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    <div>Hello MTC!<br><br>Here is the <strong>CAST LIST</strong> for <em>Legally Blonde the Musical</em>!!</div>
    <div> <br>Please reply to the email we sent out ASAP to accept your role! The latest you can accept your role is Wednesday, February 14 by 12 pm. When looking at this chart, please note that all understudies will be in the ensemble when they are not playing the role they are listed for. If you are listed for multiple roles, please write each role in your acceptance email! The role of SUNDEEP PADAMADAN is getting a name change to ANTOINE DUBOIS. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us!</div>
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    <div><span><p><span>PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU EMAIL TO ACCEPT YOUR ROLE(S).</span></p></span></div>
    <div> <br>Our production team would love to thank you all for your time and patience throughout this process! </div>
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    <td><p><span>Role</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Lead</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Understudy</span></p></td>
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    <tr>
    <td><p><span>ELLE WOODS</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Divine Iweha</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Jadyn Fleming</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>EMMETT FORREST</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Michael Duffy</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Alexander Hamilton</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>PAULETTE BUONAFONTE</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Taylor Watson</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Annette Mercado-Williams</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>PROFESSOR CALLAHAN </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Lukas O’Boyle</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Andrew Opincar</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>WARNER HUNTINGTON III </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Hassan Aziz</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Hunter Sidle</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>VIVIENNE KENSINGTON</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Grace Marsh</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ava Tillman</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>BROOKE WYNDHAM</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Misaki Weddington</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>SERENA</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Summer Hoffman</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>MARGOT</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Reese Brooks</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>PILAR</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Imogen Kanfor</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>KATE</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Carly Shearer</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>LEILANI</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Megan Chouinard</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>GAELEN</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Diana R</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>ENID HOOPS</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Gracin O’Connor</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>AARON SCHULTZ</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ryan Calheira</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <p><span>SUNDEEP PADAMADAN</span></p>
    <p><span>(Antoine Dubois)</span></p>
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    <td><p><span>Val Boulenger</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>KYLE B. O’BOYLE</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Patrick Gray</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>DEWEY</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Anthony Rivera</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>GRAND MASTER CHAD </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Jack Guerre</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>WHITNEY</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ruby Kim</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>NIKOS ARGITAKOS </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Lucas Rose</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>CARLOS</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Anthony Negron</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>CHUTNEY WYNDHAM </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Samantha Roberts</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>STORE MANAGER </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Sabrina Hackett</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>SALESWOMAN</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Roya Zafar</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>WINTHROP</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ezra Varyan Ormsby</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>LOWELL</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Cade Haymond Wright</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>PFORZHEIMER</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Luke Miller</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>ELLE’S MOM</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Jaina Peveto</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>ELLE’S DAD</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Anthony Rivera</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>CASHIER</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>M Kidwell</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>KIKI THE COLORIST </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Sabrina Hackett</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>JUDGE </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>M Kidwell</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>COURT STENOGRAPHER </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ashlynn Heller</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>DISTRICT ATTORNEY JOYCE RILEY </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Aidan Taylor</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>TV REPORTER </span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Kathryn Chrzanowski</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td rowspan="3"><p><span>GREEK CHORUS</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Kim Alston-Akers</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Sami Biggs</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Aaliyah Thompson</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td rowspan="11"><p><span>ENSEMBLE</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>Ellie Davidson</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Val Boulenger</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Camila Hidalgo</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Jennifer Claudet</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Katie Acheson</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Isabella Laditi</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Angela Alexis Bautista</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Andrew Duck</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Adam Achy</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Raine Vazquez</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <td><p><span>Bolu Ajose</span></p></td>
    <td><p><span>N/A</span></p></td>
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    <u>STAYING UP TO DATE:</u><br><br>To make sure you guys are up to date, make sure to sign up for these different places where we will post information!</div>
    <ul>
    <li>Sign up for our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Z2Y0ODV0cGEzdnE3dnEzZGNqN3RoMTBpcmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Google Calendar</a> to have all of our events listed on your calendar!</li>
    <li>Join our <a href="https://discord.gg/vTYS9bBjwH" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Discord server</a> to chat with other club members! You can also join GBMs virtually here!</li>
    <li>Follow us on <strong>Instagram </strong><a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">@umbc.mtc.</a>
    </li>
    <li>Check out our <a href="http://umbcmtc.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">website</a> to see information on past shows and MTC history!</li>
    <li>Look through our <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Tvkjlt4LeqE4XP4b1WQbi8Jp0MHj7LqP?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">GBM Notes Folder</a> for notes and presentations for each GBM! </li>
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<Summary>Hello MTC!  Here is the CAST LIST for Legally Blonde the Musical!!    Please reply to the email we sent out ASAP to accept your role! The latest you can accept your role is Wednesday, February 14...</Summary>
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    <div>Welcome to Week 1 of the Games Club! The first official week of UMBC Tabletop Club for the Spring Semester!<br>
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    <div>We will be meeting this Tuesday (02/13) and Thursday (02/15) from 7 pm to 10:00 pm in ILSB 116B.</div>
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    <div>This week, come by to join new groups for board games or D&amp;D sessions! Especially for those looking to participate in D&amp;D campaigns, attending the first few meetings gives you the best chance of finding a group!</div>
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    <div>As always, we will be providing games for you to play, but feel free to bring your own games! We strongly encourage people to show up with their favorite board games or D&amp;D adventures.</div>
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    <div>We hope to see you there!</div>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>Good Evening,</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Thank you for coming out today to meet the brothers and play some dodgeball. We hope all of you had fun and are looking forward to tomorrow's event. Tomorrow's event will be a bonfire hosted off campus, rides will be provided. Meet at the Commons front desk at 7:00pm tomorrow, rides leaving at 7:15. If you cannot make it right at 7:00 because of class or any other reason but are still interested in attending, feel free to email or text me and we can arrange a ride for you. If you have any friends that did not come to today's event that you think may be interested in rushing, feel free to bring them out tomorrow. Lastly, if you have any other questions or concerns feel free to text or call me, my contact information is below.</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Best of luck,</span></p>
    <br><p><span>Brent Carroll - </span><a href="mailto:bcarrol2@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>bcarrol2@umbc.edu</span></a><span> - 443-714-5467</span></p>
    <p><span>Recruitment Chair, Lambda Chi Alpha Phi-Delta Zeta Chapter</span></p></span></div>
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<Title>Contingency Plan - UMBC Transit Inclement Weather - 02.13.24</Title>
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    <p><span>Hello Retrievers,</span></p>
    <p><span>There is a winter weather advisory in effect across our region. A mixture of rain and snowfall is expected from 300 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with a possible total accumulation of 1-3 inches of snow in some areas. Depending on road conditions, UMBC Transit may be subject to delays, service suspension, or closure. We will assess road conditions on an hourly basis. For the latest route inclement weather advisories and updates, please check here.</span></p>
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    <p><span>If you need more help, please call the campus status hotline at 410-455-6789 or visit the </span><a href="https://umbc.edu/about/inclement-weather-emergency-closing-policy/#:~:text=In%20the%20event%20of%20inclement,special%20announcement%20will%20be%20made." rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Guide</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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    <p><strong>Transit Tips:</strong></p>
    <p><span>- Please do not run to catch your bus. Allow yourself extra time to walk to your local bus stop and exercise extreme caution when boarding UMBC Buses. </span></p>
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    <p><span>410.455.2454</span></p>
    <p><span> Safe travels!</span></p>
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<Title>Meeting Location Moved</Title>
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<Summary>The Meeting tonight has been moved to ITE 231. Sorry for the inconvenience. It is also virtual if you can't make it in-person https://umbc.webex.com/meet/CyberDawgs </Summary>
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<Title>Pitch Dingman Applications are OPEN!</Title>
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    <div>The Pitch Dingman Competition, the Dingman Center’s signature annual competition, provides the university’s most talented student entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center has more prize money available than ever before — three competition tracks for University of Maryland students, one pilot track for alumni, and one track for University System of Maryland students and alumni to compete. Students from any college or major can now compete for over $150,000 in prizes. The deadline to submit an idea is February 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. </div>
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    <div>Click <a href="https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/centers-initiatives/dingman-center/initiatives-programs/pitch-dingman-competition" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> for more information!  </div>
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    <div>NGSA,</div>
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    <div>I got the email below from NGSA Alumni working with Amazon.</div>
    <div>Give it your best shot!!!!!</div>
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    <div>Below are some links to internship openings at Amazon. Kindly share with your Naija students. I can also do an internal referrer for any student that wants me to:</div>
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    <a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2404306/data-engineer-internship-2024-us" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2404306/data-engineer-internship-2024-us</a> Data Engineer Internship</div>
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    <a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2522449/security-engineer-internship-2024-us" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2522449/security-engineer-internship-2024-us</a> Security Engineer Internship - 2024</div>
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    <a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2552588/2024-summer-research-science-internship-united-states-phd-student-science-recruiting" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2552588/2024-summer-research-science-internship-united-states-phd-student-science-recruiting</a>  2024 Summer Research Science Internship - United States, PhD Student Science Recruiting</div>
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<Summary>NGSA,     I got the email below from NGSA Alumni working with Amazon.  Give it your best shot!!!!!     Below are some links to internship openings at Amazon. Kindly share with your Naija students....</Summary>
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    <p><span>Dear campus partners:</span><br></p>
    <p><span>We are excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive training series on navigating immigration processes tailored specifically to our administrative staff colleagues. In our commitment to support departments and research centers in international hiring, this series aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of immigration processes.</span></p>
    <p><span><strong>Overview</strong></span><span>:</span><span> The training series will cover topics related to immigration, ensuring that you are well-equipped to support our international faculty, staff, and scholars. The sessions will be designed to provide practical insights, address common challenges, and foster a deeper understanding of immigration in higher education.</span></p>
    <p><span><strong>Who</strong></span><span><strong>:</strong> </span><span>The intended audience is both seasoned and new staff<span> in </span></span><span>academic </span><span>department</span><span>s or centers</span><span>, who are involved in hiring, onboarding, and terminating international employees in paid and unpaid positions, or anyone in </span><span>an academic </span><span>department</span><span> or center</span><span> who would like to learn about and understand our field.</span><span> Shared Services staff  are invited to attend sessions where they are included but are welcome to attend any session as well!</span></p>
    <p><span><strong> Key Focus Areas:</strong></span></p>
    <ol><li><p><span><strong>Visa Categories and Processes:</strong></span></p></li></ol>
    <ul><li><p><span>An in-depth exploration of the H-1B and J-1 visa categories and the associated processes.</span></p></li></ul>
    <li><p><span><strong>Immigration Compliance:</strong></span></p></li>
    <ul><li><p><span>Understanding the legal aspects of immigration to ensure UMBC's compliance with government regulations.</span></p></li></ul>
    <li><p><span><strong>Navigating Changes:</strong></span></p></li>
    <ul><li><p><span>Learning when to communicate changes to our office.</span></p></li></ul>
    <p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span><span> Upon completion of the training series, participants can expect to:</span></p>
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    <li><p><span>Navigate immigration processes confidently and efficiently at the department level.</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Gain best practices skills so the process remains efficient for all entities involved.</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Contribute to creating a supportive environment for our international community.</span></p></li>
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    <p><span><strong>Format:</strong></span><span> The series will be delivered <span>simultaneously </span>in-person<span> and through Webex</span>. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and receive guidance from our office. I'll be serving some nice coffee <span>for those who join me in person</span>!</span></p>
    <p><span><u><strong>P</strong></u><span><u><strong>lease email Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb (<a href="mailto:dianezg@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">dianezg@umbc.edu</a>) to register </strong></u>and I will add the events to your calendars. </span>Simply RSVP YES <span>directly </span>in the Google calendar invite when you are ready. Please update your RSVP to NO if your plans change. Don't hesitate to let me know if I should add anyone from your department or <span>center </span>to the calendar invites.</span></p>
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    <p><strong>Schedule:</strong> The training series started on February 13, with sessions taking place monthly, from 3 pm to 4 pm, in Admin 218 and virtually, unless noted. </p>
    <p><em>P</em><em>lease note that </em><em>you do not have to attend all the sessions. Also, </em><em>although there is a main topic "du jour", questions are open for J-1 and H-1B at every event! </em></p>
    <p>The dates and topics for 2024 are:<br></p>
    <p>Tuesday, February 13, J-1 and H-1B overview. Shared Services, campus partners staff are invited to attend.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, March 12, H-1B in depth for staff in departments and centers.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, April 16, J-1 and H-1B overview for all. Shared Services, campus partners are invited to attend.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, June 11 OR Tuesday, June 25, from 10am-3pm, full day with lunch.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, July 9, J-1 and H-1B overview for all. Shared Services, campus partners are invited to attend.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, August 6, J-1 in depth for staff in departments and centers.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, September 10, H-1B in depth for staff in departments and centers.</p>
    <p>Tuesday, October 22, J-1 and H-1B overview for all. Shared Services, campus partners are invited to attend.</p>
    <p><strong>Tuesday, November 19, J-1 and H-1B.</strong></p>
    <p><strong>Tuesday, December 10, </strong><strong>J-1 and H-1B.</strong></p>
    <p>Actions needed from you: RSVP directly in the Google Calendar invitation. Update your RSVP if your plans change. Let me know if I should add new personnel that have joined your team recently.</p>
    <p><span>We encourage all staff involved in immigration-related processes to participate actively in this series. Your engagement is pivotal in ensuring a seamless and supportive environment for our international faculty, researchers, and staff.</span><br></p>
    <p><span>We look forward to your active participation in this valuable training initiative.</span></p>
    <p><span>I hope to see you very soon!</span></p>
    <p><strong>Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb</strong><br></p></span></div>
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