BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

 

BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

Tuesday, April 1st |  11 am - 2 pm

Feller Center- TYD 2118

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In celebration of the 50 days until graduation, the Feller Center in BSOS will host a Senior Snapshot session! Stop by to take your branded BSOS photo and pick up your "BSOS Graduation Mug" while supplies last!

 The Feller Center offers a festive backdrop and fun props for you to choose from, allowing you to share your post-graduation plans with their network. Just bring your phone so we can snap the photo for your use!

 If you have questions, contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu. *Open to BSOS undergraduate BA/BS students graduating in May 2025, August 2025, and December 2025.

 

Volunteer for Maryland Day 2025!

Join the Department of Economics at Maryland Day 2025 on Saturday, April 26th !
Maryland Day is the University’s annual springtime open house and is always a day of
learning, fun, and discovery for the UMD community and our neighbors. We are looking
for students interested in volunteering alongside ECON staff to help lead departmental
activities (like a fun risk aversion game that rewards players with candy. and speak to
members of the public and prospective students about the major.

Volunteers can staff the table in two hour shifts from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the day and will get a free Maryland Day t-shirt for lending a hand. Please fill out this Google Form with your contact information and availability to be added to the list. Please note that shifts will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

As the date approaches, you will be emailed with additional information about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email David Tana

(dvtana@umd.edu).

See you at Maryland Day!

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, is a great opprotunity for students interested in public service and becoming leaders in their community.

The program is looking for students who have at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2025 and are interested in being change-makers. Thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Public Leadership, successful applicants will receive a $1,000 Fellowship upon completion of the program.

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 24th
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings Program Coordinator, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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Reminder: ECON Departmental Scholarships

 

for detailed information and to apply visit: go.umd.edu/econscholarships

Classroom to Careers THIS Thursday- OPEN TO ALL!

Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo

Thursday March 6, 2025 6pm-8pm in TMH

Join us for Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo, an exciting opportunity for UMD students to hear directly from alumni who have built successful careers across a wide range of public policy sectors, such as:

• International policy
• Social policy
• Budget/economic policy
• Management and consulting
• State and local policy
• Philanthropy/nonprofit work
• Environmental sustainability
• Science and technology policy

All are welcome! Hear firsthand from experienced professionals about the real-world applications of public policy, as well as the diverse career paths you can pursue after graduation. Don’t miss this chance to network, ask questions and get inspired by the paths that await you in the world of public policy.

Mark your calendar—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

This event is open to all UMD students!

Neil Moskowitz Economics Lecture - March 12th

 

Applications Still Accepted for the UMD Fellows Program!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 16, 2025 for second wave consideration!
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums!

Program Perks Include:

• A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors).
• A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course. The program connects you to internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies,nonprofits and many more!
• Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
• Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:

1. Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 pm-12:00 pm, Zoom Session
2. Friday, March 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!

For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.

Spring 2025 Career and Internship Fair

NEW LOCATION: The Hotel at The University of Maryland
7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

11am - 4pm

• February 26 (STEM Focus)
• February 27 (STEM & BSOS Majors: All Industries)
• February 28 (BSOS Majors: All Industries)

The annual Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the University Career Center, provides BSOS 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! Business professional attire is requested.

For more information & to register: https://go.umd.edu/fairs.

All UMD students are welcome to attend the Fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps! Find a sample list of employers seeking to talk to ECON majors here.

QUESTIONS? Contact the University Career Center at ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu.

BSOS Career Fair Prep Bag

Pop-In Hours: Feb. 26th, 2025 in TYD 2118

Need help with your resume, career fair prep, or internship search? Pop in for quick coaching tips from the Feller Center's Career Planning team and grab some helpful materials! Also review these tips to make sure you're prepared for the fair!

Paid Summer Internships with Impact!

The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) provides hands-on learning experiences, immersive programs and events, and supportive resources to develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders, social innovators, and civic minded students. Our mission is to ensure that all University of Maryland students graduate equipped and motivated to do good in their careers, their communities, and in the world throughout their lifetimes.


The Do Good Institute is still accepting applications for its paid summer internship program, Impact Interns! Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid internships with nonprofits and social impact organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. 

Internships take place in Summer 2025. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, international development, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. 

Learn more and apply now through February 23 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns.

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