QUEST Honors Program
This Week In QUEST... 

QUEST Honors Program

September 19-23, 2011 

Calendars 

Make sure you add QUEST's Google Calendar  to keep up to date with the latest events!

Future Events

September
Tuesday, Sept. 27th
Brazil Information Session
6:30-7:30pm
Room VMH Frank Auditorium
***This is a new event!***

October
Tuesday, Oct. 4th
Student-Alumni Networking Dinner
6:30-8pm, Garden Restaurant, UMUC

Thursday, Oct. 20th
QUEST Bowling
6:30-9pm, STAMP Student Union Basement

November
Thursday, Nov. 3rd
QUEST Formal
7:30-10pm
Colony Ballroom- STAMP

Saturday, Nov. 5th
Alumni-Student Tailgate
Maryland vs. UVA
10am-5pm
Location TBD

December

Thursday, Dec. 8th 

Senior Conference, 5:30-9pm
Riggs Alumni Center

This week's events
Computer Design Challenge- 9/20 and 9/22
Goldman Sachs Event- 9/26
QUEST to Brazil Info Session- 9/27
Career Opportunities
Speak at TEDxAshokaU- Deadline 10/21
Bright Idea Challenge- Deadline 10/21

Computer Design Challenge

Hey, Q17 and Q18!

Come support Cohort 19 as the 190 class presents in the 2011 Computer Design Challenge. If you attend, you may even get the opportunity to vote on the winning design!

 

When?

Tuesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 22

12:30pm - 1:45pm

 

Where?

VMH 1333

Goldman Sachs Event

Goldman Sachs is making a special visit to QUEST to talk about technology in their business. The event is titled "Criticality of Technology for Goldman Sachs", and will explain how technology is used and how important it is to our businesses, from low latency trading to client asset management. 

 

All majors are welcome to attend, although Goldman Sachs is looking specifically at students with an interest in working in technology. Goldman Sachs is looking for summer and full-time hires, so bring along a resume if you are interested. 

 

When?

Monday, September 26th

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Where?

Location TBD

QUEST to Brazil Information Session

Are you interested in going on the QUEST trip to Brazil this winter? If so, please plan on attending the first information session to learn about all of the great details of this trip and have your questions answered.

 

When?

Tuesday, September 27th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Where?

VMH Frank Auditorium

Career Opportunities

TEKSystems 

 

TEKSystems, an IT staffing firm located in Hanover, MD is 
looking to recruit students for roles in their corporate offices, including the Business Operations Associate role for students in business, finance, and/or management concentrations. Business Operations Associates provide customer service for external customers as well as corporate and field office employees. All roles at TEKSystems include the opportunity to be promoted from within into management based on an individual's accomplishments rather than tenure. TEKSystems has an environment that respects the differences that embrace the culture; and 
promote a teamwork mentality.  They provide comprehensive training and development. They hire the best and provide the right tools, training and opportunities a student needs to excel on his/her career path.  No IT experience or knowledge needed. And, they were recently 
 
Learn more at www.teksystems.com and 

For more information, please email Hilary Kleinmeyer at hkleinme@teksystems.com
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JP Morgan Chase 
Full Time Opportunities 
(resume drop deadline is THIS FRIDAY!)
 
JP Morgan Chase would like to reach out to QUEST students of all majors (Business, Engineering, and CMNS) to apply for their Corporate Analyst Development Program. The two-year rotational program allows students to gain experience in four key areas: Project Management & Process Improvement; MIS, Analytics, & Business Management; Operational Risk & Control; and Core Operations. After the rotation, students will secure a permanent, non-rotating role in one of the businesses or corporate areas that complements your newly built core business skill set. QUEST Alumna Melinda Jih is currently in her first rotation and happy to answer your questions about the program! Contact her at melinda.jih@jpmorgan.com

Find the job postings at HireSmith and Careers4Terps, and keep in mind the deadline is THIS FRIDAY!

Speak at TEDxAshokaU

Ashoka U, the largest association of social entrepreneurs in the world, is hosting an independently organized TED event on the evening of February 10, 2012.  "TEDxAshokaU" will feature leaders discussing the topic of "Disruptive Innovation in Higher Education".

 

Brought to you exclusively through the UMD's Center for Social Value Creation's partnership, as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus students and faculty / staff are invited to share their ideas on positive social impact in a university setting and apply as a "wildcard" speaker for this event.

Two "wildcard" spots have been reserved. Directions to apply can be found here, and the deadline is October 21, 2011.

Bright Idea Challenge

 The Bright Idea Challenge is looking for new or early-stage, innovative social venture proposals that addresses DC-specific social issues. 

 

Hosted by the DC Social Innovation Project, the Bright Idea Challenge will accept both non-profit or for-profit proposals. The top two ventures will share a prize package of more than $50,000 in funding, services, and resources.

 

The deadline to apply is October 21, 2011. 

 

For more information and to apply, visit 

DC Social Innovation's website 

 

Questions about the Bright Idea Challenge? 

Email  info@dcsocialinnovation.org 

or send a tweet at @dcsocialinnov