The Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training is an evidence-based program that will help you learn the signs that someone might be thinking about suicide, how to talk to them about their mental health, and how to refer them to a mental health professional to get help and support. With these skills, YOU have the power to help save a life.
In addition to these planned workshops, departments and student groups can request QPR training for their group by using this form.
Executive Functioning Workshop Series
Executive functions are things we do daily that help us get things done, like making lists, managing a schedule, and setting reminders. Attendees of this 3-workshop series will work on developing skills to overcome barriers to success, including time management, task prioritization/implementation, motivation, and self-accountability.
Anxiety Toolbox Series
Anxiety Toolbox is a series of 3 workshops designed to help people learn about anxiety and some basic skills to help identify and manage anxious thoughts and behaviors. You can also download and review the Anxiety Toolbox Student Workbook that we'll use in the workshop.
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day, and when we're busy what ends up falling to the wayside? Probably sleep. But sleep is actually one of the most important ways to promote healthy brain function- including concentration and memory- the things you need to succeed in college! Join Retriever Integrated Health to talk about some ways to improve sleep and learn how RIH's counseling and medical services can further support your journey to a better night's sleep.
BRIDGE (Building Relationship Intimacy and Dialogue Effectiveness)
The BRIDGE workshop series focuses on identifying ways to foster healthy relationships via self-monitoring, effective communication, and conflict resolution skills. The sessions include modules dedicated to help you: (1) better understand your values and boundaries in relationships, (2) learn the role of culture in communication, different styles of communication, and strategies for effective communication, and (3) identify common causes of conflict and effective conflict management techniques. You can also download and review the BRIDGE Student Workbook that we'll use in the workshop.
Mindfulness
Feelings of anxiety can interrupt daily life and can be difficult to bounce back from. One practice that can help prevent anxiety and panic from taking over is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what is happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and senses. The ability to be mindful can reduce symptoms of depression, improve memory, enhance relationships, and improve your ability to manage emotions. During this workshop, you will learn the benefits of mindfulness practices and be guided through various exercises.
If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Stephanie Will (swill1@umbc.edu) at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and RIH will arrange for services.
All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.
Our first Workshop of the semester will be held Monday, February 12th from 12-1pm in Commons 331! This workshop is titled “Getting Started with E-Commerce.”
This compact workshop will provide concise information, essential tools, and necessary hands-on exercises to help you quickly set up and run a simple e-commerce operation. During the hands-on portion, you will follow step-by-step instructions to set up your own e-commerce store and learn how to effectively manage it using a popular e-commerce platform. This entry-level workshop is designed for those who are new to e-commerce and are aiming to build their online store.
Students, faculty, alumni, and members of the business community are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!
Hello Retriever Entrepreneurs!
The CBIC Is Around the Corner! It's time to start preparing for the annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition!
The CBIC is designed for students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Students selected to go to the final competition will be paired with mentors to flesh out their business idea. This year, the Center will offer 2 tracks: The Technology and Innovation Track and The Social Impact Track. Winners in each track will win up to $3,000 with an opportunity to win an additional $2,000 after a 6 month progress review. Here are the important dates to remember:
- Deadline for idea submissions: February 26 at 1pm
- Final Event: April 11 from 7 - 9pm
For more information and to submit YOUR idea, visit: entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/competitions/the-cangialosi-business-innovation-competition/
"Three Questions With" is an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about staff in the Division of Student Affairs. Want to suggest a Student Affairs colleague for "Three Questions With ..."? Email elewis@umbc.edu
Name/Pronouns
Maisha Cron
she/her/hers
Title
Office Supervisor, Campus Life
Years in Student Affairs
10
UMBC Parent to
Leila Cron, sophomore, visual arts
What is something you do as part of your position that people may not be aware of?
I wear quite a few hats within Campus Life, but I think one part of my position that most people may not be aware of is my role as a certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer. Although I'm a bit of an introvert, I am very passionate about sharing these important resources with my University colleagues. Being able to recognize mental health concerns and offer thoughtful assistance is not only useful within the UMBC community, but in our personal lives as well.
What is one of the most important things you've learned during your time here?
I actually started my journey with UMBC in 2006 as an older student. I'd recently made some big changes in my life by moving across an ocean and the country with a three-year-old and felt completely out of my element. As a new Retriever, I was not only welcomed warmly by the Admissions staff and professors, but that warmth was spread to my toddler as well. On the rare occasion that I was left without a sitter, my professors would allow me to bring Leila to class while I continued my studies. It was through this experience that I learned of UMBC's unwavering care for their student population and commitment to creating community for everyone, no matter their age, race or demographic. That commitment has remained.
What do you like to do for fun and/or is something you are passionate about outside of work?
I love to travel and explore the history and art scene of different environments. The highlight of my year is traveling with friends to see our favorite band. When I am unable to travel I like to spend time watching terribly cheesy television programming and trying to educate my daughter on the superior genre of 80's music.
("Three Questions With Maisha Cron" will be published in the February 2024 issue of "DoSA Matters," the division's internal e-newsletter. )
Join us for Infinite Transformations, a multimedia, transdisciplinary installation presented in conjunction with performances by Baltimore Dance Project on February 9 and 10. Conceived by Foad Hamidi (assistant professor of information systems) and Linda Dusman (professor of music) and created as part of an Imaging Research Center (IRC) Faculty Fellowship, the project brings together the fields of bio art, audio design, and visualizations, with a creative team involving Lee Boot, Ryan Zuber, and Alan Wonneberger, and with choreography by Carol Hess.
Infinite Transformations can be viewed in the Dance Technology Studio, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building on the second floor off the Linehan Concert Hall lobby. The installation will open at 6:30 p.m. both evenings, and will include a repeating dance portion from 7:20 to 7:50 p.m.
UMBC Professor Cynthia Matuszek is the PI on a new award from the National Science Foundation to support the 2024 joint Principal Investigator Meeting for NSF's two research programs on robotics and related areas, National Robotics Initiative (NRI) and Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR). Professor Jie Yin from North Carolina State University is the grant Co-Principal investigator. Dr. Matuszek will chair the meeting, which will take place in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, on 28-30 April 2024.
The meeting will serve as a conference bringing together a community of robotics researchers whose work is specifically relevant to the NRI and FRR programs. The agenda includes talks from selected projects, poster sessions, workshops, panel discussions, multiple keynote talks, a diversity-focused event, and Federal agency program updates from leaders in the research community. This meeting will also support the participation of a cohort of potential future proposers to the FRR program.
The annual PI Meeting for the NSF FRR and NRI research communities enables investigators to meet and share their research and best practices, discuss new research opportunities, explore new ideas and partnerships, and interact with Federal agency representatives, industry, and other stakeholders interested in NSF robotics research.
UMBC Professor Cynthia Matuszek is the PI on a new award from the National Science Foundation to support the 2024 joint Principal Investigator Meeting for NSF's two research programs on robotics and related areas, National Robotics Initiative (NRI) and Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR). Professor Jie Yin from North Carolina State University is the grant Co-Principal investigator. Dr. Matuszek will chair the meeting, which will take place in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, on 28-30 April 2024.
The meeting will serve as a conference bringing together a community of robotics researchers whose work is specifically relevant to the NRI and FRR programs. The agenda includes talks from selected projects, poster sessions, workshops, panel discussions, multiple keynote talks, a diversity-focused event, and Federal agency program updates from leaders in the research community. This meeting will also support the participation of a cohort of potential future proposers to the FRR program.
The annual PI Meeting for the NSF FRR and NRI research communities enables investigators to meet and share their research and best practices, discuss new research opportunities, explore new ideas and partnerships, and interact with Federal agency representatives, industry, and other stakeholders interested in NSF robotics research.