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Apply for Student Experience Funds by 12/1/19
Chinese Business and Economics Research Internship, CSIS
International Student Union Leadership Opportunities

Apply for Student Experience Funds by 12/1/19

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 08:39 AM PST

While you are home for Thanksgiving, please consider applying for the BSOS Undergraduate Student Experience Funds. The application is open until December 1, 2019.

This is where you can get a small scholarship to help offset the cost of participating in an unpaid internship in January 2020 or Spring 2020.

A number of generous BSOS alumni and friends have recently contributed to this cause, so we have additional funds to distribute to students.

Chinese Business and Economics Research Internship, CSIS

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 05:42 AM PST

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is dedicated to providing thought leadership for the policy community about the dynamics of China's economy and its implications for industries and other countries. Our work – research, publications, events & outreach – focuses on the intersection of China's economy, the world of technology, US-China relations, and global governance.

The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics is seeking a full-time or part-time, paid research intern who can provide dedicated support for research and analysis, during the period from January 13, 2020 until May 29, 2020. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and has a strong interest in China's political economy, domestic and international. The research intern makes supportive contributions to the research agenda of the Chairholder and research associate through research, data analysis, writing, and management of the program's microsite and other publications. Special attention will be on the program's China Innovation Policy Series (CIPS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting in research, analysis, and writing for articles, event summaries, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
Assisting in spot and background research
Managing program's databases
Curating Trustee Chair social media
Monitoring events in Chinese domestic and international policy, and reporting daily
Providing logistical and administrative support for ongoing programs and projects
Assisting in event planning and staffing
Performing a variety of other Trustee Chair related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Current undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants currently enrolled in or those that have recently completed a master's degree are preferred.
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to commit to 20 or 35 hours a week
Must have strong research, analysis, and writing skills
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to work independently
Must have the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
Must demonstrate academic/professional background in Chinese foreign policy and domestic politics
Must be able to read Chinese-language documents

Apply on Silk Road: https://jobs.silkroad.com/CSIS/Careers/jobs/684?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 by December 8.

International Student Union Leadership Opportunities

Posted: 25 Nov 2019 05:36 AM PST

Interested in a leadership position in the only UMD student club with the mission of serving ALL international students—all nationalities, all regions, all fields of study, undergraduate and graduate? The International Student Union has officer openings for 2020. Needed officers:

Vice President for Graduate Activities
Name your own portfolio (e.g. getting together for whatever suits your talents or interests)
And help with recruiting, activities, and professional development

This academic year ISU held a panel Adjusting to Life in the US and plans a Cultural Showcase and drop-in events such as Coffee with an Officer and Ask an (ISU) Advisor. We expanded the LinkedIn group, and further developed a shared Google doc on free and low-cost resources for international students.

Officers for 2020 need to commit to:

Attending two meetings each month when classes are in session (we skip May and December)
Planning one event (with help from other students)
Answering group WhatsApp messages within 24 hours during the academic year
Checking in monthly with other officers and/or advisors during the summer
Helping to recruit a replacement before they graduate

If you are interested in making UMD a more welcoming place for all international students and making ISU even better in 2020, share your ideas and email us! Preference given to students with at least a year left before they graduate. ISU is open to international students and all who are interested in improving the environment for international students.Contact: ISU President Sofia Elkin selkin1@umd.edu or ISU co-advisors khopps@umd.edu and bkyser@umd.edu.

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