and discuss this topic. 

GIC Conference - Ohio State University

 The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University is pleased to announce its annual Graduate Immersion Conference (GIC) , which will take place on April 6-7, 2023. The GIC provides students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in a graduate career in Political Science with a professional yet low-pressure academic setting to discuss their research (either completed or in progress). Recruited scholars will participate in panels and receive constructive feedback from faculty and graduate discussants. Students will also receive advice on applying to PhD programs and have the chance to speak with our PhD students about life in graduate school. Participants will be flown out to our campus in Columbus, Ohio and will receive a fee waiver for the next OSU PhD application cycle. Undergraduate students of all backgrounds pursuing a degree in political science, international relations, economics, or a related discipline are eligible to apply. Feel free to distribute this email, along with the attached flyer, to your students and colleagues. 

Applications are due Wednesday March 1st, 2023 by midnight. We request the following application materials:
(1) completion of the brief online application form
(2) a transcript (an unofficial copy is accepted)
(3) Curriculum Vitae 
(3) title and abstract of the research paper (limit 500 words)
(4) Interest statement (limit 500 words)
(4) a letter of recommendation from a student’s faculty sponsor or advisor (the letter may be submitted separately via email to graduateimmersionconference.osu@gmail.com).
Applicants may complete the application form at the link below, where they can upload the required materials. We anticipate making decisions and issuing invitations by mid-March, 2023. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at graduateimmersionconference.osu@gmail.com.

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev7d-HxcY8ZwNVOWTnGbkCuXBCtxE8WN3dwuW1v2QOZS6iJw/viewform?usp=sf_link

"*NOTE: This is not a UMD-sponsored conference. If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please keep in mind you will be responsible for coordinating your potential attendance and subsequent absences from class."

Career Panel for DC Summer Interns

 

Tom Manatos Jobs presents:  Career Panel for DC Summer Interns Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm ET Details provided upon RSVP

Come hear tips on furthering your career from a bipartisan lineup of experts with experience from Capitol Hill, presidential & congressional campaigns, non-profits, and the private sector. Natalie Farr, former COS to Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), House Republican Study Committee (RSC) and Bush Administration staffer. Megan McCorquodale, Judiciary Aide, Senate Judiciary Committee, former intern at Tesla, Glover Park Group & Sen. Heinrich (D-NM). Carlos Sanchez, current COS to Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), former House Democratic Caucus Exec Director, National Political Director, Hillary for America and COS to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX). Rebecca Shaw, former COS to Rep. Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Deputy COS to Rep. Gibson (R-NY).  Moderator: Tom Manatos, Founder Tom Manatos Jobs   RSVP HERE to get details

Monday, June 27, 2022 5:00 pm ______________________________ Don't forget to RSVP for details

Upcoming Event: The Feller Lecture

 

April 27 - The Future of Democracy in the Ukraine

 

Event: The White House and American Jewry

 

The Maryland Hillel has arranged an in-person event with Chanan Weissman, a UMD alumni and longtime State Department civil servant. He’s an expert in communications and media (and democracy promotion) and is now serving at the White House as the liaison to the Jewish community, a role he also held in the last year of the Obama Administration.

To Register, please use the link below:

Chanan Weissman - The White House and American Jewry - Maryland Hillel : Maryland Hillel

In-person and Zoom participation.

BSOS Career Chat, ​Sarah Ahmed- ​Research Analyst, Westat

Wondering how to get started in the field of International Development?  Are you interested in the Rangel Fellow program? 

Attend the BSOS Career Chat with Sarah Ahmed who will share her experiences and advice on how you might excel in public service, advocacy, and research. This is your chance to get the inside scoop! Open to all students, but will be of particular interest to BSOS majors.

BSOS Career Chat: Westat

Wednesday, April 6th •  3 - 3:30 pm |  Virtual | RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps 

Sarah Ahmed, ANTH ‘19 | Research Analyst, Westat

With a strong commitment to public service and advocacy, she has experience working in international development, policy, and social science research. Previously, she worked as a Gender and Markets intern at the United Nations Foundation, as well as several NGOs and think tanks. As a Rangel fellow, she intends to join the U.S. Foreign Service as a Public Diplomacy officer. Sarah graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. She speaks Urdu and English and plans to attend Georgetown University for her graduate studies.

Our alumni want to hear from our students!  This will be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Questions? Contact Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu. 

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

CIA + FBI Information Sessions

Interested in working for a federal agency? The CIA and the FBI want to meet you!

 

CIA Info Session  

Monday, April 4 | 2 - 3:30 pm | Maryland Room (MMH 0100), Marie Mount Hall 

Get Info & Register

The session will be conducted by experienced recruiters who will share tips about characteristics they seek in candidates, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency! 

FBI Info Session:

Technical Careers in the Operational Technology Division

Thursday, April 7  |  1 - 2pm | Virtual Event

Register via Careers4Terps 

Come join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for an information session, in which they will be discussing their Collegiate Hiring Initiative and the Honor's Internship Program for STEM and Non-STEM career areas.

CIA Intern-Focused Info Session

Wednesday, April 13 | 4 - 5 pm | Hornbake Library South Wing, University Career Center, 3100

Register via Careers4Terps 

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to be part of our Agency. Attend this session to learn more about CIA employment opportunities as well additional information about:

• CIA Organizational 
• Structure Application Process 
• Obtaining a Security Clearance 

CIA Simulation

Wednesday, April 13 |  5:30 - 7:30 pm | Hornbake Library South Wing, University Career Center, 3100

Register via Careers4Terps

CIA’s Directorate of Support and the Director’s Area will host an interactive exercise tailored for students who want to learn how they can apply their backgrounds and problem-solving skills to national security issues.

Students interested in participating in the simulation must commit to the full experience and thus be able to be present for the full 2 hours. Space is limited.

Questions? Please contact Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist at the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning at gpickett@umd.edu.