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<Title>[SOLD] T-Mobile based phone line available!</Title>
<Tagline>For students seeking postpaid US phone number.</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><div><div>Hi,<div><br></div>
    <div>This is specially for any new incoming grad student looking for a US based phone number after their arrival in US.<br><br>We have one slot available to add a new person to our T-Mobile based family plan. With a fixed monthly payment of ~$28, you will get unlimited call/texts, unlimited 5g data and free international roaming (with 2g and free texts).<br><br>Further details of this plan can be found here: <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cfd/plans-and-pricing/?vn=email-ecommtab&amp;ckmid=102597&amp;cmpid=CFD_PB_P_CENTRFIELD_UP6A4H4BSKUISLR0I64785&amp;a=144&amp;ocid=1016144&amp;agid=137660026736&amp;subid=1626855037.1626855037.1444826076&amp;s1=1626855037.1626855037.1444826076&amp;cpid=98748&amp;cookiereset=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA_bieBhDSARIsADU4zLcknrR-YaFhg-8rAg2Y8GIEw4TMeQQHvy4Iz5SyP1itzj-n3ac-YBcaAgN3EALw_wcB&amp;device=c&amp;geotest=true&amp;c=109464&amp;s3=e.g.643813085741&amp;s4=c&amp;s6=9007919&amp;ls=g&amp;s20=98748&amp;s19=CFD_PB_P_CENTRFIELD_UP6A4H4BSKUISLR0I64785&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fcfd%2Fplans-and-pricing%2F%3Fa%3D144%26c%3D109464%26s1%3D137660026736%26s2%3Dt%2520mobile%2520magenta%2520max%2520plan.kwd-1224585983686%26s3%3De.g.643813085741%26s4%3Dc%26s5%3D.%26s6%3D9007919%26ls%3Dg%26s20%3D98748%26s19%3DCFD_PB_P_CENTRFIELD_UP6A4H4BSKUISLR0I64785%26cftrk%3D1%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">T-Mobile Magenta Plan</a><br><br><br>Please email me at <a href="mailto:sali9@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sali9@umbc.edu</a> if interested.</div>
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<Summary>Hi,    This is specially for any new incoming grad student looking for a US based phone number after their arrival in US.  We have one slot available to add a new person to our T-Mobile based...</Summary>
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<Title>Spring 2023: Grit-Coin</Title>
<Tagline>Buy More, Save More!</Tagline>
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    <span>Welcome to the Spring 2023 semester Retrievers! During the first week of classes (Jan 23-Feb 3), earn Grit-Coin on all of your in-store UMBC logo merchandise purchases. Visit store for more details!<br></span><div>
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    <div>-Grit-Coin is redeemable between Feb. 6th March 17th.</div>
    <div><span>-Grit-Coin amount is calculated pre-tax &amp; after all other discounts.</span></div>
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    <span>-</span><span>Grit-Coin may not be redeemed if items have been returned from original receipt. </span>
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    <span>-Grit-Coin is only earned on UMBC logo merchandise.</span><span>(Yum Shoppe items, Supplies, Frames, Course Materials &amp; other non-logoed items are excluded)</span>
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    <div><span>-Grit-Coin is not legal tender.</span></div>
    <div><span>-Grit-Coin is earned &amp; redeemed in-store only with original receipt attached.</span></div>
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    <div><span><span>-</span><span>Each Grit-Coin is one-time use &amp; must be surrendered upon redemption.</span></span></div>
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<Summary>Welcome to the Spring 2023 semester Retrievers! During the first week of classes (Jan 23-Feb 3), earn Grit-Coin on all of your in-store UMBC logo merchandise purchases. Visit store for more...</Summary>
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<Title>University of Chicago Research Fellows</Title>
<Tagline>Looking for a Summer Opportunity?</Tagline>
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    <div>We are predoctoral fellows working with Michael Greenstone, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and director of the Energy Policy Institute (EPIC). Our team is looking for students currently in their penultimate year to join as <strong>research fellows for Summer 2023</strong>. We work on a variety of topics in energy and environmental economics, ranging from solar energy to pollution to the effects of climate change.<br>
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    <div>The application is open until <strong>March 5th</strong>. Any students interested in the fellowship are encouraged to apply <a href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/epicsummerresearch/jobs/5485897003" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>. </div>
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    <div>For more info, see email and links below.</div>
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    <br>Predoctoral Fellows<br>Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago</div>
    <div><br></div>--<br><div><div><div><div>
    <strong>EPIC Predoctoral Fellowship Selection Committee</strong><div>
    <span>email: </span><a href="mailto:epic.predoctoralfellowship@gmail.com" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">epic.predoctoralfellowship@gmail.com</a><br>
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    <div>website: <a href="https://www.epicpredoctoralfellowship.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.epicpredoctoralfellowship.com/</a><br>
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    <div>Follow us at<span> <a href="https://twitter.com/UChiEnergy" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">@UChiEnergy</a></span>
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<Summary>We are predoctoral fellows working with Michael Greenstone, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and director of the Energy Policy Institute (EPIC). Our team is looking for students...</Summary>
<Website>https://boards.greenhouse.io/epicsummerresearch/jobs/5485897003</Website>
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<Title>SP2023 Instructional Technology Update</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the </span><a href="http://umbc.edu/doit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Division of Information Technology</span></a><span> for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/display/faq/Blackboard" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Blackboard Help FAQs</span></a><span> or directly at </span><a href="http://www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help</span></a><span>.  You can also contact the </span><a href="http://doit.umbc.edu/tsc" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Technology Support Center</span></a><span> at 410.455.3838 or </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1867859" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>submit an RT (Request Tracker) ticket</span></a><span> via the </span><a href="https://rt.umbc.edu/UMBC/RequestHelp.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>myUMBC Help Menu</span></a><span> or directly at </span><a href="http://my.umbc.edu/help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>my.umbc.edu/help</span></a><span>.</span></p>
    <br><p><span><strong>HEADLINES</strong></span></p>
    <p><span><strong>What's New</strong></span></p>
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    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/128337/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Students' Interest Shifts Toward Hybrid and Online Learning</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/130225" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Faculty and student satisfaction with Ultra exceeds 85%</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/130226/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Top 5 departments that have adopted Ultra</span></a><span>   </span></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/129189" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>National Distance Learning Week Recap: Faculty, Staff, Students Discuss Online Learning</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/129917/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Three Faculty Earn QM Certification in FA2022</span></a><span> </span></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/129771/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Poll Everywhere Pilot Continues for SP2023</span></a><span> </span></p></li>
    <ul><li><p><a href="https://blog.polleverywhere.com/anti-cheating-strategies/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tip: How to limit [remote] cheating in [in-class] Poll Everywhere activities</span></a></p></li></ul>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/130224/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Instructional Technology Welcomes Ben Amudzi to Team</span></a><span> </span></p></li>
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    <br><p><span><strong>Training &amp; Professional Development</strong></span><span> (</span><a href="https://pivot.umbc.edu/training/recording-archives/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>recording archive</span></a><span>)</span></p>
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    <li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=essentials" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Ultra Essentials</span></a><span>: Jan 23-27 (every day at noon; recordings available)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=class" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Class Synchronous Web Conferencing Demo for Faculty</span></a><span> (Jan 24 &amp; Jan 26)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/129835/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Quality Matters Impact Program - Call to Participate</span></a></p></li>
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    <br><p><span><strong>In Case You Missed It: Recordings &amp; Tips</strong></span></p>
    <ul>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/129092/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Accessibility Essentials: Make Online Courses Accessible</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Course Prep Checklists</span></p></li>
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    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/115516/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tips to Wrap Up Your Blackboard Course for the Semester</span></a><span> </span></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/101114/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Effective Practices for Delivering Blackboard Tests</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/111595" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Tips to Get Your Blackboard Course Ready for Next Semester</span></a></p></li>
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    <br><p><span><strong>Other DoIT &amp; UMBC News</strong></span></p>
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    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/128655/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>2022-23 Learning Analytics Mini Grant Recipients Announced</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/126949/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>All Students Required to Enroll in Duo by End of AY 2022-23</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/129501/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Blackboard courses created on November 29, 2022</span></a></p></li>
    <li><p><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/127714/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Collin Sullivan to be "On Loan" to DPS</span></a></p></li>
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    students to discuss the unique challenges of moving to a different country,
    such as homesickness, acculturation, and academic and interpersonal issues. The
    goal is for members to develop meaningful connections with others, find
    community, and get support regarding their challenges. </span><strong><span></span></strong></p>
    
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    <p><u><span>Day and Time</span></u><span>: Wednesdays 11 AM-12:30 PM (Starting February 8<sup>th </sup></span><span>but will remain open to new members</span><span> until full</span><span>)</span></p>
    <p><span>The first step to joining any group is to complete a triage appointment with the counseling center. Please call us at 410-455-2542 to schedule. </span><span>Masking may be necessary based on community COVID-19 transmission levels; please inquire with the counseling center or your group leader about masking requirements for the group.</span></p>
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    <p><span>For general group questions, please secure message our Group Coordinator Lauren Mirzakhalili, LCSW-C, via the patient portal: </span><a href="https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://myretrievercare.umbc.edu/</a></p>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="130386" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/130386">
<Title>Upcoming Collective Bargaining Bill for GAs</Title>
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    <span>The Collective Bargaining Bill is just round the corner, and we - the Graduate Student Association (GSA), want to know your stance on the bill. This survey's purpose is to understand how graduate assistants (GAs) at UMBC are currently feeling about their financial situation, including things such as housing, routine expenses, and GA benefits in relation to the current bill that will allow USM GAs the right to unionize. If you are unaware of the Collective Bargaining Bill or need a refresher, please go through this resource pack, especially curated for your reference.</span><br><div><ul>
    <li>The bill for this year is linked <a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0275?ys=2023RS" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</li>
    <li>A factsheet created by students at UMD can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HoQU7nVhE_df5KqdhgRB2xUZTgNT2j_VmUFoKFAqN-4/edit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</li>
    <li>UMBC GSA's statement from last year can be found <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/117551" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</li>
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    <div>Please note that you have the freedom to skip any optional questions in this survey if you do not feel comfortable responding to it. This survey is strictly anonymous. This information will be used to help the GSA in its efforts to advocate for GAs and other graduate students at UMBC. <div><br></div>
    <div>Completing<a href="https://forms.gle/5wgxwkqBjkyJNKCu5" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> this survey </a>will enter you into a raffle to receive one of three <strong>$25</strong> UMBC bookstore gift cards.</div>
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<Summary>The Collective Bargaining Bill is just round the corner, and we - the Graduate Student Association (GSA), want to know your stance on the bill. This survey's purpose is to understand how graduate...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="130384" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/130384">
<Title>New Procurement Staff</Title>
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    <p><span>recently joined the team.  With the change in personnel, the Department has been reorganized to provide enhanced </span></p>
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    <p><span>listed below as needed.</span></p>
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    <p><span>Ann Fusselbaugh</span></p>
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    <p><span>We appreciate your on-going patience as the Department has continued to move forward in a strategic manner.</span></p>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="130382" important="true" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/130382">
<Title>New COVID-19 Booster Clinics</Title>
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    <p><span>Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics. </span></p>
    <p><span><strong><br>Clinic Dates and Locations</strong></span></p>
    <p><span>Please note that clinics will be held at the<strong> Harbor Hall Multipurpose Room. </strong></span></p>
    <p><span>Wednesday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</span></p>
    <p><span>Thursday, February 2, </span>10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</p>
    <p><a href="https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/umbcclinic" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sign up for an appointment here</a>.</p>
    <p>Please bring your printed registration form, ID, health insurance card, and pharmacy benefit card, if you have one.</p>
    <p><strong>Volunteers Needed! </strong>If you can help, please <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AE2AAAFAC07-flushot" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sign up here.</a></p>
    <p><a href="https://health.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Retriever Integrated Health</a> is here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us at 410-455-2542 for more information. </p>
    <p><span>Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy.</span></p>
    <p><span><em>Vic Madrid</em></span></p>
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<Title>New COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics</Title>
<Tagline>February 1 and 2</Tagline>
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    <p><span>Dear Community,</span></p>
    <p>Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics. </p>
    <p><span><strong>Clinic Dates and Locations</strong></span></p>
    <p><span>Please note that clinics will be held at the<strong> Harbor Hall Multipurpose Room. </strong></span></p>
    <p><span>Wednesday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</span></p>
    <p><span>Thursday, February 2, </span>10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</p>
    <p><a href="https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic/umbcclinic" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sign up for an appointment here</a>.</p>
    <p>Please bring your printed registration form, ID, health insurance card, and pharmacy benefit card, if you have one.</p>
    <p><strong>Volunteers Needed! </strong>If you can help, please <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5AE2AAAFAC07-flushot" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sign up here.</a></p>
    <p><a href="https://health.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Retriever Integrated Health</a> is here to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us at 410-455-2542 for more information. </p>
    <p><span>Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy.</span></p>
    <p><span><em>Vic Madrid</em></span></p>
    <p><em>Medical Director, Retriever Integrated Health</em></p>
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<Summary>Dear Community,  Please consider joining us for one of our upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics.   Clinic Dates and Locations  Please note that clinics will be held at the Harbor Hall Multipurpose...</Summary>
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    <div>Welcome to our new and returning students! COET Advisors are excited to welcome you back to campus!<br>
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    <div>Spring semester courses will begin on Monday, January 30th.</div>
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    <div>COEIT Advisors are here to help COEIT students with schedule adjustments, general questions, or even late registration clearance.</div>
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    <div>We advise Pre-Computer Engineering, Pre- Computer Science, Pre-Chemical Engineering, Pre- Mechanical Engineering, and Pre- Engineering Undecided students. We are also happy to work with any COEIT full majors that have questions. <br>
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    <div>The best way to connect with an advisor is to sign up for an appointment here: <a href="https://calendly.com/coeit">https://calendly.com/coeit</a>.</div>
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    <div><strong>Walk in Advising:</strong></div>
    <div>We are also offering limited Walk-In Advising times during drop/add. Please keep in mind that walk in advising is on a first come first serve basis and we cannot guarantee wait times.<br>
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    <div>A sign in sheet will be located on a table outside of ITE 204.</div>
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    <div><u>Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 10th</u></div>
    <div>Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 10:00 -12:00 <br>
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    <div>You are also welcome to email us at <a href="mailto:coeitadvising@umbc.edu">coeitadvising@umbc.edu</a>. <br>
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