Updated Reminder: Federal event Monday -- Global Conflict and Terrorism

Calling all Fellows: This Monday, Sept. 14, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) and the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM), both based here at the University of Maryland, are holding a discussion on global conflict and terrorism trends.

The panel will be held at the Holeman Lounge on the 13th floor of the National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

If you're interested in attending, e-mail Priya Kumar at pkumar12@umd.edu and we can get a group together. We'll meet at the bus stop in front of Stamp around 8:15 and take the shuttle to the Metro into DC.

See you Monday!

Updated Federal Semester Open House Hours

Resume and cover letter workshops, 12-4 p.m.:
Friday, September 11th
Thursday, September 17th
Friday, September 18th

Also, remember, you are always welcome in the suite! We have an open door policy! You are, of course, sure to find help if you drop in during grad assistant Joey Manfredo's drop-in hours, or schedule an appointment with Joey or the new coordinator, Priya Kumar (see below for hours and contact information):

• Open door: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday (except when trips occur). Please come use our new office space during work hours from 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. We have a library of books on applying for federal internships, a computer, etc. Come in and brainstorm! Consult our staff!
  
• GA Joey's Drop-In Hours:
  Monday: 2-4pm
  Tuesday: 12-2pm
  Wednesday: 10am-12pm
  Friday: 10am-12pm
  
• Make appointment with GA Joey: manfredo@umd.edu; 301.314.0689.
• Priya Kumar, the new coordinator, is available too!
  Monday through Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  pkumar12@umd.edu; 301-314-0261
• Contact the director, Dr. Joan Burton: jburton1@umd.edu; 301-314-1920
  
• We are happy to give advice and help!
  
  

New Credit Options for the Federal Semester Spring Internship!

Students—Here's some news about a new flexible option for your spring internship!

You may earn three to six credit hours for your internship in the spring, depending on your needs and your potential employer's.

• For internships of 10 hours or more per week, you will earn three credits.
• For internships of 20 hours or more per week, you will earn six credits.

This option is designed to provide you with more flexibility in your hunt for internships in a federal agency, congressional office, or other approved federal policy-related organization.

Get Started on those Security Clearances!

Workshop: Security Clearances for Internships: Sponsored by PPS and led by U.S. Department of State and Office of Personnel Management Representatives
Wednesday, September 9th at 3 pm in 1120 Susquehanna Hall

Jim Onusko, of the Department of State, and Mary Kay Brewer and Richard Weyrauch, of the Office of Personnel Management, work specifically on background investigations and the security clearance process, so we are confident that this workshop is a “can’t miss” for any student who may need clearances for their spring internship.

Internship Fair, University Career Center

Internship and Part-Time Job Fair 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009 • 10:00AM - 03:00PM at the Grand Ballroom - SSU

Did you know that more than 70% of employers recently surveyed hired from their internship pool? Don't be left out! Want extra funds while in school? Looking for a great internship experience before you graduate? Come and learn about part-time and internship employment opportunities both on and off-campus! Students are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of resumes as well as their UM I.D.

For more information, contact Megan O'Rourke at morourk2@umd.edu

Feel unprepared? Visit our prep website at www.CareerCenter.umd.edu/FairPrep for fair preparation tips.

Also, check out pre-fair prep workshops: Thursday, September 3, 2009 – UCC Multi-purpose Room

• 3:00pm – 4:30pm Preparing Your Resume for the Internship & Part-Time Job Fair
• 4:30pm – 5:30pm How to “Work” the Internship & Part-Time Job Fair

…Because you can’t stay in school forever!

Federal-Related Event for Monday, 9/14

Global Conflict & Terrorism Trends
Presented by The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
and the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM)

Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

National Press Club
529 14th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20045
Holeman Lounge, 13th floor

A panel presentation & discussion by:Joseph Hewitt, CIDCM, Jonathan Wilkenfeld, CIDCM, START, Gary LaFree, START, with comments by Tjip Walker, USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation.

RSVP to infostart@start.umd.edu

Department of Justice Internships, Deadline: 3d Wk. of Oct.

Department of Justice Internships
An Internship with the USNCB offers a unique and exciting experience that provides excellent insight into the world of criminal justice and law enforcement. A USNCB intern not only learns about INTERPOL and the world of international law enforcement, but also learns about the many different agencies and jurisdictions involved in law enforcement in the United States.

By working with agents at USNCB, interns will:

• Gain knowledge of the criminal justice system and its domestic and international scope, impact, and mechanisms.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement entities and their inter-relationships.
• Learn about the various types of law enforcement careers available and how to pursue them.
• Understand the national and international impact of crime.
• Learn about extradition and mutual assistance treaties, agreements, statutes, etc. that facilitate and/or affect international law enforcement cooperation.
• Become aware about issues affecting international criminal investigations and humanitarian assistance.
• Gain the ability to analyze and summarize complex criminal activities.
• Acquire educationally-related work experience: Upon request, and to the extent possible, the USNCB will coordinate with educational institutions to ensure duties performed during internships merit college accreditation.

An intern would be assigned to one of the USNCB’s six divisions:

1. Alien and Fugitive Investigative Division
2. Drug Investigative Division
3. Economic Crimes Investigative Division
4. INTERPOL Operations and Command Center
5. Terrorism and Violent Crimes Division
6. State and Local Police Liaison Division

Interns who serve in the six divisions assist with the processing of routine criminal record-check requests. This entails researching extracted data though applicable computer systems, logging and indexing data into a computerized information system, collating pertinent case material into working files, and preparing outgoing correspondence.

Occasionally, internships are available in the Office of the Director and the Executive Office, and the translation unit of the INTERPOL Operations and Command Center. For the former, proficient writing skills are required. For the latter, proficiency in the translation of Spanish or French is required.

This is a full time, unpaid internship. The USNCB will not provide housing. Although full time positions are preferred, part time positions will be considered on an individual basis, determined by the needs of the organization and case by case consideration of the student.

The USNCB is currently seeking to fill several Internship positions. Qualified applicants will be:
Seeking a degree or career in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a language-related degree (Spanish or French preferred).

Internships in the Office of the Director and Executive Office are suitable for those who are:

• Seeking degrees in Public Administration, Finance, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Management, and other related fields.
• Knowledgeable about a variety of computers and office machines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Have strong writing skills.

To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter indicating the desired time period for your internship, your resume, and a short (one or two pages) writing sample to the following address:

U.S. Department of Justice
INTERPOL- USNCB
Attn: Intern Coordinator
Washington, DC 20530
*Applications submitted via the internet will not be considered.

Submission Deadlines:

• Fall Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in June
• Spring Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in October
• Summer Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in March

Intern applicants must undergo drug testing and a police record check. Both must be successfully adjudicated before appointments are offered.

If you have questions regarding an internship with the USNCB please contact Linde Pusateri, Intern Liaison at (202) 353-0018.

http://www.usdoj.gov/usncb/whoweare/internships.php