http://www.umaryland.edu/ Financial Wellness Programs en-us Copyright 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:06:37 EST http://www.oea.umaryland.edu/Images/seal_web.gif http://www.umaryland.edu/ What are stocks? How do they work? What is the Dow Jones? How do bonds make money? If you need simple questions like these answered, then Investing 101 is the place for you! Drop in and catch up on all of the basics and learn how to start investing using online resources. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=38 2011-01-13 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. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=32 2011-03-22 12:00:00.0 "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. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=43 2011-04-05 12:15:00.0 Many factors will go into your job selection, including location, organizational culture, job responsibilities, potential for future advancement, and the financial offer. Salary is only part of the financial picture. The total compensation package that comes with a job offer is a combination of salary and benefits. How are you going to evaluate the benefit packages that come along with the salary offers? Typical benefit packages include medical coverage, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and some type of paid time off plan. You need to break down the cost of each of the components, both the cost to you and the cost to the employer, to get a picture of the total value. We'll teach you how. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=42 2011-04-06 12:00:00.0 Join the Wellness Hub and staff from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland (CCCS) for a free credit report and one-on-one financial counseling. Bring a photo ID to access your credit report. Reservations encouraged; Walk-ins welcome. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=129 2011-04-11 11:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=204 2011-09-07 15:30:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=211 2011-09-12 15:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and the services they offer. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=236 2011-09-14 14:00:00.0 This workshop explores strategies for forming and maintaining a strong circle of contacts. The importance of networking cannot be underestimated. There is no better time than now to strengthen or build your network. A solid network will serve you well for years to come and will be an asset, especially during times of economic uncertainty. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=170 2011-09-15 16:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=219 2011-09-16 10:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other and International Service staff members. In addition, the orientation aims to equip attendees with the information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=220 2011-09-30 10:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about University Recreation and Fitness (URecFit) and the services they offer. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=237 2011-10-12 14:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=212 2011-10-13 10:00:00.0 Assessment and evaluation are pivotal components to measuring organizational success. In this workshop students will learn various methods to evaluate organizational goals, programs, and events. Topics will include how to develop and meet learning outcomes, create feedback forms, analyze assessment results and implement recommended improvements. Refreshments will be served. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=187 2011-10-13 13:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=221 2011-10-14 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=205 2011-10-19 18:00:00.0 What are stocks? How do they work? What is the Dow Jones? How do bonds make money? If you need simple questions like these answered, then Investing 101 is the place for you! Drop in and catch up on all of the basics and learn how to start investing using online resources. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=168 2011-10-26 12:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=222 2011-10-28 10:00:00.0 Assessment and evaluation are pivotal components to measuring organizational success. In this workshop students will learn various methods to evaluate organizational goals, programs, and events. Topics will include how to develop and meet learning outcomes, create feedback forms, analyze assessment results and implement recommended improvements. Refreshments will be served. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=188 2011-11-07 12:00:00.0 Many factors will go into your job selection, including location, organizational culture, job responsibilities, potential for future advancement, and the financial offer. Salary is only part of the financial picture. The total compensation package that comes with a job offer is a combination of salary and benefits. How are you going to evaluate the benefit packages that come along with the salary offers? Typical benefit packages include medical coverage, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and some type of paid time off plan. You need to break down the cost of each of the components, both the cost to you and the cost to the employer, to get a picture of the total value. We'll teach you how. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=172 2011-11-10 12:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about the Wellness Hub and the programs they offer. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=238 2011-11-16 14:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=213 2011-11-18 16:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=206 2011-11-28 14:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=224 2011-11-30 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=214 2011-12-09 12:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=239 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. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=240 2012-01-11 14:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=226 2012-01-13 10:00:00.0 What are stocks? How do they work? What is the Dow Jones? How do bonds make money? If you need simple questions like these answered, then Investing 101 is the place for you! Drop in and catch up on all of the basics and learn how to start investing using online resources. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=169 2012-01-19 12:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=227 2012-01-27 10:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=228 2012-02-10 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=215 2012-02-14 16:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=241 2012-02-15 14:00:00.0 This workshop explores strategies for forming and maintaining a strong circle of contacts. The importance of networking cannot be underestimated. There is no better time than now to strengthen or build your network. A solid network will serve you well for years to come and will be an asset, especially during times of economic uncertainty. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=171 2012-02-16 16:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=229 2012-02-24 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=208 2012-02-27 12:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=230 2012-03-09 10:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=242 2012-03-14 14:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=216 2012-03-15 11:00:00.0 Assessment and evaluation are pivotal components to measuring organizational success. In this workshop students will learn various methods to evaluate organizational goals, programs, and events. Topics will include how to develop and meet learning outcomes, create feedback forms, analyze assessment results and implement recommended improvements. Refreshments will be served. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=189 2012-03-21 13:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=231 2012-03-22 10:00:00.0 Many factors will go into your job selection, including location, organizational culture, job responsibilities, potential for future advancement, and the financial offer. Salary is only part of the financial picture. The total compensation package that comes with a job offer is a combination of salary and benefits. How are you going to evaluate the benefit packages that come along with the salary offers? Typical benefit packages include medical coverage, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and some type of paid time off plan. You need to break down the cost of each of the components, both the cost to you and the cost to the employer, to get a picture of the total value. We'll teach you how. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=173 2012-03-28 12:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=209 2012-03-29 16:30:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=232 2012-04-06 10:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about campus departments and the services they provide to the UM community. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=243 2012-04-11 14:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=217 2012-04-16 12:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=233 2012-04-20 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to J-1 students and scholars with information regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=210 2012-04-27 11:00:00.0 This orientation program assists new J-1 researchers and professors in acclimating to the university, Baltimore and the United States. Topics covered would include applicable immigration regulations, office and university services, concepts of cross-cultural communication, housing information, and community resources. The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for new J-1 scholars to meet each other, ISSS staff members and to give them information they need to settle and be productive in their activities at the university. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=234 2012-05-04 10:00:00.0 This workshop is designed to provide information to F-1 students regarding employment benefits they are eligible for, how to apply, and timing issues. Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding the process. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=218 2012-05-09 14:00:00.0 Take a break and enjoy some refreshments and conversation! Learn more about a campus department and the services they provide. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=244 2012-05-16 14:00:00.0 Welcome new international students to the University of Maryland Baltimore (UM). Meet student leaders and hear presentations from various offices regarding immigration, Social Security Numbers, adjusting to life in the U.S., health insurance, banking, and getting involved. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=492 2012-08-22 17:00:00.0 Are you really connected? There is no better time than now to build and strengthen your network! This workshop explores strategies for forming and maintaining a strong circle of contacts, with an emphasis on effective use of social media. Learn ways to make connections and manage your online reputation through platforms such as a personal blog, Facebook and Twitter. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=618 2012-09-19 12:00:00.0 What are stocks? How do they work? What is the Dow Jones? How do bonds make money? If you need answers to questions like these, stop by Investing 101. In this first installment of FEWęs two-part series on Investing, you will learn the basics of investing and how to start investing using online resources from Tisa Silver-Canady of the University's Office of Financial Education and Wellness. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=619 2012-10-10 12:00:00.0 Do you want to work until full retirement age? If not, you should begin thinking about your retirement plans now. This second workshop in FEWęs Investing series will introduce you to saving and investment strategies for retirement and how to set and meet your financial retirement goals. Although retirement seems far away, it is never too early to begin planning for it! Presenter: Tisa Silver-Canady, Office of Financial Education & Wellness WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=620 2012-10-17 12:00:00.0 Which job offer is best for you? Salary is only one part of the financial picture. Many factors will go into your job selection including location, organizational culture, potential for advancement and of course, the financial offer. Human resource experts will be on hand to show you how to evaluate the total compensation included in your job offer and how to make the best decision. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=622 2012-11-07 12:00:00.0 What are stocks? How do they work? What is the Dow Jones? How do bonds make money? If you need answers to questions like these, stop by Investing 101. In this first installment of FEWęs two-part series on Investing, you will learn the basics of investing and how to start investing using online resources. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=744 2013-02-13 12:00:00.0 Do you want to work until the full retirement age of 67? If not, you should begin thinking about retirement now. This second workshop in FEWęs Investing series will introduce you to saving and investment strategies for retirement and how to set and meet your financial retirement goals. Although retirement seems far away, it is never too early to begin planning for it! WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=745 2013-02-20 12:00:00.0 Students and staff are welcome to prepare their income tax returns online, on-campus with an IRS certified volunteer on-site to assist with questions. Filing is FREE for those with household earned income of under $57,000 in 2012. Presented by the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Education, the Office of Financial Education and Wellness, the School of Social Work Financial Social Work Initiative (FSWI) and the Baltimore CASH Campaign. Registration preferred, walk-ins are welcome. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=747 2013-03-05 11:00:00.0 Featured Speaker - Craig Wallace Dye, Director, VentureAccelerator, University of Maryland College Park. Mr. Dye has chartered the course for numerous innovative start-up companies! He will focus on "The Business Plan...Or, Why Not the Business Plan?" WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=791 2013-03-14 12:00:00.0 Graduation is coming soon, which job offer is best for you? Salary is only one part of the financial picture. Many factors will go into your job selection including location, organizational culture, potential for advancement and of course, the financial offer. Human resource experts will be on hand to show you how to evaluate the total compensation included in your job offer and how to make the best decision. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=746 2013-03-26 12:00:00.0 The Be Informed Entrepreneurial Series features Attorney Matthew Van Itallie who will facilitate our discussion on "Challenges and Future Trends" in the world of starting up your own business. Mr. Van Itallie is a founding partner of Canterbury Road Partners; and, since 2010, also serves as the Baltimore Public Schools' Chief Accountability Officer. Come learn from an expert who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Swarthmore College and obtained his law degree from Harvard School of Law. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=793 2013-03-26 17:30:00.0 The Be Informed Entrepreneurial Series features conversations with those who actually did it...i.e., started up their own businesses after graduating from one of the graduate programs or professional schools here! Let's learn from the experts!This program will be lead by professionals in panel-discussion format. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=794 2013-04-02 17:30:00.0 Have you checked your credit report in the past year? Consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months. You can retrieve your credit report on-campus and experts from Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS of Maryland and Delaware) will be available to review your report for free. Please bring photo ID. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=800 2013-04-04 11:00:00.0 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. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=811 2013-04-09 17:30:00.0 Have you checked your credit report in the past year? Consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months. You can retrieve your credit report on-campus and experts from Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS of Maryland and Delaware) will be available to review your report for free. Please bring photo ID. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=801 2013-04-11 11:00:00.0 Have you checked your credit report in the past year? Consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months. You can retrieve your credit report on-campus and experts from Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS of Maryland and Delaware) will be available to review your report for free. Please bring photo ID. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. WELLNESSP/wellness/calendar/eventinfo.cfm?eventid=803 2013-04-25 11:00:00.0