Shriver Center

Come donate blood through the American Red Cross on the 29th of July, 2009. The Blood Mobile will be parked next to the Physics Building from 9:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. (on Commons Circle). Walk-Ins are welcome or you can reserve a spot by e-mailing umbcblooddrive@gmail.com.

For any questions and/or other ways to get involved, contact Dusty Hogenson
Graduate Coordinator, Service and Volunteerism, Office of Student Life, at dustinh1@umbc.edu

Never underestimate what the power of one can do!!!

Quickstar Productions in Baltimore is looking for an intern who wants to learn the music biz!

The responsibilities of the intern would be focused on helping with tasks such as client scouting, client management, and contract negotiations. Students would gain experience in handling clients for the acquisition through the sales process with email and phone interactions. General office duties like product preparation and shipping, as well as proofing and interoffice relations would apply periodically. If applicable, the intern would handle tech based operations such as graphic design elements and music mastering. The intern would also closely shadow the B2B manager to completely understand the day to day operations of a company, as well as the problem solving and quick thinking skills required to run a small business. Position pays up to $8.50/hour and requires a minimum of ten hours a week.

To apply for this position, visit UMBCworks and search for position number 9234563. Contact Mike Oettel at The Shriver Center, moettel@umbc.edu with questions.

Evie's Entities, a full-service, event planning business, is looking for dance majors to work with the owner to develop & teach choreography to customers on a Community Dance Project in August 2009, with ongoing projects throughout Fall 2009. To apply, contact Evette Matthews TODAY - 443-790-2299. For more info on the company, http://eviesentities.com/

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, recipient of The Shriver Center's " 2008 Outstanding Community Partner," will once again be raising money by renting parking spaces at the Maryland State Fair. More volunteers are needed than last year, as this year's goal is to host this fundraiser every night of the fair instead of just on the weekends. Volunteers are needed August 28 – September 7. If you are able to give of your time for this important fundraising event or if you need more information please contact Ru Belt, Development Associate, at rbelt@cristoreybalt.org or at (410) 727 3255 ext. 1025. Watch their video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ynle_Iy6uo. For other ways to get involved, you can also learn more about this school in East Baltimore at http://www.cristoreybalt.org/

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WR&A), a leading Baltimore-area engineering consulting firm, is seeking motivated and skilled students interested in fulltime co-ops for this Fall. If you're looking for something different and want to get hands-on experience before you graduate, co-ops are a great way to get ahead!

WR&A is a multi-disciplinary firm with expertise in:
- Architecture/Building Design
- Civil/Land Development
- Construction Management
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Geotechnical
- GIS
- Hydrology
- Marine
- Mechanical
- Planning
- Security
- Structural
- Survey
- Transportation
- Wastewater
- Water

To apply visit position #9234520 on UMBCworks.

New to UMBCworks or interested in other internship and co-op opportunities in engineering? Visit the Shriver Center Website or email Kerry Kidwell-Slak at kerryk@umbc.edu for more information.

Plant Sensory Systems, a UMBC Tech Center Company, is seeking students interested in gaining experience working in an innovative plant molecular biology group to improve plant productivity. The intern will maintain the lab and help assess plant performance. Other responsibilities include conducting lab procedures such as gel electrophoresis, DNA or protein isolation, and PCR.

To apply, search for position #9234539 on UMBCworks.

New to UMBCworks? Visit http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/student_howdoigetstarted.html

Then attend the Public Service Career and Internship Fair!

The Partnership for Public Service will be hosting its annual Public Service Career and Internship Fair on July 16, 2009 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum. This year's fair will bring together 75 federal agencies as well as students and young professionals to promote government career and internship opportunities. Please note: Job seekers are encouraged to register in advance to attend the event.

For more details and to register visit: http://ourpublicservice.org/careerfair

Myth: The downturn in the economy means that no internships are available.

FACT: Interns are still in demand and will be where many organizations look to fulfill their fulltime recruiting needs. More and more companies report that they are using their interns as an effective way to fill their hiring needs. By participating in an internship you can get the inside track on the best opportunities. The Shriver Center has connections with hundreds of organizations where you can get your foot in the door (most paid) for this fall semester. By getting your resume approved in UMBCworks, you will have access to them as well!

Myth: Most students don't have enough experience to make a compelling resume and get the best positions.

FACT: You're probably more competitive than you think - and the Shriver Center can help you develop a resume and interview skills that will make you stand out. The Shriver Center has a range of services just for UMBC students to help you standout from your peers and get the positions you seek. We specialize in working with students to transform your credentials from ordinary to extraordinary!

Myth: If you're going to graduate school, you don't need to do internships or research.

FACT: What will make your applications stand out is the ways that you have applied what you have learned inside the classroom in a practical setting. The Shriver Center isn't just for students preparing for the corporate world - UMBCworks has many opportunities for students interested in research and academia. Taking advantage of these opportunities now will help you be more prepared and qualified for graduate studies.

To take advantages of all of these opportunities and more, log onto UMBCworks and start applying today!

For those of you who do not have a UMBCworks account, visit us on the web at http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/student_howdoigetstarted.html

and call our front desk at 410-455-2493 to make an appointment to get your resume reviewed. The Shriver Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Public Policy Building.

Opportunity:
15 weeks internships with a federal agency to include but not be limited to one of the following: U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Treasury.

Accepted students receive scholarships covering the cost of The Washington Center for Internship and Academic Seminar’s program and housing fee for living in TWC’s furnished housing facilities for the duration of their stay. Additionally, students will be provided with a stipend.

Application Requirements for All Federal Internship Opportunities:
• US citizenship;
• Available for a fifteen-week period beginning September 2, 2009;
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field, with preference given to qualified undergraduate students;
• Undergraduate students must receive credit for participating in this program
• Good academic standing as defined by the college or university in which the student is enrolled;
• Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in working for the federal government.

How to Apply:
Students should fill out an online application at https://secure.twc.edu. Students will be asked to create a login name and password. On the first page, they should select “Internship” in the drop down menu. On the second page, they should select that they are interested in Option 2, “Government Scholarship Programs”. Students are asked to fill out our Department of Commerce Application, even if they are interested in other federal opportunities, as we are currently in the process of updating our other application materials. They will still be considered for all federal opportunities for which they are eligible. There is no application fee for our Government Internship Programs. If students are prompted to provide payment information, they have selected the wrong internship application and should go back to page 2 to select “Government Scholarship Programs”. Please contact Katie McKenzie at 202-238-7729 or Katie.mckenzie@twc.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding these internship opportunities or the application process.

Application Deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received. The final deadline to submit materials for this opportunity will be August 4th, 2009.