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<Title>We are running low on food - can you help?</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">We are in great need of the following items:<br><br>Healthy non-sugar sweetened cereals (think Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Oatmeal)<br>Peanut Butter<br>Nuts<br>Spaghetti Sauce<br>Canned fruit packed in its own juice or made with Splenda<br>Jelly<br>Canned tuna packed in water<br>Canned chicken packed in water<br>Healthy snacks<br><br>Some of our students are skipping meals to pay for books or to pay their rent.  Every single non-perishable food item that is donated makes a huge difference to those who are struggling.<br><br>We are hoping departments will host food drives at their holiday parties.<br><br>We have a team of student volunteers who will pick up the food from you.<br><br>Food can also be dropped off at the RAC (to the left as you walk in), Library (to the right as you walk in), Admin (in front of elevators) and Commons (by reception desk).  Look for the bright yellow box that says Retriever Essentials.<br><br>Contact Julie Rosenthal (<a href="mailto:julier@umbc.edu">julier@umbc.edu</a>) to arrange a pick up.<br><br>Thank you for passing the word to others who may be able to assist.<br><br><br></div>
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<Summary>We are in great need of the following items:  Healthy non-sugar sweetened cereals (think Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Oatmeal) Peanut Butter Nuts Spaghetti Sauce Canned fruit packed in its own juice or...</Summary>
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<Title>We are running low on toiletry items</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">to donate to Retriever Essentials.  Not only do we provide bags of free, non-perishable foods to students facing food insufficiency, we also provide toiletries.<br><br>Right now we are low on soap, toothpaste, dental floss, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, etc.<br><br>Many of our colleagues travel frequently.  Donating hotel toiletries is a great way to help our students.<br><br>We are also in need of single serving pop top type foods as we have at least one student living in their car.<br><br>Thanks for passing the word and encouraging others to join Retriever Essentials.<br></div>
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<Summary>to donate to Retriever Essentials.  Not only do we provide bags of free, non-perishable foods to students facing food insufficiency, we also provide toiletries.  Right now we are low on soap,...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:19:44 -0500</PostedAt>
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<Title>Can you do a food drive at your holiday party?</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hi,<br><br>We're asking people if they can:<br><br>(1) Arrange to do a non-perishable food drive at your holiday party (we will send students to pick up), and<br><br>(2) Ask others to join the Retriever Essentials Group.  Right now we've got 29 people in the group, but we'd like to grow it to at least 200.  Please share with others in your department.<br><br>Many thanks for your assistance.<br></div>
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<Summary>Hi,  We're asking people if they can:  (1) Arrange to do a non-perishable food drive at your holiday party (we will send students to pick up), and  (2) Ask others to join the Retriever Essentials...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:15:50 -0400</PostedAt>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="71031" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate/posts/71031">
<Title>Financial Wellness for Women:  Get Inspired &amp; Empowered!</Title>
<Tagline>Empowering You to Live Well Financially</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><p>This webcast by Fidelity Investment teaches the 5 things every woman should know about their finances — and the simple steps to take for any <span>financial situation. </span></p><ul><li>Gaining financial power</li><li>Overcoming obstacles </li><li>Following 5 habits </li><li>Getting going at any life stage </li><li>Just starting out </li><li>Mid-career </li><li>Nearing retirement </li><li>Investing in your retirement</li></ul><p><span>Follow </span><a href="https://communications.fidelity.com/tem/WI/webcast/hub/#livewell" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this link on Fidelity's website </a><span>to get inspired and empowered today! </span></p></div></div></div>
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<Summary>This webcast by Fidelity Investment teaches the 5 things every woman should know about their finances — and the simple steps to take for any financial situation.    Gaining financial power...</Summary>
<Website>https://communications.fidelity.com/tem/WI/webcast/hub/#livewell</Website>
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<Title>Retriever Essentials is in need of paper bags with handles</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Retriever Essentials provides free bags of non-perishable groceries to students who are facing food insufficiency.<br><br>You can drop non-perishable food donations as well as gently used paper bags with handles and reusable grocery bags in any of the 4 donations boxes on campus, or we can pick them up from you.<br><br><u><strong>Donation box locations on campus:</strong></u><br><br>Admin, first floor across from elevators<br>Library, first floor on the right as you walk into the Library<br>Commons, next to the reception desk<br>RAC, to the left as you walk in<br><br>Contact:  Julie Rosenthal, <a href="mailto:julier@umbc.edu">julier@umbc.edu</a> for pick up.<br><br>Please ask the colleagues in your department to join our Retriever Essentials group.<br><br>Please also consider holding a non-perishable food drive at your holiday party.<br><br>Thank you for your continued support!!<br></div>
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<Summary>Retriever Essentials provides free bags of non-perishable groceries to students who are facing food insufficiency.  You can drop non-perishable food donations as well as gently used paper bags...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:18:44 -0400</PostedAt>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="70506" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate/posts/70506">
<Title>Please join us for our Kick Off Event - Wednesday, Sept. 27</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>This event is free and is open to all student, staff and faculty.
    <p>Free Food and Drinks</p>
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    <p>1.  Spread awareness about food insecurity in our campus community.</p>
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<Summary>This event is free and is open to all student, staff and faculty.  Free Food and Drinks   Giveaways   Goals:     1.  Spread awareness about food insecurity in our campus community.   2.  Connect...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="66271" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate/posts/66271">
<Title>UMBC Alumni Stories: Bob Sima</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Please click <a href="https://umbcalumni.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/icymi-bob-sima-93-psychology-brings-the-music-back-to-umbc/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> to learn about UMBC's own Bob Sima and see a video of his performance "Appreciating Differences in a Changing World" held in the UC Ballroom on February 13th.  </div>
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