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Wellness Hub 
Friday, Oct. 19
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Do you have trouble saying "no?".
Do you tend to take care of others' wants at the expense of your own needs? Are you a people-pleaser? Learn how to get the most out of your interpersonal relationships by recognizing and respecting your own needs.
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Indian Association 
Friday, Oct. 19
6 - 9:30 p.m.
MSTF Atrium and Auditorium
Please join us in celebration of the Festival of Lights, Diwali, and the Festival of Nine Nights, Navratri. There will be performances along with delicious Indian dinner as well as an open dance floor for Garba and Dandiya (Indian folk dance) for everyone to take part in!
Entry: $4 for UM students with ID
$6 for others (kids less than 5 enter for free)
$6 for spot entrance
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Back to Work/School Breastfeeding Class | |
UM LACTNET 
Monday, Oct. 22
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Lexington Bldg, 620 W. Lexington St.
Third Floor, Room 3-111
This seminar includes the basic information that mothers need to prepare and implement successful breastfeeding at work or school, and that others need to support them. Users of the lactation centers at UM will share helpful tips. This class is open to all students, faculty, postdocs, and staff.
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Disability Education and Awareness Day | |
Student Center for 
Monday, Oct. 22
3 - 5 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Ballrooms A & B
>> RSVP today!
UM is a proud supporter of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month we are raising awareness about disability issues in the workplace and school.
Join us for a special performance by musician, comedian, and TV star Mark Goffeney. Mark Goffeney was born without arms in 1969, and was raised to see himself as an equal in society and to value independence. Mark has been recognized internationally for his work and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1998 for his principal role in the Fox Sports commercial.
For more information please visit the website or email Lauren Davis. |
Be Informed Before You Vote
Part I: Health Policy Seminar | |
Nurses for Global Health and SUPER 
Monday, Oct. 22
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 223
Come learn about the implications of health policy, affordable care act, and global health, on your lives and practice. Open to all student.
Refreshments will be served!
For more information please globalRN@umaryland.edu. |
Be Informed Before You Vote
Part II: Trivia and Presidential Debates | |
Nurses for Global Health and SUPER 
Monday, Oct. 22
8:30 - 10 p.m.
Camden Pub, 647 West Pratt St.
Join us for Global Health Trivia & Presidential Debates focusing on foreign policy.
Prizes for the winners of trivia game!
Enjoy half price burgers, and food specials!
For more information please globalRN@umaryland.edu. |
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Writing Center 
Tuesday, Oct. 23
1 - 2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
This session will help students write the abstracts required for journal articles, conference papers, and fellowship applications. We will consider the elements of convincing abstracts in various disciplines. Then, students will assemble their own abstracts, piece by piece.
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Global Health Learning Opportunities | |
Student Center for Global Education 
Thursday, Oct. 25
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 349
Jenny Samaan, Director, Global Health Learning Opportunities (GHLO), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will speak and answer questions about the GHLO's network, which facilitates global mobility for students in clinical, research, or public health electives outside their home country.
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URecFit 
Thursday, Oct. 25
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
The purpose of this course is to help participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care.
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MSSA & USGA
Thursday, Oct. 25
6 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 349
MSSA and USGA are proud to sponsor the Annual Eid Dinner.
Come join us for FREE kabobs, rice, stews, desserts, and drinks! Great food, great fun, great experience! We look forward to seeing you there!
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ADA Workshop: Students Rights and Responsibilities | |
Office of Educational Support and Disability Serv ices
Monday, Oct. 29
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
>> RSVP now!
Receive an update regarding current ADA laws and their impact on higher education and employment. Learn about the new guidelines and standards for different groups, students, faculty and staff. Those who attend will gain skills in effective self-advocacy.
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Project Jump Start Informational Meeting | |
Project Jump Start 
Monday, Oct. 29
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 203
Find out more about Project Jump Start, who we are and what we do. Learn how YOU can get involved!
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URecFit Intramural Deadline | |
URecFit 
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
>> Register your team or join as a free agent
All current University of Maryland students and URecFit members are invited to participate in the Intramural 3v3 Basketball Tournament beginning on Tuesday, November 6th.
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Wellness Hub 
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
Take Back the Tap is a University sustainability initiative that promotes drinking tap water and reducing the use of bottled water. In this session learn how simple it is for you to take action.
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Monster Mash Dash- 5k Fun Run/Walk | |
URecFit 
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Noon - 1 p.m.
In front of the SMC Campus Center
Join URecFit for a 5k Fun Run/Walk on Halloween.
A prize will be awarded for the best costume!
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Unleasing the Power of Citizen | |
School of Social Work 
Thursday, Nov. 1
1 - 4:30 p.m.
School of Social Work Auditorium
>> RSVP today by email
Join long-time public health advocate Vincent DeMarco in a dynamic interactive workshop. This workshop describes remarkable, effective organizing methodologies and strategies that can be used to inform other issue focused efforts.
FREE or $20 for 3 Category I CEUs
For more information please email Kristy Gangaram. |
Treasure the Chesapeake: How Can We Save Our Bay? | |
UM Go Green 
Monday, Nov. 5
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
What can you do to help save the bay? The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is coming to talk about pollution and restoration.
For more information please visit the website or email Tracy Gnadinger. |
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URecFit 
Monday, Nov. 5
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
HS/HSL, Room LL02
>> Register for R.A.D.
R.A.D. For Men is a self defense program designed to provide responsible information and tactical options of self defense for men who find themselves in confrontational situations. It is a violence prevention and self defense program.
For more information please visit the website or
email William "Archie" Griffin. |
Mad Dogg Spinning Certification | |
URecFit 
Saturday, Nov. 10
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 504 (Spin Room) and Room 351 (Lecture)
This comprehensive workshop will give you the tools needed to become a Certified Spinning Instructor.
For registration infomation and student discount code email fitness@umaryland.edu
For more information please email Eric Barron. |
2012 GPILS Award Ceremony | |
UM Graduate Program in Life Sciences 
Tuesday, Nov. 13
4 - 7 p.m.
HSF II Auditorium and lobby
Join us as we recognize winners of the GPIL various award categories.
Light fare and refreshments will be served immediately following in the lobby area.
For more information please visit the website or
email Danielle Fitzpatrick. |
Talent for PAN African Celebration | |
United Students of African Descent
Thursday, Nov. 15
Event starts at 6 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Ballrooms A & B
United Students of African Descent needs talent for their annual PAN-African Celebration. The event is a celebration of the different African cultures. Event is co-sponsored by USGA.
If you can sing, dance, or have a special talent and would like to showcase it email Suzanne Grey. |
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Student Counseling Center
Mondays, now - Oct. 29
2:30 - 4 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 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
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Student Counseling Center
 Mondays, now - 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. |
Racquetball Instructors Wanted
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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.
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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 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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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