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<Title>OGSL's Free Coffee Monday this morning!</Title>
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    <p><span>Monday, April 21 </span><span>· 10 AM - 2 PM<br></span><a href="http://maps.google.com/?t=k&amp;z=18&amp;q=The%20Commons@39.2548571,-76.7110675" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">The Commons : 308</a></p>
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    <p><span>We're back to brewing up some free coffee every Monday from 10am-2pm, come join us in Commons 308 for your fresh cup! While supplies last. </span></p>
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<Summary>Monday, April 21 · 10 AM - 2 PM The Commons : 308   We're back to brewing up some free coffee every Monday from 10am-2pm, come join us in Commons 308 for your fresh cup! While supplies last. </Summary>
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<Title>Final Call: GSA Elections Nominations Closing Soon! Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM</Title>
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    <div>Are you ready to lead, represent, and make a real impact at UMBC?</div>
    <div>Now’s your chance but time is running out!<br><br>
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    <div>The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is looking for passionate, driven students like YOU to step up and become the voice of over 2,500 graduate students. Whether you're a change maker, a creative thinker, a great organizer, or someone who simply cares about making life better for your fellow grads there's a place for you on the <strong>Executive Council</strong> or as a <strong>Graduate Senator.<br><br></strong>
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    <strong>Positions Available</strong>: <br><u>Executive Council</u> : Lead initiatives, influence decisions, and build your leadership resume</div>
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    <u>Graduate Senate</u> : Represent your college and bring student voices to the forefront<br><br>
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    <div><strong>Why Run?</strong></div>
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    <li>Build leadership skills that stand out on your resume</li>
    <li>Get involved in real policy-making</li>
    <li>Work with an inspiring and supportive team</li>
    <li>Yes, the roles are PAID!</li>
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    <div><strong>Nominate Yourself Today:</strong></div>
    <div>Executive Council and Senate Position descriptions:</div>
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    <div><strong>Submit your nominations in the following form:<br><br></strong></div>
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    <strong>Executive Council:</strong> </div>
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    <strong>Senate:</strong> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c</a><br><br>
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    <div>If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the GSA Election Committee Chairs:<br><br>
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    <strong>Aijaz Shaik</strong> – <a href="mailto:rx21259@umbc.edu">rx21259@umbc.edu</a> </div>
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    <strong>Eswari Harika Bathina</strong> – <a href="mailto:dg18853@umbc.edu">dg18853@umbc.edu</a> <br><br>
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    <div>If you’ve ever wanted to be the change, this is your moment. Step up. Stand out. Lead with purpose.<br><br>
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    <div>#UMBCGSA #LeadWithGSA #MakeADifference</div>
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    <div>Best regards,</div>
    <div>GSA Election Committee 2025 <br><br>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
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<Title>Thank You for an Incredible Graduate Student Appreciation Week</Title>
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    <p>Dear UMBC Community,<br><br></p>
    <p>On behalf of the <strong>Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL)</strong> and the <strong>Graduate Student Association (GSA)</strong>, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s <strong>Graduate Student Appreciation Week</strong> a memorable and meaningful celebration.<br>From engaging events and thoughtful moments of connection to the energy and care behind the scenes, this week was a true reflection of the dedication and brilliance that defines our graduate student community—and the incredible staff, faculty, and campus partners who support them.</p>
    <p><br>We were especially proud to recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and excellence continue to shape UMBC for the better at this year’s <strong>GSA Awards</strong>. Please join us in celebrating the 2025 award recipients:</p>
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    <strong>Outstanding University Staff</strong>: <em>Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale</em>
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    <strong>Outstanding Graduate Student Organization</strong>: <em>Pakistani Graduate Student Organization (PGSO)</em>
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    <strong>Donald Creighton Outstanding Faculty Award</strong>: <em>Dr. Fernando Vonhoff</em>
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    <strong>Community Leadership Award</strong>: <em>Janerra Allen</em>
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    <strong>Jessica Soto Perez Memorial Award</strong>: <em>Rutvik Deshmukh</em>
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    <strong>Graduate Athlete of the Year</strong>: <em>Jaliena Sanchez</em>
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    <strong>Alex Rittle Outstanding Senator Award</strong>: <em>Mrunal Jadhav</em>
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    <p>We also wish to recognize our Honorable Mentions:<br></p>
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    <em>Jessica Soto Perez Memorial Award</em>: <em>Darcie Adams</em>
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    <em>Outstanding Senator</em>: <em>Soham Katkar</em>
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    <em>Special Recognition</em>: <em>Ms. Pat</em>
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    <p>To every graduate student, staff member, faculty ally, and community partner—thank you. Your commitment, creativity, and collaboration made this week truly special. We are grateful to be on this journey with you and look forward to continuing our shared efforts to uplift and support UMBC’s graduate student community.</p>
    <p>With gratitude,<br><strong>The Office of Graduate Student Life &amp; Graduate Student Association</strong><br>University of Maryland, Baltimore County</p>
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<Title>Cultural &amp; Affinity Celebration and Awards</Title>
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    <p><span>Student Belonging (formerly known as Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, &amp; Belonging, or i3b) in the Division of Student Affairs has hosted celebration ceremonies for Latinx, Black, and LGBTQIA+ / queer students for several years. This year, we are excited to add the Asian Cultural Celebration &amp; Awards to the lineup. These three affinity events will honor and celebrate the achievements of UMBC's outstanding community members and graduating students.</span></p>
    <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic/events/141738" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Inaugural Asian Cultural Celebration &amp; Awards</strong></span></a></p>
    <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic/events/141740" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>5th Annual Black &amp; Latine/x Celebration &amp; Awards</strong></span></a></p>
    <p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thepridecenter/events/141489" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>12th Annual Lavender Celebration &amp; Awards</strong></span></a></p>
    <p><span>Please see the individual events for further details and information. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all graduates and guests in attendance. </span></p>
    <p><span><strong>For those interested in attending</strong></span><span>,</span><span> please see our myUMBC post for our RSVP Forms. These forms are designed to collect RSVPs from graduates, their guests, and community members. Graduates will also have the chance to share details about their achievements and degrees. </span><strong><span>Graduates who RSVP by Monday, April 28th at 6 PM</span><span>will be recognized during the event and will receive honorary graduation cords</span></strong><span><strong>.</strong> </span><span>Each event has its own RSVP form, so please refer to the specific event pages for details on dress code, arrival times, and other event-related information.</span></p>
    <p><span>If you have any questions, please email Angelina R. Jenkins, Assistant Director for The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity at </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/osl/events/129004/5389d/b3438f6e7850047fd4e75e6178a316a8/web/link?link=mailto%3Aarjenkins%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>arjenkins@umbc.edu</span></a><span>. </span></p>
    <br><p><strong><span>This event is 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 University's </span><a href="https://ecr.umbc.edu/discrimination-policy/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>nondiscrimination policy</span></a><span>. </span></strong></p>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="149058" important="true" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/graduate-student-life/posts/149058">
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    <p>Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!</p>
    <p>GMC will be hosted every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 10:30am (this week at True Grit’s from 8:30am to 10:00am). It is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.</p>
    <p>Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and are available to be purchased at every GMC with cash only.</p>
    <p>Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters</p>
    <p>$10 for Residential &amp; Graduate Students </p>
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    <p><em>**if you purchased a Gold Card in Fall 2024 then it is still valid! </em></p>
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<Title>Step Into Leadership at UMBC &#8211; Run for GSA 2025! and be a part of Difference</Title>
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    <p><span>Ready to </span><span>be the voice of change</span><span> and make a real impact on the graduate student experience at UMBC? The </span><span>Graduate Student Association (GSA)</span><span> is now accepting applications for </span><span>Senate and Executive Council positions</span><span> for the 2025–2026 academic year!</span></p>
    <p><span>Whether you're passionate about student advocacy, want to shape campus policies, or simply love leading with purpose this is your moment to </span><span>lead, represent, and inspire</span><span>.</span></p>
    <p><span>Executive Council:</span></p>
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    <li><p><span>President</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Vice President</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Treasurer</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Secretary </span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Chair of the Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Chair of the Grants Review Panel (GRPC)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Chair of the Graduate Experiences,Achievement and Research Success Committee (GEARS)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Chair of the Equity of Funds Committee (EoFC)</span></p></li>
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    <br><p><span>Senators: 16 positions</span></p>
    <p><span>The Graduate Senate will be composed of 4 senators from each of the following 4 groups: </span></p>
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    <li><p><span>COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology) </span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences) </span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) + Erickson School</span><span> </span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>The </span><span>Senate Speaker</span><span> will be elected from among the 16 elected Senators and will serve in a dual role: fulfilling the responsibilities of a Senator for their designated area, as well as running the Senate as a whole and serving as an Officer of the Executive Council with the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These 5 positions are unofficially known as the “Cabinet.”</span></p></li>
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    <p><span>Why Run?</span></p>
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    <li><p><span>Be a voice for over 2,500 graduate students</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Influence decisions that matter</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Build leadership experience</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Receive a stipend if you fulfill the responsibilities of your position</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Join a dynamic team working to elevate student life</span></p></li>
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    <p><span>Questions? Click here to learn more about important dates, deadlines, information sessions, and position descriptions. </span></p>
    <p><span>Executive Council and Senate Position descriptions:</span></p>
    <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA/edit?tab=t.0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA</span></a></p>
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    <p><span>Submit your nominations in the following form:</span></p>
    <p><span>Executive Council: </span></p>
    <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519</span></a></p>
    <br><p><span>Senate:</span></p>
    <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c</span></a></p>
    <br><p><span>If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the GSA Election Committee Chairs:</span></p>
    <p><span>Aijaz Shaik – </span><a href="mailto:rx21259@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>rx21259@umbc.edu</span></a><span> </span></p>
    <p><span>Eswari Harika Bathina – </span><a href="mailto:dg18853@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>dg18853@umbc.edu</span></a><span> </span></p>
    <p><span>We look forward to your participation in building a stronger, more vibrant graduate community!</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Best regards,</span></p>
    <p><span>GSA Election Committee 2025 </span></p>
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    <p><strong>Research Symposium Winners</strong><br>Each awarded $500 for excellence in research:</p>
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    <li><p><strong>Best of CAHSS:</strong> Diane Placide</p></li>
    <li><p><strong>Best of CNMS:</strong> Lekan Ajiboye</p></li>
    <li><p><strong>Best of COEIT:</strong> Azmat Naseem</p></li>
    <li><p><strong>People's Choice Award:</strong> Navya Sree Manikonda</p></li>
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    <li><p><strong>Winner:</strong> Prajna Bhandary ($500)</p></li>
    <li><p><strong>Runner-Up:</strong> Sahar Souizi ($250)</p></li>
    <li><p><strong>People's Choice Award:</strong> Seraj Mostafa ($250)</p></li>
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    <p>Congratulations to all participants for showcasing the power of research and storytelling. Your work continues to inspire and elevate the UMBC community.</p>
    <p>See you all next year!</p>
    <p>To access all pictures of the events, go to the following links:</p>
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