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    <Title>OGSL's Free Coffee Monday this morning!</Title>
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    <Summary>Monday, April 21 · 10 AM - 2 PM The Commons : 308   We're back to brewing up some free coffee every Monday from 10am-2pm, come join us in Commons 308 for your fresh cup! While supplies last. </Summary>
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  <Title>Final Call: GSA Elections Nominations Closing Soon! Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 11:59 PM</Title>
  <Tagline>Nominate Yourself for GSA Elections!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Are you ready to lead, represent, and make a real impact at UMBC?</div><div>Now’s your chance but time is running out!<br><br></div><div>The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is looking for passionate, driven students like YOU to step up and become the voice of over 2,500 graduate students. Whether you're a change maker, a creative thinker, a great organizer, or someone who simply cares about making life better for your fellow grads there's a place for you on the <strong>Executive Council</strong> or as a <strong>Graduate Senator.<br><br></strong></div><div><strong>Positions Available</strong>: <br><u>Executive Council</u> : Lead initiatives, influence decisions, and build your leadership resume</div><div><u>Graduate Senate</u> : Represent your college and bring student voices to the forefront<br><br></div><div><strong>Why Run?</strong></div><div><ol><li>Build leadership skills that stand out on your resume</li><li>Get involved in real policy-making</li><li>Work with an inspiring and supportive team</li><li>Yes, the roles are PAID!</li></ol></div><div><strong>Nominate Yourself Today:</strong></div><div>Executive Council and Senate Position descriptions:</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA</a><br><br></div><div><strong>Submit your nominations in the following form:<br><br></strong></div><div><strong>Executive Council:</strong> </div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Senate:</strong> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c</a><br><br></div><div>If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the GSA Election Committee Chairs:<br><br></div><div><strong>Aijaz Shaik</strong> – <a href="mailto:rx21259@umbc.edu">rx21259@umbc.edu</a> </div><div><strong>Eswari Harika Bathina</strong> – <a href="mailto:dg18853@umbc.edu">dg18853@umbc.edu</a> <br><br></div><div>If you’ve ever wanted to be the change, this is your moment. Step up. Stand out. Lead with purpose.<br><br></div><div>#UMBCGSA #LeadWithGSA #MakeADifference</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Best regards,</div><div>GSA Election Committee 2025 <br><br></div><div><span><span><span><img alt="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd7es40soSkTPeMQmFYEX8XlJgh1qUxDjBwJQ_obtoykEYKfpi8njLswyJwzX6tn2teICEyFbEfnprYMtBxmTgmc2r5u0JHiaN5RKLUaWx54QqVtgCCCjdbFyfkObebTNHCdD49OcKZ3T65UMJjrAc?key=wDgkIqunZunVaHnNHKEIFOQc" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfpxc2wn7_AHAdXeiFkSKW54C_7BC5KK_jHIlFW9V-hpVmlQQDf-6vN7gRGXHrX5_dgaA9YB3gtpG6zbXAOh2HJp8Hm4jEb1u-ZN7_xMEl4T9eop8NrOcndGrfLCvKeXR8gEHkLy1sRq8iQ3DdNjw?key=kLG0f7CFqTBUkulgndR-JTBw" width="66" height="63" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span><span><span><img alt="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcJ5DZO49xSZW4zQgHGo1kzMGoqrNIosojdNoDEC2dvd5So5WeAfPVr1I0vs7vj_rNQ3cQa252dHg2EjslzEomD_3GTA6IseCWJ8W82o2MhuEjtPg9-dOdqyZ1H6UFv7VvwZsLW98U_cTu1zv2SLw?key=wDgkIqunZunVaHnNHKEIFOQc" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfsO1TPfFP8P-var23Wrc-Ab4TBWBlea6N_LO-jb-dJD5m3-kpfX189HxT7ygSGY5rq6oq3GNOSZTQ7ezp0bzdmF641g982pffxoxRbghHxFczbYwbzUXnkujVvbXBndBPcu2hdTynaZ3V2n1wUcak?key=kLG0f7CFqTBUkulgndR-JTBw" width="43" height="64" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span></span></div><div><br></div></div>
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  <Title>Thank You for an Incredible Graduate Student Appreciation Week</Title>
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    <Title>FREE FOOD in Commons 2B07</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><strong>Swing by Room 2B07 in The Commons in 10 minutes, we've got free food waiting for you! </strong></div>
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  <Title>Step Into Leadership at UMBC &#8211; Run for GSA 2025! and be a part of Difference</Title>
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Click here to learn more about important dates, deadlines, information sessions, and position descriptions. </span></p><p><span>Executive Council and Senate Position descriptions:</span></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA/edit?tab=t.0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYMsdx9-1WE_5p2JP8Vafq1vcIbkDEH5_G-XWZql0UA</span></a></p><p><br></p><p><span>Submit your nominations in the following form:</span></p><p><span>Executive Council: </span></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ci6YP2HkGLKigJnJKvB7PAZJ6UbAr0rixgyJTKR_fuo/edit?ts=67fb4519</span></a></p><br><p><span>Senate:</span></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FZaq5LmC5l2LpiamUTeLBH3cKRd9I3A1non0sH0HTeU/edit?ts=67fb411c</span></a></p><br><p><span>If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact the GSA Election Committee Chairs:</span></p><p><span>Aijaz Shaik – </span><a href="mailto:rx21259@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>rx21259@umbc.edu</span></a><span> </span></p><p><span>Eswari Harika Bathina – </span><a href="mailto:dg18853@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>dg18853@umbc.edu</span></a><span> </span></p><p><span>We look forward to your participation in building a stronger, more vibrant graduate community!</span></p><br><p><span>Best regards,</span></p><p><span>GSA Election Committee 2025 </span></p><p><span><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd7es40soSkTPeMQmFYEX8XlJgh1qUxDjBwJQ_obtoykEYKfpi8njLswyJwzX6tn2teICEyFbEfnprYMtBxmTgmc2r5u0JHiaN5RKLUaWx54QqVtgCCCjdbFyfkObebTNHCdD49OcKZ3T65UMJjrAc?key=wDgkIqunZunVaHnNHKEIFOQc" width="66" height="63" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span><span><span><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcJ5DZO49xSZW4zQgHGo1kzMGoqrNIosojdNoDEC2dvd5So5WeAfPVr1I0vs7vj_rNQ3cQa252dHg2EjslzEomD_3GTA6IseCWJ8W82o2MhuEjtPg9-dOdqyZ1H6UFv7VvwZsLW98U_cTu1zv2SLw?key=wDgkIqunZunVaHnNHKEIFOQc" width="43" height="64" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></span></p><div><span><span><br></span></span></div></span></div>
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    <Title>RECAP: UMBC Research Symposium and 3MT 2025</Title>
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    <Title>Free pizza and swag at men's lacrosse right now!</Title>
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