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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Panel Discussion: Race, Place, & Juvenile Justice
Presented by the University of Maryland Honors College Co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies
The United States incarcerates the highest proportion of children and adolescents in the world. Crime rates among American youths are not significantly higher than anywhere else, yet our juvenile justice system is the largest and most expensive—and seems to reserve its harshest treatment for children and adolescents who are black and Latino. Our panel of activists, educators, justice officials, students, and formerly incarcerated individuals will examine how we got into this mess and what we can do to make juvenile justice in Prince George’s County, in the state of Maryland, and across the United States more cost-effective, more responsive, and more humane.
Date: November 21st, 2016
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge Stamp Student Union, Room 1209 University of Maryland
Moderator:
Dr. Richard Bell, Department of History, UMD
Panelists:
Mr. Saleem El-Amin, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Mr. Derris Moore, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Ms. Rebecca Turner, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Ms. Laura Miller, The Voice, UMD Student Organization
The Honorable Leo Edward Green, Jr., Prince George's County Circuit Court
Dr. Joseph Richardson, Department of African American Studies, UMD
The United States incarcerates the highest proportion of children and adolescents in the world. Crime rates among American youths are not significantly higher than anywhere else, yet our juvenile justice system is the largest and most expensive—and seems to reserve its harshest treatment for children and adolescents who are black and Latino. Our panel of activists, educators, justice officials, students, and formerly incarcerated individuals will examine how we got into this mess and what we can do to make juvenile justice in Prince George’s County, in the state of Maryland, and across the United States more cost-effective, more responsive, and more humane.
Date: November 21st, 2016
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge Stamp Student Union, Room 1209 University of Maryland
Moderator:
Dr. Richard Bell, Department of History, UMD
Panelists:
Mr. Saleem El-Amin, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Mr. Derris Moore, Living Classrooms Foundation Project SERVE
Ms. Rebecca Turner, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Ms. Laura Miller, The Voice, UMD Student Organization
The Honorable Leo Edward Green, Jr., Prince George's County Circuit Court
Dr. Joseph Richardson, Department of African American Studies, UMD
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Conflict Dynamics International Seeks Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Conflict Dynamics International (www.cdint.org) seeks to engage an exceptional and highly motivated Research Assistant to work in Cambridge on its emerging research on preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) as part of the organization’s peacebuilding program.
Position: Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Type: Part-Time
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Hourly Requirement: 16-20 hours/week
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: TBD
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in progress or completed.
- Professional experience working on issues related to PCVE, governance, political systems, fragile states, peacebuilding, and other related fields.
- Practical experience of research application in situations of conflict or political transition, preferably relating to East Africa and/or the Middle East.
- High quality analytical and qualitative research skills.
- Excellent writing skills (English), with experience drafting for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
To Apply:
Visit a link to their requirements here.
Position: Research Assistant, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Type: Part-Time
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Hourly Requirement: 16-20 hours/week
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: TBD
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in progress or completed.
- Professional experience working on issues related to PCVE, governance, political systems, fragile states, peacebuilding, and other related fields.
- Practical experience of research application in situations of conflict or political transition, preferably relating to East Africa and/or the Middle East.
- High quality analytical and qualitative research skills.
- Excellent writing skills (English), with experience drafting for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
To Apply:
Visit a link to their requirements here.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Jobs & Internship Webinar
FEMA and Emergency Management Institute Higher Education Program & National Training Liaison Presents Webinar Series: Session IX - Jobs and Internships for Emergency Management Students
Date: November 30, 2016
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30 pm EST
Presenters:
To register, click here.
Conference Call-In: 800-320-4330, PIN: 376368
Date: November 30, 2016
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30 pm EST
Presenters:
- Tal Ehlers, MEP, Uintah County Emergency Manager
- Brent Cox, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Disaster Preparedness, Arkansas State University
- Timothy J. De Palma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, BS in Emergency Management, Barry University
- Wendy Walsh, Higher Education Program Manager, Moderator
To register, click here.
Conference Call-In: 800-320-4330, PIN: 376368
Maryland Summer Scholars
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2017, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2017. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2017 awards will be midnight on Tuesday, February 8, 2017. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2017 MSS program BEFORE and AFTER Thanksgiving break. Please note: All information sessions will be held in room 1201 Marie Mount Hall. PLEASE REPLY TO ugresearch@umd.edu INDICATING THE SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND -- SPACE IS LIMITED!
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Sessions:
Monday, November 14 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, November 14 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Additional sessions will be announced for the week following Thanksgiving break. Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website, here.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you will have completed at least two full semesters (and 30 credits) by the end of Spring semester 2017, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4 at the time of application, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2017. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2017 awards will be midnight on Tuesday, February 8, 2017. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information sessions about the summer 2017 MSS program BEFORE and AFTER Thanksgiving break. Please note: All information sessions will be held in room 1201 Marie Mount Hall. PLEASE REPLY TO ugresearch@umd.edu INDICATING THE SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND -- SPACE IS LIMITED!
Maryland Summer Scholars Information Sessions:
Monday, November 14 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, November 14 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 10:30 am - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 17 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 12 noon - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Friday, November 18 at 2:30 pm - 1201 Marie Mount Hall
Additional sessions will be announced for the week following Thanksgiving break. Detailed information about the MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the MCUR website, here.
Monday, November 14, 2016
U.S. Department of State: Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP)
Applications are being accepted for U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0002
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-04
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $31,521.00 to $40,977.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0003
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-03/03
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $28,078.00 to $36,501.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open from 11/14/2016 to 11/18/2016 or until 100 applications have been received for this position.
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0002
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-04
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $31,521.00 to $40,977.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Vacancy Number: HRSC/PATH-2017-0003
Position: Student Trainee (Office Automation)
Rank: GS-0399-03/03
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $28,078.00 to $36,501.00 / Per Year
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open from 11/14/2016 to 11/18/2016 or until 100 applications have been received for this position.
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Service Medical Providers Vacancy
Applications are being accepted for the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Medical Providers.
Foreign Service Medical Providers; Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with a family practice background, assume the role of a primary care provider in diagnosing and treating patients and will be responsible for administering a full range of community health care services, including preventive health education for the official mission community.
Vacancy Number: MP-2017-0001
Position: Foreign Service Medical Provider - MP - (NP/PA Corps)
Rank: FP - 0610 - 03
Location: MANY
Salary: $75,854 - $98,972
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate, ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance, and ability to obtain Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open until from 11/9/2016-11/22/2016.
Foreign Service Medical Providers; Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with a family practice background, assume the role of a primary care provider in diagnosing and treating patients and will be responsible for administering a full range of community health care services, including preventive health education for the official mission community.
Vacancy Number: MP-2017-0001
Position: Foreign Service Medical Provider - MP - (NP/PA Corps)
Rank: FP - 0610 - 03
Location: MANY
Salary: $75,854 - $98,972
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate, ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance, and ability to obtain Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open until from 11/9/2016-11/22/2016.
U.S. Department of State PEPFAR Country Coordinator Vacancies
Applications are being accepted for U.S. Department of State's PEPFAR Country Coordinator in Angola, India, and Kazakhstan.
The PEPFAR Country Coordinator leads the U.S. government PEPFAR interagency team in the designated country in the conception, formulation, and recommendation of initiatives in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in designated country. A master’s degree or higher in a relevant professional discipline such as Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or other related subjects are required.
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement on USAJOBS to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. Applicants must submit applications and required documentation electronically under the cover of one email to PEPFAR_LNAinfo@state.gov by November 22, 2016.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate, obtain security clearance, and obtain Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Deadline:11/22/2016
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
The PEPFAR Country Coordinator leads the U.S. government PEPFAR interagency team in the designated country in the conception, formulation, and recommendation of initiatives in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in designated country. A master’s degree or higher in a relevant professional discipline such as Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or other related subjects are required.
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement on USAJOBS to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. Applicants must submit applications and required documentation electronically under the cover of one email to PEPFAR_LNAinfo@state.gov by November 22, 2016.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate, obtain security clearance, and obtain Foreign Service Medical Clearance.
Deadline:11/22/2016
**For more job notifications from the U.S. Department of State, sign up here for their email updates.
FEMA Seeks Community Planning Capacity Building Coordinator in Denton, TX
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks a Community Planning Capacity Building Coordinator at the Regional Offices - Recovery Division in Denton, TX.
Vacancy Number: FEMA-17-KNH-122085-CORE
Position: Community Planning Capacity Building Coordinator
Rank: IC-0301-13/13
Location: Denton, TX
Salary: $89,383.00 to $116,203.00 / Per Year
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate.
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open until 11/11/2016 at 11:59pm EST or until the 200th application is received.
Vacancy Number: FEMA-17-KNH-122085-CORE
Position: Community Planning Capacity Building Coordinator
Rank: IC-0301-13/13
Location: Denton, TX
Salary: $89,383.00 to $116,203.00 / Per Year
Eligibility: U.S. citizens 21 years of age or older, with ability to relocate.
Read full description and apply here.
Deadline: Vacancy open until 11/11/2016 at 11:59pm EST or until the 200th application is received.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Research Assistant at the Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is looking for an innovative and passionate individual to join our team and inspire citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide conducts work on genocide and related crimes against humanity and is guided by the Committee on Conscience (COC), a standing committee of the USHMM Council. The COC was established to alert the national conscience, influence policy makers, and stimulate worldwide action to confront and work to halt acts of genocide or related crimes against humanity.
The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide (Simon-Skjodt Center) at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is seeking to hire a Research Assistant responsible for performing research in support of the Museum’s work to foster the field of genocide prevention and to educate policy makers and the public about the need and possibilities for preventing genocide and mass atrocities in at-risk places in the world today. The incumbent performs research in support of the Simon-Skjodt Center Research Director, other Simon-Skjodt Center staff and fellows, and other Museum departments. This is a full-time donated position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: First, visit this site for more information on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and a (2 -3 page long) writing sample to careers@ushmm.org. Please include both your resume, cover letter, and writing sample in a single PDF or Word document titled “First Name Last Name”. Salary history may be required during the interview process.
For more information about the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, please visit www.ushmm.org. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified individuals. If you are not a US citizen, you must possess sufficient legal documentation and permission to work in the United States (and provide if requested).
The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide (Simon-Skjodt Center) at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is seeking to hire a Research Assistant responsible for performing research in support of the Museum’s work to foster the field of genocide prevention and to educate policy makers and the public about the need and possibilities for preventing genocide and mass atrocities in at-risk places in the world today. The incumbent performs research in support of the Simon-Skjodt Center Research Director, other Simon-Skjodt Center staff and fellows, and other Museum departments. This is a full-time donated position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: First, visit this site for more information on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and a (2 -3 page long) writing sample to careers@ushmm.org. Please include both your resume, cover letter, and writing sample in a single PDF or Word document titled “First Name Last Name”. Salary history may be required during the interview process.
For more information about the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, please visit www.ushmm.org. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified individuals. If you are not a US citizen, you must possess sufficient legal documentation and permission to work in the United States (and provide if requested).
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