UM FYI

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:45 AM - Sunday, December 20, 2009 11:45 AM
Where: Stamp Student Union
Event Type(s): Special Event

The faculty and staff commencement information and order form is located on our website at www.shopterp.com undeR HEADING. FROM THE STORE MANAGER
the link is at the botom deadline to order regalias is December 8th any questions please call Myra at (301)314-7839.

For more information, contact:
Pamela S. Viands
+1 301 314 7841
pviands@umd.edu

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 4th fl conference room : Riggs Alumni Center
Event Type(s): Meeting

Dinner will be provided. Good conversation will be had.

Open forum to share thoughts/experiences about student philanthropy/participation at UM (YOU are on the front line & now have a chance to impact programming!) Run, don't walk to Riggs Alumni Center next Tuesday, Nov. 24th...but please try to RSVP (if you're able) to Sonia: shuntleey@umd.edu or 301-405-7821.

P.S. ~ We look forward to meeting you and your friends (you know they're invited too!)

Website: www.umd.edu/events/mfesummit.cfm

For more information, contact:
Sonia Huntley
Maryland Fund for Excellence
+1 301 405 7821
shuntley@umd.edu

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1
Event Type(s): Movie/Film/Video

In 1998, in response to repeated mass atrocities around the world, more than 120 countries united to form the International Criminal Court (ICC) the first permanent court created to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. The film follows dynamic Luis Moreno Ocampo and his team for 3 years across 4 continents as he issues arrest warrants for Lord's Resistance Army leaders in Uganda, puts Congolese warlords on trial, and charges Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir with genocide in Darfur, challenging the U.N. Security Council to arrest him. Building cases against genocidal criminals presents huge challenges, and the Prosecutor has a mandate but no police force. Life a deft thriller, "The Reckoning" keeps you on the edge of your seat with two riveting dramas the prosecution of unspeakable crimes and the ICC's fight for efficacy. Will the world ensure that justice prevails?

Beyond the Classroom series on "Envisioning Peace"

Website: www.BeyondtheClassroom.umd.edu

For more information, contact:
Dr. James V. Riker
Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program
+1 301 314 6622
jriker@umd.edu
www.BeyondTheClassroom.umd.edu

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Where: Nyumburu Center
Event Type(s): Health

The UMCP School of Public Health, the Prince George's County Health Department, and the Mayor of Seat Pleasant are pleased to announce the establishment of the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD PRC) and invite you to an event on Tuesday December 1 at the UMCP Nyumburu Cultural Center to commemorate World Aids Day from 1-2:30 pm. Speakers will provide information on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, access to care and prevention services in Prince George's county, and reflect on the impact of HIV/AIDS in the community. Prince George's County Health Department will be offering FREE HIV testing from 10-2pm.

For more information, contact:
Olivia Denise Carter-Pokras
+1 301 405 8037
opokras@umd.edu
www.sph.umd.edu/umdprc/index.htm

Event Type(s): Other

Copies of the 2010 Faculty-Staff Directory may be ordered from Document Services by contacting one of the following copy center locations. The books are $10 each.

Adele H. Stamp Student Union Copy Center
0232 Adele H. Stamp Student Union
301.405.2679

Reckord Armory Copy Center
0127 Reckord Armory
301.314.2679

Van Munching Copy Center
1406 Van Munching Hall
301.405.2400

Cash, checks, FRS numbers or credit cards are accepted at all locations.

To order online, visit www.dbs.umd.edu/facstaff. The online system is for credit card purchases only.

To place an FRS order via e-mail, contact Lance Beasley at lbeasley@mecury.umd.edu or 5.5500.

For more information, contact:
Lance Beasley
+1 301 405 5500
lbeasley@mercury.umd.edu

Event Type(s): Other

Full time UM faculty and professional staff seeking to obtain or enhance international experience are eligible to apply for a Faculty International Development Award, to participate in one of the summer 2010 study abroad programs offered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (of which UM is a member).

For further information, including venues and dates, visit: http://www.international.umd.edu/oip/9151.

email questions to: cdonohoe@umd.edu.

The deadline for applications has been extended until COB Monday, November 30.

Website: www.international.umd.edu/oip/9151

For more information, contact:
Catherine Donohoe
Study Abroad Office
+1 301 304-7748
cdonohoe@umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:00 AM - Sunday, December 20, 2009 5:00 PM
Where: McKeldin Library : 1st Floor - Circulation Desk
Event Type(s): Other

Photographs from the University Libraries' Collections
The Vietnam War was a polarizing force in American society from the time U.S. troops were deployed there in 1965 until they were withdrawn in 1973. College campuses often served as focal points of the peace movement, partly because the war directly affected all college-age men who were being drafted to serve on the battlefields of Vietnam. These dramatic photographs drawn from the Libraries' collections provide a rare glimpse of the anti-war protests on the College Park campus during the Vietnam War era.

This exhibit is part of the campus-wide Semester on Peace.

Website: www.umvietnamwarprotests.blogspot.com

For more information, contact:
Rebecca Wilson
PASD - Human Resources
301 405-9174
rwilson5@umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Stamp Student Union : Near the Food Court
Event Type(s): Forum

Come out and share your transportation questions, concerns and suggestions at the SOUND YOUR HORN! Transportation Forum today, Monday, November 23, 2009 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm near the Food Court of the Stamp Student Union.

Presented by: DOTS and Off-Campus Student Involvement

For more information, contact:
Shayna E Smith
shaynas@umd.edu
www.transportation.umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Stamp Student Union : Benjamin Bannaker B
Event Type(s): Meeting

On November 23rd at 7 pm NORML is having a general body meeting. We will be discussing our goals for next semester, Freedom Fest, and upcoming events.

Website: www.normlterp.org

For more information, contact:
Christina M Pickeral
+1 410 703 3513
pickeral@umd.edu

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium
Event Type(s): Athletics

The Maryland Football team plays their final home game of the season this Saturday against Boston College. Kickoff is set for 3:30pm at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium. Purchase a Thanksgiving Family Pack and bring the whole family for only $65! This special offer includes 4 upper level tickets to the game, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas.

Individual tickets are also still available in the Lower Level for only $48 (Adults) and $30 (Youth). Upper Level seats are also available at just $30. Purchase your tickets today by calling 1.800.IM.A.TERP or visiting umterps.com.

Website: umterps.com

Ticket Information:
Charges: Thanksgiving Family Pack $65; Adult Lower Level $48; Adult Upper Level / Youth Lower Level $30
Available at: Terrapin Ticket Office at Comcast Center
Phone: 1-800-IM-A-TERP
Website: http://umterps.com

Event Type(s): Other

The Office of Information Technology's Thanksgiving holiday hours are available at www.oit.umd.edu/News/Archive/2009/thanksgiving.html.

The OIT Help Desk and Campus Information Services (301.405.1000) will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8 a.m.

The OIT Computer Lab in PG2 will remain open 24 hours a day over Thanksgiving Break. However, after hours and weekend access will require a valid University ID.

For more information, contact:
Office of Information Technology
301.405.1500 and 301.405.1400
oit@umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Stamp Student Union : B0107 Activities Room
Event Type(s): Other

The Art & Learning Center is offering a free Forro` Brazilian Dance workshop on November 23, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in their Activities Room. The ALC, located in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, offers a regular Forro` class. The workshop will be taught by the Forro` class teacher, Lucia Lima. The event is free, simply register online at the ALC website, www.union.umd.edu/artcenter/. The free registration is under the Registration Page for classes.

Website: www.union.umd.edu/artcenter/

For more information, contact:
Juliana Christine Vadala
Art & Learning Center
301-314-ARTS
jvadala@umd.edu
www.union.umd.edu/artcenter/

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 4th Floor Conference Room : Riggs Alumni Center on campus
Event Type(s): Forum

Dinner will be provided. Good conversation will be had.

Open forum to share thoughts/experiences about student philanthropy/participation at UM (YOU are on the front line & now have a chance to impact programming!) Run, don't walk to Riggs Alumni Center next Tuesday, Nov. 24th...but please try to RSVP (if you're able) to Sonia: shuntleey@umd.edu or 301-405-7821.

P.S. ~ We look forward to meeting you and your friends (you know they're invited too!)

Website: www.umd.edu/events/mfesummit.cfm

For more information, contact:
Sonia Huntley
Maryland Fund for Excellence
301-405-7821
shuntley@umd.edu
www.mdexcellence.umd.edu/

When: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Van Munching : 1511
Event Type(s): Special Event

Tired of all the bad news about the economy? Come see how some University of Maryland students are trying turn it around by creating their own businesses!
Watch 5 student entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to the panel of successful business professionals and investors!
Listen to the questions and feedback the competitors receive, and choose the winner of the Audience Choice Award ($250).
When: Friday, November 20, 11 am - 12 pm
Where: 1511 Van Munching Hall

Website: www.rhsmith.umd.edu/dingman/programs/pitch/index.aspx

For more information, contact:
Alla Corey
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
+1 301 405 9511
acorey@rhsmith.umd.edu
www.rhsmith.umd.edu/dingman/

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Stamp Student Union : Near the Food Court
Event Type(s): Forum

Come out and share your transportation questions, concerns and suggestions at the SOUND YOUR HORN! Transportation Forum this Monday, November 23, 2009 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm near the Food Court of the Stamp Student Union.

Presented by: DOTS and Off-Campus Student Involvement

For more information, contact:
Shayna Smith
Department of Transportation Services
shaynas@umd.edu
www.transportation.umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Tydings : Dean's Conference Room
Event Type(s): Special Event

The Filipino Cultural Association of the University of Maryland and several staff members from the IRIS Center invite you to support the victims of the recent typhoons in Philippines.

Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Dean's Conference Room (BSOS) in Tydings Hall

Delicious Filipino meals, drinks and desserts will be served. An update on the devastation and the ecological condition of the Philippines will be presented

Minimum donation: $10.00

Proceeds will benefit the Ayala Foundation (www.af-usa.org) "Typhoon Relief Fund".
For more information, contact Marie Anne Sliwinski at masliwinski@iris.umd.edu or Alejandro Almario at j.alejandro.almario@gmail.com

For more information, contact:
Marie Anne Sliwinski
IRIS Center at UMd/ FCA
(301) 405-3060
masliwinski@iris.umd.edu

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Susquahanna : 3105
Event Type(s): Other

Don't let exam anxiety get in the way of your best academic performance. In this workshop you will learn some techniques to help control your exam anxiety so that you can perform your best on exams.

Website: www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/acadsuccseries.html

For more information, contact:
Kim Tran
+1 301 314 7693
las-cc@umd.edu
www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Stamp Student Union : Hoff Theatre
Event Type(s): Movie/Film/Video

Join SEE on Monday, Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. for a FREE screening of the worst movie ever made. Doors open 8:30 p.m. and it is in the Hoff Theatre of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Center for Campus Life. "The Room" is a queasy combination of awkward sex scenes, wooden acting, terrible dialog and illogical continuity must be seen to be disbelieved. Tommy Wiseau wrote, directed, produced and stars in this atrocity, a ridiculously hysterical drama about infidelity among a group of friends in San Francisco. Like many terrible movies before it The Room would have probably died a quiet death, occasionally showing up on late-night cable, had fate not intervened. The Room became a cult film royale, regularly selling out.

Website: www.see.umd.edu

For more information, contact:
Rebecca Elizabeth Noel
Student Entertainment Events
+1 301 314 8498
rnoel@umd.edu
www.see.umd.edu

Event Type(s): Other

Use reusable bags or a backpack at the grocery store to avoid using plastic bags. The U.S. uses 100 billion plastic shopping bags per year. That's roughly 333 bags per year per person -- nearly a bag per day! Some places even give you a discount for bringing your own bag.

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For more sustainability tips, visit http://www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/resources/sus_you.php

For more information, contact:
Mark Stewart
Office of Sustainability
+1 301 405 4633
stewartm@umd.edu
www.sustainability.umd.edu

When: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: University Career Center - Multi Purpose Room
Event Type(s): Forum,Seminar

Bring your lunch and gain valuable information on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students and Academic Training for J-1 students. We will explain the Engineering Co-op & Career Services Office's ENCO 099 course. You'll also learn how to find an internship, common challenges that international students face, and more about University Career Center services.

This workshop is open to international students who have been in F-1 or J-1 status for at least one academic year and who are eligible for CPT or AT.

For more information, contact:
Emily Roh
University Career Center and The President's Promise
301.405.0277
roh@umd.edu
www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=1251