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Dear UMBC Students,
Are you looking for an enriching opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable experience? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dedicated UMBC student to serve on the MOU Steering Committee for the upcoming academic year of 2024-2025.
As a member of the MOU Steering Committee, you will play a crucial role in coordinating activities and events related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This internship offers a unique chance to engage in meaningful work and contribute to important initiatives.
Qualifications:
Must be a student enrolled at UMBC for the 2024-2025 academic year, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students (transfer students and international students welcome)
Willingness to commit up to 10 hours per week to coordinating activities and events for the MOU
Requirements:
Experience with communications and outreach principles, methods, practices, and techniques
Proficiency in developing and executing plans for engagement and outreach
Enjoyment in coordinating and building internal and external relationships
Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills
Please note that this is an unpaid internship.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply by completing the application form by May 17, 2024. More information can be found on the UMBC/EPA/USGS Website: https://epa-usgs.umbc.edu/.
Join us in making a meaningful impact and gaining valuable experience! If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.
According to the Oxford Dictionary imposter syndrome is “the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills.”
When you are suffering from imposter syndrome the following signs may occur:
All of these signs can be experienced in the workplace. For example, you may procrastinate on a project because you’re suffering from fear of failure. Or, you may spend your days comparing yourself to others in your office, hindering you from making connections with your co-workers. Finally, you may be in a state of perfectionism to show your value, which can result in burnout. Imposter syndrome can cause these scenarios and more, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes.
So how do you overcome it? Try one of these methods:
Need help taking the broader view when it comes to your career? Take the FOCUS 2 Assessment to see how you can best apply your strengths, which can help you avoid imposter syndrome.
Earlier this year, i3b and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being were awarded a $30,000 grant from Interfaith America to pioneer innovative Interfaith Programming at UMBC. From this collaboration, two incredible programs have emerged, set to launch in Fall 2024!
1. UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program: Are you passionate about interfaith engagement and eager to make a difference on campus? Don't miss out on this STIPENDED opportunity! The UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship designed to develop student leaders committed to engaging across religious and spiritual traditions. Through a series of weekly meetings and campus-focused projects, participants will gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to shape campus culture and promote interfaith engagement as a campus norm. Apply now to become a Fellow and help lead the way towards a more inclusive and diverse UMBC community!
Application Link: Interfaith Fellows Program application
2. Bridge Builders Program: Struggling to navigate conversations about religion and spirituality? Look no further! The UMBC Bridge Builders Program offers a STIPENDED opportunity to enhance your dialogue skills and engage in real-time discussions on pressing global issues related to religion and spirituality. Join a small group of students for a semester-long journey focused on dialogue across differences, identity exploration, and community building. Apply now to become a Bridge Builder and be part of creating meaningful connections and understanding on campus!
Application Link: Bridge Builders Program application
For more detailed descriptions and to apply, check out the flyers attached to this post. Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to grow, connect, and make a difference at UMBC!
UMBC is partnering with local non-profit 'There Goes My Hero' for a swab drive benefitting the National Bone Marrow Registry!Currently, it's less likely for a person of color to receive a viable donor from the registry when they are diagnosed with blood-related cancers. This is due to limits in donations from adults of similar ancestry. There Goes My Hero seeks to bridge this gap with their ‘Color the Registry’ initiative, which aspires to educate potential donors and recruit more life-savers to the registry.Registering takes only 10 minutes and includes just swabbing your cheek!
