ADA Workshop: Students Rights and Responsibilities
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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 Information Meeting
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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! Food will be served!
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URecFit Intramural Deadline
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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 6.
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PSLI: Measuring Success through Assessment
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Interprofessional Service-Learning and Student Initiatives (ISLSI) 
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
Learn how to make assessment a part of your decision making process. Topics will include how to develop and meet learning outcomes, creating feedback forms, analyzing assessment results and implement recommended improvements.
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Monster Mash Dash- 5k Fun Run/Walk
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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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PSLI: Cultural Understanding
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Interprofessional Student Learning & Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Thursday, Nov. 1
Noon - 1 p.m. 
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
In this workshop you will learn about the elements of culture and the nine core cultural values. Participants will practice culture-mapping to evaluate personal values relative to the core cultural values, beliefs and behaviors of the culture in which one lives and works.
For more information please visit the website or email Reina Pomeroy.
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American Cancer Society Lasagna Luncheon
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G.M. Wilson Laboratory 
Monday, Nov. 5
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Biomedical Research Facility, Room 202
108 N. Greene St.
Help support the 2013 Relay for Life by purchasing homemade lasagna (meat or vegetarian) with caesar salad and drinks.
Tickets $7 in advance; $8 at the door while supplies last. Purchase tickets by emailing bzucc001@umaryland.edu
For more information please email Beth Zucconi.
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Unleashing of Power of Citizen
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School of Social Work 
Thursday, Nov. 1
1 - 4:30 p.m.
School of Social Work Auditorium
>> RSVP 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.
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Treasure the Chesapeake
How Can We Save Our Bay?
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UM Go Green and the Wellness Hub 
Monday, Nov. 5
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Green Room
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.
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Where Do We Go From Here?
"Food, Inc." Screening and Discussion
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UM Go Green and the Wellness Hub 
Thursday, Nov. 8
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
Want to learn about the American food industry? Come out for a screening of "Food, Inc.", a documentary that "reveals surprising and often shocking truths" about where our food comes from and how it's produced. Panel discussion to follow.
For more information please visit the website or
email Tracy Gnadinger.
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Travel Workshop for International
Students and Scholars
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Office of International Services 
Friday, Nov. 9
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
This workshop will inform international students and scholars of the requirements for traveling outside of and returning to the U.S. in valid F or J status. We'll review the process for re-entry to the US and applying for renewal of US visa stamp. Travel for H1B's will not be discussed during this event.
For more information please visit the website or email Betsy Lane.
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Mad Dogg Spinning Certification
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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.
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2012 GPILS Award Ceremony
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UM Graduate Program in Life Sciences 
Tuesday, Nov. 13
4 - 7 p.m.
HSF II Auditorium and lobby
Join us as we recognize this year's winners of the various GPILS Awards.
Light fare and refreshments will be served in the HSF II lobby area immediately following the ceremony.
Please assist us with our planning by taking a moment to respond at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012gpilsawards
For more information please visit the website or email Danielle Fitzpatrick.
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Overview of Global Opportunities and Experiences
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Student Center for Global Education 
Thursday, Nov. 15
Noon-1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 349
Are you interested in participating in global research or doing an internship/externship abroad? Representatives from the Student Center for Global Education and the professional schools will present information and provide a guide toward making a global experience possible.
For more information please email Bonnie Bissonette.
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Talent for PAN African Celebration
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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. This 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
>> Register Here
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.
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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.
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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
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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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