IDENTIFY THE FLAG!! How well do you know your international flags? With around 200 [depending on your definition] countries in the world today, how many of these country's flags can you identify by sight?  How many flags are represented in the UMBC student body? 

Test your skills with the Mosaic's latest contest: Identify the flag!  Each week, a new flag from the Mosaic Center's extensive flag collection will be posted for your responses.  No penalty - and no judgment - for wrong guesses!! You may even see a flag you'd never seen before, or learn of a country you had never heard of!

Do you recognize the two flags appearing in the photo at right with UMBC's Hispanic Latino Student Union?

Stop by the Mosaic if you'd like your picture taken with your country's flag for submission to the contest.  Let's find out how diverse this campus really is!



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The RAC will also have extended hours until 10pm, Monday-Thursday while renovations are being completed in October.

The UMBC NCAA Division-I Athletics Program is welcoming
students/faculty/staff and patrons of the RAC to utilize the Michael S. 
Knapp Training Center on the RAC Arena Track level for the following 
hours while renovations are completed in the Recreation Weight Room in 
October:



Monday 10/7
8am-10am
2pm-3pm
8pm-10pm


Tuesday 10/8
8am-10:30am
11am-12pm
1pm-2pm
3pm-4pm
8pm-10pm


Wednesday 10/9
9am-10am
2pm-3pm
8pm-10pm


Thursday 10/10
8am-10:30am
11am-12pm
2pm-3pm
8pm-10pm


Friday 10/11
9am-10am
1pm-7pm


Saturday 10/12
1pm-7pm


Sunday 10/13
12pm-7pm



***Next weeks hours will be posted as soon as possible

Thank you in advance for your patience,

RAC Staff ]]> The RAC will also have extended hours until 10pm, Monday-Thursday while renovations are being completed in October. The UMBC NCAA Division-I Athletics Program is welcoming students/faculty/staff... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/36656/guest@my.umbc.edu/6cef13b0741c00560ca21ac3b987f3da/api/pixel Fitness and Wellness https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/fitness-at-therac https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/xsmall.png?1661190221 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/original.png?1661190221 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/xxlarge.png?1661190221 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/xlarge.png?1661190221 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/large.png?1661190221 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/medium.png?1661190221 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/small.png?1661190221 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/xsmall.png?1661190221 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/161/ddb53d2daaf1e43c35a2cf744997d6b0/xxsmall.png?1661190221 UMBC Fitness and Wellness 1 7 true Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:06:28 -0400 Open Varisty Weight Room Hours 9/30/13-10/6/13

All UMBC Students, Faculty, Staff, and RAC Members:

PLEASE PARDON OUR PROGRESS WHILE WE RENOVATE THE RAC WEIGHT ROOM!

The
UMBC NCAA Division-I Athletics Program is allowing
students/faculty/staff and patrons of the RAC to utilize the Michael S.
Knapp Training Center on the RAC Arena Track level for the following
hours while renovations are completed in the Recreation Weight Room in
October:


Monday 9/30
8am-10am
2pm-3pm
8pm-10pm

Tuesday 10/1
8am-10:30am
11am-12pm
1pm-2pm
3pm-4pm
8pm-10pm

Wednesday 10/2
9am-10am
2pm-3pm
8pm-10pm

Thursday 10/3
8am-10:30am
11am-12pm
1pm-3pm
8pm-10pm

Friday 10/4
9am-10am
1pm-9pm

Saturday 10/5
1pm-7pm

Sunday 10/6
12pm-7pm

 

***Next weeks hours will be posted as soon as possible

Thank you for your patience,

RAC Staff

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Come to any of our Group Fitness classes to experience some of the new items and watch as they transform your body throughout the semester!


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As a service to the UMBC community, we are providing an online subscription to Student Health 101 our students and their families. Student Health 101 is a monthly health and wellness magazine just for students and their families. Each issue contains valuable information that will help students make better decisions and can help us gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges that face today’s students.

Student Issue: 
http://readsh101.com/umbc.html.

Parent Perspective: 
http://readsh101.com/umbc-pp.html

So why should you read Student Health 101?....

- There are monthly prizes worth up to $1,000. Enter to win today!

- Recipes to keep both you and your wallet satisfied with the UCookBook!

- Learn skills through interactive info. Give your health, relationships, and academics a boost!

- Activities to lower stress and keep you moving with FitnessU!

- Watch other students' experiences and share yours with StudentViews!

For questions about this subscription or if you have any comments or feedback, please direct them to parora@umbc.edu. 


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Bio:
Saniya Chaudhry is a current sophomore studying Biology. She plans on graduating UMBC and entering pharmacy school and getting her PharmD, possibly do a residency after. In addition to being a DEI, she is a certified pharmacy technician, and events coordinator of the Pre Pharmacy Society. She enjoys spending time with her family, sleeping, singing, listening to music, and eating. She loves to learn new things and is a very curious person. This year, she hopes to open people’s hearts and minds and gain knowledge as well.

Q. What made you get involved with The Mosaic Center as a Diversity Educator Intern?

I wanted to try something new and learn about different people's perspectives on issues.

Q. What might someone be surprised to know about you?

When I was little, I invented another planet called Weird-O-World and used to go around giving speeches about how awesome it was.....I was a strange kid. Also, I am a shopaholic. 

Q. When you aren’t performing DEI duties, what are you most likely doing?

I am most likely in class, at work, listening to music, eating, or sleeping. That sums up my life.


Q. How would (someone) describe you?

Someone close to me would describe me as hard working, and caring (I hope).


Q. What do you wish other people knew about The Mosaic Center?

It is a public space, you can come in  and eat lunch, do homework or just relax.


Q. What would you say are some of your strongest beliefs about diversity?

Diversity is something to be proud of, that a bunch of people with different beliefs or even appearances can live and cooperate with each other.


Q. What's your personal philosophy on what should be done about promoting communal diversity and inclusion?
 
It should be our duty as human beings to make others feel a part of the community and respect who they are, and try not to change them. Everyone has something to offer.
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"AIDS = Islam? -- Queer immigrant responses to hate speech in contemporary France" is co-sponsored by Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication (MLLI), The Center for Advancement of Intercultural Communication (CAIC), and Gender and Women's Studies (GWST). ]]> Check out this incredible talk by Dr. Denis M. Provencher during free hour on Wed, 10/2 in ITE 456. "AIDS = Islam? -- Queer immigrant responses to hate speech in contemporary France" is... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/36130/guest@my.umbc.edu/9df4b887582f20ffa0b632e5c54dd941/api/pixel The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xsmall.png?1755890395 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/original.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xxlarge.png?1755890395 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xlarge.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/large.png?1755890395 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/medium.png?1755890395 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/small.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xsmall.png?1755890395 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xxsmall.png?1755890395 Student Life's Mosaic and Interfaith Centers https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/xxlarge.jpg?1380046865 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/xlarge.jpg?1380046865 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/large.jpg?1380046865 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/medium.jpg?1380046865 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/small.jpg?1380046865 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/xsmall.jpg?1380046865 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/036/130/dd34ba7dd11b2b939681fbb68f36c868/xxsmall.jpg?1380046865 1 0 false Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:22:44 -0400 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:22:54 -0400 Hispanic Heritage Month: People! Can you name these famous Latino/a figures? Test your knowledge with this website!

http://www.biography.com/people/groups/hispanic-heritage
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Attached to this post is a calendar of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Please feel free to contact me to add events that you know of, either on campus or off.

Thank you! ]]> Attached to this post is a calendar of events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Please feel free to contact me to add events that you know of, either on campus or off. Thank you! Document https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/b9403d485b9fa65a861cdc2e70621cb6/69ec24c1/news/000/035/954/cbca7635077d4074f8d30094a3176972/Hispanic Calendar Oct.docx?1379698681 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/35954/guest@my.umbc.edu/dd9adb9b9eae60eeb45923483ec01756/api/pixel The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xsmall.png?1755890395 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/original.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xxlarge.png?1755890395 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xlarge.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/large.png?1755890395 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/medium.png?1755890395 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/small.png?1755890395 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xsmall.png?1755890395 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/079/8da8369525d899e6fa49decd5a80b73f/xxsmall.png?1755890395 Student Life's Mosaic and Interfaith Centers https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/xxlarge.jpg?1379698623 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/xlarge.jpg?1379698623 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/large.jpg?1379698623 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/medium.jpg?1379698623 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/small.jpg?1379698623 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/xsmall.jpg?1379698623 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/035/954/075c4cf9e46f14578f4397e16a2b3f4e/xxsmall.jpg?1379698623 4 0 true Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:38:37 -0400 Meet a DEI: Jennie Williams
Bio: Jennie Williams is a senior and a Sondheim scholar majoring in American Studies and minoring in sociology. Jennie works as an office assistant in the UMBC Political Science department, and for the past two years, became involved in the campus community by working as a Residential Assistant. Jennie is an Undergraduate Research Award recipient this year and her research is based on exploring the benefits of open mic nights throughout the Baltimore area. Jennie is very involved in her department and is the treasurer of the American Studies Council of Majors.
Jennie has been interning with Maryland Traditions of the Maryland State Arts Council for the past few semesters because she believes that it is very important to work closely with her mentors in order to improve her skills and to build her professional network.

Q. What made you get involved with The Mosaic Center as a Diversity Educator Intern?

I wanted to be involved as a Mosaic Center DEI because I am a senior at UMBC this year and I was looking for a brand new way to get involved on campus. I had been involved in a number of organizations throughout my time here, but I'm always interested in trying something new.



Q. What might someone be surprised to know about you?

I am a vegetarian, I drive a hotrod '80s station wagon, I have a knack for finding 4-leaf clovers, and I can balance across a slackline.


Q. When you aren’t performing DEI duties, what are you most likely doing?

Playing guitar and singing at the open mic nights throughout Baltimore/ working on my URA research.


Q. How would (someone) describe you?

I've heard that I'm chill, a hippie, a good friend, a hard-working student, and I am happy to agree with those things :)


Q. What do you wish other people knew about The Mosaic Center?

That it is such a great place to come in and visit with others, to make new friends, and to have thought-provoking conversations! You can learn a lot from someone and about their cultural backgrounds just by listening to what they have to say.


Q. What would you say are some of your strongest beliefs about diversity?

Diversity is one of the most important qualities about a group of people because it allows there to be potential for significant learning, compromise, consideration, and accomplishments to take place. Without diversity, individuals are destined to become ethnocentric in their perspectives of the world. These views can be far removed from the realities that exist.


Q. What's your personal philosophy on what should be done about promoting communal diversity and inclusion?

I believe there needs to be quality opportunities for voluntary socialization of a variety of ethnic groups. Not only are the opportunities needed, but individuals need to be willing and brave enough to step out of their familiar social circles in order to include themselves in new and unfamiliar groups. Without conversation and a genuine interest in forming new relationships, diversity will suffer and inclusion will continue to be a challenge among social and ethnic groups.

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