Thursday, October 17, 2019
MaryPIRG Textbook Discussion
The itinerary of this event consists of a short talk by a Faculty member in the Library about the ever growing cost of textbooks and the toll that it is having on students educational and personal lives. We will then segue into a open discussion led by the Affordable Textbook campaign with potential alternatives and resources that will assist students on ways to get their textbooks in ways that will lessen the financial stress.
Public Policy Halloween Event - Wicked Problems
Halloween is almost here and something WICKED this way comes!
Join the School of Public Policy for the Third Annual Wicked Public Problems Event!
Topics include: Education, Constitutional Authority, Housing and Food Insecurity, Misinformation and our Democracy and Criminal Justice
Wednesday, October 30th from 6:30 - 8:00
6137 McKeldin Library- 6th Floor Special Events Room
Come for Food! Prizes! And an engaging, interactive debate about some of our most complex policy problems.
See you there!
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First Year Book Events
The author of this year’s First Year Book, Demagoguery and Democracy, will be visiting campus on November 7 & 8, 2019. Mark your calendars for the following events featuring Dr. Roberts-Miller:
November 7, 2019
Us vs. Them: A discussion with Patricia Roberts Miller about demagoguery and how it influences our everyday lives and perceptions. Featuring UMD faculty members Janelle Wong and Kevin Klose. November 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm in the Colony Ballroom at the Stamp Student Union. No RSVP required.
November 8, 2019
Dialogues on Deliberation. Join Dr. Roberts-Miller to reflect on how our daily communication habits and social practices contribute to or challenge a culture of demagoguery, and brainstorm strategies for promoting healthier deliberation practices. November 8, 2019 at 12:30 pm in ESJ 1202. Please RSVP at ter.ps/PDI.
Hollings Scholarship Application
Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!
The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($650/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last five years, 26 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships.
The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program - please write to noaahollings@umd.edu
Thursday, October 24 at 12 noon– 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, October 25 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, October 25 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, October 28 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, October 28 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2020. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.
For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, January 31, 2020
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Francis DuVinage, Director Leslie Brice, Assistant Director www.scholarships.
U.S Census Bureau Internship
Internship Opportunity at U.S. Census Bureau
Summary
This vacancy is for a Student Trainee (Social Science) position in the Population Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD.
Responsibilities
- Uses geographic information systems (GIS) software to identify, process, analyze, and compare geographic and demographic patterns.
- Uses GIS and spreadsheet software to assess, validate, and edit geographic layers and demographic data tables.
- Analyzes studies of population patterns, describes results.
- To learn more or to apply, click here.
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