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<Title>Google offers US college students free access to its top AI models for the next 14 months</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><span>Google is making its top AI models available free for US college students from now until the end of the 2025-26 academic year.Th<span>e</span> offer includes free access to Gemini Advanced, NotebookLM Plus, Whisk, and 2TB of <span>Google </span>storage. Students must sign up by <strong>June 30, 2025</strong>, <span>verify their student status, </span>and reverify their student status in the Fall of 2025<span> to continue for the 2025-26 academic year</span>.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Note that students will have to use this when on a personal Gmail account, not their UMBC Gmail account. This means you are subject to the terms and conditions Google has decided, not the ones the state and UMBC have worked out, which protect your personal data and limit its use in training. If you do not cancel, you will be charged when the free trial offer ends on August 31, 2026.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>For more information and to sign up, visit <span>this <a href="https://gemini.google/students/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>web page</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></span></div></div>
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<Summary>Google is making its top AI models available free for US college students from now until the end of the 2025-26 academic year.The offer includes free access to Gemini Advanced, NotebookLM Plus,...</Summary>
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<Title>Apartment for Rent</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><strong><span>1 Bed &amp; 1 Bath Apartment for Rent
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    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>5 minutes drive from UMBC / UMBC shuttle
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    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>In the heart of Arbutus (walking distance
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    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>Month to month lease contract </span></p>
    
    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>Washer &amp; dryer + private parking</span></p>
    
    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>EV charging station available with
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    <p><span>·<span>     </span></span><span>Rent = $1400</span></p><strong><span>Call, Text
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<Summary>1 Bed &amp; 1 Bath Apartment for Rent (1,036 Sq Ft)    ·     5 minutes drive from UMBC / UMBC shuttle available right outside / 15 minutes walking distance to UMBC    ·     In the heart of Arbutus...</Summary>
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<Title>Follow Us &amp; Stay Connected</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>We’re doing a lot this semester—events, research, labs, cool content, and more.</p>
    <p>To stay up to date on everything, make sure to follow and connect with us:<br><br><br><br><br><strong>Instagram</strong> – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bcbaumbc/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.instagram.com/bcbaumbc/</a><br>
    <strong>TikTok</strong> –  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bcbaumbc" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.tiktok.com/@bcbaumbc</a><br>
    <strong>YouTube</strong> – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UMBCBioinformaticsClub" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.youtube.com/@UMBCBioinformaticsClub</a><br>
    <strong>Discord</strong> – <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5jwrNPT4" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://discord.gg/wG5jwrNPT4</a><br><br></p><p>Don’t miss updates, behind-the-scenes clips, and new opportunities. We’re building something special—come be a part of it.</p>
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<Title>E Board Elections</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our E-Board! </div><div><br></div><div>Open positions:</div><div><br></div><div>President</div><div>Vice President</div><div>Treasurer</div><div>Secretary</div><div>Social Media Chair</div><div>First Year Rep</div><div><br></div><div>Apply now through this link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXN51aRhasUyQFMzAjBSjyYSx8jYH4CvUVa7Zci4D1VzGUYA/viewform?usp=header">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXN51aRhasUyQFMzAjBSjyYSx8jYH4CvUVa7Zci4D1VzGUYA/viewform?usp=header</a></div><div><br></div><div>Deadline: May 2nd</div><div><br></div><div>Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!</div></div>
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<Summary>We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our E-Board!      Open positions:     President  Vice President  Treasurer  Secretary  Social Media Chair  First Year Rep     Apply...</Summary>
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<Title>WiCyS Study Hall GBM</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>GBM Study Hall Alert!</div><div><br></div><div>Join us for a productive study session this week April 22nd in ILSB Room 233 from 12–1 PM!</div><div><br></div><div>Whether you’re grinding through assignments or reviewing for exams, come get things done.</div><div><br></div><div>Hope to see you there!</div></div>
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<Summary>GBM Study Hall Alert!     Join us for a productive study session this week April 22nd in ILSB Room 233 from 12–1 PM!     Whether you’re grinding through assignments or reviewing for exams, come...</Summary>
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<Title>E-Board Applications Are Open</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Want to help lead the club next year? Now’s your chance to join the E-board.<br>
    You can apply for multiple positions and just give a quick reason (2 sentences or less) for each one.</p><p><strong>Apply here:</strong><br>
    <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu6jSmLBfXRTn4DCzEzDj4GAWVAsGyf4p5C8xUMSWrbrsRAg/viewform?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu6jSmLBfXRTn4DCzEzDj4GAWVAsGyf4p5C8xUMSWrbrsRAg/viewform?usp=sharing</a></p><p><strong>Deadline:</strong> Thursday, <strong>4/24</strong> at 11:59 PM<br>
    Don’t wait—get your application in.</p><p>If you have any questions, feel free to reach out or join the Discord:<br>
    <a href="https://discord.gg/wG5jwrNPT4" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://discord.gg/wG5jwrNPT4</a></p>
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<Summary>Want to help lead the club next year? Now’s your chance to join the E-board.  You can apply for multiple positions and just give a quick reason (2 sentences or less) for each one.  Apply here:...</Summary>
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<Title>talk: Charting Student Misconceptions About Data Visualization, 5/2</Title>
<Tagline>UMBC Prof. Rebecca Williams, 12-1 pm EDT May 2, 2025</Tagline>
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<Title>Selling exercise equipment</Title>
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<Summary>Hello everyone,  As the spring semester wraps up, it’s time for our elections! The positions currently open are Event Coordinator and Secretary.  If you’re interested in being nominated for either...</Summary>
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<Title>PLS Election Nominations Extended &#8211; Secretary Needed + All Positions Open!</Title>
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    <p>Good news—<span>the Pre-Law Society is <strong>still accepting nominations</strong> for the upcoming election!</span> We’re especially looking for someone to fill the <strong>Secretary</strong> position, but nominations are open for <span>all positions</span> if you're feeling called to lead.</p>
    <p><strong>New Deadline: Sunday at 11:59 PM</strong></p>
    <p>Use the form below to nominate yourself or someone else who would be a great fit for the team. Don’t miss this second chance to get involved and make your mark!</p>
    <p><a href="https://forms.gle/4VciCkYe4dhPwdSR6">https://forms.gle/4VciCkYe4dhPwdSR6</a></p>
    <p>Let’s build the future of PLS together </p></div>
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