Yoga Q&A: Chelsea Feezel Learn how to win a free yoga mat!
NAME:
Chelsea

AGE:
24

PRACTICE:
Alignment-based Hatha with some flow or Vinyasa.
Pranayama (yogic breathing) and Meditation.

CLASS TIMES:
Tuesday, Thursday, And Friday @ 7:05am in the Fitness Studio.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PRACTICING YOGA?:
About 7 years!

WHY DID YOU START PRACTICING YOGA?: 
Initially, I started my practice to develop flexibility, strength, and balance. Then I found that yoga helped greatly with dealing with mental and emotional struggles as well as stressful times. In addition, with further practice, yoga has helped me develop a sense self, answering the question, “Who am I?” 

WHY DO YOU FIND YOGA TO BE BENEFICIAL?:
Yoga gives strategies that help alleviate stress, depression, anxiety and it is relaxing. It develops body awareness, contentedness with self (in various levels of poses/practice). Yoga also teaches patience with yourself. You will learn to create length (which improves posture) and space in the body.
Yoga is good for your health especially blood pressure. It can also be therapeutic with diseases and some injuries. You just feel better after doing yoga! Mind is calm, clear, and centered. The body feels like it did work, but is also more flexible, calm and healed. Teaches you to slow down and feel each pose, to feel your breath, to be aware of your body. It's detoxifying.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR YOGA CLASS:
Participation in a morning yoga class will give you the best start to the day.  This class helps clear your mind and relax your body to start your day with lovely, positive yoga feeling. I incorporate all aspects of yoga.  This includes meditation, pranayama (or yogic breathing), yoga philosophy and themes.  I instruct with a sweet, soothing voice that guides students through meditation, breathing, and a variety of postures. Each class has “yoga nap time” or corpse pose or savasana, which is a guided relaxation meditation at the end of each class.  

ANYTHING ELSE YOU MIGHT ADD:
Yoga comes from the word “yoke” which means to bring together. Yoga is the bridge between body and mind.  Yoga not only develops muscle tone, strength, flexibility, balance; but also brings focus, clarity, centeredness, relaxation, and stillness to the mind.  My approach to yoga is health based and therapeutic, through developing awareness of the body, and spirit.

Win a free Yoga mat by attending Chelsea's morningtime yoga class. The raffle takes place May 1st. Attend multiple times for a better chance of winning!
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Want a cheat sheet? Here are a few good on-the-go options.


Pistachios and Sweet Cacao Nibs
Serving: 3/4 oz pistachios (roughly 35); 1/2 oz cacao nibs
You get a little bit of sweet and a little bit of salty with this snack, according to Erin Morse RD, CNSC, chief clinical dietitian at UCLA Health System. The pistachios are the big winner here. “They are a satiating snack because of their fiber, fat and protein content,” Morse says. “And research suggests that the actual action of cracking open the shell helps to slow down the eating process.”

Banana + Egg
Serving: 1 banana; 1 hard-boiled egg
Gans says that, if you’re truly in a hurry, defaulting to these staples before you run out the door is a smart choice. Start your day or fuel your afternoon with this snack filled with fiber, protein and key nutrients like potassium. “It’s built-in portion control, and it falls in that under-200 calorie range,” she says. “You can’t go wrong.”

Chobani Greek Yogurt + Whole-Grain Cereal
Serving: 8 oz yogurt; sprinkle of cereal
Love all things dairy? Here’s your go-to snack: Greek yogurt. “The key here is that it’s low-fat and it’s Greek,” says Gans. “The Greek yogurt provides the protein you’ll need in a snack.” She says that, if you’re really in a crunch, she’s OK with the flavored kinds, but to add a few slivered almonds or fresh fruit if you want bonus points. You can also add a whole-grain cereal for crunch, but just a sprinkle.

String Cheese + Kalamata Olives
Serving: 1 string cheese; 7 olives
Hey, cheese lovers: You can totally nosh on your fave food for a snack. “Part-skim cheese is a rich source of easily-digestible protein that is high in both calcium and phosphorus,” says Morse. “Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, and phosphorus helps the body better absorb nutrients from food. Add a few Kalamata olives or a Kalamata almond bar into the mix, and you’ve got a satiating superstar. “The olives are a very satisfying snack, and full of healthy monounsaturated fat,” says Morse.

KIND Bar
Serving: 1 Caramel Almond and Sea Salt bar
If you’re literally dashing out the door, look no further than a grab n’ go snack bar that clocks in at roughly 200 calories. “In terms of a packaged snack, I always say a KIND bar,” says Gans, who particularly notes the brand’s Caramel Almond and Sea Salt variety for its crazy-awesome nutrition information. “I love the flavor, and it has 7 grams of satiating fiber and 6 grams of protein,” Gans says. Win-win.

Veggies + Hummus
Serving: large handful of assorted veggies; 4 tbsp hummus
Chop up assorted veggies and measure out some store-bought hummus on a Sunday night so you can take this duo with you during the week. “You can have up to four tablespoons of the hummus and however many veggies you’d like,” Gans says.

Popcorn + Almonds
Serving: 100-calorie pack of popcorn; 100-calorie pack of almonds
Gans is a big fan of Orville Redenbacher’s 100-calorie popcorn packs, which you can stick in the microwave and have ready to go in about one minute. You get a lot of volume for few calories with popcorn, so you can reach for a nut to round out your snack. “I love almonds as a coupling here,” Gans says. “Grab a 100-calorie pack of the nuts, or you can choose a single-serve cheese like Babybel.” Either way, the combination of fiber, protein and healthy fat is spot-on.

Apple + Nut Butter
Serving: 1 apple; 1/2 squeeze-pack of nut butter
The healthy fats and protein in nut butter complement the fiber in a naturally ready-to-go apple. “Pre-portioned nut butter helps prevent overindulging and overeating, plus I love the convenience of the squeeze packets,” says Morse.

“Quercetin, which is found in apples, may inhibit carbohydrate-digesting enzymes,” says Morse. “When these enzymes are inhibited, carbs aren’t broken down as readily into simple sugars.” This means stable blood sugar, so you won’t crash soon after you snack.

- Jenna Birth, Health & Lifestyle Writer

Hello Healthy BLOG

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Click on the attached UPDATED FLYER for full details.  

As you can imagine, this just a cross-section of the many on and off-campus events happening in recognition of National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of April and May. If we
missed adding your organization, office or department’s event, please send us
the details mosaic@umbc.eduand we’ll be happy to add them to this online calendar.  

On and off-campus events are welcomed!
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See attached document for position description and application requirements.  

Need More Information? Have Questions? Contact: 

April L. Householder, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, UMBC McNair Scholars Program
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Gender and Women's Studies

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
213 Math/Psychology Building
Baltimore, MD  21250
Phone: 410-455-3057
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A Note From Our President:

"As the academic year comes to a close, SGA and its members reflect on the work they have accomplished and the connections they have created for themselves and for the organization. This report showcases some of the work that is currently occurring in the organization and recognizes that SGA and its members are working hard to represent students and deliver on the organization's immense potential.

The SGA election will soon be upon us and campaigns are beginning in earnest. Candidates will be working hard in the coming weeks to earn your vote for the opportunity to lead this organization and build upon its successes. Your vote has a direct impact on the future of SGA and how it works for you, so don't take it lightly and be sure to vote!"

~ Ganesh Mysore, SGA President


ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

  • Department Director: Michelle Seu
  • Assistant Director: Anthony Nguyen


News & Updates:


  • Academic Standards Advisory Committee (ASAC): Academic Affairs has a student representative that sits on UMBC’s ASAC, which is currently discussing course “withdrawals” and the institution’s repeat policies for courses. It is impossible to re-program PeopleSoft to prevent students from re-enrolling in courses multiple times because of financial constraints. Academic Affairs has suggested to the committee that an alert should be coded into the software that would result in a pop-up notifying students that they should refrain from taking a course for a third time.


  • Course Evaluation & Implementation Committee (CEIC): Academic Affairs has reported that the CEIC is currently discussing the implementation of electronic submissions for Student Course Evaluations.


  • Campus Climate Change Work Group: Academic Affairs has reported that the Campus Climate Change Work Group has approved the existence of “preferred names” on UMBC Student ID’s!



COMMUNICATIONS

  • Department Director: Lynne Deckel
  • Assistant Director: Brad Ingram


Ongoing Initiatives:


  • Ganesh’s Corner: Communications has been producing a video series throughout the semester on SGA President, Ganesh Mysore, as he discusses the major programs and initiatives currently underway within the organization! Check them out on the SGA Facebook page!


  • This Is UMBC SGA: Communications has released an official trailer for another video series, which will display the inner workings and responsibilities of the various departments and student leadership within SGA.



DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

  • Department Director: Ahmed Eissa
  • Assistant Director: Isabel Geisler

Ongoing Initiatives:

  • Diversity Video: If you haven’t seen it already, make sure to visit the SGA Facebook page to check out the Department of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs’ Diversity Video initiative!


News & Updates:

  • Diversity Tapestry: For their next project, DMCA wants to create a “Diversity Tapestry” for UMBC students to express their identity and sense of self through writing and drawing! Upon completion, the tapestry would be displayed in The Commons for the entire school to see!



GOVERNMENTAL & INSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

  • Department Director: Kyle Wood
  • Assistant Director: Josh Shear


News & Updates:


  • Tuition Affordability Letter Writing Campaign: The student-written letters from last month’s campaign were stamped, addressed, and mailed out to the State Senate Office Buildings last week! The Department of Governmental & Institutional Affairs would once again like to thank all the students who came out to voice their concerns to their State Delegates and Senators!



HEALTH & WELLNESS

  • Department Director: Jae Yang
  • Assistant Director: Caroline Taylor


Ongoing Initiatives:

  • Fitness Ambassador Program: Health & Wellness has accepted their first class of Fitness Ambassadors for their Pilot Program! Congratulations to UMBC Students: Karli Funk, Chloe Jackson, Thomas Liu, Dylan Ray, and Steven Snyder!


  • Emergency Preparedness: With the help of Commonvision, Health & Wellness plans to create informational brochures highlighting AED locations throughout campus, in addition to including other important facts, such as basic AED & CPR instructions and tips on how to recognize a stroke or heart attack. Health & Wellness hopes to have completed this project by May 1st!


  • Mental Health: In collaboration with NAMI and Active Minds, Health & Wellness is planning on launching their “Stick It To Stigma” campaign around the last 3 weeks of April, which will comprise of mental health screenings and surveys, movies, info sessions, and other interesting events! Additionally, Health & Wellness is gearing up for the semesterly Stress Free Zone to be executed in May around Finals Week!



LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Department Director: Bentley Corbett-Wilson
  • Assistant Director: Deveraux Smith


Ongoing Initiatives:


  • ProveIt! Landmark Project: Leadership Development is currently in the process of choosing between 4 different vendors in purchasing the “paws” that will commemorate past ProveIt! initiatives, which are being designed in collaboration with Commonvision.



SERVICE & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Department Director: Ally Yang
  • Assistant Director: Nitya Kumaran


Ongoing Initiatives:


  • Red Card Program: Allows UMBC students to get discounts and deals at various local businesses by showing your student ID!


News & Updates:

  • Blood Drive: Service & Community Outreach is currently preparing to host a campus blood drive that would be held all day in the UC Ballroom. The exact date and times are TBD, so be on the lookout for more details on Facebook and flyers around campus!



STUDENT ORGANIZATION SUPPORT TEAM

  • Vice President of Student Organizations: Michael Burgos

Ongoing Initiatives:

  • Card Reader System to help Student Orgs’ Fundraising Efforts


News & Updates:

  • UMBC Athletics & School Spirit: The UMBC Men’s Lacrosse Game was a huge success, with a total attendance of 712 students, of which 108 were representing student organizations and clubs! Congratulations to the orgs/clubs with the highest attendance: Men’s & Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, Men’s Club Rugby, Global Brigades, Women’s Club Lacrosse, and UMBC Crew.


  • LeadingOrgs: SOS is currently planning their end of the year celebration for student organizations!


  • SGA Website: VPSO, Michael Burgos, is in discussion with faculty and student leadership regarding the utilization of the SGA website as the primary forum for student org resources and information.


If you would like to learn more about SGA or get in contact with any of these departments, please feel free to email Chief of Staff, Austin Nam with your inquiries/requests! (ausnam1@umbc.edu)
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Starting grad school at UMBC next year? 

Enjoying your time as a student leader? 

Looking for ways to explore your passion for multicultural, diversity and social justice work? 

Thinking about how you can contribute to campus life in meaningful ways while getting financial help with paying for grad school?

If you answered yes to these questions (or they just peaked your curiosity), then check out these upcoming graduate assistantship position openings in Student Life!  

Questions? Need more info? Contact Lisa Gray, Assistant Director of Student Life for Cultural and Spiritual Diversity at lisamgray@umbc.edu or 410-455-8478.  

Applications accepted by email attachment only.  See attached position announcements for full details and requirements.  


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This survey is for students interested in working WITH a Fitness Ambassador

The survey will be used in order to match you, the student, up with the best possible Fitness Ambassador depending on your goals!
Please be aware that this is for the APRIL 2015 FITNESS AMBASSADOR PILOT PROGRAM ONLY. Due to this, we will unfortunately only be selecting a small number of students to work with a Fitness Ambassador for this Pilot Program. The selection will be first come first serve and this survey will close ON SUNDAY, April 5, 2015 at 11:59pm.
Students will be notified if they have be selected for the Pilot Program on April 6, 2015.
Please be aware that, again, this is ONLY a pilot program and we plan on fully launching this program in the Fall of 2015 on a much larger capacity.

If selected, you will be notified on who your Fitness Ambassador is and then it is the student's / Fitness Ambassador's responsibility to set up a meeting time.
We are requiring that the student and the Fitness Ambassador meet up at least once a week for either a 30 minute or 1 hour long session during the three week pilot program.
At your first meeting with your appointed Fitness Ambassador, he or she will then let you know all the guidelines and rules you must adhere to as a student participating in this program. 
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Please help us congratulate our newest and first ever Fitness Ambassadors!

Steven Snyder
Dylan Ray
Chloe Jackson
Karli Funk
Thomas Liu

UMBC students please look out for a survey that will be up by tonight which will give you a chance to work with a Fitness Ambassador for the Pilot Program! Please note that for the Pilot Program we will only be selecting a few students to test out the program!
It is our hope that the Program will fully launch in Fall 2015 in a much larger capacity!

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HBO Seeks Diverse, Emerging Writers for HBOAccess Writing Fellowship

by lgbtqumbc

HBO has announced the launch of the HBOAccess Writing Fellowship which will begin accepting applications on March 4, 2015. The program will give emerging writers from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to attend a week of master classes held at the HBO campus in Santa Monica, California focusing on character and story development, pitching ideas and projects, securing an agent, and networking. Each participant will then enter into an 8-month writing phase where he/she will be paired with an HBO development executive and guided through the script development process. At the conclusion of the program, HBO will hold a reception and staged reading for industry professionals where the writers will be introduced to the entertainment industry.

“With the success of our first year of the HBOAccess Directing fellowship, we wanted to expand our focus to other areas of the creative process,” said Kelly Edwards, Vice President, HBO Talent Development. “We are looking for emerging writers with a deep passion for storytelling and a unique voice who will want to bring that talent to HBO and Cinemax. In turn, they will be nurtured by some of the best creative executives and showrunners in the business. HBO has a long legacy of supporting writers and we are excited we can begin those relationships at this early stage.”

Read the full announcement and learn how to apply here.

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From the Student Fee Advisory Board:

In addition to tuition, every student at UMBC pays fees that support student life on campus. These fees are broken down into six categories: Athletics, Technology, The Commons, Transportation, Auxiliary Facilities, and Student Activities.

Every year, UMBC engages students in a process to review each of these fees and assess how to increase and allocate their funding. Student input is a valuable component of the fee review process and the SGA Student Fee Advisory Board makes a formal recommendation to approve or amend each fee on behalf of students.

Below is a link to the 2015 Mandatory Fee Review Survey. It is an online form that explains the details of proposed fee increases and collects your input on how you feel about each fee and its related expenditures. The fee advisory board uses this data to directly advocate for fees and expenditures that students support.

sga.umbc.edu/sfab

It it immensely important that you take and share this survey so the largest possible percentage of students' direct feedback can be represented by the Board and its recommendations. So paw this post and share it on facebook!
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