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    <Title>September 10 is the last day to drop a class without a "W"</Title>
    <Tagline>Not sure what that means, we're here to help!</Tagline>
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          <div class="html-content"><div>Remember: September 10 is the last day to drop a class without having a "W" on your transcript.<div><br></div><div>Before you change your schedule, ask yourself: </div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>Are you meeting the expectations of your classes? </li><li>Is your course load manageable? </li><li>Is the content relevant and helpful to your long-term academic goals? </li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>If you need to make a change, contact your academic advisor ASAP! Not sure what that means, don't be afraid to ask.  We're here to help!</div></div><p><br></p></div>
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  <Title>$100,000 NSF GRFP Fellowship seminar Part 2</Title>
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  <Title>$100,000 NSF GRFP Fellowship seminar Part 1</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>The <a href="https://www.nsfgrfp.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program</a> (NSF GRFP) is available to students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and STEM education (includes some social sciences and psychology fields), and come with a 3-year stipend, worth more than $100,000 for your graduate education (Master's or PhD).</p><div>Our speakers, UMBC alums who have been winners themselves, have helped to produce several winners. You can be one of them!</div><div><br></div><div>The session is open to <strong><u>undergraduate seniors, specifically those from underrepresented backgrounds (Latinos/Hispanics, Blacks/African Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiias, Pacific Islanders).</u></strong></div><div><strong><u><br></u></strong></div><div>This funding is limited to US Citizens, nationals or permanent residents. </div><div><br></div><div>If you are interested in learning about this source of funding, eligibility, application process or get your application reviewed, this event is for you. </div><div><br></div><div>About our speakers:</div><div><br></div><div><ul><li><span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescarter/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Dr. Frances Carter-Johnson</a></span>, Education Data Scientist, National Science Foundation</li></ul><ul><li><span><a href="http://ccom.uprrp.edu/~pordonez/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Dr. Patti Ordóñez</a></span>, Associate Professor, Computer Science, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>The NSF GRFP fellowship program intends to support those at the beginning of their graduate career. The program supports graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields like Geosciences, Life Sciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Material Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences and Physics and Astronomy. To learn more about this source of funding please visit: <a href="https://www.nsfgrfp.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.nsfgrfp.org/</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>To register: Please select attending at: </strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/85708" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/85708</a></div><div><br></div><div>Part 2 of this event will be hosted on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10 - Noon. </div></div></div>
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    <Title>Sign-Up by 9/15 for the First-Gen Peer Mentoring Program!</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p><span>In coordination with the First-Generation Workgroup, Off-Campus Student Services is incredibly excited to announce the First-Generation Peer Mentoring Program (FGPMP). </span></p><p><span>FGPMP is designed to support the success of current first-time and full-time first-generation students at UMBC. Students that take part in this program can expect to meet other first-generation students and become a part of a large, supportive community that works to share resources, find lasting friendships and connections, and create an impactful college experience. </span></p><p><span>Participants of the FGPMP will also have the opportunity to take part in a series of activities and workshops designed to enrich students both personally and professionally. </span></p><br><p><span>Some additional benefits of taking part in the FGPMP include:</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Developing transferable and marketable skills to enhance professional experience</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cultivation of leadership, self-management, and organizational skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Improved communication and interpersonal skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Greater self-efficacy and self-awareness</span></p></li><li><p><span>An increased network of support</span></p></li><li><p><span>Expanding your resume</span></p></li></ul><p><span><br></span>If you would like to be a part of the FGPMP, please <a href="https://forms.gle/PnKa5HoTnFpmR8ZU9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">click here</a> to fill out the application. <strong>The application deadline is Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM.</strong> </p><p>If you have any questions, please contact Dr. M. Antonio Silas at <a href="mailto:silas@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">silas@umbc.edu</a><span>. Thank you and we look forward to connecting with you!</span></p></div>
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  <Title>First Gen Community Meet &amp; Greet Today at 2:30pm</Title>
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  <Summary>Welcome First Gen Community!   Join us for our 2020-2021 Meet &amp; Greet.     Tuesday, September 1, 2020 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM    Online    Meeting Link...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>As an administrator in the UMBC's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, I am happy to provide the following Quick Guide:</div><div><br></div><div><p><span>5 Things All College Students Should Know About UMBC Financial Aid Resources</span></p><br><ol><li><p><a href="https://scholarships.umbc.edu/retriever/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Scholarship Retriever</span></a><span> - </span><span>the university’s scholarship portal allows new and current students to apply for institutional, endowed, and departmental scholarships all with one application.  <a href="https://umbc.academicworks.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">umbc.academicworks.com </a></span></p></li><li><p><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>FAFSA</span></a><span>: Free Application for Federal Student Aid is</span><span> filed every academic year</span><span> in order to be considered for need-based federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and student loans.</span></p></li><li><p><span>All UMBC students have an </span><span>assigned Financial Aid Counselor</span><span> designated by the first letter of their last name.  Students may visit the </span><a href="https://financialaid.umbc.edu/contact/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><span>contact webpage </span></span></a><span>to identify their counselor.</span></p></li><li><p><span>There is a tool called the</span><a href="https://financialaid.umbc.edu/2020-2021-undergraduate-cost-calculator/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Cost-Calculator</span></a><span> that will assist students in calculating their educational expenses by evaluating expenses with all need-based and merit aid.</span><span><span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Maryland State Residents</span><span>: The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) awards grants and scholarships to Maryland state residents attending an in-state scholarships. Specialty scholarships such as Delegate &amp; Senatorial Awards are not primarily based on financial need, however a FAFSA on file is required. Students should reach out to their local representatives to obtain application instructions.</span></span></span></p></li></ol></div><div><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>Please enable your notifications on our </span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/firstgen" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>MyUMBC First Generation College Student Group </span></a><span>to receive information like this throughout the semester!</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>Best,</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>Keia Brown</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>Associate Director of Scholarships</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></div></div>
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  <Title>New Dates for LSAMP Virtual Community Gatherings</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>Hello UMBC LSAMP Community! </span></p><div><br></div><div>We surveyed the community and received great feedback. Moving forward, we will have <strong>two sessions each week</strong>. </div><div><br></div><div><em>On Wednesdays, we invite Juniors and Seniors to join us between 11:00 am-1:00 pm. And on Thursdays, we invite Freshmen and Sophomores to join us between 11:00 am-1:00 pm. </em></div><div><br></div><div>In these sessions, the discussions will be shaped by the needs of those in the session. And as a reminder, feel free to come in for as little or long amount of time that you have available--even for a quick hello! </div><div><br></div><div>We will send out the WebEx information each morning as we have done in the past, so keep a lookout for the e-mail. Please remember you can call-in through the phone or computer. We look forward to seeing those of you who can join us.</div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div>The UMBC LSAMP Staff</div><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span>Hello UMBC LSAMP Community!</span><span> </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>We are inviting you to join us through WebEx over the next few weeks for two different session types. </span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>On Thursdays, we will hold opportunities for students to check-in and offer support to one another as we all continue to adjust to remote learning. This will be an opportunity to re-engage with friends and cultivate new relationships with students who major in STEM. </span><span>There will be two sessions each Thursday, 11-12 and 12-1.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>On Fridays, we will gather to discuss where we are in the graduate school application process and offer feedback on strengthening application materials. Based on where students are in the process, we will bring in guest speakers to offer tips on the graduate school application process. These sessions are best suited for students applying to graduate school this coming fall. </span><span>There will be two sessions each Friday, 11-12 and 12-1.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>We understand that some of you might have class and can only join us for a portion of a session. That is ok! </span></p><div><br></div><h5>LSAMP Thursday Hangouts</h5><div>Thursday, April 23rd, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</div><div>Thursday, April 30th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Thursday, May 7th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Thursday, May 14th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><h5>LSAMP Friday Graduate School Prep</h5><div><div>Friday, April 24th, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</div><div><span>Friday</span>, May 1st<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Friday, May 8th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div><span>Friday, May 15th</span><span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div></div><div><br></div><p><span>Feel free to join us for multiple sessions.<br>Register at: <a href="https://doodle.com/poll/9dk3qceu37vzaq83" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://doodle.com/poll/9dk3qceu37vzaq83</a></span></p><p><span><br>Students who register will receive a Webex invitation with log-in information from <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/lsamp/posts/92325/null" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">peterd@umbc.edu</a>.</span></p><p><span>Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usm_lsamp/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://www.instagram.com/usm_lsamp/</span></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/umbc_lsamp" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://twitter.com/umbc_lsamp</span></a></span></p></div>
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  <Title>LSAMP Thursday Hangouts and Friday Graduate School Prep</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>Hello UMBC LSAMP Community!</span><span> </span></p><p><span>We are inviting you to join us through WebEx over the next few weeks for two different session types. </span></p><p><span>On Thursdays, we will hold opportunities for students to check-in and offer support to one another as we all continue to adjust to remote learning. This will be an opportunity to re-engage with friends and cultivate new relationships with students who major in STEM. </span><span>There will be two sessions each Thursday, 11-12 and 12-1.</span></p><p><span>On Fridays, we will gather to discuss where we are in the graduate school application process and offer feedback on strengthening application materials. Based on where students are in the process, we will bring in guest speakers to offer tips on the graduate school application process. These sessions are best suited for students applying to graduate school this coming fall. </span><span>There will be two sessions each Friday, 11-12 and 12-1.</span></p><p><span>We understand that some of you might have class and can only join us for a portion of a session. That is ok! </span></p><div><br></div><h5>LSAMP Thursday Hangouts</h5><div>Thursday, April 23rd, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</div><div>Thursday, April 30th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Thursday, May 7th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Thursday, May 14th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><h5>LSAMP Friday Graduate School Prep</h5><div><div>Friday, April 24th, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</div><div><span>Friday</span>, May 1st<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div>Friday, May 8th<span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div><div><span>Friday, May 15th</span><span>, 11 am-12 pm and 12 pm-1 pm</span></div></div><div><br></div><p><span>Feel free to join us for multiple sessions.<br>Register at: <a href="https://doodle.com/poll/9dk3qceu37vzaq83" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://doodle.com/poll/9dk3qceu37vzaq83</a></span></p><p><span><br>Students who register will receive a Webex invitation with log-in information from <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/lsamp/posts/92325/null" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">peterd@umbc.edu</a>.</span></p><p><span>Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usm_lsamp/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://www.instagram.com/usm_lsamp/</span></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/umbc_lsamp" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://twitter.com/umbc_lsamp</span></a></span></p></div>
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  <Summary>Hello UMBC LSAMP Community!   We are inviting you to join us through WebEx over the next few weeks for two different session types.   On Thursdays, we will hold opportunities for students to...</Summary>
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    <Title>McNair Scholar Danilo Symonette</Title>
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