MANRRS Meeting on October 2nd

The next Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences general body meeting is Wednesday, 10/2/19, from 5-6 pm in Symons 0110. John Plummer, Director of Manufacturing of Land O' Lakes, will be discussing non-traditional careers in agriculture, professional etiquette, and how MANRRS can help you develop as a professional. This is a great opportunity to network, so please come and invite your friends! There will be free food and the member bringing in the most guests receives a $25 gift card! Please RSVP by Tuesday 10/1 @ RSVP 10/2 GBM.

$10,000 Ag Scholarship Opportunity

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is giving away ten scholarships, each worth $10,000 to local students planning to pursue a career in agriculture. That’s right – they’re giving away $100,000 directly to Ag students in our community!

The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors or currently enrolled college students residing in MidAtlantic Farm Credit’s territory who are planning to work in the agriculture industry. This could mean you're planning to be a farmer, food scientist, veterinarian, ag educator, engineer, or even a Farm Credit employee! The deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 10, 2020. Click here for more information and to apply!

Spring 2020 Congressional Internship Program

College students can spend a semester participating in leadership development training, networking with industry leaders, engaging in public service, building lasting friendships and learning to be a #HereToLead change agent for the community!

Don't miss your chance to participate in this paid leadership development program where you can experience what it’s like to work in a congressional office, learning from influential Latinos in our nation's capital. Applications are due October 21st. For more information and to apply, click here.

Green Corps Environmental Organizing Fellowship

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.

Click here to learn more about Green Corps’ paid environmental organizing fellowship. 

Green Corps' year long program begins in August 2020 with Introductory Classroom Training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate. This year-long program puts you in an intensive classroom training with people like Bill McKibben and other guest speakers. Then, you move to hands-on experience working with groups like Oceana, Audubon Society, The Wilderness Society and Mighty Earth to fight climate change, protect public lands and reform our food system. And when you graduate we will help you find a career with one for the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

The planet needs all the help it can, especially now with so many protections under attack. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, they need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our planet.

They’re accepting the top 25 out of more than 1000 applicants for the 2020-2021 program. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing, Click Here to apply! 

NASDA Policy Internship

NASDA is currently recruiting for an intern. They have a Policy Internship available for the spring in Washington D.C. The deadline to apply is October 26^th. Please feel free to contact Elizabeth.Rowand@nasda.org or (202)-296-9680 with any questions.

Stephen Haterius Student Agriculture Leadership Program (Agricultural Policy Internship):

https://s3.amazonaws.com/nasda2/media/Misc/2020-NASDA-Internship-Flyer.pdf?mtime=20190924114937 

Adjusting to Life in the U.S.: A Panel for International Students

A panel of seasoned international students will provide insight and useful tips for adjusting to life as a student in the U.S. to new international students.  After their comments, the audience may ask questions:

• Calvin Leung
• Undergraduate, A. James Clark School of Engineering  
• Sharon How
• Master’s Candidate, College of Arts and Humanities  
• Martha Yumiseva Montenegro 
• Ph.D. Candidate, School of Public Health  

Thursday, October 3, 5:30-6:30pm

Global Crossroads Lounge, H.J. Patterson Hall

 Sponsored by the International Student Union 

 RSVP: go.umd.edu/ALUS2019

Study Abroad in Indonesia (Winter) and Peru (Spring)

Indonesia: Social-Ecological Systems, Environmental Policy, and Sustainable Development (PLCY 689I), Winter Session 2019-2020 

(Bali, Flores, Sumatra, Java). December 29-January 22.

For further information and to apply:

https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10272

Peru: Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy and Human Rights (PLCY 798T), Spring Break 2020 

(Western Amazon, Andes, Lima). March 12-22.

For further information and to apply:

https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/10471

If you have any questions about the course subjects, content and itineraries, contact Prof. Hilde: thilde@umd.edu. If you have administrative questions about the application process on the EA website, contact Education Abroad: eashortterm@umd.edu. 

Careers in Ag Marketing - 10/16 @ 5:30 PM

Wednesday, October 16 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 

University Career Center | Hornbake Library S, 3rd Floor

We hope to see you there! RSVP Today!

Agricultural Marketing includes a variety of activities needed to move agricultural products from the producer to the consumer. Marketing professionals use data to understand economic markets, analyze domestic and international market outlets, and conduct market research to develop strategies to increase revenue.

In this career panel, students will learn about career paths within agricultural marketing and students will also have the opportunity to network with panelists and learn about potential internship or job opportunities. Students from all majors are welcomed to attend.

Panelists include:

• Graham Davis, Accreditation Manager, USDA National Organic Program
• Caitlin Tuttle, Market & Communications Manager, FreshFarm
• Parker Welch, Director of Organization, MD Farm Bureau
• Allison Roe, Financial Programs Specialist, MARBIDCO
• Blake Ramsey, Manager, International Trade Programs, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Annual Harvest Festival on October 2nd

Waterbird Society Meeting/Natural Resource Science Career Fair on Nov. 8th

The Waterbird Society, an international scientific, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of waterbirds is planning to hold its annual meeting at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) this coming November. To further its efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the natural resources sciences, the Society is partnering with UMES to offer a full-day program on Friday, November 8, 2019, to teach students about the Society and opportunities in natural resource sciences.  We are seeking 50 student participants from the University of Maryland (UMD).  Transportation and lunch will be provided for all students.  All registrants will receive a letter to excuse you from class on Friday, November 8. If you plan to attend, consult with your professors as soon as possible to arrange to complete all work you may miss on November 8.

If you are interested, register at https://agnr.umd.edu/student-registration.  The deadline to register is October 9, 2019.  Please remember, this opportunity is limited to only 50 students.  Register now!  Preference will be given to juniors and seniors, but we encourage all to apply.

To learn more about the Waterbird Society and the 43^rd Annual Meeting in Princess Anne, Maryland, go to https://waterbirds.org/annual-meeting/. 

Environmental Career Panel

Environmental Career Panel

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

3:30pm - 5:30pm

3400 Atlantic Building, 4254 Stadium Dr., College Park, MD

Interested in environmental research in industry, government, consulting, or academia? Attend this career panel to learn about careers within environmental science. 

Panelists:
Julian Levy, President, Levy Environmental Consulting
John Quin, Director of Governmental & External Affairs, Baltimore Gas & Electric
Dr. Tim Canty, Associate Research Professor, Atmospheric & Oceanic Science, UMD
Angelo Bianca, Deputy Director, Maryland Air and Radiation Management Administration, MDE

Moderator:
Susan Wierman, former Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association and lecturer at Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Program 

Light refreshments at 3:15pm

 For additional information about this event:

Contact Sarah Benish at sebenish@umd.edu

Explore Careers with USDA APHIS

There are TWO exciting ways to learn about and engage with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) this semester, Intern For a Day and a Career Shuttle to their Riverdale Office.  

If you’re interested in the humane treatment of animals, keeping animals and plants healthy, working with wildlife, being on the cutting edge of biotechnology, or taking part in global trade negotiations, APHIS has a place for you. Or, if you have skills in writing, editing, information technology, math, business management, training and development, or human resources, there’s a place for you, too. View these short descriptions to learn more about APHIS’ operational program units, management units, and offices.

INTERN FOR A DAY

Intern for a Day (IFAD) connects undergraduate students with professionals for one day job shadowing experiences. USDA APHIS will be participating in IFAD and will offer over 30 opportunities for UMD students to connect with their employees. 

IFAD hosts work in the areas of:

• Animal Health
• Animal Welfare
• Communications
• Economics
• Emergency Response Management
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Government and Politics 
• Human Resources
• International Trade (import & export)
• Law
• Management
• Plant Health

To participate in IFAD, students must attend one mandatory orientation session to learn about the application, host matching process, and student expectations for shadowing. Follow the links below to RSVP for an orientation date that works best for your schedule. To learn more about Intern For a Day, visit go.umd.edu/ifad. 

• Monday, October 7, 12-12:30pm
• Tuesday, October 8, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 12-12:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 4-4:30pm
• Friday, October 11, 10-10:30am
  

CAREER SHUTTLE 

The University Career Center will host a career shuttle to visit USDA APHIS at their Riverdale office on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. 

The visit will provide an overview of APHIS, a tour of their emergency operations facility, and small-group discussions with staff and alumni about employment opportunities. APHIS staff members will also lead an exercise to help you develop an “elevator pitch” about your career aspirations, which is useful for job interviews.

This career shuttle is open to all UMD students in all majors interested in exploring careers within animal health and welfare, plant health and protection, environmental policy, and international trade to name a few. The agency also hires communications majors, business majors, economists and IT specialists.

To learn more and to RSVP for the shuttle, visit https://go.umd.edu/cs19usda . Space is limited to RSVP today!

For more information, contact Christina Farmer cgfarmer@umd.edu

Join the 2020 Orientation Staff

The 2020 Orientation Staff Application is officially LIVE! We hope you will ENVISION YOURSELF on the 2020 Orientation Staff and apply today! There are two different types of positions that you can choose to apply for: Orientation Advisor (OA) or Program Registrar (PR). To put these positions in perspective, your OA's were the ones that you spent your orientation day with, and you probably spoke with a PR if you called to sign up or ask questions about orientation! Click here for a more thorough description of the position responsibilities.

If you are interested, they will be hosting information sessions to help you learn more about these positions on the following days:

·  Sept 23 @ 6:00pm - Info Session (1205 Cambridge Community Center)

·  Oct 7 @ 11:30 am - Info Session (1102 Cole Student Activities Building)

·  Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm- Info Session (1102 Cole Activities Building)

·  Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm - Info Session (1224 Edward St. John Building )

·  Oct 16 @ 4:30 pm - Info Session (1102 Cole Student Activities Building)

·  Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm - Info Session  (1224 Edward St. John Building)

Applications are open now at ter.ps/oriapply, and are due by October 23rd at 11:59 PM. If you have questions, please email orientation@umd.edu. 

Smith Business Minor Information Session

The Smith Business Minor program will be hosting two upcoming information sessions for students who would like to explore the possibility of adding one of three Business minors to their academic portfolio. 

Students who are interested in Business Analytics should attend the Tuesday, October 1st session at 6 pm in Van Munching 2511. While those interested in General Business or the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minors should attend the information session on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in Van Munching 1330. For more information, visit go.umd.edu/smithminors.

US National Park Service Internship

USDA Recruiting for the Foreign Service

Are you looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is recruiting for the Foreign Service.

To learn more about a career in the Foreign Service and the application process, join FAS at an information session on Wednesday, September 25, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Patriots Plaza III, 355 E Street SW, Auditorium A, 1st Floor, Washington, DC.The session will also be streamed online. To register for the event and learn more about the requirements and desired skills of a Foreign Service officer, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/fas-foreign-service-careers.

FAS will begin accepting applications in October for individuals interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Assessment, scheduled for December in Washington, D.C.

CKC Urban Farming Internship

The CKC Urban Farmer Internship is designed for high school and college students seeking SSL hours, college credit, or a small stipend. Consider learning a life-changing skill, getting outside, working with your hands, giving back  to your community, meeting new people, and working for a local nonprofit. 

They are looking for 1 intern for their weekday evening slot (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday &Thursday) from 4-6pm (3-5pm once the time changes). They are also looking for 2 interns to join their Friday & Saturday AM harvesting and marketing crew. More information and the very brief application can be found on their website: https://www.ckcfarming.org/interships

Affordable Exchange to a World-Class University!

AGNR has just begun an exchange program with Peking University's National School of Development. NSD offers coursework in economics, management science, and public policy. This exchange is co-sponsored by UMD’s AREC department, but is suited for a variety of majors at UMD. Exchange students should primarily take courses in the National School of Development, which is a highly quantitative program. Exchange students are also eligible to take courses offered by other departments and schools at Peking University as long as there is space available. Please review the Peking University course catalog for available courses. Courses for exchange students are taught in English and Chinese. 

AGNR's AREC dept. has 3 Peking University students in Fall 2019 semester, and we are looking for students interested in going to PKU for the Spring 2020 semester. The Application deadline is Oct. 1. The tuition cost is equivalent to UMD's and you may get a note on your UMD transcript showing that the courses were taken at PKU. 

More information here can be found: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11698

NASDA and USDA FAS International Trade Internship

We would like to introduce you to a new internship opportunity being offered to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about international trade in agriculture. This internship is offered in partnership with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) with the goal of providing students valuable experience and exposure to trade promotion activities and international business. Attached are details of the position and its qualifications. They will select one intern per the spring and fall semesters to participate in the internship and are open to working with the student/university for earning course credit.

All applicants for the Spring 2020 semester must submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 letters of reference to Blake Ramsey at blake.ramsey@nasda.org by Friday, October 25, 2019. This is an incredibly unique opportunity for students interested in food marketing, international trade, and export market development. Please contact Mr. Ramsey if you have any questions regarding the internship or application process.

Funding Opportunity for Undergraduate Research

New Student Welcome Letter from Dr. Joe Sullivan

Dear Students,

As Associate Dean of Academic Programs, I would personally like to welcome all new and transferring students to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and to welcome back our returning students!

It was great to see over 150 of you at the AGNR Fall Bash Thursday evening. A little storm couldn't stop us thanks to the many who helped us clean up as the rain approached. I wish I could have met more of you in person during the event this year. For those that did not make it, you missed great food prepared by Alpha Gamma Rho and provided by the Academic Programs Office, lawn games, and lots of information shared by our student organizations. I look forward to seeing even more of you in attendance next year!

In the meantime, I wish you all a productive and successful academic year. Please stop by the Academic Programs Office anytime, whether you're just stopping in to say hello or you are looking to our wonderful staff for assistance with academics, career services or anything else you could need, we are always here for you.

Best of success and Go Terps!
Dr. Joe Sullivan

Show Off Your Summer Internship

Hey AGNR Terps!

Did you have an internship or career related job during summer 2019? The University Career Center @ AGNR would love to hear about your experience! Complete this short form (also found at https://go.umd.edu/agnrintern) to showcase your internship experience. All students who have completed submissions will be entered into a raffle where three lucky students will be selected to win an AGNR prize pack. Please complete by Friday, October 4, 2019. 

For questions, contact, Christina Farmer cgfarmer@umd.edu

Horticulture Club Interest Survey

Are you interested in seeing Horticulture club back in action at UMD? We definitely are! We're working on organizing our plans for the semester (and beyond) and your insight will be very helpful to us. If you think you'd be interested in joining the club please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/H23kw5Y4nS9xac2z8. We hope to see you soon! 

Please contact Matthew Brandon matthew.a.brandon@gmail.com with any questions.

RESTORE Fall General Body Meeting Sept. 18

This Wednesday, Sept. 18th, RESTORE will be holding their first general body meeting in ANSC 0422 from 6-7pm. Please RSVP at the following link so they can buy enough pizza for everyone! RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/7bYVg6hji1B56zLDA

U21 Presentation on Sept. 26th

In 2013, the University of Maryland joined Universitas 21 (U21), a global network of 27 research intensive universities from around the world, bringing together over one million students and 200,000 faculty and staff. Join them for a brief introduction to U21, learn about UMD’s past and current engagement with the network, and explore the opportunities to participate in exciting global collaborations in support of UMD’s internationalization efforts, student success, researcher engagement, and educational innovation.

For Researchers:

- Early career researcher opportunities: https://universitas21.com/get-involved/researcher-opportunities/early-career-researcher-workshops

- Research collaboration Group: https://universitas21.com/what-we-do/areas-focus/researcher-engagement-steering-group/research-collaboration-group

- Example of workshop: Water and Society (deadline to submit has passed):  https://universitas21.com/news-and-events/events/u21-early-career-researcher-workshop-2019-water-and-society

Grad Students:

- https://universitas21.com/get-involved/researcher-opportunities

Students: 

- RISE 21 competition; find out about summer classes: https://universitas21.com/get-involved/international-opportunities-for-students

The Presentation will be Thursday, Sept. 26 from 12-1pm in the Plant Sciences Building Room 2107-09. Faculty, grad students, and staff welcome to attend. Please contact Ann J. Leger aleger@umd.edu with any questions.

Block and Bridle Meeting and New Student Welcome

Block and Bridle’s second meeting of the semester and official new student welcome will be on this Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6 pm in ANSC0412. Block and Bridle is a National Collegiate organization that strives to educate its members on Animal Science and opportunities in the field. The University of Maryland chapter focuses on hands-on learning and professional development to give members the skills they need to succeed in the world beyond UMD. This week they’ll be having an "Ag Olympics” and hope to see you there! Please contact Alfred (“Trey”) Maybury, 2019-2020 Chapter President, at tbmaybury@gmail.com with any questions!

Internship Opportunities with Bethesda Green

Bethesda Green works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development.They currently have three internship opportunities that are listed below. You can click on the position to learn more. If you are interested in interning with Bethesda Green, send your resume and statement of interest to info@bethesdagreen.org.

Photography Internship

Best for DMV Internship

Be Green for B Corp Student Consultant

Apply to Join the University Student Judiciary

Woodmont Golf Course Maintenance Internship

UMD Research Greenhouse Student Worker Position

There is a student worker position available at the UMD Research Greenhouse. Ideal hours are for a couple of mornings per week, 8-10 hours/week. Contact Sydney Wallace swallac1@umd.edu or 301-405-4375 for more information on the position and to apply.

2019 Fall Career & Internship Fair

2019 FALL CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

The annual UMD Career and Internship Fair is scheduled for 3 days, starting on September 17^th through September 19^th!! The Fair will provide students and alumni with an opportunity to meet with over 295 employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Employers change each day, so be sure to note the day the employers of interest to you are attending! The Career & Internship Fair is for all students regardless of class level.

Business professional attire is requested. Location: University of Maryland, College Park, Stamp Student Union. 

Review a sample of the employers recruiting College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students!

·  Architect of the Capitol

·  Bell Nursery USA, LLC

·  Center for Strategic & International Studies

·  DC Energy

·  Environmental Quality Resources

·  FDA - Center for Veterinary Medicine

·  Frederick CREST

·  Live Green Landscape Services

·  MD Dept. of the Environment

·  Ruppert Landscape

·  View ALL participating organizations

BEFORE THE FAIR:

Review your Careers4Terps profile. Confirm or update your major and class year by clicking the “My Profile” tab located on the far left of the screen. This information will be printed on the nametag we will present you when you arrive to the Fair. The system needs at least 24 hours for the update to be reflected.

Prepare for the fair by attending one of the preparation events below:

·  Drop In Career Fair Prep: September 9-13 & 16 • 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.- University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

·  Drop In Resume Review Hours: Symons 0107 (for AGNR majors only)

·         Monday, September 9 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

·         Wednesday, September 11 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

·         Thursday, September 12 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

·  Workshop: Making the Most of the Career Fair | Monday, September 16 • 4- 5 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

View all prep events and options.