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    <Title>Counseling Center and UHS Joint Retreat</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p><span>Due to
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          University Health Services will reopen on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 8:30 am.</span></p>
          
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          <p><span><span> </span>In case of an emergency on January 23, 2020
          please contact University police at 410-455-5555.</span></p>
          
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    <Title>Counseling Center and UHS Joint Retreat</Title>
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          University Health Services will reopen on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 8:30 am.</span></p>
          
          <p><span> </span></p>
          
          <p><span><span> </span>In case of an emergency on January 23, 2020
          please contact University police at 410-455-5555.</span></p>
          
          <p><span> </span></p>
          
          <p><span>If you
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  <Title>The NIIMBL eXperience</Title>
  <Tagline>Submit your application by January 15, 2020</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div> <h3>A hands-on opportunity for students to explore biopharmaceutical manufacturing careers</h3> </div><div><div><div><p>The NIIMBL eXperience is a hands-on, expenses-paid week-long program for college freshmen and sophomores to gain real-world insight into career possibilities in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This program is open to college students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or historically underrepresented minority students at NIIMBL member academic institutions. </p><p><br></p><p>Biopharmaceutical products, including therapeutic proteins and cell and gene therapies, save and enhance lives by treating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune disorders. Through this week-long program, students explore the role biopharmaceutical manufacturers play in getting these vital therapies to patients.</p><p><br></p><p>Students will learn about the operations of large biomanufacturers, cutting-edge technologies of small companies, and how federal agencies interact with industry to ensure products are safe for patients.  </p><p><br></p><h2><span>Your eXperience Week</span></h2><p>Through a competitive application process, students are selected to spend a week visiting biopharmaceutical sites around the country for a once-in-a-lifetime education experience. Students will interact with host organizations, network with employees, tour facilities, carry out simulated work activities. In addition to companies, students will also learn about the essential role of federal regulation agencies in biomanufacturing.</p><p><br></p><p>Not only does the program provide a deep dive into biopharmaceutical careers, but it also equips students with skills and knowledge that will serve them in any career path they may choose.</p><p><br></p><p>All travel expenses and meals are paid in full by NIIMBL. Plus, students will receive a $1,000 stipend.</p><p><br></p><p>The 2020 eXperience week is scheduled for June 1 – 5, 2020.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><span>Eligibility Criteria</span></h2><ul><li>Undergraduate college students completing their freshman or sophomore year with an interest in STEM, emphasis on HBCUs and underrepresented populations at NIIMBL member institutions</li><li>Must be a demonstrated leader and recommended by a STEM teacher/professor</li><li>Limited students living in the United States</li><li>Commitment to sharing your eXperience broadly on campus and through social media</li></ul><p> </p></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2><span>Student Benefits</span></h2><ul><li>Exposure to a variety of career options in biopharmaceutical manufacturing</li><li>Meet and network with industry experts and thought-leaders</li><li>Hands-on training and demonstrations in work environments</li><li>Professional skills building</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><span>Faculty Benefits</span></h2><ul><li>Connect students with rewarding career opportunities or internships</li><li>Position students for career success</li><li>Connect students with career or internship opportunities</li><li>Real-world industry insights to refine and shape your curricula</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><span>Host Benefits</span></h2><ul><li>Meet enthusiastic candidates for potential internships</li><li>Influence the educational pathway of the future workforce</li><li>Promote diversity and inclusion within your organization</li><li>Foster relationships with academic institutions</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2><span>Apply Today</span></h2><p>Applications open October 1, 2019 for eXperience 2020! Complete your application by January 15, 2020.</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions? Contact Kathie Young at <a href="mailto:kathiey@udel.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">kathiey@udel.edu</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>                                                <strong><a href="https://niimbl.piestar-rfx.com/opportunities/all/rfp/83" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">APPLY NOW </a></strong></p><p><br></p><p>                                          <a href="https://www.niimbl.org/Downloads/niimbl_eXperience_2020.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>DOWNLOAD FLYER</strong></a></p></div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div>
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    Laboratory Technician I. Work in a creative team environment for a small, fast-paced, growing
    medical device manufacturer. Join a high-performing team of microbiology and material
    compatibility leaders to solve sterilization challenges. </div><div><br></div><div>MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </div><div><ul><li>Perform basic laboratory tasks such as:</li><li>Prepare, test, and analyze material for laboratory product development, </li><li>Prepare sterile solutions,</li><li>Perform routine environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance. </li><li>Follow all company policies, Federal, State and local regulations and policies for Safety,
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    production while ensuring compliance with laboratory policies and procedures. </li><li>Can perform routine equipment operation, calibration and maintenance on Noxilizer
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    hygiene. </li><li>Operation of Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>Ability to read, understand and follow written laboratory procedures.</li><li>Oral and written communication skills to present data and convey information. </li></ul>Noxilizer offers medical, dental and 401k benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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  <Title>International Student Career Conference</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span>The deadline to apply for the 2020 undergraduate summer research programs is </span><strong>February 2</strong><span>. These 10-week programs begin on June 1 and end on August 7, 2020.</span><br><br><span>The online applications are available </span><a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bcc0a5e9edfa7abce2957eebf49c1be4e8d1c571ca16b835d3b1f38c61d015f51d9e056204e07b6a2e091bdc1a9dc680cc" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a><span>.</span><br><br><span>These five programs include:</span><ul><li>The <a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bc9b86002f746f9e4cbb3a59cac3e1f7c3a2cfde2a204d2f015775f651c0fa5a5b3b94176652e16231d02587be57d549d0" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)</a>, sponsored by the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School</li><li>The <a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bc5e726cf02b9edd979ae434dbafe78ee87de81a4fde1c90bfecf4f953736218ea7648c17fd33a1214e9bb72304b636f14" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Computational Biology Summer Program</a>, hosted at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medicine</li><li>The <a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bcbe1c481b0ad923c65ae2b5231e679e036fd51a7426c46ca4d82d4b30ca65153f1aa4892884c1bb69c67795cb5361fc46" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Chemical Biology Summer Program</a>, sponsored by the Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Computational Biology &amp; Medicine Program</li><li>The <a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bc3586287dc24957e0dd97733710bdb2cf9c806a789be7e4b459c667ebaa7af313f34d7e0b7ff554563d8ce5e646261c3f" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Engineering Summer Program</a>, hosted at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medicine</li><li>The <a href="https://click.mskinfo.org/?qs=4f15cef2751a22bcd39048baf1ee2cfdc535cc8d3f1a838038dfa140b0f289096453956bbb0d5f71c73fb62ef3d013a6b597e1ba4d5cad7f" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Molecular Imaging Summer Program</a>, hosted at Memorial Sloan Kettering</li></ul><span>These programs are open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who may be interested in pursuing research at the interface of biomedicine, chemistry, computational biology, and engineering for a summer research experience.</span><br><br><span>This is a great opportunity for students to learn new skills, to increase their scientific knowledge, and to engage in exciting experiences while exploring their career interests.</span><br><br><span>Participants will:</span><ul><li>Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students</li><li>Attend a weekly luncheon seminar series of presentation by faculty</li><li>Attend a weekly luncheon seminar series of presentations by faculty</li><li>Attend a professional development workshops</li><li>Receive a stipend of $6,000 for the summer, with housing available</li></ul><span>Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions at 646-888-3706.</span></div>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="89469" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/parents/posts/89469">
    <Title>Volunteer at Saint Agnes Hospital in Spring 2020</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><span>Interested in volunteering in a hospital environment?  Want to be part of a supportive team?  </span><div><br></div><div><strong>Saint Agnes Hospital is looking for volunteers this spring.  </strong>Meet with their Volunteer Coordinator to hear about the supporting role you could play, and learn about volunteer opportunities. </div><div><br></div><div><strong>PLEASE NOTE:  Volunteering with Saint Agnes Hospital is a 60-hour commitment for the semester. Please review your academic schedule to make sure you have a plan to meet this requirement.  Hours <u>must</u> be completed within the semester you volunteer.  There will be no flexibility in this requirement.  </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>All screenings must be completed quickly and <u>volunteers should be ready to start no later than the first or second week of February 2020! </u> </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Your Check List:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Stop by the Shriver Center to <strong>pick up a Saint Agnes Volunteer Application and return the completed application to the Shriver Center (along with your letter of recommendation)</strong>.  The Shriver Center will forward the application to the Volunteer Coordinator at SAH.  Only <u>complete</u> applications will be forwarded (with the exception of the Physician Release Form).   </li><li>Contact Michelle Slafkosky at: <a href="mailto:mslafkos@ascension.org" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">mslafkos@ascension.org</a> to <strong>confirm receipt of your application and to schedule an interview/initial meeting.</strong></li><li>Once you are all set to volunteer, <strong>contact the Shriver Center for enrollment in the </strong><strong>096 Practicum for the spring semester.  If upper-level elective credits are needed, we can also enroll you in SOCY 396 (learn more during your 096 practicum meeting).</strong></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>For more information, please contact: Eloise Grose, Applied Learning and Community Engagement Director, The Shriver Center: <a href="mailto:egrose1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">egrose1@umbc.edu</a>.</div></div>
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  <Title>The iCURE Program (National Cancer Institute - NIH)</Title>
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