USG Orientation Leaders

USG Orientation Leaders

Looking for a great volunteer opportunity to enhance your communication and leadership skills?  Become a summer orientation leader for USG!

 Accepting applications now until May 21st.

If you have any questions, email Rachel Wolohan.

Senior Brunch

Scholarship Opportunities (outside of USG)

Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2018-2019! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 11. Applications are currently being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. Scholarships of up to $2,000 per student will be awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. A minimum of 12 scholarships will be awarded. Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2017. Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu.

Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award Applications and nominations are currently being accepted for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award. Applications and nominations for the 2018-2019 academic year award are due July 1. All University Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Faculty, staff, and members of the campus community are welcome to nominate deserving students of this award.  The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstance. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $2,000 per recipient. For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the scholarship, please feel free to contact either Michelle McCubbin (mmccubbi@umd.edu, 301-314-9555) or Dai-An Tran (datran@umd.edu, 301-314-0416).

Student Leader Scholarships Through the generosity of several alumni and the Student Government Association, four scholarships are available for student organization leaders. The Carlson, Mintz and Price families along with the SGA have established scholarships to support student leaders. The scholarships were created to help a deserving student organization leader manage costs associated with tuition and related costs of Maryland. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $500-1000 award for the fall 2018/spring 2019 semester. These scholarships recognize the sizable contribution of time and energy that student organization leaders contribute to the campus community through their service. Eligibility Requirements: Current or incoming student organization leader In good academic standing with the University Preference given to students with financial need Additional Considerations: Demonstrates strong work ethic and positive attitude Significant involvement and/or leadership within student organizations The application for this scholarship can be accessed via this link: http://go.umd.edu/leadershipscholarship.  Applications are due by 5pm on May 31, 2018.

GRE Prep Workshops – Summer 2018

The Center for Academic Success is pleased to offer their popular GRE Preparation Workshop Series once again this Summer 2018. The Series will be held from June 5 to June 28 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30PM to 8PM. The 8 total weeks consist of 6 instructional sessions and 2 diagnostic exams. For USG students and alumni, there is a registration and materials charge of $50, which covers the cost of three prep books. Students can register at http://bit.do/greseries

Fall 2018 Interns in the Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice

Fall 2018 Interns in the Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice 

The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking three undergraduate student interns for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, DC, for the Fall of 2018.

The Environmental Crimes Section is responsible for prosecuting individuals and corporations that have violated laws designed to protect the environment and/or unlawfully covered up those violations. It is at the forefront in changing industry and public awareness to recognize that environmental violations are serious infractions that transgress basic interests and values. The Section works closely with criminal investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies in prosecuting criminal violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as other federal statutes. In addition, the Section prosecutes criminal cases under a number of federal wildlife laws, including the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Endangered Species Act. These cases, handled in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Enforcement (National Marine Fisheries Service), involve smuggling and illegal trafficking in protected wildlife, illegal take of protected species, and hunting offenses.

For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Departments web site at: http://www.justice/enrd

Intern Responsibilities Interns handle a wide variety of tasks including reviewing and organizing documents, entering data into Excel spreadsheets, working with Sanctions and Relativity, creating PowerPoint presentations, conducting searches on Westlaw and Lexis, obtaining documents on Pacer, and helping with administrative tasks such as answering the phones, copying and scanning documents.

Send a cover letter and resume to michael.nee@usdoj.gov or mail resume and cover letter to Michael Nee, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044.

Qualifications

Must be a registered student with a minimum 2.0 GPA

Application deadline: May 28

Courtroom Support & Quality Control Branch Internship

Courtroom Support & Quality Control Branch Internship The District of Columbia Courts consists of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. DC Courts constitutes the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government, and is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches. The Courtroom Support and Quality Control Branch is responsible for the management, operation and quality assurance of all courtrooms in the Family Court Operations Division. This position is open for the Summer semester starting in June 2018. The interns' major duties are below:  Assists the courtroom clerks with the management and operations of the courtroom. Checks in attorneys and parties.  Makes and distributes copies of court orders.  Scans pleadings and other court documents.  Maintains confidentiality of sealed and confidential case types.  Updates official court record; transports case files.  Assists judicial officers, management and staff as needed. For more information on the position, and to apply to the position, please visit the USAJobs posting.

Undergraduate Survey – Submit by May 11th

Take the undergraduate student survey for USG and be entered to win an iPad! Also, everyone who completes the survey receives a coupon for $2.00 off of a drink in the cafe.

https://www.questionpro.com/t/AMJ5qZbcxh

The deadline to submit this survey is Friday, May 11th.