Student Announcements

The Baltimore Collegetown Network (a consortium of 13 area colleges) is
offering a workshop for students/student organizations on "Recruiting
and Retaining Members" on Wednesday, November 14 from 6-8 pm at Goucher
College and dinner will be provided. This is a great way to meet other students in
the area and learn some helpful tips for your student organization.

To register, email bcn@goucher.edu by November 7 and directions will be
provided at that time.

The UMBC shuttle does connect with the Colltown Shuttle if
you need a way to get there.

Students: are you interested in losing weight or avoiding the freshman 15? Get help with nutrition, weight management, and developing a healthy living plan at University Health Services! Are you trying to quit smoking? University Health Services offers FREE nicotine replacement options and counseling! Schedule a FREE meeting with the health behavior change specialist by emailing Thais1@umbc.edu or calling (410)455-8408.

The UMBC Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics presents
The Tournées French Film Festival as part of National French Week (Nov 5-11, 2007)

November 6: "Paris, je t'aime"
November 7: "Fauteuil d'orchestre" ("Avenue Montaigne")
November 8: "Dixième chambre" ("10th District Court")
November 13: "L'Esquive" ("Games of Love and Chance")
November 14: "Crustacés et coquillages" (Côte d'Azur")

Additional information:
All films run from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with light refreshments to be served beforehand. Films will be screened on UMBC Campus in the Information Technology/Engineering Building, in Lecture Hall 7. For directions, see: http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/campusmap/. For more on the Tournées Festival see: http://www.facecouncil.org/tournees/index.html

Additional sponsors:
Dresher Center for the Humanities, UMBC Honors College, Language, Literacy
and Culture Program, Intercultural Living Exchange (ILE), Media and
Communication Studies, Visual Arts

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity has teamed up with the MD Food Bank to Stuff-a-Bus for our annual food drive. Please help us feed the hungry as we try to reach our goal of raising 30,000 pounds of food four those in need in our region. Food or money is acceptable and money can be donated at our table outside the Commons, or through our website, http://phidelta.org/philanthropy
Contact Email : adam.howell@yahoo.com

Attention CS, ECON, CMPE, ENEE, CENG, IS, FIEC, ISD, MATH, PSYC, STAT, and LIBERAL ARTS students looking for full-time opportunities! Don't miss out on the employment and networking opportunities, targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at IBM's Corporate Visibility Day! Come and go as you need to and bring your resume!

11am - 12noon: GLOBAL RESEARCH: TRENDS IN INDUSTRY -- Join IBM for this session facilitated by Bill Strachan.

12noon - 1pm: IBM CAMPUS OVERVIEW: Careers at IBM facilitated by Rachel Rende.

1pm - 2pm: GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES: Hear from a panel of various IBM units on how various majors are utilized in consulting. Facilitated by Roger Wilson, with guests from Finance Management, Strategy and Change, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Supply Chain Management.

Hosted by the Career Services Center. RSVP via UMBCworks.
For more information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu, www.careers.umbc.edu).

CORPORATE VISIBILITY DAY
Wednesday, 11/28, 11am-3 pm, University Center Room 312

Undergrad students looking for full-time and internship opportunities! Don't miss out on the employment and networking opportunities, targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at T. Rowe Price's Corporate Visibility Day! Come and go as you need to and bring your resume! For more information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu, www.careers.umbc.edu).

11am - 12noon: T. ROWE PRICE JOB FAIR

12noon - 1pm: T. ROWE PRICE OVERVIEW

1pm - 2:30pm: T. ROWE PRICE JOB FAIR

Hosted by the Career Services Center. Additional information on internships is available through The Shriver Center via UMBCworks (from myUMBC page)

Sunday, November 4th
12:30pm - 3:30pm (if you can only attend for part of it, that's fine)
UMBC RAC Fitness Studio (walk straight through the RAC check in desk past the treadmills)

Learn to defend yourself the Israeli way! This workshop is applicable for people of all skills levels. Whether you've never taken a self-defense course or are a practitioner of another martial art.

This event is free of charge, but t-shirts ($10) and a keychain self-defense tool ($5) will be available for purchase. Please wear workout clothing and bring something to drink.

Please email Rich Goldman at rich1@umbc.edu with any questions or concerns. You can RSVP and invite others via the Facebook event.

This event is co-sponsored by: Sabra: The Israel Cultural Group, UMBC Libertarians, UMBC Aikido Club, The Freedom Alliance, The Jewish Student Union, and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity.

For those interested in additional details:

Krav Maga (Hebrew for contact combat) is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians around the world. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios.

Krav Maga focuses on defending oneself in less than ideal situations (e.g. limited space, being surprised, confusion, bigger opponents, guns and knives, etc.), building on instinctive reactions (so that one can begin to effectively defend oneself without extensive training and conditioning), inflicting the most pain possible on one's opponent in the least amount of time (e.g. groin strikes, head butts, elbows, etc.) and universality (the techniques are designed to be useful to people of all ages, sizes, genders, and strengths).

Moshe Katz who is a fourth degree black belt in Krav Maga and who is on tour from Israel will instruct this workshop. He has been teaching since 1993, and is a former trainer of Israel's Counter Terror Force. Moshe has also been certified in hand gun and urban combat shooting. In addition to his school, he teaches self-defense to security guards in Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Police force, the Women's Martial Arts Association, and a basic street survival course to college groups.

Erickson is projecting major job growth over the next decade! Get in on the ground
floor with this exciting organization! This is your opportunity to meet and talk to
numerous representatives from Erickson about your career interests and their job
opportunities.

Attn: ALL MAJORS including CS, FIEC, EHS, HAPP, MEDIA & COMMUNICATION STUDIES,
POLI, PSYC, SOWK, and AGING SERVICES students looking for full-time and internship*
opportunities! Don't miss out on the employment and networking opportunities,
targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at Erickson?s Corporate
Visibility Day! Come and go as you need to and bring your resume! For more
information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu,
www.careers.umbc.edu).

11am - 12noon: OPEN NETWORKING

12noon - 1pm: ERICKSON OVERVIEW

1pm - 2:30pm: OPEN NETWORKING

Hosted by the Career Services Center. Additional information on internships is
available through The Shriver Center.

The McNair Scholars Program provides experiences that prepare undergraduate students for graduate study. It is designed to prepare first-generation, low-income, and students who are under-represneted in graduate education for doctoral studies through involvement in research,
mentoring, and other scholarly activities. UMBC students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply by the November 5, 2007 deadline:

Minimum 2.7 GPA
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
At least Sophomore standing
First-generation to attend college AND low-income (as determined by the
program) OR
Member of a group who is underrepresented in graduate education

The Deadline to submit an application for the McNair Scholars Program is Monday, November 5, 2007. Please contact Dr. April L. Householder for more information at aprilh@umbc.edu or x53057 or see our website: www.umbc.edu/mcnair. Applications can be found in the McNair office, 213 Math/Psych Building.

Stop by the UMBC Women's Collective's table on the Commons Terrace and enjoy breast-tacular cupcakes, va-va-vulva chocolate lollipops, miniature muff pies and more! (Vegan options will be available!) We will also have woman and sex positive crafts for sale including handmade keychains, pins, jewelry, and more. There will be a raffle for a prize generously donated by Sugar, the lesbian owned, woman and trans operated sex toy shop in Hampden. All of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (http://crittentonservices.org).

The UMBC Musical Theatre Club presents its 2nd annual fall showcase, "Broadway's Best: Then and Now." The show features performances from Tony Award-winning musicals from the past 40 years. Tickets are available at the Commons Information Desk and at the door. Free for UMBC students, $5 for others.
http://orgs.umbc.edu/mtc
Contact Email : umbc.mtc@gmail.com

Be a Good Neighbor...Help us support families in need in Arbutus/Catonsville!
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant products needed.
Please Drop off Donations to the Commons Information Desk, OCSS (Commons 309),Academic Building Lobby Level.
For more information visit us at the Commons 309.
http://www.umbc.edu/ocss/GoldenHarvestServiceProj.htm

Wednesday, November 7 , 2007
The Commons, Room 318
12:00 - 1:00 pm and 6:30- 7:30 pm

Salary negotiation is an art. It's never too early to learn what skills are important to employers or to make yourself more marketable. Learn about these skills and much more from a representative from Career Services Center. Everyone welcome. Free Pizza Lunch
http://www.umbc.edu/ocss

Join us for the first meeting of the Board of Underrepresented Students; the voice and acting body for minority students to obtain advice, consultation, and support regarding issues on campus.
http://www.umbc.edu/studentlife/getinvolved/orgdirectory.php?id=275

Who: Dr. Cue
What: ESPN Trick shots
When: November 26th 2007
Where: Gameroom 2nd floor Commons
Why: It's entertaining!

So bring your friend and come play a game of pool with a PRO!

There will also be a free tournament with giveaways and autographs.

Questions? E-mail eric.eller@umbc.edu

Volunteers needed for environmental event:

Tree planting volunteers needed. Sat., Nov 10, 9am to Noon in Woodstock, MD 21163 (Patapsco Park area in Baltimore Co). Snacks and gloves provided. Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Please bring a shovel if you have one. Contact the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at 410-377-6270 or kdowling@acb-online.org for details. “One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and produces four tons of oxygen!” - (Source, MD Forest Service)

Thank you,
Kate Dowling
Program Coordinator
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
(410) 377-6270 x 18

The Students for Environmental Awareness are selling houseplants to help liven up your dorm or home. Plants are already potted and ready to be taken! Additional information about plant care will be provided as well.
http://sta.umbc.edu/orgs/sea/

Last year a group of UMBC students sacrificed time and money to spend their spring break in New Orleans to help victims of Katrina! This year we are planning to go "rural" and help families in Rural Appalachia! Interested in hearing more? Please come to one of these Interest Sessions:

Monday Nov 12th at 12:00 in the Sports Zone
OR
Tuesday Nov 13th at 7:30 in the Commons Rm. 329

Attention: the Great American Smokeout is happening soon!
Come to main street in the Commons November 13-15 from 11:30-1:30 for
smoking cessation tips, carnival style games, and FREE prizes!

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the UHS sponsored "New
Beginnings in November" Health Fair on Friday 11/16/07 from 11 am - 2 pm
on Commons Main Street. Highlights include blood pressure checks, healthy
holiday meals, information on quitting smoking, pumpkin decorating for
stress relief, free apple cider and much more! For more information,
contact Alison Rohrbach at arohrbach@umbc.edu.

November 9th, 5:30pm-7pm
The SGA and Athletics bring you the Pregame Tailgate Extravaganza to celebrate the Womens's Basketball Home Opener. FREE FOOD, PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS, LIVE MUSIC, DJ! Come eat then follow us to the game! First 200 fans get an NCAA commemorative t-shirt. AEC Conference Championship Banner Hanging.
http://umbc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7101107114
Contact Email : spirit.czar@umbc.edu

Optimism is running quite high as the men's basketball team embarks on its 2007-08 schedule. The dynamic backcourt of Jay Greene and Brian Hodges will have the support of a trio of established newcomers Darryl Proctor, Cavell Johnson and Ray Barbosa to give the Retrievers a new, exciting look. UMBC opens its quest for an America East title on Saturday, Nov. 10 when they host Saint Peter's at 8:00 p.m. at the RAC Arena. UMBC students are admitted free w/ID. http://www.umbcretrievers.com

The UMBC women's basketball team opens the season against 13th-ranked George Washington. The Retrievers will raise their 2007 America East Championship banner in a pre-game ceremony.
http://umbcretrievers.com

A great way to start your day! Swing by The Commons Main Street every Tuesday morning 8:30am to 10:30am for complimentary coffee and bagels. Meet new people, express commuter concerns, and learn about the latest events and activities at UMBC. This special co-sponsored event will have hot sandwiches, coffee, juice, fruit and much more.
http://www.umbc.edu/ocss/commuters.htm

On November 30th, Red Cross will be coming to campus to hold its second Blood Drive of the semester! Sign up for an appointment from 8am to 8pm directly online (http://www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=1863) and show up on Mainstreet in the Commons at your appointment time. Any questions, contact Jordanna Spencer at blooddrive@umbc.edu or 53457

URL : http://www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=1863
Contact Email : spence2@umbc.edu

This is just a reminder that every week students clubs and organizations can submit 30-word announcements to The Retriever Weekly's classified section for free. E-mail your ad text to ads@retrieverweekly.com before 4 p.m. every Friday. You can also send press releases or request coverage of upcoming events by completing the form in the "Contact us" section of retrieverweekly.com

ASA presents the Annual Cry for help Ball and Auction sponsoring Central African Republic dealing with "The Borderless war" on November 16th from 7pm - 11pm at the UC Ballroom at University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Free for UMBC Students - pick up your tickets at the commons desk.
$3 for others - Available on the day of event

Did you know that the week of November 12-16 is International Education Week? The US State Department has designated this week as a time to recognize the important role that international students and international experiences play on our campus. As contact person for a campus club or organization that may be host to international students, the International Education Services Office, in correlation with the English Language Center and Undergraduate Admissions Office, would like to invite you to help us enrich the week's events with your participation!

Monday, November 12: A formal reception will be held. We need a few groups to prepare a formal, cultural performance for this event.

Tuesday, November 13: International Film Festival! We need groups who would like to sponsor a foreign film to be featured this day as well as possibly throughout the week. Groups would need to nominate a film as well as be present for the viewing.

Wednesday, November 14: Study abroad. If you are interested in participating in a panel discussion or other study abroad showcase after having studied abroad yourself, please contact Brian Souders at souders@umbc.edu.

Thursday, November 15: Lecture Series-Lectures will be from faculty, staff and alumni who are using their international experience in the U.S. as well as from international students who plan to take American experience back to their home country. Please let us know if you have any ideas!

Friday, November 16: International Festival, including banquet, performances and dance. This is truly your night! This evening will be completely created by you, members of the UMBC international community! We are looking for groups interested in sponsoring food (whether by preparing a cultural dish or finding restaurant sponsorship in the area), preparing performances for the festival, or deejaying the dance. Performances can be creative: anything from dances, songs and music, to fashion shows, to martial arts demonstrations, etc. We ask that these events focus on other cultures or the contributions international students make to US culture. We are also looking for groups interested in heading up committees within this event. For example, someone to oversee refreshments or decorations. Please get involved and help us learn more about the beauty and excitement of another culture!

Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18: International Sports events! Please let us know if your group would like to host a game or lesson on an international sport!

You are cordially invited to participate in a Basketball Fundraiser Event
benefiting the American Red Cross Measles and Malaria Initiative, "Shots for Shots"
For every Dollar Raised, 1 child in a developing country can receive
immunization shots.
http://www.measlesinitiative.org/

DEC 7th 12noon - 3pm at the RAC
16 teams will be eligible to compete for 1st, 2nd and two semi-finalist
prizes. 1st and 2nd place will also receive trophies!

TEAMS: $20 fee per team. Team of 5 players, no exceptions. Player must
represent a UMBC Organization or Club. The UMBC Basketball Teams are
ineligible to compete.

Team Registration Due Date: December 2nd MONDAY (first come first serve
basis, so register soon!)

There will be free food for all participants!

There are still spaces available for the Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip to Brunnel, FL to work with the Flager Habitat for Humanity. The overall cost is $200, which includes the $50 deposit needed to secure your spot. The $200 pays for everything aside from spending money. If you are interested, please email Habitat's president, Becky Holsinger, rebecho1@umbc.edu.

Join SEA, WMBC, and SEB for EcoFall, the autumn version of last year's hit EcoFest!

Friday, November 16th, 10am-5pm:
Meet on Erickson Field for a campus-wide cleanup, helping to keep our campus beautiful, and find "materials" for the construction of the "trash monster" the next day!

Saturday, November 17th, 12am-4pm:
Meet again on Erickson Field to construct a giant "TRASH MONSTER" out of all the collected items. It's going to be a great time, and your work will be on display for all the campus to see. Make sure everyone sees the monster all their trash is really creating.

Saturday, November 17th, 6pm-10pm:
The Commons Main Street will be transformed into a crazy FREE CONCERT presented by WMBC and SEB, featuring live music by OCDJ, Mir & The Moon, Adam Taylor, Daniel Roberts, and DJ Joe Wezlo!
http://umbc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=20175871616

Interested in obtaining up to $1500 to conduct research?
Are you currently doing research and interested in presenting it to the campus community?
Or just looking for a way to get involved in research?

Come to the December 2nd Student Research Workshop from 12:00- 1:00 pm in Admin 911 to learn about research opportunities.

Contact Janet McGlynn in the Office of Undergraduate Education with any questions.mcglynn@umbc.edu
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/index.html

The Smokefree Zone is showing The Departed on Wednesday, November 14th from 8-10:30 at the Commons Sports Zone. Come watch this movie with some great popcorn, soda, and lots of free stuff! This event is brought to you by the Peer Health Advocates from UHS, in collaboration with Campus Efforts Against Smoking (CEAS), and the American Lung Association. It is being held in honor of the Great American Smokeout which is on November 15th. It is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and encourages smokers to quit smoking for 24 hours in hopes that they will quit for the rest of their life. Come and support this great cause!!!

Contact Email : iti1@umbc.edu

Come have a delicious home-cooked meal on the Zetas while you learn how to make some thanksgiving favorites and get tips on eating smart and healthy during the holidays...

Please bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item.
http://umbc.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6753146678&ref=mf

Have you always wondered whether what you thought about Paganism and Witchcraft are true? Join us for a Dispelling the Myths with the Pagan Student Union. This is an opportunity to understand what Paganism is about and ask questions that you have. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Shabe Yalda is a traditional Persian holiday celebrating winter solstice and the longest night of the year. This holiday is usually celebrated by gathering friends and family for a night of dancing, and food. The UMBC Persian Student Association's is extending this holiday out the UMBC community. Come join us in celebrating the longest night of the year with a night filled with performances, dancing, and food!

Where: UC Ballroom, UMBC
Time: Doors open at 8, event begins at 8:30
Tickets: FREE For UMBC students, $10 for non-UMBC students

Contact Email : amandag1@umbc.edu

The Student Affairs Diversity Awareness Team presents
Thanksgiving Traditions from Around the World

All students, staff, and faculty are invited to come taste and discover food and learn facts about several of the Fall Harvest and Thanksgiving traditions from around the world.

Featuring cuisine from the following cultures:
August Moon Festival (Chinese)
Tet Trung Thu (Vietnamese)
Thanksgiving (American)
Succoth (Jewish)
Kwanzaa (African)
Pongal (Indian)
Yam Festival (African)
Chusok (Korean)

Contact Email : lisas@umbc.edu

November 28th, 11:30-1:30, Commons Main Street

This is a social event helping students get information on different transportation they can use to get to UMBC and various places. At this event bus passes will also be sold. http://www.umbc.edu/ocss/GetOnTheBus.htm
Contact Email : danyel1@umbc.edu

James Piper Bond, the founder, president, and CEO of Baltimore's Living Classrooms Foundation Presents: "Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship: Making a Difference that Matters"

November 28th, 12-1pm, UC 310

This event, part of the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, is the first Kauffman Grant funded speaker co-sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Mr. Bond is also the first series presenter to talk about social entrepreneurship as part of the Kauffman initiative. The Living Classrooms Foundation is a non-profit organization, operated for the benefit of the community at large, providing hands-on education and job skills training for students from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on serving at-risk youth.

The Foundation uses maritime settings, community revitalization projects and other challenging learning environments in "learning by doing " education programs that emphasize the applied learning of math, science, literacy, history, economics, and econology. Key objectives of all Living Classrooms programs are career development, community service, and fostering multicultural exchange.
http://www.umbc.edu/history/special/JamesPiperBond.pdf
Contact Email : armor@umbc.edu

Companies from all around the Metropolitan region will be coming to UMBC to provide information on internships and full time positions. Students should dress in business casual and bring plenty of Resumes. Companies like Microsoft, Accenture Technologies, Xerox, and Erickson Retirement Communities will be present. November 26th 12pm - 3pm in University Center 312.
http://www.umbc.edu/studentlife/orgs/nsbe/home.html

November 19, 5pm-7:30pm
University Center Room 312
The Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said:
Shall I not not inform you of something if you were to do it, it would cause you to love each other?
Contact Email : aamina1@umbc.edu

Companies from all around the Metropolitan region will be coming to UMBC to provide information on internships and full time positions. Students should dress in business casual and bring plenty of Resumes. Companies like Microsoft, Accenture Technologies, Xerox, and Erickson Retirement Communities will be present.
http://www.umbc.edu/studentlife/orgs/nsbe/home.html
Contact Email : nsbe.umbc.telecom@gmail.com

November 25, 12:00-3pm
Location : UC 312

Sunday, November 18
UMBC Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)

The Department of Music presents the UMBC Jazz Ensemble (Big Band) directed
by Jari Villanueva.

3 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information call
x5MUSC or visit http://www.umbc.edu/arts.

Baltimore is one of 9 cities competing online to win a major facelift as part of HGTV's "Change the World" TV program. Spread the support by voting once daily through December 21st. Log onto http://www.hgtv.com/changetheworld and click on the green "vote" icon on the right side of the screen, select Baltimore and hit submit!

ESPN billiards and trick shot artist Tom Rossman, will be traveling to the UMBC campus on November 26th from 11AM-4PM in the Game Room. Everyone is welcome to come watch this entertaining show LIVE. Each student, if interested, can sign up to play against the pro to try and win some great prizes. For more information, contact Eric Eller, the President of the Billiards Club at UMBC.

http://www.drcuepromotions.com/

UMBC Talks - A Diversity Dialogue Series concludes for Fall 2007 on Dec. 12th at Free Hour in The Mosaic: Center for Culture and Diversity!

Topic: My Holiday Isn't Celebrated Either - Holidays that "Fly Under the Radar"

Join us to discuss this topic, voice your opinions, and hear those of your community members.
Sponsored by the Campus Committee for Culture and Diversity and the Mosaic Center. Contact mosaic@umbc.edu for more information.

Contact Email : lisas@umbc.edu

Come to Oxfam's "Oxjam!"

December 4th, Flat Tuesdays, Commons

There will be a DJ, Dancing, Free Food, and a raffle.
Entry fee: 1-2 cans of canned food or anything that's wrapped in a box.

The UMBC Musical Theatre Club is holding auditions for the spring musical, Stephen Sondheim's "Company," on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4 and 5 from 7-9pm. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please bring recorded accompaniment. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, December 6 from 7-9pm in UC310. No prior theatre experience required!
http://orgs.umbc.edu/mtc
Contact Email : umbc.mtc@gmail.com

The HAPP COM (Health Administration and Policy Program Council of Majors) presents The Care and Keeping of Your Health Insurance, a special lecture by Professor Michael Nolin on December 5th from 6 to 7 pm in Public Policy 105 (Lecture Hall 9). This lecture focuses on the basics of health insurance benefits. Its purpose is to educate all students on what to expect when they become responsible for their own health insurance. It will inform students on the different health insurance options that may be offered when they begin their first job. Students need to become aware of health care issues that they may face when they enter the real world. Health Care: It's not if you'll need it, it's when you'll need it. Will you be prepared?

Contact Email : maryj1@umbc.edu

Is there an artist inside of you?

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday December 12th
Lower Flat Tuesdays

An open invitation to the UMBC community. Display and showcase your creativity at commonvision's Fall 2007 Visual Aid Arts Exhibition. Visual Aid is an outlet for students, faculty and staff to exhibit their work and see what others are doing.

If you have a question concerning a piece of work contact us at commonvision@umbc.edu or stop by and see us.

Following the opening night event submissions will be put on display in The Commons Gallery on Upper Main & The Mezzanine Gallery from January 5th to February 5th.
http://www.umbc.edu/thecommons/commonvision
Contact Email : commonvision@umbc.edu

FREE FOR UMBC STUDENTS, $5 FOR NON-UMBC STUDENTS.
GET YOUR TICKET AT THE COMMONS INFO DESK NOW BEFORE THEY RUN OUT. [300 TIX] *limit of one ticket per UMBC student ID, buy as many as you want for non-UMBC friends for $5 per.

When: 12/6 in the UC Ballroom! Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm.

Eliot Chang is not what you expect. His stand up comedy is honest, raw and never predictable. Whether he is talking about surviving Harlem, leaving medical school, working on Wall St, or other stories from his surreal life, Eliot combines wit and manic energy to deliver an outrageous performance.

He tours America every year and has performed at over 400 colleges. TV appearances include Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and Spike TV's "Crash Test."

After the show Eliot will hold his Q&A workshop "Asians in the Media" where he will answer questions about his personal experiences and address diversity issues.

FREE MADE POSSIBLE BY SGA =]

University Health Services has a limited number of flu shots left for students, staff and faculty. If you were unable to make it to one of the flu shot clinics, please stop by UHS on the Ground Floor Erickson Hall to receive your shot. The cost is $20.00 and can be paid with your campus card (sorry, no cash or checks can be accepted at UHS). Some insurance companies may cover the cost of the shot, so if you'd like to bring your insurance information, we may be able to bill your insurance company.

If you'd like to make an appointment to receive one of these flu shots, or have any questions, please call our front desk at ext. 5-2542 and press "1" at the voice prompt. Thank you.