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Lactation Center
The Wellness Hub supports a mother's choice to breastfeed her baby while pursuing her graduate or professional degree. There are currently two Lactation Centers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Relaxation Room As part of the Wellness Hub's commitment to student academic-life balance, there is a Relaxation Room open for student use.
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September 2011 - May 2012
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HERITAGE/HISTORY PROGRAMS |
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. Please join us for the following events. Click on the links to find out more about the programs and to RSVP.
For more information on these events or to find out how to get involved, contact Courtney J. Jones via email or at 410-706-7438 |
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
● Submissions to the Campus Life Weekly must pertain directly to the entire student body of UM. ● Only events that are open to the entire student community, not just those in a particular school, will be printed. ● Space is limited so submissions should be no more than 150 words. ● Newsletters are published weekly on Thursday evenings during the Fall & Spring semesters. ● As a result of the high volume of submissions, some entries will only run the week of the advertised event. ● To submit an entry, please send email by 5:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the publication date.
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The President's Symposium
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President's Annual Symposium
 Wednesday, August 31, 2011
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SMC CC Ballroom A & B
Register Now
Join us for the inaugural year of the annual President's Symposium. This year's topic is Urban Renewal in Baltimore City.
John L. Puckett, PhD Professor and Chair of Policy,
Measurement & Education University of Pennsylvania Dr. Puckett's background includes six years of teaching and administrative work in public and private secondary schools. At the University of Pennsylvania, he has been actively involved in building University partnerships with West Philadelphia schools and developing the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Community Partnerships. Dr. Puckett is the author of Dewey's Dream: Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform. |
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Welcome Week 2011
Building University Traditions
Monday, August 29th - Thursday, September 1st
View the Schedule
Mix and mingle with all UM students at these outstanding events!
ˇ Social events
ˇ Live music
ˇ Academic Symposium
ˇ President's Welcome
Reception for new students
ˇ Cool prizes throughout the week
ˇ And much more!
For questions, contact SMC Campus Center Events at eventservices@umaryland.edu or (410) 706-3782.
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URecFit Welcome Week Competitions | |
Endurance Bench Press Competition
Monday, August 29, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fitness Center
Join us to lift a percentage of your body weight. No pre-registration necessary, just show up on the 5th floor fitness center!
Free Throw Shooting Contest
Wednesday, August 31
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pratt Gym
Join us for the first Intramural Event of the year! All members are eligible to participate. Men's and Women's Champions will be crowned. This event kicks off the start of the Poe Cup Challenge between different academic schools. Will your school be the one to win this year? For more info on the Poe Cup Challenge, click here. |
MHEC Student Advisory Council
Leadership Opportunity | |
 The Office of Student Development and Leadership is looking for an energetic, qualified student to represent the University's student body on the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Student Advisory Council.
This Council, composed of student representatives from the various postsecondary educational institutions throughout the State of Maryland, advises one of the most important agencies in the State, i.e. the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
For more specific information about the Council, please check-out the MHEC web site.
With the kind of talent embodied by the graduate and professional students here at UMB, we must have a serious, strong voice on such an important Council, as well as an alternate representative.
Interested? Contact your Student Affairs Dean or the Director of the Office of Student Development and Leadership at crice@umaryland.edu. All interested students should send a message of interest and resume to the aforementioned email address by Friday, September 2, 2011. |
URecFit's Labor Day Hours |
 Revised Hours
Friday, September 2 -
Monday, September 5, 2011 SMC CC Sept. 2 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 3 Closed Sept. 4 Closed
Sept. 5 Closed BioPark Sept. 2 6:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. Sept. 3 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sept. 4 Closed Sept. 5 Closed |
Baltimore Grand Prix - UMB Closed |
 University Closed
Friday, September 2 - Monday, September 5, 2011
Plan Ahead!
Traffic will be impacted as early as Wednesday, August 31.
Traffic, buses, light rail, and parking will be affected. Plan alternate routes and twice the amount of time to get to campus.
Visit www.umaryland.edu/grandprix for updated
links to maps, road closures, and mass transit
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 President's Student Leadership Institute (PSLI)
This certificate program is aimed at exposing UM student leaders at all levels to contemporary issues in leaderships.
PSLI will prepare participants for professional leadership in a diverse and global society.
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 Office of International Services
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center Room 351
This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues.
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Welcome to Baltimore Reception | |
 Welcome to Baltimore
Thursday, September 8th
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SMC Campus Center,
Ballrooms A & B
Register Now
This is the inaugural year for this event and is a collaboration between Baltimore Collegetown and eight institutions across Baltimore.
It will be an evening of mixing and mingling for graduate and professional students from the Baltimore area while enjoying music, food and beverages as well as information from community partners.
Questions may be directed to Ankur Ponda at APonda@BaltimoreCollegetown.org.
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Graduate School Survival Tools | |
 Wellness Hub
Friday, September 9
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center Room 351
This workshop is designed for new UM students who are interested in sharpening their academic survival skills and familiarize themselves with their new environment. Focus will be on helping students understand the nature of postsecondary expectations, its impact on the student's emotional resilience and early development of strategies to maintain a healthy level of motivation and a balanced lifestyle.
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Student Counseling Center
 Mondays, September 12 - 26, 2011
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Current UMB Students Only
Cost is Free
New to graduate/professional school and Baltimore? Whether you want to sharpen your graduate school survival skills or are having difficulties adjusting to the new environment and academic pressures, this group can provide the support you need.
The Student Counseling Center (SCC) is offering an confidential group with a SCC psychologist. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Jenna Silverman for more information at (410)328 - 8404.
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URecFit
 Mondays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, 2011
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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Have you ever wanted to try yoga but didn't know where to begin? Sign up for Yoga Fundamentals! This six-week course will cover the essentials of posture, breath, and meditation. By the end of this series you will have learned a simple yoga practice to continue on your own that requires only thirty minutes. |
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 The UMB Caravan Service will be modified for the 2011 - 2012 academic year as follows:
1) One vehicle will operate for seven (7) hours a day, five (5) days a week (Monday through Friday, 5:30 pm to 12 am, with the last call taken between 11:30 p.m. and 11:45 pm..).
2) There will be NO week-end service.
No Caravan Service on the following designated days and observed holidays:
- Friday, September 2nd - Campus Closed due to Grand Prix Race
- Monday, September 5th - Labor Day Holiday
- Thursday and Friday, November 24th and November 25th - Thanksgiving Holiday
- Monday, December 26th through Monday, January 1st - Winter Break
- Monday, January 16th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
- Friday, April 6th - Good Friday
- Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day Holiday
Please contact crice@umaryland.edu with any questions about the Caravan shuttle bus service. Thank you.
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Fall Diploma Application Reminder | |
 Are you planning to graduate in December?
If you haven't already filled out a Diploma Application, please remember to do so before the deadline of September 11th. To apply for your diploma, please logon to SURFS. Once you are logged on to SURFS, select Student Services & Financial Aid and then select Student Records. The Application for Diploma will be in the middle of the menu.
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Join Club UMB |
 President's Outreach Council Tuesdays, starting October 4, 2011
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at
George Washington Elementary School; or
Wednesdays, starting October 5, 2011
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
The President's Outreach Council is seeking student, faculty, and staff to serve as volunteer mentors and presenters for CLUB UMB, an after-school youth leadership program offered in nearby local public schools.
If you want to volunteer:
- Register online or contact Community Affairs Director, Brian Sturdivant, at (410) 706 - 1678.
- Attend training on Tuesday, 9/20/11 or Wednesday, 9/28/11 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the new SMC Campus Center, Meeting Room #351.
UMB students eligible for Federal Work Study can earn $17/hour for mentoring through CLUB UMB! Contact the UMB Financial Aid Office at (410) 706-7347 to see if you are eligible!
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