Get Consulting Experience with on-campus Snider Consulting Group!

Snider Consulting Group is currently searching for a new cohort of leaders to invite to the team. Students of all majors with five or more semesters until graduation are eligible to apply. 

SCG is currently partnered with EY. As a part of the onboarding process, new analysts will engage in numerous faculty and EY-led workshops to enhance their consulting expertise and work on benchmarking analysis for the remainder of the semester. After establishing a foundation of management consulting knowledge and understanding SCG's inner operations, new members join the ranks as consultants and tackle client projects in the upcoming term.

Applications open September 3rd and close on September 12th! Feel free to reach out to us at scgumd@gmail.com and check out our website (https://sniderconsultinggroup.com/) for more information and to apply!

Resume Review Hosted by the Economics Association of Maryland (EAM)

 

Do Good Institute Opportunities - Fall 2024

The Do Good Institute offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this fall:

Experiential Programs | Deadline: September 15

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.

• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams currently in the advanced implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Funding Opportunities

• Mini-Grants: Receive up to $750 in funding to support your social impact proposal to do good on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for student-led and student-run projects, ventures, programs or events that aim to create a positive social or environmental impact on or off campus. Apply now through November 3 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

• Do Good Campus Fund: The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across University of Maryland, aimed at reimagining learning and serving humanity both inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups for projects to commence in summer or fall 2025. Application opens on September 16 until November 4 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

Snider Consulting Group Applications are Open Until September 8th, 2024

 

SCG is currently searching for a new cohort of leaders. Students of all majors with five or more semesters until graduation are eligible to apply. SCG searches for members who: display a high level of motivation and leadership, internships, and projects, are outgoing, and confidently adapt to new ventures.


As a part of the onboarding process, new analysts will engage in faculty and EY-led workshops to enhance their consulting expertise and will tackle team-client projects. After establishing a foundation of management consulting knowledge and understanding SCG's inner operations, new members join the ranks as consultants and tackle client projects in the upcoming term. Members typically spend 2-4 hours a week on SCG activities.


Applications close on September 8th at 11:59pm. More information and the application can be found at: https://sniderconsultinggroup.com/recruitment

EAM Economics Speaker Panel

Join the Economics Association of Maryland for an open discussion and Q&A session with economics PhD students! They will be discussing research, jobs, programs, and the graduate school experience! 

Date: March 7, 2024 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30)

Location: STAMP room Nanticoke 1238 

Gain Consulting Experience Through Smith School Program--Application Closes TONIGHT!

 

Since its inception in the Summer of 2020, the Robert H. Smith Center for Social Value Creation’s Impact Consulting Fellowship (ICF) has entrusted cohorts of students to tackle the grand challenges of our time. Every iteration (Fall, Spring, Summer), cross-functional teams of MBA, PhD, Masters, and Undergraduate students are assembled and tasked to provide high-quality, impact driven solutions to local, national, and multinational organizations. 

This program is meant to foster the development of proactive business leaders that are ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. ICF is fit for anyone looking to break into the field of consulting as well as those looking to add an experience to their resume to cultivate and refine their soft and hard skills. ICF participants have gone on to work in a variety of industries, and many have reported that they were able to leverage their ICF experience within their recruitment process. 

Apply TODAY!

Invitation to join the UMD Actuarial Club

I would like to extend an invite all students (irrespective of major) to join UMD's Actuarial Club for its first meeting this Thursday, Sept. 28th at 6pm in the Kirwan Building (Math Building) room 1311.

I'm guessing the first question many people having regarding this club is what is an Actuary. Actuarial science (as the field is called) is the discipline that applies rigorous mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, pension, finance, investment and other industries and professions.

 
The ultimate goal is to price these various insurance products optimally. The three fields that make up Actuarial Science are statistics, finance/economics, and programming (If you have an interest in any one of this fields, I highly encourage you to try this club out!) 

The purpose of this club is to foster and encourage the study of the Actuarial field. Chances are, you are mostly likely not really sure about this career and really just want to explore it a bit more. Well, you are at the right place.

In this club, we will do activities ranging from exam preparation, R coding practice, & professional lectures (from academia & industry) all designed to help you decide whether or not the field is a viable career path for you. Mostly, the meetings/ lectures will happen on a weekday evening.

Most communication regarding the club will be posted on our discord server. Here is the link to join: https://discord.gg/nqQAey8N.

We will also try to communicate more club details to the Actuarial Listserv this semester. (If you'd like to join the Listserv, please email Professor Eric Slud at slud@umd.edu).

 
But for the most part, discord is a much easier method of communication for me, so please do join that!

Hope to have a great fall semester with all of you! If you have any questions, feel free to DM me on discord.

Thanks,
Jerome Mathew (President of the Actuarial Club)

The Observer UMD Seeking Writers for Economics Section

Are you interested in an on-campus opportunity to obtain experience in economic writing and expand your resume?

The Observer UMD is a relatively new student publication which publishes student articles on the topics of culture, health, the arts, economics, literature, and history. I am the editor of the economics section and a fourth-year economics student at UMD. I’m currently seeking 3-5 new writers for my section. 

The application is due September 17th, and can be accessed here. If you have any questions contact Logan Delavan-Hoover at ldelavan@umd.edu.

UMD Student-run Investment Fund Looking for New Members

Apex Fund is a UMD student-run investment fund managing ~$7.5k in capital investing in high-quality, FCF generative businesses with <$10B market cap. We evaluate businesses through fundamental research, financial modeling, and analyzing macroeconomic trends. Our purpose is to provide an experiential-based opportunity for students to enhance their critical thinking and equity analysis skills for personal and professional development.

The Fundamental Team is looking for freshmen and sophomores to join the team as junior analysts. As a junior analyst, you will undergo an 8-week training course on financial statement analysis and financial modeling. Throughout the year, all junior analysts will pitch at least one stock of their choosing and present a full 3 statement financial model with a detailed analysis of the business, industry, and macroeconomic trends.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close on September 24th. Please apply as soon as you feel ready. Please email apexfundumd@gmail.com with any questions. Apply here.

Wellness program for students at UMD

SKY Happiness Retreat is a comprehensive well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff nationwide. In the past year, more than 200 students, faculty, and staff have taken it at UMD.  A recent study at Yale University found that SKY Happiness Retreat significantly reduces stress and has a long-lasting impact on mental health, mindfulness, positive emotion, and social connectedness. 

The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based breath-based meditation that significantly increases well-being and calmness. It's a place to connect with yourself, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun. This SKY Happiness Retreat will be taught by some of the best 1000-hour certified SKY Breath Meditation instructors, who will guide you live through powerful breathwork and meditation (SKY Breath Meditation) practices, a take-home practice, along with QnA and practical tips for mind management.

Please register below to secure a spot at the retreat. Seats are limited for this retreat and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach capacity. After you submit this form, we will contact you to complete the registration.

REGISTER HERE.

Note: If you choose to attend the retreat, all sessions are mandatory, as one session builds on the other.

Some testimonials from UMD students who took this:

• “I had a very transformative experience learning the breath techniques.”
• “It was a really insightful and wonderful experience. I felt connected to everyone and welcomed into a safe space to learn and grow. I would highly suggest taking part and putting 100% into it because you will get what you give!”
• “Give it a try! Even if you're skeptical of meditation, the retreat offers so much more you can learn.”

Dean's Student Advisory Council Currently Accepting Applications

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is an undergraduate committee that advises the BSOS Associate Dean and Dean on undergraduate matters, provides a forum for student leaders to propose and launch initiatives to support undergraduates in BSOS, and offers a forum for discussion and action on matters pertinent to the undergraduate experience at the University of Maryland. DSAC meets on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the fall AND spring semester.

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are due March 27th.

To learn more about DSAC, and to apply, visit their website.

Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two elective credits. This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. Additionally, being a BSOS Ambassador provides excellent leadership, public speaking, and teaching experience, as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators, and prospective students.

The required seminar course meets once a week, in-person on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm. Students are required to complete three service events (1.5-3 hours each) over the course of the semester.

For more information and to access the application, please visit https://bsos.umd.edu/undergraduate/bsos-ambassadors.

Opportunity for Econ Students - Effective Altruism Club

The world faces so many problems that it can be difficult to know where to start. Effective altruism (EA) offers a framework for comparing different ways to do good and then acting on the most promising of them. Effective altruism is both a research field and a community of people, dedicated to using evidence and reasoning to work out how to help others the most.

In a complex world, economics is an increasingly powerful framework to understand the world. Whether by carefully weighing the potential economic response to a new policy, which could affect millions of lives, or by devising policy solutions to invigorate developing economies, economists have immense potential to do good. We are excited to invite you to Effective Altruism @ UMD's upcoming information session/kickoff meeting on Thursday, September 15th, from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Carver Room 3403 G (3rd floor of STEM Library). We'll talk about the frameworks we use to evaluate effective opportunities, as well as introduce our upcoming weekly discussion group. Pizza (vegan & non vegan options) will be served.

Date: September 15, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Carver Room 3403 G (3rd floor of STEM Library)

RSVP: https://ter.ps/EAinfo

Contact Person: Audrey Rappaport

Contact Email: arappap1@terpmail.umd.edu

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Other ways to get involved with our club include joining our Discord chat: https://discord.gg/FUcZ2FmPp5

Or signing up for our weekly discussion sessions: https://ter.ps/EAintroApp

 

First Look Fair will be hosted on Thursday, September 8 on McKeldin Mall. You can RSVP to the live event on TerpLink. We will be taking precautions to mitigate crowds at the fair. If you have any questions, please email firstlookfair@umd.edu.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - Event RSVP

Women in Economics Interest Meeting

 

International Student Union - Officer Openings

The International Student Union, which brought the Global Terps Festival to campus on March 31, has two openings for new officers. The current president and vice president are graduating next year, and they want to train a younger cohort of students in navigating the university. What skills will you gain?

• Navigating a large institution
• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Teamwork

You do not need to be an international student (two current officers are not). You do need to enjoy working with international and diverse students. The ISU works to make the University of Maryland a more welcoming place for international students and to connect diverse students. Apply here: https://forms.gle/wrNUp7xApj6qd56w9. The ISU currently meets most Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., but the meeting time varies from semester to semester.

BSOS Ambassador Applications are Open

 

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences would like to offer you an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two (2) elective credits. The required seminar course meets once a week on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm, so make sure your schedule allows! This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. Additionally, being a BSOS Ambassador provides excellent leadership, public speaking, and teaching experience, as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators, and prospective students.

For more information about BSOS Ambassadors head to https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/about-us/bsos-ambassadors.

College Mentors for Kids

College Mentors for Kids is a volunteer-based organization that pairs college students of all years and majors with elementary school students from Title I schools in a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Once a week, we engage in both on-campus and virtual activities to promote personal growth for both the college students and children.

Activities are centered around higher education & career development, community service, and culture & diversity. For example, we’ve done an activity geared towards career development about what it means to be an entrepreneur where children and mentors worked on developing a product they had to “pitch” to other pairs.

Have you had a valuable mentor in your life - maybe a parent, older sibling or other person to guide you? This is your chance to serve as a mentor yourself now!

We are currently looking for a diverse cohort of mentors to begin mentoring this Spring! If you are interested in mentoring, giving back, and changing lives, apply at ter.ps/cmfkspring22 by January 14th. If you have any questions, please contact umdcollegementors@gmail.com.

Apply to be a BSOS Peer Mentor

Through their service to fellow students, BSOS Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 classes.

Apply to be a peer mentor today! Applications due by January 10th.

Professional Development and Volunteer Opportunities for BSOS Students

Interested in helping people affected by the opioid epidemic? Want hands-on experience in public health intervention? Consider joining CORA (Combating Overdoses in Rural Areas), a UMD student nonprofit fighting the crisis through education, overdose response training (ORT), and advocacy. Service activities include drug take back days, informative presentations to local communities, donation drives, and more. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to become certified in ORT and NARCAN administration. Weekly general body meetings are on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 PM in HJP2242.


We are also holding a free overdose response training this Thursday, which we encourage you to attend. No prior experience is necessary and you will receive a certificate upon completion of our MD BHA-approved program.