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  <Title>URCAD Sneak Peek: Devon Fick</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">UMBC's own Devon Fick presents his research at URCAD, April 18-24, 2022 Online!<div><br></div>
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    <div><strong>"Monopoly Money": A Study Of Military Payment Certificates (MPC's) In Vietnam</strong></div>
    <div><span>Presenter: Devon Fick</span></div>
    <div><span>Mentor: Meredith Oyen (History)</span></div>
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    <div><span><span>This presentation will focus on the production and dissemination of Military Payment Certificates (MPC’s) in Vietnam from 1965-1973. Developed after WWII for the purpose of stabilizing local currency and preventing exchange-rate corruption involving the desirable American dollar, the MPC initiative was relatively successful throughout the 1950's and into the early years of American involvement in Vietnam. However, as the war dragged on, and systemic leadership and organizational problems at all levels became commonplace, the MPC became the very thing it was designed to deter; a hopelessly corrupt and abused form of currency. This presentation will show how MPC’s were viewed by American servicemen and Vietnamese merchants and citizens and the frequently-evolving laws governing their use. The highly contentious “C-Days” (Conversion Days) when American servicemen were required to remain on base so that a new series of MPC could be issued, will be described as well as the aftermath of these days which often led to increased graft and even violence. The colorful banknotes will also make for a highly-visual presentation and also include interviews with three Vietnam veterans who will describe their personal experiences with this military currency.</span></span></div>
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  <Summary>UMBC's own Devon Fick presents his research at URCAD, April 18-24, 2022 Online!    URCAD.umbc.edu     "Monopoly Money": A Study Of Military Payment Certificates (MPC's) In Vietnam  Presenter:...</Summary>
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  <Title>Chemical Engineering major named Goldwater Scholar for 2022</Title>
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    <strong>Rachel Myers, Chemical Engineering '22,</strong> is one of four UMBC students to be  named Goldwater Scholars for 2022. She joins three other <a href="https://news.umbc.edu/three-umbc-students-receive-goldwater-scholarships-for-future-leaders-in-stem-research/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC chemical engineer majors</a> and <a href="https://news.umbc.edu/?s=goldwater" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">others </a>who received this award in prior years. </div>
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    <div>This prestigious award honors promising STEM students who are interested in pursuing careers as research scientists. </div>
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    <div>417 new scholarships have been awarded for the 2022 competition from a pool of 1,242 outstanding undergraduates nominated by 433 institutions. The UMBC winners are:</div>
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    <div>Tobi Makejodunmi (Mechanical Engineering)</div>
    <div>D'Juan Moreland (Biological Sciences, Music)</div>
    <div>Rachel Myers (Chemical Engineering)</div>
    <div>Christopher Slaughter (Computer Science)</div>
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    <p>The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.</p>
    <div><p>By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Over its 30-year history, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to thousands of undergraduates, many of whom have gone on to win other prestigious awards like the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship that support our Scholars’ graduate school work. Today, Goldwater alumni can be found conducting research that is helping defend the Nation, finding cures for catastrophic diseases and teaching future generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.</p></div>
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    <div>This is the second year in a row UMBC students have won 4 scholarships, the most available.</div>
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    <div>Congratulations!!</div>
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    <div><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch/posts/118259" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">[Original Post]</a></div>
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    <div>[<a href="https://news.umbc.edu/four-umbc-students-receive-goldwater-scholarship-for-stem-research-tying-prior-record/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Article by UMBC News</a>]</div>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="118288" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/cwitaffiliates/posts/118288">
    <Title>PAID Fall Internship with the US Department of State</Title>
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          <p>The Department of State is accepting internship applications for Fall 2022. <strong>Applications are due Tuesday, April 12!</strong> <strong>For the first time, these will be PAID internship positions. </strong></p>
          <p> The program aims to provide student interns with opportunities both educationally and professionally substantive in nature. The purpose of the program is to provide students with insight into the work of U.S. foreign policy and the administration of the U.S. Department of State and its diplomatic facilities around the world. Specific duties and responsibilities vary according to the domestic office or overseas post of assignment. Generally, interns may: participate in meetings with senior-level U.S. Government or foreign government officials; draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policymakers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives; support events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences; engage directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society. </p>
          <p><strong>For more information and to submit application materials, please visit: <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/646660000" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/646660000</a></strong></p>
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    <Summary>The Department of State is accepting internship applications for Fall 2022. Applications are due Tuesday, April 12! For the first time, these will be PAID internship positions.    The program aims...</Summary>
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  <Title>Officer Q&amp;A Slides</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hi guys, we just ended our meeting so for those that wish to learn about what we do as officers of ISSA or a even interested in possibly running for any positions, we are posting our slides from the meet! If you have any questions that aren't answered in the slides, please feel free to reach out to us on our discord or group me.<div><br></div>
    <div>Specifically for discord, we have a questions channel that you can post a question in (highly encouraged since someone else might have the same question). Otherwise, if you wish to speak to us one on one, our emails are as listed!</div>
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    <div>Discord Link: <a href="https://discord.gg/neN2ua59gE" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://discord.gg/neN2ua59gE</a>
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    <div>GroupMe Link: <a href="https://groupme.com/join_group/69583393/HD0Q2uWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://groupme.com/join_group/69583393/HD0Q2uWA</a>
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    <strong>VP of Operations</strong> (Adam Abril): <a href="mailto:aabril1@umbc.edu">aabril1@umbc.edu</a>
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    <strong>Treasurer</strong> (Muntaha Sultana): <a href="mailto:msultan1@umbc.edu">msultan1@umbc.edu</a>
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    <strong>Secretary</strong> (Rachel Yomba): <a href="mailto:rachely1@umbc.edu">rachely1@umbc.edu</a>
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    <strong>VP of Communications</strong> (Helen Trinh): <a href="mailto:helent2@umbc.edu">helent2@umbc.edu</a>
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  <Title>Four UMBC students named Goldwater Scholars for 2022!</Title>
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    <div>FOUR UMBC students have been named Goldwater Scholars for 2022. This prestigious award honors promising STEM students who are interested in pursuing careers as research scientists. </div>
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    <div>417 new scholarships have been awarded for the 2022 competition from a pool of 1,242 outstanding undergraduates nominated by 433 institutions. The UMBC <span>winners</span> are:</div>
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    <div>Tobi Makejodunmi (Mechanical Engineering)</div>
    <div>D'Juan Moreland (Biological Sciences, Music)</div>
    <div>Rachel Myers (Chemical Engineering)</div>
    <div>Christopher Slaughter (Computer Science)</div>
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    <div>Read the UMBc News story here:</div>
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    <p>The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.</p>
    <div><p>By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Over its 30-year history, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to thousands of undergraduates, many of whom have gone on to win other prestigious awards like the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship that support our Scholars’ graduate school work. Today, Goldwater alumni can be found conducting research that is helping defend the Nation, finding cures for catastrophic diseases and teaching future generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.</p></div>
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    <div>This is the second year in a row UMBC students have won 4 scholarships, the most available.</div>
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    <span>For info on prestigious </span><span>scholarships</span><span>, contact: <a href="mailto:aprilh@umbc.edu">aprilh@umbc.edu</a></span>
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    <span>UMBC undergraduate students: Sign up to participate in a fun and engaging art-making workshop that will help you harness the power you have to shape your world.</span><br><br><span>During the workshop, participants will reflect on significant experiences in their lives by using everyday objects to make art. You do not need to be an "artist" to participate -- in fact, this workshop will be particularly useful for you if you do not consider yourself an artist. We will explore how the practice of art-making as well as our stories can be sources of insight that can help us make important contributions in our communities. You can expect a lively and meaningful hour and a half spent creatively expressing yourself and making connections with other UMBC students.</span><br><br><span>The workshop will be facilitated by UMBC student Tess McRae as part of her Individualized Study (INDS) senior capstone project. </span>
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    <span><strong>The event is this Thursday, April 7, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Commons 318.</strong></span><br><br><span>Masks will be required.</span><br><br><strong>Spots are limited. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFV2K2XP10SFAjOCEEX1TnniDHdI7ksJg6UibTis6ru3Z2fw/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> by Tuesday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m.</strong><br><div><strong><br></strong></div>
    <div><strong>Please email <a href="mailto:tmcrae2@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">tmcrae2@umbc.edu</a> with any questions about the workshop.</strong></div>
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    <div><strong>Exploring Stories Of Political Activism And Ideological Perpetuation In Black Religious Institutions </strong></div>
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    <span>J</span><span>oshua Gray</span>
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