BECOME A COUNSELOR AT THE HELP CENTER HOTLINE

Train to help people dealing with roommate issues, relationship dilemmas, thoughts of suicide, confusion, and other life issues.

Training begins only once a semester, so call 301.314.4357 to set up an interview!!

DEADLINE TO CALL: October 2^nd

Must be available:

Thursday, October 22nd from 7pm-9pm, 

Saturday, October 24^th & Sunday, 25^th from 9a-5p both days.

Requires 2-3 semesters of on-the-job training.

Freshman and Sophomores Only

Call 301.314.4357 or stop by 3105 South Campus Dining Hall

Paid Internship Available

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has paid internships in a range of subject areas including health policy, housing, federal fiscal policy (including tax), legislative affairs, food assistance, family income support and state legislative and fiscal policy --- for undergraduates, law, social work and other graduate and doctoral students.  These internships are highly competitive and provide fantastic experience and access to a great network for students interested in a career in public policy. 

More information here: http://www.cbpp.org/careers/intern

Application deadline for spring internships is October 1^st. 

We will also shortly be announcing applications for our two year State Fiscal Policy fellowship program --- a great program for recent graduates.  Here is information on last year’s fellowship:  http://www.cbpp.org/careers/fellowship/fellowship-responsibilities

Register for WMST498N: Religion, Militarism and Gender Today!

Commencement Ceremony Information

Commencement Ceremony

Department of Sociology

Thursday, May 21, 2015

4:00 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 3:00 pm.  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 1:30-3:30 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.

• Members of Alpha Kappa Delta can pick up their honor cords in the Sociology Undergraduate Office.

• 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 11th.

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 2015 Commencement Speaker

SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

February 18, 19 and 20

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Grand Ballroom

Sample list of employers recruiting Sociology students in the areas of nonprofit, advocacy, research, and federal:

·         Aristotle International, Inc.

·         Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

·         Community Residences, Inc

·         Cornerstone Montgomery Inc

·         Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security

·         Grassroots Campaigns

·         Human Rights Campaign

·         Kennedy Krieger Institute

·         Maryland Community Connection

·         Montgomery Child Care Association Inc.

·         Public Citizen

·         Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

·         U.S. Department of State

·         UMBC’s The Choice Program

·         University of Maryland – National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

·         Any many others over 3 days!

To see a full listing of the employers and more details about the positions they will be recruiting for, please see the Spring Career & Internship Fair 2015 Participants listing. Download the App! Need help preparing for the fair? Attend one of the upcoming prep events.

BSOS guide to Career Fair Prep

ter.ps/BSOSFairPrep

American Red Cross Winter/Spring 2015 Internships

American Red Cross Winter/Spring 2015 Internships The American Red Cross Foundation has made a variety of internships available for the Winter and Spring of 2015 to all interested students. All applications are due December 29, 2014. Graphic Design Internship Doctrine and Guidance Support Internship Foundation Partnerships Internship Office of President & CEO Office Internship Disaster Mapper and Situational Awareness Analyst Internship Disaster Social Media and Technology Analyst Internship Info Sharer and Analyst Internship Disaster Business Process Modeler Internship National Headquarters (NHQ) Communications Internship 2015 Legislative Internship with Delegate Ariana Kelly Delegate Ariana Kelly is opening the doors of her office to undergraduate, recent graduate, and graduate students who have a concentration in Political Science, Goverment, Public Policy, Law, and Women's Studies or similar concentration.  To apply please send a cover letter and resume stating your interest in the position with the subject line "2015 Legislative Internship" to DelArianaKelly@gmail.com Learn more about this internship opportunity here.  House of Representatives Internship Opportunities Members of the House and related committees are announcing the availability of internships and calling all interested persons. There are a great variety of tasks available for the intern. Click here for a comprehensive list of available positions. View more here.  Spring Internships with Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva Application Deadline: January 23, 2015  To apply to the internship located in Washington, D.C. students must submit a cover letter, resume and a one-page writing sample to Cristina.Villa@mail.house.gov Rep. Grijalva's internship coordinator. Smithsonian Institution Internships The Smithsonian Institution in conjunction with the National Science Foundation have created numerous internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Listed below are just a few of the them. Click on the internship title to be directed to more information.   National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) Application Due Date: January 27, 2015 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Summer Internship Program in Environmental Studies Application Due Date: February 1, 2015 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Summer Internship Application Due Date: February 15, 2015 Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in integrative tropical biology Application Due Date: February 15, 2015 Center for Astrophysics (CFA) HEA/SPP Solar Summer Intern Program Application Due Date: February 15, 2015 STRI Research Experience for Undergraduates  Application Due Date: February 15, 2015  Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Archaeological Museum Conservation Science Application Due Date: February 25, 2015

Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award Application or Nomination deadline: January 4, 2015 The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstance. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $1,000 per recipient. Learn more about the Scholarship Award here. PLEASE SHARE WITH STUDENTS.  The purpose of this newsletter is to promote and inform University of Maryland faculty and staff of upcoming events and programs that aid in the search for student internship and experiential learning opportunities.  Our hope is that you will, in turn, share this newsletter with your student population(s).   VISIT OUR WEBSITE