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Info Sessions: 2/12, 2/13, and 2/16

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Learn about the UMD-Summer study abroad program in South Africa! 

Information sessions will be on:

Monday, February 12th at 2pm (UMD College Park – Chincoteague 1117)
Tuesday, February 13th at 2pm (USG Building III, Rm 4219)
Friday, February 16th at 3pm (ZOOM)

See flyer for more details

Research Study on Transfer Students

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Please read this message from Kim Casimbom regarding the opportunity to participate in a research study:

Hello students!
Happy spring semester! My name is Kim Casimbon and I am the Academic Advisor for UMBC-Shady Grove’s Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering program. I am currently a doctorate candidate at Frostburg State University conducting my research study on transfer students’ experience at USG. I am examining the impact of pre-transfer advising appointments on students’ post-transfer experiences. I am looking for transfer students interested in participating in a hyflex study about the student experience at USG. Below is the study information.

What is the study about?
This research study aims to understand transfer students’ post-transfer experience particularly their sense of belongingness and knowledge accumulation about college.


Why Participate?
  • You can contribute to the understanding of the transfer student experience.
  • You will be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card.


Who can Participate?
  • Currently enrolled transfer students aged 18 and above (undergraduate)


What is the process for participation?
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in part one (completing brief online surveys) and/or part two (20-30 minute interview about your transfer experience); twenty participants will be randomly selected to be invited to participate in the follow-up interview.

To participate, please scan the QR code to complete the consent form and follow the survey instructions. 
  Questions? Our contact information is below. 
Kim Casimbon, FSU Principal Investigator, at kccasimbon0@frostburg.edu or 240-665-6454
Dr. Gerald Kiel, FSU Advisor, at gwkiel@frostburg.edu or 301-687-4432

Have a great day!

Sincerely, 

Kim Casimbon, M.S., M.Ed.

McNair Scholars Program General Admissions Open!

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General Admissions are Open Now!
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The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program will now be opening general admissions! General admissions will be open until all remaining slots are filled.

The University of Maryland Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is designed to prepare primarily low-income, first-generation, and traditionally underrepresented students to pursue doctoral studies through involvement in research, scholarly activities, and mentorship.

We encourage students who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies, conducting undergraduate research, and joining a community with other students of similar backgrounds and aspirations to apply to our program at the University of Maryland College Park.

Space is limited, so complete your application today!
Contact Us
T: (301) 405-4749
Visit our website at 

REMINDER: Fall 2023 Grad School Prep Series on Nov. 2nd!

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UMBC-Shady Grove has collaborated with UMCP and colleagues from USG’s Center of Scholarships and the Macklin Center for Leadership and Communication to offer a Fall 2023 Grad School Prep Series open to ALL students at USG. This series will run the duration of the fall semester. Students should take advantage of the diverse workshops in this series to learn important tips and gain relevant insight as they prepare to research graduate program options and apply to graduate school.
 
Please see the attached flyer for workshop specifics! Students are encouraged to RSVP to attend workshops of interest ASAP.
The next workshop in the series, “Grad School: Where and How Do We Start?” will take place virtually on Thursday, November 2 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm.

Public Speaking VR Program at USG

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Want to practice your public speaking skills using virtual reality? The Macklin Center and Priddy Library launched the Virtual Speech Virtual Reality Program at USG. The virtual reality interactive exercises include: leadership communication, essential public speaking, active listening skills, elevator pitch, job interview preparation, presenting with confidence, and much more!
Stop by the Priddy Library on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and the Macklin Center on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm to practice your public speaking skills using a VR headset. Please refer to the attached flyer for all the details.

The Fall 2022 – Summer 2023 internship survey is now open!

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The Fall 2022 – Summer 2023 internship survey is now open!

Now that you have settled into the semester, the University Career Center wants to hear about your internship experiences between Fall 2022 and Summer 2023! Learning more about your experiences can help shape the future of internships for your fellow Terps. Plus, there are some fantastic perks for participating!

START Career Fair | College Park

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START will be hosting its first ever (very small scale) Career Fair this fall, on Wednesday, October 25, 11-2pm at our office in Riverdale, MD, and we would love to have BSOS students join us. Below you’ll find a bit more info on the event, please feel free to share with any student groups within the college (undergrad and grad) that you think would be interested in attending!

The idea for the career fair is similar, but on a smaller scale, to the Internship & Job Fairs that academic institutions put together each semester. We’re hoping to host between 5-10 employers to set up booths in our large conference room, where they’ll have a chance to meet with and speak to START students (grad and undergrad, current and alumni) and interns (current and alumni).
Employers that have already confirmed attendance include:
1. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
2. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
3. U.S. Secret Service
4. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
5. Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
6. Global Peace Foundation International

The event is meant to be a small-scale career fair event to provide a more intimate setting for students to interact with the employers. Given the number of RSVPs we’ve already received, we have space for 50-75 more attendees. The registration link below will remain open until we reach capacity. Students can learn more about the employers and their hiring needs and register to attend here (or via the link below).

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