Please join Karl Steiner, UMBC's Vice President for Research, for a virtual lunch series to discuss UMBC’s Research and Creative Achievements (RCA). All questions and RCA topics are welcome, but we anticipate that some of the dialog will address individual challenges faced in conducting RCA activities during the pandemic.
All members of our UMBC community are invited to join in on these recurring virtual lunches that are scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on alternating Fridays via this Webex link on February 5 & 19; March 5 & 19; April 2, 16 & 30; and May 14.
There are no RSVPs required; just drop in and join us – starting this Friday, February 5 at noon.
Director of Development
Date: February 1, 2021
Location: Annapolis, Maryland.
Job Summary: The Director of Development’s primary responsibility is to lead annual operating, special campaigns, and planned giving revenue goals. This key senior management position will be instrumental in achieving the success of a new five-year plan to make the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra a model of a 21st century orchestra. The position reports to the Executive Director & Chief Development Officer.
Main Responsibilities:
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Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tKSffAL6-KoHpds9ZSam3SxD_ifM3cUyoz7Tgo1GTFU/prefill
Attention all Retriever entrepreneurs!
On February 10th at 5:30pm Girls Who Start will be hosting an event featuring female entrepreneur, Sarah Kauss, who is also the founder of S’well! The event is free for all to attend, but you must register through the link below. This will be a big event that you don’t want to miss!! Sign up now!
Dance & Bmore is seeking strong singers with a great ear and improvisational skills to join our professional ensemble for the 2021 season.
Dance & Bmore, under the direction of award winning writer, director, choreographer CJay Philip, is a multidisciplinary ensemble of dancers, musicians, and theater makers of all ages creating socially conscious original works that engage, empower, delight, and inspire.
Pay: Part-time paid positions available for performers and teaching artists
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Are you a dedicated UMBC student who is interested in becoming an entrepreneur and wants to be awarded $2,000? Then this scholarship is for you! Please read the information below for further information about the PNC Scholars/Fellows Program Scholarship. Application deadline is March 1,2021 so be sure to apply soon!
PNC SCHOLARS/FELLOWS PROGRAM
The PNC Scholars/Fellows Program provides awards up to $2,000 to outstanding UMBC students interested in becoming an entrepreneur. The scholarship will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. The awards will be used as academic scholarships (up to $1,000), or as “seed funding” (up to $2,000) to launch new ventures or community based social entrepreneurship projects.
CRITERIA:
Submit a 1-2 page of a personal statement about their interest in entrepreneurship. The statement should:
Describe the impact an academic scholarship will have on their future as an entrepreneur or social innovator or
Describe how the award money will be used as “seed funding” to launch a new venture, or “seed funding” to launch a community based social entrepreneurship project. Submit a preliminary budget outlining anticipated expenses.
Submit an updated resume
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Apply Here:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/resources/students/scholarships/
Title: Scholarship Opportunity!
Tagline: $500 award available through the Eisenberg/VPC Scholarship
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Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Has entrepreneurship always intrigued you? Apply for the Joseph and Frieda Faiman Eisenberg/VPC Endowed Scholarship. Read the information below! Application deadline is March 1,2021 so be sure to apply soon!
JOSEPH AND FRIEDA FAIMAN EISENBERG/ VPC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Joseph and Frieda Faiman Eisenberg/VPC Endowed Scholarship provides a $500 scholarship award to an outstanding UMBC undergraduate interested in becoming an entrepreneur. The scholarship will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year.
CRITERIA:
Be a full-time degree-seeking student in good standing at UMBC
Submit a personal statement about their interest in entrepreneurship
Submit a resume
Demonstrate an interest in becoming an entrepreneur
Have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average
Apply Here:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/resources/students/scholarships/ ]]>Port Discovery Children’s Museum seeks a creative, mission oriented and strategic leader to provide direction over the delivery of interactive and virtual educational experiences, and to inspire learning through play and life-long curiosity.
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If you are a talented singer, dancer, actor, or musician who can act between the ages of 14 - 21 years, this opportunity is for you! Be part of the exciting Musical production of Voices of Carmen.
]]>Port Discovery Children's Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning, and nurture growth through play. We are currently looking for talented, friendly and outgoing Box Office Associates.
Currently, the museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays, plus some holidays. We are looking for Associates that can commit to working both weekend days (Saturday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Summary of Position:
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