The Weight of Honor Film Screening

Join Veteran Student Life, in partnership with the George Washington University Military & Veteran Services, in a film screening of THE WEIGHT OF HONOR — the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the lives of families caring for their catastrophically wounded returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The event will be held inside the Colony Ballroom on the STAMP second floor. Doors will open at 6 pm. This event is public and open to all — especially students interested in care and public health.

The film follows the arc of what happens when some of America's best and strongest volunteer to protect our nation, but return home physically and emotionally broken and disillusioned. What happens when they return is not only a personal journey but also that of their family caregivers who have no training other than the love for their wounded.

A panel discussion will follow the screening with the documentary's director, Stephanie Seldin Howard, and special guest, Timothy Brown—President of Georgetown University's Student Veteran Association and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Mr. Brown will speak on his experience with rehabilitation after his wounds sustained in combat. The panel discussion will be chaired by our very own Director of STAMP, Dr. Marsha Guenzler-Stevens.

For more information, please visit go.umd.edu/weightofhonor. Learn more about the film at https://theweightofhonormovie.com

RESTORE Career Fair

RESTORE, a student environmental stewardship society, is holding its annual Career Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 12-2 pm in the Animal Science Building. This event is an opportunity for students to talk to alumni who have begun their environmental careers in the area, and to find out about their options for careers and post-graduation jobs. Come to the RESTORE Career Fair if you are interested in networking and talking to alum with experience in the field. Please RSVP through the Google Form by Wednesday, November 13 if you plan to attend. Lunch will be provided!

https://forms.gle/bSsFk2awbmbt2KC7A

BSOS Thanksgiving Dinner

No Invitation for Thanksgiving Dinner? BSOS Would Like You to Be Our Guest!

Are you an international student, an American student who can’t go home for Thanksgiving, or any student who hasn’t received an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner?  BSOS is organizing faculty, staff and alumni who have volunteered to host undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in our college for Thanksgiving dinner.  Registration is required: go.umd.edu/beourguest2019.

Please register by November 10th.  Be our guest!

Questions?

Contact Kathryn Hopps

khopps@umd.edu

301.405.1631

MAD-AAG 2019 Paper and Poster Submissions

MAD-AAG 2019 invites paper and poster submissions that highlight the range of people, places, data sources, and creative productions with which MAD Community members engage. The MAD Community is a bustling, lively association, and the annual MAD-AAG Conference invites abstract submissions that highlight the diverse work by our members.

All papers and posters on all topics are welcome!

We also invite undergraduate and graduate paper and poster submissions for the 6th annual MAGMA (MAD's Annual Geography Meritorious Award) Competition. In parallel to MAGMA, graduate students can submit their research for the AAG Council Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Paper at a Regional Meeting, ($1000 award to be used to attend the AAG in April).

In addition to welcoming professional and university-college colleagues, we encourage sessions organized by & oriented toward geographers in secondary education. MAD also encourages contingent instructors to use this event for networking, sharing, and gaining additional supportive resources.

As the MAD Region is unique in its higher proportion of professional geographers relative to the other AAG-Divisions, the MAD-Annual Conference is a particularly vital, regional venue to network and highlight key developments taking place in the discipline outside academia.

ABSTRACTS, PANEL SESSIONS, and STUDENT AWARD PAPER SUBMISSION (extended) DEADLINE: Sunday, November 10, 2019

Have you written a great research paper lately for class or other work? Consider submitting to present it (or enter the paper competition!) at this year's Mid-Atlantic Division AAG Conference! The Conference will be Nov 15th and the deadline to apply is Nov 10th. Email ahall2@umd.edu if you have any questions!

If you haven't RSVPed for the event yet, you can still do so here!

Survey for Technical Writing Project

Hi, GeoTerps!

Please help one of your fellow classmates with her Technical Writing survey regarding the current communication/events in the Geographical Sciences Department.

The survey will take less than 5 minutes! Here is the link https://tinyurl.com/geogpoll

McNair Program Information Sessions

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.?

The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a competitive program designed to prepare high academic achievers from traditionally underrepresented groups to matriculate into graduate programs & earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:

-- Paid Summer Research Experience with Room & Board

-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers

-- Faculty Mentorship & Academic Advising

Information Sessions:

Marie Mount Hall Rm:  2106

October 14th        12:00 -1:00 pm

October 15th        12:00 -1:00 pm

October 16th         4:00 - 5:00 pm

October 17th         4:00 - 5:00 pm

Application:

Priority Deadline: December 13, 2019

General Deadline January 31, 2020 (rolling admission based on space availability thereafter)

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

UCC @ BSOS Events: Week of October 28

BSOS faculty and staff:  Thank you for reviewing the information below and sharing it with your department and students.

                       RESOURCES                       

The UMD Portfolio Project: The UMD Portfolio Project is a campus-wide eportfolio initiative that gives students the opportunity to highlight skills, experiences, and learning through a set of curated works in an online platform - Portfolium.  

Review additional tips and resources for developing your professional brand, offered by the University Career Center @ BSOS. 

                    SHARE WITH STUDENTS                  

View all events: https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/your-career/events 

    FAIRS/NETWORKING     

• Everything I/O Psychology Event, Wednesday, October 30 • 5-7 pm | 1140 A-B Biopsychology Building
• Applied Economics Career & Networking Fair, Wednesday, November 6 • 6-8 pm | Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom 

    WORKSHOPS    

• Networking and Resume Tips for the Applied Economics Fair, Monday, November 4 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Intern for a Day: Winter Break in NYC - Mandatory Orientations, November 5-8 • times vary | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

    PANELS    

• Careers in Bay Health and Restoration, Monday, November 4 • 5:30-6:30 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Careers in Creative Arts Therapy, Tuesday, November 5 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• How to Find an Internship, Friday, November 8 • 12-1 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

                       FOR FACULTY AND STAFF                      

Promote Services for Students with Disabilities: Do you have two minutes at the beginning of your class to share? The University Career Center would like to educate students about career prep services for students with disabilities. To schedule a visit or discuss further, please contact Nancy Forsythe, Faculty Specialist/Employment of Students with Disabilities, nforsyt2@umd.edu. 

Promo images: Download the PowerPoint deck and delete the slides you don't need, or download jpeg images for specific events. 

Career assignments: Integrate a career exploration or professional development assignment into your course. Preview available assignments.

THANK YOU! EVENT UPDATES 

The 11th Annual Language Career & Internship Fair took place on October 16 and was a big success, with 38 employers and 210 students and alumni in attendance! Top majors in attendance included: GVPT (15), COMM (13), LING (11), and SPAN (11). 

This quote from an employer sums up the event nicely: "It was enlightening to meet so many ambitious, bright students. I found great value in the event." (Voice of America)

Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Program Director for the University Career Center @ BSOS, at csehlke@umd.edu. 

Veterans Day Service

Music by MannerMusik and the 

Mighty Sound of Maryland

Sharing of Veteran stories: Sara Olsen, Ph.D student

and Jack Baker, Facilities director

Multifaith student reflections on Veterans

Remembering UMD Veterans We Have Lost

Festive Garden Lunch

 ALL WELCOME!

#FearlessFirst Celebration

On Friday, November 8th, the Academic Achievement Programs will host the 3rd annual #FearlessFirst celebration. The goal of this event is to foster a sense of community among the first generation population on campus and to celebrate and recognize their accomplishments. 

We invite students, faculty and staff who identify as or support first generation students to stop by the Stamp Student Union (outside the entrance closest to the Nyumburu Cultural Center) between 11am and 2pm. During this time, learn more about famous first-generation students, grab some hot chocolate and pick up #FearlessFirst swag to help celebrate the achievements and unique strengths first generation students bring to campus. We have also attached a flyer for you to share with your networks. 

If you are not able to attend, but would be interested in further participating in supporting this population, please contact us at fearlessfirst@umd.edu or CLICK HERE to fill out an interest form. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Hate-Bias Response Team Application

The Hate-Bias Response Team is currently recruiting students to serve on their student advisory group, which will launch in Spring 2020. The creation of the student advisory group establishes a formal mechanism to ensure that student input is integrated into actionable goals of the Hate-Bias Response Team. We are seeking students who are passionate about improving hate bias response on campus. Applications are available online here student advisory group application and are due MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 11TH, 2019 AT 5PM.

Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program

The Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program (WEIDP) is a for-credit social justice education initiative that brings together students of diverse backgrounds for facilitated face-to-face conversations that supports students in exploring key questions about who we are, what we know about each other, and how systems of power impact our lives and relationships. WEIDP prepares students to navigate an increasingly diverse society through relationship building across difference and taking steps, both individually and collectively, that promote equity and justice.

All WEIDP courses count towards the Gen Ed Cultural Competence Diversity Requirement. Students can register for a dialogue course directly on testudo. Each dialogue course consists of 2-3 themed sections and participants are placed in one of the sections of course they registered for.

To learn more, visit: go.umd.edu/WEIDP .    Questions?  Email dialogue@umd.edu. 

Esri Online Mapping Course

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Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps October 30 is almost here, and that means our massive open online course (MOOC) on geo apps is about to start. Taking this course is a great way to stay up to date with the latest tech and try it out for yourself. In four short weeks, learn how to create and share focused apps that include maps and other "geo" resources—without writing any code. Our experts will show you how it’s done, and you will get free access to ArcGIS Online to practice on your own. Join the course if you want to Share your work using engaging apps that run on any device.  Build new skills to advance your career goals.  Have fun interacting with thousands of other learners around the world.  Hope to see you in class!  Best regards, The Training Team Sign Up Today

Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps October 30–November 28, 2019 About three hours of study per week Hands-on software exercises, videos, quizzes, and discussion. Certificate awarded for course completion

GIS Technician with Baltimore County

GIS Technician (Non-Merit)

Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, supports geographic information system activities, including database development, database maintenance, application development, and testing in the agency.

• Develops and maintains topologically structured versioned geodatabases.
• Develops and maintains geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries, and technical procedures. 
• Performs quality assurance and quality control testing on geodatabases.
• Develops geographic information system models using model builder and python.
• Performs analysis on a broad variety of geodatabases.
• Assists in identifying business process improvement opportunities involving geographic information systems.
• Analyzes geodatabases and related databases using a structured query language.
• Executes geographic information system application test plans. 
• Creates metadata for geodatabase development and maintenance projects that comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee standards.
• Provides access to geographic information system products and services available to internal and external customers.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Undertakes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geography, geographic information systems, cartography, or a related field.

Experience using a geographic information system as described in the "Examples of Duties" may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

For more information or to apply, click here!

Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor

GEOG Career and Internship Fair 2019 this Friday 10/25

For more information, click here!

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City

For the second year in a row, Intern for a Day is expanding to New York City over students' winter break!  The process is the same as the regular fall and spring Intern for a Day program, but the location is different.  The Big Apple, here we come!

Click here for the Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City Host List!

Students must participate in a 30-minute orientation in order to have access to the application.  There are four (4) orientations for students to choose from.  Click on the date to RSVP:

• Tuesday, November 5, 3:30-4pm
• Wednesday November 6, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, November 7, 12-12:30pm
• Friday, November 8, 10-10:30am

Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, November 10 at 11:59pm.  

After the student is matched with a host, the student will connect with their host via email to determine a day to shadow them during winter break.  Travel reimbursements will not be provided for this program.

The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu.

Students who have already participated in Intern for a Day still need to attend one orientation session.  

New Esri R&D Center Open House Oct 24

Visit ESRI DC's R&D Center for Demos, Problem Solving, and Networking

Join us for an open house at the newly renovated Esri DC R&D Center in Rosslyn, Virginia. Enjoy the panoramic views of Washington, DC, while you learn about the latest Esri developments and meet the software engineers who are building the next generation of GIS software and online mapping capabilities. Come share your software needs to influence future product development.

You will attend various workshops highlighting our development activities across the ArcGIS platform including ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Insights, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and ArcGIS Online, as well as Esri's latest demonstrations on ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Indoors, and Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS.

During the networking reception, the R&D staff will provide a thought leadership presentation, and we will announce the winner of the Federal Partner StoryMap competition*.

*The StoryMap competition requires separate registration.

When and Where

Thursday, October 24, 2019

2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Workshops and technology demonstrations

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Networking reception

Esri DC R&D Center

9th Floor

1001 19th St. N, Arlington, VA 22209

Rosslyn Metro Station

Limited parking in the building

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: Hack Your Brain

Hack Your Brain: Using Science to Study Smarter

Do you want to get the best results for the effort you are putting in? It is not about how smart you are, or how many hours you study… it’s all about using the most effective strategies to get more out of the time you spend learning. Join your fellow Terps for an interactive discussion on what the scientific research actually shows and how you can apply it to your learning in the classroom and on the job. Oh, and free pizza & prizes, because brains like free things too.

Tuesday 10/29: 3:30 - 4:20pm & 5:00 - 5:50pm

Wednesday 10/30: 5:00 - 5:50pm

RSVP Here

GEOINT Information Session

Are you interested in a career in Geospatial Intelligence? 

Join our information session to learn more about 

the Master of Science Degree in Geospatial Intelligence 

➔ Master’s Degree (30 credits) or Graduate Certificate (15 credits) 

➔ Evening classes offered both online and in-person 

We are now accepting applications for admission in Spring 2020 (Application deadline: Feb. 18, 2020) and Fall 2020. 

More details are available at geoint.umd.edu or geog-geoint@umd.edu. 

Esri Lecture - Census

GIS and the 2020 Census Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop is the Chief of the Geography Division at the U.S. Census Bureau. In that role, she leads a team of over 200 employees focused on the development of a national geospatial database that will support the 2020 Census and the bureau's ongoing surveys. In this presentation, Ms. Bishop will discuss the role that GIS is playing in facilitating the 2020 Census and programs across the Geography Division and agency. She will share her insights on being the leader of a GIS program and how it can support leadership and department-wide initiatives at the federal level. And Ms. Bishop will talk about interaction between federal agencies and state and local governments and the critical role these relationships play. Her presentation will be followed by engagement with attendees and a tech update on the Esri Redistricting app. The constitutionally mandated redistricting process is dependent on decennial census data and will be undertaken by the states beginning next year. Esri's redistricting solution provides an agile platform for use in developing and refining district boundaries that align with legal requirements and historical precedents. Register Now

View Details → When and Where November 7, 2019 2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. (EST) 8615 Westwood Center Drive Vienna, VA 22182-221