Julie Vogt

Role at the UMBC Career Center: I am a receptionist at the UMBC Career Center. I take calls and schedule appointments for students and alumni. You can come up to the Career Center reception desk to ask me any questions regarding jobs, internships, or events that are hosted by the Career Center! I decided to work at the Career Center because it is convenient to take shifts between classes, and it is very close to my home. The staff is also wonderful, friendly, and very helpful!

What are your major(s)/minor(s)?

I am an English major, Psychology minor.

How did you choose your major?

I chose my major because I decided to follow what I love doing- reading. I also think being an English major helps you become a better communicator. I am minoring in psychology because I love studying the way people think, and how I can communicate with and help people of all walks of life.

Tell me about the the job and internship process. Were you able to find job/internship positions that are related to your major or your career interests?

Since I am currently a sophomore, I am looking into applying for internships for summer 2015. I am interested in applying for any jobs and internships that involve writing and communication.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have ever received is something my mother always tells me: "Be the best you can be, because you can't be anything better than your best self."

Finally, talk about the Career Center and what it has to offer? What has been most beneficial to you?

The Career Center at UMBC is an extremely helpful resource for students. We typically have resume review "drop-ins" every Monday-Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. During these sessions, students can have their resumes looked over, and corrected if needed. Students can also meet with counselors according to their major(s) to talk about searching for internships and jobs. The Career Center also offers mock interviews, where students can schedule a practice interview (it can even be recorded as a video, and saved onto the student's flash drive). The counselor can also help the student decide what they need to do in order to better themselves for an actual interview with a company. The most beneficial thing to me at the Career Center so far, is finding out about great internship opportunities, as well as better understanding how to use UMBCworks (a very helpful resource for internship/job opportunities).

What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?

My favorite aspect about UMBC is the diversity. I love going to campus everyday and seeing people from all over the world, getting along and helping each other out. It is so interesting to learn about other cultures and people. It helps give you a new perspective on life.

What is one item on your bucket list?

One place that is on my bucket list is Ōkunoshima, Japan, also known as "bunny island."

What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?

I love the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. I actually really like learning, and the Natural History Museum is one of my favorite places to go in D.C.

Have questions? Want to connect with the Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 or check out our page here: careers.umbc.edu/index

Make sure to follow the Career Center on Facebook, Twitter, and the myumbc group for career events and announcements!

The Dresher Center for the Humanities invites applications for two Residential Faculty Research Fellowships for spring 2016. Funding is intended to support and promote significant humanities research at UMBC. The Dresher Center welcomes proposals from all full-time, tenured and tenure-track faculty members pursuing humanities research in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.  Applications are especially encouraged from, but not limited to, full-time faculty with appointments in departments and programs with a humanities focus. Two fellowships are available. Proposals will be reviewed by the Dresher Center Advisory Board, with decisions by mid-July 2014.

Dresher Center Residential Research Fellows will receive release from teaching (up to two course releases) in order to work on a significant humanities research project or the training necessary to embark on such a project. Faculty wishing to develop expertise in a new field or discipline towards a future project are also encouraged to apply. Each fellow will have the use of a private office in the Dresher Center and will be awarded $500 to hire an undergraduate research assistant (junior or senior) for the semester. 

During spring 2016, fellows will reside at least one day per week in the Center, conduct two works-in-progress talks (CURRENTS and Fellows and Others), and participate actively in Dresher Center programs. Upon completion of their fellowship, fellows will serve a two-year term on the Dresher Center advisory board.

For information and an application: http://dreshercenter.umbc.edu/scholarly-resources/internal-residential-fellowship-program/ 

Contact Jessica Berman, Director, with any questions: jberman@umbc.edu 

Here in the Office of Institutional Advancement, we are always working hard to support the university and connect our donors with causes they care most about. We would like to introduce our donors — to whom we are so grateful — to the people who help make those things happen. Today, we’ll be hearing from Allison Jones, the Associate Director of Corporate Relations.

Name: Allison Jones
Job Title: Associate Director of Corporate Relations
Focus Area: I cultivate holistic and high-value relationships between UMBC and corporations.
Years at UMBC: 5

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Towaco, NJ

Q: What do you love most about UMBC?

A: A strong work ethic is vital to a successful workplace and nearly everyone I encounter at UMBC produces top notch work, not just the bare minimum. I really appreciate this quality in my colleagues.

Q: What’s your favorite thing about your job?

A: No one day is the same. Every corporate partnership evolves differently, so I have to constantly be thinking about unique and customized opportunities to engage my donors, all of whom have different goals and needs.

Q: Why do you think it’s important to support UMBC?

A: UMBC is doing amazing things: cutting-edge research, growing a pipeline of talented students who will be among the next generation of our country’s leaders and piloting innovative educational initiatives. The only way we can continue to do this critical work is through the support of our generous donors.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Well, I am from NJ, so I would have to say pizza. Of course, I am from NJ, so I am extremely picky about my pizza.

Q: When you were a child, what/who did you aspire to be?

A: I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to line up my dolls and give them a daily lesson. I can’t wait until I can start helping my kids with their homework.

Here in the Office of Institutional Advancement, we are always working hard to support the university and connect our donors with causes they care most about. We would like to introduce our donors — to whom we are so grateful — to the people who help make those things happen. Today, we’ll be hearing from Allison Jones, the Associate Director of Corporate Relations.

Name: Allison Jones
Job Title: Associate Director of Corporate Relations
Focus Area: I cultivate holistic and high-value relationships between UMBC and corporations.
Years at UMBC: 5

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Towaco, NJ

Q: What do you love most about UMBC?

A: A strong work ethic is vital to a successful workplace and nearly everyone I encounter at UMBC produces top notch work, not just the bare minimum. I really appreciate this quality in my colleagues.

Q: What’s your favorite thing about your job?

A: No one day is the same. Every corporate partnership evolves differently, so I have to constantly be thinking about unique and customized opportunities to engage my donors, all of whom have different goals and needs.

Q: Why do you think it’s important to support UMBC?

A: UMBC is doing amazing things: cutting-edge research, growing a pipeline of talented students who will be among the next generation of our country’s leaders and piloting innovative educational initiatives. The only way we can continue to do this critical work is through the support of our generous donors.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Well, I am from NJ, so I would have to say pizza. Of course, I am from NJ, so I am extremely picky about my pizza.

Q: When you were a child, what/who did you aspire to be?

A: I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to line up my dolls and give them a daily lesson. I can’t wait until I can start helping my kids with their homework.