Apply to be a Commuter Assistant Join the OCSS team! The Office of Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) seeks motivated, passionate, hardworking, and ethical undergraduate students to employ as Commuter Assistants (CAs) for the Spring 2017 semester.  CAs will serve as advocates for commuter students on the UMBC campus, and they will assist with the retention of these students through the planning and implementation of intentional and impactful programs and events.  CAs will also assist with administrative work within the OCSS office.

Commuter Assistant Duties:
Commuter Assistants must maintain a 2.5GPA prior to and during employment with OCSS.
 
Training and Weekly Time Commitments  Application Deadline 
Applications must be submitted to OCSS by Friday, November 18th at 5:00pm.

Contact Information
For questions regarding the Commuter Assistant application process, please contact Katie Weir, Coordinator for Commuter Engagement, at kweir@umbc.edu. 
 
Applications can be found on UMBCworks or at the OCSS front desk.
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Hello everyone,

This is a reminder that the applications for STRiVE Leadership Retreat and Alternative Spring Break close this Sunday, November 6th at midnight! Make sure to get your applications in before the deadline. This is an leadership opportunity you do not want to miss! The descriptions and application links are listed below: 


Alternative Spring Break

A week long service-learning trip that challenges students to combat civic issues underlying larger societal concerns. ASB will leave participants with a sense of comrade, compassion, and empathy for the people of the world.

This year’s trips: Homelessness, Public Health, “Seeing Baltimore,” and Gesundheit.  

Application: https://docs.google.com/a/umbc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftIs0j3qqd7eNTcNFfARA8InnI-tBBf1ffjjU1S9jvC4DstA/viewform

 

STRiVE Leadership Retreat

STRiVE participants hone leadership skills, develop campus and social change projects, build community and have a lot fun. STRiVE's many activities will keep you engaged, and you'll emerge feeling confident, inspired and connected. Participants' ratings of the retreat have been off the charts. 100% of former participants say they'd recommend STRiVE to a friend. 

Application: https://studentlifeumbc.wufoo.com/forms/2017-strive-participant-application/


For more information please contact Corinne Janet at cjanet@umbc.edu.
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Hello UMBC students!


Studying Information Technology and wonder what roles Google has to offer? Or maybe you simply want to know what a day in the life of IT Resident at Google looks like? Well, we are here to answer your questions.


Google’sInformation Technology Residency Program (ITRP) team would like to invite UMBC students to an exclusive and interactive YouTube Live event hosted by IT Residents. We’ll have live Q&A through YouTube’s chat function too. Here’s all the info you’ll need:


How to watch: Please RSVP here in order to receive the YouTube link in advance of each event. To view the live stream, simply click on the YouTube live stream link (which is listed below). You don’t need to RSVP to view the session, but doing so helps us stay in touch after the events.


Who’s invited: AA/MS/BA/BS students studying Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration, or anyone that may be interested in our Information Technology Residency Program (ITRP). The content will be most beneficial for students interested in our IT roles at Google.


When:


I'm in! How do I get the invite?

RSVPHERE ASAP and we will send you a reminder!


Questions? Email techstudents@google.com.

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Interviewing & Communication Skills Workshop

TODAY- Thursday, November 3 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Shady Grove, BLDG. III—3230

Learn the secrets to a great interview and communication strategies to effectively market yourself

Guest Speaker: Dr. Elliot D. Lasson, Professor of the Practice and Graduate Program Director, UMBC Masters of I/O Psychology Program. Dr. Lasson directs the MPS: I/O Psychology Program at UMBC-Shady Grove. He has served in a variety of HR roles including that of a Consultant, Recruiter, and HR Director. Dr. Lasson received his B.A. in Psychology from UMBC and his M.A. and Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from Wayne State University. He is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. ]]> Interviewing & Communication Skills Workshop TODAY- Thursday, November 3 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Shady Grove, BLDG. III—3230 Learn the secrets to a great interview and communication strategies... Flyer https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/34ef8f2810a907c566b122d4cf6184a0/6a00beef/news/000/063/624/21ad505564e0b38e52568c3977475735/Interviewing & communication skills workshop (1)-1.pdf?1478168935 https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/63624/guest@my.umbc.edu/61b91b0e04107b367e93b251a683a9b9/api/pixel Career Center https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/careers https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xsmall.png?1411655278 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/original.jpg?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xxlarge.png?1411655278 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xlarge.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/large.png?1411655278 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/medium.png?1411655278 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/small.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xsmall.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xxsmall.png?1411655278 Career Center https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/xxlarge.jpg?1478169030 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/xlarge.jpg?1478169030 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/large.jpg?1478169030 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/medium.jpg?1478169030 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/small.jpg?1478169030 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/xsmall.jpg?1478169030 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/624/2b1eb75eee657685a5aec4bdac941e8b/xxsmall.jpg?1478169030 2 0 true Thu, 03 Nov 2016 06:30:45 -0400 November Dining Promotions Turkey Cranwich, Tacos, Gingerbread Latte and more... ]]> Image https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/2dbe90fc2ffed42c78f218a629379e35/6a00beef/news/000/063/615/87a3a183ff1e3fab595915b6ec077b1a/November Retail Promotions.jpg?1478118820 https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/63615/guest@my.umbc.edu/c3b3d62dc00dc0fbcf5d28a77cd95342/api/pixel Residential Life https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/reslife https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/xsmall.png?1426710501 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/original.PNG?1426710501 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/xxlarge.png?1426710501 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/xlarge.png?1426710501 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/large.png?1426710501 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/medium.png?1426710501 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/small.png?1426710501 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/xsmall.png?1426710501 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/033/f8f656b73252c75518351df0289a43cc/xxsmall.png?1426710501 Residential Life 1 0 true Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:36:13 -0400 Tips to help you land an internship!

Landing an internship is hard. I’ve poured hours into writing cover letters, perfecting writing samples, and tweaking my resume for so many of the internships I’ve applied for. I’ve probably applied to 20 different internships over the past two years, and I’ve only actually ever had 2 of them, so you can imagine how much time and effort went into each and every single one of those applications.

I found that starting the internship search was probably the hardest part of the process. For me, writing a resume from scratch and learning how to structure a cover letter were the most difficult tasks to tackle. I had no idea where to begin. Then I’d start stressing out about how I was never going to get an internship because all of my professional documents were horrible, and that led me down the dark path of “I’m never going to get into law school.”

It’s the never ending cycle of “I won’t ever get a job because I have no experience, and I have no experience because I have no job” that demotivated me from starting the process. But once I got rid of that misconception, things got a little easier. Employers know that we are college students with a million different responsibilities.

So how do you get started?

  1. Create a resume- a task that’s easier said than done. Check out the Career Center’s website for a number of different tips that can help you complete your resume. From resume do’s and don’ts, to formatting and layout advice, you can find everything you need to start your resume on the website. After you’re done, come to the Career Center during drop-in hours (2-4 PM M-F, Math and Psych 201, and 6-8 PM Tu, Th, the Library’s Writing Center) to get your resume reviewed.
  2. Start your search for internships and jobs. UMBCWorks is a great place to find different job postings, but if you’re not ready to go right into the search, check out this link to help you get started. Keep in mind that your resume, and any other document you submit with your application, should be specifically tailored to the position that you’re applying for. Pick and choose what is relevant!
  3. Do your research. Not only on the companies that you’ve searched for online, but check out the Career Center’s calendar to see all of the different employers that are specifically coming to campus just to interact with UMBC students. These are great opportunities for you to get  your foot in the door.
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Meet Sarah,

 Sarah is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major as well as a MARC U*STAR Scholar. She is very interested in health policy and health disparities, and would like to get her Master's in Public Health before going to either medical school or graduate school (for a PhD in health and public policy). Sarah is also involved with the SUCCESS program and is the president of Retrievers for Animal Welfare and Sustainability. In her spare time, she is a campus organizer for The Humane League and help organize the annual Baltimore VegFest held on UMBC’s campus.

Sarah participated in a group research project that explored a system to evaluate a novel sensor employing innovative nanoreaction chamber technology, which will track transient biomolecular interactions in real time at a single molecule level. They evaluated this sensor by studying the interactions between the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) and the FKBP12-rapamycin binding (FRB) domain in the presence of various small molecules such as rapamycin. FKBP bound rapamycin forms complexes with the FRB domain of mTOR, which is an essential regulator of cell growth and survival. 

Read more about Sarah’s research here...
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Positions include:

Outdoor Recreation Activities/Healthy Baltimore Initiative - ID #9287519
Continuation of an ongoing project to assist in the development and implementation of outdoor activity programs in Baltimore parks, with a special emphasis upon assessment of their health benefits. The intern will organize and provide leadership for such outdoor activities as biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or camping. Typical responsibilities include conducting surveys, coupling demographics, and disseminating information on the health benefits of outdoor activity.  There also are opportunities for independent research and development for such additional outdoor recreation activities as equestrian use, rock climbing, mountain biking, natural surface trail development, or fishing. Outdoor activity projects contribute to the Mayor's Healthy Baltimore initiative; the National Park Service Partnership to Find Your Parkland; and the Waterfront Partnership's Swimmable/Fishable Harbor goals. 

Ball Field Preparation Intern - ID #9287532
The Park Maintenance Division seeks an intern to research sports ball field preparation policy. The intern will meet with the Chief of Park Maintenance, the Permits Office, and the Chief of Youth & Adult Sports to understand the problems and gaps in the department’s current process.  The intern will research how other municipalities operate their fields (for example, rental fees, services provided, and priorities for usage) and develop a draft revised policy proposal for staff consideration. 

Carrie Murray Nature Center Internships - ID #9287522
The Environmental Education Intern will support the center's naturalist in creating, facilitating, and instructing environmental education programming to young people from the surrounding city communities. The intern also will assist in such Nature Center duties as projects for park cleanup, trail maintenance, and garden upkeep.
The Volunteer Program Development intern will conduct research to develop a strategy for the recruitment of Nature Center Volunteers. The project involves proposals for the promotion of volunteer service opportunities, recruitment of participants, and a process for tracking their service.

Graphic Design Intern - ID #9287528
The Graphic Design Intern will be integral in assisting with a variety of fast-moving design projects including print signage, web, e-mail, and social media. The inter will learn to be responsive to art direction from Communications team members and react quickly to feedback. The intern will collaborate with many BCRP staff members on projects from the conceptual stage to the final delivery, including the printing, production, and management process.

Greater Baltimore Children and Nature Intern - ID #9287520
The Greater Baltimore Children and Nature (GBCAN) Intern will research and track Baltimore area programs that connect children and families with outdoor and nature experiences. The Intern will identify organizations that deliver programs and hold events in parks. This information will be added to a calendar and guide that can be shared with the public in order to increase access. The Department of Recreation and Parks is a major GBCAN partner organization.

Marketing Intern - ID #9287526
The Marketing Intern will assist with a variety of projects and efforts, including social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), email campaigns, website updates, design of printed promotional, such as print ads, flyers and brochures. The intern will work with the Chief of Communications and the Public Information Officer.

Park Events Program Intern - ID #9287523
The intern will assist the staff in all aspects of event planning in Baltimore's parks especially programs that engage families and youth.  The internship may include development of proposals for special events (concerts, fitness runs, outdoor movies, or others);  promotion and publicity; supervision of event arrangements; and evaluations of outcomes. It also would involve identifying local businesses, organizations and friends groups surrounding the parks for sponsorship and promotion of events in their area of the city.

Park or Recreation Center User Survey - ID #9287518
The intern will develop assessment tools for use in the system’s major parks and facilities, incorporating observational evidence and surveys of user and non-user opinion, as well as other appropriate methods, such as GIS mapping or census data review. The internship includes research and compilation of existing methods of analysis, including ways in which similar research has been used in comparable urban park systems to inform policy and funding decisions.  Evidence of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis or survey development required. 

Photography Intern - ID #9287531
The intern will gain hands-on experience through this opportunity to build an amazing portfolio while shooting exceptional events and locations. Images produced will be used on our website, social media, marketing campaigns and our stock image library. Intern will be an integral member of the team and participate in meetings and planning discussions. Experience using Photoshop is preferred; camera provided. 

Research and Discussion of Public-Private Management Models for Patterson Park - ID #9287517
Conduct research and assist in facilitating meetings and discussions regarding framing the role, responsibilities and structure for a new organizational steward plan for Patterson Park.  Work will involve research on existing organizational models, analysis of pros and cons of alternatives, and assistance with the meetings of an advisory steering committee.  Skills required:  interest in parks and public participation; ability to summarize key meeting issues and follow up with email correspondence; research and analytical capability; personal qualities include self-motivation, good organization, and personable. 

Volunteer Advisory Council Coordinator - ID #9287524
The Department of Recreation and Parks seeks to create a Volunteer Advisory Council. The intern will conduct research on selected recreation and parks agencies nationally regarding their policies and procures for similar organizations. The intern will use this research to work with the department's Volunteer Coordinator in developing a plan for Baltimore, including defining the role of the council, establishing its relationship with the department, and outlining the expectations of the council.

Positions Open Until November 15, 2017

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NextCure, a start-up biopharmaceutical company located in Beltsville, MD, is involved in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic biologics for the treatment of cancer, is seeking exceptional research associates and scientists committed to bringing new drugs to patients. 

The research team is currently looking for broadly trained individuals with experience in molecular biology, recombinant protein production, cell-based assay development and/or flow cytometry.  Successful candidates are expected to contribute to ongoing activities in a focused, efficient and timely manner in concert with other team members.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about developing new drugs and bringing them to the clinic.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 27, 2016
UMBCworks JOB ID #: 9287550

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UMBC Career Center
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Change the Lives of Thousands While Changing Your Own. 
Join Urban Teachers in Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth or Washington, DC

Urban Teachers is transforming the way people are prepared for a career in teaching. Through hands-on training, coaching and peer supports, we give teachers the skills they need to improve outcomes for students in high-need communities. By doing so, our teachers are changing the lives of the students, families and communities they serve, as well their own.  

Urban Teachers is now taking applications for our Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, DC Corps for the 2016-17 school year, with placement in mid- to late June 2017. Our recruitment process is selective. While there is no restriction on undergraduate or graduate major, we look for applicants who have exhibited academic excellence by maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher, who gravitate to big challenges and have experience working with children. Urban Teachers participants are part of an unprecedented commitment to student performance: only those who demonstrate effective teaching practice, student learning gains and growth mindset/professionalism are recommended for certification (general and special education) and complete the full four-year program.

Urban Teachers participants are among the most expert and result-oriented in the nation because: 
•We provide the best teacher preparation available. During the first year of the four-year program, before you start teaching on your own, you’ll spend 1,500 hours working with students in urban classrooms. 
•During this time you also begin graduate coursework for a Master of Science in Education degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education—ranked #2 in the country. All coursework is clinically based, allowing for immediate practice of learned skills in the classroom and equipping you with a toolbox of proven strategies for working with all students. 
•Our four (4) years of mentoring and support tailored to your needs—from coaches and peers—is available longer than any other preparation program. This includes three (3) full years of one-on-one coaching to ensure you grow into an effective teacher. And, because Urban Teachers prepares you for the job from day one, you'll be able to quickly grow into a teacher leader, providing support and guidance to your colleagues in your school and city.

During the first year, participants receive a stipend from Urban Teachers. Starting your second year, you are the teacher of record and participants begin to receive full teacher’s pay. (Teacher salaries in Baltimore and DC are some of the highest in the nation. Both cities allow an effective teacher to earn six figures.)

As part of an Urban Teachers cohort in every school, you’re never alone. Being with other Urban Teachers participants provides an immediate network—in your school and in the thriving—Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth or Washington, DC. Urban Teachers educators are trusted by and form partnerships with their colleagues across schools. Teachers are respected community and civic leaders. Whether you’re doing home visits or running into your students’ families at the market, you’ll be having an impact on improving the neighborhood and community you’re living in. 

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]]> Change the Lives of Thousands While Changing Your Own.  Join Urban Teachers in Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth or Washington, DC Urban Teachers is transforming the way people are prepared for a... https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/63558/guest@my.umbc.edu/ef08e895eb803c682db29d5146c576ab/api/pixel Career Center https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/careers https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xsmall.png?1411655278 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/original.jpg?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xxlarge.png?1411655278 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xlarge.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/large.png?1411655278 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/medium.png?1411655278 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/small.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xsmall.png?1411655278 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/018/729f2c7eeeab66f50f4ab3677539a585/xxsmall.png?1411655278 Career Center https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/xxlarge.jpg?1478013711 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/xlarge.jpg?1478013711 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/large.jpg?1478013711 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/medium.jpg?1478013711 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/small.jpg?1478013711 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/xsmall.jpg?1478013711 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/063/558/c06b85ebd1b0f45719681421cb9a3036/xxsmall.jpg?1478013711 1 0 true Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:21:59 -0400