Friday, August 22, 2025

 


We are excited to announce the launch of the Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) at the University of Maryland—our campus’s first-ever chapter of this prestigious national honor society dedicated to first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha celebrates and supports first-gen students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.

In addition to inviting applications from eligible students to take part in this historic milestone—the founding of Tri-Alpha at UMD—we also invite faculty and staff who are first-gen college graduates to become founding members of the Nu Zeta Chapter and take part in shaping its legacy on our campus.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Undergraduate first-gen students with a minimum of 30 earned credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni who identify as first-generation college students and who are willing to serve as a mentor for first-generation students.
For more information, including membership benefits, fees, and the online application, visit firstgenterps.umd.edu/trialpha.html.


For questions, please email us at umdtrialpha@umd.edu.


Wednesday, August 20, 2025

AAAS398B: Black Immigrants - Challenges and Impacts, Fall 2025


 

Feller Center Career Planning Student Assistant

 


Are you a current UMD undergrad? Interested in learning more about career planning resources?

We are seeking an organized and dedicated student to fill the position of Career Planning Student Assistant during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. The position will be 10 hours a week.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Support BSOS career programming through administrative assistance in the office and at events. 
  • Edit resources, respond to inquiries, and assist with scheduling matters. 
  • Opportunities for data analysis and reporting. 
  • Greet and welcome visitors into the Feller Center.
  • Assist with marketing and student communication efforts
 

Eligibility Criteria/Required Qualifications:

  • Strong copyediting and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Canva.
  • Excellent administrative, organization, and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Intent to return to the University in-person for the Spring 2026 semester.
  • A current UMD undergraduate. At least a 2.5 GPA. Must be in good judicial/academic standing.

Preferred: Experience with designing advertisements like Canva and knowledge of BSOS majors.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup September 9th,2025 2-4PM ET

All University of Maryland, College Park students are invited to explore paid, part-time job opportunities on campus or in the College Park vicinity at the biannual 

On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup. 




Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Open Seats for AAAS GenEd Courses Fall 2025

AAAS just added a few courses/sections to the Fall 2025 schedule. 

The following courses can fulfill a GenEd requirement:

  • AAAS101: Public Policy and the Black Community (Section 0201 open seats & in person)
  • AAAS187: The New Jim Crow: African-Americans, Mass Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex
  • AAAS202: Black Culture in the United States (Section 0501 open seats)
  • AAAS211: Get Out: The Sunken Place of Race Relations in the Post-Racial Era

Volunteering opportunity from Carte Clinics

Carte Clinics is recruiting volunteer pre-med students to assist with comprehensive strategic health assessments, working alongside physicians, medical specialists, physical therapists, and fellow pre-medical and medical students. 

Volunteers will participate in both patient advising and clinic operations, gaining valuable insights into how advanced health evaluations are conducted.

Details:

  • Event Dates (must be available for all):

    • September 14th

    • October 12th

    • November 9th

    • December 7th

  • Event Time: Sundays, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Tyson's Corner, Virginia

  • Required Training Session: Sunday, August 17th (Morning)

Benefits to Volunteers:

  • Mentorship across health professions: Work closely with physicians, medical specialists, physical therapists, and healthcare entrepreneurs.

  • Clinical + operations experience: Gain direct patient contact experience and learn the logistics of managing clinical assessments and health events.

  • Cutting-edge diagnostics: Learn how advanced imaging and testing modalities are used in longevity and preventive medicine.

  • Startup exposure: Get a front-row seat to the mechanics of launching and operating an innovative health service.

If you are interested and able to commit to all event dates and the training session on August 17th, please email gina@carteclinics.com with your CV for next steps.