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GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter |
February 5, 2007 |
In this issue:
- Advising Updates - IMPORTANT
- GVPT Study Abroad Programs
- FREE LSAT!
- Complete the Dean's Survey
- Summer Research Opportunities
- Scholarship Section
- Events around Campus
- Internship Opportunities
ADVISING UPDATES
SENIORS - TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION
Go to Testudo --> Records and Registration --> Apply for Graduation. GVPT offers a BA, not a BS. You must apply for graduation before the end of schedule adjustment!
REMINDER! Schedule Adjustment Period ENDS TOMORROW
The end of schedule adjustment is February 6th. Changes to your spring schedule (both adding and dropping) must be made by 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.
NEW Walk-In Hours for Spring 2007
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday :1pm -5pm
Tuesday : 1pm-3pm
Friday : 9am-12pm
If you would like to meet with an advisor at a time not listed above, you can email advising@gvpt.umd.edu to schedule an appointment. Please include times you are available to meet in the request email.
GVPT Study Abroad Programs
The GVPT Department would like to highlight some of Europe's best study abroad programs through the University of Maryland. If you are interested in any of the programs below, we strongly recommend that you visit the GVPT Undergraduate Advising Office before applying for more information.
Graduate Programs in European Studies
The College of Europe, the first ever institute of post-graduate European studies is offering graduate academic programs in EU International Relations and Diplomacy, European Economic Studies, European Interdisciplinary Studies, European Legal Studies, European Political and Administrative Studies, and Specialization in European Law and Economic Analysis. Study with more than 400 students from over 45 countries on the College’s two campuses, Brugge, Belgium and Warszawa, Poland. Basic requirements for admissions are a completed university degree and knowledge of English and French. For more information on this program, contact Apitchaya Pimpawathin in 1155 Tydings Hall.
England: Oxford - Honors Programme in British Law, Politics and Society
Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, its origins going back to the eleventh century. For over eight hundred years this ancient university has been an international center of scholarship. International summer programs have been organized by the University of Oxford since the 1880s. This Maryland program, offered in conjunction with Oxford University, offers high-level courses to an informed and curious audience of graduate and undergraduate students.
The program offers an in-depth look at British law, politics, and society. During the three-week program (4 credits), students will have the opportunity for concentrated study in small seminar groups, taught by Oxford University faculty members. A general lecture series by prominent figures from the University of Oxford and elsewhere will also be offered. The program will allow students to take two course modules: one required two-credit course in “Law and Society” and one two-credit course of the student’s choosing.
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2007
Program Dates: Summer 2007 (exact dates TBD)
Visit http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/1029 to view application, fees, and more information about the program.
University of Kent
GVPT students at the University of Maryland are eligible to apply to study for a year at the University of Kent in England. Exchange students are enrolled as full-time students at Kent, so applicants are expected to be self-sufficient and highly motivated. As the University of Maryland does not maintain a permanent faculty presence in Britain, students handle their academic and personal lives quite independently. As a result, exchange students have a unique opportunity to truly assimilate into the British culture. The University of Kent is located in Canterbury, a small medieval city south-west of London. Canterbury is known for its cathedral, as well as its ancient streets and walkways, packed with second-hand bookshops, craft shops, pubs and restaurants. Located only 56 miles from London, Canterbury is an easy base for travel around England.
Applicants must be GVPT majors and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must also plan to study abroad during their junior year.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2007
Visit http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/725 to view application, fees, and more information about the program
Financial Aid and Scholarships
UMCP students can use their university, state and federal financial aid towards study abroad expenses. In addition, the Study Abroad Office offers a limited number of study abroad scholarships to deserving UMCP students. Maryland scholarship applications are available on our website and are due by February 16. Exchange students are welcome to apply for these scholarships. Visit http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/189 for more information on various study abroad scholarships.
FREE
practice GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT Saturday, March 10th @ 12
noon at the UMCP Armory Bldg.
(sponsored by the UMCP Pre-Med Society)
On Saturday, March 10th at 12 noon, the University of Maryland Pre-Medical
Society is holding a FREE opportunity for students to take a practice GRE,
GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT. The event will be held in the Armory
building at the UMD campus in College Park. It is open to anyone who would
like to take a practice test, even if you are not a UMCP student. Last year
we had over 4,000 registrants for this event. Each test will last up
to 3 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam. After the test, guest
instructors will give a short workshop on test-taking strategies and answer
questions.
Even if you cannot make it out on March 10th, as long as you register by
e-mail, we will order you a copy of the exam that you want, and you can pick
it up sometime later in March to take home and bring back. This is a
great opportunity for students to see how they might score on the real
thing, and also to get an idea of the kinds of questions that will be on the
real test. The tests will be scored and returned to the students at a later
date with computerized feedback about their individual performance on the
test.
To sign up for the event, you just need to provide us with the following
information by e-mail at:
UMCP.PreMed.Society@gmail.com .
1. Name
2. Home address
3. E-mail
4. Phone number
5. Which test you would like to take
Before the event, we will send you an e-mail confirming your registration
and giving you the room number for your test.
Again, this is a completely FREE event and a great opportunity for anyone
interested in going to grad, business, law, med, dental, or pharmacy school
in the next few years!
Complete the Dean's Survey
On-line Surveys for the Review of the Dean of the College of Behavioral and
Social Sciences and His Administrative Offices
The University Provost has formed a Review Committee for the review of Dean
Edward Montgomery. As indicated in an earlier e-mail message, the Review
Committee needs the assistance of the faculty, staff, and students to permit us
to do a thorough review and to make constructive recommendations to the Provost.
The on-line survey is now available for your completion at
http://www.faculty.umd.edu/survey . We strongly encourage your participation
in this important process!
Responses are ANONYMOUS and will be held in CONFIDENCE. (If you would prefer to
submit a hard copy of the survey, please print out and mail the completed survey
to the Office of Faculty Affairs, 1119 Main Admin. Building.) Responses are due
by *February 14, 2007*.
Summer Research
Pre-Graduate Research Experience Program at UNC
A 10-week research intense program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designed for undergraduate students. Students in the social sciences and
humanities may participate in the Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program component. Interested students are encouraged to visit
www.unc.edu/depts/murap. Participants will work with faculty, postdoctoral, or graduate students with an opportunity to participate in social activities,
special seminars related to research and graduate programs, and a GRE preparatory workshop. Housing will be provided and travel reimbursed up to $500.
Students chosen will also receive a stipend of $3,200 and a food allowance of $1,450.
Eligibility
Students should show sincere interest in pursuing the Ph.D degree. Historically underrepresented students are particularly targeted. Prefrence is given to students
who have completed their junior year. Freshmen students and students who have graduated before or during the program, and students not US citizens or permanent
residents are NOT eligible.
How To Apply
Visit www.uncres.org and click on "SPGRE" - there will be a link to the online application. The application deadline is February 9, 2007. The program runs from
May 20th to July 27th.
NSF SBE Summer Research Experience at UMiami
The UM NSF SBE (National Science Foundation Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences) Summer Research Experience offers extraordinary opportunities
for research, personal growth, networking, and social interaction for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing academic careers. The program is highly
competitive and chooses 8 undergraduate students each year. The University of Miami is seeking a diverse pool of applicants including African America, Hispanic,
and American Indian students who are juniors or seniors as of Fall 2006.
All selected students will receive a stipend in addition to on-campus living and travel expenses.
All applications must be received by February 14, 2007
For more information, and to apply online, visit www.miami.edu/grad/nsfsbealliance.
Initiative to Increase Diversity
The purpose is to provide college juniors and seniors with a research experience that would encourage them to enter graduate training in one of the social and behavioral science fields and to help them develop stronger graduate school applications. The program has a special emphasis on population groups (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders) underrepresented in these fields. Students will be provided with a meaningful research experience in one of our academic departments. We will also supplement the research experience with lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and mentoring.
This upcoming 8-week program will be held on the University of Maryland – College Park campus from June 3 through July 28, 2007. Participants will be matched with a mentor and research in one of our departments: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Psychology and Sociology.
Students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board in University on-campus housing and a stipend of $2,700.
How to Apply
Basic eligibility requirements include (but are not limited to) junior or senior status by Fall 2007; interest in a career in the social, behavior, or economic sciences; and U.S. citizen or permanent resident status. We are especially interested in applications from students underrepresented in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. The application deadline is February 9, 2007. For more information, please visit: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/dean/summer.html
Ohio State University
The 2007 Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State University is currently accepting applications from URM undergraduate students in all
disciplines, and especially SBES fields, interested in pursuing graduate education. The SROP program here at OSU is a summer research experience designed
to help minority undergraduates explore opportunities for graduate study and academic careers. Participants conduct original research on a mutually agreed upon
topic under the supervision of an OSU faculty mentor. Additional information and online application are available @ http://www.ohiosea.org/research/srop.html.
The application deadline is February 10, 2007. Contact: Patrice L. Dickerson, Phone: 614-247-4461, Dickerson.144@sbs.osu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
The GVPT Departmental Website, www.bsos.umd.edu/gvpt has a newly updated section devoted to scholarships. Interested students can click here.
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The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation "Scientific Scholarship"
The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in scientific fields relevant to modern day law enforcement. To be eligible for consideration, each nominee must: 1. Be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of nomination. 2. Be majoring in a scientific field of study that has relevance to modern day criminal investigation. Such majors may include, but are not limited to, the following: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Forensic Technologies, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. 3. Be a citizen of the United States. 4. Summit a completed J. Edgar Hoover Foundation “Scientific Scholarship” application, which is online at http://www.scholarships.umd.edu 5. Provide an official college transcript. 6. Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the nominee’s worthiness for this award.
Interested students should submit their application including two letters of recommendation and transcript(s) to the National Scholarships Office at 2130 Mitchell by March 9, 2007.
The J. Edgar Hoover scholarship application is available online at http://www.scholarships.umd.edu |
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Summer Program at
Georgetown University
Applications can be downloaded from http://www.i4rc.org/apply.html |
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Glamour Magazine
Scholarship |
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GEICO’s 2007 Diversity Achievement Award
It is with great
pleasure that UMD is invited to participate in GEICO’s 2007 Diversity
Achievement Awards program. This program provides a $2,500 scholarship
to one (1) outstanding sophomore or junior. Our program objectives are
to encourage student achievement in major fields related to the
operations of an insurance company, and for students to recognize GEICO
as an employer of choice for post-graduation career opportunities. Applications can be sent via email. To request an application send an email to advising@gvpt.umd.edu. All application information must be submitted to GEICO and postmarked no later than February 23, 2007. |
Campus and Local Events
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Republican Women at Maryland (RWMD) |
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Multicultural Internship Networking
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Internship Opportunities
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The Republican Governors Association is looking for intelligent, energetic college students to spend a semester learning the nuts and bolts of politics in America. The internship program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools that will assist an intern in all future professional endeavors. Interns will have exposure to the various aspects of the RGA. Responsibilities include assisting the finance team with fundraising, events and member services, working with our political team tracking news, polls and other information related to the gubernatorial campaigns as well as administrative tasks necessary for the overall success of the organization. Any student who is interested in interning with the RGA should visit our webpage at www.rga.org and navigate to the intern program tab. A letter from RGA Chairman and Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is posted as well as application details and a link to our online application.
Details of the program: Application deadlines:
Summer 2007 – April 1, 2007 Stipend: $1,000/month (regardless of whether or not the student receives course credit) Positions available: DC: 1 Finance, 1 Political, 1 Administrative Atlanta: 1 Administrative/Political Duration of internship: The duration of an internship will be determined on a case-by-case basis. School credit: RGA will be glad to assist in any way if a student would like to receive course credit for their internship.
If you have any questions, feel free to send an e-mail to Adam Kincaid at akincaid@rga.org. |
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UNDERGRADUATE PAID SPRING SEMESTER INTERNSHIP
High profile international strategic advisory firm seeks undergraduate for paid Spring Semester internship. The ideal candidate will have an interest and academic background in Latin America or Europe and economics, finance, foreign policy or business. Fluency of Spanish, Portuguese, French or German is required; additional language skills valued. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Extensive research of public policy and business issues; - Translation and statistical analysis duties; - Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients; - Assisting professional staff in building a marketing database of business and media contacts; - General office and administrative support; - Commitment to work through the end of May 2007.
This internship will pay $11 per hour and requires a work schedule of at least 20 hours in the office each week. To apply, please send a detailed cover letter, which highlights workday availability, as well as relevant experience and skills, a resume, and a writing sample (8 pages max) demonstrating strong research and concise writing style to Stephanie Lee (email: slee@kmaglobal.com or fax: 202/419-1421). |
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Presidential Campaign Internship Opportunity
A 2008 Republican presidential campaign is looking for interns to work in the communications department. Major responsibilities will include media monitoring, research, and writing. Those who are accepted will gain experience in the highest level of politics and an understanding of how a national presidential campaign is operated. Writing and research experience is a plus. For those interested, please send your resume and a writing sample to gopcampaign@gmail.com. |
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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is now in its 31st year of providing full-time internships and short-term academic seminar programs for college students. To date, we have more than 35,000 alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide. Our staff of 60 professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality academic experiential education programs for college students. Each semester and summer term, we have 400 to 550 students in more than 80 different majors enrolled, about half from public and half from private institutions. We can provide an exceptionally broad range of placement opportunities, and are able to provide financial assistance to more than 80% of our students. The Washington Center's housing, most of it located in Northern Virginia, is among the most attractive available for DC area interns.
The newest addition to The Washington Center's programs is The Washington, D.C.–London Internship Program, to be launched this summer. It will meet a need at many of our affiliated institutions for a for-credit program that enables students to combine study abroad with a substantive internship. Designed as a comparative experience it will begin with a ten-day seminar in Washington, D.C. focusing on the nation’s capital as a center of government, politics, media, international and non-profit organizations and the like. Special features of the eight-week experience in the U.K. include tailored placements in any of a wide variety of organizations, a strong academic course taught by an Oxford-trained professor, and guaranteed housing in attractive neighborhoods like Kensington and Regent’s Park. Selected institutional representatives will be eligible for support for their own site visits to London. For more information, visit: http://www.twc.edu/students/london.shtml Deadline Reminders for The Washington Center Competitive Deadline for Summer Term/Quarter and Postgraduate 2007 is February 2, 2007. Regular deadline for Washington, D.C–London Summer Program 2007 is February 2, 2007 |
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White House Internship The
White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve
our President and explore public service. We are seeking exceptional
candidates to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to
typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and
complete an intern service project. Interns may serve a term in the
Fall, Spring or Summer. Every candidate must be a United States citizen,
enrolled in a college or university, and at least 18 years of age. |
Rules for the GVPT Newsletter
The newsletter is sent out
each Monday before 5 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.