REPOST: Counseling Center Statement on COVID-19 & Xenophobia
Reposting to amplify and stand in solidarity with our Counseling Center colleagues.
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In these uncertain times, it is important as a community and a nation that we don’t lose sight of our identities, our purpose, and our impact. As such, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Counseling Center is taking a firm stance against the recent increase in xenophobia and racism that has been perpetrated against Chinese and Asian communities.

While the coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, some have chosen to refer to it as the “Chinese Virus,” the “Wuhan Virus,” or a “foreign virus.” This language falsely suggests that Chinese or Asian people are the sole carriers of the disease, while also dangerously ignoring the fact that any person, of any race or ethnicity, may be a carrier. Further, this misinformation racializes a public health emergency and perpetuates discrimination against ethnic Chinese (or other Asian) people, reflecting a long-standing history of xenophobia – a form of prejudice against people from other countries. Acts of discrimination, harassment, violence, and verbal aggression towards Chinese and Asian people in the U.S. have increased as a result and have imbued hate and fearmongering into an atmosphere already rife with uncertainty and anxiety.

UMBC draws its strength from its diversity of thought, cultures, backgrounds, and the importance with which inclusivity is upheld and championed. Asian and Asian American (especially Chinese and Chinese American) students, staff, and faculty are valued members of the UMBC community. UMBC’s Counseling Center decries racist or xenophobic rhetoric, behavior, or ideology. Furthermore, as mental health providers, we understand the negative psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of scapegoating, victim blaming, and bias in a time where we all need to find ways to be supported, connected, and truly informed.

Research shows that experiences of discrimination can lead to confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and depression, along with a host of physical ailments. While it is understandable that these times of uncertainty have led to anxiety and fear, engaging in blame and othering behaviors only increases paranoia, mistrust, and emotional distancing, which in turn fuel anxiety and fear. Simply put, increasing belonging and connection helps us all, spreading division and distrust hurts us all. For a community built on inclusive excellence, we know the choice to make, so we hope you join us in denouncing discrimination and addressing xenophobia and racism in all its forms.

For tips and resources please visit: Counseling Center Website.
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Have you ever thought about living abroad for a year after you graduate? Are you interested in teaching English? Doing independent research? Enrolling in graduate school? Then come hear about the FULBRIGHT PROGRAM!

This information session is open to all students, undergraduates and graduates, and is being sponsored by HAPPCOM & ANTH Club. The session will be led by Dr. Souders who coaches UMBC students through (our very successful!) Fulbright application process.

Each April, SAHAP has invited Dr. Souders to come speak to our students to help them learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the opportunities it can offer new UMBC graduates, as well as ways to get started with the application process -- and this year is no different! Except, well, except for a lot of things -- like we will be hosting this online through WebEx.  

As Dr. Souders, UMBC's Fulbright Program Advisor, writes, "UMBC has a strong tradition of having its academically strong, globally minded students apply for the Fulbright U.S Student Program in order to conduct research, teach English, or earn a Master's degree overseas after graduation. Last year, UMBC was named a Top Producing Fulbright Institution, with thirteen students and recent alumni receiving this prestigious award." The Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy Department looks forward to working with you to join their ranks!

So join us! Just click on  https://umbc.webex.com/meet/bchapin to join our WebEx meeting. And if you have a minute before then or want more information but can't join us, fill out your information here: Wednesday, April 8 at 12:00 pm -- and please feel free to contact Dr. Souders at<fulbright@umbc.edu> if you have any questions.

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Campus Life’s Mosaic, Interfaith and Pride Centers Community Members,


This is our third post in our COVID-19 related updates. To check out the content of our first two posts, please click here. This post covers Campus Life resources and how to stay connected to us through our virtual platforms. We encourage you to read this and previous COVID-19 posts in their entirety to answer any frequently asked questions.


Resources

Campus Life Student Diversity and Inclusion Area updates:

Retriever Essentials: Due to our physical spaces being closed, the Mosaic is not currently serving as a Distribution Center for Retriever Essentials. We encourage you to visit the Retriever Essentials myUMBC group page for updates or contact the UMBC Police (410) 455-5555.


Social Media: Brand new!Our area now has an Instagram Account! Be sure to follow us at @umbc_clmosaicinterfaithpride (no posts have been made live yet) for our regular posts starting Wednesday, April 1st!


As our following base grows, we will provide opportunities for UMBC community members to promote their diversity, equity, and inclusion based events, initiatives, and/or resources. Please contact Heidy George, Program Associate for Student Diversity and Inclusion if you have any questions related to our social media accounts.


We also encourage you to use the #UMBCtogether to stay connected with the wider UMBC community!


Other Campus Life Resources and contact information

In the meantime, we also encourage you to “like,”  “follow,” and/or “favorite” other Campus Life related pages below:


Community Resources

  • For access to health and human services information, visit 2-1-1 Maryland or dial 2-1-1.

  • If you would like to include any further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-based resources for students from your department and/or office, please fill out our Campus Life’s Student Diversity and Inclusion Resource Submission Google Form. 

  • If you would like to submit any UMBC resource to the wider UMBC community, please email the Community Resilience Workgroup at reachtogether@umbc.edu.


-Campus Life's Student Diversity and Inclusion staff


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Hello Campus Life’s Mosaic, Interfaith and Pride Centers Community Members,

This is the second post in our COVID-19 related updates. To check out the content of our first post, please click here. As we continue our online transitions, we would like to provide you with information related to our Spring 2020 programs. We encourage you to read this and previous COVID-19 posts in their entirety to answer any frequently asked questions.

Due to the physical campus closure, the remaining programs for Spring 2020 will be postponed to Fall 2020.Event links will be posted in the upcoming weeks. The events impacted due to this closure and new calendar updates are listed below:

Please note that our student and professional staff are diligently working on creating events better suited for virtual platforms. We encourage you to check in regularly with further updates. Stay tuned to additional posts related to virtual resources, social media, and student employment opportunities for the 2020-2021 academic year! In the meantime, please feel free to email us with any questions.

Important FYI
If you are a Mosaic Fan, please note that any of our upcoming programs will count toward any of the blank spaces in your card. 

       

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-Campus Life's Student Diversity and Inclusion staff


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Dear Campus Life’s Mosaic, Interfaith and Pride Centers Community Members,


We hope this message finds you well during this virtual transition. As our campus transitions online, we would like to provide you with information related to our operations, programs, resources and other important updates. We encourage you to read this post and other posts in this series in their entirety to answer any frequently asked questions. Please note that this Campus Life Student Diversity and Inclusion specific information is subject to change based on the rapidly changing federal, state, and/or local public health response to COVID-19. To stay up to date to updates related to our departmental spaces, please click herefor updates beyond today, March 27th 2020.For UMBC campus wide information related to COVID-19, please visit covid19.umbc.edu.


General Updates and Contact information

Campus Life’s Mosaic, Interfaith, and Pride Centers have migrated online and our physical spaces will be closed until further notice. Our Student Diversity and Inclusion staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday either online or by phone. Please refer to our contact list below for further details:


  • If you are a student or student org leader who would like to reach out to our Summer 2020 Student Diversity and Inclusion Peer, please email Sofía Encarnacíon at sencarn1@umbc.edu. 

  • If you have questions regarding Mosaic related resources or upcoming programs, please contact Carlos Turcios, Coordinator for Student Diversity and Inclusion at carlos6@umbc.edu, (410) 455-1825, or at mosaic@umbc.edu.

  • If you have questions regarding the Interfaith Center or Religious and Spiritual resources, please contact Erin Waddles, Coordinator for Student Diversity and Inclusion at waddles@umbc.edu, (410) 455-3242, or at interfaith@umbc.edu.

  • If you have questions regarding the Pride Center or LGBTQ+ resources, email Heidy George, Program Associate for Student Diversity and Inclusion at hmg@umbc.edu, (410) 455-3014, or at lgbtq@umbc.edu.

  • If you have other questions related to our diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice work, resources, partnerships and collaborations, please contact Lisa Gray, Associate Director for Student Diversity and Inclusion at lisamgray@umbc.edu or at 410-455-8478.

Campus Life’s Student Diversity and Inclusion staff also will be available virtually by appointment starting Wednesday, April 1st. Below are links to each of our appointment times. If possible, please schedule your meeting 48 hours in advance. 


Please note that we will be sending out additional posts related to our Summer 2020 programs, virtual resources, social media, and student employment opportunities for the 2020-2021 academic year! In the meantime, please feel free to email us with any questions.


Have a safe and restful summer!

-Campus Life's Student Diversity and Inclusion staff. 
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