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University Events
 Monday, Aug. 27
9:00 a.m.
Meet at the circle on Pine Street between the Schools of Pharmacy and Dentistry
Come enjoy cookies and free giveaways and be one of the first to ride the new UM shuttle with Dr. Perman. Space on the shuttle is limited.
For more information or to RSVP please contact University Events at events@umaryland.edu or
410-706-8035
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Campus Life Welcome Month
 Friday, Aug. 24
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Pratt St. Alehouse
Enjoy your first week at UM with a "Meet-up" at the Pratt Street Ale House. Current and new UM students, faculty, and staff will receive discounts on food and drinks.
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Baltimore Museum of Industry Tickets
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Campus Life Welcome Month
 Saturday, Aug. 25
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1415 Key Highway
UM students, with student ID, will receive free admission to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Saturday, Aug. 25. Join a guided tour, take an audio tour, or browse the pieces on your own. The museum explores Baltimore industry over the last century. Stop by the SMC Campus Center, suite 302, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect a ticket voucher. You must bring your UM Student ID.
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Campus Life Welcome Month
 Sunday, Aug. 26
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
2400 E. Fort Ave
UM students will receive free admission to Fort McHenry on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Tickets will be available in the SMC Campus Center Suite 302 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., you must bring your UM Student ID. Tickets must be collected from the Campus Center in advance. You will not be admitted to the Fort on August 26th without a ticket. The Fort is open rain or shine.
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 Campus Life
Now - Friday, Sept. 7
>> Full list of events
Every year, incoming and returning students are welcomed back to campus with events to help them get to know the University of Maryland. Many events are open to staff and faculty too!
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Campus Life Welcome Month 
Monday, Aug. 27
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
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 higher academic expectations, its impact on emotional resilience and early development of strategies to maintain a healthy level of motivation and a balanced lifestyle.
For more information visit website or email Hillary Edwards. |
25% off all T-shirts in the Bookstore
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University Bookstore
 Monday, Aug. 27- Sunday, Sept. 9
222 North Pine Street
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Residency Petition Submission Deadline
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Office of the Registrar
 Monday, Aug. 27
601 W. Lombard St. Suite 240
Monday, August 27 is the last day to submit a residency petition requesting a change to in-state classification for fall 2012.
For more information call the Office of the Registrar,
410-706-7481
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President's Symposium: Civility
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Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Monday, Aug. 27
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Ballrooms A & B
Join us as we discuss the importance of civility on a health science, human service and law campus.
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Campus Life Welcome Month
Tuesday, Aug. 28
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pratt Gym in URecFit
Students and members of URecFit are invited to participate in Net Night in the Pratt gym. Patrons can participate in Volleyball, Badminton, Walleyball, or basketball. Prizes for participation!
For more information visit the website or
email Anna Roskowiniski.
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Campus Life Welcome Month 
Tuesday, Aug. 28
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
School of Nursing Lawn
Join us for 21 Jump Street on the School of Nursing Lawn. We recommend you bring your own blanket and popcorn will be provided.
For more information visit the website or email Hillary Edwards.
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Campus Life Welcome Month 
Wednesday, Aug. 29
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pratt Gym, Strength & Conditioning Room
URecFit
This is an opportunity to experience the new TRX fitness anywhere equipment. One of our URecFit Instructors will be providing FREE one-on-one/group training sessions for students and URecFit members. Come learn new exercises, get a great workout, and experience the strength and conditioning room! Just drop in!
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SMC Campus Center Grand Prix Hours
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Grand Prix Modified Hours
SMC Campus Center Hours
Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 31, 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 1 - Monday, Sept. 3, Closed.
URecFit Hours
Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (no group fitness classes scheduled).
Friday, Aug. 31, 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (no group fitness classes scheduled).
Welcome Events and Programs
Aug. 30-31, No programs or events scheduled.
For more information visit the University Grand Prix website.
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UM shuttle Grand Prix Alert
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Grand Prix Modified Routes
#703 Federal Hill Route Detour
Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday Sept. 2, the #703 Federal Hill route will be modified due to preparations for the 2nd annual Baltimore Grand Prix. During this time all the bus stops along Pratt St., Charles St. and Lombard St. will not be serviced by the #703 route.
NextBus arrival predictions are also expected to be affected by this substantial detour. Passengers are encouraged to refer to the schedule and the detour map for the #703 route.
#701 BioPark & #702 Mount Vernon
The #701 BioPark and #702 Mount Vernon routes will not have any service changes due to the race, however there is an increased likelihood of those routes running late due to the additional traffic that is expected along their routes.
UM shuttle will be closed on Monday September 3rd and regular service of the #703 route is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 4th.
For more information visit the UM shuttle website or call 410-706-BBUS.
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Campus Life Welcome Month 
Tuesday, Sept. 4
12:30 p.m. & 1:10 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 2nd floor prefunction lounge
Thursday, Sept. 6
6:15 p.m & 6:40 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 4th Floor Lounge
Join Chef Ty for this hands on cooking class. Learn, make and taste quick & easy 7 min recipes.
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Campus Life Welcome Month 
Wednesday, Sept. 5
7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Meet in front of the SMC Campus Center
Join us for a 5K fun run around the Inner Harbor. All skill levels and walkers welcome! Meet in front of the SMC Campus Center at 7 a.m. - register online or the day of the event!
For more information visit the website or email Eric Barron. |
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Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
 Wednesday, Sept. 5
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington Street
Join us for a tour of the World Famous Lexington Market! The first 250 students will receive vouchers good at all of the Lexington Market stands. This is a good chance to see what's new at the Market.
For more information please email Courtney J Jones or visit the website.
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Welcome to Baltimore Reception
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Baltimore Collegetown Network 
Thursday, Sept. 6
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Ballrooms A & B
Baltimore Collegetown Network and several Baltimore colleges and universities will host "Welcome to Baltimore," a networking event for graduate and professional students. There are over 40,000 graduate students in the Baltimore area and students from a variety of schools will be attending, including students from Johns Hopkins, Loyola, MICA, Morgan State, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Towson University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMBC and more.
For more information or to register visit the website. The $10 registration fee will be waived for the first 30 students who register with the code giraffeUMD.
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Student Organizations
 Friday, Sept. 7
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Outside in front of SMC Campus Center,
HS/HSL Plaza, School of Nursing Courtyard
Join us for the University's annual campus-wide orientation event. Activities include information tables hosted by student organizations, campus offices and businesses from the surrounding neighborhood. Lots of freebies including food (free to students; only a small charge for employees), give-aways, prizes and fun!
For more information please visit the website or email Cyndi Rice.
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Apply to the President's Student Leadership Institute
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Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
 Applications due Friday, Sept. 7
621 W. Lombard St. Suite 302
Apply now
The President's Student Leadership Institute (PSLI) is a certificate program focused on exposing UM student leaders (or aspiring student leaders) to contemporary issues in leadership in order to prepare participants for professional leadership in a diverse and global society.
For more information please email Reina Arai Pomeroy.
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Project Jump Start
 Every Tuesday & Friday
5:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Lower Level Rm 001
Help prepare and deliver bag lunches for the the homeless and/or hungry members of our local community. Donate an hour or two of your time, feel good, and meet students from the other professional schools.
For more information please email Jenna Noveau.
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