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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Busy Equine Practice Undergraduate Spring and Summer Internships: Applications Dur 10/31
For students who are interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, equine reproduction, or the broader equine industry. Our undergraduate internship programs provide students with extensive hands-on experience in a busy, full-service equine hospital and are designed to give aspiring equine professionals an opportunity to learn alongside experienced veterinarians and hospital staff.
We offer opportunities in our Hospital, Ambulatory, and Reproduction programs, with students gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of a leading equine practice and the chance to expand their knowledge and practical skills in a professional clinical environment. Students are supplied with housing and a living expenses stipend.
Applications for our Spring and Summer sessions are open now through October 31, 2026. We would love your help spreading the word! Please feel free to forward this email, share our internship flyer with your students, or post the opportunity through your student club or advising channels. Students who complete this program are also eligible for a $5,000 scholarship!
Students can learn more about the program and apply here: Undergrad Internship Program | Peterson Smith
Thank you for helping us connect with the next generation of equine professionals. We’re looking forward to welcoming another group of enthusiastic undergraduate students to Peterson Smith!
For more information or to apply for the Undergraduate Internship Program,
visit petersonsmith.com/undergraduate-internship-program
Semester of Service - close 10/29
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is excited to share Semester of Service (SOS) opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that support our nation’s public lands, natural and cultural resources, wildlife conservation, and communities.
SOS is a government-wide, unpaid student volunteer program that allows eligible students to apply their academic knowledge, develop professional skills, receive mentorship, and explore potential careers in federal public service. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a qualifying educational institution, be in good academic standing, and commit to a minimum of 90 days of service. Please see attached flyers.
Our current DOI Projects span a variety of disciplines and interests, including:
- Environmental Science & Natural Resources: Habitat restoration, ecological monitoring, invasive species management, and post-fire restoration.
- STEM, GIS & Data Analysis: GIS mapping, energy geochemistry, sea turtle research, and environmental data analysis.
- Public Policy & Administration: NEPA policy analysis, business process automation, and program modernization.
- History, Museums & Cultural Resources: Museum collections, archival digitization, and historical research.
- Communications & Community Engagement: Science communications, graphic design, and public outreach.
- Law Enforcement & Public Service: Law enforcement research, resource protection, and specialized training development.
Projects support the work of DOI bureaus and offices. Opportunities are available in a variety of formats, including in-person, remote, and hybrid, depending on the project.
Please share these opportunities with students, faculty, and academic departments to help spread the word.
Explore current opportunities:
DOI SOS Opportunities
DOI SOS Opportunities
Please note: These opportunities close on October 29, 2026, or sooner if the maximum number of applications is reached. We encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible.
Learn More at: SemesterOfService.USAJOBS.gov
Order Fulfillment & Customer Service Assistant Valley Farm Supply — New Providence, PA
Order Fulfillment & Customer
Service Assistant
Valley Farm Supply — New Providence, PA
Full-time or Part-time on-site position
Valley Farm Supply is looking for a
dependable person to help with our daily business operations. We sell farm
supplies through several websites, including electric fencing, cattle scales,
livestock waterers, and related products.
We need someone we can trust to process
orders, keep shipments moving, restock inventory, and take care of our
customers. This position also includes keeping daily operations running
smoothly.
Responsibilities
·
Check
incoming orders across our websites and process them accurately.
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Pick, pack,
label, and ship orders; update shipping and tracking information.
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Receive
deliveries, put away inventory, and restock shelves.
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Monitor
inventory and report products that are running low.
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Respond to
customer questions about products, orders, and shipments.
·
Follow
business procedures and bring unusual or technical issues to the owners’
attention.
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Keep the
packing area and workspace clean and organized.
Qualifications
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Reliable,
responsible, and comfortable working independently.
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Organized,
with strong attention to detail.
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Comfortable
using computers and learning online ordering and shipping systems.
·
Friendly and
professional when communicating with customers.
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Able to
safely pack orders, move inventory, and restock shelves.
Experience with shipping, customer service,
online sales, or farm supplies is helpful.
Position Details
·
Employment
type: Full Time or Part-time
·
Hours: Flexible
·
Pay: Based on experience
To Apply
Contact J.C. Remsberg at 301-471-9726 with a
brief description of your experience and availability.
Networking Nightmares 11/4/2026
Please contact Melina Andrews at melina31@terpmail.umd.edu for any questions. Thank you!
Networking Nightmares: Surviving the Night Through Learning, Connection, and Dinner Fun!
Wednesday, November 4th | 5:30-7:30 PM
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Join the University of Maryland Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for Networking Nightmares, a fun and interactive evening designed to help you build confidence and strengthen your networking skills!
Learn networking tips and best practices, hear lighthearted networking “nightmare” stories, and put what you learn into practice during an interactive networking reception with fellow students and alumni.
Have a networking nightmare of your own? Come ready to share your best awkward introduction, conversation mishap, or networking moment that didn’t go as planned. Note: Keep your networking nightmares lighthearted and PG, leave out names of people or companies, and remember sharing is always optional.
Roll to the Polls - 10/22 - Tire Patch Kit GIVEAWAY
Roll to the Polls
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30 p.m. | DOTS Front Lawn | Giveaway: Tire Patch Kits
Want to skip the lines on election day? Join us as Early Voting kicks off on Thursday, October 22 for a beginner-friendly bike and scooter ride to the College Park Community Center, an early voting site for Prince George's County registered voters. Registration is required; loaner bicycles and helmets are available with RSVP.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Terp Marketplace is looking for vendors!
Terp Marketplace (Nov 3)
We are currently recruiting student vendors for our semi-annual Terp Marketplace! Whether your students are selling physical products, marketing a service, or testing out an early prototype, this event gives them a platform to showcase their business directly to the UMD community.
Got a side hustle, product idea, or business you’ve been working on?
Terp Marketplace is your chance to showcase your venture directly to UMD students, faculty, and staff! Whether you are selling products, marketing a service, or gathering user feedback on a prototype, this event is designed to help you make money, test your market, and build a customer base. Applications open Friday October 2nd!
Event Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Atrium, Robert H. Smith School of Business (Van Munching Hall)
Vendor Fee: FREE (All majors welcome!)
Application Deadline: October 23rd
This year, attendees will Cast Their Vote for their favorite vendor. The winner will get an exclusive fast-track spot to showcase at Pitch Dingman Competition’s Idea Track!
Other Ways We Can Support Your Class or Org
Beyond sharing about events, we’d love to connect with your students directly this semester. A few ways we can collaborate:
Classroom Visits: We can drop by for a brief presentation introducing our entrepreneurial resources.
Attending Pitch Dingman Competition’s Idea Track showcase on Nov 18 or competing makes a great extra credit opportunity.
We also lead workshops on business development. Our most asked-for is the Pitch Perfect workshop, helping students bring out their best pitching skills.
1-on-1 Dingman Advising sessions, which is often included by faculty for a point of extra credit.
Idea Track Competition
Idea Track in Pitch Dingman Competition (apply until Oct 18)
Pitch Dingman is UMD’s signature venture competition, awarding over $100,000 across multiple tracks. Within it, the Idea Track is designed specifically for students at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.
Applications open Friday October 2nd until Sunday October 18! Apply here.
What qualifies a student for the Idea Track?
They have a business idea (even if it’s just an idea!)
Have earned less than $1,500 in revenue
Want to explore entrepreneurship
Lauren’s Gardens located in Ellicott City, Maryland is Hiring!
Native Plant Nursery & Cultivate Associate
This is a part-time, seasonal position we are looking to fill for fall and winter, with the possibility of expanding hours to full-time in March. Associates will be working in both the Native Plant Nursery & Cultivate, our garden and good store.
The job would start with Tuesdays and Fridays, with weekend coverage being a possibility (this is subject to change). Being flexible to cover other shifts is helpful. Average around 16 hours a week. Hourly rate of $16-19 depending on experience.
Landscaper/Horticulturist- Installation/Maintenance Crew Member
This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. The hours are Monday thru Thursday from 7AM-5PM, and Fridays for weather make-up days. This position offers an hourly range of $18-21/hr (dependent upon experience), and includes benefits.
For more information go to: https://www.laurensgardenservice.com/laurens-garden-service-is-hiring/
Farm Credit VIP Scholarship Application for MANRRS
MANRRS and Farm Credit are now accepting applications for the Farm Credit VIP Scholarship Program.
Scholarship recipients will receive the opportunity to participate in the Farm Credit VIP Track of the 2027 National MANRRS Conference, a travel scholarship to the conference and a $1,000 academic scholarship. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s college tuition or room and board for the spring or fall 2027 semester.
The Farm Credit VIP Track will provide scholarship recipients with meaningful interactions with Farm Credit leadership and expose students to information about careers at Farm Credit in fields including finance, credit, capital markets, informational technology, marketing, etc. Students will benefit from leadership development and training to better prepare them to find a career in the agriculture industry.
To apply, complete this application by Monday, November 16, 2026.
Recipients must:
- Be an active member of MANRRS
- Attend and engage in ALL sessions and activities planned for the Farm Credit VIP Scholars conference programs.
- Complete pre-session leadership development assignments by assigned due date (approximately 1 hour)
- Attend the MANRRS Career Fair & Training Conference in San Diego, April 1 - April 3 .
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Not have participated in the program previously
- Be an undergraduate students (graduate students are not eligible)
Permissions: Farm Credit staff may reach out to your MANRRS chapter advisor for information to help with the selection process. We ask that you list your chapter advisor's name, email and phone number in the application below. If you are selected for this scholarship, we will share your contact information with our local Farm Credit institutions in case they want to reach out to you, and will publicize you as a recipient of this award. We may also post on social media about you. By submitting this application, you agree to be featured on Farm Credit social media channels.
Questions about the program? Contact Addie Grow at Addie.Grow@agwestfc.com.
Farm credit Internships - apply by October 30
Each summer, we strive to provide a cohort of interns with the experience of a lifetime, helping them develop into the future leaders of the ag industry. Our interns receive real-world, hands-on opportunities to make an impact on our Association, while expanding their skills to help them prepare for their careers. Work from any of our office locations within our 100-county footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and choose from two different paths that give you exposure to a specific department or the entire organization and lending process.
You can expect:
- A paid, 10–12 week interactive and award-winning learning experience
- Informative professional development sessions
- Project-based and department specific intern positions, giving you the opportunity to explore your unique interests
- Exposure to a variety of roles and responsibilities, providing a holistic view of how Farm Credit supports its customers and community members
- Networking opportunities with teammates, industry partners, and fellow interns
- A competitive edge when it comes to job searching, with potential for a future full-time position with Farm Credit
Named One of the Best Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2025 & 2026, an internship at Farm Credit can be the start of your career!
Learn more at: https://www.horizonfc.com/careers/internships
The Spoldi-Stewart Agriculture Scholarship
The Spoldi-Stewart Agriculture Scholarship - Apply by January 15, $5,000
Open to college undergraduate and graduate students to provide financial support for research in regenerative agriculture, encouraging the study of farming practices that prioritize soil health, carbon sequestration, and environmental protection, including practices that use cover crops, compost, and crop rotation, while avoiding synthetic chemicals.
for more information go to: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships/details/spoldi-stewart-agriculture-scholarship
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Universitas 21 (U21) Sustainable Micro-internships
We are excited to announce that applications are open for the Universitas 21 (U21) Sustainable Micro-internships. Every year, we nominate students to this one-of-a-kind two-week global internship opportunity (Nov 2026- Feb 2027), which is free, online, and open to UMD students of all disciplines and levels.
View our webpage for more information and application details.
Apply by Sunday, October 18th, 2026.
There is a limited number of spaces open. We encourage you to submit your application today!
Features of the Program
Leading Change micro-credential
Collaboration with peers across the U21 global network
Access to an international organization committed to advancing the US SDGs
A dedicated UMD coach to support your success in the program
Kick off and Wrap up event with the 2026-2027 cohort
& so much more!
Contact info-gli@umd.edu with questions!
Center for Community Engagement Student job Opportunity
The Center for Community Engagement is hiring a student to serve as a Community Engagement Assistant with local food banks and food pantries. The assistant’s role is to help grow UMD student involvement at these sites, through volunteer recruitment, volunteer management and by connecting with faculty to build community engagement into coursework.
Students must be eligible for Federal Work Study. To apply, go to this page in Workday and search JR104887 (Community Engagement Assistant, Center for Community Engagement).
Questions before you apply? Reach out to Amy Caballero, who's coordinating the program: amycab@umd.edu
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