"UMBC Suits You" is collecting new and gently used professional clothing as part of Career Month.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about dressing professionally and will then be able to select one free outfit to use in their job search. We are asking staff and faculty to donate new and gently used professional clothing at collection bins around campus from February 26th - March 8th.

Starting February 26th, Professional Clothing can be dropped off at the following on-campus locations:

• Career Center, Math/Psych 201:   8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri) 
• The Mosaic Center, The Commons 2B23:   10 am- 7 pm (Mon- Thur), 10 am- 5 pm (Fri)
• Residential Life Office, Erickson Hall:   8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
•  The Shriver Center, Public Policy Building 1st Floor:    8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri) 
• Human Resources, Administration Building 5th floor, 532:   9 am – 4 pm (Mon-Fri) 
• Division of Professional Studies, Sherman Hall East-4th Floor (reception near elevators): 9 am- 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)

Items that will be accepted: dresses, shell tops, button-up shirts and blouses, skirts, blazers, dress pants, garment bags, belts, ties, skirt suits and suits.

Items that will NOT be accepted: jewelry, handbags, shoes, and general accessories.

For more information on accepted items, check out the link here.

Clothing donations will be used to benefit UMBC students and will not be considered as gift-in-kind or donation to UMBC. Clothing donations are not eligible for a tax-deductible receipt. Any leftover clothing will be donated to local non-profits.

Special thanks to T. Rowe Price and Polovoy Custom Cleaners for partnering with us on this endeavor.

Any questions or concerns about this project can be addressed to Caroline Bodnar, carolc@umbc.edu, 5-3975 or Jeremiah Sawyer, jsawyer2@umbc.edu,  5-2391

***Students be on the look out for more information about UMBC Suits You occurring on March 29 &30 when you will be able to pick up a FREE professional outfit.***

Apply Through UMBCworks:

Position Description:

BEYA STEM Career Fair and Conference

FREE!!!!

Open to All Students

(Jobs--full-time, part-time, internships and graduate admissions)

BEYA Conference - February  9-11, 2017

Career Fair - Saturday, February 11, 2017 (10 am - 4 pm)

Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington DC, 20008

The BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference sponsored by Career Communications Group will be held February 9-11, 2017 as part of this large annual conference, representatives from several major corporations and universities will be on hand to meet with students pursuing careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields as well as Business, Finance, and Marketing.  Why you should attend:

• FREE Career Fair
• Career exhibits
• 50 + seminars and workshops
• On the spot job offers
• Networking with recruiters
• Job readiness certification for college students.

The Career Fair portion of the conference, on Saturday, is free of charge for UMBC students and alumni with an active UMBC email address. All students are welcome to attend. Dress to impress and bring plenty of updated resumes!

Registration is required (deadline to pre-register is Feb. 3).

To register and for additional information:  http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/fairs/beya2017.php

Contact Diane Crump-Fogle or Ashley Luster of the UMBC Career Center for additional information at crump@umbc.edu.

 Free Shuttle Bus:

Note:  The free shuttle bus is full. If you would like to go on the wait list, be sure to complete the shuttle bus registration form at the bottom of the BEYA registration page: http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/fairs/beya2017.php. We will then contact you if/when seats become available.  The free shuttle will run only on Saturday between 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Transportation to and from other conference events (such as the BEYA Gala held Saturday evening) is on your own. 

For a list of some of the employers, see:  List of Employers.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Robotics Internship Program sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, physics and other physical sciences disciplines.  The program provides opportunities for recent high school graduates, undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates, to intern at federal national laboratories and private sector organizations throughout the United States.  This program is a partnership between the public and private sectors to continue the development of the future robotics technical, engineering, and advanced manufacturing workforce.

Undergraduate students receive a $600 per week stipend

Graduate students receive $750 per week stipend

10-week research experiences are offered in: Private sector industries and U.S. National Laboratories

Areas of research:  Robotics technical, engineering, and advanced manufacturing workforce research and development

Interns will be reimbursed for inbound-outbound travel expenses to their appointment site up to a combined maximum of $1,000.

Interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility will receive a $150 per week housing allowance.

U.S. citizenship required

Must be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2017

Application deadline:  February 13, 2017, 8:00 AM EST

How to Apply:  Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2878

Program Information:  Detailed information about the internships can be found at