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<Title>Did you miss the Getting Started workshops? More questions?</Title>
<Tagline>Last chance session MONDAY 11/17 noon Bio 120</Tagline>
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<Summary>Students in ANY major can learn how to get started in mentored independent work NOW. Learn how YOU can add to the knowledge in your field. Get personal attention and have your questions answered....</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="48086" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/48086">
<Title>New Internship and Research Positions for CAHSS Students</Title>
<Tagline>Calling all arts, humanities, and social science majors</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">During the last week, multiple full-time and part-time positions have been posted to UMBCworks. Check out these key positions today!<br><br><p><a href="http://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=jobs&amp;ss=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=77ba2deaafca9991eaf0f9608aca6508" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Challenging, Paid
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    </span><span>Noblis - Falls Church, Virginia<br>
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    •           Cyber security<br>
    •           Systems engineering<br>
    •           Computer science<br>
    •           Biometric technologies<br>
    •           Life and chemical/biological
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    •           Telecommunications<br>•           Human Resources and Business Services<br>
    •           …and more!<br>
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    Are you interested in Event Planning, Public Relations, Customer Service, or
    Account Management? Through our Communications Internship, you’ll gain
    real-life work experience in all these fields!<br>
    <br>
    GreekYearbook is a leading photography company that works with thousands of
    students in fraternities and sororities across the country!<br>
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    </span><span><strong><span>Parks and People
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    Sample Postings include:<br>
    <span><span><a href="https://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/index.php?s=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=1c461000cb716aeb97df058795478b9b" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Spring 2015 - Infrastructure and Utility Mapping for
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    <a href="https://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/index.php?s=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=a79716939e6cac9061785c4acf4ff9a9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Spring 2015 - Development of an Operational &amp;
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    <a href="https://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/manager/index.php?s=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=341371e31e6982414b258263cbc729a6" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Spring 2015 - Outdoor Recreation Activities/Health
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    To find these posts and more go to UMBC<em>works</em>
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    and then click “available positions.”<br>
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    </span><a href="http://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=jobs&amp;ss=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=61852b2625774f9081ba87f776d7d2bd" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Spring 2015-
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    with the Conservation Division Assistant and Conservators the intern will
    manage the digitization and categorization of data and more!<br>
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    Aflac is seeking a part time Human Resources &amp; Corporate Recruiting intern
    for the College Park office. Interns will receive extensive training in
    corporate benefits as well as healthcare reform. Core responsibilities are as
    follows:<br>
    •           manage office job postings at
    local universities<br>
    •           evaluate candidates through
    phone and email conversations<br>
    •           and more!<br>
    <br>
    </span><a href="http://umbc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=jobs&amp;ss=jobs&amp;mode=form&amp;id=00694c0cf9e0bf2cdf7e66384fddafc1" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Government Affairs
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    intern for the spring semester who will work with the team 10-20 hours per
    week. The intern will immediately become an integral member of the team, who
    will produce actionable materials the regional government affairs directors in
    the field will immediately rely on.<br>
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    To access these positions, login to your UMBCworks account (via the link in the
    Jobs &amp; Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions
    as well as hundreds of other job postings! Please note you MUST have an
    approved resume and be released to apply to internships. To schedule an appointment,
    access our online system in UMBCworks or call 410-455-2216.<br>
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<Summary>During the last week, multiple full-time and part-time positions have been posted to UMBCworks. Check out these key positions today!   Challenging, Paid Summer Internships(9270049)  Noblis - Falls...</Summary>
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<Title>WALTERS ART MUSEUM seeks Security Officers</Title>
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<Title>[Winter 2015] Featured Course: Study Disaster Politics</Title>
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    <p><strong>Statement of Purpose</strong></p>
    <p><span>The Africana Studies Book Assistantship (ASBA) Program provides financial support to outstanding Africana Studies majors and minors who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of Africana Studies or using the scholarship within Africana Studies to address cultural, historical, policy and social issues relating to the peoples of African descent.</span></p>
    <p>For the 2014-2015 academic year, two book assistantships of $250 each will be awarded. Award money is sent directly to the UMBC Bookstore for purchase of books and educational supplies by the recipients for Spring 2015 or Summer 2015.</p>
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    <p>Selection is based on the following criteria:</p>
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    <li>Declared AFST major/minor at least one semester prior to submission of application for the book assistantship</li>
    <li>Passed at least <strong><u>two courses</u></strong> in Africana Studies</li>
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    <li>Submit two letters of recommendation from UMBC faculty members</li>
    <li>Submit a transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)</li>
    <li>Applications should be submitted as attachments in MS Word or PDF format to Dr. Tyson King-Meadows, ASBA Selection Committee chair at <a href="mailto:tkingmea@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">tkingmea@umbc.edu</a>. All questions should also be directed to him.</li>
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      Changing the world with a giving heart</span></strong></p>
      <p><a href="http://www.afpnet.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4032" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong><span>National Philanthropy
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      <strong>UMBC</strong> is proud to highlight four initiatives lending a helping hand.  </span></p>
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    <p><span> </span><strong>ASB - The Arc at Carroll Co Trip: <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2355-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-arc-of-carroll-co" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2355-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-arc-of-carroll-co</a></strong></p>
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    <div><strong>ASB - Homelessness Trip: <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2394-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-homelessness-trip" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2394-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-homelessness-trip</a></strong></div>
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    <div><strong>ASB - Gesunheit Trip: <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2396-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-gesundheit-inst" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2396-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-gesundheit-inst</a></strong></div>
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    <div><strong>ASB - Public Heath Trip: <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2397-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-public-health-trip" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2397-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-public-health-trip</a></strong></div>
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    <strong>National Philanthropy Day</strong> is <strong><span><span>this Saturday, </span></span><span><span>Nov. 15.</span></span></strong>
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<Title>UMBC is Changing the World with a Giving Heart</Title>
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    <p><a href="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/npd-sig-hor-color.jpg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/npd-sig-hor-color.jpg?w=262&amp;h=89" alt="NPD.Sig.Hor.Color" width="262" height="89" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>UMBC students understand the importance of charitable engagement and giving back: they know that making a difference in the lives of others is what makes the world go around. That’s why we’re celebrating our students and our community on <a href="http://www.afpnet.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4032" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National Philanthropy Day.</a> This special day is a unique opportunity to acknowledge the importance of giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement to our society and our world.</p>
    <p>So, in honor of National Philanthropy Day, UMBC is proud to highlight three student initiatives that are lending a helping hand:</p>
    <p><strong><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_thearctrip.jpg?w=272&amp;h=147" alt="ASB - ARC of Maryland" width="272" height="147" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Making connections, building friendship.</strong></p>
    <p>Students will spend the week at the ARC of Carroll County, where they’ll get to know and offer support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2355-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-arc-of-carroll-co/?NPDblog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support this project.</a></p>
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    <p><strong><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_homelessnesstrip-e1415979784500.jpg?w=260&amp;h=202" alt="ASBPhoto_HomelessnessTrip" width="260" height="202" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Examining the stigma, lending a hand. </strong></p>
    <p>Students will make a difference right here in Baltimore as they learn about the experiences and challenges of homelessness and reflect on approaches to addressing the issue through public policy and community action. <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2394-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-homelessness-trip?NPDblog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support this project.</a></p>
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    <p><strong><a href="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_gesundheittrip.jpg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_gesundheittrip-e1415979750168.jpg?w=227&amp;h=210" alt="ASBPhoto_GesundheitTrip" width="227" height="210" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>Clowning around to change lives.</strong></p>
    <p>UMBC students explore alternative healthcare and interact with patients to bring laughter, joy, and creativity as an integral part of the healing process. <a href="http://bit.ly/1xzl1BL" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support the project.</a></p>
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    <p> <a href="http://bit.ly/1EEv0ae" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Celebrate National Philanthropy Day and support a student project! </strong></a></p>
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    <p><a href="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/npd-sig-hor-color.jpg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/npd-sig-hor-color.jpg?w=262&amp;h=89" alt="NPD.Sig.Hor.Color" width="262" height="89" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>UMBC students understand the importance of charitable engagement and giving back: they know that making a difference in the lives of others is what makes the world go around. That’s why we’re celebrating our students and our community on <a href="http://www.afpnet.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4032" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National Philanthropy Day.</a> This special day is a unique opportunity to acknowledge the importance of giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement to our society and our world.</p>
    <p>So, in honor of National Philanthropy Day, UMBC is proud to highlight three student initiatives that are lending a helping hand:</p>
    <p><strong><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_thearctrip.jpg?w=272&amp;h=147" alt="ASB - ARC of Maryland" width="272" height="147" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Making connections, building friendship.</strong></p>
    <p>Students will spend the week at the ARC of Carroll County, where they’ll get to know and offer support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2355-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-arc-of-carroll-co/?NPDblog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support this project.</a></p>
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    <p><strong><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_homelessnesstrip-e1415979784500.jpg?w=260&amp;h=202" alt="ASBPhoto_HomelessnessTrip" width="260" height="202" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Examining the stigma, lending a hand. </strong></p>
    <p>Students will make a difference right here in Baltimore as they learn about the experiences and challenges of homelessness and reflect on approaches to addressing the issue through public policy and community action. <a href="https://umbc.givecorps.com/projects/2394-campus-life-alternative-spring-break-homelessness-trip?NPDblog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support this project.</a></p>
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    <p><strong><a href="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_gesundheittrip.jpg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img src="https://umbcgiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/asbphoto_gesundheittrip-e1415979750168.jpg?w=227&amp;h=210" alt="ASBPhoto_GesundheitTrip" width="227" height="210" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a>Clowning around to change lives.</strong></p>
    <p>UMBC students explore alternative healthcare and interact with patients to bring laughter, joy, and creativity as an integral part of the healing process. <a href="http://bit.ly/1xzl1BL" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more and support the project.</a></p>
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