Freshmen Connection Bulletin by Rachelle Marie Wakefield

Weekly Farmer’s Market Wednesday

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Location: Tawes Plaza
Time: 11:00-3:00pm

The Counseling Center: The Wellness Series

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Every day we face uncertainty, whether brought on by big life transitions or everyday experiences. Adjusting to life’s changes and unknowns can be a challenge. This session provides strategies to help you cope with uncertainty and adapt to new experiences.

Advance registration is not required. Please know that this is a skill-building session and is not a confidential therapy space. The session will close to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. More information about all Wellness Session topics can be found at counseling.umd.edu/wellness

Finding Peace: Yoga & Meditation Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20th, 12:30-2pm Location: STAMP's Cozy Corner, located in the basement of STAMP across from TerpZone and Studio A

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Feeling overwhelmed with classes, the upcoming breaks, or life in general? Take a breather and join the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct for a yoga, meditation, and grounding event. Learn beginner yoga poses, breathing techniques, and stress management tips that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Snacks and de-stress items will be provided while supplies last. While this event is a come and go as you please event, you can still let us know you will be attending by filling out the following form: go.umd.edu/ocrsm-findingpeace.

Lead the Way as a T4C Coordinator!

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Looking to take on a leadership role in service-learning? Become a Terps for Change coordinator! Coordinators lead volunteers, facilitate discussions, and develop leadership skills while making a lasting impact in local communities. They play a key role in organizing service projects and fostering reflection.

Terps for Change Coordinators are the student leaders who put programs into action. Site Leads oversee volunteering logistics and maintain communication with community partners. Dialogue Leads plan and facilitate weekly dialogues that serve as meaningful reflection, education, and community building opportunities. T4C Coordinators engage with student organizations across campus to expand understanding of community dialogues by exploring social issues, social identity, inclusion and community voice. All Coordinators have the opportunity to engage in community service and participate in dialogues. All Coordinators commit to one semester of leadership upon acceptance of the position.

Learn more and apply soon. Deadline is Sunday, December 1st!

Sign Up for Spring Experiences with Alternative Breaks!

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These experiences are perfect for students who want to learn more about community development, civic engagement, local issues, and leadership skills. Sign up now for Spring Break opportunities by December 6th.

Link: https://stampunion.umd.edu/alternativebreaks/participant/Experiences.aspx

Find Your Passion Through Community Service

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Search services247.umd.edu to connect with local non-profits and find a volunteer opportunity to participate in. You'll find details about 200+ non-profits in our area organized by topic. Services 24/7 is a great resource for individuals or groups looking to get involved in the local community!

Plan to Take a Leadership Course

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n LEAD217 Introduction to Leadership (3 Credits), you'll explore definitions and theories of leadership, leader identity, and how leadership is an important aspect of understanding oneself and others. This course also fulfills a DSSP Gen Ed requirement.

Stamp Study Zone

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Finals have you feeling anxious? Need to de-stress? We have crafts, meditation sessions, free food, quiet study spaces and more to help you keep your cool as you prepare for your exams.

Link: https://stamp.umd.edu/activities/special_events_programs/stamp_study_zone

Paint Night

December 5, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Studio A

Want to relax, destress, and paint with your friends? Studio A Paint Nights are an unguided opportunity to paint in our studio while listening to music! Register at stamp.umd.edu/paintnight

Hosted by: Studio A

Reserve your canvas at stamp.umd.edu/paintnight

Mediation

December 6 and December 13, noon -12:30 p.m.

Join us as we explore breathing practices and various meditation styles, along with time for guided reflection.

Hosted by: The Health Center

https://health.umd.edu/meditation

Study Package Giveaway

December 10, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the M&T Branch in STAMP

Giveaway will begin at the branch at 11:00am, ending at 1:00pm or until supplies last (we will have 100 study packages). Example of what a package could include: highlighter, pen, stress ball, mint.

Hosted by: M&T Bank

Labyrinth Lights

December 10, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Garden of Reflection & Remembrance and the Garden Chapel

Join us at 5:15pm, lighting of the labyrinth with a brief Multi Faith ceremony. 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by refreshments in the Garden Chapel.

Hosted by: The University of Maryland Memorial Chapel

FREE Math Tutoring

December 10, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Memorial Chapel Lounge

Please RSVP by 12/9 to Jess at umdbcm@gmail.com so we have enough space and pizza!

Hosted by: Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Coffee with a Cop

December 11, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the STAMP Coffee bar

Join the University of Maryland Police Department at The Coffee Bar in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union for Coffee with a Cop event. Members of the University of Maryland community can grab a cup of coffee and get to know their campus police officers. This event will occur on the second Wednesday of every month.

Hosted by: UMPD & Dining Services

Wags for Wellness

December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the ground floor of the University Health Center

Wags for Wellness is an Animal Assisted Activity, featuring well-trained and highly skilled volunteer pups from our partner organization People. Animals. Love. (PAL), who provide love, connection, companionship, and stress relief.

Hosted by: The Health Center

https://health.umd.edu/wags

Teddy & Candy Canes

December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Student Involvement Suite

Take a break and join us for Study with Teddy! Snuggle up with Teddy the Comfort Dog, enjoy some relaxing crafts, and treat yourself to festive candy canes while you study or unwind. It’s the perfect way to stay cozy and stress-free this finals season!

Hosted by: UMPD

De-stress: Games, Reading, & Coloring

December 11 and December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the University Book Center (basement level)

Playing a game, reading a book, and coloring can all provide a much needed mental break from the end of term bustle. Stop by and relax with a friend or come solo. Comfy spaces will be ready for you on the lower level of the bookstore.

Hosted by: The University Book Center

STAMP Donut Day

December 13, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the M&T Bank in STAMP

Giveaway will begin at the branch at 11:00am, ending at 1:00pm or until supplies last (we will have 100 individually wrapped donuts from Dunkin).

Hosted by: M&T Bank

COUNTDOWN TO FINALS

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The TLTC's Learning Success team inspires curiosity, reflective learning, and well-being. We support students in achieving course success, enhancing learning practices, and becoming learning leaders.

The Learning Success team of the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) has got you covered! Between November 28th - December 9th, they’re launching Countdown To Finals, sharing tips and strategies on Instagram (@TLTCTerps) to help you finish this semester strong.

No need to sign up -- you can join in from day one or any time!

Follow @TLTCTerps! Like and share our daily posts.

Our free virtual Countdown to Finals Guidebook brings all the strategies together.

If you use one of the strategies, let us know by tagging

Let’s go Terps❗🐢🤘 #tltc_Countdown2Finals!