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Apply to be a Peer Health Educator!

Educate peers about sexual health, drugs, alcohol & more!

Are You Interested In... Becoming more involved on campus?  Educating your peers about sexual health, alcohol, drugs, stress, nutrition & other health  Enhancing your public speaking...

Posted: November 21, 2016, 1:34 PM

Webinar - Caring for Aging Relatives

According to the National Council on Aging, 29% of U.S. population will need to care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aging relative in the coming year. Learn how to determine the type of care...

Posted: November 8, 2016, 1:06 PM

Women's Center Lounge Hours for Critical Social Justice

Please Plan Ahead

Due to various Critical Social Justice events that will require all available staff support, the Women's Center will be operating with some reduced hours next week. Please plan ahead... and we...

Posted: October 20, 2016, 7:12 AM

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Hello, I haven't employed a sitter on campus in a while, and my list of student sitters is out-of-date.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