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The fellowship is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Berman’s fellowship is in conjunction with a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, which has been organized by the IAH and Carolina Performing Arts. 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Kelber-Kaye researches and teaches about historic and current struggles for LGBT equality with a focus on analyzing strategies employed by activist groups. A December 7 story in the Afro-American entitled “Different Factors Within African American Communities Shaped Votes on Question 6” featured Kelber-Kaye’s perspective on the disconnect between how African American Marylanders were expected to vote on Question 6 and how they actually voted.  “This election dispels this myth that the African-American population is against same-sex marriage. There … ]]> Jodi Kelber-Kaye, associate director of the honors college, has appeared in several recent news articles discussing marriage equality and the African-American vote. 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The project, headed by Visiting Curator to the CADVC, Niels Van Tomme, is a traveling exhibition and publication project which explores the unique roles Harun Farocki and Trevor Paglen play as meticulous observers of the global military industrial complex. 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We are currently seeking children (ages 5-7) to draw simple shapes and letters and to touch targets on a mobile device touchscreen. The study last one session for approximately one hour. Children will be paid $10 for their time.

Interested in learning more? Email touchstudy@gmail.com
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Location – Dublin, Ohio
Start Date - May/June 2013
Hours: The summer program is a full-time internship, approximately 40 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks.
Housing: Accommodations in an Extended Stay Marriott will be offered to you. You will have your own room and breakfast/dinner is served along with having pool and fitness area accommodations on-site. A shuttle can also take you to Cardinal Health. The cost to you for housing is only $15 per day.
*All Cardinal Health internships are PAID internships.

As an intern, you'll work with other Cardinal Health professionals, as well as our business partners, customers and vendors. Your contributions will start on the first day, working on meaningful and exciting projects that will give you the hands-on experience you need to build a solid foundation for your career. As an intern with Cardinal Health, you will have the opportunity to interact with other interns and participate in tours, lectures and presentations that will increase your knowledge of Cardinal Health as well as develop your leadership skills.

As a Finance/Accounting Intern, you could potentially support the Finance organization in several of the following ways:
• Assist with annual budget cycle, forecasting and analysis of financial results
• Review and analyze key account profitability and develop recommendations to improve profitability
• Develop, analyze and prepare reporting capabilities to support strategic initiatives
• Enhance sales and sell margin reporting
• Contribute to tax return and tax provision preparation
• Participate in an audit designed to determine the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting
• General accounting – assist in accounts payable; gain exposure to SAP general ledger applications
• Project Accounting –assist in activities related to project review, reporting, and depreciation forecasting
• Miscellaneous ad hoc reporting requests

Accountabilities in this role:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Must be willing to work independently and make sound decisions expeditiously
• Strong quality and results orientation with a proactive approach
• Ability to prioritize requests effectively and understand importance and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with moderate level of direction
• Must be willing to adapt to shifting requirements or priorities

Program requirements:
Cardinal Health primarily recruits current, full-time students who have completed their junior year of college and meet the following minimum requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Relevant coursework and/or projects
• Previous internship experience preferred, but not required
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Established work ethic and ambition
• Extensive community service and/or extracurricular activities
• Process and results orientation
• Students must be authorized to work on a full-time, permanent basis in the United States

In addition to submitting an updated resume for this position, applicants must provide their ACT and/or SAT scores. The scores can be incorporated in the resume or cover letter, or provided in a school transcript. Failure to provide an ACT and/or SAT score will result in an incomplete application and removal of the applicant from consideration for the position.

**If you are offered a position and you accept that position, the offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a drug test, completion of a background investigation, and demonstrated evidence that you are eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

All applications will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

In order to be considered, students must also visit Cardinal Health’s website (www.cardinalhealth.com/college) and apply for the Summer Internship Program.

To learn more about Cardinal Health and the Internship Program visit us at cardinalhealth.com/college or facebook.com/cardinalhealthcollege. ]]> Cardinal Health is a global, dynamic Fortune 21 healthcare services and whole sale distribution company. We think of ourselves as the business behind healthcare because we focus on making it more... http://www.cardinalhealth.com/college https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/20834/guest@my.umbc.edu/6b807755cf2ab4af7c53f68fdb18cff3/api/pixel The Shriver Center https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/shriver https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/xsmall.png?1441293069 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/original.jpg?1441293069 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/xxlarge.png?1441293069 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/xlarge.png?1441293069 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/large.png?1441293069 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/medium.png?1441293069 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/small.png?1441293069 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/xsmall.png?1441293069 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/008/0bfad113286cf6b1bc6dedbdbfc7e5ef/xxsmall.png?1441293069 Shriver Center:Intern, Co-op, Research & Service-Learning https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/xxlarge.jpg?1355158563 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/xlarge.jpg?1355158563 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/large.jpg?1355158563 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/medium.jpg?1355158563 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/small.jpg?1355158563 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/xsmall.jpg?1355158563 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/020/834/4bc8e183d66e91b1282955588fe864eb/xxsmall.jpg?1355158563 0 0 true Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:56:17 -0500 Fantastic Opportunities at Verizon! For both current students AND recent grads! Below is the minimum criteria for the positions.  For more information, please see the attached flyers.  Apply today - these positions are only open until Friday, December 14!

Leadership Development Program
Verizon has an immediate need to fill their Retail Leadership Development openings in the Maryland area.  This position is eligible for relocation assistance and interested applicants must the following criteria:

Internships
Laurel Job opening – 299894       
Chesapeake Job opening - 299895
Interested students should apply by going to the website -   www.Verizon.com/jobs.  They will need to select Verizon Wireless, Internships, and their location.
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During winter break of freshman year, I searched the biology and chemistry department websites and looked at all of the faculty members’ research profiles to see which projects I would be interested in. I then emailed those professors, stating my interest in their project and my past experiences/credentials as pertinent to an undergraduate research position. I was quickly offered interviews and accepted into a lab within two weeks of sending those emails. That is just an example of how there are many great opportunities that are easily accessible to undergraduates at UMBC.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
The project I am conducting has widespread medical and biological application which sparked my interest as a biology major and pre-med student. Additionally, I knew that the ability to work in a lab where the actual lab techniques are largely based in physics, engineering and analytical chemistry would be a great chance to explore areas outside of my major and thereby expand the horizons of my scientific knowledge and experience.

Is this your first independent research project? Do you get course credit for this work?
This is my first independent project. I have gotten course credit through the PRAC 98 course via the Shriver Center, and through the CHEM 399 course.

How much time do you put into your research?
During the semester when classes and work become more hectic, I devote between three and 12 hours per week on my research work. During winter and summer breaks when my schedule is more open, I generally commit 30-40 hours per week on my project.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
My research mentor, Dr. Brian Cullum, told me about it and encouraged me to apply. I also heard about it from peers who were current URA scholars at the time.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
Before applying for the URA, I had already completed nearly three years of study at UMBC and had already been conducting research in Dr. Cullum’s lab for two years.

Was the application difficult to do?
As long as you meet with your research mentor to discuss the exact structure of the project prior to filling out the application, it is straightforward to complete. It is very important to convey your information concisely and simply enough that people outside of the particular field in question can comprehend what is going on.

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
I completed the application by myself, however, my mentor was integral is helping define the specific steps I would need to take in completing the proposed project. That, combined with the specifics of the budget for the process, were discussed in detail with my mentor, and significantly simplified and quickened the application process.

What was the most unexpected thing in your research?
Being able to attain a research position at the University of Hawaii this past summer through my UMBC lab was a completely unexpected benefit of my research here. I was able to obtain a 10- week paid undergraduate researcher position at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI at a lab which collaborates with ours at UMBC. This was an amazing experience, made possible through my UMBC research mentor, which allowed me to conduct an exciting research project and have fun at the same time! I am extremely grateful for having been given such an opportunity and this only further displays the endless possibilities one has when conducting research at UMBC!

What else are you involved in on campus?
Outside of my research, I have also been a chemistry tutor for the past two years in the UMBC Chemistry Tutorial Center and a TA for Cell Biology (BIOL 303) for the past year. I am also involved in several clubs on campus and hope to start a Disney club within the upcoming year!

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
My advice to those students is to start early. The earlier in the year you contact professors, the more likely that you can attain a position before they begin to fill up. Additionally, some students may be hesitant about entering research due to the complexity of the topics at hand. However, be assured that the lab members and mentors at UMBC are all very welcoming and helpful; they will be there to guide you as your conceptual understanding and practical proficiency in the lab improve, and eventually you can begin working on your own project.

What are your career goals?
I plan to pursue an MD degree in medical school after graduating from UMBC this May.


Read more about Adam's research here...

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My Social Work 200 class—Social Issues/Social Action, funded by BreakingGround—focuses on civic engagement in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties in the practice of social work. For this post I asked my student Danielle Bouchard '15, social work, to speak about her work with the Office of Forensic Services... (continue reading)

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The Hobbit: Midnight Premiere

(seb)
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Bus departs the Commons Circle @ 11:00pm
All Guests = $5
Ticket #: 238 of 260
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