Monday, December 19, 2011

Commencement Information

Commencement Information
The university’s campus-wide commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Comcast Center. Further information is available at http://www.commencement.umd.edu/ . Contact the Special Events Office with any questions via email at events@ur.umd.edu or by phone at 301-405-4638.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the Comcast Center. Students, faculty marshals and doctoral hooders are to line up in academic regalia at 3:00 p.m. in the small gym on the ground floor of the Comcast Center. Faculty and platform party members are to line up at 3:15 p.m. in the press room on the arena floor of the Comcast Center.

Important Information for Fall 2011 Commencement

  • Tickets are NOT required for the college ceremony or the university ceremony.
  • Please do not bring any non-essential personal possessions as there is no place to leave them.
  • If you or a guest will need assistance AT THE COLLEGE CEREMONY due to a physical disability, please make your written request by December 1 to: Nadine Dangerfield, 2141 Tydings Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Please contact the Office of Special Events at 301-405-4638 regarding assistance needs for the campus-wide ceremony.
  • Latin Honors graduates (summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude) may pick up their honors tassels in room 2141 Tydings Hall between
    8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from December 1 through December 20.
  • Please understand that participation in the college's graduation ceremonies does not guarantee graduation from the University of Maryland. Final clearance for the December 2011 diploma certification will occur prior to February 2012.
Click here to access directions to campus and other visitor information. For more information contact:
Nadine Dangerfield
301-405-6601
nadineyd@umd.edu

Monday, December 12, 2011

NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland (NPCM) Internships


NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland (NPCM), the state's largest grassroots pro-choice organization, has been working to protect choice for nearly 30 years.
Our mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

Communications Intern
NPCM is seeking a Communications Intern to provide technical support, help with online outreach efforts, and assistance with general oral and written communications. 
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking profiles; track membership details
  • Assist with the update of our online reproductive health guide, including research and written content;
  • Update website as needed
  • Expand internet outreach efforts
  • Help staff with day-to-day office operations
  • Assist with other organizational projects as needed, including assisting with volunteer and fundraising events.

Qualified applicants will:
·         Possess excellent writing, researching, and editing skills; be familiar with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and social networking sites;
·         Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills and have an ability to meet deadlines on time;
·         Be a self-starter who can take initiative on individual projects;
·         Be able to work well alone and in cooperative decision-making settings;
·         Support the full range of reproductive options for women including birth control, bearing healthy children, adoption, and safe, legal abortion.

This is an unpaid internship, but offers the opportunity to gain a range of meaningful experiences. Class credit may be arranged with your college or university.  Scheduling is flexible based on applicant’s availability. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required, 20 hours per week preferred.  Occasional evenings and weekends required. Internship runs January through May with flexible start and end dates.

Application Deadline: December 19, 2011

Application Instructions: Send a current resume, letter of interest, short (no longer than 3 pages) writing sample, and three references to Melissa Kleder at Melissa@prochoicemd.org.

Development Intern
The Development Intern position provides an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit fundraising, event planning, and other critical aspects of non-profit development. The Development Intern will assist with special events, membership development, and foundation grants.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the planning and implementation of our largest annual benefit
  • Assist in production of donor mailings
  • Coordinate volunteers for fundraising events & activities
  • Research potential funding sources (foundations, corporations, individuals, public sources)
  • Research and summarize issues for use in funding appeals
  • Explore grant opportunities and assist with preparation of grant proposals
  • Help process in-coming payments and other financial contributions
  • Assist in database management (i.e. updating contacts, generating reports)
  • Assist with other tasks or events as needed, including volunteer and community outreach events. 

Qualified applicants will:
·         Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to make calls to a wide variety of people from donors to local businesses with comfort and confidence;
·         Be a self-starter who is able to take initiative on individual projects;
·         Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet  deadlines on time;
·         Possess ability to work well independently and in cooperative decision-making settings;
·         Be a strong writer, researcher, and editor; be familiar with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the Internet;
·         Support the full range of reproductive options for women including birth control, bearing healthy children, adoption, and safe, legal abortion.
This is an unpaid internship, but offers the opportunity to gain a range of meaningful experiences. Class credit may be arranged with your college or university.  Scheduling is flexible based on applicant’s availability. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required, 20 hours per week preferred.  Occasional evenings and weekends required. The internship runs from January through May with flexible start and end dates.

Application Deadline: December 19, 2011

Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, current resume, and three references to Melissa Kleder at Melissa@prochoicemd.org.

Community Outreach Intern
NPCM is seeking a Community Outreach Intern to assist with community outreach and education, provide staff support, and learn the inner workings of a non-profit organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the planning and implementation of statewide Tour to Expose Fake Clinics, which will educate communities about so-called crisis pregnancy centers.  The tour will take place in seven Maryland counties and will work to engage young people (30 and under);
  • Help staff conduct educational outreach activities about relevant choice issues including, but not limited to, staffing community festivals and volunteer events;
  • Coordinate volunteers for community outreach events;
  • Assist with other tasks as needed, including assisting with volunteer and fundraising events.

Qualified applicants will:
·         Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage a diverse audience with comfort and confidence;
·         Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet  deadlines on time;
·         Be a self-starter who is able to take initiative on individual projects;
·         Be a strong writer, researcher, and editor; familiar with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the Internet;
·         Possess ability to work well independently and in cooperative decision-making settings;
·         Support the full range of reproductive options for women including birth control, bearing healthy children, adoption, and safe, legal abortion.
Some travel required; candidates must have reliable transportation. This is an unpaid internship, but travel reimbursement is available. Class credit may be arranged with your college or university.  Scheduling is flexible based on applicant’s schedule.  A minimum of 15 hours per week is required, 20 hours per week preferred.  Occasional evenings and weekends required. The internship runs from January through May with flexible start and end dates.

Applications Deadline: December 19, 2011

Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, current resume, and three references to Melissa Kleder at Melissa@prochoicemd.org.

Internships and Job Opportunities


SFCG on Race Intern (54263)
Search for Common Ground - DC, Washington
SFCG on Race is seeking an intern to support the work of developing projects within the program. SFCG on Race, or “The One America Project,” is a new initiative designed to inspire racial healing and reconciliation throughout the USA. The long term goal of SFCG on Race is to heal racism in the United States at the interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. We will do this by taking a common ground approach to heal the impact of racism in our society in ways such as providing training to leaders, organizing gatherings, catalyzing constructive dialogues, highlighting existing efforts, and developing creative, new programming.

Desired Major(s): Behavioral and Social Sciences/African American Studies, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Anthropology, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Sociology, Education/Policy and Leadership (GRAD), Journalism, Public Policy (GRAD)


Position Type:
Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Social and Gender Assessment Reporting Analyst (54068)
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) - Washington, District of Columbia
The SGA team is seeking an entry‐level analyst on a consultancy basis to support the team in its country technical support and compact‐related work, including but not limited to, knowledge management, research, report writing, outreach and communication efforts, and other tasks to improve capacity among our country counterparts.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Technical Capability
· A Bachelor’s degree in, sociology, anthropology, international affairs, communications, or relevant field.
· Knowledge of and experience with database management and MS applications (Word, Excel,
o Dbase, Power Point and MS Project), required. Familiarity with SharePoint
software a plus.
· Social and/or gender assessment background a plus, but not required.
· Strong research and analytical skills.
· Experience compiling and writing reports.
· Strong communication skills.
Position Type:
Entry Level (Full-Time)


Thursday, December 8, 2011

LIFT Information Session!


My name is Matt Devlin and I work with LIFT, an organization that draws upon the skills, passions, and commitment of college students to fighting poverty in DC.

I’d like to know if you can let your students know that LIFT will be on Maryland’s campus tomorrow night, December 8th, at 7PM in ASY3219, for an information session. We will cover what we do, how students can be involved, campus-wide initiatives, and how each student can apply.

At LIFT, clients and volunteers (called Student Advocates) work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, apply for public benefits that make ends meet, and obtain referrals for services like childcare and healthcare.

This semester, we have 12 Maryland students working hard in our 3 offices in DC, and they will all be out to meet and talk with interested students tomorrow night about how they can start making a difference in their community!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Matthew Devlin
Site Coordinator/AmeriCorps*National Direct

LIFT-DC c/o THEARC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE/Suite 205
Washington, DC 20020
T: (202) 450-2787
F: (202) 525-1482

Monday, December 5, 2011

Internships and Job Opportunities


Peace Corps: Employer Networking and Information Session
Tuesday, December 06, 2011 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - Multipurpose Room
Event Details: Peace Corps will present an information session on their overseas positions. They are interested in students from ALL majors.
Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.
For additional information about this event: contact Adrianne Bradford at abradfor@umd.edu

How to Make the Most of Your Winter Break and Find an Internship
Wednesday, December 07, 2011 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM
Location: Resource Room - UCC
Event Details: Come learn about resources and tips on how to find an internship!
For additional information about this event: contact Megan O'Rourke at morourk2@umd.edu

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White House Internship Program, Summer 2012 program, DC
Please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/internships for detailed information about the program, the application process, a timeline with deadlines, and the departments that participate in the program.  A complete application includes: short answers, two essay questions, a one-page resume, and two letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply for Summer 2012 is January 22, 2012. 

"This select group of young men and women from across the country dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the White House, the community, and the nation. These committed citizens become a part of the White House team. The assignments given to an intern on any given day could include conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, and writing memos. While the interns’ individual responsibilities and tasks vary, they are united through weekly events and, most importantly, through service. Interns participate in a long-term service project to help the surrounding community. This is a great opportunity to promote leadership and a way to learn about their fellow intern class. Each week, interns come together for a speaker series with senior staff members and participate in off-site field trips around D.C."


Research & Communications Internship, Spring 2012- Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time) (53967)
Public Religion Research Institute - Washington, District of Columbia
Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) is a fast-paced organization dedicated to research at the intersection of religion, values, and public life. PRRI conducts a monthly “Religion News Survey” in partnership with Religion News Service, along with major national surveys on a variety of important issues including immigration reform, abortion...