"Campbell's Soup, Frosted Flakes, and Sex"

Linda Hancock, VCU Director of Wellness Resources, will provide a fast-paced, humorous and practical presentation that opens the eyes of college students about sex, stress and alcohol.

"Financial Education"

ASCDU and SWCD staff will explore the finer points of budget management while also delving into the ups and downs of living in a major metropolitan area. Participants will split into small groups in order to create and develop a monthly budget plan in order to maximize living on an entry-level salary.

"The Athlete's Advantage" Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual"

Leverage what you've learned as a student-athlete to see first hand how much of an impact it's already had on your potential success post graduation.

"Networking Event Sponsored by the University of Maryland's M-Club"

This event will provide current student-athletes an opportunity to meet with business professionals and Maryland graduates. Student-athletes will gain valuable insight to how to best handle the transition from a college campus to the "real" world.

"Female Roundtable Discussion Panel"

Distinguished and successful alumni Denise Calore '87 (Founder & President of Opportunity Knocks), Monique Robinson '87 (marketing Director, Hewlett Packard), and Deven McGraw '86 (Director, Health Privacy Project at the Center for Democracy & Technology) will participate in a panel discussion addressing how to succeed in corporate America.

"ICA Student-Athlete Welcome Back/Ice Cream Social"

A social event sponsored by the Athletics Department to welcome back student-athletes and to celebrate the beginning of a new academic/athletic year. Prominent campus leaders and supporters of the Athletics Department spoke to the student-athletes followed by an ice cream social

"Bystander Intervention and Sexual Assault and rape Prevention Program"

Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program (SARPP) Coordinator Fatima Burns will speak with student-athletes on the issues surrounding sexual assault and relationship violence on campus. The goal of the seminar is to increase awareness of sexual assault and relationship violence while educating student-athletes on what steps they can take if they are involved or witness either situation.

"Choices Matter Program"

Each individual sport team and its student-athletes will be required to complete the Choices Matter Program as presented by Amanda Long, Coordinator of the University of Maryland Campus Alcohol Programs. The program will help identify the ways in which alcohol and other drugs may impact performance in both the classroom and in the athletic arena. Consequences associated with alcohol and drug use will be covered including possible sanctions on campus and within the Athletics Department.

"DrinkThink"

CampusSpeak keynote speaker Rick Barnes is in expert in addressing drinking issues on college campuses and has spoken on more than 1500 campus across North America. He delivers his message in a funny, practical, and approachable style appealing to one's common sense. The DrinkThink presentation is geared towards increasing awareness of alcohol consumption and the associated consequences of alcohol use. This presentation is co-sponsored by the University of Maryland Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life (DFSL).

"Exploring Financial Literacy in 2012"

Financial Expert Leo Tucker, managing Partner of the local DC/VA office of Northwestern Mutual, is a dynamic speaker who will speak about personal finances and the importance of financial literacy in today's economy. It is never too early to start to explore personal finances such as credit and retirement!

"African-American male Panel Discussion"

Award winning journalist Kevin Blackistone (Maryland faculty member and ESPN Around the Horn) will moderate a panel discussion of prominent African-American males from the University of Maryland Community. The panelists will share their stories of success while also emphasizing the numerous academic resources on the Maryland campus for African-American males and student-athletes. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Anderson will be joined on the panel by Dr. Darryll Pines (Dean and Professor, A. James Clark School of Engineering) and Warren Kelley (Assistant VP of Student Affairs)

"Networking with the M-Club - Athletes Helping Athletes"

The M-Club is one of the oldest founded letter winners associations and was founded in 1923. This workshop will focus on developing networking skills by providing student-athletes an opportunity to interact with the many Maryland alumni and former student-athletes comprising the M-Club. M-Club members will also share their experiences about transitioning from life in college as a student-athlete to life in the "real" world in a challenging economy.

"Etiquette Dinner"

This is an event that will have limited seats and student-athletes will be invited by invitation only. The dinner will be sponsored by both the M-Club and the University of Maryland Alumni Association. A certified Etiquette Specialist will educate student-athletes on the finer points of navigating a fine dining experience. Student-athletes will be able to learn and practice the basic rules of dining and professional etiquette in a fun and highly interactive environment.

"Dealing with Stress and Final Examination Preparation"

Please join your very own ASCDU staff members as they educate freshmen student-athletes how to effectively deal with the stress of final examinations. In addition, they will also hold an open discussion while reviewing the finer points of how to best prepare for finals exams while effectively managing time.