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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...
April 27, 2021 · 2:37 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...
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...
April 1, 2021 · 12:21 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...
March 30, 2021 · 7:24 PM
Healthy Eating Tips
#HealthyRetrievers
College students are facing academic demands as well as the physical and mental demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Especially during this time, focus on what you can control, such as maintaining...
March 12, 2021 · 12:29 PM
COVID-19 Vaccine: The Road to Normal
#HealthyRetrievers
We’re almost one year into the COVID-19 Pandemic and it seems like the worry about when it will end is constant.   The COVID-19 vaccine may be a hot topic among you and friends/family, on social...
March 10, 2021 · 9:36 AM
Ditching the Distress
#HealthyRetrievers
The life of a student trying to survive the pandemic, maintaining some sort of social life, getting your work done, and missing the closeness of family and friends can be really hard. Virtual...
March 10, 2021 · 9:07 AM
Mask Up, Mask Right
#HealthyRetrievers
Wearing a mask is a critical step in reducing the spread of COVID-19. There are several new variants, or mutations, of the virus that may complicate our fight to end the pandemic. Mutations are...
March 10, 2021 · 8:18 AM
Maryland College Alcohol Survey is coming to UMBC
Take the survey and enter to win a PlayStation 5!
Invitations are going out soon to participate in the Maryland College Alcohol Survey. If you are invited to take the short survey, your name will be entered to win a PlayStation 5 or a gift card...
February 19, 2021 · 9:22 AM
Seated Self Care Stretches
Try these simple, seated stretches. All you need is a chair!
Follow along with Andrea, our massage therapist, as she shares simple stretches to relieve muscle tension. These stretches can easily be incorporated into your busy schedule!
January 28, 2021 · 4:49 PM

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