Name: Chip Rittenhouse

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Renegade Productions

Position Title: Production Assistant/Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Media and Communications/ Anthropology

Expected Graduation Year: Spring 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

At Renegade, I enter a workplace that is full of eccentric creators where an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity are contagious! Not only do I enter each day at Renegade with excitement at what the day ahead may hold, but I also know that I will learn something new each time I am there. Whenever filming a project for a client I am on set as a supportive member of the production team who has input in terms of how something looks on screen but also I gain first hand experience with set design and handling professional level equipment which has been an immeasurable opportunity. Whenever not on set with a client filming, I can be found in the production department seeking out future clients for the company; or taking part in pre-production, where I'm working on sound tracks or stock footage that fit a genre of projects we are working on. On top of that, having the chance to work with directors and producers at Renegade on a day-to-day basis and having the opportunity to ask them questions about the industry firsthand is something I am incredibly thankful for.   

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I attended a social event in Baltimore city through the Maryland Film Industry Coalition. I also utilized UMBC Career Center to learn how to approach the internship professionally.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

I am working in the field with professionals in the industry of commercial and cinematic production and so having the opportunity to learn from them first hand is what I enjoy most. At times I feel as though I should  pinch myself because all the new things I am learning at such a rapid pace seems unreal.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Keeping a client's project on schedule making sure it doesn't go over and cost them more money than what was projected is a major goal of mine each time I'm on a live set. However, moments that stick out to me the most is when I am thanked by the others on set for doing my job well; it makes all the hard work that I am doing pay off and it is in that moment where I feel as though I've made a true impact and have represented myself as a valuable member of the production.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

This is a dream internship that I feel incredibly thankful to have gotten. With that said,  I attained this internship through a very unique circumstance. It was complete happenstance that the last person to leave the Maryland Film Industry Coalition event was a director with the Renegade Productions department. Moreover, little did I know this person who I struck a random conversation with would help me in attaining an intern position with Renegade. So I suppose my bit of advice to any other student struggling to find their ideal internship, or an internship in general, perhaps taking a step outside of their comfort zone and thinking outside of the box in terms of reaching out to prospective internships will garner the dream internship they are seeking. Put yourself out there, whether it's in person or having a strong social media presence, and I can almost guarantee that your your name will come across someone’s desk along the way.

P.S. Sending a wide expanse of self introduction emails doesn't hurt your chances either!

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Practical Engineering of Plaintext Private Information Retrieval Systems

Dr. Russell Fink

Chief Engineer, Cyber Operations Branch
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

1-2pm Friday, 4 November 2016, ITE 229

A weekly round-up curated by Women’s Center staff member, Michael Jalloh Jamboria

In the spirit of my friend, who gave us the glorious name ‘Slaying on the Weekly’, every week I will be bringing you some interesting, funny or thought-provoking content from the internet! Be sure to join us next week for more and continue to slay!

Things you should know:

Believe it or not, voting happens in a few very short weeks. Early voting begins November 3rd. The presidential election is important, but so are the 469 Congressional seats up for re-election! That’s a lot! Stay informed and get there to vote!

As we continue to track the water protectors in North Dakota, there are other ways to support them in their endeavors to save our planet! Check out 5 Ways to Support Water Protectors in Standing Rock.

Article of the Week:

Even though Critical Social Justice is over, I’m still thinking about how we can make our activist spaces more accessible. This week I read 6 Ways Your Social Justice Activism Might Be Ableist on Everyday Feminism.

My good friend Dan, and Women’s Center student staff member wanted to share what he was reading this week. Check out ‘What They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not Voting‘.

UMBC Happenings:

The Fatness in Focus November Roundtable is coming up. Be sure to check out the event flyer and join us on November 30th in the Women’s Center.

Song of the Week:

I’ve been listening to really great music recently, and I want to share that with all of you! I know it’s Friday but I have to post a throwback. This week’s song is by Ingrid Michaelson. Check out ‘The Way I Am’! 

Until next week! Stay safe!

• Plan and implement programs that address the needs of commuter students
• Represent OCSS by sitting at the front desk and answering student, staff and visitor questions
• Serve as a role model to UMBC students and develop a sense of community among commuter students.
• Assist with OCSS events as needed, including but not limited to, Welcome Week and Commuter Week

• CAs must attend training sessions prior to the start of the semester (January 25-27, 2016).
• CAs work an average of 10 hours per week, including attendance at weekly team meetings on Fridays at 12pm. 
• If you are unable to attend training or the weekly team meetings (Fridays at 12:00pm), you cannot serve as a Commuter Assistant.

Hello everyone,

This is a reminder that the applications for STRiVE Leadership Retreat and Alternative Spring Break close this Sunday, November 6th at midnight! Make sure to get your applications in before the deadline. This is an leadership opportunity you do not want to miss! The descriptions and application links are listed below: 

Alternative Spring Break

A week long service-learning trip that challenges students to combat civic issues underlying larger societal concerns. ASB will leave participants with a sense of comrade, compassion, and empathy for the people of the world.

This year’s trips: Homelessness, Public Health, “Seeing Baltimore,” and Gesundheit.  

Application: https://docs.google.com/a/umbc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftIs0j3qqd7eNTcNFfARA8InnI-tBBf1ffjjU1S9jvC4DstA/viewform

STRiVE Leadership Retreat

STRiVE participants hone leadership skills, develop campus and social change projects, build community and have a lot fun. STRiVE's many activities will keep you engaged, and you'll emerge feeling confident, inspired and connected. Participants' ratings of the retreat have been off the charts. 100% of former participants say they'd recommend STRiVE to a friend. 

Application: https://studentlifeumbc.wufoo.com/forms/2017-strive-participant-application/

Interviewing & Communication Skills Workshop

TODAY- Thursday, November 3 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Shady Grove, BLDG. III—3230

Learn the secrets to a great interview and communication strategies to effectively market yourself