Good morning everyone! Here are some initiative updates from the Senate meeting on April 8th.

Senator Initiatives:

• There is an upcoming meeting to discuss food essentials.

• We are working on finalizing a space for a food pantry. There is no official space yet but finalizations will be coming soon.

• The Mental-Health initiative is on! Date and location coming soon!

• There was a meeting with a representative from Transfer Students to discuss how to help international and students with disabilities.

• The date for the STEM / non-STEM event will be pushed back because a room could not be reserved. More updates will come when a new date is decided upon.

• Upcoming meeting for a Transfer Student Support Committee

• Any questions that can be asked during a Town Hall meeting, send them to Brandon Liu (bliu3@umbc.edu).

• There is a meeting with NAMI and ELI this week to discuss experiences of students with disabilities and international students.

General:

• UMBC is undertaking a new initiative to change its branding. The “Honors University” brand is working well for UMBC at the undergraduate level, but it is not indicative of the institution as a whole. Instead, UMBC is now branded as a “community of inquiring minds”. For more information on branding and its impact on student life, please email mir@umbc.edu as input is definitely encouraged.

• Senate will be hosting a General Public Forum on Monday, April 15th at 5:35 p.m. where any student can bring concerns forward to the SGA Senate that are unrelated to the budget. If you would like to participate, please fill out this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8of5tkU7CjOvR4EwW89K1SdiRLfTrOANu4au7fP-tMwgyUw/viewform?usp=sf_link

• The Student Administrative Academic Advising Committee has updated the “audit doughnut” which shows an accurate view of your degree audit. They are encouraging students to plan their classes and walk through registration in new ways. They are making the process for advising easier when you switch majors.

Initiatives:

• There will be a meeting with Assistant Chief Bruce Perry to discuss plans for student outreach to the campus police.

• There is an upcoming meeting with a representative for an initiative to reduce UMBC’s STEM stigma.

• Upcoming meeting for a Transfer Student Support Committee

• Any questions that can be asked during a Town Hall meeting can be sent to Brandon Liu (bliu3@umbc.edu).

ANIMATOR & MOTION DESIGNER

commonvision is looking for students who are comfortable working in:

• After Effects CC+

• Illustrator CC+

• Photoshop CC+

Bonus Points If:

• You have experience with Premiere CC+

• You have experience with Maxon Cinema 4D

• You have an interest in or have basic graphic design principles

• You have an interest in or have experience in video/film

• You have an interest or experience with sound editing

• You have an interest or experience in photography

Your personality is along the lines of:

• Self-motivated

• Team-oriented

• Attentive to details

• Manages time and deadlines well

• You really freaking love animation/motion design

Non-negotiables:

• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Must pass a judicial check

• Must have at least 2 on-campus semesters left

• Must be able to work at least 15 hours a week

• Be an undergraduate student

There is no required level of animation class you must have taken to be considered--just show us your work! This is an on-campus job that works with your class schedule.

Please submit a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Two references (name and contact information is fine)

• Screenshot of your summer AND fall schedule

• Your unofficial transcript

• Your portfolio and/or a demo reel (if not indicated on resume)

via UMBCworks. Anything you are not able to submit there please e-mail commonvision@umbc.edu with the subject line “iNet Animator Application Summer 2019”.

Preferred start date is Summer 2019.

For best consideration apply by April 28, 2019 by 11:59 PM.

Office Assistants

You do not have to be a visual arts major to apply to this position! This position requires working the front desk, so you will be the face and voice of commonvision!!

Applicants Must:

• Be highly dedicated & organized

• Have at least 2 semesters left at UMBC

• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Pass a judicial check

• Be able to work at least 10 hours a week

• Be an undergraduate student

We’re looking for students with:

• An understanding of advertising via social media

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• A great sense of organization and planning

• A sense of humor

• Ability to work without constant supervision

Bonus points if:

• You have customer service experience

• You have an interest in visual arts, design, and/or animation

• You have an interest or are involved in student events

• You have an interest or experience in photography

• You make us laugh

Your personality is along the lines of:

• Self-motivated

• Team-oriented

• Attentive to details

• Manages time and deadlines well

Please submit a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Two references (name and contact information is fine)

• Screenshot of your summer AND fall schedule

• Your unofficial transcript

via UMBCworks. Anything you are not able to submit there please e-mail commonvision@umbc.edu with the subject line “commonvision Office Assistant Application Summer 2019”.

Preferred start date is Summer 2019.

For best consideration apply by April 28, 2019 by 11:59 PM.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

We’re looking for students who are comfortable working in:

• Illustrator CC+

• Photoshop CC+

• InDesign CC+

Bonus Points If:

• You have experience in pre- and post-production print, or any other kind of printing skills

• You have interest or experience with animation/motion design

• You can get super nerdy about typography

• You have an interest or experience in photography

Your personality is along the lines of:

• Self-motivated

• Team-oriented

• Attentive to details

• Manages time and deadlines well

• You love design too much

Non-negotiables:

• Be highly dedicated & organized

• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Must pass a judicial check

• Must have at least 2 on-campus semesters left

• Must be able to work at least 15 hours a week

• Be an undergraduate student

Please submit a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Two references (name and contact information is fine)

• Screenshot of your summer AND fall schedule

• Your unofficial transcript

• Your portfolio (if not indicated on resume)

via UMBCworks. Anything you are not able to submit there please e-mail commonvision@umbc.edu with the subject line “commonvision Designer Application Summer 2019”.

Preferred start date is Summer 2019.