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<Title>Book Your Academic Skills Meeting Today!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span>Creating a study schedule, staying motivated, and finding campus resources can be hard at the end of a semester! </span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Book an Academic Skills Meeting with us today and finish the semester strong! </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Academic Skills Meetings can help further develop skills and academic strategies so you feel in control of your semester and support you throughout your academic career.</span></div></div>
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<Summary>Creating a study schedule, staying motivated, and finding campus resources can be hard at the end of a semester!     Book an Academic Skills Meeting with us today and finish the semester strong! ...</Summary>
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<Title>[SOLD OUT] OCSS Off-Campus Trip to Orioles vs Yankees!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Thank you for your interest in attending the OCSS Off-Campus Trip to the Orioles vs Yankees!!</div><div><br></div><div>All spots have been reserved. </div><div><br></div><div>Please follow us on Instagram umbc_offcampus and on myUMBC for information on future off-campus trips.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you</div></div>
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<Summary>Thank you for your interest in attending the OCSS Off-Campus Trip to the Orioles vs Yankees!!     All spots have been reserved.      Please follow us on Instagram umbc_offcampus and on myUMBC for...</Summary>
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<Title>4/14 Weekly Digest</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Happy Sunday Retrievers!<br>Here are some fun events happening this week on campus.<div><br></div><h4>Bagels &amp; Banter</h4><div>Date: Monday, April 15th</div><div>Time: 11:30am-1pm</div><div>Location: The Commons Main Street</div><div><div><br></div><div>Curious about the role that religion and spirituality play in peoples’ lives? How can beliefs and values shape important issues and approaches to justice? How do our personal experiences shape our ethics and engagement with the world? Come grab a bagel and get ready for some friendly banter!</div><div><br></div><div>Bagels &amp; Banter is a collaboration between i3b and the UMBC Religious Council. B&amp;B is a series where participants can discuss important global, national, and pop-culture topics with the backdrop lens of religion and spirituality. This is a great opportunity to meet with our chaplains and others interested in how religion and spirituality influence the world around us!  </div></div><div><br></div><h4>Game Show Night (seb)'</h4><div>Date: Tuesday, April 16th</div><div>Time: 7-10pm</div><div>Location: The Commons Sportszone</div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Hang out at game show night planned by the (seb) General Body Members! Come to our GBM meetings and you could help plan some of our events!</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><h4><span>Legally Blonde The Musical:</span></h4><div><span>Date: Friday, April 11th</span></div><div><span>Time: 7pm-9:30pm</span></div><div><span>Location: Fine Arts</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Get ready to be captivated by our upcoming performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical! Watch the story of Elle Woods and her path of self-discovery un-fold through catchy music and electrifying dance numbers!</div></div></div></div></div><div></div></div><div><div><div>Have a great school week Retrievers!</div></div><div></div></div></div>
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<Title>Mark your Calendars: Adult Learners Week is Here!!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>OCSS is excited to announce that next week (<strong>April 8th through April 12th</strong>) is Adult Learners Week!!! This a week for Off-Campus Student Services &amp; UMBC to celebrate our Adult Learners and their unique journey through Higher Education. We have a week full of amazing events that we can't wait to see you at which include: <strong>A throwback game night with free food &amp; limited-Edition Adult Learners T-shirts, A free trip to Wonderfly Arena (Limited space RSVP required), free raffles and so much more!!!</strong></div><div><br></div><div>This week not only gives you the chance to wind down and have some fun, but also an opportunity to connect with other students/Adult Learners here at UMBC. I have attached the flyer that shows the planned events for the week. Please reach out directly to <strong><u>Dennis Walker; Assistant Director for Adult Learner &amp; Veteran Student Success </u></strong><strong><u>email:</u></strong> <strong><u><a href="mailto:dwalker3@umbc.edu">dwalker3@umbc.edu</a></u></strong> if you have any questions or concerns and we really hope to see you at our events next week!!!</div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/140618/attachments/51571" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div>
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<Title>4/5 Weekly Digest</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Happy Friday Retrievers!<div>Here are some great events happening on-campus next week.</div><div><br></div><h4>Keys to Success: Mastering the Job Search</h4><div><span>Date: Monday, April 8th</span></div><div><span>Time: 12-1pm</span></div><div><span>Location: The Commons 331</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>The Career Center is here to help you build your own success story.  Please join us as we guide you through the job search process. Master effective job search strategies, and learn some tips and techniques on how to explore the hidden job market. Job search can be stressful and the best way to get past the stress is to be prepared. This workshop will help you to understand some of the options available to you to make the search a little easier.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><h4><span>Public Service Loan Forgiveness</span></h4><div><p>Date: Tuesday, April 9th</p><p>Time: 10am-11am</p><p>Location: Online</p><p>Are you navigating the complexities of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or would just like to learn more information about this great opportunity for potential loan forgiveness? </p><p>Join our upcoming Money Smart Week virtual session for invaluable insights and expert advice on maximizing your loan forgiveness opportunities.</p><p>Unlock the secrets to PSLF success and take control of your financial future. Reserve your spot today!</p><p><br></p><h4>Anxiety Toolbox Session 1</h4></div><div><span>Date: Thursday, April 11th</span></div><div><span>Time: 11am-12pm</span></div><div><span>Location: Online</span></div><div><span>Check out RIH's myUMBC page for the Zoom meeting link.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Anxiety Toolbox is a series of 3 workshops designed to help people learn about anxiety and some basic skills to help identify and manage anxious thoughts and behaviors.  </span><div><br><div>This first session focuses on understanding what anxiety is and uses activities and breathing exercises to begin the practice of building your toolbox!</div><div><br><div>This is a non-clinical series provided by Retriever Integrated Health, so no appointments or consultations are required and any UMBC community member can join this virtual session!  If you can only make it to 1 or 2 of the workshops, that's ok too. </div><div><br></div></div><div>You can also download and review the <a href="https://umbc.app.box.com/folder/223939211489?s=5wwddl0t6b8slm1n29yl34myzam39wut" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Anxiety Toolbox Student Workbook</a> that we'll use in the workshop.  </div><div><br></div><div>If you have any questions, please email the workshop facilitators Katie Bowen (<a href="mailto:kbowen2@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">kbowen2@umbc.edu</a>) or Shruti Shastri (<a href="mailto:sshastr1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sshastr1@umbc.edu</a>).  </div><div><br></div><div><p><span>If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Stephanie Will (<a href="mailto:swill1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">swill1@umbc.edu</a>) at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and RIH will arrange for services.</span></p><p><span>All RIH services are LGBTQIA2S+ friendly and are welcoming to all diverse populations.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Have a great weekend Retrievers!</p></div></div></div></div>
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<Summary>Happy Friday Retrievers! Here are some great events happening on-campus next week.     Keys to Success: Mastering the Job Search  Date: Monday, April 8th  Time: 12-1pm  Location: The Commons 331...</Summary>
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<Title>Join a Student-Led Sustainability Conference (4/6 &amp; 4/7)</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Are you a student looking for an amazing opportunity? Come and learn about how interconnected the field of sustainability is.<span> Students from UMBC, UMD, Anne Arundel Community College, University of Florida, University of Missouri, and more are organizing a fully student-led sustainability conference that's first of it's kind with the goal of maximizing community engagement through an emphasis on the concept of “</span><em>Sustainability for All </em><span>”. </span></div><p><span><br>The theme of the conference is based on the 17 United Nations </span><span><a href="https://streaklinks.com/B6XXFEkAQBK1Gb1-0w8rSLgW/https%3A%2F%2Fsdgs.un.org%2Fgoals" title="Original URL: https://sdgs.un.org/goals. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sustainable Development Goals</a></span><span>.</span></p><p><span>- Climate action</span></p><p>- Good Health and Wellbeing</p><p>- Affordable and Clean Energy</p><p>- Life on Earth</p><p>- Sustainable Development</p><p>- Equity in Action</p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>The summit is focused on creating a platform for students across the globe not only to provide an equitable opportunity to learn about sustainability in various fields, including science, technology, education, economics, policy, environmental justice, psychology, etc., from renowned experts but also serves as a unique space for students to inspire their peers by exhibiting their sustainability efforts. </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>We would be grateful if you could circulate the attached flyer and the following information to the members of your organization and your network. </span><br></p><div><br></div><p><span>We want to provide you with a platform to learn about the research efforts, challenges, and opportunities in the field of sustainability from the sustainability leaders in academia, national labs, and other organizations at the </span><span>Student Sustainability Summit (S-cube)</span><span> on April <strong><u>6</u><sup><u>th</u></sup><u> and April 7</u><sup><u>th</u></sup></strong>. RSVPs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and attendance is free for all students globally. Please use this </span><span><a href="https://streaklinks.com/B6XXFEkBQT41alibIQ8JSoHl/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeHCayRV1Y3HijP8b0qq_F4ZJXzCnMqbGhBdhSmqW3c0liKaw%2Fviewform" title="Original URL: https://streaklinks.com/B5bJUmmOThv--jlgJgcQdK0R/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeHCayRV1Y3HijP8b0qq_F4ZJXzCnMqbGhBdhSmqW3c0liKaw%2Fviewform. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="nofollow external" class="bo">RSVP</a></span><span> form to register for the event.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>When?</span></p><ul><li><div><span><strong><em>Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm ET, April 6th, 2024</em></strong></span></div></li><li><div><span><strong><em>Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm ET, April 7th, 2024</em></strong></span></div></li></ul><p><span><strong><em><br></em></strong></span></p><p><span>Where?</span></p><ul><li><div><span><strong>Virtual:</strong> Zoom Events Platform</span></div></li></ul><h1><span>What do we need from you?</span></h1><div><ul><li><span>Share this with your peers and </span><span><a href="https://streaklinks.com/B6XXFEgf37k7dzCuuAqDQjPm/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeHCayRV1Y3HijP8b0qq_F4ZJXzCnMqbGhBdhSmqW3c0liKaw%2Fviewform" title="Original URL: https://streaklinks.com/B5bJUmqX1xa3CwRlJgZaRUC5/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeHCayRV1Y3HijP8b0qq_F4ZJXzCnMqbGhBdhSmqW3c0liKaw%2Fviewform. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="nofollow external" class="bo">RSVP </a></span><span>here.</span><span><br></span></li></ul></div><div><br></div><p><span>For more information visit our website: </span><span><a href="https://www.studentsustainabilitysummit.org/" title="Original URL: https://www.studentsustainabilitysummit.org/. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.studentsustainabilitysummit.org/</a></span><span> and if you have any questions, feel free to contact <a href="mailto:klemus3@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>klemus3@umbc.edu</span></a> or <a href="mailto:ryankim076@gmail.com" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">ryankim076@gmail.com</a>. </span></p></div>
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<Summary>Are you a student looking for an amazing opportunity? Come and learn about how interconnected the field of sustainability is. Students from UMBC, UMD, Anne Arundel Community College, University of...</Summary>
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<Title>Reclaim your Success Workshop- Time Management</Title>
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<Summary>Come join us ONLINE for Wednesday's Academic Empowerment Workshop and learn how to manage your time to keep on track towards your success!    You will learn how to:    Discover the four quadrants...</Summary>
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