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<Title>Looking for a room</Title>
<Tagline>Within a walking distance to campus or along the bus route</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Hello, <div><br></div>
    <div>I am Andy, a male graduate student in the Engineering Department. I am looking for a room around campus in a shared house. I want to move in as soon as possible. </div>
    <div>If anyone is looking for someone to share a house with please reach out </div>
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    <strong>email: </strong><a href="mailto:angegba1@umbc.edu">angegba1@umbc.edu</a>
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    <strong>phone number:</strong> 2405013063</div>
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<Summary>Hello,     I am Andy, a male graduate student in the Engineering Department. I am looking for a room around campus in a shared house. I want to move in as soon as possible.   If anyone is looking...</Summary>
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<Title>Philanon Instagram?!?!?!?!</Title>
<Tagline>You won't want to miss this!</Tagline>
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    <div>Today is a big day- a BIG day.</div>
    <div>We officially have an Instagram page!</div>
    <div>Follow us here: <a href="https://instagram.com/philosophersanon?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ">https://instagram.com/philosophersanon?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ</a>==</div>
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    <div>Have a great rest of your week!</div>
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    <div>-Liv</div>
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<Title>Single room available for female in Bolton Hill</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">A room is available in an all female apartment in Bolton hill, Baltimore city.<div>It is super close to MICA, UMMC, UB, Hopkins etc, and attraction spots in the city.</div>
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    <div>It is about 13-15 mins drive to UMBC, depending on the traffic and also close to the metro and bus lines. The room is 600$, which includes all utilities. Bathroom will be shared only with one other female. Move in can be as early as September 1st.</div>
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    <div>If you’re interested or have inquiries, please reach out to me <a href="mailto:aamar1@umbc.edu">aamar1@umbc.edu</a> or </div>
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<Title>Room available</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hi everyone! I have a room available in a duplex on the umbc bus route. I’m a rising junior transfer student. I also have a cat. Text or email me for more information. Thanks! <div>phone: <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">334-300-4346</a>
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    <div>email: <a href="mailto:rtambwe1@umbc.edu">rtambwe1@umbc.edu</a>
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<Title>The Essential Space is closed this week...</Title>
<Tagline>But here's how to access free food!!</Tagline>
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    <div><span>Free food options that are available on-campus this week are…</span></div>
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    <br><span><span>- A personalized pre-packed grocery bag!</span></span><div>
    <span><span>Follow the Google Form here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEDOXyMfNsaXPHslAW96C58FOkNBMhCAqTYfNoGkBorQJZ1w/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEDOXyMfNsaXPHslAW96C58FOkNBMhCAqTYfNoGkBorQJZ1w/viewform?usp=sf_link</a>! </span></span><div>
    <span><span>Pick up location will be on the right side of University Commons (UC) by the ATM, in a blue bin inside the farthest right double doors, and you will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup!</span></span><br><br><span>- The Free Farmers Market on Thursday at 2:15pm, as always outside the library on the right side</span>
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    <div>- Southwest Emergency Services is located within walking distance of campus at 1201 Maple Ave and is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am to 12pm.</div>
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    <br><span>- If you are a US citizen, you may qualify for SNAP, federal money for free groceries! Email us at <a href="mailto:retrieveressentials@umbc.edu">retrieveressentials@umbc.edu</a> and we will connect you with someone who can help sign you up.</span><br><br><span>FOR A FULL LIST OF NEARBY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS OFF-CAMPUS, GO TO MARYLAND FOOD BANK'S WEBSITE TO "FIND FOOD NEAR ME"! </span>
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    <p>IFPAC has been leading the way in Advanced Manufacturing Science for over 35 years. </p>
    <p>The annual conference 'IFPAC 2023' held June 4-7, 2023 in North Bethesda, MD and attended by more than 400 people focused on 'A Framework for the future, advanced manufacturing quality &amp; innovation'.</p>
    <p>Many students presented their research during two poster sessions. UMBC graduate students mentored by CBEE faculty earned first and second places for the best student poster presentations. </p>
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    <strong>Name: </strong>Harish Reddy Manyam</div>
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    <strong>Semester of Internship:</strong> Summer 2023</div>
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    <strong>This semester I completed a(n)...:</strong> Internship</div>
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    <strong>Title of position: </strong>Data Analyst</div>
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    <div>- Analyzed patient safety data from multiple sources, including hospital records and incident reports, to identify common themes and root causes of adverse events. </div>
    <div>- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop targeted interventions and improve processes to reduce the risk of adverse events.</div>
    <div>- Developed complex SQL queries and Python scripts to clean, transform, and aggregate data from disparate sources, including electronic health records and claims data.</div>
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    <div>I heard about this position from Handshake. After applying for this position, they called me for a technical interview. </div>
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    <div>UMBC Career Center, Career Fairs, Handshake, LinkedIn or other social media.</div>
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    <div><strong>What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?</strong></div>
    <div>In my role as a Data Analyst Intern at the Maryland Department of Health, I've most enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to patient safety through data analysis, collaborate with diverse teams, and grow my technical skills. The team outings and mentoring have also enriched my experience, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.</div>
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    <div><strong>How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?</strong></div>
    <div>My work has made an impact by uncovering common themes and root causes of adverse events in patient safety data. By analyzing complex datasets, I've assisted in identifying areas that required targeted interventions, ultimately contributing to the development of processes that reduce the risk of these events. My skills in SQL and Python have enabled me to transform and aggregate data efficiently, aiding the organization in making informed decisions. Overall, my contributions have played a role in enhancing patient care and safety within the healthcare system.</div>
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    <div><strong>What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?</strong></div>
    <div>Seek an internship that aligns with your interests and strengths. Tailor your resume, practice for interviews, and don't be afraid to network. Once in the role, be proactive, professional, and eager to learn. Your attitude and effort can turn an internship into a significant stepping stone in your career.</div>
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    <div><strong>Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.</strong></div>
    <div>My internship allowed me to transform classroom knowledge into real-world impact. Working with a team towards a common goal in healthcare was not just rewarding but a significant learning experience.</div>
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    <div><strong>Do you want the chance to be the next Intern of the Week? Fill out <a href="https://forms.gle/AEGpWyc3LGso5Pzu7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this form</a> to be considered!</strong></div>
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    <strong>Sonya Squires-Caesar</strong>, PhD Candidate, Language, Literacy, and Culture Program<br><em>Fall 2023 Graduate Student Research Fellow</em><strong><br></strong><br><strong>Project</strong>: "Finding Face and Building Financially Resilient Spaces: Becoming Communal Agents of Economic Change Workshop -<br>An Interactive Storytelling Exhibit"<em></em><strong><br><br></strong>
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    <strong>Earl Brooks</strong>, Assistant Professor, English<br><em>Fall 2023 Residential Faculty Fellow</em><br><br><strong>Project</strong>: "Black Sound Studies: Resisting the Sonics of White Supremacy"<br><strong><br></strong>
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    <strong>Christy Chapin</strong>, Associate Professor, History<br><em>Fall 2023 Residential Faculty Fellow</em><br><br><strong>Project</strong>: "The Financialized States of America: How Banking and Finance Shaped Capitalism, Governance, and Life in the United States"<strong><br><br></strong>
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    <div>To learn more about these fellows and their projects, please visit our website: <a href="dreshercenter.umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">dreshercenter.umbc.edu.</a>
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    <div><span>UMBC is participating in <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/business/topworkplaces/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><em>The Baltimore Sun </em>Top Workplaces</a> program, which identifies and compares top places to work in the Baltimore metropolitan area, based solely on the opinions of employees.</span></div>
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    <div>Last Monday, August 14, an email with a link to the online survey was sent out. The survey, conducted by <a href="https://www.energage.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Energage</a>, an independent research company, should take about five minutes to complete. Energage will keep your responses confidential; however, certain members of the UMBC community will have access to the optional written comments on the survey. If you wish to remain completely anonymous, please do not submit any optional written comments that could identify you individually.</div>
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    <li>If you did not receive an email, please check your spam or junk email for a message from "Energage Survey." To open the survey invitation, you may have to confirm the email is not spam.</li>
    <li>If you accidentally delete the survey email, you will receive a reminder email a few days later with another access link.</li>
    <li>Do not forward the survey email to a colleague. Each email has a unique code to prevent multiple responses.<br><br>
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    <div>We encourage everyone's participation and hope you will take this opportunity to share your honest feedback. </div>
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