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<Title>PROMISE - 2025 Summer Success Institute (SSI)</Title>
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    <div><strong>What is SSI (Summer Success Institute)?</strong></div>
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    <div>The PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI) is a signature one-day professional development conference designed to support graduate students and postdocs and prepare them to thrive in the upcoming academic year. Whether you’re preparing to begin your graduate journey, navigating your current program, or planning your next career move, SSI has something to offer you!</div>
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    <div>This year's theme is <strong>"Rooted in Grit, Reaching for Greatness: The Retriever Graduate Experience”.</strong> Expect powerful keynotes, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations focused on thriving in your academic work, developing your career trajectory, and building a lasting support community to sustain you during challenge and change. The event is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all scholars, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM.  PROMISE enthusiastically welcomes participants from all backgrounds and disciplines.  For over 20 years, PROMISE has provided professional development, encouragement, motivation, career advice, peer support, and camaraderie, and we invite you to be a part of our community and legacy.</div>
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    <div><strong>Event Details:</strong></div>
    <div>Saturday, August 16, 2025</div>
    <div>10:00 AM – 3:00 PM</div>
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    <strong>Location:</strong> Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB), UMBC</div>
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    <strong>Parking: </strong>Free – follow signage with the conference logo to Lot 8</div>
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    <strong>Dress Code:</strong> Business casual</div>
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    <div>Registration details and the full agenda on the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/143589/6e332/602968b6f21e4056ba430d876fd74d0b/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.umbc.edu%2Fsummer-success-institute-ssi%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">SSI 2025 website</a>.</div>
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    <div>Let’s build impactful careers and strengthen an inclusive academic community—together!</div>
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    <div><em>All GSPD services and programs are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/143589/6e332/7e855a519761ddef054a177c0605611e/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fecr.umbc.edu%2Fdiscrimination-policy%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) nondiscrimination policy</a>.</em></div>
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    <div>SSI is funded by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate School Department and partially by the National Science Foundation (NSF) PROMISE Engineering Institute (PEI).</div>
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<Title>Last Call: Biology, Physics and Math Departments</Title>
<Tagline>Hiring Paid Senators - $1200</Tagline>
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    <p><em>Senators are the bridge between your department and student concerns such as hiring, funding, feedback, quality of life issues, and so on. It will be detrimental to you as your interests and concerns would not be brought forth to the relevant administration in a timely manner, in case GSA does not find representatives from your departments. Kindly volunteer for this role.</em></p>
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    <p>The <strong>Graduate Student Association (GSA)</strong> is now accepting nominations for <strong>four</strong> <strong>College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)</strong><strong> Graduate Senator positions</strong> — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.</p>
    <p><strong>You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CNMS college.</strong></p>
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    <h3>Eligibility Criteria:</h3>
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    <li><p><strong>Open exclusively to all CNMS graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.). No other departments and majors are eligible.</strong></p></li>
    <li><p>Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)</p></li>
    <li><p>Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later<br>(Senate term ends June 30, 2026)</p></li>
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    <h3>How to Nominate:</h3>
    <p>Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by (extended deadline) <strong>August 14, 2025</strong></p>
    <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/151363/4fecc/1dbfccf5da62eb0f681e58ab04dcafb5/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fgsa%2Fposts%2F151252%2F4fecc%2F726a53914edd4d354c0aba27c98e1f0e%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fforms.gle%252FesjKtn1YrEpnsF4i9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Nomination Form</a></p>
    <p>For any questions or further information, please contact Aminah Amjad at <a href="mailto:gsapresident@umbc.edu">gsapresident@umbc.edu</a></p>
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<Title>Off-Campus Housing Just Got Easier &#8211; Meet SphereHub</Title>
<Tagline>Student-first platform. Real matches. Free to join.</Tagline>
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    <p><strong>Find Your Perfect Roommate or Housing – Now Live at UMBC!</strong></p>
    <p>Looking for trusted roommates or verified rentals near UMBC?</p>
    <p>SphereHub is a student-first platform built to make off-campus housing safer, simpler, and totally stress-free.</p>
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    <li><p>Verified listings (no scams)</p></li>
    <li><p>Built by students, for students</p></li>
    <li><p>100% free to use</p></li>
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    <p>Just launched at UMBC — Join today and get matched!</p>
    <p>Scan the QR code or visit: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/classifieds/posts/151356/4fecc/e254c36474591875cdcda98511521214/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphere-hub.com%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">www.sphere-hub.com</a> to get started.</p>
    <p>Questions? Email: <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">support@sphere-hub.com</a></p>
    <p>Let us help you find your place — and your people.</p>
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    <p><em>Please note SphereHub is an independently run platform, and is not associated with the Graduate Student Association.</em></p>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY! - Center for Well-being</Title>
<Tagline>UPDATE: Center for Well-Being Room 118 from 7/17-8/28</Tagline>
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    <div>Join us today in a <strong>new location for our Free Farmers Market</strong>!! For the rest of the summer we'll be in the <strong>Center for Well-Being Room 118</strong>. Click 'Visit Website' below for directions to the building. </div>
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<Title>Paid Positions: Multiple CNMS GSA Senators</Title>
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    <p><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/news/000/151/363/1ec8093966ebb071c43adce47166569d/CNMS%20Senators%20hiring.png" alt="Hiring CNMS Senators" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></p>
    <p>Are you ready to be the voice of your fellow graduate students?<br>This is your chance to make a real impact on the UMBC campus.</p>
    <p>The <strong>Graduate Student Association (GSA)</strong> is now accepting nominations for <strong>four</strong> <strong>College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)</strong><strong> Graduate Senator positions</strong> — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.</p>
    <p><strong>You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CNMS college.</strong></p>
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    <h3>Why Should You Run?</h3>
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    <li><p>Influence real decisions that affect the graduate student body</p></li>
    <li><p>Collaborate with a passionate and supportive GSA team</p></li>
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    <h3>Eligibility Criteria:</h3>
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    <li><p><strong>Open exclusively to all CNMS graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.)</strong></p></li>
    <li><p>Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)</p></li>
    <li><p>Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later<br>(Senate term ends June 30, 2026)</p></li>
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    <h3>Senator Responsibilities:</h3>
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    <li><p>Attend all Senate Meetings<br>Location: In-person, second Wednesday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM</p></li>
    <li><p>Host at least three Town Halls per academic year</p></li>
    <li><p>Join and remain active on at least one university committee</p></li>
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    <h3>How to Nominate:</h3>
    <p>Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by (extended deadline) <strong>August 14, 2025</strong></p>
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    <li>Must be able to commit about ten to fifteen hours a week in the pantry</li>
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    <div>Our mission is to develop a comprehensive program of resources, which immediately relieves the burden of food insecurity* for UMBC members and connects them to ongoing support networks, in order to enhance their academic retention and career success. </div>
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    <p>The <strong>Graduate Student Association (GSA)</strong> is now accepting nominations for <strong>College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)</strong><strong> Graduate Senator positions</strong> — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.</p>
    <p>There will be an open vote by CNMS Graduate Students of the shortlisted candidates.</p>
    <p><strong>You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CNMS college.</strong></p>
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    <li><p>Influence real decisions that affect the graduate student body</p></li>
    <li><p>Collaborate with a passionate and supportive GSA team</p></li>
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    <li><p>Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)</p></li>
    <li><p>Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later<br>(Senate term ends June 30, 2026)</p></li>
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    <li><p>Report on Senate proceedings to your constituents</p></li>
    <li><p>Attend all Senate Meetings<br>Location: In-person, second Wednesday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM</p></li>
    <li><p>Host at least three Town Halls per academic year</p></li>
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    <li><p>Report back with updates from your assigned committee</p></li>
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    <h3>How to Nominate:</h3>
    <p>Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by <strong>August 8, 2025</strong></p>
    <p><a href="https://forms.gle/esjKtn1YrEpnsF4i9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Nomination Form</a></p>
    <p>For any questions or further information, please contact Aminah Amjad at <span><a href="gsapresident@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">gsapresident@umbc.edu</a></span></p>
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<Summary>Hello everyone!    Retriever Essentials will instead open at 11:45 due to maintenance. We apologize for any inconveniences. </Summary>
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