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<Title>Reminder to Participate in Campus Climate Survey</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Dear UMBC Community,</div><div><br></div><div>As you have heard from President Sheares Ashby, UMBC is embarking on <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements/posts/148850/47a08/645bcdad6fad4e2ce66394c58cd9b745/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fannouncements%2Fposts%2F148846" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">an important campus climate assessment survey</a> this month.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Please use <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements/posts/148850/47a08/524dbca49ed4f9746a4968745e01e445/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Frankinconsulting.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_7QmKMDBWWeRX4hg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this link to participate in the survey</a>.</strong> It is vital that as many members of our UMBC community as possible share their voices so we may best understand opportunities to create a more inclusive campus for all.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for participating in this important project!</div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div><br></div><div><em>Tanyka M. Barber, Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer</em></div><div><em><br></em></div><div><em>Jasmine A. Lee, Co-Chair, Climate Study Work Group</em></div><div><em><br></em></div><div><em>Orianne Smith, Co-Chair, Climate Study Work Group</em></div></div>
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Community,     As you have heard from President Sheares Ashby, UMBC is embarking on an important campus climate assessment survey this month.     Please use this link to participate in...</Summary>
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<Title>Retrievers on the Move Step Challenge</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><p><span>Hey UMBC community!</span></p><p>Are you ready to put your walking skills to the test? Get ready for our Campus Step Challenge—"Fetch Your Steps", a fun and competitive way to stay active, win prizes, and earn bragging rights alongside the entire UMBC community!</p><p><strong><span>Compete as a Team</span></strong><span> and track your steps to climb the leaderboard! Team up with your department or colleagues and see who takes the crown for the most steps!</span></p><p><strong><br>Challenge Dates</strong><span>: April 14th – May 15th</span></p><p><span><br><strong>Goal</strong>: Walk as much as you can and outstep the competition!</span></p><p><span>Whether you’re walking between meetings, getting your steps in before or after work, or taking scenic strolls around campus, every step counts!</span></p><p><strong><span>Ready to compete?</span></strong><span> Sign up now using the Google Form below and start stepping toward victory:<br><a href="https://forms.gle/qcKr9aeDPuEdVGyx8" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://forms.gle/qcKr9aeDPuEdVGyx8</span></a></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p></p></div></div>
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<Summary>Hey UMBC community!  Are you ready to put your walking skills to the test? Get ready for our Campus Step Challenge—"Fetch Your Steps", a fun and competitive way to stay active, win prizes, and...</Summary>
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<Title>Participate in Spring Commencement as Event Staff</Title>
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<Summary>Please register to participate as Spring Commencement Event Staff!      There will be three ceremonies at the CEI Arena:    Wednesday, May 21 at 10 a.m.    Thursday, May 22, at 10 a.m.  Thursday,...</Summary>
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<Title>Meet the Artist for Sherman Hall - This Week!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>We invite you to join us for a special opportunity to meet the artist Marc Archambault, the artist selected to commission a unique artwork for Sherman Hall! Marc will share his design in-process concept, and insights into his creative process, and welcome your thoughts on the artwork's development. We hope you’ll be part of the conversation. </div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to seeing you there! <br><br></div><div><h5><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOO6X_coEuLbRdD6wR06TwOyULyGXhwKHD5CYWfhHqFfxWAw/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Please RSVP here.</a></strong></h5><br></div><div><strong>Public Art Preview<br></strong>Wed. March 26<br>12:00 – 1:00 p.m.<br><em>PAHB, Room #132</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Meet the Artist: Open House<br></strong>Thurs. March 27<br>11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.*<br><em>The Commons, near the Bookstore</em></div><div><br></div><div><em>Please share! These events are free and open to the UMBC community.<br>*Please note time change.</em></div><div><em><br></em></div><div><span><br><p><span><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfGHP5hSrOZkWAp_je4OUWmBbL48CI0JRPj9S1LhxXQtnaNESPHTZXOnXE0R6iRchF8hMuSxAO-pJOR2lvjUzINOEBHhWL0u1BYRunKKdoht1J44-4JR7TGMuDk95pJRIq0FYBi?key=AR77jr2cSrtGOfoYZzd9oLft" width="624" height="808" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span></p><div><span><span><br></span></span></div></span></div><div><em><br></em></div></div>
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<Title>Volunteer for the Career Center's Clothing Closet Event</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>On <strong>April 1st</strong>, the Career Center will host our annual <strong>UMBC Suits Professional Clothing Closet event</strong>, providing students with <strong>one complete professional outfit</strong>—a powerful step in their career journey made possible by the unwavering support of our UMBC community.</p><p>We invite you to <strong>continue making an impact</strong> by volunteering to help bring this event to life. We need assistance <strong>March 31st through April 2nd</strong> for:</p><ul><li>Setting up the clothing closet</li><li>Helping students select clothing and check out</li><li>Breaking down and organizing post-event</li></ul><p><strong>Volunteer shifts are just one hour</strong>, and your time and energy will go a long way in supporting our students’ success.</p><p><strong>Sign up here</strong>: <a href="https://615d88aa.streaklinks.com/CWS4djj7O64K4x3HaQTE7EW2/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F5080D4AA4A62EA4F85-55273189-umbc%23%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">[Sign-Up Link]</a></p><p>Thank you for helping our students look and feel their best as they take on internships, interviews, and beyond.</p><div><br></div></div>
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<Title>REMINDER: ESS &amp; CUSS Nominations Are Open!</Title>
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<Title>Dinner with Friends: Lockdown Stories</Title>
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<Title>Faculty and Staff Lunch and Learn: Updates and information on undocumented students</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>We invite you to join us for a special opportunity to meet the artist Marc Archambault, the artist selected to commission a unique artwork for Sherman Hall! Marc will share his design in-process concept, and insights into his creative process, and welcome your thoughts on the artwork's development. We hope you’ll be part of the conversation. </div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to seeing you there! <br><br></div><div><h5><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOO6X_coEuLbRdD6wR06TwOyULyGXhwKHD5CYWfhHqFfxWAw/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Please RSVP here.</a></strong></h5><br></div><div><strong>Public Art Preview<br></strong>Wed. March 26<br>12:00 – 1:00 pm<br><em>PAHB, Room #132</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Meet the Artist: Open House<br></strong>Thurs. March 27<br>12:00 – 3:00 pm<br><em>The Commons, near the Bookstore</em></div><div><br></div><div><em>Please share! These events are free and open to the UMBC community</em></div><div><em><br></em></div><div><span><br><p><span><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfGHP5hSrOZkWAp_je4OUWmBbL48CI0JRPj9S1LhxXQtnaNESPHTZXOnXE0R6iRchF8hMuSxAO-pJOR2lvjUzINOEBHhWL0u1BYRunKKdoht1J44-4JR7TGMuDk95pJRIq0FYBi?key=AR77jr2cSrtGOfoYZzd9oLft" width="624" height="808" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span></p><div><span><span><br></span></span></div></span></div><div><em><br></em></div></div>
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