2 free white canvas love seats (see below, both are identical). Must pick up Thursday. 1 fits in a large SUV with the seats down. I'm by Catonsville middle just north of Edmondson and South of 40.
Dear UMBC Community,
It has been such a pleasure to witness firsthand the strength of this community and to get to know many of you in my first few months. You have accomplished great things together and are poised to take bold steps forward as a national leader that redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture. I know that my next step must be to engage in deep and comprehensive listening.
To that end, I am pleased to announce the launch of UMBC Bold: Campus Conversations. This initiative will allow for all in our community to share their perspective on the state of the university and to reflect on its future potential.
Vandana Janeja, Chair and Professor of Information Systems, Michelle Scott, Professor of History, and Greg Simmons, M.P.P. '04, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, have graciously agreed to chair a committee charged with leading the campus conversations. Two of our distinguished community members will also serve as honorary committee chairs: Adrienne Jones '76, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, and Alan Wilson, Chair of the UMBC Board of Visitors.
We hope that you will engage with us at sessions focused on a breadth of topics including: the academic experience, our research enterprise, partnerships, governance, and other areas that impact students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Our conversations will be guided by three questions:
I am eager to spend this time listening and learning with you. I know that as we go forward, we must go together.
Thank you,
President Valerie Sheares Ashby
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As we work toward creating a culture of inclusive communications, we invite you to explore the brief context in the guide as well as dive into the external links for more resources: EDUCAUSE Inclusive Language Guide, the National Network for Information, Guidance, and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the National Center on Disability and Journalism.
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Name: Sophia Blackwell
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site:
Position Title: Project Assistant
Major or Program: Media and Communications
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
During my internship at OIG, I summarized the investigations public synopsis, arranged and designed the 20-page report that was published on their website and got the opportunity to network with some fantastic people on the team. I also got to see how fraud and finical waste is assessed in the city of Baltimore.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Using LinkedIn, I had alerts setup for various positions of interest. I regularly visited the career websites or sections of specific organizations and sought referrals where possible. I applied for the position within a few days of learning about it in October 2021.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The opportunity to contribute daily to meaningful work that facilitates meeting customer needs and securing their information.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
My work directly contributed to a more responsive security program for the organization.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
"Start early, prioritize organizations that meet your long-term aspirations, build relevant skills, network and be persistent. Have the Career Center team review your resume."
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
Finding out how the investigations of Baltimore cities financial waste and fraud were handled was the most interesting part of it all for me.
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