Sleep Better, Feel Better #HealthyUMBC
Are you feeling tired? Going to bed but waking up not feeling rested? Getting only a few hours of sleep? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, keep reading! 

With all the excitement and stress that may come with the start of a new school year, having healthy sleep patterns can be easily forgotten. 

Sleep is an undervalued aspect of well-being. During the collegiate years, sleep is often rated as a low priority for students, especially around midterms and finals week. 

Sleep deprivation, or not getting enough sleep, is a recurring problem for college students, including students at UMBC. A few reasons for sleep deprivation are:
  • stress
  • sleep disorders
  • eating and drinking late at night
  • consuming too much caffeine, alcohol, and sleep aids
Why is sleep such a big deal? The benefits of getting enough sleep include:
  • reduced stress levels 
  • improved mood 
  • avoiding accidents or injuries that occur as a result of being sleepy, such as car accidents
  • improved academic performance
What happens when you don't get enough sleep? Some of the risks associated with not getting enough sleep are: 
  • reduction in academic, athletic, and social performance 
  • increased risk for depression, anxiety, and irritability
  • increased risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease
  • increased risk for catching a cold
  • increased risk for obesity
One way you can improve your sleep is by improving your sleep environment. 
  • Designate your bed for sleep only to signal to your body that when you are in bed, you should be sleeping. 
  • Allow the space where you sleep to be as quiet and comfortable as possible when it is time to sleep.
  • Turn off all electronic devices at least one hour before it is time to sleep to limit exposure to bright light before bed.
  • Create a sleep schedule to consistently sleep and wake up at the same time.
  • Create a wind-down routine, which is a series of actions that signal to your body that you are preparing for sleep. 
    • Examples include taking a shower, brushing your teeth, and stopping the consumption of liquids.
Retriever Integrated Health has staff available to assist students who may be experiencing problems related to sleep, but there are many apps that can help you wind down to prepare for sleep, such as
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Meghna (she/her) is a Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a minor in political science. She is avidly interested in politics and civic engagement. As a political engagement intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, she wishes to foster a community in which students make meaningful contributions and everyone who is eligible votes. Meghna is a member of the Maryland Youth Advisory Council and the Maryland State director for Project Next Gen, a non-profit organization focusing on student advocacy. Outside of work and school, Meghna likes to visit new places, listen to music, and watch movies with friends and family.

Musa (he/they) is majoring in political science with minors in English and music. He has been involved in diversity, equity and inclusion work at UMBC with a focus on educational policy and pedagogical practices. As a political engagement intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, he hopes to continue the Center’s work of building community through storytelling and dialogue. Musa also is an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2023 leader with the Center. In addition, he serves as president of the Political Science Council of Majors, co-chair of the University System of Maryland’s Student Civic Leaders Committee, and the director of civic engagement with the Student Government Association. In his free time, Musa likes playing Dungeons and Dragons, composing music, and playing his bassoon.

Katelyn (she/her) is majoring in graphic design with a minor in print media. As the graphic design intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Katelyn works to engage the community by communicating the Center’s programs and philosophy through clear and fun design. She hopes to uplift all aspects of the Center and grow the UMBC community into an even more welcoming place. Katelyn also works with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a Visual and Performing Arts Grit Guide. When not working or studying, she enjoys playing the banjo and watching films.

Please join the rest of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life team in welcoming Meghna, Musa, and Katelyn.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has partnered with 3rd Millennium to provide research-driven, evidence-based online courses to empower students to make healthy, well-informed decisions about issues that affect their college years and beyond.

As part of our comprehensive alcohol and drug prevention program for new incoming first year and/or transfer students, UMBC requires that undergraduate students complete both Alcohol-Wise and Other Drugs and graduate students complete Other Drugs only. 

For each of the courses:

  • Part 1 is due August 15, 2022 and
  • Part 2 is due October 24, 2022 [Alcohol-Wise ONLY]

To access Alcohol-Wise For College:

  1. Sign in at https://my.umbc.edu/go/alcoholwise
  2. You will be directed to the myUMBC login page where you will sign in with your UMBC username and password to be taken directly to the registration page for the Alcohol-Wise course.

Passing Exam Score: 75%

To access Other Drugs:

  1. Sign in at https://my.umbc.edu/go/otherdrugsprevention
  2. You will be directed to the myUMBC login page where you will sign in with your UMBC username and password to be taken directly to the registration page for the Other Drugs course.

Other Important Information:

  • You will need Internet access and audio capabilities.
  • You may take the course(s) in multiple sittings.
  • The course(s) may include surveys to help personalize your experience and measure students' attitudes and behaviors.
  • To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser released within the previous two years.
  • Should you experience any technical issues, including issues with course login, 3rd Millennium has technical support and can be accessed by emailing help@3rdmil.com or clicking on the "Technical Support" link within the courses.
  • Should you experience login problems related to myUMBC, contact the DoIT Help Desk by visiting https://my.umbc.edu/go/request-help or call 410-455-3838.
  • If you have any additional questions or concerns about these courses, please email rih@umbc.edu. 
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Due to an ongoing issue with the HVAC unit that serves Retriever Integrated Health, the physical office will be closed on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Staff will continue to telework and provide telehealth where appropriate.  We will post updates on hours and availability for the remainder of the week on the RIH website.

In case of an emergency,  please contact UMBC Police at 410-455-5555. 

If you have questions please feel free to contact Dr. Bruce Herman, Director, Retriever Integrated Health, at 410-455-2215.
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What a time it will be to have our campus community back together, safe and healthy! Welcome Week 2022 will offer a variety of in-person and virtual events to kick off the 2022-2023 academic year. 

New students will experience a facilitated series of events beginning on August 27 through the first day of classes.  Events will continue throughout the weekend and through the first few weeks of school. Don't miss out! 

Welcome Week is the time to meet new friends, connect with faculty and staff, learn your way around campus, and settle in for a great semester.

Be sure to bookmark the WELCOME WEEK site for updated event information!
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Romy has been a member of the UMBC community for the past 14.5 years, during which she earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. here. As a graduate student, she was a key strategist for the BreakingGround initiative, served as UMBC’s lead organizer for Imagining America’s 2015 conference in Baltimore, and earned the Jessica Soto Perez Award for her stellar contributions to other graduate students’ academic and professional pursuits. She joined the Office of Student Life team as coordinator for student organizations in 2016, and while in that position transformed the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program by developing components that emphasized deep learning about Baltimore and options for sustained engagement in Baltimore’s civic life.
 
Since 2018, as assistant and then associate director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Romy has been directly involved in creating and leading every aspect of the Center’s work. Her signature contributions have included conceiving and co-designing ConnectionCorps (an initiative through which the Center for Democracy and Civic Life prepares students to facilitate its community programs and workshops in ways that empower and connect participants), the Dinner with Friends program series (simultaneous, guided small-group conversations in which participants engage in civil dialogue about contentious issues affecting people at UMBC), and Together Beyond (restorative, guided conversations in the aftermath of potentially traumatic national events). Romy also has been an energetic and creative partner in developing and teaching two innovative Honors College courses: HONR 200 - Talking Democracy, on overcoming barriers to democratic communication; and HONR 300 - Be Your Best Self in Real Life, on thriving and initiating change within institutions.
 
Romy has become a respected national leader in higher education’s civic learning and democratic engagement movement. Last month in Minneapolis, the American Democracy Project presented her with its first-ever Spirit of Democracy Award, which recognizes exemplary staff leadership.
 
Her colleagues in the Center for Democracy and Civic Life are going to miss her very much, but we will be cheering for Romy in her new role and looking for opportunities to collaborate. ]]> Please join us in congratulating Romy Hübler on her appointment as the new director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility at Towson University. Romy’s last day at UMBC will be this Friday,... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/126406/guest@my.umbc.edu/5edd6bbb1090a6a42bf5735be22619d3/api/pixel Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/original.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/large.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/medium.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/small.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxsmall.png?1554944150 Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/xxlarge.jpg?1658767787 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/xlarge.jpg?1658767787 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/large.jpg?1658767787 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/medium.jpg?1658767787 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/small.jpg?1658767787 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/xsmall.jpg?1658767787 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/126/406/50dc927fdffe602f83de27df7e42d67d/xxsmall.jpg?1658767787 25 8 true Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:52:09 -0400 RIH to Continue Remote Operations on Monday, July 25, 2022 The Center for Well-Being is experiencing temperature issues. As a result, Retriever Integrated Health will be operating remotely throughout the remainder of the day and will reopen on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. In the case of an emergency during our remote operations please contact University Police at 410-455-5555. ]]> The Center for Well-Being is experiencing temperature issues. As a result, Retriever Integrated Health will be operating remotely throughout the remainder of the day and will reopen on Tuesday,... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/126401/guest@my.umbc.edu/fd3eec4c7cfe43aaeed6d5e1ed3cb4f8/api/pixel Retriever Integrated Health https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/health https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/xsmall.png?1629944942 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/original.png?1629944942 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/xxlarge.png?1629944942 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/xlarge.png?1629944942 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/large.png?1629944942 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/medium.png?1629944942 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/small.png?1629944942 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/xsmall.png?1629944942 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/957/945334db348ced892f4790b8b1a2cd53/xxsmall.png?1629944942 Retriever Integrated Health 0 0 true Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:35:44 -0400 RIH Closed for Retreat on Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Due to a scheduled departmental retreat, Retriever Integrated Health will close on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 and will reopen on Thursday, August 4, 2022. 

In case of an emergency on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 please contact University police at 410-455-5555. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dr. Bruce Herman, Director, at 410-455-2215. 

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The placement of the ballot dropoff box on campus reflects UMBC’s record of strong engagement in previous elections, and is the result of advocacy and planning by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Commons Operations, the Office of Institutional Advancement, the Student Government Association, and other campus leaders. We are grateful to the Maryland Board of Elections for extending this convenience to members of our community. ]]> Voting will be easier than ever for members of the UMBC community for the 2022 gubernatorial election. For the first time, the Maryland Board of Elections has placed an official ballot dropoff box... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/126155/guest@my.umbc.edu/29542be4910625a378c90e60f669c93f/api/pixel Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/original.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/large.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/medium.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/small.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxsmall.png?1554944150 Center for Democracy and Civic Life 8 0 true Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:56:44 -0400 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:38:03 -0400