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<Title>HAPPENING NOW - Free Food in Fireside Lounge</Title>
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<Title>Free Food Supplies Last</Title>
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<Summary>Free food in Commons 331. Food will be gone in 5 minutes. </Summary>
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<Title>Update: No Free Food left</Title>
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<Title>New addition to the AI &amp; AI Literacy research guide!</Title>
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    <h5>The first session of the popular Anxiety Toolbox workshop series is happening this Monday. It's the perfect opportunity to learn practical skills for understanding and managing anxiety.</h5>
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    <p>Date: Monday, November 3, 2025<br>Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM<br>Location: The Commons, Room 318</p>
    <p>What to Expect:<br>This introductory workshop will help you understand what anxiety is and will introduce foundational skills, including activities and breathing exercises, to start building your personal anxiety management toolbox.</p>
    <p>Remember:</p>
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    <li><p>This is a non-clinical series from Retriever Integrated Health—no appointments are needed!</p></li>
    <li><p>Open to any UMBC community member (students, faculty, staff).</p></li>
    <li><p>Can't make all three? No problem! Joining even one session can provide valuable skills.</p></li>
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    <p>You can also download and review the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/health/posts/154101/4b765/d8694699455e9fca85d878e22e4a47e6/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fhealth%2Fevents%2F143495%2F7464c%2F9d312c00c83c94fb793b1ab4f3bdfd71%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fumbc.app.box.com%252Ffolder%252F223939211489%253Fs%253D5wwddl0t6b8slm1n29yl34myzam39wut" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Anxiety Toolbox Student Workbook</a> that we'll use in the workshop.</p>
    <div>If you have any questions please contact Shavern Browne (<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/health/posts/154101/4b765/305cd49aa3b02e2ad80578ae79566965/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fhealth%2Fevents%2F143495%2F7464c%2Ffef6003c14b05400bc16a9091bcb81d4%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dmailto%253Astbrowne%2540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">stbrowne@umbc.edu</a>).  If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Stephanie Will (<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/health/posts/154101/4b765/47c1a36faa0ffef74c95b4f9fce717f4/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fhealth%2Fevents%2F143495%2F7464c%2F152307a401e094a763eb3fb9be20b6e8%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dmailto%253Aswill1%2540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">swill1@umbc.edu</a>) at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and RIH will arrange for services.</div>
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    <br>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 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/health/posts/154101/4b765/7992a1a2ecefa1e2b64d85f13f25507c/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fhealth%2Fevents%2F143495%2F7464c%2F1f4d939257b808a21bc8e33dbbfb56bd%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fecr.umbc.edu%252Fdiscrimination-policy%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nondiscrimination policy</a>.</div>
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    <p><strong>Survey opens:</strong> Tuesday, October 21, 2025<br><strong>
    Closes:</strong> Tuesday, November 11, 2025<br>Look for your unique survey link in your UMBC email from Trellis Strategies (check spam/junk if you don't see it).</p>
    <p><strong>Prizes:</strong></p>
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    <p><strong>How to Participate:<br></strong>
    Check your UMBC email for your unique survey link from Trellis Strategies and complete the survey by November 11.</p>
    <p>Let your voice shape the future of financial wellness at UMBC — and get rewarded for your time!</p>
    
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    <br><div>Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation skills, and win amazing prizes! </div>
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    <li>Prizes and certificates for top performers! (1st Prize - $500, 2nd Prize - $350 and many more)</li>
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    <h6>Scott Morgan - The Morgan Group</h6>
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    <p>Format:<br>Appointments available in person, online, or asynchronously. Include your focus and any materials (e.g., prompt or draft) when booking.<br>Location: Commons 308</p>
    <p>Email: <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">gsawa@umbc.edu</a><br>Book now: <a href="https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor</a></p>
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