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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
February 22, 2008 |
In this issue:
- Advising Updates
- Summer Seniors Scholars
- University Senate Application
- Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
- "With All Your Soul"
- Town Hall Meeting With Senator Hagel
- Summer GVPT Courses
- Summer Research Opportunities
- Ambassador from Thailand
- Job Opening with Mellmangroup
- Human Rights Study Abroad Course
- History/Art History/Education Internship with Supreme Court
- Internship Opportunities
Advising Updates
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. .
Senior Summer Scholars
Senior Summer Scholars (SSS) is a competitive program sponsored by the Office of
Undergraduate Studies that provides students funding to work with faculty
mentors on scholarly research or artistic projects. For the summer of 2008, the
program will provide stipends of $3,000 each to approximately 40 outstanding
rising seniors. Awardees are expected to participate in SSS activities over the
summer, submit research reports at the end of the summer, and participate in
Undergraduate Research Day the following spring.
Applications should be submitted with two faculty recommendations and a research
project proposal. Applications are due to the Maryland Center for Undergraduate
Research by Friday, March 28, 2008 and are available online:
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/programs/sss.html
University Senate Application
The University Senate is still accepting candidacy applications for student
senators for 2008-2009. The deadline for applications is February 28,
2008.
Elected senators have a voice and a vote on educational policy, campus-community
issues, and a variety of matters that affect the lives
of all of us at the University of Maryland.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
2.0 GPA or better
Satisfactory disciplinary standing
Enrollment in an undergraduate program for at least 12 credits per semester
*Expectations of Student Senators:*
Attendance at monthly meetings of the Senate held on either Monday or Thursday
afternoons, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Student senators are encouraged, but not required, to become a member of a
Senate standing committee.
*Submission of Candidacy Applications:*
Applications can be completed and submitted online. Click on the following
Senate link to access the application form:
http://www.senate.umd.edu/CampusCrier/Elections
2008-2009/08-09UndergradCandidacyApplic.htm
*Election Process:*
Students vote for candidates from their won college in an electronically
administered process through Testudo. The dates of the election are from March 6
March 13, 2008.
Please email
umdsen@umd.edu
<mailto:umdsen@umd.edu>
or call extension 5-5805 if you have questions.
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
Deadline: February 29, 2008
The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) is a 5-week, academically intensive
summer program designed to simulate the graduate school experience, provide
mentoring, and expand academic opportunities. The RBSI welcomes students from
groups that are significantly underrepresented in science in the United States,
e.g. African American, Latino/a, Native American, and Pacific Island students.
All students who are members of these groups, or who are interested in
broadening participation in political science by students from underrepresented
minority populations and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting
under-represented groups, are eligible to apply. For an application and
eligibility requirements, go to
www.apsanet.org/rbsi.
"With All Your Soul"
Wednesday February 27, 2008
8pm in the Hoff Theater in Stamp Student Union
"With All Your Soul"
"With All Your Soul" is about Major Roi Klein who died in a heroic act protecting his fellow soldiers during the Second Lebanon War. Yaron Sfadyah will be coming to lead a talk after the film. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces in the special forces, Sergeant of the Intelligence operations and has trained officers for the special forces paratroop unit. The event is free and open to the public. Questions please contact
lkrol@umd.eduTown Hall Meeting With Senator Hagel
Summer GVPT Courses
HUMAN RIGHTS IN WORLD POLITICS – ITS IMPACT IN LATIN AMERICA
This course analyzes the historical development and growth of
human rights as a distinct international regime, with a vast send of universal
norms, governmental and non-governmental national, regional and world actors,
mechanisms for implementation with a wide range of operational tools, from
declaratory statements, through fact-finding, investigation missions,
condemnation for gross violations and cultural, diplomatic, economic and
military sanctions. The old concept of sovereignty is being challenged by
humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to act. Current criticism
arises on the will and ability of the international community to enforce such
decision globally, and a discussion will focus on “too little too late” and
double standards.
Such process has impacted Latin American political development, was instrumental
in the process of transition and consolidation of democracy and currently in the
claim for socio-economic as well as indigenous rights. Students will be ask to
prepare papers on selected cases studies from the region.
Summer Research Opportunities
Ambassador from Thailand
The Thai American Business Study Program
and the Robert H. Smith School of Business With support from the Royal Thai Embassy Invite you to a lecture by Ambassador William Itoh Former U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, and Director University of North Carolina’s Washington International ProgramsThe New Government in Thailand: Political & Economic Change and Implications for Global Business Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Frank Auditorium, 1524 Van Munching Hall.College Park Law Society
Thinking about law school? Unsure about where you should be in the law school
application process? Pre-law advisor, Greg Shaffer, will be giving a talk on
preparing for law school at our next meeting. It's a great opportunity to meet
Maryland's pre-law advisor and start planning for law school! Come with
questions!
When: Tuesday, February 19th 7:00 PM
Where: Tydings 0130
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
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:
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
A 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.
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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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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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