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<Title>Tie-Dye and Photo Journaling Event rescheduled to Tuesday</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hi everyone, due to the bad weather we have rescheduled the Tie-Dye and Photo Journaling Event rescheduled to Tuesday. It will still be at the same place and same time, Hope to see you there!!<div><br></div><div>Make sure to sign up for a shirt!!          <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a></div></div>
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<Summary>Hi everyone, due to the bad weather we have rescheduled the Tie-Dye and Photo Journaling Event rescheduled to Tuesday. It will still be at the same place and same time, Hope to see you there!!...</Summary>
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<Title>First-Gen Tie-Dye and Photo Journaling Event</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div>Come by to The Commons Terrace on tomorrow TUESDAY, April 19th Where we will be having a Tie Die and Photo journaling event from 4:30-7:00Pm. Make sure to sign up for a t-shirt (using the link below) while supplies last to secure your shirt for tie-dye.  Hope to see you there</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a></div></div><div></div></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="118487" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/firstgen/posts/118487">
<Title>Wellness Wednesday Yoga w/ Erica</Title>
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<Title>Upcoming Events!!</Title>
<Tagline>Here is a list of our Upcoming Events!!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><strong><em><u>Monday, April 11 (12-1PM)</u></em> - Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (The Commons : room 329) </strong>Jo<span>in us this Monday April 11th in The Commons room 329 as we are joined by the career center for our Brown Bag lunch discussion. We will be talking about Internships, how to find them and apply for them. So come out and take a step forward towards gaining your internship and getting experience that will set you apart when trying to find a job after college! </span><span>We hope to see you there, Light snacks will be provided!!</span><div><br></div><div><strong><em><u>Tuesday, April 12 (1-4PM)</u> -</em> Campus Connections (Online) </strong><span>Would you like an opportunity to have an open conversation with a 1st Gen Faculty/Staff member? Need help with decision making during your undergraduate journey? or Is there anything that you want to talk to us about? </span><span>If yes, then come to our Campus Connections for First Gen Students, happening every Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM starting on Tuesday March 1st. Campus Connections will be conducted in an online "Help desk" format via Webex (link found on our </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/firstgen/events/firstgen.umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">website</a><span>). </span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><strong><u>Monday, April 18 (4:30-5:30PM)</u><em> - </em>First-Gen Tie-Dye and Photo Journaling Event ( The Commons : Terrace) </strong></span><span>We will be having a Tie Die and Photo journaling event on Monday, April 11th from 4:30-7:00Pm. Don't forget to sign up for a t-shirt (using the link below) while supplies last to secure your shirt for tie-dye.  Hope to see you there.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkqxcIgIzD5UJ3Kuk4r-ZU5rmAftlOyoVLJYw4b07R5KzVbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</a></div></div></div>
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<Title>2022-2023 Housing Interest Application Available at Noon</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>Beginning </span><strong>April 6, 2022 at Noon, </strong>the <em>Housing Interest Application</em> will be made available to current commuters and residents who missed the housing selection application deadline<span><strong>.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><br></strong></span></p><p><span>Students who complete the Housing Interest Application will be added to the housing wait list. The housing application is the first step for all students interested in living on campus.  The application assists in the assignment, roommate matching, and waitlist/offer process. Before applying:</span></p><ul><li><span>Students are encouraged to review </span><a href="https://reslife.umbc.edu/?post_type=slide&amp;p=3228" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">our communities</a> and the <a href="https://reslife.umbc.edu/communities/options/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">specialized housing options</a><span> before submitting the application.</span></li><li><span>To access the application, students should log into the </span><a href="http://umbc.edu/go/housing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">housing portal</a><span> using their myUMBC username and password.</span></li></ul><span><strong>Important Information About the Application &amp; Waitlist Process:</strong></span><ul><li><span>Students on the waitlist will receive a housing offer via their UMBC email, as space permits.</span></li><li><span>Students who submit their application early are likely to get a housing offer. Offers will be made as early as May.</span></li><li><span>Students will remain on the waitlist until they are issued an offer.</span></li><li><span>If issued a housing offer and a student wishes to decline it or misses the offer deadline, they are welcome to submit an RT Ticket to be added back to the waitlist. Otherwise, they will be removed from the waitlist.</span></li><li><span>Students who receive and accept an offer and would like to request a roommate, need to contact the office that issued the offer (Residential Life v. Walker Avenue) in writing. Roommate requests will not be guaranteed, but if a vacancy exists with your requested roommate, the staff will try to honor your request.</span></li></ul></div>
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<Title>Returning Women Students/Adult Learners 2022-23 Scholarship</Title>
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<Title>Leadership in Excellence: Strengthening Community Ties</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Have a say in what you pay!   </div><div><br></div><div>We invite you to a follow up forum to discuss the proposed Athletics and Recreation fee for FY 2023.  The meeting will take place this Friday, April 1, at 2:00pm in Admin 101.  </div><div><br></div><div>Please contact Kristy Michel at <a href="mailto:kmichel@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">kmichel@umbc.edu</a> with any questions.  </div></div>
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    <div class="html-content">Come hear from our first-gen alumni on Thursday March 17th from 5:30-7:00Pm! These alumni are the first in their families to graduate with a 4-year degree. As students, it is important to plan for your future careers and life after UMBC. so come and learn first hand how they navigated through life after college. Our panel includes graduates in information systems, biology, business technology administration and English. Questions are always welcomed and appreciated!<div><br></div><div><strong>**Webex link to join is found on the events page (Click<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/firstgen/events/101540" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> here</a>)<br></strong><div><br></div></div></div>
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