|
Campus Life Weekly is a weekly email publication to help promote campus events and interprofessional programs.
>> Submit an event
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
APhA's Generation Rx
 Saturday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Campus Police Annex, 222 N. Pine St
APhA's Generation Rx is hosting the DEA Drug Take Back Day in collaboration with the Campus Police Department and a number of other student organizations. The community will have the opportunity to turn in their expired and unwanted medications for safe disposal by the government.
For more information please visit the website or email Rilwan Badamas. |
|
| |
CommUNITY Fest
 Saturday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington St.
This event is designed to address unhealthy habits that are maintained by seemingly irresistible temptations. GET FIT stands for: Getting Everyone To Fight (Ir)resistible Temptations. This event will provide free health screenings, as well as health information, and education.
For more information please email Shawnese Gilpin or visit the website. |
|
| |
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)
 Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 11 p.m.
MSTF second floor, Atrium & Auditorium
685 W. Baltimore street, entry from HSFI
CSSA invites all to attend the Chinese Moon Festival sponsored by USGA.The event will include Chinese Food and Celebration Gala.
Admission is $3 for UM students and $5 for scholars & others. Come join us for a fun-filled night!
For more information please email Xiujuan (Sophie) Peng.
|
|
| |
Student Counseling Center
 Mondays from Sept. 24 - Dec. 3, 2012
5:15 - 6:45 p.m.
Want to better understand yourself and how you relate to other people? Join the Understanding Self and Others Group! The Student Counseling Center offers a confidential group led by a psychologist. It's an opportunity to give and receive help with other students going through similar problems.
For more information or event location please email Jenna Silverman
or call 410-328-8404.
|
|
| |
Student Counseling Center
 Mondays, Oct. 1 - Oct. 29
Mandatory Orientation: Monday, Oct. 1
2:30 - 4 p.m.
SMC Campus Center Rm 349
The Mindfulness Meditation Series will teach you different ways to manage daily stress and anxiety.
It will also provide you with a space to practice with peers who share your interest in mindful solutions.
>> Register Here
|
PSLI: Work-life balance & Leadership
| |
Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
 Monday, Oct. 1
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center Rm 351
>>Click to Register
Achieving work-life balance is a tango, and worrying about the "always-on mentality" that comes from work technology can put you in a headspin. Students who attend this seminar will learn how to address the priorities that come from all aspects of their lives, how to feel empowered by different types of opportunities, and how to effectively manage the stresses of trying to achieve work-life balance.
|
Half The Sky Documentary Screening
| |
Nurses for Global Health
 Monday, Oct. 1
Starts at 8 p.m.
Liam Flynn's Ale House, 22 W. North Avenue
Half The Sky Documentary was filmed in 10 countries and tells the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals. Across the globe oppression is being confronted, and real meaningful solutions are being fashioned through health care, education, and economic empowerment for women and girls.
|
|
| |
URecFit
 Tuesday, Oct. 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 349
>>Register Now
A critical need for blood donors continues as summer comes to an end.
For more information please visit the website or email Julia Wightman.
|
|
|
| |
Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI) 
Now - Oct. 15
Health Disparities Among the LGBT Latino Community
Tuesday, Oct. 2
5:30 - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 223
Spotlight Artist
Featuring Anthony McKissic
Thursday, Oct. 4
5:30 - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge
>> Full list of events
|
Managing & Coordinating Projects and Events
| |
Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI) 
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
>>Please RSVP
This workshop will offer key elements and skills to effectively manage organizational projects and events.
Lunch will be served.
|
|
| |
URecFit 
URecFit has started a Sport Club program open to all students and URecFit members. Start a club to practice with your friends, and even compete with area schools. Clubs are open to anyone!
For more information please visit the website or email Anna Roskowinski.
|
Fit 101 Series-Run/Walk Clinic
|
URecFit 
Wednesday, Oct. 3
1 - 3 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, URecFit-Fitness floor (5th)
The Fit 101 Series: Run/Walk Clinic is an education based session geared toward running and walking mechanics, and proper shoe fitting. The event is free and hosted by Charm City Run.
|
|
| |
CompassionKnit
 Mondays
5 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge
Compassion Knit is a student-led organization which strives to meet some of the basic material needs of the local community of which the Campus is a part by donating homemade projects to those in need. You do not need to know how to knit,crochet, or have materials to participate in the group.
For more information please email Lesa Holleman. |
|
| |
Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) 
Wednesday, Oct. 3
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Law School, Westminster Hall
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) will be hosting the Latino Fest.
For $10 you will be able to sample a variety of foods from local Latino restaurants.
Join us and find your new favorite Latino restaurant in town! This event is open to ALL.
|
Writing Workshop: Beginning the Dissertation
|
Writing Center 
Thursday, Oct. 4
1 - 2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
This workshop identifies factors that candidates should consider, including how to limit the scope of a dissertation subject, how to begin the research for the project, and the relationship of a dissertation subject to the mentor's area of research.
|
Cycling Club's Fundraiser
|
Cycling Club 
Thursday, Oct. 4
6 - 9 p.m.
School of Law Courtyard, Comcast Dining Area
Join the Cycling Club for their third annual fundraiser. Come and enjoy homemade pit beef and pulled pork sandwiches for $5 and beverages for $1.
|
Managing Stress & Anxiety | |
Wellness Hub 
Friday, Oct. 5
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Why worry? Academic, interpersonal, and job pressures can take their toll if you let them. Learn effective techniques to manage the stress and anxiety of daily life.
|
Introduction to Coaching Services | |
Wellness Hub 
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
Campus Life Services offers individual coaching services to all UM students. Find out what coaching is and how it may serve you during your time at UM.
This event is open to students only.
|
URecFit Intramural Deadline
| |
URecFit
 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.
>>Register Now
Intramural Indoor Volleyball League, Monday nights
Intramural Indoor Soccer League, Wednesday nights
All current University of Maryland students and URecFit members are invited to participate in the Intramural Indoor Volleyball League and Soccer League. Register your team before the deadline or join as a free agent.
For more information please visit the website or email Sara Griggs.
|
Rain Barrels 101: Saving for a Sunny Day
| |
UM Go Green & the Wellness Hub 
Thursday, Oct. 11
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Green Room, 1st Floor
Interested in installing rain barrels at your home or just want to learn how to conserve water? Come to this workshop by Blue Water Baltimore to learn how easy it is to set up your own rain barrels!
|
Racquetball Instructors Wanted
| |
URecFit
Are you a racquetball enthusiast or know someone who is? URecFit is looking for racquetball instructors to teach beginner clinics. Applicants do not need to be University employees or students. Clinic times are flexible.
For more information please email Anna Roskowinski.
|
Frontiers in Genomics Symposium
| |
Institute for Genome Sciences
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
 School of Nursing Auditorium, Room 103
Symposium followed by reception at IGS
4 - 6 p.m.
BioPark, 801 W. Baltimore St, 6th Floor
RSVP for Symposium
RSVP for Reception
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Institute for Genome Sciences, please join us for a day of innovative discussion and scientific exchange, as we host internationally recognized scientists who are unlocking new discoveries in genomics, bioinformatics and personalized medicine.
The Symposium is free. We encourage you to RSVP early to guarantee your seat.
|
|
| |
Club UMB
 Tuesdays
3 - 5 p.m.
George Washington Elementary School
Wednesdays
3 - 5 p.m.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
|
|
| |
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 Beth Zucconi. |
|
| |
ABAE
 Saturdays
10 a.m. - Noon
Pharmacy Hall, 2nd Floor
Come tutor high school and middle school students on Saturday mornings with ABAE!
Breakfast will be provided at 9:45 a.m.
|
|
| |
URecFit 
Continuous- every month
SMC Campus Center, URecFit
Each time you come to workout at URecFit, fill out a ticket for a chance to win various prizes.
For more information please email Meghan Bruce-Bojo. |
Free Fall Workshops at the HS/HSL | |
Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL)
 Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Click here for the Fall 2012 Workshop Schedule
The HS/HSL will be offering a variety of free workshops throughout the fall semester. Topics covered include citation management system RefWorks, Grant Proposal Writing, and database searching classes including CINAHL and PubMed.
Workshops are free of charge to UM faculty, staff and students; UMMC staff; and HS/HSL Corporate Members.
|
|
Stay in Touch with Social Media |
 Keeping up to date on the many events, activities and announcements is even easier when you are connected to these social media sites.
Click to become a fan.
 University of Maryland, Baltimore UM Go Green
Financial Assistance & Education UM Campus Life
UM shuttle Student Development & Leadership |
|
|
|
|
