$1,000 Scholarship for Study Abroad to China

$1,000 Scholarship for Study Abroad to China Want to learn/improve your Chinese speaking and writing skills? Join the study abroad program this summer and receive a $1,000 scholarship! This course will provide students with intensive language classes, culture courses, and excursions to cities and sites that bear the mark of Confucius to know better China's greatest sage. To learn more about the program, please attend the Education Abroad Fair on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Stamp Grand Ballroom.  Feel free to apply at http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10298or contact Dr. Phoenix Liu, the Program Director, at: phoenixl@umd.edu for questions.

Private Detective Agency Seeking Applicants for Full Time and Part Time Positions

Private Detective Agency Seeking Applicants for Full Time and Part Time Positions A Maryland based private detective agency is seeking applicants for  full and part time positions.  Everyone starts out part time and the full time positions are earned based on performance.  The agency specializes in insurance fraud and related investigations.  Below are some details about the agency and the position. § The agency works for doctors, hospitals, defense attorneys, and insurance carriers. § The position is primarily responsible for conducting video surveillance of individuals who have filed a claim alleging injury. § The agency is willing to train new employees from the ground up. § The agency will supply all equipment necessary to complete the job. § The training period is three weeks and during the training period new employees will learn how to set up and conduct mobile surveillance and obtain video evidence. § The initial three week training program is free and  the agency does not collect any fees, but the applicant is not on payroll and will not be paid for the training. § Once the applicant has successfully completed the three week course, they will be added to payroll and training will continue. § Full time, first year investigators will have a compensation package in the mid 40’s to low 50’s § Applicants must have a reliable vehicle that blends in § The applicant must be able to work at a variety of times. § The applicant must be able to work independently. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to insuranceinvestigations@hotmail.com , please no phone calls. The agency will respond to every resume via e-mail.  Applicants will be sent additional information about the job and its requirements once the agency has received your resume.

Apply Now for BSOS Scholarships!

Apply Now for BSOS Scholarships!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers several scholarships to current students. Each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Applications are due on January 23, 2015. Scholarship awards are for the fall 2015 semester. For additional information and requirements, please visit:
http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/opportunities/bsos-college-scholarships

The college offers the following scholarship awards:

§ Irv & Micki Goldstein Scholarship Award

§ Jean & Robert Steele Scholarship Award

§ Katherine Pedro & Robert S. Beardsley Scholarship Award

§ Murray E. Polakoff Scholarship Award

§ The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Scholarship Award

§ The Montgomery Family Endowed Scholarship Award

Deadline to apply:
Friday, January 23 by 5:00 p.m.

For materials that cannot be submitted in your online application, please send or deliver remaining items to:
Attn: Blessing Enekwe
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
University of Maryland
2141 Tydings Hall
College Park, MD 20742

or email bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to: bsosscholarships@gmail.com.

Please include "scholarships" in the subject line when e-mailing. All electronic recommendations should be sent from a University email address to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu. Thank you!

Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps Program

Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps Program Become a change-maker and discover how social entrepreneurship can bring lasting improvement to people's lives. Education Abroad is now accepting applications for the 2015 Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps program! § 8 Week Civic Engagement Summer Internship Abroad  § 9 academic credits  Dominican Republic: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11010 Ecuador: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11118 Nicaragua: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10878

New MSW program at USG--Info Session THIS WEEK

INTELLIGENCE-LAW ENFORCEMENT SIMULATION COMPETITION - MARCH 21, 2015

The Applied Information Technology Department and Learning Center at GMU are co-sponsoring an Intelligence-Law Enforcement Simulation Competition on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 1-5 pm. This event will focus on Mexico and national security concerns regarding the instability and violence in this region. 

After the holidays, there will be follow-up emails regarding participation in this event to be held on the GMU Prince William campus in Manassas in Verizon Auditorium. There is ample and free parking at this campus on Saturdays. 

If you are interested in attending this event or in entering a team, please advise Dr. Kimberly Urban by February 13, 2015 to kurban@gmu.edu. Teams may consist of undergraduate and/or graduate students. Also, students graduating in December 2014 are eligible to compete in this event. Panelists/judges will consist of Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement professionals. ​

United States Capitol Police- Recruiting entry-level positions