Motivational Monday TEDx of the Week "How to turn your dissatisfaction into action." Looking for a dose of inspiration to start your week? No need to look any further. Each week, we curate talks on topics that matter NOW for all of us related to resilience, self-care, dealing with uncertain times, as well as ways to stay connected, inspired, and grounded when the earth beneath us is shifting.

Today's talk is How to turn your dissatisfaction into action by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr.  After the devastating rebel invasion of Freetown in 1999 and the Ebola epidemic in 2014, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the city, refused to be paralyzed by her frustration with the status quo. Instead, she used her anger as a catalyst for action. In this inspiring talk, she shares how she transformed her city by taking the risks necessary to bring about dramatic change -- and shows how you can find power in your dissatisfaction.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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Today's talk is There's no shame in taking care of your mental health by Sangu Delle. When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human."

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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Conscious of Identity-based Conflict? Now What?

In the interest of providing the campus community with channels of support to navigate identity and conflict in regards to race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion to name a select few legally protected classes, campus experts will offer centering practices to respond to case studies of Identity-based conflicts. A panel will provide personal, professional insights resources, tools, to assist staff, faculty, and supervisors in matters of identity and conflict.

Sponsors of the Identity and Conflict HR Growth Workshop Series include University of Maryland Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Office and University Human Resources.

April 9, 2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Register here.


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Today's talk is Want to be happy? Be grateful by David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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Today's talk is Why sleep matters now more than ever by Matt Walker, Sleep scientist, professor, and author.

A good night's sleep has perhaps never been more important. Sharing wisdom and debunking myths, sleep scientist Matt Walker discusses the impact of sleep on your min and body -- from unleashing your creative powers to boosting your memory and immune health -- and details practices you can start (and stop) doing tonight to get some rest. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Witney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded April 1, 2020)

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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In addition to items for our Campus Food Pantry we are starting a Mini Pantry located in the Campus Police Station that will be available for community members 24/7. Please be sure that donated items are easy to open without additional tools (pop-top and tear open). We are in need of the following items...

Food Items: 
  • Applesauce
  • Canned fruit
  • Fruit cocktails
  • Soups
  • Jelly
  • Peanut butter
  • Mini shelf stable Milk 
  • Mini and full size cereal (well balanced)
  • No boil, rip-open pasta/rice 
  • Pasta sauces
  • Beans/Chili
Toiletries:
  • Travel size & regular Hand sanitizer
  • Wet wipes
  • Travel size soap/shampoo/conditioner
  • Condoms (male and female)
  • Travel size tissue packs
  • Toothbrushes
  • Travel size toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Travel size Mouthwash
  • Travel size Deodorant
  • Travel size Lotion
Here is a full donation Amazon wish list where you are able to purchase items directly to our pantry.

If you are dropping off donations at the Campus Police Station please put donations in gold bin that is located in the in the front of the lobby (not in the back hallway). See the photo that is attached below.

If you have any questions please email retrieveressentials@umbc.edu. Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support!





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Today's talk is The language of being human by Poet Ali. You speak far more languages than you realize, says Poet Ali. In a profound talk, he reveals how the idea of "language" goes far beyond a lexicon of words, communicating universal experiences like love, laughter and loneliness -- and serving as a portal to cultures, feelings and thoughts that unite us all.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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We are beyond grateful to each of our donors for helping us surpass our goals and further the mission of Retriever Essentials here at UMBC! Thank you so much! Our work would not be possible without you!   




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Today's talk is How to turn moments into momentum by Renee Montgomery. Inspired by the rising movement against racism in the US, WNBA champion Renee Montgomery made an unexpected decision: she opted out of her dream job. As she says in this stirring talk, she wanted to "make it felt," and that meant turning her attention from the court to the community. But you don't have to be a basketball star to make it felt; anyone can turn important moments into meaningful momentum. How will you?

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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There is still time to support Retriever Essentials and our campus partners, OCA Mocha and the Women's Center, during the 2021 #BlackAndGoldRush which ends tonight @ 9:00 PM.

Retriever Essentials Donation Updates: $6,745 from 61 donors

Help us reach our goal of 100 donors! 

You have 5 hours left to join the UMBC #BlackandGoldRush by making your gift HERE 

Help increase nutritional food access at #UMBC! This is your last chance to contribute to Retriever Essentials during #UMBC #blackandgoldrush to Retriever Essentials!!






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