*PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING

      ** OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT including rigorous training in scientific speaking & writing, GRE prep, career exploration, and networking with industrial scientists

      ** EXCELLENT FUNDING: Stipend + on-campus housing + travel allowance. (If the student earns a summer MARC salary, we can supplement from non-federal sources).

      ** ALUMNI SUCCESS: awards for presentations at national meetings such as ABRCMS & placement at top graduate schools

       ** GREAT LOCATION with professional & recreational advantages.

      ** FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS – vibrant multi-cultural community and social program.

      ** EASY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Rolling admissions starts at the end January and is highly selective. Apply now at http://rise.rutgers.edu!

We have hosted MARC students every summer and hope some of your students will join that cohort as part of RiSE 2012. Questions? rise@rci.rutgers.edu or 732.932.7275.

If any of your seniors are still in the process of finalizing graduate school plans, I would be happy to speak with them directly about appropriate programs at Rutgers. We also offer an APPLICATION FEE WAIVER to any student who attended ABRCMS.

• Overtime Athletics -- ***PLAY SPORTS WITH KIDS*** -- ID# 9249160
• WheresMyTutor -- 2012 TUTORS Needed Right Away - $20-$60+/hour -- ID# 9249109
• Community College of Baltimore County -- Administrative Assistant -- ID# 9249140
• Terrapin Adventures -- Adventure Guide -- ID# 9249056
• Towson University -- Assistant Community Programs & Projects Administrator -- ID# 9249050
• Progress Unlimited -- Awake Overnight -- ID# 9249182
• Terrapin Adventures -- Guest Relations Specialist -- ID# 9249057

The Spring semester is about to begin!  I hope that you have enjoyed your winter break, and are ready to return to classes.  I just have a few things for you to think about over the next week or so:

1)      Our next group mentoring meeting – vote for a day and time in this Doodle poll: http://www.doodle.com/xvs4datwwgkq37fi

2)      Double-check your Spring 2012 schedule for:

a.       Eligibility for each class – you all need grades of “C” or better in your pre-requisite courses, but some of you need better than a “C” in certain classes in your major. Make adjustments ASAP!

b.      Room changes made since you originally signed up for classes.

c.       Wait list status – remember that wait list credits DO NOT count toward your full-time standing. If you need to be full-time, make sure that you are ENROLLED in at least 12 credits.

3)      Check out our myUMBC Group page! In addition to iCubed announcements, our Group page also highlights events from the Career Services Center, the Shriver Center, Undergraduate Research, and many more campus resources!  You’ll have to accept the myUMBC invitation to join the group in order to access all of the functions (check your UMBC email account, or go to the Group’s home page to do so).

Once again, we will be sending out requests for one-on-one appointments as information comes in about your individual academic progress.  If you need to make an appointment with me for this or any other reason, you can make an appointment directly into my Google Calendar or stop by the CNMS Dean’s Office (UC 116) to sign up in my appointment book at the front desk.  I usually have appointment times set up about a week in advance.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Michelle

Responsibilities & Qualifications

CareFirst is looking for someone who is a self-starter and can work independently with little direction.  This position may include the following duties: Analyze market and segment competitors.  Market research on segments and products within the CareFirst geographic region.  Understand insurance products in-depth.  Formulate excel spreadsheets and calculate comparisons.  Create graph and charts to demonstrate marketing strategy.  Create PowerPoint presentations.  Attend meetings.  The intern is an integral member of the Product/Segment Management Team.

CareFirst is looking for someone who can commit to at least three days per week (up to 20 hours) during the spring semester, full-time is preferred in the summer.

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university at either the junior/senior level, either at the graduate or undergraduate level
GPA of 3.25 or above
Majors:  Marketing, Business, or related field
Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel) and on-line, internet/intranet tools and search engines
Strong analytical and information organization skills are essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks
Analytical skills are critical.  Must have an excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.

Preferred:  An interest in healthcare.

Department:  Marketing

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and ADA compliant

Please apply via www.carefirst.com/careers before January 21, 2012. Job ID #: 4566

Lansdowne Community Association president Brian Bailey ’07, public policy, is moving to Arizona, taking with him a wealth of devotion to a town he’s called home his entire life, the Baltimore Sun reports.

“It’s the personal relationships here that I’ll miss the most,” Bailey said. “I’m excited to continue hearing about the things that are happening here.

“Lansdowne will always be my home,” Bailey said…”

Over the years, Bailey has served on numerous community committees in Lansdowne, as well as serving as chairman of the Baltimore County Democratic Party, co-chairman of the Southwest Area Educational Advisory Council, treasurer of the Southwest Leadership Team and chair of a committee for the Wilkens Police and Community Relations Organization.

Bailey, public policy manager for the American Urological Society, will leave for Phoenix next month where he will head up the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association.

Read the full story in the Sun.

Under Armour is looking for talented students to join their internship program. Rising sophomores and juniors for the "RECRUIT" program and rising seniors for the ROOKIE Future Leaders Program. See attached flyer for program details!

Information on their website, www.underarmour.jobs beginning February 1st. Must apply by Friday, February 24th, 2012. Highly Competitive so don't delay!