To commemorate Disability Awareness Month, the President's Commission on Disability Issues is hosting a series of events in late September and throughout the month of October
For a full list of events visit:
https://pcdi.umd.edu/awareness-month
Latinx Heritage Month is from September 15 - October 15. For a complete list of Latinx Heritage Month events visit
stamp.umd.edu/LHM
When:
Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 1-2:30 PM
Location:
LGBTQ Equity Center, 2218 Marie Mount Hall
Description:
Join the Counseling Center for a discussion on mental health and the importance of social support within our community. Pizza will be provided! Geared towards LGBTQ+ people, and to allies with a history of involvement in the community.
When:
Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6-8 PM
Location:
ESJ 1224
Description:
Join the Counseling Center for a discussion on mental health specific to Muslim culture. This event will provide Muslim students tools for self-care, a space to share their experiences, and food to enjoy during the discussion.
When:
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 12 - 1 PM
Location:
MICA Suite, Stamp Student Union
Description:
Students of color are invited to a mental health "lunch and learn" with the Counseling Center. In this informal conversation, we will check in about stress, discuss stigma in our communities, and brainstorm ideas for improving self-care.
When:
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 3 - 4 PM
Location:
1102 H.J. Patterson Hall
Description:
Join the Counseling Center for this 1-hour informative workshop to learn signs of emotional stress, facts and myths about counseling, and helpful coping resources to better manage stress and mental health.
When: Thursday
, October 10, 2019, 11 AM - 2 PM
Location:
SORC, Stamp Student Union
Description:
Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns, so let’s learn the signs to help prevent and treat it. Take a brief depression assessment and talk privately with a counselor about the results. Stop by to learn more about your mental health, find ways to help a friend, or get some information about the Counseling Center.
Speaker:
Dr. Marla H. Kohlman, Professor of Sociology, Kenyon College
When:
Friday, October 11, 2019, 2:30-3:45 PM
Where:
1213 Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
Speaker
: Professor Sacoby Wilson, Associate Professor and Director of the Program on Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health at UMD
When:
October 24, 2019,12.30- 2 PM
Where:
Atrium, Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland College Park
Critical Race Initiative (CRI) Professionalization Workshop:
Self-Care/Work-Life Balance
When:
Wed, October 16, 2019, 2:00 pm
Where:
Art-Socy Bldg 4118
Speakers
: w/Drs. Kimberly Campbell and Shealyn Blanchard
