Want to try your hand in more advanced dialogues?Ready for some challenging new topics based on controversial current events?Eager to learn how to have difficult conversations with people who are different from you?Well, look no further...INTERACT presents its very first Difficult Dialogues series! (Think of it like an INTERACT Sequel)What: 1 hour of structured and rigorous dialogue per week for 3 consecutive weeksWho: Your INTERACT peers and trained staff facilitators from all around campusWhere: On campusIncentives:
- Building your conversation and facilitation skills for difficult conversations;
- Learning how to connect meaningfully with people who are different from you;
- A challenging opportunity for advancing your communication skills in preparation for future coursework, interpersonal conflicts, and the job market;
- Food;
- UMBC Swag;
- A Letter of Recommendation from one of our trained facilitators toward any on-campus or related job*.
When: During the spring 2018 semester, starting after spring break! See application for details.Space is limited to the first 25 applicants.Please apply using the link below by Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. Please contact Emily Melluso at melluso1@umbc.edu with any questions.
Pay your Summer tuition and fees in 2 installments: 5/20 and 6/20.
You do not have to be enrolled in classes to enroll in the Monthly Payment Plan!
Just estimate your costs and if need be you can make changes once you know your exact costs.
]]>Transferable Skills Mind Meld
Whether you are destined to graduate this Spring or heading warp speed into the final frontier of your UMBC academic experience, we aim to provide you with what is perhaps one of the most critical job search and graduate school admission concepts that students must grasp by or before graduation. The concept of “transferable skills” is really quite logical when you break it down into simple terms. Leading edge employers and graduate schools have very specific skills, aptitudes and personal values they are seeking in finalist candidates.
Your Mission
Your mission is to provide concrete examples in cover letters, resumes, essays and interviews of how you:
Universal Translator of Transferable Traits and Skills
Fortunately, the most important traits and skills are universal across the galaxy and almost all professional fields. Here are the big ones according to career development specialists - Randall and Katherine Hansen:
Human Relations:
Transferable skill example: As a resident assistant at UMBC you were able to develop rapport and actively listen to your residents while cooperating with other members of your community, collaborating and sharing accomplishments with fellow staff, and ultimately asserting authority when it was required.
Communication:
Transferable skill example: As an SGA senator at UMBC you spoke effectively on behalf of your student constituents, facilitating group discussions regarding various areas of concern. Throughout your term of service, you negotiated with and persuaded University administrators by expressing your ideas, providing appropriate feedback, and reporting information on a monthly basis.
Planning & Research:
Transferable skill example: As a Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) Scholar, you identified problems associated with your mechanical engineering team project, gathered information about possible improvements in design, analyzed additional data, and imagined further alternatives.
Organization, Management and Leadership:
Transferable skill example: As the Vice-President of the Pre-Pharmacy Society, you initiated new ideas about the scope and nature of programs, handling details associated with securing new guest speakers, coordinating high level task and delegating other responsibilities to other officers.
Work Survival:
Transferable skill example: As a Peer Student Advisor in the Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising, you accepted responsibility for helping to enforce policies of the University. Moreover, you enlisted the help of your fellow staff members (peer and professional) in the implementation of programs and delivery of critical services.
RESOURCES – SERIOUS & FUN
Transferable Skills Sets for Job Seekers
How to Identify Your Transferable Skills
The International Star Trek Fan Association - Starfleet (sponsors of scholarships!)
]]>HOUSING SELECTION INFORMATION SESSION TODAY AND ROOMMATE MIXER TONIGHT!
Reminder: Housing Selection Information Session TODAY, Wednesday, March 7th
12 noon at the Apartment Community Center (right across from the Walker Avenue garage)
Pizza will be served!
Come get your questions answered about Housing Selection and also any questions about Walker Avenue Apartments. Housing application and license submission deadline is March 27th and on-line Room Selection begins on April 4th. You can also refer to the web site for questions: www.umbc.edu/reslife
Roommate Mixer is TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. also in the Apartment Community Center - Qdoba food will be served - come find a new roommate! Remember no 3-person groups can participate in Housing Selection so if you currently have a group of 3 you will need to add a 4th person to your group in order to be able to select a space during on-line selection.
See you there!
]]>While every UMBC undergraduate is a member of the Student Government Association, 20 students each year devote extra time to organizing and supporting other undergraduate students in making UMBC their own. Those 20 serve as elected officers of SGA: President, Executive Vice President, VP for Student Organizations, Treasurer, Senators (11) and Finance Board Representatives (5). Officers elected this semester will serve from May 15, 2018 - May 15, 2019.