Global Studies - Winter Term 2017, Jan 3^rd - 27^th

Registration opens October 24^th

American Studies:

AMST352 – American Culture in Global Perspective (Track I/III Elective)

Economics:         

ECON101 – Principles of Microeconomics (Gateway Course*);

ECON102 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Gateway Course*);

ECON311 – Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (Track II/III Elective);

ECON482 – International Finance (Track II/III Elective)

Geography & Environmental Systems:

GES102 – Intro to Human Geography (Gateway Course*)

History:

HIST 381 – Japanese History through Film and Literature (Track II Elective)

Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication:

MLL305 – Introduction to Intercultural Communication (Gateway Course*/Track II/III Elective**)

Political Science:

POLI280 – International Relations (Gateway Course*);

POLI437 – International Human Rights Law (Track II/III Elective);

POLI483 (GLBL483) – International Negotiation (Track III Elective)

* Gateway courses = core electives

** Students can take a given course to fulfill either a gateway or a track requirement but may not use the same course in both categories

Washington DC Idealist Grad Fair

At the Idealist Grad Fair, you can:

• Learn about admissions requirements and application deadlines for graduate programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, public interest law, social entrepreneurship, and many more

• Speak with graduate admissions advisors from local, national and international universities

The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.

Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-idealist-grad-fair-tickets-26336285539

Why you should attend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUk5ZiZJh7UaV52dKbqOnegA&v=DDtHKIcKShs

What it looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nodoiyyW4GI&feature=youtu.be

*** UMBC's Career Center offers FREE TRANSPORTATION FROM UMBC***
The bus will leave campus at 3:30pm and will return at 8pm

RSVP on UMBCworks under Events - Info session - Idealist Graduate School Fair

Information session with Director of Admissions from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Hosted by the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program

Information Session with Lunch 

Wednesday, September 28

12-1 pm 

The Commons 331

Interested in a career related to culture, language, immigration, refugee services, and/or worldwide disaster relief? 

Join the Career Center on this visit to TWO amazing local employers who hire lots of UMBC interns: The International Rescue Committee & the Esperanza Center.

ON THE ROAD: The Esperanza Center & the International Rescue Committee
Friday, September 30
1:30-4:30pm (return time is approximate)
Destination is Baltimore, MD

Transportation will be provided!! The bus will leave from UMBC at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Seats are limited and an advance RSVP is required.Important: There is a no-show fee and cancellations must be made one week in advance.

How to RSVP:

• Log into UMBCworks
• Click "Events"
• Click "Information Sessions" and search for this On the Road
• RSVP!

About the Esperanza Center:
The Esperanza Center offers hope and essential services to people who are new to the United States. Dedicated staff and volunteers provide services and referrals, ESL education, healthcare, and low-cost immigration legal services to thousands of immigrants each year.

About the International Rescue Committee:
The IRC helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and regain control of their future.

Hosted by the UMBC Career Center

Internship – Asia Team

iJET International in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks a part-time research assistant Intern to assist the Asia regional team with day-to-day monitoring and research, preparation of client-facing materials, and maintenance of country-specific information. Candidates must be able to commute to Annapolis, Maryland. 

• Location:    Onsite - Annapolis, Maryland
• Start Date:  September 2016
• Commitment:  Part- time (20 hours/week)
• Pay: $10/hr

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitoring region for Alerts and general awareness
• Identifying information relevant to security and business resiliency
• Maintaining and updating country-specific information

Education/Experience: 
• Working towards a Bachelors or Masters in International Relations, Language Studies, Area Studies, or similar degree.

Skills/Knowledge: 
• Excellent English writing skills; ability to write in a clear and precise manner
• Foreign travel knowledge and experience preferred
• Foreign language knowledge preferred
• Intelligence gathering and analysis experience preferred
• General knowledge of basic office equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions:

• Extensive periods of sitting

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

Submit resumes to:  422635@iJet.hrmdirect.com

On August 22, the World Bank Group’s Development Policy Research Unit hosted an hour-long virtual discussion on labor regulations and enforcement. Tim Gindling, a professor of economics and expert on minimum wage policy impacts in Latin America, joined the discussion with other leading experts from around the world for the event which was broadcast live on the World Bank Group website.

Check out the UMBC News post and video discussion here.