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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
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<Title>USM Foundation Wills Week 2025 - coming soon!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><h3>Wills (and More) Week 2025</h3><h4><br>Grow It. Protect It. Pass It On.</h4><h5>Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24, 2025<br>12pm - 1pm (Eastern) each day (recordings of all sessions will be sent to everyone who registers)</h5><h6><br></h6><p><span>Estate planning is more than a will. From getting an early start on your financial plan (hello, compounding!) to naming someone you trust for health care and financial decisions—plus ways to create a legacy for the people and causes you care about—this free series during National Estate Planning Awareness Week covers the essentials and beyond. (Reminder: if you don’t make your own arrangements, the courts and state will decide for you.)</span></p><h6><br></h6></div><div><br></div><h5><a href="https://www.usmf.org/wills-week-2025-registration/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">CLICK HERE</a> to Register now and reserve your spot!</h5><div><br></div><div>Session dates are below, more information about the topics and <a href="https://www.usmf.org/wills-week-presenter-bios/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">speaker bios</a> are available on the USMF website.</div><div><br></div><div><h5>Monday, October 20: Wealth with Intention: Planning, Building, and Passing It On</h5><h6>Peter S. Wyrough, CFP® and Brecht Buchheister<br><br></h6><h6><br></h6><h5>Tuesday, October 21: More Than a Will or Trust: Planning for All Life's What-Ifs</h5><h6>Christopher B. Walter, J.D.<br><br></h6><h6><br></h6><h5>Wednesday, October 22: Planning for Special Circumstances</h5><h6>May-Lis Manley, Esq.<br></h6><h6><br></h6><h6><br></h6><h5>Thursday, October 23: What's Your Vision: Building Intergenerational Wealth</h5><h6>Shari Fleming, J.D., AEP®, CAP®</h6><h6><br></h6><h6><br></h6><h5>Friday, October 24: In Trusted Hands: Choosing the Right Estate Representative-or Serving as One Yourself</h5><h6>Malini Ganvir, J.D., LL.M.<br></h6></div></div>
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<Title>&#8203;2026 Open Enrollment Fair - Onsite</Title>
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<Title>Sustainability Community Input Needed</Title>
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    progress.  The OoS published a draft <a href="https://sustainability.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sustainability &amp;
    Climate Action Plan on its website</a>, along with a link for public
    comments.  We hope you will take the chance to review and comment!</div><div><br></div><div><p>
    Don't have time to read the plan, <a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MaM3tqX974zkJE" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Click here to take the 5-minute Sustainability Survey</a>.  This
    annual survey helps the OoS assess sustainability knowledge, attitudes,
    and practices. This is your opportunity to comment on our performance, identify
    priorities, and sign-up for future news. Thank you for contributing!</p><p><br><strong>
    Taylor R. Smith</strong>, PE, LEED AP BD+C (<a href="https://pronouns.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">he/him</a>)<br>
    Assistant Director of Sustainability<br>
    Office of Sustainability; Facilities Management<br>
    University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)<br>
    Baltimore, MD 21250<br>
    443-340-1248</p>
    
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    please take it at your earliest convenience.</li><li><strong>Enter to win an iPad</strong><strong>! </strong>Every UMBC student who submits a screenshot of their completed
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<Title>SAP Concur at UMBC - Training Schedule</Title>
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<Title>State Wellness webinars: October 2025 - Part 2</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><em>The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more. </em><div><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>This month, thrive with one small step, such as scheduling a health screening check-up, as a powerful move toward the future you want to live. This simple step will help catch chronic conditions early, helping you manage them effectively and prevent complications down the road. Your future self will thank you!</span></p><div><em><br></em></div><h3>Mindful Mondays: The Forgiveness Series</h3><div><span><br></span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><strong>Monday, October 20, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Forgiveness of Others</strong></div><div>In this second session of the Forgiveness Series, you'll learn how to make the choice to forgive someone and what steps to take if you decide to do so. <br><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F159783678851732316/2/010001999fb25274-f9daf207-7789-4a14-a460-1dd6cf861c0c-000000/ZXRbqT8z6xTsUj2HCbGBsh7x5QzOfTzR1akjhGdZ6CI=425" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/20 Forgiveness of Others</a></div><div><br><div> </div><div><div><strong>Monday, October 27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Forgiveness of Self</strong><br></div><div>Forgiving yourself is more than just putting the past behind you and moving on - it's also about accepting what has happened and releasing self-blame. Unlock personal growth and enhance your well-being as you learn more in this final session of the Forgiveness Series.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F159783678851732316/3/010001999fb25274-f9daf207-7789-4a14-a460-1dd6cf861c0c-000000/ON7_3_b6ligqCLax_lzzkxpGRjfPk4IunLGG34DxFAw=425" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/27 Forgiveness of Self</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><br></p><h3><span>Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Sandra</span></h3></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><div><strong>Tuesday, October 21, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Savory Beans and Greens with Kale and Cannellini</strong></div><div>This hearty Italian-inspired dish proves that simple ingredients make very satisfying meals! Creamy cannellini beans and earthy kale come together with aromatic herbs for a one-pan wonder that's nourishing, flavorful, and perfectly suited for weeknight cooking. It's comfort food that loves you back!</div><p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FOFmBn9ynSXuU2Xvp4U_2Hw/1/010001999fb25274-f9daf207-7789-4a14-a460-1dd6cf861c0c-000000/s_swkFHistrT-DT0Eo5sVfwxhzBxLmcTxsX7fbbWvNs=425" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/21 Savory Beans and Greens with Kale and Cannellini</a></p></div><div><br></div><h3><span>Healthy U Wednesdays</span></h3><div><div><strong>Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Women's Emotional Health</strong></div><p></p><div><div><div>Mood and emotional health play an important role in many aspects of women's lives, affecting relationships, self-esteem, work performance, and even physical health. 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Feel the relief of letting go and moving forward!</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F1806633294446207328/5/010001999fb25274-f9daf207-7789-4a14-a460-1dd6cf861c0c-000000/kdhoAS9W3IdiRArsb121_VLs9v_OYAZovgeXSVsGTZ8=425" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/31 Letting Go and Moving Forward</a></div><p>  </p><p><strong> </strong><span>Tips for a Healthier You</span></p></div><div><strong>Friday, October 24, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Managing Menopause</strong></div><div>Menopause is often overlooked within the medical community. Learn about perimenopause and menopause, how to manage symptoms of both, and health considerations for post-menopausal women.  </div><p><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevents.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2Fa30fa19c-73a8-407a-a4a2-f760dbf39108@db05faca-c82a-4b9d-b9c5-0f64b6755421/1/010001999fb25274-f9daf207-7789-4a14-a460-1dd6cf861c0c-000000/EGmiIEWOkH7cVulDxUwiKlz3rumLM8jSzosveDdO13I=425" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 10/24 Managing Menopause</a></p></div></div>
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