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University Days at Mass Vax Sites

Do your part!

The Maryland Higher Education Commission and Maryland Department of Health have identified “University Days” at mass vaccination sites around Maryland to provide access for University System of...

Posted: April 27, 2021, 2:37 PM

Re-Post: PSS Caregiver Feedback - Survey Closes Friday!

For UMBC Staff Caregivers

Reposting on behalf of Professional Staff Senate. Please note this message is only relevant to UMBC staff members. For more details please visit the original post and/or consult with PSS. ...

Posted: April 27, 2021, 12:41 PM

Wellness Wednesday - May 5th!

We still have seats available for our May 5th Wellness Wednesday: Welcoming Spring.  With the winter behind us and new beginnings being ushered in with Spring, we have an opportunity to reframe...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 10:40 AM

The Garden Thyme Podcast

April Permaculture

The Garden Thyme Podcast, brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension, is a monthly podcast where you can get help getting down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips,...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 7:32 AM

Tomato Plants and Garden Seedlings

If you are starting to get the gardening itch, check out this article for tips on how to start tomato plants indoors and what to look for with sprouting seeds in your garden. 

Posted: April 12, 2021, 12:46 PM

The Power of Movement

#HealthyRetrievers

What comes to mind when you hear the words, “physical fitness?” You may have thought about a physical education class or maybe even a social media fitness influencer. But there’s more to physical...

Posted: April 7, 2021, 1:17 PM

Take Care When Tuning In

Monday, March 29, 2021, marked the first day of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial for the murder of George Floyd. Although this trial comes 10 months after George...

Posted: April 1, 2021, 12:21 PM

Wellness Wednesday - April 7th!

We still have seats available for our April 7th Wellness Wednesday: Out of the Box, Into the Beat.  Out of the Box, Into the Beat supports your journey towards wholeness and a more vibrant...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 1:19 PM

To the AAPI-identified members of our UMBC community

We are listening. We value you. We support you.

The Office of Health Promotion (OHP) mourns the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta on March 16. These attacks are just the latest among a nationwide rise in violence, discrimination, and...

Posted: March 30, 2021, 7:24 PM

The Garden Thyme Podcast

Backyard Chickens

The Garden Thyme Podcast, brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension, is a monthly podcast where you can get help getting down and dirty in your garden, with timely gardening tips,...

Posted: March 29, 2021, 8:05 AM