DuPont’s Information Technology division has revamped their undergraduate co-op program and kicked off recruiting for the fall 2019 class.
According to DuPont, "Our Technology Development Programs provide a variety of meaningful assignments that will enable you to gain valuable experience in the rapidly changing worlds of information technology and digital solutions".
Below are links to open positions:
2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Strategy and Digital Solutions
2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Enterprise Services
2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Cyber Security
2019 Fall Technology Co-Op Opportunity: Enterprise Solutions
For more information on the exciting changes at DuPont, please visit The New DuPont site.
]]>Name:Steven Bailey
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UMBC Event Center
Position Title: Operations and Events Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Psychology
Work Term:Summer 2018, Fall 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship was an unstructured yet hands-on experience that introduced me to all aspects of operations and events management at the UMBC Event Center. This internship, being unstructured, allowed me to be incredibly flexible in what I could do or wanted to learn. In this case, when I started the internship in July 2018, I was already employed as an Operations Supervisor at the Event Center, so this internship in a way served as more of an extensive training program for my current role, as well as allowing me to get my feet wet in a career path I’d never considered: venue management.
My duties varied by day, though a huge part of my internship was taking over all of the hiring for all part-time staff positions at the Event Center, particularly in Operations and Event Services. I completed administrative tasks, such as updating inventory for the Event Center, assisting with the creation of training manuals for both Operations and Event Services, processing on-boarding paperwork for new hires, and working on small tasks as assigned by management. One of the bigger projects that I was working on was a project my supervisor assigned to me to find out more information from how other venues worked from different venue management firms in the United States that worked with university athletic departments.
A lot of my time in my internship was spent working events. Since I was already a supervisor, I was directly responsible for overseeing anywhere between 2-20 part-time staff during events in both Operations and Event Services, whether it be a concert or family show (such as Double Dare Live!) or a game. I worked and still work a wide variety of events, ranging from UMBC Commencements to circuses to university games. As part of my internship training, I received hands-on instruction on the operation of the Daktronics ribbon and video boards that we have in the arena, and received training on the operation of the Allen Heath soundboard. Depending on the event, I would sometimes obtain alcohol or other items that the artist requested. On rare occasions, I would be called on to work certain roles, such as a Runner or a Camera Operator, though this was only if the production didn’t have anyone else or if someone called out. Even though the internship was unpaid, I was able to basically make it paid due to working so many hours as a Supervisor during operations shifts.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
It was really straight forward. In May 2018, I had just been promoted, and realized I needed an internship. The intern before me had just been hired full time at the Event Center, and I saw an opening and went for it. I spoke to the Director of Operations and Events about it, and he brought me on. He saw that I was doing a good job as a Supervisor, and didn’t require me to turn in an application.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The people, including both the Operations Manager and Events Manager, and the Director of Operations and Events. These three managers, especially the Operations Manager, essentially took me under their wing and showed me the ropes of the industry, while also teaching me professional skills along the way that I didn’t realized I lacked at, such as professional dress and working with large groups of people.
Along with the people was the opportunity. The building is so new, and Oak View Group Facilities, the company managing it, was formed only in the past decade, so there’s so much room to make an impact and truly show off your skills. My internship allowed me to truly test myself in what I could do both physically and mentally, and allowed me to make great connections along the way. Despite being the first UMBC student to be the Events and Ops Intern at the Event Center, and not have any background in this field, I never felt like I was falling behind, despite the fact that I was facing such a steep learning curve
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I was the first UMBC student to intern in Events and Operations, and have hired dozens of UMBC students throughout my time there, and have inspired other UMBC students with similar backgrounds like mine to pursue this opportunity. I’ve worked at the Event Center since before it opened, and have seen it grow in both personal and its operations, and I have been fortunate enough to be directly involved in this process. Because of my efforts in hiring, our Event Services department grew by over 20% over three months, and my hard work resulted in praise and increased opportunity from my superiors. I was able to use my experience in my internship to create a new position in which I currently work, the Events and Operations Coordinator, where I continue much of my work from my internship, though my responsibilities have expanded to focus more on staff development and accessing both staff performance and the guest experience.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Ask questions, keep an open mind, work hard, and don’t be afraid of trying something new.
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]]>URA’s provide up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor on an original project. UMBC students of all years and disciplines are invited to apply, as long as they will remain enrolled at UMBC long enough to complete the proposed work.
]]>Rose Malone is a Study Abroad Advisor in the Study Abroad Office at UMBC (newly located in Administration 301!). As an undergraduate student, Rose studied abroad in London, England and Skibbereen, Ireland. She sat down with us to discuss not only the steps involved with studying abroad, but also the impact the experience can have on a student’s life.
Break it down as easy as you can, what are the steps students need to take if they want to study abroad?
Simply put, if students plan to study abroad they should (in the following order):
• Attend a Study Abroad 101 session
• Determine which courses/requirements they still need to fulfill (this can be done through meeting with their academic advisor or a degree audit)
• Pick out 1-5 study abroad programs from our website that offer the coursework they need
• Schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor
• Meet with The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to discuss which scholarships, grants or loans can be applied
What should students consider when trying to select a study abroad program?
Students should consider:
• Coursework needs
• If they want to become more proficient in a language (if so, study abroad where that language is spoken)
• Do they want to live in a rural area, big city, college town, city campus, warm environment, colder environment?
• Which type of housing they want (homestay, residence hall, apartment?)
• What type of credit they can receive (resident or transfer)
• Level of immersion (i.e.- how much separation do you want from your home culture?)
• Internship or service learning, etc.
There are so many things to consider, which can seem daunting but there is something for everyone!
Is there an aspect of the study abroad planning process that many students, in retrospect, wish they had spent more time on/focused on?
This is a great question, but hard to answer across the board. I think one aspect that students should spend more time planning is the alignment of their language requirement and their study abroad experience. The best way to learn a language is through immersion, so if you study Spanish at UMBC because it would be useful in a future job, but study abroad in Germany and take one language course, you're probably not going to be proficient in either language. So if you want to put "proficient in Spanish" on your resume, you should probably study abroad somewhere Spanish-speaking! But students can study abroad anywhere they want!
Apart from some of the more well-known or "cliché" reasons to study abroad, why do you think students should make this part of their college experience?
I am not sure most students realize this but only 1 in 10 students nationally study abroad. This means that by studying abroad, you are setting yourself apart from all other graduates. When you walk into an interview for a job or apply for a graduate program, that study abroad experience is an immediate talking point. There are many examples from study abroad that you could use to "describe a time when you worked on a team" or "had to think on your feet.”
Are there any current UMBC study abroad programs you'd like to make a shameless plug for right now?
Yes! Our faculty-led programs for Summer 2019! They are open to all majors and many fulfill major, minor or GEP requirements! Most have a deadline of 2/15 except for our program in Cuba, which has a deadline of 1/31.
Make the most of your summer and apply today: https://goabroad.umbc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.FeaturedPrograms
If you yourself could study abroad right now, where would you go and why?
There are so many places I haven't been yet that this is a hard question! I think I would want to go somewhere in Asia! I think one of the most undervalued aspects of study abroad is the structure and support that comes along with it. When you go on a program, you have so much more support than if you were traveling as a tourist. I would love to have program support in Asia, somewhere that I don't speak any of the languages, so that I could feel supported and venture out on my own.
Any good stories from your own study abroad experience?
Too many to include here! I think one of the most rewarding moments of my first study abroad experience in London was when a tourist asked me for directions and I was able to give them. That is when I knew I was a "Londoner!" I didn't need to look up tube stop names or landmarks because I knew them!
]]>FOR UMBC STUDENTS ONLY!!
It’s happening again!!! UMBC is traveling to Burlington, VT to take on the Vermont Catamounts in the America East Conference Men’s Basketball Championship!
Please review the options to decide how you’ll watch the Retrievers on Saturday!!
Want to lodge solo? Option 1 is for you!!
Option 1: This package provides a game ticket, transportation, and lodging for 1 student at a rate of $93.00 per person.
Want to lodge with friends, take a look at Options 2, 3, and 4!!! All you need is one person to purchase and a few friends to pay you back via Venmo or CashApp!!
Option 2: This package provides a game ticket, transportation, and lodging for 2 at a rate of $46.50 per person. When you register and purchase your tickets, please be sure to submit the name and UMBC email address of your roommate. We’ve done the math for you! The total cost of this package is $93.00, your roommate owes you $46.50!!
Option 3: This package provides a game ticket, transportation, and lodging for 3 at a rate of $31.00 per person. When you purchase your ticket, please be sure to submit the names and UMBC email addresses of your roommates. We’ve done the math for you! The total cost of this package is $93.00, each of your roommates owe you $31.00!!
Option 4: This package provides a game ticket, transportation, and lodging for 4 at a rate of $23.25 per person. When you purchase your ticket, please be sure to submit the names and UMBC email addresses of your roommates. We’ve done the math for you! The total cost of this package is $93.00, each of your roommates owe you $23.25!!
Roadtripping with friends and finding your own lodging? Just buy a ticket and sit with us!!!
Option 5: Game ticket only at $10.00 per person -- FOR UMBC STUDENTS ONLY.
PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure to make repayment arrangements amongst roommates before purchasing a package. Campus Life will not be responsible for payment arrangements amongst roommates.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL DETAILS: PLEASE READ!
Upon registration and ticket purchase, you will receive a confirmation email that will include an itinerary, instructions on how to retrieve your tickets, and other pertinent details.
If selecting to room with friends, please be sure to submit the names and UMBC email addresses of requested roommates.
The UMBC Fan Bus will be departing campus from The Stadium Lot at 9:00am on Friday, March 15, and returning around 11:30pm on Saturday, March 16.