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Events and Announcements for the Week of Feb. 25, 2013
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Lexington Market Facebook Promotion
School of Social Work
This year the UMB School of Social Work launched new community building initiatives at Lexington Market. In an effort to increase outreach to the UMB campus, please like the Facebook page and complete the survey.
Current UMB students who have liked the page AND completed the survey will be chosen at random to receive a gift certificate to use at any of the vendors in the Market. If you have already completed the survey and want to be entered to receive a gift certificate, make sure you 'liked' the official Lexington Market page.
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 Black Aesthetic I
Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI) and
Organization of African-American Students in Social Work (OASIS)
Friday, Feb. 22
6 - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 2nd Floor Lounge
>> Register here
In celebration of Black History Month, come join our spotlight artist, Ernest Shaw, whose work appeared at Eubie Blake Cultural Center for The Black Male Identity Project, for an art exhibition and reception. We will be collecting donations to benefit Promise Heights.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Diet Myths: How to Spring Break Them
Wellness Hub
Monday, Feb. 25
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Have you noticed the social pressure to diet prior to spring break? Learn why this approach is counterproductive for long term weight loss and harmful to your mental health.
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 Gender Violence in Baltimore
Nurses for Global Health, USGA, GNA and
Office of Global Health
Monday, Feb. 25
1 - 2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
Come learn about gender violence in Baltimore, with Linda Kelly, the clinical program manager of SAFE which helps victims of sexual violence.
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M eet and Greet
WorthyLife Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, Feb. 26
5 - 6 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Ballroom B
Come meet and get to know students from all the other schools at UMB.
Snacks will be provided.
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Student Lobby Day
University System of Maryland Student Council
Thursday, Feb. 28
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
House of Delegates Office Building Annapolis, MD
USM Student Council encourages you to join students from other higher education institutions in Maryland to rally in Annapolis in support of fully funding higher education in Maryland.
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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wellness Hub
Thursday, Feb. 28
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Why are some people happier than others? Can happiness be learned? Evidence is accumulating that specific behaviors can increase our optimism and happiness. Come learn about the science of happiness and what you can do in your own life to increase your happiness quotient with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte.
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Rally to Prevent Gun Violence
Marylanders To Prevent Gun Violence
Friday, March 1
Bus leaves from School of Social Work at 9:15 a.m.
Rally starts at 10:30 a.m.
Lawyer's Mall, Annapolis, MD
Join students and advocates from across Maryland as we rally in support of common-sense proposals to reduce gun violence. Homemade signs supporting gun violence prevention are encouraged.
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International Student Employment
International Services
Friday, March 1
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
This workshop will help F and J students learn about employment benefits and how and when to apply. We'll review CPT, OPT, academic training, and on-campus employment. Students graduating this spring should attend as we'll discuss the OPT application process.
Lunch will be provided.
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Back to Work/School Breastfeeding Class
Wellness Hub
Monday, March 4
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Scool of Medicine, HSF 1, Room 216
Learn basic information mothers need to prepare and implement successful breastfeeding at work or school. Users of the lactation centers at UM will share helpful tips. This class is open to all students, faculty, post-docs, and staff.
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Writing for Wellness Workshop
Center for Integrative Medicine
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
3:30 - 5 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 223
When everything in your life feels out of control, writing can help. Be guided through a series of therapeutic writing exercises and read select pieces of literature as a source of inspiration. Limited seating. Registration is free to UMB students ($5 for journal and pen); $150 others (journal and pen included).
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Be Informed Series: Direct Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Your Profession
SUPER, Student Development & Leadership, USGA, GNA, and SHLO
Tuesday, March 5
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
A panel of expert facilitators will discuss the direct impact of the Affordable Care Act on student health insurance & the professions - Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing.
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Self Esteem Boosters
Wellness Hub
Wednesday, March 6
12:15 - 1: 15 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Learn how to overcome negative thinking patterns and become more confident. Challenge the simplistic view that confidence is a trait you were either born with or without.
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The 2nd Biennial Henrietta Lacks Symposium:
The Dignity of Difference
University Events
Thursday, March 7
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
School of Nursing Auditorium and SMC Campus Center
The symposium will feature a keynote address by Harriet Washington, author of Medical Apartheid, an interactive panel of campus school deans and dignitaries, and an artistic presentation by Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure.
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The Backyard Gardener
UM Go Green and Wellness Hub
Monday, March 11
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Green Room
Get ready to start your own garden with help from the University of Maryland Extension.
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Rock the Smokeout Band Recruitment
Students Promoting Awareness (SPA)
Sign-up deadline: March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
>> Email SPA to sign-up
Calling all bands! Want to compete for awesome prizes while promoting smoking cessation? Sign up to perform at Rock the Smokeout, the annual student-run charity concert at Pickles Pub! Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association.
For more information email SPA.
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 Tutor with ABAE
ABAE
Saturdays
10 a.m. - Noon
Pharmacy Hall, 2nd Floor
Come tutor middle school and high school students with ABAE. Breakfast will be served at 9:45 AM.
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SNDA 5th Annual Oral Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
Saturday, April 20
Starts at 9 a.m.
Druid Hill Park
2600 Madison Ave., Baltimore, MD
This event is to raise funds on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF). Participants can register as individuals or teams on our website. The person who raises the most money over $2,000 for this walk will win an iPad 3!
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Dodge for Diabetes
URecFit
Saturday, April 27
Starts at Noon
URecFit Pratt Gym Basketball Courts
Interested in competing in a dodgeball tournament for a good cause? Come to Dodge for Diabetes. This tournament is open to all schools and proceeds will benefit Camp Possibilities, a camp for kids with diabetes. There will be a raffle and penny wars, so bring your loose change!
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