GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

1. Advising Updates

The GVPT Department, and your advising staff, wish everyone a great Fall semester! Welcome back to College Park!

Walk-In Hours will be held every Monday-Thursday from 1pm-5pm

Appointments will ONLY be scheduled Monday-Thursday from 9am-12pm and Friday from 9am-5pm. Students wishing to set up an appointment should email advising@gvpt.umd.edu with multiple available dates and times.

The GVPT Advising Office will be closed October 1st - 3rd and will resume the normal advising schedule on Monday, October 6th.

If any students are interested in becoming a Peer Advisor, please email advising@gvpt.umd.edu. BSOS is looking for two more PAs for this fall semester (preferably sophomores) and GVPT will be hiring additional students in the spring.

The advisors invite students to check out Phi Betta Kappa and review the minimum requirements for admission. Phi Betta Kappa is the oldest and most widely respected academic honorary society in the United States. We

Upcoming Campus Events:

1.The Constitution and 9/11: Recurring Threats to America's Freedoms”
Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Room 6137 McKeldin Library; 5:00—6:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Louis Fisher, senior specialist in separation of powers with the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.

2. War In Literature: A Marathon Public Reading

November 11, 2008 in McKelding Library from 11am - 11pm

The public reading of war literature provides an especially profound opportunity to commemorate and re-live the experiences of war for other people or other times. Members of the University community are warmly encouraged to volunteer to read his/her favorite war poems, short stories, or excerpts from novels or plays. Each participant will have up to 20 minutes for their reading; readings that take less time are also welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Eric Lindquist (ericl@umd.edu) or Yelena Luckert (yluckert@umd.edu). Please indicate which work you are volunteering to read, how much time you will need, and what hours of the day you are available.

2. Graduate School Preview Day

The Graduate School's Preview Day is Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Colony Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union. This is a great opportunity for our undergraduates to learn more about graduate study here at Maryland. By attending, they will also pick up tips about the application process and funding. Students should feel free to attend parts as their schedules allow. However, special attention should be drawn to the 1 pm - 2:30 pm session at which you can meet representatives from all the graduate programs.

To learn more about preview day activities and registration, please visit http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/grrd/preview/index.htm

3. Submit Your Work For Publication

Global Topics, a peer-reviewed electronic journal published by the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center for International Affairs and Law, New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College, is now soliciting undergraduate papers for its seventh issue. In keeping wiht the Institute's mission, Global Topics seeks to publish the highest quality undergraduate writing. Papers can be from any discipline or a product of collaborative undergraduate/faculty research so long as they address international, transnational, global, or comparative issues. No length is required, but articles should not exceed 35 pages, and preference will be given to writing with contemporary relevance.

If you would like to submit your work, email Lorie Cochran at cochran@anslem.edu. Paper submissions should be typed, double-spaced, and with Chicago-style footnotes (the citations must adhere strictly to the Chicago format). For questions, contact Mary Donahue (mdonahue@anslem.edu) or Sarah Gingerella (sgingerella@anslem.edu), the 2009 Global Topics editors.

4. JSAC Meeting

JSAC (The Jewish Social Action Committee) will be having a open meeting Sunday, September 21st, in the Hillel conference room at 1 PM to discuss upcoming programs, our Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and open board membership positions. For more information please contact Stephen Moster at smoster@gmail.com.

5. Intelligence Community Club

Meeting- Monday, September 22 at 7 pm in Art-Socy Rm 2203

First ICC general meeting of the year! Both returning members AND new students welcome to come. If you are interested in a career in the intelligence community, learning more about careers and opportunities available in the intelligence field, or just want to see what we're about, come join us! We will be answering questions and discussing events we have planned for the year, including speakers, field trips, and other exciting opportunities. Hope to see everyone there!

6. College Park Law Society Meeting

Welcome back! Hope you are all settled in and ready for a new semester with College Park Law Society! For our first meeting, Pre-law advisor, Greg Shaffer, will be giving a talk on preparing for law school. It's a great opportunity to meet Maryland's pre-law advisor and start planning for your law career. Come talk with Greg and learn about the law school process- Bring questions!

When: Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM
Where: Tydings 0117

7. Israeli Studies Department Upcoming Events

The Israel Studies Department is announcing the following events:
FILM: The Band's Visit Thur, September 18, 2008

7:30 PM    The Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union

SEMINAR: Professor Kenneth Stein, Emory University       Socio-Economic Partition of Palestine, 1914-1939
Tues, September 23, 2008    12:30 PM        0142 Holzapfel
Faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students welcome
Lunch will be served (free).
Please RSVP to israelstudies-contact@umd.edu to reserve a lunch.

LECTURE: Professor Kenneth Stein, Emory University    Historiography and the Use of Documents:New and Old Problems in the Palestine Mandate, 1920-1948
Tues, September 23, 2008    4:00 PM
Multi-purpose room, Nyumburu Cultural Center
Free and open to the public

LECTURE: Professor Boaz Neuman, Tel Aviv University        "The Book of the Soil:" Language, Land, and Myth in Zionist Pioneering
Mon, September 29, 2008    12:00 PM
0142 Holzapfel

8. Everyone Needs To Talk Sometime: Help Center Hotline

Classes are starting to pick up speed; with a new semester come new friends; and with a new year come new pressures. Everyone needs to talk sometime and thats exactly what were here for. The Help Center, UMDs Peer Counseling and Crisis Intervention Hotline, has been a friend for UMD students since the 1970s and since then we've been offering open, non-judgmental, patient peer counseling for our fellow Terps. Along with our phone counseling we also do face-to-face walk-in counseling and pregnancy testing. All of our services are 100% confidential, anonymous, and FREE. No appointments, no waitlists, no intimidation, just an available peer to talk to.
301-314-HELP
3105 South Campus Dining Hall
Mon-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-12am.

9. Internship Opportunity In Governor's Office
Governor O'Malley's Communications Office is currently accepting intern applications for the FALL of 2008. Hardworking, organized and self-motivated college students and graduate students interested in working in State politics are encouraged to apply. We are looking for interns who have a superb writing ability, who learn quickly, can articulate ideas, and are enthusiastic about learning about State government. Some duties of the internship include writing press releases, writing talking points, writing briefings, doing research, coordinating press events and other administrative tasks as assigned. Full-time preferred, but willing to work with schedule. Must be able to do at least 2 full days. This internship is unpaid. Please submit a cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples to Christine Hansen at mdgovernorsoffice@gmail.com. No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please.

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 in November 15, 2008.

If you are interested, please email advising@gvpt.umd.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply.

The National Endowment for Democracy is an independent, bipartisan, grant making organization funded by an annual Congressional appropriation. Its aims are to promote democratic reform and foster civil society worldwide. In 2007 NED made nearly 1000 grants to grass roots organizations in more than 90 countries. NED is also the home of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the Journal of Democracy, and serves as the secretariat for the World Movement for Democracy. More information can be found at www.ned.org

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student with a strong interest in democracy development and/or international affairs who would benefit from experience in an international non-profit organization. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, a strong work ethic and a sharp attention to detail. Foreign language skills are a plus, though not required. This position is unpaid. For consideration please send a cover letter and resume to Beth Davis, bethd@ned.org

Congressman is seeking an unpaid Legislative intern for fall and winter 2008 to start immediately in his Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel with research and writing. This is an excellent opportunity for a pre-law or current law school student looking to gain substantive legislative experience. Candidate must possess strong writing and oral communication skills. Ideal candidate will also be detail oriented, able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Maryland ties are a plus, but not required and ALL applicants will be considered. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 3 short writing samples (1-3 pages each) to employment@mail.house.gov.

The Department of Commerce (DOC) announces opportunities for both summer and academic year paid internships. Currently, there are 4 internships
open for the following majors and locations:

Desired Major: Economics, Business Admin, Public Policy
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Communications/Government,
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Economics or Business Administration
Year of Study: Junior or Senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Atlanta, GA

Students interested in being considered for opportunities under the Department of Commerce Postsecondary Internship Program should directly contact Alicia Wells at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) by e-mail at Alicia.Wells@orau.org or visit www.orau.org/doc to find out more about eligibility criteria, program benefits and the application form. Please note that all programs are open to any students who meet program eligibility criteria.

* Interns participate in on-site work experiences with DOC bureaus and offices in order to integrate academic theory and workplace requirements, gain relevant skills and knowledge, explore Federal career options, develop professional networks, and gain a greater awareness of the role of Federal agencies.

* Basic eligibility requires enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at two and four-year accredited educational institutions, as well as U.S. citizenship.

* Interns receive stipends as well as paid round-trip transportation expenses between their schools/homes and work locations. Most internships are in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, but some assignments are available at locations around the United States, where Commerce regional and local offices are situated (see matrix above).

* Interns hosted under the Postsecondary Internship Program are not employees of the Department of Commerce; rather, they are affiliated with the sponsoring organization with which the Department collaborates to recruit interns.

Students interested in being considered for opportunities under the Department of Commerce Postsecondary Internship Program should directly
contact Alicia Wells at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) by e-mail at Alicia.Wells@orau.org <mailto:Alicia.Wells@orau.org> or visit
www.orau.org/doc <http://www.orau.org/doc> to find out more about eligibility criteria, program benefits and the application form. Please
note that all programs are open to any students who meet program eligibility criteria.

Research Assistant needed for School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics

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.