Information Session: UMD Summer Institute in Arabic & Persian

Information Session: UMD Summer Institute in Arabic & Persian The University of Maryland's School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Summer Language Institute offers language and culture programs for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students of Arabic and Persian. These programs run for approximately 10 weeks from June 1 - August 5, 2016.   When: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: St. Mary's Hall, Multipurpose Room Website: https://sllc.umd.edu/events/summer-language-institute-info-session Contact: UMD Summer Language Institute (301) 405-9266 and/or umdsi@umd.edu

Application Open for Study Abroad Summer and Fall 2016

Application Open for Study Abroad Summer and Fall 2016 Applications are now open for both Summer and Fall 2016 Study Abroad Programs!

Innovation & Social Change for BSOS Majors - I–Series & Scholarship-in-Practice course (in CP)

Innovation & Social Change for BSOS Majors - I–Series & Scholarship-in-Practice course ***Please see Dr Stickle for permission to register for this course.

Hang in There!--De-Stress Week

Hang in There! The semester's end is SO close!  Hang in there.  Need a mental break? Come hang out in the De-Stress Lounge this week!  Open Monday - Thursday (8:30am-8:30pm). In the ping pong room. Board games, Wii, Free Coffee (10am-12pm, 4-6pm). Make a card for a hospitalized kid.  Color a picture. Get a free back massage.  You know you want to!

Summer Development and Internship Program

Summer Development and Internship Program Interested in learning more about fundraising and working at a non-profit?

Global Terrorism Minor

***Please  note you must have FOUR (4) semesters remaining to apply for the minor.

Have you ever wondered why terrorists attack or how communities can better respond to the threat of terror? Do you want to learn more about terrorism or work in the homeland security field after you graduate? Then check out the Global Terrorism Minor here at UMD!

The Global Terrorism Minor merges academic study of the causes and consequences of terrorism and responses to terrorism with practical experience in research or in the field of homeland security to craft a knowledge base and skillset in our students that prepares them to become the next generation of terrorism researchers and policy makers upon graduation! Applications are due no later than 5pm on February 26^th.

For more information on the program, application, and START generally, check out the attached flier, or visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/education/global-terrorism-minor-program. Additionally, there will be an information session held on Thursday, December 10 at 5pm in room 1122 of Jimenez Hall where more information will be provided and questions will be answered. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to education@start.umd.edu with any questions in the meantime.

Get Credit for Creating Social Change--In College Park

Get Credit for Creating Social Change Registration is now open for the Do Good Challenge courses! Register for BSOS388B - Innovation and Social Change: Do Good Now and learn about the field of social innovation and entrepreneurship through this dynamic and unique class. Course projects will include participation in the Do Good Challenge where teams will have the chance to win money and prizes for the solutions they develop. This course also satisfies a Scholarship in Practice and I-Series requirement. Learn more here.