UMD sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to apply to serve on the 2016-17 UMD Diversity Advisory Council (DAC).
The DAC, which is chaired by Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden (Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President), is comprised of UMD students (undergraduate and graduate), staff, and faculty. The DAC advises Dr. Shorter-Gooden on implementation of UMD’s Strategic Plan for Diversity and on strategies to create and sustain a campus that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. (To see the Strategic Plan for Diversity and for info on the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, go to diversity.umd.edu).
In 2016-17 the DAC will meet on: Sept. 26th from 9:30 -11am, Nov. 29th from 9:30 -11 am, Feb. 8th from 1:30-3 pm, and April 27th from 1:30-3 pm. Members are expected to attend most of the meetings.
Students will be selected based on their commitment and leadership with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion. They will not be selected to represent a specific group or organization, but rather to advise on behalf of the campus as a whole. Student members must be in good academic standing.
To apply, complete the following by Friday, Sept. 16th. You will be notified by Sept. 21st. Please apply here.
News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Monday, September 12, 2016
Fall 2016 Smith Transfer Information Sessions
Are you looking to transfer to Smith from another major at College Park or from another institution? If so, we invite you to attend a Smith Transfer information session.
During the transfer information sessions, prospective students will learn more about majors, special programs, clubs, and career services offered to Smith Terps, as well as more about the details surrounding the transfer application. Sessions are facilitated by Smith staff.
Prior to our session, make sure to check out our resources and frequently asked questions for current UMD students seeking admission to Smith and students seeking transfer admission to Smith and the University of Maryland.
Fall 2016 Sessions (please note some sessions are in-person, one is a webinar)
Thursday, September 15 at 4:30 PM (in-person)
Monday, October 3 at 12:15 PM (webinar)
Friday, October 14 at 2:00 PM (in-person)
You can RSVP for a session by clicking here.
If you have questions regarding Smith Transfer information sessions, please email applysmith@rhsmith.umd.edu.
During the transfer information sessions, prospective students will learn more about majors, special programs, clubs, and career services offered to Smith Terps, as well as more about the details surrounding the transfer application. Sessions are facilitated by Smith staff.
Prior to our session, make sure to check out our resources and frequently asked questions for current UMD students seeking admission to Smith and students seeking transfer admission to Smith and the University of Maryland.
Fall 2016 Sessions (please note some sessions are in-person, one is a webinar)
Thursday, September 15 at 4:30 PM (in-person)
Monday, October 3 at 12:15 PM (webinar)
Friday, October 14 at 2:00 PM (in-person)
You can RSVP for a session by clicking here.
If you have questions regarding Smith Transfer information sessions, please email applysmith@rhsmith.umd.edu.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Fall 2016 Economic Policy Internship - Apply ASAP!
Bipartisan Policy Center, Washington DC
The Economic Policy Project (EPP) is committed to developing bipartisan policy recommendations to enhance the financial prosperity and security of the American people. EPP also provides timely analysis of fiscal and economic policy. For the past year, EPP has been focused on staffing BPC’s Commission on Retirement Security and Personal Savings, which is developing policy recommendations to improve Americans’ financial and retirement security through changes to the private-sector retirement system and Social Security. A final report is scheduled to be released later in 2015. This will be a major component of EPP’s work for the remainder of the year.
Other areas where EPP has done substantial work include tax reform, sequestration and the federal budget process.
Responsibilities
This internship will be split between working on long-term research, drafting economic policy posts for BPC’s blog and assisting staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests. Other facets of the internship include: monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents and event planning. The fall intern will be asked to handle multiple assignments and switch between them depending on EPP’s needs.
The Economic Policy Project (EPP) is committed to developing bipartisan policy recommendations to enhance the financial prosperity and security of the American people. EPP also provides timely analysis of fiscal and economic policy. For the past year, EPP has been focused on staffing BPC’s Commission on Retirement Security and Personal Savings, which is developing policy recommendations to improve Americans’ financial and retirement security through changes to the private-sector retirement system and Social Security. A final report is scheduled to be released later in 2015. This will be a major component of EPP’s work for the remainder of the year.
Other areas where EPP has done substantial work include tax reform, sequestration and the federal budget process.
Responsibilities
This internship will be split between working on long-term research, drafting economic policy posts for BPC’s blog and assisting staff in preparing responses to Hill and media requests. Other facets of the internship include: monitoring major congressional activity, analyzing budget documents and event planning. The fall intern will be asked to handle multiple assignments and switch between them depending on EPP’s needs.
Receive Financial Aid and Want to Study Abroad? Check out the CIIE Global Scholars Grant, Due 9/28!
One experience, multiple locations- build your own unique study abroad through the CIEE Global Scholars Grant for the Open Campus Program!
Apply through Education Abroad for this unique $10,000 grant for one UMD student to enroll in the Open Campus Program.
Preference goes to students with a minimum of 3.0, who have financial aid, and who are of diverse identities and communities.
Apply through Education Abroad for this unique $10,000 grant for one UMD student to enroll in the Open Campus Program.
Preference goes to students with a minimum of 3.0, who have financial aid, and who are of diverse identities and communities.
Application deadline: September 28th
Questions? Contact EA Advisor Conrad Zeutenhorst: czeut@umd.edu
Dual Bachelor's/Masters Degrees offered through Robert H. Smith School of Business
ECON & GVPT MAJORS:
Specialty Masters Information Sessions:
Master of Finance
MS in Accounting
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Business and Management
MS in Information Systems
MS in Marketing Analytics
MS in Supply Chain Management
As a current Economics and Government and Politics undergraduate (BSOS) student, join us to learn more about the Dual Bachelor's /Masters programs that are being offered through the Robert H. Smith School of Business:
4+1 (Dual Bachelor's/Master's) Program Information Sessions:
ALL BSOS MAJORS:
Find out how a specialized master's program from the Smith School can help you reach your goals. Please join us in Washington, DC for an Information Session. Learn more about the admissions process and the following programs listed below.
4+1 (Dual Bachelor's/Master's) Program Information Sessions:
- September 15, 2016
- Start: 12pm
- End: 1pm
- Location 2511 VMH
- Register Here
ALL BSOS MAJORS:
Find out how a specialized master's program from the Smith School can help you reach your goals. Please join us in Washington, DC for an Information Session. Learn more about the admissions process and the following programs listed below.
Specialty Masters Information Sessions:
Master of Finance
MS in Accounting
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Business and Management
MS in Information Systems
MS in Marketing Analytics
MS in Supply Chain Management
- September 21, 2016
- Start: 5:30pm
- End: 6:30pm
- Location 2511 VMH
- Register Here
Call for Student Submissions: Journal of Politics and International Affairs
The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified student submissions to be published in the Fall 2016 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Sociology, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative, with well-developed theses and strong mechanics.
The Journal typically publishes original research, theses, and essays written for upper-level courses although all majors and class ranks are invited.
If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication on our website at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/. The deadline is October 14th, 2016, and submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We have recently updated our submission guidelines, which can be found here: http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/, and ask you to carefully review them before submitting.
The Journal typically publishes original research, theses, and essays written for upper-level courses although all majors and class ranks are invited.
If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication on our website at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/. The deadline is October 14th, 2016, and submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We have recently updated our submission guidelines, which can be found here: http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/, and ask you to carefully review them before submitting.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA) Information Session Sept. 8th
VESA (www.vesabroad.com) is a truly unique two week experience incorporating meaningful volunteer work and an Amazonian jungle tour in South America's Ecuador, volunteering whilst staying with a host family, followed by an incredible week long cruise of the Fijian Islands or working in orphanages or in crocodile conservation in South Africa and Kwa-Zulu Natal followed by an amazing safari!
Where would you like to volunteer this year?
If you choose South America, you will be based in a picturesque Ecuadorian jungle village and commute daily via canoe to an indigenous community to undertake vital volunteer work. This includes helping to construct much needed facilities for the village school, teaching English and installing ablution facilities to give the villagers access to better health and hygiene! Your second week with us will see you trekking through the wild jungle of the Amazon Basin. Here you will see all manners of jungle life, stay in tribal accommodation & lodges, visit a shaman and top the trip off with an intense day of white water rafting!
If your choice is The Fijian Islands, you will be working alongside, a local non profit organization. Here, you will be staying with a local family in their village, working in the community helping to educate the children by teaching them English, as well as basic hygiene, building washroom facilities at the school as well as helping to construct water tanks and pipelines. Your second week of your trip will see you sailing up the picturesque remote Yasawa Islands. Every day will see you partake in a different activity, whether it be relaxing in your own private hammock, snorkeling/scuba with sea turtles, kayaking to a deserted island, or chilling on the beach with new mates, it’s a trip like no other!
Or if your choose Africa as your destination you will be working in the world heritage site of St. Lucia. This year we will be working alongside the local Zulu tribe; working in orphanages, teaching English, building houses for impoverished families and working alongside cheetahs and crocodiles in our conservation projects. To top off your time in Africa, you will travelling by open air bus, visiting 3 game parks, sighting Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebras, Leopards, Hippos and Lions!
Where would you like to volunteer this year?
If you choose South America, you will be based in a picturesque Ecuadorian jungle village and commute daily via canoe to an indigenous community to undertake vital volunteer work. This includes helping to construct much needed facilities for the village school, teaching English and installing ablution facilities to give the villagers access to better health and hygiene! Your second week with us will see you trekking through the wild jungle of the Amazon Basin. Here you will see all manners of jungle life, stay in tribal accommodation & lodges, visit a shaman and top the trip off with an intense day of white water rafting!
If your choice is The Fijian Islands, you will be working alongside, a local non profit organization. Here, you will be staying with a local family in their village, working in the community helping to educate the children by teaching them English, as well as basic hygiene, building washroom facilities at the school as well as helping to construct water tanks and pipelines. Your second week of your trip will see you sailing up the picturesque remote Yasawa Islands. Every day will see you partake in a different activity, whether it be relaxing in your own private hammock, snorkeling/scuba with sea turtles, kayaking to a deserted island, or chilling on the beach with new mates, it’s a trip like no other!
Or if your choose Africa as your destination you will be working in the world heritage site of St. Lucia. This year we will be working alongside the local Zulu tribe; working in orphanages, teaching English, building houses for impoverished families and working alongside cheetahs and crocodiles in our conservation projects. To top off your time in Africa, you will travelling by open air bus, visiting 3 game parks, sighting Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebras, Leopards, Hippos and Lions!
Business Development, Operations and Marketing Internship -- Apply by Sept. 16th!
Strategic Impact Advisors, LLC (SIA) is a woman-owned global consulting firm launched in 2014 with a mission to spread the use of digital technology for financial inclusion and use economic analysis to drive decision making for community development, particularly in underserved areas of the world. The Business Development, Operations and Marketing Intern position is ideal for someone who is interested in learning about international development, digital payments, digital financial services, financial inclusion and mobile solutions. As a new, small global consulting company, SIA is currently developing key operational systems, and is seeking an intern who can support with development of these systems, in particular for marketing, communication and business development.
Are you who SIA is looking for? To apply for this internship, send your cover letter and resume to info@siaedge.com by September 16, 2016, and tell SIA what excites you about this opportunity.
Are you who SIA is looking for? To apply for this internship, send your cover letter and resume to info@siaedge.com by September 16, 2016, and tell SIA what excites you about this opportunity.
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