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OMSE Tutoring Schedule The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) offers FREE TUTORING for all students.  Get assistance with courses in BSCI, MATH, CHEM, PHYS, ECON and more!! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Contact: Miriam Osborne-Elliott, Assistant Director Email: mosborn1@umd.edu or call us at 301-405-5616 Stop by the office at 1101 Hornbake Library South Wing For more information visit omse.umd.edu/tutoring.html

4th Annual DC Sustainability Summit Tickets are available now for the DC Metro Area’s premiere one-day green symposium, the 4th Annual DC Sustainability Summit, on Oct 18, 2018. The inspirational keynote speakers include TEDx speakers: Former Gov. Martin O’Malley and Honest Tea CEO Seth Goldman. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with industry leaders in sustainability, environmental equity, and resiliency as well as experience cutting edge green building products in the Green Product Expo. Tickets are just $45 for students and include breakfast, lunch and happy hour! Space is limited and expected to sell out. See full schedule and register today at www.DCSustainability.org

December 2018 Grad Fair December Grads,  Join the Unviersity Book Center on October 10th for GRAD FAIR. This is where you will be able to order your regalia for the commencement ceremony! You'll also be able to order class rings, diploma frames, graduation announcements, etc. Please try to order on this day so the Book Center can guarantee you will have the correct size and style for the big day. If you are unable to attend Grad Fair because of location, internships, etc thye have exciting news! Regalia can now be ordered online! The site will not be open for orders until October 12th. Only packages are available for purchase online. Please visit https://umdcollegepark.shopoakhalli.com Michelle Foster, Operations Manager, oversees all of regalia needs at the UBC. Michelle can be reached at mfoster5@umd.edu or 5-9478.

Mental Health Awareness Week October 8-12, 2018   The Counseling Center will be hosting their annual weeklong program of events designed to get students engaged in reducing stigma and understanding and improving mental health! This year it will be held October 8-12.   Be sure to take advantage of these great resources!!  

Winter 2018 Internship Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Dr. Dianne Prosser's lab at Patuxent Wildlife Research center is once again gearing up for the winter avian influenza sampling season.  They are in search of 1-2 students to serve as interns during these efforts. See advertisement below for details - applications are due by Wednesday, September 19 at 5:00pm!

On-campus student job Student Waste Audit Coordinator Description: A Waste Audit Coordinator is a student position shared between the Department of Dining Services, the Department of Residential Facilities, and the Recycling Unit of Facilities Management. The student coordinator will plan, execute, and analyze a series of waste audits conducted for Dining Services units and resident halls in support of campus goals for waste diversion and reducing contamination in recycling and compost waste streams.  To view more about the position, including how to apply, visit: https://sustainability.umd.edu/students/paid-waste-audit-coordinator

Volunteer Opportunity Farmers Market at Maryland If you’re interested in getting more involved with the market this season, consider volunteering! Send us an email at terpmarketmanager@umd.edu or simply stop by the info table at their next market and let them know you’re interested!

ENSP Faculty Q&A Panel   The annual Faculty Q&A panel will be next Thursday Oct. 4 from 5-6 in Symons 0200! Come with any questions you have about the major, concentrations, classes, the ENSP professors backgrounds/ research, or anything else you think of! Ms. Joanna Goger, Ms. Annette Spivy, Dr. Carroll, Ms. Angela Mazur-Gray, and Dr. Boules will all be there to answer your questions. THERE WILL BE ICE CREAM. Click HERE to RSVP!!    

Offshore Wind Energy Panel  Off the coast of Maryland and Delaware, two companies are posed to begin construction on the largest offshore wind energy project in the United States. Please join the Environmental Science and Policy Program as renowned panelists discuss the history behind this 2.1 billion dollar project, how it will affect our environment and the Maryland beach experience. All members of the campus community are invited to attend.

Agricultural Pest Management Paid Internship The University of Maryland Department of Entomology is seeking motivated undergraduates with an interest in agricultural pest management for paid fellowship positions. Fellows will have the opportunity to interact and share their experiences with student fellows at seven other universities, work with farmers, conduct independent research, present their research at professional conferences and receive class credit as part of their participation. Fellows must be able to commit a minimum of three semesters and one full summer to the program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact both Drs. Kelly Hamby and Cerruti Hooks at kahamby@umd.edu and crrhooks@umd.edu

Truman Scholarships for Public Service / Leadership Could you be a candidate for a 2019 Truman Scholarship? Truman Scholars have a strong focus on public service goals and activities, have strong leadership experience, and excellent academic performance. The Truman Scholarship program ( www.truman.gov ), which is the official federal memorial for President Harry S. Truman, recognizes JUNIORS (3rd year students) with demonstrated abilities to contribute to the public good through outstanding leadership and service. US Citizenship is required. The Truman program provides a $30,000 grad study award, plus top-level internship opportunities, and participation in an unrivaled professional network of leaders and change-makers in public service. Learn more about the Truman Scholarship program by attending one of our info sessions next week: Wednesday, September 26 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – rsvp to truman@umd.edu Wednesday, September 26 at 3:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall –

Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) emPOWER Conference Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is hosting its first conference dedicated to young professionals driving change in the clean energy sector.  It'll be held October 24-25 in Washington, DC. To learn more, view the program/speakers, and to apply, visit:  https://www.celiempower.com/

Farm Apprenticeships EcoCity Farms ECO’s apprenticeships present an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn about sustainable urban agriculture by working directly with experienced farm staff. Hands on work is supplemented by readings, lectures, and group discussion in a classroom setting. How to Apply: If you’re interested in apprenticing at ECO, just fill out the application! The application deadline for fall/winter is Friday, September 28th, 2018 http://www.ecoffshoots.org/education/apprenticeships/

2018 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference Please make plans to attend the 2018 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference. Registration fee for students = $0! The event will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. This annual event features a range of experts who will share ideas and information on current legal issues impacting the Delmarva’s environmental and farming communities. Featured Panels Include: Legal Conflicts and Resolutions with Maryland’s Aquaculture Industry Chlorpyrifos and the Legal Landscape of Pesticide Regulation The Legalization of Industrial Hemp Developing Topics in Agricultural and Environmental Law Phase III of the Watershed Implementation Plan for Bay Restoration and What It Means for Farmers. This year’s keynote speaker is The Honorable Wayne Gilchrest, former Congressman for the First District of Maryland. He will share ideas on how to support a healthy and vital agricultural econo

UMD Sustainability Fund Review Committee Undergraduate Student Application 2018-2019 Despite the passing deadline, applications (as of 9/18/19) are STILL being accepted from undergraduate students who want to serve on the Sustainability Fund Review Committee. As per the University's Sustainability Council Bylaws, the Sustainability Fund Review Committee is responsible for selecting and recommending projects to be funded by the University Sustainability Fund. Committee members meet approximately three times each semester (October through December, and February-March) to review project applications and recommend allocation of funds to the Sustainability Council.  Link to application form: https://goo.gl/forms/SVZUNsX04rkevR512

Spring 2019 Internship Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking three undergraduate student interns for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, DC, for the Spring of 2019. The Environmental Crimes Section is responsible for prosecuting individuals and corporations that have violated laws designed to protect the environment and/or unlawfully covered up those violations. It is at the forefront in changing industry and public awareness to recognize that environmental violations are serious infractions that transgress basic interests and values. The Section works closely with criminal investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies in prosecuting criminal violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and

Terps Take Care Mental Health Resources & Support Available The Terps Take Care campaign strives to educate the campus community about mental health in general and about the self-care strategies necessary for emotional well being. They focus on both the positive ideas of wellness & thriving for all and on reducing stigma associated with mental illness and mental health treatment. This website is one component of the campaign; it's a collection resources, advice, and support for mental health and those living with or in recovery from mental illness. Be sure to bookmark this site so it's easily accessible.

The Bartlett Tree Foundation At-Large Scholarship – Spring Semester 2019   The Bartlett Tree Foundation is continuing to offer our at-large scholarships for the upcoming spring semester. This year The Foundation will be offering two at-large scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Much like our grant-in-aide scholarships, our criteria for scholarship qualification are that the student must be enrolled as a full-time student and that they have a genuine interest in a career in arboriculture or urban forestry.   The scholarships will be available to the Bartlett Tree Foundation supported schools as well as other, two and four year colleges and universities that have programs in horticulture, arboriculture, urban forestry or a related field.   Our at-large scholarship program allows the Foundation to assist new programs outside of our currently supported schools, while also providing the opportunity for existing Foundation schools to assist additional deserving students in t

Applications open ​ Sophomore Representative for the ENSP Student Advisory Board Are you​ a sophomore​ interested in working closely with ENSP faculty to plan events for your fellow ENSP majors and being a voice for your class within the department? Consider applying to be a ​​sophomore representative on the ENSP Student Advisory Board! This is a great leadership opportunity that will get you involved with the ENSP Program, AGNR, and other great departments and environmental groups on campus. You'll have an opportunity to orchestrate change and work on projects such as: - Cleaning various areas on campus with the UMD Arboretum - Volunteering at PG County Animal Services - Interviewing outstanding ENSP students and writing articles for the ENSP webpage - Moderating the ENSP faculty Q&A and ENSP alumni career panels - Brainstorming and organizing other events for ENSP majors PLEASE NOTE : This is a full year-long position and we expect your commitment to the Board for both Fall

What to know before starting your Ph.D. program From Science Magazine - Although written for PhD students, this can certainly apply to anyone heading to graduate school. The author of this piece asked current Ph.D. students and postdocs what they wished they had known about grad school when they started. Click HERE to read the full article.

Applications Open Images Campus Tour Guides The Fall 2018 application is now LIVE!  Head on over to ter.ps/f2018app  or any of the info sessions in the coming weeks to learn more about this fantastic organization that is all about giving tours and changing lives!

Fall 2018 Career Events Keep checking back - more will be added! KEY EVENTS Fall Career & Internship Fair - Wednesday, September 12, 2018 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (STEM Industries) and Thursday, September 13, 2018 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (All Industries) Career Day with USDA Wednesday, October 24, 2018 • 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Career Shuttle: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Friday, October 26, 2018 • 10 am – 2 pm Careers in Ag Law & Policy, Monday, September 24, 2018 • 5 pm - 6 pm Careers in Ag Extension , Tuesday, November 13, 2018 • 5 pm - 6 pm     INFORMATION SESSIONS & CAREER WORKSHOPS Acing the Interview Thursday, September 27, 2018 * 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Peace Corps Information Session Wednesday, September 19, 2018 * 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS - CAREERS4TERPS Maryland Watershed Restoration Assistant (Temporary - Fall 2018) (Position #176967) Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Annapolis, Maryland Environmental Internship (Position #1

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Spring 2019 Internship Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office Considering a law-related career? Interested in gaining hands-on legal experience while earning credit? Apply for the Spring 2019 Internship with the Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office!  This internship is on campus. Interns earn 3 credits which include office hours and a weekly class taught by the attorney. For more information , stop by our office in Suite 3125 of the South Campus Dining Hall or call 301-314-7756. Our internship fulfills the internship requirement for the MLAW minor. For an application, please visit: http://umddepartments.orgsync.com/org/studentlegalaid/employment The internship is offered every Fall and Spring semester. The office also offers free legal advice to all undergraduate students. Interns must be undergraduates and have completed 56 credit hours at the beginning of the internship .

DoD SMART Scholarship Program The Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed by the Department of Defense upon degree completion. SMART Scholars will receive: A full tuition scholarship while in school An annual stipend Summer research internships A job after graduating in their STEM field at a cutting edge Department of Defense Facility Applicants must: Be a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or older Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Be pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 21 specified STEM disciplines Visit smartscholarship.org to learn more and apply today! Also check out their promotional poster and brochure . Deadline to apply is December 1, 2018.

Book Talk on Chinese Climate Policy The Aspen Institute Join the Aspen Institute for a conversation with Energy and Climate Policy Expert David Sandalow and guest moderator from Guardian News & Media, Emily Holden who will be there to discuss Sandalow’s Guide to Chinese Climate Policy . DETAILS : Monday, September 17, 2018 10:00 – 11:30 am LOCATION : The Aspen Institute 2300 N Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 * Light refreshments will be served * REGISTER : https://aspeninstitute.wufoo.com/forms/aspen-book-talk-featuring-david-sandalow/

Now Accepting Applications UC Santa Barbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management The UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management is now accepting applications for its MESM and PhD programs! Consider applying to their interdisciplinary graduate programs for Fall 2019. Details about the programs and how to apply can be found HERE .

Volunteer Opportunities on Campus Terps for Change (fall semester) and Work for Change (spring semester) applications are closing soon! Volunteer for a Semester as Terps For Change Participant! Terps For Change offers a wide array of community service sites; from working to remove invasive species to assisting aging communities, there is no shortage of opportunities with Terps For Change. Volunteers commit to a semester of weekly community service, coupled with 8 weekly dialogues where we reflect and explore the social issues related to our service. Check out more info about this program and apply now. To apply, log into OrgSync and follow go.umd.edu/t4c . The final deadline for this application is September 13th, so apply soon! Apply for an Internship with the Work for Change Program! Work for Change provides students with a meaningful internship experience in our local community centered on service as well as leadership development. Students gain important professional ski

Free Tutoring Academic Achievement Programs Academic Achievement Programs @ UMD has just released their Fall 2018 tutoring schedule! Visit http://umdtutoring.mywconline.com to take advantage of free help in BMGT, BSCI, CHEM, ECON, MATH and many more subject areas!

Winter 2019 Travel study in Hawaii Announcing winter break 2019 travel study in to the geology, ecology, and energy technology of Hawaii! This is a joint program of the Science and Global Change; Life Sciences; and Environment, Technology, and the Economy programs of College Park Scholars. Participants receive credit either for GEOL388I, or CPSP359i, a GenEd DSSP. We will travel to beautiful places, and learn a lot. Full information is available at: https://www.geol.umd.edu/~jmerck/geol388i/

NEW: Minor in Paleobiology The departments of Geology and Entomology announce the beginning of our new joint minor in Paleobiology. If you are interested in learning about the history of life and the biological and geological methods for illuminating it, this minor is worth considering. Whether you are approaching the topic as a geoscientist, biologist, anthropologist, educator, or general enthusiast, this minor offers an opportunity to explore your interest while adding intellectual depth to your transcript. Full information is at https://www.geol.umd.edu/undergraduate/paleobiology.php . Feel free to contact Dr. John Merck ( jmerck@umd.edu ) or his Entomology counterpart, Dr. Bretton Kent ( bkent@umd.edu ) for additional information.    

Green Start-up Internship   Living Canopies, a UMD environmental startup company, is in its third year of product development and second year of sales of the Living Umbrella ( www.livingcanopies.com ). We are looking to hire 2 interns for the Fall Semester to help with design, assembly, installs, maintenance, shipping and sales.   Interns will assist with: component assembly (electronics, frames, irrigation systems), umbrella installations and maintenance at Mid-Atlantic sites, packaging for common carrier shipping, plant care and green house maintenance at the Terp Farm in Upper Marlboro, CAD drawing parts and assemblies, sales calls and lead development, workshop upkeep.    Requested Skills: licensed to drive and have your own transportation competent in using hand tools (e.g. screwdrivers, wrenches, knives), ability to use power tools (e.g., cordless drills, heat guns, drill press), basic understanding of direct current electronics, ability to lift 100 lbs to