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Faces of Environmental Science Panel - April 17

The Environmental Science and Policy Programs at UMD and Montgomery College are co-hosting the event “The Faces of Environmental Science”.  The panel will feature three young professionals in very different environmental fields to share their journeys on what they do and how they got there. The event will be on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30-5:30PM on   Zoom .  
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Scholarships for Prince George's County Students

The League of Women of Prince George's County Maryland   w ill be offering  Scholarships to qualified students. This year   t he  scholarships will be in the amount of $1000.00 dollars.   Their e ndeavor   is   to help some young man or women that may need financial assistance. This award is given to applicants who are residents of Prince George's County, Maryland either attending Bowie State University, Prince George's Community College, or the University of Maryland in Prince George's County.  For additional information , review the attached application, or  contact LWVPGC at 301-541-3113.  

Save the Date: MD DE Chapter of TWS Spring Event April 19th

The Maryland-Delaware Chapter of the Wildlife Society will be hosting a Deer and Turkey Trapping and Safety event on   April 19 th   at the Wye Research & Education Center   in Queenstown.  Click   HERE   to register for this free event (lunch provided)! AGENDA: Deer & Turkey Trapping & Safety Maryland Delaware Chapter of The Wildlife Society Spring Meeting   April 19, 2024 Wye Research & Education Center 124 Wye Narrows Dr., Queenstown, MD   11:00am - 11:15am:   Registration & introductions.   Lunch (pizza) provided during presentations between 11:15-12:30pm.   11:15am - Noon:    Introduction to techniques, field safety and anesthesia.  Dr. Jennifer Mullinax   Noon - 12:30pm:   Turkey Trapping Presentation   12:30pm - 1:15pm:   Deer Drop-net setup, safety, operation & take-down   1:15pm - 2:00pm:   Turkey rocket-net, setup, safety, operation, and demonstration

Summer 2024 financial literacy courses

Department of Family Science is offering a variety of 3-credit courses related to financial literacy: FMSC 123: Personal Financial Literacy: From Distress to Success FMSC 200: Personal Behavioral Finance FMSC 341: Personal and Family Finance FMSC 444: Personal Financial Planning FMSC 644: (Graduate) Personal Financial Planning Syllabi for all these courses are available on Testudo.  

Samvid Scholars program

  --Are you a student with a substantial, demonstrated track record of driving societal change - on or off campus - through your leadership and service?  --Are you planning to enroll in a JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MD, MBA, or MS/MA in Social Sciences/STEM this fall 2024?  --Are you planning a career in public service? The  Samvid Scholars program  empowers future leaders and changemakers through financial support for graduate studies (up to $100,000 for two years of graduate study towards a JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MD, MBA, MS/MA in Social Sciences/STEM) and a powerful support and coaching network. Learn more by attending the UMD National Scholarships Office information session at 4 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024 -  click here to register!  [Interested but can't attend?  Click here to let us know. ] Deadline to apply: April 8, 2024 at 11:59PM EST Eligibility: applicants must: be first-year graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 be U.S. citizen

UMD Campus Pantry internships

  The  UMD Campus Pantry  is accepting applications for summer interns.    To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and student application, which is available  here . Positions are available until filled. Email completed applications to UMD Campus Pantry at  campuspantry@umd.edu.   Pay is $15.49 per hour. Staff meal available per four-hour shift worked. Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park with successful academic progress. Must be responsible, have great customer service skills, be well organized, and be professional. Strong communication skills are essential. Basic computer skills and Maryland Driver's License are desired. All STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Apply for a BSOS Scholarship

For ENSP students in a BSOS concentration:  The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current BSOS students (rising sophomores and seniors). We encourage students to apply now for an award for the Fall 2024 semester. Awards range from $500-$3,500. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's unique eligibility criteria. To explore all of our BSOS scholarships, and determine which ones suit you, please visit this link . Applications for the Fall 2024 semester are due on Friday, April 12, 2024 by 11:59 pm. Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd . edu.

Animal Care Vacancy Announcement: Student Trainee (Veterinary) - National Zoo Internship

  The vacancy announcement for one (1)   Student Trainee (Veterinary) - National Zoo Internship   position ( PX-12347768-24-AC-RE) ; opened   today,   March   22 nd , 2024 . The announcement will remain open through   Thursday, March   28 th , 202 4 .     Please click the following link to view a copy of the announcement:     USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Fall 2024 advising/registration information for ENSP - read carefully!

  F all  2024 Registration Dates have been released   To find your registration date/time:   go to   testudo.umd.edu  >>  Appointment & Registration Status     READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY:   1.   ADVISING  Advising is MANDATORY for all ENSP students, regardless of Concentration, GPA, or credits earned.       Please review your ENSP advising requirements and advisor contact information  HERE . NOTE : Advisors have different preferences re: contact information; some prefer phone calls, some prefer e-mails, at least one has an on-line appointment system.  Please abide by these preferences for the best results.     Remember : Advising Appointment  =  this is something you schedule with your advisor prior to your assigned  registration  date/ appointment.   During your advising appointment, you will discuss which classes you will take in the spring.  You will also get your advising block removed, making you eligible to  register Registration  Date/Appointment   = the date/time you

Open Environmental Nonprofit position- Entry level

DC GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ASSISTANT (APPLY BY APRIL 21) Great opportunity for graduating seniors: DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the DC Projects Coordinator, the DC Green Infrastructure Projects Assistant supports the completion of various programmatic tasks, predominantly supporting the Alliance’s RiverSmart Homes Permeable Surfaces and Rain Barrels projects in partnership with the DC Department of Energy and Environment. The position further supports various events and communications efforts based out of our DC Regional Office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a foundational understanding of environmental considerations in urban settings, excellent communication and multitasking capabilities, and a desire to develop innovative solutions, partnership relationships, and future projects.  

Hughes Center Internships In Summer 2024

  The   Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology   seeks students for two internship programs over the summer of 2024: the   Russ Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship Program (multiple students),and a   Science Communications and Outreach Internship (1 student) . Applications for the Science Communications and Outreach Internship are due Thursday, April 18, 2024. Applications for the Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program are due Monday, April 15, 2024.   Information can be found at the links above. 

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Application Open!

T he  Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program   is opening  application process for the upcoming 2024-2025 cohort. We are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2024* and are interested in being change-makers.   Application Deadline : Friday, March 29th  Prospective students can learn more and apply at this  link . Point of contact : Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn ( cmaleeha@umd.edu ).