Ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals in a zoo or aquarium?  Do you aspire to work in environmental science , veterinary science or related field?

If so, consider attending the Career Exploration event focusing on careers in zoos and aquariums hosted by the National Capital Chapter of AAZK, an association of animal keepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.! The goal of the event is to expose undergraduate students to the wide variety of careers within the zoo field, including animal care, education, research, and veterinary sciences.

Target audience/Goal:  Undergraduate students who are interested in learning about careers working with animals to learn more about animal care, education, research, and veterinary sciences.

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – 6 PM
Where: Online via Zoom
Zoom ID: 807 957 3356
Zoom Passcode: 608094

Questions? Email: julianok@si.edu

See attached flyer for details including names of participating panelists for the event.

UMBC is continuing to redefine excellence in higher education. The Office of Equity and Inclusion is committed to inclusive excellence and facing the challenge of understanding our position in society and our role in dismantling structural racism.

The UMBC community was invited to learn about our Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center and our campus’s connection to a national framework addressing race equity on September 24. The Shriver Center’s Choice Program, along with community partners, shared how structural racism has impacted youth development in Maryland and how we all can become agents of change.

Thank you to the panel members who presented and over 350 community members who attended!

Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation in Our Communities Town Hall
Thursday, September 24, 4pm-6pm
View a recording of the event here or on OEI's website.
Responses to Q&A coming soon!

Please look for more Empowered University events.

As influenza (flu) season quickly approaches, it is important to take precautions to prevent the spread of influenza. Getting a flu vaccination is particularly important this year. It will help reduce the number of preventable hospitalizations related to flu, which will, in turn, support our nation's medical community in ensuring that persons impacted by COVID-19 receive adequate and timely medical care. 

We are encouraging everyone to get a vaccine this season. 

Please take time to familiarize yourself with the CDC guidance on Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Vaccination. 

It is possible to have both COVID-19 and influenza. Getting a flu vaccine helps to protect you, the UMBC community, and beyond from the spread of seasonal flu.

The treatment for influenza for healthy people is mostly “supportive,” meaning rest, plenty of fluids, and fever-reducing medication as needed. Antiviral medications may be helpful, especially for students, faculty, and staff who have chronic medical problems (e.g., asthma or diabetes) and can be discussed with your primary care provider. Antiviral medications are most effective if started within 48 hours of developing flu symptoms.

If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care.  Please report your symptoms on the Daily Symptom Monitoring form.

Take fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), or naproxen (Aleve) if you do have a fever (temperature over 100°F). Please check your temperature using a working thermometer. If your fever persists for more than 48 hours in spite of taking these medications, please seek medical care.

Drink lots of fluids.

If you have been diagnosed with the flu and develop shortness of breath or severe fatigue, call your healthcare provider or go to an emergency room.

University Health Services

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