Join UMBC Financial Services and SFAC 23-24 at the upcoming Fee Forum where they'll discuss proposed changes to UMBC's Mandatory Fees, covering parking, transportation, RAC access, student support, and more. Your feedback is crucial in helping shape decisions that directly impact your campus experience.

Be a part of the conversation on February 12 from noon - 1 p.m. in the Admin Lecture Hall.  

Hey, Graduate Students!

Are you ready to indulge in a stack of deliciousness and take a break from your academic adventures? OGSL is excited to invite you to our Pancake Party! Get ready for a morning of fluffy pancakes, tasty toppings, and fantastic company.

Date: February 14

Time: 11:30 AM- 1 PM

Location: Commons 308

Be sure to RSVP to ensure we have enough pancakes for everyone. We can't wait to see you at the OGSL Pancake Party!

RSVP Link: Here

The Career Center is collecting new and gently used professional clothing for "UMBC Suits You" as part of Career Month.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about dressing professionally and then be able to select one free outfit to use for job interviews, career fairs, networking opportunities and much more.. We are asking staff, faculty, alumni, and affiliates to donate new and gently used professional attire at collection bins around campus from February 19th - March 1st.

Starting February 19th, professional clothing can be dropped off at the following on-campus locations:

• The Shriver Center, Public Policy Bldg., 1st Floor - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Career Center, Math/Psych 201 - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 
• Campus Information Center, The Commons, Lobby
• Admin Building, 1st Floor near elevators
• Performing Arts & Humanities Building, 1st floor across from the ticket booth

The application for the Summer 2024 (June - August 2024) program will open Friday, February 16, 2024.

The East-West Center in Washington (EWCW) offers a chance each semester for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to gain first-hand training experience at a US-Indo-Pacific research and education organization in Washington, DC.

We strive to provide participants with a broad range of education and training opportunities during their time with EWCW. These may include acquiring and analyzing large datasets for our Asia Matter for America publications, writing articles for AsiaMattersforAmerica.org, attending webinars or seminars, and delivering briefs.

Applicants typically have a strong interest in US-Indo-Pacific relations and may be studying international relations, Asia studies, international economics, international political economy, public policy, international business, journalism, or other similar areas of study. However, all students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about US-Indo-Pacific relations are encouraged to apply.

The following proven skillsets are beneficial (though not required):

• Research experience with open-source data and working with data in Excel.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data and concisely communicating data outputs.
• Experience living in, studying, or researching the Indo-Pacific
• Experience tracking multiple media sources for news or developments about a particular topic
• Interest in researching and communicating complex international relations topics (i.e., international trade) into a local perspective (i.e., Maine exports of lobster to China).
• Developing graphs/charts/infographics for use online and in print form in support of various research, policy dialogue, publication, and outreach projects
• Basic understanding of economic data analysis (FDI and Greenfield investment)
• Asian language reading fluency
• Experience writing policy analyses, briefs, press releases, or other professional communications
• Public relations/brand management experience

We do not sponsor visas for this program, non-US-citizen applicants should already be authorized for such a position through US citizenship/permanent residency or existing visas sponsored by a university or other valid third party.

Full-time (40 Hours/week) participation in the Young Professionals Program comes with a $2,000 per month stipend, subject to applicable taxes and withholding. Stipends are prorated for part-time participation, and may count as university credits if your school permits.

Applicants located both inside and outside of the Washington DC area are welcome, though residence in the DC metro area is preferred. Participants located in the DC area for the spring term will join either remotely, in-person, or hybrid depending on COVID-19 restrictions. COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are required per East-West Center policy for all staff and participants. Participants must be able to attend at least one weekly zoom meeting, dedicate 20-40 hours per week to the program, and be able to be online for the majority of Eastern Time working hours (9am-5pm).