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    <p>No pressure. No agenda. Just good vibes and good people.</p><p>Bring a friend or come solo — either way, you belong here.</p><p><strong>EVERY MONDAY | 10am-2pm<br>Office of Graduate Student Life, Commons 308<br></strong><br></p><p><br></p></div>
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<Title>The Maryland College Survey has Launched</Title>
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    <p>The Hopkins Biotech Network (HBN), in partnership with the CASSS Global community, is offering a<strong> 3-month, one-on-one mentoring</strong> program that pairs trainees with professionals working across the biopharmaceutical industry </p><p>Mentors can support you with:</p>
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