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    <Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
    <Tagline>2pm at Commons Terrace</Tagline>
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  <Title>SP/SU2024 Instructional Technology Update</Title>
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    <p><span>The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the </span><a href="http://umbc.edu/doit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Division of Information Technology</span></a><span> for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/display/faq/Blackboard" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Blackboard Help FAQs</span></a><span> or directly at </span><a href="http://www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help</span></a><span>.  You can also contact the </span><a href="http://doit.umbc.edu/tsc" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Technology Support Center</span></a><span> at 410.455.3838 or </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1867859" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>submit an RT (Request Tracker) ticket</span></a><span> via the </span><a href="https://rt.umbc.edu/UMBC/RequestHelp.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>myUMBC Help Menu</span></a><span> or directly at </span><a href="http://my.umbc.edu/help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>my.umbc.edu/help</span></a><span>.</span></p>
    <br><p><span><strong>HEADLINES</strong></span></p>
    <p><strong>What’s New</strong></p>
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    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141745/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Fall 24 Bb Courses to Use Ultra by Default</a></li>
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    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/139606/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ultra Courses to Support Additional Level of Nested Folders</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/139602/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ultra Adoption by Faculty Eclipses Original for SP2024</a></li>
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    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/138669/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Google Jamboard to Retire in Fall 2024</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141585/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learning Analytics Mini Grants CFP Due 6/7/24</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141663/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Enhancing Media and Accessibility Using Panopto</a></li>
    <ul><li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141615/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Panopto Mandatory Recorder Upgrade for Mac Users</a></li></ul>
    <li>Blackboard Courses Created: <a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141501/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">SU2024 (April 22, 2024)</a> &amp; <a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/142005/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">FA2024 (May 13, 2024)</a>
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    <ul><li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141134/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">AY20-21 Blackboard Courses Scheduled for Server Retirement</a></li></ul>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/138785/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT’s Susan Biro Selected to QM Academic Advisory Council</a></li>
    <ul><li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/139499/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">19th UMBC Course Earns QM Certification with New 7th Ed. Rubric</a></li></ul>
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    <p><strong>Training &amp; Professional Development</strong> (<a href="https://pivot.umbc.edu/training/recording-archives/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">recording archive</a> | <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">view upcoming events</a>)</p>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=quick-start" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ultra Quick Start Series</a>: 30 minutes to get you started</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129780" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Copy Content into Blackboard Ultra</a> (5.15)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129779" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Content Release and Visibility Settings</a> (5.16)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129782" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Create New Content in Blackboard Ultra</a> (5.20)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129786" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Create Assessments in Blackboard Ultra</a> (5.28)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129812" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Optimizing Course Quota</a> (5.30)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129791" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Blackboard Ultra's AI Course Design Assistant Tool</a> (5.17)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/129781" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">30 Minutes: Check Course Accessibility with Bb Ally</a> (5.21)</li>
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    <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=boot-camp" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ultra Boot Camp</a>: Kickstart Your First 2 Weeks (choose morning or afternoon on 6.4 or 6.6)</li>
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    <p><strong>In Case You Missed It: Recordings &amp; Tips</strong></p>
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    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/events/past/?tag=analytics" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learning Analytics: Community of Practice SP2024 Series Recordings</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/139740/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Selecting Course Materials and Tech Tools For Upcoming Terms</a></li>
    <li>Course Prep Checklists</li>
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    <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1moTh6n0xTLW64IHYoXN8lZ8t1j1rI_L6r_NCiObX6aA/edit" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">8 Steps to Migrate Your Course to Ultra</a> </li>
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    <a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/115516/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Tips to Wrap Up Your Blackboard Course for the Semester</a> </li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/101114/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Effective Practices for Delivering Blackboard Tests</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/post/111595" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Tips to Get Your Blackboard Course Ready for Next Semester</a></li>
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    <p><strong>Other DoIT &amp; UMBC News</strong></p>
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    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141286/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Why &amp; How Getting Help is Changing @ UMBC</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/141169/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Stacy Cahill '01 Joins UMBC as the New CISO</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/post/138683/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Track Attendance in Poll Everywhere (Beta Release)</a></li>
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  <Title>Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Steering Committee</Title>
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    <span><p><span>Dear UMBC Students,</span></p>
    <p><span>Are you looking for an enriching opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable experience? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dedicated UMBC student to serve on the MOU Steering Committee for the upcoming academic year of 2024-2025.</span></p>
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    <p><span>As a member of the MOU Steering Committee, you will play a crucial role in coordinating activities and events related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This internship offers a unique chance to engage in meaningful work and contribute to important initiatives.</span></p>
    <p><span>Qualifications:</span></p>
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    <li><p><span>Must be a student enrolled at UMBC for the 2024-2025 academic year, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students (transfer students and international students welcome)</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Willingness to commit<span> up to </span>10 hours per week to coordinating activities and events for the MOU</span></p></li>
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    <p><span>Requirements:</span></p>
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    <li><p><span>Proficiency in developing and executing plans for engagement and outreach</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Enjoyment in coordinating and building internal and external relationships</span></p></li>
    <li><p><span>Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills</span></p></li>
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    <p><span><strong>Please note that this is an unpaid internship.</strong></span></p>
    <p><span>If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply by </span><a href="https://forms.gle/Ed8Ycb64QTk4SYdC9" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>completing the application form by May 17, 2024.</span></a><span> More information can be found on the UMBC/EPA/USGS Website:</span><a href="https://epa-usgs.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span> </span><span>https://epa-usgs.umbc.edu/</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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    <p><span>Join us in making a meaningful impact and gaining valuable experience! If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.</span></p></span><br>
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    <div><div><div>Many Thanks,<div><br></div>
    <div>Kandis</div>
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    <div><strong><u>Dr. Kandis Y. Boyd, PMP</u></strong></div>
    <div>Senior Advisor to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs</div>
    <div>Email: <a href="mailto:kboyd6@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">kboyd6@umbc.edu</a>
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          <p>All of these signs can be experienced in the workplace. For example, you may procrastinate on a project because you’re suffering from fear of failure. Or, you may spend your days comparing yourself to others in your office, hindering you from making connections with your co-workers. Finally, you may be in a state of perfectionism to show your value, which can result in burnout. Imposter syndrome can cause these scenarios and more, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes.</p>
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          <strong>Keep track of reminders</strong>. Keep a folder in your inbox where you can drop in positive notes (“kudos”) from colleagues and supervisors. Every once in a while, look back at those emails.</li>
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          <strong>Reframe your thinking</strong>. Tell yourself that you’re not the only one who has felt this way. Turn around negative sentiments into more positive ones.</li>
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          <strong>Practice self</strong>-<strong>empathy</strong>.  Know that you’re not alone, and that you are worthy of the job position you’re in. Give yourself grace and credit for how much you’ve already accomplished.</li>
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          <strong>Commiserate with others</strong>. Find colleagues or mentors who know what it’s like to suffer from imposter syndrome. Perhaps there is even an affinity group you can join. Remember that we all go through it at one point or another!</li>
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          <strong>Take a broader view.</strong> Try to look at your situation from a wider lens. You may get a more realistic picture of how you’re performing vs. zooming in under the microscope.</li>
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          <p>Need help taking the broader view when it comes to your career? Take <a href="https://careers.umbc.edu/tools/tools-for-exploring-majors-careers/#focus" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">the FOCUS 2 Assessment</a> to see how you can best apply your strengths, which can help you avoid imposter syndrome. </p>
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    <p>Earlier this year, i3b and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being were awarded a $30,000 grant from Interfaith America to pioneer innovative Interfaith Programming at UMBC. From this collaboration, two incredible programs have emerged, set to launch in Fall 2024!</p>
    <p>1. UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program: Are you passionate about interfaith engagement and eager to make a difference on campus? Don't miss out on this STIPENDED opportunity! The UMBC Interfaith Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship designed to develop student leaders committed to engaging across religious and spiritual traditions. Through a series of weekly meetings and campus-focused projects, participants will gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to shape campus culture and promote interfaith engagement as a campus norm. Apply now to become a Fellow and help lead the way towards a more inclusive and diverse UMBC community! </p>
    <p><span>Application Link: </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzjW1Aao6QvDV5c5gWSSJJzyQ9NtMkLiCAV1o6Mcgblxrk7A/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Interfaith Fellows Program application</a></p>
    <p>2. Bridge Builders Program: Struggling to navigate conversations about religion and spirituality? Look no further! The UMBC Bridge Builders Program offers a STIPENDED opportunity to enhance your dialogue skills and engage in real-time discussions on pressing global issues related to religion and spirituality. Join a small group of students for a semester-long journey focused on dialogue across differences, identity exploration, and community building. Apply now to become a Bridge Builder and be part of creating meaningful connections and understanding on campus!</p>
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    <p>For more detailed descriptions and to apply, check out the flyers attached to this post. Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to grow, connect, and make a difference at UMBC!</p>
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    <div>Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, from 11 AM - 2 PM in the AOK Library Atrium for Study Con. We'll make sleep masks and provide students with resources and tips to help them prepare for finals!</div>
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    <div><a href="http://events.umbc.edu/go/129671" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">National College Health Assessment</a></div>
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    <span>Hey Graduate Retrievers!  We need your voice! </span><div><br></div>
    <div>UMBC is participating in the National College Health Assessment. We want our health and wellbeing resources, events, and services to be tailored for our graduate students. In order to help us accomplish this, we need you to complete the National College Health Assessment. </div>
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    <div>ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS: Please check your email for the link to complete the assessment. </div>
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    <div>100 students to complete the NCHA will be randomly selected to receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.</div>
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    <div>Of all graduate students to complete the NCHA, two students will be selected to win either: </div>
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    <div>Catch up on recent happenings and upcoming events from the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in the <a href="https://mailchi.mp/8048360d7905/news-from-the-center-may-2024-17753386" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">May 2024 issue</a> of our newsletter! A few highlights:</div>
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    <li>Our year in review</li>
    <li>Presentations at URCAD and Assessment 360°</li>
    <li>Vote in the 2024 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements-students/posts/140665" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Maryland primary election</a>
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    <div>- David, Ricky, Ann, Tess</div>
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    <Title>Cancelled Today - Free Farmers Market</Title>
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  <Title>Short-Term Changes to Library Accounts &amp; Accessing Materials</Title>
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    <div><div>Albin O. Kuhn Library will be switching to a new Integrated Library System (ILS) on May 23, 2024. Certain library functions will be <strong>paused from May 17 at 5 PM until May 23 at 7 AM</strong> in order to prepare.<br><br><ul><li><em>Why is the pause happening?</em></li></ul>We are upgrading our library software at the end of May. The system’s data must be prepared for export and then migrated to the new software.<br><br><ul><li><em>Can I still check out and return things during the pause?</em></li></ul>Yes, you will be able to check out and return library materials, although you will not see checkouts and returns reflected on your library account immediately. Late fines will not accrue during the pause, but you will still be responsible for lost items and damage fees. <strong>You must bring your campus ID to check out materials from May 17 to May 23.</strong><br><br><ul><li><em>Can I still request a laptop during the pause?</em></li></ul>No, you will not be able to request laptops during the pause. You can still check out laptops from the Circulation desk; call us at 410-455-2354 to learn what’s in stock.<br><br><ul><li><em>Can I check out a room key or calculator during the pause?</em></li></ul>Yes, you will be able to borrow specialty room keys, calculators, and headphones from the Circulation desk. Please bring your UMBC card with you.<br><br><ul><li><em>Can I request something from another USM campus (e.g., a book from College Park) during the pause?</em></li></ul>No, you will not be able to request books/other materials from USM campuses. Requests made through ILLiad will function as usual.<br><br><ul><li><em>Can I request a book or DVD from UMBC for local pickup?</em></li></ul>No, this process will be turned off during the migration. Books and media will be available in the library’s open stacks. If you need an accommodation to retrieve materials, contact us at <a href="mailto:circdept@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">circdept@umbc.edu</a>.<br><br><ul><li><em>I requested a book before the pause and it’s still in process. Where is it?</em></li></ul>Please contact Circulation at <a href="mailto:circdept@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">circdept@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-2354 for updates on any in-progress hold requests.<br><br><ul><li><em>I returned something but it’s still on my account. Why?</em></li></ul>Items returned between May 17 and 23 will still show on your account even if they’ve been returned. If an item is still on your account on May 28, contact us at <a href="mailto:circdept@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">circdept@umbc.edu</a>.<br><br><ul><li><em>I’m graduating and have a question about library fines. Who do I talk to?</em></li></ul>Please get in touch with the Circulation department at <a href="mailto:circdept@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">circdept@umbc.edu</a> for time-sensitive financial matters.<br><br><ul><li><em>Can I still get a Special Borrower card?</em></li></ul>No, we cannot add any Special Borrowers during the pause. Please sign up for your card before May 17 at 5 PM or wait until May 23.<br><br>--<br>If you have a question that is not listed here, please contact us at <a href="mailto:circdept@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">circdept@umbc.edu</a> or 410-455-2354.<br><br>
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