The State Wellness Program's aim is to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more. 

March invites us to embrace Spring - and to also celebrate National Nutrition Month! This month is a fantastic opportunity to focus on eating habits and learn more about nutrition to help you make smart food choices for yourself and your family. Let the Wellness Program support you as you "march" toward healthier eating habits as part of your 2025 Thrive Journey!

Challenge! Spring Into Motion

It's time to Spring into Wellness with this challenge! Spring Into Motion will inspire you to move more and discover Spring things such as adorable baby animals, vibrant blossoms, gardening tips, healthy recipes, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a fitness enthusiast, Spring Into Motion will help boost your energy and overall well-being during this season of renewal and beyond.

 

  Watch this 1-minute Spring Into Motion video to learn more 

 

Registration opens 3/3 - Register here

Mindful Mondays: Mindful Eating

Monday, 3/10, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Healthy Eating Made Easy
Do you want to make smart food choices but find it challenging to decipher health claims and nutritional information on food packaging? In this session, you'll learn just what to look for on labels and other tips to make food shopping easier. You'll also get ideas for meals and snacks and tips on meal prepping.
Register for 3/10 Healthy Eating Made Easy
 
Monday, 3/17, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Mindful Eating Habits Made Easy
Think of the last meal you ate - how did you know you were done eating? Studies at Cornell University show that you may eat until there is a visual cue that influences how much you eat. For instance, if you ate chicken wings in that meal and the bones were left on your plate, they served as the visual cue to stop eating. However, if the bones were immediately discarded so that you could no longer see them, you may have continued to eat. Mindful eating incorporates strategies like the visual cue so that more attention is given to your eating habits! 
Register for 3/17 Mindful Eating Habits Made Easy
 
Monday, 3/24, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Curbing Your Cravings Made Easy
Do you reach for a snack when you feel down or upset? If so, you're not alone! It's common to turn to food to help cope with big, difficult feelings. Eating activates the brain's reward system and makes you feel better - in the short term. Learn your personal common triggers and strategies to reduce emotional eating for the long term in this webinar.! 
Register for 3/24 Curbing Your Cravings Made Easy

Tuesday: It's Mardi Gras For All!

 Healthy U Wednesdays: A Dietitian Explains Series 

 Thursday Wellness Focus: Nutrition

Fridays: Guided Meditations for Spring Renewal

Do you have questions regarding accommodation? Do you have a situation you are finding difficult? Join us for this Everything you wanted to know about accommodating students with disabilities… but were afraid to ask or didn’t know who to ask.

Thursday, March 20^th, at 2 pm and Friday, March 28^th at 2 pm

Virtual workshop.  Open to all instructors.

These sessions will be open Q&A, discussion, unique case studies, and creative solutions to complicated issues.  We will also review the resources available to instructors to find answers, policies, and procedures. We will discuss the upcoming section 508 requirements, requiring all digital content to be accessible by 2026. Our intent for these sessions is to hear from you. Navigating accommodations and course content remediation can be difficult; that’s why our team is here to support not only students but faculty as well.

These sessions are intended for those teaching this semester and their TAs, RAs, GAs, and LAs.

Both sessions will be recorded and posted on Blackboard; I hope you can make the time to attend. Session links will be emailed and posted before the session you registered for by clicking “going in-person” below.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via disability@umbc.edu with Everything you wanted to know in the subject line.

ASPPH invites you to join us on March 11 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for the first session of an exciting three-part webinar series on navigating your public health career. The first webinar, Leveraging Your Public Health Degree in Unique Ways, will provide attendees with expert guidance from career services leaders from schools and programs of public health nationwide.

Speakers will share strategies for recognizing and communicating the transferable skills developed through public health education.

Attendees will gain actionable advice on:

• Identifying the technical, leadership, and communication skills acquired through public health training
• Effectively showcasing these skills to potential employers both within and outside the public health field
• Exploring a variety of career pathways where public health competencies are highly valued

Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce or considering a career shift, this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to take your next professional step. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced career services professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.