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<Title>Board Game Palooza!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Hey Grad Students,</p><p>Calling all board game enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition at the <strong>Board Game Palooza</strong> on <strong>Wednesday, October 3rd, 2024</strong>.</p><p>Join us in <strong>UC310</strong> from <strong>5 PM to 8 PM</strong> for an evening of board game fun! We'll have a variety of games to choose from, along with free pizza and exciting prizes for the winners.</p><p>Whether you're a seasoned board game pro or just looking for a fun way to unwind, come on down and join the fun!</p><p><strong>REGISTER HERE:</strong> <a href="https://forms.gle/EGaJgbCKKcwG9sxV8" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/EGaJgbCKKcwG9sxV8</a></p><p>See you there!</p><p><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/144186/attachments/53441" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div>
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<Summary>Hey Grad Students,  Calling all board game enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition at the Board Game Palooza on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2024.  Join us...</Summary>
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<Title>October Laps With Chip</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h2><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/fitness-at-therac/events?mode=upcoming" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Monday, October 7, 2024</a><span> </span><span>· 12 - 12:45 PM</span></h2><div><a href="https://www.google.com/maps?t=k&amp;z=18&amp;q=Retriever+Activities+Center+(RAC)@39.252695,-76.712457" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Track</a></div><hr><div></div><div><div><div><br></div><div>Looking for a cozy way to unwind? Join us for apple cider and a lap with Chip—our beloved campus comfort dog—around the indoor track at the RAC! </div></div></div></div>
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<Summary>Monday, October 7, 2024 · 12 - 12:45 PM  Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Track         Looking for a cozy way to unwind? Join us for apple cider and a lap with Chip—our beloved campus comfort...</Summary>
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<Title>Respond to a Survey on Community Engagement</Title>
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Community,      We are conducting a self-study to renew our classification as a Carnegie Community Engaged campus. The classification reflects who we are as an institution of higher...</Summary>
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<Title>Fall Vaccine Clinics - RIH</Title>
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<Summary>It's that time of year again to protect yourself, your family and your community from current and upcoming infectious diseases!  Sign up now for this season's flu shot and the latest COVID-19...</Summary>
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<Title>Upcoming Coat Drive + RE Coat Closet!</Title>
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<Summary>Look out for the upcoming COAT DRIVE on October 25th, between 11AM and 1PM, in partnership with Wisdom Institute! Located at the Administration Circle. Please consider donating your gently used...</Summary>
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<Title>Dinner with Friends: Navigating the Election Together</Title>
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