Recruitment is open for CARE Peer Education & Outreach

CARE to Stop Violence is accepting applications for our Peer Programs! We hope you can assist us in promoting our programs by sharing the following information and attached flyer with your students.

Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence (CARE) is accepting applications from undergraduate students interested in addressing power-based violence, such as sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment and stalking, through education, outreach, or advocacy. CARE offers three peer programs: Peer Educators, Outreach Peers, and Peer Advocates. Please see the attached flyer for a description of each program.

If a student is interested in applying, they can fill out an application at go.umd.edu/carepeerprogram. Currently, CARE is accepting applications for the Peer Educators and Outreach Peers. Applications for Peer Advocates will be available in February 2021.

CARE is also offering three information sessions for students interested in learning more about CARE’s Peer Programs. To see dates and times for those sessions and RSVP, please click here. 

We look forward to reviewing the applications! If you have questions about Outreach Peers, email the Coordinator for Outreach and Assessment Grace. If you have questions about Peer Education, email Assistant Coordinator for Prevention Education Laura.

 

Student RA Opportunity - Graphic Design

Graphic Design Research Assistant 

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is a joint initiative between the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education (CHSE) and the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). The mission of CECEI is to conduct high quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education. 

Children Study Their World (CSW) is an early childhood curriculum for 4-year-olds, based on principles of project-based inquiry and driven by evidence-based practices that build teacher capacity and support successful implementation. CSW was developed by the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention with funding from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood. 

The Graphic Design Research Assistant (GDRA) will primarily assist with tasks for the CSW curriculum and may also assist with related curricula projects. This is a great opportunity to build a project portfolio and gain applied graphic design and illustration experience. 

Specifically, the GDRA will develop the visual assets for a picture book for early learning educators, using the existing CSW art style and graphics in addition to developing new graphics specific to the book. The Graphic Design RA will be responsible for design of original picture book scenes/backgrounds, editing and placement of existing character designs, text placement, cover design, and any other design tasks needed to complete the book. Existing CSW art files use the Adobe Illustrator format. The GDRA will additionally assist with developing needed artwork for other CSW and curricula-related materials. 

Minimum Requirements: 

● Currently enrolled in an academic program related to graphic design, illustration, or a closely related field ● A strong portfolio that includes relevant examples of graphic design and illustration projects ● Experience using Adobe Illustrator and related graphic design and illustration tools 

● Evidence of strong communication skills, both oral and written 

● Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 

● Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously 

● Proficiency in using Google Suite 

In the spring 2021 semester, the GDRA is to enroll in an independent study for which their work will count for course credit. The position would require 10 hours per week, which is generally the equivalent of 3 credit hours. The GDRA may be considered for a second semester based on performance and Center needs. 

Graduate AND undergraduate students may be considered. 

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, portfolio samples, and unofficial transcript to Naomi Patton at  CECEI@umd.edu by 5 p.m., Monday, November 30th, with the subject line “CECEI Graphic Design RA 2021.”  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please email us with any questions or for more information.  For more information about our Center and the project, please visit our CECEI and CSW websites.

Winter Course on Hip Hop History, Black Studies and Social Justice Issues (Register Today)

The course AASP 498E encourages students to critically explore Hip Hop Culture. This course utilizes Hip Hop Culture as a point of departure to examine and dissect various social, historical and geopolitical issues that impact people of color around the world. The course is taught from a social-justice oriented approach that challenges students to be solutions oriented and to step outside of their comfort zones. AASP 498E is riddled with Black history, social justice issues, media literacy and critical thought. 

Professor Solomon Comissiong is a renowned Hip Hop historian, author, independent journalist, social activist and scholar.

                    Go to testudo.umd.edu to register and conta

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 2 more information sessions where you can learn more about QUEST and the application process. The information sessions will be:
-Thursday, November 19th, 8:00PM, Register Here: https://ter.ps/qinfonov19
-Wednesday, December 9th, 8:00PM, Register Here: https://ter.ps/qinfodec9

If you are interested in learning more about QUEST please register for one of the information sessions above, fill out the form at https://ter.ps/questupdates, and follow us on instagram @questumd. Applications open over Winter Break!   

ELMS Resources for Summer 2021 Research Opportunities

Are you a freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2021 research opportunities in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science, or  the behavioral/social sciences?

 

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research has an informative ELMS resource site that will help you learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs. Many summer 2021 programs will have application deadlines beginning December through February.

 

Our ELMS resource also highlights programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers. These include opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, the Big Ten SROP, the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP, and other programs.

 

To gain access to our ELMS resources for summer 2021 research opportunities please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Meeting with SC&H Group

Join us to connect with professionals and opportunities from SC&H Group!

https://www.nabaumd.com/virtualevents

November 16 - Turn the Tassel Photoshoot

The shoot will take place outdoors at Main Administration Building reflecting on McKeldin Mall. 

To maintain safety guidelines, a maximum of (2) students can be booked per slot.   

The deadline to sign up is Friday November 13 at 12 PM. You will then receive an email confirming your time and a few other details about what to expect when you arrive. 

Should you have any questions, please email Amanda Barber, Assistant Director of Special Events at albarber@umd.edu.