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"You've Got This, Terps!" A message from the VPSA Student Advisory Board
Dear Terps! 

You've almost made it!! As of today, you have one more week of classes this semester!! Great job, Terps!! We've decided to focus this week’s Keep Connected e-Newsletter on ways you can support yourself and others! You will find some wise words from your fellow students - my Spring 2020 Student Advisory Board. I have been meeting weekly with this fantastic group of student leaders throughout the semester. Their collective voice has helped identify priorities, student concerns, and important questions. We know that times are complicated, and you have lots of questions, and there remain many unknowns. While we don’t have all the answers, in the Division of Student Affairs, we continue to think about YOU, our amazing students! If you need anything, email us at vpsa@umd.edu. As a reminder, every week you will get this email to show you that we are here for you - always! Use these resources to find ways to take care of yourselves and others. You got this! And, we got you!  

Be well - Patty


Patty Perillo
Vice President for Student Affairs

Health & Wellness


Behavioral Health Services is able to take new patients who currently reside in Maryland through our telehealth services. We are not able to take new patients who reside outside of Maryland. Call (301) 314-8106 to schedule an appointment.
  • Current patients may contact their therapist or prescriber by leaving a secure message at myuhc.umd.edu or calling (301) 314-8106 for refills or other concerns. Current patients will receive services regardless of the state they live in. Services will be provided remotely. 
  • If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
CARE to Stop Violence Services
  • For URGENT advocacy services: Please call our CARE Crisis Line at 301-741-3442 Operated 24/7; call only, no text messages
  • For NON-URGENT advocacy services: Please email us at uhc-care@umd.edu. This email will be monitored throughout normal business hours (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday).
  • For questions about events, workshops, or anything else: Please email us at uhc-care-prevention@umd.edu You may also reach out to individual staff via their personal emails listed on our website: health.umd.edu/CARE
Pharmacy Services
  • The Health Center Pharmacy will continue to serve students through the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Pharmacy services are available by appointment only Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.. 
    • To schedule an appointment, please call (301) 314-8090. 
    • To cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment.
    • To schedule a curb-side pick up for a prescription call (301) 314-8090 to make arrangements. See our website for more details.
Check out The Well Terp and SGN: Some Good News from our friends at the School of Public Health! And, don’t miss these great upcoming events:  

Dean Boris Lushniak goes Instagram Live every Wednesday at noon! 

Let’s connect over ZOOM for Social Hour! Join the SPH onThursday at 3:30 p.m. for a virtual game of Deserted Island!
Click here to RSVP.

Join SPH for Turning Research into Action: Combating Food Insecurity at UMD on May 12 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with Allison Tjaden, the Assistant Director of New initiatives at UMD Dining Services. This series is hosted by The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

And, don’t forget to Share Your Ideas with SPH! Please share your favorite health and wellness tips.

Engagement
 

The Division of Student Affairs in partnership with Adele H. Stamp Student Union & Omicron Delta Kappa present The 39th Annual University of Maryland STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS at stamp.umd.edu/universityawards.

Join us for a virtual week-long event that recognizes the achievements of student leaders, both undergraduate and graduate. The week culminates in the announcement of the winners of four of our most prestigious awards, including their video acceptance speeches on Friday, May 8 at 3 p.m,: 
  • H.C. Byrd Award
  • Sally Sterling Byrd Award
  • Wilson H. Elkins Award
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Distinguished Service Award
The Stamp has you covered with a lot of great events and ways to keep yourself occupied: The RecWell Bike Shop is offering the Bike to the Beach Challenge for May and June! Sign up at go.umd.edu/bikingchallenge to participate in weekly contests designed to keep you engaged and motivated. 
Get Moving@Maryland. Is your motivation to ‘keep moving’ waning as time at home goes on? Get inspired by RecWell’s monthly newsletter for #ActiveTerps. Sign up now at recwell.umd.edu just in time for the May edition. 

Join the University Career Center for AGNR Alumni Advice: Navigating Your Career in Uncertain Times. Designed specifically for AGNR majors, this web-based event features a virtual career panel of AGNR alums from 2008 – 2010 who faced a similarly challenging job market during the last recession.  Hear advice on the most valuable resources and networking strategies for this challenging time.  The panel is open to ALL students regardless of major or academic year. RSVP today to have access to the Zoom link. Co-Sponsored by the AGNR Alumni Network. For additional information about this event contact Christina Farmer at cgfarmer@umd.edu.

Living & Learning


Resident Life’s Math Success Program will be open for end-of-the semester support for students via Zoom Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. through May 12.  Visit reslife.umd.edu/mathsuccess/ for more information.

Make Your Voice Heard!

TerpsVote

Are you ready to vote? The Maryland presidential primary election has been moved to June 2 and is now a primarily mail-in election. Ballots were mailed to all registered voters starting on May 1, but if you're currently staying somewhere different than where you're registered, don't fret! You can update your mailing address and request an electronic ballot here. Check out our fact sheet at ter.ps/june2primary for more information and follow @TerpsVote on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for future election updates and reminders. 

Parent & Family Affairs

Student Scholarship

The application deadline for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards has been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020. 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 online application can be found at go.umd.edu/MPFAscholarship2020.
Division of Student Affairs
7999 Regents Drive | 2108 Clarence Mitchell Building | College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.314.8428