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Caravan's New Drivers and Student Dispatchers
Beginning the first week of February, Caravan has new drivers. We ask students and staff for your patience during this month as our drivers are currently learning the routes.
On weekdays from 5:30 to 11 pm, students from this campus work as Caravan dispatchers. A great team of students from pharmacy and physical therapy schools work to facilitate your use of this service. We encourage you to share your questions and suggestions with our dispatchers and our drivers in a courteous manner. But the best way to make constructive comments is to use a new resource on the USGA website. If you have any complaints, concerns or ideas, please go t http://www.umaryland.edu/usga/caravan%20issues.html
Just click on the link below!
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing from YOU!
UMB ALERTS! Be in the know, when you need to know
Only a small percentage of UMB students have signed up for UMB’s emergency alert system. The system will be mush more effective if more students use it!
Register at https://alert.umaryland.edu/index.php?CCheck=1.
UMB Alerts is an alert system that allows the University of Maryland, Baltimore to contact you during an emergency by sending text messages to your E-mail account (school, personal, other), Cell phone, Pager, BlackBerry/Treo
When an emergency occurs, authorized senders will notify you using UMB Alerts. UMB Alerts is your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information.
Komen Distinguished Lecturship: Obstacles to Breast Care: Nurse-led Solutions
Globally, as well as nationally, cultural factors influence the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer, often with tragic consequences. The good news is that we can be instrumental in breaking the resulting cycle of disparity and access to care.
Dr. Meneses will examine cultural barriers to breast care, as well as the critical educational and practice models that health care providers have implemented to shift the paradigm.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
4pm
UMB, School of Nursing
Student Lobby Day with Governor O'Malley
On **Wednesday, March 5th** students from all across Maryland will be gathering in Annapolis to lobby their representatives for the Global Warming Solutions Act. If passed, the Act will be the most progressive state legislation about global warming to date!
What: Student Lobby Day with Governor O'Malley
When: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Rally with O'Malley will begin at 10:00AM with lobby training starting at 12:30 and time to meet with your legislators after.
Where: Lawyer's Mall, in front of MD State House in Annapolis, Maryland
Why: Because we are the voice of the future - let's help the Global Warming Solutions Act get passed!
If you plan on going to Student Lobby Day, please register at www.chesapeakeclimate.org/studentlobby! Tell all your friends, classmates and family to register as well. Also, TAKE A MINUTE NOW to email your representative. Whether you plan on going to Student Lobby Day or not, it's a great way to get your voice heard.
UMB SOM Class of 2010 Auction
The University of Maryland School of Medicine would like to invite all of UMB to our upcoming fund raising event, the annual Second Year Medical Student Auction. The auction will be held:
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00pm in
Westminster Hall, Downtown Baltimore, Steps from UMB
There will be a silent as well as a live auction, light fare and beverages and opportunity to bid on donated gifts from fellow faculty, students and local area businesses. This year, the auction is partnering with the student organization Medicine for Mali as well as the local Baltimore chapter of Ronald McDonald House to raise money for two worthy causes and to fund student activities for the School of Medicine Class of 2010.
Please feel free to email us at 2010auction@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or donations you might have. We look forward to seeing you on March 5!
This event is co-sponsored by USGA.
Winner of the People's Choice Award at the Beloit film festival, “Adventures for the Cure: the Doc” will be playing at Pharmacy Hall Room 120 on Friday 3/7/08 at 5:15pm. Dinner provided.
FREE ($1-$2 donation for Adventures for the Cure appreciated!)
In the summer of 2006, members of the non-profit organization Adventures for the Cure, rode across America on their fixed-gear, single-speed, road bicycles to raise awareness and money for diabetes and an organization that helps disabled children in Africa. This was especially difficult because one of them is in fact a Type 1. They filmed their journey and premiered their documentary at the Senator this past October.
Following the showing will be a Q&A session with the cyclists and filmmakers.
The evening will end with an Operation Diabetes training for health fairs. Review the general pathophys of diabetes, FAQ at health fairs, and receive a hands-on training with glucometers.
Campus-Wide Photo Contest Announced
“People, Places, Things” 4th Annual Campus-wide Photo Contest Say “Cheese” 2008!
All entries are due by the close of business on March 7, 2008.
Students, faculty, and staff may submit up to two (2) 8x10 photos in each of the three (3) categories.
Winners will be announced at a reception in April.
Call Student Services at 410.706.7117 for contest details.
Contest sponsors are Auxiliary Services, the University Athletic Center, and the Office of Student Services.
Immigration Law and Policy Association - "Nonimmigrant Business Visas"
The Immigration Law and Policy Association (ILPA) welcomes Jim Alexander, Shareholder and Senior Attorney at Maggio & Kattar, to UML.
Jim will present "Nonimmigrant Business Visas", including the fundamentals of nonimmigrant visa options available to corporate clients for hiring or transferring from overseas foreign national personnel on a temporary basis (e.g., H-1B, J-1, L-1, and O-1 visas). Brief Q&A to follow.
When: March 11, 2008 (5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Room 108
Food: Salsaritas, cervezas, and soft drinks will be provided.
Questions? Please visit our ILPA Westlaw TWEN at www.lawschool.westlaw.com/twen, or contact one of our officers:
Stuart Matthews, President: stuart@matthewsimmigration.com
Stacy Clark, Vice President: sclar007@umaryland.edu
Tammie Szafran, Secretary: tszaf001@umaryland.edu
Chris Gray, Treasurer: tsarofdavis@hotmail.com
Career Development Office and Immigration Law and Policy Association - Immigration Law Career Panel.
The Career Development Office (CDO) and the Immigration Law and Policy Association (ILPA) welcomes Ilissa Gould (Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Baltimore Immigration Court) and Sheila Murthy (Founder, President, and Managing Attorney at Murthy Law Firm) to UML.
Come and meet practicing Immigration Attorneys, and learn more about the various opportunities in this exciting practice area!
When: Thursday, March 13, 2008 (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Where: Room 108
Food: Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Please reserve your space by contacting Briana Green in the CDO Office: bgreen@law.umaryland.edu.
Call for Abstracts GRC 2008
Abstracts are now being accepted for the 30th annual Graduate Research Conference (GRC)
About the GRC: The GRC provides trainees from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with the opportunity to present results of their ongoing research in an interdisciplinary setting to the University of Maryland community.
Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Marincola, President and CEO, Science Service and Publisher, Science News, will discuss the changing nature of academic publishing.
Please see the conference website for a schedule, registration information and abstract submission.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008, midnight
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008 (8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Location: Westminster Hall
For more information please contact:
Jade Bernstein: jbern002@umaryland.edu
Justin Kerr: jkerr002@umaryland.edu
http://www.graduate.umaryland.edu/gsa/grc/index.html
Kappa Psi: Wing-a-Thon 2008
What: Our 3rd Annual Buffalo wing eating contest for charity
When: March 31st, 6p
Where: Damon's Grill (111 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley, MD) - accessible via the Light Rail
Cost: $8/UMB student, $13/non-UMB student [Teams of 5]
This event is co-sponsored with the Mildrell Mindell Cancer Foundation and USGA. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
For more information please contact Connie Yoon at kappapsi.wingathon@gmail.com OR check us out on facebook by searching for "Wing-a-thon 2008."
MICA invites UMB students to participate in a showcase of performing arts by Baltimore Collegetown Students.
To enter, contact Karol Martínez at MICA at 410-225-884 (or kmartinez@mica.edu) for an entry form and more information. This free event will take place on Saturday, April 5, at 8:00 p.m. in MICA’s Falvey Hall, in the Brown Center on Mt. Royal Avenue. There will be a reception for students and attendees after the production. All acts will be allowed 3 minutes to set up, 7 minutes to perform, and 3 minutes to break down. There will be a stage crew to help. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on Friday, March 28.
Interdisciplinary Patient Management Competition
The Interdisciplinary Patient Management Competition will take place on April 17th from 4:30pm-8:00pm in Pharmacy Hall Lounge. IPMC is an inter-disciplinary competition where students from different professional schools work together on a patient's case to determine what is the best course of care. Teams then present their problem list and action plan to a panel of judges made up of a faculty member from each of the schools participating. Each student participant brings in their unique perspective to the patient case. This competition is a great opportunity for students from different schools to work together. This year, we are looking for students to participate as well as recruit other students from their respective schools to participate. If you are interested in either, or have questions about the competition, please email Lisa Wohl (lwohl002@umaryland.edu) or Selma Du (sdu002@umaryland.edu).
co-sponsored by USGA
Donate Your Hair to Locks of Love!
On April 23, second year medical student Brian Harkavy will be hosting a community hair cutting event to collect a mass donation for Locks of Love, an organization that accepts hair donations to make prosthetics for kids with hair loss due to alopecia areata. This event will be filmed for possible inclusion in a documentary about the charity. Please contact me ASAP if you would like to participate, or with any questions, at bhark001@umaryland.edu. Information on hair donation guidelines can also be found at www.locksoflove.org. Don’t want to donate your hair, but still want to help? I am also fundraising by selling Alternative Apparel clothing at prices up to 75% off what is listed on their website. Check out www.alternativeapparel.com – if you’re interested I can send you more information. You get great clothing at great prices, and help out a great cause while you’re at it! Thanks for your support. co-sponsored by USGA.
9th Annual PDC Charity Golf Tournament - Tuesday, April 29th
The 9th Annual PDC Charity Golf Tournament benefits St. Jude Children's Hospital and the Phi Delta Chi scholarship fund. This event is open to everyone who is interested.
When: Tuesday, April 29 (shotgun start at noon)
Where: Oakmont Green Golf Club in Hampstead, MD
Cost: $80 for UMB students and $125 for everyone else. Entry fee includes, golf, breakfast, lunch, steak dinner, drinks, and prizes
Contact Dave Burgas (dburg002@umaryland.edu) for more information or to register.
Headlines from the Campus Connection, the independent student newspaper serving the UMB Community
[http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/02/15/News/
Dr.Margaret.Mccarthy.The.catalyst.In.Getting.Graduate.Students.A.2000.Annual.St-3215865.shtml]
-Sticking with Your New Year's Resolution: Finding Tasty and Healthy Eats on Campus
[http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/02/15/ArtsEntertainment/
Sticking.With.Your.New.Years.Resolution.Finding.Tasty.And.Healthy.Eats.On.Campus-3215895.shtml]
-Battling the Extremes of Eating Disorders and Perfectionism
[http://www.campusconnectiononline.com/news/2008/02/15/Perspectives/
Battling.The.Extremes.Of.Eating.Disorders.And.Perfectionism-3214407.shtml]
To view articles from the entire newspaper, go to www.campusconnectiononline.com
Clothing Sale!
Come into the Bookstore and check out the clothing sale.
Throughout the Semester Announcements
PJS is an student-run, interdisciplinary program that uses the skills and
resources of UMB students to ameliorate homelessness in Baltimore City.
Join other UMB students to help feed the homeless and get them back on their
feet during the twice-weekly food drives.
dates: every Tuesday and Friday
time: 5:30pm
place: Pharmacy Hall Lounge at 20 N. Pine St.
co-sponsored by USGA
In addition to food, PJS is always collecting clothing and hygiene products to
distribute as well. If you would like to set up a collection in your
school/office please contact Dan Andersen, PJS President at danderse@epi.umaryland.edu.
PJS offers other activities throughout the year that you can help with
including fund-raising concerts and socials.
Increasingly, PJS has been involved in advocacy efforts in Baltimore City. If
you are interested in public policy, social justice, or any issues related to
homelessness and poverty there may be an opportunity for your involvement.
Additionally, PJS needs help to staff the new office building where they have
client interactions. Any questions can be directed to Dan Andersen.
ABAE: Do you want to support the success of middle and high school students?
If so, ABAE is waiting for YOU!
Wh All UMB students
What: Tutoring middle and high school students
Where: Pharmacy Learning Center (110 N Pine)
When: Saturdays 9:45am to noon
Why: To make a difference in our community and enjoy FREE breakfast
Future Dates:
March 8 Tutoring
March 15 NO TUTORING
March 22 NO TUTORING
co-sponsorship by USGA.
Questions? Please contact ABAE President Frances Wong at fwong001@umaryland.edu or visit: http://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/studentorg/abae
Student Newspaper Looking for Writers, Editors, Photographers, and more!
Like to write? Want to share your ideas/opinions? Interested in staying in touch with what’s going on on-campus? Or in getting to know students from all the different schools here at UMB? Then consider joining the Campus Connection: The Independent Student Newspaper at UMB!
Join over 40 students who have expressed interest in reviving a student-run newspaper that last existed more than 10 years ago. Stories/reporting will range from informative, investigative, features, human interest, sports, and entertainment. Time commitment is flexible, no skills necessary-just creativity, drive, and the ability to think BIG! Help us bring back what this campus truly needs: an independent, student-run newspaper serving to inform and represent the students' voice!
For more information or if you are interested in serving as editors, writers, artists/cartoonists, advertising/marketing, web design/online publishing, or otherwise assisting, contact us at join@campusconnectiononline.com.
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