UM Wellness Hub

The Raw Vegan

2011-01-12 12:00:00.0

Daniela Troia of Zia's Cafe will present on her transformation into a raw vegan.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction- FIRST CLASS

2011-01-25 17:30:00.0

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes are once again available to all UMB students. This program helps you enhance your overall health and quality of life through simple and effective stress reduction techniques taught by professional instructors, Deborah Rejent, DSW, MSSW, MA, and Catherine Kelleher, RN, MS, MPH, ScD. Learn how to use mindfulness techniques like meditation, body scans, mindful eating, and gentle yoga to manage the stresses of everyday life. Enrollment is limited and there is a $50 materials fee.

Class dates: 1/25, 2/01, 2/08, 2/15, 2/22, 03/01, 03/08 (make up in case of snow). Retreat: 03/05.

Snooze or Lose!

2011-01-31 12:15:00.0

Sleep is essential for wellness and academic-life balance. It's just as important as nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Attend this workshop to learn the ins and outs of a good night's sleep from Dr. Jenna Silverman of the University of Maryland Counseling Center.

Breastfeeding Success at School/Work

2011-02-09 12:00:00.0

New parents need education and support to make breastfeeding successful, according to the Surgeon General�s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. This nuts and bolts seminar will include the basic information that mothers need to prepare and implement successful breastfeeding, and that fathers, grandmothers, and friends need to support them. Actual users of the lactation centers at the University of Maryland Baltimore will share their helpful tips. This class is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Be Your Own E-Harmony

2011-02-14 12:15:00.0

It's been said that no one is an island. And it's true: good relationships are essential to our happiness and emotional health. Attend this session on maintaining and finding healthy relationships fromDr. Jenna Silverman of the University of Maryland Counseling Center.

Got Cravings?

2011-02-23 12:15:00.0

Food cravings can be a powerful force and difficult to resist. Attend this session to learn about what triggers cravings and binge eating and how to reduce them. The session also will explore the influence of the popular media on body image.

Taking the Anxiety Out of Tests

2011-03-02 12:15:00.0

Stop fretting over finals! Get rid of those butterflies in your stomach. Do you ever feel so nervous during a test that you can't concentrate on the material or even forget the answers to questions? Test anxiety is quite common among students at all levels of study. Attend this brief workshop offered by Douglas Chay, MSW, LCSW-C, of the University of Maryland Counseling Center, to learn some helpful tips on managing test anxiety.

Beyond the Books: Testing Ready for Pregnancy

2011-03-22 12:00:00.0

Among your other exams, are you prepared to face a positive pregnancy test before graduation? Making a conscious decision to parent or not-parent seems like an odd thing to study in advance. But better think about putting bacon on the table before there's a bun in the oven! Check out this event hosted by Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Come play a game about parenting expenses, hear common misconceptions about birth control, & discuss what kind of parent you do (or don't) want to be.

Git Er Done!

2011-04-05 12:15:00.0

"I do my work at the same time every day, the last minute." Does this sound like you? Don't delay! Come to this workshop and learn how to fight behaviors that can sabotage your best intentions. End procrastination at this workshop offered by the University of Maryland Counseling Center.

The Future of Integrated Healthcare

2011-04-28 12:00:00.0

Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. is a clinical assistant professor and Director of Education at the University of Maryland's Center for Integrative Medicine as well as a palliative care physician for Gilchrist Hospice Care. She is trained in family medicine, palliative medicine, pain management and the integration of conventional medicine with complementary therapies. Dr. Chiaramonte views the mind and body as intricately connected and she incorporates this perspective into the prevention and treatment of health disruption and disease.

Graduate School Survival Tools

2011-09-09 12:15:00.0

This workshop is designed for new UM students who are interested in sharpening their academic survival skills and familiarize themselves with their new environment. Focus will be on helping students understand the nature of higher academic expectations, its impact on the student�s emotional resilience and early development of strategies to maintain a healthy level of motivation and a balanced lifestyle.

International Coffee Hour

2011-09-14 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and the services they offer.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: FIRST CLASS

2011-09-26 17:30:00.0

This class is the first in a six week series for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes, which are once again available to all UMB students. This program helps you enhance your overall health and quality of life through simple and effective stress reduction techniques taught by professional instructors, Deborah Rejent, DSW, MSSW, MA, and Catherine Kelleher, RN, MS, MPH, ScD. Learn how to use mindfulness techniques like meditation, body scans, mindful eating, and gentle yoga to manage the stresses of everyday life. Enrollment is limited and there is a $50 materials fee. To complete registration, please email Hillary Edwards at hedwards@umaryland.edu and make checks payable to the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dates of classes: Monday evenings 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17,10/24, 10/31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. with a retreat Saturday, 11/5, from 9-2.

Relaxation Techniques

2011-10-04 12:15:00.0

The stress of school and developing interpersonal relationships can be overwhelming. Attend this session to learn techniques to relax your mind and body. Please wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to relax.

Grads On Track: Stress Management & Wellness Webinar

2011-10-04 20:00:00.0

Set yourself up this semester for a low-stress, academically productive and fun semester with Grads On Track coaching group. This program will be your toolkit to keep you on track and help you thrive this semester, not just survive! This program was developed to help UM graduate students stay focused and feel their best this year. Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, Susan Stern, CCPC will lead this session on Stress Management to enhance better academic-life balance this semester! With the hectic pace of academic rigors in graduate school, it is easy to understand how burnout happens! Minimize the feelings of overwhelm, spinning or being stuck this semester with this online Stress Management webinar. Susan will introduce you to the most effective and simple tool you can use all semester to re-balance your life! They key to avoiding burnout is to create a healthy balance as the semester kicks in and being honest about the potential pitfalls that can throw you off course! You can attend by phone or webcast. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=22919430. For a copy of the recording, please register via the Wellness Hub website.

International Coffee Hour

2011-10-12 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about University Recreation and Fitness (URecFit) and the services they offer.

Grads On Track: How to Stay Focused and Motivated Webinar

2011-10-18 20:00:00.0

Texting, Facebook and Skype, oh no! Roommates, family and dating! One of the fundamental principles of productivity is being able to focus. And that necessary focus requires that you eliminate as many distractions as possible! We need to have room in our lives for distractions, which is what makes life fun and colorful! But when it is time to complete a paper or studying, there is no reason to be multitasking a million other things. In fact, multi-tasking continues to be proven that it makes people less productive! Coach Susan will lead this webinar on the easiest way to stay motivated, why it is important to focus on one task at a time and how better time management will reduce your stress and anxiety! You can attend by phone or webcast. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=23200977

Breastfeeding Success at School/Work

2011-10-21 12:15:00.0

New parents need education and support to make breastfeeding successful, according to the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. This nuts and bolts seminar will include the basic information that mothers need to prepare and implement successful breastfeeding, and that fathers, grandmothers, and friends need to support them. Actual users of the lactation centers at the University of Maryland Baltimore will share their helpful tips. This class is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Unscripted Happiness featuring the Baltimore Improv Group

2011-10-21 19:00:00.0

Everyone loves a good laugh, but did you know studies have shown humor to relieve chronic pain and stress, reduce loneliness, and enhance life satisfaction? Come unwind and have a good laugh with the Baltimore Improv Group where the show is unscripted and completely run by audience suggestions. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Friends of University of Maryland student and staff are welcome, but must be escorted by a member of the University with a valid ID.

Grads On Track: Relationships: 360 Degrees Webinar

2011-11-01 20:00:00.0

The key to a happy life comes down to the quality of our relationships. It is our connections that help us to create our individual academic, professional and personal success. The most important connection is the relationship you have with you! In this webinar, Coach Susan will cover: Dealing with different personality types and how to minimize the effects, the importance of building a support system (friends, family, study groups, significant others, etc), my favorite tool to avoid 'drama' in relationships and communication techniques (so you can be heard and can create a 'give and take' in relationships). You can attend by phone or webcast. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=23250684

Mental Health Screening Day

2011-11-04 11:00:00.0

You will be able to use screening tools to self-assess your mental well-being. You will also have the opportunity to confidentially meet with a licensed professional counselor to interpret the results and offer recommendations. Remember, good mental health is key to wellness and academic-life balance.

PSLI: Moral & Ethical Leadership

2011-11-08 12:00:00.0

What makes any given decision an ethical decision? The problem with ethics is that what may seem morally right (or ethical) to one person may seem inappropriate to another. Moral and ethical leadership is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live them in all parts of your life. During this workshop, we will discuss the value of ethical leadership and learn techniques to help us handle ethical dilemmas. Refreshments will be served.

Grads On Track: The Power of Resiliency Webinar

2011-11-08 12:15:00.0

One of the most important life skills we can develop is Resiliency, the ability to bounce back. All of us experience setbacks, disappointments and even failures as we move through our lives. Instead of collapsing, you can bounce back and create more greatness than you would have ever achieved without the setback. Coach Susan wrote a chapter on Resiliency for a Stephen Covey book last year. Please join Coach Susan for this important webinar as she shares her insights on the phases of resiliency and the process of developing your resiliency muscles. You can attend by phone or webcast. Don�t miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=23917980

Emotional Eating

2011-11-16 12:15:00.0

THIS EVENT IS STUDENT ONLY. Attend this session to learn what causes problems with body image and eating patterns. This includes using eating way too much, way too little and using food as a form of comfort. Learn ways of addressing these issues to get yourself on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

Coffee Hour

2011-11-16 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about the Wellness Hub and the programs they offer.

Grads On Track: Weight & Fitness Webinar

2011-11-29 12:15:00.0

Please join Coach Susan for this inspiring webinar on weight and fitness, as the holidays kick in high gear! She will be interviewing Tim Rhode, the owner of MAC fitness clubs. Tim continues to be a pioneer and leader in the world of fitness and wellness education in Maryland for the past 20 years. Tim and his wife, Liz, founded their company and consult in the industry around the concept of merging overall wellness with fitness. Tim's incredible energy and vision has created 3 premier athletic clubs (Harbor East, Timonium & Hunt Valley) in the Baltimore area and trained hundreds of fitness professionals over the years. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to listen and learn from Tim, who is a wealth of knowledge on fitness, wellness and weight! Tim will discuss: what is wellness and how to stay fit in 30 minutes, how fitness can help replenish energy levels, nutrition and stress, new trends in classes and fitness. Please bring your questions or send them through the webinar website. This is a great webinar for busy graduate students interested in getting and staying healthy and fit! You can attend by phone or webcast. Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=24318093

Puppy Love

2011-12-01 11:00:00.0

Finals are right around the corner. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with animals and reduce your stress. Maryland's BARCS will bring its furry friends to the SMC Campus Center for all to enjoy.

Stress Free Zone

2011-12-05 11:00:00.0

Take a break from studying with the Wellness Hub! We'll be offering 10 minute seated massages for students during Monday's lunch time. It's first come, first serve and massages are limited so make sure to come early to set your appointment!

Grads On Track: Happiness Webinar

2011-12-06 12:15:00.0

The end of the first semester is almost here! How happy did you feel this past semester? How do you determine whether you are happy or not? Is there a universal standard of happiness? Please join Coach Susan for this webinar on Happiness, based off the theories of the most popular course at Harvard, taught by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. As an over achiever his whole life, Tal spent much of his life searching for the answer of lasting happiness. He realized that he was not alone in his unhappiness at Harvard; many of his classmates seemed to be stressed and dispirited. The constant quest for happiness lead Tal to teaching Positive Psychology at Harvard in 2002 and in three years, it became the largest class in Harvard's history. In this webinar, we will look at happiness from many angles and Coach Susan will share 5 steps to being happier in your life. Coach Susan had the good fortune to go to one of Tal's workshops in 2010 and she's excited to share the two student models he created at Harvard, which will give you insight into being happier during grad school. You can attend by phone or webcast. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=24584205

The Art of Assertiveness

2011-12-08 12:15:00.0

THIS EVENT IS STUDENT ONLY. 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.

Coffee Hour

2011-12-14 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community.

Coffee Hour

2012-01-11 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction- FIRST CLASS

2012-02-02 17:30:00.0

PSLI: Managing & Coordinating Projects and Events

2012-02-08 13:00:00.0

Leadership is often measured by one's ability to manage and coordinate projects and events. This workshop will offer key elements and skills to effectively manage organizational projects and events. Refreshments will be served.

NEW DATE: Grads on Track: Time Management & Organization Webinar

2012-02-10 12:00:00.0

So much to do and so little time? It's easy to feel overwhelmed throughout much of graduate school! How do you find time for all of the academic work, keeping track of financial aid deadlines, grant proposals, paper deadlines and study groups? And have a little personal time? Time management is essential to your success in grad school. Learn strategies and tips how to better manage your time on this webinar, facilitated by Coach Susan. She will teach you an easy system to help avoid burnout and give you two time tested approaches to time management that can give you back more time in your day. You can attend by phone or webcast. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, Susan Stern, CCPC will lead this webinar To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=26231718

PSLI: Moral & Ethical Leadership

2012-02-15 13:00:00.0

Coffee Hour

2012-02-15 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community.

Healthy Relationships: Managing Relationships with Family, Friends, and Partners

2012-02-23 12:15:00.0

THIS EVENT IS STUDENT ONLY. It's been said that no one is an island. And it's true: good relationships are essential to our happiness and emotional health. Attend this session on maintaining and finding healthy relationships fromDr. Jenna Silverman of the University of Maryland Counseling Center.

Grads on Track: Balancing Marriage in Grad School

2012-03-02 12:00:00.0

When you are married and in graduate school, these challenges can really make your relationship stronger - you just need to find a way to cope with them and support each other through them without overwhelming or injuring the other. Sounds like a tall order, right? Of course it is, but that's the idea behind marriage - joining your life and overcoming challenges. Please join Coach Susan for strategies for effective communication for finances, support, stress and intimacy (and have your spouse listen in with you!). Remember that even if you can't join us for the live webinar, please register and I will send you the recording in your email within 24 hours and you can listen at your convenience. Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, Susan Stern, CCPC will lead this webinar. You can attend by phone, 410-454-9994 or webcast, http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=26485797. Participant Access Code: 903559#

Managing Stress and Anxiety

2012-03-08 12:15:00.0

THIS EVENT IS STUDENT ONLY. Why worry? Academic, interpersonal, and job pressures can take their toll if you let them. Learn effective techniques to manage the stress and anxiety of daily life.

Grads on Track: Visioning & Goal Setting

2012-03-09 12:00:00.0

How do you stay inspired and motivated when you're feeling burned out? Coach Susan will take you through 3 easy steps to re-inspire you and create a game plan for the semester. We will create an easy one sentence vision statement that will be your inspiration when grad school gets really hard. And we know it will! Then we will work on short term and long term goal setting through the SMART goal system. Having goals on paper will make a huge difference on stress and burnout, plus help you be more productive and happy while balancing your life, work and academic success. Don't miss out! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, Susan Stern, CCPC will lead this webinar. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=27070185 Phone Number: (410) 454-9994 Pin Code: 903559#

The Truth about Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College

2012-03-12 16:00:00.0

THIS EVENT IS STUDENT ONLY. Have you lost a loved one to suicide? Are you concerned that someone you care about is struggling with suicidal thoughts? Come to this workshop to watch a brief video and participate in a facilitated discussion to talk about suicide in a safe environment. Learn tools to help you encourage someone who is thinking about suicide to seek professional help.

Coffee Hour

2012-03-14 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community.

Grads on Track: Financial Tips to Reduce Stress

2012-03-30 12:00:00.0

Money is a major issue for graduate students, and a source of stress! More than a few grad students enter postgraduate education with undergraduate debt, which makes financial management paramount. On this webinar, we will discuss good financial habits, managing money and making funds last. Coach Susan will discuss tips for reducing your stress around finances. Susan will be joined with Financial Consultant, Matt Kozak, to answer specific questions around money management, debit and credit cards. He will walk attendees through creating their personal expense budget, which is the foundation for establishing good financial habits while in school. Don't miss out on this important topic! Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. Certified Co-Active Professional Coach, Susan Stern, CCPC facilitates the Grads On Track Coaching webinar series. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=27335730

Coffee Hour

2012-04-11 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community.

Grads on Track: The Last Mile Motivator

2012-04-20 12:00:00.0

The end of the year is almost here. Visions of summer time fun - hanging out with friends and family - keep creeping into your thoughts. Being able to have more time in your schedule for your personal life is almost a reality! Please join Coach Susan for this webinar to keep you motivated for the last two weeks of grad school! This is the last mile, and the most important mile. The hard work and sacrifices you have made all semester will be 'graded' in this last two weeks. In this webinar, Coach Susan will look at motivation from different angles and share tips to help attendees boost their motivation and energy. You can attend by phone or webcast. Even if this time does not work in your schedule to be live, all you have to do is register and you will receive a recording of the call in your email within 24 hours. To attend, visit: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=28085493 Phone Number: (410) 454-9994 Pin Code: 903559#

Finding Happiness in the Work Place

2012-04-30 12:30:00.0

Our careers are journeys with all the bumps and bliss. Attend this workshop, with guest speaker Michelle Carlstrom, LCSW, Senior Director of the Johns Hopkins Office of Work, Life and Engagement, and explore the journey of career and academic bliss and finding happiness at work and/or in the classroom. This event is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work's Alliance for Workforce Development and Empowerment.

Puppy Love

2012-05-04 11:00:00.0

Coffee Hour

2012-05-16 14:00:00.0

Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about a campus department and the services they provide.

Lunchtime Musical Interludes - Jazz

2012-08-16 12:00:00.0

Visitors of the SMC Campus Center during lunch time will be treated to contemporary music performed by a live band. First up in the musical interlude series is KERQ, playing a contemporary mix of Jazz, Blues and Funk.

Lunchtime Musical Interlude - Latin

2012-08-22 12:00:00.0

Lunchtime musical series featuring Latin vibes. Visitors of the SMC Campus Center during lunch time will be treated to contemporary music performed by a live band. First up in the musical interlude series is music with a latin flavor. Come relax and have fun listening to the Bossa Brothers Trio.

Lunchtime Musical Interlude - Harp

2012-08-23 12:00:00.0

This Musical Interlude features the melodius sounds of one of the very best Harpist in Baltimore. Soothes the soul!

Open Mic & Talent Showcase

2012-08-23 18:00:00.0

OASIS, a student-run organization has partnered with the Office of Student Development and Leadership to offer a great venue for our students and employees to show off their talent. Got Talent? Sign-up today to be a part of our Talent Showcase!

Graduate School Survival Tools

2012-08-27 12:15:00.0

This workshop is designed for new UM students who are interested in sharpening their academic survival skills and familiarize themselves with their new environment. Focus will be on helping students understand the nature of higher academic expectations, its impact on the student's emotional resilience and early development of strategies to maintain a healthy level of motivation and a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Musical Interlude Series - Steel Drum

2012-09-06 12:00:00.0

Final performance of the Lunchtime Musical Interlude Series featuring the hot island sounds of the Trinidad and Tobago Steel Drum Band.

End Your Procrastination

2012-09-12 12:15:00.0

"I do my work at the same time every day -- the last minute." Does this sound like you? Learn tips on how to fight this behavior which can sabotage your best intentions.

Healthy Relationships

2012-09-18 12:15:00.0

No person is an island! Dr. Jenna Silverman will provide information about do's and don'ts in healthy friendships, family relationships, and romantic relationships.

Managing Stress & Anxiety

2012-10-05 12:15:00.0

Why worry? Academic, interpersonal, and job pressures can take their toll if you let them. Learn effective techniques to manage the stress and anxiety of daily life.

Introduction to Coaching Services

2012-10-09 12:00:00.0

Campus Life Services offers individual coaching services to all UM students. Find out what coaching is and how it may serve you during your time at UM.

Coming Out Day

2012-10-12 11:00:00.0

Join us for the Coming Out Day festival where we will be celebrating YOU! Come out as whoever you are in support of the campus community. There will be resources from organizations in the community, fun activities, and food.

Ally Week

2012-10-14 12:00:00.0

Join us for Ally Week from October 15th-19th. Allies play a vital role in making our campus safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Help to end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment by signing an ally pledge, or displaying your free button.

Ally Week

2012-10-15 12:00:00.0

Ally Week

2012-10-16 12:00:00.0

Ally Week

2012-10-17 12:00:00.0

Ally Week

2012-10-18 12:00:00.0

Ally Week

2012-10-19 12:00:00.0

The Art of Assertiveness

2012-10-19 12:15:00.0

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.

Greater Baltimore Heart Walk

2012-10-20 09:00:00.0

Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020! Our team is joining the American Heart Association's Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Please Join Our Team! Help us reach this lifesaving goal!

Ally Week

2012-10-20 12:00:00.0

Race for the Cure

2012-10-21 06:00:00.0

Race for the Cure offers a 5K (3.1 miles) competitive run (timed), a 5K recreational run, a 5K walk, and a 1 mile family fun walk. Breast cancer is a reality for far too many women, men and children across Maryland. In 2012, an estimated 4,700 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed across the state, and 810 women are expected to die from the disease. These alarming statistics are the reason I�m emailing you today. Your support allows for the continued funding of grants that may otherwise fall short and be unable to provide services to those in need. In 2011, Komen Maryland was able to fund $2.5 million to 29 local grant programs. What did this mean for our community? 6,735 women completed screening mammograms. 1,480 women received diagnostic services. 2,998 survivors and their family members received support services, counseling or assistance with daily living activities. 98 children impacted by breast cancer in their family received counseling or assistance with daily living activities. This is just a small representation of those impacted by our grant programs and there are real people behind each number. The people we help are your mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, friends, and co-workers across Maryland. With your support we can continue to fund grant programs that provide vital services throughout our community. Help us achieve our fundraising goal for the 20th Annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure which will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

The Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorders

2012-11-02 12:15:00.0

Does the cooler weather also bring the "blues"? Dr. Jenna Silverman will help you to learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder and ways to treat it.

Be Informed Series - Question 4-Maryland DREAM Act

2012-11-05 17:30:00.0

This discussion was rescheduled from Tuesday due to the University's closure resulting from Hurricane Sandy. This is the final discussion on ballot issues. A discussion on Question 4 will be facilitated by Proessor Maureen Sweeney, director, King School of Law Immigration Clinic.

Mindful Eating and Healthy Bodies During the Holidays

2012-11-15 12:15:00.0

Are you worried about maintaining a healthy relationship with food during the holidays? Learn about mindful eating and how to feel good about your body.

Annual Pan-African Festival

2012-11-15 18:00:00.0

The United Students of African Descent (USAD) holds its annual Pan-African Festival. This year live local talent, food from the Diaspora and African-American cuisine are featured. This event is co-sponsored each year by the University Student Government Association. Student admission is free. The cost to all others is a nominal fee of $5 per person.

Dessert Fest

2012-11-19 18:00:00.0

The International Student Organization's Annual Dessert Fest is a platform where all international students and Americans can meet and engage in social activity. Both savory snacks and sweet desserts from around the world are featured. This event is co-sponsored by the USGA.

Deepsouth documentary screening

2012-11-26 17:30:00.0

This documentary, directed by Lisa Biagiotti, gives a glimpse of the new American South. It looks beneath the traditional values of the south to expose poverty and increased cases of HIV infections. The documentary follows four individuals as they try to make there way in the new south. Lisa will answer questions after the screening.

Study Strategies for Finals

2012-11-27 12:00:00.0

Do finals make you nervous? Are you feeling a bit unsure of the best way to tackle this hyped up study time? Join us for an interactive workshop that provides effective study strategies for final exams.

How to Set and Achieve Healthy Lifestyle Goals

2012-11-29 12:00:00.0

Most of us already know what we need to do to be healthier. What we often struggle with is how to translate this knowledge into action. This workshop, offered by Michelle Pearce, PhD, from the Center for Integrative Medicine, will teach you helpful strategies to not only make healthy lifestyle goals, but also to achieve them.

Pre-Kwanza Celebration

2012-12-06 18:00:00.0

The event is a celebration of family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday, is one of only two nationally recognized African-American holidays in the United States. As an organization dedicated to the promotion of African-American contributions to the world, cultures and traditions, USAD realizes that it is important to expose the UMB students to all facets of being Black in America. The purpose of the Pre-Kwanzaa event is to educate the campus and community on the principles of Kwanzaa.

Puppy Love

2012-12-07 11:00:00.0

URecFit's Open Access

2012-12-17 06:00:00.0

From December 17 thru January 13 anyone eligible for a membership may utilize URecFit at the SMC Campus Center for FREE!

URecFit's Open Access/ Baker's Dozen

2013-01-02 06:00:00.0

Open Access: Ends January 13. Anyone who is eligible for a membership may utilize URecFit at the SMC Campus Center for FREE! Baker's Dozen: Anyone who purchases a year membership receives the 13th month for FREE!

Beach Bound

2013-02-01 00:00:00.0

Beach Bound is a fitness incentive program that runs from February 1st until May 3rd. Pick a beach destination and goal, log your biking, running or rowing miles and if you reach your goal by May 3rd you receive the prize for that beach destination. For more information: http://www.umaryland.edu/urecfit/fitness/beach_bound.html

Paint UMB Purple

2013-02-01 11:00:00.0

Join us for a Super Bowl pre-party to celebrate the Ravens and kick off the new semester. There will be FREE food, music, campus organization booths, and lots of Ravens spirit, so make sure to wear purple! Don't miss this opportunity to meet and mingle with other students, see more of what the campus has to offer, and get rallied up for the weekend!

PSLI: Type and Leadership

2013-02-01 12:00:00.0

What kind of leader are you? Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as an assessment tool, students will learn about their individual styles and preferences.

Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Series

2013-02-04 14:30:00.0

The 4-week Mindfullness Meditation Series will teach you different ways tomanage daily stress & anxiety. It will also provide you with a space to practicewith peers who share an interest in mindful solutions.

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

2013-02-07 10:00:00.0

Understanding Self and Others Group

2013-02-11 16:00:00.0

The Student Counseling Center will be offering support groups this spring called Understanding Self and Others Groups.

Time Management and Goal Development

2013-02-12 12:00:00.0

This interactive workshop is targeted to students with ADHD, learning disabilities, or anyone who wants to examine their habits for maximum effectiveness.

Understanding Self and Others Group

2013-02-13 16:00:00.0

The Student Counseling Center will be offering support groups this spring called Understanding Self and Others Groups.

Understanding Self and Others Group

2013-02-21 15:00:00.0

The Student Counseling Center will be offering support groups this spring called Understanding Self and Others Groups.

Diet Myths: How to Spring Break Them

2013-02-25 12:15:00.0

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.

Back to Work/School Breastfeeding Class

2013-03-04 12:00:00.0

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.

CANCELED: Self Esteem Boosters

2013-03-06 12:15:00.0

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.

Vagina Monologues

2013-03-08 19:00:00.0

The Vagina Monologues is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Help us spread awareness on women's issues by attending this 90 minute performance led by UM students and staff as they tell the story of many different women. We will begin seating at 6:40pm and will begin promptly. Refreshments will be served.

Mindful Eating and Nutrition

2013-03-15 12:00:00.0

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. A healthy lunch will be served and eaten mindfully!

Snooze or Lose It!

2013-04-02 12:15:00.0

Having problems falling or staying asleep? Learn about common sleep problems and ways to improve your sleep.

Be Informed Affordable Care Act Series (make-up day)

2013-04-09 17:30:00.0

TheThe Be Informed Series on the Affordble Care Act will hold a session to make-up for one missed last month. The program on tuesday, April 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm will deal with how the Affordable Care Act will impact you as a student! You will not want to miss this program! The discussion will be led by Ms. kathy A. Maddock, M.S.A, FACMPE, Senior Administrator, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dept. of Family and Community Medicine (previously known as Student and Employee Health. Food available. Come on over to the SMC Campus Center, Room 351. Sponosred by the Office of Student Development and Leadership, Students United for Policy, Education and Research and the University Student Government Association.

Instant Calm: Relaxation Techniques

2013-04-12 12:15:00.0

The stress of school and developing interpersonal relationships can be overwhelming. Attend this session to learn techniques to relax your mind and body.