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<Title>Candidate List for 2018 SGA Election!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>Below is a list of the students who submitted applications to run for SGA positions in the April election. This list is preliminary and not final (the names listed below will be checked for eligibility and may appear differently on the ballot, including their order).</span></p><p><span>In order to be elected, candidates (even those running unopposed) must receive at least 5% of the number of total votes cast in the election. Candidates for the executive positions are elected by the Instant Runoff system, while candidates for Senate and Finance Board are elected by plurality. The top eleven vote receiving candidates will be elected to Senate. The top five vote receiving candidates will be elected to Finance Board. Write-in votes are permitted in SGA elections.</span></p><p><strong>The election will take place via myUMBC from 7pm to 7am nightly on Monday April 23rd, Tuesday April 24th, and Wednesday April 25th.</strong></p><p><span>The Election Board is hosting two events to promote the election. On April 9th from 12-1pm on Commons Mainstreet we will host </span><span>Screen printing and Senate candidates</span><span>.</span><span>On April 11th from 4-5pm we will have </span><span>pizza with the Executive and Finance Board candidates </span><span>in the Commons Sports Zone.</span></p><p><span><strong>President (1 candidate, 1 available position):</strong></span></p><p><span>Collin Sullivan (Running Mate: Vrinda Deshpande)</span></p><p><span><strong>Executive Vice President (1 candidate, 1 available position):</strong></span></p><p><span>Vrinda Deshpande (Running Mate: Collin Sullivan)</span></p><p><span><strong>Vice President for Student Organizations (2 candidates, 1 available position):</strong></span></p><p><span>Zane Poffenberger</span></p><p><span>Koby Samuel</span></p><p><span><strong>Treasurer (2 candidates, 1 available position):</strong></span></p><p><span>Zhihong Pang</span></p><p><span>Carly Socha</span></p><p><span><strong>Finance Board Representative (6 candidates, 5 available positions):</strong></span></p><p><span>Scott Buchan</span></p><p><span>Kunal Jain</span></p><p><span>Sultan Mahmud</span></p><p><span>Sosena Megabiaw</span></p><p><span>Tanya Ramsey</span></p><p><span>Daniel Wang</span></p><p><span><strong>Senator (12 candidates, 11 available positions):</strong></span></p><p><span>Mariam Abalo-Toga</span></p><p><span>Eke Agbai</span></p><p><span>Kian D </span><span>Azizi-Namini</span></p><p><span>Kai Hajos</span></p><p><span>Miles Hunter</span></p><p><span>Lilly Keplinger</span></p><p><span>Liam Kim</span></p><p><span>Brandon Liu</span></p><p><span>Patrick </span><span>Reid</span></p><p><span>Jared Richard</span></p><p><span>Mike Spano</span></p><p><span>Jordan Troutman</span></p></span></div>
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<Summary>Below is a list of the students who submitted applications to run for SGA positions in the April election. This list is preliminary and not final (the names listed below will be checked for...</Summary>
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<Title>RAC Renovation Survey</Title>
<Tagline>Share your experiences and feedback!</Tagline>
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<Summary>We value your input!      Please click here to give input regarding the upcoming RAC renovations! With multiple athletic offices moving to the Event Center, there is an opportunity for students to...</Summary>
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<Title>PSS Senate Staff Nominations!</Title>
<Tagline>Leave your mark on UMBC history.............</Tagline>
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<Title>RAC Renewal Focus Group</Title>
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<Title>Important Change to GSA Grants Policy</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Starting tomorrow, March 16th, the GSA will be transitioning to a new grants policy. This policy will be available in our <a href="https://gsa.umbc.edu/points-of-policy/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Points of Policy</a> on the GSA website.</div><div><br></div><div>We will no longer have a lottery system for grants. If you would like your grant application to be considered in the lottery system, you must submit your application by the close of business <strong>today</strong>, <strong>March 15th.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Beginning tomorrow, grant applications will be considered through a review process. In each month, applicants will be selected based on financial and academic need by a review panel of their peers. Decisions will be made by the end of each month. Funding approved by these decisions will be available for use within the 120 days following the decision. The deadline for applications will be the 15th of each month. <strong>Therefore, if you want to use grant funds in May, you must apply by April 15th.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>More information about the new policy will be forthcoming. If you would like to serve on the review panel for grants, please look for a call for reviewers which will go out soon.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div>GSA</div></div>
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<Title>Reminder: UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h5>Donations are still needed for the UMBC Suits Your Professional Clothing Drive.<br></h5><p><br></p><p>Get an early jump on spring cleaning this weekend, and clean out your closet to help UMBC students!</p><br>Donate new and gently used professional clothing to UMBC students to assist with their professional dress needs for job interviews, career fairs, networking opportunities and much more.<br><ul><li><strong>Items that will be accepted:</strong> dresses, shell tops, button-up shirts and blouses, skirts, blazers, dress pants, belts, ties, skirt suits and suits.</li><li><strong>Items that will NOT be accepted:</strong> jewelry, handbags, shoes, and general accessories.</li><li><strong>All items should be:</strong> in good condition, clean* and appropriate for interaction with potential employers and professional contacts.</li></ul><h5><br></h5><h5>Donations being accepted now through Friday, March 16.</h5><p><br></p><p><span><span>To aid in the collection of these items, Career Center staff will be stationed at 3 spots on campus on <span><span>Tuesday, March 13th from 8:00 to 9:15 am.</span></span> You can find us at:</span></span><span><br><span><span>Commons Drive drop-off, Administrative Drive drop-off, and the Fine Arts Circle.</span></span></span></p><p><u><br></u></p><h5><u><strong>DROP OFF LOCATIONS</strong>:</u></h5><p><br></p><p><strong>Career Center</strong>, Math/Psych 201:<br>8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Division of Professional Studies</strong>, Sherman Hall<br>East-4th Floor (reception area near elevators):<br>9 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Human Resources</strong>, Administration Building 532:<br>9 am – 4 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Mosaic Center</strong>, The Commons 2B23:<br>10 am – 7 pm (Mon-Thur), 10 am – 5 pm (Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Residential Life Office</strong>, Erickson Hall:<br>8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>The Shriver Center</strong>, Public Policy Building 1st Floor:<br>9 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)</p><p><strong>OR contact the Career Center at 410-455-2216 to request a pickup from your office.</strong><em> <br></em></p><p><em>Please note: Clothing will be made available for students to select from on March 29 and 30, 2018 at our UMBC Suits You event, part of Career Month. Clothing donations will be used to benefit UMBC students and will not be considered as gift-in-kind or donation to UMBC. Clothing donations are not tax deductible. Any leftover clothing will be donated to local non-profits</em>.<br></p><em>*The Career Center will also have all clothing professionally cleaned before being offered to students.<br></em><em><em><br><br></em></em><strong>Questions?</strong> Contact Caroline Bodnar in the Career Center at <a href="mailto:carolc@umbc.edu">carolc@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-3975.<em><em><br><br></em></em><strong><br></strong><h5><strong>Student Testimonials:</strong></h5><br><em><em><span><span><strong>"I really appreciate your donations and dry cleaning assistance. As a full-time student who works between two and three jobs a semester just to finance my education, any assistance allowing me to pursue my career is extremely helpful. Because of this event, I now have a suit to wear to medical school interviews."</strong></span></span></em></em><div>—Anonymous Student<em>, <em>Biological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies</em></em></div><div><br><strong><span><span>"As a college student paying his own way through tuition and drowning in student loans, buying professional clothing is a struggle and I am extremely grateful for the generosity of those who helped ensure that I am able to present myself in job interviews in the best way possible."</span></span></strong></div><div>—Nicholas Bucher<em>, <em>Business Technology Administration</em><br></em></div></div>
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<Title>UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h5>Donations are still needed for the UMBC Suits Your Professional Clothing Drive.<br></h5><p><br></p><p>Get an early jump on spring cleaning this weekend, and clean out your closet to help UMBC students!</p><br>Donate new and gently used professional clothing to UMBC students to assist with their professional dress needs for job interviews, career fairs, networking opportunities and much more.<br><ul><li><strong>Items that will be accepted:</strong> dresses, shell tops, button-up shirts and blouses, skirts, blazers, dress pants, belts, ties, skirt suits and suits.</li><li><strong>Items that will NOT be accepted:</strong> jewelry, handbags, shoes, and general accessories.</li><li><strong>All items should be:</strong> in good condition, clean* and appropriate for interaction with potential employers and professional contacts.</li></ul><h5><br></h5><h5>Donations being accepted now through Friday, March 16.</h5><p><br></p><p><span><span>To aid in the collection of these items, Career Center staff will be stationed at 3 spots on campus on <span><span>Tuesday, March 13th from 8:00 to 9:15 am.</span></span> You can find us at:</span></span><span><br><span><span>Commons Drive drop-off, Administrative Drive drop-off, and the Fine Arts Circle.</span></span></span></p><p><u><br></u></p><h5><u><strong>DROP OFF LOCATIONS</strong>:</u></h5><p><br></p><p><strong>Career Center</strong>, Math/Psych 201:<br>8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Division of Professional Studies</strong>, Sherman Hall<br>East-4th Floor (reception area near elevators):<br>9 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Human Resources</strong>, Administration Building 532:<br>9 am – 4 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Mosaic Center</strong>, The Commons 2B23:<br>10 am – 7 pm (Mon-Thur), 10 am – 5 pm (Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Residential Life Office</strong>, Erickson Hall:<br>8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>The Shriver Center</strong>, Public Policy Building 1st Floor:<br>9 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)</p><p><strong>OR contact the Career Center at 410-455-2216 to request a pickup from your office.</strong><em> <br></em></p><p><em>Please note: Clothing will be made available for students to select from on March 29 and 30, 2018 at our UMBC Suits You event, part of Career Month. Clothing donations will be used to benefit UMBC students and will not be considered as gift-in-kind or donation to UMBC. Clothing donations are not tax deductible. Any leftover clothing will be donated to local non-profits</em>.<br></p><em>*The Career Center will also have all clothing professionally cleaned before being offered to students.<br></em><em><em><br><br></em></em><strong>Questions?</strong> Contact Caroline Bodnar in the Career Center at <a href="mailto:carolc@umbc.edu">carolc@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-3975.<em><em><br><br></em></em><strong><br></strong><h5><strong>Student Testimonials:</strong></h5><br><em><em><span><span><strong>"I really appreciate your donations and dry cleaning assistance. As a full-time student who works between two and three jobs a semester just to finance my education, any assistance allowing me to pursue my career is extremely helpful. Because of this event, I now have a suit to wear to medical school interviews."</strong></span></span></em></em><div>—Anonymous Student<em>, <em>Biological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies</em></em></div><div><br><strong><span><span>"As a college student paying his own way through tuition and drowning in student loans, buying professional clothing is a struggle and I am extremely grateful for the generosity of those who helped ensure that I am able to present myself in job interviews in the best way possible."</span></span></strong></div><div>—Nicholas Bucher<em>, <em>Business Technology Administration</em><br></em></div></div>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Happy March, everyone! You are invited to join us at our next all-hands meeting being held Wed 07 March 2018 at 6:00 PM in The Commons: Skylight Room.</div><div><br></div><div>ALL are invited to attend this meeting. All Coordinators and Project Managers should make every effort to attend.</div><div><br></div><div>A *free* community dinner will be served.  RSVP by marking "I'm attending" on this event: <a href="https://my.umbc.edu/groups/sga/events/58281">https://my.umbc.edu/groups/sga/events/58281</a></div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to seeing you there!</div></div>
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    Tuesday at 5:30pm in Commons 318. The Secretary's job is to record 
    minutes every meeting, with compensation of course. <br><br>Check out our 
    application or share it with your friends! The deadline to apply is this
     Friday, March 9th by 11:59pm. <br><br>Link to application: <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/5v4H99gNazb2QwWs2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://goo.gl/forms/5v4H99gNazb2QwWs2</a></div>
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