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New Executive Board Takes Over
Posted on 04 Jun 2008 by Administrator
The Executive Board for the 2008-2009 academic year offcially took over on June 1, 2008. New officer positions include: President- Joe Harris, Vice President- Eric Couturier, Chief Executive Officer- James O'Flaherty, Treasurer- Donovan Astwood, and Chief Operating Officer- Laura Cialini. We look forward to a productive year with these new officers and other new members joining the current membership.
MCV Preparedness Exercise
Posted on 22 Apr 2008 by Administrator
Members from Eta Lambda Sigma recently assisted with the facilitation of a preparedness exercise for the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA. The exercise was designed to test the hospital's ability to handle a chemical exposure incident resulting from a HAZMAT accident. Not only were fraternity member playing roles in the exercise, but provided valuable feedback to those in charge of preparedness for the hospital.
Second Annual Career Fair Agency List
Posted on 27 Feb 2008 by Administrator
The following is a list of most of the agencies that will be attending the Second Annual Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Public Safety Career Fair on March 4, 2008. The list is not comprehensive as we have a few new agencies that have expressed a desire to participate. The list is as of 27 Feb. More information about the Career Fair may be found under the Career Fair link on the website. http://www.etalambdasigma.org/careerfair.php
VA State Police
Richmond Police
Henrico Police
VCU Police
Army
Navy
USMC
USCG
USAF
Va Dept of Health
FBI
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Detica DFI
ONI
VDEM
NCIS
DEA
Dept of Energy
Dept of Transportation
Secret Service
Federal Reserve
SRA International
Central Virginia Health Planning Agency
ATF
Second Annual Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Career Fair
Posted on 17 Feb 2008 by Administrator
Eta Lambda Sigma's Second Annual Career Fair will be held Tuesday March 4 from 10:00AM-4:00PM in the Virginia Commonwealth University Student Commons. The Career Fair will feature agencies from Federal, State, and local levels of government, as well as private industry. Last year's fair was a huge success in terms of attendance and numbers of people hired as a direct result of it. This year promises to be even better with more agencies and publicity!
For more information contact careerfair@etalambdasigma.org.
Intelligence Panel
Posted on 17 Feb 2008 by Administrator
Eta Lambda Sigma will be hosting a panel discussion this Thursday February 21 at 10AM. The panelists will be discussing major issues the Intelligence Community is facing as well as giving career advice for those wishing to make a career in the field of intelligence.
First Annual Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Career Fair
Posted on 11 Dec 2007 by Administrator
This write-up was published March 8, 2007 in response to Eta Lambda Sigma's First Annual Career Fair.
Trinity Washington University Intelligence Center News- November 26, 2007
Posted on 26 Nov 2007 by Administrator
Enrollment for the Spring semester is underway. Courses offered in term one (January 15 to March 8, 2008) are “Jihadist Global Strategies” and “The Global War on Terrorism.” See our web site for more details or contact Ms. Tammy McCants (McCantsT@trinitydc.edu; 202-884-9406).
Over 90 people attended our November 14 Intelligence Community career fair. Trinity will host another IC recruiting event in the spring.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are sponsoring a summer internship in Washington DC for college students interested in careers in public service. Application deadline is December 7.
If you haven’t already seen it, check out the Global Incident Map. The site features a Google maps-based interactive display of recent terrorist incidents and other suspicious events (http://www.globalincidentmap.com/home.php).
One glance shows there is much more going on in the world than the headlines can handle.
The Washington Times details an FBI Advisory on terrorist plans to attack the intelligence training center at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Sixty terrorists from Iraq and Afghanistan were to be smuggled into the country with the help of Mexican drug runners. Some of the terrorists are allegedly already in a safe house inside the US. Probably not very safe for them right now though.
The New Yorker ran an in depth article on the complexities of the “Sunni Awakening” in western Iraq. It illustrates the tolerance for ambiguity that policymakers must learn to accept when getting involved in tribal politics.
A series of recent articles highlight progress in Iraq. On Tuesday the New York Times ran a lengthy report, “Baghdad’s Weary Start to Exhale as Security Improves.” On Friday the Washington Post reported on the gradual re-emergence of social life in the Iraqi capital. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright USMC who visited Iraq for Thanksgiving said the changes are taking “permanent hold.”
AP has a great feature on the diary of Tanja Nijmeijer, a Dutch woman who joined the Colombian guerilla group FARC and found that life as a revolutionary wasn’t as romantic as she had believed it might be. “In the diary, Nijmeijer abhors the strict discipline imposed by FARC's male commanders — no smoking, no phone calls, no romantic relationships without their consent. She says the rank and file are hungry and bored, and describes FARC leaders as both materialistic and corrupt.”
Lastly, the New York State DMV has denied a request from a former law enforcement officer to have vanity license plates that say “Get Osama” because they are “offensive.” The most offensive thing about that message is the fact that it is six years since 9/11 and we still need to get him.
For more information about the IC Center and the IC Scholars Program please contact Dr. James S. Robbins (RobbinsJ@trinitydc.edu; 202-884-9688) or Mr. Stan Dai (DaiS@trinitydc.edu; 202-884-9689)
To apply for admission to the Trinity Washington University International Security Studies Program please contact Ms. Tammy McCants (McCantsT@trinitydc.edu; 202-884-9406)
The ICCAE is underwritten by a grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Meeting and Speaker Draws Over 75 Attendees
Posted on 14 Nov 2007 by Administrator
The November 14 combined General Body Meeting and Presentation by Chief Richard Parker drew over 75 students from various programs. The presentation enititled "The Symbiotic Relationship of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security" focused on the inseparable role of Criminal Justice in protecting the homeland from threats both foreign and domestic. Chief Parker's experience as commander of various units involved in this effort at the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff's Office allowed the students to hear how this relationship functions and plays a part in all aspects of American life. The presentation was open to all students and faculty at VCU. We saw a good number of new faces and hope to see many of them again.
Walmart Emergency Operations Center Internship
Posted on 14 Nov 2007 by Administrator
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is currently taking applications for a summer internship in its Emergency Management Department. The ten-week program at the Wal-Mart Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas is open to rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students who are interested in Emergency Management and are majoring in a related field such as Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Meteorology, Government, Business, Systems Engineering, or any similar program. This competitive internship is designed to provide the student with exposure to Wal-Mart’s leading-edge private sector emergency management programs. The student will be fully integrated into all aspects of the department’s efforts, including working in the emergency operations center during response and recovery efforts, developing and providing internal training, and development and implementation of emergency management policies and procedures. The student will work with a number of other emergency management and security entities, including other private sector companies, non-governmental organizations, local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, and the military. In addition, the student will complete a project that is based on their skill set, interests, and needs of the company. At the end of the internship, the student will be well-versed in the efforts that go into private sector emergency operations, the importance of integrating private sector efforts into the overall effort, and will have established numerous contacts that will be extremely beneficial in their future careers.
The deadline for application is January 15, 2008. Applications may be submitted at www.walmartstores.com/careers . A copy of the job posting is included in this e-mail. If you have questions about this internship or Wal-Mart’s Emergency Management Department in general, please feel free to contact me at the e-mail address or phone number listed below. Thank you for your assistance.
Bryan Koon Emergency Management
Phone 479.204.8159 Treo 479.426.0069
EOC 479.277.1001
bryan.koon@wal-mart.com
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
702 Southwest 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0770
Save money. Live better.
Job ID: 18786
Job Title: Emergency Management Internship
Relocation Available: Yes
Job Type: Intern
Full Time: Yes
Date Posted: Oct 04 2007
Job Description and Responsibilities: This internship will assist in on-going departmental projects, such as Business Continuity Planning, Associate Preparedness, and Procedure Development. As part of these projects, the intern will draft policies, develop procedures and checklists, create presentations, and conduct training that will significantly contribute to the success of the overall project.
The intern will be fully integrated into EOC activations, and will have significant opportunities to interact with departments throughout the company supporting the activation. Opportunities will be given to deal with outside entities such as the other private sector, governmental, and charitable organization EOC’s.
Interested applicants should have excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex information and present to a broad audience.
Job Requirements:
• Entering or currently in your junior or senior year of college as of May 31, 2008 – OR –
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program or MBA program as of May 31, 2008, - OR –
• Have completed your degree but are required to complete an internship before you can receive your diploma
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Emergency Management, Government, Business, Meteorology, or Systems Engineering degrees preferred
Chief Richard Parker to Speak at VCU
Posted on 08 Nov 2007 by Administrator
Eta Lambda Sigma will be hosting Chief Richard Parker of the Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff's Office. Chief Parker is a twenty-six year veteran of the Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff’s Office. Jacksonville consolidated its government in 1965 making the sheriff’s office and police department one law enforcement agency. Employing approximately 1,670 officers, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is the 40th largest police agency in the United States. Chief Parker is in charge of overall command of the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, Air Support Unit, Homeland Security Unit, K-9 unit, and Seaport Security Unit. Mr. Parker will be addressing students and faculty at 7:30 on Wednesday November 14. For more information, contact us via e-mail.
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