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Suite News: Disable the Label
We most likely have no intention to marginalize or cast judgment on those with disabilities but the use of certain phrases or words can do just that. I am not here to give you the “PC” talk and tell you that everything you have ever said, thought, or wrote is wrong or offensive. My intention is to provide you with some insight to help make our campus community an even more inclusive place. Continue reading
Suite News: You May Not Know It, But You’re a Recruiter, Too
Invite others (and come yourself) to learn more about USG at our upcoming Undergraduate Open House on Saturday, April 22nd. As newly minted recruiters, I’m counting on you to help me spread the word! Continue reading
Suite News: Tips to get a Better Night’s Sleep – Starting Tonight!
Sleep deficiency can cause problems with learning, focusing, and reacting. You may have trouble making decisions, solving problems, remembering things, controlling your emotions and behavior, and coping with change. You may take longer to finish tasks, have a slower reaction time, and make more mistakes. Sleep deprivation is also linked to a greater risk for anxiety and depression. Continue reading
Suite News: LINKEDIN, the Social Media Tool You Should Be Using
Throughout the day, most of you will snap, tweet, post, tag, filter and share a lot of information. It is estimated that over 90 % of young adults use social media. However, for the majority of you, none of these casual ways of sharing content is going to help you land your dream job. Continue reading
Suite News: Sorry for your writing? Learn to love it.
You might be surprised to hear that the most common sentence I hear from students when working with them as a writing consultant is “I’m sorry.” Some students have apologized over 20 times in an appointment. I didn’t even get that many sorrys when my sister broke my Super Nintendo. Continue reading
Suite News: ACES students are Paving the Way
ACES students at USG have truly made the most of the ACES program and are now paving the way for the next wave of young scholars. Their triumphant narratives of grit and perseverance are truly encouraging to every ear reached—mine included. Continue reading
Suite News: Counseling for the Cyberdependent
What I am talking about is how the smartphone is the ultimate (at least for now) technological gadget, our dependence on it, and its impact on how we deal with others and ourselves. Continue reading
Suite News: February is Financial Aid Awareness Month!
As the Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist at USG, my goal is to help students make the best choice when it comes to funding their education. With State and institution deadlines right around the corner, I want students to have … Continue reading
Suite News: Experiential Learning – What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Looking to secure a job or internship? Most likely, as a student at USG, you are. As a former student and alumnus of the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ General Business and Entrepreneurship Program at the Universities at Shady … Continue reading
Guest Post: Emily Molleur, Program Management Specialist in the Office of the Executive Director
The Impact of Poverty on Crime in Montgomery County On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, students ViNiceia Carter and Michelle Nyden from the UMBC Social Work program and Camila Thorpe and Andrew Hart from the UMCP Criminology and Criminal Justice program, … Continue reading
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Tagged CAS, Center for Academic Support, CJCC, Crime, Montgomery County, Montgomery County Criminial Justice Coordinating Commission, Poverty, The Universities at Shady Grove, The University of Maryland Baltimore County, The University of Maryland College Park, UMBC, UMCP, USG
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