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    <div class="html-content"><span><div><div><span>You are invited to help us raise campus awareness about accessibility by participating in a<span> </span></span><strong>wheelchair basketball game</strong><span> </span>with
     the Maryland Ravens, whose mission is to build cooperation and foster 
    relationships between people with disabilities and their community. </div><div><br></div><div>The
     Ravens organization provides the equipment, a brief training clinic for
     players of all abilities (with or without disability), and a very 
    entertaining game! Y<span>ou
     and your teammates (volunteer campus partners of staff, faculty and 
    students) provide the effort for a very enjoyable, mixed-ability game on
     wheels. </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><span>Come
     out, ready to play and learn via this fun and supportive experience and
     strengthen the UMBC community as the Maryland Ravens build teamwork and
     cooperation between people with physical disabilities and able-bodied 
    people.<span> </span><span>This event has been a great success in the past and<span> </span></span><span><strong>we need you</strong></span><span><span> </span>to continue the tradition as a player or spectator.</span><span> </span>Bring a friend or colleague, and l</span><span>et's raise awareness about disAbility together!</span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span><br></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><strong><span><span><br></span></span></strong></div><div><strong><span><span>WHEN:<span> </span><span><span><span><span>April 25, 2018</span></span></span></span><span> </span>in the RAC Arena</span></span></strong><br></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Clinic at</strong><span> </span><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>4:30 pm </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong>--- Learn how to navigate the game using a specialized wheelchair and shoot hoops with the team! </div><div><br></div><div><span><strong>Game: </strong><span> </span><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>5 pm</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong> --- <span> </span></span><strong>Tipoff! </strong><span> </span>Use the skills you gained from the clinic and play in the game! </div><div> </div><div><u>Sign up to play here: <span> </span></u><strong><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/ceIhbBi9K5xgAllb2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://goo.gl/forms/ceIhbBi9K5xgAllb2</a> <br><br><span>OR just come watch the game for free!</span></strong><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Meet and greet after the game:</strong><span> </span><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>6:30-7pm</span></span></span></span></span></span>-</strong>-- Meet the players from the Maryland Ravens!</div><div><br><br></div><div><br></div><div><span>The<a href="https://www.facebook.com/marylandravens" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span> </span>Maryland Ravens</a><span> </span>are a non-profit organization based in Baltimore that </span><span>strives to help<span> </span></span><span>physically challenged and able-body people</span><span> build a sense of teamwork, cooperation, and community involvement.  Learn more about them here: <a href="http://www.marylandravens.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://www.marylandravens.org/</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marylandravens/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.facebook.com/marylandravens/</a></span><br></div><br></div><div><br></div></span><div>*This
     event is being offered in partnership by UMBC's Recreation &amp; 
    Physical Education Department (Athletics), the Office of Accessibility 
    &amp; Disability Services, Student Disability Services, Adaptive Sports 
    Group, Pi Kappa Phi, and Global Brigades.</div></div>
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<Title>Don't forget to VOTE! PSS and CUSS Elections end 4/29!</Title>
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<Title>Reminder: Join the PSS Mentoring Program!</Title>
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<Title>Vote Now! PSS and CUSS Elections live 4/19-4/29</Title>
<Tagline>Be part of the electoral process for 2018-2020 terms!</Tagline>
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<Title>Reminder: UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive</Title>
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<Title>UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h5>Donations are still needed for the UMBC Suits Your Professional Clothing Drive.<br></h5><p><br></p><p>Get an early jump on spring cleaning this weekend, and clean out your closet to help UMBC students!</p><br>Donate new and gently used professional clothing to UMBC students to assist with their professional dress needs for job interviews, career fairs, networking opportunities and much more.<br><ul><li><strong>Items that will be accepted:</strong> dresses, shell tops, button-up shirts and blouses, skirts, blazers, dress pants, belts, ties, skirt suits and suits.</li><li><strong>Items that will NOT be accepted:</strong> jewelry, handbags, shoes, and general accessories.</li><li><strong>All items should be:</strong> in good condition, clean* and appropriate for interaction with potential employers and professional contacts.</li></ul><h5><br></h5><h5>Donations being accepted now through Friday, March 16.</h5><p><br></p><p><span><span>To aid in the collection of these items, Career Center staff will be stationed at 3 spots on campus on <span><span>Tuesday, March 13th from 8:00 to 9:15 am.</span></span> You can find us at:</span></span><span><br><span><span>Commons Drive drop-off, Administrative Drive drop-off, and the Fine Arts Circle.</span></span></span></p><p><u><br></u></p><h5><u><strong>DROP OFF LOCATIONS</strong>:</u></h5><p><br></p><p><strong>Career Center</strong>, Math/Psych 201:<br>8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Division of Professional Studies</strong>, Sherman Hall<br>East-4th Floor (reception area near elevators):<br>9 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Human Resources</strong>, Administration Building 532:<br>9 am – 4 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Mosaic Center</strong>, The Commons 2B23:<br>10 am – 7 pm (Mon-Thur), 10 am – 5 pm (Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Residential Life Office</strong>, Erickson Hall:<br>8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>The Shriver Center</strong>, Public Policy Building 1st Floor:<br>9 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)</p><p><strong>OR contact the Career Center at 410-455-2216 to request a pickup from your office.</strong><em> <br></em></p><p><em>Please note: Clothing will be made available for students to select from on March 29 and 30, 2018 at our UMBC Suits You event, part of Career Month. Clothing donations will be used to benefit UMBC students and will not be considered as gift-in-kind or donation to UMBC. Clothing donations are not tax deductible. Any leftover clothing will be donated to local non-profits</em>.<br></p><em>*The Career Center will also have all clothing professionally cleaned before being offered to students.<br></em><em><em><br><br></em></em><strong>Questions?</strong> Contact Caroline Bodnar in the Career Center at <a href="mailto:carolc@umbc.edu">carolc@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-3975.<em><em><br><br></em></em><strong><br></strong><h5><strong>Student Testimonials:</strong></h5><br><em><em><span><span><strong>"I really appreciate your donations and dry cleaning assistance. As a full-time student who works between two and three jobs a semester just to finance my education, any assistance allowing me to pursue my career is extremely helpful. Because of this event, I now have a suit to wear to medical school interviews."</strong></span></span></em></em><div>—Anonymous Student<em>, <em>Biological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies</em></em></div><div><br><strong><span><span>"As a college student paying his own way through tuition and drowning in student loans, buying professional clothing is a struggle and I am extremely grateful for the generosity of those who helped ensure that I am able to present myself in job interviews in the best way possible."</span></span></strong></div><div>—Nicholas Bucher<em>, <em>Business Technology Administration</em><br></em></div></div>
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<Title>UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h5>Get an early jump on spring cleaning this weekend, and clean out your closet to help UMBC students!</h5><br>Donate new and gently used professional clothing to UMBC students to assist with their professional dress needs for job interviews, career fairs, networking opportunities and much more.<br><ul><li><strong>Items that will be accepted:</strong> dresses, shell tops, button-up shirts and blouses, skirts, blazers, dress pants, belts, ties, skirt suits and suits.</li><li><strong>Items that will NOT be accepted:</strong> jewelry, handbags, shoes, and general accessories.</li><li><strong>All items should be:</strong> in good condition, clean* and appropriate for interaction with potential employers and professional contacts.</li></ul><h5><br></h5><h5>Donations being accepted now through Friday, March 16**.</h5><p><u><br></u></p><p><u>DROP OFF LOCATIONS:</u><br></p><p><strong>Career Center</strong>, Math/Psych 201:<br>8:30 am – 5 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Division of Professional Studies</strong>, Sherman Hall<br>East-4th Floor (reception area near elevators):<br>9 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Human Resources</strong>, Administration Building 532:<br>9 am – 4 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Mosaic Center</strong>, The Commons 2B23:<br>10 am – 7 pm (Mon-Thur), 10 am – 5 pm (Fri)<br></p><p><strong>Residential Life Office</strong>, Erickson Hall:<br>8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)<br></p><p><strong>The Shriver Center</strong>, Public Policy Building 1st Floor:<br>9 am – 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri)</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em>Please note: Clothing will be made available for students to select from on March 29 and 30, 2018 at our UMBC Suits You event, part of Career Month. Clothing donations will be used to benefit UMBC students and will not be considered as gift-in-kind or donation to UMBC. Clothing donations are not tax deductible. Any leftover clothing will be donated to local non-profits</em>.<br></p><em>*The Career Center will also have all clothing professionally cleaned before being offered to students.<br></em><br><em><em>**Donations will continue to be accepted after this date, however, 
    the donated clothing will need to be dry-cleaned at the expense of the 
    contributor.<br><br></em></em><strong>Questions?</strong> Contact Caroline Bodnar in the Career Center at <a href="mailto:carolc@umbc.edu">carolc@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-3975.<em><em><br></em></em></div>
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<Title>REMINDER: Heavy Seas Social Tomorrow</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Join the UMBC Graduate Student Association (GSA) 
    and the Professional Staff Senate (PSS) as we adventure to Heavy Seas 
    Brewery for a private tour and evening of camaraderie.  Event details:</p>
    
    <p>Taproom Opens:  <span><span>3:00 pm</span></span><br>Private Room Opens:  <span><span>4:30 pm</span></span><br>Tour Begins:  <span><span>5:15 pm</span></span></p>
    
    <p>Tour and visit are FREE, beer and sampling specials will be available for purchase on your own.</p>
    
    <p>If you are late arriving and would like to join the
     tour, please let a staff member know you are from UMBC and they will 
    direct you to the tour. The tour should last about 45 - 60 minutes.</p>
    
    <p>Heavy Seas is located at 4615 Hollins Ferry Road, Halethorpe, MD  21227, approximately 10 minutes from campus.</p>
    
    Please <a href="https://my.umbc.edu/groups/pss/events/57156" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">RSVP</a> to the event post, we hope you can join us!   <br><br>Questions, please contact Sue Plitt, <a href="mailto:pllitt@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">pllitt@umbc.edu</a>, <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410-455-2340</a>.</div>
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