Calling all future psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, or anyone interested in a meaningful and engaging course! Consider taking PSYC346 this summer!

PSYC346: Death, Dying, and Grieving: What Future Healthcare Professionals Need to Know is being offered during summer Session I. This course will help you learn about theories, research and communication related to death, dying and grieving in healthcare settings.

See this flyer for more info: https://go.umd.edu/PSYC346Flyer

Important Black Male Initiative Meeting tonight at 7pm! Join the discussion today.

You are invited to the first Black Male Initiative meeting of the spring 2022 semester. This meeting will be held via Zoom...
When: February 22, 2022 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (USA)

If you are a Black Male undergraduate, graduate, community member, faculty, or staff, you are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting, which will be discussion based and engaging. We are encouraging ALL Black Males, no matter where you reside, to attend this special online event.

We will be discussing various topics that impact the Black Community, and the role Black Men play in supporting each other, and our communities. Please register for this free event, and get involved by lending your voice, ideas and perspectives. Our community depends on it!

You must Register in advance for this meeting:
https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vc-Csrj4uHNyxhNg-oBm8ahUk6nRIxPYK

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. BMI is an amazing program that brings together male undergraduates, grad students, faculty/staff and even community members, in brotherhood, unity and fellowship! BMI also affords its members the opportunity to get more engaged in their community and even social justice initiatives. http://solom80.wix.com/blackmaleinitiative

If you are interested in becoming more civically engaged then BMI is the program for you. If you are interested in establishing strong relationships with other brothers who are students, faculty/staff, and community members then BMI is definitely for you. If you are interested in participating in academically oriented study halls then BMI is for you. For more info email: nyumbz@umd.edu

The Black Male Initiative Program's Mission

"The Black Male Initiative (BMI) Program is dedicated to the establishment of brotherhood, scholarship, and retention of Black Males at the University of Maryland. BMI has a commitment to impact the campus and wider communities through collective activism and leadership that promotes the uplifting and empowerment of Black Men."

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR2009040501804.html

Applications to join the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2022-2023 school year are now open!

Applications to join the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2022-2023 school year are now open!

SHAC serves as the student voice at the University Health Center (UHC). SHAC contributes to quality management, conducts outreach and programming, and also engages in advocacy and activism to support student health and wellness. Past initiatives have included the distribution of free oral hygiene kits at the campus pantry, coordinating the availability of free emergency contraception at the UHC, and informing health policy changes on campus. We are proud to be a multidisciplinary student team that is open to both undergraduates (of any major) and graduate students. You can access our application at the following link! Link: go.umd.edu/shacapp

Paid Positions – Data Analysis and Communications Support, Summer 2022

Position Type: On-Campus, Part-Time: (Fall, Spring Semesters, Summer and Breaks)   Full Time or Part 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 10-15 hours/week in SemesterSummer hours: 20-40 per 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

     oInterpreting 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.

Diamondback Opinion Columnist Application Now Live

The Diamondback is hiring opinion columnists to start in the Spring 2022 semester! Any current UMD student is welcome to apply. Columnists write once a week on a topic of their choice and are paid a biweekly stipend of $20. No prerequisite is necessary to write columns; the Opinion Desk is looking for good writers from all backgrounds, whether it be a diversity of major, interest, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, or otherwise. We're looking for new and diverse perspectives to better represent the expanse of opinions at UMD. To apply, go to https://ter.ps/s22opinion. The current deadline is February 20 at 11:59 p.m. Email opinionumdbk@gmail.com with any questions.

SKY Happiness Retreat for BIPOC Students February 25-27th

The Counseling Center and RecWell are hosting a 3-day retreat from SKY Campus Happiness to promote healing, resiliency, and wellness for Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American, Latinx, other Students of Color at UMD. Join us for meditation, breathwork, community, and connection. Free for those who attend the full program (in-person Feb 25-27 followed by two online follow-up sessions). Registration required at go.umd.edu/SKYSPRING22

Seeking participants for Spring 2022 Common Ground Multicultural Dialogue Program

The Common Ground Multicultural Dialogue Program is currently seeking participants for the Spring 2022 semester. This opportunity is open to ALL undergraduate students. Dialogues will take place during the month of April, with the exact days and times determined by the shared availability of participants. If you're looking for an immersive learning experience that can fit into your schedule, please submit your interest HERE. Our trained student facilitators will lead dialogues on a variety of contemporary hot button topics. More information can be found below. If you have any questions, you can contact Ben Beltran at bbeltran@umd.edu.

Sexual Health Townhall this Thursday February 17th from 6-7 PM (zoom: ter.ps/sexhealth22)

Join SGA and University Health Center staff this Thursday, February 17th from 6-7 PM for a Sexual Health and Wellness Townhall! This Town Hall will be an invaluable way to interact with the Health Center staff directly and receive answers to questions such as where to access free EC (Plan B), the birth control and hormone therapy options available on campus, as well as how to engage in healthy relationships. See you there! Zoom link: ter.ps/sexhealth22.

APPLY TODAY: Applications for the Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship are due by Friday, April 1, 2022 by 1 PM.

 

The Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father. This fund was established to reduce the barriers to law school admission for UMD undergraduate students who have both financial need and demonstrated success at the University of Maryland, and who have a strong interest in pursuing a career as an attorney. In particular, this fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course, and/or for additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process (e.g. application fees, transportation for visits, etc.).

All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although preference is given to students in their junior year. For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/cohenscholar. Applications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu and Greg J. Shaffer, Esq., Associate Director, Pre-Law Advising, gshaffer@umd.edu.

Thinking about Graduate School at UMD? Application Tutorials and more!

Are you thinking about graduate school at University of Maryland or know students thinking about graduate school at UMD?
If so, please consider watching the Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion's YouTube channel for tutorials on:

Application Fee Waivers
Eligibility for BTAA FreeApp Waivers
GRE: Optional vs. Required
Funding Opportunities
Application Checklist and Timeline
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Tips for Writing Winning Personal Statements

And much more!

Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel as more graduate school tutorials along with other useful materials will be uploaded soon. And, please share this message with your networks especially if members of your student groups are considering graduate study at UMD.

All the best, and go Terps! Christopher Perez, Director, Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion

The Jiménez-Porter Writers' House Spring Open House Feb. 17th 4-5pm

The Jiménez-Porter Writers' House is hosting an online Open House for interested students on February 17th from 4-5pm! Please help us share this event with any students possibly interested in our creative writing living-learning program. Applications are open and close on March 1st!

Students can register for the zoom event here, and learn more about our program here. Feel free to email any questions to JPWritersHouse@umd.edu.

VOA Summer Social Innovation Intern

Position Description:

Volunteers of America National Services is seeking dynamic, self-starters to assist in national and regional innovation and social enterprise initiatives. The internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of social innovation and social enterprise development while working for a prestigious nonprofit organization, which serves 1.5 million individuals per year. The Innovation Intern will be an integral member of the Health Care Program Development Team. All applicants must be flexible, self-directed, and possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit.


VOANS Innovation Intern Posting & Application:

https://voa.jobs.net/jobs?keywords=VOANS++Innovation+Intern&location=22314 (Links to an external site.)


Internship Program Information:

https://www.voa.org/internships (Links to an external site.)

Fulbright ZOOM Info Sessions - Study, Research, Teaching Abroad

ATTENTION undergrads and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

Attend a ZOOM info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!

Fulbright awards provide recent and upcoming B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations.

There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad or pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting a ZOOM info session next week - please use the link below to register:

Thursday, February 17 at 4 pm - Click here to register for this session.

Interested but can't attend? View a recording of this presentation and gain access to our ELMS/Fulbright resource site by clicking here to complete a brief survey.

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2022 for study/research applicants / September 15, 2022 for Teaching applicants

Looking for a Mentor in Neuroscience? Join Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honor Society

Looking for a Mentor in Neuroscience? Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honor Society is eager to bring back its mentor-mentee program which matches experienced undergraduates part of our society with students at the university. Becoming a mentee can be especially helpful for those who are navigating the Neuroscience/Physiology and Neurobiology major or for those who wish to relate their professional interests with the neuroscience discipline (either that be pre-health, pre-PhD, ect.). Please submit your interest here by 2/27/22 11:59PM: https://forms.gle/H1oi3aW2QR3ioN2h7

CARE in Conversation on February 15 between 3-4:30pm at McKeldin Library

Join CARE on Tuesday, February 15th at CARE in Conversation for coffee, cookies, and important dialogue on Power in Relationships! Stop by McKeldin Library Room 2105 between 3 and 4:30pm to take part in this student-driven dialogue, where we'll discuss different power dynamics that can impact relationships. Power dynamics exist in many, if not all, relationships, and we will discuss how to navigate these dynamics, how they can impact consent, and how to tell when a relationship is no longer consensual. We can't wait to dive into your perspectives and questions. All are welcome!

Optional RSVP at go.umd.edu/careinconversation.

Please contact Charlotte at csheff4@umd.edu with any accessibility needs, or with any other questions.

Counseling Center presents Wellness Workshops!

The Counseling Center's Wellness Workshops are back! Want to take charge of your life and improve your stress management, self-esteem, communication, boundaries, and coping? We have workshops for all of that and more! Choose any or all of our 16 topics. Advanced registration is not required for these virtual drop-in workshops. Visit counseling.umd.edu/workshops for details. We hope to see you there!