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<Title>Grad Spotlight of the Month by GSA</Title>
<Tagline>Think you&#8217;ve had an amazing month? Get $50!!</Tagline>
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    <div><br></div>Have a story to share? An achievement you're proud of? Or a way you've made a positive impact this month? This is your chance to be recognized in the Grad Spotlight of the Month by the Graduate Student Association (GSA). We want to celebrate YOU!!<div><br></div>
    <div>Nominate yourself: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/154168/4fecc/13bebf1b31bbe090098ea1286f2acb6d/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FUyE4i2eRWmf1vTYKA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Fill this form!</a>
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    <li><p>Self-nominations only</p></li>
    <li><p>Separate awards and entries for Master's and PhD students</p></li>
    <li><p>$50 prize for each winner</p></li>
    <li><p>Winners are automatically entered for the Grad Student of the Year Award, presented at GSA Awards Night</p></li>
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    <div><ul><li><p>Nominations close: <strong>January 15</strong></p></li></ul></div>
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<Title>Grad Spotlight December 2025</Title>
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    <p>Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for December 2025:<br><strong>• Samantha Fries — Master's in Applied Sociology<br>• Elham Karimi — PhD, Electrical Engineering</strong></p>
    <p>Each winner will receive <strong>$50 </strong>in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.</p>
    <p>These remarkable graduate students stood out through their achievements, impact, and true GradVibes spirit. From advancing creative research to strengthening community connections, they continue to elevate UMBC's graduate student community.</p>
    <p>Watch their spotlight videos on <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/154806/4fecc/e584dae9e8df5194f12d9b4cb3d56665/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fumbc_gsa%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">our profile</a> — and if you want to be featured next month, submit your nomination through our <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/154806/4fecc/0fcfddc9abe3e825a6f69b486cc33ec9/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fgsa%2Fposts%2F154168" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">MyUMBC form</a>!</p>
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<Summary>Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for December 2025: • Samantha Fries — Master's in Applied Sociology • Elham Karimi — PhD, Electrical Engineering  Each winner will receive $50 in recognition...</Summary>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
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    <div>Hi everyone! This is the second to last market of the year, looking forward to seeing you there! </div>
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    <div>Free Farmer's Market</div>
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<Title>2026 USM Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarships</Title>
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    <p>This is a self-nomination scholarship. While the application portal opens on Tuesday, January 6, students are encouraged to review the requirements and begin preparing materials in advance.</p>
    <p>Application Deadline: Friday, February 6<br>Requirements: Completed application, including a letter of recommendation<br>Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate USM students in good academic and disciplinary standing</p>
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    <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/155464" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">More Information</a>.</p>
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<Title>GSA is Hiring: Paid CAHSS Senator and Committee Member Roles</Title>
<Tagline>All Positions Come with a Stipend!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Are you passionate about advocacy, event planning, research, or policy? The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is now recruiting paid senators and committee member for the Spring 2026! This is your opportunity to grow as a leader, collaborate with fellow students, and support the graduate community at UMBC.<div><br></div>
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<Title>Call for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award</Title>
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    <div>Call for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award</div>
    <p>The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.</p>
    <p>One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.</p>
    <p>Deadline to apply: February 20<br>Award announced: Spring 2026 at the GSA Awards Ceremony</p>
    <p>Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/155425/4b765/c2342994d6a9fc5b5dc66871d2c2dec3/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fgradschool.umbc.edu%2Fjanet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/</a>.</p>
    <p>For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/155425/4b765/5f0dc0bcb997f62270c8a268665f7cc9/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fgoog_1940767485%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">rcresisk</a><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/155425/4b765/ef6a6e4c4b7bd018f26af5a2db2c3686/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fumbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">@umbc.edu</a>. </p>
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    <p>This is a self-nomination scholarship. While the application portal opens on <strong>Tuesday, January 6,</strong> students are encouraged to review the requirements and begin preparing materials in advance.</p>
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    <p>You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CAHSS college.</p>
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    <li><p>Influence real decisions that affect the graduate student body</p></li>
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