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<Title>Need legal support for housing issues?</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Need legal guidance regarding your lease or landlord?</div><div>UMBC students can access free legal consultations on landlord and tenant matters through Retriever Support Services and the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center.</div><div>Available Dates:</div><div>Monday, May 13 (New appointments available!)</div><div>Wednesday, May 28</div><div>2:00 PM – 4:00 PM</div><div>Appointments are 15 minutes each and offer direct legal support tailored to student needs.</div><div>Please note: To sign up for the May 13 session, students should email Dr. Griselda Flores directly at <a href="mailto:gflores@umbc.edu">gflores@umbc.edu</a>.</div><div>No QR code required for this date.</div><div>For the May 28 session, please use the QR code provided in the flyer.</div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/149878/attachments/57069" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div>
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<Summary>Need legal guidance regarding your lease or landlord?  UMBC students can access free legal consultations on landlord and tenant matters through Retriever Support Services and the Maryland Pro Bono...</Summary>
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<Title>Correction: Vote for your GA Advisory Committee Chair for 2025-26!</Title>
<Tagline>Voting closes Thursday night! (with updated link!)</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>(I have updated one of the links below, as it was incorrect in the first email.)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>According to University System of Maryland policy, current GAs are entitled to "a graduate assistant advisory
    committee, to be comprised of graduate assistant members who will represent the interests
    of the institution’s graduate assistants" and who will "meet for discussions with campus administration, including the institution’s
    vice presidents for academic affairs and administration and the graduate dean, at least
    twice annually" (see Section VI, "Communication with Administration," of the current USM Policy on Graduate Assistantships at <a href="https://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionIII/III711.pdf">https://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionIII/III711.pdf</a>).<div><br></div><div>This year we thought our current GAs should directly elect the Chair of GAAC ourselves rather than the Senate, some of whom are not GAs, electing someone on our behalf.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Accordingly, here are your candidates for this year's election:</div><div><strong>Harshal Chauhan</strong></div><div>candidate speech &amp; Q&amp;A conducted by GSA Election Committee: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xH2cplcObtI7zSwkBtG0_gf-Y43JOotz/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xH2cplcObtI7zSwkBtG0_gf-Y43JOotz/view?usp=sharing</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Milind Rampure</strong></div><div>candidate speech &amp; Q&amp;A conducted by GSA Election Committee: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIHVZrYpxl344XbUwqabkE0WIM6grKHX/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIHVZrYpxl344XbUwqabkE0WIM6grKHX/view?usp=sharing</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>[<strong>UPDATED to the correct link!</strong>] Here is a document with their application materials, including candidate statements:</div><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ogMFcjBCw1wWWiv9qkkWpQBHNRc9BP1B/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ogMFcjBCw1wWWiv9qkkWpQBHNRc9BP1B/view?usp=sharing</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>And here is your ballot for voting for your preferred candidate:</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS4oHgvQfcQ_bspCJ1AooZPeoTE0-PlfZAvlX7KbD_0BbxfQ/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS4oHgvQfcQ_bspCJ1AooZPeoTE0-PlfZAvlX7KbD_0BbxfQ/viewform?usp=dialog</a></div><div>You must be logged into your UMBC Gmail account. You can only submit the form once and will not be able to edit it once you have submitted it.</div><div>Voting ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Thursday, 8 May 2025.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Please reach out to the Election Committee Co-Chairs if you have any questions:</div><div>Aijaz Shaik <a href="mailto:rx21259@umbc.edu">rx21259@umbc.edu</a></div><div>Harika Bathina <a href="mailto:dg18853@umbc.edu">dg18853@umbc.edu</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your engagement!</div></div>
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<Summary>(I have updated one of the links below, as it was incorrect in the first email.)       According to University System of Maryland policy, current GAs are entitled to "a graduate assistant advisory...</Summary>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="148893" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/posts/148893">
<Title>Meet Melissa Adoga</Title>
<Tagline>INDS Spring 2025 Graduate Highlight Series</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><h2><strong>B.S</strong><strong>.: Neuroscience</strong></h2><div><div><p><strong>Any other major, minor, certificate, and/or honors that will be on your graduation records</strong></p><ul><li>PRAC-098 Research Experience</li><li>Dean’s List</li><li>President's List</li></ul><p><strong>Degree Mentors </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://biology.umbc.edu/directory/faculty/person/ii89055/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Dr. Fernando Jaime Vonhoff, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC </a></li><li><a href="https://biology.umbc.edu/directory/faculty/person/os40094/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Dr. Tara LeGates, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, UMBC</a></li><li>Eric Brown, Assistant Teaching Professor, Individualized Study </li></ul><p><strong>Why did you choose to major in INDS?</strong></p><p>I transferred to UMBC as a public health major after previously studying neuroscience, a field I was passionate about, at my former college. I initially chose public health under the assumption that UMBC did not offer neuroscience as a major. However, during my initial advising appointment, I discovered that neuroscience could be pursued through the Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) program, which broadened my academic options and allowed me to consider returning to my preferred field of study. </p><p><strong>What are your plans for after graduation, and how do you see using your INDS degree?</strong></p><p>After graduation, I'm excited to take the next step by attending Physician Assistant school. My INDS degree in neuroscience has been incredibly valuable, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the brain and nervous system, along with a strong foundation in research and critical thinking. I'm looking forward to applying these skills in a healthcare setting, where I can make a positive impact on patients' lives. The interdisciplinary approach of my degree has not only prepared me well for PA school but also given me a unique perspective on how different fields intersect in healthcare. I'm eager to continue learning and growing in this field, and I'm confident that my background will serve me well as I work towards becoming a compassionate and effective healthcare provider.</p><p><strong>Were you involved in any clubs or organizations? Did you hold any leadership positions? URCAD? URA? Off-campus internships? On-campus research experiences?</strong></p><ul><li><span><a href="https://vonhofflab.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Vonhoff Lab</a></span></li><li><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/neuroscienceclub" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Neuroscience Club</a></span></li><li><span><a href="https://www.redcross.org/?cid=generic&amp;med=cpc&amp;source=google&amp;scode=RSG00000E017&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BPUL0Lbo_Q2bGtG9MZ86-4g2Z6o4pzJh4yGYgQCYDH2KnveCQLvtoBoCCAcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">American Red Cross</a></span></li><li><span>Intern, <a href="https://centennialmedical.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Centennial Medical Group</a></span></li></ul><p><span><strong>For Mo</strong></span><strong>re information on Melissa's</strong><strong> INDS journey please<a href="https://inds.umbc.edu/meet-melissa-adoga/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> click here:</a></strong></p></div></div></div>
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<Title>General Meeting CANCELLED for this Week</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hi everyone, <div><br></div><div>Due to some circumstances, we are cancelling the meeting that was to take place tomorrow Wednesday May 7th. Please let us know if you have any questions! </div><div><br></div><div>Pre-Med Society E-Board</div></div>
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<Summary>Hi everyone,     Due to some circumstances, we are cancelling the meeting that was to take place tomorrow Wednesday May 7th. Please let us know if you have any questions!      Pre-Med Society E-Board</Summary>
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<Title>Please Vote for the 2025-2027 AFAC CANDIDATES! ELECTION ENDS 5/13/25</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Please make sure to vote for the candidates! Voting ends TUESDAY 5/13/25!<div>Links to the individual college polls are below:</div><div><br></div><div>Note that: no nominations were received for CNMS or NON-COLLEGE AFFILIATED ballots- if you are interested in serving in AFAC or know someone who would be great- you may submit names as a write in on those ballots.</div><div><br><div><strong>CNMS- </strong></div><div><p><strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149868" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149868</a> </strong></p><p><strong>COEIT</strong></p>
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149865" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149865</a> </strong></p><p><strong>NON-COLLEGE AFFILIATED</strong></p>
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149869" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149869</a> </strong></p><p><strong>CAHSS</strong></p>
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149867" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/adjuncts/posts/149867</a> </strong></p><br></div></div></div>
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<Summary>Please make sure to vote for the candidates! Voting ends TUESDAY 5/13/25! Links to the individual college polls are below:     Note that: no nominations were received for CNMS or NON-COLLEGE...</Summary>
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<Summary>Please review the candidates in our nomination document linked below and select one who you would like to have represent non-college affiliated adjuncts as part of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content">All,<div><br></div><div>We had an air handler lose a bearing last week, causing the belt drive to begin to smoke prior to failing completely. This incident allows me a good opportunity to remind everyone in the building to be proactive in calling the campus police after hours in the event of strange smells or noises from the building or suspicious behavior by people in the foyers, labs or classrooms of the building. </div><div><br></div><div>The campus police can be reached with a campus phone at 5-5555 or on your cell phone at 410-455-5555. The police are well versed in alerting the correct offices in order to handle any type of incident or emergency.  </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your attention. </div></div>
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