PGPD Now Hiring!

Post by Prince George's County Police Department.

 FYI… Applicants must pass the APRT (Applicant Physical Requirement Test) in order to be scheduled for the written test. For consideration of the anticipated late summer/fall Academy Class (2014), applications must pass the APRT and Written exam by Saturday, February 15, 2014.

Transfer Student Resource Fair

Join us on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 in the Prince George's Room, STAMP, from 3:30  PM to 5:00PM for the Transfer Student Resource Fair!

This is a resource fair for any and all transfer students to get connected to campus resources and meet other transfer students.

Come get free pizza, meet new people, and hear helpful advice from our transfer student panel! Contact John Fink at jefink@umd.edu with any questions.

Summer Study in Greece: Information Session

Assistant Professor Jorge Bravo of the Department of Classics will be hosting an information session on Friday, January 31, for students who would like to learn more about his new summer program in Greece.  A basic description of the program, which focuses on the history and archaeology ancient Corinth and its eastern harbor, Kenchreai, can be found on the Classics department web site or on the web site of the Education Abroad Office.  The information session will be held in Marie Mount Hall Room 1218.  Students are free to walk in anytime from 1:30-3:30 pm to see slides, learn details about the opportunity, and talk with Prof. Bravo.

When: Friday, January 31, 2014 

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Where: Marie Mount  : 1218

Summer Internships at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

Below is a list of open internships at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.  The internships may not be eligible for CCJS major credit, but students may be able to earn credit through BSOS College.  The application deadline for all internship postings is March 1, 2014.

1. Archives Center - Interns undertake projects involving preparation of collections for research use and dissemination of collections information through print and electronic media. The project will entail processing—arrangement description, and re-housing materials—as well as cataloging archival collections. (non-paid) SOLAA Project Choice: Archives Center. Create an account and apply on SOLAA https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Entry Level Full Time Analyst Position

Internship with The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children

Take 25 is a national child safety campaign of the National Center for Missing Exploited Children (NCMEC) encouraging families to take 25 minutes to talk to their children about safety and abduction prevention. The goal of Take 25 is to heighten awareness about child safety issues.  NCMEC is currently accepting applications for a Take 25 external affairs intern for the summer, fall or spring.  This internship is unpaid and will be located at NCMEC headquarters in Alexandria Virginia.

Intern Responsibilities:

FBI Honors Internship

The FBI's 2014 Honors Internship Program is accepting applications.  The application will be open from January 29, 2014 to February 4, 2014 until 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Interested candidates are encouraged to read the 2014 Honors Internship Program webpage for qualifications and all required documents needed for the application. https://www.fbijobs.gov/231.asp 

Please note: applicants are required to obtain a letter of recommendation from the Dean/Department head.  The CCJS department encourages students to obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom you have a good relationship and knows you well.  Recommendations should not come from faculty whom you do not know.

Career Fair Prep Workshops at the University Career Center

Career Fair Prep Walk-in Hours
February 3, 4, 6 & 7 • 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3^rd Floor Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Need help with your resume or want it critiqued?  Not sure how to present your qualifications to employers?  Have questions about what to wear?  If you answer "yes" to any of these questions or have other ones, then plan on taking advantage of these special walk-in hours to prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair. NOTE: Printed copy of resume required for critique. For additional information about this event: contact Becky Weir at rweir@umd.edu.

Finding an Internship at the Career & Internship Fair 
Monday, February 03 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Thursday, February 06, 2014 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (Room 0204)

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is quickly approaching and now is the time to start preparing. This workshop will assist you with the following.