AOK Library & Gallery Spotlight! Guest Instructor Series will be hosting a public symposium throughout the Fall 2021 semester examining the topic of radicalism. The aim of the symposium is not to declare a definitive definition of radicalism but to offer a regional and historical context to the term. The inspiration for the theme is the Library’s Special Collections’ Radical Literature and Alternative Press Center collections.  

Exact dates for the lectures and how to register can be found on the flier below and link. Guest speakers will include UMBC scholars and experts, UMBC undergraduate CoLab students, and Baltimore-area individuals and groups involved in activism, radical literature, and the study of radical movements in Baltimore.

The Symposium is co-sponsored by the American Studies Department, History Department, Media and Communication Studies Department, and Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Scholarships.

Register: Online

Register for the Fall 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration…FREE of charge! Mark your calendar for Monday, November 1 – Thursday, November 4.

This event is designed to demystify the NIH grant application, review, award and post-award processes and policies!  Register today and be sure to check out all the networking opportunities taking place during the seminar, including new ways to chat one on one with NIH and HHS experts, interact with attendees, and make the most of the seminar.

If you’re new to working with the NIH grants process as an investigator or administrator, join us as we connect and collaborate! Here’s what to expect:

• Free registration! Yes, you read it right.
• Four-day event with live sessions, as well as an on-demand video library
• Three concurrent sessions designed around grants policies and programs, including case studies and Q&As
• Live chat opportunities with NIH and HHS experts on the grants process, policies, and programs
• Downloadable resources from over 45 booths to reuse and/or share with others at your institution

Are you excited yet? Keep tabs on the latest registration and agenda updates on the seminar website. We hope to “see” you there!

Questions? Send to NIHRegionalSeminars@nih.gov.

Internship applications for the spring, summer, and fall of 2022 are now open. 

The applications and more information regarding internship opportunities in our office can be found  at: https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/constituent-services/internships

Internships in Senator Chris Van Hollen's Capitol Hill, Rockville and Baltimore offices provide unique educational and professional development opportunities for students. In addition to general office responsibilities, primary responsibilities of interns include:

Capitol Hill: supporting constituent correspondence by mail and phone, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislation and policy initiatives, composing press releases, compiling media clips, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator. 

Rockville/Baltimore: assisting with phone calls, supporting constituent casework, drafting correspondence to constituents and federal agencies, and attending community events, meetings, and briefings, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator. 

This position provides an opportunity to be part of a hard-working cohesive team, to make a difference in the lives of others, and to increase one’s understanding of the operations of government agencies and the U.S. Congress.  Interns will be paid. This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve.

Academic Year Internships (Spring and Fall Sessions)

To be eligible for an internship during for the spring or fall sessions, you must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week for the Rockville or Baltimore office or 24 hours/week for the Capitol Hill office and be a high school junior or above.

Spring 2022 Internship Session: January 24, 2022 – May 13, 2022

Fall 2022 Internship Session: August 29, 2022 – January 13, 2023

Summer Internships 

Session I:          May 23 - July 1, 2022

Session II:         July 11 - August 19, 2022

To be eligible for a summer internship, you must be a rising college sophomore or older and available to work full-time for the duration of one of the two scheduled summer sessions. 

Please note that while being located close to Capitol Hill offers many advantages, it also greatly increases the demand for internship positions. While we endeavor to offer as many positions as we can, please understand that the process is very competitive. Our application process seeks interns who represent the diversity of the State of Maryland and who may not have had previous opportunities to obtain Congressional internship experience. Priority is given to Maryland residents who are rising juniors and seniors.

Priority is given to applicants who reside in Maryland.