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  <Title>9/11 GBM Presentation</Title>
  <Tagline>HAPPY MONDAY!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Good evening future biologists! <div><br></div>
    <div>Thank you to everyone who joined our first GBM last week! We hope you all learned more about BioCOM and all of the exciting activities we will be doing this semester. Congratulations to TEAM MITOCHONDRIA for winning the jeopardy; your prize is on its way :)</div>
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    <div>For those who attended the lab tour today, we hope you all had a great time and learned more about lab settings. There are many more tours coming your way...STAY TUNED!</div>
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    <div>Attached to this message is the slide show presentation from last week, as well as the survey link. This link is important for us to plan specific lab tours and choose a Bioethics Panel topic. Please fill it out ASAP.</div>
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    <div>If you have any questions, please reach out to <a href="mailto:fahmed5@umbc.edu">fahmed5@umbc.edu</a>.</div>
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    <div>Reminder that we will have a GBM next Monday, September 25. SEE YOU THEN!</div>
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    <Title>Welcome TO BIOCOM</Title>
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          <div>HELLO FUTURE BIOLOGISTS,</div>
          <div>Welcome to Fall 2023 BioCOM! Whether you are a new or returning member, we are excited to have a great semester with you all. Our board and members are composed of talented individuals who want to help you succeed in your educational journey as Biological Sciences majors. </div>
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          <div>Our first General Body Meeting will be held tomorrow, September 11, from 12-1. We will go over introductory material about the club and its members, along with a schedule of events and activities. </div>
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          <div>JOIN US to enhance your experience as a UMBC Biologist!</div>
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          <div>We look forward to seeing you all in SOND 112!</div>
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          <div>For more updates, join our instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/umbcbiocom">http://instagram.com/umbcbiocom</a>
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  <Title>NEW EBOARD</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hello future biologists!!! <div><br></div>
    <div>It’s been a wonderful semester, filled with learning, debates, and biology :) </div>
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    <div>With the conclusion of the semester, we want to thank you all for your support and contributions this year. A special thanks to our current EBoard for doing a lot to ensure a successful year. </div>
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    <div>Speaking of EBoard…please welcome our ‘23-24 BioCOM EBoard *applause*</div>
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    <div>President: Fairine Ahmed</div>
    <div>VP: Dhruvi Patel</div>
    <div>Treasurer: Divina Bhatia </div>
    <div>Secretary: Naafia Thangalvadi </div>
    <div>Events Committee Chair: Nimra Khan</div>
    <div>Lab Tours Committee Chair: Nhi Nguyen </div>
    <div>Bioethics Committee Chair: Rameesha Mustafa</div>
    <div>Social Relations Committee Chair: Rohan Kyasa</div>
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    <Title>Internship Opportunity with the Office of Health Promotions!</Title>
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          <span>The Office of Health Promotion is recruiting peer health educators for the 2023-2024 academic year!</span><div><span><br></span></div>
          <div><p>The <span><a href="https://healthpromotion.umbc.edu/peer-health-educators/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Peer Health Education Program</a></span> is an unpaid internship offered through the Career Center. Students who participate can earn PRAC Internship credit and a nationally recognized peer educator certification. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain skills in leadership, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. <em>Undergraduate and graduate students from any academic background attending UMBC’s main campus are welcome to apply.</em></p></div>
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    <Summary>The Office of Health Promotion is recruiting peer health educators for the 2023-2024 academic year!     The Peer Health Education Program is an unpaid internship offered through the Career Center....</Summary>
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    <Title>BIOETHICS PANEL TOMORROW</Title>
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    <Title>ELECTIONS - TODAY 9PM</Title>
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          <strong><span><u>Voting</u></span></strong> is now underway!!</div>
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          <div>Please use this link to choose your next year's Eboard! Note that you will need to view the google slides (link in forms) to view all of the candidates speeches.</div>
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          <div>Also, please remember that we will have our <strong>Bieothics Panel THIS MONDAY from 11-1pm in SHER 150</strong>. We look forward to seeing you all there!</div>
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    <div>If you're interested in running for a position, please fill out the form below. You will need to submit a short blurb about why you are interested in running and what you can contribute to the organization, as well as a video campaign that will be shared with all members for voting.<span> </span><span>All positions are available, and you may run for up to three positions. Voting will take place on the week of May 1!</span>
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    <strong>Election Form: </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/hpGUvdybtLMooP1r9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/hpGUvdybtLMooP1r9</a><div><br></div>
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    <strong>Check the slides from last week's meeting for position descriptions: </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1guyyakdXPmCTAXRf_QnS2ofX1_z6fnVHjwB17N8qJcQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1guyyakdXPmCTAXRf_QnS2ofX1_z6fnVHjwB17N8qJcQ/edit?usp=sharing</a> </div>
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