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    <Title>Travel Security Webinar</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">Good morning,<div><br></div><div>Just as a reminder, OPRC, DoIT and Center for Global Engagement will be hosting a webinar today (3/3/2026) at Noon on Travel Security considerations.  We will focus on best practices, travel safety, cyber security and export controls pertaining to traveling abroad.  </div><div><br></div><div>We hope you can join us today and please use the link below:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://umbc.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/umbc/meeting/download/26d55cb5fd474bae83c0f0a3c9de7140?MTID=m5cfadfe47ec740ff2dc5dcad49694d2b" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Cisco Webex</a> </div></div>
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    <Summary>Good morning,    Just as a reminder, OPRC, DoIT and Center for Global Engagement will be hosting a webinar today (3/3/2026) at Noon on Travel Security considerations.  We will focus on best...</Summary>
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    <Title>Good afternoon Commuters &amp; Off-Campus Housing Fair!</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p>Commuter Week continues with Good Afternoon Commuters!</p><p>This Tuesday, GAC is extra special! Looking for your next off-campus home?</p><p>Join us at the <strong>Off-Campus Housing &amp; Resource Fair</strong> at GAC <strong>on March 3, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM </strong>in the<strong> University Center Ballroom. </strong>where multiple off-campus housing communities will be there to meet YOU! Ask questions, explore options, compare amenities, and find the place that fits your vibe and budget.</p><p>We'll be serving favorites like Chicken Picatta, Charm City Pasta, Caesar salad, and plenty more to fuel your afternoon.</p>We look forward to seeing you there.<div><br></div><div><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/events/151520" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/events/151520</a><br><div><br></div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss/posts/157072/attachments/62076" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div></div>
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    <Title>[URGENT] Mini Themed Involvement Fests Spring Semester! - Sign Up</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">Hello Retrievers!<div><br></div><div>Interested in promoting your student org but on a more personal scale? With Mini-Themed Involvement Fests, the UMBC SGA hopes to promote a wider variety of categories of clubs to their catered audiences on a smaller scale, while maintaining engagement and interest. If your student org would be interested in such an opportunity, please fill out our google form to claim your spot: <br></div><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/student-org-officers/posts/157070/69d58/589595d68868e4f5aa0d6b558286b893/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScWLiLij7YYFNM11KMd8RCRD1Qa57uvyNvAUVCh8Dnq5STZ6w%2Fviewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Mini-Themed Involvement Fest Sign- Up Form</a>!!<div><br></div><div>Dates for Mini Themed I-Fest's are as follows!</div><div><br></div><div><div>March 9th (12-1 pm): Service Student Orgs Themed Involvement Fest</div><div>March 30th (12-1 pm) Hobbies Student Orgs Themed Involvement Fest</div><div>April 17th (12-1 pm): Culture Student Orgs Themed Involvement Fest</div><div><br></div><div>This opportunity is on a first come, first serve basis and we have only 16 slots. You cannot apply for multiple themes. Confirmation will be sent prior the event. For more information or questions contact: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/student-org-officers/posts/157070/69d58/38b2689d9a7a495906d6555d8589c574/web/link?link=mailto%3Anicolab2%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nicolab2@umbc.edu</a> and <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/student-org-officers/posts/157070/69d58/b7a15a3ba93536c4aaa3ca89ff64bec9/web/link?link=mailto%3Ananjum1%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nanjum1@umbc.edu</a></div></div></div>
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    <Title>Jeopardy Night!</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">Join us for Jeopardy Night TONIGHT! Test your knowledge + win prizes!! See you all there!<div><br></div><div>TIME: 6-8 PM</div><div>LOCATION: ILSB 116B </div></div>
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  <Title>AOK Library&#8217;s Spotlight! Symposium</Title>
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    <Title>This Week in Education Abroad: Gilman Scholarship Due on Thursday!</Title>
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If so, you may be eligible for the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/studyabroad/events/151904/4c944/550867c4f7c0d80a47b249cc6135c475/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Fstudyabroad%2Fevents%2F149913%2Fb6bf%2F217e7703954211bfb30365e608423091%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%252Fgroups%252Fstudyabroad%252Fevents%252F149912%252Fb6bf%252F9e0f10ec1cbd0455e43a7c6bf484ba6b%252Fweb%252Flink%253Flink%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%25252Fgroups%25252Fstudyabroad%25252Fevents%25252F149909%25252Fb6bf%25252Fc46797fd46d365a3463f5e482f1db441%25252Fweb%25252Flink%25253Flink%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2525252Fgroups%2525252Fstudyabroad%2525252Fevents%2525252F149903%2525252Fb6bf%2525252F3388a81561d3e8ccf23dc115ea431d16%2525252Fweb%2525252Flink%2525253Flink%2525253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fwww.gilmanscholarship.org%252525252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship</a>! The application is due this Thursday, March 5th. We will be hosting two more essay workshops to help you put your finishing touches on your application! Bring your essay drafts to review!</li><ul><li><p>Monday, March 2 | 2 - 4pm | <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/studyabroad/events/151904" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Online</a></p></li><li><p>Tuesday, March 3 | 2 - 4pm | <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/studyabroad/events/151904" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Online</a></p></li></ul><li><h5>"Made in Ethiopia" Screening and Q&amp;A | March 5 | 4:30PM | Library Gallery</h5>Join the Asian Studies program  in the AOK Library Gallery on Thursday, 3/5/26 at 4:30PM to watch the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/151537" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">screening of Made in Ethiopia</a>! Our event will also include a Q&amp;A with the filmmaker herself, Xinyan Yu, along with discussants, Tracy Tinga (MCS) and Guenet Abraham (Visual Arts). Learn more about the documentary that explores rapid industrialization and China's economic influence in Africa. Food will be provided during this event. This event has been organized by Asian Studies with support from the Global Asia Initiative's Course Expansion Grant.</li></ul><h3><strong>Upcoming Events and Deadlines</strong></h3><ul><li><p>March 5, 2026: <a href="https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/study-abroad-edit-scholarship-lp?utm_campaign=sa-fy26-sae&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_content=scholarships&amp;utm_term=benjamin%20a%20gilman%20scholarship&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18820516949&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD9iXSZYkEC5LCDZEIWzxCZS9ZPOg&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAy6vMBhDCARIsAK8rOgm5xLO39s4vh8mo1l-EntiGCmuvexy5kpqLESeOqSvAB2W4IQsOQMAaAt7REALw_wcB" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Benjamin A. 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Contact <a href="mailto:educationabroad@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">educationabroad@umbc.edu</a> to schedule an advising appointment.</p></li><li><p>Study Abroad 101 Sessions<br>Monday | 2pm-3pm | <a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=me29d93ab60b54042528bee05e2ed773e" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Virtual<br></a>Tuesday | 1pm-2pm | <a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m8552fa0ed34d94e9693b0dd860056d98" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Virtual<br></a>Friday | 11am-12pm | <a href="https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=me405bd87a39e52a03b6adac037de285f" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Virtual</a></p></li></ul><p>Can't get enough of education abroad at UMBC? Follow along on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umbclife/?hl=en" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">@UMBCLife</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umbceducationabroad/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">@UMBCeducationabroad</a>!</p><h3><strong>A Conversation with the CEO of the World Trade Center Institute</strong></h3><p>Have you ever considered pursuing an international career? Join the CEO of the largest network of globally minded businesses in the Mid-Atlantic for a conversation about global careers on April 23 from 4:00-5:15 in UC310! Hosted by the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/glbl/events/151719" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Global Studies Department</a>.</p><p>During his 17-year tenure at WTCI, Eddie Resende has developed many initiatives for the organization, including international business and diplomacy fellowships and conferences, the Global Economic Outlook Report, World-Lens Podcast, and the Maryland Innovation Lab.</p><p>Eddie and his family migrated to the United States from Brazil when he was 11. He is an advocate for human rights issues, and today serves as the chairman of the board at New American Careers, a social enterprise that connects immigrant professionals to employment opportunities in the U.S. In 2023, Eddie was recognized as one of Maryland's Most Influential Leaders by the Daily Record.</p><div><br></div></strong></div>
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