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<Title>POSTDOCS: Applications are open for the Discover Symposium and Salk Edge program</Title>
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    <h5><strong>Applications are open for the third annual Discover Symposium and Salk Edge program at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies!</strong></h5>
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    <li>Engage with and meet Salk faculty one-on-one and facilitate mentor-mentee pairing opportunities.</li>
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    <p>Travel costs and lodging accommodations associated with attending either program will be covered by the Salk Institute.</p>
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    <h6>Learn how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record</h6>
    <div>Hosted by Michelle Flinchbaugh</div>
    <p><strong>When: February 18, 2026 at 3 PM EST  </strong></p>
    <p><strong>For: For new ORCID users and anyone interested.</strong></p>
    <p>Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will <strong>help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions.</strong></p>
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    <div>Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for January 2026:</div>
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    <div>Each winner will receive $50 in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.</div>
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    <div>These remarkable graduate students stood out through their dedication, resilience, and true GradVibes spirit. From advancing research in Information Systems to building expertise in Cybersecurity, they continue to strengthen UMBC’s graduate community through excellence, perseverance, and impact.</div>
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    <div>Thank you for participating in this important process. Let’s work together to make our graduate student experience even stronger!</div>
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    <div><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mc77bf8c472beaf8b465de1aff0106370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Join the event in this link.</strong></a></div>
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    <div>Earning these certifications is <strong>FREE</strong> for all UMBC graduate students &amp; postdocs.</div>
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    <div>If you are interested in learning what this certification entails and how to begin to working towards it, please attend this in-person information session on <strong>Friday, February 6, at 9 AM.</strong>
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<Title>HAPPENING NOW - Involvement Fest</Title>
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    <p>It's happening right now!</p>
    <p><strong>Involvement Fest </strong>is underway, and Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs) are here and ready to meet you. If you've been thinking about getting involved, building community, or finding opportunities outside the classroom — this is your sign.</p>
    <p>Stop by to:</p>
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    <p><strong>Location: The RAC<br>Time: Now until 2 p.m.</strong></p>
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<Title>Vote for your GSA CAHSS Senators for Spring 2026!</Title>
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    <div>Dear CAHSS Graduate Students,</div>
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    <div>It’s time to elect your representatives for the Graduate Student Association Spring Semester-2026! </div>
    <div>The CAHSS Senator elections are now open, and we invite you to cast your vote for your candidate choices.</div>
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    <div>Voting Period:</div>
    <div>Opens Tuesday,  February 03 at 12:00 PM</div>
    <div>Closes Friday,      February 06 at 11:59 PM</div>
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    <div>Important Links:</div>
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    <div><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15lpCAHnTyFjh00DN1LKSWfoVn6HPsdKSpS1NBPWULdk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Meet the Candidates</a></div>
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    <div><a href="https://forms.gle/KqEzsRd3ZGkuSC6P9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Submit Your Ballot</a></div>
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    <br>Your vote helps shape the graduate student leadership in CAHSS, ensuring your voice and concerns are represented. </div>
    <div>Don’t miss this chance to make an impact—take a few minutes to read about the candidates and vote for the ones you feel will best serve our community.</div>
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    <div>Thank you for participating in this important process. Let’s work together to make our graduate student experience even stronger!</div>
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    <div>—</div>
    <div>Aminah Amjad</div>
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