Zachary Margulies, of Edison, New Jersey, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2024 Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 022BC-University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Zachary was selected by the awards committee for his outstanding academic excellence and active participation within the university and the broader community. In particular, the committee was impressed by his perseverance to succeed and to serve others. Zachary is currently pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

Each spring, the UMBC chapter invites applications from its undergraduate student members to apply for the $1,000 award. The Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award is bestowed in recognition of the numerous contributions that Dr. Sorensen has made over many years to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and especially to the former five-campus chapter, University of Maryland Chapter 22, which was chartered in 1920.

Chartered in 2010, Chapter 22BC invites the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors for membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

More About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." Since its founding, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local and national literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

University of Maryland Department of Dermatology Gap Year Intern Program

During your gap year (at least 2 years preferred) between undergraduate and professional school, you will join the high functioning clinical team in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine as a gap year intern/medical assistant and crucial team member. During this year you will have opportunities to obtain mentorship and letters of support from physicians and also as a gap year clinical medical assistant will work alongside top physicians. Will have opportunity to work with multiple physicians including Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chairman of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. As a gap year program intern/participant you will learn about general, surgical, and medical dermatology, obtained patient care skills applicable to any specialty, received mentorship, gain clinical experience that will maximize your chances of getting into medical school or other professional programs. This is a highly competitive program with limited spots – if interested please email Anthony Wilson at awilson3@som.umaryland.edu and skwatra@som.umaryland.edu

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Shawn

Earlier this year, i3b and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being were awarded a $30,000 grant from Interfaith America to pioneer innovative Interfaith Programming at UMBC. From this collaboration, two incredible programs have emerged, set to launch in Fall 2024!

1. UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program: Are you passionate about interfaith engagement and eager to make a difference on campus? Don't miss out on this STIPENDED opportunity! The UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship designed to develop student leaders committed to engaging across religious and spiritual traditions. Through a series of weekly meetings and campus-focused projects, participants will gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to shape campus culture and promote interfaith engagement as a campus norm. Apply now to become a Fellow and help lead the way towards a more inclusive and diverse UMBC community!

Application Link: Interfaith Fellows Program application

2. Bridge Builders Program: Struggling to navigate conversations about religion and spirituality? Look no further! The UMBC Bridge Builders Program offers a STIPENDED opportunity to enhance your dialogue skills and engage in real-time discussions on pressing global issues related to religion and spirituality. Join a small group of students for a semester-long journey focused on dialogue across differences, identity exploration, and community building. Apply now to become a Bridge Builder and be part of creating meaningful connections and understanding on campus!

Application Link: Bridge Builders Program application

For more detailed descriptions and to apply, check out the flyers attached to this post. Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to grow, connect, and make a difference at UMBC!

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