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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
February 15, 2008 |
In this issue:
- Advising Updates
- Spring Career Fair
- US Model Congress
- Job Opening with Mellmangroup
- Human Rights Study Abroad Course
- Open Forum on Mandatory Health Insurance
- History/Art History/Education Internship with Supreme Court
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
Advising Updates
Academic Deadlines for Spring 2008
Jan 25- Last day to cancel Spring registration
Jan 28- First day of class
Feb 8- Last day of schedule adjustment
April 11- Last day to drop a class with a "W"
May 13- Last day of class
May 15-21- Finals
May 22-23- Graduation
Walk-in Hours for Spring Semester
Walk in hours will be held this semester every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-5pm and every Tuesday from 1-3pm. Students can schedule
appointments every Monday-Thursday from 9:00-11:30am and every Friday from 9:00-4:30pm.
Spring Career Fair
2008
Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, February 20th, Thursday, February 21st, and Friday, February 22nd
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union (First Floor)
Don’t miss this chance to meet with organizations looking for candidates with
your major.
Attire is professional, and be sure to bring copies of your current resume and
valid UMCP Student ID!
ARE YOU PREPARED TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE FAIR?
To be prepared and successful at the Fair, check the University Career Center
Web site to see how you can attend various workshops.
For more information on all attending organizations, visit,
http://www.CareerCenter.umd.edu
Please note that different employers will be in attendance for each of the three
days.
US Model Congress
Once a year, college students are invited to participate in the U.S. Model Congress Program, held May 27-31 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Given the intricate nature and complex structure of Congress, one of the best ways to learn more about this legislative body is to participate in this first-hand learning experience.
In the U.S. Model Congress, held in congressional committee rooms, students serve as a member of a House Committee. They are led in committee proceedings, reviewing student-drafted legislation, by former members of Congress, American Political Science Association Congressional Fellows, and congressional staff, who provide a unique and valuable education and share stories of their time in Congress, building upon the student’s knowledge.
In addition to a unique and high-quality education on Congress, students are given the opportunity to interact with their like-minded peers from around the country. Through experiences like this, students are able to gain leadership skills that they can apply to numerous ventures in the future.
Applications, registration information, and a short informational video can be found online at www.modelcongress.org, and a news clip on the program can be found at http://youtube.com/watch?v=vqPQTD6M99A.
Job Opening with Mellmangroup
The Mellmangroup is looking for an experienced analyst to work on public opinion and market research for political campaigns, public interest groups, membership organizations and businesses.
Ideal person is a numbers cruncher with a commitment to Democratic politics and proven ability in:
· Statistics, quantitative analysis, or social science research
· Public opinion or market research
· SPSS (or similar statistical software) and Microsoft Powerpoint
· Writing, particularly strategic communications
Responsibilities include: drafting survey questionnaires and qualitative research guides, initial analysis of research, thorough written presentation of strategic analysis and working with clients and other team members throughout the process.
Applicants must be able to handle a high-pressured working environment and work well in a team atmosphere. Salary dependent on experience. Good benefits. Casual workplace.
Send resume, cover letter, salary history and where you saw our ad to: analyst@mellmangroup.com
Human Rights Study Abroad Course
A unique opportunity to study the process from domestic political activism to international policy awaits you in summer 2008. International human rights attorney, Mark Bromley, and director of study abroad at UM, Michael Ulrich, have designed an innovative course that will take you from the national headquarters of organizations in Washington D.C. to the United Nations in Geneva and ending with an international festival and conference in Stockholm. The specific focus of study will be the extension of existing human rights policies and practices to include greater freedom of sexual expression and identity. The course will draw upon the experiences of those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities but also to those from other groups seeking greater tolerance for individuals outside of traditional definitions of sexuality. Such direct access to important players in the American political system, country representatives to the United Nations and world renowned political activists is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Students may receive 3 credits in HONR, LGBT or UNIV for the experience. More information can be found at http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/5010 or by contacting Dr. Ulrich at mjulrich@umd.edu
Open Forum on Mandatory Health Insurance
The Student Affairs Committee of the University Senate, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, will be holding an open forum on Wednesday, February 6 at 4:00 pm in the Maryland Room (0100 Marie Mount Hall) to discuss a proposal that would recommend mandatory health insurance with a hard waiver for every undergraduate student. Committee members and experts will be on hand to discuss the reasoning and implications of the policy. We would like to hear your opinion and comments so we can make any necessary changes to the recommendation before it is voted on. If you cannot attend the forum please send your comments or questions to rmunster@umd.edu.
History/ Art History/ Education Internships with Supreme Court
The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is seeking paid interns interested in history, art history, education, archives and museum studies for the summer of 2008. The Curator’s Office promotes a greater public understanding of the nation’s highest court by collecting the Court’s history and sharing it with a diverse audience of visitors. All positions are full-time, 90 day appointments paid at the rate of $13.64 per hour. In addition to working on one of the projects described below, all interns in the Curator’s Office will be trained to conduct tours and lectures on the functions of the Supreme Court and the architecture of the Court building. Finally, interns will assist in staffing a public information desk.
2008 Summer Internship Projects
Photography Cataloging:
Assist in ongoing effort to make collection accessible to staff and researchers by helping to build a database of images. Work with the Court Photographer to scan and enter data on photographs documenting events at the Supreme Court; research events and identify photographs; assist in organizing the photography archives. Excellent organizational skills, typing/data entry skills and ability to communicate clearly in writing required; familiarity with databases, public speaking experience and customer service experience desired.
Visitor Programs
Assist visitor services staff with projects evaluating public programs and visitor orientation to the Supreme Court Building. Research and develop short presentations for visitors on Court history, architecture and portraits of Justices. Excellent research and writing skills, Public speaking experience and exceptional interpersonal skills required; teaching, museum education or interpretation experience desirable.
Graphic Arts Collection
Create detailed catalog entries for objects in the Court’s collection of 15,000+ graphic arts images. Produce high-quality digital copies of images and conduct research on images using resources at the Court and Library of Congress.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and computer skills necessary. Previous experience with collections and/or knowledge of collections management principles and practice and experience with The Museum System (TMS) software is a plus.
How to Apply:
Submit the following required items:
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Cover Letter stating interest, relevant experience and dates of availability♦
Federal Form 612 available at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp. (leave Section A, questions 1-3 blank). You are encouraged to attach a resume or supplemental pages to accommodate information on additional jobs.♦
Federal Form 306 available at www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp♦
Two letters of recommendationA security clearance must be completed successfully before internships will be awarded.
Return Applications to:
Tricia Brooks
Office of the Curator
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, DC 20543
Fax: 202-479-2926
All required application information must be postmarked by February 22, 2008 or received via fax by 5:00 p.m., EST February 22, 2008.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Interested in finding out more about undergraduate research?
Stop by the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research Open House:
Monday, February 11, 2008 from 10 am 12pm
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 11 pm 1 pm
Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 12 pm 2pm
Monday, February 18, 2008 from 2 pm 4pm
Information sessions will start on the half-hour and include details on applying
to research notation and for-credit programs, and on research grants, presenting
research, and finding summer research opportunities at Maryland and beyond. The
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is located at 2100D McKeldin Library.
For more information, please contact Ioana Stoica at
ioana@umd.edu
or 301-314-6786
For other undergraduate research opportunities, please visit http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/.
Internship Opportunities
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Develop Intern for NASA SSAI sponsors paid internships, through NASAs DEVELOP Program, for students to extend science research to local communities. Student teams are forming at Goddard Space Flight Center, UMD- College Park and George Washington University. DEVELOP students initiate projects in response to challenges that communities introduce at leadership forums such as governors' conferences and association meetings. Projects are designed to achieve the widest coverage of NASA's Applications of National Priority using NASA's science missions and models. Each project requires partnerships with the target community to achieve the greatest return on investment. Students work with state, local and tribal governments, industry, non-profit organizations and federal agencies to attract long-term technology and education benefits to the community.
The DEVELOP Program began in 1998 with three students who wrote a paper titled "Practical Applications of Remote Sensing". Founded at NASA Langley Research Center, DEVELOP grew to include 52 students participating by May 2000 under the former Digital Earth Program. In December 2001, DEVELOP was given the mandate to become a NASA National Program. DEVELOP has grown nationally and now has activity at six NASA Centers and at seven regional locations.Mail all application materials as listed on DEVELOP Application.
Applications and more info on http://develop.larc.nasa.gov Materials requested: Letters of Recommendation, All transcripts, Application form (including essay), see application online for official document requirements
Location: College Park, MD Salary: $9-12/hr, 20 hrs/week during spring Work authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident For questions please contact: Massimiliano Ferrucci Email: massi@umd.edu Phone: (301) 614 5935 |
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Communications Interns for Governor O'Malley Governor O’Malley’s Communications Office is currently accepting intern applications for the spring of 2008. Hardworking, organized and self-motivated college students and graduate students interested in working in State politics are encouraged to appl y. 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 3 full days. Interns would need to start right away. This internship is unpaid. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Christine Hansen at chansen@gov.state.md.us No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please. |
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International Development Economic Council Interested in a career in economic development , urban and regional planning, community development, public policy or local politics and government? Looking for more hands-on research experience? Want to network with experts in economic development and related industries? Considering graduate school in economic development or urban studies & planning and want an insiders view on career opportunities? Then consider an internship with the International Economic Development Council. Internship positions for the 2008 Spring semester are currently available.Through a range of projects, interns will have the opportunity to survey various areas related to economic development. This internship is geared for undergraduate students who wish to learn new subjects and expand current knowledge while gaining valuable work experience. While internships are unpaid, interns have the opportunity to attend IEDC’s Federal Forum, brown bag lunches and professional development webinars. Interns at IEDC play an integral role in our organization and are treated as such, with content-based activities significantly outweighing administrative tasks. Applicants should be available to commit to a regular schedule of 15 hours per week, preferably during regular working hours, however we are flexible to accommodate class schedules. To apply, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter including your availability to Anne Berlin at aberlin@iedconline.org. Applications are requested by January 31st, however applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. |
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Congressional Budget Office
CBO provides the Congress with the objective, timely, and nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. Interns contribute to CBOs work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment.
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