Intern for a Day

www.Careers.umd.edu/InternForADay Intern for a Day connects undergraduate students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day internship/shadowing experiences.  This spring, we have 200+ hosts with 550+ possible shadowing placements in a wide variety of fields and industries! Geographical Sciences students may be particularly interested in the following sites: GIS Maryland Department of Natural Resources UMD Facilities Management – Campus GIS REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Adams Investment Group AgentKnowsHomes.com Answer Title and Escrow Maryland Building Industry Association Rappaport St. John Properties / Edward St. John Foundation ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY Exelon (Natural Gas Trader) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-Medical & Environmental Management Division Nspiregreen OceanPro Industries US Department of Agriculture - APHIS US Environmental Protection Agency USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Review the complete list of participating hosts now! In order to be considered for Intern for a Day, students must attend a short, 30-minute orientation session which covers the application process, workplace etiquette, appropriate dress, professional correspondence and more.   Spring 2016 Intern for a Day Orientation Options: Please RSVP to one of the following orientation dates: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 12-12:30p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 4-4:30p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 12-12:30p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 4-4:30p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 12-12:30p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4-4:30p.m. The Intern for a Day application deadline is Sunday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m.  Students receive the application via email after attending one mandatory orientation session. More details can be found at www.Careers.umd.edu/InternForADay For immediate questions, contact ifad@umd.edu.

UMD Summer Research Initiative (SRI)

Interested in Terrorism? Apply to the Global Terrorism Minor Today!

The Global Terrorism Minor program, run through the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism here at UMD is currently recruiting students to apply for the next cohort of students! All UMD Students are welcome to apply regardless of major or field of study. Interested students can find more information here: http://www.start.umd.edu/education/global-terrorism-minor-program or through our information session on February 10 from 5-6:30 in 1114 Tydings Hall. All questions regarding the program and application process should go to education@start.umd.edu.

Study Abroad Fair

Explore your world at the Study Abroad Fair

Thursday, February 11th - 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Grand Ballroom, STAMP

With 400+ ways to just go away and study abroad, find your adventure at the Study Abroad Fair!

Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find the program that's perfect for YOU!

Thursday, February 11th 

3PM – 6PM Grand Ballroom, Stamp. 

Educationabroad@umd.edu, 301-314-7746

Stamp Fest volunteers needed!

Welcome Back!

We need table volunteers for Stamp Fest THIS THURSDAY. Please sign up to help recruit more Geog Clubbers!

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Save the Date, Keila Grinberg, 2/3

Please join us for an afternoon conversation on "Slavery and International Law: Historical and Contemporary" with Dr. Keila Grinberg of the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro on

Wednesday, February 3rd

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Taliaferro Hall 2110

Have an Unpaid Internship? Scholarships available - Deadline extended to Feb. 10

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship  DEADLINE EXTENDED TWO DAYS: Wednesday, February 10 www.Careers.umd.edu/Scholarships The Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $250-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships. Help us spread the word & please forward this email to your students! Eligible Candidates  All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2016 semester, who have an internship for spring 2016, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2016 & August 2016) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors and to those who have not previously received an award.  In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria: Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency Offered during the spring and completed by Friday, May 20, 2016 Supervised by a professional in the organization To Apply: www.Careers.umd.edu/Scholarships Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 10 at 5 p.m.   Questions? Visit www.Careers.umd.edu/Scholarships.   If not addressed on website, contact: Erica Ely Program Director, Internships University Career Center & The President's Promise eely@umd.edu or 301.314.0362 The Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship is generously funded by a grant from The President's Fearless Fund and receives ongoing significant support from the University Career Center & The President's Promise. PLEASE SHARE WITH STUDENTS.  The purpose of this newsletter is to promote and inform University of Maryland faculty and staff of upcoming events and programs that aid in the search for student internship and experiential learning opportunities.  Our hope is that you will, in turn, share this newsletter with your student population(s).   VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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