Aug 25-27, 2023

We are happy to announce the nationally acclaimed SKY Happiness Retreat happening right around the campus!

Do you want to be happier? Less stressed? More aware?

Searching for clarity, stress relief, an evidence-based meditation practice, yogic science, wisdom, connection, or just something new to try? This is the place to be for absolutely anyone and everyone!  

Check out the opportunity to join the SKY Happiness Retreat, August 25-27 or September 15-17 (3 day, 3.5 hours each day)

Do something for yourself! Register here -- > tiny.cc/skyumbcform

Benefits of the SKY Happiness Retreat

• Learn powerful evidence-based breathing technique that makes your mind clear and calm

• Gain the ability to effectively manage stress, energy and negative emotions

• Experience tools to increase personal happiness!

• Increase social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration

• Learn to deal with criticism and mistakes

• Increase capacity and self-confidence

There are limited spots available for this retreat and they are filling up fast. If you would like to attend the retreat, please fill out the application by clicking the link tiny.cc/skyumbcform.

Thousands of students at more than 40 universities across the country, including Stanford, Ohio State, and MIT say the program and its techniques have made them stronger people and leaders by reducing stress, boosting energy, improving time management, and increasing confidence in interpersonal relationships.

The program is available to all UMBC students, staff and faculty members. Full scholarship is available. The attendance is mandatory for all the 3 days.

Apply for scholarship here: tiny.cc/skyumbcform

SCHEDULE:

Aug 25-27 - 3 hours each day

World Culture Festival

We would also like to invite you to the World Culture Festival (worldculturefest.org) which is an olympic Scale celebration of Diversity and Cultures around the world. The festival is organized by the Art of Living Foundation to be held at the National Mall in Washington D.C from September 29th to October 1st, 2023. It is expected to attract over 300,000 in-person attendees and millions of online viewers, and will feature international heads of state and over 17,000 performers representing the cultures of more than 60 countries.  At a time when our society is so divided and struggling with a mental health crisis, the World Culture Festival promises to be an epic celebration to bring us all together as “one world family.”

University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) 

Accelerated Translational Incubator Pilot (ATIP) & Community Engagement Research (CEnR) Grant Programs

Currently accepting internship applications for Fall 2023 in D.C. and Timonium offices. 

APPLY HERE 

In both offices, paid and unpaid internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note paid internships are only available for applicants from Maryland’s Second Congressional District. All other applicants will be considered for an unpaid position. Paid interns will be compensated at $18/hour for up to 20 hours weekly.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

In my Maryland office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.