Monday,
October 5 5:00PM – 6:00PM
As
an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with
both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities, the mission of the FBI
is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign
intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United
States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal,
state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
Monday,
October 5 6:00PM – 7:00PM
All
class levels (freshmen- alumni) are welcome to attend and gain tips on how to
excel through the graduate school application process in a variety of fields
(i.e. PhD, Master’s, MBA, Law, MD, PharmD, PsyD, MFA, Postdoc). As well as
learn about scholarship and fellowship options.
Monday,
October 5 12:00PM – 12:50PM Location: CSS 2416
What
is study abroad? How does it work at UMD? Where do I even start? Get started
with our Study Abroad 101 sessions! This session is designed to give an
overview of study abroad at the University of Maryland and answer general
questions. We will cover the basics about academics, finances, locations,
and how to plan to go abroad!
Tuesday,
October 6 (All Day)
Are
you a Pell Grant Recipient and US citizen? Then the Benjamin A. Gilman International
Scholarship (link is external) is a study abroad scholarship opportunity
just for you! Fill out the National Scholarship Office's Gilman interest
form (link is external) to learn more.
Wednesday,
October 7 4:30PM – 6:30PM
Interested
in a career in intelligence or counterterrorism? Take advantage of this
opportunity to learn from and network directly with professionals in the field.
The first hour is a panel discussion followed by an hour of informal
socializing and networking.
Thursday,
October 8 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Not
sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you
are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? To
help you with your internship search, we will discuss:
·
Specific
resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit,
government and corporate sectors
·
Quick
tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
·
Strategies
to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field
Thursday,
October 8, 2015 3:30pm-5pm
Are
you interested in working for the federal government? Come hear from a panel of
current NIH employees working in public health departments at the NIH.
Panelists will share advice from their career paths, as well as pointers for
creating your federal resume. NIH representatives will share information about
upcoming internship opportunities for spring and summer 2016. This is a great
way to network with the NIH prior to meeting them at the SPH Career Expo on
October 14th- get your foot in the door today! Students from all majors are
welcome to attend.
Friday,
October 9 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Interested
in a career in the government? Come to a relaxed, informal opportunity to
meet and greet with 6-10 government agencies interested in hiring University of
Maryland students. Each company will give a 3-5 minute overview and then be
seated at tables to have conversations with students over light refreshments
for the remainder of event.
