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Boren Scholarship for Critical Language Studies - Info Sessions Next Week

 Are you currently studying, or strongly interested in studying a language critical to US national interests? Are you strongly interested in US government service?

The Boren Scholarship offers undergraduates up to $20,000 for long-term (two semesters; one for STEM majors) study abroad focused on learning critical languages. US Citizenship is required, All classes including seniors are eligible. Campus deadline: January 23, 2023.

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America (esp. for Portuguese), and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2023, Fall 20243, and/or Spring 2024.

Click here to attend at 12 noon on Friday Nov. 4

Click here to attend at 4:30 pm on Friday Nov. 4

Can't attend?  Click here to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Boren applicants.

*The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.* 

Religious Studies Opportunities

 The Religious Studies minor and the Religions of the Ancient Middle East major are both open for undergraduate enrollment!   

The classic Religious Studies minor provides an opportunity to “travel the world” through the study religious phenomena in wide-ranging historical, geographical, and conceptual contexts. While valuable to anyone with an interest in religion, the religious studies minor especially supports students in STEM, business, journalism, and other fields, where focused exposure to a course of humanities enhances and diversifies the focused educational experience.

Foundation requirements: 

RELS 271: “What is Religion?” (I-series, Hum, CC) 

Both courses incorporate the study of world religions with introductions to the discipline of religious studies and specialized approaches to religion. 

Electives: 

Two lower-level electives from a pre-approved list or by approval of RELS advisor. 

Three courses at the 300-level or above (same). 

Breadth: 

RELS students demonstrate exposure to the diversity of religious traditions, in cultural, geographic, and/or temporal breadth. Approved by the Religious Studies adviser. 

For more information on the minor, specific courses, and advising, please contact relsadvise@umd.edu. 

The RAME major provides a more focused course of religious studies, while incorporating a course-structure specifically designed to help you complete your Gen Ed requirements. This 30- credit major is perfect as a stand-alone or part of a double major or double-degree program.

Foundation requirements: 

One specially-designed Religious Studies I-series course (3 cr.) 

Three lower-level courses in 2+ relevant traditions (9 cr.) 

Electives (chosen with permission of RAME advisor): 

One lower-level elective (3 cr.) 

Four upper-level electives (12 cr.) 

Capstone: 

One specially-designed Religious Studies capstone seminar (3 cr.) 

For more information on the major, specific courses, and advising, please contact rameadvise@umd.edu. 

Association of American Universities Government Relations/Public Policy Internship Opportunity

 

Sen. Coons Legislative & Press Program Openings for Winter & Spring

Washington, D.C. Legislative Program, Winter 2023:

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for winter of 2023. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours, and assisting legislative staff in research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. The internship will run January to February and is meant to correspond with universities’ winter term. Delaware ties are preferred.

Apply here before November 27^th: 

https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/d1b20816-7224-47da-b4cb-8a1f0230b518/

More information here: https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships

 

 

Washington, D.C. Legislative Program, Spring 2023:

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for spring of 2023. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours, and assisting legislative staff in research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. The internship will run from February to May. Delaware ties are preferred.

Apply here before December 9^th: 

https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/05e7af37-7a8d-456b-ab28-3cb6eb177410/

More information here: https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships

 

 

Washington, D.C. Press Program, Spring 2023:

U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time communications internship for Spring 2023. Tasks will include tracking media clips, editing video/photo/audio, drafting press releases, and assisting members of the communications team with a wide range of projects. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who can work at least 20 hours a week from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Prior internship experience in media, campaigns, or government is preferred.  Experience with digital communications – including work with graphics and photo and video editing – is also strongly preferred.

Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. The internship will run from January to May. Delaware ties are preferred.

                

Apply here before November 27^th: 

https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/19f56519-af28-4d53-b0b5-08d23b280aae/

More information here: https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships

Job Opportunity with the Montgomery County Council

Attention recent and soon to be graduates: The Montgomery County Council is seeking a Legislative Senior Aide to support Councilmember Albornoz’s office.

The duties include maintaining Councilmember Albornoz’s calendar; researching and responding to inquiries from constituents, citizen’s groups, and County government officials and business organizations; assuring quality, completeness, and timeliness of correspondence and reports; using and maintaining databases.

Additional responsibilities may include working with social media platforms, meeting platforms, and media formats.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment, patience, confidentiality, and discretion in responding to telephone callers and visitors, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, respond to changing work priorities and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English languages are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication and comprehension (basic). For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination assessing written and oral communication and comprehension.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or communications and/or professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligible list with a rating of qualified. Selection for interview will be based on the following criterion:

• Experience prioritizing schedule requests and managing an office calendar.
• Experience in setting priorities and organizing work assignments within deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with direct public contact in a busy setting dealing with diverse types of people.
• Experience in working effectively with constituents, community groups, and elected and appointed officials.

Minimum Salary: $50,250
Maximum Salary: $81,770

More information can be found at https://ex12.montgomerycountymd.gov/ojn1/ijn1/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&p_svid=55975&p_spid=2671659.

START Accepting Applications for Spring 2023 Paid Internship Program

 The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is currently accepting applications for its Spring 2023 Paid Internship Program! 

The spring application will remain open until Sunday, November 6 at 11:59pm ET, however students are encouraged to apply by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, October 23rd for best consideration.

START's Spring 2023 internship program will be in person at START headquarters in College Park, MD. Fully remote internships will not be possible for the Spring 2023 semester.

 

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Virtual enrichment activities, offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department). 

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for internship project descriptions, qualifications, and the spring 2023 internship application. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here.  

Virtual information sessions:

Interested students are encouraged to attend our upcoming virtual information session, on Wednesday, October 26 at 4:00pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, explore resume and cover letter tips, and to ask questions. Interested students can sign up for the session here. 

 

Any questions can be directed to escoll@umd.edu. 

Technica Mentorship Application Opening

Technica, the University of Maryland’s (College Park) hackathon for underrepresented genders, including opportunities for jobs and internships, and workshops, is looking for mentors!

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Interested in sharing your technical knowledge with budding engineers? Passionate about supporting underrepresented folks in tech? Sign up to be a mentor at gotechnica.org/mentors ! Please reach out to operations@gotechnica.org with any questions.

PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) Internship Opportunities Spring 2023

PRRI offers research internship opportunities during the Spring 2022 semester to outstanding students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Research interns will aid in all aspects of the research process, including the development of survey questionnaires, data analysis, and the production of research reports. This is a paid internship ($20/hour) and may qualify for course credit, depending on the candidate’s institution.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all research team projects and activities, including team meetings – you will be a full member of the team!
• Conduct background research for research reports
• Assist with survey design and writing survey reports
• Learn Stata and how to conduct survey data analysis
• Produce survey deliverables, including toplines, banners, reports, and media requests
• Number check all deliverables
• Assist with brainstorming and writing blog posts for PRRI website on topics of interest

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, religious studies, psychology, journalism, communications, or related field; for undergraduate applicants, students in their junior or senior year preferred
• Interest in religion, politics, and policy issues
• Strong communication skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to learn quickly, work both independently and with a team, and manage time well
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior course work or experience working with data is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• Paid internship with a professional and friendly research team
• Learn to read, interpret, and write about survey data and the survey research process
• Acquire the skills to analyze and apply statistical concepts to survey data
• Attain a better understanding of the research process — including designing and conducting real-world survey research
• Gain access to network connections and career mentoring
• The opportunity to publish your own Spotlight (blog) analyses on PRRI’s website

Internship Dates: 

This is an internship for the spring semester of 2023. Based on mutual agreement, the intern should be able to work 10-25 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Please indicate how many hours you want to work per week in your cover letter. Specific work hours will be determined between the intern and their supervisor at the time of on-boarding. Arrangements for office and/or virtual work will be determined at the time of on-boarding.

Instructions for Applying:

Candidates should submit the following in Word or PDF format to Diana Orcés at dorces@prri.org:

• Resume with name, contact information, and relevant coursework or experience (maximum 1 page),
• Cover letter that addresses why you are interested and discusses any relevant coursework or experience (maximum 1 page),
• Sample of a short (less than 5 pages) paper written by you that demonstrates an aptitude to synthesize a summary report on a particular topic (a paper you have written for a class is welcome), and
• One letter of reference from a professor at your institution (maximum 1 page).

The deadline to submit applications is November 18, 2022. If you will need course credit or specific arrangements with your institution, please note that in your cover letter.

AIPAC INTERNSHIP OPENING

 AIPAC's Baltimore office is looking for an intern for the Spring, and I was hoping you could forward the information below to any prospective students who may be interested.

 

The Semester Internship allows students to develop their own political activism skills through research, writing, event planning, and much more. This spring, AIPAC's Semester Internships will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. All interns are required to provide proof of vaccination. 

AIPAC Semester Internships are available for academic credit only. Interns are expected to work at least 15-25 hours per week. The final application deadline is December 23, 2022, and applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. The application requires a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation and proof of academic credit.

Important dates are below:

• October 13^th, 2022: Application open and can be found at https://apply.aipacldevents.org/prog/spring_2023_semester_internship
• December 23^rd, 2022: Application will close
• January 23^rd, 2023: First day of internship
• May 4^th, 2023: Last day of internship

Hollings Scholarship in Environmental Science and Policy

 Attention FIRST and SECOND YEAR STUDENTS pursuing environmentally related studies and career aims! Learn about the Hollings Scholarship!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Hollings Scholarship is open to applicants who are current SECOND-YEAR students studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest. Interested first year students are encouraged to learn about this opportunity to prepare for application next year. 

The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 47 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past nine years!

To gain access to our ELMS resource site - and recorded presentation - for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

GVPT Transfer Student Appreciation - Hot Cocoa, Coffee, and Cookies

 

GVPT Lunch Break

 

Mannis Canning and Associates - Internship Opportunity

 Internship Opportunity early-January 2023 to mid-April 2023
During the Maryland General Assembly Session
Manis Canning & Associates
12 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401

Firm Overview

Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) is seeking a mature undergraduate student to

serve as an intern to assist the firm’s lobbyists during the 2023 Maryland General

Assembly Session. MCA is a bipartisan firm providing creative and proactive

government affairs, public relations, business strategies and programs to a diverse

group of clients. Its principals have more than 100 years of experience working with

legislators, regulators and the executive branches of government at the local, state and

federal levels. MCA has expertise in a broad range of policy areas such as sports

entertainment, taxes, professional licensing, gaming, transportation, insurance,

business regulation, information technology, environmental regulation, pharmaceuticals

and healthcare. For information on the firm’s principals and clients visit MCA’s website,

www.maniscanning.com 

Intern Qualifications

Applicant must be self-motivated; possess a level of maturity and interest necessary to

complete assignments with little supervision; and possess good writing, communication,

and computer skills.

Knowledge of state issues and structure is a plus for this position. MCA’s office and the

General Assembly buildings are located in downtown Annapolis. Walking from MCA’s

office to the General Assembly and government buildings will be required.

Schedule

The internship begins in early-January just prior to the beginning of the General

Assembly session through mid-April. The General Assembly session starts on January

11, 2023 and ends on Monday, April 10, 2023.

A training day will be scheduled prior to the first day of the session.

The intern will work at least 20 hours a week preferably on Tuesday, Wednesday, and

Thursday as these are the days when committee hearings are held. Other schedules

may be considered.

Responsibilities

 Assist MCA lobbyists and staff with preparation and delivery of testimony and

materials

 Assist with signing up MCA lobbyists and other specified individuals to testify at

bill hearings

 Perform bill research as necessary, which may include retrieving relevant

information from bill files in Senate and House Committees or the Legislative

Services Library

 Assist lobbyists with tracking legislation, by producing reports and tracking bill

hearing dates, budget hearing dates, and other important meeting dates on

calendars

 Attend public bill hearings and budget hearings as needed taking notes of key

relevant points mentioned during the hearings and sharing information with MCA

lobbyists

 Assist with posting General Assembly updates and news to the MCA Newsletter

 Possibly assisting with updates to MCA website

 Other necessary duties as assigned

Compensation

A stipend comparable to that of the General Assembly internship program will be

offered.

Application

Submit letter of interest and resume to Andrea Mansfield at

amansfield@maniscanning.com

Contact

Contact Andrea Mansfield at amansfield@maniscanning.com or 410-263-7882 if you

have questions regarding MCA or internship responsibilities.

For more information about MCA, visit our website at www.maniscanning.com .

Dubin Family Lecture featuring Ambassador Michael Herzog

 The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies and the College of Arts and Humanities cordially invite you to their premier annual Dubin Family Lecture featuring special guest Ambassador Michael Herzog, Embassy of Israel. 

The event will be held at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall on Thursday, October 27 at 4:30 PM  and is free and open to the public. 

Registration is required at go.umd.edu/DubinLecture2022.  

 

We look forward to seeing you there!! 

Student Initiated Courses Program Announcement

 Are you interested in leading and teaching your own 1-2 credit course? The Student Initiated Courses (STICs) program at UMD allows students to propose a new STIC course or re-list an existing STIC course. As a student facilitator, you will offer a course that benefits students while gaining teaching and leadership experience and building connections with faculty and other student facilitators!

Apply to teach a STIC at https://ter.ps/applystics23. Applications for listing or re-listing a STIC are due on 10/21.

 

Check out our current course catalog at https://stics.umd.edu/catalog!

Email stics@umd.edu if you have any questions or would like more information