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  <Title>Commuter Day at the Arena (02/28)</Title>
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    <p><strong>Commuters, this is your VIP moment!</strong></p>
    <p>Join us on February 28, 2026 at the Chesapeake Employer Insurance Arena for an afternoon packed with food, fun, and basketball energy!</p>
    <p><strong>1:00 PM – Pre-Game Mixer (FREE FOOD!)</strong><br>Come early and enjoy a complimentary buffet featuring delicious favorites like Caesar salad, Chicken Piccata, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, fresh bread, and more. This is your chance to relax, connect with other commuters, and fuel up before tip-off!</p>
    <p><strong>2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Basketball Game</strong><br>Let's show up loud and proud and bring that commuter spirit to the arena!</p>
    <p><strong>Exclusive Giveaway!</strong><br>We'll also have an exclusive commuter giveaway for the first 100 attendees at the mixer, so make sure you arrive early to secure yours.</p>
    <p><strong>Bring your family and friends because they get the deal too!</strong><br>Use code COMMUTER26 to unlock exclusive discounted group-rate tickets. This special pricing is just for our commuter community, so grab your squad and save!</p>
    <p><br>Free food.<br>Plush giveaways.<br>Discounted tickets for family.<br>Game-day vibes.</p>
    <p>There's really no excuse to miss this one, let's pack the arena and make Commuter Day unforgettable!<br><br><br>This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/events/151518/76402/ff626e0d95ae5cc58e31797732470965/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fwomenscenter%2Fevents%2F150552%2F6f3c4%2Fe730e2df48d272ef1cee750cb3e16011%2Femail%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252Fgroups%252Fwomenscenter%252Fevents%252F148846%252F444b9%252F01da2d109fb397175cfb5bd80ee4c8c3%252Fweb%252Flink%253Flink%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%25252Fgroups%25252Fwomenscenter%25252Fevents%25252F147693%25252F7ba20%25252F0d0faa33a89a8a31a264587871dca0df%25252Fweb%25252Flink%25253Flink%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2525252Fgroups%2525252Fwomenscenter%2525252Fevents%2525252F145581%2525252F7ba20%2525252F608f551265f41d9f8681da5fd24e2ef4%2525252Femail%2525252Flink%2525253Flink%2525253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252525252Fgroups%252525252Fwomenscenter%252525252Fevents%252525252F144927%252525252F7510c%252525252F6a30d08dbe140fb7b13a46ab8bb4ed4e%252525252Fweb%252525252Flink%252525253Flink%252525253Dhttps%25252525253A%25252525252F%25252525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%25252525252Fgroups%25252525252Fwomenscenter%25252525252Fposts%25252525252F151804%25252525252F45eb4%25252525252Fd372a13420f2298b4206e6454cfa1e3a%25252525252Fweb%25252525252Flink%25252525253Flink%25252525253Dhttps%2525252525253A%2525252525252F%2525252525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2525252525252Fgroups%2525252525252Fwomenscenter%2525252525252Fevents%2525252525252F143758%2525252525252F45eb4%2525252525252Fa650d3ac1d3f0940e22e44467f6f64f2%2525252525252Fweb%2525252525252Flink%2525252525253Flink%2525252525253Dhttps%252525252525253A%252525252525252F%252525252525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252525252525252Fgroups%252525252525252Fwomenscenter%252525252525252Fevents%252525252525252F143325%252525252525252F45eb4%252525252525252F8f0188517267338c04c5b83cd3781297%252525252525252Fweb%252525252525252Flink%252525252525253Flink%252525252525253Dhttps%25252525252525253A%25252525252525252F%25252525252525252Fecr.umbc.edu%25252525252525252Fdiscrimination-policy%25252525252525252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nondiscrimination policy</a>.</p>
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  <Title>Last &amp; Final Call &#8212; Legacy Travel System</Title>
  <Tagline>Deadline Feb. 28 at 11:29 PM</Tagline>
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    <p>Dear Campus Community,</p>
    <p>UMBC's legacy travel system will officially shut down on March 1, 2026, as part of our transition to SAP Concur.</p>
    <p>If you have outstanding travel activity in the legacy system, please complete the steps below:</p>
    <h3>What You Need to Do Now</h3>
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    <li><p>Submit any remaining reimbursement requests tied to legacy pre-approvals no later than 11:29 PM on February 28, 2026.</p></li>
    <li><p>Confirm all required documentation has been uploaded and approvals are complete.</p></li>
    <li><p>Contact the Travel Team if you need assistance transitioning outstanding reimbursements to Concur.</p></li>
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    <h3>After March 1</h3>
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    <li><p>The legacy system will move to read-only access for reference purposes only.</p></li>
    <li><p>All new travel requests and expense reports must be completed in SAP Concur.</p></li>
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    <p>As we close this chapter, we would like to recognize and thank <strong>Joe Kirby and Frank Elmore</strong>, the creators of the legacy travel system. Developed out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the system was built using the resources available at the time to ensure the University could continue supporting essential travel operations. Their innovation, dedication, and hard work made a lasting impact on our campus community and will not be forgotten.</p>
    <h3>Can we get a few paws for Joe and Frank?</h3>
    <p>If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Travel Team at <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel/posts/156973/2f8a9/3b330775c2bf9ccd4ac05f523bc62b71/web/link?link=mailto%3Atravel%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">travel@umbc.edu</a>.</p>
    <p>Thank you for your continued partnership during this transition.</p>
    <p>Business Services – Travel Team<br>University of Maryland, Baltimore County</p>
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  <Summary>Repost from UMBC Travel     Dear Campus Community,  UMBC's legacy travel system will officially shut down on March 1, 2026, as part of our transition to SAP Concur.  If you have outstanding travel...</Summary>
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    <Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY!</Title>
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          <div>Free Farmer's Market</div>
          <div>Apartment Community Center 2-2:45pm</div>
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    <Title>Spring Save-a-Swipe Applications are OPEN!</Title>
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          <div>If you are a UMBC student experiencing food insecurity, sign up on our <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials/posts/152847/73279/5b4c3142c2a47599da1841e1894c80c9/web/link?link=http%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfkjzkc2jFnHO__ca-lleil2LxPsGyMDIUrRy2lcNd5L6dgrQ%2Fviewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">intake sheet</a> to schedule a meeting with our social work intern. Through the Spring 2026 semester, students in need can contact us at <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials/posts/152847/73279/002558b67047128c55f1726d37898e81/web/link?link=mailto%3Aretrieveressentials%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">retrieveressentials@umbc.edu</a> for more information.</div>
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          <div>If you find that you require additional resources, don't forget to visit The Essential Space on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday every week from 11am-5:30pm. Even though we are closed on Thursdays, make sure to come visit us at our Free Farmers' Market at The Apartment Community Center on Thursdays from 2pm-2:45pm.</div>
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    <p>🗓️ POSTPONED</p>
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    <p>Enjoy free pizza and beverages while competing for a chance to win prizes worth up to $100! Don't miss this fun-filled evening of surprise slides, friendly competition, and big wins… We'll see you there!</p>
    <h5>Sign up via<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ09XVzYLtOyryaxMnUXFv_u6Aq_9G8dtlGE4SCxTjJLtNAg/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> this link here</a>, or scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot. </h5>
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    <Title>DoIT x AOK Library: Streamlining Transcription: How DoIT and the AOK Library Leveraged AWS to Enhance Media Accessibility at UMBC</Title>
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          <p>For any department or researcher interested in learning more about accessing and using this tool, you can <a href="https://rtforms.umbc.edu/rt_myumbcHelpPage/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Request Help</a> under AI tools. </p>
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    <Title>FINAL DAY for Save-a-Swipe Donations!!</Title>
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    <div>The ideal Commuter Assistant is a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate commuter student in good academic standing who is outgoing, approachable, and comfortable engaging with peers. This role is well-suited for someone who is genuinely interested in student engagement, belonging, leadership, and community-building. Successful candidates are reliable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities independently while also collaborating effectively with others. </div>
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    <div>Strong communication skills are essential, as Commuter Assistants represent and amplify commuter student voices in a thoughtful and professional manner. This position is perfect for students who want to develop their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on campus.</div>
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    <p><strong>Position Duration: August 17, 2026 – May 21, 2027</strong></p>
    <p>If you are excited about supporting commuter students and contributing to a more connected campus community, we encourage you to apply!</p>
    <p>To review the job description and apply visit<a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10755339" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> Handshake</a>! <br><br></p>
    <p><strong>Applications closes today, March 23, 2026! Any questions, contact <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/153345/76402/6e6f86767a927d478fb5fbecb9be5275/email/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Focss%2Fposts%2F153058%2F6f3c4%2F2d8415a4ae34f46cee1cba69739cd1ac%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dmailto%253Acommuters%2540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">commuters@umbc.edu</a></strong></p>
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