COVID-19 Vaccine Information Distribution (CoVID) Student Task Force

Hey Terps! The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available on our campus, and the COVID-19 Vaccine Information Distribution (CoVID) Task Force is seeking help from the UMD community to spread credible information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

We are a student organization where members seek to promote vaccine acceptance both in the UMD community and beyond via social media. We primarily use Instagram (@covidstf.umd), and neither a large following nor a public account is necessary to join! If this mission sounds exciting to you, please fill out our interest form using the following link: https://go.umd.edu/covidstf. There is no deadline, but join ASAP to start getting volunteer hours and supporting our community! Let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to covid.stf.umd@gmail.com.

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

The Math Success Program is OPEN!

Welcome Back from Spring Break! The Math Success Program is OPEN! The Math Success Program offers free, drop-in math coaching and tutoring services for all UMD undergraduate students. The program is open Sunday-Thursday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm via Zoom. Visit our website (http://reslife.umd.edu/programs/math_success/)for more information and to access the program.

Bitcamp 2021 Registration Now Open

Bitcamp registration is now open! Bitcamp is the largest east coast spring hackathon and will be held virtually from April 9-11. Apply now at https://bit.camp/apply.

Join over 1,400 other students to delve into your curiosities, learn new skills, and make something awesome! Explore your passions and interests by collaborating with others to discover the endless opportunities made possible through teamwork. If you're a beginner, don't worry: there will be numerous coding workshops, mentors, and mini-events offered too!

Want to mentor or volunteer? You can fill out the forms at https://bit.camp/mentor and https://bit.camp/volunteer, respectively.

For more information, visit https://bit.camp, or email hello@bit.camp.

Study with your fellow Terps!

Do you have trouble focusing when studying by yourself? Join your fellow Terps on Terp Focus Stream! Created and run by STEP program students in the School of Public Health, Terp Focus Stream is an ongoing series of sessions where you can meet virtually with other students to independently complete schoolwork. Each session is an hour long and they are open to all UMD students. Participants are encouraged to keep their cameras on but there is no obligation to do so. We hope to see you there!

To view the dates and times as well as sign up to attend a session, register at the following link: https://forms.gle/xYiUDg6yG8QfZaB69. You will be sent the link to join before the session. Contact Colleen Berk (cberk@terpmail.umd.edu) with any questions.

Join the Student Advisory Committee for the VP for D& I

Undergrads: get involved in diversity, equity & inclusion work, share what’s working (& what’s not), and help improve campus for you and other Terps! Apply for the Student Advisory Committee for the Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion by April 9. Click on this link to apply: https://go.umd.edu/ApplySAC

Survey on Student Experiences with Diversity and Inclusion

The Student Advisory Committee for the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion is conducting a student survey to better understand the ever-changing student experience in the context of the pandemic and see what issues and initiatives their committee should prioritize in the coming months.

The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete. Click the following link to participate: https://go.umd.edu/SACsurvey. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

Paid Positions – Data Analysis and Communications Support, Summer 2021

Position Type: On-Campus, Part-Time or Full-Time

Description:
The Office of the Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer seeks highly motivated and
detail-oriented students to assist with administrative tasks and other projects as assigned. Must
be available to work 20-40 hours/week. This is a paid position.

The Division of Administration plays an integral role in campus operations and contributes greatly to
the community experience at the university. The Vice President oversees Community Engagement;
Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk; Facilities Management; University Human Resources;
Procurement & Business Services; Transportation Services; Public Safety; Emergency Management; and
Real Estate. Visit our website at adminvp.umd.edu to learn more.

Projects will be assigned based on qualifications and interests, and may include:
    ● Assisting with business analytics and data management projects, including, but not limited to:
        o Conducting research to support strategic and business planning
        o Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
        o Interpreting and evaluating research data
    ● Assisting with communications projects, including, but not limited to:
        o Drafting documents, electronic newsletters, and other communications materials
        o Designing posters, flyers, and other outreach materials
        o Supporting ongoing website projects for the division (updating websites via Drupal CMS,
           writing and editing website content, conducting research on website development and
           design, etc.)

    ● Assisting with logistics for meetings and special events
    ●Assisting with special projects related to employee engagement initiatives and more

Qualifications:
Must be a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student. A minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA is recommended. All applicants with the requisite skills will be considered;
students with an area of study related to communications, journalism, marketing, business
administration ( information systems, management, operations management, business analytic
and finance) or graphic design are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required:
● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Attention to detail
● Eager to learn in a professional setting
● Ability to maintain a consistent and reliable schedule
● Discretion, and an understanding of the confidentiality associated with a Vice President’s office

Desired:
● Basic photography skills
● Knowledge or experience with website content management
● Experience with online research
● Familiarity with Microsoft Access, MailChimp, Drupal, InDesign, Premier Pro, and Photoshop a
    plus
● Advanced skills in analytics

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to:
Division of Administration
University of Maryland
2119 Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-6111
VPAdmin@umd.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Responsibility of Black Students & Community In the Post Trump Black Lives Matter

You are invited to a BMI Meeting via Zoom...
When: Mar 31, 2021 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (USA)

You must Register in advance for this meeting:
https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdu2qrTooGdTnvF8LWMtviY9eheQFIBP3

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

MoreWithUs Scholarship Opportunity

The 2021 Summer/Fall Scholarship Competition for high school seniors and college students (see the attached flyer) is now open. This is the second year of the scholarship program. The application deadline is April 30. To enter for the scholarship, students need to submit a 1 page essay about a work or volunteer experience. The scholarship is now listed on the Williamsburg-James City School District website at: https://wjccschools.org/newsroom/scholarships/morewithus-summer-fall-2021-scholarship-competition.

Opportunities to Connect w/ New Students

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs' Student Success Leadership Council, is offering two opportunities for current students to connect with prospective and newly admitted students.

Peer2Peer (P2P) encourages current University of Maryland students to assist with recruitment efforts in areas such as Prince George's County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Washington D.C. We are seeking enthusiastic students interested in attending campus events and/or going on the road with Admissions to attend college fairs, panels, and workshops. P2P ambassadors may also be selected to host prospective admitted students for our overnight stay program.

MentorMe mentors are current UMD students who can be paired with incoming first-year students to aid their transition to the University of Maryland. Mentors are charged with the responsibility of giving new incoming students their first personal connection to UMD.

If these two opportunities sound like you and you want to assist, complete the Peer2Peer & MentorMe Application by Tuesday, March 23, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.

New Help Center Workshop

The Empathy Speaker’s Bureau is a new Help Center workshop covering empathy and basic helping skills to be presented to your group/organization by trained volunteers. 

The hour long presentation aims to increase awareness of empathy and the ways it manifests in communication, improve active listening and helping skills, and increase comfort and confidence in providing empathetic support to others.

We believe that this program is applicable to a wide range of personal and professional settings, covering topics like providing support to friends, navigating conflict, and referring people to resources.

If this sounds like something you/your group would be interested in, the workshop request form can be found here: https://go.umd.edu/ESBRequest 

Questions to: mpease1@terpmail.umd.edu.

Sadat Forum on 3/25

 

Antiracism Series: Student Activism on March 10 at 12pm.

Please join us at the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies on Wednesday, 10 March from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for a discussion about "Student Activism" with two undergraduates, Saba Tshibaka (UMD) of Black Terps Matter and Aniyah Vines, Howard University Class of '22, NAACP President of the Howard U Chapter, and Founder of the Live Movement, moderated by Prof. Christina Hanhardt (American Studies). Register here.

Petey Greene Program at UMD GBM: COVID-19 and Its Impact on Incarcerate Individuals with Guest Speaker!

Join the Petey Greene Program at UMD for our general body meeting on Thursday, March 11th from 6-7pm where we will be discussing the impact of the the COVID-19 pandemic on incarcerated individuals and the functioning of prisons/jails. Claire Glenn, a Prince George's County public defender, will join us as a guest speaker to share about her involvement in Gasping for Justice, a campaign that sought to highlight the COVID-19 outbreak that occurred in Prince George's County Correctional Facility last year, and how the pandemic is impacting her work and her clients. We will also be discussing things such as COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons and jails nationally, 23 hour lockdowns, lack of PPE, vaccination plans, and more.

Register here to attend: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvceyopzktGtDOl0kaMDa0kDf0NgGGyOxj
Please reach out to pgp.umd@gmail.com with any questions!

Terps Under 30 on 3/30 at 7pm

Terps Under 30 is a TED talk-style, annual event designed to allow current students and alumni to connect, network, and share their fearless ideas. This year’s event will be on March 30th at 7pm and will feature short talks from Jared Brown MPS ‘19, Candess Correll ‘16, and Evan Lutz ‘14. The event will conclude with a facilitated networking session. RSVP to attend at: https://alumni.umd.edu/terpsunder30

Here are the speakers' LinkedIn profiles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredbrowndc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candess-correll-92a677b0/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lutz-949b0833/

John Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society provides you with many opportunities to increase your professionalism and it’s a great way to boost your resume as well as learn skills that can help you achieve your career goals. The purpose of our organization is too: encourage superior academic achievement, promote intelligent living, and assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us!

https://aldmaryland.com

Writers' House Extended Application Deadline is March 10!

Jiménez-Porter Writers' House is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.

March 10, 2021 is the final deadline (extended from March 1).

You can apply online at: https://apply.arhu.umd.edu/

Writers' House students:

·Live together, forming a vibrant literary community in centrally located, fully air-conditioned Queen Anne’s Hall. Amenities at Queen Anne's include a Production Lab within the residence hall with free printing for Writers' House students, and a poetry library/quiet study area.

·Major in all fields, may be transfers or moving in from off-campus, and may be freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors,

·Participate in a myriad of literary activities including:

    o publication of Stylus, our on-campus literary journal,

    o meetings with Writers Here and Now visiting authors,

    o writing workshops available in poetry, prose, screenwriting, spoken word, and publication

    o field trips, including student-planned field trips

    o one-on-one manuscript advising,

If you're interested but have some questions please don't hesitate to email: JPWritersHouse@umd.edu. You can also email the director directly at: jmschmid@umd.edu, or call: 301-405-0671.

Terp Thon 2021 this Saturday!

This Saturday, March 6th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM we will be hosting our Dance Marathon, which is the culmination of our year-long efforts for patients and families at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Throughout the day we plan to have performances, exclusive videos from Children’s National Hospital, interviews with our Miracle Kids, and interactive games and activities.

If you want to join in on the fun and be part of raising funds and awareness For The Kids, you can register and create your own team!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at ttcommrelations@gmail.com.

Working While Black Career Series

The Working While Black Career Series is a series of virtual workshops offered by The University Career Center. The workshops are designed to prepare students and graduates for challenges and racial bias that are encountered more typically by Black people than by others.

The series will include speakers and resources to prepare students to thrive in professional spaces, navigate challenges, and explore whether potential employers value and embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

All Events Are Virtual via Zoom and will be recorded. All Terps Are Welcome to Attend!

Monday, Feb 22nd 4:30-5:30 pm
Working While Black: How to Navigate College, Covid, & Career with Dr. Charles R. Davidson - Back by popular demand, this Terp alum and crusader for Black and Brown students will offer suggestions for tapping into your own strengths, working through challenges, and celebrating your successes!

Monday, March 8th 4:30-5:30 pm
Working While Black: Making Connections and Building Your Network!
Research shows that 70% of all jobs are not published on public jobs sites and roughly 80% of jobs are filled through personal and professional connections.
So if you're looking for a permanent position or an internship opportunity it's time to expand your network!

In this workshop we will:

• Review the key steps to networking including outreach , introductions, and informational interviews
• Meet members of UMBA, the University of Maryland Black Alumni organization
• Learn about Terrapins Connect, your portal to UMD alumni in a wide range of industries

RSVP HERE

Monday, April 12th 4:30-5:30 pm
Working While Black: "Bring Your Whole Self to Work"....But Really?

Wondering if your personal style will fit your new workplace or if your new workplace will fit your personal style?
Join us for a discussion on Black culture in today's workforce. We will discuss topics ranging from the use of popular vocabulary and code-switching to The Crown Act of 2020 (the bill outlawing racial hair discrimination), and everything in between. Learn how you can stand out while still fitting in and what differences - positive and otherwise - it could make in your day to day workplace experience.

RSVP HERE

Monday, March 29th 4:30-5:30 pm
Working While Black: "Black - And ADHD - Like Me: Managing A Life

A provocative and unique conversation with three panelists sharing the experiences and challenges they encounter as Black Neurodiverse Women on campus and in the workplace.
Learn from their stories of: diagnosis challenges faced success!
Our panelists will share their experience in hopes of hearing from you: share your truth, ask questions, raise awareness. The program is open to all students, staff, and faculty.

Panelists:
René Hill, Mental Health Advocate, Blogger, Speaker and Founder, Black Girl, Lost Keys
Lydia Woods, Industry Development Specialist, Employer Relations, University Career Center
Anaya Truss-Williams, UMD student

RSVP HERE

Monday, April 19 4:30-5:30 pm
Working While Black: Employer Perspectives on Anti-Racism

As you prepare to enter the professional workforce, you will likely encounter situations unique to Black professionals. Join us for a virtual discussion with Black professionals from various industries

• Black professionals will discuss how their organizations responded to recent social unrest and the Black Lives Matter movement as well as efforts their organizations are making toward inclusion and anti-racism
• Our guests will provide insight on experiences and challenges that are unique to being Black in the workplace,
• We’ll discuss how to determine which organizations have an inclusive company culture

RSVP HERE