Apply to BSOS College Scholarships for 2016-2017!

Apply to BSOS College Scholarships for 2016-2017! The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers several scholarships to current students. Each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Applications are due on January 29, 2016. Scholarship awards are for the fall 2016 semester. For additional information and requirements, please visit:  http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/opportunities/bsos-college-scholarships  The college offers the following scholarship awards: *NEW* Gregory F. Ball Scholarship Award -- for students interested in biological psychology Irv& Micki Goldstein Scholarship Award Jean& Robert Steele Scholarship Award Katherine Pedro & Robert S. Beardsley Scholarship Award Murray E. Polakoff Scholarship Award TheCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences Scholarship Award TheMontgomery Family Endowed Scholarship Award Deadline to apply: Friday, January 29, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. For materials that cannot be submitted in your online application, please send or deliver remaining items to: Attn: Margaret Doyle 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 bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.   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!

Spring Paid International Humanitarian Law, Public Education Internship

Spring Paid International Humanitarian Law, Public Education Internship The American Red Cross International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. In the coming years the American Red Cross will deepen and expand its programming around the world while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent network, in order to deliver vital help and hope to some of the most vulnerable communities.  The Internship The American Red Cross offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate students internship opportunities at our Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in chapters across the country through our Internship Program. Interns are matched with a specific department where they work on advancing critical projects. The overall aim of the program is to attract a pool of diverse, skilled, enthusiastic young professionals and provide them with an opportunity to build a long-term, substantive life-long relationship with the Red Cross. The Intern, International Humanitarian Law, Public Education is a paid internship where candidates must be enrolled in a degree program at the time of the internship. The opportunity is based in Washington, D.C. Basic Qualifications: • Advanced undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, social marketing, communications, political science, international relations, or a related discipline. • Must have strong written communication skills; computer skills, including familiarity with the Web and social media tools. • Videography/editing preferred but not required • Previous experience with grant research and writing; Strong interest in international issues and in IHL; Must be responsible, mature, able to work independently, highly organized, detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under deadline pressure; Willingness to do background research and perform general office duties, as required. The Intern, International Humanitarian Law, Public Education will support our public education programs, including our large public events. The intern will work as part of a small team where he/she will gain hands on experience working with public education programs and with our public outreach activities in International Humanitarian Law. Responsibilities include supporting the team’s outreach and promotion activities and events, including event outreach, drafting blog posts and short updates for our website, communicating through social media on IHL topics, grant research and writing, and assisting with the collection of best practices and performing follow-up activities to strengthen our networks and gather information for monitoring and reporting purposes. Candidates will be considered for the Winter/Spring 2016 semester. • 20 hours/week To apply for this position, please apply online at www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=61301

Study Abroad in Singapore with START

Study Abroad in Singapore with START Below is an announcement about a short-term study abroad trip this summer with the START program.  Students will be studying abroad in Singapore Summer 2016.

Ocean City Seasonal Positions Testing

Ocean City Seasonal Positions Testing Ocean City Maryland Police Department will conduct Applicant Testing on December 12 and 13, 2015 Testing Location: Ocean City Elementary School 12828 Center Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Positions Available: (100) Seasonal Police Officers (50) Seasonal Public Safety Aides (20) Seasonal Communications Operators Additional information about OCPD Testing/ Hiring process is available at http://joinocpd.com If you have any questions, please contact Ocean City Police at (410) 723-6612 or by email at pdtrain@oceancitymd.gov.

Joseph Mitchell Scholarship - Spring 2016

Joseph Mitchell Scholarship - Spring 2016 The Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award provides one-time awards of up to $1,000 to undergraduate or graduate students whose ability to succeed at our institution may be challenged by some personal or family circumstance.  Scholarships will be awarded each fall and each spring semester to one or more deserving students.  Applications and nominations for Spring 2016 award are being accepted through January 10, 2016.  For more information and to apply for the scholarship, please  visit: http://apps.studentaffairs.umd.edu/josephmitchellscholarship/.

Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management! The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in Fall 2016! To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at: www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor. Applications are due by 11:59 PM Monday, February 22, 2016.

Lasy Day of Classes is December 11th

Lasy Day of Classes is December 11th The Last Day of Classes for the Fall 2015 semester is Friday, December 11, 2015. ***This is also the last day to withdraw from all Fall 2015 courses, which must be done in-person at the Registrar’s Office in the Mitchell Building.*** Don’t forget to complete your course evaluations at https://courseevalum.umd.edu/ If you are graduating, see information about the ceremonies at http://www.commencement.umd.edu/ Good Luck on Finals! Reading Day is Saturday, December 12th  Final Exams begin on Monday, December 14th and run through Saturday, December 19th. You can Check your exam times and locations by going to Testudo and clicking on “Final Exam Schedule” or check your syllabi!