Sign Up for IDEA258C: Designing Ethical Campaigns (1 Credit)

This student taught course will introduce students and immerse them in the methods of running an ethical campaign. Through our campus, local, state, and national government, we have seen how dirty politics can get. Throughout the semester students will be able to apply their learnings to design a campaign that can make tangible differences, but stay true to their core values. We will explore the different functions and methods it takes to run an ethical campaign. Our assignments and activities will allow for students to have hands on engagement with stakeholders at UMD to create and test their own ethical campaign.  

Questions? Contact Andrew String (apstring@umd.edu) or Alexis Amos (aamos1@umd.edu).

Click here to learn more and apply to take the course.  

COMM107D: Do Good For Credit

COMM107, a General Education (FSOC) requirement, is currently piloting specialized sections. For students who are interested in community service, civic engagement, social impact, and positive social change, COMM107D is a great fit for them. This may be of particular students in living-learning programs like CIVICUS, College Park Scholars, iGive, and beyond. It is open to all/any students and currently has two sections available. Attached is a flier with more information. Please feel free to reach out to Katlin Gray at katlin@umd.edu with any questions. 

U.S. House Member accepting Internship Applications

 The Office of Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2019 internship program in our Washington, D.C. office. Qualified candidates should be interested in public service, motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic with excellent oral and written communication skills. Individuals should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, possess strong computing skills, and have a sound work ethic.

Interns will work closely with Congressman Hice’s staff and constituents while learning the inner workings of the United States Congress and about issues affecting Georgians. An intern’s daily tasks include: answering the phones, attending committee hearings, legislative research, executing administrative tasks, and other special projects.

Interns will gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a Congressional setting as they transition from students to young professionals. At the discretion of your academic advisor, you may be eligible to obtain college credit.

Please visit https://hice.house.gov/forms/internships/ to apply.

If you require additional information, please contact Nathan Barker, our intern coordinator, at Nathan.Barker@mail.house.gov or by phone at (202) 225-4101.