Sustainability Fund Review Committee Application Open

The application for serving in the Sustainability Fund Review Committee (SFRC) is open to all undergraduate students who may be interested. 

The SFRC reviews applications to the Sustainability Fund, which is supported by undergraduate student sustainability fees, and makes funding recommendations to the University Sustainability Council. We're looking for undergraduate students passionate about sustainability and eager to participate in decision-making on campus. As a committee member, responsibilities will include reviewing grant applications and sharing insights at weekly committee meetings. The application is open through Monday, September 15th, at 11:59 PM.

Application Deadline Extended! Get Involved with AGNR's Dean's Advisory Council

 

Looking to make a difference here in AGNR?
Become a representative for your major/department!
Applications for the AGNR Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) are open!!

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Apply by Monday, November 18th!

• Who is DSAC?
• The Dean’s Student Advisory Council envisions an academic experience that is equitable, accessible, and of high quality for all students in AGNR. 
  
  
• What do we do?
• "The Dean’s Student Advisory Council will be a forum of and for the students of AGNR. The Council will serve the College’s student body by facilitating dialogue and relationship-building among students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Members will evaluate College and Department policies and disseminate information to students. The Council will listen to student concerns, and advocate on their behalf to the Dean’s Office and Department Chairs. As necessary and possible, the Council will unite the AGNR student body for professional and social events and causes."
  
  
• Who can join DSAC?
• Undergraduate students pursuing an AGNR major are invited to apply! The council aims to be a representation of the college's diverse student body, including members from all college departments/programs and other key student populations.
  
  
• What is the time commitment?
• Meetings: The council meets ~9 times each semester; once every two weeks (typically in the evening) with an extra meeting or two added as needed for event prep.
• Events: We host two events per semester; one is our popular Midterm Support Kit event and the other is a forum/open meeting featuring the Dean(s) of AGNR. 

Don't wait. Apply today! 

https://forms.gle/a9JyB6CAKD25VHEz8

Questions? Email us at dsac.agnr@gmail.com

Alternative Break Experiences

Alternative Breaks (AB) are week-long service-learning immersion experiences during the university's Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks that address social issues in local, national, and international communities. Students can lead or participate in the experiences, and there are mentoring opportunities for faculty & staff!

Alternative Break Experiences focus on exploring a range of issues including - but not limited to - environmental conservation, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more! Alternative Break participants travel to communities all over the country and internationally.

Registration for Fall Weekend, Winter & Spring Break experiences is open!

• Alternative Weekend Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, September 15th
• Alternative Winter Break Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, October 6th
• Alternative Spring Break Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, November 10th

https://stamp.umd.edu/lcsl/alternative_breaks/how_participate

Opportunity for AGNR Students -- Alternative Breaks

 Join us for Alternative Breaks Experiences this Year!

Program Details:

• Alternative Breaks (AB) are week-long service-learning immersion experiences during the university's Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks that address social issues in local, national, and international communities.

• You can explore topics like Environmental Stewardship and Wildlife in Blue Spring, Florida, Food Security in the Urban Landscape of Atlanta, Public Health Infrastructures in Stuanton, Virginia, and more!

• Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 5 weeks leading up to the experience and for the entire dates of the schedule trips (Winter Break- Jan. 10-20 / Spring Break- Mar. 16-23) 

• U.S. based experiences average in cost of $200, inclusive of all transportation and food; Opportunities for additional fundraising and scholarships are available.

Who should participate?:

• Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.

• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more. 

How will you benefit from participating?:

• Connect with a community of peers from across campus and create new friendships. 

• Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 

• Learn how to best engage and serve communities.

What should I expect?

• Engage in short-term service-learning immersion experiences that address social issues in local, national, and international communities.

• Learning and discovering root causes about different social issues through service 

• Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.

• Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.

• Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.

• Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.

Sign Up Information:

• Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up TODAY- spots are first-come, first served!

• The priority deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 11th, 2023. 

For more information or questions, visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu