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Events and Announcements for the Week of Nov. 18, 2013
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American Indian Heritage Month: American Indian Pow Wow
Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI) Friday, Nov. 15
Noon - 2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge
Back by popular demand! Join us to celebrate American Indian Heritage month with dancing, food, and so much more! Open to staff and students!
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Interprofessional Service Group Funding
Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI), and USGA
Application Deadline: Friday, Nov. 15
5 p.m.
Looking to fund an interprofessional direct service initiative? Look no further- apply to the ISLSI office for up to $2,000 to use towards your service event.
For more information, visit the website or email Reina Pomeroy.
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Thank you for your NCHA submissions!
Thank you to all students who participated in the National College Health Assessment. With your help, UMB will know more about the health and wellness of its students, and be more effective in future programs and services. Winners of the iPad Minis will be contacted shortly.
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Veteran's Awareness Week
Interprofessional Student Learning and
Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Nov. 11-15
For more information, email Reina Pomeroy.
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 Diwali - the Festival of Lights
Indian Association and USGA Friday, Nov. 15 6 - 9 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Elm Ballrooms Join us for an evening of music, dance, and delicious Indian food! Entry fee: $4 for students with ID and $6 for others. |
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Campus-Wide Christian
Bible Study
WorthyLife Christian Fellowship
Fridays
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Dental School, Room G305
Join us for good food, fellowship, and Bible study as we see what the Bible has to say about life! Dinner is provided, open to the entire UMB community!
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Food Drive
URecFit Through Sunday, Nov. 24 Donation Box Location: 4th Floor SMC Campus Center Help URecFit celebrate the season of giving and season of giving thanks by donating canned and non-perishable foods. Your donations will help a deserving family in the Washington Village area. Let's do our part to help our neighbors and friends!
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American Indian Heritage Month: Spotlight Musician:
Jan Seiden
Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives (ISLSI)
Monday, Nov. 18 Noon - 2 p.m. SMC Campus Center, 1st Floor Fireplace Lounge In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, we are proud to present Jan Seiden as our spotlight musician. Whether taking a break from studying or simply passing through, take a moment to enjoy the musical stylings of this month's featured musician. |
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Forum: What's Your "I" in HIV?
JACQUES Initiative, STAR TRACK, and Student Section of Maryland Public Health (SMdPHA)
Monday, Nov. 18 Noon - 1:50 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Elm Room B To kick off the World AIDS Month, join Alexandra Reitz from the JACQUES Initiative and Kate Bishop from STAR TRACK in a forum on an interprofessional approach to HIV. Food will be provided.
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Interprofessional health course for spring 2014 - Critical Issues in Global Health
Are you interested in learning more about global health issues? Do you want experience working interprofessionally? Register for Critical Issues in Global Health (NRSG/PREV 664) for spring 2014! This course will feature guest speakers from across the UMB schools and external global health experts. Modules include: Social Determinants of Global Health, Global Burden of Disease, Child and Maternal Health, and The Environment.
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 Toastmasters International Meeting
Toastmasters International Monday, Nov. 18 6 - 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Elm Room A Come see how you can improve communication and leadership skills at UMB through membership with Toastmasters International! Refreshments will be provided. |
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Critical Perspectives on International Intervention
Maryland Journal of International Law
Tuesday, Nov. 19
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Francis King Carey School of Law
The Maryland Journal of International Law presents a symposium that will bring together legal, political, diplomatic, and military experts to discuss the differing perspectives of international intervention into conflicts. Event is free and open to the public.
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Disability Awareness Month Motivational Speaker:
Janice Jackson
Educational Support and Disability Services
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 349
Ms. Jackson is a professor at the University of Baltimore, and is the creator and program director of Women Embracing Abilities Now, a nonprofit mentoring organization serving women with varying degrees of disabilities. In 2012 she was awarded the Presidential Citizen's Medal by President Obama.
For more information, visit the website or email Whitney Brown.
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Chili Cook-Off Competition
Student Section of Maryland Public Health Association (SMdPHA);
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA);
American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APh-ASP);
and International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF)
Tuesday, Nov. 19
11 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
School of Pharmacy Atrium (20 N. Pine St.)
Enter the chili cook-off competition to win a prize and support the World AIDS Month!
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Turkey Trot 5k
URecFit Wednesday, Nov. 20 Starts at Noon Meet in front of SMC Campus Center
Take in the fresh air, lace up those running shoes and join us for our monthly themed 5k! This is a great way to stay fit and have fun! Wear your best fall attire!
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How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
Writing Center Wednesday, Nov. 20 1 -2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
An attention-grabbing, polished resume and cover letter will help you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool. This workshop will offer suggestions for writing a successful resume and cover letter.
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TrHIVia Night
Student Section of Maryland Public Health Association (SMdPHA); and Alpha Zeta Omega
Wednesday, Nov. 20
5 - 7 p.m.
Frank and Nic's West End Grille
511 W. Pratt St.
Enjoy some good company, free food, and trivia. Prizes for the winning team!
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United Students of African Descent (USDA), and USGA
New Date: Thursday, Nov. 21
5:30 - 8 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Elm Ballrooms
Join us for an exciting night of entertainment, music, dance, and food.
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Water Purification System Fundraiser: Extended Happy Hour plus Karaoke
School of Social Work Thursday, Nov. 21 7 p.m. - Midnight Camden Pub, 647 W. Pratt St.
This January, UMB SSW students will deliver a water purification system to a community in El Salvador that currently lacks reliable access to healthy water. With a $5 wristband purchase, you'll receive food and drink specials. All proceeds will go towards purchasing the purification system. |
Communication Skills in a Multi-Generational Workplace
Student Communications, Assessment, and Special Projects
Friday, Nov. 22 Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 351
I can't relate to my boss. She just doesn't get me. He is so disrespectful. I would have never said that to a supervisor when I was his age.
Do you know how your age influences your interactions with others in the workplace? Susan Stern, Founder and CEO of Live Now, will uncover common challenges facing multi-generational communication and offer expert tips on how to overcome them. Become a more effective leader and a more empowered individual by gaining insight into this complex issue. Lunch will be provided. |
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Mindful Eating and Nutrition
Wellness Hub
Friday, Nov. 22
Noon - 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 311
Learn how to have a healthy relationship with food. Experts will help you make sense of all the conflicting advice about nutrition and a healthy lunch will be served and eaten mindfully!
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How to Read a Novel
Writing Center
Friday, Nov. 22
1 -2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 353
>> Register here
Wish that you could get more out of your pleasure reading than just a plotline? This workshop will present strategies for approaching and appreciating literature.
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Grammar Hour: Adjectives and Adverbs
Writing Center
Wednesday, Nov. 27
1 -2 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, Room 352
Grammar Hour is an ongoing workshop series designed to help ESL students and scholars improve their mastery of the English language.
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SMC Campus Center Location Hours: Wednesday, Nov. 27- close at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 - CLOSED Friday, Nov. 29 - CLOSED
BioPark Location Hours:
Wednesday, Nov. 27- close at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 - CLOSED
Friday, Nov. 29 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Please note that if you have a SMC CC URecFit membership you have access to both facilities. |
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JSA Hanukkah Party
Jewish Student Association (JSA), and USGA Tuesday, Dec. 3 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SMC Campus Center, Room 311 Join the JSA for a Hanukkah party. Enjoy all your favorite Hanukkah treats including Latkes and jelly doughnuts. Drop in any time from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Holiday Craft Fair
University Events
Friday, Dec. 6
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, 2nd floor
Join us for the 6th annual University of Maryland, Baltimore handmade and homemade Holiday Craft Fair! Over three hours of shopping bliss with over 60 vendors to choose from!
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