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    <Title>Voice to Vision survey</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><div>The annual Voice to Vision survey is live and open to all UMBC students, staff, and faculty!  We thank you in advance for completing this brief survey.  It's a valuable tool to help us improve the dining experience on our campus and an opportunity to let your voice be heard.  </div><div><br></div><div>The survey is confidential and should take about 8 to 10 minutes to complete.  The survey link below will be available through Friday, October 31.  </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/student-org-officers/posts/153600/76074/c5fc7f3f15e596fe5277cfd721ff6b41/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fselfserve.decipherinc.com%2Fsurvey%2Fselfserve%2F160d%2F250800%23" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/160d/250800#</a>?</div><div><br></div><div>On behalf of UMBC Dining and the Auxiliary Services team, thank you for taking the time to participate in this very important initiative and sharing your valuable insights!</div></div>
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    <Summary>The annual Voice to Vision survey is live and open to all UMBC students, staff, and faculty!  We thank you in advance for completing this brief survey.  It's a valuable tool to help us improve the...</Summary>
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    <Title>Sustainability Community Input Needed</Title>
    <Tagline>Help the team rebuild the planet</Tagline>
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          UMBC's
          Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input to support campus
          progress.  The OoS published a draft <a href="https://sustainability.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sustainability &amp;
          Climate Action Plan on its website</a>, along with a link for public
          comments.  We hope you will take the chance to review and comment!</div><div><br></div><div><p>
          Don't have time to read the plan, <a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MaM3tqX974zkJE" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Click here to take the 5-minute Sustainability Survey</a>.  This
          annual survey helps the OoS assess sustainability knowledge, attitudes,
          and practices. This is your opportunity to comment on our performance, identify
          priorities, and sign-up for future news. Thank you for contributing!</p><p><br><strong>
          Taylor R. Smith</strong>, PE, LEED AP BD+C (<a href="https://pronouns.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">he/him</a>)<br>
          Assistant Director of Sustainability<br>
          Office of Sustainability; Facilities Management<br>
          University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)<br>
          Baltimore, MD 21250<br>
          443-340-1248</p>
          
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    <Summary>UMBC's Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input to support campus progress.  The OoS published a draft Sustainability &amp; Climate Action Plan on its website, along with a link for public...</Summary>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="153598" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/posts/153598">
  <Title>Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">The <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/8bc7924349b38024d455511fe94294b6/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmd.edu%2Fabout_usm%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">University System of Maryland</a> encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members, and owns almost 1,000 buildings. Its annual operating budget is more than $7 billion. There are more than 170,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at its various institutions.<div><br></div><div>How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/c574d2e338dff70bb0baf8d16f1a107c/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmd.edu%2Fregents%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Board of Regents</a>, the system's governing body?<div><br></div><div>Please take a look at this <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/92c6af2eb10b52ced69327e0f1ffef87/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1KdBTkkiqcRv-OcZGi-dN2y6YMJAt0N5Z%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D101671738627413433502%26rtpof%3Dtrue%26sd%3Dtrue" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">description of the Student Regent position</a> and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, including as the voting Student Regent in 2027-2028. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2028 or later.</div><div><div><br></div><div>The application deadline is Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/a31de9428c79246a5359749fb15f947e/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F17Qmcs8HgP5q2bSmAOzRqlLmRaW1d0jL3%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D101671738627413433502%26rtpof%3Dtrue%26sd%3Dtrue" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Here is the application</a>.<div><div><br></div><div>Submit completed applications by email to <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/dfda8908b8d5fc0c912329f7c5411d05/web/link?link=mailto%3Adhoffman%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">dhoffman@umbc.edu</a>.  If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.<div><br></div><div>We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (<a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/posts/153582/4b765/b604952c93437785e560bb73cc42cf18/web/link?link=mailto%3Aciviclife%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">civiclife@umbc.edu</a>) if you'd like to know more.</div><div><br></div><div>--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="153596" important="true" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/posts/153596">
  <Title>hackUMBC Organizer Applications Are Out!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">After an incredible hackUMBC 2025, we're keeping the momentum going and preparing for an even bigger and better 2026 season. We're looking for passionate and driven UMBC students to join the team that brings one of the campus's most exciting events to life!<br>Being part of the hackUMBC team is more than just an experience. It is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, take on new challenges, and build valuable skills along the way. You will play a key role on one of our four core teams; you can indicate your team preference on the application:<br><ul><li>Sponsorship: Builds relationships with sponsors, oversees catering, and manages volunteer support during events.</li><li>Technology: Develops and maintains hackUMBC's website, event tools, and judging system to ensure a smooth experience for participants.</li><li>Marketing: Leads outreach and promotion through social media, myUMBC, and campus advertising, and collaborates with external partners.</li><li>Design: Creates event branding, graphics, and merchandise, and designs the overall visual theme and venue layout. </li></ul><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> October 25th<div><br><strong>Apply Here: </strong><a href="https://hackumbc.typeform.com/to/qM9YbL6E" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://hackumbc.typeform.com/to/qM9YbL6E</a></div><div><br>Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible!</div><div><br>If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:hackumbc@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">hackumbc@umbc.edu</a>.</div></div>
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    <Title>Fifth Meeting</Title>
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          <div>Just a reminder, our fifth gathering of the semester will be tomorrow, Thursday October 15th, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm in the Center for 
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          <div>In Christ</div>
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          please take it at your earliest convenience.</li><li><strong>Enter to win an iPad</strong><strong>! </strong>Every UMBC student who submits a screenshot of their completed
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          <p>On behalf of UMBC
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  <Title>TODAY Oct 15 @ 12 PM - GAAC Graduate Assistant Town Hall (Hybrid)</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahin-hossain-82a02599/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Shahin Hossain</a>, a PhD student in Language, Literacy, and Culture, is conducting a research study on how undergraduate students use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, and the impact on their writing. The goal is to better understand how these advanced technologies are changing writing practices and behavior.</p><p>Current UMBC undergraduate students who have used AI technologies for academic purposes in their writing are invited to complete an online survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes.</p><p>Students can get more information and access the survey <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/cahss/posts/153558" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</p></div>
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