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October 2, 2008

R&D Interns Needed for UMBC Tech Center

Athena Envrionmental Sciences, located at the UMBC Tech Center is seeking 2 interns for Fall 2008 to support their Research & Development unit. Visit www.athenaes.com to learn more about this exciting company.

Biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering and chemistry students in their sophomore or junior years are encouraged to submit a resume through UMBCworks to Position ID 9230514.

Qualified applicants should have an overall GPA greater than 3.3 and must have a B or better in all science courses. NO previous research experience is needed, however, some work experience of any kind is expected. Position is part-time during the academic semester and full-time during breaks. Students must be eligible to work in the US.

Don't forget - the deadline to get your Fall 2008 internship or research experience noted on your transcript is October 7, 2008. Make an appointment with the Shriver Center today to discuss this option.

Contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in the Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu with questions about this or any other life science-related internship.

Interested in an HR Internship?

Well then you've come to the right place! CareFirst, one of the largest employers in Maryland, is looking for an HR Intern to work 20 hours/week (and get paid $12 an hour!) for the balance of the semester. Act RIGHT NOW, as the deadline to receive academic credit is coming up next week. If you can get an offer by October 8, we can get a notation on your transcript and talk to you about your credit options. You must get in touch with us no later than Noon on 10/8 to be eligible for the notation and/or academic credit!

DO NOT DELAY! If interested, email Beverly League at CareFirst, Beverly.League@carefirst.com, with your resume letting her know of your interest. Complete position description is below the break.

Contact Mike Oettel, The Shriver Center at moettel@umbc.edu or 410-455-2493 with questions.

Continue reading "Interested in an HR Internship?" »

October 5, 2008

Shriver Center on the Road: Visit T. Rowe Price

VISIT T. ROWE PRICE TO LEARN ABOUT SUMMER 2009 INTERN POSITIONS on FRIDAY, November 14th

Instead of bringing the companies to campus, we’re taking you to the company!

Join your Shriver Center internship coordinators on FRIDAY, November 14th from 11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. as they take you out to visit T. Rowe Price. Take a tour of the facility and hear about internship and future career opportunities within the Electronic Publishing and IT Department.

Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! Vans will leave the Shriver Center promptly at 11:15 a.m.

Student qualifications for T. Rowe Price visit include a 3.0 GPA and Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Majors: Computer Science, IS, Computer Engineering, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Communications. Students with interest in IT, help desk support, data systems, web design, graphics or publications are strongly encouraged to register.

To register for this tour, contact Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493 or routzahn@umbc.edu.

You may also register under the events tab in UMBCworks. Click on "Events" and then search "Workshops" under the Shriver Center to locate the T. Rowe Price site visit. Space is limited!

Continue reading "Shriver Center on the Road: Visit T. Rowe Price" »

Paid Summer Interns Needed at SRA International

ATTENTION HAPP, IS, BTA, FIEC, ENGINEERING, & CMSC MAJORS

Are you looking for a challenging internship opportunity with one of “FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For?”

IF INTERESTED, APPLY TO THIS INTERN POSITION VIA UMBCwork OR E-MAIL YOUR RESUME TO CHRISTINE ROUTZAHN AT THE SHRIVER CENTER (routzahn@umbc.edu)

As a SRA intern, you’ll be able to apply coursework concepts to real-world situations while working alongside top-notch, engaging colleagues. Your internship experience also comes with attractive compensation, social and networking activities, a professional mentorship, and the opportunity to interact with industry experts. Not to mention the benefit of gaining valuable experience with a global leader in technology and consulting services.

For almost 30 years, SRA has focused on making the world more efficient, safer and healthier. We have accomplished this through technology and strategic consulting services and solutions - including systems design, development and integration, with a focus on clients in national security, civil government, and health care.

SRA is looking for bright, motivated college students to join our competitive intern program. Our interns will be engaged in one of our exciting projects in one of the following areas:

• Business Intelligence
• Contingency and Disaster Planning
• Enterprise Architecture and Portfolio Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Identity Management
• Information Assurance and Privacy Solutions
• Information Sharing and Knowledge Management
• Outsourcing, Managed Services and Infrastructure Modernization
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Training. Modeling, and Simulation
• Wireless Integration

SRA’s headquarters is in Fairfax, VA, and we have many other locations around the world. We will be coming to your campus soon, and we look forward to meeting with you!

October 6, 2008

Lockheed Martin IT & Engineering internships

Lockheed Martin offers the opportunity to work on teams of highly skilled professionals to solve some of the most challenging and exciting engineering, information systems, and software development problems in the world. As an integral part of the team, your ideas will have impact and your performance will make a difference. In our highly competitive, high technology, world-wide marketplace, we are looking for college students and graduates ready to reach the pinnacle of technology. One interview with Lockheed Martin makes you a candidate for positions in our many businesses across the country. We can give you a world of choices for a bright and exciting career.

Interested in interning with Lockheed Martin? Apply online to UMBCworks by October 14th, and you could interview with Lockheed Martin on campus!

GE Info Session, 10/7- Free Breakfast!

Information Session for GE's Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP)

FREE Breakfast will be provided

The purpose of IMLP is to provide a pipeline of information management leadership talent for GE’s businesses. IMLP accelerates development of entry-level talent and produces leaders capable of meeting the challenges facing the IT function at GE.

Full-time and Summer 2009 Intern Info Session
Tuesday, October 7th
8:30am to 10:30am
ITE 237

All Information Systems and Computer Science students are invited to attend

Submit your resume on UMBCworks by
October, 7th to be considered for an interview

October 7, 2008

Shriver Center Lunch and Learn: Graphic Design - Monday, October 13 at Noon

Monday, October 13, 2008 - Commons 331
Noon to 1PM

Get a jump start on your profession by obtaining career and internship advice from industry experts in the field of Graphic Design.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Graphic Designers, Creative Directors and more from leading companies such as T. Rowe Price, Advertising.com, AV Brands and Twine Design!

For more information, contact The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493.

Panelists include:

Craig Hoover, Supervisor, Electronic Publishing
T. Rowe Price

Ted Sidey, Associate Creative Director
Advertising.com

Faith Stewart, Graphic Designer
AV Brands, Inc

Don Twine, Graphic Designer
Twine Design

Go On the Road to GE Healthcare

Visit GE Healthcare to learn about Summer 2009 internships on Friday, October 24th.

Instead of bringing the companies to campus, we're taking you to the company!

Join your Shriver Center Internship Coordinators on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th from 10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as they take you on the road to visit GE Healthcare. Take a tour of the facility and hear about internship and future career opportunities within the Engineering and Operations departments.

Transportation and lunch are provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! Vans will leave the Shriver Center promptly at 10:45 a.m.

Student qualifications for GE include a 3.0 GPA and U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident work authorization.

Majors: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

To register for this tour, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak at The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493 or kerryk@umbc.edu.

You may also register under the events tab in UMBCworks. Click on "Events" and then search "Workshops" to locate the GE Healthcare site visit.

Space is limited - register TODAY!

October 10, 2008

Biology Internship with Celsis In Vitro Technologies in the UMBC Tech Center

Celsis In Vitro (located in UMBC's Tech Center) has an immediate need for an intern to assist with the production of human liver microsomes. Human liver microsomes are used for pre-clinical drug testing and development. During the production process, the selected student will also be able to observe and assist with other cell based production tasks.

Celsis In Vitro Technologies (IVT) provides high quality, value-added in vitro products and services. Staff members seek to add value to the drug discovery and preclinical development program by providing large lot sizes and data sets of hepatocytes, other cell types, and subcellular fractions along with associated media products.

For more information about Celsis IVT, visit http://www.celsis.com/about_invitro_tech.html.

To learn more about other opportunities for internships in the life sciences, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu.

Public Policy & Research Intern Needed for The Minority Business RoundTable

The Minority Business RoundTable is the only national membership organization for CEOs of African-American-, Hispanic-American-, Asian-American-, and Native-American-owned top-tier businesses, representing a variety of trades and industries.

The office, which is located 5 miles from campus, is interested in hiring a UMBC intern interested in policy and research working with a national advocate for minority entrepreneurs. Someone with web design experience is a plus, but this is not required. Compensation will be negotiable.

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCworks under INTERNSHIP THROUGH THE SHRIVER CENTER or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at routzahn@umbc.edu

MBRT represents the first formal opportunity for CEOs of large minority-owned firms to collectively address issues of common concern to them as employers, profitable organizations, and active corporate citizens. Coming together strengthens their ability to develop and influence critical public policies.

Continue reading "Public Policy & Research Intern Needed for The Minority Business RoundTable" »

One-time Opportunities to Assist Youth in Gaining Employment Readiness Skills

The Choice Program is one of several programs out of The Shriver Center. It was founded in 1989 by Mark Shriver, the son of Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver (for whom The Shriver Center is named). There are several great opportunities available that are one-time opportunities below:

The BRIDGE Project through The Choice Program
Job Club through The Choice Program

Continue reading "One-time Opportunities to Assist Youth in Gaining Employment Readiness Skills" »

Who Ever Heard of A "Thank-A-Thon?" Sign Me Up!

Have you ever been the recipient of a kind gesture or donation in a time of need? Then this is a great chance to give back by saying, “Thanks!” St. Agnes Hospital is in need of volunteers to assist them in thanking recent donors by telephone. The Thank-A-Thon will take place 11/10-11/13, from 3-6pm. On-site training, written instructions, and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Michelle Slafkosky (410.368.2816) to sign up!

Continue reading "Who Ever Heard of A "Thank-A-Thon?" Sign Me Up!" »

Exciting Community Relations Intern Opportunity w/Citibank

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!

Citibank, a Fortune 500 company, is offering an Exciting opportunity for an intern to work in their Community Relations division.

Students will learn how a Fortune 500 company assesses potential
grantees, solicits applications, prepares applications for submission and tracks those grants. Financial Institutions have specific criteria to meet for federal regulators and students will learn about these.

Position Description:
Students will intern roughly 15 hours per week and assist with Citigroup Foundation Grants submitted for Maryland, DC and Virginia. Interns will learn the grant submission process including format, program areas, and grantee information needed. The intern will review grants before submission to ensure all sections are filled out correctly and attachments are complete and track grants submitted to New York.

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCworks UNDER INTERNSHIPS POSTED THROUGH SHRIVER CENTER or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at routzahn@umbc.edu

Continue reading "Exciting Community Relations Intern Opportunity w/Citibank" »

October 13, 2008

Washington Internship Program Info Session on Monday, 10/20

Representatives of the Washington Internship Program will be holding an information session at The Shriver Center (1st FL of Public Policy) at UMBC on Monday, October 20th from Noon-1pm.

www.washingtoninternship.com

The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -- a combination of work and study -- places college students and graduates in top-level internships in our nation's capital. Here are just a few among thousands of places where interns in the program have worked:

United States Congress and Senate, NBC, The White House, U.S. Commerce Department
Foreign embassies, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Smithsonian Museums, Saks Fifth Avenue, Democratic/Republican National Committees, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, etc.

Students are placed according to their career goals and areas of interest. Interns have worked in such fields as government, the media, business, law, scientific and arts organizations, public relations, journalism, criminal justice, advertising, medicine, international relations, environmental studies, human rights, publishing, and psychology, among others.

For more information, attend the info session above.

Shriver Center Spring Search Kick-Off: Walk-In Hours

Looking for an internship this spring?
Do you want to fatten up that resume a little bit?
Do you want to potentially get paid AND possibly earn credit for it?

The UMBC Shriver Center can help you answer all of those questions. The Shriver Center has MANY PAID and UNPAID INTERNSHIPS available for ALL majors this upcoming SPRING and we need students to fill them.

Internships are important to obtain admission to graduate school and to find a position after graduation. You gain experience and are almost certainly eligible to earn upper level credit by interning 8 to 10 hours per week.

Once you meet with a coordinator, The Shriver Center will send your resume to organizations that interest you. In other words, we'll do the mailing and employer outreach on your behalf.

To get started stop by the Shriver Center October 21, 22, or 23 between 9am and 4pm for the Spring 2009 Kick Off. Simply bring an electronic copy of your resume on a USB drive or CD and we'll get you set up on UMBCworks and ready to look for positions THAT DAY!

It's that simple! No appointments, no hassle, and best of all, FREE TREATS!!! All it takes is 30 minutes of your time.

We look forward to seeing you at The Shriver Center!

Continue reading "Shriver Center Spring Search Kick-Off: Walk-In Hours" »

October 14, 2008

An Evening with "Ace of Cakes" Duff Goldman '97

An Evening with Duff Goldman '97
Library Gallery, November 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Students are invited to join alumni at a dessert reception featuring celebrity pastry chef Duff Goldman, UMBC Class of 1997, owner of Charm City Cakes and star of the Food Network's "Ace of Cakes." In what promises to be a lively and entertaining discussion, Duff will answer questions from alumni and students about what it takes to run a successful business and how his experiences at UMBC set him on the path to his career as a premier pastry chef and entrepreneur. This Entrepreneurship Week event is sponsored by the Alumni Association and will also give students the opportunity to network with alumni. Registration is required and is being handled on a first come-first-served basis, as seating is limited. To register, go to
http://retrievernet.umbc.edu/chefduff

October 16, 2008

UMBC Bone Marrow Registration: 11-11-08, Commons Main Street, 8AM-8PM

Come out to register on 11-11-08. Registering only involves swabbing your
cheek cells. 10 min of your time. No commitment. Be registered for life
to save people suffering from leukemia and lymphoma, people like Dr. Smith
of the Music Department who will be getting his life-saving Bone Marrow
Transplant on 11-3-08. And no, donating isn't that bad. The most common
way of donating is by giving blood.

Check out http://www.marrow.org/

And FREE FOOD!

Marketing Rep Internship

In College? Got Talent? Consider yourself a marketing wiz? Then prove it! Team Balck Enterprise wants YOU! Apply now for their 2008-2009 College Marketing Rep Internship

Open to undergrads at institutions across the country.

See blackenterprise.com/college for details.

APPLY TODAY!!!!

October 17, 2008

Deadline Extended! Photo Contest - Have Your Work Seen By Thousands....

This Fall 2008, The Shriver Center is collaborating with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Education in a creative way to capture the talent of UMBC students. We are seeking photo submissions to feature on the postcards sent out to students and their families who have made the Dean's List for Fall 2008. Submissions should incorporate UMBC in some capacity. A suggested theme for this semester is "Study Abroad."

Deadline extended! Submissions are due by Thursday, November 6th at noon. They can be either dropped off at The Shriver Center to the attention of Lori Hardesty, Program Coordinator of Service-Learning, or emailed to lhardesty@umbc.edu, to which any questions can also be directed.

October 20, 2008

5 More Slots Open- T. Rowe Price Intern Fieldtrip

VISIT T. ROWE PRICE TO LEARN ABOUT SUMMER 2009 INTERN POSITIONS on FRIDAY, November 14th

Instead of bringing the companies to campus, we’re taking you to the company!

Join your Shriver Center internship coordinators on FRIDAY, November 14th from 11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. as they take you out to visit T. Rowe Price. Take a tour of the facility and hear about internship and future career opportunities within the Electronic Publishing and IT Department.

Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! Vans will leave the Shriver Center promptly at 11:15 a.m.

Student qualifications for T. Rowe Price visit include a 3.0 GPA and Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Majors: Computer Science, IS, Computer Engineering, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Communications. Students with interest in IT, help desk support, data systems, web design, graphics or publications are strongly encouraged to register.

To register for this tour, contact Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at 410-455-2493 or routzahn@umbc.edu.

You may also register under the events tab in UMBCworks. Click on "Events" and then search "Workshops" under the Shriver Center to locate the T. Rowe Price site visit. Space is limited!

Agenda includes: Tour of T. Rowe Price Investment Center Technology Operations, Presentation on Internship Opportunities for Summer, 2009, AND Lunch and Learn - Panel discussion and Q&A with:
- Bill Elliott, Enterprise Security, Systems Lead
- Bethany Meyer, Web Developer & CWIT Alumni
- Keith Ransom, Programmer Analyst – Institutional, UMBC and NSBE Alumni

Get on the road to your future now! Space is limited!

Legislative Intern Needed for Verizon in Annapolis, MD

Perform entry level management assignments to assist the Verizon Maryland Government Affairs department with implementation of Verizon's legislative plan and public policy initiatives for internal and external audiences.

Assignments may include:
* Analyzing pending legislation.
* Work constituent issues and escalations.
* Attending legislative hearings, and preparing memoranda regarding issues that may impact Verizon.
* Assisting with the creation and implementation of communications plans for internal and external audiences.
* Assisting with research projects.
* Assisting with planning and executing events, informational sessions, and meetings with legislators and staff.
* Handle other administrative tasks as needed including assisting with the updating of Stakeholder Database and related information.

Required Skills & Experience:
* College junior, or senior, majoring in Political Science, Government, Economics, etc

Apply via UMBCworks under Internships Posted via Shriver Center

October 21, 2008

Shriver Center Lunch & Learn: Healthcare, October 27th, 12 noon, Commons 331

Get a jump start on internship and career opportunities within the Healthcare Industries.

Monday, October 27th
Noon to 1pm
Commons 331
Open to ALL Interested Majors

Bring your resumes (not required) and listen to experts in the field. Refreshments and cookies provided.

Obtaining career advice from industry experts and learn how to get an internship or job in the healthcare field. The panelists listed below will also describe the paid or unpaid intern positions available along with any full-time opportunities.

Panelists will include representatives from the following organizations:

Erickson Retirement Community

GE Healthcare

Spring Grove Hospital Center

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak at The Shriver Center (kerryk@umbc.edu or 410-455-2493).

October 22, 2008

Student/Alumni Job Shadow Day

The Shriver Center and the UMBC Alumni Association present

Student/Alumni Job Shadow Day: A one-day career exploration opportunity for current students

Wondering what the working world has in store for you? Get an insider’s view of the job market by spending a day shadowing a UMBC alum specially matched with your career interests. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make connections with industry contacts who can help you with your post-graduation job search.

During your job shadow day, you will:
- Explore a career related to your field of study
- Connect with alumni and build a professional network
- See how you might fit into an organization
- Learn about the professional workplace
- Find out what life is like after graduation

Application deadline: November 14, 2008 bold

Eligibility:
- Open to all majors
- Open to all current students

Continue reading "Student/Alumni Job Shadow Day" »

October 24, 2008

Open House at Big Huge Games!

Attention all aspiring video game designers and artists! Big Huge Games is holding an Open House on Monday evening at their facility in Hunt Valley! Students will have the opportunity to talk to artists and designers, tour the facility and even have your portfolio reviewed all while eating free food! This is a fantastic opportunity if you're interested in the gaming industry.

Big Huge Games Open House
Monday, October 27th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
If interested, RSVP via email to RSVP@bighugegames.com TODAY!
Make sure to note if you'd like to reserve a portfolio review slot.
Once you RSVP, further instructions will come to you.

Animation Studio Internship

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology (INBT) Animation Studio is looking to recruit several students to work as a team on visualizing aspects of nanobiotechnology.

Animation in Nanotechnology and Medicine

This internship involves the use of animation to visualize scientific processes in nanotechnology and medicine.

Animation is becoming an increasingly important tool in both research and education, especially in fields such as nanobiotechnology that involve complex processes and occur at multiple length scales. Understanding of the subject matter is gained through interaction with faculty and graduate students in research groups in the Institute for NanoBioTechnology at Hopkins. The internship follows the basic animation pipeline from concept to post production.

Participants should have a basic knowledge of 3d software, including experience in modelling and rendering. They are required to be available at least several hours a week.

If you are interested, send a resume along with some samples of previous work to: animation@inbt.jhu.edu.

Summer 2009 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering several internships for students interested in cancer research.

Students will work under the direction of a senior scientist and in concert with other researchers, fellows, and technicians. Interns will have the option to attend seminars on topics relating to basic, clinical, biomedical and behavioral research, human health, healthy lifestyles, and health disparities.

All interns are provided with travel expenses and summer housing. Housing will be available from mid-May through late August. Individual internship start and end dates are mutually agreed upon between intern and investigator. If an intern elects to start before or after the period during which housing is available, he/she will be responsible for their own housing during those periods of time. In addition, interns receive monthly stipends that are based on their educational level. All interns are required to carry health insurance. No-cost health insurance is available for interns who work a minimum of three months. Interns who stay beyond the summer period for a post-baccalaureate position are responsible for housing costs for the remainder of their internship.

Applications are rigorous for these competitive positions and are due to NCI by November 20, 2008. Visit https://icrc.nci.nih.gov/app.jsp to start work on your application today!

For more information on this position or other research opportunities in the life sciences, contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in The Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu or 410-455-2493.
complete an online application.

NCI has facilities in Bethesda, Rockville, and Fredrick, Maryland. You may be matched with an investigator at any of the locations. Housing will be provided at a convenient location so that a car will not be required.

Continue reading "Summer 2009 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers" »

October 25, 2008

Entrepreneurship Speaker Series - Wednesday, October 29,

ANNOUNCING:
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Meyerhoff/Chemistry Bldg, Room 120.
Come listen to entrepreneur Dr. Peter Kissinger, Founder, Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. and
Founder, Phlebotics, Inc. talk about the "New Life Science Ecosystem".
Every technical worker must learn to think in new entrepreneurial ways and
develop skills that can accommodate rapid changes in direction. There are
many problems to solve and many opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Come learn more!

DISA AND DLLR CAREER INFORMATION EXPO

The first in a series of special events to highlight federal job opportunities with the Defense Information Systems Agency is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel in Linthicum, MD.

http://www.disa.mil/conferences/disa_dllr_expo.html

U.S. citizens can learn about future employment and career opportunities with DISA as it prepares to move to Ft. Meade, MD starting in October 2010 under the Base Realignment and Closure Act.

This event, along with others DISA and the Maryland Department of Labor, License and Regulation (DLLR) will host at different locations throughout Maryland, will focus on:

DISA 101
- Discover the varied career fields, employee benefits and Quality of Work Life programs that make DISA the "Employer of Choice" for your future career.
- The Security Clearance Challenge-How Your Past Affects Your Future
- Understanding the government's clearance process and how events from the past may affect your ability to get a security clearance.
- The Art of Resume Writing
- Learn effective techniques for building a successful Government resume.
- The DISA Education Advantage: "If knowledge is power, power is DISA..."
Discover how DISA's Career and Leadership Development Programs can benefit you.

October 27, 2008

Share your Intern Success Story on Collegetown

Did you have a great summer internship or are currently in an intern position that you would like to share with other college students?

Post your feedback on Collegetown
http://www.baltimorecollegetown.org/internships/success-stories/

October 28, 2008

Deadline Extended! Photo Contest - Have Your Work Seen By Thousands....

This Fall 2008, The Shriver Center is collaborating with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Education in a creative way to capture the talent of UMBC students. We are seeking photo submissions to feature on the postcards sent out to students and their families who have made the Dean's List for Fall 2008. Submissions should incorporate UMBC in some capacity. A suggested theme for this semester is "Study Abroad."

Deadline extended! Submissions are due by Thursday, November 6th at noon. They can be either dropped off at The Shriver Center to the attention of Lori Hardesty, Program Coordinator of Service-Learning, or emailed to lhardesty@umbc.edu, to which any questions can also be directed.

October 30, 2008

Last Chance to Apply for Internships with the CIA!

Contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. Apply to
participate in one of the outstanding student work programs at the CIA, including undergraduate student internships or undergraduate co-ops, and graduate studies programs.

This is an opportunity to learn from highly skilled professionals who
support US officials that make our country's foreign policy. You'll
assist with substantive and meaningful work assignments, while earning a competitive income and gaining invaluable practical experience. There's no better place to learn than at the center of intelligence.

Don't stop reading here - there's a lot more info after the break!!

Continue reading "Last Chance to Apply for Internships with the CIA!" »

Constellation Energy On Campus - Wed. November 5!

CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP CORPORATE VISIBILITY DAY
(www.constellation.com)
Wednesday, November 5
11am-2:30pm
Commons 331

Attn: MENG, ENCH, IS, ECON, FIEC, BTA, and CS students looking for full-time and internship * opportunities!

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
11am – 12noon: Meet/Greet

12noon - 1pm: Free Lunch and Corporate Presentation by Anita Jackson (Economic Development Director at Constellation and Former President of the UMBC Alumni Association)

1 - 2pm: Tips for a Successful Job Search in a Difficult Economy

2 - 2:30pm: Q&A and Additional Mix and Mingle

Don’t miss out on the employment and networking opportunities, targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at Constellation’s Corporate Visibility Day! Come and go as you need to and bring your resume! For more information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu, www.careers.umbc.edu).

Hosted by the Career Services Center. * Additional information on internships is available through The Shriver Center.

Please RSVP via the Events tab in UMBCworks.

October 31, 2008

Shriver Center Lunch & Learn: Nonprofits- Monday, 11/10 at Noon, Commons 331

Get a Jump Start on your Career & Learn about Exciting Internship and Job Opportunities within the NONPROFIT Sector

Monday, November 10th
Noon to 1pm
Commons 331
Open to ALL Interested Majors

Bring your resumes (not required) and listen to experts in the field.

Get a jump start on your profession by obtaining career advice from industry experts and learn how to get an internship or job in the field of Nonprofits. The representatives below will also describe the paid or unpaid intern positions available along with any full-time opportunities.

Hear from the following panelists:
Jay Nwachu
District Operations/Recruiting Manager
The Choice Program
www.choiceprograms.org

Katie Allston, LCSW-C
Executive Director
Marian House, Inc.
www.marianhouse.org

Donna Vaughan
Director, Employment & Employee Relations
Maryland Public Television
www.mpt.org

Candi Blossom Jones
Site Coordinator, NSP Baltimore
National Student Partnerships
www.nspnet.org

Dimitrios Cavathas, LCSW-C
Division Director of Community Services
People Encouraging People, Inc
www.peponline.org

Shannon Walsh
Manager of Volunteer Services
Sheppard Pratt Health System
www.sheppardpratt.org

REFRESHMENTS AND COOKIES WILL BE PROVIDED!

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center (routzahn@umbc.edu or 410-455-2493).

About October 2008

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