Winter Term 2021 GVPT Course Offerings

 

Disability Studies Minor: Now Accepting Applications

Overview

The Disability Studies Minor promotes the study of disability and prepares students for an inclusively designed world. Students enrolled in the DS Minor will examine the concept of disability historically, in contemporary society, and in their chosen fields of study. Through required and elective courses, students will explore challenges and opportunities we face in making our world more accessible to all. Students will study and learn about how culture, education, and technology have shaped and continue to shape our definition and understanding of those considered differently abled and/or disabled.

All undergraduate students regardless of major are invited to apply. While the program is affiliated with special education faculty in the College of Education, the Minor does not prepare students to become special education teachers.  Rather, the Minor is designed to broaden students’ understandings of the concept of disability and facilitate connections to content and concepts within other disciplines on campus.

How to Apply

Students apply to the DS Minor through the link below. You will need to upload an unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript along with a brief statement of interest and intent.  Admission to the Minor is not selective; the first 25 applicants, with a grade point average of 3.0 and a statement of interest consistent with the purpose of the minor, will be admitted. This means that interested students should apply as soon as possible to guarantee a spot in the minor. Students must apply for the minor no later than their third year at the UM.  

Application Link

Please reach out to Disabilitystudies@umd.edu with any questions or concerns. 

Apply for BSOS Experience Funds

 

Apply today for BSOS Winter/Spring 2021 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 virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses 
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology,material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• virtual conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

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

Applications for Winter/Spring 2021 experiences are due no later than December 7. 
Click here to apply. 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

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

Election Stress Management Tips

 

Defense Intelligence Agency Information Session

 Defense Intelligence Agency, Analysis Career Field Info Session (DC Regional Lunch & Learn)

• Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |  Virtual Event
• Monday, November 16, 2020 • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |  Virtual Event  

Meet with officers from the Analysis Career Field for a discussion on career opportunities with DIA - where you make an impact on national security!

Officers in the Analysis career field serve at the heart of DIA’s global mission. Analysis officers provide cutting-edge analysis from locations around the world on foreign military capabilities and defense issues in support of our nation’s warfighters, policymakers, and defense planners. Through written products, in-person briefings, or multimedia presentations, their work informs tactical decisions of policy, defense strategy, weapons development and acquisition, and military planning. Analysis officers come from diverse backgrounds and can look forward to careers of rewarding training, advanced education opportunities, and challenging assignments with DIA and the intelligence community.

For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden, University Career Center & The President's Promise at mmaiden@umd.edu

Master of Science in GIS Info Session

 

POSITION YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS

Come learn about the

Master of Science

and Graduate Certificate in GIS

Online Information Session

Thursday, November 5, 2020  6-7pm

RSVP HERE

Spring & Fall 2021 applications open now!

Learn more at: msgis.umd.edu

Questions? geog-gis@umd.edu

Internships with the Federal Coordination and Compliance Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

 The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice is excited to share information about our full or part-time internship opportunities in the fall, spring, and summer. 

We hire on a rolling basis and invite interested students to apply for a spring internship (June 30^th through November 1^st), a summer internship (between December 1^st and March 1^st), or a fall internship (March 1^st and June 30^th).

Our program description can be reached through this link (available here):  https://www.justice.gov/crt/volunteer-and-paid-student-internships. Generally, we ask for a cover letter, a resume, 3 references, a transcript (unofficial is fine), and a writing sample (up to 10-pages).

Apply now!