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<Title>Updates About Ongoing Campus Upgrades</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Dear UMBC Community,<br><br>As we gear up for the start of the fall semester, I'd like to share some updates regarding ongoing work throughout campus.<br><br>Efforts are still underway to repair the <strong>Admin elevators</strong>, and we currently anticipate that one will be back in service in early October. We know this is disappointing based on our anticipated timeline. Facilities Management is actively collaborating with our elevator contractor, as well as the state, to expedite this work. Stay <a href="https://umbc.edu/about/administration-building-closure/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">updated online</a> on where customer-facing functions will be performed.<br><br>Progress also continues on the two <strong>Biology elevators</strong>, which sustained damage in December as well. One of these elevators will be back in service by mid-October. <br><br>The <strong>Math/Psych elevator</strong> upgrade project is advancing with one elevator (the one closest to Biology) set to be complete in mid-September. Subsequently, the other Math/Psych elevator (closest to Sondheim Hall) will be taken out of service for its upgrade.<br><br>Both the <strong>Meyerhoff Chemistry Building and Schwartz Hall</strong> suffered damage to their cooling coils in December. Replacement coils have now been received and the process to replace these coils will begin next week. We anticipate that the HVAC systems in both of these buildings will be fully functional by mid-September.<br><br>The perimeter of the <strong>Sherman Hall</strong> Phase 1 renovation project construction zone has been established. Signage is currently being posted and this process will continue over the next several days. Please read the signage and follow directions in the vicinity of the construction area.  <br><br>Below is a list of the units that have been relocated out of Sherman Hall and where they are currently located:<br><br><strong>Education</strong> has relocated to Sondheim Hall, Suite 304<br><br><strong>Emergency Health Services</strong> has relocated to 900 Walker, Suite 101<br><br><strong>Language Literacy, and Culture</strong> has relocated to Sherman Hall East, Room 457<br><br><strong>New Media Studios</strong> has relocated to Engineering Building 021<br><br><strong>Office of the Vice President for Undergraduate Academic Affairs</strong> has relocated to Sherman Hall East, Room 128<br><br><strong>Academic Engagement and Transition Programs</strong> has relocated to Sherman Hall East, Room 345<br><br><strong>The Sherman STEM Scholars Program</strong> has relocated to Sherman Hall East, Room 332<br><br><strong>The Facilities Management Steamfitters office</strong> has been relocated to Facilities Management 109<br><br>For information on other construction projects throughout the campus, please visit <a href="https://fm.umbc.edu/info-2/latest-campus-maps-and-aerials/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this link</a> and click on the <a href="https://fm.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/357/2023/05/UMBC_Campus_Construction_Map_Summer_2023F.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">2023 Summer Construction Map</a>.<br><br><em>Senior Associate Vice President for Administrative Services Lenn Caron, P.E.</em><br><br>
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Community,  As we gear up for the start of the fall semester, I'd like to share some updates regarding ongoing work throughout campus.  Efforts are still underway to repair the Admin...</Summary>
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<Title>Congratulations to Dr. Steve Freeland!</Title>
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    <div>Click the link to read the full article by Sarah Hansen.</div>
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    <strong>Paul Ocone INDS Fall 2022 INDS B.A.: Anime and Manga Studies,</strong> is the recent recipient of <strong><u>UMBC 2023-2024 Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award.</u></strong> The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to build lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. <div><br></div>
    <div>Ocone will be conducting 'Otaku (anime/manga fandom) research at <strong>Meiji University School of Global Japanese Studies in Japan.</strong><strong> </strong>He will have the opportunity to further his research with Professor Kaichiro Morikawa<strong>,</strong> an associate professor at Meiji University and author of: Otaku: persona = space = city. </div>
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    <div>The INDS team would like to congratulate <strong>Paul Ocone' 22</strong> and wish him much success on his research at <strong>Meiji University School of Global Japanese Studies in Japan!</strong>
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<Title>Ms. JD's Law School Applications September Webinar Series</Title>
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    <div><strong>Ms. JD's Law School Applications September Webinar Series </strong></div>
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    <div><strong>Register for free, live webinars featuring Law School Admission Council's (LSAC's) Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek</strong></div>
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    <div><strong>September 5th at 2 pm EST:  LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS)</strong></div>
    <div>From navigating through CAS to understanding its importance in the admissions process, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to stand out from the competition. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey toward a successful law school application. <strong><a href="https://lu.ma/lsac_cas" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register here</a> for the September 5th webinar featuring LSAC's Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek</strong>
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    <div><strong>September 12th at 2 pm EST: Applying to Law School with your LSAC Account</strong></div>
    <div>Learn how LSAC can be your ultimate ally in securing your spot at your dream law school. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain insider tips and tricks that will give you an edge in your law school journey.  <strong><a href="https://lu.ma/lsac_account" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register here</a> for the September 12th webinar </strong><strong>featuring LSAC's Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek</strong>
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<Title>talk: Fast Withdrawals from Optimistic Rollups, 12-1 Sept 8</Title>
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