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<Title>Unique Opportunity: Watch a Law School Mock Trial This Weekend!</Title>
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    <p><strong>This weekend -- Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2  -- from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a law school–level mock trial scrimmage will be happening right here on campus!</strong></p>
    <p><strong>The event is hosted by alumna Maggie Taylan, a UMBC Graduate Assistant with Residential Life and current law student at the University of Baltimore School of Law. </strong></p>
    <p><strong>Her team will be scrimmaging against:</strong></p>
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    <li><p>Catholic University's Law School team on Saturday</p></li>
    <li><p>University of Maryland Carey School of Law on Sunday</p></li>
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    <p><strong>Why Attend?</strong></p>
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    <li><p><strong>Watch how law students prepare and argue at the national level</strong></p></li>
    <li><p><strong>See courtroom presentations and evidentiary arguments up close</strong></p></li>
    <li><p><strong>Ask questions and connect with current law students afterward</strong></p></li>
    <li><p><strong>Even have the chance to serve as a juror and provide feedback!</strong></p></li>
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    <p><strong>Location: Harbor Hall:  Harbor Multipurpose Room</strong></p>
    <p><strong>Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday</strong></p>
    <p>Even if you can only stop by for part of the day, this is an amazing chance to see law school in action and get a feel for what mock trial looks like beyond undergrad.</p>
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<Title>October 2025 Department of Music Newsletter</Title>
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    <br><p><a href="https://music.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/368/2025/10/October-25-Music-Newsletter.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">October 2025 Newsletter</a></p>
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<Summary>Check out the October edition of our monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni!   October 2025 Newsletter</Summary>
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<Title>Fright Night Trivia</Title>
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    <div>If your team wins 1st, 2nd , or 3rd, each member could win a prize below:</div>
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    <li>1st Place: $5 Retriever Dollars and a goody bag filled with candy</li>
    <li>2nd Place: OHP water bottle and a goody bag filled with candy</li>
    <li>3rd Place: A goodie bag filled with candy</li>
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<Title>Free UMBC Basketball Tickets</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Faculty and Staff are eligible for free tickets to the men's and women's home basketball openers next week. <div><br></div>
    <div>The Women's opener is Monday, 11/3 at 6 PM vs Stevenson</div>
    <div>The Men's opener is Tuesday, 11/4 at 6 PM vs Penn State York.</div>
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    <br>Tickets for both can be found <a href="https://umbctickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.  You will need to login via your UMBC credentials to access the promotion.</div>
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<Title>High's Spirit &amp; Scoops Friday!</Title>
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<Title>3 Minute Thesis Information Session by Scott Morgan</Title>
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    <h5>3-Minute Thesis Competition</h5>
    <div>Information Session and Training by Scott Morgan!<div>
    <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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    <h5>What's 3MT? </h5>
    <div>The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to explain their research to a non-specialist audience—one slides, one powerful, concise talk!</div>
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    <li>Represent UMBC at regional and national stages!</li>
    <li>Prizes and certificates for top performers! (1st Prize - $500, 2nd Prize - $350 and many more)</li>
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    <div><strong>Coffee and Donuts will be provided! </strong></div>
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    <h5>Session will be held both in-person and Google Meet. Register <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gearsgsa/posts/153946/50266/69a64fc92be32798d2b4493e0901c625/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FFETz7LFwEJbxdjHD7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>. </h5>
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    <h6>Scott Morgan - The Morgan Group</h6>
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    <p>Students who'd still like to grab coffee or tea can stop by Commons 329 during the 3MT session (11 AM – 12:30 PM).</p>
    <p>Don't miss it! Learn presentation tips, connect with peers, and enjoy refreshments while supporting your fellow grad students.</p>
    <p><strong>Monday, November 3<br>Commons 329<br>Coffee &amp; Donuts provided</strong></p>
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    <div>I hope your semester is going well. If we haven't already met, I'm Mel, the Service Chair of 
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     of social work can be the best way to preserve. <strong>Community-care and 
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    <div>Questions or concerns can be directed to:</div>
    <div>SWSA's email -  <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/swsasg/posts/154096/7508f/b72a01d33a98fce4e8ff0c2116f1ff02/email/link?link=mailto%3Ausgswsa1%40gmail.com" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">usgswsa1@gmail.com</a><br>
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    <br><strong>Resources</strong>:</div>
    <div><em>    <u> Counseling &amp; Mental Health </u></em></div>
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    <li><a href="https://shadygrove.usmd.edu/student-affairs/counseling-well-being" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Center for Counseling &amp; Well-being</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resource-library/?resources_category=therapy" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">The Mental Health Coalition</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/resources" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Black Girls Smile </a></li>
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    <div><em>     <u>Food Access</u></em></div>
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    <li><a href="https://shadygrove.usmd.edu/news-events/events/mobile-market-usg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">USG Mobile Market</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://sowhatelse.org/food-rescue-bank/montgomery-county-services/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">So What Else</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://shepherdstable.org/meals/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Shepherd's Table</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.mannafood.org/how-to-receive-food-from-manna/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Manna Food Center</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.theequitycenter.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">The Equity Center</a></li>
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    <div><em>   <u> Federal Government Furlough</u></em></div>
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    <li><a href="https://ourpublicservice.org/shutdown/resources-for-federal-employees/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Partnership for Public Service</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://wtop.com/local/2025/10/help-and-assistance-programs-for-furloughed-federal-workers-in-the-dc-region/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DMV Specific Resources</a></li>
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    <div>    <u><em>Immigration</em></u>
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    <li><a href="https://migrant-resources-dmv.my.canva.site/english" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nFrCsldm1ohx6tXtYxgq_-XjU3XX0HYYfiftaYaZfyU/edit?tab=t.0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Audelia Community Response Team</a></li>
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    <div><em>     <u>Housing Insecurity</u></em></div>
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    <ul>
    <li><a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/SNHS/HomelessResourceDay/HRDindexnew.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">2025 Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/program/montgomery-county-rapid-rehousing-program/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Montgomery County Rapid Rehousing Program</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://mcch.net/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless</a></li>
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    <div><strong>Volunteer Opportunities:</strong></div>
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    <li><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949aeae2fa0fc1-mobile#/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>USG Mobile Market</strong></a></li>
    <li><a href="https://sowhatelse.volunteerhub.com/vv2/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>So What Else</strong></a></li>
    <li><a href="https://shepherdstable.org/volunteer/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Shepherd's Table</strong></a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.clarksburgcan.org/volunteer-with-us.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Clarksburg Community Assistance Network (CAN)</strong></a></li>
    <li><a href="https://www.mannafood.org/volunteer-with-us/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Manna Food Center</strong></a></li>
    <li><a href="https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Montgomery County Volunteer Center</strong></a></li>
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    <p>Are
    you the first in your family to attend college, or proud to support someone who
    is? Join us in celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration Day by
    sharing your story on social media!</p>
    
    <p>Your
    posts will appear on our UMBC First-Gen Wall for the entire campus community to
    see!</p>
    
    <h5><strong>How
    to Participate</strong></h5>
    
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    <li>Post to your favorite platform:
    Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn</li>
    <li>Share your First-Gen pride!  Ideas
    include</li>
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    <li>A photo of yourself, your friends, or
    your favorite study spot</li>
    <li>What being First-Gen means to you</li>
    <li>A message of encouragement for other
    First-Gen Retrievers</li>
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    <li>Use these hashtags so your post appears
    on the wall: #UMBC #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #UMBCFirstGen</li>
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    <h5>See
    Your Post Live!</h5>
    
    <p>Check
    out the UMBC First-Gen Wall to see your post and others from across campus:<br>
    <a href="https://my.walls.io/umbcfirstgen" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>my.walls.io/umbcfirstgen</strong></a></p>
    
    <h5>Quick
    Tips</h5>
    
    <ul>
    <li>Make
    sure your post is <strong>public</strong> so it can appear on the wall.</li>
    <li>Tag <strong>@UMBC</strong> and <strong>@UMBCFirstGen</strong> for
    more visibility.</li>
    <li>Keep
    it positive, celebratory, and Retriever-strong! </li>
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    <p>Thank
    you for helping us celebrate UMBC's First-Gen community. Your stories inspire
    others and show that <strong>First-Gen pride runs deep at UMBC</strong>!</p>
    
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