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    <Title>Join the Mosaic Center Facebook Group!</Title>
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    <Summary>Join the Mosaic Center Facebook group to learn more about upcoming events and talks!     http://www.facebook.com/groups/154520244577257/</Summary>
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  <Title>Mostly Straight</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">An interesting article on sexual orientation.  Read more <a href="http://secretguystuff.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/mostly-straight-most-of-the-time-via-goodmenproject-com-repost/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.<br></div>
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  <Summary>An interesting article on sexual orientation.  Read more here.</Summary>
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  <Title>Want free food, yoga, and more information about traveling?</Title>
  <Tagline>Go to 'Pathways to Peace' hosted by Hostelling International</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Hello UMBC Students and Staff!</div><div> </div><div>We just wanted to inform you of an upcoming peace conference, <em><strong>"Pathways to Peace"</strong></em> hosted by<strong> Hostelling International Baltimore</strong>. <em>Pathways to Peace</em> will be held on <strong>Saturday, October 22, 2011</strong> from 1-8pm at the <span>Central Branch of the Enoch
    Pratt Free Library and <span>HI-Baltimore Hostel</span>. The event’s goal is to get people excited about travel,
    whether near or far, and for them to understand how traveling promotes peace
    and understanding of other cultures.<span>  </span></span></div><div><span></span> </div>
    
    
    <div><span>This is a great opportunity for you and your fellow<strong> Retrievers</strong> to become acquainted with Hostelling International and our community members. We will have <strong>travel</strong> presentations, travel 101 guides, <strong>Peace Corps</strong> representatives, <strong>yoga</strong>, a "<strong>world buffet</strong>" and much more! </span></div>
    
    
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    <div><span>Check out our website: <strong><a href="http://pathwaystopeace.info/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">pathwaystopeace.info</a></strong></span></div>
    
    
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    <div><span>Hope to see you there! Feel free to call or email if you have any questions! </span></div>
    <div> </div><h5><br></h5><div><h5>For more info, please contact: <br>Gabrielle Mnkande</h5></div><div><h5>Hostelling International Volunteer</h5></div><h5><a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">410.271.1658</a></h5><h5><span><a href="mailto:gmnkande@gmail.com" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">gmnkande@gmail.com</a></span></h5></div>
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  <Summary>Hello UMBC Students and Staff!     We just wanted to inform you of an upcoming peace conference, "Pathways to Peace" hosted by Hostelling International Baltimore. Pathways to Peace will be held...</Summary>
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    <Title>Safe Zone Training</Title>
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    <Summary>Hey everyone!    Just a little note about Safe Zone Training. Contact mosaic@umbc.edu for more details, but aside from the dates listed on myUMBC and the Mosaic website training can be requested...</Summary>
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  <Title>The Diversity Vision in the Workplace</Title>
  <Tagline>National Disability Employment Awareness Month</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content">Here is an excerpt from a speaker on diversity:<div><br></div><div><span><em><h2>Diversity Vision: Inclusion, Commitment and Success</h2><p><em>In today's competitive environment and global economy, an organization's success depends on the full contribution and productivity of every person. Achieving optimal results for your organization requires full engagement of the diverse perspectives which represent your market place as well as your workforce.</em></p><p><em>The true potential of all people, regardless of their color, race/gender, their sexual orientation and/or their disability can only be achieved through the equal acceptance of all in our society. Allowing people to confidently share and express their ideas, thoughts and strengths without fear will only improve productivity on both a personal and corporate level.</em></p><p><em>Team building, effective communication and strong leadership are just a few of the topics that will be discussed during this highly professional presentation. The organization's ability to be open-minded and to raise positive awareness comes from within each individual. However, fostering the ideals of this enriching environment must begin with a strong commitment from the top executives.</em></p><p><em>Let your employees, your colleagues, suppliers and your customers know that you fully support a diverse workforce. It is time to let go of the stereotypical and inaccurate views that are held by so many, preventing the true success of your organization. Open communication, employee involvement and awareness will only have the most positive return.</em></p><p><em>This interactive presentation is the perfect opportunity to share this vision with all of your workforce. It is especially effective if given prior to implementing a diversity strategy or when working to improve your present diversity program. A great presentation for your next Annual Shareholders Meeting, sales conference, trade show, or your own "Diversity Days" - celebrating your company's continued improvements in recognizing all aspects of its workforce.</em></p><p><em>Unique presentations tailored to your organization's diversity needs can also be discussed. Continued involvement and on-going consultation is available for all topics.</em></p><p><em><br></em></p></em></span>Look around the website to learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month and how employers are taking action! </div></div>
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    <Title>The LGBT Alphabet</Title>
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    <Summary>Visit this website to learn more about the terms used in the LGBT community! </Summary>
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    <Title>FREE Food Tasting @ 11:30-12:30 today!  Commons 2B23!</Title>
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