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Mar

Thursday

The Wellness Room: SPH 0113

Meet Teddy the Terp!

Teddy the Terp, the comfort K-9, will be visiting our Wellness Room. He enjoys belly rubs, naps, and especially making Terps smile. Come stop by to hangout with a furry friend!

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February 28, 2023

SPH Graduates Among Terrapin Club's 30 Under 30 Class of 2023

The Terrapin Club recently named Michelle Jamin '16, Elise Nguyen '17, '18 and Dominique Waddell '15 to its 30 Under 30 Class of 2023. The honor recognizes the SPH graduates' impact in their communities and careers while supporting the university and embodying Maryland Pride.

Past Events

Mar

Monday

The Wellness Room: SPH 0113

Yoga with Geneva

Come join instructor, Geneva Jimreivat, and the Happiness and Wellness Initiative for a session of mindful movements. Prior experience is not needed, all levels are welcome!

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Woman wearing a black mask and white lab coat standing inside a science lab.

February 28, 2023

EPA Awards $1.35M Grant for Study of Climate-Induced Septic Tank Failures

The grant is part of the EPA’s Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice and Vulnerable Populations/Life Stages: Community-Based Research for Solutions funding opportunity.

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February 28, 2023

Of Mice and Humans

From finding treatments for leukemia to developing a vaccine for polio, research using mice has led to some of the biggest medical breakthroughs in history, but recent studies show the rodents aren’t always an effective stand-in for humans or their diseases. A study published this month in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides a guide to help researchers decide which animal model is best to use for specific studies of diseases.

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Chinmaya Devaraj leads SKY Happiness training session

February 22, 2023

Mindfulness Practices Lead a Stressed-Out Student to Happiness

Exterior of U.S. Supreme Court building.

February 21, 2023

Maryland, Delaware Women Strengthened Support for Reproductive Rights, Study Shows

A new study shows Maryland and Delaware women increasingly view abortion as safe and acceptable—an attitude that correlates with their knowing someone who has undergone the procedure.

Past Events

Feb

Thursday

McKeldin Mall

Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine

This day will mark a year of a full-scale war in Ukraine. With this event, the Ukrainian Student Association would like to honor the victims of the war and share how they feel now, a year after. They would also like to unite and thank the UMD community for the continuing support of Ukraine, the...

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