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 📢ATTENTION WINTER GRADUATES! Share your photos using #BSOSgrad20 and #UMDgrad BY MONDAY, 12/7 to be featured in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ slideshow for winter commencement. Find out more about commencement at commencement.umd.edu 

Fall Career Information

 There are recent alumni who are now regretful that they didn't participate more with career exploration events as a student so we really want to make sure students are aware of all of these opportunities! 

The big event for now is the virtual Career & Internship Fair. View all career events

CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR, Sept. 23, 24, & 24: The annual Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the University Career Center, provides UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities.  Employers are looking forward to meeting undergraduate and graduate students!

Fair guide for SOCY Students (please share this document widely with your students)

BSOS CAREER CHATS: Explore career options over a casual chat with alumni/employers. 

Alumni Spotlight:

• International Development, October 6th @ 4 pm, Maggie Carroll, GVPT '17 | Associate, Chemonics International
• Federal Government/Legal, October 13th @ 4 pm, Nikkia Wharton, COMM '06 | Senior Counsel, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Research, October 21st @ 4 pm, Kadeem Khan, GVPT '15 | Associate Research Manager, Facebook's Data for Good
• Data Science, October 28th @ 4 pm, Erica Ryan, ECON '18 | Fannie Mae as a Quantitative Analyst
• Legal, November 3rd @ 12 pm, Taylor Henderson, GVPT '19 | Law Student, Villanova Law

Learn more/Register

INTERN FOR A DAY: 

Intern for a Day Lite will match UMD students with professionals working in a field of interest to conduct virtual informational interviews.  "Hosts" can live and work anywhere nationally and internationally.  This reimagined program takes the “cold calling” out of informational interviews and networking for students! Student registration: between October 5 - October 11.

VIRTUAL CAREER EXPLORATION, EMPLOYER & WORKSHOPS EVENTS:

• Kaiser Associates (management consulting) | September 15 • 4:00 - 5:15 PM

• Careers4Terps (C4T) Training, September 30 • 12:00 - 12:30 PM   
  

• CIA Virtual Office Hours (via telephone), October 6 •  9 AM - 3 PM, RSVP required
  

• Careers in Data Science and Data Analytics Panel | October 7 • 4:00 - 5:00 PM  

• Careers in Child Services Panel | Thursday, October 8 • 4 - 5 PM
  
  

• Government Meetup: Policy, Justice and Law | October 9  • 12:00 - 2:00 PM

• Virtual Career Shuttle: International Rescue Committee | November 6 • 12 - 1 PM
  

 

KEY RESOURCES TO DIRECT STUDENT TO: 

• The BSOS Your Career page provides information, resources, and tools geared toward BSOS students in all phases of career development.
• Careers4Terps has over 1,500 open positions for UMD students to apply for! Preview openings by industry.
• The federal/state government information page provides tips, events, and information related to government jobs and internships.  
• Individual Career Planning appointments, offered by the BSOS Career Planning team and the University Career Center  
• Job/Internship Search Strategies During COVID-19, BSOS Majors 

Best wishes,

Crystal 

Crystal Sehlke

University Career

Center & The President’s Promise


Program Director, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

443.502.0715 (forwards to my cell)

csehlke@umd.edu  |   www.linkedin.com/in/crystalsehlke

 

Online Academic Advising 

The SOCY Undergraduate Advising Office has moved to an all online services format.

• To schedule an online phone or google hangouts appointment: 

  • SOCY Advising Appointments

Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance.

• To request Stamps for a SOCY Registration block: 

  • ndeloat@umd.edu 

    • please include SOCY Block in the subject line of your email and your name and UID number in the body of the email.

 

• To check your online Degree Requirements: 

  • https://uachieve.umd.edu/

 

• To  Add or Drop a Course on Testudo: 

  • https://app.testudo.umd.edu/main/dropAdd

  • https://app.testudo.umd.edu/soc/

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• Permission to Enroll in Another Institution:

  • https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/advising/online-pte

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• Add the SOCY Major: 

  • How do students add/change the SOCY major?            

    1.Students must complete the online major workshop PowerPoint presentation in the shared folder, and access this same folder to obtain the  corresponding change/addition of major form with appropriate signatures and stamp, as well as the included major information forms.

  • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1He-VcNjRreRCsxA043Ldnt-HYRUO7sO5?usp=sharing

    ​​​​2.Students then attend the Academic Planning Workshop online at: http://www.bsosworkshops.umd.edu/

    3. Students will submit the change/addition of major form with a completed academic-plan online to the bsosmajorchange@umd.edu

    4. Major change or addition of second major may take approximately 15 business days to process. 

    5. Students on academic probation/dismissal and other designated student populations will be required to schedule an appointment with a BSOS advisor to process the major change.

 

• Add the Demography Minor: 

  • ​​​​​​​How do students add the Demography Minor?  

    • Students must complete the Demography minor application in the shared folder, and access this folder to obtain demography minor information form.

      • https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dbwUHtk2SQgYNQyPwRdhcZ3WtYQYlHp9

    • Email to have the demography minor application form signed by Dr. Joan Kahn.

    • Demography faculty advisor contact:

      • Dr. Joan Kahn (jkahn@umd.edu) 

 

• Drop the SOCY Major or Demography Minor:

  • To drop the SOCY major, please contact BSOS advising: https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/advising/advising-overview

  • To drop the Demography Minor:

    • Email: ndeloat@umd.edu          

      • Please write Drop Demography Minor in the subject line, and include your request (drop minor), name, and UID number in the email. 

 

• SOCY Forms and Applications can be found here:

  • http://umdsoc.blogspot.com/p/sociology-forms-applications.html

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Spring Career and Internship Fair 2/18-2/20 12 pm - 5 pm SSU

SOCY Alumni Panel 2/4 @ 5pm 1101 Morrill Hall

BSOS Scholarships Applications Due February 10

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https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/academics/bsos-college-scholarships  

The College offers several scholarships to current students (see below) and each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Scholarship awards are granted one time for the Fall semester.  The application for Fall 2020 Scholarships is due February 10 at 9AM.

Click Here to Apply!

To learn more about each scholarship, click on the links below:

• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Scholarship Award (for Students with Financial Need)
• Gregory F. Ball Scholarship Award (for Students Interested in Biological Psychology/Neuroscience)
• Katherine Pedro & Robert S. Beardsley Scholarship Award (for Student Leaders)
• Luca Wyatt DeLaGarza Scholarship Award (for Graduates of High Schools in Charles County, MD)
• Irv & Micki Goldstein Scholarship Award (for Academically Talented Rising Seniors)
• Herskowitz Family Endowed Scholarship (for Students Engaged in Public Service)
• Maryland Environmental Service Scholarship (for ENSP Students Pursuing a Career in Environmental Protection)
• Parichehr Hedayat Missaghi Scholarship Award (for Students Devoted to the Defense of Women's Rights)
• The Montgomery Family Endowed Scholarship Award (for Rising Juniors from an Inner City/Rural Community)
• Murray E. Polakoff Scholarship Award (for Rising Sophomores or Juniors Engaged in Community Service)
• Portogallo Family Endowed Scholarship for BSOS (for Students from Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island, New York)
• Jean & Robert Steele Scholarship Award (for First Generation Rising Juniors and Seniors)
• Benjamin, Mary, and Maryanne Sharp Endowed Scholarship Award (for Graduates of International Secondary Schools)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Submit a complete application by February 10, 2020 at 9AM.
• Have completed at least one semester (Fall 2019 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
• Plan to attend the University of Maryland during the Fall 2020 semester - Students graduating Spring 2020 are not eligible to apply.
• Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.
• Submit all application materials by the deadline (see below). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Meet and maintain the original scholarship qualifications; if not met at the time of Fall 2020 funds disbursement, the scholarship will not be awarded.

The following materials must be submitted to complete your scholarship application:

1. Transcript (official or unofficial) – Student’s cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
2. Resume (1-2 pages)
3. Short Bio (250 words or less) – Include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
4. Short Answer (250 words or less. Note: each scholarship asks a unique question. You must submit answers for every scholarship to which you are applying)
5. Academic Reference – Name and email of one University of Maryland faculty or staff member who can speak on behalf of your academic performance and candidacy for a scholarship based on the qualifications set forth. (Note: you should request permission to list this person as your reference, but they will not need to submit a letter.)
6. Statement of Financial Need – Brief personal statement regarding your financial need, if any, and how a scholarship would benefit you. (Note: you do not need to receive financial aid/assistance to qualify for a scholarship)
7. Financial Aid Awards Statement – This is only required if you receive any form of financial assistance (other scholarships, loans, grants, etc.). Your statement, if applicable, may be viewed by visiting http://www.testudo.umd.edu/, clicking on "Financials" (in the left menu bar), then "Show me my Financial Aid Status" (green button), then “Print Your Award Information” (under the “Awards” tab in the top menu bar).

Additional Information:

• Students who have previously been awarded a College of Behavioral and Social Sciences scholarship may not reapply for the scholarship which they were awarded; however, past recipients are welcome to apply for other scholarships, if qualified.
• Students may apply for more than one scholarship; however, they must meet the individual qualifications and submit separate short answer responses for each scholarship.
• Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the college’s Scholarship Dinner in the spring semester.

Questions regarding BSOS scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to: bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Spring 2020 Scholarship Information

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Scholarship for Students Applying to Law School!

Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Jay G. CohenMemorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father. This fund was established to reduce the barriers to law school admission for UMD undergraduate students who have both financial need and demonstrated success at the University of Maryland, who have a strong interest in pursuing a career as an attorney. In particular, this fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course, and/or for additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process.

All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although preference is given to students in their junior year.  For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/cohen2020. Apapplications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020.  Selection(s) will be announced by Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu and Greg J. Shaffer, Esq., Associate Director, Pre-Law Advising, gshaffer@umd.edu. 

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Fiction Writing Scholarship!

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing 
Attention creative writers! Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application today.

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg, which provides two prizes, $600 for first prize and $300 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit http://ter.ps/sebastian. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020. Selection(s) will be announced by Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Kilberg, BSOS Alumni and Donor Relations at 301.405.2998 or jkilberg@umd.edu.

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First Generation Scholarship!

The Terp DREAM Scholarship
The Terp DreamScholarship is intended to provide scholarships to undergraduate first-generation college students who have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland. This scholarship will provide aid to undergraduate students who also have prevalent financial need. Multiple scholarships will be distributed. The monetary award for these scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year will range between $500 - $1,000.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/TerpDREAM20. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020. Selection(s) will be announced by Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.