Thursday, April 18, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Final ECON Employer Panel of the Semester This Friday! The Competitive Advantage Special Edition
Hello ECON students!
Are you eager to explore career opportunities and gain insights into the world of economics? Don't miss out on this exclusive event where you'll have the chance to connect with representatives from renowned companies.
Here's who you'll meet:
EY
FI Consulting
Morgan Stanley
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Security and Exchange Commission
IRS
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The event kicks off with brief introductions, followed by an interactive session where employers and alumni will break into small groups. This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and network with professionals in the industry.
Whether you're exploring internship opportunities, seeking career advice, or simply curious about the diverse paths in economics, this event is tailored for you!
Don't miss this chance to expand your network and take the next step in your economics journey. Register now and join us for an enlightening experience!
Date: April 19, 2024
Time: 12-1:30 PM
Location: ESJ 2208
See you there!
Are you eager to explore career opportunities and gain insights into the world of economics? Don't miss out on this exclusive event where you'll have the chance to connect with representatives from renowned companies.
Here's who you'll meet:
FI Consulting
Morgan Stanley
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Security and Exchange Commission
IRS
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The event kicks off with brief introductions, followed by an interactive session where employers and alumni will break into small groups. This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and network with professionals in the industry.
Whether you're exploring internship opportunities, seeking career advice, or simply curious about the diverse paths in economics, this event is tailored for you!
Don't miss this chance to expand your network and take the next step in your economics journey. Register now and join us for an enlightening experience!
Date: April 19, 2024
Time: 12-1:30 PM
Location: ESJ 2208
See you there!
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Campus Events,
Internships,
Jobs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
BSOS Peer Mentor Application Now Open
The Feller Center is looking for undergrads to apply to become BSOS Peer Mentors. Through their service to fellow students, BSOS Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS361 classes.
Apply Here!
Apply Here!
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Student Involvement
Queer in the Workplace - Panel & Networking Reception
Monday, April 29 | 4:30-7pm
University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
Are you curious about how to navigate being Queer in the Workplace? Do you want to hear stories and advice from queer/trans professionals? Are you concerned about how the intersections of homophobia, transphobia, and various identities will impact you at work?
We greatly encourage seniors and graduate students to attend; however, all UMD undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
- 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion on being Queer in the Workplace
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Dinner & Networking Reception
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Will Mosley (he/they)
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland College Park
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland College Park
Rev. Shige Sakurai (they/them)
Director of Equity, Belonging and Change, Unitarian Universalist Association
Director of Equity, Belonging and Change, Unitarian Universalist Association
Cooper Kidd (they/them)
Technology Analyst, Barclays
Technology Analyst, Barclays
MODERATED BY:
Allison Li (they/she)
Criminology & Information Science undergrad
President, oSTEM and University Career Center Peer Career Educator
Criminology & Information Science undergrad
President, oSTEM and University Career Center Peer Career Educator
This event is sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and the University Career Center.
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Campus Events,
University Career Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Summer 2024 Orientation Peer Advisor
The Feller Center is seeking organized and dedicated undergraduate students to assist with the preparation and operation of New Student Orientation for Summer 2024. Job responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Feller Center Orientation Coordinators to conduct new student orientation programs
- Introducing UMD and BSOS policies to incoming students
- Overseeing the BSOS Orientation ELMS
- Preparing student files and records
Apply HERE
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Campus Jobs
Friday, April 5, 2024
Two Paid Community Research Fellowships in Prince George's County
Mirror Group
Mirror Group is a consulting firm based in Washington, DC that works with foundations, nonprofits, and cross-sector initiatives to support evaluation, learning, and strategy. We believe in making data meaningful and actionable to drive positive change in communities.
Mirror Group is a consulting firm based in Washington, DC that works with foundations, nonprofits, and cross-sector initiatives to support evaluation, learning, and strategy. We believe in making data meaningful and actionable to drive positive change in communities.
Fellowship Overview
We're hiring part-time Community Fellows for a project focusing on the Black experience in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region. This work will uncover the long history of discriminatory policies and their multigenerational impact on communities. The final report will include historical documentation, calls to action, and policy recommendations for regional implementation.
We're hiring part-time Community Fellows for a project focusing on the Black experience in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region. This work will uncover the long history of discriminatory policies and their multigenerational impact on communities. The final report will include historical documentation, calls to action, and policy recommendations for regional implementation.
We're looking for candidates with lived experience, community connections, and relevant skills in the DMV. Fellows will work 20 hours per week from May 2024 to December 2025, based in DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Arlington, Alexandria, or Fairfax. Evening and weekend work may be required for community events.
Compensation & Benefits
- $3,250/month
- Work equipment (laptop, tablet, supplies)
- $100/month transportation stipend
- $3,250/month
- Work equipment (laptop, tablet, supplies)
- $100/month transportation stipend
Policy/History Research Community Fellow
Core Competencies
- Expertise in relevant U.S. policy areas
- Experience designing and conducting archival research
- Track record of leveraging data to develop policy recommendations
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and reporting abilities, including working with Census data
- Excellent documentation and report writing skills for public audiences
Responsibilities
- Design and carry out full-scale community-engaged research projects
- Gather and analyze data to inform contemporary policy
- Produce timely, accurate reports for teams and clients
- Collaborate with team to support culturally responsive, equitable research and evaluation
- Develop relevant content and maintain understanding of project issues
Community Advocacy Fellow
Core Competencies
- Lived experience with advocacy and social policy issues related to racial equity in the DMV
- Experience with DC, MOCO, and/or PG County community organizations in housing, education, employment, transportation, health, environment, and/or civil rights
- Skilled in developing strategy and policy recommendations
- Experience organizing and leading community outreach events
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for community engagement
Responsibilities
- Leverage relationships with key community advocates and organizations
- Organize community and funder information sharing sessions
- Support development of recommendations to meet project goals
- Assist team with urgent matters as needed
Conference Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities Interested in Business Economics
Applications are now being collected for the 2024 NABE Scholars Program, which provides access to valuable learning and networking opportunities for diverse and underrepresented early-career economists and students interested in pursuing a career in applied economics. This year's cohort of 20 NABE Scholars will receive complimentary registration to the 2024 NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar, the 2024 NABE Annual Meeting, the 2024 NABE Tech Economics Conference, and the 2025 NABE Economic Policy Conference. In addition, each Scholar will receive complimentary registration to one Certified Business Economist (CBE) course of their choice, a total travel stipend of $400, and a one-year complimentary NABE membership.
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