Announcements

Judicial Branch Internship Opportunities – Statewide

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Where: Judicial Branch Internships

When: Fall, Spring, or Summer

Type of Internship: Unpaid

Location: Statewide

Responsibilities: Opportunities range from Adult Probation, Juvenile Matters, Bail Services, Jail Re-entry Programs, Family Matters, Juvenile Detention, Victim Services, Community Court, Information Technology, and Court Clerk’s Office.
Requirements: Must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning, be a student in good standing, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, disclose any pending matter before the Court to the Intern Coordinator, have the ability to work with diverse populations, maintain high level of confidentiality, work at least two five hour days a week for one semester, be willing to travel, and attend Intern Orientation.
To Apply: Visit www.jud.ct.gov/intern

More Information: Contact the Judicial Branch Volunteer/Intern Program

 

(Please note: Internship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for an internship is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is recommending these employers nor guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the job posting.)

Spring 2023 and Winter 2022 Course Flyer – Revised

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The attached flyer has been updated. Any cell colored light blue has no seats as of November 15th. Any cell colored light yellow has limited seating. If you are interested in any of these courses, please confirm seat availability in Peoplesoft since students may drop the class. This is only a guide.

If you have not already scheduled an appointment with your UCS faculty advisors, please be sure to do so to ensure that you have sufficient time to enroll in classes.

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Spring 2023 Course Flyer Revised 11.15

UCS Spring 2023 Course Flyer – updated 10.27.22

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At the bottom of this page is the  revised UCS course flyer for Spring 2023.  Here are a few key changes since last weeks edition.

Storrs

HIST/URBN 2541, Urban History – a Core in the major –  was added to the schedule on Tuesday and Thursday in the afternoon.

URBN 3998, Variable Topics course on Urban Farming will be offered this spring. This course is not offered every year, so please be sure to take it this spring if you are interested in the topic. The course meets a UCS’ Supporting requirement.

Hartford

Sociology of Carework, SOCI 2995 – will be offered this spring in Hartford.  We all need carework, including a variety of emotional and supportive resources, both paid and unpaid. However, for children, the elderly, disabled persons, and those with short and long-term illnesses, carework is essential. Carework takes place in a variety of contexts, from community groups to people’s homes, to facilities like daycare centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the various forces that shape the social organization of carework through an examination of scholarly research, multimedia, and a recent memoir.

SOCI 3201, Methods of Social Research will be offered in Hartford and Stamford via Distance Learning. UCS majors in Storrs or Waterbury who may need a Methods course or would like to take this course should reach out to their UCS advisor for further information or possible guidance on attaining a permission number.

Waterbury

New course offering – GEOG 3000, Race, Sex, Space, and Place

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Summer Job Opportunity – Intern at Freedom School Project

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Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School is looking for young adults who are interested in education and would like to be in the classroom this summer. They will be hiring Servant Leader Interns at three sites this summer in Hartford’s North End neighborhood. This position is for a period of six weeks, from June 27th to August 5th. They are looking for passionate young people to work with scholars between grades K-5, those who want an experience in the education field, have a passion for working with children, and find value in giving back to their communities.

The applicant must be a distinguished college student or a recent college graduate. The position provides a total stipend of $3,630 over the course of 6 weeks.

For more information and to apply, contact Tieasha Gayle at freedomschool@cljct.org, or visit the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School website.

Disclaimer

Please note: Job and internship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is recommending these employers nor guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the job posting,

 

BUILD Hartford – Course Opportunity

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BUILD Hartford is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford, and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovative, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford.

Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget. Students will also work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentors and community partners.

BUILD Hartford is a 3 credit course open to UConn undergraduate and graduate students in all majors from any campus. The program will be held in Downtown Hartford at the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, from August 29 to December 9, 2022. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be open through August 26, 2022. For more information and to apply, visit the BUILD Hartford website. 

Arthur V. Savage Internship Opportunity

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The Parks & Trails of New York staff are searching for a new intern as a part of the Arthur V. Savage program. The Arthur V. Savage Internship Program offers an opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to work in Albany, NY with the Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) staff to shape policies, organize grassroots constituents and provide stewardship for parks, public lands, and other outdoor recreational facilities. The program provides interns with valuable, first-hand professional experience in the environmental field.

The position will be part-time and paid $15 an hour, beginning in August or September and running through December 2022.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references (including a former employer or supervisor of volunteer work) by June 30, 2022, to wcote@ptny.org with the subject line “ASI Internship.” 

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Disclaimer

Please note: Job and internship postings are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban and Community Studies Program, nor the University is recommending these employers nor guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the job posting.

 

Interning for Credit and Co-ops through the Ctr for Career Dev.

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Co-ops and/or Interning for Credit

    UConn offers more than 70 internship courses for students looking to earn credit while participating in internships. If you are working with a student where your department does not have an internship course, or the student does not meet pre-requisites, please refer them to the Center for Career Development’s ‘Earning Credit While Interning’ page: Earn Credit For Your Internship – UConn Center for Career Development. The Career Center also offers two courses for students to consider.

     

    Co-op is an excellent opportunity for students lookng for full-time work in an industry of interest, while still enrolled at UConn. They are allowed to take up to 6 credits, though most take no classes, and still have FT Status. Co-op covers an entire semester, is for all majors, and must be paid. Co-ops pay between $12,000 and $18,000 based on the role. Learn more on the co-op page: Co-op – UConn Center for Career Development

     

    Reach out to the Center for Career Development Experiential Learning Team:

    internships@uconn.edu or careercoop@uconn.edu

CLAS Scholarship Applications open up January 18th

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 The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers an array of need-based and merit-based undergraduate student scholarships and graduate student fellowships. The application will open on Tuesday, January 18th and will close on Sunday, February 27th.  Students can find more information about available scholarships and fellowships and apply by visiting www.clas.uconn.edu/scholarships.