Marylany- in- Haifa Spring 2014 - Check it Out!

Maryland-in-Haifa Spring 2014 Program Application now open!  Apply here!

Have your eye on studying abroad next Spring, but ready to step off the beaten path?  Are you looking for an academically engaging program with approved internship opportunities to interact and get immersed in a different culture?  If so, then check out the Maryland-in-Haifa program! 

Contact Jeremy Gombin-Sperling, the Coordinator of the program for more information.  Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Career Center Opportunities!

Verizon Communications: Employer of the Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Stamp Student Union - Food Court - Information Booth

Verizon Communications will host an information booth to discuss their Fiber Customer Support Analyst positions. They are interested in students from all majors. For additional information about this event: contact Renee Nicolas at rnicolas@umd.edu.


Key Connections Career & Internship Fair
Friday, May 17, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Hampton Inn/Ft. Detrick, in Frederick, MD

Our Career & Internship Fair is an outstanding opportunity for students to meet with high quality businesses from various industries (Civil Engineering, Civil Justice, Wildlife, Technology, Behavioral Health, Education, etc.) each will have a table and tons of information on how your students can join them as interns or full-time employees. We look forward to the opportunity students will have to interact with all of our interested business partners. This event is free for all career & internship seekers! For more information (including a flyer & directions) please see our website:http://key1connect.com/. For additional information about this event: contact Renee Nicolas atrnicolas@umd.edu.


Veterans Connect - Virtual Career Fair
Saturday, May 18, 2013 • 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - On the Web

Starts May 18th and runs for two weeks. The VeteransCONNECT Virtual Career Fair is exclusively for veterans & their spouses. It is supported by extensive promotions leveraging key veteran organizations, and the leading veteran’s job board, VetJobs. Candidates and employers begin registering the week prior to the public launch on May 18.

The time is estimated. Contact the fair sponsor for exact information.

http://psijobfair.com/Schedule/VeteransCONNECT-May-18-31-2013

Last Day to Withdraw from All Courses May 9th

Thursday May 9, 2013 is the last day of classes for the Spring 2013 semester and therefore the last day a student could request a withdrawal from all courses for the semester.

If you are considering this option, please see your advisor to discuss the impact of this decision.

For more information please see the 2012-2013 Registration Guide at http://registrar.umd.edu/reg_guide_2012-13finalv3.pdf

Withdrawal Procedures

A withdrawal is available anytime between the first and last day of classes. Students must submit written notice of withdrawal to the Office of the Registrar. Withdrawal becomes effective on the date the form is filed with the Office of the Registrar. A notation of withdrawal and the effective date will be posted to the student’s academic record.

9th Annual Latina/o Graduation Celebration

The University of Maryland will host the 9th Annual Latina/o Graduation Celebration on May 17, 2013 at the Memorial Chapel. This event allows the university to highlight the successes and achievements of our Latina/o graduates, a community which continues to grow each year. Additionally the event seeks to motivate and encourage future Latina/o Terrapins to reach degree attainment at the Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctorate level, as well as provide an opportunity to pay homage to those individuals, including family, friends, faculty, staff, and administrators, who have assisted our students in completing their degrees.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP at our site (using your Directory ID and password),http://www.provost.umd.edu/diversity/latinograduation.

All participating faculty and staff are invited to sit on stage in support of our graduates. We ask faculty to wear full regalia and staff to dress professionally. We will meet by no later than 6:15pm in the lobby of the Main Administration. Once all participating faculty, staff and students have arrived we will assemble on the steps of Main Administration for a group photo. Faculty and staff will lead the processional over to Memorial Chapel. The event is scheduled to conclude by 8:30pm and is followed by a short dessert reception.

Please visit our website were you will find more information regarding the keynote speaker and program schedule:https://www.provost.umd.edu/diversity/latinograduation/.

Please come and celebrate with us. It would be great to see you there!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate in contacting us via email at ypacheco@umd.edu.

Deadline for faculty and staff registration is TODAY, May 3rd, 2013.

Thank you very much for your continued support and please remind other faculty and staff to register for the event.

Don't Miss the Global Communities 'Cultural Explosion' on May 1

SAAS Presents: 2013 Financial Expo & Business Showcase

The Society of African American Studies presents the 2013 Financial Expo & Business Showcase this Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 12:30-4:30pm in the Charles Carroll Room of the Stamp Student Union! This event will feature financial guidance and resources from business experts, as well as highlight student businesses and young entrepreneurs. Stop by to receive financial advice from local bank branches, financial aid counselors, and economic consultants. Explore products and samples from businesses in the fashion, party decor, food & beverage industries! Students can enter to win prizes andgiveaways every hour! You don't want to miss it!

Second CESAR Internship Position...Apply Now!

The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) has another open internship position...check it out and apply soon! These are fantastic opportunities for capable student researchers.

Position: Undergraduate Internship (unpaid, for credit) – SUMMER/FALL 2013

Title: Research Assistant

Duties: The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist with conducting local substance abuse prevention needs assessments and program evaluations. Specific duties include:

• Assist with develop of local data collection instruments 
• Data entry (using Excel or SPSS) for responses from community surveys 
• Review local data and develop tables/spreadsheets 
• Assist with preparation of needs assessment reports and logic models 
• Assist with preparation of community strategic planning documents 
• Assist with preparation of evaluation reports 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: This candidate must have advanced organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, he/she should be comfortable making telephone and in-person contacts with local agency staff and analyzing and writing up local data. Preferred skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with a statistical program such as SPSS is a plus. 

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship open to undergraduate students to gain academic experience and/or may be used to earn BSOS, HLTH, or CRIM internship credit (3-6 credits).

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Erin Artigiani
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
University of Maryland, College Park
4321 Hartwick Rd, Ste 501
College Park, MD 20740
301-405-9794
301-403-8342 (fax)
eartigia@umd.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Great Events To Help The Aspiring Entrepreneur!

Creating a Competitive Advantage
Instructor: Professor Paulo Prochno, Smith School of Business
Wednesday, May 1, 12:15-1:15 PM, 2515 Van Munching Hall

RSVP: https://dingmancenter.doodle.com/2chdhdgtpgs3f2mt

Strategy is about value creation and value capture. We will work with those two elements to craft a logic to create and sustain competitive advantage, with special emphasis on designing alternative paths to fight threats to the long term sustainability of the business


New Product Development
Instructor: Professor Brent Goldfarb, Smith School of Business (also teaches #Real660: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghbE-uYa8D8&feature=youtu.be)
Wednesday, May 1, 4:00-5:00 PM, 2534 Van Munching Hall

RSVP: https://dingmancenter.doodle.com/aa6uh5tx75nfu4pm

Developing and commercializing new products is hard work. Each year thousands of new products hit the market. Many are launched with great excitement and fanfare…only to quietly disappear without ever showing a return on investment New Product Development workshop will show you several steps you can take to increase the probability of success: understanding target market, pricing, clearer product strategies, superior launch planning.

CESAR is Looking For Interns! Apply Now!

UMD's Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) is looking for interns. Apply Now!

Position: Undergraduate Internship (unpaid, for credit) – SUMMER AND/OR FALL SEMESTER 2013

Title: Research Assistant

Duties: The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist in the development and maintenance of the Maryland Community Services Locator website (www.mdcsl.org). Specific duties include:

• Verify the accuracy of program listings in the database using online sources and telephone surveys 
• Data entry (using Excel) for responses from provider surveys 
• Assist in augmenting the comprehensiveness of the existing database through database comparisons, resource inventories, etc. 
• Outreach to community providers to promote awareness of the MDCSL in Maryland 
• Field work with community providers to promote awareness and use of the website 
• Assist with dissemination of materials to providers 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: This candidate must have advanced organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, he/she should be comfortable making telephone and in-person contacts with community providers. Preferred skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Experience working with community organizations and/or social service/health/criminal justice providers.

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship open to undergraduate students only and may be used to earn BSOS, HLTH, or CRIM internship credit (3-6 credits).

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Amy Billing
Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
University of Maryland, College Park
4321 Hartwick Rd, Ste 501
College Park, MD 20740
301-405-9796
301-403-8342 (fax)
billing@umd.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Don't Wait! Fill Out Course Evaluations Now & Help BSOS!

BSOS Terps! It's that time again...and who wants to wait until the last minute?! 

Fill out your course evaluations now and help BSOS take an early lead in participation numbers. You help improve our amazing university and its academic offerings, while simultaneously showing your BSOS pride. Talk about a two-for-one! Click the image below to get started and...Thank You!