Interested in a Washington-DC based Internship this Summer? The Washington Center is Having a Virtual Information Session February 4

 Interested in a Washington-DC based Internship this Summer? The Washington Center is Having a Virtual Information Session February 4

The Washington Center will host a virtual information session on Thursday, February 4th at 1:00pm specific to students from the state of Maryland! This event is a great way for students to find out about curated internships in Washington, D.C. or remotely. Students partipating in this program enroll in the University Career Center 099 Internship Seminar. Registration link: https://hubs.ly/H0DnTGl0. 

Event: Law School Application Preparation

 Event: Law School Application Preparation

The Pre-Law Advising Office will be holding an event on Thursday Feb. 4th at 7pm to discuss the law school application process, timeline, and more. Join us by Zoom and get your questions answered. This event is primarily intended for juniors applying next cycle, but all are welcome!

Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94694969648?pwd=WmlTWm91L2ZrcVFMSGd1WFVsazlDQT09

AB Applications Closing Soon!

 AB Applications Closing Soon!

In the quest to understand social sciences and human behavior, social justice efforts are inherently important and relevant. Engaging in dialogues about social issues can be a great tool for understanding community and the injustice that exists within it. This can be a tough area to jump into, but it is only becoming more important. If you’ve found yourself looking for a way to work community service and social justice into your life and academic field, Alternative Breaks Spring 2021 Dialogue Program could be for you! Apply now before applications close on 1/31/21!
 
 Details:
The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.
Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community. 
Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.
Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021. 
The experience is free.
Who should participate?:
Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more. 
How will you benefit from participating?:
Connect with a community of peers from across campus  and create new friendships. 
Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 
Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue
What should I expect?
Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.
Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.
Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.
Engaging in direct service alongside a local community partner. 
Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.
Application Information:
Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Monday, December 7th, 2020.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31st, 2021. 
For more information or questions, visit Alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu

2021 Criminal Law Internship Opportunity w/ Military Commissions Defense Organization

 2021 Criminal Law Internship Opportunity w/ Military Commissions Defense Organization

The Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO), a branch of the Department of Defense, is in search of one or more investigative interns for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. Interns will spend at least 6 weeks partnering directly with members of a defense team to complete various investigative tasks, advocate for a Guantanamo Bay detainee, and assist with establishing a legal precedent.

The investigative internship at the MCDO provides undergraduate and graduate students with the fundamental investigative techniques and the relevant criminal law knowledge needed to assist Attorneys. The Internship begins with a training session that orients the intern to MCDO, case history and team dynamics. In the second week, the Investigative Interns are assigned projects and will be responsible for completion of the investigative tasks assigned. Investigative Interns will be assigned to work with the investigative unit, attorneys, and other members of the team.

To perform this job successfully, an intern must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Persons with disabilities must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation(s). More information can be found on this flyer. The requirements listed will be representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, experience and/or ability required. 

• Locate and interview witnesses and take detailed witness statements.
• Under Defense Team supervision and/or with team investigator accompanying.
• Perform extensive criminal background checks, with the use and assistance of resources provided by MCDO or self.
• Draft and File FOIAS.
• Prepare courtroom exhibits.
• Write reports regarding investigative tasks; assist with case development and generally assist the assigned attorney(s) out of the courtroom.

Investigative Interns will be given clerical duties, but some of their work will be performed in the community. This is a non-paid internship, but interns will be able to obtain and retain a Security clearance within one year of departure from the internship.

Applicants should be a U.S. citizen, able to successfully pass a background check and receive a security clearance. Interested applicants should be prepared to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Case Scenario Response
• Case Scenario will be sent will be sent upon receipt of the application materials. Essay response must be returned within 24 hours of receipt.

Applicant materials and any inquiries should be emailed to: Supervisory Investigator Brian Ruffin at brian.c.ruffin.civ@mail.mil. Phone inquiries are also available at 757-927-8207.

BSOS Feller Career Center Resources

 Highlighted Student Resources

• Careers4Terps @ BSOS: Current openings for BSOS majors

• Explore research or internship options

• Schedule an Appointment: Career Planning staff in the Feller Center are scheduling virtual appointments through Careers4Terps with students 

• Search Strategies During COVID

• Federal Job/Internship Options

• Explore Careers by BSOS Major

BSOS Feller Center Career Events

 

Career Exploration Events for BSOS 

The Feller Center Career Planning unit, in partnership with the University Career Center, is focused on providing customized services and resources for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences students. Our Career Events landing page is categorized into the tabs below. Check it out!  

• Meet Employers

• Workshops

• Federal Events

• Career Panels/Networking with Alumni

Visit the University Career Center’s Events page to find all career related events.

Highlighted Events for BSOS Students

• PSYC Career Pop Up Shop

• Congressional Careers: Capitol Hill & Annapolis

• UMD Spring Career & Internship Fair 

• Intern For A Day Lite 

BSOS Career Chats

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for BSOS Academic Advising & Career Planning is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

• Geospatial Intelligence | February 10 • Platform Configuration Engineer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

• Banking | February 23 • Management Associate, M&T Bank

• Geospatial Analysis | February 24 • Geospatial Analyst, Agile Group USA

• Federal Law Enforcement | February 24 • Federal Air Marshal, Department of Homeland Security

• Federal Government | March 2 • Special Agent, FBI

• Legal/Federal Government | March 9 • Contracts Lead, Naval Sea Systems Command

• Audiology | March 11 • Audiologist, Feldman Hearing Studios

• Speech-Language Pathology | March 23 • Speech Language Pathologist, Virginia Hospital Center

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2 Law Enforcement Internships in USFWS Directorate Fellows Program

 2021 Summer Law Enforcement Internships in USFWS Directorate Fellows Program

Students shall apply to qualify for the DFP requirements via our partner sites below. At minimum, you must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a current undergraduate rising senior, senior in a 4-year undergraduate degree program, or current graduate student, and won't complete your degree's graduation requirements before completing the 11-week fellowship (i.e. after September 22, 2021).

• CLICK HERE to apply for DFP program and access to the law enforcement projects listed on the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) webpage.  
• CLICK HERE to apply for DFP program and access to law enforcement projects listed on the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) webpage.  Applying with TMCF is only available to students who attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). 

NOTE:   Students are encouraged to apply for these 2 projects at both HAF and TMCF (if attending an HBCU).  

For questions about the DFP program and the application process, please reach out to the DFP point of contact listed on each partner webpage for assistance. For other general questions, contact connect@fws.gov.   

Directorate Fellows Program (DFP) 2 Law Enforcement Internships Application Deadline: February 5th, 2021  (The application period may close before the deadline if a sufficient number of eligible applications are received). To Eligible Students: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has identified two additional Directorate Fellows Program (DFP) student intern opportunities in our Office of Law Enforcement (OLE).  Students pursuing a degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice, Information Technology/Computer Science, Social Sciences/Humanities, Geographic and Information Sciences,  Biological Sciences or closely related fields will possess the desired qualifications for the FWS, OLE projects.  Eligible students are highly encouraged to apply now to ensure consideration.  Project Titles Modeling Trends in Wildlife Investigations re Zoonotic Disease, HQ, Falls Church, Virginia, Office of Law Enforcement - Remote Project Walrus Haul Out Disturbance Detection, Anchorage, Alaska, Office of Law Enforcement - Remote Project What is the Directorate Fellows Program (DFP)? DFP is a Direct Hire Authority program that includes an 11-week fellowship project for current students at the rising senior undergraduate or graduate school level.  The 11-week fellowships begin in mid-May or mid-June 2021 and end in August/September 2021.  Upon successful completion of the Fellowship program, including degree conferral, participants may be directly appointed without competition to full time, permanent positions.   Benefits: Living allowance– paid bi-weekly Relocation allowance Hands-on experience Housing provided in select locations 1-week orientation at the FWS National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, WV Fellows may be eligible for a permanent position in the FWS after successfully completing their fellowship and degree DFP Eligibility Requirements: Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a rising senior or senior in a 4-year undergraduate program or a graduate degree program, and will not complete their degree requirements prior to the completion of the 2021 DFP 11-week fellowship ending in August/September 2021 Cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or higher US citizen or permanent resident Demonstrated interest, education, and/or experience in conservation Must be available for 12 weeks (1-week orientation plus 11-week fellowship) Must be able to pass a criminal background check Must be 17 years of age or older Males born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, must register with the Selective Service System, unless they meet certain exemptions Program Spotlight: Office of Law Enforcement The Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) investigates wildlife crimes, facilitates the legal trade in wildlife, and works in partnership with international, state, and tribal counterparts to conserve wildlife resources both in the US and globally. OLE hires Special Agents and Wildlife Inspectors to facilitate the legal trade in wildlife and wildlife products as well as investigate violations of both US and international laws. OLE also hires Conservation Law Enforcement Officers who assist in the protection of federally protected species and Intelligence Analysts who provide support for OLE operations.  Visit our homepage at Office of Law Enforcement.

How to Apply: FWS is collaborating with the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) nonprofit organizations of the administration of these 2 fellowship opportunities.   The projects are listed at the partner websites at the links below.  Partners may require account setup to access the projects. Students shall apply to qualify for the DFP requirements via our partner sites below. At minimum, you must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a current undergraduate rising senior, senior in a 4-year undergraduate degree program, or current graduate student, and won't complete your degree's graduation requirements before completing the 11-week fellowship (i.e. after September 22, 2021). CLICK HERE to apply for DFP program and access to the law enforcement projects listed on the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) webpage.   CLICK HERE to apply for DFP program and access to law enforcement projects listed on the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) webpage.  Applying with TMCF is only available to students who attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).  NOTE:   Students are encouraged to apply for these 2 projects at both HAF and TMCF (if attending an HBCU).   For questions about the DFP program and the application process, please reach out to the DFP point of contact listed on each partner webpage for assistance.  For other general questions, contact connect@fws.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Federal agencies must provide a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.  Determinations on requests for reasonable  accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. NOTE: If you were forwarded this message and would like to be added to our contact list to receive future updates from FWS, please click this link to sign up.

The Spring 2021 schedule adjustment period ends - Friday, February 5th

 The Spring 2021 schedule adjustment period ends - Friday, February 5th

CCJS@USG Advising recommends that you confirm your official enrollment matches the courses you are attending.  Often, students do not realize they are still registered for a course they thought they dropped.

The last day to make changes to your schedule is Friday, February5th

Add/Drop Courses: Students can add, drop, or change course sections during the Schedule Adjustment Period. Courses added prior to and during the Schedule Adjustment Period will appear on students' permanent records. Courses dropped prior to or during the Schedule Adjustment Period will not appear on the student record, nor will they count towards the number of attempts a student has for any given course.

Please review these policies related to penalties for drops during schedule adjustment if your full-time/part-time status will change.

What should you do?

1. Check your enrollment in Testudo under “Registration (Drop/Add)” by February 5^th.
2. Make sure you are enrolled in all of the correct courses.
3. Make sure you have dropped those you no longer plan to take.
4. If needed, schedule an appointment to discuss with an advisor.
1. Remember, all new students should contact Marwa for advising (ccjsusg@umd.edu)
2. All returning students (including those coming from College Park) should schedule a meeting with Dr. Stickle here. 

Tutor with the Every Child Project

 Tutor with the Every Child Project

The Every Child Project (TECP) is a UMD student org that provides free, accessible tutoring to K-12 students across Maryland. We have tutored over 100 students and are currently seeking volunteer tutors to join our tutoring community! Our services are primarily meant to help bolster student skills in foundational, core subjects (such as math, reading, writing, etc.) as well as lower the barrier to access this kind of personalized, one-on-one academic support, especially for those students and families who may not be able to afford traditional tutoring services. Time commitment for tutoring is as much or as little as you want per week, and all tutoring is conducted over Zoom! If that sounds like something you’d be interested in volunteering your time for, please fill out this form: ter.ps/tecpinterest.

Contact: tecp.umd@gmail.com 

MPD Hiring Visual Information Specialist

 MPD Hiring Visual Information Specialist

Metropolitan Police Department is in search of a Visual Information Specialist to serve in the Office of Communications. Do you have experience with video editing? Are you a creative story teller? MPD is in search of a Visual Information Specialist with experience in video editing, production, and graphic design. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Premier and an industry standard graphic design program. 

To apply for this position, please visit https://careers.dc.gov/ and apply for the position with ID number: 12061 before January 29th, 2021. Inquiries about the job requirements can be made directly to salah.czapary@dc.gov. 

UMBA Student Mentorship Program

 The University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) network is launching a facilitated 6-week mentorship program, as a way to connect with Black students. 

UMBA Student Mentorship Program

This program will connect Black alumni and students through a virtually facilitated 6-week mentorship program. Submit an interest form  to learn more about the program and receive an invitation to register. Learn more by clicking here.

ODK Applications Now Open!

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available. Eligible junior, senior, and graduate students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Membership applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021.

Additionally, applications for ODK Freshmen and Sophomore awards will open on Monday, February 1, 2021 and close on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Below you will find more information about ODK, the membership application process, and about the award opportunities.