Join the UMBC Delegation to the 2014 National Model African Union

Are you interested in Africa?

Are you interested in Diplomacy?

Do you like to Debate?

Would you like to meet others who share your interests in Africa,
diplomacy and debate?

If yes, then …

Join the UMBC Delegation to the National Model African Union

The Model African Union provides a unique opportunity to college
students to study the role, structure, and performance of the 54
nation-state African Union through simulations augmented by briefings at African Embassies in Washington, D.C. 

The MAU demonstrates the patterns of cooperation and conflict that characterize intra-African diplomacy in search for solutions to continental issues. The 2014 MAU will be at Howard University, February 20 – 23, 2014.

UMBC will represent the nation of Swaziland!!!! Preparation is going
on right now.

The UMBC Delegation to the National Model African Union is coordinated by the Department of Africana Studies and the Department of Political Science.

To join the UMBC Delegation or for more information, please contact Dr. Tyson King-Meadows (tkingmea@umbc.edu), Dr. Cynthia Hody (hody@umbc.edu), or UMBC Model United Nation’s Secretary General Paul Weisko (paulw1@umbc.edu).

Participating in the MAU will be an experience of a lifetime!

Check out fellow MCSer Marissa Piegols'  blog post about her summer internship experience with the Office of External Relations within the Office of the Inspector General at Social Security Administration. Here's a quote from the post:

"On the surface, an unpaid internship at the Social Security Administration might sound boring to someone with aspirations of working at a company like Google or Apple. You might be surprised at how much SSA can offer you in terms of valuable experience and learning opportunities! Regardless of the office you work for, I strongly believe that with an open mind and a good attitude, any internship with SSA will be an experience you will never regret."

Marissa has informed me that they are currently "looking for applicants with strong writing and/or graphic design or video editing skills." She has also kindly offered to pass along your resume to her contact there. Please email her at marissa5@umbc.edu if you are interested.

October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month

For this year's Relationship Violence Awareness Month at UMBC, we're honoring the the experiences and stories of survivors of interpersonal violence through signature events like the Clothesline Project but also focusing on how to create healthy relationships. After all, how can we work to reduce abusive relationships if we're not having conversations about what healthy relationships are?

This October, the Women's Center and University Health Services invite you to join one or more of our many events in recognition of Relationship Violence Awareness Month. Click on the link below to download the calendar of events, workshops and a new video contest. 

A UMBC graduate working for U.S. Rep. William L. Enyart shared the following announcement. You are welcome to apply even if you are not from Illinois.

Fall Internship with Illinois Congressional Office

Democratic Member of Congress from Illinois is seeking interns for Fall 2013. Applicants should be motivated, organized, and reliable individuals. Responsibilities will include assisting legislative and administrative staff with various projects and tasks, including legislative research, answering and directing phone calls, leading tours of the Capitol Building, attending legislative briefings and other duties. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and be currently enrolled in an academic program. Interns can work part-time or full-time and academic credit can be secured for this internship. Applicants with Illinois ties are preferred.

Please send cover letter and resume to il12internship@gmail.com with “Fall 2013 Internship” in the subject line.