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Healthy Vending Machines are Here!

Next time you're in the mood for a snack, check out the various healthy vending machine options on campus!

Posted: September 1, 2016, 11:33 AM

Women's Center Lactation Room - Fall 2016 Reservations

Moms and parents who plan on using the Women's Center lactation room throughout the fall semester can begin signing up and requesting their preferred reservation times now.  All parents who...

Posted: August 24, 2016, 5:14 PM

seeking sitter for this Friday!

I need to update my list of student sitters

Hello, I haven't employed a sitter on campus in a while, and my list of student sitters is out-of-date. I'm specifically looking for someone who can care for my two-year-old this Friday (8/26) for...

Posted: August 22, 2016, 11:30 AM

Better Communication for Couples

Tips and Guidelines to improve your communication

Why do we always seem to argue about "silly" things? How can I get my partner to open up more? These are examples of the kinds of questions couples often ask counselors. While every couple's...

Posted: August 18, 2016, 8:23 AM

Critical Race Parenting

Consider adding this article to your summer reading list!

Full title: Critical Race Parenting: Understanding Scholarship/Activism in Parenting Our Children.   Article is 24 pages long, but seems worth the read!    

Posted: May 18, 2016, 11:47 AM

Access to Lactation Room during Finals & WC Summer Hours

Beginning May 23rd and running through the end of August, the Women's Center will be operating under limited hours and the Center may be closed during times that UMBC community members need access...

Posted: May 11, 2016, 3:30 PM

100 Ways to Add 2000 Steps

Trying to increase daily step totals? Competing with your friends through Fit Bits?  The UMBC Wellness Initiative is here to help! We now have a downloadable PDF document available entitled 100...

Posted: May 9, 2016, 1:53 PM

100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories

Trying to lose some weight before Summer vacation? Finding it difficult to cut calories due to your job, family, and other responsibilities?  The UMBC Wellness Initiative is here to help! We...

Posted: May 9, 2016, 1:40 PM

UMBC Preschool Open House & Early Bird Registration (5/11)

Open House is 5/11, 9am-5pm; Priority Registration 5/11-5/20

The UMBC Preschool will be hosting a UMBC Open House for faculty, staff and students during the Early Bird Registration Period (May 11 through May 20, 2016). Stop in and meet the new Center...

Posted: May 9, 2016, 11:12 AM

Safe Sleep Education Study for Moms at UMBC on May 11th

FYI: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a parent of a child 3 years of age or younger? Or, are you expecting your first child? If so, we need...

Posted: May 5, 2016, 3:43 PM