Paid Fellowship for the University of Maryland Grads

Lead For America is looking for the nation's most dynamic and diverse young leaders to join the 2021 LFA Hometown Fellowship.

The basics of the program: LFA's flagship program is a paid two-year high impact fellowship for leaders ages 21-30 to serve their hometowns, particularly in neighborhoods and communities where the narrative of success has meant leaving and never coming back. Fellows work full-time alongside community leaders to address critical challenges and recruit other young leaders to return to and remain in the community. We currently have 93 Fellows serving 81 communities nationwide; our cohorts include Truman, Udall, and Gates Millennium Scholars, as well as military veterans and TFA alumni.

Each Fellow works full-time alongside dynamic local government and non-profit leaders and receives ongoing support and training from us to ensure they are critical contributors on priority projects from the start. We provide additional support to alumni to help them not only advance into positions of civic leadership, but also to recruit and pave the way for other young leaders to be able to do the same. The summer before their fellowship begins, all Fellows receive 4 weeks of graduate-level public administration, leadership, and equity training from leading institutions like the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics and UNC’s School of Government, while also joining other Fellows for retreats throughout the course of the two years.

Our first application deadline is coming up on November 15th! The first round app only requires a resume, writing sample, and one 250-word short response. Learn more and apply here. 

Nominations: Professors, peers, and colleagues are invited to nominate outstanding candidates in their community via this form. Nominees will be contacted by Lead For America regarding next steps.

Survey Raffle: Current college students are invited to complete a 3-minute survey about Lead For America to enter a raffle to win $200 sent via PayPal. Participants do not have to plan to apply for the fellowship to be eligible for prizes. Click here to get started.

Questions? Please reach out to Lorenzo Johnson, LFA's Recruitment and Selection Manager at info@lead4america.org. 

OSC Costume Contest

The Office of Student Conduct is currently holding a costume contest for costumes with masks incorporated on our Instagram! Any student can enter by posting their costume, tagging our account (@ConductUMD) and using the hashtag #TerpHalloweenMasks 

The winner will be announced next week and will receive a prize!

School of Public Policy - Post Election Events

Friday Nov 6, 1-2:30 PM

What is Happening and Why? A Post-Election Conversation

Join us for a post-election conversation in a year like no other. Our panelists include I.M. Destler, Professor Emeritus, UMD School of Public Policy (Moderator); Bill Galston, Ezra K. Zilkha Chair and Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings Institution; Jeremy Rosner, Managing Partner, GQR; Stella Rouse, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement, Department of Government and Politics.  

Monday Nov 9, 12-1 PM

U.S. Foreign Policy in 2021 and Beyond: A Post-Election Assessment

At a time of extraordinary political tumult in the United States, alongside a global pandemic and a major economic crisis, this panel of UMD experts will discuss a cross-section of major foreign policy issues in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. 

Speakers: 

• Robert C. Orr, Dean of the School of Public Policy, on: "The U.S., the U.N., and Climate Change"
• Nancy Gallagher, Director of the Center for International and Security Policy at Maryland, on: "Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Arms Control 
• Shibley Telhami, Professor of Government and Politics, on "America and the Middle East"  
• Margaret Pearson, Professor of Government and Politics, "U.S.-China Relations"
• Scott Lasensky (Moderator), Visiting Professor; Former Senior Policy Advisor, Obama Administration

Meeting with CohnReznick

Hear from recruiters and professionals on how to get involved with the CohnReznick financial services firm!

https://www.nabaumd.com/virtualevents

Careers in Silicon Valley Panel!

We are having a Careers in Silicon Valley Panel on October 28th at 5pm. The event is a student-led panel that showcases how Smith alumni and students have obtained full-time roles and internships at technology companies. It will encompass the panelists recruiting process, what they wish they knew in college, and how one should market themselves.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGN810a9cCVH1QmCmxhvcYXlj_7u77yF9vNPM-nrLJkkT3fA/viewform

Punchbowl Comedy Interest Meeting

Punchbowl, UMD's stand-up comedy organization, is holding a virtual interest meeting via Zoom on Monday, November 9 at 7pm!

http://punchbowlcomedy.com

Maryland Tonight Virtual Show

 A virtual late-night comedy show, Maryland Tonight, is premiering live at 10pm on Friday, October 30 on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/SqZX2iux2B8

SEE Presents: Fallapalooza ft. Finneas

Singer, songwriter, and producer Finneas O’Connell will be headlining SEE’s sixth annual Fallapalooza at the University of Maryland on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The show will be held virtually and begin at 8 p.m. Fallapalooza is open to the UMD community and the general public. Tickets are free of charge for members of the UMD Community and $15 for the general public.

https://www.see.umd.edu/falla2020

Homecoming Comedy Show ft. Hassan Minhaj

SEE's annual Homecoming Comedy Show is University of Maryland’s biggest comedy event of the year, and it's approaching soon. We are very excited to announce Homecoming Comedy Show 2020 will be headlined by Hasan Minhaj! Get excited for a moderated Q&A, virtual Pictionary game, and an audience Q&A on October 29th at 8pm. "Arrive" at 7:30pm to take part in the HCS pre-show featuring a JackBox game with the audience. The show is open to the UMD community and general public. Tickets are free of charge for the UMD community and $15 for UMD alumni admission. Tickets can be found at umdtickets.com on October 6th.

https://www.see.umd.edu/hcs2020

ALD Membership Deadline

Join ALD Honor Society today! We have plenty of opportunities to gain leadership skills, apply for scholarships, build your resume, and more! You can find out more about us through our website and PowerPoint that summarizes a lot of what we have to offer! Deadline to accept the offer is October 30th.

https://aldmaryland.com/ 

Being Black in the Workplace

Join us on Monday, Oct. 26 for a discussion on being Black in the Workplace! We will talk about workplace etiquette and the experiences of Black professionals.

https://www.nabaumd.com/virtualevents

Mental Health Town Hall

On October 29th at 7 PM, SGA will co-host a mental health town hall where panelists will answer student questions about mental health and available mental health resources on campus. The panelists include representatives from the School of Public Health, Counseling Center, University Health Center, Help Center, and the Student Health Advisory Committee.

https://www.instagram.com/umd.sga/

Women of Color in STEM Dialogue Event

Identify as a woman of color in STEM/an ally for women of color in STEM? Want to discuss the ways in which social identity shapes experiences within STEM? This dialogue space is for you! Join us for a dialogue event via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10th from 7:30 - 8:30 PM where you'll get to discuss in small groups different aspects of diversity, inclusion, and lived experiences for women of color in STEM. This dialogue space will be led by students, for students, and is open to all. Register at stamp.umd.edu/wocstem20.

AIGA- Spooky Themed Design & Chill

We are the UMD Student Branch of AIGA, the professional organization for design and graphic arts. We are really excited to host our first, spooky-themed Design and Chill event next Thursday, 10/29 at 7:30pm! We will present 2 beginner-friendly tutorials in Digital Illustration (for Adobe Illustrator and Procreate).

To register click here: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcOqvrjsjE9e1-q2QAi2C1vhwxnId51vG

University of Michigan Rackham Graduate Virtual School Fair

 

• Interested in attending graduate school?

• Looking for a summer research experience?

• Wanting to connect with a specific department and program at the University of Michigan?

If so, please join us for our 2020 University of Michigan Virtual Graduate Fair 

Monday, October 26 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Registration is required: https://myumi.ch/88PZk

Rackham Graduate School is hosting its first-ever virtual graduate fair to give you the opportunity to connect with representatives from across the university and get direct answers to questions specific to your graduate school search and application process. If you are in the earlier stages of your undergraduate studies, Rackham staff will be available to talk about summer research opportunities at Michigan and help you explore your academic interests. In partnership with our graduate faculty and programs, Rackham is committed to advancing excellence in graduate education by cultivating a vibrant and diverse student community to impact the public good through the scholarship and discoveries of our students and degree recipients.

Political Advocacy Panel - Helping Hand at UMD

 Helping Hand at UMD is hosting a Political Advocacy Panel on Wednesday, October 28 at 6pm. Come out to hear from our amazing panelists on how to get more involved in political activism!!! 

We’ll have speakers from CAIR National, CAIR Maryland, Ignite, and more. Link to register below:

ter.ps/2020panel

House of Ruth's Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Program

Click here to register to attend House of Ruth's Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships Program sponsored by the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) on Monday,October 26, 2020 at 6pm. Featured House of Ruth speaker is Stephanie Romano. 

 

During Stephanie's presentation, participants will explore healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors that may be used in relationships. Participants will discuss ways to recognize abuse beyond the “proof” of a bruise or physical injury, and examine how more subtle forms of abuse can affect victims. Program attendees will also learn ways to be supportive of someone who may be experiencing abuse in their relationship.  

 

Stephanie has been in the Violence Against Women field for approximately 8 years and has been working at House of Ruth Maryland since 2017. As part of the House of Ruth Maryland’s training team, Stephanie provides intimate partner violence trainings to the community and assists in community outreach with partner organizations. Stephanie has also worked for Hopeworks of Howard County and the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and holds a Master’s Degree in Women’s & Gender Studies from Towson University. 

 

Program attendees are required to register in advance for this webinar here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kmsW2urKQkm87Q3nQBp6gg

Student Regent Application

University System of Maryland

Student Regent Term -- Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2023

Call for Applications

This year the University of Maryland, College Park in addition to the other institutions in the University System of Maryland are invited to nominate up to two (2) candidates for this prestigious position to the University System of Maryland Student Council. Our nominee(s) will then be reviewed by the System Student Council and their finalists are forwarded to the Chancellor and from his desk they are forwarded to the Governor. In the past, College Park has been represented by outstanding scholar leaders.

Below is a link to the detailed position description as well as a link to the application form.

Student Regent Position Description

The College Park nominee for this position will be interviewed by USMSC on Sunday, December 6, 2020 virtual meeting. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Donna Lim at dylim@umd.edu or at 301-314-8491.

Completed applications are due on-line by 5:00pm on November 13, 2020.

Apply for 2021 - 2023 USM Student Regent at:

https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/451390

The Diamondback - Job Openings

 The Diamondback, UMD’s independent student newspaper, is looking for sports beat writers! This presents a fantastic opportunity to write about the Terps and develop a robust portfolio. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Information and instructions on how to get involved can be found: https://docs.google.com/document/d/126EUVoXQqkTw2vEeaY7Ov8IBJSXpBgLsXg3gZJmKgzo/edit. Hope to hear from you soon!

Honors College Fall Fest October 30th!

On October 30th, join us for the Honors College Fall Fest! Sign up for Pumpkin Painting where you’ll receive your own pumpkin, supplies, and fall treats, or join us virtually with your own supplies for online activities and digital pumpkins!

In Person Event Registration: go.umd.edu/hcfallfestinperson

Virtual Event Registration: go.umd.edu/hcfallfestvirtual 

Guest Speaker: Ed Beetar and his journey advocating for refugees!

Ed Beetar is a professional translator, amateur standup comedian, and committed social activist who moved from Syria to the US due to war. Come hear him speak about his life and his journey advocating for the refugee cause. The event will be held virtually on October 28th at 4:45pm. RSVP at the link below.

https://forms.gle/AAvLCz5gmpM2XysJ9

Paper Airplanes UMD

Paper Airplanes UMD is a new student club dedicated to recruiting and supporting tutors for Paper Airplanes, a nonprofit organization that provides virtual one-on-one tutoring for conflict-affected individuals. Tutoring opportunities are available in English, Turkish, technology/coding, and student advising/mentoring. If you enjoy teaching or mentoring, this is a great virtual volunteering opportunity with flexible hours. Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/G9sEvSP4aaLRPQf86), if you are interested! For any questions, please contact us at paperairplanesumd@gmail.com.

Shell Up Self-Defense Workshop on October 27th!

To all members of the UMD community,

You’re invited to the Shell Up Self-Defense Workshop that will be held virtually on Tuesday October 27th at 7:00 PM. The workshop is sponsored by SGA’s Health and Wellness Committee and will be taught by Mr. Ken Klotz, a senior lecturer of kinesiology in the School of Public Health. The event will cover campus safety, the spectrum of self defense, visualization, jiu jitsu, the ABCs of self defense, and scenario-based training with instruction coming virtually from a studio in the School of Public Health.

You can register for the event at ter.ps/shellupoct to receive the Zoom link. These are important skills for all students and we would love to see you there!

Join us at QUEST Honors Program Information Sessions!

Attention all freshmen in the Clark School of Engineering, Smith School of Business, and/or CMNS! The QUEST Honors Program is a hands-on learning community for motivated students with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Over the course of three years, QUEST students take classes focused on experiential learning projects. These projects solve complex problems for real-world clients and enable you to gain teamwork skills and new perspectives from students outside of your major.

We will have 3 information sessions where you can learn more about QUEST and the application process. The information sessions will be:
Monday, November 2nd, 6:00PM, Register Here: https://ter.ps/qinfonov2
Tuesday, November 10th, 6:00 PM, Register Here: https://ter.ps/qinfonov10
Thursday, November 19th, 8:00PM, Register Here: https://ter.ps/qinfonov19
If you are interested in learning more about QUEST please register for one of the information sessions above, fill out the form at ter.ps/questupdates, and follow us on instagram @questumd.

Applications open over Winter Break!

Laugh with Lovitt!

To all members of the UMD community,

You’re invited to Laugh with Lovitt, a comedy night sponsored by Terps for Israel that will be held virtually on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM. This event will provide a fun night of laughter and an escape from distance learning with comedian Benji Lovitt while supporting the Koby Mandel Foundation which works to help those who have lost loved ones to terror and other tragedies to rebuild their lives and create meaning out of suffering.  

Benji will give a short 45 min performance followed by a Q/A session. The event will be free for students, but donations are welcomed and encouraged. All proceeds go to the Koby Mandel Foundation for camps and other programming that help their children laugh and smile in times of darkness.

We would love to see you there! 

University of Maryland Medicine Visit

 Join the Charles R. Drew Society and American Medical Student Association on October 21st at 5:30pm for a virtual visit with the University of Maryland's School of Medicine. 

Health Professions November Visits!

Join the UMD's Pre-Health Advising office for a huge week of health professions schools visits lined up in November. Students will need to register in advance for the Zoom link. 

UMD AMSA: Medical School Interview Etiquette and Resume-Building

Join UMD AMSA at our virtual event facilitated by Ms. Rachel E. Wobrak (UMD Career Center Representative) to discuss resume-building and medical school interview etiquette techniques. Participants will be offered a space to practice the virtual interview skills learned!

Event Date: Tuesday, October 27th from 7-8pm

Registration Link: ter.ps/umdinterview

Need Chemistry Help? Contact It's Elemental Tutors!

Introducing It's Elemental Tutors! Chemistry is hard! Virtual learning is hard! Students - we are here for you! Contact us today if you need support in high school or college general, AP, or organic chemistry.
The It’s Elemental tutors have a combined 10+ years of teaching experience, 2 Master’s degrees, and 6 years experience as teaching assistants and lab researchers in chemistry. Let us help you reach your fullest potential!
itselementaltutors@gmail.com

Find us and follow us on all of our platforms!
Facebook: It’s Elemental Tutors
Instagram: @ItsElementalTutors
Twitter: @ElementalTutors

https://www.facebook.com/itselementaltutors/

SHAC Study Hall

Missing working with your classmates? Stuck at home without any social
interaction? Join the Study Hall organized by the Student Health Advisory
Committee, on October 22nd at 6-8 PM, where you can work on homework with
your fellow Terps over Zoom. Reconnect with Terps you haven’t seen in
while, and connect with new Terps as we get through the COVID-19 Pandemic!
Everyone is invited to join this awesome event, regardless of major, and you
can attend for as long as you like!

Please fill out this Google interest form before October 22nd at 5 PM:
https://forms.gle/U44LCiPRkvVfJ69B7

When: Oct. 22nd, 6-8 PM
Zoom Link: https://ter.ps/SHAChall
Meeting ID: 990 3726 0489
Passcode: SHAC

https://umd.zoom.us/j/99037260489?pwd=RjBkUHcvYzEyWXAwSjlMb0tvbzNTZz09

Speaker Event: How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Opioid Epidemic

There has been a massive spike in opioid overdose deaths during the pandemic, over doubling in some Maryland counties. Where is this spike coming from, and how can we curb it? Join Dr. Woody Kessel, retired assistant surgeon general, and Erin Artigiani, deputy director of the Center for Substance Abuse Research, for a speaker panel on the two epidemics at large and what is being done to curb it. Time: October 22nd at 7:00 PM. Zoom Link: go.umd.edu/two-epidemics

Opioid Overdose Response Training

Join Combating Overdoses in Rural Areas (CORA) in their overdose response training on October 29th at 4:00 PM! Become certified in opioid overdose response and carry Naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of an overdose. Upon completion of training, you will receive a free dose of naloxone. Great resume booster and no prior experience required!

Free Mental Health First Aid Training October 24th!

A free Mental Health First Aid Training exclusively for undergraduates is going to be hosted 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 24th over zoom. Register by going to ter.ps/MHFA24 by Friday, October 16th!

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in adults. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This course will consist of a 2-hour self-paced introductory module, followed by the Skill Development segments of the training, taught synchronously via Zoom.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhmIdpg7LDF3eLJxdGtzhO_8C_ngmEl_DdInUYAssq4VF1ag/viewform

CARE in Conversation on 10/13 from 12:30-2pm

Join us on October 13 from 12:30-2pm for CARE in Conversation, a monthly lunch-time gathering for students and CARE to be in community with each other, while engaging in student-driven conversation on issues related to power based violence. Students are welcome to drop in and out and eat lunch as we chat over Zoom! This October we will focus on the connections and intersections between Anti-Racism & Power-Based Violence Prevention. RSVP at go.umd.edu/careinconversation

Cultural Competency Workshop Event

 "Are you a student considering a career in healthcare? If so, please consider attending the Cultural Responsiveness in Health Service Provision Workshop led by UMD's Office of Diversity of Inclusion on November 2nd from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM. As future healthcare professionals, it is important to be equipped with the tools and information necessary to be self-aware, culturally literate, and communicable healthcare providers when working with diverse and marginalized populations. Let's work together towards a more inclusive, accessible, and informed future of healthcare."

Registration Link: ter.ps/culturalcomp