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Events and Announcements for the Week of March 4, 2013
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Congratulations to Bookstore Naming Contest Winners!
There were 672 entries for the Bookstore Naming Contest! The winning names were chosen by a committee of students, faculty, and staff. Thanks for participating!
First Place Winner
Seven Scholars, submitted by student Kenny Barajas
Runner-up: Praxis, submitted by student Juile Solomon
Runner-up: Founder's Keepers, submittted by faculty Caroline L. Burry
The first place winner's entry will be the name of the bookstore and they will receive a $350 gift card to Barnes and Nobles. The two runner-ups will each receive $100 gift cards.
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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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Rally to Prevent Gun Violence
Marylanders To Prevent Gun Violence
Friday, March 1
Bus leaves from the 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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Prepare Your Taxes for Free!
Financial Education and Wellness
Tuesday, March 5
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
HS/HSL Room LL05 (Ground floor)
Students and staff are welcome to prepare their income tax returns online, on-campus with free filing for those with earned income under $57,000 in 2012. IRS-certified volunteers will be on site to assist.
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Women's History Month - Women Helping Women Succeed
University Events
Tuesday, March 5
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Westminster Hall
>> Register here
>> Click here for a list of needed items
Join speakers from House of Ruth, Dress for Success, and Baltimore Outreach Services as they share how their organizations assist women, how they have been helped personally, and how we can help women succeed.
We will be collecting donations for these organizations. Light lunch provided. Registration is required.
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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 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 and on the professions of 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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Women's History Month Spotlight Artist: Sandhi Schimmel Gold
Interprofessional Student-Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Friday, March 8
5:30 - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 2nd Floor
Find where art meets sustainability. Join our spotlight artist Sandhi Schimmel Gold for Women's History Month.
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Vagina Monologues
Interprofessional Student-Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Friday, March 8
7 - 8:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center Ballrooms
Live in the moment as multiple women tell their story from the perspective of their vagina. All roles will be played by UMB students.
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Indoor Triathlon
UM Dental School's American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
Saturday, March 9
8:30 a.m. - Noon
URecFit
>> Register here
Come participate in the 3rd Annual Indoor Triathlon! All athletic levels are welcome. Proceeds will benefit Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Registration is $25 with UM ID and $30 without UM ID, which includes T-shirt, light food, and beverages.
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Saving Face Documentary Screening
Nurses for Global Health, Graduate Nurses Association and USGA
Monday, March 11
Starts at 7 p.m.
Liam Flynn's Ale House, 22 W. North Ave.
Every year hundreds of people, mostly women, are attacked with acid in Pakistan. Saving Face follows several of these survivors, their fight for justice, and a London-based reconstructive surgeon who has returned to his homeland to help them restore their faces and their lives.
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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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Volunteers Needed!
Interprofessional Student-Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI) and Health Care For All
Thursday, March 14
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lexington Market, 400 W Lexington St
Calling all volunteers for a service event at Lexington Market. Volunteers will talk with patrons about the Affordable Care Act and what it means for them. All volunteers are required to attend a one hour training session.
For more information email ISLSI.
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Medical Qigong and Its Applications in Stress Management
Wellness Hub
Thursday, March 14
5:30 - 7 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
>> Register here
Qigong is part of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. This introductory lecture will offer basic concepts of medical qigong and participants will learn the basic postures and skills in qigong practice.
For more information visit the website or email Hillary Edwards.
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Mindful Eating and Nutrition
Wellness Hub
Friday, March 15
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Join Michelle Pearce, a health psychologist, and Chris D'Adamo, a certified nutrition consultant and personal trainer, to learn how to have a healthy relationship with food. These experts will also help you make sense of all the conflicting advice about nutrition.
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Project Jump Start Food Drive
Project Jump Start
Every Tuesday and Friday
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. meet at SMC LL 001
6:30 - 8 p.m. at surrounding community
Come join with other UMB students to assemble and/or personally distribute lunches for the less fortunate members of our community. Co-sponsored by USGA.
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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 a.m.
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