Nourish & Connect is a student dinner series that supports students holistically and fosters community support. Students are invited to share a meal and connect with fellow UMB students from other schools and programs for thoughtful discussions centered around themes of personal growth, cultural wellness, healthy relationships, and finding joy. Nourish and connect dinners will take place in the Intercultural Center in the SMC Campus Center and are co-facilitated by peer health and wellness educators from URecFit and Wellness and student affairs staff members.

• Dealing with Burnout: Dr. Cassie Moon from the Student Counseling Center will discuss ways to manage burnout through stress management and improving your overall wellbeing. It will include some skills on self-compassion and how to better notice your stress levels (and when you are at most risk of burnout). Tuesday, April 16, 4:30-6 p.m. Register here. 
• Wellness in an Unwell World: What does wellness look like when also experiencing the harms of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression? Join fellow students for a nourish and connect dinner and dialogue hosted by the Intercultural Center and URecFit and Wellness. Thursday, May 2, 5-6:30 p.m. Register here. 

Coffee Connect is an opportunity to make interprofessional connections and meet up with a fellow student from any of the UMB schools for a coffee hangout.  We will randomly match you with a different student each month. You can opt out of coffee connect at any time.

Sign up here to be matched with a new student to meet each month.

**An email will be sent monthly to connect you with your coffee connect match.  

Out and About Together is a student-led group who gather weekly to explore Baltimore City and beyond. The group visits local parks, museums, restaurants, historical sites, and more. The purpose of this group is to encourage student social and emotional well-being by unplugging, getting out into nature, and taking meaningful breaks. Register for Out and About Together here. 

Seeking group leaders: This is a new group and we are looking for students intersted in organizing the outings and communicating with the group. Please email abreon@umaryland.edu if you are interested. 

Gym Buddies is a program designed to assist students in meeting their physical health and well-being goals and to improve social and emotional well-being. Sign up each semester with a friend or be paired with another UMB student to meet up for workouts. You and your gym buddy can join our Monthly 5K, Weightlifting 101, Group Exercise, or Intramural Sports. Working out with a friend can be more fun, and can help us stay accountable to our goals.

Spring Fitness Challenge

Join the Gym Buddies spring fitness challenge! Complete 5 of 8 activities with your gym buddy and win prizes. Challenge starts on April 5 at 12 p.m. in Pratt Gym. Register below (password: teamfitness).

Day 1 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-1-tickets-870962069997

Day 2 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-2-tickets-870963694857

Day 3 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-3-tickets-870964216417

Day 4 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-4-tickets-870964938577

Day 5 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-5-tickets-870965460137

Day 6 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-6-tickets-870966513287

Day 7 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-7-tickets-870967365837

Day 8 Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gym-buddies-fitness-challenge-day-8-tickets-870968529317

URecFit and Wellness Group Exercise classes are another way to connect with others.

URecFit and Wellness Intramural Sports are another way to make connections while having fun and staying active.