GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

If you would like to meet with an advisor at a time not listed as walk-in, you can email advising@gvpt.umd.edu to schedule an appointment. Please include times you are available to meet in the request email.

The Government and Politics Advising Office would just like to remind students of the following three major policies:

Government and Politics majors may only register for three (3) GVPT courses for fall and spring semester. All other majors are restricted from taking no more than one (1) GVPT course per semester. The advising office makes no exceptions to this policy.

In accordance with BSOS College policy, the Government and Politics department does not oversubscribe students to any GVPT course. Students are encouraged to sign up for all courses on their registration date, and must complete any other registration blocks before there registration appointment. Students should remain on waitlists and remember to check in every day during schedule adjustment to ensure they do not lose their spot on the waitlist.

The Government and Politics Department enforces all pre-requisites. Student must have successfully completed a pre-requisite the semester before registering for any class. The Government and Politics Department reserves the right to drop students who are missing the pre-requisite from the course without notice.

Mock Trial

Do you want to part of a National Championship Team? Join UMD's Mock Trial Team!

Interested in law? Public speaking? Want to meet people? Then Mock Trial is for you. The 4 time National Championship team is recruiting new talent to join our mock trial program for another victorious year in tournaments around the country, traveling from New York City to California.

Join our mock trial team and you will learn trial techniques, the rules of evidence and develop an understanding of law. It serves as a great foundation for law school and public speaking. You will also meet great people and make connections in the legal field.

If it sounds like Mock Trial is the team for you, email the Administrative Coordinator, Katrina Self, at info@marylandmocktrial.com. Or visit our website at www.marylandmocktrial.com.

Conference on Women's Labor in the Global Economy

The African American Studies Department, University of Maryland presents a book launch & two-day conference for Women's Labor in the Global Economy featuring the contributing authors: Akosua Adomako Ampofo, Lynn Bolles, Akosua Darkwah, Carole Boyce Davies, Evelyn Nakano Glenn, Nandini Gunawardena, Sharon Harley, Nancy Hewitt, Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Maria Ontiveros, Mary Osirim and Vicki Ruiz Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 4:30-6:00pm at the Nyumburu Cultural Center and Friday, October 5, 2007 9:00-1:30 pm in the Atrium at the Stamp Student Union.

For more information, contact Sharon Harley (sharley@aasp.umd.edu), Beck Krefting (rkrefting@aasp.umd.edu) or Sharon Anderson (sanderson@aasp.umd.edu) at AASD at 301-405-4470 or 301-405-1158.

Middle East Seminar Series

“Saudi-American Relations and the Coming Challenges in the Middle East” with Gregory Gause, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Middle East Studies Program at the University of Vermont, on Thursday September 20th, 2007 12:30-2 at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM) Conference Room (Ground Floor of Tydings Hall). Lunch will be provided, therefore an RSVP is required. If you plan on attending please email: middleeastseminarseries@gmail.com

Call To Service Workshop

Do you want to improve you or your staffs' knowledge of federal opportunities and how to promote federal service on your campus? We are pleased to announce the full schedule for the 2007-08 Call to Serve Workshop Series ”Building a Campaign to Promote Federal Service.“ These workshops are free conference calls and webinars designed for any staff or faculty member at Call to Serve schools. Registration will be open one month prior to each workshop. Please share this information widely with your campus colleagues.

View the complete workshop schedule »

Registration is now open for the September workshops:

Student Programs September 13, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.. EST

PMF, SCEP, STEP, FCIP — Maybe you know what these acronyms mean. Most likely, you don't have a clue that these are some of the federal government's leading entry level programs for young people. Learn the latest details on these programs from a panel of agency experts. Panelists include Eric Brown from the Presidential Management Fellows Program and Hakeem Basheerud-Deen from the Office of Personnel Management.

Send your complete contact information to register »

Security Clearances September 26, 2007 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Most summer internships and entry-level jobs (including those for recent graduates) that require a security clearance have deadlines in November. Make sure your students are prepared to successfully navigate the process. Join us for this discussion with security clearance experts from federal agencies.

Send your complete contact information to register »

Prepare for Career Success

Whether you plan to find a job or continue on to graduate school, these events can help you transition successfully into the world of work and the global economy.

** Unless otherwise noted all events will be held at the University Career Center located on the 3rd floor of Hornbake Library.

** Check www.CareerCenter.Umd.edu for more info and updates!

How to Prepare for a Job Fair -3:00-4:00pm- Monday, Sept. 17- Traveling Resume Critiques (TRC)- North Campus Dining Hall- 11:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday, Sept. 18- Industry Series: Business, Management, Finance and More Nyumburu Cultural Center- 3:00-4:30pm-Traveling Resume Critiques (TRC)-North Campus, Dining Hall- 11:00am-1:00pm- Thursday, Sept. 20

Maximize Your UM Opportunities for a Global Economy: Career Networking Panel-3:00-4:30pm-Friday, Sept. 21-How to Prepare for a Job Fair-12:00-1:00pm

Monday, Sept. 24- Graduate & Professional School Fair-The George Washington Univ. Smith Center 3:00-7:30pm

The Live of Others Film

The University Honors Program proudly presents The Lives of Others on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union. The film will be hosted by Dr. Howard Smead, Senior Lecturer in the University Honors Program. Dr. Smead will provide a brief introduction and lead a post-show discussion on the major themes presented, placing the film within a social and historical context. All are invited to attend, free popcorn and soda will be provided to enhance your cinematic experience. Included below is a brief description of the film.

NPR Needs Your Help

NPR is looking for a UM student who was an Iraq or Afghanistan veteran to talk with for a series they are working on. They are also asking how MANY vets from either war we actually have on campus. If you have any pertinent information, contact David Ottalini at dottalin@umd.edu.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Workshop

Faculty members and student advisors in fields related to public service, particularly government and politics, behavioral and social sciences, education,
and the sciences, and are asked to encourage their best juniors to attend the Truman Scholarship workshop given by Prof. Joe Oppenheimer. Truman scholars receive up to $30,000 for their graduate education. The campus deadline for the Truman is November 26, 2007.

For more information, contact:
Camille A. Stillwell
+1 301 314 1289
cstillwe@umd.edu
www.scholarships.umd.edu

Research Opportunities

Interested in working with a GVPT faculty member on his/her research? Consider participating in Maryland Student Researchers (MSR). MSR provides students with an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on a volunteer basis for 4-6 hours per week.

Students are encouraged to explore the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR) database. Please visit http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Studies. GVPT faculty who are currently seeking student research assistants include the following:

Jim Gimple, mailto:jglass@gvpt.umd.edu

James Glass, jglass@gvpt.umd.edu

Frances Lee, flee@gvpt.umd.edu

Scott Kastner, skastner@gvpt.umd.edu

Wayne McIntosh, wmcintosh@gvpt.umd.edu

Website: http://www.uresearch.umd.edu/

Intern for New Jersey Democrat

Full-time or Part-time Intern Opportunity. Moderate Mid-Atlantic Democrat is seeking highly motivated interns to work full time during the 2007 fall semester in his Washington office. The internship is unpaid but students may receive credit. Intern duties are primarily administrative, and include answering phones, opening and sorting mail, scheduling tours of various federal buildings, conducting tours of the Capitol building, attending hearings, and some legislative research. This opportunity offers an exciting inside glimpse into how a congressional office operates, and familiarizes the intern with Capitol Hill.

New Jersey residents encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should email their resume and availability to nj01internapps@mail.house.gov.

Intern at The Interfaith Alliance, on First Freedom First

POSITION SUMMARY: First Freedom First is a national effort to safeguard the separation of church and state by educating the Americans about the influences of religion on public policy. Our interns help promote the project practically and creatively. Work includes collaboration on major projects, help with outreach, community organizing and event planning, and administrative assistance, with plenty of room for creative initiative. Visit www.firstfreedomfirst.org to learn more about the project, or contact Project Manager Eric Shutt at eshutt@interfaithalliance.org or (202) 238-3287 during normal business hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Creativity and desire to take personal initiative, ability to multitask, collaborative team player, diligent and independent working style

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistance in program planning, marketing, and communications; Help with First Freedom First media and public relations campaign, including social organizing, to generate earned media; Work creatively and collaboratively with First Freedom First manager on projects of personal interest related to the success of First Freedom First; Assistance in creating and sending materials to local affiliates and volunteers, and other efforts related to efficient operation of the project,;Monitor religion and politics in the media and other social outlets; Assistance with website maintenance

Applicants should send resume and cover letter to Project Manager Eric Shutt at eshutt@interfaithalliance.org

The newsletter is sent out each Friday before 12 pm 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.