Internship at a Wider Circle

As the Spring semester approaches, we want to again share that internship opportunities are available at A Wider Circle. We are in the unique position of offering both direct service and behind-the-scenes internships to qualified students. We are looking for students who are passionate and committed and would like to be part of a movement to end poverty. 

A Wider Circle was founded in 2001 to provide services to the most vulnerable children and adults in our nation’s capital region.  The average family size of those we serve is 3.5 and the average annual income – from all sources – is $12,500.  We serve the neediest of the needy.  We have big goals for being a force in the movement to end poverty. 

Since our founding, A Wider Circle has helped families on the journey out of poverty through the provision of basic need items, job skills training and, most recently, wraparound support. Last year, we furnished the homes of more than 4,400 families. We also are involved in multiple initiatives to build community and a movement to end poverty. We are currently serving onsite in one neighborhood in D.C. and we plan to add one or more additional neighborhoods in the next month. Internships are available in those neighborhood programs as well.  

A Wider Circle is a grassroots nonprofit organization that hires 10-15 unpaid interns each semester to work out of our Center for Community Service in Silver Spring as well as our neighbor sites. Interns are truly the lifeblood of our organization. In addition to direct service and education internships, there are business, marketing, research, and strategic planning internships available. We request that interns commit to working at least 15 hours per week. Students interested in our internships may contact us at intern@awidercircle.org for information or simply send a resume and cover letter to that address. Internships are also listed on our website www.awidercircle.org.

If you have any questions about internship opportunities with us or about our work in general, please contact me any time at 301-608-3504 or at this email address.

Thank you and best wishes –

Anne

Anne Thompson, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, A Wider Circleo:  301.608.3504;  c:  301. 461.1332www.awidercircle.orgCFC #21120 

/because each of us has the ability to end poverty/

SOCY398C- SOCY Careers Course

SOCY Juniors and Seniors now is the time to receive that much needed guidance and support with life after graduation!

IHME Post-Bachelor Fellowship

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IHME Post-Bachelor Fellowship Using big data to improve the world’s health

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has an opportunity for graduating seniors!  Please share this message with your students and anyone who may be interested in this opportunity.  The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington offers a Post-Bachelor Fellowship in Global Health that combines a full-time professional position, academic research, and education with progressive on-the-job training and mentoring from a renowned group of professors. As a PBF, you will join a community of passionate researchers using creativity to solve complex global health problems. This program provides Post-Bachelor Fellows the option to pursue a fully funded Master of Public Health degree at the University of Washington.   Learn More Join us on Wednesday, November 16 2:00pm PST for a live program overview webcast featuring current fellows. For more information, visit us on Facebook.   Apply Now Questions?  Contact pbfs@healthdata.org.

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PAL COACH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE FOR SPRING 2017!

PAL COACH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE FOR SPRING 2017!

The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) program is a peer-to-peer academic coaching program, in which trained PAL coaches assist UMD students in using effective learning techniques to improve study skills and encourage their growth as learners.

Students engage in a semester-long, peer mentor training program, and are able to volunteer (for a small stipend), or receive 1 or 3 upper-level credits. PAL coaches also have the opportunity to become a certified mentor by the Learning Assistance Service or the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).

If you are motivated to learn how to support UMD students in developing their time management, study process, organizational and exam skills, please see the attached flyer.

TO APPLY:

1. Schedule an appointment on TutorTrac & attend a session with a current PAL coach. 

(Go to https://lasonline.umd.edu and select PEER ASSISTED LEARNING as the Center).

2. Submit a completed application (PDF) with your resume, unofficial transcript, and spring class schedule by Friday, November 11, 2016.

For more information, please visit go.umd.edu/laspal or contact the PAL Program Coordinator, Juliana Wong at jwong626@umd.edu or call 301-314-7699. 

Publish Your Paper with Eleven!

Eleven: The Undergraduate Journal of Sociology, a University of California, Berkeley based publication, is currently accepting papers for its seventh volume. We accept submissions by students from universities around the world and from departments in the social sciences. In the past we have published honors theses and seminar papers by students in Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Public Policy, and History.

Publishing with an academic journal comes with many rewards. We offer students the opportunity to share their research with a larger sociological community. Publishing your scholarly work also impresses graduate schools seeking applicants with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding research. Finally, our rigorous editing process perfects papers that ultimately make for excellent graduate school writing samples.

If you completed an excellent paper or honors thesis in the last three years, we strongly encourage you to fill out a submission form (attached). Empirical papers must have a well-developed methodology and contain original research. For this volume, we are also accepting critical papers in sociology and related disciplines. Such papers must be highly original and analyze a particular issue in a discipline—be it methodological, reflexive, or empirical. Please expand or limit your submission to 10-50 double spaced pages, and send your packaged materials to eleven.ucb@gmail.com. This page limit is strict and all-inclusive. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, November 6^th, 2016 at 11:59PM PST. Please find the submission form attached. Questions? Please contact Eleven at eleven.ucb@gmail.com or visit our website athttp://eleven.berkeley.edu/.

Summer Volunteering Projects in South America and Africa

With over 20 years’ experience specializing in responsible and ethical volunteering and adventure travel across South America and Africa, we're here to help you plan your adventure! 

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Apply for a 2017 Summer Project now and you could receive up to $245 off the price, or for those considering a Quest Gap Expedition in 2018, there’s $850 to be saved from an early application! 
Check out one of our worthwhile Summer Volunteering Projects below, to find out more and apply online. 

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Research Assistant Position Available

To apply, please visit: http://reslife.umd.edu/employment/

Questions can be directed to Sophie Tullier at stullier@umd.edu or 301-314-7598.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department of Resident Life • University of Maryland

POSITION TITLE: Special Undergraduate Student Assistant for Research and Assessment (SUSA)

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Research and Assessment Analyst

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Undergraduate Student Assistant for Research and Assessment (SUSA) works collaboratively with the R&A Analyst and the Director for R&A in planning and implementing Department of Resident Life (DRL) research and assessment projects. Projects may include routine assessments of student satisfaction, such as the “Residence Hall Evaluation Program (RHEP)” or special projects related to Department goals. SUSA’s responsibilities exceed that of the general hourly undergraduate office assistant, as this person would be tasked with additional data analysis and reporting projects. This requires advanced training and knowledge of software packages, including SPSS and Excel.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with project management including coordination and training of undergraduate student staff, tracking and responding to project issues, and overseeing data collection procedures. Examples of specific tasks include cleaning data, merging data sets, analyzing data, and calculating return rates
• Assist in development of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, e.g., web-based and pencil/paper questionnaires.
• Develop, review and revise surveys and questionnaires.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analyses, under supervision.
• Produce summative data reports, including tables, graphics, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Conduct audits to ensure that all undergraduate and professional staff involved with IRB approved projects have completed CITI training.
• Assist with the management of active Campus Labs accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Position requires introductory knowledge of research design and statistical procedures; solid organizational and project management skills; strong computer skills (including basic knowledge of SPSS, Excel, Access); and strong attention to detail. Must be able to work both independently (with minimal supervision) and collaboratively on assessment projects. Full-time undergraduate enrollment in a University of Maryland,
College Park required.

This position requires a commitment of approximately 5 hours per week. The hourly rate is a flat $10/hr, unlike other undergraduate positions; this position is not subject to an increase in the hourly rate each semester.

New 5 Year SOCY BA/MA Program Information and Applications

5 YEAR BA/MA OF SOCIOLOGY

COMBINED BACHELOR/MASTER ARTS OF SOCIOLOGY

Mission

The 5-year combined BA/MA program in Sociology is designed to support the advancement of talented students who desire to further their training in applied social science research but are not ready to commit to a PhD program. The program seeks to provide an intensive exposure to the research experience, participation in small, graduate-level seminars, academic and professional direction, and engagement in developing and completing a substantive sociological project.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to allow academically talented students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. During the 4th and 5th year in the program students will be required to complete thirty credits of graduate level course work. The program includes a minimum of three methods coursework and professional seminars that will train students in methodological and research strategies. Students will be exposed to the debates and issues addressed by key substantive areas of the discipline and guided as they design, develop, and carry out a research project. A two semester pro-seminar will provide practical tools that will better enable them to pursue their future professional goals and an optional research internship

Selection Process

Students who demonstrate outstanding performance in both their statistics and research methods courses (SOCY201, SOCY202, and their intermediate research requirement) and substantive Sociology coursework will be encouraged to apply. The program will accept applications from Sociology majors at the beginning of their junior year. For best consideration for admission, students will have at least a 3.5 GPA in the major. Eligible students will begin taking coursework during their fourth year, and upon completion of their B.A. requirements will apply to the Graduate School for admission.

The BA/MA program is separate from the Ph.D. program. No expectation of admission to that program should be assumed for students enrolled in the 5 year BA/MA program.

SOCY BA/MA Application (OLD Req's)

SOCY BA/MA Application (NEW Req's)

New Sociology Undergrad Major Requirements

The Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland College Park is pleased to announce the launch of new undergraduate degree requirements for our Bachelors of Arts degree program.  The new undergraduate major requirements support our new student outcomes below:

1. Explain the sociological perspective, broadly defined, use sociological theory to explain social problems and issues, make theoretically informed recommendations to address current social problems, and demonstrate the utility of the sociological perspective for their lives.

2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret, locate, evaluate, generate and use sociologically relevant data to test hypotheses and draw evidence-based conclusions.

3. Integrate sociological theory, research, and data in order to assess various explanations of social phenomena and to assess social policy.

Sociology undergraduates may choose to either remain in the old undergraduate program or you may switch to the new requirements. Please consult with a SOCY advisor to determine whether or not a change to the new program would be your best plan of action.

If you choose to switch to the new requirements (please see the new SOCY requirements and sample academic plan), you will have to complete an academic planning workshop with Sociology, complete a new curriculum designation form (see below), and complete a new academic plan to submit to the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS is located in 2148 Tydings Hall and they may be reached at 301-405-1697) following May 18^th, 2016.

Please contact the Sociology Undergraduate Office at 301-405-6389 to schedule your academic planning workshop meeting, and you may also call us to let us know if you have any questions about the old or new Sociology undergraduate program requirements. 

• Major Requirements (NEW)
• Sample Academic Plan (NEW)
• GENED Major Card (NEW)
• CORE Major Card (NEW)
• SOCY Major Designation Form (NEW)

Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony Information

Commencement Ceremony

Department of Sociology

Thursday, May 19, 2016

12:30 pm

Dekelboum Concert Hall

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Graduating Seniors, M.A. and PhD. candidates:

Things you should know as the Sociology graduation ceremony gets closer:

• Please arrive at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by 11:45 am.  Faculty and Graduates will line up in the Dance Theatre.   This will allow us to go over the details of the ceremony and to make sure we have all the information needed to recognize you during the ceremony.

                                           

• We estimate that the entire ceremony should last no more than 1 ½ hours.  A reception for graduates and their families will be served from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm before the ceremony on the 3^rd floor atrium of the Art/Soc Building.

• Tickets are not required for the Sociology Department’s graduation.  We would like to know the number of students who plan to come to the reception and the approximate number of their guests for planning purposes.

• Handicapped and limited regular parking is available around Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.  A shuttle bus will run every ten minutes from the Stamp Student Union Garage.

Things we need to know:

• How many family and friends do you expect to attend the reception?
• Please let us know if you need a sign language interpreter before May 6th.

Please R.S.V.P by responding to the evite  

If you have further questions concerning graduation, then please call the Sociology Undergraduate Office at 301-405-6389.

May 2016 Commencement Speaker Application

A Wider Circle Internship Opportunity

As the summer approaches, we want to again share that internship opportunities are available at A Wider Circle. We are in the unique position of offering both direct service and behind-the-scenes internships to qualified students. We are looking for students who are passionate and committed and would like to be part of a movement to end poverty.

A Wider Circle was founded in 2001 to provide services to the most vulnerable children and adults in our nation’s capital region.  The average family size of those we serve is 3.5 and the average annual income – from all sources – is $12,500.  We serve the neediest of the needy.  We have big goals for being a force in the movement to end poverty.

Since our founding, A Wider Circle has helped families on the journey out of poverty through the provision of basic need items, job skills training and, most recently, wraparound support. Last year, we furnished the homes of more than 4,400 families. We also are involved in multiple initiatives to build community and a movement to end poverty. 

A Wider Circle is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hires 10-15 unpaid interns each semester to work out of our Center for Community Service in Silver Spring. Interns are truly the lifeblood of our organization. In addition to direct service and education internships, there are business, marketing, research, and strategic planning internships available. We request that interns commit to working at least 15 hours per week. Students interested in our internships may contact us at intern@awidercircle.org for information or simply send a resume and cover letter to that address. 

Internships are also listed on our website www.awidercircle.org.

If you have any questions about internship opportunities with us or about our work in general, please contact me any time at 301-608-3504 or at this email address.

  

Anne Thompson, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, A Wider Circle
o:301-608-3504; c:301-461-1332
www.awidercircle.org
CFC #21120

/because each of us has the ability to end poverty/

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Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC)

Great opportunity for hands on learning and the opportunity to earn 6 credits

Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC)

Information Session TODAY – please join us

Monday, March 7th, 5-6pm (3105 Susquehanna)

Application deadline extended to March 15th

Learn More:  http://ter.ps/msec

Jennifer Precht

Associate Director for Education Abroad

Office of International Affairs

POLITICAL AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP

POLITICAL AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP

This is a part-time 14-hours per week telecommuting internship.

• Conduct lobbying meetings with Congressional offices. Build support for key legislation that impacts the International Affairs Budget and the world's poor.
• Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• As needed, speak to groups, classes and organizations.
• Write letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.

Qualifications: Outstanding writing skills. Strong oral communication skills and ability to lead meetings and give speeches.

Application Process: Apply online

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WRITER INTERNSHIP

This is 12-week, part-time internship is a great opportunity to have your articles published on a website with over 100,000 monthly visitors. The selected candidate will be able to work from home and pick their own schedule, but must meet weekly deadlines. Articles submitted will appear on BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

• Write 2 articles per week.
• Research topics.
• Assist with advocacy efforts.
• Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Attend national conference call every Monday at 5PM PST.

Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills. Experience working in a newsroom is preferred but not required.

Application Process: Apply online

Federal/Global Semester Fellows Program- Great for Sociology Students!

Federal/Global Semester Fellows Program- Great for Sociology Students!

Want an internship in Washington, D.C.? Interested in global or domestic issues? Apply now to the 

Global Semester Fellows or Federal Semester Fellows Program! Earn Scholarship in Practice credit and a Fellows Program notation on your transcript!

Both programs combine a fall seminar course in an issue area with a spring internship in Washington D.C. Some of our concentrations include: Responses to Global Challenges, Energy and Environment, and Science Diplomacy. Past internship locations include: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and Genetic Alliance. Year-round activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers.

For details and an application form, go to http://federalsemester.umd.edu and/or http://globalsemesterdc.umd.edu or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261. First wave of applications will be reviewed on March 7. Rolling admissions thereafter.