Terrorism Studies Summer 2018 Online Classes

If you are interested in taking an online terrorism studies course that is not offered during the academic year, consider enrolling in one of our summer courses! Summer courses are a great way to gain knowledge on special topics in terrorism studies and analysis. 

This summer we are offering the following 3-credit classes:

• BSST 338E: Political Assassinations (also available at the graduate level)
• BSST 338O: School Shooters and Spree Killers
• BSST 370: Terrorist Financing Analysis and Counterterrorist Finance
• BSST 372: Terrorist Hostage Taking (also available at the graduate level)
• BSST 386: Experiential Learning in Terrorism Studies

Courses are offered during summer session I or session II. These courses are all online and are open to students from all majors and universities, please share with other students who may be interested!

If you have any questions or concerns about summer classes, please do not hesitate to reach out to education@start.umd.edu. You can also find a description of each course on Testudo. 

RSVP for The Sadat Forum with Ambassador David Satterfield

Become a Peer Advisor for Government & Politics!

Event Tomorrow: Interning in the Global Community

GEOG 198: Introduction to GIS in the Era of Big Data

HAMDEN EDUX Local Advisor – Greater D.C.

Full-Time Position

Interested in working with Chinese international students? HAMDEN EDUX, an international education agency based in Columbia, MD, is looking for energetic candidates to fill the full-time position of Local Advisor in the Greater D.C. area.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field

• Native English speaker with demonstrated cross-cultural experience

• Optimistic, open-minded, enthusiastic, compassionate personality

• Excited about working with middle and high school students

• Ability to tailor communication and lesson plans to students of varying English abilities

• Flexibility to adapt to different time zones

• Responds quickly to emails

• Knowledge of Chinese or other languages a bonus

To Apply: Send your updated resume and cover letter to Ms. Lia Kauffman, Program Director of HAMDEN EDUX’s Private School Program (email: lkauffman@hamdenedux.org). For best consideration, submit application materials by April 15th, 2018. More information about HAMDEN EDUX can be found at www.hamdenedux.org. 

ICMA Information Session

The Israeli Palestinian Experiment

Humans of Conflict

ARHU Minor in Religious Studies

Career Shuttle: Central Intelligence Agency

Career Shuttle: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Friday, April 20, 11:00 am- 5:30 pm

RSVP and read more: https://go.umd.edu/cscia 

(Registration closes on April 4 or once capacity has been reached) 

Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in McLean, VA! This career shuttle is for BSOS students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the CIA and its mission and contributions to national security. The visit will include an information session led by senior officers from the Directorate of Operations and Analysis, a CIA museum tour, as well as a brief stop to the employee association store to purchase mementos. Space is limited, so sign up today! 

In order to participate:

• Sign up HERE to submit the following information: full legal name, date and place of birth and Social Security Number before April 4, 2018.
• You must be a current UMD student.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Participants must be available to leave from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on April 20th. Early departures cannot be accommodated.

Space is limited. Once the bus is full, you will be added to our waiting list and notified if a spot opens up.

The University Career Center’s "no show" policy will be strictly enforced. However due to the required background security check before the event, there is a modification to the normal two day no-show policy. To avoid the cancellation penalty, please contact Kristen Frese, BEFORE April 4, 2018 at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu  if you need to cancel, so that someone from the wait list may take your spot.

Questions? Contact Kristen Frese at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu.

Hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise

Apply to DSAC

Apply to serve on the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) today! Be the voice of your college and leave an impact on your campus community. We are seeking applicants from every department. The application closes on April 3 at 5:30 PM.

Apply here

Click here to learn more about the BSOS DSAC & here to meet current members of the council!

Non Profit Meetup

BSOS International Week- This week!

Contract Specialist Job Opportunity Announcement - closes March 27

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- Contract Specialists (full-time position)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting candidates for the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) for Contract Specialists, an entry-level acquisition career development program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations, including this opportunity as a Contract Specialist.

We are seeking intelligent and energetic candidates to participate in the Acquisition Professional Career Program.   The major duties include:

• Reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications/purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents.
• Evaluating bids or proposals for compliance with specifications/purchase descriptions and applicable clauses.
• Administering previously negotiated and formally advertised contracts;
• Monitoring progress of contractors; participating with higher level specialists in procurements using formal advertisement.
• Participating as a team member on an Acquisition Management Review Team or an equivalent assignment.

DHS has several openings for Acquisition Professional Career Contract Specialist, GS-1102-7, positions.  Candidates that gain entry into the program will experience rotational assignments in the Department’s acquisition program offices, such as: U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Transportation Security Administration.  In addition, program participants will developed into trained and experienced acquisition professionals.  This position has promotion potential to a GS-1102-12.  Federal careers offer a host of benefits such as: health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and much more.

We currently have one job announcement for Contract Specialist positions in several locations:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/494462400

·         Few vacancies - District of Columbia, DC

·         Few vacancies – Tucson, AZ

·         Few vacancies – San Diego, CA

·         Few vacancies – Indianapolis, IN

·         Few vacancies – Rio Grande City, TX

·         Few vacancies - Norfolk, VA

·         Few vacancies - Burlington, VT

Applications are due by March 27, 2018  - The announcement will close on March 27

You can visit our website at www.dhs.gov/acquisitioncareers and register to receive e-mail alerts and updates regarding the program.

Career Shuttle to Politico- April 12th

Join us on the rescheduled Career Shuttle to Politico on Thursday, April 12! Founded in 2007, Politico is a global news & information organization that focuses on politics and policy. 

During our visit, we will learn more about internships and entry-level jobs at Politico. You can learn more about their open opportunities here: https://www.politico.com/careers We will also tour Politico's offices. 

On Thursday, April 12, we will meet in the University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing) at 8:30 am. We will travel by bus to Politico's offices in Rosslyn (VA). Depending on traffic, we should be back to campus around 1 pm. You may want to bring a snack/lunch for the bus ride home. 

Students of all majors (undergraduate & graduate) are welcome to attend, though you should have a demonstrated interest in positions involving writing, editing, journalism, production, media, business/sales and/or design. Space is limited. Once the bus is full, you will be added to our waiting list and notified if a spot opens up.

Due to the limited space and the expected high demand for this trip, we will be enforcing our "no show" policy. If you find you cannot attend this event, please contact Kate Juhl at kjuhl@umd.edu so that someone from the waiting list may take your spot. If you fail to attend this event, we will charge your student account $25 to recover some of our lost costs. 

Hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise  

Ethical Volunteering Opportunities Summer 2018

Top 3 ethical summer volunteering opportunities

Volunteering makes you feel great and will spark interest from future employers. When done ethically, you make a direct, positive impact on the people you help. At Quest Overseas, we work together with our local project partners to ensure that our teams of international volunteers work efficiently and responsibly. It’s a two-way deal, you learn to work with African or South American local project staff who open your eyes to their distinct cultures, as you share yours with them. We still have spaces left on the following three overseas project teams:

• Villa Maria Project Summer 
• The most vulnerable of families in Peru need your help. We are building houses for those struggling in the slum town of Villa Maria, the poorest district of Peru's capital city, Lima. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture and #bepartofthechange.
• July 11th 2018- August 9th 2018
• Rwanda Summer
• Do something different! Experience the beauty of Rwanda and improve conditions for kids left to the streets of Kigali at the same time. We are anti-orphanage voluntourism, however you can still have a huge impact on the lives of the defenseless. Volunteer ethically. 
• July 5th 2018- August 9th 2018
• Bolivia Summer Animal Conservation 
• Spend 6 weeks volunteering with Amazonian wildlife. First help with a construction project, typically building a large enclosure for an animal in our care, followed by direct, hands-on experience where you are trained to work with the rescued wildlife
• June 28th 2018- August 9th 2018

The National Association of Attorneys General Internship Opportunity

Spring 2018 Internship, The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)- full or part time , Washington, DC 

Duration: now through the end of the semester. 

Application: express interest through email by contacting Laurel Thrash at Lthrash@naag.org.

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) was founded in 1907 to help attorneys general fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions. NAAG’s mission is: "To facilitate interaction among Attorneys General as peers and to facilitate the enhanced performance of Attorneys  General and their staffs." NAAG fosters an environment of "cooperative leadership," helping attorneys general respond effectively - individually and collectively - to emerging state and federal issues.

The Association fosters interstate cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues, conducts

policy research and analysis of issues, conducts training, and facilitates communication between the states’ chief legal officers and all levels of government. The Association’s members are the attorneys general of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and the chief legal officers of the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico (Secretary of Justice) and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

The National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute (NAGTRI) was created in 2007 to serve out NAAG’s mission of education, research and training to Attorneys General and their staff by providing scholarship and fee-based training courses, as well as publications on pertinent topics.

The purpose of the Association is to provide a forum for the exchange of views and experiences on subjects of importance to the chief legal officers of the states and other jurisdictions that are members of the Association; to foster interstate and state/federal cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues; to conduct policy research and analysis of issues pertaining to law enforcement and the law; to improve the quality of legal services provided to the states and territories; and to facilitate communications between the states’ chief legal officers and all levels of government.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Internship opportunities in event planning, communications, finance and human resources are available. Each position supports the work of NAAG and NAGTRI and will report to a NAAG senior staff member.

Duties may entail assisting with training coordination, maintaining spreadsheets, conducting research, preparing reports, website maintenance, and administrative support as needed. Specifically:

 Research potential venues and participate in RFP process

 Manage membership database and spreadsheets

 Update website as needed

 Help organize and execute workshops and events including preparing name badges and

other materials

 Assist with design and production of meeting materials

 Data reporting and analysis

 Learn about Continuing Legal Education credits and assist with application process

 Create budgets and maintain financial records

 Other tasks as assigned based on the needs of the Association

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred applicants will have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, handling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and will exhibit an outgoing personality, think independently, and exercise tact and diplomacy. The applicant should have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and cooperation across departments.

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows- Deadline Today!

Writing Center Internship Opportunity

COMM398A- Humor and Politics Summer Course

Info Session on Joint Program in Public Policy

Apply for BSOS Student Experience Funds!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is launching the BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship).

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, we encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate ExperienceFunds.

Applications for the summer 2018 and fall 2018 experiences are due on March 28, 2018 by 9 a.m. Click here to apply. Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria here.

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

START Internship Program Now Accepting Applicants for Fall 2018!

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

Campus Voter Engagement Intern – TerpsVote Coalition

The TerpsVote Coalition, a group of students, staff, and faculty dedicated to increasing UMD student voting activity, is seeking two undergraduate students to serve as Voter Engagement Interns for June to December 2018. These interns will be responsible for supporting student voter registration, education, and engagement efforts at the University of Maryland.

Number of Openings: 2

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week from June 1, 2018 through December 12, 2018 (summer 2018 remote work option, but students must be in College Park for Fall 2018)

Compensation: $5000 stipend for 6 month term, paid in monthly increments.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Apply Here: https://go.umd.edu/terpsvoteintern

Position Description:

Social Media/Communication

• Develop year-long social media/communication plan and calendar. Identify campus events to provide information to students (First Look Fair, Next Now Fest, Athletic events, Farmer’s Market, etc).
• Connect with campus-based organizations and groups to maximize social media reach (University Communications, SGA, Class Councils, Resident Life, Stamp, etc). Cross-promote other campus events relevant to voting issues (immigration, environment, education, etc).
• Craft and distribute messages to campus community regarding registration information, voter education/information, and important events and deadlines.
• Engage with relevant student organizations (College Democrats, College Republicans, issue-based orgs, etc) to promote student voter engagement.
• Develop and maintain website
• Create social media images, email and website banners, and other images to be used for marketing

Event Planning

• Develop and execute voter registration events to register students and provide information about voting locations and procedures.
• Develop and execute voter education events (debates, panels) to help educate students about ballot issues and candidates.
• Plan activities for Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, Voter Registration Deadlines
• Plan election result watch events.
• Recruit and coordinate student volunteers to staff events.

Education

• Provide resources to campus community about local ballot issues and candidates.
• Develop short modules for implementation in UNIV100 and other introductory courses.
• Become familiar with voting/registration procedures (including absentee ballot requirements) in MD, DC, VA, DE, NY, and NJ to be able to answer student questions.
• Review and understand campus voting data. Research campus voting trends around the country.

Qualifications & Expectations

The preferred candidates would have passion for civic engagement and voting. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:

• Punctuality and accountability
• Experience promoting programs/events via social media platforms
• Organization skills and strong self-motivation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Internship Pre-Service Requirement

• Attend TerpsVote Coalition Meetings (April & May 2018)
• PGC Election Board Training (April/May 2018)
• Supervisor & expectation-setting meetings (April/May 2018)

Apply Here: https://go.umd.edu/terpsvoteintern

BSOS International Week: March 26-30

Morgan Stanley's 2018 Compliance Exploration Day

Visit  Morgan Stanley & explore career paths in Compliance and Global Financial Crimes.

At Morgan Stanley Baltimore we aim to build a community of talent that can deliver the finest financial thinking, products, and performance in the world. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, but we all are high achievers who share integrity, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to work in a friendly, inspiring environment.

Morgan Stanley’s Compliance Division offers current undergraduate students from all majors the opportunity to explore the various career paths within Compliance and Global Financial Crimes and to become familiar with the Firm’s businesses and culture. In our one day workshop you will gain insight into the recruiting process, learn resume tips and interviewing techniques, network with leaders across Compliance, and understand a day in the life of an Analyst.

To be considered for this off campus event, please email a copy of your resume to Kaitlyn.Hays@morganstanley.com by Sunday April 8th, 2018.  

Read more: https://careers.umd.edu/event/morgan-stanleys-2018-compliance-exploration-day 

Additional details:

• Date of Exploration Day: Tuesday, April 17th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
• Venue: Baltimore, MD
• Application Deadline to participate: Sunday, April 8th, 2018
• Field of Study: All majors encouraged to apply, must have 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Transportation: Student's responsibility 

Sadat Forum with Ambassador David Satterfield on April 19th

The Sadat Forum

A Conversation with America’s Top Diplomat
for the Middle East

Ambassador David Satterfield
Acting Assistant Secretary of State
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

moderated by
Shibley Telhami
Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development 
Director of the University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll

The conversation will cover challenges ranging from Yemen, Lebanon, Syria,
Iran, Israel-Palestine, efforts to defeat ISIS, and broader regional issues

Thursday, April 19, 2018
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Atrium, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
University of Maryland
College Park, MD

RSVP at your earliest convenience via go.umd.edu/sadatforum2018

This event will be live streamed

Please direct questions to the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at 301.405.6734 or sadat@umd.edu