Come to the first BFSA Meeting of the Spring 2012 semester. Lunch will be Provided!
This general body meeting will be Tuesday, February 28th at 12/noon in the Nyumburu Cultural Center’s Multipurpose Room.
All are welcome to attend so please spread the word to your colleagues.
Our special guest for the first part of this meeting will be new Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden.
The Senate would like to recruit candidates from two staff categories before Feb 23, 2012 :
Non-Exempt Skilled Crafts and Non-Exempt Service & Maintenance.
If you are aware of non-exempt staff members who fall into the
Skilled Crafts category work (Dining Services or Facilities Management).
Service & Maintenance category work (Housekeeping or Transportation Services)
As you know, Senate representation is important for all staff members on campus, and we do not want these areas to lack representation.
Please let us know if you can assist with recruitment of a couple of candidates, or if you know anyone from these categories who would like to run for election.
Contact:
Chelsea Benincasa
Senior Coordinator
University Senate
301.405.8470 – phone
chelseab
For more information about the elections process, please visit: http://www.senate.umd.edu/elections/index.cfm
24-Hour Police Escort Service
This is a reminder that if you are on campus in the evening (or early morning hours) and feel unsafe walking alone across campus, that the Unversity Police provide a free police escort service. This information was sent out with a Campus Crime Alert email just before the break, however, it may have been overlooked. The attached document provides details about the 24-Hour Police Escort Service as well as additional safety precautions to take when traveling by foot on our campus in the overnight or early morning hours. Please share this information with your staff who do not have access to email.
URL: http://www.umdps.umd.edu/PATROL/Resources_escorts.cfm
More Info: Police Escort Info.pdf
The Chief Diversity Officer is hiring an Executive Administrative Assistant. Information about the position can be obtained on the UHR website at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=170471.
Eligible staff members are encouraged to apply.
21 and over
Free tax preparation is available to qualified University of Maryland employees and graduate assistants. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation help to low-to-moderate income people. If your family earns less than $50,000 per year, you may be eligible to receive FREE tax help and get your 2011 federal and state refunds quickly through “e-filing.”
University of Maryland Extension hosts the free income tax preparation day in partnership with Center for Healthy Families, Community Action Agency Montgomery County, the IRS, and Maryland CASH on February 17 and March 2. To find more information about the VITA program and make an appointment, please visit http://www.money.umd.edu/vita.cfm
Any other questions, please contact Dr. Jinhee Kim at jinkim>
Jinhee Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Department of Family Science
School of Public Health Building University of Maryland
Accept the Fit Campus Challenge.
You can win iPods, electronic prizes, iPads, headphones, etc.. http://www.fitcampus.com/
Work out at least 2.5 hours per week. Track your progress. Get rewarded. Win prizes. WHEN: February 6 – March 4 REGISTER NOW >
Where can I work out on Campus w/ out paying any fees?
There is no fee for faculty/staff to use SPH (School of Public Health building) facilities.
SPH 0101 Cardio Center (6 am – 10 pm)
SPH 0103 Weight Room (5:30 pm – 10 pm).
These rooms are great! They have air conditioning plus all of the latest machines plus cardio theatre. The rooms are always staffed with personal trainers.
I want awesome group fitness classes. Where do I go?
CRS Faculty / Staff, Student and Alumni Members can attend Group Fitness Classes like Yoga Fit, Cycling, and BodyPump! There are various classes in Cole, Ritchie, and the ERC (Eppley Recreation Center). http://www.crs.umd.edu/cms/Fitness/GroupFitness/GroupFitnessSchedules.aspx
I love to walk! Where can I go?
There are FREE lunchtime walking programs in Cole and the Armory. Walk for wellness! http://www.crs.umd.edu/cms/Fitness/WalkforWellnessChallenge.aspx
Terrapin Triathlon
Save the date, May 6, 2012, for the next Terrapin Triathlon. With a pool swim, rolling hill bike ride and mainly flat run course, this event is great for beginners, triathletes in training and even seasoned competitors. http://www.crs.umd.edu/cms/Aquatics/TerrapinTriathlon.aspx
Interested in Wellness?
College Quit Smoking Study Volunteer for a confidential 8-week research study and receive up to $295 for participation. Treatment includes group therapy, the nicotine patch and follow-up appointments. Must be 18-21 years old and a current smoker. Call 301-405-3351 or e-mail collegesmokingstudy@yahoo.com to be screened.
Information on Eating Disorders, Love your Body, Meet a “Biggest Loser”, Nutrition Counseling, and more..http://www.wellness.umd.edu/calendar
Need help with your nutrition?
Diet Analysis (Health Center, Center for Health and Well-Being) Do you want to improve your eating habits? The Center for Health and Wellbeing has a program where you and a dietitian can sit down in a one-on-one setting and review your food records for the past two days. After analyzing your results, the dietitian will give you suggestions on how to improve your diet. Open to: Students, faculty, staff
Body Composition Testing (Health Center, Center for Health and Well-Being) During your body composition consultation, a health educator will measure the percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. The health educator will provide you with a detailed explanation of what the numbers mean, as well as provide recommendations and resources to help you reach your goals. Open to: Students, faculty, and staff
Nutrition Analysis, Dining at Maryland (Dining Services) Ever wonder how many calories, proteins, carbohydrates, and transfats you are consuming when you eat at the dining halls? Now you can find out! Use this nutrition analysis to improve your food choices. Open to: Students, faculty, staff
Nutrition Counseling (Health Center, Center for Health and Well-Being) Drop-in for a one-on-one session that assesses one’s nutritional status and helps implement change to improve health though healthier eating. Open to: Students, faculty, and staff
