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Finance Industry Meetup

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 07:10 AM PDT


Interested in finance, insurance, or banking? Attend this event on Friday, September 27th from 11am to 1pm at the University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, 3rd Floor) to meet employers looking to hire UMD students for internship or full-time roles.

Employers from different parts of the finance industry will be represented, and if you can attend at 11 a.m., you will hear elevator pitches from the full range of firms. Starting at 11:30 a.m. employers' reps will be available for conversations. Students majoring in Economics are especially encouraged to attend.

Please bring several copies of your resume to share with employers of interest. Attire: Business casual.

Part-Time Jobs Meetup

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 07:04 AM PDT


All UMD students (new and returning) looking for a part-time job for the fall and/or spring semester are invited to the Part-Time Jobs Meetup on Friday, August 30, 2019, from noon - 2pm in the Atrium on the 1st floor of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

This is an informal event where students will have the opportunity to meet and talk with on-campus offices and local off-campus businesses seeking to hire students for part-time jobs.

The casual format allows students to come and go from the event as their schedule allows.

Students are strongly encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and class schedule.
List of organizations attending:

  • Amazon (warehouse roles)
  • Campus Wash & Fold
  • Dash-In Convenience Store/Gas Station
  • Gold's Gym
  • QuadJobs
  • The Whittle School & Studios
  • UMD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
  • UMD Conference & Visitor Services
  • UMD Dining Services
  • UMD Division of IT
  • UMD Enrollment Management
  • UMD Health Professions Advising Office
  • UMD RecWell
  • UMD Security Operations Center
  • UMD Student Entertainment Events
  • UMD Tell-a-Terp
  • UMD Terrapin Club
  • United States Postal Service
For additional information about this event: Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu

How to Find an Internship Workshops

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 07:08 AM PDT


Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search?

To help you with your internship search, this session will discuss:
  1. Specific resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors
  2. Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
  3. Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field
Get started in your search! These workshops occur monthly in the University Career Center & The President's Promise. If this date does not work for your schedule, check our event calendar for other dates this semester.

For additional information about this event: Contact Erica Ely at Eely@umd.edu

Fall Career & Internship Fair

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 07:09 AM PDT

UMD's 2019 Fall Career & Internship Fair offers the opportunity to interact with hundreds of diverse employers interested in students and alumni, seeking full-time and internship positions in various industries.

Review these resources to prepare for the fair and to see the list of employers attending

Career Fair Prep Events
  • Drop In Advising, University Career Center
    Monday, September 9 - Friday September 13 11 AM - 3:30 PM
    Monday, September 16 11 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Making the Most of the Career Fair Monday, September 16, 2019, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Career Fair Speed Prep Monday, September 9, 2019 6:15 - 8:00 PM - 2570 Van Munching Hall

Capitalism vs. Socialism: A Debate and Discussion

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 06:39 AM PDT

Join the Smith School for a thought-provoking debate and discussion featuring Yaron Brook, author of "Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government," and Bhaskar Sunkara, author of "The Socialist Manifesto: A Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality."

Capitalism vs. Socialism: A Debate and Discussion 
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 
from 6:30-8:00 PM S
amuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD
Register for this free event here: go.umd.edu/capitalismvssocialism 

This event is presented by the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets at the Robert H. Smith School of Business along with The Steamboat Institute.



Fall Internships with the Council on Foreign Relations

Posted: 29 Aug 2019 05:12 AM PDT

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is still accepting applications for their Fall 2019 Internships.

The CFR Volunteer Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals who are considering a career in international relations. Our volunteer interns have the chance to interact with experts, scholars, and young, upcoming leaders in the foreign policy field.

Volunteer interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis in both the New York and Washington, DC, offices. Volunteer internships are generally offered in the Executive Office, CFR.org, the Studies Program, Publications, Communications, the Meetings Program, the Corporate Program, and Foreign Affairs publishing. Each semester requires a part-time commitment of at least sixteen to twenty-one hours per week. A volunteer intern's duties generally consist of departmental support, editing and writing, research, and event coordination.

Some examples of available Fall Internships in Washington DC include:
For the full list of internships available at the CFR please visit the CFR Internship website

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Posted: 28 Aug 2019 02:45 PM PDT

Are you a Pell Grant recipient (and US citizen) planning to study abroad in Winter, Spring or Summer 2020? 

You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department's Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for study abroad and up to $8,000 if you are studying a critical language. In the last three years, 100 UMD undergraduate students have won Gilman Scholarship! 
Attend an upcoming information sessions and you'll get access to the ELMS Gilman resource site, which includes samples of successful application essays. You'll also learn how you can earn an automatic $1,000 grant from the UMD Education Abroad office for completing a Gilman application!

INFORMATION SESSIONS
There will be several information sessions where you can learn more about the program and ask questions. RSVP: gilman@umd.edu. Note session locations. If you're interested but unable to attend, please write to the same address to let them know.
  • Thursday, 8/29, 2:00-2:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, 8/29, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, 8/30, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, 9/3, 12:00-12:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, 9/3, 3:00-3:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, 9/4, 10:00-10:30 am, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Wednesday, 9/4, 11:00-11:00 am, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Thursday, 9/5, 1:30-2:00 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Friday, 9/6, 10:00-10:30 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Monday, 9/9, 12:00-12:30pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
  • Monday, 9/9, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, 1101 Marie Mount Hall
  • Tuesday, 9/10, 3:00-3:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

RETURNED GILMAN SCHOLAR PANEL
Finally, hear from your peers about their experiences applying for Gilman and studying abroad by attending the Returned Gilman Scholars Panel. There will be refreshments!
WHEN: Thursday, September 5, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
WHERE: 1102 H.J. Patterson Hall

DEADLINE: October 1
 
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, students must be:
  • a U.S. citizen
  • a Pell Grant recipient
  • a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (includes all majors)
  • studying abroad for at least 21 days
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