October events that might interest you

 October

• Black Disabled Lives Matter (Virtual)
  Date: Monday, October 05, 2020
  Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration
• Baha'i Chair: Prof. Jeffrey Herf (Virtual)
  Topic: Continuity and Change in Antisemitic Falsehoods from Ancient Times to the Present
  Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Location: Online; register to get link
  Speaker: Professor Jeffrey Herf
  Host: Baha'i Chair for World Peace
• UMDemocracy: Understanding Election Polling (Virtual)
  Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2020
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration
• Building an A+ LinkedIn Profile (Virtual)
  Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration
• NACS Seminar: Dr. Arjen Stolk (Virtual)
  Topic: Principles and Mechanisms of Mutual Understanding
  Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 
  Time: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
  Host: Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
• UMDemocracy: Identity Politics (Virtual)
  Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration
• Sadat Forum: A Conversation with Dr. Fiona Hill
  Topic: Russian Interference in U.S. Elections, the Trump White House, and Looking Ahead Past November
  Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 
  Time: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  Location: Online; register to get link
  Speaker: Dr. Fiona Hill, Dr. Shibley Telhami
  Host: Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, BSOS

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Day at the School of Public Policy

 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Day at the School of Public Policy

Date: October 6th 

Time:  10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Zoom

The U.S. Government Accountability Office and the School of Public Policy (SPP) invite students to join us as we celebrate our longstanding partnership, while learning more about the organization and its opportunities from leadership and SPP alumni.

The event will consist of an opening discussion with The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, eighth Comptroller General of the United States and head of the GAO, and SPP Dean Robert C. Orr, followed by two panel discussions.

Attend the event to:

• Hear about working at GAO from current employees
• Find out how the careers of SPP alumni led them to GAO
• Learn more about GAO’s culture of diversity and inclusion
• Explore the range of policy topics that GAO covers - from healthcare to information technology, and more.

GAO Day is open to all students interested in a career in policy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from alumni about their experiences building interesting and impactful careers at GAO!

For more information visit the SPP website.  To RSVP for the event please click here.

Want to know more about START’s Internship Program?

 Want to know more about START’s Internship Program?

Attend an upcoming webinar information sessions to learn more about START's Internship Program! We will be offering three info sessions this fall, the first to take place on Wednesday, September 30th, Tuesday, October 13th, and Thursday, October 29th.

The info session will be led by START’s Experiential Education Specialist, Eva Coll, who will discuss how the internship program currently works, what students or recent graduates have to gain from their experience in the program, application requirements, and the projects offered within the center that interns will be working on. The session will conclude with a 15-30 minute question and answer period, so please feel free to come with any questions you have about START as a center or our internship program!

Please register to attend through START website via the links below: 

• 09/30/2020
• 10/13/2020
• 10/29/2020

You will receive an email on the day prior to the information session with detailed information on how to access the webinar in UMD's Zoom platform via a computer or phone.

Please email Eva Coll at escoll@umd.edu if you have any questions about the upcoming information sessions. 

#terpsvote - How and Where to vote!

 #terpsvote - How and Where to vote!

 

The number to text is 762-255-8683.  Students, you have to vote in the county of your legal residence in Maryland.  Use this resource to determine the best way to ensure your vote is counted! umd.turbovote.org

Temporary Position for Recent Grad with Universities at Shady Grove Career & Internship Services Center

 Temporary Position for Recent Grad with Universities at Shady Grove Career & Internship Services Center

Position Information: 

USG’s Career & Internship Services Center (CISC) works in collaboration with USG’s partner institutions to provide professional and career development services for students and alumni. The Center offers individual consultation as well as group sessions, and hosts many career related events such as workshops, seminars, resume and interview clinics, job fairs, and networking events. The Career and Internship Services Center also works in collaboration with the regional business community to develop strategic partnerships, professional employment, and experiential learning opportunities which will benefit students. This position is needed to provide critical short-term support for USG’s Career and Internship Services Center. This is a temporary, four-month part-time position with no benefits. The incumbent in this role will telework during the Fall 2020 semester and/or until further notice. Position is assigned to the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Career & Internship Services Center (CISC) located in Rockville, Maryland. 

 Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Direct Services for Students & Career Resource Center Support CISC’s continued efforts to develop a comprehensive virtual career resource center for students Promote CISC’s expanding services initiative, which includes outreach, programming, and direct services for graduate, evening, and weekend student populations at USG 
• Support outreach and awareness activities to build and enhance current and graduated student awareness, usage, and engagement with the CISC 

 Career Coaching & Consultation 

• Conduct individual and group career coaching and consultation to student and alumni populations which includes, but is not limited to, guidance on resume and cover letter preparation, interview preparation, networking resources, business etiquette, salary negotiation, job and internship search strategies, and assistance with placement in a variety of experiential learning programs. 
• Experiential Learning Student Placement Work with the CISC staff and academic partners to screen, refer, place, and track students in experiential learning activities to include, but not limited to internships, externships, co-ops, job shadowing, service-learning and more. 

Programming & Events 

• Support the development, planning and execution of various virtual or online career development events. 

 Administrative 

• Perform various special projects, data entry, research, and other administrative duties as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education required.

Experience: 

• Minimum of oneyear professional work experience required. 

Preferences: 

• Knowledge and experience related to career coaching preferred 
• Knowledge of USG campus and its student community preferred 
• Experience with social media and providing services to students also preferred. 

 Additional Certifications: 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Candidate should possess some knowledge and experience in the areas of higher education, project management, student, and event planning. 
• Candidate should have an understanding of the USG educational partnership and unique student population we serve. 
• The incumbent in this role should demonstrate the ability to work well both individually and within a group, and the ability to successfully collaborate with USG’s partner institutions, partner career centers and academic program representatives. 
• The incumbent in this role should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Additional Information: 
• This is a temporary, four-month part-time position with no benefits. 
• Posting Date: 09/29/2020 
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
• Best Consideration Date 10/07/2020 
• Physical Demands Professional office environment. Prolonged use of computer. Extended period of sitting and/or standing and communicating with others.

Apply on University of Maryland ejobs site.

Terps Take Care event

 

Internship LinkedIn Group

 

Do you have an internship and would you like to see where your peers are interning?  Joining the BSOS Internships LinkedIn Group gives you a network of students (370) currently involved in an internship or who have recently completed one or more internships.  By joining the group, you can see where others have interned and their current placements, and message them through the group.  Be sure your LinkedIn profile includes your first and last name, your major and your internship. Questions?  Email the group moderator, Kathryn Hopps.

Towson Virtual Career Fair - Friday, October 2nd!

Towson University Virtual Career Fair

When: Friday, October 2

Time: 11am - 2pm

• Students and alumni from all Maryland state universities can attend 
• 115 employers already registered
• Share and submit your resume to open positions

Register now at https://towsonuniversity.vfairs.com

A complete list of registered employers can be found here, and please note that I did find the following organizations registered:

Anne Arundel County Police Department - Police Department
Baltimore County Police Department - Recruitment Team
Fairfax County Police Department - PRD
Montgomery County Police
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia - Investigations

Moving Forward Together-Event

 The student council at USG has put together an event called, "Moving Forward Together." 

The objective of this event is to educate students about voting. This event will cover all the important information on voting this year. We are expected to have a few subject matter experts to discuss, educate, and answer questions about voting.

The event is being held through zoom on Friday OCT 9th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST. 

OCPD Hiring for Summer 2021

 OCPD Hiring for Summer 2021

The Ocean City (MD) Police Department has the following paid employment opportunities for Summer 2021:

• (75) Seasonal Police Officers
• (75) Seasonal Public Safety Aides
• (20) Seasonal Communications Operators

Those interested may register for one of the Zoom Informational Sessions by emailing vrow@oceancitymd.gov:

• Tuesday September 29, 2020 (10AM)
• Thursday October 1, 2020 (2PM)
• Monday October 5, 2020 (Noon)
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 (5PM)

The first Applicant Testing Weekend on this year will occur on October 24/25, 2020. More information on each position can be found in OCPD's What Are You Doing This Summer? brochure.

START Internship Program Fall Virtual Information Sessions

 START Internship Program Fall Virtual Information Sessions

Want to know more about START’s Internship Program?

Please sign up to attend one of our upcoming webinar information sessions to learn more about START's Internship Program! We will be offering three info sessions this fall, the first to take place on Wednesday, September 30th, the second on Tuesday, October 13th, and the final on Thursday, October 29th.

Please register to attend through START website via the links below: 

• 09/30/20: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-093020

• 10/13/20: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-101320

• 10/29/20: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-102920

The info session will be led by START’s Experiential Education Specialist, Eva Coll, who will discuss how the internship program currently works, what students or recent graduates have to gain from their experience in the program, application requirements, and the projects offered within the center that interns will be working on. The session will conclude with a 15-30 minute question and answer period, so please feel free to come with any questions you have about START as a center or our internship program!

You will receive an email on the day prior to the information session with detailed information on how to access the webinar in UMD's Zoom platform via a computer or phone.

Please email escoll@umd.edu if you have any questions about the upcoming information sessions. 

Join Us for Post Debate Conversations!

 Join Us for Post Debate Conversations!

 

Invitation to Grand Challenges of Our Time: Presidential Distinguished Forum

 

Invitation to Grand Challenges of Our Time: Presidential Distinguished Forum   President Darryll J. Pines cordially invites you to Grand Challenges of Our Time: Presidential Distinguished Forum featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Wednesday, September 30th, 4:00 p.m. All University of Maryland students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a unique series of virtual Presidential Distinguished Forums featuring renowned experts working at the forefront of today's most pressing issues. From the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change to voter access and the social unrest that has led to the Black Lives Matter movement, current national and world events present unprecedented challenges, but also opportunities to explore new and better paths forward. President Pines will be joined by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the physician, scientist and public health activist who shined a national spotlight on the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Register here! https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7GJG7o8_RqWK5sieKKzzRg

Smith Business Minor Information Sessions

 

Smith Business Minor Information Sessions   The Smith Business Minor program will be hosting two upcoming information sessions for students who would like to explore the possibility of adding one of three Business minors to their academic portfolio. Students interested in General Business or the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minors should attend the information session on Thursday, October 1st at 6pm. While those interested in Business Analytics should attend the Tuesday, October 6th session at 6 pm. Students interested should RSVP here.

GSAC hiring CCJS tutors

 

GSAC hiring CCJS tutors The Gossett Student-Athlete Center is looking to hire CCJS tutors for their online zoom tutoring program.  If interested, contact Todd Nally at tnally@umd.edu.

Call for Proposals: Increasing Civic Engagement and Voter Accessibility in the 2020 Elections

 Call for Proposals: Increasing Civic Engagement and Voter Accessibility in the 2020 Elections

Help increase civic engagement and voter accessibility in the 2020 election!

The Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement (CDCE) has launched an initiative to increase civic engagement and improve voting accessibility for the 2020 elections. As part of the initiative, CDCE will award small grants to student organizations via a grant competition. Any organization recognized as a student organization at UMD is welcome to apply, though to receive funds a KFS account will be necessary. Organizations that wish to collaborate are welcome to submit a joint application but will need to designate a lead organization.

The funds can be used for any purpose that will support greater civic engagement and/or voting accessibility for the 2020 elections. For example, the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) recently advised that the State Board of Elections (SBE) is experiencing a shortage of election judges to staff polling locations. MHEC has requested that colleges and universities in the state encourage students to volunteer to serve as polling judges. This initiative includes, but is not limited to students serving as polling judges. Students can also assist with general voter outreach and the mail-in voting process.

Grants from $1,000 and up to $2,500 will be awarded on a competitive basis to select student organizations that demonstrate tangible ways in which they will use the award funds to facilitate, motivate, and incentivize students to become civically engaged and participate in the democratic process by ensuring that citizens have full and equal opportunity to vote. Participation is not limited to students who reside in Maryland, as shortages in election judges, issues related to mail-in ballots, and other obstacles to voting are occurring nationwide.
Proposal Requirements:

• Narrative of no more than one page (single-spaced, 12 pt. font) that describes the organization’s plan and how it will facilitate and encourage student involvement to promote voting accessibility. The narrative should also include details about how student participation will be overseen, confirmed, and evaluated.

• Organization Description of no more than one page per organization (single-spaced, 12 pt. font) that describes the organization’s mission, membership (including a count), history, whether the organization is recognized by SGA, SORC, or other entities, experience doing civic engagement work, and ability to accept payment via an organization KSF account.

• Brief Budget and Budget Explanation of no more than one page that provides details about how the funds will be spent and the timeline for the expenditures.

• KFS account number for the organization.

• Phone number and email address for the organization member(s) supervising the project.

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis but please submit proposals to CDCE@umd.edu by 11:59 pm on September 25, 2020. If you have any questions please contact Professor Michael Hanmer, CDCE Research Director, at mhanmer@umd.edu.

Award Conditions:

• Awardees will be designated as CDCE grantees for one year.

• In consultation with CDCE, when possible the organization agrees to acknowledge funding from GVPT's CDCE in its communications and activities related to the funding.

• Awardees are expected to give a brief presentation to CDCE faculty about the effectiveness of their proposal to engage students in making voting more accessible for the 2020 election and what efforts may be useful to consider/not consider in the future.

• No later than December 14, 2020, awardees should submit a report of no more than onepage describing how the funds were used, including copies of relevant receipts. Please submit the report to CDCE@umd.edu.

Virtual Study Abroad Scholarship - Pell Grant Recipients

 Virtual Study Abroad Scholarship - Pell Grant Recipients

Are you a Pell Grant recipient and U.S. citizen planning to participate in a virtual international program in 2021 or an in-person program in summer 2021 or fall 2021?
You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad and up to $8,000 if you are studying a critical need language. 
 
In the last two years, 77 UMD students have won Gilman Scholarships, winning a total of $245,500! 

Sign up here for more information. We’ll give you access to our ELMS Gilman resource site, which includes a narrated PowerPoint presentation and samples of successful application essays.
 
2 LIVE INFORMATION SESSIONS
 
The first session is with NSO staff:
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 4:00 - 4:30 pm 
 
To hear directly from a UMD Returned Gilman Scholar and NSO Staff, join us for the second session:
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
 
Here is the link to join the sessions.
 
 DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 6, 2020 
 
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, students must be: a U.S. citizen, a Pell Grant recipient, undergraduate (includes all majors), and participating in their program for at least 21 days, excluding travel to and from the host country.

Join UNICEF UMD to support and aid children and families affected by humanitarian and emergency crises.

 

Join UNICEF UMD to support and aid children and families affected by humanitarian and emergency crises.   UNICEF UMD is a new student organization partnered with the UNICEF campus initiative, whose mission is to promote college student participation in education, advocacy and fundraising activities to support children in-need, locally and worldwide on behalf of UNICEF USA. The UNICEF Campus Initiative is a growing grassroots movement rooted in a belief that college students have a vital role to play in helping the world's children survive. The initiative focuses on four aspects of life: health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children.  Our interest meeting is Tuesday, 9/22, 5-6 PM via Zoom at ter.ps/unicef22.  Our first event will be a voter registration training on Monday, 9/28, 3-4 PM.Fill out this form if you are interested in joining our club: ter.ps/uinterest   Contact Person: UNICEF UMD Contact Email:  unicef.uofmd@gmail.com   Website URL: http://marylandunicef.umd.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicefatumd/

Interesting Career-Focused Events this week!

 September

• A Discussion on the First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation
  Topic: John B. Slaughter Reparations Series
  Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
  Location: Online
  Host: Department of African American Studies and Co-Sponsors
• UMD Fall Career & Internship Fair (Virtual)
  Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Thursday, September 24, 2020
  Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Location: Virtual
  Host: University Career Center
• Tailoring Your Resume to Stand-out During Unprecedented Times (Virtual)
  Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration
• 6th Annual Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities (Virtual)
  Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020 
  Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  Location: Online; register to get link
  Host: Baha'i Chair for World Peace, University of Maryland
• A Seat at the Table: Stories and Lessons from UMD Alumni (Virtual)
  Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Virtual - ZOOM Link to be provided after registration

EDUROAM Shady Grove Garage WI-Fi Access

 

EDUROAM Shady Grove Garage WI-Fi Access The EDUROAM wireless network is available in the Shady Grove Garage.

More info

The USG Bookstore is Now Online!

 

First Year Book Program

Dear Class of 2024,

Welcome to the University of Maryland and the First Year Book program!

Each year since 1993, the University of Maryland has selected a book for all first-year students. The goal

of the First Year Book Program (FYB) is to provide a shared intellectual experience for all new students

along with the opportunity to discuss the book from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Many new

students will use this book in their classes.

We encourage you to read the letter from Provost Rankin about this year’s First Year Book and explore

the other features offered on the First Year Book website.

This year the FYB is going to be offered exclusively in a digital format. Here’s how you can redeem your

ebook copy of Weapons of Math Destruction:

1. The redemption process requires two steps: obtaining an access code and redeeming the book via Google Play.
2. To get your access code, please visit the First Year Book Terpware page, click on the red button with “First Year Book - Weapons of Math Destruction - Students” on it, and log in using your UMD credentials. You should then be given a unique access code. Hang on to your code for the next steps!
3. After obtaining your access code, visit our unique landing page hosted by Penguin Random House, the book’s publisher.
4. On the landing page, click on the link titled “Click Here for Your Copy.” The link will take you to the Google Play Store.
5. Once at the Google Play Store, you will be prompted to enter your unique access code. Enter your access code, and you should have a copy of Weapons of Math Destruction in your ebook library.
6. To read the book, click on the “Books” tab on the left side of the screen in the Google Play store, and then click on “My books.” Weapons of Math Destruction should now be in your Google Play ebook library.
7. Enjoy!

For more information about the FYB and the program, visit our website at firstyearbook.umd.edu and follow us on social media @firstyearbook! If you have any questions, you can reach out via the form on our website or by emailing fyb@umd.edu.

Once again, welcome to the University of Maryland!

Best wishes,

William A. Cohen

Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies

DSAC Student to Student Series!

 DSAC Student to Student Series!

DSAC will once again be presenting our Student to Student Series!  These virtual conversations are a great way to hear from students, alumni, and faculty across BSOS about what it's like to be a major in their respective departments.

The schedule is as follows, with Zoom links to come:

9/24: CCJS; 6-7pm

10/1: GVPT; 6-7pm

10/8: ECON; 6-7pm

10/15: PSYC; 6-7pm

10/22: HESP/GEOG/ENSP; 6-7:30PM

10/29: SOCY/ANTH/AASD; 6-7:30PM

Open to ALL students!

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22

 National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22

National Voter Registration Day is a non-partisan civic holiday celebrating democracy. It was first established in 2012 and has gained momentum since, including endorsements from the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of Election Officials and many more. The goal of the holiday is to ensure, by creating a broad awareness of voter registration, that tens of thousands of Americans who might otherwise miss the voter registration deadline are able to register to vote.

https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

Cancellation of Spring 2021 Study Abroad

 

Cancellation of Spring 2021 Study Abroad Unfortunately, the University of Maryland has made the decision to cancel all in-person study abroad programs for the spring 2021 semester, out of concern for health and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  This decision was made in coordination with the International Risk Management Committee and our provost.  While we will not run study abroad programming in Spring 2021, we will proactively collaborate with academic departments and programs to develop engaging, project-based, virtual opportunities for students to prepare them to become impactful global professionals and citizens. We will be adding an expanded list of global learning resources and opportunities here: go.umd.edu/stayglobalumd.

START Spring 2021 Internship Program Now Accepting Applications!

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 Internship Program! Given the COVID-19 pandemic, START is currently planning to offer our spring internship program remotely pending further guidance from the University of Maryland.

You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/virusinfo. The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, October 25th, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 8th. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities!

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.
• 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 2021 application webform. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here.  

Spring 2021 application deadlines:

Priority application deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2020; 11:59pm

Final application deadline: Sunday, November 8, 2020; 11:59pm