GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

1. Advising Updates

The Career Center's Annual Fall Career Fair is October 15-17

Will you be attending the Fall Career Fair on October 15th-17th? Could you use some advise on how to prepare for this networking event? Then considering attending this career fair prep panel discussion.

Top Ten Tips to Prepare for a Career Fair

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

5:00 - 6:30 PM

University Career Center and The President's Promise

3134 Hornbake Library, South Wing

This interactive panel will provide students with the top ten tips to prepare for the Fall Career Fair. In addition, representatives from US Army's Superior Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) will provide an overview of career opportunities with this federal agency.

Considering Law School? Already Applying?

A representative from the University of Maryland Law School will be visiting our campus for an admissions workshop, and you are invited to attend this event. Connie Beals, the Executive Director of Admissions, will be hosting the session at 4:30 on October 14th in Shoemaker 2102. All students, regardless of whether you are applying this year or in the future, will find this information extremely useful. Connie will be able to talk about the application process, in general and the University of Maryland School of Law, in particular.

Considering An Internship with the Federal Government?

Attend: Interning with the Federal Government Networking Panel
    Wednesday, October 8th 5:00-6:30pm
    Multipurpose Room, University Career Center
    3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Interested in interning with the federal government? Wondering about the application process? Confused about opportunities and deadlines? Join us for a panel discussion with several federal agencies representatives followed by a networking social. Professional dress is suggested. Feel free to bring copies of your resume to give to representatives.

Panelists from Federal Agencies and Departments including:
National Security Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; The Washington Center; Food and Drug Administration; Department of State; U.S. Postal Service.        Questions? Contact Megan O’Rourke morourk2@umd.edu or Katie Glasser kglasser@umd.edu

Interested in Studying Abroad?

Many spring 2009 programs are accepting applications through October 15, 2008 including Maryland in London and Maryland’s program at Macquarie University near Sydney, Australia. There are still some spots available for Winter Term programs, but these are filling up fast.

To apply, go to: http://www.international.umd.edu/sparkplug/sites/studyabroad/content.cfm?id=4811

2. Submit Your Work for a Cash Prize

ABELL AWARD IN URBAN POLICY 2009 COMPETITION

Submit a research paper on a pressing policy problem facing the City of Baltimore.
First prize: $4,000
Second prize: $1,000

All full-time students at Coppin State University, Goucher College, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola College in Maryland, Morgan State University, College of Notre Dame, Towson University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMBC, University of Maryland, College Park, and Stevenson University are eligible to participate.
DEADLINES

Entry form: OCTOBER 17, 2008
Abstract: NOVEMBER 14, 2008
Final papers: MARCH 6, 2009

Click Here for entry form, contest guidelines, FAQs, sample topics, winning papers from past years, and other helpful information.

Sponsored by The Abell Foundation and The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies - abellaward@jhu.edu

3. Announcing the Critical Languages Scholarships for Summer 2009 Language Study Abroad!

Want to study one of these critical languages this summer - all expenses paid?

ARABIC . CHINESE . KOREAN . RUSSIAN . TURKISH . BANGLA/BENGALI . HINDI .PERSIAN . PUNJABI . URDU . AZERBAIJANI

Want to study abroad in one of these countries this summer - all expenses
paid?

EGYPT . JORDAN . MOROCCO . OMAN . TUNISIA . CHINA . SOUTH KOREA . RUSSIA .TURKEY. INDIA .TAJIKISTAN . BANGLADESH .AZERBAIJAN

Apply for a 2008 CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP and do both! See more details below.

Application Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2008
Begin your online application here: https://clscholarship.org/home.php

Who can apply: US Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores and juniors; graduating seniors also eligible; GPA of 3.5 or higher strongly recommended

Learn more about the CLS Summer Scholarships by attending a National Scholarships Office workshop:

All Sessions Held at the National Scholarships Office at 2403 Marie Mount Hall:

Tuesday, October 14 at 12 noon; Wednesday, October 15 at 12 noon; Thursday, October 16 at 4:30 pm; Friday, October 17 at 4:00pm

Please let us know which session you plan to attend by emailing us at scholarships@umd.edu

4. The Senator John A. Cade Scholarship for Public Leadership

Senator John A. Cade was one of Maryland's most extraordinary and exemplary public servants. As a member of the Maryland Senate from 1975-1996, his dedication to government, public service and education helped enhance the lives of his constituents.

"As much as any legislator, Jack Cade understood that it was education that made a difference. He was a champion for higher education funding throughout his career." - Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. This $2000 scholarship was created to honor the memory of Senator John A. Cade by enabling students to carry on his legacy of public service and leadership.

Eligible candidates must:

* be a current Maryland resident

* be an undergraduate student

* not be a graduating senior in the Spring of 2009

* have a 3.0 GPA or higher

* have an interest in public service, government
involvement or political leadership.

Cade Scholarship applications are due by 4:00 p.m. Friday October 24th, 2008. Finalists will be notified shortly thereafter and may interview with the Academy of Leadership Scholarship Committee.

For application and more information visit: www.academy.umd.edu/AcademicPrograms/Undergraduate/cadeScholarship

5. Intelligence Community Club Fall 2008 Speaker Series:

Come join the Intelligence Community Club for the first two speakers of our Fall 2008 speaker series!

Our first guest is from the Defense Intelligence Agency will give a presentation on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM in ASY2230.

Our second guest is from the National Security Agency and will speak for us on Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM in ASY2230.

Both presentations will be exciting and informative, so we encourage you all to come! Hope to see you there!

6. Office of Student Legal Aid Is Accepting Applicants

The Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office will begin to accept applications for the Spring 2009 Internship Program on October 6, 2008. The closing date for the acceptance of applications is October 24, 2008.

The Internship has both an office work component and a classroom component. For the work done in both the classroom and in the office, the student gets 3 hours of graded credit (EDCP 386). Besides the office hours (6-7 hours per week), the classroom component is held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 P. M. To be eligible, the student must have completed 56 credit hours by the time they begin the internship (12 of which must have been at UMCP). A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended.

Applications for the Internship Program can either be obtained from the Student Legal Aid Office in Room 1235 of the Stamp Student Union, or downloaded from our website at: www.studentorg.umd.edu/legalaid/.

If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Director, Jim Jones, at 301-314-7756.

7. Sign Up For a Stamp Development Program!

Turtle Camp: Developing Change Agents for Tomorrow- October 2nd - November 20th, each Thursday from 5PM-6:30PM:
Detailed information and an application can be found at: www.union.umd.edu/turtlecamp

An 8-week leadership development program specifically designed for first-year & transfer students to jumpstart their leadership & involvement career at Maryland.
Cost: Free

Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI): The Leadership Challenge Track- October 9th - November 13th, each Tuesday from 5PM-6:30PM:
Detailed information and an application can be found at: www.union.umd.edu/tli

A 6-week leadership development program focusing on 5 exemplary leadership practices (Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart).
Cost: Free

Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI): Nation Creation Track- October 10th - November 14th, each Wednesday from 5:30PM-7:00PM:
Detailed information and an application can be found at: www.union.umd.edu/tli

A 6-week leadership development program designed to enhance your critical thinking skills and help shift participants from simply being problem identifiers to being problem solvers.
Cost: Free

Maryland Leadership Conference: Search for Your Golden Ticket!- November 3rd - November 4th, overnight retreat off campus
Detailed information and an application can be found at: www.union.umd.edu/mlc

The Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC), one of the oldest and most popular leadership programs at Maryland, brings students together to retreat to learn more about oneself, working with others, and the process of creating change.
Cost: Varies from $40 to $60 (includes 4 meals, transportation, and accommodations)

The Henry L. Stimson Center seeks interns for a professional and educational experience in discovering the way in which non-profit organizations can contribute to the understanding of issues in international and homeland security. The Stimson Center offers unique internship opportunities based on the values of education, participation, and hands-on practical knowledge. The internship is highly competitive and expectations for interns are high. In return, interns can expect a challenging environment which will prepare them for full time employment in a professional setting. The internship also offers a stipend. The deadline for Spring semester internships is November 15, 2008.

If you are interested, please email advising@gvpt.umd.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply. There are also informative packets available for pick-up in 3104 Tydings Hall.

Policy Review, the journal of the Hoover Institution, is in need of an editorial assistant in Hoover's Washington, D.C., office in Dupont Circle. The editorial assistant's duties include proof-reading copy, assisting Hoover fellows Tod Lindberg and Peter Berkowitz with research, and general office duties. The ideal applicant works independently and has an interest in journalism and/or policy research. Web skills are a plus. A particularly motivated editorial assistant may write a book review for the journa, update and re-vamp Tod Lindberg's website, and/or attend related lunches and lectures. The schedule is very flexible around the student's academic schedule; the editorial assistant can work anywhere from 2 days per week, a few hours per day, or full-time.

Before applying, applicants should visit Policy Review's website, http://www.hoover.org/publications/policyreview/, and read about the Hoover Institution, http://www.hoover.org/about/.

To apply, email a statement of interest and resume to Sharon Ragland, ragland@hoover.stanford.edu. If you have any questions, you can email her or call her at 202-466-3121.

How would you like to be in Washington, D.C. to experience the Inauguration Ceremony of the 44th President of the United States?

PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM brings 24 of the best college students to Washington D.C., the epicenter of American Politics, for their WINTER and SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS (12 students per session).

Responsibilities include managing the Student Services Office, facilitating the logistics of the program, managing seminars and introducing speakers. Noteworthy speakers have included COLIN POWELL (Former Secretary of State) and HOWARD DEAN (Democratic National Committee Chair). Also, we have been addressed at The Pentagon, CIA and The World Bank. At Presidential Classroom, students from the United States and abroad examine the federal government beyond the marble buildings. During each week-long program, participants interact with members of Congress, senior military officials, Washington insiders and journalists. They observe the Congress in action, visit well-known sites and debate key issues with their peers. Your job is to make these weeks happen. You will help create the experience not only for the students, but for yourself as an individual.

Therefore, if you are interested in working the 2009 PC Inauguration Program, then you must apply for our 2009 WINTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. ALL-INCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATIONS:

FREE Housing; Stipend for your Meals; College Credit Eligibility (between 6-14 credits as determined by your school)

Experience working with high school students; Completed at least 2 semesters of college by May 2009; Cumulative GPA of a minimum 3.0

Once accepted, you will arrive in Washington, D.C. for training in preparation for the Presidential Classroom programs.

http://www.presidentialclassroom.org/about_presidential_classroom/internship.aspx

Completed application form (written legibly); Copy of most recent official college transcript (NO unofficial transcripts); 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 academic & 1 professional); Most up-to-date resume (include awards and/or distinctions you have received)

**Phone interviews will be conducted for finalists before final sections are made.

**With our first program being the 2009 Inauguration Ceremony of the 44th President of the United States, it will certainly be an exciting time in Washington. Do not miss out to be part of this amazing opportunity!

If you are interested in applying for an internship at Wolf Trap, working in communications, development, special events, or more then visit their website. Applications are due by November 1, 2008.

United Jewish Communities - Washington, DC - Spring Semester Internship Opportunity

The national office of one of the premier American Jewish organizations is seeking spring semester interns who are looking to combine their interests in Jewish communal work and national politics.

United Jewish Communities Washington is the legislative arm of United Jewish Communities (UJC), bringing the voice of 155 Jewish community federations and 400 independent Jewish communities throughout North America to Capitol Hill as a prominent force in health and human service policy decision making. UJC’s legislative agenda is focused on bolstering baby boomer retirement policy, protecting Medicaid’s mission and funding, safeguarding non-profits from terrorism, and creating new alternatives for long-term elder care.

UJC interns have the unique and unparalleled opportunity to be exposed to a wide- range of national public policy issues. Through this internship, interns will learn innovative approaches to stimulate community interest by organizing and informing local grassroots networks of Jewish federations. This includes day-to-day responsibilities of attending Congressional hearings, taking part in advocacy/leadership training sessions, compiling and analyzing surveys, and researching and writing on public issues such as, homeland security, foreign affairs, disabilities, aging, and family caregiving.

Internships at UJC are full-time or part-time. A stipend is available. Please forward a resume, short writing sample, references, and any questions to: Francie.harris@ujc.org or fax to 202.785.4937

The newsletter is sent out everyday Friday to all current University of Maryland students who have declared and been accepted into the GVPT major. Only information relevant to academic and extra-curricular opportunities for these students will be sent through the newsletter. The government advising office reserves the right to edit and review all submissions to the GVPT newsletter and deny any submissions at their sole discretion.

If you would like to submit information or announcements, please email ADVISING@gvpt.umd.edu. Only those submissions which are denied or delayed will be contacted further.