Free Math Tutoring

UMD BCM - Baptist Collegiate Ministries are once again offering FREE math tutoring in the Memorial Chapel Interfaith Lounge. We will have pizza, snacks, and several tutors available to help you while you work.

RSVP REQUIRED (as late as the day of!) to Jess at jessbcm@umd.edu.
Please reply with the class you are taking, and time you plan on attending.

AGU Fall Meeting

Protecting Lives from Flooding: Bridging Health and Earth Science   In this era of a changing climate, extreme flooding events are growing in intensity and frequency, threatening our communities. To better predict, respond, and build resilience to these risks, as part of Fall Meeting programming, AGU is hosting an event in Washington, DC, bringing together leaders in the health and environment fields to connect, and explore ways to protect our neighborhoods through the integration of science and practice. Tuesday, 10 December 2019  5:00–7:30 p.m. ET, Panel Program beginning at 5:30 p.m.   2000 Florida Avenue, NW  Washington, DC 20009    Light food and beverages will be served, along with an opportunity to tour AGU's Headquarters, Washington, DC's first ever net-zero energy renovated building.   Space is limited and RSVPs are required. RSVP NOW

Panel Speakers Ana P. Barros, Ph.D.: Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. School Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University (Simulcast from San Francisco)   Georges C. Benjamin, M.D.: Executive Director, American Public Health Association   Lynn R. Goldman, M.D., M.S., M.P.H.: Michael and Lori Milken Dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University   Aubrey K. Miller, M.D., M.P.H.: Senior Medical Advisor, National Institute of Environmental Health Science (Simulcast from San Francisco)   Tommy Wells, J.D., M.S.W.: Director, District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment

GIS Position with UMD Libraries

UMD Libraries is starting a new task force exploring wayfinding/signage and digital wayfinding in McKeldin. As part of our information gathering, I was thinking of hiring a GIS grad (or perhaps an undergrad with some advanced skills) student who might have some interest/expertise in wayfinding issues. I'm thinking of some user studies where a GIS person could give students tasks and then record their movements/decisions through the building with the goal of identifying problem areas or sticking points. We are also interested in apps for internal wayfinding or perhaps using Google Indoor Maps for this, so anyone with knowledge or expertise in these areas would be great too.

This would be an hourly position, rates and number of hours/length of employment to be determined based on potential skills of those interested.

Email Gary White (gww2@umd.edu) for more information.

CGIS Info Session

Learn more about the Center for Geospatial Information Science in the Department next Wednesday, Nov 20. from 11:30am to 1:30pm in LEF 1124. The Center will have graduate students presenting on research, information about short course offerings, and answering questions about the master's programs. Stop by and grab a slice of pizza and learn more about their research and how you can get involved. 

Please RSVP by 11/18: https://ter.ps/CGISopnhs

Global UMD

Global UMD: Special #IEW2019 Edition

Welcome to Global UMD, a roundup of the latest international events, news and opportunities at the University of Maryland. Global UMD aims to foster open conversations, embrace our internationally diverse community, and elevate projects to create global impact. Please share and engage with us on social media with #GlobalUMD.

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International Education Week, Nov. 18-22

Engage with International Education Week Join us on Nov. 18-22 as we celebrate International Education Week (IEW) across the University of Maryland campus! #IEW2019 is a joint initiative between the U.S. departments of State and Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and academic exchange worldwide. It's always important to find opportunities to recognize our international diversity and connections, but #IEW2019 gives us a unique platform to celebrate these strengths in the UMD community. A full list of this year's IEW events at UMD is available here. And please use our #IEW2019 toolkit to share some love for IEW on social media!

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#IEW2019 Events

International Internships Panel Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12-1 p.m., 3rd Floor, Hornbake South Hear from a panel of current UMD students who have gained valuable experience through internships in different countries. Learn about options through UMD and off-campus, and about the benefits of international internship experience! RSVP: go.umd.edu/ALUS2019

Join the Smith School for IEW The Center for Global Business will host a week of activities in November 2019 to recognize the global mindset, activities, research, and global footprint of the Smith School. See full Smith School calendar here.

IEW International Coffee Hour CORRECTION: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Global Crossroads Atrium, H.J. Patterson Hall Join International Student & Scholar Services to celebrate international academic exchange at UMD! Enjoy treats, giveaways and music as you get to know colleagues from across the globe. Students, staff, faculty and visit scholars are very welcome! RSVP: ter.ps/iewcoffee

Margo Glantz: La conquista de la escritura Join the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and UMD Libraries for a visit from one of Mexico's most renown writers, Margo Glantz. A Seminar in Spanish: "Adjuste de cuentas,¿La auto lectura?" Monday, Nov. 18, 6:45-8 p.m., Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 A Discussion in Spanish: "La conquista de la escritura" Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. St. Mary's Hall - The Language House University of Maryland A Public Lecture in English: "A few things I have learned about José Emilio Pacheco: How to die quietly in a distant land, for example" Friday, Nov. 22, 3-6 p.m. Special Events Room, McKeldin 6137 University of Maryland Full details

SEE Presents: '3 Idiots' Film Screening CORRECTION: Wed., Nov. 20, 8 p.m., The Hoff, Stamp Join SEE for a 10th anniversary screening, featuring the director's cut of this popular Indian film. Two friends search for a long-lost friend, revisiting their college days and recalling memories of this person who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots." Full details

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: 'Rehearsing for Revolution & Counterrevolution in Latin America's Cold War Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1-2 p.m., 4120 H.J. Patterson Hall Join the Latin American Studies Center for a brown bag lunch talk with Visiting Professor Katherine Zien from the Department of English at McGill University. Full details

See Full IEW Calendar

Career Center Events

        RESOURCES         

BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds: BSOS students who have secured an unpaid winter or spring experiential learning opportunity and have financial need should apply for this funding opportunity. Deadline is Dec. 1!

Internship deadlines for Spring 2020 (and some summer 2020) are approaching. Check out the internship planning resources below by visiting https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/your-career/internship. 

• What is an internship?
• Finding an internship 
• Timetable & checklist 
• Tips for getting started and links to opportunities
• Start applying for openings posted on Careers4Terps 

         SHARE WITH STUDENTS        

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

    MEET EMPLOYERS/WORKSHOPS 

• Evaluating Job Offers and Salary Negotiations Workshop, Wednesday, November 13 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Midwest Law School Virtual Fair, Wednesday, November 13 • 11 am-3 pm | Virtual Event
• Central Intelligence Agency - Office Hours with Directorate of Operations - RSVP for a 20-minute appointment, Wednesday, November 20 • 10-11:40 am | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Central Intelligence Agency - Office Hours with Directorate of Analysis - RSVP for a 20-minute appointment, Wednesday, November 20 • 10-11:40 am  | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

    PANELS & INFO SESSIONS  

• International Affairs Graduate School Panel, Wednesday, November 13 • 3-4 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Teach English in France Information Session, Wednesday, November 13 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• International Internships Panel: Student Perspectives, Wednesday, November 20 • 12-1 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Army ROTC Information Session, Wednesday, November 20 • 4:30-5:30 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

                       FOR FACULTY AND STAFF                      

How companies are using AI in the applicant process: From screening questions to interviews to job offers, many employers are using AI in the hiring process. Check out this article by Vault to learn more: Tips for Navigating the Job Search Process in the Age of AI

Adding a new assignment to your class? Schedule a meeting with the Crystal Sehlke, csehlke@umd.edu, to discuss activities that connect course content to career options or marketable skills. 

THANK YOU! EVENT UPDATES 

Intern for a Day: The fall 2019 Intern for a Day matching process is wrapped up, and 310 undergraduate students matched with one of 150 host options! BSOS was the most represented college, making up 30% of total students. Additionally, several of the majors with the highest number of students placed are in BSOS, including: PSYC (27), GVPT (16), ECON (15), HESP (14), and CCJS (14). Thank you for spreading the word about this great event! 

Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair: Eighty-seven (87) students attended the event and networked with employers from 14 organizations. Attendees learned about organizations, current job/internship openings, and graduate programs in fields of Geography and GIS. Thanks for co-hosting this event, Department of Geographical Sciences! 

Applied Economics Career & Internship Fair: A total of 134 students and alumni attended this event and met with employers from 22 organizations. While the majority of attendees were ECON students, a handful of students came from other BSOS majors including GVPT, PSYC, and ANTH to explore career options and apply for openings! 

BSOS Experience Funds Application

Apply today for BSOS Winter/Spring 2020 Undergraduate Experience Funds! These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship). If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. Applications for Winter/Spring 2020 experiences are due no later than December 1.  Click here to apply. Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria. Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Nominate a First Year Book

Please nominate a book for the 202-2021 Academic Year. We are beginning the process of selecting next year's book and ask that campus partners, like you, to send us the names of books that would invite important conversations among new students and the rest of the UMD community. 

The link for nominations is below:

https://forms.gle/wAUwRT8hN1eYQjeG7

For more information, please see fyb.umd.edu.

African Studies Minor Kickoff Event

The African-American Studies Department cordially invites you to its African Studies Minor Kickoff Event. AASD is hosting a talk by Howard University Professor Jean-Michel Mabeko-Tali on Monday, November 18 at 6 pm in 2102 Shoemaker. There will be a short talk, discussion and Q and A session. Refreshments will be served. 

This event will also introduce our new African Studies Minor.  The African Studies Minor focuses on the history, culture, politics, and economics of the peoples who populate the continent of Africa. As an interdisciplinary field of study, the minor will provide students with an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that have and continue to shape political, economic and social development in Africa.