A Post from Women’s Center staff member, Dan. 

It’s a new semester and I gotta say– I’m torn. Sure, it’s nice to be forced to exit my cave, shower, and see everyone again, but that requires pants. And if you know me, you know exactly how I feel about pants. I spent the entire winter break being the absolute laziest person ever. I dropped my class and NBC’s Friends came on Netflix. It was great.

But now it’s Monday and I’m on my third cup of coffee and, regrettably, wearing those dreaded pants so I guess it’s time to start being a productive student again. Wah.

Now, we all know how fun it is to hang out in the Women’s Center between class, see friends, eat lunch…and get absolutely no work done. I’m certainly guilty of sitting with my laptop and completely ignoring the six tabs of readings I have open for the entire duration of my stay in the center so I’m pretty excited about our new set-up. I’m the kind of person who needs to be around people but not distracted by them when I work and our new quiet study space is perfect for me. I can see what’s happening in the lounge with the added bonus that (hopefully) nobody will talk to me. It’s a win-win.

I’m also super stoked for our new Brave Space Guidelines. I find myself applying the guidelines to my life outside the center, especially in my personal relationships. Learning to be vulnerable and speak thoughtfully is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor no matter what you’re doing with your life. My conversations are richer and I learn more from everyone I meet because I seek to understand as many perspectives as I can. I’m not perfect at it and my new skills still need some practice, but I think I’m on my way. Now, if only there was a way to discretely send the guidelines to some of my Facebook friends…

Attention all UMBC student employees!  

What could be better than having an on-campus job?

Having an on-campus job and getting a notation on your transcript that tells employers you made the effort to enhance your professional development!

Make your campus experience count! Enroll in PRAC 102 Building Skills for Career Success TODAY!  Take a look at this short video clip to learn more.

Enrollment is limited to the first 100 student employees. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Click HERE to enroll in this zero credit practicum for Fall 2016.  Also, obtain the Syllabus below (SEE DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD).

Open to all levels and majors.

Must be a UMBC student employee working at least eight hours per week on campus.

Supervisor endorsement will be requested.

QUESTIONS, please contact Caroline Bodnar at the Career Center at carolc@umbc.edu or (410) 455-2216.

During the last week, multiple internship positions have been posted to UMBCworks. Check out these new positions today!

Store Management Trainee(9271461)
Kohl's Department Stores - Nationwide, United States

The Store Management Trainee (MIT) Program is the fast track to a career in retail. The MIT Program is a 12 week executive training program designed for those who are looking to get into the field of Retail Management. The training program is designed to give you the experience you need in overall store operations to prepare you for the future.

Spring 2015- Digital Intern - Web Design/Development (9271354)
National Aquarium in Baltimore - Baltimore, Maryland

--Assist with website maintenance
--Complete calendar updates
--Assist with various aspects of email marketing, including research, design and editing
--Responding to daily requests from partner departments
--Join the Digital Marketing team for meetings and special events, and more!

Summer 2015- Archival Collections Appraisal Student Intern (9271419)
Maryland State Archives - Annapolis, Maryland

Interns will engage in a variety of activities related to the management and processing of archival paper and electronic collections. Individual intern assignments will vary, but duties may include handling paper records, creating or updating inventories, labeling records, and electronic file management.

Human Resources – 2015 Emerging Leaders Program – Summer Intern (9271369)
The Nielsen Company -
Cincinnati, Ohio
New York, New York
Schaumburg, Illinois
Tampa, Florida

At Nielsen, information is our business. We deliver solutions to our clients in the form of high-quality information that helps them grow and compete more effectively. The Human Resources Emerging Leaders Program (HR ELP) is a challenging program designed to develop future Nielsen leaders who will continue to make Nielsen one of the best and most competitive companies to work for in the marketing information and media industries.

Summer 2015- i3 Research Program for Undergraduate Students (9271308)
iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) - Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is an undergraduate research and leadership development program that prepares students from underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the information sciences. Only 25 students from across the country are selected each year to become i3 Scholars. Those students undertake a yearlong experience that includes two summer institutes hosted by the University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences and a research project spanning the year.
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To access these positions, login to your UMBCworks account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!  

Please note you MUST have an approved resume and be released to apply to internships. To schedule an appointment, access our online system in UMBCworks or call 410-455-2216. 

The Career Center is very excited to share that The Nielsen Company is coming to UMBC to interview students for their intern and full-time emerging leaders programs. Finance intern and full-time positions were just posted today on UMBCworks.  Nielsen is a global leader in media, marketing and consumer intelligence. Take a look at their video found here to learn more.

3.00 GPA required and Permanent work authorization in the U.S. required

Below are the opportunities that are now available to UMBC candidates. Assignments in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; New York, New York; San Francisco, California; and Wilton, Connecticut. Competitive salary, plus generous sign-on bonus to defray housing and relocation costs will be given to new hires which is GREAT.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for an on-campus interview for one or more of the positions below, YOU MUST apply via UMBCworks directly. The company will begin reviewing student applications on THIS FRIDAY. Therefore, apply TODAY.  The deadline is January 29th.   

A Cover Letter is recommended by Nielsen. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Recruiting Lead
The Nielsen Company
770 Broadway
New York, New York 10003