GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

 March 12, 2009

 

Announcements:

 

Internships/ Jobs/ Research:

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3.  Woodrow Wilson Summer Internships (Paid) *NEW *

 

Campus Activities:

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5.  Criminal Justice Career Fair *NEW *

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7.  Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award *NEW *


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3.  Woodrow Wilson Center Internships

Woodrow Wilson Center Mexico Institute

The Mexico Institute of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholarsseeks an intern with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Mexico.The Wilson Center is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 andheadquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Wilson Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, openand informed dialogue. The Center commemorates the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by: providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy and fostering research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a full spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs.  These internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments in support of Center activities. Additionally, interns will assist in the Mexico Institute’s development of multimedia resources, contributing to a podcast series and managing content on the Mexico Portal (wilsoncenter.org/mexicoportal). Internships also provide opportunities to attend events within the Wilson Center and around Washington.  Successful applicants should have strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and collectively as part of group, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program.  Strong writing skills and language ability in both English and Spanish are essential. Translation experience will be considered an asset.  The Mexico Institute will be hiring one graduate or undergraduate intern for the summer. This is a paid internship.  To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 3-5 page writing sample. Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work. All materials should be submitted together by Friday, April 3, 2009 to Katie Putnam at kate.putnam@wilsoncenter.org. For more information about the Mexico Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Center, see our website at www.wilsoncenter.org/mexico.

Woodrow Wilson Center Latin American Program

The Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks interns with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Latin American issues. The Wilson Center is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Wilson Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, open and informed dialogue. The Center commemorates the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by: providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy and fostering research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a full spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs. These internships are designed to provide the individuals selected with the opportunity for practical experience in an environment that successfully mixes academic study with public policy. Interns will gain valuable experience in a variety of projects such as conference organization, library and Internet research, assistance with the preparation of publications, and administrative assignments in support of Center activities. Internships also provide opportunities to attend events within the Wilson Center and around Washington.Successful applicants should have strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and collectively as part of group, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program, a recent graduate (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program.Strong writing skills, language ability in Spanish, and translation experience are preferred. The Latin American Program will be hiring graduate or undergraduate interns for the spring semester. We are looking for either one person who will work on a full-time basis or two interns to work on a part-time basis, so please indicate your availability and desired schedule in your application. This is a paid internship. To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 3-5 page writing sample. Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work. All materials should be submitted together by Friday, April 3, 2009 to Nikki Nichols at nikki.nichols@wilsoncenter.org. For more information about the Latin American Program and the Woodrow Wilson Center, see our website at www.wilsoncenter.org/lap.


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5.  Criminal Justice Career Fair

 

Date: Tuesday, March 10th

Time: 10:00AM- 3:00PM

Location:  Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

 

Interested in Criminology and Criminal Justice internship and career opportunities, as well as graduate and professional school possibilities?...Then, the Criminal Justice Career Fair is for YOU!

 

Come network with employers, market your skill sets, and gather information on employment opportunities that await you.  The Criminal Justice Career Fair is open to ALL majors and alumni of the College Park campus.

 

Government Agencies and Organizations that will be in- attendance include,

  • United States Marshals

  • Supreme Court of the US Police

  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

  • Bureau of ALcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives

  • District of Columbia Army National Guard

  • United States Secret Service

  • IRS- Criminal Investigative Division

  • CIA

  • United States Capitol Police

  • United States Border Patrol

  • United States Park Police

  • FBI

  • US Department of Justice- Interpol

  • US Army Criminal Investigations- Command

  • Office of Personnel Management- Federal Investigation Division

  • Air Force Office of Special Investigations

  • Defense Criminal Investigative Services (DCIS)

  • The Baltimore Child Abuse Center

  • Sexual Assault Center, Prince Georges Hospital Center

  • Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

  • University of Maryland- The Graduate School

  • University of Maryland School of Social Work

  • Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia

  • District of Columbia Pre-trial Services

  • Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

  • Patuxent Institution- Office of the Director

  • Court Services Division, Fairfax County General District

  • University of District of Columbia- David A. Clarke School of Law

  • University of Baltimore School of Law

The Criminal Justice Fair is co-sponsered by the Criminal Justice Student Association, and the University Career Center & The President's Promise.

 

For additional information about this event please contact Ms. Lauren Rothe at lrothe@crim.umd.edu

 


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7.  Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award

 

The advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences play an integral role in the academic careers of our students.  Through advising, teaching and mentoring, our College, departmental and faculty advisors provide an important service to students by helping them set, pursue and achieve their scholastic goals.  The College supports an annual Outstanding Advisor Award in order to formally recognize advisors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in serving the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ student population.

 

AWARD

An award of $500.00 will be presented at the College’s Spring Award Ceremony on Thursday, May 7th, 2009.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Advisors in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences including all faculty, College, and

departmental advisors.

 

NOMINATIONS: 

To nominate a person for the award, send a letter of support to the College’s Advising Center

that includes the nominee’s name and department and the nominator’s name, address, telephone number and relationship with the nominee (e.g., advisee, supervisor, co-worker, etc.)

 

Student nominators are encouraged to describe how the advisor has assisted them both academically and personally and why she/he merits special recognition.  This is the most important part of the nomination.  It is on the basis of this information that the award will be granted.

 

Nominators are encouraged to solicit letters from others who are familiar with the nominee’s work.

 

NOMINATION DEADLINE:           

Nomination letters should be submitted to Christie Cradock, BSOS Advising Center, 2148

Tydings Hall, or via email to ccradock@bsos.umd.edu (subject line Advisor Award) by Sunday

March 22nd, 2009.

 

NOMINATION CRITERIA:

The College does not narrowly define the criteria for excellent advising. Rather, the nominator

determines the attributes and behaviors that she/he believes constitute consistently excellent

service.  Examples of attributes that nominators may want to consider include, but are not limited

to, the following: accessibility, dedication, problem-solving skills, dependability,

communication skills, motivation/attitude, knowledge/skills and innovation.

 

DECISION PROCESS:

The College will convene a review committee consisting of previous winners, staff, faculty, and

students to choose the recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award.

 

Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 13th, 2009

 

 


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