Investigations Internship with HHS OIG - Fall 2014

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering an internship with their Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Fall 2014 semester.  

HHS OIG consist of six component offices.  The Office of Investigations (OI) is responsible for conducting and coordinating investigative activities related to fraud, waste and abuse in over 300 HHS programs.  OI investigates Medicate and Medicaid fraud, child support enforcement matters, potential illegal activities, and mismanagement of applications, grantees, contractors, or HHS employees in the performance of official duties.  Investigations often result in criminal, civil, or administrative action.  

CCJS 320 Fall 2014 New Section Added

The CCJS department has added an additional section for CCJS 320 for the Fall 2014 semester!  CCJS 320 section BL03 will be taught by Professor Mauriello and meet Mondays from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.  Section BL03 is now available for students to register.  Permission for CCJS 320 is granted through our stamps website: www.ccjsstamps.umd.edu.  

Deadline to Apply to CCJS Honors Program - July 1

The deadline to apply to the CCJS Honors Program is quickly approaching!  All applications must be received by 4:00PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically.  The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive and rigorous courses taught by Dr. Thomas Loughran.  CCJS Departmental Honors courses are structured to enhance a student’s analytical skills, research capability, critical thinking, and writing ability.

Joseph Mitchell Scholarship - Applications due July 1

The Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award provides one-time awards of up to $1,000 to undergraduate or graduate students whose ability to succeed at our institution may be challenged by some personal or family circumstance.  Scholarships will be awarded each fall and each spring semester to one or more deserving students.  Applications and nominations for Fall 2014 award are being accepted through July 1, 2014.  

For more information please visit http://www.josephmitchell.umd.edu

Cold Case Internship - Fall 2014

An internship assisting with the investigation of the 1975 cold case of Kathy Beatty is available for the Fall 2014 semester.  Interns will assist an investigator with research related to the unsolved 1975 murder.  Students interested in the internship must meet the following qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed CCJS 320 or registered for the course in Fall 2014
• Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Students must have 56 cumulative credits

All students interested in applying should contact Professor Mauriello at tmauriel@umd.edu.  

ASCDU Seeking Summer Tutors

The Academic Support and Career Development Unit, in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, is currently hiring tutors for second summer session.  We are looking for Upperclassman and Graduate Students that are able to help with Business, Finance, Economics, Family Science, and Math classes -- though all majors are welcome.  Please contact TERPTUTOR@UMD.EDU for more information and application.

Full Time Position- Dept of Defense: Personnel Security Specialist

Job announcement closes Tuesday, June 17, 2014!

Paid Auditory Training Study

Participate in 4 sessions (1.5-2 hours each) at the Patapsco Building (near CP Metro). Sessions involve questionnaires and computerized tasks. Participants receive $55: $5 per session plus a $35 bonus after Session 4. Participants are also entered into a raffle for a $150 gift card after Session 4.

 

Find out more information about the Auditory Training Study on the Paid SONA System (http://umpsychology-paid.sona-systems.com).  

Before signing up, you must complete a prescreen to check eligibility at https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/SE/?SID=SV_bdsvA0VfbFBGyvb. Questions? Email Auditory@casl.umd.edu.

 

Eligibility requirements: 18-30 years old, native speaker of American English, normal hearing, normal/corrected-to-normal vision, no speech/language disorders or learning disabilities, unimpaired use of hands, and US Citizen 

Off-Campus Living Fair & Roommate Finder Mixer

The Off-Campus Living Fair is a one-stop shop that allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to research their off campus living options.

If you are either a housing seeker or a property manager/landlord, please visit the UMD Off-Campus Living Fair website to complete the FREE registration form: http://oclf.umd.edu/OCLF/Default.aspx.  

Meet with landlords, property managers, campus and community resources, as well as other off-campus students and potential roommates on July 19th, 2014, from 12:00PM to 2:00PM in the Colony Ballroom, STAMP!

It is the place to get all of your off-campus living questions answered!