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<Summary>URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!     For the full schedule see:  urcad.umbc.edu       Celine Anong | Women in Computing: Understanding Needs, Attitudes, and Obstacles in Recife,...</Summary>
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<Title>URCAD Presenters: Linehan Artist Scholars</Title>
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<Title>DELAYED OPENING: March 27</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Good morning! The Mosaic will have a delayed opening today, March 27, 2026 due to staff training. The Center will open at 12 PM with our program, Donuts &amp; Dialogue. <div><br></div><div>Should you have any questions, please email us at <a href="mailto:themosaic@umbc.edu">themosaic@umbc.edu</a>. </div></div>
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<Summary>Good morning! The Mosaic will have a delayed opening today, March 27, 2026 due to staff training. The Center will open at 12 PM with our program, Donuts &amp; Dialogue.     Should you have any...</Summary>
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