Don't miss the White House Employer Networking Session!

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence: Employer Networking Sessions, Monday, October 01, 2012 • 01:00PM - 02:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - Multipurpose Room 

The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence will present an information session on their internship and volunteer positions. They are interested in students from ALL majors. RSVP today to discuss their internship and volunteer positions: www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3342

Learn about scholarship opportunities at the next Psi Chi Meeting!

Psi Chi Meeting
Wednesday, October 3
BPS 1142
6:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Dr. De Los Reyes
Topic: Grants and Scholarship Opportunities for Psi Chi Members

Paid Group Dynamics Study needs participants!

Researchers at the University of Maryland are conducting a study to learn more about Group Dynamics 

· Participation and all responses will be strictly confidential.
· Two-part study lasts for 45 minutes, and you will be compensated $5-$10.
· The study will be conducted at the University of Maryland.
· Help researchers understand the how people work together!

To sign up or for more information, please email umdpsychstudies@gmail.com

NIH Anxiety Disorders Research Internship!

The National Institute of Health is seeking an undergraduate research intern for a family study investigating the neurobiology of fear and anxiety and its dysfunction in anxiety disorders.

Hours:
-2 days per week
-several hours per day
*A paid post-baccalaureate position will begin May 2013. For more information on this position go to https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postbac_irta

Qualifications:
-Senior Standing

Responsibilities:
-Data Analysis, Data Entry, Interviewing potential health volunteers, Neuro-psychological data collection

This position is ideal for students wishing to gain research experience as well as recommendations, connections and knowledge of the National Institute of Mental Health.

To apply:
E-mail your CV and cover letter to marissa.krimsky@nih.gov

Internship opportunities with Wediko Summer Program!

The Wediko Summer Program is a short term residential treatment program that serves approximately 150 children with emotional and behavioral difficulties each summer. Each year, we hire a group of dedicated, ambitious, and talented individuals to make the program meaningful and successful for each child. We offer a unique opportunity for students who are interested in psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology and other social science careers and we are already recruiting graduate and undergraduate students to be a part of a paid internship opportunity for Summer 2013. The Wediko Summer Program uses a strengths-based model and trains staff extensively in behavior management, crisis intervention, group formation, and child development theories. Our internship provides students with 750 clinical hours, two supervisions per week, and the opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the mental health field. For more information here is a link to our website www.wediko.org .

If you have any questions or concerns please feel to contact us at 617-292-9200 or you can email me at emorrison@wediko.org.

TerpCorps MPACT Retreat!

TerpCorps is an organization on campus that hosts monthly service days for the University community. Next month we are also hosting a special retreat for leaders of service organizations called MPACT. The aim of this retreat is to explore leadership techniques that are most effective for leading an organization while also critically thinking about the service we are doing. The retreat will include seminars on leading educational and reflection activities, marketing, motivating participants and members, among others. In the past, MPACT has proven to be a great resource for student groups to network with other organizations who go on to host joint events. It is also an effective way to meet with and get information about community partners in the surrounding area who love working with Maryland students.

The retreat will depart on October 5 at 4:30 pm and return on October 6 at 8 pm. MPACT will take place at the Arlington Echo site in Millersville, Maryland. Transportation, food, lodging, and t-shirts will be provided.
To register, please visit http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/events/m-pact_retreat

TerpCorps request that those who register be OFFICERS and LEADERS in their respective organization and a limit of three individuals can attend per organization.

This event is completely free, however if you do register and do not show up on October 5 your student account will be charged for the costs of the retreat.

Graduating in December? Apply to be the commencement speaker!

Plans for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences commencement ceremony in December have already begun. As a part of this process, we will be accepting applications for a student commencement speaker.

Qualifications & Application Process:
Students who wish to apply must:
-be a graduating senior at the 2012 commencement ceremony
-have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher
-must hold a major in the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
-must have completed at least 60 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park.

All applications will be acknowledged. Finalists will be interviewed in early November, and the speaker will be chosen by mid-November.

The commencement speaker application is available on the college website http://www.bsos.umd.edu/for-students/commencement-information.aspx or in 2103C Tydings Hall.

Deadline: Friday, October 19 by 5:00 p.m. 
Send or deliver all applications to:

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Attn: Nadine Dangerfield
2103C Tydings Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Contact:
Nadine Dangerfield
nadineyd@umd.edu
301-405-6601

Intern positions with Cradle of Hope Adoption in Silver Spring!

Cradle of Hope Adoption Center Inc. is seeking Fall 2012 interns. Cradle of Hope is located in Sliver Spring just adjacent to the Silver Spring Metro. Interns will work with the Bridge of Hope program, a program serving 20 Russian orphans and their propsective adoptive families. For more information please e-mail cohintern@cradlehope.org  or go to http://cradlehope.org 

Fall 2012 Psi Chi Kickoff Info Session this Monday 9/17 @ 6:30 pm!

All psychology students are invited to join the Psi Chi board members and current Psi Chi members for an informational kick off session on Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 pm in BPS 1142. Here's your chance to meet our motivated and talented members and learn more about all the incredible new benefits that Psi Chi will be offering this year. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
 

Literature Review Interns needed at Healing Oak Wellness Center!

Healing Oak Wellness Center, LLC in Rockville, MD is offering 2 internships for advanced undergraduate psychology students, preferably seniors and preferably students engaging the internship for credit. 

Requirement is 10+ hours per week focused on core tasks and 1-2 hours biweekly to meet with staff psychologists.

The core project for one intern will involve a literature search related to the topic of psychologically based approaches to weight management, with a special eye toward evidence-based strategies.

The second topic for literature search (for another intern) is the phenomenon of "parental alienation" (situations in which a child is rejecting a parent with whom s/he has a history of a positive relationship or with whom a positive relationship seems possible.)

Based upon the literature search on weight management Healing Oak Wellness Center, LLC will be developing a group based program for weight management in an adult, outpatient population. The intern will be asked to join several discussion meetings about how such a program might be best constructed (based upon guidance from the literature).

Literature regarding "parent alienation" will support a presentation at the annual meeting of the International Family Therapy Association.

Interns will be consulted regarding the learning's from the literature search and about the construction of this presentation.

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to:

J. Burke Mealy, Ph.D.
15817 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
301-948-2280 mailbox #1
drmealy@counselorswithcompassion.com

MAPS (Minority Association of Psychology Students) Information Session this Thursday @ 5 pm!

MAPS (Minority Association of Psychology Students) Information Session
Who: Open to all students interested in psychology! Bring your friends and classmates!
When: Thursday, September 13th @ 5:00pm
Where: Biology/Psychology Building (BPS) Room 1142
Why: This is your chance to get insight on MAPS resources and future activities, and network with other students interested in psychology!

To contact MAPS email maps.umd@gmail.com

Become a Maryland Images Campus Tour Guide!

In an effort to best represent the diverse array of interests, actions, beliefs, and identities of the University of Maryland, Maryland Images: Campus Tour Guides , would like to invite you to apply to be a tour guide.

Responsibilities:
Maryland Images give tours regularly, share honest opinions about our school, and encourage others to join the Terp family. In exchange, we get the satisfaction of helping people make the right choice during their college application process, impressive professional experience, and a part in an enthusiastic on-campus community.

Who We Are?:
Maryland Images is a lively group of students with interests in meeting new people, working with other student organizations, and sharing their love for the university. So whether you volunteer at the Co-op, represent your sorority in step competitions, take center stage at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, or play Quidditch on the Mall, you have a Maryland story that we want to hear. Apply to be a tour guide!

Applications are due September 20, at 5 pm. Apply online by clicking the below link.Maryland Images Application

If you would like more information, feel free to attend an information session where you will have an opportunity to meet current tour guides and learn about their experience in Maryland Images.

· Monday, September 17 at 7 pm - Cambridge Community Center, Room 1111
· Wednesday, September 19 at 7 pm - Anne Arundel Hall, Ground Floor Common Area

If you have any question please email joinimages@gmail.com.

5K Walk-A-Thon to benefit the NIH Children's Inn!

Come support the sick children at the NIH Children's Inn!
Join the Hope Foundation and friends at 9am-1pm on Saturday, September 22nd for our annual 5K Race/Walk-A-Thon! All proceeds go to the Children's Inn.

The event will be held at Lake Artemesia Lot XXI near the Engineering Fields on Campus!  

Water and refreshments will be provided!

First 25 registrants get a free T-Shirt!
Register here:

http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/umdhope/5kwalkathon.html

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at umdhope@gmail.com.

Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions!

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - 2403 Marie Mount Hall - GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS – INFO SESSIONS NEXT WEEK!!! 
Francis DuVinage, Director - Leslie Brice, Coordinator - www.scholarships.umd.edu

Are you a sophomore or junior thinking seriously about graduate study and a research career in science, math or engineering??

Attend an info session to learn about the Goldwater Scholarships, the nation's most prestigious undergraduate awards for students in science, math or engineering!!!

**69% OF MARYLAND’S NOMINEES – 11 of 16 – HAVE WON GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS!!!**

Congratulations to our 2012 awardees, Harley Katz and Carlos Casarez!!!

The National Scholarships Office is holding information sessions about the Goldwater Scholarship – Attend a session to learn more! (Please note: eligibility is limited to US Citizens and Permanent Residents, and a minimum GPA of 3.8 is recommended.)

Monday, September 17 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Monday, September 17 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Tuesday, September 18 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Tuesday, September 18 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Thursday, September 20 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu
Thursday, September 20 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall - RSVP to goldwater@umd.edu

Sessions will take around 45 minutes. Space is limited, so please let us know by email to goldwater@umd.edu which session you plan to attend. If these times are not possible for you but you are interested in learning more, please let us know by writing to the same address.

The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship will be Monday, November 19, 2012. For more information, read the description below and contact us at goldwater@umd.edu

GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP - Visit the Goldwater website at:
http://www.act.org/goldwater/

WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or Permanent Residents – must be sophomores or juniors in fall 2012 – GPA of 3.8 or higher strongly recommended – Majors in Science, Math and Engineering fields.

NOMINATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 19, 2012

IMPORTANT: All candidates for Goldwater Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university.

CONTACT THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE AT goldwater@umd.edu to learn more and for assistance with the application process. Dr. Robert Infantino is Maryland's faculty representative for the Goldwater Scholarship.

Intern as a Senior Services Assistant with PATHS!

Job Title: Intern – Senior Services Assistant

Concentration Preferred: Nursing, Gerontology, Social Work,or Psychology

Years Preferred: 2

Program Summary:
Peers Available to Help Seniors (PATHS, LLC) is a business geared toward providing help from seniors for seniors who have trouble completing their everyday tasks. PATHS, LLC employ seniors who are physically able to complete everyday tasks for themselves as well as others. Program Goals:

To assist seniors living in the community with the personal assistance they need to complete their daily tasks. It is our goal to exceed the expectations of those who are seeking our services.

Description:
Student would receive an orientation to agency and program policies and procedures. Intern would be assigned to shadow a case manager to become familiar with the intake and assessment process, eventually taking on a small caseload. Interns will be involved in PATHS case management collaboration, attend and participate in team meetings and trainings. They would participate in and present at senior center presentations, get weekly Case Manager supervision as well as at least monthly supervision with Executive Director. Assist Case Manager with advertisement and promotion, assist with mass mailings, outreach activities, and community workshops.

Requirements:
Must be student enrolled in one of the following programs: Nursing, Gerontology, Social Work, or Psychology. The student must be in their 2nd year of their program.

Time parameters:
Two or three days a week depending on school requirements.

Additional Training Opportunities:
All interns are required to participate in our new employee orientation which includes reviewing the policies and procedures of the organization. All interns are also required to attend the senior services training program. Each intern will get exposure to a variety of programs and services as well as the leadership and management of PATHS, LLC.

Please email your resume & cover letter to:

Arleen Joell, Executive Director
PATHS, LLC
P.O. Box 4419
Capitol Heights, MD  20719
(301) 909-5600
ajoell@pathsofpgc.com
 

Don't miss the American Medical Student Association meeting!

American Medical Student Association Meeting 
Tuesday, September 11
7:00 pm
Stamp Student Union
Charles Carroll Room B

Announcements, topic of the semester, and fun ice breakers!

LGBT Career Summit for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics majors!

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in "Out to Innovate 2012", a Career Summit for LGBT individuals in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Out to Innovate
October 13-14, 2012
Ohio State University
Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH 

Presented by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP), and hosted by oSTEM at Ohio State University, Out to Innovate 2012 offers a variety of noted professionals who will share their insights on leadership, mentoring, workplace opportunities, and career choices for LGBTQ students, faculty, and career professionals.

 The two day format features:
-Keynote Speaker: Nergis Mavalvala, MIT Professor of Physics, 2012 MacArthur "Genius Grant" Recipient
-Motivational Speaker: Kei Koizumi, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
-Gala NOGLSTP Recognition Awards Dinner
-Career Fair and Recruiters

-Workshops consisting of Out on Campus, Being a Minority within a Minority, Mentoring and Career Advancement, Gender Identity and Gender Expression in the STEM Workplace, Out and Accomplished, STEM careers in government, health care, research, engineering, information technology, biological sciences, physical sciences
-Poster Contest

 For more registration information or sponsorship opportunities go tot: http://OutToInnovate.org

Are you graduating in December? Graduation Application deadline is September 12!

Attention December Graduates…. have you applied for graduation? If not go to TESTUDO to apply http://www.testudo.umd.edu/Registrar.html 

Deadline for application is September 12, 2012

PSYC invites all graduating seniors to see an Advisor before the end of schedule adjustment to make sure you are on track. To schedule an appointment, please call the office at 301.405.5866.

For more information on graduation ceremonies to go http://www.commencement.umd.edu/index.cfm

Start your I/O Psychology Career with a Microsoft HR position!

Full-Time Human Resources Opportunities- ID: 66225 
Microsoft Corporation, nationwide, United States          
Entry Level (Full-Time)
Come join us for a real world experience like no other! Microsoft offers challenging full-time opportunities for top HR talent. Each position is thoughtfully designed to provide participants with strategic projects, exposure to company leadership, and an extended opportunity to partner with the businesses in Microsoft’s unique culture. As a member of Microsoft HR, your projects will enable you to impact the business directly.

Flexible Rotations
The HR Trax program is a flexible development program which enables participants to have a variety of rich work experiences across human resource. As a member of the HR Trax Program, you will rotate through two assignments; one in a business line (Generalist or Staffing/Recruiting); and the other in an HR functional specialty role (Compensation, Benefits, Leadership and Management Development, Diversity, or Organizational Development).

Qualifications include:
• Strong business acumen and professional confidence
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, coupled with the ability to both negotiate and persuade others
• Skills in partnering with business leaders to realize employee value
• Passion for technology
• Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity, and work in a team environment
• Ability to recognize trends and identify systematic approaches to solving problems in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Work experience in the field of HR is strongly preferred
• BS/BA degree required, MBA or MA in HR-related field strongly preferred
• Leverage HR best practices to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry

Log in to your C4T account (www.Careers.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number in the “Search” box to learn more.

Translate your dreams into a career with The Dream Share Project!

The Dream Share Project- A Career Event for Students 
Thursday, September 13, 2012 • 07:00PM - 08:30PM
Location: Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union
RSVP: www.Careers.umd.edu/DreamShare

The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers, but above all, the world needs dreamers who do! What’s your dream?

The University Career Center & The President's Promise is proud to host The Dream Share Project, co-sponsored by the Stamp and Pepsi. This inspiring project includes a documentary film, which features two recent college graduates (one is actually an UMD alumna) on a road trip across America, as they explore how successful people have chased their dreams. The film screening and workshop will assist students who are exploring how one’s interests and dreams can translate into an awe inspiring career. All undergraduate students are welcome to attend the screening, especially students actively deciding on a major or career field.

Sneak peek of The Dream Share Project: http://vimeo.com/24537431

A funding opportunity for student organizations is available. Learn more at www.Careers.umd.edu/DreamShare

Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke at csehlke@umd.edu

Don't miss the resume and mock interview clinic!

Resume and Mock Interview Clinic with Employers (Registration Required)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 • 10:00AM - 03:00PM

Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is right around the corner (September 19-21). Don't miss one of your best opportunities to prepare for the fair! Extremely limited space.

Resume Clinic: Want an effective resume? Think you would benefit from employer feedback before you apply for a job? Come learn about ways to improve your resume and get feedback from industry professionals about what they look for in a resume. Resume Clinic Registration Instructions: www.Careers.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=244

Mock Interview Clinic: Need help preparing for an interview? Would you like to gain valuable interviewing tips from employers BEFORE the interview? Need someone to practice your responses with? Come and meet with employers from a variety of sectors and practice your interviewing techniques with them in order to prepare for the real thing! Mock Interview Clinic Registration Instructions: http://www.Careers.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=245