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<Title>This Week at Retriever Essentials</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">This week at Retriever Essentials!<br><br><div>TODAY (8/29): The Essential Space (TES) is open 2pm to 5pm</div><div><br></div><div>WEDN: TES is open 11am to 5pm</div><div><br></div><div>THURS: TES is closed &amp; the Free Farmers Market is cancelled this week... try out a Food Zone! There you can ask for a grocery bag, located in Commons at Off-Campus Student Services and Women's Center, and in the Library at the Honors College.</div><div><br></div><div>FRI: TES is open! 11am to 2pm</div><div><br></div><div>Free Corner Stores at the Police Station and Library are also restocked! Check 'em out. Have a great first week of fall classes, Retrievers!!!</div></div>
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<Summary>This week at Retriever Essentials!   TODAY (8/29): The Essential Space (TES) is open 2pm to 5pm     WEDN: TES is open 11am to 5pm     THURS: TES is closed &amp; the Free Farmers Market is...</Summary>
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<Title>The Essential Space is closed this week...</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><span>Free food options that are available on-campus this week are…</span></div><div><br><span><span>- A personalized pre-packed grocery bag!</span></span><div><span><span>Follow the Google Form here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEDOXyMfNsaXPHslAW96C58FOkNBMhCAqTYfNoGkBorQJZ1w/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEDOXyMfNsaXPHslAW96C58FOkNBMhCAqTYfNoGkBorQJZ1w/viewform?usp=sf_link</a>! </span></span><div><span><span>Pick up location will be on the right side of University Commons (UC) by the ATM, in a blue bin inside the farthest right double doors, and you will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup!</span></span><br><br><span>- The Free Farmers Market on Thursday at 2:15pm, as always outside the library on the right side</span></div><div><br></div><div>- Southwest Emergency Services is located within walking distance of campus at 1201 Maple Ave and is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am to 12pm.</div></div></div></div><div><br></div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials/posts/134802/attachments/48038" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"><div><br></div><div><div><div><br><span>- If you are a US citizen, you may qualify for SNAP, federal money for free groceries! Email us at <a href="mailto:retrieveressentials@umbc.edu">retrieveressentials@umbc.edu</a> and we will connect you with someone who can help sign you up.</span><br><br><span>FOR A FULL LIST OF NEARBY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS OFF-CAMPUS, GO TO MARYLAND FOOD BANK'S WEBSITE TO "FIND FOOD NEAR ME"! </span></div></div></div></div>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Today!! Featuring produce from our very own garden plots too; along with education about food literacy &amp; free kitchen supplies. See you soon!<img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials/posts/134753/attachments/48013" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="134742" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/134742">
<Title>Event Notification - Delays Expected - All Routes</Title>
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<Title>Commuter Connections with OCSS!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Join OCSS for workshops and events that help commuter students build a sense of belonging and make connections here at UMBC!<div><br></div><div><span>Events: </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>- Good Morning Commuters </span><em>(every Tuesday starting 9/5) 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.</em></div><div><em>- </em><span>Commuter Mixer <em>9/13 3-5 p.m. Flat Tuesdays </em></span></div><div><span><em>- </em>Finding Your P.L.A.C.E.<em> 10/4 1-2:30 p.m. COMM 329 </em></span></div><div><span><em>- </em>Pizza, Paint &amp; Chill <em>10/25 3-5 p.m. Flay Tuesdays </em></span></div><div><br></div><div>Stay connected with OCSS through our myUMBC and our Instagram for more updates and events! </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/134699/attachments/47983" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><span><span>Severe storms are expected between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. this evening, with possible damaging winds of speeds greater than 70 mph. Tornadoes and large hail are possible. Be prepared for extended power outages and potential blocked roads by fallen trees.</span></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Depending on road conditions, UMBC Transit may be subject to delays, suspension of service, and or closure. We will assess road conditions on an hourly basis. </span><span>For the latest route inclement weather advisories and updates, please check here.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>For further assistance call the </span>campus status hotline at <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410-455-6789</a> or visit <a href="http://about.umbc.edu/inclement-weather-emergency-closing-policy/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Guide</a><span>.</span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Transit Tips:</strong></div><div><span>- </span><span>Please do not run to catch your bus.  Allow yourself extra time to walk to your local bus stop and</span><span> exercise extreme caution when boarding UMBC Buses. </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><div><a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410.455.2454</a></div><div> Safe travels!</div></div></div></div>
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