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Mark your calendar for a free webcast, "Better Together: The Power of Community for a Better Work-Life Blend," at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
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3/14, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Flavor is King: How To Flavor Your Food
Flavoring food is an important kitchen skill and your taste buds are your best guide. Learn how to give them a flavor burst and train your palate to enjoy a variety of natural flavors. Register here
3/21, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Scallops and Rice Noodle Salad
Pan-seared scallops are super easy and super delicious any night of the week - and suitable for special occasions, too! You’re going to love the scallops paired with this gingered rice noodle salad. Register here
3/28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Vietnamese Summer Rolls
These fabulously tasty and fun Summer Rolls with a peanut dipping sauce are perfect for a quick weeknight meal – no cooking required! Register here
Wednesday Healthy U Series: Meal Prepping Made Easy!
NEW! Use this link to sign up for one, two, or all Healthy U "Meal Planning Made Easy" webinars!
Wednesday, 3/8, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Meal Prepping Made Easy - Balanced Breakfasts and Snacks
Meal planning is a great skill to make healthy eating more attainable and fun. Learn about components of balanced breakfasts and snacks with strategies to fit a variety of lifestyles and preferences and hear fun recipe ideas.
Wednesday, 3/15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Meal Prepping Made Easy - Balanced Lunches and Dinners
For many of us, lunch and dinner are our heavier meals, which means we can make a large impact on our overall nutrition by planning and eating healthier at these meals. Learn about components of balanced lunches and dinners, different meal-prepping methods, and strategies that fit your lifestyles and preferences. You'll hear ways to make your meal planning goals more realistic and attainable. We will explore real food examples and fun recipe ideas.
Wednesday, 3/22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Meal Prepping Made Easy - Veggies Made Delicious!
Everyone knows that eating vegetables is good for our health because they reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, yet it can be hard to get the recommended servings each day. In this webinar, we'll explore different strategies to incorporate vegetables in creative, fun, and delicious ways.
Wednesday, 3/29, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Meal Prepping Made Easy - Strategies for Picky Eaters
Do you have a picky eater in your family, or are you the one limited in your food preferences? In this webinar, you will learn creative, fun, and delicious ways to try different foods - no pressure attached!
Health Promotion Thursdays: The Magic of Movement!

NEW! Use this link to sign up for one, two, or four of the Health Promotion Thursday "The Magic of Movement" Webinars! (note, 3/9 has a separate link)
Thursday, 3/2, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: The Surprising Benefits of Being Active
Being active has well-known benefits, such as aiding weight management, preventing diabetes, and managing blood pressure levels. A few lesser well-known benefits are: it's good for your brain, might help you get happier, can slow down the aging process, and can improve your skin appearance! Join this webinar to hear new research on additional benefits of being active.
Thursday, 3/9, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Get Moving!
Now that you have learned the surprising benefits of being active, you may wonder how to start moving. In this webinar, you'll learn easy and realistic ways to fit more activity in your busy life and hear a review of different types of physical activity - including dancing in your living room! Register here
Thursday, 3/16, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: The Magic of Walking
The magic of walking includes greater mental and emotional clarity, improved physical strength and stamina, and a connection with nature when walking outdoors. This all happens because walking allows the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s command center, to dial down and rest, like an overused muscle - just what's needed at if walking at the end of the day! Learn more about the great benefits of walking and how to start or safely increase a walking program.
Thursday, 3/23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: The Magic of Strength Training
Whether you're new to strength training, or a serious gym rat, this webinar has information for you. You'll hear about the benefits of strength training (in addition to looking and feeling good!) and how to strength train safely. P.S. - no gym required!
Thursday, 3/30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: The Magic of Stretching
Stretching is important for everyone - whether you exercise regularly or just sit too much! There are safe stretches for you and not-so-safe ones to avoid, plus a formula for stretching called FITM (frequency, intensity, time, and mode). Learn stretching basics so that your stretches are effective and safe. You'll even learn stretches that you can do while working!
Unwind Time Fridays - Now Twice on Fridays!

Register for 11:00 am sessions here
Register for 1:00 pm sessions here
Friday, 3/3, 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Daily Practice for Love and Happiness Meditation
Each day it is helpful to remember that we all want the same things - happiness, love, and connection. In this meditation, you will focus on cherishing yourself and others.
Friday, 3/10, 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Puppies Meditation
Just thinking about puppies can be relaxing! In this meditation, you will become a puppy experiencing your emotions as you learn how to self-soothe.
Friday, 3/17, 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: See Others as Human Beings, Not Labels
Mindfulness is not just a quality you bring to your own body and mind - it's also the act of tuning into others. When you see another person, do you see them as a 3-dimensional being or do you label them 1-dimensional as "checkout clerk," "soccer mom," or "annoying coworker"? This meditation will have you take a few moments to reflect and recognize how you see others.
Friday, 3/24, 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Awareness of People Just Like You
Think of someone you met today or the next person you expect to see. In this meditation, you will take a moment to consider how that person is just like you. For example, you may consider that "this person wants to be loved, just like me". Adopt this practice to expand your acceptance of others.
Friday, 3/31, 11:00 am - 11:15 am and 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Focusing on the Positive Moments of the Day
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., a psychologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, reminds us that our brains naturally cling to unpleasant experiences in order to protect us from future danger. However, by actively seeking out moments of joy, we enable the brain to shift attention from the negative to the positive. In this meditation, learn and practice how to bring intentional mindfulness to the positive moments of your day.
PNC
PNC 2023 Financial Education Webinar Calendar
Lunch and Learn in Tyler Hall - "Late Career: Leveraging your Financial Foundation"
If you're starting to think about retirement, this workshop is for you. Learn about our four-step checklist for planning retirement income, and how to protect your retirement assets by safeguarding personal data.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
12-2 pm
TIAA
TIAA's April Global Webinars for the Month of April:
Quarterly Economic and Market Update with TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist
Take a closer look at our views on the financial markets, including key market drivers, the U.S. economy, policy and politics, and investing in public markets.
This webinar will also cover the challenges that investors face and how to navigate them.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 PM EDT
Invest for success: Fine-tuning your retirement strategy
Moving beyond investing basics to help fine-tune saving and investing strategies for retirement and build a more secure future.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
3:00 PM EDT
Take Control of Your Financial Life; 5 Steps to Managing Money & Debt
Improving day-to-day financial skills, including learning how to manage money and balance priorities to help enjoy life and save for the future.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
11:00 AM EDT
Women 2 Women: Start to Finish
When women are starting their careers, there’s a lot to consider – career goals, job satisfaction, and achieving a work/life balance. But it’s important to also consider retirement. Discover how establishing a plan now can help build your financial future.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
3:00 PM EDT
Fidelity
"Five Money Musts" Webinar
Topics include credit score information, budgeting, managing debt, investing, and planning for retirement, all in one session
Thursday, April 6, 2023
12:00 - 1 pm
State Employees Credit Union
Lunch and Learn in Tyler Hall- " Home Buying: Ready to Buy? I'm Ready to Help"
Learn about loan choices that offer lower payments and how you may qualify for a mortgage.
Tuesday, April 12, 2023
12 - 1 pm
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources
Morgan State University
Tyler Hall, Suite 505
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
P: 443-885-3195
F: 443-885-1204
E: ohr@morgan.edu