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Message from Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo
Dear Terps,

As I told you last week in our first weekly newsletter, we miss you!  Campus is so quiet without you.  While we know we will all eventually return, we wanted to stay in touch with you during this time.  In the Division of Student Affairs, we continue to think about ways we can keep connected and together!  So, every week you will get this email as a way to remind you that we are here for you – always!  Use these resources to find ways to take care of yourselves, to support others and to remain connected to campus. We never forget that you are the reason we are here. You got this! And, we got you!  Enjoy all that you will discover here!

Stay healthy and well - Patty

Patty Perillo
Vice President for Student Affairs

Health & Wellness


The University Health Center is providing live stream meditation sessions three times a week through May 8th.  Visit our meditation page for more information.

Thriving Thursdays has gone virtual in light of the University's switch to distance learning. Follow @umdhealthcenter on Instagram to join us every week for interactive Thriving Thursdays programming. We'll be tackling self-care at home, distance learning tips, the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and more!

The Counseling Center will be offering workshops starting Monday, April 20.
  • Navigating the New Normal: Coping with COVID-19
    Thursdays, 4/23, 4/30, and 5/7 from 1 - 2 p.m.
  • Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it Go: Tips for Managing Stress and Emotions
    Mondays, 4/20, 4/27, and 5/4 from 1 - 2 p.m.
  • Healthy Relationships and Communication
    Mondays, 4/20, 4/27, and 5/4 from 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Time Management
    Fridays, 4/24, 5/1, and 5/8 from 10 - 11 a.m.
Visit counseling.umd.edu/covid19 for a full list of workshops and resources to help you cope during this difficult time.

The Testing Office at the Counseling Center that administers professional and proctored exams for various entities such as ETS, etc. piloted the proctoring of some of those exams remotely. The office will look to expand these remote proctoring services for its established clients in the upcoming weeks

On Thursday, April 16 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., the Adventure Program will be hosting their very first virtual team building program! Participants will need a computer with audio and video. This event is open to any students who are hoping to connect with fellow Terps while engaging in different challenges and activities.   


Overwhelmed with all the online fitness content available? RecWell Personal Trainers are here to help with a 5-week training program and exercise library. You’ll feel like you have your own in-home personal trainer by your side. Start any time and go at your own pace. To sign up, just go to
go.umd.edu/trainathome and request access with your UMD email. 

Living & Learning


Resident Life completed the transition from Break Housing to Emergency Housing. There are now about 77 students living in residence halls through the Emergency Housing program.

Resident Assistants in Emergency Housing have started working with their residents to serve as a resource. They are using virtual methods to build community and have held their first virtual “floor meeting” for residents.

Resident Life and Residential Facilities provided “starter kits” of hospital masks and gloves to residents as part of an educational safety campaign.

The Room Selection process for 2020-21 officially kicked off on Tuesday, April 14. Additional information is available at
reslife.umd.edu/roomselection.
 

Engagement
 

As part of #STAMPishere campaign, a weekly feature is a “Monday’s with Marsha” video. This week features an undergraduate student panel. Next week will be a graduate student panel. 
 

TerpZone first virtual video game tournament - Super Smash Bros. on April 18 thestamp.umd.edu/TerpZone

SEE presents a variety of online and virtual ev
ents to keep you entertained in your bedroom or on your couch.
  • Facebook Live Shows - SEE Live @ 5 - engaging, funny on Fridays
  • SEE Online Games/Social Media Engagement 
    • Family Feud 
    • Bracket Challenges
  • SEE DIY 
    • 4/16: Origami Cactus
    • 4/23: Cooking Mug Cakes
Student Org Workshops - 4/21 - Defining Student Org Success

For a complete list of online and virtual programs hosted by the Stamp, visit stamp.umd.edu/This_Week_at_STAMP.

The Office of Student Conduct is collecting video submissions from student organizations and university offices and departments answering the question, “how does your organization/ office/ department live out its values?” Email your video submissions to lwidener@umd.edu by Friday, April 17.

Scholarship Awards

Apply Today

Applications are being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020.
 

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Online Backgrounds

Missing campus? Show your Terp Pride with a beautiful Maryland background while using Zoom or other conferencing tools: Visit go.umd.edu/virtualbackgrounds to download a background today.
Division of Student Affairs
7999 Regents Drive | 2108 Clarence Mitchell Building | College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.314.8428