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<Title>Happy Diwali!</Title>
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    <p>Diwali, also known as "The Festival of Lights", a celebration that lasts for 5 days beginning on November 12, 2023 symbolizes the <span>victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil with family gatherings, traditional foods, colorful lights, and fireworks. With the use of “</span><a href="https://www.trafalgar.com/real-word/diwali-story/#:~:text=In%20one%20of%20the%20main,of%20celebrations%20in%20some%20regions." rel="nofollow external" class="bo">diyas</a><span>” (lamps), households are all decorated in this celebration. Diwali is both a religious and cultural celebration. </span></p>
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    <p>Diwali is primarily celebrated by those of Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths, along with some Buddhists, while also is a large cultural celebration by people throughout the world. Along with the light of diyas, fireworks are set off on the night of Diwali as a representation to ward off evil spirits. Family is another large aspect of Diwali with the gathering of loved ones while eating sweets and other foods.</p>
    <p>The 5 Days of Diwali: </p>
    <p>1. Dhanteras</p>
    <p>2. Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali</p>
    <p>3. Lakshmi Puja</p>
    <p>4. Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut</p>
    <p>5. Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Bij</p>
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    <p> </p>
    <p>Traditions of Diwali can be found <a href="https://www.tandem.net/blog/india-diwali-5-traditions" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</p>
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    <p>All from i3b are wishing that Diwali brings warmth and peace.</p>
    <p>Have a joyful Diwali!   </p>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/healthed/events?mode=upcoming" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wednesday, November 8, 2023</a><span> </span>
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    <h2><span>5 - 6 PM</span></h2>
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    <div>In Partnership with the Office of Health Promotion and GSSC Join us for a conversation. </div>
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    <span>In an effort to determine what time of day works best for graduate students to attend writing seminars and writing tutoring appointments, we are distributing </span><a href="https://forms.gle/wFzZ3Gz6tcDk9NKg9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">THIS SURVEY</a><span>. Please select which time slots you would be available to attend a writing seminar or tutoring appointment based on your schedule.</span>
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    <div>The first COEIT town hall is happening on November 17, 2-3 PM. Get the answers to your questions from the leadership of COEIT. PFA flyer for more information.</div>
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    <div>We will be at Retriever Essentials' Free Farmers Market today as we explore food security and financial wellness. Join the Office of Health Promotion and our Peer Health Educators!</div>
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    <p>Join us for a special teaching kitchen with President Valerie Sheares Ashby as part of International Education Week!</p>
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    <p>This Teaching Kitchen will be held in True Grit's on Thursday, November 16th at 12 PM!</p>
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    <p>Chef Tim Dunn, Chartwells, HE Regional Chef East Division and True Grit's Chef Rachel Faulkner will lead the group alongside President Valerie Sheares Ashby in making Pupusas.</p>
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    <p>You must be a UMBC student to join. Spots are limited, so sign up today to<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCTXZ3miQSBVU1fofsFW8fkt5Y6dPUB9Sb3JXhyVr69qCaLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> register.</a> </p>
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