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Baltimore Collegetown Network LeaderShape

Are you ready to be visionary? Applications due Friday, 3/11

Have a passion for service? Want to make a difference Baltimore? Create a vision for a better you, a better Baltimore, and a better world by applying to the Collegetown LeaderShape Program....

Posted: March 7, 2016, 9:25 PM

UMBC's New "Grand Challenge Scholars" Program

Are you up for the Challenge? Two Info Sessions This Week!

ALL MAJORS!!  Not just for engineers! Designed for students completing their sophomore year (but all students may apply).   UMBC is launching the Grand Challenge Scholars Program.  It is...

Posted: March 6, 2016, 11:48 PM

Annual Petrovich Lecture on Monday, March 7th, by UMBC Alum

Topic: Development of Drugs for Rare or "Orphan" Diseases

On Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 6 PM, the Interdisciplinary Studies Program and Council of Majors has invited James Valentine, a UMBC alumni, to speak about drugs and the FDA regulatory framework....

Posted: March 6, 2016, 11:15 PM

Fellowship Opportunity with the Baltimore Corps

Info Session (POST-Spring Break) on Tuesday, March 22nd

The Baltimore Corps Fellowship connects professionals to high-impact roles in nonprofits, social enterprises and government agencies around Baltimore City. They focus on local organizations that...

Posted: March 6, 2016, 10:57 PM

Paid Summer Opportunities!

Spend Your Summer Serving as a Public Service Scholar

Are you looking for a rising Junior/Senior looking for a Summer Internship? Consider to applying to one of three Public Service Scholars fellowship programs! These fellowships allow students...

Posted: March 2, 2016, 10:16 AM

LeaderShape Info Session at UMBC tomorrow, Thurs. 2/25

Are you ready to be visionary? Apply today!

Have a passion for service? Want to make a difference Baltimore? Create a vision for a better you, a better Baltimore, and a better world by applying to the Collegetown LeaderShape Program....

Posted: February 24, 2016, 2:14 PM

Have your spring schedules settled?

Community Partners still have openings!

The Shriver Center's active partnerships continue to grow (some 20+ years to include MS Swim at the Catonsville YMCA, Saint Agnes Hospital, and The Choice Program).  Each year, we receive more...

Posted: February 18, 2016, 2:02 PM

Just like Maia did, connect your talents to the community!

Numerous youth-based sites have significant openings!

Click on "View on myUMBC" to see the accompanying picture, which features 2013 UMBC Alum, Maia Barber (Psychology).  Maia was very active in Service-Learning through The Choice Program's College...

Posted: February 2, 2016, 11:31 AM

Love Animals?

Volunteer to connect with Cats, destress with Dogs at BARCS

Volunteers are needed for weekly, consistent service on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 3-7 PM and Saturdays 10-2 PM.  Participants must complete necessary Orientation Training, which is coming up...

Posted: February 2, 2016, 10:42 AM

STRONGER TOGETHER: 2016 SERVICE-LEARNING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

EXTENDED 'TIL MONDAY, 2/8! AWARDS and PROPOSALS!

TheService-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference (SLCE)(http://bit.ly/1PXtE2k)is an annual event hosted by a network of universities and individuals dedicated to creating strong civic...

Posted: January 19, 2016, 3:41 PM