Beta Psi Omega - Rush Fall 2021

Do you have a passion for science and service? Do you want to find a community of people like you? Then come out and meet the members of Beta Psi Omega! UMD's Professional Biology Fraternity!

All majors are welcome, including Biology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Kinesiology and more!

We aim to provide a supportive brotherhood in this co-ed fraternity for students in the science fields professionally and academically. The benefits of Beta Psi Omega include networking opportunities such as research and internships, earning service hours in events with the fraternity, and social events for our members. We always have fun along the way and have made friendships to last a lifetime!

Visit https://bpsiomegaalpha.weebly.com/ for our chapter website.

Don't forget to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! (@betapsiomegaumd)

UPCOMING DATES:

Monday September 20th, 6:00-8:00pm (ASY2309): INFO & TRIVIA NIGHT [optional]

Tuesday September 21st, 6:00-8:00pm (ARM0126): SPEED DATING*

Wednesday September 22nd, 6:00-8:00 pm (JMZ0220) : GAME NIGHT*

Thursday September 23rd, 6:00-8:00 pm (ARM0131): SERVICE NIGHT*

*In order to be considered for a bid, we do ask that you attend at least two of the three aforementioned events!

INVITE ONLY:
Interviews - September 25th & 26th
Final Rush Event - September 28th

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduafbW73Y33uemKCYYT_OxgHUiT7FpqGryFu4sbFRYeg-a5Q/viewform

The Do Good Institute is Hiring Student Ambassadors!

Are you passionate about doing good? The Do Good Institute is currently hiring a new cohort of 15 student ambassadors for the 2021-2022 school year. Ambassadors will work collaboratively to support and provide feedback on DGI programs, represent the institute at events, and pursue personal projects focused on improving Do Good’s presence on campus and beyond.

Students are expected to attend monthly all-team meetings at the Do Good Accelerator, attend events on behalf of the institute, and participate in community-building events. The weekly commitment is 3-5 hours and students will be paid a $400 stipend per semester (totaling to $800 for the 2021-2022 school year).

Applications for the Do Good Ambassador program are currently open, and close on September 19th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. The application is now open can be found linked below!

https://dogood.umd.edu/research-impact/projects/do-good-ambassadors

Join us for the Fall 2021 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program!

Join us for the Fall 2021 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program!

Program Details:

● The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.
● Through deliberate and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community.
● Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 5 weeks from Sunday, October 10th, 2021 - Saturday, November 13th, 2021.
● The experience is free and in-person.

Who should participate?:

● Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.
● Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservation, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more.

How will you benefit from participating?:

● Connect with a community of peers from across campus and create new friendships.
● Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening,
reflection, critical thinking, and communication.
● Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue.

What should I expect?:

● Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.
● Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.
● Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional,
or civic life.
● Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate
about.

Application Information:

● Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Monday, August 2nd, 2021.
● The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 26th, 2021.

For more information or questions, visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu.

Sketchup Comedy Auditions

We’re looking for interested writers & performers to come to an open audition on either 9/24 at 5 PM and 9/25 at 3 PM! If you’re interested in stage managing, come 9/25 at 1 PM! all auditions will be held in the Art-Sociology building. No prior experience is required, and there are no signups required! just wear a mask! We are so excited! contact us with any questions - @sketchupumd on Twitter and Instagram. email: umdsketchup@gmail.com! See you there :)

https://www.sketchupcomedy.com/

Mental health text line, Lean On Me CP is open and recruiting!

Are you interested in supporting students through mental health challenges? Do you hope to make a wider impact on campus? Are you ever the stand-in therapist, mom friend, or go-to tea spiller? Apply to be a Lean On Me College Park (CP) supporter at https://ter.ps/leanonme! Lean On Me CP is an anonymous, peer-to-peer text line for UMD students to seek non-crisis mental health support.

Lean On Me CP complements existing services at UMD with a mission to lower the barrier to entry for seeking emotional support by being anonymous, highly accessible, approachable, and involved in the community. Feel free to text us at 301-494-8808 from 2 PM - 2 AM any day of the week to chat with one of our trained peer supporters.

If you are interested in being a supporter, please apply by September 26th at ter.ps/leanonme and learn more about the line and role here. Lean On Me supporters are on the other end of our text line, chatting with fellow students. All UMD students are welcome to apply to be a supporter; no prior experience is needed and all training will be provided!

Lean On Me was originally founded in 2015 by MIT students and has chapters at eight other universities around the country. For more information about Lean On Me, click here: https://lean0n.me/

You can also follow or contact us at:
Instagram: @leanonme_cp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeanOnMeCP
Email: leanonmeumd@gmail.com
Mental Health Support Line: 301-494-8808

ter.ps/leanonme

Join the Title IX Advisory Board

Looking to be involved with Title IX or passionate about sexual misconduct prevention? Come serve on the Title IX Advisory Board as an at-large undergraduate representative!

The Title IX Advisory Board will meet once a month to discuss student feedback and concerns related to sexual misconduct prevention, propose new ways to ensure resources are accessible to students, promote Title IX initiatives, and assist in designing Title IX events and outreach efforts. These meetings will be held virtually from 5-6 pm on September 22nd, October 13th, November 10th, and December 8th.

The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (otherwise known as Title IX) is responsible for handling student concerns and complaints related to sex discrimination and sexual misconduct. For more information visit their website at ocrsm.umd.edu. The Board will promote dialogue between students and Title IX administrators, which will allow for consistent student feedback and collaboration. Serving on the Title IX Advisory Board is a great opportunity to learn more about Title IX and be an active participant in making campus safer for students.

Please email sgasmp@umd.edu for more information! We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone's voices are represented on the Title IX Advisory Board.

http://www.ocrsm.umd.edu

Join UMD Tzu Ching!

Are you interested in doing acts of service for members of the DMV community? Would you like meaningful volunteer experiences that help you learn more about yourself?

If so, consider joining UMD Tzu Ching! We are the collegiate chapter of an international humanitarian organization focused on charity, medicine, education, and humanistic culture. Our service events include food distributions, tutoring, nature clean ups, and more. We also have monthly GBMs where we get to know members and discuss the values important to TC.


We welcome people from all backgrounds and majors: if you would like to volunteer with us, we would love to have you!!!


Our next two monthly general board meetings are on October 1st at 6pm and will be held at Jimenez Hall, Room 0208. We hope to see you there!


Feel free to check us out on:

UMDTC Website: http://umdtc.org/

Instagram: @umdtzuching

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/109680896058701

Terplink: https://umd.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tzu-ching-at-university-of-maryland

Email: umdtzuching@gmail.com