Come join students, faculty, and staff in our collective commitment to belonging, peace, addressing bias, and promoting justice for 9 days of meditation in the lead up to, and immediately following, the election.
Meditation has been shown by research to reduce bias across difference, burnout, stress hormones, and increase most dimensions of wellness. Recent research has shown that there are societal benefits to collective meditation as well.* We will use this time to reduce our stress, strengthen our commitment to reducing bias, send loving kindness into the world, and surround our community with a sense of wellbeing and belonging in the midst of and to honor our differences.
Not able to vote? Please still join us. Choosing not to vote? Please still join us. Never meditated before? Join us. Meditated forever? Join us. If your mind and body aren't sure if you can do this, that is okay! Come be in a peaceful space with us, take a nap with us, or color with us.
Neurodiverse and diverse bodies/minds celebrated in this trauma-informed space. Bring a pillow or mat if you want to. Bring a water bottle if possible. Need accommodations or interpretation? Please request as soon as possible by emailing Beth Douthirt-Cohen, from the School of Public Health, at bdc1@umd.edu.
Sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Public Health, the College of Education, the School of Public Policy, the College of Information, Memorial Chapel, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Bias Incident Support Services, College Park Scholars, the Department of Resident Life, and the Division of Student Affairs.
New to meditation? JOIN US. Can’t vote? JOIN US. Won’t vote? JOIN US.
Adaptive inclusive space. ALL ARE WELCOME
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 9:15am-9:45am
Location: UMD Community Garden Learning area between the School of Public Health and Eppley Center (between 4200 and 4128 Valley Dr).
All are welcome. This space is focused on self-compassion and loving kindness. Light snacks & fruit will be served.
Sponsored by: School of Public Health & College Park Scholars
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: drop in between 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Location: Labyrinth at Memorial Chapel Garden
All are welcome. This space is focused on finding calmness and focus through walking the meditative labyrinth. Tea will be available. Inclement weather location: Garden Chapel.
Sponsored & Facilitated by: Memorial Chapel
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: 0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall (School of Public Policy)
All are welcome.
Sponsored by: School of Public Policy
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 11am-Noon
Location: Activities Room in Stamp Student Union (near Studio A)
Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on General Meditation (queer and trans friendly, accessible, community care, trauma response) and there will be snacks!
Sponsored & Facilitated by: LGBTQ+ Equity Center and Bias Incident Support Services
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 9:30-10:00 am
Location: Frederick Douglass Square (in front of Hornbake Library)
Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on being in the present moment. Coffee/tea will be served.
Sponsored by: College of Information
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 9:15am-9:45am
Location: Pyon-Chen Multipurpose Room
Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on connection, care, and kindness. Light snacks will be available.
Sponsored & Facilitated by: Department of Resident Life
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 9:30am-10am
Location: Zoom. Virtual session. Register here.
Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on self-compassion and loving kindness towards self and others.
Sponsored by: School of Public Health
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 12:15-1:00pm
Location: Benjamin 2119
Inclusive space. All are welcome! Join us for a reflection on loving kindness and transformation as we consider our post-election reality. Warm beverages and cookies will be served.
Sponsored & Facilitated by: College of Education & Intergroup Dialogue Training Center
Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Activities Room in the Stamp Student Union
Inclusive space. All are welcome. This space is focused on General Meditation (queer and trans friendly, accessible, community care, trauma response) Always snacks!
Sponsored & Facilitated by: LGBTQ+ Equity Center and Bias Incident Support Services
