Wags for Wellness 5/2 and 5/12

Join the University Health Center and our friendly pups for the last two Wags for Wellness sessions before the end of the semester! May visits are scheduled for Monday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Involvement Suite in STAMP, and Thursday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Health Center. Sign-ups are required. Visit go.umd.edu/wags for information on upcoming events.

AGNR End of Year Fiesta 5/5

The AGNR Student Council hopes your semester has been going well, and as it is coming to an end, we are excited to announce that the AGNR End of Year banquet is returning in person!
You are cordially invited to the AGNR End of Year Fiesta on May 5th at 5:00pm at the Iribe Center!!

We will be celebrating the end of the year while recognizing the accomplishments of our student organizations and members of all of the AGNR community.
Food and drinks will be catered by Taqueria Habanero with an entry ticket, $15 for students and $20 for faculty/staff.

Here is the link to RSVP and Purchase your Ticket: https://go.umd.edu/agnrfiesta22

In addition to food, drink and conversation, we also will be recognizing the clubs of AGNR, and we are asking you to nominate clubs deserving of an end of year award following this link: https://go.umd.edu/acawards
*This is a form to nominate clubs. All nominations must be made by April 29th*

We hope to see everyone in attendance this year! Please RSVP by May 1st!

Support Sigma Alpha at Maryland Day: Grilled Cheese and Kiss-A-Pig!

Come out to show support for Sigma Alpha, Professional Agriculture Sorority, on Maryland Day on April 30th! They will be selling grilled cheese from 10am-4pm outside the ANSC building and hosting their traditional Kiss-A-Pig Event! 

Want to see you favorite sister or professor kiss a pig? Venmo @SATreasurer to vote! One dollar ($1) is equivalent to 1 vote! Please include the name of the person you are voting for in the transaction note for it to count! All funds raised will be donated to Heifer International. Voting ends April 29th!

Sisters that you can vote for: 

• Kate Fortouna
• Briana Gleizer
• Katelyn Amoss
• Alma Figueroa
• Heidi Rhinehart
• Grace Tisone
• Marika Winston
• Shannen Auffarth 

Animal Science teachers that you can vote for: 

• Dr. Balcom
• Dr. Black
• Dr. Vanklompenberg
• Meghan McLean

SGA Sustainability Committee Fossil Fuel Rally 4/29

Join the SGA Sustainability Committee this Friday, 3pm-5pm on April 29th in a rally to push the university to commit to being fully decarbonized by 2035! Did you know that the University of Maryland, College Park campus is run on a 27 MW natural gas power plant on Baltimore Ave? The plant is a combined heating & power (CHP) system, which uses the steam produced when gas is burned to heat buildings across campus. The plant emits around 125,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. This fossil fuel plant makes us the largest single emitter of carbon dioxide in the state government.

Currently, the university plans to renew the plant, and is accepting proposals for the University to decarbonize by 2035 or 2050. This selection process is called NextGen. In the 15 years between 2035 and 2050, at our current rate of emissions, the University would emit an additional 1,875,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere if we chose a 2050 proposal. That is why they are urging the University of Maryland to select a proposal that would decarbonize campus by 2035.

Join them this Friday, April 29th in a rally to push the university to commit to being fully decarbonized by 2035. They'll start at the steps of McKeldin Library, make signs, send emails and calls to the administration, listen to a handful of speeches, and then end by walking .5miles to the power plant on Route 1 (7743 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740). Check out their website to learn more and sign their petition! https://fossilfreeumd.wixsite.com/nextgen/about-the-plant

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? This 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.
• Global Health Challenges, Infectious Diseases & Water Security
• 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 Next Deadline: May 6, 2022 (then rolling admission)

***Prospective Student Info Sessions***
Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall

Terps Against Hunger Maryland Day Service Event

Join Terps Against Hunger this Maryland Day on Saturday, April 30th any time from 9:45 AM - 4 PM and help them fight against food insecurity! They will be packaging 150,000 meals to donate to local food banks in the DMV area and need all the help they can get! Bring your friends and family for this great bonding experience to help the community! Be sure to sign up to volunteer using this link before spots run out: https://ter.ps/TAHMDDay22

WHEN: April 30th from 9:45 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: Ritchie Coliseum (7675 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20742)
HOW: https://ter.ps/TAHMDDay22

AGNR Scholarship Applications Now Open!

The AGNR Current Student Scholarship application is now open! This application is for awards for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Students must be planning to enroll in one or both of those semesters with their primary major in the College of AGNR to be eligible to apply. Students graduating in May 2022 or Summer 2022 are not eligible for awards.

All students meeting the basic eligibility above are encouraged to apply. Most college scholarships are offered as 1 year awards, so even current scholarship recipients should apply. If you have a question about a scholarship you currently receive, refer to your offer letter or contact me directly.

The application is due by 11:59 am by May 15th. Decisions will be released by July 1, 2022.

Access the application on the College's Scholarships website at https://agnr.umd.edu/admissions/scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact April Brohawn abrohawn@umd.edu

Dean's Student Advisory Council Town Hall 4/28

Sustainability Career Panel 4/29

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service FAS Diversity Fellowship Program

Press Pause for Self-Care 4/20

Exams getting stressful? Need some self-care? Wanting some cuddly animal cuteness in your life? Join the Counseling Center to Press PAWS for Self-Care on April 20th 12-3pm on McKeldin Mall. Assess your stress and play with therapy dogs. Come for the afternoon or as a quick break between classes!

Goldwater Scholarship

Are you a rising 2nd or 3rd year student strongly interested in graduate studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors, with our NEW NARRATED presentation! The Goldwater Scholarship includes annual awards of up to $7,500 for recipients.

Maryland has an exceptional record in the Goldwater competition, ranking 2nd in the nation in the past 10 years! Congratulations to our three 2022 winners, George Li, Kevin Tu, and Patrick Kim.

Click here to gain access to our recorded Goldwater info session on ELMS!

GOLDWATER ELIGIBILITY: Rising 2nd year and 3rd year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for nomination this fall 2022.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship

Are you a rising 2nd year student studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 41 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past eight years!

Attend one of their info sessions next week to learn more!

• Click here to reserve a spot for Monday, April 18 at 4:30 pm
• Click here to reserve a spot for Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to their ELMS resource site for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

Mary Wilson Animal Care and Conservation Scholar Program

Mary Wilson was a senior zookeeper at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore where she worked for 38 years. She was the first African-American woman zookeeper at the zoo. In honor of her legacy, the Maryland Zoo has created the Mary Wilson Animal Care and Conservation Scholar Program for a local black, indigenous, or person of color (BIPOC) student with a passion for animals and an interest in a wildlife or conservation career. This intern will be paired with an experienced zookeeper to learn first-hand about working with animals and Zoo visitors. The Scholar Program will allow a student to experience the daily work of an Animal Keeper, with additional exposure to other departments, which might include the Animal, Hospital, Commissary, and Education, providing a unique insight into the Zoo world. A research project throughout the six weeks will round out the learning experience. Upon successful completion of the program, the Scholar will be knowledgeable about the benefits and demands of various wildlife careers, and will have valuable hands-on experience in animal care.

The Mary Wilson Scholar Program is designed to provide an understanding of the zoo field as well as basic skills for individuals interested in pursuing a career in animal science, biology, ecology, conservation, veterinary medicine, and/or zoology. Candidates with limited prior work experience in animal care but a demonstrated passion for the field, are highly encouraged to apply. The Scholar will receive weekly feedback from their mentor, and will get a written evaluation on general performance and the research project at the end of the Scholar Program.

For more information regarding eligibility, dates, responsibilities, and to apply, click here. Applications are due April 30th, 2022.

Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Scholarship

This annual award is designed to recognize outstanding students majoring in Horticulture or related fields who have a clear intent upon graduation from an undergraduate university of either pursuing a career in one the many branches of horticulture including enhancement of the environment, or of attending graduate school in one of these areas.

Amount of Award: The award will be in the amount of $1,500 and paid direct to the two selected individuals by September 1st 2022.

Eligibility: This award shall be presented to a full-time student in horticulture in their Junior or Senior year, in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Applicants must either live in DE, MD, NJ, or PA or go to a school in one of those four states in the PSPA service area. Students must be interested in employment in the horticulture industry or in furthering their education in horticulture or related fields. (Previous scholarship winners are ineligible to apply)

Requirement: As part of the application process, a one-page essay must be submitted that focuses on how you envision impacting the industry through your employment or graduate work in horticulture. To submit an application, click here. Completed applications can be sent to caboley@comcast.net. The deadline is May 1st for applications to be received.

UMD Office of Sustainability Internships

UMD's Office of Sustainability and other UMD departments are recruiting for paid and unpaid student interns. Some of the available positions include: 

• SustainableUMD Ambassador
• Sustainability Advisor
• Teaching Fellow
• Green Office Representative
• Student Sustainability Network Intern
• Green Greeks Intern
• and more!

View all of the current oppostunities at https://sustainability.umd.edu/internships-opportunities.

Sustainability Fund Workshop: Networking, Ideation, & Action Planning

This in-person workshop is for students interested in applying for a Sustainability Fund grant. During the interactive workshop, you will brainstorm and troubleshoot your grant proposal ideas to advance campus sustainability. This workshop will provide an opportunity to identify proposal topics, brainstorm ideas, learn and utilize the steps of Design Thinking, connect with potential grant collaborators, and devise an action plan for developing a strong Sustainability Fund grant application prior to the deadline. Students at all phases of the grant writing process are welcome to attend, though we recommend considering topics of interest ahead of time. The workshop will take place on Monday, April 25th from 6-8pm in ESJ 2101. Registration limited to the first 40 students who register. Please register here by Tuesday, April 19th.

EarthFest 2022

EarthFest is a fun outdoor Earth Day festival that will include interactive exhibits and activities from student groups, campus departments, and more! There will be upcycling crafts, a photo booth, activities, raffles, food, and more! It will take place on Wednesday, April 20th from 11am-3pm at Hornbake Plaza. Register to host a table here by Fri, April 15th.

The Office of Sustainability also compiles and promotes campus Earth Day events throughout the month of April at earthmonth.umd.edu. If you are hosting an event and would like them to add it to the Earth Month website, please email Tanvi Gadhia at tgadhia@umd.edu. Please use the hashtag #EarthMonthUMD when posting Earth Month content and tag @SustainableUMD and they would be glad to share it! 

UMD Farmer's Market

Spring has sprung, and that means the Farmers Market at UMD is open, rain or shine every Wednesday through May! Come out today to experience local produce and food products, watch cooking demos, grab lunch from the Green Tidings Food Truck, and more. For information and a list of vendors: dining.umd.edu/sustainability/farmers-market

Paid Student Summer Internship with UMD Department of Entomology

The University of Maryland Department of Entomology is seeking some motivated undergraduates with an interest in Biological Control, Field Agro-ecology and helping food insecure individuals to join the ecological pest management and applied ecology group for summer paid internship positions. Research prospects will include using cover crops and flowering plants to manipulate beneficial arthropods and suppress insect and weed pests in vegetable plantings. Work will consist also of research plot maintenance, arthropod and plant surveys, produce harvesting and donating fresh produce to organizations that help feed food insecure community members.

Strong commitment to field work and a desire to work as a team and help the less fortunate and remove weeds from research plots are essential as the job entails outside manual activities during the summer months. The ideal candidate will have some interest in field research, the great outdoors and have a valid driver license. If you are interested in this opportunity and obtaining additional information, please send an email that is addressed to all of the following: Alan Leslie, Cerruti Hooks and Matt Dimock at aleslie@umd.edu, crrhooks@umd.edu, and mdimock@umd.edu.

Intern for a Day Round 2

Did you miss the application for Intern for a Day the first time around? We still have many opportunities available, so check it out! We have in-person job shadowing and virtual informational interviews available for UMD undergraduate students.

What Happens Next?

• Enroll in our mandatory online orientation. Deadline to complete orientation is Tuesday, April 12th @ 11:59pm.
• Review the list of professionals available to you and determine who you would like to preference on your application! Applications will be sent on Wednesday, April 13th for students who completed the mandatory orientation (linked above).
• Complete the application by Monday, April 18th @ 11:59pm and the IFAD team will start matching students with hosts the next day and throughout the week.

All details can be found at go.umd.edu/ifad. Questions not addressed on the website can be addressed to ifad@umd.edu.

Career-Oriented UMD Fall 2022 Courses

For many students, an effective way to make time for career development is by taking a class for credit. The University Career Center & The President’s Promise offers two 1-credit career courses for undergraduate UMD students: EDCP108i & PSYC123. Both courses are online and asynchronous with key exploratory and career preparation activities. Register for one of the career course options below for Fall 2022! *both courses offered in spring semester, too*

EDCP108i: Academic Transitions to Internships | 1 credit | asynchronous online
provides UMD students the step-by-step process of finding an internship
Check out the EDCP108i pre & post course learning outcomes.

• EDCP108i is a 7-week (half-semester), 1-credit online course recommended for students who have never had an internship and are actively searching for one. Topics include on-campus and off-campus resources to find internships, preparing application materials, making the most of an internship experience, and more.
• Students will have three live interactions in EDCP108i: a resume review, a group meeting with the instructor, and a mock interview.

**Special sections restricted to ARHU, CMNS & CIVICUS students available! All other sections are open to all majors.


PSYC123: The Psychology of Getting Hired | 1 credit | asynchronous online
introduces students to psychological principles involved in the hiring process
Check out the PSYC123 pre & post course learning outcomes.

• PSYC123 is a full semester, 1-credit online course that introduces students to the science behind the hiring process and prepares students with the academic and practical training needed. Topics include assessing your skills, researching employers, building and identifying your network, creating a career plan, and more.
• Students will have two live interactions in PSYC123: a resume review and a mock interview.

Questions about these courses can be addressed to: Erica Ely- Assistant Director, Career Education & Exposure for University Career Center & The President’s Promise at eely@umd.edu

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Eligible Candidates:
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2022 semester, who have an internship for summer 2022, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2022 & August 2022) are not eligible.
Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2022 and to those who have not previously received an award.

Internships Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester
• Supervised by a professional in the field

Apply by Monday, May 9, 2022! Along with an application, a Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.
For more details, visit: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology Internships

The Hughes Center is affiliated with two separate federal grant projects that seek student interns for this summer. Descriptions and full announcements are available below:

1) Joint Agro-Ecology Field and Science Communications Internship Opportunity
"We seek two students for a summer internship that offers a hybrid of scientific research and outreach and communications. The ideal candidates have strong writing and communications skills coupled with knowledge in environmental science and an interest in agricultural landscapes. This internship is funded through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant to explore how to restore agricultural fields that have been damaged by saltwater intrusion and sea-level rise to vibrant, thriving marshes full of healthy plants and animal species. It is being held in partnership with Agroecology Lab at the University of Maryland."

The full internship announcement is available here. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 22.
Students can apply at: https://forms.gle/paaZTGZYxH4HaGsD9


2) Thriving Agriculture Systems in Urbanized Landscapes Internship
"We seek undergraduate student applicants interested in working as an intern on a project that will require extensive research related to agriculture, urbanization, land use, food systems, and policies in Maryland over a twenty-year period. This internship is part of a five-year $9 million project, “Thriving Agricultural Systems in Urbanized Landscapes” funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA.) The student selected for this internship will work closely with interns at Penn State and Virginia Tech who are also working on the project."

The full internship announcement is available here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 20.
To apply, students can send their resume, cover letter and at least one academic and professional letter of recommendation and reference to Hughes Center Assistant Director Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.

Pitch Dingman 2022 Competition

Pitch Dingman Competition, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style competition, provides the university’s most talented student entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center is offering more prize money than ever before and three competition tracks for University of Maryland students to compete.

After two virtual years, Pitch Dingman Competition 2022 is back in person at Stamp Grand Ballroom. Watch live as the top University of Maryland student entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win a part of over $75,000 in seed funding. Vote for your favorite startup and they could win $1,000! Be one of the first 200 guests in attendance to claim a free Pitch Dingman Competition t-shirt. Register here! 

Urban Forester Position at Casey Trees

The Urban Forester 1 (UF1) is responsible for the management and smooth execution of Casey Trees’ tree planting programs on both public and private lands. This incumbent fields and schedules tree planting and related consultations on a year-round basis with property owners and others, responds to referrals from local government, industry partners and others. The Urban Forester also coordinates spring, fall and winter tree plantings to flow seamlessly with other tree planting activities and events. For more information about the position, requirements and benefits, and to apply, click here.