Interview Skills Workshop with USDA 3/8

Representatives from USDA will be providing a short session on interviewing skills followed by the opportunity to meet with a rep to practice what you’ve learned. All majors are welcome!

Interview Skills Workshop with USDA
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022 5:30- 6:45 PM
Virtual, via Zoom
To RSVP: https://go.umd.edu/interviewskillsUSDA22

For more information, please check out the event information here. If you have any questions, feel free to email Casey Miller at caseymil@umd.edu.

2022 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking undergraduate students interested in careers in Extension and agriculture industries. Applications are now open for the 2022 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline is 11:59 pm (EST) March 25th. If you're interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, job experience, and pay, please encourage them to apply. This is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, Environmental Sustainability, and related programs. We prioritize students currently enrolled in a two-year program and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree program. This is a paid internship!

When you access the online application at - https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships, you will need to fill out the form and upload your resume, unofficial transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation -- at least one must be from a current or former professor/instructor.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Shannon Dill, Extension Educator - AgFS, at 410-822-1244 / sdill@umd.edu or Andrea Franchini, Program Coordinator, at 410-856-1850 x126 / andrea1@umd.edu

This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, AFRI Competitive Grant Workforce Development, project MD-UME-09312.

About the University of Maryland Extension: University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park. In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Many UME faculty members located on the College Park and Eastern Shore campuses have joint appointments with research and academic programs. These joint appointments promote the exchange of knowledge between the universities and among academic specialties.

Virtual Career Fairs with AgCareers.com

Careers in agriculture and food remain secure and essential. To continue to build this vital industry and ensure that it continues to thrive, there is an urgent need for qualified talent to fill the workforce gap the industry faces. There are abundant opportunities in production, logistics, finance, processing, technology, packaging, and much more. Careers are available on the farm, in the field, in the plant, in the lab, and in the office. There’s a place for you to make a difference in the agriculture and food industry right now.

Join the conversation and spread the word through social with #FeedYourFuture. The Feed Your Future initiative is assisting organizations in the agriculture industry to recruit, train and connect with talented individuals across the USA & Canada. 

Feed Your Future Virtual Career Fair - Western
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
February 23, 2022
11am-3pm Pacific

Western USA Fair Job Seeker FREE Registration Here

Feed Your Future Virtual Career Fair - Midwest

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota & Wisconsin
Date: March 9, 2022
11am-3pm CT
Midwest US Fair Job Seeker FREE Registration Here.

Feed Your Future Virtual Career Fair - Skilled Trade
Skilled Trade Opportunities
April 6, 2022
11am-3pm CT
Skilled Trade Fair Job Seeker FREE Registration Here

SGA Legislature Openings

Do you want to make a difference in your community at University of Maryland? Do you feel you could effectively represent the interests of your major or your residency? If so, then you should consider applying to be a representative on the SGA Legislature.

Interested in joining one of their open legislative positions? Apply at umdsga.com/apply!
Check them out at umdsga.com and follow them on Instagram and Twitter @umdsga to learn more.

Internship with the UMD Disability Summit

The UMD Disability Summit is excited to recruit outstanding and passionate undergraduate and graduate students and UMD College Park to support an innovative, impactful biennial conference. Reporting to the Co-Chairs for the Disability Summit Planning Committee, and working closely with other faculty, staff and students from the University of Maryland, College Park and international partners and the Summit leadership team, interns will help manage social media, web design, and fundraising operations for this international online event . Successful candidates will develop critical professional, technical, and communication skills while supporting a wide range of programs, initiatives, and event accessibility. These internship opportunities are open to all University of Maryland College Park undergraduate and graduate students.

Time commitment: During the Summer 2022 semester, the position requires an average of 10 hours per week. Although most of those hours will be during regular business hours arranged to accommodate your other commitments. All duties will be performed remotely.

Course credit: They are happy to support you pursuing course credit for the internship. Interns will be eligible to enroll in a section of INST309 or INST709 for 1 credit in the Summer 2022 semester.

Focus Areas: They are currently looking for interns to assist with the following areas:

• Social Media and Communications
• Fundraising
• Web Design

SOCIAL MEDIA and COMMUNICATIONS
Duties:

• Assist in managing Disability Summit Twitter and other social media platforms
• Assist in drafting a long term comprehensive communications plan for the Disability Summit
• Assist in developing a style guide for the Disability Summit to be used across all web and print communications
• Review and compile data regarding past registrants, attendees, and donors to develop comprehensive targeted mailing lists
• Assist in setting up mass email system and process to maintain contacts and communications for The Summit

They need someone who:

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can demonstrate strong organizational skills with multiple projects and deadlines
• Is capable of working independently and maintaining confidentiality

It would be ideal if you also:

• Have advanced knowledge of social media or communications software (Mailchimp, Twitter)
• Have experience supporting programming, events, and large-scale meetings
• Have basic familiarity with and/or have used Accessible Social Media Practices

FUNDRAISING
Duties:

• Become familiar with and distinguish among the most prevalent revenue streams for nonprofit organizations
• Integrate knowledge about trends in fundraising in the nonprofit sector into a campaign plan
• Review and compile data regarding past donors
• Assist in creating an actionable fundraising plan for the Disability Summit
• Create materials to support longer development goals

They need someone who:

• Can apply marketing theory in a nonprofit environment
• Can describe the importance of identifying the various target audiences related to nonprofit organizations

It would be ideal if you also:

• Have knowledge of fundraising opportunities
• Have experience supporting grant writing, or a history of successful fundraising practices

WEB DESIGN
Duties:

• Assist with content generation and management of Disability Summit website
• Assist with generating registration and call for submission forms
• Assist with creating an accessible archive of past Disability Summit materials
• Assist in the developing accessible and navigable website infrastructure

They need someone who:

• Has basic web design experience
• Is familiar with creating accessible databases

It would be ideal if you also:

• Have knowledge of the Bloomreach and Drupal Content Management System used at UMD

To apply: Please complete THIS APPLICATION by Friday, March 11th at 5pm. You will need to upload a current resume and cover letter. You can use one application to apply for multiple internship openings.

Questions? Email Ron Padrón at rapadron@umd.edu

COG’s Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee (CBPC) Paper Competition

The COG’s Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee (CBPC) Paper Competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students! The CBPC is a committee of elected officials and water utilities and their members are seeking to engage with researchers on the intersection of science and policy. A prize of $500 will be awarded to the top paper.

We encourage students to embrace this competition and submit a 5-page paper on a range of topics, including climate resiliency, sustainability, or diversity, equity and inclusion. An illustrative list of topics and details are in the link below. The idea is for students to be concisely present policy recommendations to address a water quality issue, and to have a chance to engage with elected officials. Students are asked to submit their topic of interest by 2/28 and papers are due in late April, so the submissions is fast approaching.

https://www.mwcog.org/environment/planning-areas/water-resources/potomac-and-local-water-resources/cbpc-academic-paper-competition/

UMD Peace Corp Launch Event

Thinking about joining the Peace Corps? Here’s your chance! Join UMD's School of Public Health on March 1 at 5pm EST for an overview of UMD’s Peace Corps Prep program for all UMD undergraduate students. SPH Dean Lushniak will discuss the importance of global health and service through the Peace Corps and you’ll learn an overview of the program from a panel of former Peace Corps volunteers. The deadline for students to apply for the Peace Corps Prep program for next year is March 15, so this is an opportunity to ask questions and explore if the program is right for you!
Learn more and register today at go.umd.edu/peacecorpspreplaunch

Natural History Society of Maryland's Nature Connections Program

Nature Connections is a signature program offered to you by the Natural History Society of Maryland with financial support from Constellation Energy. Programs are held on select Sundays are free and open to the public. Each Nature Connection focuses on a different natural history topic.

• Learn from presentations and displays from local experts and organizations 
• Explore specimens and artifacts from natural history collections 
• Hear about related citizen science projects 
• Talk to scientists who can answer your questions and guide your discoveries of the natural world 
• Enjoy games, art, crafts, stories, music, and drama for all ages

Programs are free, but they ask that you RSVP for planning purposes. You can RSVP for the first event, which is on March 6th and All About Seeds! 

If there are any UMD clubs that would like to come out and set up an educational station to teach about seeds, they have a station on monocots and dicots, pine cones, fossil seeds, and much more. If interested, email Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong at bstrong@marylandnature.org to begin a conversation.

American Ecological Engineering Society LEAFhouse Planning Meetings

LEAFhouse is a solar powered house that was UMD's submission to the 2007 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The project placed first nationally and second out of all teams, a crowning achievement for sustainability at UMD. To this day, LEAFhouse is located on the edge of campus under the ownership of AIA Potomac Valley. Unfortunately, there are currently plans to sell and move LEAFhouse off campus. If this happens, we would lose not just one of UMD’s crowning sustainable achievements, but also a space for community meetings, events, student projects, and gaining inspiration.

AEES along with alumni, students organizations, and faculty are in the process of trying to save LEAFhouse and keep it on campus to be used as a resource for student clubs now and in the future. If you are interested in participating in this endeavor, we encourage and welcome you to attend their planning meetings on Fridays from 6pm - 7pm in ESJ2101 (and zoom) starting this Friday, February 18th.

RESTORE General Body Meeting 2/23

Student Dietetic Association Board and Brew Fundraiser 3/2

AGNR's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect Council

As part of the AGNR Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) plan we have created a DEIR Diversity Council. If you are interested in serving on the council, send an email with a brief bio and statement (no more than one paragraph) of what you offer the council to ecooper@umd.edu.

The Council will reflect the broad diversity of the College’s faculty, staff and students. Individuals will be elected so that our unique differences within the college bring about a Council that supports individual and collective achievements to create an environment that is both respectful of these differences and inclusive of all.

Specifically, the Council works to:

1. Fully effectuate and support the College’s four DEIR goals and four College level initiatives and modify the DEIR plan as needed;
2. Review AGNR’s unit DEIR plans and provide input.
3. Comment on policy related issues including ways in which current policy strengthens or detracts from the diversity of the composition of the faculty, staff, student body and eligible clientele; and
4. Present recommendations to the Dean that include strategies, individuals responsible for specific actions, timelines for implementation, and measurable outcomes that reflect continuous improvement of College climate and identify methods that “move the needle” on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster respect for AGNR clientele, faculty staff and students.

The council will be comprised of 2 ex officio members and 23 voting members elected by their respective unit or representative group and appointed by the Dean of AGNR for a three-year term.

The nomination process for the council representation is as follows:

1. One Faculty member (TTK) representing each of the six academic units, two representing the University of Maryland Extension, and one Professional Track Faculty (PTK) from the Institute of Applied Agriculture are to be elected by the respective units as determined by the unit’s governance structure. **Note: We ask that units have their TTK faculty representative appointed by March 14, 2022.**
2. Student representation consisting of two Graduate students and two Undergraduate students, will be managed by the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs. The IAA student representative will be managed by the Director of IAA. Students are appointed for a two-year term, eligible for up to two consecutive terms. **Note: We ask that units have their TTK faculty representative appointed by March 14, 2022.**
3. An open nomination and subsequent voting process coordinated by the Dean’s office will be held to elect

• Three (3) Professional Track Faculty (PTK) from on-campus units
• Two (2) Professional Track Faculty (PTK) from UME Extension.
• Two (2) Exempt staff
• Two (2) Non-exempt staff

Members of the College community may nominate individuals or self-nominate by completing the nomination form at this link https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_5duPdmHyilPAE2a. The nomination will include a short bio of the nominee and a statement of what they bring to the council.

All nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, March 1, 2022 with the support of the nominee’s supervisor. Voting will commence Monday, March 7, and close on Friday March 11, 2022. The council will be announced on Friday, March 18, 2022.

We encourage you to read full description of the DEIR Council linked here. We look forward to receiving your nominations and launching the council in the coming weeks. Please contact Amanda Shaffer (shaffer9@umd.edu) if you have any questions.

Sustainable Ocean Alliance Weekly Clean-Up

Please come on out and help SOA clean up this Sunday! The event will take place at 11am on February 29th at Lot 11b on the benches.

JIFSAN Summer Internship Program

JIFSAN is accepting applications for internships to begin in the summer! The JIFSAN internship program, a collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the University of Maryland, has several positions available beginning in the summer of 2022. Positions will continue through the 2022-23 academic year. JIFSAN interns must have completed at least two college semesters and be enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park during the time of their internship.

Interns are expected to work 30 hours/week during the summer of 2022 and part time (8-10 hours/week) during the academic year. These are intended to be hands-on experiences in FDA laboratories, to the extent possible given the ongoing pandemic. Applicants should be aware that FDA policies and protocols relating to conducting work in federal facilities may require that internships be fully or primarily virtual. Interns are paid $15/hour.

Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. Students who plan to graduate in December 2022 are generally not eligible.

The application form and more information about the program can be found at https://jifsan.umd.edu/research/internship-program. Complete descriptions of the open positions can be found at https://jifsan.umd.edu/research/internship-database. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf file sent by email to Kaci Thompson (kaci@umd.edu).

Review of applications will begin around March 15. Late applications will receive consideration as long as there are positions that remain unfilled.

Interns are needed for the following projects:

• JIP-384: Analysis of Genotype Distribution and Source Attribution of Listeria monocytogenes in GenomeTrakr Database.
• JIP-387: Animal Cell Culture for Food Production – trends and innovations research project.
• JIP 388: Validation and evaluation of methods to isolate and characterize Shiga toxin-producing E. coli from samples collected in the produce production environment.
• JIP 391: Application of Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) for the Hazard Identification of Printing Ink Substances Used on the Exterior of Food Packaging.
• JIP 393: Quantitation of gluten in yeast and bacteria-fermented foods by multiplex-competitive ELISA using gluten-incurred yogurt as a calibrant.
• JIP-395: Determination of the effect of bacteriophages or their purified bacteriophage lysins on the decrease of target bacterial populations in available live microbial supplements.
• JIP-400: Copper Tolerance of Salmonella enterica in a food processing environment and its role in persistence.
• JIP-389: Analysis of Titanium Dioxide Color Additives.
• JIP-389: Development and validation of methods for the analysis of dietary supplements.
• JIP 394: Determination of vitamin B-12 in nutritional products using LC-UV/Vis and LC-ICP-MS.
• JIP-392: Assessment of media perception/interpretation of communications messaging on CFSAN issues.
• JIP-382: Review of data on chemical contaminants such as toxic elements in foods and research on measures to reduce contaminants in foods to support ongoing FDA policy work.
• JIP-390: Content Analysis and Variation in State Retail Regulations and Retail Food Safety Guidance.

University Career Center Hosts Resume Reviews

Federal and General Resume Reviews

US Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

• Option 1 of 2: Thurs, Feb 17 | 12-2pm | RSVP in Careers4Terps
• Option 2 of 2: Fri, Feb 18 | 12-2pm | RSVP in Careers4Terps

General Resume Reviews
Institute for Sustainable Development

• Option 1 of 2: Thurs, Feb 17 | 12-1pm | RSVP in Careers4Terps
• Option 2 of 2: Tues, Feb 22 | 12-1pm | RSVP in Careers4Terps

Volunteer with the Food Recovery Network

The Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a student group at the University of Maryland dedicated to packing surplus food from University diners and delivering it to community partners that provide meals for the hungry in the Washington, D.C. area. This engages a diverse array of students, staff, faculty, and administrators to build a community around the service they do, and helps to make the University of Maryland a leader in sustainability by taking a vital step towards zero waste.

After two years of uncertainty, FRN is excited to recover again this upcoming spring! For the month of February, they are starting recoveries for volunteers on Tuesdays at 251 North Campus Diner. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0944A8A723AAFB6-february

Throughout the semester, they plan to expand opportunities to the other diners and offer more opportunities. If you are interested in receiving emails from them on more recovery opportunities throughout the semester, please sign up for their email list via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPoS3BhTmcvfhWj7CJIfeGPz92ZovD-LGjBtXj9XHdRuQg3A/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact them at frn.umd@gmail.com.

Apply to be a UNIV100 TA

Want to help new Terps transition to UMD? Serve as co-instructor for a section of UNIV100 next Fall! UNIV100 is UMD's one-credit seminar course that helps new students get the most out of their first semester on campus. First-years, sophomores, and juniors from all majors are welcome to apply. No previous UNIV100 experience needed!

• Form meaningful connections with new Terps.
• Learn skills to become a leader, mentor, and educator.
• Be a part of a diverse and close-knit cohort of TAs!
• Gain 3 scholarship in practice (DSSP) credits.

Apply at ter.ps/univta2022 by Monday, February 14, 2022
Questions? Email the Office of Orientation & Transition at NSP@umd.edu.

Spring Career & Internship Fair

Counseling Center Wellness Workshops

The Counseling Center's Wellness Workshops are back! Want to take charge of your life and improve your stress management, self-esteem, communication, boundaries, and coping? They have workshops for all of that and more! Choose any or all of their 16 topics. Advanced registration is not required for these virtual drop-in workshops. Visit counseling.umd.edu/workshops for details. They hope to see you there! 

The Ohio State University Ecology and Environmental Fields Student Advisory Board

The Ohio State University is currently looking for 15 motivated, creative, and energetic students of color to help them refine their understanding of diverse student experiences in ecology and environmental biology by participating in a Student Advisory Board (SAB). The term for this participation is at least one year for which includes a stipend of $1000 for your collaboration with the UNIDE team.

They are a diverse team of ecologists, environmental scientists and social scientists working on the NSF-funded project UNIDE -Undergraduate Network for Increasing Diversity of Ecologists on the following goals:

• To identify the barriers and challenges that must be overcome in order to support participation of under-represented people (based on ethnicity or race) in the study and practice of Ecology and Environmental (EE) fields
• To characterize the ecological identity, or sense of social belonging in EE to include the values of under-represented people with the goal of developing effective interventions to identified barriers and challenges for recruitment and retention of diverse people and to revise current EE curriculum to include broader values
• To build a sustainable and interdisciplinary network of faculty, students, and practitioners in ecology/environmental Science (EE), educators, and social scientists committed to maintaining broad ethnic, racial and cultural inclusion in ecology and environmental sciences 

Expectations of Student Advisory Board members:
The SAB will organize meetings to identify and prioritize factors that affect diverse students’ recruitment and retention in EE fields. Work expectations (~2-4 hours per month) for SAB participants include attending and conducting monthly meetings to discuss and provide feedback to the UNIDE Steering Committee on topics that include:

1. potential effectiveness of ways to increase access to EE career information and EE internship opportunities,
2. effectiveness of interventions developed to increase cultural sensitivity of environmental teaching practices, and
3. implement and monitor social media outreach to EE students and practitioners to help build interest in ecology and environmental science

Please click here to fill out the attached application for participation in the UNIDE Student Advisory Board by February 28, 2022.

Ho Co Legacy Leadership Institute for the Environment Lecture Series: Our Changing Climate: Science, Policy, Justice, and Action

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of 10 Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors. 
• Water Security and Global Health Challenges
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Responses to Global Challenges
• Science Diplomacy
• International Security and Intelligence
• Public Health Policy
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy
• US Diplomacy
• Critical Regions and International Relations
• Political Engagement and Advocacy
• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.
• Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Resources Institute, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The United Nations, NOAA, World Wildlife Federation, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ocean Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Department of State: Bureau of Oceans, Environment & Science, the National Parks, the Smithsonian, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits with DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application 1st Wave Deadline: February 27, 2022

For more information, visit their Fellows websites: https://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. (Hughes Center) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2022 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship program. Multiple students will be selected for this eight-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities as well as state agencies. The internship will begin with an orientation session at Wye Research Center and the interns will attend periodic meetings at Wye. The remainder of the time, the interns will work virtually or attend meetings offsite.

The internship will introduce you to a number of complex natural resource issues, including nutrient management for the Chesapeake Bay, forestry, and local food production. During the course of the internship, you will meet diverse stakeholders and engage in the complex interaction between the agricultural and the environmental conservation and policy communities. You will be introduced to legislators and staff at state agencies as you work to resolve challenges. The internship is funded by organizations seeking to build leaders who are able to appreciate all sides of complex issues and develop solutions that consider the needs of industry, environment, economic, and policymakers.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, click here. Applications are due February 20th, 2022.

Sigma Alpha Valentines Day Candy Gram Fundraiser

Want to send Candy to a special someone or even treat yourself for Valentines Day? Send a Valentines Day Candy Gram! Sigma Alpha will be accepting orders until February 9th and deliveries/pick up will be February 13th.

Intern for a Day Spring 2022

Intern for a Day, through the University of Maryland University Career Center & The President's Promise, connects current undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for short-term job shadowing opportunities to explore potential career fields. They typically place 300-400 students with professionals each semester!

Due to the omicron variant, they will offer two options for Intern for a Day this semester:

• In-person job shadowing: half day or full-day experiences for students (seeking professionals locally in DMV-area).
• Virtual informational interviews: 1-hour virtual informational interviews to give students good insight into your background, current work and industry (seeking professionals globally).

How Does Intern for a Day Work?
UMD students complete a mandatory online orientation to prepare them for the experience and apply to the program with their top professionals of interest (based on the description you provide!)
The University Career Center matches the students with the professionals most of interest to the student and makes the introduction. Matching is expected to be complete by mid-March 2022.

To participate in this event, click here to learn more. More detailed information about the program can be found here. Questions? Email ifad@umd.edu

University Career Center Workshops

Maryland Organic Food & Farming Association Virtual Farming and Gardening Conference

Join Maryland Organic Food & Farming Association (MOFFA)'s 31st Annual Winter Meeting! Interesting and informative presentations for farmers, gardeners, and foodies for FREE!

Save the date for what is shaping up to be a great conference on February 26th! Information will be updated on the MOFFA website, Instagram, and Facebook. They're excited to see you soon!

Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarships

Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) is offering five $2,000 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants must be high-school seniors starting college in the fall of 2022 or full-time college students at any accredited community college or four-year institution. Applicants, or their parents/guardians, must be members of Maryland Farm Bureau.

Three of the scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing academic disciplines in food, agriculture, and/or natural resources. The remaining two scholarships are open to students in any academic discipline. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a designated committee of the Maryland Farm Bureau. Students must apply online via the official application website. The application includes the following essay question to be answered by each applicant:
"Studies show more farmers and farm families are experiencing stress and mental health issues. What can farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau do to proactively promote good mental health in both themselves and their communities?"

Online applications must be submitted by March 25 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to apply, visit the official application website at bit.ly/MDFBscholarship.

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. was established by Colonial Farm Credit to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and support of programs and services offered by community organizations.

Educational scholarships are awarded to students who are furthering their education through attendance at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. Scholarships are awarded annually to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for self-improvement through education. Recipients must be of at least college age and reside in one of the cities or counties served by Colonial Farm Credit in central and eastern Virginia and southern Maryland.

The application period for all scholarships is November 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022. When an applicant is eligible for more than one of the scholarships listed on the following pages, it is only necessary to complete one application form. An applicant may receive only one scholarship from this Foundation in any given year. To learn more, see what scholarships you qualify for, and apply, click here. 

Grounds Manager and Horticulturist at Argyle Country Club

Founded in Washington D.C. in 1921, Argyle moved to its current location in Silver Spring, MD in 1945. The course was designed by Perc LeDuc, then a member of the Club. Argyle is known for having some of the area’s top golfers who consistently compete in state and national amateur championships.

Argyle Country Club is seeking a highly motivated Grounds Manager/Horticulturist to join their team. The Grounds Manager/Horticulturist will be responsible for the maintenance of all ornamental beds throughout the property which includes the clubhouse, pool, tennis facility, and golf course. The ideal candidate will possess the vision and ability to elevate the quality of the plantings at Argyle. This position will report to and work closely with the Director of Greens & Grounds.

For more information about this position and to apply, click here.

Apply to be an AGNR Ambassador!

Do you love being a Terp and studying in the College of AGNR? Do you remember what it was like applying for college and having questions you were happy to get answered? Do you want to be that person who answers those questions?Well you’re in luck, because AGNR is searching for some new Ambassadors to join our team!

Ambassadors are current AGNR students who are selected to represent the College to the community and are selected on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and desire to promote AGNR to prospective students. This is a volunteer position. Minimum qualifications to become an Ambassador include:

• Full-time undergraduate student status at UMD College Park in an AGNR major
• Must be in good judicial and academic standing (at least a cumulative GPA of 2.75)
• Completion of at least 1 semester in an AGNR major by January 2022
• Commitment of 5-10 hours each semester for at least 1 full academic year to the AGNR Ambassadors
• A general understanding of the college admissions and application process.

If you are interested, complete the online application linked here by 12pm on Friday, February 18th, 2022. For more details about this role, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Coffey, Coordinator of Recruitment, at kncoffey@umd.edu

*Please note: All questions on this application are REQUIRED. This includes personal information, two references, and short answer questions. If you wish to return to the form to complete the questions, you may submit then save the "Edit this Response" link that will show on the confirmation page. This will allow you to return to the form later.*

You will be contacted by the Ambassador Advisor, Kristen Coffey, if you have been invited to an interview after the application deadline. Please note: individual interviews will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, February 22nd or Wednesday, February 23rd. All selected Ambassadors will be notified by Friday, February 25th by 5pm.

Volunteer with EcoCity Farms

EcoCity Farms is looking for 1-2 volunteers to assist in teaching an after-school program for youth to learn about sustainability, health and wellness, and urban agriculture. Volunteers will be able to learn hands-on about farming and teaching to youth, with opportunities to continue working in environmental education or agriculture. This opportunity is listed on Careers4Terps (ID: 242291) and interested individuals can also contact Sally sally@ecocityfarms.org directly.