Wellness Fair and Well-being Week

Monday, April 7, 2025

Wellness Week Kick Off: “Better Together” Podcast Please join URecFit and Wellness Peer Health and Wellness Educators for a chat to discuss common health and wellness challenges for UMB students. Research shows that student success is directly related to health and well-being. Let’s come together to look at common barriers to optimal health and well-being and learn about academic life balance strategies. Please check us out, you are not alone, and we truly are better together! Please check back for info to access the podcast. 

Barre and Restore Combo Class, 12-12:45 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 415 Elevate your strength and find your inner peace in our dynamic Barre & Restore class! Barre is a muscle-sculpting workout with precise movements, holds, and pulses. In this portion of class, you will strengthen legs, glutes, core, and arms. No dance experience needed. Restore is all about gentle stretches and mindful movement to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. All levels welcome! Register here.

Bloom & Grow: Mindful Flower Pot Painting, SON, Room 150, 10:30-11:30 am AND 12-1 pm, Eligible UMB Faculty & Staff Join Launch Your Life during Wellness Week, hosted by URecFit & Wellness, featuring a variety of wellness programs! As part of this week, Launch Your Life will be offering two FREE one hour art classes instructed by Art with a Heart. In this creative experience, employees will explore mindfulness and a growth mindset while painting their own terra cotta flower pot. This hands on session encourages personal development and resilience through artistic expression. Each participant will receive a flower pot to decorate and take home. Employees may sign up for one session only, so secure your spot today! Click here to register. Have questions? Email HRWell@umaryland.edu. Stay updated on Launch Your Life events by signing up for the newsletter here.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

UMB Annual Wellness Fair 10 am – 2 p.m., SMC Campus Center First floor cafe, fireplace lounge, room 115, and room 349 on the third floor. The Annual UMB Wellness Fair is an event to help strengthen the culture of well-being at UMB. This year, the wellness fair will take place Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10 a.m-2 p.m. in the SMC Campus Center first floor locations. The fair is comprised of more than 50 vendors, student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations who come together to share a wealth of resources designed to help attendees prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Register here.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Walking Wednesday: Wellness Week and Earth Month Edition, 12-1:15 p.m.  Join the Office of Sustainability for a special edition of our Walking Wednesdays series on Wednesday, April 9. Meet at the Lexington Building (620 W Lexington St) at 12pm for a walk in Downtown Baltimore where we will explore elements of environmental wellness. The walk will end back at the Lexington Building at 1:15pm.

The Emotion Regulation workshop will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5pm to 6pm Facilitated by SCC Psychologist, Dr. Cassie Moon, this training incorporates elements of dialectal behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy and is designed to help you add new "tools" for managing stress and overwhelming emotion. Register here.  Click here for the Zoom link. Meeting ID: 921 1379 8752. Passcode: 207595

F. I. T - Functional Integrated Training, 12-12:45 pm, SMC Campus Center, Room 415 You'll move through multiple places of motion as you squat, lunge, push, pull and carry. There will be no high-impact movements and you can always customize or progress as needed with guidance from your instructor! Some body weight exercises, and some with varying resistance equipment to help channel your strength. Register here.

Outdoor Student Picnic, 4-6 p.m., SON Lawn, Rain Location-SMC Campus Center first floor cafe, Please join the UMB Student Health and Well-Being Advisory Board for an outdoor picnic with games, crafts, and healthy snacks. Learn more about the advisory board and how you can impact student well-being at UMB. Take a short 3 question pulse survey about student health and well-being at UMB and be entered into a raffle to win gift cards. Register here.

Thursday, April 10

VINYASA, 12-12:45 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 415 A fast paced breath centered flow-like class that will take you through a series of yoga poses and opportunities to celebrate yourself through the empowerment and freedom of movement. This energizing class promotes physical strength, mobility, and mental clarity. Register here.

Let’s Grow Together Plant Workshop, 12-1:30 pm, Location TBA Learn how to care for indoor plants through a live planting demonstration. Leave with your own plant! Participants can come and go as they are able during the workshop. Register here.

Unplug and Write at the Digital Free Café! 4-6 p.m., HSHSL Library Join the Student Counseling Center for a relaxing and creative evening at the "Digital Free Café" in the Health Service and Human Services Library (HSHSL) Gallery (first floor) on April 10, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM. In awareness of National Public Health Week, this event invites students to disconnect from their devices and engage in journal prompts or free writing. Bring a friend and socialize with fellow students in a welcoming environment. Journals and light fare will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and express yourself! Register here.

Adult Camp, 4-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 115 and URFW, Room 415 Everyone deserves a chance to take a break from their routine and get away from it all, like children going to summer camp! What if there was an adult camp for grown-ups, wanting to make new friends, play games, and reconnect with their inner child? As part of Wellness Week, URecFit & Wellness is hosting an Adult Camp for UMB Students, Faculty, and Staff to participate in Team Building Games, STEM Activities, and Arts & Crafts. Pizza will be served. Space is limited. Register here.

Friday, April 11

DANCE JAM, 12-12:45 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 415 Sweat & move to the music in this cardio dance party workout. No dance experience required! Everyone can enjoy a fun way to get your heart rate up and burn calories. You'll leave class feeling empowered and confident. Register here.

Public Health Trivia Night, 4-5 p.m., SMC Campus Center, Room 115, Light fare Served Test your knowledge and have fun at our Public Health Trivia Night! Join the Student Counseling Center for an evening of engaging trivia focused on public health topics. Enjoy finger foods, socialize with fellow students, and compete for exciting prizes like gift cards and T-shirts. Don't miss out on this chance to learn, laugh, and win! See you there! Register here.

Group X Beginners Swim Lesson, 4-6 p.m., URecFit and Wellness Pool Interested in swimming but don’t on how to start? Learn the basics from an experienced Water Instructor. Register here.