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<Title>Planning to present at URCAD?</Title>
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    <div>As we prepare for your URCAD presentations online, we'd like to get a gage on how familiar you are with the VoiceThread platform.  Maybe you've used it in a class or for another presentation, or maybe you haven't used it at all...  Let us know by filling out this short questionnaire:</div>
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    <div>This will help us plan the upcoming workshops on using VT for your URCAD presentation in April.</div>
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<Summary>As we prepare for your URCAD presentations online, we'd like to get a gage on how familiar you are with the VoiceThread platform.  Maybe you've used it in a class or for another presentation, or...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="98530" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/educ/posts/98530">
<Title>Arts Integration [free] Virtual Series, Kicking off March 4</Title>
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    <div><strong>Making Connections, Saying Connected</strong></div>
    <div>Get informed and inspired about optimizing learning and engagement by connecting the arts to your teaching.</div>
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    <div>Our Kickoff event is on Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:30 - 6p </div>
    <div>Keynote Speaker, Alysia Lee</div>
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    <div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGjWdop7Ccio6XxcgDTmEZB2P5KBc0QjpuOR0bzHGVCv0j7Q/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">To attend this virtual event, please click here to register.</a></div>
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    <div>We are recruiting a broad spectrum of experts to lead workshops on a variety of arts integration topics.  Each workshop will be held online from 4:30-6 pm.  In addition, each workshop will have a follow-up session to create opportunities to share implementation stories and to strengthen the outcomes of each workshop.   </div>
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    <div>The workshops will be offered online on the following Thursday afternoons:</div>
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    <div>March 11, 2021                                May  8, 2021</div>
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    <div>March 18, 2021                                May  15, 2021</div>
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    <div>March 25, 2021                                May  22, 2021  </div>
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    <div>We are also planning an online community event on Thursday, April 1, 2021 celebrating the arts.</div>
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    <div>      <a href="https://makingconnectionsstayingconnected.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> Stay tune to our blog for more information about these events.</a>
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<Summary>Making Connections, Saying Connected  Get informed and inspired about optimizing learning and engagement by connecting the arts to your teaching.     Our Kickoff event is on Thursday, March 4,...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="98505" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/educ/posts/98505">
<Title>Ways You Can Support Your Community and Empower Others</Title>
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    <div>Martin Luther King Jr. day is this Monday, an important day to remember MLK and the many heroes of the civil rights movement. Below are some wonderful ideas from Dr. Shapiro and the Civic Engagement Leadership Group! </div>
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    <p><span><em>Dear Student Leaders,</em></span></p>
    <em><br></em><p><span><em>As you know, Monday, January 18, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is not only intended to commemorate the accomplishments of a national hero but also to mark a day of service. MLK Day is a day to connect to our communities and to give back.</em></span></p>
    <em><br></em><p><span><em>It would be hard to imagine a more challenging and difficult moment in our history.  We are taking this opportunity to offer some ways you might honor Dr. King’s memory and legacy.</em></span></p>
    <em><br></em><ol><li><p><em>Reviewing and/or participating in <a href="https://americansofconscience.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Americans of Conscience</span></a> activities</em></p></li></ol>
    <em><br></em><ol><li><p><em><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U4lLN7bg85HSM4IyQ1Q8xfoX-oEFLNeA-tOcirxt-ZE/edit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Social Justice Volunteer Opportunities</span></a> in the area</em></p></li></ol>
    <em><br></em><ol><li><p><em> Joining the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inauguration-day-dialogue-working-towards-a-more-perfect-union-tickets-136621172605" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Inauguration Day of Dialogue</span></a></em></p></li></ol>
    <em><br></em><p><span><em>We stand at a most critical and significant moment in American history.  What we do, what we say, what we think and believe matters.  It is particularly appropriate for all of us to appreciate and reflect on the best role models our American history has to offer.</em></span></p>
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    <div><span><em>More information below</em></span></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="98497" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/educ/posts/98497">
<Title>REPOST: Balancing Inclusion and Free Speech</Title>
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    <p><em>This is a repost on behalf of our colleagues at Office of Equity &amp; Inclusion. Original post <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/equityandinclusion/events/89770" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</em></p>
    <p><strong><span>Balancing Inclusion and Free Speech<br></span><span>Wednesday, January 27<br></span><span>4pm, via Webex</span></strong></p>
    <p><em><span>What is our role in protecting free speech as a public university?<br></span><span>What should I do if I see or hear content that does not align with my values?<br></span><span>What is the difference between free speech and hate speech?<br></span><span>Is hate speech protected?<br></span><span>Can I be disciplined for my speech online? What about in a classroom?</span></em></p>
    <p><span><strong>Help us start a community discussion about the challenges of balancing our shared commitments to free speech and equity and inclusion. </strong></span></p>
    <p><span><strong>Please share your thoughts and questions when you register for the event.</strong></span></p>
    <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz0MMtwai6nERJp1qUZ0uj4VN6ijkLEgx_zOQsPARd8PHPPA/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register Here</a></p>
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<Summary>This is a repost on behalf of our colleagues at Office of Equity &amp; Inclusion. Original post here.  Balancing Inclusion and Free Speech Wednesday, January 27 4pm, via Webex  What is our role in...</Summary>
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    <span>TRANS SUPPORT GROUP UMBC COUNSELING CENTER</span><br><span>Fridays 2-2:50PM</span><br><span>Starting February 12th 2021</span><br><span>WebEX Virtual Meetings</span><br><span>Support for Transgender, Non-Binary, &amp; Gender Questioning Students</span><br><span>The trans support group is a closed group for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning students. We will meet weekly; students who register will hope to commit to the weekly meetings through the end of the semester. Topics of discussion will revolve around supporting one another in an online, virtual space.</span><br><span>Contact Roshan Javadian </span><a href="mailto:roshanja@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">roshanja@umbc.edu</a> <span>or Ethan "Sunny" Swift (he/him/they/them) </span><a href="mailto:eswift@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">eswift@umbc.edu</a> <span>to register.</span>
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<Summary>TRANS SUPPORT GROUP UMBC COUNSELING CENTER Fridays 2-2:50PM Starting February 12th 2021 WebEX Virtual Meetings Support for Transgender, Non-Binary, &amp; Gender Questioning Students The trans...</Summary>
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<Title>International Day of Education -- January 24</Title>
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    <span>"We must do far more to advance Sustainable Development Goal 4, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all."</span><div><span>- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterras</span></div>
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    <div><span>"The International Education Day occurs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that led to a global learning disruption of unprecedented scale and severity. The closure of schools, universities and other learning institutions, as well as the interruption of many literacy and lifelong learning programmes, has affected the lives of 1.6 billion students in over 190 countries. As a new year begins, now is the time to step up collaboration and international solidarity to place education and lifelong learning at the centre of the recovery and the transformation towards more inclusive, safe and sustainable societies.</span></div>
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    <span>Now is the time to power education by stepping up collaboration and international solidarity to place education and lifelong learning at the centre of the recovery. Capturing the spirit of the International Day of Education, </span><a href="https://unesco.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><abbr>UNESCO</abbr></a><span> and partners have spearheaded the </span><a href="https://www.learning-planet.org/en/festival" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learning Planet Festival</a><span> to celebrate learning in all contexts and share innovations that fulfil the potential of every learner, no matter what their circumstances. The winners of </span><a href="https://www.learning-planet.org/en/prince" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">an essay contest of “Le Petit Prince”</a><span> will be unveiled as part of the Day’s celebrations.</span><span>" </span>
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<Summary>"We must do far more to advance Sustainable Development Goal 4, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all." - UN Secretary-General...</Summary>
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<Title>Dr. Hult with Colleagues Publish New Article</Title>
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    <span><div><span><br></span></div>Together with colleagues Dr. Wanyu Amy Ou and Dr. Mingyue Michelle Gu from Hong Kong, Dr. Francis Hult has published a new article in the International Journal of Multilingualism.  Drawing upon principles of translanguaging, they investigate how English as a lingua franca (ELF) forms part of the multilingual repertoires among students at an international university.</span><div><span><br></span></div>
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<Title>National Day of Racial Healing: Letter Writing Campaign</Title>
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    <em>This is a repost on behalf of our colleagues at The Shriver Center. Original post <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/shriver/posts/98415" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</em><div><em><br></em></div>
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    <div>The National Day of Racial Healing is on Tuesday, <strong>January 19th, 2021</strong>. This annual observance was first introduced by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on January 17th, 2017 and has been celebrated every year since. The goal of the day is to promote racial healing and equity through collective action. To learn more, visit <a href="https://healourcommunities.org/about/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://healourcommunities.org/about/</a>
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    <div>As a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center, we are honoring the day by welcoming you to join our letter writing campaign regarding the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Congressional Resolution, also known as S. Con. Res. 50.  Introduced by Senator Cory Booker, this concurrent resolution calls for the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT). </div>
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    <div>Through our letter writing campaign, we encourage you to voice your thoughts on the TRHT resolution by writing letters to your senators. During the first hour of the event, you will have the chance to learn more about the resolution as well as the TRHT work that is happening on campus and in the surrounding community. The last 30 minutes will be an optional space for you to work through the thoughts and experiences that you would like to include in your letter with the facilitators. </div>
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    <div>The National Day of Racial Healing is <strong>on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021.</strong> This annual observance was first introduced by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on January 17th, 2017 and has been celebrated every year since. The goal of the day is to promote racial healing and equity through collective action. To learn more, visit <a href="https://healourcommunities.org/about/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://healourcommunities.org/about/</a>
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    <div>As a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center, we are honoring the day by welcoming you to join our letter writing campaign regarding the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Congressional Resolution, also known as S. Con. Res. 50.  Introduced by Senator Cory Booker, this concurrent resolution calls for the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT). <br>
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    <div>Through our letter writing campaign, we encourage you to voice your thoughts on the TRHT resolution by writing letters to your senators. During the first hour of the event, you will have the chance to learn more about the resolution as well as the TRHT work that is happening on campus and in the surrounding community. The last 30 minutes will be an optional space for you to work through the thoughts and experiences that you would like to include in your letter with the facilitators. </div>
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    <div>We hope to see you there!</div>
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    <div><span><strong>National Day of Racial Healing</strong></span></div>
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    <div><span><strong>Tuesday, January 19th, 2021</strong></span></div>
    <div><span><strong>12:30-2pm</strong></span></div>
    <div><span><strong>via Webex</strong></span></div>
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    <div><span>To join the event, please use the Webex link below:</span></div>
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    <h4><em>The Women's Center's Returning Women Students Scholarships Application for 2021-22 is available now via <a href="https://umbc.academicworks.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">ScholarshipRetriever</a> to undergraduate students who meet the eligibility requirements. </em></h4>
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    <em>T</em><em>he deadline for submission via </em><em><a href="https://umbc.academicworks.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">ScholarshipRetriever</a> </em><em>is Friday, April 9, 2020. </em>
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    <h5>This common application which is called <em>Women's Center: Returning Women Students 2021-2022</em> in ScholarshipRetiever enables eligible students to apply for more than one of the Returning Women Students Scholarships with just one submission. Please note that <em>this opportunity to apply will only appear in ScholarshipRetriever to students who meet the scholarship qualifications</em>. The five available scholarships via the Returning Women Student Scholarship Application are:</h5>
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    <li><span>Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship &amp; The UMBC Scholarship for Mature Students </span></li>
    <li><span>Jodi Mister/Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship</span></li>
    <li><span>AEGON Scholarship</span></li>
    <li><span>The Richard &amp; Roselyn Bryson Neville Memorial Fund for Returning Women Scholarship</span></li>
    <li><span>The Rosalie Tydings Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship</span></li>
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    <h5><em>Undergraduate students of any gender over the age of 25 and with at least 60 credits and 2.5 GPA may be eligible. Students must be completing their <u>first </u>undergraduate degree. </em></h5>
    <div><em>If a student does not meet these requirements, the scholarship opportunity will not appear on ScholarshipRetriever. Students who have not completed the FAFSA will not see the opportunity in ScholarshipRetriever. Students who wish to still be considered despite not meeting these requirements should contact the Women's Center directly. This encouragement to reach out directly to the Women's Center extends to students who have extenuating circumstances (i.e. students who are DACA/undocumented) that may prevent them from completing the FAFSA.</em></div>
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    <em>Students who are selected to be scholars are required to participate in the </em><em>Returning Women Students Scholars + Affiliates program</em><em>. For more information about the program, visit <a href="https://womenscenter.umbc.edu/scholarships/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">our website </a>and be sure to attend an information session.</em>
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    <h5><em>Information sessions<span> related to the application process and scholars program requirements on: </span></em></h5>
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    <span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/89662" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Monday, February 22nd from 5:30-6:15pm</a> </span>OR </li>
    <li><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/89728" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Wednesday, March 31st from 5-6pm</a><em> (the focus of this session will be on crafting your personal essays)</em></span></li>
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    <h5><em><span>Applicants are highly encouraged to attend an info session before submitting their application. For students who cannot attend a session live, a recording of the 2/22 session will be made available to those who request it. </span></em></h5>
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    <div><h5>If you have any questions concerning the application process or the scholars program requirements, please contact the Women's Center director, Jess Myers, at <a href="mailto:womenscenter@umbc.edu">womenscenter@umbc.edu</a>. </h5></div>
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